ACCOUNTING

ACCT 205: Introductory Financial Accounting 3 cr.
An introductory course intended to familiarize the student with principles and methods of accounting primarily concerned with financial data gathering and presentation in the form of general-purpose external financial statements. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 206: Introductory Managerial Accounting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 205. An introductory course intended to familiarize the student with principles and methods of accounting primarily concerned with data gathering and presentation for purposes of internal management evaluation and decision making. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 309: Intermediate Accounting I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 206. An in-depth study of financial accounting theory and practice, leading to the preparation of financial statements in accordance with recent developments in accounting and reporting practices. Computer spreadsheet applications, ethical considerations in reporting under generally accepted accounting principles, and the philosophical framework of accounting are emphasized. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 310: Intermediate Accounting II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 309. A continuation of the study of financial accounting theory and practice, computer spreadsheet applications, and ethical considerations in reporting under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 311: Intermediate Accounting III 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 310. A continuation of the study of financial accounting theory and practice, computer spreadsheet applications, and ethical considerations in reporting under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 320: Introduction to Federal Income Tax 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or enrollment in ACCT 310 or consent of the department. The study and research of the Federal tax structure and its effects on individuals. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 330: Cost Accounting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or enrollment in ACCT 310 or consent of the department. A study of the collection and utilization of cost data for financial purposes and managerial decision making processes. Computer applications, quantitative methods, various philosophies of accounting theory are considered. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 410: Advanced Financial Accounting I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311. A study of consolidations and partnerships. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 411: Advanced Financial Accounting II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311. A study of specialized accounting topics: international aspects of accounting, bankruptcy, estates and trusts. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 420: Tax Problems and Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 320 or consent of the department. This course includes research on tax questions of individuals, corporations, and partnerships. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 430: Cost Accounting for Planning and Control 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 330. A study of advanced applications of quantitative methods to accounting data in the managerial decision making process. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 435: Accounting Information Services 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311. An exposure to the basic elements of accounting transaction processing and transaction cycles within the firm. Familiarization with computers and technology for some of the modern approaches to collecting, processing and analyzing accounting information. Selected issues of internal control, documentation, and ethical concerns. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 440: Auditing Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311. The auditor and his/her contribution to reliable financial and other data is studied including the following topics: internal control, evidence of transactions; basic techniques of sampling and reconciliation; legal responsibility; standards of reporting; role of internal auditor. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 441: Advanced Auditing Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 440. The course reinforces and expands the knowledge of reporting and the gathering of audit evidence. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 460: Governmental and Non-Profit Organization Accounting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 206 or 309. Budgeting, fiscal processes, and financial record keeping and reporting of governmental bodies and private non-profit institutions. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 470: Accounting Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. An examination of current accounting topics in income measurement and statement presentation. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 475: Internship in Accounting 3-6 cr.
Employment related to accounting with a qualified employer. The course is open to students who have successfully completed sixty credit hours and have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average or 2.75 for the last 24 hours. It requires written reports detailing objectives, progress, and completion of internship. Three to six hours of credit on a pass/ no credit basis. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour.

ACCT 490: Seminar in Accounting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

ACCT 495: Independent Studies in Accounting 3 cr.
Prerequisite. Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the accounting faculty. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 501: Accounting Concepts 3 cr.
This course provides a basic understanding of assets, inabilities, and owner's interest. The student will be instructed in the preparation of financial statements and the transactions which are accumulated for such preparation. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 610: Advanced Financial Accounting I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311. A study of partnerships, combined business entities, and multinational operations. Three hours of lecture

ACCT 611: Advanced Financial Accounting II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 306 or 311. A study of specialized accounting topics: International aspects of accounting, bankruptcy, estates and trusts. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 620: Tax Problems and Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 320 or consent of the department. This course includes research on tax questions of individuals, corporations, and partnerships. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 635: Accounting Information Systems 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 306 or 311. An exposure to the basic elements of accounting transaction processing and transaction cycles within the firm. Familiarization with computers and technology for some of the modern approaches to collecting, processing and analyzing accounting information. Selected issues of internal control, documentation, and unethical concerns. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 640: Auditing Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311. The auditor and his contribution to reliable financial and other data are studied including the following topics: internal control; evidence of transactions; basic techniques of sampling and reconciliation; legal responsibility; standards of reporting; role of internal auditor. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 660: Governmental and Non-Profit
Organization Accounting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 206 or 309. Budgeting, fiscal processes, and financial record keeping and reporting of governmental bodies and private non-profit institutions. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 670: Accounting Theory 3 cr.
An examination of current accounting topics in income measurement and statement presentation. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 690: Seminar in Accounting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

ACCT 701: Managerial Use of Accounting Data 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 501 or equivalent (ACCT 205 and 206). An introduction to the sources and uses of accounting information used in the management decision-making process. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 720: Tax Decisions In Business 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 701. Tax consequences related to business decisions. Designed for students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 730: Advanced Tax Problems and Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 320 and graduate standing. Research on tax questions of individuals, corporations, trusts, and estates. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 770: Advanced Accounting Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311 and graduate standing. An examination of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as they relate to income measurement and presentation of financial statements. Three hours of lecture.

ACCT 790: Special Topics in Accounting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ACCT 311 and graduate standing. Special topics selected from areas of accounting that make a unique contribution to professional preparation. Three hours of lecture.

AGRI 101: Introduction to Agriculture 1 cr.
A survey course covering all fields of agriculture with emphasis on opportunities and educational requirements. One hour of lecture.

AGRI 110: Fundamentals of Animal Husbandry 3 cr.
An introductory course dealing with beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses and their role in American agriculture. Three hours of lecture.

