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FREN 0203 - Intermediate French I
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
The third semester of French language instruction developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and providing an introduction to the study of French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 0102 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0204 - Intermediate French II
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
The fourth semester of French language instruction developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and providing an introduction to the study of French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 0203 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0250 - French Conversation & Grammar
Demand 6 Credit Hours
Intensive practice of basic French vocabulary and structures is combined with visits to sites of cultural or historical interest in the Orleans area. Students will have daily classes in grammar and conversation, supplemented by language lab practice and workshop of their choice. Prerequisite: FREN 0102 or the equivalent and a placement test. The course will be offered only as a study abroad option.
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FREN 0298 - Topics in French
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites: are determined by the department and stipulated in the syllabus for each specific offering.
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FREN 0300 - Advanced French
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
The third semester of French language instruction, honing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and continuing instruction in the study of French-speaking cultures. A student may repeat this course to a maximum of 9 credit hours. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0302 - Contemporary French Culture and Civilization
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Continued development of language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Contemporary France, the daily life of its people, the social and economic institutions which impact them, and the arts and media will be the focus for reading and discussion. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0304 - Introduction to French Literature
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to basic concepts and terminology of literary criticism through several different critical approaches to the literary text. Reading and discussion of selected poems, plays, and fiction representing various literary periods. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0305 - Contemporary Francophone Cultures
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of contemporary life in selected French-speaking regions: Quebec, Senegal, and Guadeloupe and Martinique. Students will continue to develop their French language skills. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0306 - French Culture & Civilization
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will continue the development of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The thematic focus of the class will be the historical, political, social, and cultural development of France from its origins to the 20th century. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0309 - French Language (Consortium)
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
French Composition offered by MSU, MSSU, MWSU, SEMO, or UCMO. Syllabus and delivery platform (ITV, hybrid, or online) vary depending on the offering university. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0324 - French Theater Studies
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Reading, discussion, and performance of plays from France and the Francophone world. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0327 - French Cinema Studies
3 Credit Hours
An introductory or advanced survey or topics course in French and/or Francophone cinematographic production. A student may repeat this course to a maximum of 9 credit hours. FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency. Up to 9 hours
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FREN 0350 - Language and Civilization
Demand 6 Credit Hours
Intensive development of all language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) is combined with visits to sites of cultural or historical interest in Orleans and the surrounding chateau region. Cultural and literary topics are introduced. Weekend excursions. Prerequisite: FREN 0203 or equivalent level of proficiency. A placement test required. The course will be offered only as a study abroad option.
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FREN 0400 - French for Business
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to French business terminology, concepts, situations, and procedures. Oral and written activities will continue to develop French language skills within a commercial context. Prerequisite: Prerequisite:FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0402 - Topics French Lit post-1700
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
A survey of French literature from the eighteenth-century up to our contemporary century, or a treatment of specific topics within this span of time. A student may repeat this course up to a maximum of 9 credit hours. FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency. up to 9 hours
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FREN 0404 - French Women Writers
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will focus on the reading and discussion of works by selected French and francophone women authors from the twelfth through the twentieth centuries. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0406 - Topics in French Literature Pre-1700
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A single-century or transhistoric survey of French literature spanning anywhere from the medieval period up through the seventeenth-century, or a treatment of specific topics within this range of time. A student may repeat this course to a maximum of 9 credit hours. FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency. Up to 9 hours
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FREN 0407 - Topics Francophone Literatures
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introductory or advanced survey or topics course in Francophone literatures. A student may repeat this course to a maximum of 9 credit hours. FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0409 - French Literature (Consortium)
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
French Civilization and Literature I or II offered by MSU, MSSU, MWSU, SEMO, or UCMO. Syllabus and delivery platform (ITV, hybrid, or online) vary depending on the offering university. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0429 - French Culture (Consortium)
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
French Cinema offered by MSU, MSSU, MWSU, SEMO, or UCMO. Syllabus and delivery platform (ITV, hybrid, or online) vary depending on the offering university. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 or equivalent level of proficiency.
