Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The courses listed below are all active courses in the course inventory. Students should refer to the class schedule or the appropriate academic department to inquire about course offerings.

 
  
  • THEA 377 - Theatrical Design


    Description
    Basic principles, exploration, and application of a theatrical design element. Each course offering will focus on one or more of the following elements:  set, light, costume, property, or sound design.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): THEA 161.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  
  • THEA 381 - Special Topics in Theatre


    Description
    Study in select areas of performance, design, production, creative dramatics, theatre history, dramatic literature, or dramaturgy.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 1-3
    Lec 1-3
    Lab 0-3
  
  • THEA 390 - Advanced Acting


    Description
    Acting styles including Classic, Elizabethan, Restoration, Expressionism, Brechtian, and Absurd.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours. No duplicate credit for THEA 390 and THEA 471.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): THEA 295 and Junior standing.

    Cr 3
    Lec 1
    Lab 3
  
  • THEA 391 - Advanced Theatre Production Laboratory


    Description
    Responsibility as stage manager, production crew head, dramaturge, or assistant director for a major production.

    Note(s)
    For students concentrating in theatre arts and theatre arts minors only. May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours.

    Cr 1
    Lab 3
  
  • THEA 392 - Advanced Theatre Performance Laboratory


    Description
    Preparation, rehearsal, and performance of a major role in a production.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of department head.

    Cr 1
    Lab 3
  
  • THEA 410 - Senior Showcase


    Description
    Capstone experience is an earned major role or position of production responsibility in a juried public performance for the Theatre Arts degree. Preparation, presentation, and evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lab 6
    Course Designation(s)
    • CAP
    • NYF
  
  • THEA 472 - History of the Theatre to 1800


    Description
    Theatre from the Greeks through the 18th century. Study of societies, playwrights, actors, theatrical means, and audiences which create theatre.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for THEA 472 and THEA 572.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (THEA 161 and Junior standing) or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  
  • THEA 473 - Directing


    Description
    Theory, history, and practice of the role of director. Practical experience in analysis, casting, rehearsing, and performance of scenes and/or one act plays.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for THEA 473 and THEA 573.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (THEA 162 and THEA 271) or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  
  • THEA 474 - Children’s Theatre Production


    Description
    Literature and the production philosophies of theatre for young audiences.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for THEA 474 and THEA 574.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 2
  
  • THEA 475 - Contemporary Theatre History


    Description
    Romanticism, realism, and development of contemporary theatre theory and practice.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for THEA 475 and THEA 575.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (THEA 161 and Junior standing) or permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  
  • THEA 479 - Directed Studies


    Description
    For advanced students in their areas of special interest: performance, design, production, play writing, dramatic literature, theatre history, or dramaturgy.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for THEA 479 and THEA 579.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
  
  • WMGT 301 - Ecology and Management of Upland Wetland Wildlife


    Description
    Ecology and management of upland and wetland species with emphasis on common game species in North America. Examines historic and contemporary population management concepts, review of scientific literature, and identification techniques for species.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ANSC 101, NRCM 101, and NRCM 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  
  • WMGT 343 - Ecology and Management of Large Game


    Description
    Ecology and management of large wildlife species in North America. Examines historic and contemporary management philosophies and concepts with emphasis on game species, review of scientific literature, and conflict management issues.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  
  • WMGT 450 - Special Problems in Wildlife Management


    Description
    Directed study of selected problems in wildlife management or closely related disciplines.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and permission of department head.

    Cr 1-3
    Lab 3-9
  
  • WMGT 451 - Rangeland Ecology and Habitat Management


    Description
    Rangeland communities and the effects of livestock and wildlife on vegetation. Plant succession and climax in relation to grazing and ecological condition. Principles and practices of range and wildlife habitat management, including range improvement through mechanical, chemical, and prescribed burning methods.  

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 451 and WMGT 551.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of department head.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
  
  • WMGT 452 - Wildlife Habitat Mapping


    Description
    Identification of wildlife plant habitats and mapping their distribution utilizing GPS and GIS technology to manage habitats for wildlife and human needs.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): AGRI 101, BIOL 101, NRCM 211, and WMGT 343.

