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2019-2020 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2025 [Archived Catalog]

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  • 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 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 210  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; Poisson regression.

    Prerequisite: (STAT 250  minimum grade of ‘D’ or STAT 220  minimum grade of ‘D’) and (STAT 290  minimum grade of ‘D’ or STAT 270  minimum grade of ‘D’).
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • STAT 460 - Undergraduate Off-Campus Statistics Practicum

    This course is designed to give students a chance to apply their understanding of Statistics to a real project in an off-campus field setting. In addition to at least 40 hours of field experience per credit hour, students will engage in guided reflection about the experience and its connection to STAT coursework and broader issues of statistical reasoning. Practicum credit is graded Pass/Fail. With a campus presentation and approval of the Statistics Chair, 2 or more credits of STAT 460 may substitute for STAT 497 - Statistics Capstone Experience .

    Off-campus sites should be approved by a faculty mentor and the STAT department chair before a student can enroll in STAT 460.

    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites: Completion of at least 12 credits in STAT. Permission of the STAT Department Chair.
    Credits: 2-6
  

  • 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 473 - Undergraduate Statistics Research

    Individual research with a faculty mentor. May be repeated for credit up to six credits. With approval of the Statistics Chair, 2 or more credits of STAT 473 may substitute for STAT 497 - Statistics Capstone Experience .

    Prerequisite: Junior Status.
    Credits: 1-3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • 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 102 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar 1

    Students will develop an understanding of scientific research by attending interdisciplinary research presentations and summarizing the content. The seminar will highlight research at the intersections of mathematics, statistics, agriculture, biology, chemistry, and physics.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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.
  
  

  • STEM 301 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 1

    Students will plan a diverse seminar series for the following Spring semester as part of the Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar courses (STEM 102, 202, 302, and 402). This will develop skills in communication, analysis of primary literature, and an interdisciplinary understanding of scientific research.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of (AGSC 108  and AGSC 110 ) OR (BIOL 107  and BIOL 108 ) OR (CHEM 130  and CHEM 131 ) OR (PHYS 195  and PHYS 196 ). Must have junior status or higher.  
    Credits: 1
  

  • STEM 302 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar 3

    Students will develop an understanding of scientific research by analyzing scientific literature and attending interdisciplinary research presentations. The seminar will highlight research at the intersections of mathematics, statistics, agriculture, biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will lead and attend discussions related to each seminar speaker.

    Prerequisite: STEM 301 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 1  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
    Credits: 2
  

  • STEM 401 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 2

    Students will plan a diverse seminar series for the following Spring semester as part of the Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar courses (STEM 102, 202, 302, and 402). This will develop skills in communication, analysis of primary literature, and an interdisciplinary understanding of scientific research. Students will serve as peer mentors for students enrolled in STEM 301 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 1 .

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of STEM 301  and STEM 302  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Must have senior status.
    Credits: 1
  

  • STEM 402 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar 4

    Students will develop an understanding of scientific research by analyzing scientific literature and attending interdisciplinary research presentations. The seminar will highlight research at the intersections of mathematics, statistics, agriculture, biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will lead and attend discussions related to each seminar speaker and mentor students in STEM 102 , STEM 202 , and STEM 302 .

    Prerequisite: STEM 401 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 2  with grade of ‘C’ or higher.
    Credits: 2
  
  

  • 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.

    Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR THEA 100A - Theatre Appreciation  (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
  

  • 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.
  

  • THEA 395 - Basic Costuming

    Introduction to the principles and practices of costuming; research in history of costume; translating and rendering into finished costume through pattern development; material selection and theatrical costume construction techniques. Lecture, demonstration and lab experience.

    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 399 - Theatre Practice

    Practicum experience in performance and/or technical production in association with current mainstage shows. Majors must complete a minimum of one Theatre Practice: Rehearsal credit, and a minimum of five Theatre Practice: Technical/Production credits. May be repeated for up to 16 credits.

    Prerequisites: Theatre Major or Theatre Minor or permission of Department Chair.
    Credits: 1-3
  

  • THEA 420 - Playwriting

    A writing workshop focused on the craft of the playwright. Students will present multiple writings in class which are based on playwriting principles as presented by the instructor and the course textbook. The course concludes with a larger play that has gone through a revision process.

    Prerequisites: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts  and THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting  with a “C” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This is a writing-enhanced course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    *** This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Visual & Performing Arts Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
  

  • THEA 478 - Costume Design

    Historical trends and principles of theatrical costume design including rendering techniques.

    Prerequisite: THEA 395 - Basic Costuming .
    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 480 - Scene Design

    Principles and practices of designing scenery for both commercial and educational theatre. Includes drawing, drafting and model work for production.

    Prerequisite: THEA 391 - Stagecraft .
    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 481 - Advanced Studies and Projects in Theatre

    Independent research, design, or theatre practice conducted on an individual contract basis between students and instructor. Studies/Projects may include such areas as playwriting, stage management, and mainstage design. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
    *** Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • THEA 485 - Internship in the Arts

    Internship with professional performing arts organizations, arts councils, commercial art departments, theatre groups, or other organizations where professional experience can be related to the student’s academic program.