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FREN 0430 - French Translation
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will introduce students to both the theoretical and practical aspects of translation. Practice will be given in a variety of genres and will emphasize dynamic accuracy in form and meaning of French to English translation. Prerequisite: FREN 0204 and ENG 0102 or the equivalent level of proficiency in both languages.
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FREN 0491 - Internship in French
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Off-campus work experience in areas related to professional goals of students. For advanced students in French. Application must be made during the first half of one semester for the following semester and must be approved prior to enrolling. Students work under joint supervision of a faculty member and a representative of the organization providing the intern experience. A student may repeat the course to a maximum of 8 hours credit. Prerequisite: A minimum of 18 hours in French with a minimum 3.0 GPA; approval of department head before enrolling. Some internships may have specific prerequisites. Guidelines for the internship program are available in the department’s offices and must be followed.
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FREN 0498 - Advanced Topics in French
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Advanced topics not normally included in regular offerings. Prerequisites: are determined by the department and stipulated in the syllabus for each specific offering.
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FREN 0499 - Independent Study in French
F - Fall S - Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
Individually directed study in French.
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GB 0298 - Topics in General Business
Demand 1-8 Credit Hours
Special topics in General Business. Topics to be announced each time the course is offered.
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GB 0301 - Legal Environment of Business I
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Common law principles and statutes, particularly the Uniform Commercial Code, as they relate to American business. Includes the court systems and procedures, a brief overview of criminal law and tort law, contracts, personal property and bailments, sales, commercial paper and secured transactions. Special emphasis on Missouri case-law and statutes. Lectures supported by actual case decisions and case digests. Lectures supported by actual case decisions and case digests.
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GB 0302 - Legal Environment of Business II
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Common law principles and statutes, particularly the Uniform Commercial Code, as they relate to American business. Includes consumer protection, government control and regulation, insurance, bankruptcy, intellectual property, agency and employment, business organizations, real property, and estates. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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GB 0320 - Business Communication
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Principles of writing effective business messages to communicate effectively in the business environment. Emphasis on contemporary issues and the employment process. Prerequisites: and or or permission of instructor.
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GB 0321 - Business Statistics I
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Methods of collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data related to business. Topics include frequency distribution, measures of central tendency and dispersion, regression and correlation analysis, probability concepts, sampling distributions, estimation procedures, and hypothesis testing. Computer statistical packages will be utilized in analysis and application of problems. Prerequisites: , or higher and .
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GB 0322 - Business Statistics II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Methods of statistical analysis relating to business decision-making and research in business and economics. Emphasizes sampling theory, parametric tests of hypotheses, analysis of variance, multiple regression, non-parametric tests of hypotheses, and other selected statistical techniques. Computer statistical packages (and spreadsheet packages) will be utilized in analysis of problems. Prerequisite: .
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GB 0405 - Statistical Quality Control
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Theory and methods used in statistical quality control. Emphasizes basic statistical analysis, variables control charts, attributes control charts, interpretation of control charts, estimation of process parameters, gage capability, acceptance sampling, and service quality. Students will be encouraged to use spreadsheets to solve SPC problems. Prerequisite: or consent of instructor.
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GB 0412 - Implementing Business Education Programs
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
This course includes a study of teaching techniques and devices, organization and development of curriculum, testing and measurements, funding, special populations, integrating academics, business/education partnerships and multicultural activities. Special emphasis is given to innovations, systems and developments in business and education. For business education majors only. Taught online through the Missouri Alliance for Collaborative Education (MACE) with Northwest Missouri State University, University of Central Missouri, and Southeast Missouri State University. Must see Business Education Advisor before enrolling.
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GB 0422 - Coordination of Coop Education
3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of principles and techniques used in coordinating work experiences for student learners. Included is a study of methods and materials, work site selection, placement, evaluation, and student follow-up. For business education majors only. Taught online through the Missouri Alliance for Collaborative Education (MACE) with Northwest State University and University of Central Missouri. Must see Business Education Advisor before enrolling.
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GB 0491 - Internship in General Business
Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
An internship for senior General Business students with an opportunity to observe and participate in actual business operations within the community. All internships must conform to institutional policy regarding the number of hours of work, the number of credit hours and written agreements with the cooperating business or agency. Prerequisites: 65 hours, 3.0 GPA and department approval. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
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GB 0498 - Advanced Topics in General Business
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Special topics in General Business. For upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission. Seminar topics offered in the past include office machines, career orientation and human relations.
