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This course is designed to provide non-business students with an understanding of basic accounting terms and concepts, an understanding of the usefulness of accounting data for decision-making by internal and external business stakeholders, and the skills to actually use accounting data in decision-making.

Prereq: Student must be a non-business student. ENGL 1150 and MATH 1310 or MATH 1220 with 'C-'(2.0) or better. Not open to non-degree graduate students

Anthropology is the humanistic and scientific study of humans, past and present. This course will present an overview of the four subdisciplines of anthropology: sociocultural, archaeological, biological, and linguistic.

This course is designed as an introductory-level art history for the non-art major. It surveys the aesthetic principles of the visual arts and their interpretation in a socio-historical context. (May not be taken for major credit.) Lab fee required.

Prereq: Not open to non-degree graduate students.

A survey of the major developments in painting, sculpture and architecture from Paleolithic cave paintings through the Middle Ages.

This course is a survey of the major developments in painting, sculpture and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Lab fee required.

This course provides a broad understanding of all aspects of the air transportation and aerospace industries. Lectures will cover what has happened in the industry to date, with emphasis on present and future developments in air transportation. The course will include the impact the airline industry is making on airports and other segments of aviation and aerospace.

Prereq: Not open to non-degree graduate students.

The course introduces students to the history of aviation and aerospace with emphasis on the evolution of technologies, policies, business models, and transportation.

This course provides an overview of the contributions women and minorities have made to the field of aviation. Emphasis is placed on past, present and future roles of women and minorities in aviation. The course includes other topics such as international aspects and issues of aviation.

Prereq: Not open to non-degree graduate students.

Bioinformatics is a scientific discipline that integrates mathematical and computational techniques with biological knowledge to develop and use computational tools to extract, organize and interpret information from genetic sequence data. The field is growing rapidly with the advancement in molecular technology to sequence the genomes of many different organisms. This course will provide an introduction to the field and will examine some of the problems of interest to bioinformaticians and how these relate to biology, computer science, mathematics and engineering. Topics will include an overview of the biology, mathematics and computer science needed to understand these and tools.

Principles of Biology introduces fundamental concepts at all levels of organization in biology. The laboratory emphasizes inquiry-based and problem-oriented approaches to these concepts. Must enroll in one laboratory. Usually offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Prereq: ENGL1150 placement by the English Placement and Proficiency Exam (EPPE), grade of C- or better in English 1050 or 1100, ACT English subscore of 20 or higher, or permission of the department.

This course is a study of human ecology with emphasis on the effects of human populations on the earth's resources and on the environment. Usually offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

First semester of a two semester series on the general principles of biology. Concepts including the chemical and physical basis of living systems, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, genetics and molecular genetics, and evolution of biological diversity will be presented. Laboratory will provide inquiries into these same topics. Intended as the first course for Biology majors. Must enroll in one lab section. Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer.

Prereq: High school biology and chemistry. College level chemistry recommended.

This course focuses on the identification of native and adapted landscape plants, including herbaceous perennials, groundcovers, vines, trees and shrubs in natural and urbanized landscapes. In addition, it covers the ecological and design contexts for the landscape roles, sustainable usage and management of identified plants in the Great Plains region. (Cross-listed with ENVN 2120)

Prereq: High school biology

BLST 1000 provides students with an overview of African culture and history and the black Diaspora. A key component of this course is to interrogate the meanings and dimensions of slavery and colonialism, and their continuing political, social and cultural implications. Approaches essentially include historical examination of African and African American societies and cultures from pre-colonial and slavery periods to the present.

This course surveys the cultural forms, expressions, and patterns developed by African Americans as well as the social contexts of their development. Literature, music, drama, visual arts, psychology, black popular culture and media among other forms will be studied, with an emphasis on the twentieth century.

A study of short stories written by black American authors as literature and as experience. The course explains and defines cultural terms and practices, and attempts to prepare students for multicultural living. (Cross-listed with ENGL 2260.)

Prereq: ENGL 1150, ENGL 1154, or permission of instructor.

