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

Courses

 
  

  • ACCT 220 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

    An introduction to the concepts and principles that underlie the identification, analysis, measurement, recording, and communication of financial information for use in decision making by external decision makers.

    Prerequisites: BSAD 157  or BSAD 107  must be taken before or with ACCT 220 or BSAD 153  must be taken before ACCT 220.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 221 - Introduction to Management Accounting

    A continuation of ACCT 220 - Introduction to Financial Accounting  that includes a brief introduction to the Statement of Cash Flows and ratio analysis as well as a study of the underlying theory and application of management accounting concepts that provide information used by internal decision makers.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 220 - Introduction to Financial Accounting .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 302 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I

    Current theory and financial reporting related to items in the balance sheet. Topics covered include cash, receivables, inventory, operational assets, and investments. Includes an initial review of basic accounting procedures.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 221 - Introduction to Management Accounting  and approval to enroll in upper level accounting or business administration courses.
    Credits: 3

    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 303 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II

    Theory and financial reporting related to equities. Topics include current liabilities, debt, pensions, leases, and stockholders’ equity. Cash flows and other special reporting issues are covered.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 302 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I  and approval to enroll in upper level accounting courses.
    Credits: 3

    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 319 - Cost/Management Accounting

    A study of accounting systems that provide information necessary to determine costs of goods and services, plan operations, control activities, and make decisions. Major topics include budgeting, product costing methods, cost allocations including activity-based costing, decision-making, and performance evaluation.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 221 - Introduction to Management Accounting  and approval to enroll in upper level accounting or business administration courses.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 350 - Professional Seminar in Accounting

    Information regarding the accounting profession and nonacademic professional development. Topics include leadership skills, career goals, interviewing, networking, professional attire, career opportunities, and the importance of effective writing and oral communication.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 367 - Accounting Information Systems

    Study of the influence of technology on business and accounting processes. Emphasis is placed on the transaction cycles, risk assessment, and the development of accounting system controls. Study of data modeling, information system and database design and development, data extraction techniques and data analysis for decision-making.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 302  (or concurrent enrollment in ACCT 302) and approval to enroll in upper level accounting courses.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 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 accounting degree. This internship must be arranged and then approved.

    Prerequisites: Permission of academic advisor, instructor, and Dean, 3.0 GPA, and junior status or higher.
    Credits: 1 to 12
    When Offered: Off Schedule
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 407 - Federal Taxation

    Principles of federal tax accounting as it applies to individuals and corporations. Topics include individual tax model, corporate tax model, concepts of income, exclusions, deductions, credits, capital gains and losses, and other property transactions as well as a brief introduction to tax planning and tax research.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 302  must be taken before or with ACCT 407.
    Credits: 3

    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  
  

  • ACCT 459 - Research

    Independent research in auditing, financial accounting, governmental accounting, income taxation, or managerial accounting.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior status; 3.0 cumulative grade point average; approval of instructor and Dean.
    Credits: 2
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 470 - Special Topics in Accounting

    A study of current or emerging issues that impact the professional practice of accounting or taxation. May be repeated for up to six credits.

    Prerequisites/Co-requisites: as applicable to each topical course.
    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 498 - Accounting Capstone

    The Accounting Capstone is a writing enhanced course that is designed as a capstone in the Accounting major. It will include both written papers and individual oral presentations in the area of the students’ choice. Focus will also be made on developing students’ critical thinking skills within a professional accounting setting. Students will also examine current topics in accounting.

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This is a writing-enhanced course.
  

  • ACCT 502G - Financial Accounting I

    Current theory and financial reporting related to items in the balance sheet. Topics covered include cash, receivables, inventory, operational assets, and investments.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 220 - Introduction to Financial Accounting .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  
  
  
  

  • ACCT 506G - Controllership

    A study of process, job order and standard costing systems and various managerial accounting topics.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 221 - Introduction to Management Accounting  .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 509 - Advanced Financial Accounting

    This course emphasizes current theory and financial reporting related to corporate acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, reporting international operations, and an introduction to the basic reporting model for state and local governments and private not-for-profit organizations.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 303 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 509G - Advanced Financial Accounting

    This course emphasizes current theory and financial reporting related to corporate acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, reporting international operations, and an introduction to the basic reporting model for state and local governments and private not-for-profit organizations.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 303 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II  or ACCT 503G - Financial Accounting II .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 520 - Corporate Taxation

