ACP Courses and Descriptions
The following courses may be offered to high school students to earn college credit. The number of credit/semester hours for each course is indicated in parentheses ( ) after the course title.
The indications of [C], [MI], [V], [SS], [H], and [MS] reflect which university general education requirements are satisfied by each Advanced Credit course. Courses that satisfy more than one goal, as designated, may be counted for all of the subject areas listed.
In addition, many degrees have a 13-hour foreign language requirement. High school students may satisfy their university foreign language requirement through Advanced Credit foreign language course offerings.
Beyond general education and foreign language requirements, university students in most academic units must satisfy a "Cultural Diversity" course requirement and all students must satisfy the State of Missouri's "American History and Government" course requirement. Several Advanced Credit courses can be taken to satisfy these requirements.
Advanced Credit courses not fulfilling general education goals or foreign language, cultural diversity, or American history and government course requirements may be used to satisfy graduation electives.
Art History (link to all UMSL ART HS classes)
Art History 1100: Introduction to Western Art (MOTR ARTS 100) (3) [H] - An introduction to major historical movements in Western art.
Art History 1120: Global Art and Visual Culture (MOTR ARTS 101) (3) - This course explores transcultural perspectives in Art History. Students will be introduced to creative visual traditions from across the globe. The course examines themes such as death and the afterlife, religious practice, visual persuasion, and design aesthetic in historical Europe, Africa, Asia, the Indigenous Americas and Oceania. This course satisfies the Cultural Diversity requirement.
Art History 2280: Modern to Contemporary Art (3) - Prerequisite: ART HS 1100 or permission of instructor. This course presents an overview of avant-garde modern art in Europe and the United States from the mid-nineteenth century to the contemporary era. It explores traditional media such as painting and sculpture as well as newer forms such as performance and installation art in the context of changing ideas about art's traditions, social functions, and philosophical concerns.
Studio Art (link to all UMSL ST ART courses)
Studio Art 1140: Drawing I (MOTR PERF 105D) (3) - This course introduces students to observational and technical skills, such as mark matking, value scale, and shapes that produce the illusion of volumes in space.
Studio Art 1150: 2D Design: Surface (3) - This course uses tactile and digital methods to introduce students to imaging in black and white, color, and principles or 2D pictorial space. Using a variety of media, students will explore and understand the foundations of visual thinking.
Studio Art 1151: 3D Design: Space (3) - Prerequisite: ST ART 1150 or consent of instructor. This course introduces students to the fundamentals and technical principles of working three dimensionally. Students will experiment with a number of construction methods and materials used to create, represent, respond to, and reflect on form and space. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2074: Special Topics in Studio Art (3) - This course addresses selected topics in studio art studies. Basic studio equipment will be arranged for and provided for on-campus delivery or distance delivery as available, though students may need to supply some personal equipment and supplies. It may be repeated for credit with a change of topic.
Studio Art 2205: Graphic Design I (3) - This course introduces students to graphic design with an emphasis on fundamentals of space, emotion, shape, form, and concept. Projects in design, layout and typography will be addressed. The course is recommended to be taken concurrently with ST ART 1150, Design I. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2220: Computer Design I (3) - Prerequisites: ST ART 1150 and ST ART 2205, concurrent enrollment in ST ART 3305 recommended. This course introduces students to the use of computer graphics for the creation of artwork applicable to the graphic design industry. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2230: Drawing II (3) - Prerequisites: ST ART 1140 or consent of the instructor. This course facilitates the development of drawing skills though continued observation and problems of invention. Student will explore and use varied drawing materials and techniques including graphite, charcoal, conte crayon, and inks. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2231: Figure Drawing I (3) - Prerequisites: ST ART 1140 or consent of instructor. This course involves basic studies of the human form and anatomy in a variety of drawing media. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2245: Painting I (3) - Prerequisites: ST ART 1140 and ST ART 1150, or consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to the use of oil and/or acrylic painting media. Students will address studio problems to develop technical and expressive skills on various surfaces. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2252: Printmaking I (3) - Prerequisites:ST ART 1150 and ST ART 2230, or consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to printmaking techniques, materials, and theories. The course will include work in a variety of print materials. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2260: Photography I (3) - This course is an introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of digital photography, along with photo editing software and printing techniques. Students must provide a digital camera. Basic computer lab equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2270: Ceramics I (3) - This course is an introduction to the basic methods and theory of ceramics including work with hand-built construction, wheel techniques and glazing. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2275: Sculpture I (3) - This course is an introduction to traditional and contemporary materials, aesthetics, and theories of three-dimensional art. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2278: Introduction to Fibers and Textiles (3) - This course provides an exploration of a variety of on- and off-loom weaving and other fiber and textile media and techniques. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 2288: Ceramics II (3) - Prerequisites: ST ART 2270. This course is a continuation of ST ART 2270. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 3305: Graphic Design II (3) - Prerequisites: ST ART 1150, ST ART 2205. This course is a continuing introduction to graphic design, focusing on developing concepts and design process, typographic systems and layout systems. The course is recommended to be taken concurrently with ST ART 2220, Computer Design I. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 3342: Painting II (3) - Prerequisites: ST ART 2245 or consent of instructor. This course is a continuation of basic studio problems in painting media. Basic studio equipment will be provided though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 3360: Photography II (3) - Prerequisites: ST ART 2260 or consent of instructor. The course is a continued introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of black and white photography and the darkroom. Students must provide a film camera with adjustable speeds and aperture. Basic studio equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
Studio Art 3361: Photography III (3) - Prerequisite: ST ART 3360. An exploration into contemporary theories and trends in photography. Advanced projects, portfolios and techniques will be expected from those enrolled. Basic equipment will be provided, though students will need to supply some personal equipment and supplies.