The course examines the history of the earliest Africans in the Americas and briefly examines traditional African societies. It covers the transatlantic slave trade and its effects on Europe, Africa and the Americas, and analyzes the development of Afro-American culture and the struggle for freedom. (Cross-listed with HIST 2040)

A survey of Afro-American history from the Civil War to the present. Covers Reconstruction and its overthrow, including the new methods of control which replaced slavery. Discusses the development of black ideologies and institutions. Traces urban migration and its impact on black society and culture. Follows black progress through World War II, the 1954 Supreme Court Decision, and rising militancy. (Cross-listed with HIST 2050)

This is an introductory course in biomechanics that provides a brief history, an orientation to the profession, and explores the current trends and problems and their implications for the discipline.

The study of the structure and function of the systems of the body with an emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

This course is for students who are interested in gaining a framework for thinking broadly but systematically about international business and differences across countries.

This course utilizes topical approach that explores various inter-/multidisciplinary connections between the various units of the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media (Communication, Music, Art, Theatre, Creative Writing) and their relationship to the individual, society, and culture. Topics and disciplines will vary from term to term. Course description will be announced in advance. Repeatable up to six credits if content differs.

Prereq: Not open to non-degree graduate students.

A study of modern society's impact on our environment and the chemistry needed to understand it. The primary focus is the underlying chemistry of the effects of energy production and properties of fuels while including social, political and economic connections. Impacts on air and water quality, climate change, and fossil fuels are discussed. Additional course topics may also include the ozone layer, plastics, medicine and nutrition. (Fall, spring) Fulfills a University General Education Natural/Physical Science Requirement.

Prereq: MATH 1310 or MATH 1220 with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.

Laboratory for CHEM 1010, a survey of the relationship of chemistry to current problems in environmental control, medicine, technology and energy production. (Fall, Spring)

Prereq: CHEM 1010 to be taken concurrently or completed previously with grade of C- or better.

A comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of chemistry. This course is intended for all students needing a one-semester introductory course with laboratory including allied health students continuing to CHEM 2210, or those seeking a stronger background before enrollment in CHEM 1180. (Fall, spring, possibly summer). Fulfills a University General Education Natural/Physical Science Requirement.

Prereq: MATH 1310 with a C- or better or equivalent. CHEM 1144 concurrent or prior with C- or better.

Laboratory explorations of chemical measurements, modeling, reactions and analyses. To be taken with CHEM 1140. (Fall, spring, possibly summer).

Prereq: CHEM 1140 concurrent or prior with C- or better.

A comprehensive survey of chemical principles; the first course in a two-semester sequence primarily for majors and those in the sciences. It is assumed that students will have a good background in elementary chemical principles. CHEM 1184 normally to be taken concurrently. (Fall, Spring, Summer) Fulfills a University General Education Natural/Physical Science Requirement.

Prereq: Placement above or completion of MATH 1320 or MATH 1340 or MATH 1360 (C- or better) OR MATH 1310 or MATH 1220 (C- or better) and completion of CHEM 1120 (B- or better) OR CHEM 1140 (C- or better). CHEM 1184 concurrent or prior (C- or better).

A laboratory program designed to enhance laboratory skills and illustrate chemical principles. (Fall, Spring, Summer) Fulfills a University General Education Natural/Physical Science requirement.

Prereq: CHEM 1180 concurrent or prior with a grade of C- or better.

This survey course provides an introduction to organizations and the role information and information systems play in supporting operations, decision-making, processes, quality management, and strategic activities of an organization. In addition, the course covers management of the IS function, strategic and regulatory issues of telecommunications, and ethical and legal issues.

The course will cover the development and need for issues regarding privacy and the application of computer ethics to information technology.

Public Speaking Fundamentals helps students become effective public speakers, as well as critical listeners and evaluators of public communication. Students will learn the principles of audience adaptation, topic selection, organization, development of ideas and presentation of speeches. Each student will design and present a minimum of four public speeches. (Special 'Speaking Confidently' sections are available for the students with excessive levels of fear about public communication. Contact the School of Communication for applications.)