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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). 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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Engineering |
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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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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 - Computer Applications in Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENR 103 , MAT 135 or MAT 153 or equivalent. An introduction to computational modeling and analysis approaches for engineering. 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. 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 labortory 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, esperimentation, analysis, and communication components fo 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 223 , 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 is required before departure and a lessons learned report and presentation upon completion. May be repeated. May not be used for B.S.E. core technical elective. 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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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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MEN 313 - Mechanics of Materials
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MEN 203 and ENR 273 or PHY 273 . Behavior of deformable bodies subjected to combinations of external loading. Course includes stress-strain relations, elastic deflections of beams, buckling of slender columns, creep, fatigue and failure criteria for ductile and brittle materials. Two lecture and two lab hours per week. Fall
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MEN 333 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 313 . Explores systems approach to analysis and design of thermal and fluid systems. Introduction to fluid properties, work and energy, heat and momentum transfer, and application to heating, cooling, and movement of solids, liquids and gases. Fall
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Mathematics |
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MAT 013 - Intermediate Algebra
Credit Hours: 3
Topics include real and complex numbers, factoring, solving linear and non-linear equations and inequalities in one variable, and applications of equations. Many course topics will be illustrated with calculators and/or computers. Does not satisfy General Education requirements and does not count toward 125 total hours required. Students enrolled in this course will not be allowed to drop it from semester schedule, and are allowed a maximum of two opportunities to pass the course. Students who pass MAT 013 must complete the appropriate college-level math class the following semester. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
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MAT 104 - Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Elementary Education major or permission and MAT 013 or Math ACT 22 or greater or Compass placement. This course prepares prospective teachers of elementary and middle school mathematics. An understanding of the basic operations in mathematics and their grounding in sets is developed. Topics include sets, numeration, measurement, geometry, logic, number theory, algebraic reasoning, statistics, and problem solving. Mathematical learning experiences using manipulatives are the focus of the laboratory portion of the course. Three hours lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week. Fall/Spring
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MAT 123 - Mathematical Inquiry with Applications
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 013 or Math ACT 22 or greater or Compass placement. Topics may include logic, sets, probability, statistics, functions, finance, and geometry. Fall/Spring
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MAT 133 - College Algebra
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 013 or Math ACT 22 or greater or Compass placement. Topics include graphing functions and relations, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations. Fall/Spring
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MAT 135 - Discrete Mathematics and Trigonometry
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite: MAT 133 or Math ACT 25 or greater or Compass placement. Topics covered will include sets, functions, elementary propositional and predicate logic, Boolean algebra, elementary graph theory, matrices, proof techniques (including induction and contradiction), combinatorics, probability, theory of random numbers and an introduction to trigonometric functions and their applications. Fall/Spring
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MAT 143 - Statistics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 013 or Math ACT 22 or greater or Compass placement or permission. This course is an algebra-based introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include discrete and continuous distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation and regression, and analysis of variance. Fall/Spring
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MAT 153 - Trigonometry
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite and/or corequisites: MAT 133 or Math ACT 25 or greater or Compass placement or permission. Topics include trigonometric functions, identities, equations, vectors, and inverse functions. Fall/Spring
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MAT 175 - Calculus I
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: MAT 133 and MAT 153 or MAT 135 or ACT Math 27 or above or permission. Introductory topics to include Analytic Geometry, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic and elementary transcendental functions, and associated applications. Four hours lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week. Fall/Spring
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MAT 205 - Calculus II
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite: MAT 175 or permission. Topics include techniques and applications of integration, improper integrals, sequences, series, polar coordinates, and parametric equations. Four hours lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week. Fall/Spring
