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JUST 212 - Scientific Investigation
In this course, attention is given to scientific methods of investigation. This includes current scientific methods of evidence collection, the importance of information gathering, and report preparation for administrative and legal purposes.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems .
Credits: 3
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JUST 281 - Introduction to Forensic Science
This course focuses on the latest scientific techniques which are used to analyze physical evidence. Considerable emphasis is put on understanding the significance of the scientific results. The course is an overview of the field of forensic science.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems . Recommended: JUST 212 - Scientific Investigation .
Credits: 3
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JUST 282 - Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections
The study of the philosophy and functioning of probation, parole, and community corrections on national, state, and local levels.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems .
Credits: 3
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JUST 307 - The Legal System
This course presents an historical and philosophical perspective of the American legal system. An emphasis is placed on the present day legal system.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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JUST 308 - Justice Systems: Organization and Management
Principles of administration and management and their applications to justice systems. Theories of motivation and leadership are given special emphasis.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
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JUST 331 - Criminology
A study of the causation of crime. The course covers the major theories of criminal behavior. It also includes the political and social reactions used in developing strategies to control crime.
Prerequisites: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online Summer course.
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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JUST 332 - Juvenile Delinquency
An analysis of the major theories of crime and delinquency causation in juvenile offenders, with theories and methods of prevention and treatment. The course also includes a brief history and the functioning of the juvenile justice system.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
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JUST 334 - The Enforcement System
The concept of the policing function and the historical, legal, and cultural influences that have shaped it. Special attention is given to the external forces, including federal legislation, that affect the policing environment.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems .
Credits: 3
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JUST 335 - The Rehabilitative System
This course focuses on the correctional and rehabilitative system as a component of the justice system. It presents current philosophy and treatment concepts. It also includes information about security and release.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems .
Credits: 3
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JUST 340 - Prisoner Reentry: Policy & Procedure
This course focuses on issues surrounding the methods correctional agencies use to prepare inmates for reentry into society. Major emphasis is placed on understanding the difference between incarceration and rehabilitative corrections, economic factors that affect prison programming and the prisoner’s experience, issues created by prison overcrowding, and the initiatives implemented by Federal and State governments to better prepare prisoners to lead prosocial lives post-release. Students use current research to critically evaluate and analyze the relationships between the correctional agency, community, and individual prisoners.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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JUST 402 - Victimology
This course will provide the student with historical view of victimology and the victimization process within the American culture. It will also review the role of victimology in today’s criminal justice, social, and political systems while examining both the consequences of victimization and the various solutions to such problems. Examples of topics include sexual assalut, child abuse/neglect, homicide, domestic violence, stalking, and elder abuse.
Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems
Credits: 3
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JUST 408 - Justice Systems Methodology
This course provides a comprehensive overview of research methods that are relevant to Justice Systems. It examines the nature and logic of social inquiry, the creation of appropriate research designs, and the analysis of results.
Prerequisites: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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JUST 409 - Comparative Legal Systems
Major foreign criminal justice systems are examined on a comparative basis. Different legal philosophies and their divergent influences on the institutions and administration of justice are emphasized. The problems of judicial cooperation between the United States and foreign legal systems are also explored.
Prerequisites: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems and JUST 307 - The Legal System .
Credits: 3
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JUST 410 - Advanced Topics in Justice Systems
A discussion and examination of some of the critical issues and problems of the justice system. May be repeated as long as there is no duplication of materials covered by previous enrollment.
Prerequisites: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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JUST 416 - Readings in Justice Systems
Faculty-supervised individual research examining selected problems in the justice system. May be repeated for up to three credits.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 credits of justice systems courses, junior or senior status, prior approval of professor, and a justice systems major.