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GB 0499 - Independent Study in General Business
Demand 1-6 Credit Hours
Individually directed readings, research, and discussions in selected areas of general business for advanced majors. Scope, depth, area of concentration, and credit to be arranged upon entry into course. Offered by arrangement. Prerequisites: Permission and 3.0 GPA. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
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GEOG 0101 - Introduction to Geography
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to geography, with the goal of increasing geographic literacy and recognizing the importance of geography in everyday life. This course introduces students to the discipline and its basic principles, as well as its major concepts, tools, techniques, and methodological approaches. This includes examinations of human-environment interactions, patterns of population distribution, maps and map interpretation, and discussions of fundamentals topics in geography including physical, urban, political, cultural, and natural resource geography.
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GEOG 0111 - World Regional Geography
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Survey of the peoples of the earth and how their activities are influences by climate, topography, natural resources, and culture with class time devoted to discussion of important topical areas in each region. MOTR: GEOG 101
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GEOG 0120 - Introduction to Physical Geography
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
A study of the earth’s natural systems including weather and climate, rocks and minerals, landforms and processes of land-form development, bio-geography, water resources and soils. Map fundamentals and the interrelationships of the geographic factors of the natural environment are emphasized. Prerequisites: or higher math or ACT of 19 or higher MOTR: GEOG 100.
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GEOG 0201 - Physical Geography
Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
Study of the physical aspects of the human environment with emphasis on landform development, oceanographic features, climate.variation, and human impacts on the planet’s geography. Three hours of lecture, one hour of lab. Prerequisite: or higher level mathematics or Math ACT of 22 or higher. MOTR: GEOG 100L
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GEOG 0298 - Topics in Geography
Demand 1-4 Credit Hours
Special geography topics of current interest. Subjects and instructors are changed each semester. Students are encouraged to submit areas of interest to the Social Science Department.
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GEOG 0301 - GIS for Social Sciences
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The goal of this course is to introduce students to mapping as it is used to engage the spatial aspects of society, culture, and politics. Students will participate in all aspects of a GIS project. Skills learned will range from GIS project design and data collection to the production of a written deliverable, complete with a series of digital maps. Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 0302 - Environment and Society
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An examination of environmental problems in the context of human societies from different regions of the world with a focus on their scientific bases, causes, and potential solutions. Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor. Cross-listed as INTS 302. Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 0304 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Geographic Information Systems, GIS, involves the study of spatial (geographic) location of features on the Earth’s surface and the relationships between them. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the principles of cartography and GIS as they are used to analyze spatial aspects of society and the human and physical environments. Particular attention will be focused on ecology, environmental health, and related fields. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Cross-listed as and .
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GEOG 0310 - Human Geography
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on spatial approaches to understanding the ongoing organization and reorganization of human cultural, economic, political, and urban activates at various spatial scales, such as the local context, regional context, and the international context. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 0311 - Geopolitics: Power and Conflict in a Global Context
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Geographic factors that have influenced international relations and the policies of states as political units. Emphasis on geopolitics, religion, racial and ethnic groupings, and other factors that may contribute to unity or disunity. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
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GEOG 0382 - Geography of Europe
3 Credit Hours
An examination of the geography of Europe, including its cultural and physical realms, with a focus on the languages, religions, polities, urban centers, economies, and unique environments that characterize the region. Cross-listed as . Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; recommended .
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GEOG 0404 - Applications in Geographic Information Systems
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The goal of this course is to allow students to apply skills in spatial analysis to problems in social, physical, ecological, environmental health, and related areas of the social and natural sciences. Students will engage in all aspects of a GIS project with emphasis placed on employing various techniques of spatial statistics. Skills learned will range from GIS project design and data collection to the production of a written deliverable, complete with a series of digital map(s). Prerequisites: or or or instructor approval. Cross-listed as and .
