May 21, 2024  
2008-2009 Academic Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • FACS 342 - Event Planning and Marketing


    Full planning processes needed to plan, design, market, and execute events in hospitality management.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 345 - Supervision in the Hospitality Industry


    Skill-based information covering all of the essential topics and changes needed in the industry when supervising employees.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 310 or MGMT 315 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 346 - Convention, Catering, and Meeting Management


    On-premise catering that encompasses venues such as banquet halls, convention centers, and clubs.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 347 - Legal Environment of the Hospitality Industry


    Legal issues and regulations applicable to ownership and operation of inns, hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: BADM 201 or permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 350 - Nutrition Counseling and Assessment


    Principles, methods, skills, and materials involved in nutrition education and counseling. Concepts of nutrition assessment and development of nutritional care plans in the clinical setting.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: FACS 351.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 360 - Hospitality Practicum I


    Employment in a hospitality setting for a minimum of 300 clock hours in an instructor approved learning situation and participation in a number of career preparation activities.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 368 - Advanced Family Financial Management


    Personal income taxes, life insurance, savings and investments, and retirement and estate planning.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 383 - Fashion Study Tour


    Fashion industry and apparel market with tours of laboratories, designers’ workrooms, buying offices, and related apparel/textiles organizations. A total of three credits may be accrued. A research report is required. Expenses incurred to be paid by participant.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Cr. 1-3
  
  • FACS 400 - Senior Seminar


    Current issues in family and consumer sciences. Interview and resume writing techniques. Oral presentation is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing.

    Cr. 1
  
  • FACS 401 - Special Topics in Hospitality Management


    Specific problems in hospitality industry.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisites: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1Cr. 1
  
  • FACS 404 - History of Costume


    Costume from ancient civilizations to the present, including social, political, and economic forces that influenced development.

    Notes
    Open to non-majors. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 411 - Textiles II


    Analysis and comparison of textile fabrics on the basis of fiber content, dyes, construction and finishes with emphasis on end-use applications.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 430 - Methods in Pre-Kindergartners/Kindergartners


    Methods and techniques for the nursery school and kindergarten teacher with directed observation in the nursery school and kindergarten.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: FACS 321.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 431 - Preschool Program Development


    Study of the organization of preschools and kindergartens with special reference to curriculum, physical set-up, equipment, and play materials.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FACS 431 and FACS 200. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: FACS 321 and/or EDUC 202.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 432 - Directed Observation and Student Teaching in the Preschool


    Capstone course designed to assess a student’s general knowledge applicable to their discipline. Experience in teaching the child under six. A minimum of three hours per day, five days per week, or equivalent must be spent in the nursery school or kindergarten. Students are required to spend an hour per week in conference with supervising teacher to evaluate experience.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: FACS 430 and 431. Permission from director of Student Teaching and Professional Education Services (ST/PES).

    Cr. 9
  
  • FACS 433 - Practicum in Teaching Nursery School


    Supervised laboratory experiences in teaching nursery school children.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: FACS 430.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 439 - Lodging and Property Management


    Operation of hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities with an emphasis on software for day-to-day business operations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing, FACS 324, and must have met all math requirements or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 440 - Travel and Tourism


    Social, cultural, and psychological aspects of travel and tourism.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 321, senior standing in Family and Consumer Sciences, 2.5 GPA or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 441 - Casino Management


    Casino management and casino hotel operations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing in Family and Consumer Sciences, 2.5 GPA or permission of department.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 460 - Hospitality Practicum II


    Employment in hospitality for a minimum of 300 clock hours in an instructor approved learning situation and participation in planned career preparation activities.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing; 2.5 GPA; age 21; credit for all freshman, sophomore level required FACS courses or permission of department head.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 482 - Fashion Merchandising Internship


    Capstone course designed to assess student’s knowledge applicable to their discipline. Cooperative retail or industry experience for executive training with investigation and analysis of assigned problems. A minimum of 20 hours per week spent in fashion related business. Required in Fashion Merchandising concentration.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing, FACS 304 and 2.5 GPA.

    Cr. 9
  
  • FACS 494 - Occupational Programs


    Basic concepts relating to the organization and administration of all types of family and consumer sciences occupational programs.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FACS 494 and FACS 594.

    Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences Education Degree or senior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 495C - Practicum for Family and Consumer Sciences Education-Related Occupations Certification: Clothing, Apparel, and Textiles Management, Production, and Services


    Two thousand hours of successful work experience or a minimum of 120 hours in supervised field practicum in the area of occupational certification.