ASTRONOMY (link to all UMSL ASTRON courses)
Astronomy 1001: Cosmic Evolution Introductory Astronomy (MOTR ASTR 100) (3) [MS] - This course presents an overview of astronomy from the planets to the Big Bang. Topics include the celestial motions, planets and the formation of the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Students will be introduced to the latest discoveries and how they affect our understanding of the universe.
ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE (link to all UMSL ATM SCI courses)
Atmospheric Science 1001: Elementary Meteorology (3) [MS] - Prerequisites: MATH 1020 or equivalent. This course covers atmospheric phenomena, weather, and climate. Topics include temperature, pressure, and moisture distributions in the atmosphere and dynamical effects such as radiation, stability, storms, and general circulation.
BIOLOGY (link to all UMSL BIO courses)
Biology 1012: General Biology: The Science of Life (MOTR BIOL 100) (3) [MS] - This non-majors biology course is designed for students who want to know more about themselves and the living things surrounding them. The course emphasizes the fundamental principles and processes of biology. Course topics may include the scientific method, organization of living things, cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, human body systems, and ecology. Credit for BIOL 1012 can be applied toward the fulfillment of the general education requirement in science. Biology majors, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BCBT) majors, or any students who plan to pursue a career in medicine or one of the medical-oriented professions should enroll in BIOL 1831 rather than BIOL 1012.
Biology 1013: General Biology Laboratory: The Science of Life (1) [MS] - Prerequisite: Biology 1012 (may be taken concurrently). Yhis non-majors laboratory course is designed to complement the non-majors general biology lecture course BIOL 1012. The activities students undertake and the thought processes they develop are similar to those used by scientists. Students become actively involved in learning about science by doing it. Specific course topics may include the scientific method, organization of living things, cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and human anatomy and physiology. Credit for BIOL 1013 can be applied towards fulfillment othe general education requirement in a laboratory science.
Biology 1131: Human Physiology and Anatomy I (4) [MS] - Prerequisite: BIOL 1012 or equivalent or consent of instructor. This course covers the basic aspects of the structure of the healthy human body and how it functions. Special emphasis is on how the human body adapts itself to its environment and how changes affect physiological activities.
Biology 1202: Environmental Biology (3) [MI, MS] - An examination of the biological basis of current environmental problems, with emphasis upon resources, energy, pollution, and conservation.
Business Administration (link to all UMSL BUS AD courses)
Business Administration 1000: Introduction to Business (3) - Overview of the functional business disciplines, including, but not limited to principles of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Law, Logistics and Operations Management, Management, and Marketing.
Business Administration 1900: Introduction to Personal Law (3) - This course introduces students to the American legal system and the basic issues every individual must deal with in our society. The course will be of interest to anyone seeking a job, leasing an apartment, buying a car or house, borrowing money, buying insurance, getting married or divorced, entering contracts, filing a lawsuit, writing a will, or accumulating wealth. May not be used for credit in any undergraduate business program.
Entrepreneurship (link to all UMSL ENT courses)
Entrepreneurship 1100: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3) - This course allows students of any major to develop a working knowledge of fundamental entrepreneurial concepts, vocabulary, skills, and tools that can enhance professional efficacy, whether at a startup or an established business.
Finance (link to all UMSL FINANCE courses)
Finance 1590: Personal Finance for Nonbusiness Majors (3) - For future professionals who want to learn more about personal finance and how to better manage their resources. The topics include purchasing/leasing cars, home acquisitions, investing in stocks and bonds, mutual funds, retirement planning and health and life insurance. Special emphasis will be on the nontechnical aspects of these issues. Cannot be used for credit in BSBA program.
Information Systems (link to all UMSL INFSYS courses)
Information Systems 1800: Computers & Information Systems (3) [MI] - This course covers the basic concepts of networked computers including the basics of file management on local and remote computers, electronic mail, Internet browsers, and web page development. Students are also exposed to applications used in business for solving problems, communicating, and making informed decisions, including word processors, presentation software, and electronic spreadsheets. Students will also develop business applications using a popular programming language or database management tool. Credit cannot be granted for both Computer Science 1010 and Information Systems 1800.
