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BIOL 519 - Directed Field Studies
An interim course to encourage scientific investigation of geographic regions. Ecological, geological, climatological, and anthropological phenomena are studied. Only 3 credits may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1 to 5
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 519G - Directed Field Studies
An interim course to encourage scientific investigation of geographic regions. Ecological, geological, climatological, and anthropological phenomena are studied. Only 3 credits may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1 to 5
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BIOL 520 - Immunology
A study of the cells, tissues, molecules, and processes involved in the human body’s homeostatic and defense mechanisms. Laboratory includes immunological techniques utilized in both the research and clinical laboratories.
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
*** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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BIOL 520G - Immunology
A study of the cells, tissues, molecules, and processes involved in the human body’s homeostatic and defense mechanisms. Laboratory includes immunological techniques utilized in both the research and clinical laboratories.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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BIOL 530 - Advanced Cell Biology
Select topics in cell biology are explored through the reading and discussion of current literature.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 4
When Offered: (spring, even years)
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
*** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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BIOL 530G - Advanced Cell Biology
Select topics in cell biology are explored through the reading and discussion of current literature.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 4
When Offered: (spring, even years)
NOTE:
* The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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BIOL 535 - Electron Microscopy
Electron Microscopy is a project-driven, techniques-based class. Learning various procedures while using them to complete a research project. Learning techniques sequentially, working towards the basic goal of some biological subject. Making discoveries and/or resolving questions about some biological systems. Success in this class involves training your mind as well as your hands.
Credits: 4
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 535G - Electron Microscopy
Electron Microscopy is a project-driven, techniques-based class. Learning various procedures while using them to complete a research project. Learning techniques sequentially, working towards the basic goal of some biological subject. Making discoveries and/or resolving questions about some biological systems. Success in this class involves training your mind as well as your hands.
Credits: 4
When Offered: (fall only)
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BIOL 540 - Cancer Biology
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the molecular, genetic and cell biological aspects of cancer. Topics covered include: oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, major signaling transduction pathways involved in cancer, angiogenesis, apoptosis, genetic instability and metastasis.
Prerequisites: BIOL 330 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 540G - Cancer Biology
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the molecular, genetic and cell biological aspects of cancer. Topics covered include: oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, major signaling transduction pathways involved in cancer, angiogenesis, apoptosis, genetic instability and metastasis.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
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BIOL 545 - Senior Biology Seminar
Selected topics, including a culminating review of the biology program. Senior Biology Seminar is required for all senior biology majors.
Credits: 1
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 550 - Endocrinology
The function of several of the most important endocrine systems is analyzed. Control of hormone synthesis, blood transport, metabolism and excretion primarily but not exclusively in vertebrates are explored. Particular emphasis is given to the molecular modes of action of hormones on their respective target cells, tissues and organs.
Prerequisite: BIOL 315 - Animal Physiology with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring, even years)
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 550G - Endocrinology
The function of several of the most important endocrine systems is analyzed. Control of hormone synthesis, blood transport, metabolism and excretion primarily but not exclusively in vertebrates are explored. Particular emphasis is given to the molecular modes of action of hormones on their respective target cells, tissues and organs.
Prerequisite: BIOL 315 - Animal Physiology with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring, even years)
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BIOL 551 - Genetics of Human Disorders
An advanced course covering current trends in the cellular and molecular genetics mechanisms of monogenic and polygenic disorders.