Credits: 1 to 3
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JUST 417 - Internship in Enforcement
Designed to give students field experience in a variety of investigative, security, and enforcement agencies and serves as a capstone experience. The internship is under professionally trained personnel. A special application and enrollment procedure is required and must be completed prior to starting the internship. Additional information regarding this can be obtained from the Justice Systems website. May be repeated for up to eight credits.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 credits of justice systems courses, junior or senior status, justice systems major, cumulative overall GPA of 2.5 and major GPA of 2.75, and approval of Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 8
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JUST 418 - Internship in Court Services and Correctional Agencies
Designed to give students field experience in a variety of legal offices and agencies including: placement in court services, probation, parole, institutions, and other community programs (adult and juvenile) and serve as a capstone experience. The internship is under professionally trained personnel. A special application and enrollment procedure is required and must be completed prior to starting the internship. Additional information regarding this can be obtained from the Justice Systems website.
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 credits of justice systems courses, junior or senior status, justice systems major, cumulative overall GPA of 2.5 and major GPA of 2.75, and approval of Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 8
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LATN 150 - Elementary Latin I
This course is an introduction to the Latin language and its cultural setting through beginning study of basic vocabulary, grammatical forms, syntactic structures, and pronunciation and the reading of simple texts embedded in the context of the Roman world.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE:
* Successful completion of LATN 150 and the continuing course, LATN 151, fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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LATN 151 - Elementary Latin II
This course is a continuation of the introduction to the basic vocabulary, grammatical forms, and syntactic structures of the Latin language in its context within the ancient Mediterranean world.
Prerequisite: LATN 150 - Elementary Latin I .
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE:
* Successful completion of LATN 151 fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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LATN 250 - Intermediate Latin I
This course completes the presentation of the most common grammatical forms and structures of the Latin language, integrated with a deeper and fuller exposure to authentic Latin texts and the culture in which they are contained.
Prerequisite: LATN 151 - Elementary Latin II .
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II
This course explores a variety of Latin authors and genres, with an emphasis on development of translation and reading skills, review of grammar and acquisition of genre-specific vocabulary. Texts may include the poetry of Catullus and Ovid and the prose of Caesar, Cicero, Pliny and Apuleius.
Prerequisite: LATN 250 - Intermediate Latin I .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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LATN 350 - Readings in Latin Literature
Readings from selected Latin authors with discussion of the cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Topic varies. May be repeated for credit with consent of the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II or any 300-level LATN course.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LATN 351 - Vergil: Aeneid
Readings of selections from Vergil’s Aeneid in Latin with supplementary reading and discussion in English.
Prerequisite: LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II or any 300-level LATN course.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LATN 352 - Readings in Post-Classical Latin
Selected readings and discussion from the vast corpus (including, e.g., Augustine, Erasmus, Petrarch, Aquinas, the Vulgate, and sacred liturgical texts) of late Latin, Medieval Latin, and Renaissance Latin literature. Topics and authors may vary. May be repeated for credit with consent of the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II or any 300-level LATN course.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LATN 353 - Survey of Latin Historians
Readings from selected Latin historians of the classical period with discussion of the cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Topics and authors may vary. May be repeated for credit with consent of the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II or any 300-level LATN course.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LATN 354 - Readings in Latin Poetry
Readings from selected Latin poets of the classical period with discussion of the cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Topics and authors may vary. May be repeated for credit with consent of the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II or any 300-level LATN course.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LATN 355 - Readings in Latin Drama
Readings from selected Latin playwrights (e.g. Plautus, Terence, Seneca) with discussion of the cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Topics and authors may vary. May be repeated for credit with consent of the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II or any 300-level LATN course.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LATN 380 - Independent Studies of Latin
Individualized study in specialized areas of language, culture or literature.
Prerequisite: LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II or an advanced Latin course with grade of C or higher; permission of Department Chair required.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LATN 450 - Latin Prose Composition
Comprehensive review of grammatical constructions and categories through composition assignments; study of Latin vocabulary and idiom; analysis of the prose style of several Latin authors.
Prerequisite: Any 300-level Latin course.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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LATN 470 - Advanced Readings in Latin
Extensive supplementary reading and sight translation in Latin along with secondary scholarly reading and research related to a 300-level LATN course. May be repeated for up to three credits.