CHEMISTRY (link to all UMSL CHEM courses)
Chemistry 1111: Introductory Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) (5) [MS] - Prerequisites: MATH 1030 (or a score of 26 or higher on either the Math ACT or the Missouri Math Placement Test) and MATH 1035 (MATH 1035 may be taken concurrently). Presents an introduction to the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry. Laboratory experiments are designed to demonstrate some aspects of qualitative and quantitative analysis and to develop skills in laboratory procedures. Chemistry majors may not include both CHEM 1011 and CHEM 1111 in the 120 hours required for graduation.
COMMUNICATION, MEDIA STUDIES, & THEATRE
Communication (link to all COMM courses)
Communication 1030: Interpersonal Communication I (MOTR COMM 120) (3) [C] - This course introduces students to the theories of interpersonal communication. It emphasizes the basic principles involved in one-to-one interactions. This course fulfills the University's general education communication proficiency requirement.
Communication 1040: Introduction to Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110) (3) [C] - This course introduces students to theories and techniques of organization, argumentation, persuasion, and delivery in public speaking. This course fulfills the University's general education communication proficiency requirement.
Communication 1100: Introduction to Advertising (3) - An introduction to the history, rhetoric, and aesthetics of Advertising. A basic understanding of industry issues and key areas such as account management, research, strategy, creative, media, and production.
Communication 1210: Fundamentals of Acting (3) - This course develops personal communication and presentational skills through vocal, physical, and emotional exercises designed for the beginning actor. The course emphasizes relaxation, concentration, improvisation, script analysis, characterization and scene work exercises to develop elementary performance skills.
Communication 2380: Introduction to News Writing (3) - Same as ENGL 2180. This course focuses on news writing and the development of news stories. Enrollment in this course is encouraged for but not restricted to staff of The Current (student newspaper) and other student publications.
Media Studies (link to all UMSL MEDIA ST courses)
Media Studies 1070: Introduction to Cinema (3) - This course offers students the opportunity to develop a better understanding and appreciation for film form, style, and structures through exploring various historical periods, genres, and film makers. It covers the history of cinema and its evolution, its role in society, and the methods through which cinema is created.
Media Studies 1100: Introduction to Advertising (3) - This course has changed designations from MS 1100 to COMM 1100. See Communication 1100 for course description.
Media Studies 2180: Introduction to News Writing (3) - This course has changed designations from MS 2180 to COMM 2380. See Communication 2380 for course description.
Theatre (link to all THEATR courses)
Theatre 1060: Theatre Workshop (1-2) - Prerequisites: THEATR 1900 and consent of instructor. Course provides practical application of technical theatre practices through 45 hours of lab work within the areas of scenery, lighting, properties, and sound in conjunction with departmental productions. Personal safety equipment and basic tools will be required. Course may be repeated for up to 8 credit hours.
Theatre 1900: Introduction to Theatre Technology (3) [C] - Introductory course covering the basic theories and techniques of theatre technology including stage equipment and safety, scenery, lighting, costuming, properties, sound and box office. Course includes practical application through a minimum of 25 hours of lab work in conjunction with a departmental production.
COMPUTER SCIENCE (link to all UMSL CMP SCI courses)
Computer Science 1250: Introduction to Computing (3) - Prerequisites: MATH 1030 with a B- or better, or MATH 1045 with B- or better, or MATH 1100 (can be taken concurrently), or MATH 1800 (can be taken concurrently), or a 70% on the proctored UMSL Math Placement obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course provides an introduction to the concepts of computation, problem solving, and computer systems. It covers topics such as, fundamental programming constructs, basic data types, and modularization using a modern high level language. Problem solving skills are developed through a progression of programming projects.
Computer Science 2250: Programming and Data Structures (3) - Prerequisite: CMP SCI 1250. Continuation of CMP SCI 1250. Discusses properties and implementation of abstract data types such as lists, trees, stacks and queues. Introduces procedural and class abstraction, basic program architecture, use of interfaces, modular programming, and file processing.
CRIMINOLOGY and Criminal Justice (link to all UMSL CRIMIN courses)
Criminology 1100: Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice (MOTR CRJS 101) (3) This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and approaches in the study of criminology and criminal justice. The major components of the criminal justice system are examined. This course fulfills the American History and Government general education requirement.
Criminology 1110: Theories of Crime (3) This course provides an introduction to major theoretical approaches to the study of crime and justice.
ECONOMICS (link to all UMSL ECON courses)
Economics 1001: Principles of Microeconomics (MOTR ECON 102) (3) [C] - Introduction to the determinants of household demand, production and cost, and market prices. Applies the principles of individual decision-making behavior to understanding goods, services and resource markets.
Economics 1002: Principles of Macroeconomics (MOTR ECON 101) (3) [C] - Prerequisite: MATH 1030 and ECON 1001. Introduction to the determination of levels of and changes in aggregate income, output, employment and prices. Applies economic principles of choice to the formulation and achievement of public policies that affect national employment, income distribution, and economic growth.