Prerequisites: BIOL 330 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 4
When Offered: (fall, even years)
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
*** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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BIOL 552 - Molecular Genetics
Students read and discuss the current literature regarding eukaryotic gene regulation and genome organization.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 4
When Offered: (fall, even years)
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
*** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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BIOL 552G - Molecular Genetics
Students read and discuss the current literature regarding eukaryotic gene regulation and genome organization.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 - Cell Biology and BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 4
When Offered: (fall, even years)
NOTE:
* The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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BIOL 598 - Workshop (Topic)
In-depth study of selected topics presented in a short period of time. The total number of credits on a program is limited to 8; only those credits which have the approval of the student’s advisor may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1 to 3 (each topic)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 598G - Workshop (Topic)
In-depth study of selected topics presented in a short period of time. The total number of credits on a program is limited to 8; only those credits which have the approval of the student’s advisor may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1 to 3 (each topic)
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BIOL 601G - Scientific Writing
This course focuses on the role of communication in science, scientific writing and the completion of a Master’s thesis research proposal. This course also includes student-led discussions of selected topics in the current primary literature.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Biology Master’s Program or Professional Science Master’s Program.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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BIOL 603G - Fundamental Processes in Biology I
Integration of new developments in biology with the discipline’s major concepts.
Credits: 2
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BIOL 604G - Fundamental Processes in Biology II
Similar to with emphasis on curriculum design to teach these concepts.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 606G - Graduate Seminar I
A series of presentations on a theme of current interest to biologists presented by biology graduate students, faculty, or invited speakers.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 607G - Graduate Seminar II
A series of presentations on a theme of current interest to biologists presented by biology graduate students, faculty, or invited speakers
Credits: 1
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BIOL 610G - Advanced Plant Physiology
Physiological and biochemical processes in higher plants.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 611G - Advanced Plant Anatomy
Embryogeny, development, and maturity of flowering plants; emphasizes an experimental approach to teaching and research.
Credits: 2
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BIOL 616G - Graduate Seminar III
A series of presentations on a theme of current interest to biologists presented by biology graduate students, faculty, or invited speakers.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 617G - Graduate Seminar IV
A series of presentations on a theme of current interest to biologists presented by biology graduate students, faculty, or invited speakers.
Credits: 1
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BIOL 618G - Advanced Topics (Topic)
An in-depth study of selected science topics presented under formal classroom organization (not intended for individualized study). The total number of credits on a program is limited to eight; only those credits which have the approval of the student’s committee may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1 to 4 (each topic)
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BIOL 644G - Readings in Biology I
Reading in areas representing current biological research and biology education.
Credits: 2
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BIOL 648G - Thesis Research
Completion of thesis under the direction of an advisor in the field of the student’s research problem. Six credits are required for the Biology MS degree. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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BIOL 649G - Biology Research
This course is designed to award credit to a graduate student who is the principal investigator of a research project. May be repeated for credit but only six credits may be counted as electives towards a Biology MS degree.
Credits: 1 to 6
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BIZ 306 - The Natural History of Belize
This course is a hands-on, observation-based, in-depth study of marine ecosystems in the field. Students will directly apply ecological theory and concepts through student-developed research projects in a marine environment. Students will develop these projects based on information gained from reading primary literature related to the area of study. Subsequently, students will implement their research projects in the field, collect and analyze data, and present their results to the Truman Community.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** The Study Abroad Fee applies to this course.
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BIZ 506G - The Natural History of Belize
This course is a hands-on, observation-based, in-depth study of marine ecosystems in the field. Students will directly apply ecological theory and concepts through student-developed research projects in a marine environment. Students will develop these projects based on information gained from reading primary literature related to the area of study. Subsequently, students will implement their research projects in the field, collect and analyze data, and present their results to the Truman Community.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Study Abroad fee applies to this course.
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BRA 305 - The Afro-Brazilian Music of Bahia, Brazil
This course examines the music of Bahia, the center of Afro Brazilian culture. Located on Brazil’s Northeast coast, Bahia was the focus of South America’s slave trade. This history has left a dynamic legacy of music that survives to this day. Through in-class lectures and field trips to museums, musical performances, and other cultural activities, students have firsthand experience with Candomble rituals, Capoeira classes, samba dancing, and modern popular music within their social contexts. They also acquire the tools of musical analysis so that they can examine specific musical repertories, in order to trace the musical development of these genres.