    Federal income taxation of corporations and shareholders including organization, capital structure, distributions, redemptions, reorganizations, division, liquidations, and affiliated groups.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 407 - Federal Taxation  
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 520G - Corporate Taxation

    Federal income taxation of corporations and shareholders, including organization, capital structure, distributions, redemptions, reorganizations, division, liquidations, and affiliated groups.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 607G - Federal Taxation  or ACCT 407 - Federal Taxation  
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 522 - Advanced Taxation

    A study of federal income taxation as applied to regular corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates, plus a brief introduction to tax research and federal wealth taxes.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 407 - Federal Taxation .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 522G - Advanced Taxation

    A study of federal income taxation as applied to regular corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates, plus a brief introduction to tax research and federal wealth taxes.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 407 - Federal Taxation .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 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: Permission of academic advisor, instructor, and Department Chair.
    Credits: 1 to 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 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.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Department Chair.
    Credits: 1 to 3

    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  
  

  • ACCT 610G - Tax Research/Selected Tax Topics

    Tax research methodologies and selected tax topics.

    Prerequisites: (ACCT 407 - Federal Taxation  or ACCT 607G - Federal Taxation ) and admission to the Master of Accountancy Program.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 611G - Managerial Accounting Seminar

    Study of the roles that cost measurement, cost management, performance evaluation, and other current management accounting methods play in decision making.

    Prerequisites: (ACCT 319 - Cost/Management Accounting  or ACCT 506G - Controllership ) and admission to the Master of Accountancy Program.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 615G - Seminar in Auditing

    Advanced topics in auditing, information technology (IT) auditing, professional responsibilities, fraud responsibilities, internal controls, not-for-profit auditing, prospective financial statements, and current controversial issues.

    Prerequisite: ACCT 417 - Auditing .  Graduate and senior permitted to take Graduate courses. Restricted to students admitted to Master of Accountancy Program.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 616G - Taxation of Pass-Through Entities

    Examination of the federal income tax treatment of partnerships, S corporations, and estates and trusts.

    Prerequisites: (ACCT 407 - Federal Taxation  or ACCT 607G - Federal Taxation ) and admission to the Master of Accountancy Program.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 618G - Accounting Theory

    The theoretical background supporting generally accepted accounting principles, conventions, and practices. Exposure to policy research and the controversial issues in accounting. Develops an appreciation for the political, cultural, and economic setting that molds accounting principles. Research and study of the authoritative financial accounting pronouncements and their application.

    Prerequisite:ACCT 303 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II . Graduate and senior permitted to take Graduate courses. Restricted to students admitted to Master of Accountancy Program.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Accounting Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ACCT 667G - Advanced Accounting Information Systems

    This course presents a variety of advanced topics in accounting information systems. The course includes consideration of issues such as accounting in the cloud, electronic reporting and decision-making, using technology to solve problems and support accounting operations, protecting accounting data, current trends and ethical considerations.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 367 - Accounting Information Systems  with a grade of “D” or higher. ACCT 417 - Auditing  with a grade of “D” or higher. Admitted to the Master of Accountancy Program.
    Credits: 3
  

  • AFR 300 - Conservation and Game Management for African Mammals

    This is a two-week course aimed at individuals passionate about wildlife and who wish to become a part of conservation in action. Wildlife management has become an accepted and necessary part of wildlife conservation. Successful management includes monitoring and moving animals to reestablish the checks and balances of nature. This type of work requires specialized training and experience, which the students receive through this wildlife capture course. The course involves preparatory seminars at Truman State University and culminates in a nine-day hands-on course taught by a team of veterinarians and game management specialists of Parawild Safari, operating in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes , BIOL 108 - Introductory Biology II  or equivalent.
    Credits: 2 to 3
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
  

  • AFR 310 - Democracy and Human Rights: Internship in South Africa

    The purpose of this study abroad program is to give students an opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful cities in the world while studying the multiple concerns facing South Africa as it strives to become one of the world’s most progressive democracies. The heart of the program is a service-learning opportunity that immerses students in the living history of South Africa by directly involving them with institutions that are wrestling with South Africa’s troubled past and helping create a modern, democratic civil society.

