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AD 101. Introduction to Microcomputer Applications. Fundamentals of an integrated business applications program in a networked Windows environment. For students with no Windows/applications experience. Prerequisite: Keyboarding recommended. (3)

BS 105. Environmental Biology. Discussion of biological principles with application to environmental issues. Two lectures and one discussion/recitation. (University Studies course) (3)

CF 120. The Child: Development from Conception to Adolescence. An overview of the social, cognitive, physical and emotional changes that occur from conception to adolescence. Application of principles of development to the understanding of child development and behavior. (Same as PY 120) (University Studies course) (3)

CS 120. Introduction to Computer Science. Broad overview of the field of Computer Science, including algorithms, computer logic, and architecture, programming languages, systems and applications software, models of computation, artificial intelligence, and social issues. Lab experience with simulators, applications, and programming environments. No credit toward any CS major or CS/IS minor. Prerequisite: Placement in MA 134 or above. (3)

CS 155. Computer Science I. Fundamental principles of computer science and software engineering concepts, including working from software requirements to design, implement, and test programs; introduction to programming in a structured high-level language; significant hands-on experience with programming using a language development system and computer operating system. Four hours lecture and two hours lab. Prerequisite: MA 134 with minimum grade of 'C'. (5)

CS 165. Computer Science II. Review of static data structures. Introduction to recursion, binary files, pointer types, abstract data types, library units, and analysis of sort and search techniques. Static and dynamic implementations, as abstract data types, of the data structures stacks, queues, linked lists and trees. Applications of these data structures. Four hours lecture and two hours lab. Prerequisite: CS 155 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (5)

CS 285. C and the Unix Environment. Continuation of programming with emphasis on using C on a Unix machine. Prerequisite: CS 165 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)

CS 365. Computer Organization and Assembly Language. The structured organization of computers, emphasizing hardware and instruction set architecture, programming at the conventional machine level, and microprogramming. Prerequisite: CS 165 with minimum grade of 'C'. (5)

CS 381. Novell Networks. Implementation of Novell Network. No credit toward Computer Science major or minor. Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: CS 285. (1)

CS 440. Data Base. Basic concepts of data base management. Discussion covers relational data bases and design method. Prerequisite: CS 165 with minimum grade of 'C'. (3)

CS 455. Topics in Applications Programming. Advanced topics in applications programming. Prerequisite: CS 285 with minimum grade of 'C'. (3)

EC 101. Economic Problems and Policies. An introduction to the domestic and international economic problems facing the United States today and an analysis of the policies designed to alleviate these problems. (University Studies course) (3)

EN 100. English Composition. Focus on techniques of effective written expression. Prerequisite: EN 099 or EN 110 or appropriate score on University Placement Test. Pre or corequisite: EN 105 or appropriate score on University Placement Test. (3)

EN 140. Rhetoric and Critical Thinking. Focus on effective written expression in the context of a liberal education; emphasis upon critical thinking and the research paper. Prerequisite: EN 100 or advanced placement. (University Studies course) (3)

ET 366. Introduction to Microprocessor Technology. Introduction to microprocessor based systems including microprocessor architecture, system architecture, instruction set, addressing modes, system timing and system troubleshooting. Prerequisites: ET 364 or EP 305. (3)

EP 305. Digital and Analog System Design. Logic circuit analysis and design; analog circuits including up-amp applications, analog to digital converters, and data acquisition systems. Students are expected to design and construct several projects. One lecture and two 2-hour labs.Spring Only. Prerequisites: PH 121 or PH 231 or equivalent. (3)

GS 101. Creative and Critical Thinking. An introduction to the attitudes and skills inherent in the University Studies objectives and essential for the liberally educated person. Required of all freshmen entering with 23 or fewer credit hours. (University Studies course) (3)

IS 175. Information Systems I. An introduction to information systems. Topics include management information systems, decision support systems, expert systems, data base systems, and networks. Prerequisites: MA 134 with minimum grade of 'C'. (3)

IS 275. Information Systems II. A continuation of Information Systems I. Topics include hardware selection, software selection, and data communications. Prerequisite: IS 175 with minimum grade of 'C' or equivalent. (3)

LI 243. Children's Literature. Study of best forms of literature for children; development of criteria for judging children's books. Does not count on major or minor in English. Prerequisites: EN 100; EL 120. (University Studies course) (3)

MC 101. Mass Communication and Society. An examination of the diversity of the American mass media and its use by the audience. (University Studies course) (3)

MA 133. Plane Trigonometry. Circular functions, right and oblique triangles, identities and equations, complex numbers. Prerequisites: MA 095 or 2 units high school algebra; 1 unit high school geometry. Any required developmental mathematics courses must be completed before enrolling in this course. (2)

MA 134. College Algebra. Functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, binomial theorem. Prerequisite: MA 095 or 2 units high school algebra. Any required developmental mathematics courses must be completed before enrolling in this course. (University Studies course) (3)

MA 138. Discrete Mathematics I. Logic, sets, numeration systems, Boolean algebra, switching circuits, algorithms, and combinatorics. Prerequisites: MA 134 or 2 units algebra and 1 unit precalculus mathematics in high school. Any required developmental mathematics courses must be completed before enrolling in this course. (3)

MA 139. Applied Calculus. For students in business, social or life sciences. Functions, limits, differentiation and integration of elementary functions. Emphasizes applications. Credit may not be received for both MA 139 and MA 140. Prerequisites: MA 134 or 2 units high school algebra and 1 unit precalculus mathematics. Any required developmental mathematics courses must be completed before enrolling in this course. (3)

PH 120/020. Introductory Physics I. Geometrical optics and instruments; kinematics, dynamics, gravitation, momentum, energy, rotation, elasticity, sound and wave motion. Three lectures and two 2 hour labs. Prerequisite: MA 133; MA 134; or equivalent. (5)

PH 121/021. Introductory Physics II. Electricity, magnetism, physical optics, modern physics, heat and thermodynamics. Three lectures and two 2 hour labs. Prerequisite: PH 120/020. (5)

PS 103. U.S. Political Systems. Institutions and processes of national and state government, including an analysis of the Missouri Constitution. (University Studies course) (3)

SC 105. Fundamentals of Oral Communication. The development of proficiency in oral communication through the study of rhetorical theories, principles, and strategies. (University Studies course) (3)

UI 304. The History and Culture of West Africa. A study of West African history and culture from ancient times to the present. Prerequisite: Development of A Major Civilization. (University Studies course) (3)

UI 306. The Film as History and Literature. Film as both historical and literary document from its origins to the present time in feature films, television and documentaries. Prerequisites: Written Expression; Literary Expression. (University Studies course) (3)

US 107. American History II. American history from 1900 to the present. Designed for History majors and minors. (University Studies course) (3)