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2017-2018 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2023 [Archived Catalog]

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  • SOAN 490 - Senior Seminar in Anthropology and Sociology I

    This 1 credit course is the first in a two course capstone sequence for Sociology/Anthropology majors. It is designed to encourage reflection on personal/academic progress and life goals and to guide graduating seniors through the choice of careers and/or graduate programs. Students meet weekly to prepare materials to use in applying to professional jobs or graduate school. We work closely with the Career Center throughout the semester and have several visits with recent alumni about life after Truman. Students polish their resume or CV, explore career and graduate school options, practice interviewing, and reflect on their short and long term life goals.

    Prerequisites: Senior status, SOAN major.
    Credits: 1
    When Offered: (fall only)
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SOAN 491 - Senior Seminar in Anthropology and Sociology II

    This 1 credit course is the second in a two course capstone sequence for Sociology/Anthropology majors. It provides an opportunity to polish the results of an upper level in or out of class experience for a wider audience. Students meet weekly to select the work they polish for a wider audience, identify the audience and the form of the polished work, and provide peer-review for project development and revision. Students make a public presentation of their work sometime during the semester.

    Prerequisites: Senior status, SOAN major.
    Credits: 1
    When Offered: (spring only)
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SOAN 554 - Independent Studies: Sociology/Anthropology

    An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision. May be repeated for up to a total of six credits.

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SOAN 554G - Independent Studies: Sociology/Anthropology

    An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    Basic grammar structures, together with vocabulary, idioms and accurate pronunciation, are presented and practiced in communicative contexts that mirror Hispanic culture. Emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and on expanding cultural awareness. Three classroom contact hours plus one peer learning session per week are required.

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Successful completion of this and SPAN 102 fulfill 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.
  

  • SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    The basic elements of the Spanish language are examined further and practiced, as in Elementary Spanish I. The skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are further developed. Three classroom contact hours plus one peer learning session per week are required.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I  or equivalent as determined by placement test.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Successful completion of this course 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.
  

  • SPAN 105 - Intensive Elementary Spanish

    Equivalent of SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I  and SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II  in one semester. Accelerated pace. Six classroom contact hours plus two peer learning sessions per week are required.

    Credits: 6
    When Offered: (irregularly)
    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.
  

  • SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Continued development of basic grammatical concepts with emphasis on aural-oral communication skills and on the development of reading and writing skills. Three classroom contact hours plus one peer learning session per week are required.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II  or equivalent, as determined by placement exam.
    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.
  

  • SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Further development of reading, writing, and conversational skills through engagement with a variety of cultural/literary readings. Grammatical concepts presented in previous coursework are reviewed. Three classroom contact hours plus one peer learning session per week are required.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I  or equivalent, as determined by placement exam.
    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.
  

  • SPAN 205 - Intensive Intermediate Spanish

    Equivalent of SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I  and SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  in one semester. Accelerated pace. Recommended for students with three or more years of secondary-school Spanish. Six classroom contact hours plus two peer learning sessions per week are required.

    Prerequisite:    or equivalent, as determined by placement exam.
    Credits: 6
    When Offered: (irregularly)
    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.
  

  • SPAN 232 - Spanish Immersion Weekend

    A participatory simulation of a Spanish-only environment, this course provides a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of sustained target-language input with the goal of increasing fluency and building vocabulary. Input includes narration (storytelling), giving instructions (how to prepare Hispanic recipes), authentic dialog (film), focused discussion, semi-formal exposition, and/or informal conversation. This course is a Spanish immersion course; no other language is to be spoken during the entire experience (for expressing concepts with no Spanish equivalents, only paraphrasing is permitted). The course is graded pass/fail. May be repeated for up to 3 hours of credit.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  or permission of the instructor.
    Credits: 1
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 240 - Topics in Spanish Conversation

    This course provides sustained guided conversation in Spanish in class and requires regular assignments outside of class, with the goal of increasing fluency and building vocabulary in the target language. May be repeated for 2-3 credits.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
    Credits: 1
  

  • SPAN 330 - Spanish Grammar and Composition

    This course helps the student to reinforce and expand upon knowledge of verb conjugations, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and syntax. It develops strategies for various modes of writing through the composition/revision process.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II  with a grade of “C” or higher, or equivalent as determined by placement exam.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** This is a writing-enhanced course.
  