    Prerequisite: One-credit preparatory course.
    Credits: 5
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
  

  • AFR 501G - Conservation and Game Management for African Mammals

    This is a two-week course aimed at individuals passionate about wildlife and who wish to become a part of conservation in action. Wildlife management has become an accepted and necessary part of wildlife conservation. Successful management includes monitoring and moving animals to reestablish the checks and balances of nature. This type of work requires specialized training and experience, which the students receive through this wildlife capture course. The course involves preparatory seminars at Truman State University and culminates in a nine-day hands-on course taught by a team of veterinarians and game management specialists of Parawild Safari, operating in the Northern and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes , BIOL 108 - Introductory Biology II  or equivalent.
    Credits: 2 to 3
  

  • AGSC 100 - Food, Agriculture, and the Environment

    A multidisciplinary study of the structure and function of agricultural systems and of their impact on society and the environment. Includes laboratory.

    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * This course fulfills the Scientific: Life 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.
  

  • AGSC 101 - New Majors Seminar

    An introduction to the field of agriculture and associated academic major. Course will survey the subdisciplines within the field and address academic planning, career opportunities, and an overview of the University Farm and lab facilities. 

    Prerequisite: Agricultural Science major.
    Credits: 1
  

  • AGSC 104 - Seeds of Change: Agriculture & Society

    This course integrates content from history, physical and cultural anthropology, archaeology and paleontology to provide additional context on how modern agriculture developed. It utilizes science-based inquiry to examine how human societies have fed themselves over time, and the consequences of food systems for the environment. The importance of soil in supporting agricultural systems is also examined. A student may not earn credit for both this course and AGSC 100 - Food, Agriculture, and the Environment .

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * 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.
  

  • AGSC 110 - Principles of Plant Agriculture

    A comprehensive introduction to crop science and technology. Emphasizes crop physiology, genetics, and ecology, plus the application of these sciences to understanding and improving crop production systems.

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

  • AGSC 121 - Livestock Management Techniques

    The course includes practical use and application of anthelmintics, antibiotics, vaccines, insecticides, and growth stimulants. Participation in handling livestock, docking, pregnancy diagnosis, castration, and dehorning.

    Credits: 2
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 122 - Introductory Meat Science

    Fundamental properties and composition of meat and its nutritive value. Carcass evaluation, wholesale and retail meat cut selection, grading, identification, and economic value.

    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 133 - Ag Consortium Topics

    This course allows for tracking and earning of credit for 100- and 200- level courses in agriculture taken through the Missouri Online Ag Consortium by students enrolled at Truman State University. Instructor and department chair permission is required. Contact the Truman Agricultural Science department chair for more information. A maximum of 9 credits of AGSC 133 - Ag Consortium Topics and AGSC 333 - Ag Consortium Advanced Topics  (combined) may be applied toward Major Requirements in Agricultural Science and Degree Requirements.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
    Credits: 1-3
  

  • AGSC 152 - Horsemanship Level I

    Mounting and dismounting, walk, trot, and canter equitation. Does not count as Agricultural Science Elective or Agricultural Science Specialization Area.

    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * Riding fees are charged.
  

  • AGSC 153 - Horsemanship Level II

    Equitation, basic maneuvers, showmanship. Does not count as Agricultural Science Elective or Agricultural Science Specialization Area.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 152 - Horsemanship Level I .
    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * Riding fees are charged.
  

  • AGSC 154 - Horsemanship Level III

    Advanced equitation, advance maneuvers, competitive riding. Does not count as Agricultural Science Elective or Agricultural Science Specialization Area.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 153 - Horsemanship Level II .
    Credits: 1
    NOTE:
    * Riding fees are charged.
  

  • AGSC 160 - Agricultural Techniques

    This course is designed to provide students with hands-on, practical experience in general agricultural techniques and management. Specific topics may vary semester to semester depending on student interest, farm needs, and other factors.  May be repeated for up to two credits.

    Credits: 1
  

  • AGSC 180 - Introduction to Equine Science

    This course is designed to be a broad introduction tot he horse, including general terminology, ancestry, history and domestication, confirmation analysis, buying a horse, breeds, basic anatomy, diseases and parasites, and feeding and feeding management. Reproduction, nutrition, behavior and training, equine business management, and exercise physiology, while briefly addressed, are primarily covered in other classes.

    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online Summer
  

  • AGSC 181 - Introductory Equine Management Lab

    This course is designed to be a broad introduction to the care and management of horses, including general terminology, confirmation analysis, stable management and housing considerations, pasture and facility management, anatomy, diseases and parasites, and basic veterinary procedures. This class is intended to be taken after the completion of, or concurrently with, AGSC 180 - Introduction to Equine Science .