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GEOG 0410 - Natural Hazards and Disasters
Spring-Even 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the geologic and atmospheric forces that give rise to environmental disasters and the ways in which societies adapt to hazardous conditions. Specific focus will be given to how societies recover from crisis and disaster both in the short and long terms along with an examination of the conditions that lead to vulnerability to disasters and disaster risk assessment. Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor.
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GEOG 0422 - Geography of the United States
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Geographic analysis of the United States with emphasis on regional variations in social, economic, and physical phenomena and how those variations influence the overall national character of the United States. Prerequisite: Junior Standing or or or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 0457 - Urban Geography
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of the characteristic pattern of urban space, spatial organization of urban settlement, and urban societies. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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GEOG 0490 - Senior Capstone
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
For senior geography majors. As summative component of the degree, this course requires students to reflect and revise previous writing, write a substantial senior paper in geography with the guidance of an advisor, and meet weekly with other geography majors to discuss important, current developments in geography and related cognate disciplines. In addition, students will be provided with opportunities to work with faculty in order to define and achieve career goals in geography. Prerequisites: / and senior standing major in geography.
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GEOG 0491 - Internship in Geography
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Extensive off-campus experience providing opportunity for students to gain hands-on practice working with local governmental agencies and non-profits assisting in collecting, administering, and presenting a variety of spatial data. Site supervisor(s) will develop a contractual agreement(s) that provides specific learning experiences for the internship. Prerequisites: approval of department chair and/or faculty supervisor and grade of C or better in plus 6 additional hours of Geography, 3 of which may be taken concurrently with the internship.
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GEOG 0498 - Advanced Topics in Geography
Demand 1-4 Credit Hours
Study and analysis of selected topics in advanced regional geography.
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GEOG 0499 - Independent Study
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
For students who wish to do an in-depth study of some specialized topic or who wish to pursue a topic not considered in the departments course offerings. The individualized project will be directed by an instructor/adviser from the geography faculty in consultation with the student. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
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GEOL 0120 - Introduction to Geology
Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
Materials of the earth, structures and geologic features of the surface in relation to the processes and forces producing them. Laboratory study of minerals and rocks and topographic and geologic maps. Additional one-day field trips may be required. Three lectures, one three-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: or higher level math or Math ACT of 22 or higher. MOTR: GEOL 100L
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GEOL 0185 - Introduction to Meteorology
Spring (Even) 4 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of the circulation of the atmosphere, sequence of weather events, weather forecasting, and severe weather. Includes interpretation of weather maps. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: or higher
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GEOL 0202 - Map and Photo Interpretation
Demand 1 Credit Hour
An introduction to the interpretation of topographic maps, aerial photos, and satellite images. Designed to complement . Prerequisite: or equivalent, may be taken concurrently. Students may not receive credit for both and GEOL 202.
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GEOL 0211 - Fundamentals of Earth and Space Science
Fall, Spring, Summer 4 Credit Hours
Materials of the earth, geologic features and landscapes of the earth’s surface in relation to the processes producing them; interrelationships between geologic processes and the earth’s atmosphere and oceans; geologic description of the solar system; basic concepts in astronomy and meteorology. Laboratory study of rocks and minerals, landscape features as revealed in maps and stereo photos, weather maps, and data, astronomical observations and earth-sun-solar system interrelationships. One-day field trips and some night-time astronomical observations may be required. This course is designed primarily for students specializing in elementary education. Prerequisite: or , or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one 3-hr laboratory per week.
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GEOL 0298 - Topics in Geology
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Special Topics in geology not normally offered in other courses. Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
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GEOL 0300 - Environmental Geology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to our relationship to the earth’s environment. The limitations of natural resources and discussion of consequences of the exploitation of natural resources are considered along with the demands of humanity upon the environment. Overview of natural environmental hazards, including volcanoes, earthquakes, subsidence landslides, floods, and asteroid impacts. Prerequisite: Five credits in physical science, physics and/or chemistry. Cross listed as .