  • SPAN 340 - Spanish Conversation

    Development of advanced proficiency and communication. The use of language is facilitated by practice activities embedded in cultural and situational contexts. Emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 330 - Spanish Grammar and Composition  with a grade of “C” or higher. Native speakers may take this course only with approval of the Department Chair.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 353 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    A comprehensive introduction to literary criticism and overview of significant figures in both Spain and Latin America. Students read representative works from the various genres of Hispanic literature for class discussion in Spanish and use literary analysis skills through the writing/revision process.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 340 - Spanish Conversation  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 360 - US Latino Culture in Historical Context

    This course, which is taught in Spanish, examines Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Cuban and other Latino cultures in the US by means of the history, art, and literature of each group. In addition to history and politics, the course explores cultural themes such as identity, gender relations, education and migration. Students further develop their strategies for reading, writing, speaking, and literary analysis, as well as deepening their understanding of vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 353 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature  with a grade of “C” or higher. Spanish for the Professions Minors may request an override of the prerequisite to enroll in the course.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 362 - Civilization of Spain

    A study of the geography, history and culture of Spain from the peninsula’s earliest inhabitants to the present.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 353 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring)
    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.
  

  • SPAN 363 - Latin American Civilization

    A study of selected cultural, historical, sociological, and political aspects of Latin America from the pre-conquest era to the present.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 353 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature  with a grade of “C” or higher.   Spanish for the Professions Minors may request an override of the prerequisite to enroll in this course.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall only)
    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.
  

  • SPAN 364 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

    An intensive study of Spanish articulatory phonetics and phonological theory, phonetic transcription, stress and intonation. Designed to enhance both knowledge and usage of the sound system.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 340 - Spanish Conversation  with a grade of “C” or higher. Recommended: LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring only)
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 366 - Spanish for Business

    Oral and written communication using vocabulary, cultural concepts, and information appropriate to business situations.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 340 - Spanish Conversation  with a grade of “C” or higher. Spanish minors wishing to take this course must enroll in the Spanish Minor for the Professions (SPPF).
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring only)
    NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
  

  • SPAN 367 - Spanish for the Medical Professions

    Development of oral and written communication skills for future health care providers with emphasis on acquisition of medical vocabulary, standardized patient interviews and the fostering of cultural understanding and cross-cultural sensitivity.  Recommended for students pursuing health professions.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 340 - Spanish Conversation  with a grade of “C” or higher. Spanish minors wishing to take this course must enroll in the Spanish Minor for the Professions (SPPF).
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring only)

    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
  

  • SPAN 380 - Spanish Applied Linguistics

    This course examines both theoretical and practical issues in Spanish Applied Linguistics. Students study Spanish grammar in depth with a linguistic emphasis. This study focuses on language-specific challenges for English speakers learning/studying Spanish. Students emerge with a strong understanding of past and current applied linguistics research in Spanish.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 364 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (Irregularly)
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 398 - Spanish Practicum for the Professions

    The application of specialized skills in a clinical or professional setting that fosters continued oral language development and cultural awareness. Research Project and Portfolio required. May be repeated for up to six credits.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 366 - Spanish for Business  or SPAN 367 - Spanish for the Medical Professions  with grade of “B” or higher; junior or senior status; and permission of Department Chair.
    Credits: 1 to 6
    NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
  

  • SPAN 440 - Advanced Spanish Conversation through Culture

    This course introduces students to current and controversial social, economic and political issues in Latin-America and Spain through the critical analysis of contemporary Spanish-language films, Spanish newspaper articles and Spanish news broadcasts. This is a conversation and culture class that emphasizes oral communication and uses culture as context and content. It exposes the students to a broader and more abstract vocabulary and to different dialects of Spanish. Authentic materials of the Hispanic world are used to improve listening comprehension and speaking skills.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 362 - Civilization of Spain  or SPAN 363 - Latin American Civilization  or equivalents with a grade of C or higher; SPAN 450 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition  or equivalent with a grade of C or higher
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Spring, even years
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Art and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
  

  • SPAN 450 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition

    An intensive study of Spanish grammar. Designed to increase significantly student knowledge of nuances of vocabulary, word formation, idiomatic expressions in context, and many areas of Spanish syntax through analysis, translation, and composition.