AGRI 112: Conservation of Forest Resources 2 cr.
An introductory study of the resources of forest and range lands including wood, wildlife, recreation, forage, and water. Elementary techniques of multiple use management of forest lands. Two hours of lecture.

AGRI 114: Livestock Judging 1 cr.
The theory and practice of judging livestock. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Three hours of laboratory.

AGRI 121: Farm Crops 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 121L. Fundamental principles of crop production. Two hours of lecture.

AGRI 121L: Farm Crops Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 121. Supplementary to AGRI 121 by means of student field and laboratory observations and experimentations with seed and plants. Two hours of laboratory.

AGRI 148: Elements of Dairying 3 cr.
Fundamentals of dairy production and manufacturing. Three hours of lecture.

AGRI 150: General Horticulture 3 cr.
The propagation and management of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Three hours of lecture.

AGRI 151: Horticultural Practices 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit in AGRI 150 (or comparable course). An in-depth study of the modern techniques and technology practiced in the production of flowers, fruits, ornamentals and vegetables. Three hour class periods, a combination of lecture and laboratory.

AGRI 251: Soils 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 112. Credit or registration in AGRI 251L. Fundamental principles of soil science and the properties of soils as related to plant growth. Three hours of lecture.

AGRI 251L: Soils Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 251. Supplementary to AGRI 251 by means of analysis of soils and study of land descriptions. Two hours of laboratory.

AGRI 271: Breeds of Farm Animals 2 cr.
Credit or registration in AGRI 271L. The origin and characteristics of the leading breeds of beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses; development, adaptability and distribution; breed types, organizations and publications; comparative judging of representative animals. Two hours of lecture.

AGRI 271L: Breeds of Farm Animals Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 271. Supplementary to AGRI 271 by means of field and laboratory study of farm animals. Two hours of laboratory.

AGRI 278: Feeds and Feeding 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Basic principles of nutrition including chemical composition of feeding stuffs, digestion, metabolism, functions, and values of nutrients. Two hours of lecture.

AGRI 278L: Feeds and Feeding Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AGRI 278. Computation of balanced rations for farm animals. Two hours of laboratory.

AMST 198: American Studies Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the director. An extramural program. Reading conferences, and reports on American history, culture, and values under the direction of a member of the Liberal Arts faculty in Washington, D.C. The subject matter, which is interdisciplinary and broad in scope, will be supplemented by visits to museums, art galleries, theaters, libraries, and other places of cultural and historical interest in Washington, D.C. Three hours of seminar.

AMST 298: American Studies Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the director. An extramural program. Reading conferences, and reports on American history, culture, and values under the direction of a member of the Liberal Arts faculty in Washington, D.C. The subject matter, which is interdisciplinary and broad in scope, will be supplemented by visits to museums, art galleries, theaters, libraries, and other places of cultural and historical interest in Washington, D.C. Three hours of seminar. Same as AMST 198, except that additional requirements will be appropriate to the level of the course.

AMST 398: American Studies Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the director. An extramural program. Reading conferences, and reports on American history, culture, and values under the direction of a member of the Liberal Arts faculty in Washington, D.C. The subject matter, which is interdisciplinary and broad in scope, will be supplemented by visits to museums, art galleries, theaters, libraries, and other places of cultural and historical interest in Washington, D.C. Three hours of seminar. Same as AMST 298, except that additional requirements will be appropriate to the level of the course. Three hours of seminar.

ANTH 205: General Anthropology* 3 cr.
The origin and evolution of man, the modern races, prehistory of mankind, and linguistic classification. Three hours of lecture.

ANTH 210: Culture Growth* 3 cr.
The nature of culture; social organization; primitive religion, magic, and arts. Three hours of lecture.

ANTH 304: North American Indians 3 cr.
Origin, distribution, language, and culture of the aboriginal population. Three hours of lecture.

ANTH 395: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Students must petition for the course the semester preceding. Special research projects under the guidance of a member of the anthropology faculty. Three hours of research.

ANTH 429: Folklore 3 cr.
Survey of traditional tales and oral literature, and of other elements of folk culture such as ethnobotany, folk music, and folk housing, with emphasis on Louisiana. Students will collect and preserve some elements of local folklore as part of the course. Three hours of lecture.

ANTH 629: Folklore 3 cr.
Survey of traditional tales and oral literature, and of other elements of folk culture such as ethnobotany, folk music, and folk housing, with emphasis on Louisiana. Students will collect and preserve some elements of local folklore as part of the course. Three hours of lecture.

ANTH 790: Special Topics in Anthropology 3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Special topics will be selected from aspects of anthropology such as folklore, North American Indians, fossils, man, and prehistory. Three hours of seminar.

ASTR 105: The Solar System* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 007 or sufficiently high score on a math diagnostic test. A survey course treating the fundamental principles of the solar system. Three hours of lecture.

ASTR 105L: Astronomy Laboratory 1 cr.
A laboratory course to accompany ASTR 105. Visual and photographic observations of the planets and moon are made with an 8-inch reflecting telescope. In addition, practical problems in solar system astronomy are studied. Two hours of laboratory.

ASTR 106: Stellar Astronomy* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ASTR 105. A survey course treating the fundamental principles of stellar astronomy. Three hours of lecture.

ASTR 106L: Astronomy Laboratory 1 cr.
A laboratory course to accompany ASTR 106. Visual observations of stars and nebulae are made with a reflecting telescope. In addition, practical problems in stellar astronomy are studied. Two hours laboratory.

BCHM 410: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 266, BIOS 363. The chemical structure and biological properties of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates and their contribution to cellular chemistry in terms of enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics and common metabolic chemistries. Three hours of lecture.

