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SPA 323 - Civilization of Spain
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPA 213 or permission. Survey of origin and development of Spanish culture from its beginnings to contemporary times. Discussion of geography, history, philosophy, religion, arts, architecture and other elements of the various competing constructions of Spanish culture. Spring-Odd
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SPA 333 - Civilization of Latin America
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPA 213 or permission. Survey of origin and development of Latin American cultures from their beginnings to contemporary times. Discussion of geography, history, philosophy, religion, arts, architecture and other elements of Latin American cultures. Some discussion of Hispanic culture in the United States. Fall-Odd
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SPA 343 - Latinos in the United States
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPA 213 . Survey of the history, literature, and cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples in the United States, with special attention to present conditions and trends. Taught in Spanish. Fall-Even
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SPA 353 - Spanish Composition and Grammar
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPA 213 or permission. Intensive practice in composition, with study of writing processes and appropriate grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Spring-Even
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SPA 373 - Current Events and Conversation in Spanish
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: or permission. Intensive discussion of current events, especially from Hispanic countries, based on articles and videos from Spanish-language media. Students seek out news items to bring and present to the class for discussion. Special emphasis on vocabulary building. May be repeated once. Offered Occasionally
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SPA 403 - Spanish Novel
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPA 213 or permission. Study of representative novels of Spain from 19th and 20th century authors. Offered Occasionally
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SPA 413 - Spanish American Novel
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPA 213 or permission. Study of representative novels of Latin America from 19th and 20th century authors. Offered Occasionally
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SPA 453 - Spanish Linguistics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: SPA 213 or permission. A systematic study of the Spanish language that draws together, extends and refines concepts learned in previous courses. Some basics of Spanish phonetics, morphology and syntax, with emphasis on concepts of applied linguistics. Fall-Even
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SPA 47V - Directed Readings in Spanish
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisites: SPA 303 and SPA 313 , or permission. Intensive readings of selected authors, periods, or genres from Spanish or Latin American literature. Frequent conferences are held, and papers are required. Fall/Spring
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SPA 48V - Spanish Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. The course provides an opportunity for the student to gain practical knowledge in language and culture of Spanish. The course may be repeated, but total may not exceed six hours. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
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SPA 49V - Special Problems in Spanish
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisites: SPA 303 and SPA 313 or permission. Special problem courses are offered to accommodate specific needs and interests of students. Fall/Spring
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Chinese |
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CHN 103 - Chinese Conversation & Culture I
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to Chinese language and culture. Fall/Spring
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CHN 113 - Chinese Conversation & Culture II
CHN 103 or permission. Continuation of the study of Chinese language and culture. Fall/Spring
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Latin |
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LAT 103 - Classical Latin I
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Classical Latin. Fall-Even
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LAT 113 - Classical Latin II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: LAT 103 . A continuation of Classical Latin I. Spring-Odd
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Biology |
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BIO 104 - Introduction to Human Biology
Credit Hours: 4
Biological principles as applied to humans. A course designed for the non-science major or the student with no high school biology. Laboratory included. May not be taken concurrently with or after successful completion of BIO 114 , BIO 124 , BIO 164 , BIO 174 or equivalent with a C- or better. Spring
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BIO 114 - General Zoology
Credit Hours: 4
An introduction to animal biology; the structure, function, evolution and diversity of animals. Laboratory included. Fall
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BIO 124 - General Botany
Credit Hours: 4
An introduction to plant biology; the structure, function, evolution and diversity of plants. Laboratory included. Spring
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BIO 134 - Environment and Society
Credit Hours: 4
Ecological principles as applied to living in today’s society. This course will help prepare students to make informed decisions about environmental issues in modern society. It is designed for the non-science major or the student with no high school biology. Laboratory included. Spring
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BIO 164 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: science ACT of 21 or higher, or with a C- or better, or permission. Human Anatomy and Physiology I is the first course in a two-semester sequence in which anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Anatomy & Physiology I includes: basic anatomical and directional terminology; fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology; histology; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous system including special senses. This course meets the needs of students in nursing, physical education, and nutrition. It is not intended to fulfill requirements for students majoring in biology or preparing for careers as medical doctors, dentists, or similar health professions requiring higher division anatomy and physiology courses. Laboratory included. Fall