    Cr 3
    Lec 2
    Lab 3
  
  • WMGT 453 - Wildlife Techniques


    Description
    Techniques used in wildlife management and research with emphasis on census methods, age and sex criteria, wildlife telemetry and analysis, and statistics. Capstone experience.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 453 and WMGT 553.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ([MATH 231 or STAT 231] and Senior standing) or permission of department head.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • CAP
  
  • WMGT 455 - Wildlife Population Dynamics


    Description
    Examination of ecological factors influencing the natural fluctuation and regulation of animal population numbers. Analyzes models of single and multi-species population dynamics, with emphasis on the relationship between ecological processes operating at the individual level and subsequent dynamics at the population level. Significant emphasis on principles as applied to conservation and management.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 455 and WMGT 555.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of department head.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 2
  
  • WMGT 457 - Ecology and Habitat Management of Wetlands


    Description
    Assessing, delineating, and mapping wetland habitats by utilizing GIS technology and wetland plant indicator species, wetland hydrology, and wetland soils.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 457 and WMGT 557.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (AGRO 301, NRCM 211, and Senior standing) or permission of department head.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
  
  • WMGT 458 - Ornithology


    Description
    A study of the biology of birds, their anatomy, evolutionary history, diversity, ecology, behavior, and zoogeography. Laboratory exercises will emphasize the identification and natural history of Louisiana birds.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 458 and WMGT 558.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 216, NRCM 101, and NRCM 201.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
  
  • WMGT 551 - Rangeland Ecology and Habitat Management


    Description
    Study of rangeland communities and the effects of livestock and wildlife on vegetation and plant succession and climax in relation to grazing and ecological condition. Principles and practices of range and wildlife habitat management, including range improvement through mechanical, chemical and prescribed burning methods. A research project and presentation are also required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 551 and WMGT 451.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
  
  • WMGT 553 - Wildlife Techniques


    Description
    Overview of techniques used in wildlife management and research with emphasis on census methods, age and sex criteria, wildlife telemetry and analysis, and statistics. Report and presentation are required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 553 and WMGT 453.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): STAT 332 or permission of department head.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
  
  • WMGT 555 - Wildlife Population Dynamics


    Description
    Analysis of ecological factors influencing the natural fluctuation and regulation of animal population numbers. Examines models of single and multi-species population dynamics, with emphasis on understanding the relationship between ecological processes operating at the individual level and subsequent dynamics at the population level. Significant emphasis is placed on principles as applied to conservation and management. Computer and field-based exercises will be used to reinforce concepts presented in lecture. Graduate students will be expected to do an extra lab report based on data obtained from the appropriate literature.  Additional report required. 

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 555 and WMGT 455.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 2
  
  • WMGT 557 - Ecology and Habitat Management of Wetlands


    Description
    Assessing, delineating, and mapping wetland habitats by utilizing GIS technology and wetland plant indicator species, wetland hydrology, and wetland soils. Research paper will be required.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 557 and WMGT 457.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (AGRO 301 and NRCM 211) or permission of department head.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
  
  • WMGT 558 - Ornithology


    Description
    A study of the biology of birds, their anatomy, evolutionary history, diversity, ecology, behavior, and zoogeography. Will emphasize the identification and natural history of Louisiana birds.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 558 and WMGT 458.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 216, NRCM 101, and NRCM 201.

    Cr 4
    Lec 3
    Lab 3
  
  • WMST 201 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies


    LCCN CENL 2413, Introduction to Women’s Literature

    Description
    Introduction to women’s and gender studies-interdisciplinary study of women’s lives and of variance in sex roles among cultural groups in different historical periods.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
    Course Designation(s)
    • GNED - Humanities
  
  • WMST 301 - Survey of Feminist Theory


    Description
    Interdisciplinary study of Western feminist theories from the Enlightenment to the present.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or WMST 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  
  • WMST 320 - American Women’s History


    Description
    Survey of the history of American women from colonial times to the present.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMST 320 and HIST 320.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): HIST 201 or HIST 202.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  
  • WMST 401 - Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies


    Description
    Focuses upon a variety of issues central to contemporary gender inquiry.

    Note(s)
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): WMST 201.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
  
  • WMST 406 - Women in Literature


    Description
    Women writers and/or images of women in literature.

    Note(s)
    No duplicate credit for WMST 406 and ENGL 406, ENGL 466, ENGL 507, ENGL 566, or WMST 466.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102.

    Cr 3
    Lec 3
 

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