Prerequisite: A 300-level LATN course with a grade of B or higher. and permission of the instructor and concurrent enrollment in a 300-level LATN course.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LDRS 510 - Topics in Leadership
In-depth study of selected topics in leadership, with emphasis on those topics important to leadership theory. Student may take multiple topics courses for additional credit as long as there is no duplication of materials covered by previous enrollment. Topics may include: Quantitative Evaluation for Public and Not-for-profit Management, Ethics in Leadership, Evidence-Based Leadership, Informal Leadership, Communication and Leadership, Visionary Leadership.
Credits: 3
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LDRS 510G - Topics in Leadership
In-depth study of selected topics in leadership, with emphasis on those topics important to leadership theory. Student may take multiple topics courses for additional credit as long as there is no duplication of materials covered by previous enrollment. Topics may include: Quantitative Evaluation for Public and Not-for-profit Management, Ethics in Leadership, Evidence-Based Leadership, Informal Leadership, Communication and Leadership, Visionary Leadership.
Credits: 3
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LDRS 600G - Approaches to Leadership
Approaches to Leadership introduces the dominant theories or schools of thought in the research literature, helping students identify their own leadership strengths and weaknesses as viewed through the lens of each particular theory. In addition, the course introduces the ethical standards and behavior as well as the basics of resource management (e.g., time management, financial management) and goal setting, and requires the student to begin to plan his or her own path of personal leadership development.
Credits: 3
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LDRS 601G - Organizational Theory and Leadership
Students study classic and contemporary works on organizations and leadership of them. The class uses study of the classics in the field as the basis for analyzing contemporary works in organizational leadership.
Credits: 3
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LDRS 602G - Decision-Making and Leadership
This course presents the major academic approaches to decision-making and consciously builds on the contributions of several disciplines. Students are expected to develop a project (paper, video, simulation, integrative model) in consultation with the professor where they apply the ideas, concepts, and models studied in the course.
Credits: 3
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LDRS 671G - Leadership Internship
A primary opportunity for each student to integrate course learning and personal approaches to work. It is also an opportunity for students to obtain practical experience in organizational settings that are of particular interest to them. Students should select a site that gives them the opportunity to be challenged, and to learn as much as possible about their particular field of interest. Students observe and experience a variety of organizational leadership relationships, professionals in leadership capacities, and workers’ approaches to achievement of common organizational goals. A minimum of 170 hours of internship is required. This course is taken simultaneously with LDRS 672G - Leadership Internship: Evaluation and Analysis . May be repeated for up to six credits.
Corequisite: LDRS 672G - Leadership Internship: Evaluation and Analysis .
Credits: 1 to 6
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LDRS 672G - Leadership Internship: Evaluation and Analysis
This course is taken simultaneously with LDRS 671G - Leadership Internship . This course represents the academic and reflective portion of the internship program. The student works with an assigned university supervisor and with other students in the program taking an internship at the same time. Student reflection is prompted through a variety of writing assignments and students evaluate their individual strengths, weaknesses, and growth during the internship. May be repeated for up to three credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of advisor and Graduate Dean.
Credits: 1 to 3
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LDRS 690G - Capstone Seminar
The Leadership Capstone course is designed to be the last course a student takes in the Leadership program. It provides the student an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills required by their future career and synthesize knowledge learned in previous courses. A major project allows students to deeply investigate a topic of interest. Students also compile and revise their portfolio of work across the degree. Opportunities are provided for reflection about personal and professional goals and practical assistance achieving those goals.
Credits: 3
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LDRS 695G - Independent Study in Leadership
Advanced, individually designed research/study project focusing on a particular topic or set of issues in Leadership. Plan/learning outcomes established in collaboration with faculty supervisor. A written report is expected with a copy filed in the Graduate Office.
Prerequisites: LDRS 600G - Approaches to Leadership and LDRS 601G - Organizational Theory and Leadership .
Credits: 1 to 5
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LIB 111 - Use of Information Resources
An introduction to the information cycle, finding, evaluating, and using information resources, in both print and electronic formats. This includes the online catalog and other bibliographic databases, the Internet, and basic reference sources.
