May 09, 2024  
2019-2020 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2025 
    
2019-2020 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2025 [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • COUN 644G - Research Methods in Counseling


    This course is designed to assist students in gaining knowledge and information regarding research procedures utilized in quantitative and qualitative research, methods and procedures used in needs assessment, program evaluation, and the assessment of accountability. Descriptive and inferential statistics and their application in ethical counseling and educational research are explored throughout.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 653G - Practicum in School Counseling


    Supervised experience in counseling and consultation in an elementary or secondary setting. This field based experiential class focuses upon the application of the helping process, helping skills, helper self-understanding, self-development and facilitation of client change. The class consists of skill lectures and practice in small groups, as well as student practice with live supervision. Includes 100 hours of appropriate on-site clinical experience. 

    Prerequisites: Completion and/or concurrent enrollment in school counseling specialty courses. And completion of the following core courses: COUN 641G - Introduction to the Counseling Profession COUN 663G - Group Counseling ; and COUN 664G - Theories and Techniques of Counseling .
    Credits: 0-3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 654G - Social and Cultural Foundations


    Theory and application of multicultural competency in the helping professions. Concepts covered are the theory and application of multicultural knowledge and sensitivity, ethical treatment of individuals in a diverse society, demonstrated knowledge, skills and personal self-awareness relevant for helping professionals.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 656G - The Counseling Relationship I


    This class focuses upon the development of applied micro counseling skills and advanced counseling skills used in school or clinical mental health settings.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Counseling program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 657G - Diagnosis in Clinical Mental Health


    This course examines the theory supporting and the practice of mental health diagnosis using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) multiaxial system and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Specific disorders are reviewed by placing emphasis on symptom recognition and assessing client concerns. 

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling Program
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 660G - Career Development


    Preparation for counselors working in a variety of settings; career development concepts and theories, family and work, career and academic goals and planning, and college and career readiness; evaluation, and uses of career assessments.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 661G - School Counseling and Program Management


    This course serves as a foundation to the field of school counseling as found in the public schools and other related settings. The history and trends of the modern school movement and an examination of the challenges and situations the school counselor faces in the school setting are also covered including crisis intervention. Skill development for curriculum development and teaching methods that emphasizes the effective delivery of a comprehensive guidance program encompassing cultural diversities and special needs are emphasized throughout.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 662G - Analysis of the Student and Learning Problems


    This class focuses on the diagnosis and assessment of the student learner and how the information can be used in the analyzing and individualizing of student strategies within a school system. This information is used in constructing and presenting counseling activities and interventions appropriate for school settings utilizing response to intervention approaches.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 663G - Group Counseling


    This class examines research, theory, ethics, planning and practice in a group setting using a combination of learning approaches through reading, discussion, personal reflection, and practice. Lecture material includes information from the text and other sources. Participation is an important element of this class. An experiential group experience is required for this class. 

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling program. COUN 656G - The Counseling Relationship I  
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 664G - Theories and Techniques of Counseling


    The primary focus of this course is for the student to develop an in depth understanding of the major counseling theories and interventions utilized in counseling practice. The student builds skills in critiquing, evaluating, and applying these theories. In addition, the appropriateness of each theory for multicultural settings is examined. 

    Prerequisite: COUN 656G - The Counseling Relationship I  
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 666G - Human Growth and Development


    This class provides an understanding of the nature and need of individuals at all developmental levels, including all of the following: ethical and legal considerations as they related to different developmental issues; theories of individual and family development and transitions across the lifespan including theories of learning and personality development; an understanding of developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, addictive behavior, psychopathology, and situational and environmental factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior; and strategies for facilitating optimum development over the lifespan.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 670G - Practicum in Clinical Mental Health


    Supervised experience in counseling and consultation in a clinical mental health setting. This field based experiential class focuses upon the application of the helping process, helping skills, helper self-understanding, self-development and facilitation of client change. The class consists of skill demonstrations and group supervision, with individual supervision and clinical experiences at a pre-approved clinical mental health services site. Includes 100 hours of appropriate on-site clinical experience. Forty of the 100 hours involve direct client services.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Counseling program; completion and/or concurrent enrollment in the clinical mental health specialty courses; and completion of the following core curriculum courses: COUN 641G - Introduction to the Counseling Profession COUN 663G - Group Counseling , and COUN 664G - Theories and Techniques of Counseling .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 671G - Intervention, Prevention, and Crisis Response