Credits: 3
NOTE: This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Visual and Performing Arts Mode of Inquiry and the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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BSAD 131 - Introduction to Business
An introduction to the U.S. economic system, business ownership and management, marketing, human resource management, operations, and business financing. This course is not open to junior and senior accounting or business administration majors.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 153 - Introduction to Business Data Analytics
Introduction to business data analytics uses and applications to solve business problems. Utilizing Microsoft Excel as a decision support and business data analytics tool. Current and emerging data analytics tools will be introduced as appropriate.
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 200 - Personal Finance
Management of household and personal finances. An overview of financial concepts with special emphasis on their application to issues faced by individuals and households: budget management, taxes, savings, housing and other major acquisitions, borrowing, insurance, investments, meeting retirement goals, and estate planning.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 234 - Legal Environment of Business
General overview of the American legal system. Government regulation of business: antitrust, employment, labor, and environmental law, contracts, real and personal property, international law.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing
Introduction to the concepts, activities, and decisions involved in the marketing function. Students apply marketing mix variables in domestic and international settings.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance
Basic principles of financial management including the concepts of financial analysis, valuation, capital budgeting, and capital structure.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate level ACCT 221 - Introduction to Management Accounting Minimum Grade of C or T OR Undergraduate level ACCT 220 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Minimum Grade of C or T AND Undergraduate level MATH 330 - Mathematics of Finance Minimum Grade of C. Approval to enroll in upper level accounting or business administration courses or in one of the following Majors: Agricultural Science, Math.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior
Analysis of the behavioral aspects of an organization and the study of human behavior at individual, group, and organizational levels to develop behavioral competency and improve relationships of people, structure and technology in business organizations. Focuses on topics such as personality, motivation, interaction process, quality circles, leadership, and corporate culture.
Prerequisites: Approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses, or minor in business administration.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 353 - Information Management and Data Analytics
The course will discuss the role of information and systems within a business organization, focusing on their impact on the functions, management and strategy of the firm. The use of information systems and data in data analysis, business intelligence and decision making will be discussed. The management and use of databases and other data analytics tools will be emphasized and reinforced using hands on applications.
Prerequisites: BSAD 107 - Computer Applications or BSAD 153 - Introduction to Business Data Analytics with a grade of C or higher. STAT 220 - Fundamentals of Data Science is a prerequisite or co-requisite. Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: Upper Division BSAD Student or Upper Division ACCT Student.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Businesss Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 360 - Marketing Research
This course develops skills in the collection and use of qualitative and quantitative information to pose and answer marketing questions. Students learn how to specify research goals, establish research design, collect and analyze data, and then report findings in appropriate ways to marketing managers. They also learn how to carry out and interpret the results of various statistical procedures using industry standard statistical software.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing , and (STAT 375 - ANOVA/Experimental Design or STAT 376 - Nonparametric Statistics/Sampling or STAT 378 - Linear Regression/Time Series ), and (junior or senior status).
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 365 - Consumer Behavior
Potential contributions of behavioral science concepts and principles to effective and efficient marketing activities, from the perspective of the consumer, marketer, and public policy maker.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 387 - Business Database Management Systems
Introduction to database management systems in business. Database design concepts, query languages for database applications (such as SQL and QBE), major types of database systems, and data management.
Prerequisites: (BSAD 157 - Information Technology with a minimum grade of C) and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 400 - Internship
On-the-job experience with a public accounting firm, private business or industry, or governmental agency. A maximum of 12 internship hours can be applied to the free electives in the business administration degree. This internship must be arranged and then approved.
Prerequisites: Students must have a 3.0 overall grade point average and have junior status at the time of the internship experience. Major in business administration or accounting.
Credits: 1 to 12
When Offered: Off Schedule
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 401 - Project Management
An introduction to project management principles, methods, techniques, tools, and software that a manager uses to design, plan, schedule, organize, and control unique, non-routine temporary endeavors undertaken by organizations.
