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BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY 71 BIO 0442 (S-Odd) 5 hrs. cr. Pathogenic Bacteriology A study of the structure, identification and pathology of the infectious bacteria. Three lectures, two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 231. BIO 0450 (F,S) 0-4 hrs. cr. Internship in Biology In conference with a departmental board a half semester in advance, the student shall elect to work and observe in any area of applied biology in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student s training. Course can be repeated, but a maximum of 4 credit hours can be used to meet the biology major requirements. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above in biology with a minimum of 20 biology hours and 20 upper division hours. BIO 0455 (F,S,Su) 1-2 hrs. cr. Laboratory Assistant Practicum Supervised practical experience in assisting undergraduate students in laboratory techniques in 100 and 200 level Biology classes. A maximum of 2 hours of credit can be applied toward the Biology degree. Prerequisite: advanced standing and permission of instructor of class being assisted. BIO 0456 (F-Odd) 4 hrs. cr. Immunology Cellular and molecular basis of the immune response in vertebrates including structure, induction and regulation of the immune response. Autoimmune disorders, vaccines, transplantation and diagnostic immunology will also be presented. The laboratory will stress the induction and manipulation of the immune response. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 231. BIO 0464 (S) 3 hrs. cr. Cell Biology A current perspective on cell biology will be addressed by examining various aspects of cell structure and function. Emphasis will be on communication and regulation mechanisms in both normal and abnormal states. In addition, the historical aspects of cell biology research and the techniques used by researchers will be discussed. Specific topics will be chosen each semester depending on current research with the use of primary literature to illustrate important concepts. Prerequisite: Bio 210. BIO 0481 (S) 4 hrs. cr. Aquatic Ecology Analysis of components of freshwater systems, both impoundment and stream environments. Three lectures, one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 111. BIO 0490 (Demand) 1 hr. cr. Seminar Faculty supervised discussion group and critical review of current topics in biology. Students will present reviews in selected topics. One meeting per week. Prerequisites: For upper division biology majors. May be repeated for additional credit. BIO 0495 (Demand) 2-3 hrs. cr. Roots of Science The course will explore the history and lives of scientists who made significant contributions in Biology or sciences impacting Biology. Travel to the scientists homeland or site of their research will be included to emphasize the historical components of their lives and research. Cultural sites associated with the scientists will also be visited to emphasize society s role in their conclusions. Students will be responsible for travel expenses. Prerequisite: Determined by instructor when offered. BIO 0498 (Demand) 1-5 hrs. cr. Advanced Topics in Biology Designed to give advanced instruction in some discipline of biology not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Prerequisites to be determined by department. BIO 0499 (Demand) 1-3 hrs. cr. Independent Research in Biology Individual work under the supervision of a faculty member, with the credit and hours to be arranged. Research may be undertaken in any field of biology, with adequate preparation and the consent of the supervising instructor, department head and school dean. Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 3.0 with 90 credit hours completed. Chemistry Reynolds Hall 210 417.625.9766 Faculty Archer - Head, Donelson, Ennis, Garoutte, Gilbert-Saunders, Summerfield Mission The Chemical and Physical Sciences Department is a learning community dedicated to: providing a curriculum that gives its majors a thorough grounding in the basic principles and methods of chemistry in theory and practice offering our students ample opportunities for independent research providing chemistry courses suitable for students majoring in other fields offering courses in support of the health sciences supporting a Medical Technology program in concert with hospitals in the region providing a positive environment for students, staff and faculty Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates will find an impressive array of options and exciting opportunities in fields such as basic research, environmental protection, instrumentation, new product and process development, technical marketing, market research, forensic chemistry, teaching at all levels and information science. Moreover, chemistry degrees are valuable in health sciences such as medicine, pharmacology, clinical chemistry and industrial hygiene. The first step into a future in chemistry is a formal education. Since chemistry is such a broad field and holds diverse career opportunities, students should plan their education with a goal in mind. Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Chemistry Major Code CH01 General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*..... 38-39 Foreign Language (four courses in one language)........ 12 Chemistry Requirements....... 33 CHEM 201 Analytical Chemistry I**...5 CHEM 400 Elementary Physical Chemistry*...4 Upper Division Chemistry Electives (4 hrs)...4 AND CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II...5