    This class will focus on an examination of trauma and its biopsychosocial impact upon individuals. Specific focus will be provided on the theory, neuropsychological impact, response models and the application of skills and techniques used in crisis intervention.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 672G - Counselor as Consultant and Agent of Change


    Consultation theory and models of collaboration and advocacy will be explored with specific applications to the school and mental health agency settings.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling Program
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 673G - Introduction to Family and Couples Counseling


    This course provides basic skills and knowledge for those working with couples and families. Using a systemic therapeutic approach and a multicultural frame work, family development and transitions across the lifespan will be explored.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling Program.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 674G - Introduction to Addictions


    An introduction to theories of addiction and substance abuse and the impact upon society, families and the individual. Treatment approaches will be explored.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling Program
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 675G - Treatment Procedures and Psychopharmacology


    This course focuses upon empirically supported treatments for various diagnostic categories and the uses and understanding of psychopharmacological interventions.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling Program and COUN 657G - Diagnosis in Clinical Mental Health  
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 680G - Internship Elementary Education


    Individual faculty supervision/mentorship is provided during this distinctly defined, post-practicum, supervised 350 hour “capstone” clinical experience in an elementary education setting. Students continue to gain experience and knowledge through clinical experience, site supervision and faculty supervision/mentorship. 

    Prerequisites: All courses completed and program faculty approval.
    Credits: 6
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 681G - Internship Secondary Education


    Individual faculty supervision/mentorship is provided during this distinctly defined, post-practicum, supervised 350 hour “capstone” clinical experience in a secondary education setting. Students continue to gain experience and knowledge through clinical experience, site supervision and faculty supervision/mentorship.

    Prerequisites: All courses completed and program faculty approval.
    Credits: 6
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUN 683G - Internship in Clinical Mental Health


    Individual supervision/mentorship is provided during this distinctly defined, post-practicum, supervised 600 hour “capstone” clinical experience in a clinical mental health setting. Students continue to gain experience and knowledge through clinical experience, site supervision and faculty supervision/mentorship. Students will enroll in the internship course twice. Each internship involves logging 300 hours with 120 hours of direct service for a total of 600 hours with 240 hours of the 600 hours in direct services. Students may receive an “in progress” designation if they are unable to complete the necessary hours in 16 weeks. Students will continue to participate in individual supervision weekly while logging hours. Students will be expected to participate in group supervision when available while logging hours.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling Program. All courses completed and program faculty approval.
    Credits: 6
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * The Counseling Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • COUNT 673G - Introduction to Family and Couples Counseling


    This course provides basic skills and knowledge for those working with couples and families. Using a systemic approach and a multicultural frame work, family development and transitions across the lifespan will be explored.

    Prerequisite: Admisison to the Counseling Program
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
  
  • CRC 300 - Costa Rica Summer Program


    An eight-week program providing language and culture instruction taught by a Truman faculty member. Students participate in the culture by living with a family as well as taking excursions to various parts of the country. Spanish is the language of instruction.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II .
    Credits: 12
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    ** The Faculty Led Study Abroad Fee applies to this course.

  
  • CS 100 - Computer Science Seminar


    Orientation to the University experience and the computer science program. An overview of computer science and the history of computing. Discussion of academic and career planning.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CS 120 - Computer Literacy


    An overview of computer technologies and services with an emphasis on integrating information from a variety of sources into an appropriate type of end product. Includes a discussion of the practical, social, and ethical implications of the information age.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CS 170 - Introduction to Computer Science I


    Introduction to key ideas of computing and programming. Basic concepts, variables, functions, loops, algorithms, data types, graphics. Brief introduction to computing ideas such as data representation, hardware, operating systems, information systems, artificial intelligence, networks, and the world wide web. CS 170 may not be taken for credit after successfully completing CS 180 - Foundations of Computer Science I .

    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.

