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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. CS 180 may not be taken for credit after successfully completing CS 170.
Credits: 3 hours
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CS 181 - Foundations of Computer Science II
A continuation of Foundations of Computer Science I. An introduction to traditional simple data structures including multidimensional arrays, stacks, queues, binary trees in an object-oriented programming context. Emphasis on generic structures and collections. May not be taken for credit after successfully completing CS 171.
Prerequisite: CS 180.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CS 191 - Computing Structures
Uses computer as a tool to introduce discrete structures and techniques for computing. Analysis of algorithms, methods of proof, counting techniques, and discrete probability.
Prerequisites: (CS 170 or CS 180) and MATH 186.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CS 250 - Systems Programming
An introduction to systems level programming utilizing both assembly and high level languages.
Prerequisites: CS 172 or CS 181.
Credits: 3 hours
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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.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and Department Chair
Credits: 1-3 hours
May be repeated with the consent of the student’s advisor.
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CS 284 - Introductory Topics in Computer Science
Introductory topics in computer science.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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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: 1-3 hours
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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: CS 191 and MATH 198.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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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: (CS 172 or CS 181) and CS 191.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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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, Perl, Javascript, Java applets, servlets, Java Server pages, and XML.
Prerequisites: (CS 171 or CS 181) and junior status.
Credits: 3 hours
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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 or BIOL 300.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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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: CS 250.
Credits: 3 hours
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CS 345 - Cyberethics
Study of the social, ethical, and professional issues of computing and the Internet.
Prerequisite: junior status.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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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 hours
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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: CS 310 and junior status.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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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: CS 310.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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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: CS 330.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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CS 420 - Compilers
Principles of compiler design, including structure of compilers, lexical analysis, parsing, type analysis, code generation, and optimization.
Prerequisite: CS 250, CS 291, and CS 310.
Credits: 3 hours
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CS 430 - Database Systems
Fundamentals of current design approaches in database systems, including extensive work with a commercially available system.
Prerequisites: CS 310 and junior status.
Credits: 3 hours
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CS 435 - Parallel and Distributed Processing
An introduction to parallel and distributed processing and programming concepts and techniques. Course content will include 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: CS 310 and CS 330.
Credits: 3 hours
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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: CS 250 and CS 310.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
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CS 470 - Computer Networks
An introduction to current computer communication technology including protocol structures and overview of physical media usage. Additional topics include privacy, security, data representation, and data compression.
Prerequisites: (CS 170 or CS 180) and junior status.
Credits: 3 hours
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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 Mathematics and Computer Science prior to enrollment. Grade will be pass/fail only.
Prerequisites: CS 310 and Junior/Senior computer science major with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
Credits: 4-12 hours
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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. Grade will be pass/fail only.
Prerequisites: CS 310 and Junior/Senior computer science major with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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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: (CS 170 or CS 180) and junior status.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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CS 484 - Topics in Computer Science
Selected topics in computer science.
Credits: 1-3 hours
May be repeated for credit up to 6 hours.
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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.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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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: CS 291.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CS 495 - Senior Computer Science Seminar
Topics designed to aid preparation for employment, graduate study, and life as a computer science professional.
Prerequisite: senior computer science major.
Credits: 1 hour
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EC 610G - Management of Instruction: Instructing Young Children
This class is designed to develop basic philosophical, planning, management, assessment, and implementation skills related to the preparation and teaching of the curriculum for early childhood students. Content and processes from the areas of health, nutrition, music, science, social studies, math, language arts, safety, art, and drama will be studied. The course includes 35 clinical field experience hours in Kindergarten and Pre-K.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAE or a certified teacher.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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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 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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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, or ECON 205. Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 and ECON 205 or ECON 201 and ECON 205.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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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 & ECON 201, or ECON 205. Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 and ECON 205 or ECON 201 and ECON 205.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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ECON 205 - Principles of Economics
An introduction to the terms, tools, and concepts basic to modern economic analysis. Specific topics addressed will 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 will be 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 & ECON 201, or ECON 205. Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 and ECON 205 or ECON 201 and ECON 205.