    Notes
    May be repeated for certification in each designated area. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 495F - Practicum for Family and Consumer Sciences Education-Related Occupations Certification: Food Production, Management, and Services


    Two thousand hours of successful work experience or a minimum of 120 hours in supervised field practicum in the area of occupational certification.

    Notes
    May be repeated for certification in each designated area. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 495G - Practicum for Family and Consumer Sciences Education-Related Occupations Certification: Child Care and Guidance Management and Services


    Two thousand hours of successful work experience or a minimum of 120 hours in supervised field practicum in the area of occupational certification.

    Notes
    May be repeated for certification in each designated area. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 495H - Practicum for Family and Consumer Sciences Education-Related Occupations Certification: Home Furnishings and Equipment Management, Production, and Services


    Two thousand hours of successful work experience or a minimum of 120 hours in supervised field practicum in the area of occupational certification.

    Notes
    May be repeated for certification in each designated area. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 495I - Practicum for Family and Consumer Sciences Education-Related Occupations Certification: Institutional, Home Management, and Supporting Services


    Two thousand hours of successful work experience or a minimum of 120 hours in supervised field practicum in the area of occupational certification.

    Notes
    May be repeated for certification in each designated area. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 496 - Seminar


    Assigned readings, discussions, and reports on the managerial problems in Family and Consumer Sciences. Students may accrue 3 semester hours.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FACS 496 and FACS 596.

    Cr. 1-3
  
  • FACS 505 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Seminar


    Intensive study of selected phases of family and consumer sciences education.

    Notes
    May be repeated. A total of six hours credit may be accrued. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Lec. 1-3Cr. 1-3
  
  • FACS 522 - Character Development


    Strategies for character development based on common ethical values that transcend political, religious, socio-economic, and cultural differences. Practical and relevant application of decision-making techniques, case study analysis, development of lessons and materials for classroom use, and strategies for incorporating lessons into existing programs. Library research and term paper are required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FACS 522 and FACS 422. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 583 - Fashion Study Tour


    Concentrated study of the fashion industry and apparel market with tours of laboratories, designer’s workrooms, buying offices,and related apparel/textiles organizations. Research paper required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Cr. 1-3
  
  • FACS 594 - Occupational Programs


    Basic concepts relating to the organization and administration of all types of family and consumer sciences occupational programs. A special project will be required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FACS 594 and FACS 494. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FACS 596 - Seminar


    Assigned readings, discussions, and reports on the managerial problems in Family and Consumer Sciences. Reports of problem presented in form for publication. Students may accrue 3 semester hours.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FACS 596 and FACS 496. No duplicate credit for HOEC and FACS courses of the same number.

    Cr. 1-3
  
  • FFND 101 - Freshman Foundations


    Designed to promote success of first-year students by developing skills and encouraging attitudes needed to achieve educational and personal goals. Content includes an introduction to McNeese’s “Write to Excellence” initiative and offers information about university and department resources, effective organizational and study skills, degree expectations, and career exploration.

    Notes
    Required for all entering freshmen. Must be taken first full semester on campus. No duplicate credit for ORIN 101.

    Co-requisite: ORIN 101 (NC).

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1Cr. 1
    General Education Gen. Ed. 1a, 6, 8, 10
    Writing Enriched Course WE
  
  • FIN 310 - Principles of Finance


    Acquisition and utilization of funds within an organization. Major topics include risk and return, cost of capital, capital structures, capital budgeting, working capital management, and sources of short-term and long-term funds.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 206 or ACCT 208, BADM 215 or MATH 231, ECON 203-204, ENGL 102, and junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 316 - Intermediate Financial Management I


    Risk and return, cost of capital, capital budgeting, working capital management, and financial analysis and planning.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FIN 311 and FIN 316.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 321 - Real Estate Principles


    Principles of buying, selling and managing real estate including the analysis of demand for housing and business property, supply of real estate, construction and subdividing, property valuation, and financing and marketing real estate.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 330 - Fundamentals of Investing


    Techniques of analysis and management of various types of assets; sources of investment and information; common stock, fixed-income securities, and other investment mediums; international investment and portfolio management.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 345 - International Finance


    Foreign exchange markets, exchange rate determination, effects of exchange rate fluctuations on financial transactions of dealing in foreign markets, exchange rate risk management, financing of foreign trade, foreign exchange derivatives, impact of international operations for the corporate financial manager.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 395 - Internship in Banking and Financial Services


    Structured program of work experience in banking and financial services with a participating employer and a coordinator from College of Business. Minimum of 150 clock hours of work experience is required for 3 hours of credit.

    Notes
    Open to Finance majors only.