    Prerequisite of D in AGSC 180 - Introduction to Equine Science  or Concurrent of AGSC 180.
    Credits: 1
  

  • AGSC 193 - Introduction to Equine Science

    An introduction to the horse including general terminology, evolution and history, breed types, basic anatomy and physiology, behavior, diseases, and parasites. Laboratory included.

    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall only)
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 215 - Principles of Animal Agriculture

    A comprehensive study of the role of animals in agricultural systems. Emphasis is placed on the biological principles applicable to animal production and methods of exploiting this knowledge for more efficient and humane production.

    Prerequisites: AGSC 108 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems  and sophomore status.
    Credits: 4
    When Offered: (fall only)
  

  • AGSC 218 - Introduction to Horticulture

    A broad introduction to horticultural science. Following an overview of the horticultural industry and its history, the “basics” of horticulture (plant structure, metabolism) is introduced. Investigation of the environment and its influence on horticultural plants, and consideration of the practices and principles of manipulating and managing horticultural plants is then considered.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 100 - Food, Agriculture, and the Environment , AGSC 108 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems , BIOL 100 - Biology , or BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes .
    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 252 - Horse Training Techniques

    An introduction to the techniques used to train young horses. Students work with young, untrained horses and learn how to handle, lead, lunge, ground drive, and start training under saddle.

    Prerequisites: AGSC 154 - Horsemanship Level III , AGSC 193 - Introduction to Equine Science , and permission of the instructor.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring only)
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 260 - Agricultural Markets and Products

    An introductory course examining the production, handling, and marketing of agricultural products. Investigates changing patterns of food consumption and analyzes the causes and consequences of the changes. Focus is placed on understanding the market structures ordering the flow of food and fiber goods from the producer to the consumer and the economic principles underlying these structures.

    Credits: 3
  

  • AGSC 265 - Reproductive Biology

    This course covers the basics of the cellular and molecular biology of reproduction in plants and animals and covers major anatomical and histological aspects, gametogenesis, sperm journey and fertilization, hormonal control of reproduction, and how those hormones affect the reproductive organs and tissues.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall only)
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • AGSC 301 - Special Problems in Agricultural Science

    Specialized projects in agriculture under supervision of a faculty member. No more than 6 credits may be applied to a degree in Agricultural Science. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • AGSC 303 - Food and Agricultural Marketing

    Application of food marketing strategies, market research in food marketing, use of direct marketing and other alternative marketing strategies by farmers, and analysis of the economic functions of agricultural markets.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 260 - Agricultural Markets and Products .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall, even years)
  

  • AGSC 306 - Special Topics in Agricultural Science

    Lecture/laboratory course dealing with specific subject matter areas within agriculture. Topics may include, but not limited to, Beef Cattle Science, Sheep Management, Livestock Evaluation, Advanced Livestock Judging, and Weed Science. May be repeated for up to twenty credits, with unique topics and titles.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  

  • AGSC 311 - Plant Nutrition

    Plant nutritional requirements, fertilizers and fertilization practices, soil amendments, soil fertility as related to plant growth and the production and quality of food and fiber. Includes laboratory.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 314 - Principles of Soil Science  or an introductory biology or chemistry course.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall, even years)
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  
  

  • AGSC 318 - Landscape Materials and Landscaping

    Course focuses on woody landscape plants and their use in the landscape. Lecture targets identification and recognition of common woody landscape materials, including trees, shrubs and ground covers and their functional use in the landscape. Introductory principles of landscape design are also covered.

    Prerequisites: AGSC 218 - Introduction to Horticulture .
    Credits: 4
  
  
  

  • AGSC 322 - Animal Health

    A fundamental approach to disease mechanisms, principles of treatment and prevention, animal health regulations, infectious and non-infectious diseases, herd health programs in horses, cattle, and small animals. Includes laboratory.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 215 - Principles of Animal Agriculture  with grade of “D” or better.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring, even years)
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 327 - Genetics of Animal and Plant Improvement

    The study of the genetic principles of animal and plant breeding as they relate to practical application in the agriculture industry. Emphasis is placed on the types of gene action, breeding plans, and selection applicable to profitable livestock and crop production.

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

  • AGSC 332 - Principles of Vegetable Production

    A study of the fundamental principles underlying commercial and home garden production of vegetables and the basic practices required to successfully produce the wide variety of vegetables adapted to the Midwest.