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GEOL 0310 - Introduction to Geophysics
4 Credit Hours
Geophysics is the application of physical principles (Physics and Mathematics) to the study of the Earth’s structure, phenomenon and process. Applications of geophysical methods include the determination of subsurface stratigraphy and soil properties, characterization of groundwater flow and storage, the identification and tracing of hazardous substances and contaminants in the subsurface, the detection of buried objects and unexploded ordinance, the characterization of soil and bedrock properties for stability, and the exploration of the subsurface for valuable mineral and energy resources. Subjects covered will include: data processing, seismology, seismic reflection, Ground Penetrating Radar, seismic refraction, gravity, and electrical methods. Laboratories will reinforce topics covered in lectures and many will utilize computers. Some laboratories will involve traveling to local field sites and using field geophysical equipment to gather and process and interpret our own data. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: or GEOL 210, or higher level math, , or permission of instructor. Note: PHYS 270 may be taken concurrently with this course.
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GEOL 0320 - Historical Geology
Demand 4 Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of the history of the earth within a plate-tectonics context. Emphasizes the global evolution of landscapes and the fossil record. Laboratory includes geologic mapping, the interpretation of geologic history from map and fossil data, and fossil identification. Three lectures, one 2-hour lab per week. Pre- requisites: and either or higher level Biology course.
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GEOL 0491 - Internship in Geology
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
In conference with departmental representatives at least six weeks in advance, the student shall elect to work and observe in any area of applied geology in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student’s training. Prerequisites, Junior standing in chemistry, physics, biology or pre-engineering or by permission.
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GEOL 0498 - Advanced Topics in Geology
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
In depth study of the geology of a particular region or system of regions through classroom sessions and/or field trips. Extended field trips will require a special lab charge and, in some cases, special physical conditioning or training. The region or area of interest varies from year to year. Prerequisites: and/or consent of the instructor.
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GEOL 0499 - Geology Field Studies
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Individual work under the supervision of a staff member with credit and hours to be arranged. Problems may be undertaken in any field of geology with adequate preparation and the consent of the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: 3 hours of Physical Science or permission of instructor.
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HS 0101 - Introduction to Health Professions
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
An introductory course to inform students contemplating a career in health care on the issues affecting the delivery of healthcare, the roles of various members of the health care system, and the educational and licensure requirements. One hour lecture.
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HS 0102 - CPR/AED Training
1 Credit Hour
Designed to teach students how and when to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) in safe, timely, and effective manner. Content presented in this course will follow American Heart Association Guidelines. Prerequisite: none.
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HS 0103 - First Aid CPR/AED Training
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Designed to teach students how and when to provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) in safe, timely, and effective manner. Content presented in this course will follow American Heart Association guidelines. Prerequisite: none.
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HS 0104 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
ACLS builds on the foundation of lifesaving basic life support (BLS) skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communications, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Content provided in this course will follow American Heart Association guidelines. Prerequisite: or or current AHA BLS card.
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HS 0105 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. The PALS course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. Curriculum in this course will follow American Heart Association guidelines. Prerequisite: or or current AHA BLS card.
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HS 0106 - Trauma Life Support
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Traumatic injuries make up a considerable number of health care situations. This course is designed in a lecture, skill and scenario with the intent of the students to gain knowledge, understanding, practical skills and critical thinking opportunities to utilize the information learned in practical applications. Prerequisite: EMS department approval required and or or current CPR.
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HS 0107 - Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
: Comprehensive training course designed to provide the foundational education, skills and confidence to efficiently and effectively care for the pediatric patients in the pre-hospital setting. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: EMS department approval required and or or current CPR.
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HS 0108 - Advanced Medical Life Support
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Designed to teach students to manage the most common pre-hospital medical conditions by offering a systematic. “Think outside of the box” methodology. By offering a differential diagnosis based assessment provides providers a more diagnostic based approach to quickly develop the most appropriate treatment plans. Prerequisite: EMS department approval required, , and or .
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HS 0109 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Experienced Providers
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
The goal of the classroom-based, instructor-led ACLS EP course is to improve outcomes in complex cardiovascular, respiratory, and other emergencies (e.g., metabolic or toxicologic) by expanding on core ACLS guidelines and encouraging critical thinking and decision-making strategies. Through instruction and active participation in case-based scenarios, learners enhance their skills in the differential diagnosis and treatment of pre-arrest, arrest, and post-arrest patients. The ACLS EP course is intended for those who must respond to cardiovascular emergencies and special resuscitation situations in the workplace, and who are mandated to have the highest level of training in order to perform their jobs. Prerequisites: EMS department approval required and and or or current AHA ACLS card.