72 CHEMISTRY OR CHEM 427 Instrumental Analysis...5 Supporting Requirements....... 14 PHYS 151 Elementary College Physics I**...5 PHYS 152 Elementary College Physics II**...4 MATH 150 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I**...5 Electives.....26-27 Total..... 124*** *Required chemistry, physics and mathematics courses satisfy major requirements and 8 hours of General Education Requirements. ***Must include at least 40 Upper Division (300-400 level) hours. Note: A Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry is for students who need some knowledge of chemistry as a basis for work in other fields but who do not expect to become professional chemists. Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry Major Code CH00 General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*..... 38-39 Chemistry Requirements....... 33 CHEM 201 Analytical Chemistry I**...5 CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I**...5 CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II**...5 CHEM 400 Elementary Physical Chemistry*...4 CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry II**...4 Supporting Requirements....... 20 PHYS 250 General Physics I**...2 PHYS 260 General Physics II**...3 PHYS 290 General Physics III**...4 PHYS 291 General Physics III Lab...1 MATH 150 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I**...5 MATH 250 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II**...5 Electives***.....32-33 Total....124**** *Required chemistry, physics and mathematics courses satisfy major requirements and 8 hours of General Education requirements. ***Suggested Electives (CHEM 421, CHEM 422, CHEM 427, CHEM 472, IET 425, MATH 260, MATH 322, PHYS 372, PHYS 341) ****Must include at least 40 Upper Division (300-400 level) hours. Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biochemistry Major Code BC01 General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*..... 38-39 Chemistry Requirements....... 37 CHEM 201 Analytical Chemistry I**...5 CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II...5 CHEM 352 Biochemistry II...3 CHEM 355 Biochemical Techniques...2 Supporting Requirements........ 25 BIO 210 Molecular Biology***...4 BIO 305 Genetics***...4 BIO 464 Cell Biology...3 PHYS 151 Elementary College Physics I...5 PHYS 152 Elementary College Physics II...4 MATH 150 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I**...5 Electives****.....23-24 Total... 124***** *Required chemistry, biology and mathematics courses satisfy major requirements and 8 hours of General Education requirements. ***Suggested prerequisite BIO 111 ****Suggested Electives (CHEM 421, CHEM 427, BIO 231, BIO 301, IET 425; One of: CHEM 297, CHEM 497, CHEM 498, CHEM 499) *****Must include at least 40 Upper Division (300-400 level) hours. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology Forensic Science Option Major Code BC00 General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*..... 34-35 Chemistry and Biology Requirements.....71-73 CHEM 151 General Chemistry I...5 CHEM 152 General Chemistry II...5 CHEM 201 Analytical Chemistry I...5 CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II...5 CHEM 355 Biochemical Techniques.......................2 CHEM 427 Instrumental Analysis...5 BIO 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I...4 BIO 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology II...5 BIO 210 Molecular Biology...4 BIO 231 General and Medical Microbiology...5 BIO 290 Research and Statistical Methods in Biology...3 BIO 305 Genetics...4 BIO 450 OR CHEM 430 Internship in Biology/Chemistry...4 Select one of the following three: BIO 442 Pathogenic Bacteriology... 5 BIO 362 Virology...3 BIO 456 Immunology...4 Supporting Requirements........ 14 MATH 140 College Algebra and Trigonometry...5 PHYS 151 Elementary College Physics I...5 PHYS 152 Elementary College Physics II...4 Electives****.......2-5 Total....124**** *Required chemistry, biology and mathematics courses satisfy major\ requirements and 12 hours of General Education requirements. ***Suggested electives: CHEM 421, CHEM 427, BIO 301; select one: CHEM 297, CHEM 497, CHEM 498 or CHEM 499. *****Must include at least 40 Upper Division (300-400 level) hours.