BCHM 410L: Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology I Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: registration in BCHM 410. An introduction to lipid, protein and carbohydrate biochemistry through the experimental investigation of their structures and functional properties. One hour lecture and three hours of laboratory.

BCHM 412: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BCHM 410. Structure, function, and biosynthesis of cellular macromolecules and macromolecular structures. A biochemical description of the genetic apparatus of procaryotic and eukaryotic cells will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture.

BCHM 412L: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: BCHM 410L and registration in BCHM 412. Isolation and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids using centrifugation, ion exchange and gel permeation chromatography, gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, enzymology, radiochemistry and gene cloning. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

BCHM 430: Biophysical Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 266, PHYS 252 or 262, BIOS 120 and MATH 221. An introduction to chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, binding phenomena and spectroscopy with emphasis on applications in biology. Three hours of lecture.

BCHM 610: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 266, BIOS 363 or equivalent courses or consent of department. The chemical structure and biological properties of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates and their contribution to cellular chemistry in terms of enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics and common metabolic chemistries.

BCHM 610L: Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology I Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: registration in BCHM 610 or consent of department. An introduction to lipid, protein and carbohydrate biochemistry through the experimental investigation of their structures and functional properties. One hour of lecture and three hours laboratory.

BCHM 612: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BCHEM 610. Structure, function, and biosynthesis of cellular macromolecules and macromolecular structures. A biochemical description of the genetic apparatus of procaryotic and eukaryotic cells will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture.

BCHM 612L: Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology II Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Registration in BCHM 612. Isolation and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids using centrifugation, ion exchange and gel permeation chromatography, gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, enzymology, radiochemistry and gene cloning. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

BCHM 630: Biophysical Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 266, PHYS 252 or 262, BIOS 120, MATH 221 or consent of instructor. An introduction to chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, binding phenomena, and spectroscopy with emphasis on applications in biology. Three hours of lecture.

BCHM 722: Experimental Methods 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A study of the processes associated with the scientific method of hypothesis testing. Primary emphasis will be placed on how to formulate hypotheses, design experiments to generate the data necessary to test the hypotheses, use one or a series of instruments and research techniques to generate data, analyze the data statistically, and use the data to draw conclusions related to the initial hypotheses. A variety of state-of-the art research methodologies will be covered. One hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.

BCHM 740: Plant Biochemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A study of metabolism with emphasis on those metabolic pathways restricted to C3, C4, and CAM photosynthetic plants. Particular emphasis will be placed on the synthesis and breakdown of the major groups of macromolecules as well as secondary plant metabolites. Will also include material regarding the ecological roles of natural plant products. Three hours of lecture per week.

Corequisites: Unless the student obtains approval of the Chairman of the Department, he or she may not continue in a course if the corequisite course is dropped. Credits in BIOS 120, 120L, 222, 222L, 224, and 224L are prerequisites for all courses in biological sciences numbered 200 and above unless otherwise stated.

BIOS 101: General Biology* 3 cr.
Introduction to general biological principles for the non-science student. Three hours lecture.

BIOS 101L: General Biology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 101. Supplementary to BIOS 101 by means of student observations, experimentations, and analyses. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 105: Humanistic Botany* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 101 or 120 or consent of the department. A study of the significance of plants to human life with emphasis on how plants have affected the development of culture and society through agriculture, drugs, and medicine. Credit will not be allowed for use in any curricula offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Designed for the non-science student. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 106: Human Heredity and Society* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 101 or 120 or consent of the department. Introduction to the impact of genetics and biological research on man and his society. Includes the social, ethical, and legal implications of genetic disorders and research. Designed for the non-science student. Credit will not be allowed for use in any curricula offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Three hours of lecture and/or seminar.

BIOS 107: Humans and Their Environment* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 101 or 120 or consent of the department. A study of the effects of humankind's activity upon the physical and biological environment. Designed for the non-science student. Credit will not be allowed for use in any curricula offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Three hours of lecture and/or seminar.

BIOS 108: Sociobiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 101 or 120 or consent of the department. A biological approach to social awareness. Emphasis placed on the implications of a biological basis to social issues such as parenting, sexism, racism, eugenics, human diversity, man's antecedents, origin of life, and the bioethics of such practices as recombinant DNA technology, and genetic engineering. Designed for the non-science student. Credit will not be allowed for use in any curricula offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 109: Animal Diversity 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 101 or BIOS 120 or consent of the department. A study of the significance of animals to human life with emphasis on human health, agriculture, culture and societies. Credit will not be allowed for use in any curricula offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Designed for the non-science student. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 120: General Principles of Biology 3 cr.
Introduction to basic biological principles for the science major. Topics include structure and function, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 120L: General Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 cr.
Supplementary to BIOS 120 by means of student observations, experimentations, and analyses. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 190: Health Science Seminar 1 cr.
Prerequisite. Permission of department chairman. Seminar for undergraduate students anticipating medical studies. One hour seminar.

BIOS 222: General Zoology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 120, 120L and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 222L. A study of the central facts and principles needed to understand the form, function, and evolution of animals. This course is required for students taking any biological science course numbered 200 or above, except where specifically stated in the catalog. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 222L: General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 222. Laboratory study of the form and function of animals. This course is designed to correlate with and supplement BIOS 222. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 224: General Botany 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 120, 120L, and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 224L. A study of the concepts, facts and principles central to understanding the form, function, classification, and evolution of photosynthetic protists, higher plants and fungi. This course is required for students taking any biological sciences course numbered 200 or above except where specifically stated in the catalog. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 224L: General Botany Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 224. Laboratory study of the form and function of plants and fungi. This course is designed to correlate with and supplement BIOS 224. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 231: Histological Technique 2 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 222, 224 and credit or registration in BIOS 231L. Study of the methods and principles of preparation of animal and plant material for microscopic examination, histochemical techniques, staining, microscopy, photomicrography, and isolation of cells and organelles. Two hours of lecture.

