2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

Course DescriptionsACTG230 Introduction to Statewide Accounting,Budgeting, and Human Resource System (SABHRS)Credits: 2 Offered Spring SemesterPrerequisite: A “C-” or higher in ACTG101 and CAPP131, orsatisfactory score on placement test, or consent of instructorThis course gives students an overview of the accounting systemutilized by state agencies. Course includes basic governmentalaccounting terminology and entry-level, practical applications.ACTG265 Accounting PortfolioCredits: 2 Offered Spring SemesterPrerequisites: A “C-” or higher in ACTG101, ACTG102,CAPP131, ACTG201 or ACTG202; consent of instructorThis capstone class utilizes accounting research, businessknowledge, computer techniques, and communication skillsin preparing a professional student portfolio.ACTG292 Independent StudyCredits: 1-3Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of theDivision ChairThis course is designed to meet specific learning needs ofstudents. Typically, such independent study projects focuson learning opportunities not otherwise offered in our collegecurriculum. The student then initiates a proposal describing,among other things, the number of hours to be spent on thestudy project, specific learning outcomes, and how evaluation isto be accomplished. The approved proposal will have signaturesof the student, Faculty Sponsor, Department Chair, and theAssociate Dean.ACTG298 InternshipCredits: 1-3Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of the DivisionChairDesigned for the student who takes the initiative to performwork outside of and in addition to the normal school curriculum.If done properly, it can be a highly rewarding experience andaid the student’s transition from school to work.AHMS148 Medical Terminology and the Human BodyCredits: 4 Offered Fall SemesterPrerequisites: noneThis is an introductory course for students in the OfficeTechnology – Medical Specialist program. The students learnto recognize that the meaning of complex medical terms can bedetermined by analyzing simpler components using prefixes,suffixes, and word roots. Correct pronunciation, definition,and spelling of these terms are derived through extensive usageof the textbook, medical dictionary, and computer softwareexercises. This course will also teach the basic structure andfunctioning of the systems of the human body including aspectsof normal physiology and function, deviations from normal, andmaintenance of health. There will also be an introduction todiseases of the body systems in correlation with the terminology.AHMS218 Complete Medical CodingCredits: 3 Offered Spring SemesterPrerequisites: AHMS148 and NRSG100Medical Coding is a fundamental skill and requirement for themedical profession. Developing an excellent coding knowledgebase will allow for future employment and advancementopportunities throughout the medical community. CPT, ICD9,& HCPCS codes will used.AHMS252 Computerized Medical BillingCredits: 3Prerequisites: CAPP154 and AHMS148 or consent of instructorThis course familiarizes the student with the capabilities ofa popular medical practice software program used in manyfacilities locally and nationally. Students learn proceduressuch as patient scheduling, statement billing, paymentreconcilliation, insurance claim processing, procedure posting,HIPAA and introduction to medical records management,insurance company procedures, Medicare procedures, andinsurance regulations.AHMS255 Medical Transcription ICredits: 3 Offered Spring SemesterPrerequisites: AHMS148, CAPP154 or TASK201 or consentof instructorThis course teaches the methods of computerized transcriptionof medical documents with emphasis on good transcriptiontechniques; competency in medical vocabulary, spelling,punctuation, and formatting; and extensive use of medicalterminology and reference materials.ANTY101 Anthropology and the Human ExperienceCredits: 3 Offered Fall SemesterPrerequisites: noneA survey of the various subfields of anthropology, includingarchaeology, physical anthropology, cultural anthropology,and linguistics.ANTY250 Introduction to ArchaeologyCredits: 3 Offered Spring SemesterPrerequisites: noneArchaeology is the study of past human cultures through theirmaterial remains. Archaeology uses many different approachesand tools to study and explain how people lived in the distantand not-so-distant past. Artifacts, sites, settlements, andlandscapes may be studied to help reveal how people lived, howthey saw themselves and their world, what the environmentwas like, and how these factors interrelated and changedthrough time. In this class you will gain an overview of whatarchaeology is, how archaeology is done, and what it can tell usabout our world - past, present and perhaps even a glimpse ofour future. This course is intended to be an introductory surveyof archaeology for undergraduate students, either as an electiveor as a foundation for further studies in archaeology.UM-Helena College of Technology 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog 85