CHEMISTRY 73 Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Unified Science Chemistry Endorsement Grades 9-12 Certification Major Code ES01 General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*..... 31-32 Chemistry Requirements... 26 CHEM 201 Analytical Chemistry I**...5 CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I**...5 CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II**...5 CHEM 355 Biochemical Techniques.......................2 CHEM 496 Problems in Chemistry...2 Supporting Requirements... 53 PHIL 420 Philosophy of Science...3 BIO 110 Principles of Biology I...4 BIO 111 Principles of Biology II...4 PHYS 250 General Physics I**...2 PHYS 260 General Physics II**...3 PHYS 290 General Physics III**...4 PHYS 291 General Physics III Lab...1 GEOL 120 Introduction to Geology...4 GEOL 185 Introduction to Meteorology...4 MATH 150 Calculus/Analytic Geometry I**...5 MATH 250 Calculus/Analytic Geometry II**...5 Select one:... 4 BIO 312 Environmental Biology BIO 402 General Ecology BIO 481 Aquatic Ecology GEOL 300 Environmental Geology Education Certification Requirements (p. 179).....40-41 Total... 150-152 *Required chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology and biology courses satisfy major requirements and 15 hours of General Education requirements. Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Chemistry Grades K-12 certification Plan A One of two teaching fields Major Code ES04 General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*..... 31-32 Chemistry Requirements....... 34 CHEM 151 General Chemistry I...5 CHEM 152 General Chemistry II...5 CHEM 201 Analytical Chemistry I... 5 CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I...5 CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II...5 CHEM 350 Biochemistry I...3 CHEM 355 Biochemical Techniques....2 CHEM 400 Elementary Physical Chemistry...4 Supporting requirements........ 21 PHYS 151 Elementary College Physics I.................... 5 MATH 140 Algebra and Trigonometry...5 BIO 110 Principles of Biology...4 GEOL 300 Environmental Geology...4 PHIL 420 Philosophy of Science...3 Education Certification Requirements (p. 179).....41-43 Second Teaching Field (some fields exceed 30 hours)....... 30 Total... 157-160** *Required chemistry, physics, psychology and mathematics courses satisfy major requirements and 15 hours of General Education requirements. ** Varies with second field. Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Chemistry Grades 9-12 certification Plan B Single teaching field Major Code ES04 General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*..... 31-32 Chemistry Requirements....... 36 CHEM 151 General Chemistry I...5 CHEM 152 General Chemistry II...5 CHEM 201 Analytical Chemistry I...5 CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II...5 CHEM 355 Biochemical Techniques.......................2 CHEM 496 Problems in Chemistry...2 Supporting requirements........ 31 PHYS 250 General Physics I...2 PHYS 260 General Physics II...3 PHYS 290 General Physics III...4 PHYS 291 General Physics III Lab...1 MATH 150 Calculus with Analytical Geometry I...5 MATH 250 Calculus with Analytical Geometry II...5 BIO 110 Principles of Biology I...4 GEOL 300 Environmental Geology...4 PHIL 420 Philosophy of Science...3 Education Certification Requirements (p. 179).....41-43 Total... 139-142 *Required chemistry, physics, mathematics and psychology courses satisfy major requirements and 15 hours of General Education requirements. Minor in Chemistry Minor Code CH80 CHEM 151 General Chemistry I*...5 CHEM 152 General Chemistry II*...5 CHEM 201 Analytical Chemistry I*...5 CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I*...5 Total........20 *See Prerequisites Minor in Advanced Power Minor Code PH81 PHYS 372 Electronic Circuits...4 CHEM 440 Intro to Electrochemistry...3 PHYS 440 Test & Evaluation of Electrochemical Devices...3

74 CHEMISTRY CHEM 442 Design & Modeling of Electrochemical Devices...3 CHEM 444 Materials & Processing Methods/Electrochemical Devices...4 CHEM 498 Advanced Topics Electrochemical Devices...2-3 Total..... 19-20 For additional information contact: Dr. Marsi E. Archer, Department Head Office: Reynolds Hall 213 Phone: 417.625.9541 Email: archer-m@mssu.edu Course Descriptions CHEM 0120 (F,S) 5 hrs. cr. Chemistry for the Allied Health Sciences Basic principles and practical applications of general, organic, and biological chemistry. This course satisfies the requirements of certain teacher education and allied health programs. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: Math 30 or a Math ACT score of 22 or higher. CHEM 0151 (F,S,Su) 5 hrs. cr. General Chemistry I Introductions to theories of chemistry with emphasis on the relationship of structure to properties of matter, the changes that occur during chemical reactions and the quantitative aspects of these changes. Four lectures, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 140 or higher level math course. CHEM 0152 (F,S,Su) 5 hrs. cr. General Chemistry II Continuation of Chemistry 151. Emphasis on the dynamics and thermodynamics of chemical processes and on the properties and reactions of analogous groups of cations and anions. Four lectures, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 151 with a minimum grade of C or permission of instructor and MATH 140 or higher level math course. CHEM 0190 (F,S,Su) 1-2 hrs. cr. Laboratory in Chemistry A lower division laboratory course to be used by students who are transferring chemistry courses without a laboratory to MSSU. This will make the transferred course equivalent to the MSSU course. Class may be repeated for credit as needed. CHEM 0201 (F) 5 hrs. cr. Analytical Chemistry I This is the standard first course in quantitative chemical analysis. The lecture and laboratory include the theory and practice of methods of analysis. While the primary emphasis in the first semester is on the interpretation of experimental results, other aspects of the analytical process are introduced. Three lectures, two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 152. CHEM 0297 (F,S,Su) 1-3 hrs. cr. Introduction to Research in Chemistry Introduction to research techniques; laboratory work and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves laboratory experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students having 1) freshman or sophomore standing, 2) the ability to undertake independent work and 3) permission of the instructor. This class may be taken more than once but only six hours or research classes can count toward graduation requirements. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head. CHEM 0298 (Demand) 1-5 hrs. cr. Topics in Chemistry Designed to give instruction in some area of Chemistry not covered in other courses. For sophomore level science majors. Course may be taken more than once for different topics but only six hours of topics classes may be counted for graduation requirements. Prerequisite: CHEM 201 or permission of instructor. CHEM 0301 (F,S) 5 hrs. cr. Organic Chemistry I Principles of organic chemistry including nomenclature, structure, sterochemistry and reactions will be studied by the functional group approach. A brief introduction to organic reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy will be presented. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 152 with a grade of C or better. CHEM 0302 (F,S) 5 hrs. cr. Organic Chemistry II A continuation of Chemistry 301. Primary emphasis is on more in-depth study of the properties, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions and reaction mechanism of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds that were presented in Chemistry 301. The functional group approach is used. Organic spectroscopy is discussed in detail as related to the identification of functional groups and molecular structure. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 301 with a grade of C or better. CHEM 0310 (S-Odd) 5 hrs. cr. Environmental Organic Chemistry Principles of organic chemistry including nomenclature, structure, and reactions will be studied by the functional group approach in an environmental context. Principles of environmental chemistry and methods used to analyze environmental samples will also be discussed. Designed for students who require a general knowledge of organic chemistry in their chosen career or as background for other courses in technical or professional training programs. Four lectures, one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 152. CHEM 0350 (F) 3 hrs. cr. Biochemistry I Fundamental concepts of the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids with emphasis on physiological aspects of these compounds. The interrelationship of these compounds in living systems will be presented through bioenergetics, reaction pathways, and chemical mechanisms. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 301 with a grade of C or better. CHEM 0352 (S) 3 hrs. cr. Biochemistry II Fundamental concepts of the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids with emphasis on metabolic pathways of these compounds. The interrelationship of these compounds in living systems will be presented through bioenergetics, reaction pathways, regulatory pathways, and chemical mechanisms. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 302 with a grade of C or better and CHEM 351 with a grade of C or better.