Credits: 1
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LING 224 - Topics in Linguistics
A general topics course that does not require prerequisite coursework in linguistics. Topics might include “Language and Narrative,” “Language Online,” or “Language and Learning.” May be repeated for up to nine credits.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics
Linguistics is the study of the forms and functions of human language. The study of language forms includes the description and analysis of phonetic, phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic units. The study of language functions includes the analysis of the role of dialects and registers in society. Other topics to be covered include language classification, language acquisition and development, and pragmatics.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 250 - English Linguistics for the Classroom
This class explores the structure and use of contemporary dialects and registers of American English that are particularly relevant for future teachers, including regional, ethnic, class, and gender differences, and different levels of formality. Features of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics are analyzed, from both a traditional and descriptive point of view.
Prerequisite: LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 308 - Principles of Second Language Teaching
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of teaching a second language. Students will learn key insights from second language acquisition (SLA) research and study theoretical models of language acquisition based on this research. Linking theory to practice, students will explore implications for instruction that emanate from this research base and learn to design activities that are harmonious with the mental processes by which the mind acquires language.
Students who receive credit for LING 308 may not receive credit for CML 308 - Principles of Second Language Teaching .
Prerequisite: LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 315 - Structure and History of Romance Languages
The course introduces students to the linguistics of the Romance languages. Students become familiar with relevant aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and lexicon.
Prerequisite: .
Credits: 4
When Offered: Fall, odd years.
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 318 - Structure and History of English
The development of the English language is explored, from Proto-Indo-European origins, through Old English and Middle English, up to various dialects of modern English. Each component of the language system is analyzed (lexicon, phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics). It is seen how all the different mechanisms of language change (sound change, analogical change, grammaticalization, lexical and semantic changes) have applied through the history of the language and continue to apply today.
Prerequisite: LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics with a a grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 319 - Structure and History of a Language or Language Family
The course introduces students to the linguistics of a specific language or language family, particular methods, or topics in linguistics. Students become familiar with relevant aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and lexicon. Other topics are determined by faculty and student interests. May be repeated under different topics.
Prerequisite: .
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 324 - Topics in Sociolinguistics
An intercultural examination of a particular sociolinguistic topic, integrating linguistic, sociolinguistic, and anthropological approaches. Rotating topics might include Language and Ethnicity, Dialectology, Politics and Language Policy, English as a Global Language, and Language Contact. May be repeated under different topics.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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LING 325 - Language and Gender
An intercultural examination of language and gender, integrating linguistic, sociolinguistic, and anthropological approaches.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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LING 401 - Undergraduate Readings in Linguistics
An opportunity for the student to earn credit through readings of materials not covered in previous courses. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Credits: 1 to 4
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 412 - Practicum: Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
A practicum course in which students are introduced to techniques of teaching/tutoring English as a second/foreign language. Students gain practical experience by participating as a supervised tutor in an English as a second language setting. At least one hour of tutoring per week is required.
Prerequisite: LING 308 - Principles of Second Language Teaching or CML 308 - Principles of Second Language Teaching with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 4
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LING 413 - Advanced Linguistics: Topics
Intensive practice in the analysis and description of linguistic data; approaches to the description and explanation of language structure, change, and acquisition. Rotating topics might include historical linguistics, constructed languages, and field methods. May be elected more than once for credit under different topics.
Prerequisite: LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 414 - Language and the Mind
An introduction to topics in psycholinguistics that focuses on the contributions of both linguistics and psychology to the study of language behavior. The investigation of linguistic processing in the brain draws on evidence from language deficits as well as recent advances in brain imaging. The investigation of first and second language acquisition and development considers spoken, written, and signed (human) language. Symbolic processing in animals is included.
Prerequisite: .
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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LING 451 - Internship for Linguistics
On-the-job specialized training that complements the student’s academic study of linguistics. A minimum of 40 hours of internship work is required for each internship credit earned. See Internship Guidelines for English and Linguistics Majors at the Department of English and Linguistics website for further information and detailed application procedures. The course is graded Pass/Fail based on completion of tasks and responsibilities specified in the Workplace Supervisor Agreement. May be repeated for up to eight credits.
