Undergraduate Catalog
1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog
1997-98
Fall Semester 1997 (42 Days)
Fee Deadline ...................................................August 22
Classes begin ..................................................August 25
Labor Day Holiday ..............................................September 1
Last date to file application for graduation in December .......September 8
Last date to withdraw from 1st eight week classes ..............September 26
Classes end for 1st eight weeks ................................October 17
Second Eight Week Classes for Fall Semester 1997 (38 Days)
Classes begin ..................................................October 20
Fee Deadline ...................................................October 20
Last date to withdraw from semester classes ....................November 14
Last date to withdraw from 2nd eight week classes ..............November 21
Thanksgiving Holiday ...........................................November 26-28
Last date to completely withdraw from school ...................December 5
Classes end for 2nd eight weeks ................................December 19
Spring Semester 1998 (40 Days)
Fee deadline ...................................................January 9
Classes begin ..................................................January 12
Martin Luther King Day/Idaho Human Rights Day ..................January 19
Last date to file application for graduation in May ............January 26
Last date to withdraw from 1st eight week classes ..............February 13
Presidents Day Holiday .........................................February 20
Classes end for 1st eight weeks ................................March 6
Spring Break ...................................................March 9-13
Second Eight Week Classes for Spring Semester 1998 (40 Days)
Classes begin ..................................................March 16
Fee deadline ...................................................March 16
Last date to withdraw from semester classes ....................April 10
Last date to withdraw from 2nd eight week classes ..............April 17
Last date to completely withdraw from school ...................May 1
Last date to file application for graduation in August .........May 8
Classes end for 2nd eight weeks ................................May 15
Commencement ...................................................May 16
Summer Session 1998 (39 Days)
Memorial Day Holiday ...........................................May 25
Classes begin ..................................................May 26
Fee deadline ...................................................May 26
Last date to withdraw (Summer) .................................June 20
Last date to withdraw from school ..............................June 26
Independence day Holiday .......................................July 3
Classes end for Session 5 ......................................July 17
Commencement ...................................................August 7
Idaho State University's School of Applied Technology is a major unit on campus, organized to serve the need of students and the business/industry of Idaho, who are in need of qualified, competent employees. Our school has been developed over many years with the principle of serving as a cornerstone of our operation.
There is tremendous change going on, not only in our state, but nationwide and worldwide at the same time. Occupational skills and knowledge are changing in the marketplace and students of all ages attend Idaho State University's School of Applied Technology. As change continues, there is little question of the need for people to possess skills and knowledge in their profession, coupled with critical thinking and human relations abilities. Work ethics, honesty, positive attitude and the will to succeed in a productive manner are ingredients of quality that the businesses of Idaho are looking to regarding employees.
The School of Applied Technology is a comprehensive post-secondary technical institution that is the largest in Idaho. The process of instruction includes learning the academics through classroom lectures/demonstration procedures, coupled with applying the learned concepts in a laboratory/shop setting. The quality of our school is measured through the success of graduates who enter the marketplace successfully within the businesses of communities. With facilities representative of the business and industrial settings, each program demonstrates its quality by the faculty's expertise. The faculty of the School of Applied Technology is of high caliber and is certified and prepared to serve students.
Our Student Services department is available to assist you to plan and make career choices which will foster future success. There are staff members and administrators on the team who subscribe to the philosophy of serving the student and adopting program changes to meet the needs of business, industry, and students. Programs are designed to provide students the opportunity to prepare for occupations found in Idaho.
Leadership opportunities are available to students through our university in activities related to Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU), the Vocational-Technical Student Government, Delta Epsilon Chi (DEC), the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), the Business Professionals Association (BPA), and the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Our current and past students have demonstrated their leadership and technical abilities by winning medallions at state and national competitions.
The School of Applied Technology at Idaho State University is educationally unique as one of the major educational units tied into a major university system. Learning within a university structure is appealing to parents who send their children to a university and to many students who desire additional social opportunities through a university atmosphere, intercollegiate sports functions, major concerts, and a total learning environment that only a university setting can provide. Support institutions such as the LDS institute and the Newman Center are also available to students.
There are many technical schools that provide "training" but are unable to provide a complete and comprehensive delivery of services that can be found at Idaho State University. Students come from throughout Idaho and other states to attend the School of Applied Technology (S.A.T.). A number of the S.A.T. technical programs at ISU are designed to allow students the opportunity to further their education by offering a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree program (BAT).