CHEMISTRY 75 CHEM 0355 (S) 2 hrs. cr. Biochemical Techniques Fundamental concepts and techniques of the biochemistry laboratory. One 50 minute lecture per week followed by one 3 hour lab. Prerequisite; CHEM 350 with a grade of C or better. CHEM 0390 (Demand) 1-2 hrs. cr. Laboratory in Chemistry An upper division laboratory course to be used by students who are transferring chemistry courses without a laboratory to MSSU. This will make the transferred course equivalent to the MSSU course. Class may be repeated for credit as needed. CHEM 0400 (S) 4 hrs. cr. Elementary Physical Chemistry A macroscopic approach to the understanding of chemical and physical properties of chemical systems is used. The principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, and their application to aqueous solutions, will be emphasized. Solution equilibria, spectroscopy, and transport processes will also be examined. Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 152 with a C or better and PHYS 152 or PHYS 290 with a grade of C or better. CHEM 0402 (F-Even) 4 hrs. cr. Physical Chemistry II In the first part of the course, the focus is a microscopic approach to understanding chemical systems. Quantum theory and molecular spectroscopy are emphasized. Then the microscopic approach (quantum theory) is linked to the macroscopic approach (thermodynamics) using statistical mechanics. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 400 with a grade of C or better and PHYS 290. CHEM 0421 (Demand) 5 hrs. cr. Analytical Chemistry II A continuation of Chemistry 201. This is a study of the overall analytical process. Lecture and lab deal mainly with electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods of analysis and their application in chemical analysis, but also include other physiochemical and separatory techniques used in modern analytical processes. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 201. CHEM 0422 (S-Even) 4 hrs. cr. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry A study of contemporary state of the several bond models in chemistry. A review of the energetics of reactions and coordination theory, followed by the chemistry of the families of the elements in the periodic table. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 152 and MATH 250. CHEM 0427 (S-Odd) 5 hrs. cr. Instrumental Analysis Designed to familiarize the student with current instrumentation. The approach is through (1) lectures devoted to a particular type of instrumentation and (2) laboratories designed to give hands-on experience in the working of the instrument. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 15 hours of chemistry with a grade of C or better. CHEM 0430 (Demand) 1-3 hrs. cr. Internship in Chemistry In conference with departmental representatives at least six weeks in advance, the student shall elect to work and observe in any area of applied chemistry in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student s training. Prerequisites, Junior standing in Chemistry with a minimum of 20 hours of chemistry or by permission. CHEM 0431 (F,S,Su) 1-2 hrs. cr. Chemistry Lab Assistant Practicum Supervised practical experience in assisting undergraduate students in laboratory techniques in General, Analytical, or Organic Chemistry. A maximum of 2 hours of credit can be applied toward a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Prerequisite: Advanced standing, successful completion of the course the student wishes to be an assistant in, and permission of instructor of class being assisted. CHEM 0440 (S-Demand) 3 hrs. cr. Introduction to Electrochemistry This is a beginning course in electrochemistry with an emphasis on applications to battery technology. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 201, MATH 250. CHEM 0442 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr. Design and Modeling of Electrochemical Devices The design of electrochemical cells and the impact of designs on the overpotential losses in these cells (especially batteries). Matlab modeling will be performed. Prerequisite: CHEM 152. CHEM 0444 (Demand) 4 hrs. cr. Materials and Processing Methods for Electrochemical Devices This course will provide an overview of materials aspects of advanced batteries and battery systems, focusing on electrode materials, separators and electrolytes. Material properties that influence battery performance characteristics, such as capacity, charge and discharge rates will be reviewed from both practical and theoretical perspectives. Current materials challenges that must be met to further improve battery performance will be discussed. Prerequisites: Junior level standing in Engineering Technology, Physics or Chemistry (MSSU) or Science or Engineering (Missouri S&T). CHEM 0472 (Demand) 4 hrs. cr. Organic Qualitative Analysis Systematic identification of organic compounds and mixtures; organic spectroscopy is emphasized. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 302. CHEM 0490 (Demand) 1-3 hrs. cr. Seminar For upper division chemistry majors. Content varies, depending on the student s needs, from library research to special topics in chemistry. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department head. CHEM 0496 (Demand) 2 hrs. cr. Problems in Chemistry A practical research class especially designed for students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in chemistry. The class involves laboratory work and a literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves lab experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students needing a problems course in chemistry to satisfy Missouri Certification Standards for Secondary Teachers in Chemistry. Students must have a minimum of 20 hours of chemistry and permission of the instructor. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head.