Prerequisites: STAT 190 - Basic Statistics or STAT 290 - Statistics , BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior , approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses or major in computer science, and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 402 - Human Resource Management/Negotiation
To develop an understanding and appreciation for the issues of concern in the field of human resource management. Topics include legal concerns, staffing, international issues, performance evaluation and compensation. Additionally, the course covers negotiation theory and strategies. Behavioral research in the area is examined. Exercises enhance skill development. Topics include preparation for negotiation, strategies, and third party influences.
Prerequisites: BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 403 - Selling and Sales Management
Students study and apply the art and science of both relationship selling and sales management. Students learn to utilize proven and innovative sales techniques and sales management practices in a wide variety of organizational settings.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Fall semester
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 406 - Corporate Finance
The role of the financial manager in the corporation is the focus of this course. The course utilizes case studies to develop financial management decision making skills. Topics covered include risk and return, financial analysis and valuation, working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure and corporate risk management.
Prerequisites: BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 414 - Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and Social Media
Students study the key principles, strategies and tactics of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and the ways in which the integrated plan can be used to build brand relationships and achieve overall marketing objectives. The IMC perspective recognizes that various methods of communications, including advertising, sales promotions, public relations, direct, digital and social media marketing are not isolated functions and have a synergistic effect when coordinated. Students analyze and evaluate existing IMC and social media programs and learn how to develop a plan for an existing company.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Spring semester
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 415 - Entrepreneurship
The economic and social roles of entrepreneurship and small business are studied utilizing a framework which is built around financing, marketing, and managing the business. Problems encountered by those who own or manage a small business are explored.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing , BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance , BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior , and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 420 - Investments
The course explores various topics in investments. Coverage includes the fundamentals of index/factor models, microstructure of security markets, security analysis, portfolio management and performance evaluation, derivative assets, and international diversification. The course emphasizes the practical application of investment topics.
Prerequisites: BSAD 406 - Corporate Finance and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: STAT 378 - Linear Regression/Time Series or ECON 373 - Econometrics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 421 - Retail Management
A broad range of retailing topics are covered in this course: pricing, promotion, finance, assortment planning, electronic retailing, channel relations, customer service, human resource management, selling and sales management.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 423 - Analysis and Design of Business Systems
Analysis and design of information systems of business. Students practice project management during team-oriented analysis and design of a business system. Students may NOT use both BSAD 423 and CS 360 - Systems Analysis and Design to satisfy business/accounting degree requirements. If both courses are completed, three credits are counted as elective credit.
Prerequisites: BSAD 157 - Information Technology with grade of C or better, approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 430 - International Marketing
A study of the management of marketing functions with multinational firms. Major emphasis is given to how international marketing differs from the domestic process and the cultural differences that influence international marketing strategies.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Fall semester
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
** This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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BSAD 435 - Derivatives and Risk Management
Coverage includes the microstructure of derivative markets, principles and valuation methods of derivative assets, and risk management with derivatives. Derivatives covered in the course are options, forwards, futures, and swaps.
Prerequisites: BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance or MATH 330 - Mathematics of Finance and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting course, OR a major in mathematics.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 441 - Seminar in Finance
Designed to involve students in focused research on topics of current interest. Review of classical and current financial literature as it relates to such areas as financial objectives, valuation and long-term financial decision making. The course emphasizes coverage of the global aspects of business finance.
Prerequisite: BSAD 406 - Corporate Finance and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 443 - Management Information Systems
Overview of current information systems literature. Coverage stresses the fit between information systems and organizations. Topics include business process reengineering, electronic commerce, information technology (IT) architecture, strategic and global information systems, IT impact on organizations, information systems planning, operations, and control.
Prerequisites: BSAD 353 - Information Management and Data Analytics and permission to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 444 - Electronic Commerce
This course introduces e-commerce and its implications for organizations, customers and society. The course addresses the opportunities and threats e-commerce presents in different industries, and focuses on developing and implementing e-commerce strategy, marketing, customer service techniques, and web design, management and maintenance.