Educational Psychology (link to all UMSL ED PSY courses)
Educational Psychology 2212: Child and Adolescent Development (3) - Studies physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors of growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Major theories of learning and development are examined. Additional attention is given to understanding individual differences and the important influences of family and culture on development.
Teacher Education (link to all UMSL TCH ED courses)
Teacher Education 2001: Early Clinical Experience: Schools (1) - Prerequisites: Current and clear background check and current and clear TB screening required. This course Introduces candidates to strategies for supporting the intellectual and social-emotional needs of P-12 students. Candidates observe and analyze a variety of classroom environments (a minimum of 20 hours of clinical experience in addition to class meetings) and participate in structored video analysis (10 hours). Development of professional dispositions is emphasized. This course must be taken concurrently with TCH ED 2209. Completion of this course partially fulfills early clinical requirement for teacher certification.
Teacher Education 2209: Foundations of Teaching in American Schools (2) - Students explore the multiple roles and functions of professional teaching including communication, leadership, management skills, use of technology, identification of needs of diverse populations and an examination of ethics, law, and other selected concepts and philosophies underlying American public education. This course must be taken concurrently with TCH ED 2001.
ENGLISH (link to all UMSL ENGL courses)
English 1030: Beginning Creative Writing (3) [C] - This course introduces students to the building blocks of creative writing and the writing workshop classroom. Students will explore how creative writers decide what material is best suited for a story, an essay, or a poem. Pairing creativity with critical thinking, the course offers basic writing practice and familiarizes students with primary concepts and techniques of craft (e.g. narrative, point-of-view, voice and style, character development, setting, imagery, and figurative language).
English 1100: First Year Writing (MOTR ENGL 200) (3) [C] - This course integrates critical reading, writing, and thinking skills and studies actual writing practices. Sequenced reading and writing assignments build cumulatively to more complex assignments. Course activities may include formal and informal writing, drafting and revising, editing for correctness, synthesizing source material, and documenting sources adequately. This course fulfills the University's general education first-year writing requirement. It does not count toward the major in English.
English 1120: Introduction to Literature (MOTR LITR 100) (3) [C,V,H] - The student is introduced to the various literary types, including poetry, drama, fiction, and the essay.
English 1950: Topics in Literature (3) [C,H] - This course will introduce the students to selected literary topics and/or genres. Each semester the department will announce topics and course content. Topics such as alienation, justice, and the absurd, and genres such as science fiction and contemporary drama are typically possibilities.
English 2120: Topics in Writing (3) - Prerequisites: ENGL 1100 or equivalent, or consent of the instructor. This course will introduce the student to writing in specific areas. Possible topics are argumentation, reading and writing about public affairs, sports reporting and writing, and writing about science. A student may repeat the course once when topics are different. The course counts toward the Certificate in Writing.
English 2125: Introduction to Technical Communication (MOTR ENGL 110) (3) - This course introduces students to the role of the professional technical communicator in business and industry. Students will explore methods of developing technical documents, including critical analysis, information design, and rhetorical expression.
English 2330: Poetry: The Greatest Hits (3) - This course examines a selection of the most important poems written in English. Students will study poems to understand both their literary elements-form, metaphor, theme, and so on-and their cultural/historical context. Through a careful examination of poetry, students will sharpen their ability to read, discuss, and write about literary texts. This course satisfies the core curriculum requirement for the Literature in English area.
English 2340: Introduction to Drama (3) - A close study of major dramatic works in various modes, to introduce the student to the forms and techniques of dramatic literature.
English 2350: Our Stories, Ourselves (3) - Prerequisites: ENGL 1100 or equivalent. This course provides an exploration of some of our most successful published narratives, discussing plot, point-of-view, dialogue, setting, characterization, distance, pacing, suspense, and more, as well as audience and themes. Students will read, discuss, and write about stories. This course satisfies the core curriculum requirement for the Literature in English area.
English 2360: Hey, Have You Read ____? (3) - Prerequisites: ENGL 1100 or equivalent, or consent of the instructor. This course introduces students to approaches to reading literature in the 21st century. The course can focus on a specialty area, such as a genre, time period, or nationality, or on a theme transcending several specialty areas. Students will learn to read closely and begin to look at literature through various theoretical or cultural lenses. This course satisfies the English core requirement for the Literature in English area.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
French (link to all UMSL FRENCH courses)
French 1001: French Language and Culture I (MOTR LANG 101) (5) - Students will develop communicative skills in French, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Introduction to Francophone culture through discussion of readings and visual media. Intended for students with no previous French experience. Students with previous French experience are expected to contact the department for placement advising.
French 1002: French Language and Culture II (MOTR LANG 102) (5) - Prerequisite: FRENCH 1001 or equivalent. In this course, students will continue to develop communicative skills in French, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It involves continued exploration of Francophone culture through discussion of readings and visual media.