Credits: 5 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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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 will learn to find, read, interpret, and present professional economic literature.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 (Principles of Microeconomics) and ECON 201 (Principles of Macroeconomics), or ECON 205 (Principles of Economics), STAT 190 or STAT 290, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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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: ECON 200 & 201, or ECON 205; MATH 192 or MATH 198.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 302 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy
The primary purpose of this course is to bridge the gap between theory and reality by applying microeconomics to public policy problems in the areas of business regulation and anti-trust.
Prerequisite: ECON 300.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course is a study of the determinants of the aggregate level of employment, income, and output of an economy. Attention is given to the role of price adjustments, the microeconomic underpinnings of macroeconomic analysis, as well as the economic impacts of fiscal and monetary policies.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 & 201, or ECON 205; MATH 192 or MATH 198. ECON 300 is recommended.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 304 - Mathematical Economics
This course introduces students to the basic mathematical tools most frequently applied to economic analysis, such as matrix algebra, differentiation, and integration. The course provides the student with numerous applications of these tools to enable the student to appreciate the relationships between these mathematical tools and the economic concepts.
Prerequisites: ECON 300, MATH 192 or 198 or higher. MATH 275 or 285 are recommended.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 305 - American Economic History
This course analyzes the historical foundations of American economic growth and development from the colonial period to the Twentieth Century. It focuses on institutional and structural changes as well as the process of growth.
Prerequisites: ECON 130, or ECON 200 & 201, or ECON 205.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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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 or ECON 205.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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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 & 201, or ECON 205.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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ECON 308 - Economics of the European Union
This course will examine the social, economic, political, and cultural issues of the European Union. We will 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: any introductory economics course (ECON 130 or higher).
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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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 & 201, or ECON 205.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 344 - Cost-Benefit Analysis
An introduction to the methodology, techniques, and application of cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and cost-utility analysis.
Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 205; STAT 190 or STAT 290. ECON 300 is recommended.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 345 - Economic Analysis of Social and Policy Issues
A study and application of basic economic concepts to the analysis of major economic problems and policy issues within the framework of the United States economic system.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 201, or ECON 205; STAT 190 or STAT 290.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 372 - Money and Banking
This course describes the monetary and banking system, its organization, function and operation as these relate to the money supply process and monetary policy in the United States. It also analyzes the interaction between fiscal and monetary policies.
Prerequisite: ECON 303.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 373 - Econometrics
This course is an introduction to the theories, techniques, and applications of econometrics. It focuses on the assumptions and methods of estimation; on hypothesis testing and on the forecasting of economic regression models.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 & 201 or ECON 205; STAT 190 or STAT 290.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 402 - Economic Development
The purpose of this course is to provide a detailed analysis of the causes of economic growth and structural changes in an economy that take place when growth occurs. Attention is given to theories of economic development and growth as they apply to developed and developing economies, as well as policy options and modes of analysis. Other areas of discussion include income distribution, employment, education, savings, fiscal and monetary policy, foreign investments and foreign aid.
Prerequisites: ECON 130, or ECON 200 & 201, or ECON 205.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 403 - International Trade Theory and Policy
This course examines the basis for international trade by focusing on traditional trade theory: Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin models, growth and technological change and factor mobility. Other topics of discussion include commercial policy, economic integration, and the relationship between trade and economic growth and development. Additional topics may include more recent approaches in trade theory and imperfect competition.
Prerequisite: ECON 300.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 411 - Economics of Public Expenditures
This course analyzes the economic impact and influence of government activity on the economy. Topics of discussion include: public goods theory; public expenditure analysis and evaluation; public choice and fiscal politics; fiscal federalism and the relationships among governments at different levels, including transfers and grants; social insurance and welfare programs, as well as cost-benefit analysis.
