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Course content includes the fundamental processes of mathematics with emphasis on problem-solving techniques. This course covers mathematical principles and concepts applicable to the technical trades utilizing introductory algebra, geometry, elementary trigonometry, and basic statistical methods.

This course is designed to prepare students to apply mathematics to business situations. Topics include banking, purchasing, pricing, payroll and payroll taxes, interest, mortgages, depreciation, inventory and business statistics.

This course is an extension of basic algebra and includes factoring, rational expressions, linear equations, quadratic equations, functions, graphs, radicals, complex numbers and applications.

This course provides students with a basic survey of mathematics. Topics include problem solving, modeling, counting methods, probability, statistics and geometry.

This course provides students with a basic survey of mathematics. Topics include problem solving, modeling, counting methods, probability, statistics and geometry. MTH 128S will be driven by the same objectives as MTH 128, and satisfy the same requirement. The course design will provide students with more time, support, and individualized instruction to accomplish those objectives.

This is the first course in statistics for students whose college and career paths require knowledge of the fundamentals of the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Topics include distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability, sampling, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.  

This course is a standard course in college-level algebra necessary for further studies in mathematics. Topics include solving equations, systems of equations, and inequalities; properties of functions; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and their graphs.

This course is a standard course in college-level algebra necessary for further studies in mathematics. Topics include solving equations, systems of equations, and inequalities; properties of functions; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and their graphs. MTH 130S will be driven by the same objectives as MTH 130, and satisfy the same requirement. The course design will provide students with more time, support, and individualized instruction to accomplish those objectives.

This course is a study of trigonometric function and their graphs, identities, equations and applications. Topics include an introduction to polar coordinates, vectors, and solutions of right and oblique triangles.

This course prepares students for calculus by integrating both college-level algebra and trigonometry. Topics include solving equations, systems of equations, and inequalities; properties of functions; polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic trigonometry; and vectors. This course is designed for students with a prior background in algebra and trigonometry.

This is the first course in a three-semester sequence. Topics include an introduction to analytic geometry, limits and continuity, the derivative and differential, the definite integral and applications.

This is the second course in a three-semester sequence. Topics include techniques of formal integration, applications of definite integration, infinite sequences and series, parametrized curves and polar coordinates.

Students study basic concepts of statistics and probability applicable to all disciplines. Topics include distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability, sampling, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.

This course provides an introduction to discrete mathematics.  Topics include logic, basic counting, discrete probability, recursion, sets and relations, graphs and trees.

This course provides an introduction to techniques of mathematical reasoning and formal mathematical proof. Topics include logic, set theory, relations, functions, and number theory. 

This course is a study of vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, determinants, quadratic forms, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, canonical forms and inner-product spaces. Emphasis is placed on rigorous proof and the development of mathematical maturity.

This is the third course in a three-semester sequence. Topics include vector-valued functions, solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation, multiple integration and line and surface integrals in vector fields.

This is an introduction to the techniques available for the solution of ordinary differential equations. Topics include first and second order equations, systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms, series solutions, numerical methods and applications.

This course provides an introduction to the study of communication, including interpersonal communication, small group dynamics, and public speaking.

This is an introductory course in research, composition, delivery, and evaluation of speeches for a variety of purposes and occasions. Students develop skills in critical listening and analysis through small group and individual activities.

This course is designed as an introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication. Students learn how to become both effective and appropriate communicators in a variety of contexts. Students also develop good listening and responding skills, conflict management strategies, sensitivity to language and an understanding of cultural and gender differences.

This course continues developing students’ abilities to use research and writing to make informed and ethical arguments; effectively communicating these arguments to professional and expert audiences in a research-supported project. Moreover, the course further develops students’ skills in critical and creative thinking to evaluate problems, interpret evidence/data, and draw conclusions.

Emphasis is placed on honing skills of audience analysis, analytical reading, problem solving, research methods—including both primary and secondary research—and persuasive writing. Also, this course will acquaint students with patterns and conventions of multiple disciplinary communities. This writing process (thinking, researching, evaluating, and applying rhetorical strategy) prepares students for their academic and professional futures.

This course emphasizes developing the student’s ability to write clearly, concisely and accurately. Students practice collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information in a variety of technical documents used in professional settings while using proper research and documentation techniques, sound visual design principles and effective writing styles suitable for a specific communicative context. Throughout, emphasis will be placed on honing skills in audience analysis, analytical reading, critical thinking, research methods and clear writing.

Microscopic and macroscopic examination of the human body structures and systems are the focus of this course. Students evaluate the integration of the various systems within the entire body. The laboratory provides an opportunity for identification and evaluation of representative human models and slides and dissection of comparable mammalian organ systems.

This course covers a study of the biological principles that apply to all living systems. A survey of living organisms with an emphasis on how life functions on earth and how living things have adapted over time is explored. Laboratory activities give students the opportunity to apply biological principles presented in lecture.

This course will survey basic environmental science topics including; how ecosystems function, standards of sustainability, and the impact of humans on the biosphere.  Outdoor and indoor laboratory activities provide students with a hands on opportunity to apply principles presented in lecture.

This course is an introductory biology course for biology majors and minors. It provides an introduction to the concepts of biological structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, genetics and evolution. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate in the laboratory the principles presented in lecture.

This is an introductory course designed to study basic chemical principles. Topics include atomic structure, measurement, bonding, properties of gases, acids and bases, solutions, organic nomenclature, functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Laboratory activities give students the opportunity to demonstrate chemical principles presented in lecture.