Preparing for the future to be successful and securing a quality education are important decisions. ISU School of Applied Technology personnel are here to assist you in the preparation.
Admission to the School of Applied Technology
Persons are admitted to the School of Applied Technology
programs based on their interest, aptitude, and potential to
succeed in the specific program of instruction.
Several programs have special entry requirements in addition to the general requirements. For additional information contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office at (208) 236-2622 or toll free 1-800-999-4781.
Part-time enrollment in regular preparatory programs is possible. Contact the office of Student Services and a counselor will assist you in developing a petition to be submitted to the Associate Dean of the Idaho State University School of Applied Technology.
All Applied Technology classes will be offered upon sufficient student interest, if there is a certified instructor available and if there are available facilities.
Transfer Students
Individuals who are attending or have attended other
institutions and wish to transfer to a program at ISU School of
Applied Technology may be awarded credit based on their
demonstrated proficiency. The program receiving the transfer
student will determine proficiency and the amount of credit to
be awarded based on an official transcript unless there is an
established articulation agreement in effect. Transfer students
must satisfy the same admission requirements as new student
applicants.
Admission Steps
The following Applied Technology entrance, core subject
requirements were established by the State Board of Education
and were implemented the Fall 1997 semester and
thereafter. Students must meet these minimum credit requirements
with an average GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for
admission. Students must comply with the requirements at the
time of their high school graduation.
A. Students who graduated from high school in 1997 or later must:
Students who do not meet the above requirements may be granted admission on a provisional basis. Students admitted provisionally will enter on probation and must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better to continue in Applied Technology courses. At a minimum, students must:
If you do not meet the above standards for provisional admission and still wish to pursue admission to the School of Applied Technology, contact the SAT Student Services(208-236-2622) to inquire about an appeal process.
Subject Area H.S. Cr. Select from these Requirement Subject Areas ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mathematics 4 cr Algebra I & II, Geometry, Analytical Geometry, Applied Math I & II, Trigonometry, Discrete Math, Statistics, Calculus. Natural Science 4 cr Applied Biology/Chemistry, Principles of Technology (Applied Physics), Anatomy, Biology, Earth Science, Geology, Physiology, Physical Science, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, 500 level and above Technology. English 8 cr Composition, Literature, Applied English in the workplace.
All forms must be completed and returned to respective offices as early as possible. If applications are late, processing may be delayed. Because some programs fill several months in advance, any interested applicant should contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office as early as possible.
Readmission
Former School of Applied Technology students who have been out
of school one session or more must complete the necessary forms
in the Student Services office before returning to the program.
Acceptance
An acceptance letter is sent to all accepted School of Applied
Technology applicants. An advance registration deposit, which
will be applied to the first registration fee, is required of
applicants upon acceptance into a School of Applied Technology
program to assure a place in the program. Registration materials
will be mailed to accepted students approximately three weeks
prior to fee payment.
Change of Curriculum
Students who wish to change their registration from Applied
Technology to academic courses will be required to contact the
School of Applied Technology Student Services to initiate the
process. The student will be required to meet the University's
admission requirements.
Expenses
The following fees are estimates and are subject to change
without notice. Fees may vary depending on the student's
entrance date.
Expenses per semester (two semesters per year) are listed below.* Type of Expense Per Semester Resident student $ 863 Non-resident student $2,837 Housing, meals (See the university's "Expenses" section of this catalog) Credit hour $ 86.00 Student Insurance Fee - Semester mandatory (included in fees) $ 199.50 Late Registration Fee: 3rd through 5th day of classes $ 20 After 5th day of classes $ 50 * Fees may vary depending on the student's entrance date.
General Information
Refund Policy
General fees: When any regularly enrolled student withdraws from
the School of Applied Technology, registration charges are
computed from the first official day of the School of Applied
Technology semester and are refunded on the following basis:
Semester based programs before class through 1st week 100%
(less registration processing fee of $10)
During 2nd week of classes 75%
During 3rd & 4th weeks of classes 50%
After 4th week: NO REFUNDS
This policy also pertains to part-time students. No special consideration is given to late registrants in extending the refund policy and there is no refund on any portion of the late-processing fee.
This policy does not include the advance deposit required by the School of Applied Technology. Contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services at 236-2622 for these refund deadlines.