Prerequisite: ECON 201 or ECON 205; STAT 190 or STAT 290; ECON 300 is recommended.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 412 - International Monetary Theory and Policy
This course examines the theory of international capital markets, exchange rate regimes, and balance of payments problems. It also examines the mechanism for the adjustment of balance of payments disequilibria (i.e. deficits and surpluses) and the consequences of the macroeconomic interdependence of nations within the framework of different international monetary systems, and their effects on a country’s welfare.
Prerequisite: ECON 303.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 467 - Labor Economics
Economic analysis applied to the study of the labor market. Topics studied include: the goals and economic impacts of labor unions; the supply and demand for labor; the work incentive effects of anti-poverty and income support programs; human capital investment decisions such as those involving education and on-the-job training; compensating wage differentials; and an economic analysis of discrimination.
Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 205; STAT 190 or STAT 290. ECON 300 is recommended.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 471 - Internship: Economics
On-the-job specialized training in fields generally accepted as needing economics field experience to complement the student’s academic training. May be taken on a pass/fail basis only.
Credits: 3-12 hours
NOTE: A special application procedure is required and must be completed the semester prior to starting the internship.
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ECON 472 - Internship Evaluation and Analysis
Research, evaluation, and analytical analysis of internship experiences. Pre-arrange one semester before enrollment.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ECON 479 - Senior Seminar in Economics
The capstone experience for the economics major. This class entails a broad review of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and empirical methods in economics, in preparation for the senior exam in economics, and culminating in an original empirical economic analysis. The course will also focus on employment and graduate and professional educational opportunities for economics students.
Prerequisites: completion of or concurrent registration in ECON 300, ECON 303, and ECON 373; junior or senior economics major or minor.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ECON 486 - Readings in Economics
Selected reading on a specific subject in economics to be assigned by the instructor.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ECON 498 - Seminar: Economics
Selected topics in economics.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 510 - Managerial Economics
The application of economic concepts and models to problems encountered in business management and public administration.
Prerequisites: ECON 300 and STAT 190 or STAT 290.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 510G - Managerial Economics
The application of economic concepts and models to problems encountered in business management and public administration.
Prerequisites: ECON 300 and STAT 190 or STAT 290.
Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 554 - Independent Studies: Economics
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-8 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 554G - Independent Studies: Economics
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision. Prior permission of instructor required.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ED 100 - Elementary Education: Pre-MAE Seminar
Four one-hour sessions designed to orient, explain and review both the MAE elementary program and State of Missouri teaching/certification requirements. Normally taken spring semester of the freshman year.
Credits: 0 hours
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ED 389 - Foundations of Education
An overview of historical, legal, philosophical, political, and social aspects of public education and of teaching as a career.
Prerequisites: sophomore status and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 2 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ED 393 - Classroom Experiences
A field experience of 45-60 clock hours is taken concurrently with ED 393.
Credits: 0 hours
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ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching
A course designed to provide a basic readiness for teaching, preliminary to the Management of Instruction course. ED 393 is an introduction to “what to teach and how to teach” with three articulated components: seminar, clinical, and field. (A field experience of 45-60 clock hours is required through concurrent enrollment in ED 393 Classroom Experiences.)
Prerequisites: ED 389 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment in ED 389), 55 clock hours of Exploratory Field Experience, junior status, and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 483 - Independent Study in Education
Intensive study of an educational issue.
Prerequisite: permission of faculty and Department Chair of Education.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ED 500/500G - The Psychology of Adolescence
Issues related to physical, sexual, intellectual, moral, emotional and social development of the adolescent will be addressed. (Recommended prior to ED 672G.)
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ED 550/550G - Introduction to Gifted and Talented
This course explores the nature and needs of gifted learners. Participants will investigate concepts of intelligence and giftedness, methods used to identify gifted learners and issues related to special populations of gifted learners. Participants will link the philosophy of gifted education, learner characteristics, understandings about intelligence, identification procedures, and curriculum into coherent and defensible services for gifted learners. Key issues in gifted education will be addressed.