  
  • CS 172 - Ada Fundamentals


    Introduction to important concepts from the Ada programming language. Topics covered include strong typing, basic syntax, packages, arrays (including multidimensional arrays) and operator overloading. CS 172 may not be taken for credit after successfully completing  .

    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in  .
    Credits: 1
  
  • CS 180 - Foundations of Computer Science I


    An introduction to computer science and programming. Discussion of the algorithmic approach to problem solving and the use of a high-level language to design and implement problem solution. Includes a one-hour lab.

    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.

  
  • CS 181 - Foundations of Computer Science II


    A continuation of Foundations of Computer Science I. This course uses programming in an object-oriented language. Subjects covered include methods, references, simple inheritance, UML, recursion, linked structures, exception handling, and introduction to algorithm analysis.

    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CS 180 - Foundations of Computer Science I .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  
  • CS 250 - Systems Programming


    An introduction to systems level programming utilizing both assembly and high level languages.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CS 181 - Foundations of Computer Science II .
    Credits: 3
  
  • CS 260 - Object-Oriented Programming and Design


    A continuation of Foundations of Computer Science II.  Event-driven programming, design patterns, collections, generics, graphical user interfaces, and an introduction to concurrent programming.

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 181 - Foundations of Computer Science II .
    Credits: 3
  
  • CS 275 - Computer Science Language Lab


    Independent or classroom study of a programming language, programming techniques, or programming environments not offered elsewhere in the curriculum. May be repeated with the consent of the student’s advisor. 

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor and Department Chair.
    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CS 284 - Introductory Topics in Computer Science


    Introductory topics in computer science.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CS 290 - Exploratory Readings in Computer Science


    A course whereby students may pursue topics in computer science not normally included in the curriculum with the approval of their advisor and the supervision of a faculty member.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CS 291 - Models of Computation


    Logic: propositional calculus, first-order predicate calculus. Formal reasoning: natural deduction, resolution. Applications to program correctness and automatic reasoning. Formal models of computation: regular languages, finite automata, grammars, pushdown automata, Turing machines, classes P and NP, uncomputability, the halting problem.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CS 191 - Computing Structures  and completion of MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms


    A continuation of the study of abstract data types and their implementations in a high-level language. Topics include lists, trees, priority queues, and graphs as well as efficient searching and sorting algorithms.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of CS 191 - Computing Structures , CS 250 - Systems Programming , and CS 260 - Object-Oriented Programming and Design .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • CS 315 - Internet Programming


    Teaches programming concepts that are particularly relevant to building large applications for the World Wide Web. This is primarily a programming course, so significant programming experience is required. Possible topics include: HTML, CSS, Perl, Javascript, Java applets, servlets, PHP, and XML.

    Prerequisites: Junior status and a grade of C or better in CS 181 - Foundations of Computer Science II 
    Credits: 3
  
  • CS 325 - Introduction to Bioinformatics


    A hands-on, project-oriented interdisciplinary introduction to molecular bioinformatics. The course takes the definition of bioinformatics to be the science of examining the structure, function, and evolution of genes and proteins through the use of computational analysis, statistics, visualization, and pattern recognition.

    Prerequisites: CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms  or BIOL 300 - Genetics .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • CS 330 - Computer Architecture and Organization


    An introduction to the levels of hardware and software in a computer system. Topics include digital logic, addressing, primary and secondary storage, microcode, interrupts, and alternate architectures.

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 250 - Systems Programming .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: summer online
  
  • CS 345 - Cyberethics


    Study of the social, ethical, and professional issues of computing and the Internet.

    Prerequisite: Junior status.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** This is a writing-enhanced course.

  
  • CS 360 - Systems Analysis and Design


    Tools and techniques of systems analysis and design. Team projects involve the development of systems specification documentation.

    Prerequisite: Junior status.
    Credits: 3
  
  • CS 370 - Software Engineering


    The study of software life cycles, development methodology process improvement, and project management, with emphasis on an engineering approach to the software development process. Relies on a project-based approach for applying software engineering principles.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms , and junior status.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.

  
  • CS 380 - Programming Languages


    Formal language concepts, and structures of algorithmic languages. A study of the variety of programming languages and techniques used to reason about programming.