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MAT 202 - Introduction to the History of Mathematics
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: MAT 175 or permission. Designed to give an appreciation of the historical development of mathematics. The course includes a survey of various concepts and their developments from antiquity to present, with emphasis on the people involved in the growth of mathematics. Offered Occasionally
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MAT 305 - Calculus III
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite: MAT 205 or permission. Multi-variable Calculus, including vectors and vector functions, partial derivatives and applications, multiple integrals in various coordinates, path and surface integrals, Green’s and Divergence Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem. Spring
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MAT 313 - Differential Equations
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 205 . An introductory course in the methods of solving ordinary differential equations. Emphasis on the techniques for solving linear differential equations with applications to geometric, physical science and engineering problems. Spring-Odd
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MAT 323 - Geometry
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 135 and MAT 175 or permission. A study of the axiomatic development of Euclidean geometry and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometries. Fall-Odd
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MAT 333 - Linear Algebra
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 205 or permission. Topics include vector spaces, systems of linear equations, determinants, matrices and linear transformations. Fall
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MAT 343 - Probability and Statistics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 305 . Topics include basic probability theory, introduction to mathematical statistics, random variables, expectations, means, variances, discrete and continuous distributions. Fall-Even
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MAT 353 - Numerical Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 205 and CSC 133 or permission. Topics include finite difference formulas, polynomial approximations and interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, solutions of differential equations. The emphasis is on numerical techniques used in conjunction with digital computers. Work on the computer will be included. Spring-Even
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MAT 363 - Complex Variables
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 135 and MAT 305 or permission. The course will introduce the subject of complex variables. In particular, we will study the properties of complex numbers; analytic and elementary functions; complex integration including definite, contour, and line integrals; series; residues and poles. Offered Occasionally
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MAT 373 - Number Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MAT 135 or permission. An introduction to the theory of numbers. A variety of topics dealing with the properties of integers will be covered. These include division and factorization properties of integers, prime numbers and perfect numbers, number representations, linear diophantine equations, linear and quadratic congruences, quadratic reciprocity and others. Offered Occasionally
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MAT 403 - Advanced Calculus
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 135 and MAT 305 or permission. Introductory Real Analysis including basic topology of the reals, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiability, Riemann integration and uniform convergence of sequences and series. Fall
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MAT 401 - Mathematics Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: permission. Seminars and discussions of mathematical topics of current interest to the staff and students. 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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MAT 433 - Modern Algebra
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 135 and MAT 305 or permission. Intended for majors and minors. An introduction to abstract algebra. Topics include sets, mappings, equivalence relations, operations, groups, and rings. Spring
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MAT 453 - Great Ideas in Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites and/or corequisites: MAT 403 and MAT 433 or permission. This course will attempt to tie together the many concepts already discussed in previous classes as well as to provide a medium in which a student is encouraged to assimilate a variety of complex mathematical ideas into a cohesive and thoughtful presentation. An additional course aspect is the administering of an exam typifying the subjects common to a degree in mathematics at College of the Ozarks. Fall
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MAT 48V - Math Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. This course is a practical and supervised work experience in mathematics or a field directly related to mathematics. Fall/Spring
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MAT 49V - Special Problems in Mathematics
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. An opportunity to do directed inquiry under the supervision of a program faculty member. Fall/Spring
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Physics |
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PHY 104 - Fundamentals of Physical Science
Credit Hours: 4
An introductory course in the physical sciences designed primarily for non-science majors. This course covers important topics in physics and astronomy. Three hours lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Fall/Spring
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PHY 114 - Astronomy
Credit Hours: 4
A course intended for students with little or no scientific background, covering the solar system, distances and motions of stars, the light from stars, stellar evolution, star clusters, galaxies and cosmology. Sky observation with the College’s 8” reflector is included. It is recommended that PHY 104 and MAT 013 be taken prior to Astronomy. Offered Occasionally.