Prerequisite: ED 593.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 593 - Psychological Foundations of Education
Covers aspects of psychological theory and life span development applicable to teaching at all grade levels. Emphasis on social, emotional, and cognitive development, learning, motivation, student characteristics, critical thinking, classroom management, and use of technology as a tool for learning.
Prerequisites: (Minimum grade of C in ED 389 and ED 393 [or concurrent enrollment in ED 393]), senior status, and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 601G - Measurement and Evaluation
General principles of measurement and the evaluation of student achievement and teacher/program effectiveness. The major themes of the course are assessment, validity, reliability and utility. Emphasis is on construction and analysis of classroom measures and interpretation of standardized measurement results, as well as the proper use of measurements for sound reflective decision-making. Use of spreadsheets is required.
Prerequisites: Admission to the MAE Program and STAT 190 or STAT 290 or their equivalents.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 603G - Learning Strategies for Print Discourse
This course examines theories of comprehension and retention and the application of strategies to be used with comprehension of expository and artistic prose writing.
Prerequisite: Admission to MAE Program and ED 393 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 2 hours
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ED 605G - Psychology of Exceptional Children
An examination of the educator’s rights and responsibilities in educating students with gifted and handicapped conditions; current philosophy and terminology in gifted and special education programs; and the programming implications of students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 607G - Applied Educational Psychology
Examines learning, attitudes, motivation, and human relations as they apply to teaching taken concurrently with ED 609G.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAE Program.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 608G - Management of Instruction
Development of basic philosophical, planning and implementation skills related to the preparation and teaching of the curriculum for elementary school students. Content and processes from the fields of mathematics, social studies and science are the primary disciplines covered. Concepts from art and music will also be included. Students will be provided with a systematic understanding of how to structure knowledge in the content areas in ways that such knowledge can be translated to and assimilated by elementary students. Technology is used to support the development and implementation of student learning experiences and in the construction of an electronic portfolio process. Field experience in the public school classroom will help provide the pre-service teacher with practice in facilitating the processes of learning. The course is a preparatory experience for the responsibilities of the internship in the Master of Arts in Education program. An accompanying field experience totaling 60 clock hours is required (30 hours in spring semester and 30 hours in summer).
Prerequisites: Admission to the MAE Program and a minimum grade of “C” in ED 389 and ED 393. Minimum grade of “C” or concurrent enrollment in ED 593.
Credits: 6 hours
ED 608G Part I (3 hours) is offered Spring semester only; ED 608G Part II (3 hours) is offered Summer only. Part I is a prerequisite for Part II and both are prerequisites for ED 609G Teaching Internship.
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ED 608G - Teaching Experience: Elementary Education/Primary
A minimum of 30 hours of advanced field experiences taken concurrently with ED 608G Part I in spring semester and with ED 608G Part II in summer.
Prerequisites: Admission to the MAE Program and a minimum grade of “C” in ED 389 and ED 393. Minimum grade of “C” or concurrent enrollment in ED 593.
Credits: 0 hours
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ED 609G - Teaching Internship
A minimum of a public school semester of full-time participation as a junior member of a school faculty under the guidance of mentor teachers, administrators, and University representatives. Extensive experience is provided in all facets of a teacher’s role. Seminars conducted by University personnel assist interns in assessing their experiences, in refining their performance, and in completing University coursework that includes field components. Students who complete a one-semester internship must enroll for a minimum of 8 hours of ED 609G. All students who complete a full year internship must enroll for a minimum of 8 hours of ED 609G each semester of the internship. The maximum number of credit hours allowed for a full-year internship is 17. Students who complete a practicum for an additional certification area must enroll for a minimum of 3 hours of ED 609G.
Prerequisites: Admission to MAE Program and clearance on criminal record check and child abuse/neglect screening; Secondary/K-12 - ED 601G, XX 608G, ED 603G. See also the section “Advanced Content in the Teaching Specialty” for specific prerequisites according to the teaching area; Elementary - ED 601G, ED 608G, ED 621G, ED 622G.