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.

  
  • CS 390 - Operating Systems


    A survey of the characteristics of current popular computer operating systems as well as a detailed examination of the functions that operating systems perform and how those functions may be performed.

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 330 - Computer Architecture and Organization .
    Credits: 3
  
  
  
  • CS 435 - Parallel and Distributed Processing


    An introduction to parallel and distributed processing and programming concepts and techniques. Course content includes discussions of different types of parallel and distributed machines and machine models, data parallelism, the design and analysis of parallel algorithms, and the development of parallel programs.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in both CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms  and CS 330 - Computer Architecture and Organization .
    Credits: 3
  
  • CS 455 - Computer Security Fundamentals


    This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of information security. Students learn formal models of security and various aspects of systems security including access control, hacks/attacks, systems and programs security, intrusion detection, cryptography, networks and distributed systems security, worms and viruses, and other Internet provisions for security. Students develop the skills necessary to formulate and address the security needs of enterprise and personal environments.

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms .
    Credits: 3
  
  • CS 460 - Computer Graphics


    An introduction to basic topics including graph plotting, windows, viewports and clipping, graphics hardware and software, interactive devices and techniques, polygons and geometric transformations, projections, modeling and object hierarchy, hidden surfaces, shading models, ray tracing, and intensity and color.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in both CS 250 - Systems Programming  and CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.

  
  
  • CS 471 - Internship in Computer Science


    Professional work experience in business and industry. The level of computer projects and involvement must be approved by the Department of Computer Science prior to enrollment. Course is graded pass/fail.  May be repeated with the consent of the student’s advisor.

    Prerequisites: CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms  and Junior/Senior computer science major with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
    Credits: 4 to 12
  
  • CS 472 - Analysis and Evaluation of Internship


    Evaluation of internship experience by the campus director and the supervisors of the organization sponsoring the internship. Documentation may be required. Course is graded pass/fail.   May be repeated with the consent of the student’s advisor.

    Prerequisites: CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms  and Junior/Senior computer science major with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CS 480 - Artificial Intelligence


    Overview of some basic concepts of artificial intelligence. Designed to give insight into areas of active research and application. Programming in a language commonly used for artificial intelligence applications. Typical topics covered include expert systems, knowledge engineering, learning, natural language understanding, symbolic computation, automated reasoning, and neural networks.

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 180 - Foundations of Computer Science I ) and junior status.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    *** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.

  
  • CS 484 - Topics in Computer Science


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

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CS 485 - Undergraduate Readings in Computer Science


    A course whereby students may pursue topics in computer science not normally included in the curriculum with the approval and supervision of their advisor.  May be repeated for up to six credits.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CS 486 - Computer Science Research


    Individual or small group research with a faculty mentor or participation in an undergraduate research program for computer science students.  May be repeated for credit up to six hours.  At most three credits may be counted toward the major and only with approval of the computer science faculty.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CS 490 - Automata Theory and Formal Languages


    Finite automata, regular and context free grammars, the pumping theorem, Turing machines, undecidability, LR grammars, complexity theory, NP-completeness.

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 291 - Models of Computation .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • CS 495 - Senior Computer Science Seminar


    Topics designed to aid computer science students in preparation for employment, graduate study, completion of degree requirements, and life as a computer science professional. This course should be taken in the first semester of the final year of the student’s degree program.

    Prerequisite: Senior computer science major.
    Credits: 1
  
  
  • CS 510G - Introduction to Data Science


    A study of what data science is, how it works, and its impact on our world.


     
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
    NOTE:
    * The Online Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • CS 512 - Data Visualization


    An introduction to the fundamentals of data visualization. Human visual processing, viewer attention, and accessibility. Design of data visualizations, including objective-based design and exploratory data analysis using visualization. Familiarity with common data types and formats, and their associated visualization types.

    Prerequisites: CS 170 - Introduction to Computer Science I  or CS 180 - Foundations of Computer Science I , and STAT 190 - Basic Statistics .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
    NOTE:
    * The Online Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  • CS 512G - Data Visualization


    An introduction to the fundamentals of data visualization. Human visual processing, viewer attention, and accessibility. Design of data visualizations, including objective-based design and exploratory data analysis using visualization. Familiarity with common data types and formats, and their associated visualization types.