The university reserves the right to deduct any outstanding bills from the refund amount. Refunds of fees and housing are used first to offset financial aid awarded and received by the student requesting the refund. A check for the balance is mailed to the permanent home address of the student with an itemized statement of deductions. Refund checks are not processed until four to six weeks after the date of registration.
Credit
One School of Applied Technology credit is equivalent to
approximately 48 hours of study, 30 hours of which are in the
classroom, lab and/or shop. School of Applied Technology
students ordinarily enroll for 16 credits a semester. A semester
is approximately 16 weeks in length.
Students enrolled in School of Applied Technology courses for fewer than 8 credit hours per semester will be classified as part-time students.
Change of Program
To change programs within the school, a currently enrolled
student should see a counselor in the Student Services
Office. The counselor will provide a change of program card and
assist with its completion. After all required signatures are
obtained, the card should be returned to the School of Applied
Technology Student Services Office.
If a student is on probation and changes to another program, the probation status carries over to the new program. If a student is on dismissal and changes programs, the dismissal status carries over to the new program. A student on dismissal must petition to enter school into the new program on probation.
Auditors
Refer to Academic Requirements section of the catalog.
Credits Granted for Previous Training or Experience
(1) A student may substitute previous training, education, or
work experience toward a specific course in the program. The
student must petition to receive approval from the course
instructor. Specific performance objectives established for the
course must be demonstrated.
(2) If the petition is approved the course will be noted on the
transcript once the student successfully completes one
semester. Successful completion is defined as receiving a 2.0
GPA without any F grades. The Student Services Office can assist
with this process.
Credit by Examination
A student may obtain credit by successfully completing a
proficiency test. The student must petition, receive approval,
and pay for the credits prior to taking the exam. When a
proficiency test for credit is taken, a passing grade as
determined by the individual program is needed to receive credit
for the course. See "Credit by Examination" in the Expenses and
Academic Regulations section near the front of this catalog.
General Education Requirements
A minimum of 12 general education credits are required for any
Associate of Applied Science degree. Specific academic general
education courses may be substituted for those offered by the
School of Applied Technology. Students having completed an
Associate degree from another Idaho institution will be
considered as having met the general education requirements
according to the "Statewide Articulation and Associate Degree
Policy" found in the General Information section of this
catalog.
Semester Withdrawal
Students may withdraw from class/es or from a program within the
first eleven weeks of a semester. To initiate a withdrawal from
a class/es a student must obtain a drop/add card, to initiate
withdrawal from a program, a student must complete a withdrawal
form. Beginning the eleventh day of school, a "W" grade will
appear on the transcript opposite the course work not
completed. "W" grades will not be used in computing the grade
point average. Beginning the twelfth week of classes, students
may withdraw for medical or hardship reasons only. Beginning the
second week prior to the end of the semester no hardship
withdrawals are accepted.
Any student who leaves school without officially withdrawing, will be considered an unofficial withdrawal and will receive an "F" grade in all course work not completed. The student's name will appear on the grade sheet and instructor must enter an "F" grade on the grade sheet.
Second 8 Week Withdrawal
Students may withdraw from class/es or from a program within the
first five weeks of a session. To initiate a withdrawal from
class/es, a student must obtain a drop/add card; to initiate
withdrawal from a program, a student must complete a withdrawal
form. Beginning the eleventh day of school, a "W" grade will
appear on the transcript opposite the course work not
completed. "W" grades will not be used in computing the grade
point average. Beginning the sixth week of classes, students may
withdraw for medical or hardship reasons only. Medical
withdrawals are initiated by the director of the Student Health
Service. Hardship withdrawals are handled by petition to the
Associate Dean of the School of Applied Technology. Students can
initiate the petition through a counselor in the School of
Applied Technology Student Services Office. Beginning the second
week prior to the end of the semester, no hardship withdrawals
are accepted.
Medical Withdrawal
Medical withdrawals are initiated and granted only by the
medical director of the Student Health Service and will be
applicable to all courses in which the student is currently
enrolled. On the transcript, a "W" grade will appear opposite
all course work not completed. "W" grades will not be used in
computing the grade point average.
Program Completion
A grade report and transcript will indicate that a student has
successfully completed a program or option within a program.