    Credits: 4 to 12
  

  • THEA 486 - Analysis and Evaluation of Internship

    Evaluation of internship experience shared by supervisor of organization where internship takes place, campus director, and the student.

    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE: Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  
  

  • THEA 495 - Senior Theatre Seminar

    Assessment and portfolio completion for graduating theatre majors, including research into graduate study, internships, and résumé preparation. Two hour laboratory session each week.

    Prerequisite: Theatre major and senior status.
    Credits: 2
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** This is a writing-enhanced course.
    *** Theatre Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • TRU 100 - Truman Symposium

    A common lecture series combined with a small group discussion and related digital literacy assignments. This experience creates a campus-wide community as new students engage a variety of “Big Questions,” using a variety of disciplines and methodologies as illumination, including the broad meaning of the Liberal Arts.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Truman Symposium Interconnecting Perspectives of The Dialogues.
  

  • TRU 110 - Self & Society Seminar: Topic

    The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking. This course must be taken concurrently with the Truman Symposium.

    Credits: 3
  

  • TRU 112 - Self & Society Seminar: On Being a Biologist

    The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking. This course will also serve to introduce biology majors to the discipline. Students will explore the role of individual identity, culture, and society in the pursuit of biological research and what it means to be a responsible citizen of the natural world.

    Credits: 3
  

  • TRU 113 - Self & Society Seminar: Nursing

    The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking. 

    This course will examine self and society through the lens of nursing and its past, present, and future. Students will compare and contrast the impact of social structures upon health care of individuals and communities, as well as the health care professionals providing care. Topics for discussion will include the historical evolution of nursing (including education, licensure, scope, image, and uniqueness of the discipline), with a particular emphasis upon the ethics of caring and research in growing a body of disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge.

    Prerequisite: Nursing major. 
    Credits: 3
  

  • TRU 114 - Self & Society Seminar in Leadership Communication

    The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking.

    Credits: 3
  

  • TRU 115 - Self & Society Seminar: Introduction to Communication Disorders

    The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking.

    Credits: 3
  

  • TRU 300 - Truman Symposium (upper-level)

    A common lecture series combined with a small-group discussion and related digital literacy assignments. This experience creates a campus-wide community as new students engage a variety of “Big Questions,” using a variety of disciplines and methodologies as illumination, including the broad meaning of the Liberal Arts.

    Prerequisite: At least 60 credits hours (junior status), or at least 42 hours who have completed at least 6 credits of Communication Perspective courses.
    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Truman Symposium Interconnecting Perspectives of The Dialogues.
  

  • TRU 310 - Self & Society Seminar: Transfer Students

    The purpose of this course is to develop the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement necessary for new transfer students to thrive as they complete Truman State University’s liberal arts and sciences curriculum. As they practice critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking, transfer students will examine the place of their chosen major discipline in the context of the liberal arts and sciences. Students will explore the notion of self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society.

    Prerequisite: This course is restricted to transfer students who have completed an Associate of Arts degree, university-approved Associate of Science, or Associate of Fine Arts degrees, or the Missouri statewide core transfer curriculum (CORE42).
    Credits: 1
  

  • TRU 350 - Truman Symposium Preceptor

    This experience provides an opportunity for upper-class students to lead discussion sections of new students participating in the Truman Symposium. Each week, preceptors will attend the symposium and their assigned discussion group session. Each preceptor will be responsible for a discussion section of 15-25 new students. Preceptors will also meet regularly with faculty mentors/supervisors to review strategies for leading discussions, to preview the following week’s topic/panel, to examine discussion questions and other material, and to debrief the previous weeks’ activities. Preceptors will also assist in verifying attendance and completion of activities. Preceptors must be approved before the semester they serve as preceptors.

    Prerequisite: Junior status.
    Credits: 1
  

  • WGST 200 - Issues in Women’s and Gender Studies

    An introduction to feminist and gender theory pioneers, and an overview of how traditional academic disciplines might be critiqued from feminist and gender theory perspectives.

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

  • WGST 220 - Survey of Women’s and Gender Studies

    A goal of this course is for students to know philosophical thinking on issues of special concern to women such as feminist ethics, sexism, female nature and sex rules, sex, love, marriage, sexual harassment, pornography, rape, abortion and preferential treatment (reverse discrimination). Students learn to argue orally and in writing about these issues.

    Credits: 3
  

  • WGST 300 - Readings in Women’s and Gender Studies

    Interdisciplinary independent study on a focused Women’s and Gender Studies topic supervised by a Women’s and Gender Studies faculty member.

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

  • WGST 400 - Capstone in Women’s and Gender Studies

    Interdisciplinary project supervised by Women’s and Gender Studies Committee. May be done individually as approved by Women’s and Gender Studies Committee or in conjunction with any other course if approved by course instructor and Women’s and Gender Studies Committee.

    Prerequisite: at least nine credits completed in WGST minor.
    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
 

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