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BIO 174 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: with a C- or better, or permission. Anatomy & Physiology II is a continuation of Anatomy & Physiology I and includes: the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system and immunity; the respiratory system; the digestive system, metabolism, and the urinary system; fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance; the endocrine system, and the reproductive systems. Laboratory included. Spring
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BIO 214 - Medical Microbiology
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: high school biology or one of the following: BIO 104 , BIO 114 , BIO 124 , BIO 134 , CHE 104 , or CHE 114 . A laboratory course in basic principles of microbiology emphasizing the medically significant microbes, their associated diseases and the human immune system. Satisfies nursing and dietetic program requirements. Laboratory included. Fall
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BIO 254 - Conservation of Natural Resources
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: one of the following, BIO 114 , BIO 124 , or BIO 134 with a C- or better or permission. An introduction to natural resource conservation and management from an ecological perspective. The course will cover the state of natural resources and emphasis will be placed on ecologically sound methods to protect and manage natural resources. Laboratory included. Spring
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BIO 304 - Microbiology
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 124 and CHE 124 ; all prerequisites require a grade of C- or better. Functional, structural, ecological and evolutionary relationships of cellular and unicellular organisms with emphasis on microbial activities of significance to humans. Immunological responses to microorganisms are also covered. Laboratory included. Fall-Odd
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BIO 314 - Ecology
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 114 and BIO 124 with a grade of C- or better in both courses. The study of interrelationships among organisms and their environment. The course is designed to promote an understanding and appreciation of basic ecological principles. Topics include population genetics, distribution, abundance, dynamics, growth, natural selection, and species abundance, diversity, and energy/nurtient flow. Laboratory included. Spring-Odd
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BIO 323 - Evolution and Population Biology
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 114 and BIO 124 with grades of C- or better. An introduction to the study of processes that affect the distribution of genetic variation of natural populations. Topics include gene flow, genetic drift, origins of biological diversity, speciation, variation in populations, natural selection, adaptation, inheritance, population genetics and their roles in evolutionary theory. Spring-Even
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BIO 334 - Field Invertebrate Zoology
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIO 114 with a grade of C- or better. A laboratory and field oriented course emphasizing the morphology, ecology and evolutionary relationships of invertebrate animals. Laboratory included. Fall
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BIO 344 - Field Vertebrate Zoology
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 114 with a grade of C- or better and 45 hours or permission. BIO 344 is a laboratory and field oriented course that begins with the amphibians but emphasizes the terrestrial vertebrates. The course covers adaptations, behavior, distribution, ecology and taxonomy of the tetrapod vertebrates (amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals). Spring-Odd
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BIO 354 - Plant Taxonomy
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIO 124 with a grade of C- or better. Taxonomy is the science of identification, naming and classification of plants. Students learn how to collect and identify plants and how they are named. Ozark flora is emphasized but techniques learned apply worldwide. Laboratory included. Fall
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BIO 364 - Principles of Wildlife Management
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 114 , BIO 124 , BIO 254 and AGR 213 ; all prerequisites require a grade of C- or better. An overview of wildlife conservation and ecological principles; management of land and plant communities for wildlife, both game and non-game species. This course is designed for students who are interested in a wildlife management career. Laboratory included. Fall-Even
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BIO 375 - Human Anatomy
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite: BIO 114 or BIO 124 with a C- or better. Human Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the structure of the normally functioning human body. All levels of organization, cellular through organ system, are considered. This course is laboratory oriented and meets the needs of students interested in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-physician assistant, pre-veterinarian, and other fields requiring anatomy taught at a higher lever than BIO 164 and BIO 174. Laboratory included. Spring-Odd
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BIO 384 - Cell Biology
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 114 and BIO 124 and CHE 215 or permission; all prerequisites require a grade of C- or better. Principles of cell life at the molecular level. A study of biological concepts common to all eukaryotic cells but including special differences in plant and cancer cells. Laboratory includes topics in basic molecular techniques, animal tissue culture and fluorescent microscopy. Spring
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BIO 414 - Fisheries and Aquaculture
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 114 with a grade of C- or better and 45 hours or permission. A laboratory and field oriented study of the taxonomy, ecology, management and production of freshwater fishes. The course begins with an introductory taxonomy of the fishes of Missouri and Arkansas and ends with a focus on the important freshwater game and commercial species of the USA. Cross-listed as AGR 414 . Fall-Odd