    Prerequisites: FIN 310; 3.0 grade point average in the College of Business or permission of department head; department head’s approval is required for enrollment and content. Junior standing.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 400 - Financial Planning


    Personal and professional financial planning process, including the essentials of budgeting, savings, and credit planning, taxation planning, investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning, educational fund planning, insurance planning, and legal and ethical issues.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 401 - Insurance and Risk Management


    Insurance theory and insurance practice, and risk management, including definitions and concepts of health, disability, long-term care and life insurance, risk management functions and strategies with reference to changes in the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 411 - Problems in Financial Management


    Financial and management decision making for domestic and multinational firms and for public and private organizations. Case analysis techniques are used.

    Prerequisites: FIN 310 and FIN 316. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 415 - Commercial Bank Management


    Bank structures, evolution of banking firms as financial services firms, transformation of the banking industry, mergers and acquisitions, credit analyses, risk management, off-balance sheet activities, bank holding company, bank supervision, performance evaluation, fair banking practices, international and offshore banking. Case analysis techniques used.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 416 - Intermediate Financial Management II


    Risk analysis in capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policy, common stock, preferred stock, long-term debt and lease financing, mergers and divestitures, derivatives and risk management, bankruptcy, reorganization, and liquidation, pension plan management, and international dimension.

    Prerequisites: BADM 275 and FIN 316. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 430 - Portfolio Management


    Systematic overview of the entire portfolio investment process including methods of security analysis, portfolio selection, portfolio revision techniques, portfolio performance analysis, capital market theory and international diversification.

    Prerequisites: BADM 275 and FIN 330. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 491 - Directed Research in Finance


    Individual directed reading and research in a major field of finance. Research product required.

    Prerequisites: FIN 316, 416, and permission of department head. Junior standing.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 600 - Fundamentals of Financial Management


    Concepts involved in the acquisition and use of funds from the financial manager’s viewpoint. Emphasis is placed on tools of financial management, working capital management, capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital determination, short-term and long-term sources of funds, and international finance.

    Prerequisites: MBA 600; acceptance in a graduate degree program and/or permission of MBA Director. Corequisite: ACCT 602.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 610 - Management of Financial Services and Institutions


    Integrated approach of financial services/products and financial institutions. Topics include major categories of financial services/products, risk management, pension funds, asset accumulation and management, asset protection and distribution, securities firms and investment banks, mutual fund firms, commercial banks, insurance companies, tools of financial intermediation, ethics, and regulatory and global economic environment.

    Prerequisite: FIN 600 or its equivalent, ECON 602, and/or permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 620 - Financial Management Policies


    Concepts involved in the acquisition and use of funds from the financial manager’s viewpoint. Emphasis is placed on risk management involving capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policy, financial assets including derivatives, mergers and divestitures, bankruptcy, reorganization and liquidation, pension plan management, mutual funds, and hedge funds. Issues pertaining to the changes in the legal, regulatory, ethical and global environment will be addressed as appropriate.

    Prerequisites: MBA 610, FIN 600 or its equivalent, and/or permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 625 - Capital Budgeting


    Concepts and techniques applied to analysis of investment projects involving long-term assets. Development of cash flows, evaluation of projects under conditions of certainty, risk analysis, cost of capital, capital rationing, and international investment. Emphasis is placed on the use of the microcomputer in capital budgeting analysis.

    Prerequisites: MBA 610; and/or permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 630 - Investments and Security Analysis


    Analysis and management of various types of assets; sources of investment and information; common stock, fixed income securities, and other investment mediums; international investment and portfolio management.

    Prerequisites: MBA 610; FIN 600, or its equivalent and/or permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 645 - International Financial Management


    Exchange rate dynamics, foreign exchange markets, international securities investing, foreign exchange derivatives, international portfolio diversification, financing of foreign trade, exchange rate risk management, globalization of financial markets, emerging financial markets, international banking, world monetary systems, direct foreign investment, implications for corporate financial managers and multinational corporations and other appropriate topics.

    Prerequisites: MBA 610, FIN 600 or its equivalent, and/or permission of the MBA Director.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FIN 691 - Directed Research in Finance


    Independent study of selected topics in finance under the direction of a graduate faculty member in finance. Minimum requirements include: (1) Submission of a written proposal covering the research topic(s), (2) thorough literature review within the selected topic area(s), and (3) submission of a formal research report.

    Prerequisites: MBA 610 and all MBA foundation courses or their equivalents, and/or permission of MBA Director.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FLTE 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency


    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    Credit for these courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. They may be repeated once for credit.