French 2101: Intermediate French Language and Culture I (3) - Prerequisites: FRENCH 1001 and FRENCH 1002 or the equivalent. In this course, students will further develop the four language skills through meaningful communicative interaction. Students will advance their understanding of Francophone culture through discussion of readings and visual media. Students who have successfully completed this course may advance to FRENCH 2170 and FRENCH 2180.
German (link to all UMSL GERMAN courses)
German 1001: Beginning Language and Culture: German I (5) - Introduction for students with little or no knowledge of German. Students will develop listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills and become familiar with the cultures and history of the German-speaking countries. The course is conducted mainly in German. GERMAN 1001, GERMAN 1002, and GERMAN 2101 together form the introductory German language sequence.
German 1002: Beginning Language and Culture: German II (5) - Prerequisite: GERMAN 1001 or equivalent. Students will continue to develop listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills and to become familiar with the cultures and history of the German-speaking countries. The course is conducted mainly in German. GERMAN 1001, GERMAN 1002, and GERMAN 2101 together form the introductory German language sequence.
German 2101: Intermediate Language and Culture: German III (3) - Prerequisite: GERMAN 1002 or equivalent. Students will advance their understanding of German-speaking cultures through discussions, readings, and written work. Through meaningful communicative interaction, students will further develop their language skills. The course is conducted mainly in German. GERMAN 1001, GERMAN 1002, and GERMAN 2101 together form the introductory German language sequence. Students who have successfully completed this course may advance to GERMAN 2170 or GERMAN 2180.
Spanish (link to all UMSL SPANISH courses)
Spanish 1001: Spanish Language and Culture I (MOTR 103) (5) - This first Spanish course is designed to encourage the development of communicative proficiency through an integrated approach to the teaching of all four language skills - listening and understanding, reading, writing, and speaking. It encourages development of communicative proficiency through an interactive task-based approach, provides students with an active and rewarding learning experience as they develop their language skills and cultural competency, and fosters awareness of the Spanish-speaking world through authentic cultural materials and information. SPANISH 1001, SPANISH 1002, and SPANISH 2101 together form the introductory Spanish language sequence. Note: Intended for students with no previous Spanish experience. Students with previous Spanish experience are expected to contact the department for placement advising.
Spanish 1002: Spanish Language and Culture II (MOTR LANG 104) (5) - Prerequisite: Spanish 1001 or equivalent. This second Spanish course is designed to continue the development of communicative proficiency through an integrated approach to the teaching of all four language skills - listening and understanding, reading, writing, and speaking. It encourages development of communicative proficiency through an interactive task-based approach, provides students with an active and rewarding learning experience as they strengthen their language skills and cultural competency, and fosters awareness of the Spanish-speaking world through authentic cultural materials and information. SPANISH 1001, SPANISH 1002, and SPANISH 2101 together form the introductory Spanish language sequence.
Spanish 2101: Spanish Language and Culture III (3) - Prerequisite: SPANISH 1002 or equivalent. This third Spanish course is designed to further develop communicative proficiency through an integrated approach to the teaching of all four language skills - listening and understanding, reading, writing, and speaking. It continues the development of communicative proficiency through an interactive task-based approach, provides students with an active and rewarding learning experience as they strenghten their language skills and cultural competency, and fosters awareness of the Spanish-speaking world through authentic cultural materials and information. Students will complete a final project that demonstrates the knowledge acquired through the basic language sequence. SPANISH 1001, SPANISH 1002, and SPANISH 2101 together form the introductory Spanish language sequence. Successful completion fulfills the foreign language requirement for Bachelor of Arts candidates.
GENDER STUDIES (link to all UMSL GS courses)
Gender Studies 2102: Introduction to Gender Studies (MOTR SOCI 203) (3) - Same as SOC WK 2102, HIST 2102, POL SCI 2102, and SOC 2102. This core class is required for all Gender Studies Certificate earners. This class introduces students to cultural, political and historical issues that shape gender. Through a variety of disciplinary perspectives in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, the course familiarizes students with diverse female and male experiences and gendered power relationships.
Gender Studies 2150: Special Topics in Gender Studies (3) - An introduction to a particular topic area in women's and gender studies (topics will be announced prior to registration) drawing on the theories and methods of such disciplines as sociology, psychology, political science, history, philosophy, art history, and others to examine particular aspects of gender in social and cultural life. Course may satisfy the distribution requirement for humanities or social sciences depending on the topic.
GEOLOGY (link to all UMSL GEOL courses)
Geology 1001: General Geology (3) - This course looks at earth materials and processes, including geological aspects of the resource/energy problems.
Geology 1053: Oceanography (MOTR PHYS 110) (3) - The atmospheric and ocean circulations; the chemistry and geology of the deep sea; and their effects on the distribution of marine organisms.
HISTORY (link to all UMSL HIST courses)
History 1001: American Civilization to 1865 (MOTR HIST 101) (3) [SS,C] - This course considers the development of the Americas and the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War, with emphasis on the ideas and institutions that shaped U.S. Americans' experiences. Students will work with primary sources and additional materials to deepen understanding of the relationship between the U.S. and the world. Assignments further develop students' written communication skills. This course fulfills the American History and Government general education requirement.