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BIO 434 - Human Physiology
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 384 or permission; prerequisite requires a grade of C- or better. The function of human organ systems with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of homeostasis. Topics include: neuro-, muscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal physiology. This course is intended for students majoring in Human/Molecular Biology or who plan to enroll in a graduate program in the biological or medical sciences. Laboratory included. Fall
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BIO 444 - Genetics
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 384 or permission; all prerequisites require a grade of C- or better. The principles of heredity. Emphasis is placed on understanding gene structure, function and interactions at molecular, organismal and population levels. Laboratory included. Fall
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BIO 462 - Senior Thesis
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: permission and senior status and at least seven upper division biology hours. Students usually work in one of three areas: 1) an introduction to the concepts of scientific research in which students conduct an appropriate literature search, conduct a research project and present the results; 2) students design and implement habitat management plans structured for the purpose of manipulation of game, nongame or plant populations; or 3) student shadow physicians and other health care professionals. May be taken a maximum of two times. Fall/Spring
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BIO 48V - Biology Internship
Credit Hours: 1-4
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission. This course is designed for practical and supervised work experience in the field of biology. The student needs to be accepted by a company or a state or federal agency in some area of biological work. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
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BIO 49V - Special Problems/Techniques Biology
Credit Hours: 1-4
Individual research and study on approved projects. (Intended for majors and minors with junior or senior status). Fall/Spring
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Chemistry |
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CHE 104 - Principles of Chemistry
Credit Hours: 4
A course designed for students who wish to use chemistry as a partial fulfillment of the general education requirement or as part of the chemistry requirements of an Agriculture major or Pre-nursing program. This course is not acceptable as credit toward a chemistry or biology degree. There are three hours of lecture per week and one two-hour laboratory each week. Fall/Spring
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CHE 114 - General Chemistry I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: Must have had MAT 013 with a grade of C- or better, Math ACT score of 22 or greater. In addition, must have had high school chemistry or CHE 104 . This course is designed for a college freshman who plans to major in a field of science. General Chemistry I and II will give the student the necessary fundamental concepts of chemistry for continued studies in the sciences. The course will include a theoretical treatment of the nature of matter and a logical problem solving approach. There will be emphasis on stoichiometry, atomic theory and bonding. There are three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Fall
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CHE 124 - General Chemistry II
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHE 114 with a grade of C- or better. This course is a continuation of CHE 114 . Topics included in the course will be equilibrium, reduction-oxidation, kinetics, descriptive inorganic chemistry, nuclear chemistry and semi-micro qualitative analysis. Topics and examples from organic chemistry and biochemistry are utilized throughout the General Chemistry I and II sequence. There are three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Spring
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CHE 134 - General, Organic, & Biochemistry I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Must have had MAT 013 with a grade of C- or better or Math ACT score of 22 or greater. General, Organic, and Biochemistry I is an integrated course that is taught at an introductory level with the theme of the interrelatedness of chemistry and health. Units include: nuclear approaches to medicine and food safety, biomolecules, lipids, and body fluids. This course is not acceptable as credit toward a chemistry or biology degree. There are three hours of lecture, and one three-hour laboratory each week. Fall
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CHE 144 - General, Organic & Biochemistry II
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 134 , or permission. General, Organic, and Biochemistry II is a continuation of CHE 134 - General, Organic, & Biochemistry I . This course is taught at an introductory level with a theme of the interrelatedness of chemistry and health. The chemical structures and properties of the four major classes of biomolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids) will be covered. The structure/property relationship of biomolecules, along with understanding their function in living systems is explored. Interactions of the biomolecules with each other and with drug molecules will also be presented. Metabolism, nutrition, protein biosynthesis and genetic diseases will be covered as time permits. This course is not acceptable as credit toward a chemistry or biology degree. There are three hours of lecture, and one three-hour laboratory each week. Spring
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CHE 215 - Organic Chemistry I