    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
    NOTE:
    * The Online Course Fee applies to this course.

  
  
  • CS 514G - Data Mining and Machine Learning


    Fundamental data mining concepts and techniques for discovering interesting patterns from data in various applications, emphasizing machine learning methodologies.

    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
    NOTE:
    * The Online Fee applies to this course.

  
  • CS 516 - Big Data Analytics


    Exploration of data analysis of very large data sets. Problems of scalability, network failure, and ill-suited data sets. Examination of the capabilities and limitations of available tools.

    Prerequisites: CS 510 - Introduction to Data Science  
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
    NOTE:
    * The Online Fee applies to this course.

  
  • CS 516G - Big Data Analytics


    Exploration of data analysis of very large data sets. Problems of scalability, network failure, and ill-suited data sets. Examination of the capabilities and limitations of available tools.

    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
    NOTE:
    * The Online Fee applies to this course.

  
  
  • CS 521G - Healthcare Analytics


    An application study of how data science can be used in the healthcare industry.

    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
    NOTE:
    * The Online Fee applies to this course.

  
  • CS 630G - Concurrent Programming in Ada


    This course covers parallelism, the Ada rendezvous, timing and scheduling, protected objects, conditional calls, signaling, activation, and termination.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate programming skill in Ada.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.

  
  • CS 631G - Ada Real-Time Programming


    This course covers Ada suitability for hard real-time and safety-critical applications, the Ada real-time annex, problematic Ada features, and the Ravenscar Profile.

    Prerequisite: CS 630G - Concurrent Programming in Ada  or equivalent.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.

  
  • CS 632G - Safety-Critical Programming in Ada


    This course explores concepts of safety and security critical systems, the integrity of information in programs, and Ada language features designed to support safe and secure software development of programs upon which lives or significant property depend.

    Prerequisite: CS 631G - Ada Real-Time Programming  or equivalent.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.

  
  • CS 633G - Ada Programming Using the SPARK Approach


    This course explores the SPARK restricted Ada-subset, annotated meta-information in SPARK as Ada comments, component behavior and runtime requirements, design-by-contract principles, formalization and validation of runtime behavior.

    Prerequisite: CS 631G - Ada Real-Time Programming  or equivalent.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.

  
  • CS 640G - Computer Security Fundamentals


    This course provides a broad introduction to the theory and practice of information security. Students learn by investigating a variety of topics in the CIA (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) triad including system vulnerabilities, cryptography, risk management, and legal, ethical, and privacy issues. Students develop skills necessary to formulate and address the security needs of enterprise and personal environments.

    Credits: 3

    NOTE:
    * This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.

  
  • CS 641G - Systems Security


    This course focuses on the security aspects of the low-level protocols of the Internet and on the aspects of security about which operating systems programmers and administrators need to be aware. The focus is on designing secure infrastructure.

    Prerequisite: CS 640G - Computer Security Fundamentals  or equivalent.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.

  
  • CS 642G - Secure Application Development


    This course looks at security issues related to designing and implementing software applications. The first half of the course introduces security vulnerabilities that can affect software and describes how to avoid them. The second half of the course focuses on web applications in particular and specifies many kinds of potential attacks and how to combat them.

    Prerequisite: CS 640G - Computer Security Fundamentals  or equivalent.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.

  
  • DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies


    This introductory course explores the reciprocal relationship between the disability experience and various sociocultural and societal factors. Students will develop a framework for understanding disability and its impact at personal, social, and societal levels. This course serves as the foundational course of the Disability Studies Minor. Students who complete the course will have a broad understanding of disability studies, the skills to apply a disability studies framework to their own courses of study, and the resources to investigate disability in their own major(s) throughout their college careers and beyond.

    Registration Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore or Junior standing. Others will be allowed to register for remaining spots after initial registration is complete.

    Credits: 3

  
  • DS 121 - Introduction to Disability Studies for Non-Minors


    This course is designed for students not minoring (and not planning to minor) in Disability Studies who have not completed DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies . This introductory course will explore the reciprocal relationship between the disability experience and various sociocultural and societal factors. Students will begin to develop a framework for understanding disability and its impact at personal, social, and societal levels.

