May 16, 2024  
2013-2014 Academic Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ENSC 499 - Senior Honors Thesis (Cr. 3)


    Experimental research, thesis preparation, and oral presentation with the guidance of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 498 or ENSC 498.

    Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 503 - Solid Waste Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Solid waste generation, handling, collection, transfer, and processing. Resource recovery and disposal alternatives. Library research and class presentation required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 503 and ENSC 403.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 504 - Introduction to Water Pollution (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principles of water pollution. Eutrophication, pesticides, toxic organics, heavy metals, and radioactivity are emphasized. Library research and term paper required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 504 and ENSC 404.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 506 - Environmental Emergency Planning and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theory and Practice of preparing for and managing responses to the environmental aspects of emergencies associated with industrial/municipal operations, transportation incidents, and natural disasters. Individual library research and presentation of case studies required.

    Notes
    Duplicate credit will not be given for ENSC 506 and ENSC 406.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 515 - Radiation Protection (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to the general concepts of radiobiology and protection of personnel against radiation in field in laboratories. Class presentation and/or literature research is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 515 and ENSC 415.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 520 - Introduction to Air Pollution (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introductory study of the various groups of air pollutants and of atmospheric chemical processes. Library research and term paper required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 520 and ENSC 420.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 522 - Air Sampling and Analysis (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)


    Theory and methods of air sampling and laboratory testing. Class presentation is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 522 and ENSC 422.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1

  
  • ENSC 525 - Indoor Air Quality and Industrial Ventilation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Sources and effects of common indoor air contaminants. Control techniques, with emphasis on local exhaust ventilation system design. Library research and class presentation required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 525 and ENSC 425.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 535 - Risk Assessment for Environmental Health Hazards (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Evaluating the risks to humans associated with exposure to routine emissions of pollutants with emphasis on air quality standards and permissible exposure levels. Assessing catastrophic risks associated with major industrial, transportation and chemical releases as well as accidents at nuclear installations. Library research and term paper required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 535 and ENSC 435.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 540 - Epidemiology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Concepts and methods for the study of health and disease in populations. Primary emphasis on noncommunicable disease. Term paper and class presentation required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 540 and ENSC 440.

    Prerequisite: STAT 231 or permission of instructor.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 542 - Principles of Toxicology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Absorption, distribution and excretion of toxicants; their detoxification and bioactivation; their adverse effects; factors that modify their effects; and consideration for evaluating potential carcinogens and teratogens. Library research and term paper required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 542 and ENSC 442.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 571 - Research Problems (Cr. 1-3)


    Advanced student is assigned a research problem in the field. May be repeated but, one may not accrue more than 3 semester hours of credit toward his degree. Results must be presented in a departmental seminar.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 571 and ENSC 471.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • ENSC 590 - Occupational Health Hazards (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An introductory survey of chemical and physical hazards in the workplace. Basic toxicology, particulates, gases and vapors, ionizing and nonionizing radiation, noise, temperature extremes. Library research and term project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENSC 590 and ENSC 490.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 595 - Current Topics in Environmental Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Formal lecture presentations and discussions of recent advances and issues in environmental science. Library research and term paper required.

    Notes
    May be requested with permission of department as content varies. No duplicate credit for ENSC 595 and ENSC 495.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 610 - Computational Modeling (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Mathematical modeling of the fate, transport, and impact of controlled and accidental chemical releases to the atmosphere, surface water, and groundwater. Fundamental principles with an emphasis on practical applications, computer simulations of risks to human’s health and the natural environment.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 611 - Air Pollution Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theory and design considerations for emissions control of particulate matter, gases, and vapors.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 615 - Environmental Remediation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of procedural approaches to assess and address regulatory, public and management concerns with contaminated sites/media. Reviews and discussions of case studies and extant investigations will supplement the text material.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 625 - Water Quality Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Physical, chemical and biological parameters of water quality and their importance. Degradation of water quality, concepts relating to biodegradable organic material, predicting water quality, and water quality surveys.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 651 - Hazardous Waste Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of the major areas of the management of hazardous wastes, including points of origin, transportation, predisposal treatment techniques, disposal methods, and some legal applications.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 671 - Research (Cr. 1-3)


    Student is given a research problem in environmental science. Required for graduation of all majors. One may accrue 3 semester hours of credit toward the degree. Results must be presented to departmental seminar.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • ENSC 681 - Seminar (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    Students are assigned special topics for formal classroom presentation.

    Notes
    This course is required for graduation.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • ENSC 693 - Environmental Law Cases (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Prominent cases concerning environmental protection law.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 694 - Systemic Toxicology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Toxic effects of chemical substances on specific target organs: the respiratory system, liver, kidney, skin, eye, nervous system, and others.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 695 - Environmental Toxicology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic concepts and test methods used in aquatic toxicity testing will be presented. Examples of typical data and their interpretation.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 696 - Recent Advances in Environmental Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Most recent advances in a designated area of environmental science.