76 CHEMISTRY, COMMUNICATION CHEM 0497 (Demand) 1-3 hrs. cr. Research in Chemistry Independent research techniques; lab work and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves lab experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students having 1) a minimum of 20 hours of chemistry, 2) junior or senior standing, 3) the ability to undertake independent work and 4) permission of the instructor. This course may be taken more than once but only six hours of research classes can count toward graduation requirements. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head. CHEM 0498 (Demand) 1-5 hrs. cr. Advanced Topics in Chemistry Designed to give advanced instruction in some area of chemistry not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Course may be taken more than once with different topics but only six hours of topics classes may be counted for graduation requirements. Prerequisites to be determined by department. CHEM 0499 (F,S) 1-3 hrs. cr. Independent Study Independent investigation techniques; includes a paper on a selected topic with both a critical survey of the chemical literature and results from advanced lab experimentation. Open to students having (1) minimum of 15 hrs. of chemistry, (2) ability to undertake independent work and (3) permission of instructor. Enrollment must be approved by adviser, department head and school dean. Communication Webster Hall 361 417.625.9580 Faculty Larson - Head, Bruno, Bryant, Clark, Kim, Livingston, Slavings, Stebbins, Sullivan Mission Communication centers on the study of the word - spoken, printed, translated - however transmitted. Study includes a thorough grounding in the conceptual, theoretical and ethical dimensions of discourse, as well as the development of skills and proficiencies in the practical application of communication principles. The goals are to understand human message sending and receiving processes, to evaluate critically language and evidence and to manage effectively the expression of ideas. Communication studies continue a long and honored tradition. Since the ancient Greeks, the study of rhetoric (the art of effective discourse) has been recognized as a vital pillar of human learning. It formed one of the seven liberal arts of education in medieval Europe. Modern communication studies focus on persuasion, personal development organizational and group dynamics and human relations in a multicultural, multilingual world. Despite technological advances over the centuries, the word remains central to human life. The faculty is committed to the continual assessment of our programs, to ensure that students develop communication competencies sought by business, industry, government, education and the professions. Communication studies can provide the basis for a productive career and a rewarding personal life. A major in communication offers an array of career opportunities in such fields as public communication, television, radio, journalism, social media and public relations. In the education process, emphasis is placed on media convergence exemplified by speaking and writing skills as well as gaining technical knowledge related to mass media production and publication. A major in communication is one of the most diversified areas of study available to students who wish to excel in business, industry, government or education at the local, state, national and international levels. Missouri Southern graduates in communication have found successful careers in the media, government, education, public relations positions, hospitals, and state and national associations. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in communication have three options. Option I: Speech Communication examines the role of human communication in social organizational, political and cultural interactions. This option places a balanced focus on the theory and practice of communicating. Special emphasis includes identifying the antecedents of communication, its form and content and its consequences. Option II: Mass Communications offers students the necessary abilities in planning, preparing and producing programs in electronic media and/or designing and writing for journalism. This option emphasizes the technical skills, creativity and demand for understanding target audiences in mass media. Students gain hands-on experience in television, radio and print laboratories. Option III: Public Relations allows a student to develop a specialty focusing on the aspects of promoting and showcasing organizations. Also available is a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a teaching emphasis in Speech Communication and Theatre. The Communication Department oversees the operations of KGCS-TV with its digital broadcast station and cable service. The Department also manages KXMS: Fine Arts Radio International, a 24-hour-a-day radio station operated with students and community volunteers. Perhaps the most widely recognized contribution of the Communication Department is The Chart, a student-operated newspaper published weekly. The Chart has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists as the best non-daily university newspaper in the nation. Additionally, the Department publishes Crossroads, the alumni magazine. Missouri Southern is also headquarters of the ISWNE, the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors, a global organization. Students also have opportunities to participate in other communicationsponsored activities. The Debate and Forensics program offers students the chance to develop their critical thinking skills and to participate in events such as informative, persuasive, Lincoln-Douglas and extemporaneous speaking competitions. Debate and Forensics students may join the forensic honor society of Pi Kappa Delta. Missouri Southern Debate and Forensics has consistently rated in the top ten teams in the nation over the last ten years. Communication majors interested in mass media may join Southern s chapter of the national broadcast fraternity of Alpha Epsilon Rho and participate in its state, regional and national conventions. Public Relations students may join the Public Relations Student Society of America. Internships and study abroad are also encouraged for communication majors. Internships allow students to gain professional experience in the field they may wish to pursue. Students work under the joint supervision of a faculty member and a representative of the organization providing the intern experience. Study abroad is best exemplified by the International Media Seminar which meets at the American University in Paris, France. Students attend classes and visit newspaper and television businesses in the City of Light. The communication curriculum acknowledges the diversity and inter-connectedness among peoples, promotes an understanding of human values and prepares its students for leadership in a competitive world. General Education Requirements for all students of the University include COMM 100 Oral Communication.