    Prerequisites for the Spanish Minor for the Professions: SPAN 340 - Spanish Conversation  with a grade of “C” or higher and enrollment in SPPF. Prerequisite for the Spanish minor and Spanish major: SPAN 353 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall only)
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 455 - Introduction to Translation

    An introduction to the basic concepts and skills required in the translation from English to Spanish and vice-versa. The course examines the principal aspects of contrastive grammar and stylistics used in translation while providing practical opportunities to apply the material.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 450 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Recommended: One 400-level Spanish Literature course.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring, odd years)
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 456 - History of the Spanish Language

    Study of the development and evolution of Castilian from its origins in Vulgar Latin to the period of colonial expansion. Includes both internal history (historical phonology, morphology, syntax) and external history of the language (sociolinguistic theory, dialectology, etc.).

    Prerequisite: SPAN 364 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology  with a grade of “C” or higher; SPAN 450 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition  recommended.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall, odd years)
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 460 - Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature

    A study of selected works, authors, and literary currents of Spanish peninsular literature, from its origin to the contemporary period.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 353 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall only)
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program and the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    *** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 461 - Survey of Spanish American Literature

    An overview of selected works, authors, and literary movements of Spanish American literature, from the colonial period to present. Connection to the works is made from the political, social, economic, and art history of the continent.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 353 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring only)
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program and 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.
  

  • SPAN 462 - Topics in Literature

    A study of significant authors, works, periods, movements, or genres in Peninsular or Latin American Literature. Topic varies by instructor.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 460 - Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature  or SPAN 461 - Survey of Spanish American Literature  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (irregularly)
    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.
  

  • SPAN 463 - Topics in Culture

    A study of Hispanic traditions, ideas, and art corresponding to a particular geographical, chronological or thematic area. Topic varies by instructor.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 362 - Civilization of Spain  or SPAN 363 - Latin American Civilization  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall, even years)
    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.
  

  • SPAN 470 - Independent Studies of Spanish

    An opportunity for the student to earn credit through reading material not covered in previous courses. May be taken for up to six credits.

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1 to 6
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 471 - Masterpieces of Spanish America

    A study of selected masterpieces of Spanish American Literature, read in the original and in their entirety.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 461 - Survey of Spanish American Literature  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall only)
    NOTE:
    * 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.
  

  • SPAN 472 - Masterpieces of Spain

    A study of selected masterpieces of Spanish Peninsular Literature read in the original and in their entirety.

    Prerequisite:   with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring only)
    NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 473 - Spanish Capstone Experience

    A culminating experience in which the student demonstrates skills and knowledge garnered from his or her experience within the Spanish program. The Spanish major researches, writes, and revises an extensive research paper under the supervision of a Spanish faculty member. The capstone topic selected directly relates to the language, literature, culture, history, and/or civilization of the Spanish-speaking peoples of the world. The student presents the results of his or her research in a public forum at the end of the semester. To be taken in the senior year, preferably the final semester.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SPAN 501 - Topics in Hispanic Literature

    An in-depth study of significant author, work, period, movement, or genre in Peninsular or Latin American Literature.  Topics vary with instructor.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 460 - Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature , SPAN 461 - Survey of Spanish American Literature  and advanced undergradute status; permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Summer only, odd years.
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 501G - Topics in Hispanic Literature

    An in-depth study of a significant author, work, period, movement, or genre in Peninsular or Latin American Literature. Topics vary with instructor. May be repeated for credit on different topics.

    Prerequisite: BA in Spanish or BA in Romance Language. Romance Language BA’s must complete SPAN 460 - Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature  and SPAN 461 - Survey of Spanish American Literature  prior to enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (summer only)
  

  • SPAN 502 - Topics in Hispanic Culture

    A broad analysis of various aspects of Hispanic culture, as evidenced in literature, history, art, music, etc.  Topic will vary with instructor.

    Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate status and two of the following: SPAN 360 , SPAN 362 , SPAN 363 , SPAN 463 ; permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Summer only, even years.
  

  • SPAN 502G - Topics in Hispanic Culture

    A broad analysis of various aspects of Hispanic culture, as evidenced in literature, history, art, music, etc. Topic varies with instructor. May be repeated for credit on different topics.

    Prerequisite: BA in Spanish or BA in Romance Language. Romance Language BA’s must complete SPAN 362 - Civilization of Spain  or SPAN 363 - Latin American Civilization  and SPAN 463 - Topics in Culture  prior to enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (summer only)
  

  • SPAN 503 - Topics in Hispanic Linguistics

    The application of semantic, syntactic, morphological and/or phonetic analysis to advanced study of one or more topics of Hispanic Linguistics as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 364 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (summer only)
  

  • SPAN 503G - Topics in Hispanic Linguistics

    The application of semantic, syntactic, morphological and/or phonetic analysis to advanced study of one or more topics of Hispanic Linguistics as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit on different topics.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 364 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (summer only)
  

  • SPAN 560 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Syntax

    Study of advanced grammatical and syntactical structures in Spanish.

    Prerequisite:  SPAN 450 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition  and advanced undergraduate status; permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Summer only, even years.
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • SPAN 560G - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Syntax

    Study of advanced grammatical and syntactical structures in Spanish.

    Prerequisite: BA in Spanish or BA in Romance Language. Romance Language BA’s must complete SPAN 450 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition  prior to enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (summer only)
  

  • SSTE 608G - Management of Instruction: Social Science

    Development of basic philosophical, planning, and implementation skills related to the design and teaching of history and social science concepts to secondary school students. This course is a direct preparatory experience for the responsibilities of the internship.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the MAE program.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE: The Management of Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • STAT 101 - Freshman seminar in Statistics

    Orientation to the university experience and foundations for success in the study of statistics with emphasis on academic planning, goal setting, and problem solving.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 190 - Basic Statistics

    An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics with practical applications.  A student who has completed STAT 290 - Statistics  may subsequently enroll in STAT 190, counting both grades in grade point average, but receiving credit toward graduation only for STAT 190.

    Prerequisite: Completion of the Elementary Functions Essential Skills requirement or placement into MATH 198 .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, and Online in the Summer
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Statistics Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 210 - Data Collection and Field Methods

    An introduction to collecting data from a variety of real world sources. Cleaning and maintaining data as well as ethical issues will also be explored. Through individual and group papers and projects, students will grow in their scientific writing abilities and broader communication skills.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of STAT 190 /STAT 290 .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** This is a writing-enhanced course.
  

  • STAT 220 - Fundamentals of Data Science

    A broad introduction to the fast-growing field of data science within the broader context of statistics, including Data Handling, Visualization, Reproducibility, Predictive Modeling, and Machine Learning. It will investigate the advantages and boundaries of traditional statistical inference, why traditional statistical inference techniques are sometimes not enough, and differences in rhetorical and philosophical models between the two. Ethical issues in analytics and related areas (big data, genomics, etc.) will be discussed throughout.

    Some sections may be offered in a hybrid setting.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Essential Skill in Statistics. Additional skills in computer coding and/or spreadsheets are required.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 250 - Statistical Computing

    The course covers practical issues in statistical computing including reading data, data manipulation, accessing packages, writing functions, running and interpreting data analysis, and programming in R. Other statistical software such as Minitab, SPSS, and SAS may also be discussed.

    Prerequisite: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics  or STAT 290 - Statistics .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 251 - R programming

    The course covers practical issues in statistical computing including reading data, data manipulation, accessing packages, writing functions, running and interpreting data analysis, and programming in R.