Prerequisites: BSAD 153 - Introduction to Business Data Analytics and BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing with minimum grades of C or better.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 445 - Brand Management and Strategic Marketing
As the capstone marketing experience, this course emphasizes the application and integration of brand management and strategic marketing principles and models with material learned throughout the marketing curriculum. Students analyze competitive marketing situations and develop marketing solutions for businesses in domestic and international settings.
Prerequisites: BSAD 360 - Marketing Research or BSAD 365 - Consumer Behavior , and senior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 447 - Labor-Management Relations
Examination of union-management issues including the historical development and current state of the labor union movement, the legal environment including the Taft-Hartley Act, bargaining, conflict resolution processes, including grievance procedures and arbitration, quality of work life, productivity, safety, and international labor relations processes.
Prerequisites: BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 448 - Small Business Practicum
Experience in diagnosing, analyzing, and recommending solutions to management problems encountered by small businesses. May be repeated one time for a total of six credits.
Prerequisites: Major in business administration or accounting, senior status, and approval of the SBDC faculty coordinator.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE: The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 453 - International Management
An examination of some of the fundamental theories and practices from organizational behavior and human resource management as applied to organizations whose functions cross national borders. Of particular interest is the conduct of business in cultural settings where organizations must abide by the different customs, values, politics, and norms of the countries they penetrate to source and/or to market their goods and services.
Prerequisites: BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior AND approval to enroll in upper level accounting or business administration major courses.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Spring semester
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
** This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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BSAD 455 - International Financial Management
This course covers issues related to both international financial markets and the financial operations of a firm within the international environment. The first part of the course examines issues related to international markets (bond, equity and foreign exchange) and related derivative markets. The second part of the course, which is the major part, considers financial issues relating to the operation of firms in the international environment. Specifically, the course focuses on the identification, measurement and management of the impact of exchange rates on the firm, taxation, political risk, financing and investment decisions, trade financing and the management of working capital. The course discusses both theoretical issues and the empirical evidence.
Prerequisite: BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Spring semester
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 460 - Strategic Management
Capstone course designed to integrate knowledge of marketing, management, finance, and accounting to develop alternate strategies for various profit and nonprofit, large and small, domestic and multinational firms using primarily the case method of instruction.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing , BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance , BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior , BSAD 352 - Operations Management , senior standing, and approval to enroll in upper level business administration or accounting courses.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 470 - Special Topics in Business
A study of current or emerging issues that impact domestic and/or international business. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites: As applicable to each topical course.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE: The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 522G - Business Database Management Systems
Introduction to database management systems in business. Database design concepts, query languages for database applications (such as SQL and QBE), major types of database systems, and data management.
Prerequisites: BSAD 157 - Information Technology and admission to the Master of Accountancy Program.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 534 - Commercial Law
An advanced course in business law. Law of agency, corporations and partnerships. Negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, and sales. May not be taken credit/no credit.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online - summer only
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 534G - Commercial Law
An advanced course in business law. Law of agency, corporations and partnerships. Negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, and sales. May not be taken credit/no credit.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online - summer only
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 542 - Decision Support Systems
The application of decision support systems in business organizations. User interfaces, model construction, decision and executive support system design and development, artificial intelligence in decision support and group decision support systems are studied. Students analyze, design and implement a decision support system using current development tools.
Prerequisites: BSAD 157 - Information Technology with a minimum grade of C, or ACCT 367 - Accounting Information Systems AND BSAD 443 - Management Information Systems or ACCT 368 - Accounting Systems Integration and Data Extraction .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 553G - International Management
An examination of some of the fundamental theories and practices from organizational behavior and human resource management as applied to organizations whose functions cross national borders. Of particular interest is the conduct of business in cultural settings where organizations must abide by the different customs, values, politics, and norms of the countries they penetrate to source and/or to market their goods and services. Students are required to complete a significant research project focused on a topic relevant to the course content.