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HS 0111 - Medical Terminology
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
The language of medicine, especially as related to radiology, through a comprehensive study of the more common medical roots, prefixes and suffixes. Relates medical roots to everyday English words. A survey of medical diseases and surgical terms is included. This particular course is recommended for pre-radiology students. Three hours lecture per week. Cross-listed as .
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HS 0112 - Introduction to Electrocardiography (ECG) Interpretation
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
The goal of the classroom-based, instructor-led ECG course is to improve outcomes in complex cardiovascular emergencies through the understanding of ECG’s what an ECG means in actual cardiovascular function and encouraging critical thinking and decision-making strategies. This course is intended for those who must respond to cardiovascular emergencies and special resuscitation situations in the workplace, and who are mandated to have the highest level of training in order to perform their jobs. Prerequisites: EMS department approval required and or or AHA/Red Cross CPR.
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HS 0210 - Success in Health Profession Programs
Spring & Summer 1 Credit Hour
This is an introductory course to assist students in preparing to be successful in one of the health profession majors. The course will help students develop their critical thinking, problem solving and the test taking skills necessary to succeed in these programs. Students learn to assess their own character and skills in preparation for entering a health career program.
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HS 0305 - Intercultural Communication
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of variables influencing communication among peoples from different cultures. Emphasis on developing interpersonal skills needed in multicultural encounters. Prerequisite: . Cross-listed as .
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HS 0310 - The Patient Experience
Fall 2 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the patient experience in healthcare. It examines the role of healthcare workers and organizations in creating the experience, interactions between healthcare workers and patients involved in the experience, patient perceptions of the experience, and the importance of the patient experience across the continuum of healthcare. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.
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HS 0312 - Biomedical Ethics
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A comprehensive investigation of ethical problems relating to health care and the practice of medicine, including study of such issues as euthanasia and the right to die, abortion, confidentiality, patient rights and professional responsibilities, allocation of medical resources, and medical experimentation. Prerequisites: and or . Cross-listed as .
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HS 0315 - Managed Care/Population Health
Fall 2 Credit Hours
This course presents the concepts of Population Health and Managed Care. The shifting healthcare model in the United States is explored. The expected changes and outcomes associated with a community-based healthcare model focused on managing health in a population as opposed to treating illness is presented. The course is intended to: 1. Provide the student with knowledge and vision to understand the changing direction of healthcare in the United States, 2. Enable the student to understand opportunities and challenges for new Managed Care and Population Health concepts, of the future, and 3. Motivate the student to develop and explore opinions, ideas, and strategies for success in a shifting healthcare environment.
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HS 0340 - Theory & Practice Teaching Health Science
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Provide the methodological basis for making pedagogical decisions concerning lesson design and presentation. Microteaching provides an opportunity to practice methods and techniques for teaching. Short teaching episodes are prepared, taught, and analyzed via video-tape. The basic concern is with the demonstration of effective teaching skills as enumerated in the outline.
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HS 0350 - Fundamentals of Organizational Management
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A study of the fundamentals and functions of organizational management including planning, decision making, organization, leading, and controlling from individual and group behavior perspectives. Prerequisites: Junior standing and / or equivalent. Cross-listed as .
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HS 0355 - Healthcare Quality Management
Spring 2 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the application of standard quality management philosophies, methods, and tools in healthcare, to improve healthcare outcomes and patient safety. Prerequisites: and Junior or Senior standing.
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HS 0365 - Health Communication
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The field and study of health communication is vast and at times ambiguous. This course will examine the multitude and dimensions of what is health communication and provide students with the opportunity to define health communication. A review of health communication through an examination of theoretical frameworks, communication techniques and technologies that promote the health of individuals, communities, and populations will be used to provide students with a working knowledge of the importance and influence of communicating health. Additionally, this course will look at how health messages are created and how they influence us as they appear in our lives, from media as well as from relationships with others, both personal and otherwise. Prerequisite: . Cross-listed as .