BIOS 231L: Histological Technique Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 231. The practice of histo-chemical techniques including staining, microscopy, photomicrography, and isolation of cells and organelles. Six hours of laboratory.

BIOS 277: Dendrology 2 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 224. An identification classification, characteristics, and distribution of the principal forest trees of the United States with particular emphasis on coniferous species. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 278: Dendrology 2 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 277. A continuation of BIOS 277 with particular emphasis on hardwood species with spring and summer characteristics of forest vegetation. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 280: Human Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 120, 120L. The elements of human physiology, a study of the controls and functions of the various organ systems. Not acceptable as a substitute for BIOS 387. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 280L: Human Physiology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 280. Experiments designed to give a basic understanding of human organ systems by using physiographs, treadmill exercise, and demonstrations of physiological responses. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 282: Human Anatomy 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 120, 120L. A study of the structure of the major organ systems in man with emphasis on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 282L: Human Anatomy Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 282. Experiments are designed to impart a basic understanding of human anatomy by employing charts, human skeletons, laboratory animals, models, slides, and video tapes. One hour of laboratory instruction and two hours of laboratory.

BIOS 291: Field Course in Biology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Study of the flora and fauna and community characteristics of different biotic environments, including developing skills in the collection and preservation of organisms for scientific study. Field work will be done during a two-week (approximate) field trip. One hour laboratory instruction and six hours laboratory. May be repeated for credit.

BIOS 293: Independent Study 1 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222 or 224 and consent of the department chairman. Introduction to laboratory and library research. Grading in this course is on a pass/no credit basis. May be repeated. One hour conference and two hours independent research.

BIOS 295: Systematics Internship 1 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 222 or 224 and consent of department. Practical experience in the curation and management of biological collections in the Museum of Life Sciences. May be repeated. One hour conference and two hours of curatorial work in the museum.

All courses numbered 300 or above require Bios 120, 120L, 222, 222L, 224, and 224L as prerequisites unless otherwise noted.

BIOS 320: General Microbiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 120, 120L. A basic study of viruses, rickettsiae, chlamydians, bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa with emphasis on form, structure, reproduction, physiology, metabolism, and identification of micro-organisms. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 320L: General Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 320. The experiments in the laboratory are integrated with lecture for an introductory course in microbiology. Emphasis will be on microscopy, microbial morphology, staining methods, use of various microbial media, pure culture techniques, biochemical activities of various microbes, characterization of unknown bacteria cultures, and bacterial and animal virus propagation. One hour of laboratory instruction, and two hours of laboratory.

BIOS 321: Immunology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222 or 224 and BIOS 320 and CHEM 265L. Introduction to the study of immunity and antigen antibody reactions with emphasis on immunochemistry, biological and clinical aspects. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 321L: Immunology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 321. Current immunological and serological procedures with emphasis on clinical and biological aspects. One hour of laboratory instruction, and two hours of laboratory.

BIOS 330: Cell Biology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 263, CHEM 266 and credit or registration in BIOS 330L. An investigation of the structure and function of cells. Contemporary ideas of the ultrastructure, chemistry, biology, and physiology of moneran, plant, and animal cells are presented. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 330L: Cell Biology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 330. Modern techniques of investigation of cell structure and function. Microscopy, isolation of cell organelles, cytochemistry, and biochemical methodology are included. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 334: Histology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222. Morphology of tissues in plants and animals stressing relationship of form to function. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 334L: Histology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 334. Microscopic study of plant and animal tissues. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 340: Vascular Plant Morphology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 340L. A survey of vascular plants, combining the basic concepts of vascular plant morphology with organography, anatomy, life histories, and evolutionary relationships. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 340L: Vascular Plant Morphology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 340. Provides the opportunity to examine living, preserved and fossil specimens of all major vascular plant groups. It is designed to both correlate and supplement BIOS 340. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 341: Introduction to Marine Zoology  4 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 222 and permission of instructor. Survey of marine animals, particularly those of the LA Gulf Coast, including classification, morphology, and ecology. Offered summers only at the LA Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) facility.

BIOS 345: Plant Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 266L, credit or registration for credit in BIOS 345L. The study of plant function, including soil and water relationships, plant biochemistry, development and environmental physiology. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 345L: Plant Physiology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 345. Introduction to laboratory techniques of investigation of plant physiological function. Three hours of laboratory per week.

BIOS 350: Plant Pathology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222, 224, and credit or registration in BIOS 350L. A study of diseases in plants, the role of environment in disease development, the genetic and biochemical nature of host-parasite interactions, and the methods of disease control. Emphasis will be placed on diseases affecting crops and ornamentals in Louisiana. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 350L: Plant Pathology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222, 224, and credit or registration in BIOS 350. A course designed to provide the laboratory training necessary to study disease in plants, the role of the environment in disease development, the genetic and biochemical nature of host-parasite interactions, and the methods of disease control. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 351: Medical Microbiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222 or 224 and credit in BIOS 320. An introduction to the essentials of Medical Microbiology with emphasis on antimicrobial agents, immunology, bacteria, fungi, viruses and medical parasitology. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 351L: Medical Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 351. A comprehensive course in identification of medically important bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, helminths and arthropod vectors. One hour of laboratory instruction and two hours of laboratory

BIOS 360: General Entomology 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 360L. A systematic study of the biology of insects and related arthropods including their anatomy, morphology, physiology, development, taxonomy. ecology, and life histories. Additional emphasis will be placed on the relation of insects to man in agriculture and medicine. Two hours of lecture.