Credits: 3-9 hours
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ED 621G - Psychology of Reading
Combining theory and practice, this course presents the study of research, observation, and modeling opportunities to develop criteria for selecting procedures and materials that encourage children to read. Topics include effective classroom structures for reading instruction, as well as a variety of strategies for promoting word recognition and comprehension. This course should be taken before ED 623G.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 622G - Integrating the Language Arts
This course combines theory and practice through the study of historical and recent trends in language arts instruction. Emphasis will be placed on the effective means of organizing the various components of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will observe and model appropriate instruction for students at a variety of developmental levels (primary, middle school and secondary).
Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in ED 621G.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 623G - Reading Assessment and Implementation
Provides prospective teachers with an understanding and application of reading assessment and research-based reading strategies.
Prerequisite: ED 621G and admission to MAE Program.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 625G - Human Relations in Education
Examination of values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, to increase personal awareness and translate this awareness into skills and techniques useful for teachers in a pluralistic society.
Prerequisites: ED 389 and ED 393.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 632G - Research/Applied Educational Psychology
Examines research methodologies, designs, collecting and analyzing data, and writing and presenting findings through completion of an action research project. Digital portfolio is completed and active on-line participation is required. This course is an optional replacement for ED 607G and ED 681G.
Prerequisites: Admission to the MAE program and permission of specialty area coordinator. Co-requisite: ED 609G.
Credits: 4 hours
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ED 635G - Mathematical Concepts in Primary Curricula
This is an elective course in the MAE curriculum directly addressing the conceptualization of the fundamental principles of primary mathematics for elementary and middle school teaching candidates. The essential question deals with how various mathematics curricula tie the underlying principles of fundamental mathematics to the procedures taught to primary and middle school children in western curricula and in Asian curricula. The purpose of the course is to prepare MAE candidates and certified teachers to facilitate the deeper understanding of fundamental mathematics for elementary and middle school children. The academic instructional methods include lecture, readings on comparative mathematics education, discussion, exploration and analysis of various primary mathematics curricula, and development of a unit and lesson plans from one of the curricula focused on the conceptualization of the fundamental principles underlying the procedure(s) on which the unit is focused. Assessment of mathematics achievement will also be addressed, and students will be encouraged to design action research studies to be applied to the units they develop in the course.
Prerequisites: ED 393 or equivalent with a grade of “B” or higher; or equivalent professional experience and prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring, summer)
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ED 650G - Identification of Gifted
This course will focus on identifying students for gifted programs. Students will learn about the processes and recommendations for identifying gifted students and will study how culture, economics, and family roles impact identification. Students will also become familiar with different identification tools and apply their knowledge of gifted learners to create an identification process for a school.
Prerequisite: ED 550/550G or equivalent course with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered odd calendar years)
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ED 651G - Curriculum for Gifted
During this course, participants will learn how to develop, implement, and evaluate effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment to improve learning for gifted students. We will discuss gifted education theory, curriculum development theory, systems thinking, higher order thinking, questioning skills, creative thinking, technology use, differentiation, and assessment. In addition, we will examine how curriculum design for gifted can impact curriculum for all students.
Prerequisite: ED 550/550G or equivalent course with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered odd calendar years)
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ED 652G - Meeting the Affective Needs of Gifted
This course will focus on the affective needs of gifted students by exploring research and material relevant to the social and emotional components of giftedness. Topics will include the following: the role(s) of the educator, motivational issues, relationships, perfectionism, common areas of psychological response, gifted children and youth with special needs, underachievement, and promising practices and interventions for meeting the affective needs of gifted children.
Prerequisite: ED 550/550G or equivalent course with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered odd calendar years)
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ED 672G - Middle School Philosophy, Organization and Curriculum
This course focuses on the rationale for the development of the middle school and the custom-tailored organizational structure for students making the transition from childhood to adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on how the middle school meets the developmental needs of the emerging adolescents.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
Recommended prerequisite is ED500/500G.