Repeating Courses
A student may repeat any course no matter what grade was
received, if in the meantime, he/she has not received a grade of
C or better in a more advanced course in the same program for
which the course is a prerequisite. If a course is repeated, the
grade made on the last repetition is used in computing the grade
point average except for determination of honors, where the
grade first obtained in the course also is counted. If a student
repeats a course and the credits have changed for that course,
the student will receive original credits on transcript.
Probation and Dismissal Policy
A student will be placed on probation when his/her cumulative
grade point average drops below a 2.0 in his/her current
program. A student on probation will be dismissed at the end of
any probationary semester in which the student obtains a grade
point average of less than 2.0.
Students on probation who attain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher during the next semester after being placed on probation, but whose cumulative grade point average is still below 2.0, will remain on probation.
Following dismissal under the scholastic probation and dismissal ruling and a lapse of one semester, a student may petition for permission to re-enter the program. If permission is granted, s/he will enter as a student on probation. This process may be initiated in the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office.
Program Termination
A grade report and transcript will indicate if the student
completes a session(s), but does not complete the total program
of instruction or option within the program.
Progression
Progression into succeeding courses of study will require
successful completion (passing grades) of any courses listed as
prerequisites for those desired courses.
Graduation Requirements
Application for Graduation:
Students planning to graduate should apply for graduation no
less than one semester before all requirements are completed. To
obtain applications for graduation and pay a $20.00
graduation/diploma fee, students need to contact the Student
Services Office in the RFC Building. Additional/Optional
graduation applications may be completed for a fee of $10 each.
To graduate from a School of Applied Technology preparatory program, a student must have an accumulative grade point average of 2.0 (without any F grades) based on the required Applied Technology courses in the enrollee's program of study or successfully complete a series of proficiency tests and be recommended by the program coordinator. A student must complete an application for graduation and pay a certificate fee.
Applied Technology policies not stated in the School of Applied Technology section of the catalog will follow Idaho State University policies. Waiver of any of the above rules may be made only by the student's petition and approval by the program coordinator, division chairperson, and the associate dean of the School of Applied Technology.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree is offered for
designated programs through the School of Applied
Technology. Programs offering this degree are at least 18 months
in length and meet specific curriculum requirements related to
technical and technical support course work as well as General
Education Requirements. Associate of Applied Science degrees may
be earned in Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Automotive
Collision Repair and Refinishing, Diesel/Diesel Electric
Technology, Fire Technology, Graphic Arts/Printing Technology,
Health Information Technology, Machining Technology, Marketing
and Management Occupations, Medical Assistant, Office
Technology, and Welding. For additional information, contact the
Student Services Office at the School of Applied Technology.
Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree
The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree is an optional
University degree for students who have completed an Associate
of Applied Science (AAS) degree approved by the Idaho State
Board of Education. All AAS programs at ISU are approved. If
students wish to coordinate the option of using the AAS to apply
toward a BAT degree, they should consult with their AAS program
advisor about which University general education courses can be
used to fulfill requirements for both the AAS and the BAT
degrees. More detailed information is provided in this catalog
under Academic Requirements. The BAT degree is administered
through the university's Office of Individualized Education
Programs. For further assistance in considering this degree
option, students are advised to contact the Student Services
Office at the School of Applied Technology or the University's
Office of Individualized Education Programs.
Regular Preparatory Programs
Each of the school's preparatory programs consists of a series
of courses designed to teach the necessary skills and knowledge
of a specific occupational field in which learning takes place
in its practical and proper relationship. These preparatory
programs vary in length by sessions. Program length may vary
depending on students' academic qualifications at time of
acceptance. Normally, one semester consists of sixteen weeks of
instruction, and 2 1/2 semesters are offered per year. Classes
operate on the average of six hours each week day.
Computer Software Engineering Technology offers evening courses for credit. Contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office for further details at 236-2622 or call toll free 1-800-999-4781.
Program/Option Availability
A program/option may not be offered if one or more of the
following conditions exist:
Technical General Education
One session (eight weeks) emphasizing technical general
education is incorporated into each vocationally oriented
program curriculum. One semester stressing technical general
education is included in program curriculum having a technical
base. Students demonstrating effective academic skill in math,
written communications, and reading will bypass this section of
the curriculum.
A student must earn a grade of "C" or better in every class to enter their chosen program.
Students placed in the occupational content area of their curriculum who were not enrolled in Technical General Education will receive appropriate Technical General Education credit after successfully completing one semester of the occupational-based curriculum. Successful completion is defined to mean a 2.0 GPA without any F grades.
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