Prerequisites: BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior and admission to the Master of Accountancy program.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 554 - Global Supply Chain Management
Analysis of issues related to global supply chains, including discussion of the current concerns of managing complex relationships such as building relationships with suppliers, developing transport and logistics systems, issues in management of supply chains and related ethical and global implications.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing and BSAD 352 - Operations Management .
Credits: 3
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* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 554G - Global Supply Chain Management
Analysis of issues related to global supply chains, including discussion of the current concerns of managing complex relationships such as building relationships with suppliers, developing transport and logistics systems, issues in management of supply chains and related ethical and global implications.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing and BSAD 352 - Operations Management .
Credits: 3
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* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 555 - Independent Studies
Supervised readings, research, or activities involving areas of special interest in business to the individual student. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Prerequisites: (Major in business administration, accounting, or master of accountancy), and permission of instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 555G - Independent Studies
Supervised readings, research, or activities involving areas of special interest in business to the individual student. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate major in business administration, accounting, or admission to the Master of Accountancy Program; and permission of instructor and Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 629G - Advanced Financial Management
A study of the theory and problems of financial management. Valuations, capital budgeting, financing alternatives, and working capital management are explored. Computer caseware provides a comprehensive view of the complex financial issues faced in the domestic and international environment.
Prerequisites: BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance and admission to the Master of Accountancy Program.
Credits: 3
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* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 635G - Derivatives and Risk Management
Coverage includes the microstructure of derivative markets, principles and valuation methods of derivative assets, and risk management with derivatives. Derivatives covered in the course are options, forwards, futures, and swaps. Students are required to complete a significant research project focused on a topic relevant to the course content.
Prerequisites: BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance and admission to the Master of Accountancy program.
Credits: 3
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* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 646G - Data Science for Business
An intensive course in data science for business applications using R, including regression, classification, non-linear models, tree-based methods, and unsupervised learning.
Prerequisite: Graduate and senior permitted to take Graduate courses. Restricted to students admitted to Master of Accountancy Program.
Credits: 3
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* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BSAD 660G - International Financial Management
This course covers issues related to both international financial markets and the financial operations of a firm within the international environment. The first part of the course examines issues related to international markets (bond, equity and foreign exchange) and related derivative markets. The second part of the course, which is the major part, considers financial issues relating to the operation of firms in the international environment. Specifically, the course focuses on the identification, measurement and management of the impact of exchange rates on the firm, taxation, political risk, financing and investment decisions, trade financing and the management of working capital. The course discusses both theoretical issues and the empirical evidence. Students are required to complete a significant research project focused on a topic relevant to the course content.
Prerequisites: BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance and admission to the Master of Accountancy program.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online - summer only
NOTE:
* The Business Administration Course Fee applies to this course.