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HS 0370 - Environmental Health and Safety
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A survey of environmental health and safety issues, problems and protection measures, including public health disease prevention, injury prevention and environmental health hazard mitigation. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: / or BIO 105 or or . A chemistry course is recommended. Cross-listed as and .
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HS 0380 - Epidemiology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the concepts, principles, and methods generally useful in the surveillance and investigation of communicable disease outbreaks. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: or 105 or or . Cross-listed as and EH 080.
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HS 0390 - Health Care Systems
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
This course incorporates a discussion of the three major health care systems that have evolved in the United States, the impact of diseases on systems development, how financing has influenced the structure, and effect on access to care. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: , , or .
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HS 0402 - Evidence Based Practice
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on preparing students to engage in evidence-based practice. Students will learn to study current literature and evaluate research. Additionally students will gain the skills necessary for integrating new information into his/her role as a health care provider. Three hour lecture per week. Prerequisites: , , , or .
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HS 0420 - Healthcare Management
Fall 2 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the principles and methods of healthcare management. The course presents the student with challenges the healthcare industry and healthcare providers face and explores the role and value of healthcare management in addressing these challenges to continuously improve healthcare quality, service, safety, and cost. Prerequisites: / and Junior or Senior standing.
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HS 0422 - Healthcare Info Management
2 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the use of healthcare data, documentation, and information to support decision-making, patient care and healthcare operations. Prerequisite: and Junior or Senior standing.
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HS 0424 - Healthcare Financial Management
Demand 2 Credit Hours
This course is a study of the Healthcare Revenue Cycle and principles of healthcare financial management. Course content and instruction will cover Payers and Payment Models, Claims Submission and Reimbursement, Benchmarking, Reporting, and a look ahead to the future of healthcare finance. Prerequisites: and Junior or Senior standing.
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HS 0481 - Healthcare Leadership Internship
Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course is an 8-week internship in an actual healthcare setting. The student will select an internship opportunity from options listed below, apply, and interview with the internship partner institution during the fall semester of their senior year. The partner institution (not MSSU) will select the student for their internship position(s). The internship period will be the first 8 weeks of the spring semester of the students senior year. Goals and expectations of the student and partner institution will be communicated to the student and partner institution prior to the beginning of the internship. Evaluations of the student performance and internship will be completed at the mid-point and conclusion of the internship. Coupled with the Healthcare Leadership course this internship will serve as part of a capstone experience for the Healthcare Administration senior student. Prerequisites: or . Co-requisite: .
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HS 0482 - Healthcare Leadership
Spring 2 Credit Hours
This course is a study in leadership principles, models, challenges, responsibilities, and application. Course content and instruction will present these components of leadership as well as the value and role of leadership as they relate to healthcare administration. Prerequisite: or or and Senior standing. Co-requisite:
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HS 0499 - Independent Study
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Individually directed study for advanced majors in the areas of health science. The adviser with approval of the department head structures the independent study course. Prerequisite: Upper division standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. The advisor, the department head and the dean of the school must approve registration in the course.
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HIST 0110 - United States History 1492-1877
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Survey of the United States from colonial times to 1877. Meets the General Education requirement for all majors. Prerequisite: 17 or higher on the ACT Reading section or 15 hours completed with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. MOTR: HIST 101
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HIST 0120 - United States History 1877 to Present
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Survey of the economic, social, and political development of the United States from 1877 to the present. Meets the General Education requirement for all majors. Prerequisite: 17 or higher on the ACT Reading section or 15 hours completed with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. MOTR: HIST 102
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HIST 0130 - Western Civilization to 1660
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Survey of the development and progress of western civilization from its origins through the Reformation. Changes in political organization, religion, artistic expression, and daily life in the ancient Near East, Greece, Rome, and Christian Europe. MOTR: WCIV 101
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HIST 0140 - Western Civilization since 1660
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Survey of Western societies from the Baroque Era to the retreat of European colonialism. Major emphasis on development of the nation-state, the impact of industrialization, changes in political and religious outlook, the impact of revolutions, and two world wars. MOTR: WCIV 102
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