BIOS 360L: General Entomology Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 360. Field and laboratory study of the characteristics, ecology, life histories, collection, and preservation of insects. Six hours of laboratory.

BIOS 363: Principles of Genetics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222 or 224 and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 363L. Fundamental laws of heredity as applied to both plants and animals. A basic course for the student concentrating in biological sciences, medicine, allied health fields, agriculture, psychology, or secondary education. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 363L: Principles of Genetics Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 363. The laboratory course provides the opportunity to apply basic genetic principles in analyses of various experiments. It is designed to both correlate and be a supplement to BIOS 363. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 365: Herpetology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222 and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 365L. A systematic study of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians of the world, including the biology, taxonomy, and ecology of species occurring in the Ark-La-Tex. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 365L: Herpetology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222 and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 365. Identification of major groups of reptiles and amphibians of the world with emphasis on the species found in the Ark-La-Tex. Field work will involve taxonomy, systematics, and ecology of local species. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 370: Animal Behavior 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 370L. A study of the observable activity of organisms in response to internal and environmental stimuli. Included will be discussions of the genetic, anatomical, environmental, and evolutionary influences on the behavioral repertoires of motile organisms. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 370L: Animal Behavior Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 370. The laboratory enables the student to conduct experiments in both the field and laboratory and discuss the behavior patterns observed. Opportunity will be provided for individual work through a required field or laboratory investigation of some behavioral problem. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 371: Plant Systematics 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 371L. The identification, classification, and nomenclature of the vascular  plants with an emphasis on the native spring wild flowers of the Ark-La-Tex. Family characteristics, phylogenetic relationships, terminology, and economic importance will be stressed. Two hours of lecture.

BIOS 371L: Plant Systematics Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 371. Laboratory study emphasizing plant identification by use of dichotomous keys and recognition to the generic and family levels. Current techniques, e.g., chemical taxonomy and cytotaxonomy, will be examined. Field study will be various plant communities in northwest Louisiana and one weekend trip to Arkansas. Six hours of laboratory.

BIOS 372: Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates 2 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222 and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 372L. A study of vertebrate anatomy based on recent representatives of the living vertebrate classes. Emphasis is on anatomy and anatomical evidence for current concepts of evolutionary relationships of vertebrates. Two hours of lecture.

BIOS 372L: Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 372. Individual study and dissection of selected representatives of the recent vertebrate classes. Six hours of laboratory.

BIOS 374: Invertebrate Zoology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 374L; twelve hours of biological sciences or consent of the department. Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, embryology, ecology, and life histories of the invertebrates, protozoa through protochordates. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 374L: Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 374. Laboratory investigation of taxonomy, morphology, physiology, embryology, ecology, and life histories of invertebrates, protozoa through protochordates. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 375: Vertebrate Embryology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222 and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 375L. A study of embryological development from molecular genetics to adult growth and aging. Lectures will include information on all recent vertebrate classes. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 375L: Vertebrate Embryology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 375. A descriptive study of the development of amphibian, avian, and mammalian embryos. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 376: Vertebrate Natural History  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 376L. A study of the characteristics, life histories, and evolution of representatives of all vertebrate classes. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 376L: Vertebrate Natural History Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 376. Field and laboratory study of the characteristics, ecology, and life histories of local species of vertebrates. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 380: Animal Parasitology  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 380L. The general principles of parasitology: the morphology, life history, and classification of parasites, and their host relationships. Recommended for students pursuing allied health professions. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 380L: Animal Parasitology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 380. Laboratory investigations of the morphology, life history, and classification of parasites with emphasis on techniques of collecting and examining parasites. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 387: General Physiology  3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 124 and 124L; Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 387L. Introduction to the study of homeostatic principles in plants and animals. Integration of chemical and physical processes in biological systems will be presented. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 387L: General Physiology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 387. Introduction to laboratory techniques of investigation and observation of physiological functions of plants and animals. One hour laboratory instruction and two hours of laboratory.

BIOS 440: Principles of Ecology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 440L, or consent of the department. Fundamental interrelationships between living organisms and the nonliving environments with stress on ecosystem dynamics. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 440L: Principles of Ecology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 440. Techniques in ecological interpretation and mensuration. One hour of laboratory instruction, and two hours of laboratory.

BIOS 446: Aquatic Biology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 446L. A study of the physical, chemical, and biological systems of fresh, estuaries, and marine waters. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 446L: Aquatic Biology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisites: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 446. Practical application of the principles discussed in BIOS 446 with emphasis on field work and identification of the biota of various aquatic habitats. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 450: Marine Ecology  4 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 222, introductory chemistry and consent of the department. Study of the relationships of marine and estuaries organisms to environmental factors, the interactions among organisms, and ecological processes of energy and materials flow. Emphasis will be on the communities and ecosystems of the Louisiana coastal zone. Offered summers only at the Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON) facility.

BIOS 451: Marine Microbiology 4 cr.
Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of biology and consent of the department. Introduction to estuaries and marine microbes with emphasis on bacteria and fungi. Topics include classification, methodology. Roles in marine ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles and diseases of marine animals. Offered summers only at the Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON) facility.

BIOS 452: Marine Botany  4 cr.
Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of biology, including some botany and consent of the department. Study of marine and coastal algae and vascular plants, including classification, morphology, life cycles, and ecology. Offered summers only at the Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON) facility.

BIOS 454: Coastal Marine Geology  4 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOL 105 and consent of the department. Geomorphologic features of estuaries, coastal and continental shelf environments, erosional, depositional and geochemical processes, and field and laboratory methods. Offered summers only at the Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON) facility.