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PHY 124 - Introduction to Geology
Credit Hours: 4
A comprehensive study of physical and historical geology with an emphasis on geological phenomena occurring in North America. Some emphasis is placed on the geology of the Ozark Region. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour lab period per week. Offered Occasionally
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PHY 214 - College Physics I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: both MAT 133 and MAT 153 ; or MAT 135 ; or permission. This algebra and trigonometry based physics course will cover the basic principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. This course is designed to provide the students with physics content and problem-solving skills helpful in the various professions. Three lecture periods and one three-hour lab per week. Fall-Even
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PHY 224 - College Physics II
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: PHY 214 or permission. This algebra and trigonometry based physics course will cover the basic principles of electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. This course is designed to provide the students with physics content and problem solving skills helpful in the various professions. Three lecture periods and one three-hour lab per week. Spring-Odd
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PHY 234 - General Physics I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: MAT 175 and either high school physics or PHY 104 ; MAT 205 recommended. This calculus-based course covers the principles of mechanics thermodynamics and waves for students of engineering and computer science. Three lecture periods and one three-hour experimental laboratory each week. Fall-Odd
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PHY 244 - General Physics II
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: PHY 234 or permission. Covers the principles of magnetism, electricity, and light. Three lecture periods and one three-hour experimental laboratory each week. Spring-Even
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PHY 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. Cross Listed: ENR 273 . Fall
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PHY 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: ENR 283 . Spring
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PHY 49V - Special Problems in Physics
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. An opportunity is given to do independent or semi-independent research with the approval and direction of a member of the program. Fall/Spring
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FCG 101 - Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences
Credit Hours: 1
A study of the history, philosophy and career opportunities in family and consumer sciences. Fall
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Child Development |
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FCC 213 - Human Development
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive course that examines the theoretical, developmental, societal and personal aspects of the human life span. The student shall learn about all aspects of human development from conception to death. Fall
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FCC 254 - Creative Activities Practicum
Credit Hours: 4
A practical application of developmentally appropriate activities for young children with an emphasis on the execution of the creative arts, science, music, literature and physical activities for the young child. Lecture two hours, laboratory four hours per week. Fall-Odd
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FCC 323 - Working With Parents
Credit Hours: 3
Studying and developing the skills necessary in the communication and interaction with parent-child-teacher relationships. Spring
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FCC 333 - Parenting in Today’s Society
Credit Hours: 3
Explores parenting and child-rearing in contemporary society. Spring
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FCC 353 - Child Development Education Influences
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: FCC 223 . The basic types of programs for young children with emphasis on innovative teaching situations and curricula. Spring-Odd
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FCC 383 - Field Practicum in Child and Family Programs
Credit Hours: 3
Participation in activities and routines with preschool children in a variety of preschool programs. One hour of lecture and four hours of lab off-campus per week. Fall-Even
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FCC 413 - Life Span Development
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive course that examines the theoretical, developmental, societal and personal aspects of the human life span. The student shall learn about all aspects of human development from conception to death. Additional course requirements for upper division credit. Fall
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FCC 425 - Child Development Administration
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: FCC 223 , FCC 254 , FCC 383 . Theoretical analysis of administrative skills and requirements necessary for the operation of a quality child development center along with practical application of information. Emphasis will be placed on planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for preschool children. Offered Occasionally
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FCC 48V - Child Development Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission. The course provides an opportunity for the student to gain practical knowledge in the area of child development with hands-on experiences. Fall/Spring
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FCC 49V - Special Problems Child Development
Credit Hours: 1-3
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission. An opportunity for independent or semi-independent study in the area of child development. Fall/Spring
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Clothing and Textiles |
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FCT 113 - Clothing Selection and Construction
Credit Hours: 3
Study of selection and care of clothing. Fundamental construction techniques using commercial patterns. One hour of lecture per week, laboratory four hours per week. Fees Required. Spring
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FCT 213 - Textiles
Credit Hours: 3
The fundamental facts concerning fibers, fabric structures, properties, manufacture finishes, wearing qualities and care, as applied to the selection of fabrics for clothing and the home. Spring-Odd
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FCT 303 - Advanced Clothing Construction