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ED 675G - Mentoring Initial Educators
Being a mentor for interns is a time-consuming and extremely important role. This course is designed to give mentors knowledge and skills for induction of preservice teachers. Mentors will learn how to evaluate interns, engage in action research cycles with their interns, discuss best practices, learn response to intervention for diverse learners, discuss professional development opportunities including Professional Learning Communities, and learn cognitive coaching.
Credits: 3 hours
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ED 681G - Research Study in Education
The student, in consultation with his/her internship supervisor, will design and carry out an empirical research study. All MAE students are required to take ED 681G for at least one hour of credit to complete the MAE degree. Music and Exercise Science students will be exempt from enrollment in ED 681G.
Credits: 1 hour
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EGY 300 - Cairo Field Study
This summer two-week course is a field study of the city of Cairo incorporating literature, history, archaeology, and art in an historical examination of the city through readings, on-site visits, and student writing. English is the language of instruction.
Credits: 1-2 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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ENG 111 - Introduction to the Short Story
The short story as an artistic literary form as seen in the work of representative world writers.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 112 - Introduction to Poetry
The poem as an artistic literary form as seen in the work of representative world poets.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 113 - Introduction to the Novel
The novel as an artistic literary form as seen in the work of representative world writers.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 152 - Academic Writing: Non-Native Speakers
A writing course for students whose native language is not English. Emphasis is on developing competencies for meeting the demands of writing in an academic setting. These include: advanced reading strategies, critical thinking, writing conventions of English, and intercultural issues. Vocabulary development and grammar are integrated into the course.
Prerequisite: Placement Exam. Contact the International Student Affairs Office.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENG 154 - Academic Speaking: Non-Native Speakers
A speaking course for students whose native language is not English. Emphasis is on developing competencies for meeting the demands of oral participation in an academic setting. These include: advanced listening strategies, individual and group presentations, and classroom interaction. Vocabulary and grammar are integrated into the course.
Prerequisite: Placement Exam. Contact the International Student Affairs Office.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENG 190 - Writing as Critical Thinking
Writing as Critical Thinking requires students to read, think, and write carefully and critically, using instructor and peer response as well as self-assessment for revision. Students generate topics that are of interest to them as well as to the communities to which they belong, at Truman State University and beyond. Students are expected to anticipate the demands of various audiences and purposes as they explore questions and issues raised in readings and discussion. Academic honesty and the conventional use of academic sources are also expected, as is the skilled use of academic prose. Excellent writers can challenge this course and satisfy the Essential Skills writing requirement by presenting a portfolio of college-level writing for assessment. Contact the English and Linguistics Department Chair.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Writing as Critical Thinking Essential Skill of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 204 - Creative Writing
Techniques of writing poetry and fiction as well as an analysis of selected works as a basis for student creative writing.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ENG 206 - Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Mystery
An exploration and evaluation of one of three topics in a single semester, with appropriate background readings and criticism. Students will read and write about a variety of works in the selected genre. May be repeated for a total of 9 hours. Subjects rotate.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ENG 209 - Applying Literary Theory
Extensive writing about literature to strengthen the student’s competence in both individual expression and analytical writing. Students will learn to use at least three theoretical approaches in writing about literature. Students should take ENG 209 in the sophomore year, possibly along with their first literature course in the major.
Prerequisite: English major or English minor.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: Required for all English majors.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ENG 225 - World Literatures: Chronology
This course takes a chronological approach in examining literature from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Oceania, Europe, and the Americas. Each class will consider major works from at least three time periods (Ancient, Middle, Golden, Dynastic, Early Modern, Modern, Contemporary) and at least two distinct cultures. The course will consider the structural, ideological, historical, or cultural significance of various works of merit within the selected periods. Lectures and presentations will be given on historical, cultural, and intellectual background. The focus of each section will be indicated in the class schedule. Possible configurations might be: 1) Ancient, Middle, Golden; 2) Middle, Golden, Dynastic; 3) Golden, Dynastic, Early Modern; 4) Dynastic, Early Modern, Modern; 5) Early Modern, Modern, Contemporary.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Literature Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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