    Notes
    May be repeated once with the approval of department head as course content varies.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENSC 699 - Thesis (Cr. 3-6)


    Student must register for the thesis course during each regular semester the thesis is in progress. Student must be enrolled in Thesis the semester the thesis is completed and approved by the examining committee.

    Notes
    May be repeated. However, only 6 hours credit will be applied to the Master of Science in Environmental Science.

    Cr. 3-6

  
  • ENTR 304 - Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMGM 3513, Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Upper Level)

    Exploration of the unique aspects of entrepreneurship in modern society. Special attention to the characteristics of the entrepreneur, identifying and assessing business opportunities, developing business ideas, and the formation of growth of new ventures.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 with a minimum grade of “C”, and MATH 130 with a minimum grade of “C”, or MATH 231 or STAT 231. Junior Standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENTR 450 - Family Business Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Following aspects of a family business are explored: ownership issues; resolving conflict; succession planning; and professionalizing family business management. Cases provide a context and are included where appropriate.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENTR 450 and MGMT 450.

    Prerequisite: ENTR 304

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENTR 460 - Franchise Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Becoming a franchiser or franchisee; franchiser-franchisee relationships; franchise agreement; financing operations; international franchising.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENTR 460 and MGMT 460.

    Prerequisite: ENTR 304

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • ENTR 485 - Entrepreneurship Internship (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Structured program of work experience in entrepreneurship with a participating employer and a coordinator from the College of Business. Minimum of 150 clock hours of work experence is required for 3 horus of credit.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102, MATH 113, and 3 hours MATH above MATH 113, ENTR 304. Junior standing. Open to Entrepreneurship minors only.

    Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 241 - Family Relations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of individuals through the life span. The formation and maintenance of human relationships with emphasis on the family. The situations/conditions which impact the family’s functioning.

    Notes
    Duplicate credit will not be given for FACS 241 and NUFS 241.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 322 - Parenting (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Parenting role with emphasis on parent-child inter-relationships as they influence development.

    Notes
    Open to non-majors. No duplicate credit given for NUFS 322 and FACS 322.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 323 - Family Sexuality (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Concepts of developmental sexuality with emphasis on preparation for meeting responsibilities for sex education within the family.

    Notes
    Open to non-majors. No duplicate credit for NUFS 323 and FACS 323.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 325 - Family Crises and Coping Strategies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Special crisis situations affecting the family: chronic illness, death, disasters, emergencies, divorce, separation, family violence, and abuse.

    Prerequisites: NUFS 241 or NUFS 242.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • FCST 365 - Personal and Family Money Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Management of personal and family finances: concepts of budgeting, banking, credit and debt, employee benefits, insurance, investments, loans, retirements, and taxes; examines personal money habits and the effect on financial well-being.

    Notes
    Open to Non-Majors. No duplicate credit given for FACS 365 and NUFS

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 400 - Senior Seminar (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    Exploration of professional topics in Family and Child Studies and Nutrition; discuss of research, problem-solving, and best practices.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department head. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours as topics vary.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • FCST 420 - Adolescents in the Family (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Issues and characteristics of adolescents within the context of family life. Strategies for family coping.

    Notes
    Prerequisite: NUFS 321 or NUFS 322.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • FCST 421 - Adult Development and Aging (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Sociological, biological, psychological and behavioral changes that take place in the adult years of the life cycle-early, middle, and later adulthood.

    Prerequisite: NUFS 321. Duplicate credit will not be given for FACS 421 and NUFS 421.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 423 - Family Life Education Methods and Practice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods, skills and strategies in the planning and delivery of outreach programs in family life, with emphasis on parenting education and adolescent group guidance.

    Notes
    Service Learning component.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing. NUFS majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 462 - Management of Family Resources (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Systems approach to individual and family management, including value orientation, decision-making, and creation and utilization of resources. Application of concepts unique to managerial situations encountered in day-to-day living.

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Duplicate credit will not be given for FACS 462 and NUFS 462.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 467 - Family Law and Public Policy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of laws and statutes that impact the welfare of families and the process of policy formation, implementation, and evaluation. Relationship between family functions and public policy.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 471 - Independent Study in Family and Child Studies (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    Investigation and exploration of a topic in Family and Child Studies. Extensive reading, research, and reporting to develop undergraduate research skills.

    Prerequisite: SOCL 320 and permission of department head.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3

  
  • FCST 481 - Internship in Family and Child Studies (Lab. 9, Cr. 3)


    Capstone internship in Nutrition and Family Studies-related professions, services, business, or industry.

    Notes
    Nine hours per week minimum.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing and 2.5 GPA. Duplicate credit will not be given for FACS 481 and NUFS 481.

    Lab. 9 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

    Capstone Course CAP
  
  • FCST 496 - Grant-writing (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    LCCN: N/A

    Skill building in the preparation and submission of grant proposals for fudning community-based projects and programs. Students will be required to work as individuals or in teams to write an actual grant in collaboration with a community agency.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FCST 496, NUFS 496, and NUFS 596.