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: FCT 113 or permission. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to apply intermediate and advanced construction techniques to new projects. Emphasis is on construction and quality standards for complex apparel items such as jackets, pants, linings, pockets. One hour of lecture, four hours of lab each week. Fall-Odd
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FCT 423 - History of Costume
Credit Hours: 3
A chronological study of the historical modes of dress as they relate to the social, economic and cultural conditions of people and time. Spring-Odd
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FCT 48V - Clothing/Textiles Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission. The course provides an opportunity for the student to gain practical knowledge in the field of family and consumer sciences. The course may be repeated, but total may not exceed six hours. Fall/Spring
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FCT 49V - Special Problems Clothing/Textiles
Credit Hours: 1-3
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission. An opportunity for independent or semi-independent study in the area of clothing and textiles. Fall/Spring
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Consumer Economics and Management |
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FCM 273 - Consumer Economics
Credit Hours: 3
A study of economic concepts and their application to consumer decision-making for food, clothing, shelter, transportation and insurance. Fall
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FCM 403 - Resource Management
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: FCM 273 and senior status. A study of current research in family and consumer sciences and the management of resources available to the individual and family. Emphasis will be upon the management process, decision-making and work simplification. One hour of lecture/seminar and four hours of lab per week. Fall
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FCM 48V - Consumer Economics Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission. The course provides an opportunity for the student to gain practical knowledge in the field of family and consumer sciences. The course may be repeated, but total may not exceed six hours. Fall/Spring
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FCM 49V - Consumer Economics Special Problems
Credit Hours: 1-3
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission. An opportunity for independent or semi-independent study in the area of consumer economics and management. Fall/Spring
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Food and Nutrition |
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FCN 104 - Introductory Food Study
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: major or minor in Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, or Hotel and Restaurant Management program or permission. Basic principles in selection and preparation of food products based on chemical and physical properties of food. The safety of the food supply is also investigated. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory two hours per week. Fall/Spring
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FCN 203 - Contemporary Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive, survey course focusing on nutrition as a key to health, nutrition in various stages of life, world nutrition, contemporary nutrition topics, and sources of nutrients. Designed for students in HRM, family and consumer sciences, and anyone generally interested in nutrition for personal improvement. Fall/Spring
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FCN 201 - Food Safety & Sanitation
Credit Hours: 1
A class for restaurant management and dietetic majors which culminates in certification for food safety and sanitation. This is a foundation for FCN 374 - Food Systems . Fall
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FCN 263 - Child Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
Nutritional requirements for each stage of childhood, pregnancy and lactation will be discussed. Essentials of effective nutrition education will be explored. Fall-Odd
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FCN 303 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: A biology or chemistry laboratory science. An exploration of the physiological basis of nutritional needs and physical and socioeconomic parameters, which affect dietary adequacy. Nutritional assessment and the nutrition care process will be introduced. Nutrient functions, energy balance, complementary and alternative medicine, and sports nutrition will be examined. Designed for students who will be recommending nutrition principles as a part of health, wellness, or therapeutic counseling. Fall/Spring
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FCN 311 - Medical Terminology
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: A pre-professional program major or permission. A course designed to provide knowledge and practice in reading, writing, and understanding medical terminology. Spring
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FCN 323 - Nutrition Assessment, Education, and Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
The course will cover dietary and clinical assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and communication skills for behavior change. Laboratory data for assessing nutritional status and food-drug interactions that affect the efficacy of the food and drugs will be examined. Spring-Even
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FCN 333 - Integrative & Medical Nutrition Therapy
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CHE 134 and CHE 144 . This course will provide the student with an understanding of both fundamental and advanced principles of medical nutrition therapy related to the promotion and maintenance of optimal health. Practical applications and treatment of nutrition related pathologies will be emphasized. Fall
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FCN 343 - Cultural Foods
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the basic concepts of man’s food patterns past and present, looking specifically into the influence of culture, religion, malnutrition and nutritive needs of the body as foodways. Lecture one hour a week, laboratory with emphasis on the preparation and serving of ethnic foods (individual research). Spring
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FCN 353 - Sports Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: FCN 203 or FCN 303 . Nurtition as related to athletic performance and other areas of physical activity, including training and competition nutrition, fluids and hydration, weight management, supplements and ergogenic aids, nutrition assessment, the child athlete, and eating disorders. Fall-Odd
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