History 1002: American Civilization 1865 to present (MOTR HIST 102) (3) [C,SS] - This course examines the development of the modern United States from Reconstruction through the present. It considers the ideas, institutions, economic and social changes that shaped Americans' experiences. Students work with primary sources and additional materials to deepen understanding of the relationship between the U.S. and the world. The course further develops students' written communication skills. This course fulfills the University's general education American history and government requirement.
History 1007: Introduction to African and African American Studies (3) [V,SS] - This course draws from history, literature, sociology, art, and economics to survey the impact of African migrations on the Americas. It highlights the movements, conditions, and experiences that have shaped the development of African American history, culture, and society. This course fulfills American History and Government General Education Requirement.
History 1030: Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire (3) - This course surveys the history of ancient Greece and Rome in the context of the larger Mediterranean world. Topics may include politics and economy, war and society, and culture. The chronological span is from the establishment of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations (2000-1500 BCE) to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century CE.
History 1031: From the Middle Ages to the Age of Revolutions (MOTR WCIV 101) (3) [C,SS] - This course covers the development of western European societies and traditions from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century CE, through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment to the end of the French Revolution in 1799. Themes may include politics and economy, war and society, and culture.
History 1032: Topics in European Civilization: 1715 To The Present (MOTR WCIV 102) (3) [C,SS] - This course covers the development of western European societies and traditions from 1715 to the present. Themes may include politics and economy, war and society, and culture.
History 1041: East Asian Civilization (3) - The development of Asian civilization from earliest times to the Manchu conquest. The course fulfills the Cultural Diversity Requirement.
History 1043: Topics in East Asian History and Culture (3) - This course introduces students to historical and cultural issues in different areas of East Asia, especially, Japan, Korea, and China. Topics may include a survey of history, as well as more specialized areas of politics, culture, literature, art, gender or more contemporary issues. The regional emphasis is determined by the instructor. It may be taken more than once, provided the course topic is different. This course fulfills the Cultural Diversity requirements.
History 1075: World History to 1500 (3) - A survey of the history of humankind to 1500 including the beginnings of civilization Mesopotamia, Africa, Asia and the Americas, the rise of Classical civilizations and the development of major transnational social, economic, political and religious networks.
History 1076: World History Since 1500 (3) - A survey of the history of humankind since 1500, emphasizing the growing interdependency of regional economic, political, and social systems. Topics will include imperialism, industrialization, and globalization.
History 1999: Big History: From the Big Bang to the Present (3) - Same as INTDSC 1999. An introduction to the humanities, social science, and science disciplines through a sweeping overview of natural and human history from the Big Bang to the present. Course will include lectures from faculty in various Arts and Science units, films, and group discussions.
History 2000: Selected Topics in History (3) - This course covers various special topics in history to be determined by the field, availability of instructors and interest of students. The course may be repeated for crecit with the consent of the instructor.
History 2185: Introduction to Religious Studies (3) - Same as PHIL 2185. This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of religion. With an emphasis on research methods and perennial philosophical and historical topics, students will develop tools for investigating the various dimensions of worldview and gain exposure to many different religious traditions.
MATHEMATICS (link to all UMSL MATH courses)
Math 1030: College Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) (3) [MS] - Prerequisites: A satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course, or approval of the department. Topics may include factoring, complex numbers, rational exponents, simplifying rational functions, functions and their graphs, transformations, inverse functions, solving linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, inverse functions, logarithms, exponentials, solutions to system of linear and nonlinear equations, systems of inequalities, matrices, and rates of change. This course fulfills the University's general education mathematics proficiency requirement.
Math 1035: Trigonometry (2) [MS] - Prerequisites: MATH 1030 (may be taken concurrently) or a satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course is a study of the trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions with emphasis on trigonometric identities and equations. (Note: Together with Math 1030, these two courses are equivalent to Math 1045 or MOTR MATH 150)
Math 1045 - PreCalculus (MOTR MATH 150) (5) [MS] - Prerequisites: A satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course is intended for students planning to take MATH 1800. It covers a range of topics including polynomials, logarithms, and complex numbers; functions and their graphs; systems of equations and inequalities; trigonometry; and more. This course fulfills the University's general education mathematics proficiency requirement.
Math 1105: Basic Probability and Statistics (3) [MS] - Prerequisite: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040 or MATH 1045 or a satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course or consent of the department. This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Topics may include probability, descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous random variables and their distribution functions, sampling and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and one-variable hypothesis testing. Credit will not be granted for more than one of MATH 1310, 1320 and MATH 1105.
Math 1320 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 1030 or MATH 1045 or consent of instructor. The course will cover basic concepts and methods in probability and statistics. Topics may include descriptive statistics, probabilities of events, random variables and their distributions, sampling distributions, estimation of population parameters, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for population means and population proportions, chi-square tests. A student may not receive credit for more than one of MATH 1310, MATH 1320, and MATH 1105.