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BUS 610G - Managing in a Global Environment
Globalization is a force breaking down barriers to the exchange of goods and services between nations, and as a consequence, forcing greater cultural awareness and sensitivity between people. As more and more barriers come down, it becomes imperative that managers possess a global business perspective, which includes not just awareness of institutions, but also the customs and practices of different nations in order to be competitive in such an environment. The overarching objective of this class is to prepare future managers to face such a business world. We see how diverse cultures, laws, languages, and financial structures, among other things, add to the complexity of putting together and managing international business ventures of every type. The firms we talk about likely operate domestically and internationally, thus demanding of managers ever more timely and relevant knowledge, and forcing them to expose their companies (themselves, too) to ever more risk, while at the same time generating far more possibilities for profitability and growth than what we might term ‘bounded’ firms. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
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* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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BUS 612G - Introduction to Project Management
An introduction to project management principles, methods, techniques, and tools that a manager uses to plan, schedule, organize, and control non-routine activities in order to achieve, schedule, and budget performance objectives. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
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* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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BUS 615G - Conflict Resolution/Negotiation
Conflict Resolution/Negotiation is a skill needed in most, if not all, areas of the business world. The purpose of this course is to gain an understanding of and use of the theory and processes of negotiation as well as an introduction to alternative dispute resolution techniques. Through reading, discussion, and experiential exercises the student begins to understand the complexities of the negotiation process: planning and preparation, strategies, tactics, important contextual factors as well as ethical issues of concern. Negotiation across cultures is examined. Alternative dispute resolution processes such as arbitration and mediation are introduced. Completion of Organizational Behavior and Management prior to enrollment is recommended. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
Note:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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BUS 620G - Financial Management
Explores the principles of financial management for non-financial corporations. Topics include financial planning and forecasting, principles of valuation, capital budgeting and investment under uncertainty, capital structure and the cost of capital, and the management of current assets and short-term financing. Case studies focus on using financial analysis for decision making. Completion of Financial Reporting and Analysis prior to enrollment is recommended. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
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* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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BUS 625G - Organizational Behavior and Management
Analysis of the behavioral aspects of an organization and the study of human interaction at individual, group, and organizational levers to develop behavioral competency and improve relationships of people, structure and technology in business organizations. At the core are topics such as personality, motivation, interaction process, quality circles, leadership, and corporate culture. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
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* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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BUS 630G - Contracts and Regulation
This course introduces basic knowledge of the legal system, contract law, and government regulation of business. Included are topics giving a broad introduction to the law, the court systems, civil procedure, and constitutional law. In the area of governmental regulation, the areas of administrative law, antitrust, employment, and labor law are examined. In contract law, the basic elements of making a good contract are explained including the agreement, consideration, capacity, and legality. Also in the area of contract law, the course examines genuine assent, the types of contracts that have to be in writing, third party rights, and remedies when contracts are broken. The application of contract law focuses on government contracting. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
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* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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BUS 635G - Financial Reporting and Analysis
This course provides an introduction to financial statements and the concepts, principles and theories of asset valuation and income determination underlying their preparation. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of financial statements in the perspective of the management decision-making process. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
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* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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BUS 650G - Accounting for Planning and Control
This course introduces cost concepts and cost behavior patterns that affect management decision making. Topics such as cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and financial forecasting, volume and non-volume cost assignment, relevant cost analysis, and strategic cost management tools such as value-chain analysis and the balanced scorecard are explored. Short case studies are used to illustrate many of the topics. Completion of Financial Reporting and Analysis prior to enrollment is recommended. This course is not open to Business Administration BA/BS, Accounting BS, and Masters of Accounting majors.
Credits: 3
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* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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CA 300 - Tropical Ecology and Conservation
The original impetus for the course is to provide students with an opportunity to conduct hands-on, observation-based ecological research in the field. By being a part of the field workshop, students will be able to directly apply theories and concepts encountered in the classroom. Thus, the course consists of a ten day effort in the field to investigate student developed projects on an island within a marine protected area. Students will develop projects based on information gained from reading the primary literature, as well as from the management plan of the marine protected area. Students will implement their research projects in the field, collect and analyze data, and present their results to the Truman community. In addition, the independent research that students conduct will assist the local NGO with the management and preservation of the local fauna in line with their mission.
Credits: 3
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* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** The Study Abroad Fee applies to this course.
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CAR 310 - Caribbean History and Cultures (or Sweet Power: Sugar, Empires, and Slaves in the Caribbean)
Sweet Power is a three-week, six-credit study abroad course. The class takes place in Puerto Rico (Spanish and American empires), Curaçao (Dutch slave trade), and Barbados (English sugar plantation system). The Caribbean is an amalgam of five continents: Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. It is an archipelago of the world’s cultures, mixed and remixed by time, economics, and power. Studying the historic and contemporary Caribbean is a route toward greater understanding of world history.