    Credits: 1
    When Offered: Online
  
  • DS 225 - Topics in Disability Studies:


    Disability Studies Topics Courses are designed to focus on a selected topic or issue relevant to Disability Studies. Courses are offered online and require students to complete progressive modules of relevant readings and other media content with weekly reflective writings or other assignments. Each topics course will contain a final assignment or paper designed to tie course content together.

    Prerequisite: DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies  and Registration Restriction: Disability Studies Minor
    Credits: 1
    When Offered: Online
  
  • DS 281 - Disability Studies Practicum


    This course is designed to build upon the student’s understanding of disability studies through a practicum experience at a camp for persons with disabilities designated by one of the minor’s current partnership agreements. This course is a hybrid online and face-to-face, with two weeks of online fundational study and discussion to lay the groundwork for the following two weeks of in-person practicum at one (or more) of the designated summer camps for persons with disabilities. The course will conclude with a one-week online reflection and wrap-up upon returning home from camp.

    Prerequisite: Either DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies  or DS 121 - Introduction to Disability Studies for Non-Minors  
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Hybrid Online and Hybrid Other
  
  • DS 310 - Readings in Disability Studies:


    The Disability Studies Readings course is a semi-independent study course designed to help students identify and explore the central literature of Disability Studies, rather than the tangential literature they may be exploring related to Disability Studies in their home majors. It will assist students in grounding the disparate paths they may take to complete the minor in the literature of the field. The course will also provide the framework for each student to pursue his/her own learning goals within the body of work supporting the field of Disability Studies. As a semi-independent study students can expect a few required meetings/consultations during the semester and some recommended participation in on-campus events of significance to Disability Studies.

    Prerequisite: DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies  and Registration Restriction: Disability Studies Minor
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online and Hybrid Online
  
  • DS 480 - Disability Studies Capstone


    The purpose of this course is for students to complete a culminating project that blends the disability studies framework with the student’s other major or related areas of study. This project could email a service learning activity or some other research project or activity. The proposed project could be combined with the student’s home major capstone as well.

    Prerequisite: DS 120 , junior or senior standing, at least 9 credits completed in the DS Minor
    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • ECON 130 - Introduction to Economics


    This course is an analysis of how individuals, firms, and nations make choices, given their limited resources. It introduces students to the way economists think about the determinants of prices in market economies; the political economy of income, employment, and prices in the aggregate, as well as the role that government plays in the economy. Class activities allow students to apply economic concepts and methodologies to problems and issues such as environmental pollution, health care, and poverty. This course is designed for non-Economics majors. ECON 130 cannot be taken after completing any 200-level economics course.

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Social Scientific 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 ECON 100 - Introduction to Economics  (For additional information: http://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
  
  • ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    This course is an introduction to terms, tools, and concepts that are basic to macroeconomic analysis. Specifically, it models the determination of an economy’s aggregate income, output, employment, prices, and interest rates. It further examines how fiscal and monetary policies work and how they may be used to reach socially desirable outcomes. Students who need to take both Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics may fill the requirement either by taking ECON 200 & ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics . Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 and ECON 205 - Principles of Economics  or ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  and ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Social Scientific 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 ECON 101 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
  
  • ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics


    This course is an introduction to terms, tools, and concepts that are basic to microeconomic analysis. Specifically, it includes supply and demand analysis, consumption theories, as well as production and cost theories, externalities and international trade. It further examines firm behavior under alternative market structures in both the goods and services markets as well as the factor markets. Students who need to take both Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics may fill the requirement either by taking ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 201, or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics . Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 205 - Principles of Economics  or ECON 201 and ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Social Scientific 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 ECON 102 - Introduction to Microeconomics  (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
  
  • ECON 205 - Principles of Economics


    An introduction to the terms, tools, and concepts basic to modern economic analysis. Specific topics addressed include: supply and demand analysis; consumption, production, and cost theories; externalities, public goods, and government response; national income accounting, productivity, and economic growth; labor markets and employment; economic fluctuations and monetary and fiscal policy; and finally international trade. Policy application is central to the discussion of all topics in the course. Students who need to take both Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics may fill the requirement either by taking ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205. Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 205 or ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  and ECON 205.