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite: CHE 124 with a grade of C- or better. This course presents organic chemistry with sufficient depth and emphasis on theory for the science major. The following topics are covered: Nomenclature (naming), structure, properties, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy, and mass spectroscopy (MS), reactions of alkenes, alkynes, and dienes (especially electrophilic reactions), resonance and aromaticity, stereochemistry, substitution and elimination reactions of alkyl halides and alcohols, an introduction to multistep synthesis, biomolecules and biological reactions relating to the topics covered. (This includes saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, isomeric biomolecules such as amino acids and carbohydrates, hydration and dehydration reactions, and bio-alkylations such as nucleic acid methylation.) The laboratory will introduce the student to basic techniques in organic chemistry and to keeping scientific notebooks. There are three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Fall
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CHE 225 - Organic Chemistry II
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite: CHE 215 with a grade of C- or better. Organic Chemistry II is a continuation of CHE 215 . Nomenclature, structure, properties, and spectroscopy of aromatics, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, anhydrides, and acid halides are covered and compared to biomolecules. Laboratory experiments illustrate course topics as well as introduce the student to the research, chemical literature, and report writing. There are three hours of lectures and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Spring
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CHE 234 - Environmental Chemistry
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHE 104 or CHE 114 with a grade of C- or better. This course presents selected topics in the chemistry of the environment including air, water and soil. Subjects to be discussed include photochemical smog, gaseous and particulate contamination, equilibrium, biodegradability of chemicals, hazardous waste, toxicology and Green Chemistry. In addition, students will learn sampling procedures for a range of chemical and environmental systems and analytical testing methods. There are three one-hour lectures per week and one three-hour laboratory each week. Spring-Odd
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CHE 314 - Physical Chemistry I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: CHE 225 or CHE 334 and MAT 175 with a C- or better. This course presents a theoretical study of the basic principles of chemistry and their quantitative interpretation. Topics covered include thermodynamics, thermochemistry, solutions, electrochemistry, and properties of gases, liquids, and solids. There are three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Fall-Even
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CHE 324 - Physical Chemistry II
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHE 314 with a C- or better. This course is a continuation of CHE 314 . Topics covered include quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, and chemical kinetics. There are three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Spring-Odd
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CHE 334 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHE 124 with a grade of C- or better. This course presents the principles of analytical chemistry and includes laboratory operations, statistics, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, and an introduction to instrumental analysis. There are three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Fall-Odd
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CHE 344 - Instrumental Chemical Analysis
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHE 334 with a C- or better or permission. This course presents advanced topics in analytical chemistry primarily focusing on applications of instrumental methods for chemical analysis. The topics covered include spectroscopic, electrometric, and chromatographic methods of analysis, as well as the types of instruments that are currently available, and the limitations and advantages of these instruments. There are three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Spring-Even
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CHE 35V - Chemistry Research
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. This course introduces concepts of scientific research. Students will choose a research topic, conduct appropriate literature search, discuss methods of data analysis, write a research proposal outlining methodology, complete the project in a laboratory setting, write a written report, a summary poster and present the research at a professional meeting. Chemistry majors are required to enroll in three consecutive semesters. Fall/Spring
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CHE 413 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: permission. This course presents atomic and molecular shape and symmetry, function, bonding, and periodic relationships of the elements. There are three hours of lecture per week. Offered Occasionally
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CHE 424 - Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 225 or permission. A study of the chemical composition of living matter and the chemistry of life processes. The course includes theory as well as laboratory practices. There are three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Spring-Even
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CHE 48V - Chemistry Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. This course is designed for practical and supervised work experience in chemistry. The student needs to be accepted by a company, university or college, or a state or federal agency in some area of chemical work. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
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CHE 49V - Special Topics and Techniques in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 1-4
Prerequisite: permission. This course is designed for further study in an area of chemistry. These areas may include polymers, material science, computational chemistry, nuclear chemistry, genetic engineering, advanced organic synthesis, or other topics. Students are encouraged to talk to the chemistry faculty about their specific interests and desires for offering the course. Fall/Spring
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Science |
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SCI 153 - The Changing Universe of Science
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the nature of the universe from the standpoint of the natural sciences (astronomy, physics, geology, chemistry and biology) by studying a number of theoretical models and hypotheses that have broad explanatory powers in each discipline. The course also contrasts the natural sciences with the social sciences, languages, humanities and applied sciences. Offered Occasionally.
