General Education Course Options
The courses listed below are 3-credit online courses that fulfill a UM general education requirement. Please press the "+" button on the left to view the course descriptions.
A survey of anthropology which introduces the fundamental concepts, methods and perspectives of the field. The description and analysis of human culture, its growth and change. The nature and functions of social institutions. Gen Ed Attributes: Historical Studies, Cultural & International Diversity
This is a survey course about bullshit. Why is it so easy to make and so hard to combat? What are the goals of those spreading it? Why are the tools that democratizing publishing the very weapons used to spread misinformation? How do we become better consumers and producers of information? Students will learn basic critical thinking and media literacy skills to help them become smart media consumers. Gen Ed Attributes: Democracy and Citizenship
Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Designed for students who need additional instruction, support, and practice integrating critical thinking, reading and writing. Gen Ed Attributes: Introductory Writing
Offers instruction in rhetorical reading and writing, particularly the study and practice of written argumentation in different academic and civic contexts. Gen Ed Attributes: Intermediate Writing, Introductory Writing
The development of music listening skills. Exploration of the relationship between musical materials and the expressive qualities of a musical composition or performance. Concert attendance required. No musical background is expected. For non-majors only. Credit not allowed for both MUSI 101L and 202L.Gen Ed Attributes: Literary & Artistic Studies
A study of the roots, components, and development of the musical art form "Rock and Roll". Significant performing artists and movements with the style identified and presented. Includes traditional lecture with substantial use of audio and visual aids. Gen Ed Attributes: Historical Studies, Literary & Artistic Studies
Constitutional principles, structures, and the political processes of the national government. Gen Ed Attributes: Social Sciences, Democracy and Citizenship
Surveys world art from prehistory through the present day with the objective of developing a critical understanding of art forms in their historical and cultural context. Gen Ed Attributes: Historical Studies, Cultural & International Diversity
Study of the history, process and philosophy of narrative film/video editing. Gen Ed Attributes: Expressive Arts
Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals. Credit not allowed for both PSY 100S and PSYC 100S. Gen Ed Attributes: Social Sciences
Preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism. Credit not allowed for both COMM 111A and COM 160A. Gen Ed Attributes: Expressive Arts
Overview of the principles and concepts used in the study of human social interaction, groups, communities and societies. Required of all majors. Gen Ed Attributes: Social Sciences
Restricted to Missoula College Pre-Health and Health Professions majors and Mountain Campus Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Nursing students. Ethical decision-making tools for addressing common ethical issues in the health professions. Gen Ed Attributes: Ethical & Human Values
Drug dependence and abuse. Gen Ed Attributes: Natural Science