    Credits: 5
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
    *** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • ECON 210 - New Majors Seminar


    Economists’ use of computer software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and internet resources in the context of prerequisite course material. Demonstrate computer application proficiency using basic economic and statistical tools. Explore employment and post-graduate educational opportunities as well as major schools of economic thought. Students learn to find, read, interpret, and present professional economic literature.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics , STAT 190 - Basic Statistics  or STAT 290 - Statistics , or permission of the instructor.
    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** This is a writing-enhanced course.

  
  • ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics


    This course is an in-depth analysis of the theory of prices. Topics that are usually examined in this course are the theory of demand, production functions, costs and supply; price determination in the short and long run under alternative market conditions, as well as the determination of wages and factor payments. This course provides a basic theoretical foundation for other courses that apply microeconomic theory including labor economics, industrial organization, international trade, health care, etc.

    Prerequisites: Greade of “C” or better in ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and Grade of “C” or better in ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or Grade of “C” or better in ECON 205 - Principles of Economics ; Grade of “C” or better in either MATH 192 - Essentials of Calculus  or MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  
  
  
  • ECON 306 - Economics of Law


    A positive economic analysis of the efficiency of the legal system, and its impact on the microeconomic behavior of firms and consumers; topics of emphasis include property law and zoning, protection of intellectual property, torts, contracts, and the economics of crime.

    Prerequisite: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • ECON 307 - Natural Resources Economics


    An examination of some of the major problems associated with the use and conservation of natural resources and environmental quality, the relationship of the political-economic system to environmental and natural resource problems and possible solutions to resource and environmental problems.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • ECON 308 - Economics of the European Union


    This course examines the social, economic, political, and cultural issues of the European Union. We examine the structure, function, and challenges of the European Union and study the impact the European Union has on the United States and the rest of the world.

    Prerequisite: ECON 130 - Introduction to Economics  with a grade of “D” or higher, ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  with a grade of “D” or higher, ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  with a grade of “D” or higher, or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics  with a grade of “D” or higher.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    *** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.

  
  • ECON 309 - The Economics of Sustainability


    This course examines the economics of the sustainable use of natural resources, and the consequences of failure to do so. Topics covered may include: problems associated with optimal usage and management of common-pool resources; environmental regulation; the impact of government taxes and subsidies; environmental benefit estimation methods; cost-benefit analysis; sustainable agriculture; energy policy; transportation policy; and urban design.

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics  or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics 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.

  
  • ECON 313 - History of Economic Thought


    This course is an inquiry into the development of economic thought from past to present. It focuses on the analytical innovations in economic thought, beginning with the Greeks and extending to contemporary thinkers. It also stresses the persistence of certain topics such as money, macroeconomic stability, and value theory throughout the development of economic thought and considers the historical policy issues that inspired different thinkers to address these topics in a new and different way.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring only)
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  • ECON 320 - Comparative Economic Systems


    This course examines the structures, characteristics, and problems confronted by the major economic systems of the world in a comparative framework. It also discusses the implications of the major transformations of these systems for the United States. This course normally covers the communist, industrialized capitalist, market socialism, and planned socialist systems. Inter-country comparisons are emphasized to understand why some systems are more successful than others.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  
  • ECON 348 - Economics of East Asia


    This course surveys economic issues concerning East Asia, covering China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and other economies in the region. The causes of their economic growth and the Asian Crisis is analyzed. Their experiences in the post-crisis period, often in comparison with other emerging markets, is examined. Developments in regional economic integration and challenges facing them are also discussed.

    Prerequisite: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

  
  
  • ECON 402 - Economic Development


    The purpose of this course is to provide a detailed analysis of the individual-level causes of economic development. Students will learn about contemporary programs created in response to the challenges faced by low-income individuals worldwide. The course will also offer an introduction to the statistical analyses that economists use to evaluate such programs. Other areas of discussion include income distribution, employment, education, savings, and foreign aid.

    Prerequisites: ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics   
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * Honors Scholar Course.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

 

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