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SCE 333 - The History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: At least one 300 or 400 level science course. The course is designed to provide the student with a knowledge of the historical development of science and its impact on society. The major branches (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology) will be covered and their interactions emphasized when possible. Offered Occasionally
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CSC 113 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: two years high school algebra, or must be in or have had MAT 013 or higher. This course will provide an overview of modern computer systems including hardware, software, processing, and Input/Output. Topics will also include an introduction to personal computers, operating systems, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, data communications, computer networking, Internet utilization and a discussion of advanced Microsoft Word® features. Effective database searching techniques using the Internet and other database search engines will be covered as well as computer security, privacy and ethics. Problem solving techniques and computer solutions planning will also be covered. This course will not count towards a major or minor in CS or CIS. Fall/Spring
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CSC 123 - Fundamentals of Web Site Design
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CSC 113 or a passing grade of at least 70% on the computer proficiency exam. This is a “hands on” course that will introduce the basic concepts, issues and techniques related to designing, developing, and deploying web pages and web sites. During the course, students will learn about Web design, HTML, XHTML, basic JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Additionally, students will be introduced to information architecture and Web usability literature to learn the concepts and measures that may be applied in the evaluation of Web sites. This course will not apply toward the Bachelor of Science requirement. Spring
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CSC 133 - Programming Fundamentals I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: score of 70% or higher on the computer proficiency exam and must be in or have had MAT 133 or higher. Ethics and responsibility of computer professionals. Algorithms and problem solving to include problem solving strategies, problem abstraction, the role of algorithms in the problem solving process, stepwise-refinement, and debugging strategies. The program development life cycle. Fundamental programming constructs, structured decomposition, and simple I/O. Introduction to the object-oriented paradigm to include abstraction, classes, objects, methods, recursive methods, parameter passing, and encapsulation. Fall/Spring
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CSC 213 - COBOL
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CSC 133 . An introduction to business programming using COBOL. Students will learn top-down design and structured COBOL programming techniques. Hierarchy charts and pseudocoding are methods taught and used by students on programming assignments to demonstrate programming style, high-level design and documentation. Topics taught include comparison and data validation; arithmetic functions and decision branching; table processing; sorting, merging and record selections processing; screen design and printed reports. Spring-Odd
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CSC 233 - Programming Fundamentals II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSC 133 with a grade of C- or better, and must be in or have had MAT 135 or higher. Review of professional and ethical issues. Principles of object-oriented programming to include object-oriented methodology, inheritance, class hierarchies, polymorphism; abstract and interface classes. The concept of virtual machines. Single and multidimensional arrays. Event driven and concurrent programming. Foundations of human-computer interface include fundamental techniques in GUls, graphic systems, and graphic communication. File I/0 and exception handling, threading, and database connectivity. Software engineering issues. Fall/Spring
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CSC 243 - Computer Architecture/Assembler
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CSC 133 . Digital logic, registers and counters, development of a CPU architecture, Fetch/execute cycle alternate architectures. PC assembly language topics: data definition, program structure, data transfer, addressing, I/O, procedures, strings and files. Spring
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CSC 253 - Informatics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: two years high school algebra, or must be in or have had MAT 013 or higher. An overview of modern computer systems including hardware, software, processing and Input/Output; this course integrates nursing, computers, and information science to support nursing practice and research, focusing on the development of information management skills useful in the delivery of professional nursing care. The course will provide an introduction to personal computers, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, data communications, computer networking, and Internet utilization. Additionally, effective database searching techniques using the Internet and other database search engines are covered as well as computer security, privacy, ethics and, problem solving techniques. This course includes the course competencies of CSC 113 ; therefore, students cannot take both CSC 113 and CSC 253. It will not count towards a major or minor in CS or CIS. Fall
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CSC 303 - Data Structures
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CSC 233 with a grade of C- or better. Review of professional and ethical issues. Algorithm analysis to include big “O” notation, average and worst case behaviors, time and space trade offs. Fundamental array searching/sorting techniques. Review of basic algorithm design and object-oriented design. Pointers and fundamental pointer structures of stacks, and queues. Advanced data structures of linked-lists, binary trees, graphs, hash tables, and heaps. Fundamental computing algorithms to include hash tables, binary search trees, depth-first and breadth-first traversals, minimum spanning trees, and shortest-path algorithms. Advanced programming techniques as time permits. Fall
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CSC 323 - Seminar in Computer Science
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: permission. Courses which do not appear in the curriculum will be presented. The course topic will alternate among principles of operation, theory of algorithms and data communications. May be taken twice. Offered Occasionally
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CSC 331 - Competitive Programming
Credit Hours: 1