    Prerequisites: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics  or STAT 290 - Statistics  or completion of statistics essential skill
    Credits: 2
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • STAT 260 - Applied Mathematics for Data Analysis

    This course will cover mathematical topics and applications necessary for students pursuing a major in Statistics. Topics will include basic integration techniques, applications of integration related to probability and statistics, an introduction to differential equations, infinite sequences and series, an introduction to vectors and functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I  with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 270 - Probability

    An introduction to probability and random variables including common discrete and continuous distributions, expectation, and joint distributions. Topics covered also include discussions of set theory, counting techniques, logic, methods of proof, and simple algorithms.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Essential Skills in Statistics, MATH 260 or STAT 260  or a C or better in MATH 263 .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 286 - Introductory Readings in Statistics

    Introductory independent study in topics from undergraduate statistics courses.

    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 289 - Bridge Course for Statistics

    An introduction to descriptive statistics and probability, including both discrete and continuous models. This course is designed to serve as a bridge for students who have credit for STAT 190 but need STAT 290 for a major/minor requirement.

    Note: It is the discretion of individual majors/minors whether they will accept this course. Students are advised to check with the individual majors/minors and are responsible for submitting any necessary paperwork. STAT 289 may not be taken for credit after successfully completing STAT 290.

    Prerequisites: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics ; AND MATH 263 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
    Credits: 1
  

  • STAT 290 - Statistics

    An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics with practical applications and an introduction to probability including both discrete and continuous models.

    Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MATH 263.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course fulfills the Statistics Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
    *** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  

  • STAT 331 - Biostatistics

    This course will cover the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques of Biostatistics. The following topics will be covered in every offering: Inference of two independent means and proportions, Linear regression, ANOVA, and basics of Logistic regression, Categorical data analysis, and Nonparametric data analysis. The following topics will be covred, depending on the instructor and the project: Longitudinal data analysis, Survival data analysis, Log linear model, Logit model, Experimental Design, ROC curve, Clinical trials, and so on.

    Prerequisites: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics  or STAT 290 - Statistics  or completion of statistics essential skill
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  

  • STAT 375 - ANOVA/Experimental Design

    Statistical inference for variances and for more than two means including one-way and multifactor analysis of variance and other experimental designs.

    Prerequisite: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics  or STAT 290 - Statistics .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 376 - Nonparametric Statistics/Sampling

    Sampling and non-parametric statistical techniques.

    Prerequisite: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics  or STAT 290 - Statistics .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 378 - Linear Regression/Time Series

    Simple and multiple linear regression, correlation, and time series. A student who earned credit for STAT 478 may not enroll in STAT 378 without permission from the Statistics Department. Note: Students pursuing a Statistics Major should take STAT 478.

    Prerequisite: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics  or STAT 290 - Statistics .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 380 - Topics in Statistical Methods

    Topics in statistical methods. May be repeated for up to six credits.

    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 392 - Statistical Consulting with Practicum

    An opportunity to develop the skills utilized by a statistical consultant. Emphasized topics include data analysis, problem solving, report writing, oral communication with clients, issues in planning experiments and collecting data, and practical aspects of consulting management. Each student will perform work as a statistical consultant on a variety of real projects.

    Prerequisite: Completion of STAT 211 and either STAT 250  or a STAT course numbered 300 or higher.
    Credits: 3
  

  • STAT 398 - Intermediate Seminar in Statistics

    Special topics including ethics, history, written and oral communication, graduate school opportunities, career opportunities, and the role of an alumnus/a.

    Prerequisite: STAT 101 - Freshman seminar in Statistics , STAT 190 - Basic Statistics /STAT 290 - Statistics , and Sophomore/Junior Statistics Major Status.
    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 410 - Probability Models

    An introduction to discrete and continuous probability and probability models, including conditional probability, expectation, common discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson processes and discrete Markov chains. Additional topics may come from continuous-time Markov chains, queueing theory, and other applications.

    Prerequisites: Completion of Essential Skills in Statistics, MATH 263 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II  or STAT 290 - Statistics , and MATH 285 - Matrix Algebra  or MATH 357 - Linear Algebra .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 412 - Advanced Consulting Practicum

    Students apply their understanding of Applied Statistics to real projects, on-campus or off-campus. In addition to at least 40 hours of field experience per credit hour, students will connect with other students and engage in guided reflection about the experience and its connection to STAT coursework and broader issues of data collection, analysis, and reporting.

    Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in STAT 392  and junior status.
    Credits: 1-4
  

  • STAT 420 - Data Mining and Multivariate Statistics

    An exploration of techniques used for massive data sets, with an emphasis on the connection between the areas of data mining and multivariate statistics.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of STAT 220, STAT 270/290, CS 170/180, and MATH 285/357.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  

  • STAT 435 - Categorical Data Analysis

    Statistical methods for the analysis of categorical data: Bernoulli, Binomial, Multinomial, and Poisson probability distributions; estimation and inference for proportions; measures of relative risks, odds, and association; logistic regression; loglinear models.

    Prerequisite: STAT 250 , and either MATH 264  or MATH 260/STAT 260 .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 471 - Internship: Statistics

    On-the-job specialized training in statistics to complement the student’s academic training through an on-campus or off-campus opportunity. Pass/fail grading. A special application procedure is required and must be completed the semester prior to starting the internship. May be repeated for up to 99 credits.

    Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in STAT 375, 376, or STAT 378. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or have written letter of recommendation from the faculty (on-campus) supervisor justifying a waiver of the GPA requirement.
    Credits: 3-12
  

  • STAT 472 - Internship: Evaluation and Analysis

    Research, evaluation, and analytical analysis of internship experiences. Prearrange one semester before enrollment. May be repeated for up to 99 credits.

    Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in STAT 375, 376, or STAT 378. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or have written letter of recommendation from the faculty (on-campus) supervisor justifying a waiver of the GPA requirement.
    Credits: 1-3
  

  • STAT 475 - Design of Experiments

    Introduction to the theory and the application of Design of Experiments. Topics will include completely randomized designs, factorial designs, randomized blocks, Latin squares, random effects, split plot, and analysis of covariance.

    Prerequisites: Completion of Essential Skills in Statistics, MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I , and MATH 285 - Matrix Algebra  or MATH 357 - Linear Algebra .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  

  • STAT 480 - Actuarial Seminar II

    Students will solve problems to develop skills that will aid them in their successful completion of Actuarial Exam P.

    Prerequisite: STAT 570 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I .
    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * May be repeated for up to three (3) credits.
  

  • STAT 481 - Loss Models

    Topics include severity, frequency, aggregate models and their modifications, risk measures, and construction of empirical models. This course can help prepare students for the professional examination on Construction and Evaluation of Actuarial Models (Exam C) given by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries.

    Prerequisites: STAT 570 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I  and STAT 571 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics II  with a “C” or better.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 486 - Undergraduate Reading in Statistics

    Advanced independent study in topics from undergraduate statistics courses. May be repeated for up to six credits.

    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 487 - Topics in Statistics

    Selected topics in statistics. May be repeated for up to six credits.

    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 497 - Statistics Capstone Experience

    A culminating experience in which the student demonstrates skills and knowledge garnered from his or her experience within the Statistics program. Students complete a major project that synthesizes new work with previous coursework in statistics and other courses.

    Prerequisite: STAT 398 - Intermediate Seminar in Statistics  and Senior Status.
    Credits: 2
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** This is a writing-enhanced course.
  

  • STAT 498 - Senior Seminar in Statistics

    This seminar provides students the opportunity to see how the major fits into a cohesive whole and be introduced to statistical themes not encountered in previous courses of study. Topics could include using statistical communication, statistical heroes, ethical versus unethical studies, and statistical software packages.

    Prerequisites: STAT 398 - Intermediate Seminar in Statistics  and status as a Senior Statistics major.
    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 570 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I

    Mathematical development of discrete and continuous distributions, expected values, moments, and measures of dispersion.

    Prerequisites: grades of “C” or better in both STAT 290 - Statistics  and 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.
  
  

  • STAT 571 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics II

    Large and small sampling theory, correction analysis, tests of hypotheses, and other aspects of statistical inference.