Prerequisites: Cumulative and Major GPA of 2.75 (or a formal appeal of the GPA requirement) and completion of application procedure specified at the Department of English and Linguistics website prior to the start of the credit-bearing portion of the internship.
Corequisites: Enrollment in 1 credit of LING 452 - Internship Evaluation for up to 4 credits of LING 451 - Internship for Linguistics.
Credits: 1 to 4
NOTE:
* No more than 6 combined credits of ENG 327, ENG 451, ENG 452, LING 451, and LING 452 may count toward the BA English Major.
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LING 452 - Internship Evaluation
The student completes research, evaluation, and analysis of internship experiences as agreed with the internship academic supervisor. A minimum of 40 hours of internship work is required for each internship credit earned. See Internship Guidelines for English and Linguistics Majors at the Department of English and Linguistics website for further information and detailed application procedures. Application must be completed prior to starting the internship. Course is graded on A-F scale. May be repeated for up to three credits.
Prerequisites: Cumulative and Major GPA of 2.75 (or a formal appeal of the GPA requirement) and completion of application procedure specified at the Department of English and Linguistics website prior to the start of the credit-bearing portion of the internship.
Corequisite: Enrollment in up to 4 credits of ENG 451 - Internship for English/Creative Writing for every 1 credit of ENG 452 - Internship Evaluation .
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE:
* No more than 6 combined credits of ENG 327, ENG 451, ENG 452, LING 451, and LING 452 may count toward the BA English Major.
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LING 510 - Studies in the English Language
The course provides a framework for the teaching of graduate-level topics in linguistics involving English. Topics include discourse analysis, pragmatics, corpus linguistics, linguistic analysis of literature, cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, and history of linguistics. Students make class presentations and produce at least two graduate-level research papers. May be repeated under different topics.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status.
Credits: 4
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LING 510G - Studies in the English Language
The course provides a framework for the teaching of graduate-level topics in linguistics involving English. Topics include discourse analysis, pragmatics, corpus linguistics, linguistic analysis of literature, cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, and history of linguistics. Students make class presentations and produce at least two graduate-level research papers. May be repeated under different topics. NOTE: Students who have not completed LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics (or an equivalent course) should contact the instructor prior to enrolling in this class.
Prerequisite: No restrictions on enrollment (besides graduate status).
Credits: 4
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LING 520 - ESOL Assessment Strategies for K-12 Learners
This course provides an understanding of language assessment, with a focus on K-12 ESL learners. Our main goals include becoming familiar with assessment terminology, as well as understanding the components of sound test construction and applying them to young ESL learners. The course covers validity (content, construct, face, internal, external, and predictive), reliability, and washback. The course also examines purposes of language assessment (placement, diagnostic, proficiency, achievement). Language assessments that are likely to be encountered as a K-12 ESL teacher will be covered, including differences between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests, as well as alternative assessments, such as portfolios.
Prerequisites: LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics and advanced undergraduate standing.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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LING 520G - ESOL Assessment Strategies for K-12 Learners
This course provides an understanding of language assessment, with a focus on K-12 ESL learners. Our main goals include becoming familiar with assessment terminology, as well as understanding the components of sound test construction and applying them to young ESL learners. The course covers validity (content, construct, face, internal, external, and predictive), reliability, and washback. The course also examines purposes of language assessment (placement, diagnostic, proficiency, achievement). Language assessments that are likely to be encountered as a K-12 ESL teacher will be covered, including differences between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests, as well as alternative assessments, such as portfolios.
Prerequisites: LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics and advanced undergraduate standing.
Credits: 3
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LING 608G - Management of Instruction: ESOL
This course develops skills and knowledge needed by students to become effective teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Students study how to teach efficiently and effectively and how to measure student learning. The focus is on effective instructional strategies and best practice for ESOL students. In addition, students examine push in and pull out support for ESOL students and how different models may impact collaboration with colleagues. Participants learn strategies to help language minority students acquire the English language and content area objectives relevant to the Missouri core curriculum standards and Teachings of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) standards. Through modeling, hands-on activities, and teaching presentations, participants understand English language learners better.