Math1800: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5) [MS] - Prerequisite: MATH 1030 and MATH 1035, or MATH 1045, or a satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course, or consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to differential and integral calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, related rates, Newton's method, the Mean-Value Theorem, Max-Min problems, the integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus, areas, volumes, and average values.
Math 1900: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5) - Prerequisite: Math 1800. This course covers analytical geometry and additional aspects of calculus. Topics may include inverse functions, integration techniques, further applications of integration, parametric and polar equations, and infinite series, including Taylor series of functions.
Math 2000: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (5) - Prerequisite: MATH 1900. Topics include vectors, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector-valued functions, arc length and curvature, functions of several variables, partial and directional derivatives, gradients, extrema, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, change of variables, surface area, vector fields, Stokes' Theorem.
Ensemble Performance (link to all UMSL EN PER courses)
Ensemble Performance 1400: University Chorus (MOTR PERF 102C) (1) - Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Preparation and performance of choral literature.
Ensemble Performance 1410: The University Singers (MOTR PERF 102C) (1) - This course provides students with experience in the study and performance of music for choir.
Ensemble Performance 1500: University Orchestra (MOTR PERF 102O) (1) - This course provides students with experience in the study and performance of music for orchestra. There is no audition to join, but previous performance experience is expected.
Ensemble Performance 1520: University Symphonic Band (MOTR PERF 102B) (1) - Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Study preparation and performance of music for the winds and percussion.
Ensemble Performance 1530: University Wind Ensemble (1) - This course provides students with experience in the study and performance of music for wind ensemble and various chamber ensembles for woodwinds, brass, and percussion. There is no audition to join, but previous performance experience is expected.
Music History Literature and Theory (link to all UMSL M H L T courses)
Music History Literature and Theory 1001: Introduction to Music (MOTR MUSC 100) (3) - An historically oriented study of art music, its styles and forms from the Baroque period to the present day. This course will not apply toward requirements for a music major.
Music History Literature and Theory 1003: History of Rock Music (MOTR MUSC 100RP) (3) - This course is a year-by-year review of the music, artists, composers, record producers, and others associated with rock 'n' roll from 1954 to the present with emphasis on the controversies surrounding this genre. The course will examine the artistry of rock music as well as its historical contexts and social implications.
Music History Literature and Theory 1150: Drumming Cultures of the World (MOTR MUSC 102) (3) - Drumming is one of the oldest forms of expression in the world and is prevalent on every continent. This course is designed as a survey of drumming throughout the world and the significance to the cultures therein. Included will be a broad spectrum of cultural and historical contexts, performance practices and hands on instruction. The major focus in this course will be the drumming practices of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. This course fulfills the cultural diversity requirement for the University.
Music History Literature and Theory 2010: History of Western Music I (MOTR MUSC 103) (3) - Prerequisites: THRY COM 1311 and THRY COM 1312, or consent of instructor. This course is a survey of music history from antiquity through the Baroque period, with readings, listening, and lecture. The principal objectives are to acquaint students with important musical works from this period of Western music history, and to place these works in their larger social, cultural, economic, and intellectual contexts.
Music History Literature and Theory 2020: History of Western Music II (MOTR MUSC 104) (3) - Prerequisites: M H L T 2010, or consent of instructor. This course is a survey of music history from ca. 1750 to the present, with readings, listening, and lecture. The principal objectives are to acquaint students with important musical works from this period of Western music history, and to place these works in their larger social, cultural, economic, and intellectual contexts.
Music Practicum (link to all UMSL PRACTM courses)
Music Practicum 1200: Jazz Improvisation (1) - Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to jazz improvisation. Students will engage in study and application of the basic theoretical, technical, and performance aspects of jazz improvisation. It may be repeated once for a total of two credits.
Theory and Composition (link to all UMSL THRY COM courses)
Theory and Composition 1301: Theory of Music I (3) - Prerequisite: Consent of department. This course introduces the basic materials of music as well as species counterpoint and diatonic harmony. Concurrent registration in THRY COM 1300 is required unless waived on the basis of a successful score on the Theory Placement Exam. Concurrent registration in THRY COM 1302 is required for music majors and minors.
Theory and Composition 1302: Aural Training I (2) - Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Systematic instruction in ear training and sight singing of all material covered in THRY COM 1301. Includes diatonic melodic and rhythmic dictation, chord quality recognition, sight singing of diatonic melodies, and the reading of units and divisions of units in simple and compound meters. Concurrent registration in THRY COM 1301 is required for music majors and minors.
PHILOSOPHY (link to all UMSL PHIL courses)
Philosophy 1021: Choice and Chance (3) - Same as MATH 1021. Prerequisites: A satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course provides an introduction to inductive logic and the theory of probability in an organized and systematic way, so as to give students tools for more effective decision-making. We will introduce the probability calculus, basic concepts of utility theory, decision theory and different approaches to understanding probability. This course is designed to be accessible to students of all levels. This course fulfills the University's general education mathematics proficiency requirement.