    Prerequisites: AGSC 218 - Introduction to Horticulture .
    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 333 - Ag Consortium Advanced Topics

    This course allows for tracking and earning of credit for 300- and 400- level courses in agriculture taken through the Missouri Online Ag Consortium by students enrolled at Truman State University. Instructor and department chair permission is required. Contact the Truman Agricultural Science department chair for more information. A maximum of 9 credits of AGSC 133 - Ag Consortium Topics  and AGSC 333 - Ag Consortium Advanced Topics (combined) may be applied toward major requirements of Agricultural Sciences and degree requirements.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
    Credits: 1-3
  
  

  • AGSC 342 - Agricultural Entrepreneurship

    This course focuses on the operation and management of the agricultural business. The basic economic and business principles governing profitable and sustainable farm and agribusiness operations are emphasized.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 260 - Agricultural Markets and Products .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring, odd years)
    NOTE:
    * Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
  

  • AGSC 350 - Equine Business

    This course focuses on the operation and management of an equine related business. The basic business principles governing profitable and sustainable business operations are emphasized. This course should also enhance the students’ understanding of the equine industry and the employment opportunities in various facets of the industry. Throughout the course, students will develop a comprehensive business plan, both as a tool for learning business concepts and planning skills, and as a template for an equine enterprise that the student may wish to undertake in the future.

    Credits: 3
    When Offered: Online
    NOTE:
    * This is a writing-enhanced course.
  
  

  • AGSC 353 - Equine Reproduction Practicum

    An experiential study of reproduction of horses.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 352 - Reproductive Physiology .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 354 - Bovine Reproduction Practicum

    A hands-on study of the practical aspects of reproduction in cattle. Students apply their knowledge of reproductive anatomy and physiology in hands-on field and laboratory exercises.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 352 - Reproductive Physiology .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 375 - Equine Exercise Physiology

    A study of the horse as an athlete, including consideration of the physiological, anatomical, and psychological adaptations in this species which endow it with superior athletic abilities.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 391 - Internship in Agriculture

    Internship in an agriculturally-oriented business under the supervision of a University faculty member. Only four credits of AGSC 391 may be applied toward learning plan.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing; approval and assignment by University personnel and organization concerned. Corequisite: AGSC 392 - Evaluation and Analysis of Internship .
    Credits: 4 to 12
  

  • AGSC 392 - Evaluation and Analysis of Internship

    Encompassing research, analytical analysis, and evaluation of internship experience. Only one hour of AGSC 392 may be applied toward learning plan.

    Corequisite: AGSC 391 - Internship in Agriculture .
    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • AGSC 410 - Soil Conservation and Management

    Soil conservation and management - utilization, improvement, and preservation of soil productivity for crop production and environmental management. Includes laboratory.

    Prerequisites: AGSC 110 - Principles of Plant Agriculture  and AGSC 314 - Principles of Soil Science .
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (spring only)
    NOTE:
    * Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
    ** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  
  

  • AGSC 415 - Ethical Issues in Sustainable Agriculture

    A discussion-based course that asks students to carefully consider how they and other people define and judge good agricultural science and practice.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing.
    Credits: 3
    When Offered: (fall only)
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
  

  • AGSC 416 - Advanced Topics in Agronomy

    An advanced course in agronomic science to examine topics in crop breeding, physiology, and protection. May be repeated for up to six credits, with distinct topics for each section.

    Credits: 3
  

  • AGSC 418 - Temperate Fruit and Nut Culture

    Management systems for the major fruit crops in the US including apples and pears, peaches, cherries, strawberries, grapes of various types, raspberries, blueberries, and related groups. Major nut crops (pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc.) are also covered. Topics include climatic and soil conditions, cultural management, pruning and training. Includes laboratory.

    Prerequisites: AGSC 218 - Introduction to Horticulture .
    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.
  

  • AGSC 420 - Seminar in Agriculture

    Independent reading and research, writing of abstracts, résumés and outlines, and oral presentation of agriculturally-related topics.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
    Credits: 1
  
  
  
  

  • AGSC 428 - Animal Welfare

    Concern about animal welfare is continuously increasing in the United States and across many other industrialized countries. The issues involved are complex and there is widespread disagreement as to the extent of human responsibilities toward animals. Through this course students will learn how the concern for animal welfare developed, how to address these issues by evaluating what animals can experience, learn how to objectively assess animal welfare, and how to approach modern animal welfare issues.

    Prerequisites: AGSC 215 - Principles of Animal Agriculture  or approval of Instructor.
    Credits: 3
    NOTES:
    *This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    **This is a writing-enhanced course.
  

  • AGSC 429 - Domestic Animal Behavior

    Through this course students will learn how and why domesticated animals behave the way they do. Emphasis will be placed on how to objectively measure and interpret animal behavior and how to apply this knowledge to improve animal environments.