Corequisites: CSC 233 and permission. This course will provide students with the knowledge and approaches necessary to solve a variety of problems via algorithmic development and high level language programming. The primary focus of the course will be problem solving, in an effort to prepare students to compete in the annual ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) programming contest in the fall and the annual CCSC (Consortium of Computing Sciences in Colleges) programming contest in the spring. The course meets a minimum of once per week for two hours during the first half of the semester. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. To pass the course, the student must attend the lecture/practice sessions and make a positive contribution to his/her programming team. Attendance at the regional ACM or CCSC programming contest is mandatory. Fall/Spring
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CSC 333 - Programming Paradigms
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: 12 hours in computer science including CSC 233 . An examination of a given programming paradigm not currently in the computer science curriculum. Such paradigms could include object-oriented programming (OOP) and fourth generation language programming (4GL) as well as others as they become popular within the industry. Offered Occasionally
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CSC 343 - Database Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: a minimum of a C- in CSC 233 or instructor permission. Database management concepts including database systems architecture, data modeling including database normalization, relational algebra concepts, query construction and optimization, security, and integrity. Elementary concepts of relational, distributed and object-oriented database systems and data warehousing. Spring
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CSC 353 - Numerical Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSC 133 or a programming course, and MAT 205 or permission. See MAT 353 course description. May not be used as both CSC 353 and MAT 353. Cross-listed as: MAT 353 . Spring-Even
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CSC 413 - Operating Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CSC 303 . The concepts, structure and mechanisms of operating systems are covered with emphasis on managing system resources through the operating system’s command language or graphical user interface. Additional concepts covered include processes, concurrency, virtual memory and I/O management, file management, networking and distributed processing. Students will become familiar with several different operating systems. Fall
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CSC 423 - E-Commerce Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSC 343 and CSC 123 (or a score of 80% or higher on the Fundamentals of Web Design proficiency test). This course is an introduction to the key concepts of developing business applications for the World Wide Web. The course will examine the applicability of e-commerce to business as well as societal and legal implications and considerations of web site development and deployment. The course will include hands-on experience in the areas of the extendable hypertext markup language (XHTML) within the Microsoft.Net framework, Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Microsoft Visual Studio or IBM WebSphere. Fall
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CSC 433 - Artificial Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CSC 303 . Fundamental issues in intelligent systems, search methodologies, constraint satisfaction, knowledge representation and reasoning. Inference and resolution for problem solving, rules and expert systems, machine learning, genetic algorithms and fuzzy logic. Applications such as natural language understanding, navigation and machine vision will also be explored. Spring-Odd
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CSC 443 - Software Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSC 343 and senior class standing. A study of the systems development life cycle from feasibility study through system implementation including requirements analysis, developing and evaluating solutions, prototyping, Rapid Application Development (RAD) and other analysis and design techniques. Additional concepts covered include project management, documentation, performance prediction and measurement. Fall
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CSC 453 - IT Security and Networking
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSC 303 . Provides a study into security-first design and information security throughout the information lifecycle. Topics include risk management, disaster response/recovery, networking monitoring, authentication, user access control, and authorization. Network security and design of TCP/IP networks, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, remote access security including cloud based computing considerations. Various topics in modern cryptography. Malware, social engineering threats, other threats and defense tactics will be covered. Spring-Even
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CSC 463 - Senior Project/Capstone
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSC 443 and 12 hours of upper division Computer Science. This course must be taken in consecutive semesters with CSC 443 . An original project approved by the Computer Sciences Department which applies the concepts and theory acquired within the CS or CIS majors. At least two areas of the Computer Sciences field must be applied within the project. A written report and poster board presentation of the results are required at the completion of the project. Spring
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CSC 48V - Computer Science Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. This course will provide an opportunity for students to receive credit and obtain valuable experience while working for a company directly associated with the computer sciences. (May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours and may not be used to fulfill CSC elective requirements). Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
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CSC 49V - Special Problems Computer Science
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. Will provide an opportunity for an advanced student to receive credit and obtain valuable experience while designing systems requested by the Computer Science department. Fall/Spring
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AEN 304 - Agricultural Engineering Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHE 114, Co-requisite: MEN 333. Environmental and biological transport processes, soil and water resource management approaches, and agricultural product processing approaches and requirements. Fall
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CEN 333 - Civil Infrastructure
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENR 273, Co-requisite: MEN 313. Introduction to design issues in geotechnical, transportation and utility projects. Fall
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EEN 254 - Circuits and Systems
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: MAT 205 and PHY 244 . Fundamental electric circuit concepts and theory. Electronic elements and electric power, DC and AC circuits, and circuit analysis methods in time and frequency domains. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory each week. Fall
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EEN 323 - Digital Logic Design