    Cr. 1-2
  
  • FORL 480 - Resources in Language Content Area


    Traditional as well as digital and Internet sources in specific content areas of language. Sources and techniques for furthering professional knowledge and integrating technological resources into the study of language.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit will be given for FORL 480 and ENGL 480, FREN 480, LATN 480, SPAN 480, ENGL 580, FREN 580, LATN 580, SPAN 580, or FORL 580.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FORL 485 - Foreign Language Teaching Methodology


    History of foreign language teaching in the United States, comparing and contrasting the different teaching methodologies, discussing and sharing effective classroom strategies for teachers in training or teachers in the classroom.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 6 hours of foreign language above the 100-level.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FORL 580 - Resources in Language Content Area


    Traditional as well as digital and Internet sources in specific content areas of language. Sources and techniques for furthering professional knowledge and integrating technological resources into the study of language. Graduate-level research project(s) required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit will be given for FORL 580 and ENGL 480, FORL 480, FREN 480, LATN 480, SPAN 480, ENGL 580, FREN 580, LATN 580, or SPAN 580.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FORY 211 - Dendrology and Plant Communities of the Louisiana Coastal Plain


    Plant species and habitat types of the Louisiana coastal plain. Wetland delineation technique to describe the plant species composition, hydrology, and soils of localized plant communities, longleaf pine, savanna, mixed pine-hardwood, bottomland hard-wood, swamp and fresh to salt marsh habitats.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 107, and ENGL 102; or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FORY 321 - Silvics


    Life history and general characteristics of forest trees and stands, with emphasis on environmental factors.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 4
  
  • FREN 101 - Elementary French


    Essentials of French grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. Class work is supplemented in the language laboratory by special recordings which are designed to give the student a better aural-oral comprehension of the language. Lab attendance required.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 102 - Elementary French


    Essentials of French grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. Class work is supplemented in the language laboratory by special recordings which are designed to give the student a better aural-oral comprehension of the language. Lab attendance required.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 201 - Intermediate French


    Continuation of the basic principles of grammar and conversation begun in FREN 101-102. Further laboratory experience is required.

    Prerequisites: Two units of high school French or FREN 101-102.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 8, 10
  
  • FREN 202 - Intermediate French


    Review of the basic principles of grammar together with carefully selected reading material which will develop oral and written expression in the language. Further laboratory experience is required according to student needs.

    Prerequisites: FREN 201 or equivalent.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 8, 10
  
  • FREN 300 - Residence in Francophone Country Internship


    Application of language skills in a Francophone environment. Students are involved in total immersion living situation. Credit is awarded upon receipt of transcript for course work from francophone postsecondary institution attended.

    When Offered
    Summer sessions only.

    Notes
    May be repeated once.

    Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of French or equivalent.

    Cr. 1-12
  
  • FREN 301 - French Culture and Civilization


    Study of social and cultural background of French literature.

    Prerequisites: Four units of high school French, or FREN 201-202.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 302 - Readings in French


    Utilization of contemporary printed media to develop reading comprehension and expand vocabulary.

    Prerequisite: FREN 202 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 305 - French Comprehension


    Practical approach to French enabling students to acquire more quickly an under- standing of the language both oral and written.

    Prerequisite: FREN 202.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 311 - Advanced French Grammar and Composition


    Intensive review of French grammar with emphasis on composition.

    Prerequisites: 12 sem. hrs. in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 312 - Advanced French Conversation


    Designed to develop a high level of individual proficiency in the spoken language.

    Prerequisites: 12 sem. hrs. in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 313 - Advanced French Translation


    French-English, English-French translation course based on varied samples of the contemporary language, either literary, scientific, commercial, colloquial, or regional. Vocabulary and grammar practical review.

    Prerequisite: 12 semester hours in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 315 - Residence in Francophone Country Internship: Phase I


    Application of language skills in a French environment. Students are involved in a total immersion living situation and receive a minimum of fourteen clock hours per week in formal language instruction.

    Notes
    Credit is awarded upon receipt of transcript from French institution attended.

    Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of French or equivalent.

    Cr. Var. 15-18 hrs.
  
  • FREN 321 - Survey of French Literature


    Study of the principal movements and representative authors of French literature.

    Prerequisites: 12 sem. hrs. in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 322 - Survey of French Literature


    Study of the principal movements and representative authors of French literature.

    Prerequisites: 12 sem. hrs. in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 401 - Nineteenth Century French Literature


    Critical analysis of representative literary works of the nineteenth century.

    Prerequisites: 15 sem. hrs. in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 402 - Nineteenth Century French Literature


    Critical analysis of representative literary works of the nineteenth century.