    Prerequisite: STAT 570 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  

  • STEM 101 - Integrative Freshman Seminar

    This seminar will introduce students to the ways of knowing that are employed in the sciences and mathematics. It will include discussion of current roles of science and mathematics in the modern world and help students appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of the study of science and mathematics. Students will be provided with an introduction to opportunities in science and mathematics at Truman and a chance to interact with faculty and students who are working at the intersections of the sciences and mathematics. This course is open to students of all majors.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STEM 105 - Integrative Inquiry Seminar

    The Inquiry Seminar will present science as a way of knowing and will serve as an early introduction to the scientific literature and professional development skills. Students who take this seminar will be prepared with the skills to engage in an independent research experience with faculty. Topics will include ethics and scientific misconduct, the importance of writing papers and grant proposals, searching the primary literature, interpreting data, writing a survey of literature, preparing scientific posters, and giving scientific presentations.

    Credits: 2
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    * This is a writing-enhanced course.
  

  • STEM 110 - Integrative Inquiry Seminar

    The Inquiry Seminar will present science as a way of knowing and will serve as an early introduction to the scientific literature and professional development skills. Students who take this seminar will be prepared with the skills to engage in an independent research experience with faculty. Topics will include ethics and scientific misconduct, the importance of writing papers and grant proposals, searching the primary literature, interpreting data, writing a survey of literature, preparing scientific posters, and giving scientific presentations.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STEM 115 - Integrative Inquiry Laboratory

    This laboratory will present science as a way of knowing and will serve as an early introduction to laboratory skills. Laboratory activities will be interdisciplinary and represent a range of STEM disciplines.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    *This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  

  • THEA 175 - Freshman Theatre Seminar

    Required introduction upon declaration of theatre major. Includes initial assessment and first portfolio project. One hour laboratory session each week.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts

    A general introduction to the art of theatre, surveying basic categories and structures of dramatic literature and theatre history as met by principles and problems of theatre production.

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Visual and Performing Arts Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • THEA 276 - Stage Makeup

    Theory and practice in literary and character analysis, design and makeup application techniques for the stage actor. Lecture, demonstration and lab experience.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting

    Introduction to methods of characterization, including theory and practice of Stanislavski; physical and vocal awareness and development; and scene analysis and performance. Two to three hours of laboratory experience each week.

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • THEA 278 - Acting II: Advanced Scene Study

    Intensive training in monologue and scene performance. Four to six hours of laboratory experience each week.

    Prerequisites: THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting  and permission of instructor (by audition) and Department Chair.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • THEA 359 - Acting III: Lyric Performance

    Advanced studies in heightened performance styles. May include poetic language, verse, transatlantic dialect, acting Shakespeare, acting a song, or other explorations of lyricism. Two hours of laboratory experience each week.

    Prerequisites: THEA 278 - Acting II: Advanced Scene Study  and/or permission of Department Chair.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • THEA 371 - History and Literature of the Theatre I

    Integrated study of dramatic literature and theatre history from ancient Greece to the early Renaissance, examined in the context of important cultural trends of these periods.

    Prerequisite: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • THEA 372 - History and Literature of the Theatre II

    Integrated study of dramatic literature and theatre history from Renaissance to Romanticism, examined in the context of important cultural trends of these periods.

    Prerequisite: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • THEA 373 - History and Literature of the Theatre III

    Integrated study of dramatic literature and theatre history from Romanticism to Modernism, examined in the context of important cultural trends of these periods.

    Prerequisite: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • THEA 374 - History and Literature of the Theatre IV

    This course examines intercultural performances of the recent past, as well as the history and dramatic literature emerging from a variety of uniquely America perspectives: African American, Latino, Native Americans and Asian Americans. In addition, it explores issues relevant to creating, viewing and reading cross-cultural theatre.

    Prerequisite: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course fulfills the Aesthetic - Literature Mode of Inquiry and the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    *** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • THEA 391 - Stagecraft

    Scenery construction, painting, and varied methods of stagecraft, with direct application to academic theatre. Students participate as technical workers in current University productions. Six hours of laboratory experience each week.

    Credits: 3
    NOTE: Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • THEA 393 - Stage Lighting

    Theory and practice of theatrical lighting including basic electricity, equipment use, and design.

    Prerequisite: THEA 391 - Stagecraft .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE: Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
 

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