Prerequisites: ED 388 - Exploratory Field Experiences , ED 394 - Experiences in Classroom Teaching , and ED 593 - Psychological Foundations of Education for Truman students seeking initial certification. No prerequisites for certified teachers looking for the add-on endorsement.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: The Management of Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
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MATH 101 - Freshman Seminar
Orientation to the university experience and foundations for the study of mathematics, emphasis on academic planning, goal setting, and problem solving.
Credits: 1
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MATH 156 - College Algebra
A review and study of algebraic topics including equations and inequalities, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities. Emphasis is placed on application and review of skills. A student who has earned credit for a higher-level mathematics class may not enroll in MATH 156 without permission from the Mathematics Department.
Prerequisites: Placement based on sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* MATH 156 and MATH 157 together fulfill the Elementary Functions Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 157 - Plane Trigonometry
The essentials of trigonometry with some applications. Practical skills, problem solving and computational skills are emphasized. A student who has earned credit for a higher-level mathematics class may not enroll in MATH 157 without permission from the Mathematics Department.
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 156 - College Algebra or placement based on sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam.
Credits: 2
NOTE:
* MATH 156 and MATH 157 together fulfill the Elementary Functions Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 186 - Precalculus
A study of the fundamental concept of a function with emphasis on algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Provides basic algebra skills as well as experience with mathematical reasoning in a variety of applications that demonstrate the prevalence of elementary functions in the world around us. Prepares students for more advanced mathematics courses such as Basic Statistics, calculus, and other mathematical mode of inquiry courses. A student who has earned credit for a higher-level mathematics class may not enroll in MATH 186 without permission from the Mathematics Department.
Prerequisites: Sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Elementary Functions Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 192 - Essentials of Calculus
An intuitive approach to differential and integral calculus. A student who has completed MATH 198 or higher-level mathematics class may not enroll in MATH 192 without permission from the Mathematics Department.
Prerequisites: Completion of the Elementary Functions Essential Skills requirement, placement based on sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam, or sufficient score on the Elementary Functions Essential Skills Place-Out Test.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Mathematical Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 194 - LAS Calculus
An introduction to fundamental concepts of calculus. The emphasis is on gaining an intuitive understanding of fundamental concepts through the construction of mathematical models of real-world phenomena and of the historical role of calculus in the development of our modern view of the physical universe. This course does not substitute for MATH 192 - Essentials of Calculus or MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I . A student may not take MATH 194 after earning credit for MATH 192, MATH 198, or a higher-level mathematics class.
Prerequisites: Completion of the Elementary Functions Essential Skills requirement, placement based on sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam, or sufficient score on the Elementary Functions Essential Skills Place-Out Test.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Mathematical Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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MATH 196 - Calculus and Mathematical Concepts for Life Science
Students are presented with mathematical concepts and techniques in contexts that are immediately relevant to biology or chemistry. Mathematical topics include differential and integral calculus, basic mathematical and statistical modeling, basic matrix theory, and mathematics used to describe diffusion. Students learn through hands-on activities and projects, and they use a computational environment such as Matlab to explore course concepts. The course does not substitute for MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .
Prerequisites: Completion of the Elementary Functions Essential Skills requirement, placement based on sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam, or sufficient score on the Elementary Functions Essential Skills Place-Out Test.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Mathematical Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, definite integrals, exponentials, logarithms, and applications.
Prerequisites: Completion of the Elementary Functions Essential Skills requirement, placement based on sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam, or sufficient score on the Elementary Functions Essential Skills Place-Out Test.
Credits: 5
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Mathematical Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 200 - Foundations of Mathematics
A transition from lower-level computational courses to upper-level proof-based courses. Emphasis is placed on reading and writing formal mathematical proofs in a variety of mathematical systems.
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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MATH 263 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Transcendental functions, techniques and applications of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, topics from analytic geometry, polar coordinates, vectors and vector-valued functions.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .
Credits: 5
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course if degree program does not specifically list this course as a requirement for graduation.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 264 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Partial differentiation, multiple integration, topics in vector calculus, and differential equations.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 263 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course if degree program does not specifically list this course as a requirement for graduation.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 275 - Finite Mathematics
Set theory and counting techniques, finite probability, matrix algebra, linear programming, and decision-making applications.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Elementary Functions Essential Skills requirement.