    Prerequisites: 15 sem. hrs. in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 403 - Applied French Linguistics for Teachers


    Analysis of linguistic and cultural materials available for instructional programs in public schools and practical methods using these materials.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 410 - Portfolio


    Capstone course for French majors. Completion of portfolio required.

    Prerequisite: 18 hours of French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1Cr. 1
  
  • FREN 411 - Special Topics in French Studies


    Topics vary semester to semester and will include topics of relevance to French culture and civilization.

    Notes
    May be repeated, as topics vary, to accrue a total of nine hours. No duplicate credit for FREN 411 and FREN 511 over the same topic.

    Prerequisite: 15 semester hours in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 415 - Residence in Francophone Country Internship: Phase 2


    Advanced language instruction with emphasis on French grammar and civilization including French history, history of art, cinema, geography, and literature. All classes are taught in French. Credit is awarded upon receipt of transcript from French institution attended.

    Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of French or equivalent.

    Cr. Var. 15-18 hrs.
  
  • FREN 425 - French Phonetics


    Review of the French phonetic system using corrective and fluency drills in the language laboratory.

    Prerequisite: French 202 or equivalent or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 431 - French Drama and Poetry


    Selected works of outstanding French dramatists and poets.

    Prerequisites: 15 semester hours in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FREN 511 - Special Topics in French


    Topics vary from semester to semester and will include topics of relevance to French culture and civilization. Term paper in French required.

    Notes
    May be repeated, as topics vary, to accrue a total of nine hours. No duplicate credit for FREN 511 and FREN 411 over the same topic.

    Prerequisite: 15 semester hours in French or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • FRHN 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency


    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    Credit for these courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. They may be repeated once for credit.

    Cr. 1-2
  
  • GEOG 101 - World Regional Geography


    Regional/topical approach to selected areas of the Western world, including that part of the world that has been most greatly influenced by European thought, economic systems, and culture. World regions covered may include Europe, Russia, the Americas, and Australia/New Zealand.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 102 - World Regional Geography


    Regional/topical approach to selected areas of the non-Western world, including that part of the world that has been less heavily influenced by European thought, economic systems, and culture. World regions covered may include Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa/Southwest Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Rim.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 111 - Introduction to Geography


    Introductory study of the elements of the physical and cultural landscapes, the interaction between them and their spatial variation and functioning.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 2
  
  • GEOG 201 - Physical Geography


    Introductory study of the elements of the natural landscape; landforms, climate, and natural vegetation with emphasis on worldwide distributions.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 211 - Cultural Geography


    Spatial variations among cultural groups and spatial functioning of society. Emphasis on language, religion, economy, government, and other cultural phenomena.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 221 - Geography of Louisiana


    Study of the physical geography and natural resources of Louisiana and of the people in terms of their cultural backgrounds, settlement patterns, and regional economies.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 2
  
  • GEOG 231 - Introduction to Maps and Cartographic Methods


    Fundamental cartographic concepts, including map interpretation, map creation, and map analysis.

    Notes
    Duplicate credit will not be given for GEOG 301 and GEOG 231.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 301 - Selected Topics in Geography


    Study of a particular region or problem in geography.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of nine hours.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 311 - A Geography of Europe from the Atlantic to the Urals


    Topical and regional study of the human and physical geography of Europe as a continent. Emphasis on the changing geographies of Europe.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 321 - Latin American Regional Geography


    Survey of the physical geography and natural resources of the region and a study of the cultural geography of the people including settlement and economic patterns.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 331 - The Geography of Religion


    Introduction to the study of religious aspects of interaction between a culture and its complex earth environment, and spatial interaction among different cultures.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • GEOG 361 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


    Introduction to basic concepts of design, planning, and implementation of geographic information systems.

    Prerequisite: CPST 101 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
    General Education
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  • GEOG 411 - Asia: A Regional Geography


    Survey of the physical and cultural geographies of the region with emphasis on population and development of India, Japan, and China.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 411 and GEOG 511.


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  • GEOG 421 - Regional Geography of the United States and Canada


    Study of the physical geography and natural resources of the United States and Canada and of the people in terms of their cultural backgrounds, settlement patterns, and regional economies.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 421 and GEOG 521.

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  • GEOG 431 - Environmental Geography


    In-depth study of human adaptation and impact on global and local levels. Topics may include population, climate change, threatened habitats, threatened species, environmental perception, and issues of regional concern.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 431 and GEOG 531.

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  • GEOG 441 - Regional Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa


    Geographic examination of the peoples and cultures of sub-Saharan Africa.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 441 and GEOG 541.

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