Credits: 6
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* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CELT 480 - Celtic Studies Capstone
This one credit capstone to be offered every other year gathers Celtic Studies minors and faculty to share and situate their areas of expertise within the field of Celtic Studies through discussion, the creation of individual portfolios, and panel presentations at the annual Student Research Conference.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed 8 to 9 credits in the Celtic Studies minor before enrolling.
Credits: 1
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* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CHEM 100 - Chemistry for Contemporary Living
An introduction to the basic principles of modern chemistry and their applications to social, economic, and political issues. Basic Algebra skills are required along with a Math ACT subscore of 22 or better. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Credits: 4
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* This course fulfills the Scientific: Physical Science Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
**** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR CHEM 100L - Essentials in Chemistry with Lab  (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
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CHEM 129 - Basic Principles of Chemistry
Basic Principles of Chemistry is a first course in college chemistry that introduces students to the basic concepts of chemistry. It is an ideal course for students who have not had a high school chemistry course, or who wish to review the basics before attempting further course work in chemistry. Topics include unit analysis, stoichiometry, reactions in solution, gas laws, enthalpy, basic atomic theory, and bonding using Lewis dot structures. Note that this course does not count toward the two-semester sequence required by most professional schools.
Co-requisite: MATH 156 - College Algebra , MATH 157 - Plane Trigonometry , MATH 186 - Precalculus , or any higher-level mathematics course, based on a sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam.
Credits: 3
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* 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 CHEM 100 - Essentials in Chemistry (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
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CHEM 130 - Chemical Principles I
Chemical Principles I is a continuation and expansion of the topics introduced in CHEM 129 - Basic Principles of Chemistry . CHEM 130 quickly reviews the material covered in CHEM 129 - Basic Principles of Chemistry and then expands upon this base to cover the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics beyond those in CHEM 129 - Basic Principles of Chemistry include thermodynamics (enthalpy, entropy and the Gibbs energy), kinetics, basic equilibrium, quantum mechanics and simple approaches to bonding (Lewis dot structures and VSPER theory). The exceptionally well prepared student can begin his or her Truman chemistry experience in CHEM 130 based on a sufficiently strong high school background in chemistry and mathematics and his or her score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Note that this course is the first course in the two semester sequence required by most professional schools.
Prerequisites: Either: 1) completion of the Elementary Functions Essential Skill requirement (based upon sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam) AND completion of any previous high school or college chemistry course with a grade of C or better; OR 2) completion of CHEM 129 - Basic Principles of Chemistry with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4
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* Honors Scholar Course for students whose majors do not require CHEM 130, or who choose not to use it to fulfill major requirements.
** This course fulfills the Scientific: Physical Science Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR CHEM 150L - Chemistry I with Lab (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
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CHEM 131 - Chemical Principles II
Chemical Principles II is a continuation of CHEM 130 - Chemical Principles I , where the topics introduced in CHEM 130 are refined and applied to chemically important systems. Topics covered include perspectives in bonding based on the quantum mechanical model of the atom (molecular orbital theory); bonding in the solid state; intermolecular interactions; properties of solutions; reactions in solutions (e.g., acid-base reactions and precipitations); oxidation-reduction processes (electrochemistry); introductions to organic chemistry, main group descriptive chemistry, transition metal and coordination chemistry; and nuclear chemistry. Topics in materials science are included, as time permits. Note that this course is the second course in the two semester sequence required by most professional schools.
Prerequisites: Completion of the Elementary Functions Essential Skill requirement (based upon a sufficiently strong high school background and score on the Mathematics Placement Exam) AND completion of CHEM 130 - Chemical Principles I with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Scientific: Physical Science Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
**** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
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CHEM 145 - Freshman Chemistry Seminar
Expedites transition of the student to the University. The seminar is designed to assist students in study skills, academic planning, goal setting, time management, and other abilities which are necessary for success in college.
Credits: 1
When Offered: (fall only)
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