Project-oriented approach to computer operation and programming, including use of tools to aid in programming. Topics from computer history, using basic Windows and Unix tools, program structure, expression, variables, decision and logic, and iteration.

Provides a solid understanding of information literacy and the research process with emphases on finding, evaluating, and using scholarly information; the ethical and legal framework related to information use; and utilization of library discovery tools.

Functions, graphing, basic trigonometry, logarithms, exponentials. Emphasis on co-variational reasoning.

Focus on thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, blizzards, ice storms, and temperature extremes. Impacts on lives and property.

Provides an introduction to Iowa State University and meteorology, geology, and Earth science programs for students enrolled in the department’s learning community. Activities include academic and social activities, talks and presentations on academic success, resume writing, and study abroad, as well as research talks by faculty members.

Basic concepts in weather and climate, including atmospheric measurements, radiation, stability, precipitation, winds, fronts, forecasting, and severe weather. Applied topics include global warming, ozone depletion, world climates and weather safety.

A general survey of chemistry with an emphasis on conceptual problems for those who are not physical and biological science or engineering majors. Nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, thermochemistry, acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction reactions, basic chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium.

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 163.

Computer science as a profession. Introduction to career fields open to computer science majors. Relationship of coursework to careers. Presentations by computer science professionals.

Develop and apply quantitative, data-analysis, management, and communication skills on an authentic research project in a team to focus on professionalism and resilience. Introduction to interview strategies and the importance of creating a professional image on social media. Academic and social events, plus two field trips.

Satisfies LAS international perspectives requirement. Dynamics of interstate relations pertaining to nationalism, the nation state; peace and war; foreign policy making; the national interest; military capability and strategy; case studies of transnational issues, such as population, food, energy, and terrorism.

How does the earth work, what is it made of, and how does it change through time? Plate tectonics, Earth materials, landforms, structures, climate, and natural resources. Emphasis on the observations and hypotheses used to interpret earth system processes.

Elective course. Students will gain understanding of how Earth processes affect their lives and how they affect the Earth, and of the complex nature of the Earth and its processes. They will gain a deep knowledge of the methods used to understand the time scales and rates of Earth processes also through an applied research experience on groundwater and surface water.

Elective course. Introduction to Earth materials and processes with emphasis on engineering and environmental applications.

Overview of international studies, emphasizing cultural, geographic, economic, and political characteristics of major world areas and nations.

Current weather discussions and introduction to synoptic-scale interpretation of meteorology. Application and use of calculus in meteorology.

An overview of the atmospheric sciences, the meteorology program at Iowa State, and the major research journals used in the discipline.

An introduction to computer programming using FORTRAN with focus on meteorological applications. Emphasis on basics of good programming techniques and style through extensive practice in top-down design, writing, running, and debugging small programs. Topics include operations and functions, selective execution, repetitive execution, arrays, input/output, file processing, and subprograms.

Expansion of the music listening experiences for the general student through greater awareness of differences in techniques of listening, performance media, and materials of the art. The course focuses on the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and style, and how these elements are used in musics of different cultures and time periods.

Introduction to the basic concepts and procedures of financial accounting from a user perspective. The course examines the accounting cycle, business terminology, basic control procedures, and the preparation and evaluation of financial reports, with an emphasis on financial statement analysis.

Explore careers in business and issues relevant to career readiness and professional development. Identifying individual and team strengths, values, developing and implementing a professional job search, resume and professional correspondence, interviewing, evaluating offers, business etiquette, networking and transitioning from student to employee.

Rhetorical concepts and processes to successfully communicate technical information individually and collaboratively via written, oral, visual, and electronic modes. Emphasizes the major strategies for analyzing expert and lay audiences and adapting information to those audiences. Covers developing and designing usable technical documentation, visualizing data, and presenting technical information orally.

Applies to professional foundation requirements. Linear equations and inequalities, matrix algebra, linear programming, discrete probability.

An introduction to computer programming using an object-oriented programming language. Emphasis on the basics of good programming techniques and style. Extensive practice in designing, implementing, and debugging small programs. Use of abstract data types. Interactive and file I/O.

Students will study the theory and practice of public speaking as an intellectual tool for use in argumentation and persuasion in a democratic society. This course prepares the student for a variety of speaking situations, both formal and informal, with an emphasis on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery, and audience analysis.

A fundamental requirement for people in the Information Technology field is the ability to organize a solution to a problem. This, in and of itself, is a difficult task. Often, however, this skill takes a backseat to learning code or is lost in the complexity of the task. Introduction to Programming Logic with Language concentrates on the process of developing a logical algorithmic solution to a problem.

Development of skills in reading, writing, and listening with an emphasis on expository methods of development and personal experience as supporting material. Students may be requested to use computers and other technology.

Introduction to Journalism is designed to help students understand the role of the media in a democracy and how that role is accomplished. Students will also improve communication skills because the course stresses the fundamentals of news gathering, news writing, editing, and publication design. Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in news writing and interviewing. The course will stress print media.

A continuation of ENG – 105 Composition I with emphasis on argumentative and persuasive writing, on research methods, and on language.

The course chronicles the experience of African Americans in the history of the United States. Topics include African heritage, the slave trade, slavery in the Antebellum South, the Civil War and emancipation, the Jim Crow era, the birth of racial advancement organizations, the development of twentieth-century urbanization and nationalism, and the struggle for civil rights, political power and cultural expression from mid-century to the present.

Personal Wellness is an introductory course designed to explore the dimensions of wellness and prepare students for healthy, proactive lifestyles through lecture, experiential learning, and various physical and wellbeing activities. Students will assess their overall level of wellness, apply skill-related knowledge linked to activities that promote active lifestyles, and explore the connections between the dimensions of wellness and overall quality of life.

This course is designed to develop objective thinking skills. The goal is to create a balance between moral principles when considering a variety of ethical issues. The emphasis will be on developing a moral stance that is workable in today’s society. Issues include poverty, environment, animal rights, business, preferences in hiring, war, death penalty, abortion, euthanasia, parent-child relationships, sex, love, and marriage.