    Prerequisite: AGSC 215 - Principles of Animal Agriculture  with a grade of ‘D’ or higher.
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  

  • AGSC 441 - Agriculture Research

    Individual student research under close supervision of faculty. Enrollment in course requires approval of the supervising faculty. A total of 3 credits of Agriculture Research can be applied to the Agricultural Science major as part of the Learning Plan (Area of Specialization) and Agricultural Science electives.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • AGSC 442 - Agriculture Research

    Continuation of AGSC 441 - Agriculture Research . A maximum of 6 credits of Agriculture Research (sum total of credits for AGSC 441, 442, and 443) can be applied to the Agricultural Science major as part of the Learning Plan (Area of Specialization and Agricultural electives.)

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • AGSC 443 - Agriculture Research

    Continuation of AGSC 442 - Agriculture Research . A maximum of 6 credits of Agriculture Research (sum total of credits from AGSC 441, 442, and 443) can be applied to the Agricultural Science major as part of the Learning Plan (Area of Specialization and Agricultural Science electives.)

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • AGSC 490 - Agriculture Practicum I

    AGSC 490/AGSC 491 - Agriculture Practicum II  is the capstone course for Agricultural Science. Students work collaboratively with faculty and other students to plan, develop, and execute an agricultural production enterprise (agronomic, horticultural or animal-related). Successful completion requires student teams to work together to solve problems by drawing on their collective experience and knowledge of plant science, soil science, animal science, and agricultural business and marketing.

    Prerequisites: Students enrolled in AGSC 490 must have either successfully completed all 100-, 200-, and 300-level Agricultural Science core courses or be concurrently enrolled in those they lack.
    Credits: 2
  
  

  • ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic I

    Beginning practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic in the context of Arabic speaking cultures. Four classroom hours per week required plus one peer learning session.

    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * Successful completion of ARAB 101 and ARAB 102 fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    *** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ARAB 102 - Elementary Arabic II

    Further practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic in the context of Arabic speaking cultures. Four clasroom hours per week required plus one per learning session.

    Prerequisite: ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic I .
    Credits: 4
    NOTE:
    * Successful completion of ARAB 101 and ARAB 102 fulfills the Foreign Language Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
    ** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    *** The Foreign Language Instruction Course Fee applies to this course.
  

  • ART 101 - Art Foundations I

    This is the introductory course for Art Foundations (drawing and two-dimensional design) at Truman, and it offers students the opportunity to learn new and refine existing drawings and compositional skills through direct observation. Students are exposed to different traditional drawing/design media, and engage in drawing/design exercises intended to present a range of skills and knowledge based challenges that should result in a better understanding of, and an enhanced experience with, both the tools and concepts of drawing and design.

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

  • ART 127 - New Majors Seminar

    Introduction to the field of art through the verbal and visual exploration of content, process, and media for the art major. Opportunities in the areas of studies offered at Truman are explored. Skill development in verbalizing visual information is addressed through the study of contemporary and historical issues. Introduction to University and Art Assessment Programs.

    Note: This course is scheduled on a single week day but will occasionally meet in a joint session with ART 425 - Capstone Experience/Seminar  at the same time but on an alternate weekday. Students should therefore also maintain flexibility to make themselves available on the day that ART 425 meets.

    Prerequisites: For Art, Art History, Studio Art, Art Visual Communication, or Design majors.
    Credits: 1
    When Offered: (fall only)
  
  

  • ART 201 - Design, Software and Process

    Entry-level Graphic Design course introducing design software process (design, production, pre-press) utilized by graphic designers. This course is oriented solely toward the technical aspects utilized in visual communication. Art Graphic Design course.

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

  • ART 202 - Art Foundations II

    This course is the continuation of Art Foundations I and is the second introductory course for Art Foundations (drawing and two-dimensional design) at Truman. This course is designed to build upon and to expand upon the drawing and compositional skills introduced in Art Foundations I. Art Foundations II concentrates primarily on the essential drawing principles in relation to the human figure through direct observation. Students are exposed to different traditional drawing/design media, and engage in drawing/design exercises intended to present a range of skill- and knowledge-based challenges that should result in a better understanding of, and an enhanced experience with, both the tools and concepts of drawing and design.

    Prerequisite: ART 101 - Art Foundations I .
    Credits: 3
    NOTE:
    * This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    ** Drawing Course Fee applies to this course.
 

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