BIOS 455: Marine Vertebrate Zoology 4 cr.
Prerequisites: Sixteen semester hours of biology, including some zoology and consent of department. General study of the marine chordates with particular emphasis on the fishes, including classification, structure, function and ecology.  Offered summers only at the Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON) facility.

BIOS 460: Microbial Genetics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 263L and one of the following: BIOS 320, BIOS 330, or BCHM 410. Biochemical description of genetic processes in microorganisms. Topics include transformation, conjugation, transduction, replication, recombination, genome organization, gene regulation, and recombinant DNA. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 465: Applied Biotechnology  3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 330 and BIOS 330L. A laboratory based course in which students will gain experience in the principal techniques of recombinant DNA technology. One hour of lecture and six hours of lab per week.

BIOS 470: Evolution  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A study of the theories and mechanisms of organic evolution. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 471: Biogeography 3 cr.
The geographical distributions of major groups of plants and animals will be studied with regard to mechanisms and routes of dispersal, centers of origin, environmental factors, continental drift, and paleontology. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 480: Endocrinology  3 cr.
The nature of hormones, hormonal mechanisms, feedback processes, and hormonal functions. Some clinical applications will be presented. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 485: Comparative Animal Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 266, 266L, BIOS 330, or consent of the department and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 485L. A comparative study of physiological mechanisms and specialization in animals; ways in which diverse animals perform similar functions. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 485L: Comparative Animal Physiology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 485. Investigative study of physiological mechanisms of animals. One hour of laboratory instruction and two hours of laboratory.

BIOS 490: Special Topics in Biological Sciences 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. In depth study of special areas in the biological sciences. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. One to three hours of lecture.

BIOS 491: Research 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairman. Laboratory and/or research. Grading in this course is on pass/no credit basis. May be repeated. Three hours per week.

BIOS 492: Honors Thesis 2 cr.
Prerequisites: Twenty-four hours credit in biological sciences and an invitation from the department chairman. The student must also make a commitment to enroll in BIOS 493. The student will initiate a research project by selecting a specific area of study, conducting a thorough survey of the literature of the topic and presenting a written outline of the objectives and methods, with a bibliography of the proposed research. The proposed research will not duplicate previously published studies. One hour of conference and five hours of library and/or laboratory per week.

BIOS 493: Honors Thesis 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit for BIOS 492. The student will complete a research project initiated in BIOS 492. A finished report in the format and style of a manuscript publishable in a professional scientific journal will be submitted to the advisor, reviewed by the student and advisor and revised by the student. The student will present the results and conclusion of his or her research in a style appropriate for a scientific meeting. One hour of conference and five hours of laboratory per week.

BIOS 494: Advanced Field Biology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 291 and consent of the department. Advanced training in field techniques required to study the flora and/or fauna and community characteristics of a particular biotic environment. Participants will be expected to work on a group research project as well as specialize in the collection and proper handling and curation of a specific group of organisms. Field work will be completed during a two- or three-week field trip. May be repeated for credit.

BIOS 495: Seminar 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. An in-depth study of a particular topic in biology. One hour of recitation-discussion. May be repeated for credit two times.

BIOS 640: Principles of Ecology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 345 or 387 and credit or registration for credit in BIOS 640L. Fundamental interrelationships between living organisms and the nonliving environment with emphasis on ecosystem dynamics. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 640L: Principles of Ecology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in BIOS 640. Techniques in investigation and interpretation of ecological data. One hour of laboratory instruction and two hours of laboratory.

BIOS 646: Aquatic Biology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 646L. A study of the physical, chemical, and biological systems of fresh, estuaries, and marine waters. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 646L: Aquatic Biology Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for credit in BIOS 646. Practical application of the principles discussed in BIOS 646 with emphasis on field work and identification of the biota of various aquatic habitats. Three hours of laboratory.

BIOS 660: Microbial Genetics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Biochemical description of genetic processes in microorganisms. Topics include transformation, conjugation, transduction, replication, recombination, genome organization, gene regulation, and recombinant DNA. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 665: Applied Biotechnology 3 cr.
A laboratory based course that will enable students to gain experience in the basic techniques of molecular biology. The graduate course also requires students to demonstrate their ability to write a grant proposal describing molecular biology investigations.

BIOS 670: Evolution  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A study of the theories and mechanisms of organic evolution. This course will have particular value for those students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in Biological Science Education. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 671: Biogeography 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. The geographic distribution of major groups of plants and animals will be studied with regard to mechanisms and routes of dispersal centers of origin, environmental factors, continental drift, and paleontology. This course will have particular value for those students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in Biological Science Education. 3 hours of lecture.

BIOS 690: Special Topics in Biological Sciences 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. In-depth study of special areas in the biological sciences. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. One to three hours of lecture.

BIOS 720: History of Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Covers the growth of science from ancient Greece to the 20th Century and its impact on the development of western civilization. Emphasis is placed on the biological and chemical sciences. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as HIST 720.

BIOS 740: Ecological Methodology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 440 or equivalent or consent of the department. BIOS 740 will emphasize the methodology for estimating abundance in animal and plant populations, sampling and experimental design, estimating community parameters, and life tables and survivorship estimations. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 745: Plant Molecular Biology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Previous course work in plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. The impact of genetic engineering on agriculture. Methods of transformation, antisense technology, gene regulation, plant tissue culture, the chloroplast genome, transposable elements, and the prospects for crop improvement. The course will include the critical reading of relevant research papers. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 753: Marine Science for Teachers 4 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 222. Survey of the marine sciences, field and classroom techniques for the teaching of marine science at secondary school levels. Offered summers only at the Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON) facility.