Philosophy 1120: Asian Philosophy (3) [CD, V, H] - Critical study of selected philosophical classics of India and China. This course fulfills the cultural diversity requirement.
Philosophy 1130: Approaches to Ethics (MOTR PHIL 102) (3) [CD, V, H] - A study and discussion of representative topics in moral philosophy such as moral skepticism, moral objectivity, theories or obligation and value, evaluation of social institutions and the relation between morality and science. Traditional and contemporary writers will be considered.
Philosophy 1150: Introduction to Philosophy (MOTR PHIL 100) (3) [CD, V, H] - A study and discussion of representative topics in philosophy such as free will and determinism, concepts of mind and body, the basis of value judgments, knowledge and belief, and the possibility of constructing a world view.
PHYSICS (link to all UMSL PHYSICS courses)
Physics 1011: Basic Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L) (3) - Prerequisite: MATH 1030 and MATH 1035 required, MATH 1100 or MATH 1800 strongly recommended, concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 1011L recommended. This course is specifically designed for students in health and life sciences, covering the topics of classical mechanics such as kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, and oscillations. This course wil not fulfill the PHYSICS 2111 requirement for physics, chemistry, and engineering majors.
Physics 1011L: Basic Physics I Laboratory (1) - Prerequisite: PHYSICS 1011 (may be taken concurrently). This laboratory course accompanies PHYSICS 1011, which is specifically designed for students in health and life sciences covering topics in classical mechanics such as kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum and oscillations.
Physics 1012: Basic Physics II (3) - Prerequisite: PHYSICS 1011, concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 1012L recommended. This continuation of PHYSICS 1011 is specifically designed for students in health and life sciences covering electricity, magnetism, light, optics and waves. This course will not fulfill the Physics 2112 requirement for physics, chemistry, and engineering majors.
Physics 1012L: Basic Physics II Laboratory (1) - Prerequisites: PHYSICS 1012 (may be taken concurrently). This laboratory course accompanies PHYSICS 1012, which is specifically designed for students in health and life sciences, covering electricity, magnetism, light, optics and waves.
Physics 2111: Physics: Mechanics and Heat (MOTR PHYS 200L) (4) - Prerequisites: MATH 1900 (may be taken concurrently). This course introduces students to the phenomena, concepts, and laws of mechanics and heat for physics majors and students in other departments. Three classroom hours and one hour discussion per week.
POLITICAL SCIENCE (link to all UMSL POL SCI courses)
Political Science 1100: Introduction to American Politics (MOTR POSC 101) (3) [V, SS, ST] - This course is an introduction to basic concepts of government and politics with special reference to the United States, but includes comparative material from other systems. This course fulfills the University's general education American history and government requirement.
Political Science 1500: Introduction to Comparative Politics (MOTR POSC 202) (3) [MI,V, SS, CD] - This course introduces students to western and non-western systems. It examines similarities and differences in the basic political ideologies, structures, economies, social institutions and governmental processes of developed and developing countries. It also provides frameworks for understanding the cultures of the world that are the basis for formal economic and political institutions. In addition, the course examines the role of non-state institutions, including trans-national ones, in shaping national policies. It uses case studies from Africa, Asia, Latin America, as well as Europe, to enhance student understanding of comparative politics. This course fulfills the cultural diversity requirement.
Political Science 2370: The Politics of Identity and Social Justice (3) - Examines the meaning of social justice at the intersections of identities linked to race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, religion, and citizenship in the United States. We will dissect how the social construction of "difference" within systems of power has resulted in social policies that marginalize some groups more than others. We will also discuss how oppression linked to delineations of difference can be challenged and socially reconstructed, and ultimately used as a source of political empowerment.
Political Science 2820: United States Foreign Policy (3) - Prerequisite: POL SCI 1100 or POL SCI 1800. This course examines the factors influencing the formation and the execution of American foreign policy, with a focus on specific contemporary foreign policy issues.
PSYCHOLOGY (link to all UMSL PSYCH courses)
Psychology 1003: General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) (3), [SS] - A survey of the basic concepts, theories, and pivotal findings over the past 100 years in the science of Psychology, with special emphasis on contemporary concepts and findings that focus on the relation of the brain to normal and pathological behaviors. All Psychology majors must complete this course with a grade of C- or higher.
Psychology 2245: Psychological Disorders (3), [SS] - Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. This course examines the historical views and current perspectives on the possible antecedents, symptoms, and treatments of major psychological disorders, including anxiety, dissociative, mood, somatoform, eating, schizophrenia and substance-related disorders. Major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, methods of clinical assessment, research strategies, and types of therapy will also be covered. All psychology majors must complete this course with a grade of C- or higher.
SOCIOLOGY (link to all UMSL SOC courses)
Sociology 1010: Introduction to Sociology (MOTR SOCI 101) (3) [SS] - An introduction to sociological approaches to human behavior including types of social organizations, patterns of social interaction, and social influences on individual conduct.