This course is a study of the fundamental laws and theories of chemical structures and reactions. Topics include: atomic theory, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, properties of gases, liquids, and solids, periodicity, bonding, thermodynamics, and properties of solutions. This course is recommended for all those majoring in Science as well as Chemistry majors and minors.

This course provides an introduction to basic physics. Students will apply the principles of mechanics, energy, waves, matter and atomic theory. Laboratory activities will give students the opportunity to demonstrate physics principles presented in lecture. A previous college level math course is recommended.

This course is an introduction to basic geology. Students learn about the principles and applications of mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, geomorphology and historical geology. Laboratory skills necessary for the study of geology are introduced. A previous college level course is recommended.

This course provides an introduction to basic astronomy. Students will learn about the composition, dynamics, evolution of planets, stars, and the universe. Laboratory activities will give students the opportunity to demonstrate physics principles presented in lecture. One evening field trip is required. A previous college level math course is recommended.

This is an algebra based physics course. Students learn about the principles and applications of mechanics, wave motion and heat. Laboratory activities give students an opportunity to demonstrate physics principles presented in lecture. This course is designed for earth science, biology, chemistry, health and medical majors.

This course introduces the student to the four subfields of anthropology: physical/biological, ethnology/cultural, linguistic and archaeological/material. The human condition will be studied using the various methods and theories that are specific to each sub-discipline.

Cultural Anthropology, also known as ethnology, social anthropology or sociocultural anthropology, is the largest of the four ‘fields’ or subdisciplines of anthropology. Cultural anthropologists study the ways in which people live throughout the world and write accounts of cultures, known as ethnographies, to gain insights into the human condition. Cultural anthropology also compares the ways of living, developing concepts and theories that apply to all cultures and making cross-cultural generalizations about human behavior.

The media are everywhere, and they affect almost every aspect of our lives, including our knowledge of the world around us: the decisions we make as consumers and the values we embrace. Print and electronic media are covered in this course.

This is an introductory course in the philosophical and historical background of the American criminal justice system and its primary components:  law enforcement, courts, and corrections.  Students will examine the organization, purpose, and functions of the three components in the administration of criminal justice. 

This course provides an introduction to the origin and derivation of economic systems. This course includes a look at the structure, organization, operation, and the goals of the United States economic system. A study in basic economic principles, including the role of the government in conducting economic policies (spending and taxes), the role of the Federal Reserve in managing the supply of money, and the role of others (including households and businesses) in determining economic outcomes is included. This course prepares students for further study in economics.

This course is an introduction to microeconomic analysis. It is an in-depth look at the behavior of the individual and businesses as it relates to the determination of the price structure, distribution of income, and trade. This course is an examination of the participants and structures of the marketplace.

Students in this course learn the role of geography in the economic, political and social development of each of the regions studied and how the various world regions interact with one another.

This course is a survey of human societies throughout the world from the first humans through the ancient and medieval periods. Students will study the interaction of geography and technology with human societies, the impact of diverse religions, beliefs and cultures, the transformation of economic systems, and the formation of governments, states and empires.

This course is a survey of the increasing interconnection of human societies throughout the world from the Age of Exploration through the 21st century. Students will study the changing worldwide impact of religions, science and technology, theories and ideologies in shaping societies, economies, nations and empires, global conflicts and connections.

This course is a survey of the history of the United States from pre-Columbian societies through the Civil War, including formative political, social, economic and cultural developments. It also introduces students to history as an academic discipline and requires analysis, synthesis and evaluation of primary and secondary materials in reading, discussion and writing. HST 120 will satisfy the Missouri state law requiring instruction in the United States and Missouri Constitutions.

This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present, covering the political, economic, social and cultural developments that have shaped modern America. It introduces students to history as an academic discipline and requires analysis, synthesis and evaluation of primary and secondary materials in reading, discussion and writing.  HST 130 will satisfy the Missouri state law requiring instruction in the United States and Missouri Constitutions.

This introductory course familiarizes students with American and Missouri government constitutions, institutions, policies and processes. Students develop an understanding of the foundations, environment, and principles of democracy with key concepts about voting, political parties, campaigns, and interactions between the branches of government. The course emphasis is on the values, rights, and responsiblities that shape public decision making of active and informed citizens in the American political system. This course meets instruction requirements (Missouri Revised Statute 170.011.1) in the Constitution of the United States and the state of Missouri.

This course is a study of international relations, international behavior, and the role of the nation-state within the international system. Areas of concentration include foreign policy, major social and political forces at work in the contemporary world, theories of international relations, nationalism and conflict/cooperation.

This course provides an introduction to psychology including history and systems, physiology, human growth and development, sensation and perception, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, personality, adjustment, psychopathology, industrial and social psychology.

This course examines human development’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. The stages of development are discussed in the class, including the challenges individuals face along the developmental journey. The curriculum also studies the optimal conditions for humans to grow and flourish. The scientific principles introduced in the class are applied in a case study format.

This course is an inquiry into the nature of society, the foundation of group life, institutions, structure of society and the role of the individual as a group member. Emphasis on implications for social change is encouraged.

This course is a critical examination of social problems that exist in modern societies. Social problems will be addressed through an analysis of how they are constructed, the sociological approach to problems, and an exploration of why problems persist. Policies related to reducing social problems will be discussed with an emphasis on what we can do in our community to decrease the negative consequences of social problems.