BIOS 750: Ecotoxicology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A study of the chemical properties, mode of action, detection and environmental fate of the major pesticides. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 760: Human Genetics for Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite. Consent of the department. Study of human inheritance patterns, genetic disorders, genetic screening and counseling, social impact of genetics, and current research. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 785: Selected Topics in Biology  3 cr.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Special topics to be selected from areas such as botany, genetics, microbiology, or zoology. Three hours of lecture.

BIOS 786: Independent Research 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Library, laboratory, or field research under the guidance of a departmental advisor. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of research per credit.

BIOS 790: Special Topics in Biology 3 cr.
Special topics in Biology which may be repeated as topics vary from semester to semester.

BIOS 795: Independent Study in Biology 3 cr.
Independent study in biology. An independent project or study directed by an assigned faculty member.

BIOS 799: Thesis 1-3 cr.
Thesis. Research project carried out under the supervision of assigned faculty member. May be repeated.
 

BLAW 230: Personal Law 3 cr.
A practical course designed to help individuals gain better awareness and understanding of basic legal problems encountered in modern society. Topics covered include landlord-tenant relations, buying/selling real estate, civil procedure, torts, simple contracts, family law, students' rights and probate law. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 280: Legal Environment of Business 3 cr.
Structure and function of the legal institutions in society and their relationship to business institutions including the following areas: Consumer protection, anti-trust, corporation reporting and securities, environment, employment and ethics. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 324: Real Estate Law 3 cr.
Legal problems incident to ownership and transfer of real property, with special emphasis on Louisiana law. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 332: Business Law I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 280. Study of contracts, property, agency and the basic legal principles of business organizations and operations, including practical comparison and assessment of the different kinds of business organizations. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 333: Business Law II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 332 or consent of the department. Legal concepts and practices concerning the laws of the commercial transactions. Topics covered include sales and credit contracts, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, suretyship, insurance and bankruptcy. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 415: Labor Law 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 280. Legal problems arising from the activities of labor organizations in industrial controversies. Jurisdiction over disputes, remedies available, regulatory labor legislation, management responsibility under the law and resulting changes in managements decision-making power are all covered. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 420: International Law 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 280 or consent of the department. Considers law from a variety of legal traditions. The structure and functions of the legal institutions of different countries and how they relate to international business. Study of international contracts, regulation of international trade, international business relationships, international conflicts and international commercial transactions. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 430: Health Care Law 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 280 and senior status, or permission of instructor. The course is designed to explore a variety of legal issues that arise in the provision of health care in the United States. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 460: Bio-Ethics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 280, senior status, and permission of instructor. This course is designed to explore a variety of the ethical issues that arise in the provision of health care in the United States. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 615: Labor Law 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 280. Legal problems arising from the activities of labor organizations in industrial controversies. Jurisdiction over disputes, remedies available, regulatory labor legislation, management responsibility under the law and resulting changes in management's decision-making power are all covered. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 620: International Law 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 280 or consent of the department. Considers law from a variety of legal traditions. The structure and functions of the legal institutions of different countries and how they relate to international business. Study of international contracts, regulation of international trade, international business relationships, international conflicts and international commercial transactions. Additional project will be assigned for graduate students.

BLAW 720: Law of Business 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BLAW 280 or equivalent. An accelerated study of business law principles with emphasis upon the laws of contracts, sales, agency, partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy and secured transactions. Three hours of lecture.

BLAW 790: Special Topics in Business Law 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Special topics are selected from areas of Business such as employment law, real estate law, labor law, organizational behavior, etc. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

Corequisites: Unless approval of the Chairman of the Department is obtained, the student may not continue in a course if a corequisite course has been dropped.

Placement: A student whose curriculum requires more than one year of chemistry should take Chemistry 121, 121L, 124, and 124L.

CHEM 106: Environmental Chemistry* 3 cr.
A survey of selected chemistry topics with attention given to recent discoveries and application, including the environmental impact of chemical technology. Not intended for the student who wishes to pursue work in any of the areas of physical sciences. May not be substituted for the basic course in any of these fields. Also listed as PHSC 106. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 106L: Introductory Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Registration or credit in CHEM 110 or 106. This course is designed to enhance the student's knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques, especially those which illustrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life. Laboratory experiments will consider water purification, preparation of detergents and perfumes, analysis of milk, vitamin and mineral content in foods, radioactivity, acid rain, and the study of aspirin, caffeine, and fermentation. This introductory laboratory will not substitute for CHEM 121L. Also listed as PHSC 106L. One hour of instruction and two hours of laboratory.

CHEM 110: Introductory Chemistry* 3 cr.
An introduction to inorganic chemistry including structure and bonding, the periodic chart, chemical reactivity, states of matter, solutions, and nuclear reactions. The CHEM 110, 112 sequence is designed for curricula requiring only one year of college chemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 112: Survey of Organic and Biochemistry* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or 121. This course includes organic and basic biochemistry, and is intended for students in curricula requiring only one year of college chemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 112L: Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 121L and credit or registration in CHEM 112. Experiments in general, organic, and biochemical reactions. One hour of instruction and two hours of lab.

CHEM 121: General Chemistry* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in MATH 121 (or higher); it is also strongly suggested that students should have completed a course in high school chemistry or CHEM 110. A fundamental course in inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, electronic configurations, molecular geometry, molecular orbitals, and gases. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 121L: General Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 121. A laboratory course in fundamental chemical operations including density, stoichiometry, heat laws, gas laws, molecular weights, and basic chemical reactivity. One hour of instruction and two hours of laboratory.