Credits: 3
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 285 - Matrix Algebra
An introduction to matrices and computational linear algebra, with applications drawn from the social sciences, the physical sciences, mathematics and business administration. A student who has completed MATH 357 - Linear Algebra may not enroll in MATH 285 without permission from the Mathematics Department.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 186 - Precalculus .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 288 - Topics in Mathematics
Selected topics in mathematics. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 300 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis
Tools and techniques for the numerical solution of mathematical problems. Topics include description and implementation of algorithms on the computer, floating-point arithmetic, error analysis, root-finding, interpolation, numerical integration, and Gaussian elimination for linear systems of equations.
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 285 - Matrix Algebra or MATH 357 - Linear Algebra , grade of “C” or better in MATH 263 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (note: MATH 264 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III is highly recommended), and ability to use some programming language.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 330 - Mathematics of Finance
An introduction to the basic measures of interest, annuities, discounted cash flow analysis, and their applications. This course is intended to help students prepare for an actuarial exam covering the theory of interest.
Prerequisite: MATH 263 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II .
Credits: 3
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MATH 345 - Introduction to Mathematical Biology
Students study papers drawn from research literature in which mathematics is used to model biological systems, encompassing the molecular level to the community level of organization. Topics from matrix algebra, differential equations, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics are introduced and developed through lectures, readings, and a computer lab. Data are drawn from a variety of sources, including student laboratory experiments, research papers, and scientific databases. The course meets for two hours of lectures and two hours of biology/computer lab each week. Cross-listed as BIOL 345, this course is team-taught by a biologist and a mathematician.
Prerequisites: MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I and (BIOL 100 - Biology or BIOL 107 - Introductory Biology I ) with grades of “C” or better.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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MATH 347 - Discrete Mathematics
A proof-based introduction to discrete mathematics. Topics are selected from each of the following areas: enumeration; recursion; incidence structures; theory of computation.
Prerequisite: MATH 200 - Foundations of Mathematics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 357 - Linear Algebra
Systems of linear equations, linear mappings, matrices, determinants, quadratic forms, and geometric applications.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 200 - Foundations of Mathematics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 363 - College Geometry
Selected material from finite geometry, transformations, convexity, projective geometry, geometric topology, and other topics from modern college geometry.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 200 - Foundations of Mathematics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 364 - Vector Analysis
Divergence, curl, gradient, and Laplacian operators; the integral theorems of Green, Stokes and Gauss, with applications to the physical sciences. Additional topics may be chosen by instructor from the Dirichlet problem, Green’s function, harmonic functions, Helmholtz’s theorem, the Neumann problem, spherical harmonics, the Poisson integral, potential theory, tensors and differential forms.
Prerequisite: MATH 357 - Linear Algebra and grade of “C” or better in MATH 264 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 365 - Ordinary Differential Equations
Solving ordinary differential equations. Includes the general linear differential equation with constant coefficients, introduction to the Laplace transform theory, and application to physical problems.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 264 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 398 - Junior Seminar in Mathematics
Special topics to prepare for graduate study or employment; includes preparation for senior exams, required successful submission of a capstone proposal, graduate school opportunities, career opportunities, and the role of an alumnus/a.
Credits: 1
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MATH 420 - Actuarial Seminar
Students will solve problems to develop skills that will aid them in their successful completion of Acturial Exam FM.
Prerequisites: MATH 330 - Mathematics of Finance .
Credits: 1
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MATH 440 - Topology
An undergraduate introduction to topology. Topics may be chosen by the instructor from point set topology, the fundamental group and covering spaces, manifold theory, deRham’s theorem, and the Riemannian geometry of surfaces.
Prerequisite: MATH 200 - Foundations of Mathematics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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MATH 447 - Combinatorial Analysis
An introduction to the theory and techniques of discrete enumeration, combinatorial designs, and existence theorems with applications drawn from computer science, the physical sciences, information theory, electrical engineering, and various areas of mathematics.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 347 - Discrete Mathematics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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