    Prerequisite: SOCL 320 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • FFND 101 - Freshman Foundations (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)


    LCCN: N/A

    Designed to promote success of first-year students by developing skills and encouraging attitudes needed to achieve educational and personal goals. Content includes, but is not limited to, 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. 1 Cr. 1

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Basic Skills

  
  • FIN 201 - Financial Literacy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFIN 2113, Personal Finance

    Practical financial management of personal money matters, budgeting, insurance, taxes, borrowing, saving, investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement planning.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • FIN 308 - Entrepreneurial Finance for Small Business (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Financial aspects of small business entrepreneurship. Topics include: basic financial statements, financial statement analysis, pro forma financial statements, break-even analysis, time value of money, working capital management, and capital budgeting.

    Prerequisite: Junior Standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 310 - Principles of Finance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFIN 3113, Principles of Business Finance (Upper Level)

    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 (C or higher), BADM 215 or MATH 231, ECON 204, ENGL 102 (C or higher), MATH 130 (C or higher) or permission of department head. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 321 - Real Estate Principles (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 330 - Fundamentals of Investing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • FIN 345 - International Finance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    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. Students will be required to prepare a personal financial plan as part of the course.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Service Learning Course SL
  
  • FIN 401 - Insurance and Risk Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 415 - Commercial Bank Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior Standing.

     

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 430 - Portfolio Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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.

    Prerequisite: FIN 310. Junior Standing.

     

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 491 - Directed Research in Finance (Cr. 3)


    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 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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: ACCT 602 or its equivalents and permission of MBA Director.

     

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 620 - Financial Management Policies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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: FIN 600 or its equivalents and permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 625 - Capital Budgeting (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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: FIN 600 or its equivalents and permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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: FIN 600 or its equivalents and permission of MBA Director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 635 - Entrepreneurial Finance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examines the processes of financing and investing in entrepreneurial ventures and the changes in the initial financing structure required in start-up companies. Topics include: market for venture capital and private equity, decision to go public or remain private, alternative financing arrangements and marketability and liquidity of the securities for financing them.

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 645 - International Financial Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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: FIN 600 or its equivalent and permission of the MBA Director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FIN 691 - Directed Research in Finance (Cr. 3)


    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: All MBA foundation courses or their equivalents and permission of MBA Director.

    Cr. 3

  
  • FLTE 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)


    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 410 - Foreign Language Research Practicum (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Capstone course for foreign language majors. Completion portfolio is required.

    Prerequisite: 18 hours of foreign language at the 200-level or above or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

    Capstone Course CAP
  
  • FORL 480 - Resources in Language Content Area (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FORL 485 - Foreign Language and Immersion Teaching Methodology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    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.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FORL 485 and FORl 585.

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FORL 585 - Foreign Language and Immersion Teaching Methodology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    History of foreign language teaching in the United States and Internationally, comparing and contrasting different teaching methodologies, discussing and sharing effective classroom strategies for foreign language and instruction. Specific focus on immersion programs and methodology.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for FORL 585 and FORL 485.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599 or EDUC 603 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FORY 321 - Silvics (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


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

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • FREN 101 - Elementary French (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFRN 1013, Elementary French I (3 credit hours)

    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 (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFRN 1023, Elementary French II (3 credit hours)

    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 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFRN 2013, Intermediate French I (3 credit hours); CFRN 2026, Intermediate French I+II (6 cr. hrs.)

    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. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • FREN 202 - Intermediate French (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CFRN 2023, Intermediate French II; CFRN 2026, Intermediate French I+II (6 cr. hrs)

    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. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • FREN 300 - Residence in Francophone Country Internship (Cr. 1-12)


    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 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of social and cultural background of French literature.

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 302 - Readings in French (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


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

    Prerequisite: FREN 202 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 305 - French Comprehension (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


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

    Prerequisite: FREN 202.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Intensive review of French grammar with emphasis on composition.

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 312 - Advanced French Conversation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 313 - Advanced French Translation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 321 - Survey of French Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


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

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


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

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Critical analysis of representative literary works of the nineteenth century.

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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 411 - Special Topics in French Studies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FREN 415 - Residence in Francophone Country Internship: Phase 2 (Cr. Var. 15-18)


    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

  
  • FREN 425 - French Phonetics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • FRHN 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)


    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 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 102 - World Regional Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 111 - Introduction to Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGRG 2013, Human Geography

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • GEOG 201 - Physical Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGRG 2213, Physical Geography

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 211 - Cultural Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CGRG 2113, World Regional Geography

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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • GEOG 221 - Geography of Louisiana (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: N/A

    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. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • GEOG 231 - Geographic Information Systems I: Map Analysis and Thematic Mapping (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to fundamental cartographic concepts, including map interpretation, creation, and analysis. Includes a lecture component in which cartographic principles will be covered, and a lab that includes an introduction to computer mapping using ArcGIS

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for GEOG 231 and GEOG 301.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

 

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