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENR 123 or CSC 133 , recommended: EEN 254 . The study and use of binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra, logic and memory elements; flip-flops; counters and registers; medium-scale integration (MSI) components; and programmable logic devices. Two hours of lecture and a two-hour lab each week. This course serves both computer science and engineering students. Spring
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EEN 343 - Communication Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EEN 254 . Serves as an introduction to analog and digital communications theory and applications. Topics include encoding, modulation, and multiplexing techniques, spectral analysis, transmission line effects, noise analysis and filtering, multiple-channel and fiber optic communications. Offered Occasionally
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EEN 453 - Computing Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENR 353 (CSC 243 recommended). Study of basic computer architectures, hardware interface and communication techniques. Application of microprocessors to process control. Offered Occasionally
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ENR 103 - Introduction to Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisite: MAT 135 or MAT 153 , or ACT Math 27 or above. Introduction to the engineering profession, the engineering method, problem solving and learning strategies. Engineering graphics concepts including sketching and working drawings, multiple views, sections, solid modeling software, drawing standards, tolerancing, and dimensioning. Fall
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ENR 123 - Engineering Computer Modeling
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENR 103 or instructor permission. An introduction to computational modeling and analysis approaches for engineering. A grade of C or better is required. Spring
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ENR 223 - Engineering Project Management
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 205 . Economic and schedule analysis of engineering projects. Basic organizational principles, team building, leadership, and motivation. Spring
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ENR 273 - Mechanics I - Statics
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisite: PHY 234 . Topics include vectors, force systems, centroids, beams, moment of inertia, principle of virtual work, etc. A grade of C or better is required. Cross Listed as PHY 273 . Fall
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ENR 283 - Mechanics II - Dynamics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PHY 273 or ENR 273 . Topics include motion of a particle, mass and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum and motion of a rigid body. Cross Listed as PHY 283 . Spring
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ENR 333 - Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MEN 333 and CHE 114 . Learn about basic chemical process units and techniques to analyze and solve material and energy balance problems and apply techniques to a design problem. Spring
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ENR 353 - Measurement and Control
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: EEN 254 , MAT 313 , MAT 343 . Fundamental concepts of measurement, instrumentation, data acquisition and control at the system level. Two hours lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Spring
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ENR 401 - Engineering Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: permission. Seminars and discussions on engineering practice including areas covered by the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Students will generally be expected to present one or more seminars. May be taken as many as three times. Offered Occasionally
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ENR 422 - Capstone Design I
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: ENR 223 , and senior status in engineering program and instructor permission. Work in teams to address an open-ended engineering design problem for a client. Perform site visits, client interaction, background research, concept development and analysis to develop a conceptual design and proposal to be executed in ENR 433 . One hour lecture, and two laboratory hours per week. Fall
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ENR 433 - Capstone Design II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENR 422 . Complete the design, experimentation, analysis, and communication components of the project developed in ENR 422 . Conduct final design review for client. One hour lecture, and four laboratory hours per week. Spring
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ENR 48V - Engineering Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisites: permission, ENR 123 , and a minimum 3.0 Work Education GPA. This course provides an opportunity to experience engineering practice and continuous learning in a corporate or mission setting. An application and briefing on plans are required before departure and a lessons learned report and presentation upon completion. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. May not be used for an Engineering Elective. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring/Summer
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ENR 49V - Special Problems in Engineering
Credit Hours: 1-4
Prerequisite: permission. This course provides special attention to study, research and practice in one area of engineering selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Conferences between the student and instructor will take plase as needed to ensure course integrity. A report and/or design project is required. This course may be repeated, but not to exceed nine (9) credit hours total. Fall/Spring
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ISN 312 - Quality and Reliability
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: MAT 343 . Analytical procedures associated with a statistical quality, process control, and reliability of engineered systems. Includes design of experiments, and system approaches to maintenance and improvement of process quality. Spring
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ISN 373 - Fundamentals of Industrial Systems Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 333 . Systems engineering methods for conceptual design, testing, review and multiple criteria design decisions. Introduction to human factors, system analysis and optimization. Spring
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ISN 433 - Autonomy and Robotics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequistes: EEN 254 , ENR 283 . Study of automation design approaches including hardware, software, human-machine interfaces and machine-machine interfaces, sensing, control and communication. Emphasis on manufacturing applications. Offered Occasionally
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MEN 203 - Materials and Processes
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHE 114 . Study of engineering materials, their useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties and related manufacturing processes. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory each week. Spring
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