CHEM 124: Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Equilibrium 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or 110 and consent of the department. A continuation of CHEM 121 including inorganic chemistry, solutions, solids, liquids, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The student who plans to pursue a curriculum which requires more than one year of chemistry should take CHEM 124. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 124L: Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry 1 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 121L and credit or registration in CHEM 124. The course is a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques dealing with kinetics, equilibrium, solubility, electrochemistry, acids and bases, complexation, and qualitative analysis of ions. One hour of instruction and two hours of laboratory.

CHEM 255: Analytical Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 124. Basic principles and practices of modern methods of analysis.  Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 255L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 124L and 255 or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 255. Experiments in modern methods of analysis.  Three hours of laboratory.

CHEM 259: Chemical Separations 1 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 255L. Modern chromatographic techniques used in quantitative analysis. Three hours of laboratory.

CHEM 265: Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 124. A fundamental course for majors in premedicine, biological sciences, or chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, chemical properties, and physical properties (including UV, lR, and NMR) of selected classes of organic compounds. Reaction mechanisms emphasis along with correlation and identification of these compounds. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 265L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 124L and credit or registration in CHEM 265. An introduction to modern and classical organic laboratory techniques of purification and identification of organic compounds employed in selected experiments that introduce reaction mechanisms and synthesis. Theory and practice of extraction, distillation, and chromatography (TLC, column, GLC). One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory work.

CHEM 266: Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 265. Optical isomerism and heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen, and/or oxygen, and/or sulfur and to a lesser degree, compounds containing phosphorus or silicon. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 266L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 265L and credit or registration in CHEM 266. A continuation of CHEM 265L with an emphasis on the applications of chromatography, spectroscopy, and other techniques in studies of organic reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and structure elucidation. Brief theory and practice of spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR, NMR, Mass). One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory work.

CHEM 290: Undergraduate Research 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Introduction to laboratory and library research. Three hours per week.

CHEM 301: Chemistry Literature 1 cr.
Use of chemical literature. One hour of lecture.

CHEM 303: Physical Chemistry I 4 cr.
Prerequisites: MATH 222 and PHYS 262. Introduction to thermodynamics, and kinetic theory of gases. Three hours lecture and two hours recitation.

CHEM 303L: Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 259 and registration in CHEM 303. Selected experiments in thermodynamics. Three hours of laboratory.

CHEM 304: Physical Chemistry II 4 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 303. Chemical kinetics and the introduction to the theories of atomic and molecular structure. Three hours of lecture and two hours of recitation.

CHEM 304L: Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 303L and registration in CHEM 304. Selected experiments in kinetics, thermodynamics, atomic and molecular structure. Three hours of laboratory.

CHEM 366: Structure Elucidation of Organic Compounds 2 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 259 and 266L. Structure elucidation of organic molecules by chemical and instrumental methods. One hour of instruction and five hours of laboratory.

CHEM 375: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 266. Basic descriptive inorganic chemistry dealing in a systematic way with the elements and the structures, properties and reactions of their inorganic compounds. Topics range from coordination chemistry to organo-metallic chemistry to bioinorganic chemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 409: Introduction to Chemical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 304 and MATH 223. A continuation of CHEM 304. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 415: Principles of Environmental Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 255 and 266, PHYS 252, and three hours of biology--or consent of the department. Principles of chemistry and chemical technology pertinent to the environment. Topics include air and water quality; toxic, agricultural, and domestic chemicals; energy sources; waste disposal; and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 430: Materials Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 304 or consent of the department. Topics studied include polymer chemistry, solid state chemistry, crystallography, and chemistry of modern materials. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 456: Instrumental Analysis 2 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 304. Modern instrumental analysis. Two hours of lecture.

CHEM 456L: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 456. One hour instruction and five hours of laboratory.

CHEM 464: Intermediate Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 266 and 304. Selected topics in organic chemistry including reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and stereochemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 467: Chemical Synthesis 2 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 266L. Laboratory preparation of inorganic, organic, and organometallic compounds using advanced laboratory techniques. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory.

CHEM 470: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 304. Modern theoretical and structural inorganic chemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 490: Independent Study  1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Laboratory and/or library research. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour.

CHEM 609: Introduction to Chemical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 304 and MATH 223. A continuation of CHEM 304. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 615: Principles of Environmental Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 255 and 266, PHYS 252, and three hours of biology--or consent of the department. Principles of chemistry and chemical technology pertinent to the environment. Topics include air and water quality; toxic, agricultural, and domestic chemicals; energy sources; waste disposal; and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 630: Materials Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 304 or consent of the department. Polymer chemistry, solid state chemistry, crystallography, and chemistry of modern materials. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 656: Instrumental Analysis 2 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 304. Modern instrumental analysis. Two hours of lecture.

CHEM 656L: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 656. One hour instruction and five hours of laboratory.

CHEM 664: Intermediate Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisites: CHEM 266 and 304. Selected topics in organic chemistry including reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and stereochemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 667: Chemical Synthesis 2 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 266L. Laboratory preparation of inorganic, organic, and organometallic compounds using advanced laboratory techniques. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

CHEM 670: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 304. Modern theoretical and structural inorganic chemistry. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 690: Independent Study  1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Laboratory and library research. One to three hours credit. May be repeated for up to a total of three credit hours. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour.

CHEM 785: Selected Topics in Chemistry for Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 266. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Topics chosen from modern developments in chemistry of particular value to science instruction. Three hours of lecture.

CHEM 790: Special Topics in Chemistry 3 cr.
Special topics in Chemistry which may be repeated as topics vary from semester to semester.

CHEM 795: Independent Study in Chemistry 3 cr.
Independent study in chemistry. An independent project or study directed by an assigned faculty member.

CHEM 799: Thesis 3 cr.
Thesis. Research project carried out under the supervision of assigned faculty member. May be repeated.