FOREIGN LANGUAGES

FL 295: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the foreign language faculty. Three hours of research.

FL 495: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the foreign language faculty. Three hours of research.
 
 

The native of a country where French is the current and official language may not enroll for credit in French 101, 102, 201, or 205 before taking a placement test to determine credit and placement. A student who has some high school credit in French and selects French for study at the University must take a placement test in French and register in the course appropriate to the score on the test (regardless of amount of credit earned in high school). Credit is granted for all courses numbered lower than the course in which the student is placed. It is recommended that a student with French credits earned at another college take the placement tests for guidance in scheduling. General prerequisite policy: French 101, 102, and 201 must be taken in sequence. French 201 is the usual prerequisite to all courses bearing a higher number. In some cases a student may fulfill this prerequisite by earning placement credit. The student may also seek permission of the department to enroll in such courses.
 

FREN 101: Elementary French I 3 cr.
A beginning course for students who have no preparation in French. A study of the fundamentals of French grammar, with special emphasis given to aural-oral practice in the language. Grammar, conversation, aural comprehension, and elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 102: Elementary French II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 101 or advanced standing placement. A continuation of FREN 101 with continued emphasis on the aural-oral aspects of the language. Continuation of elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 201: Intermediate French 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 102 or advanced standing placement. Continued reading and oral work, vocabulary building, and review of the basic principles of grammar. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 205: Readings in French 3 cr.
Classic and contemporary readings in French. Special emphasis on comprehension as well as oral and written expression in the language. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 292: Study Abroad 1-15 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in a French-speaking country. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part or all of this work. Variable credit to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. In some cases tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

FREN 301: French Phonetics and Oral Practice 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or consent of the department. Intensive study of French morphology and syntax with extensive oral practice. Emphasis will be given to the special grammatical difficulties experienced by English-speaking students of French. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 302: Advanced French Conversation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or consent of the department. Intensive training and practice in oral communicative skills. Study and active application of structural, lexical, and syntactic elements essential to effective oral exchange--with emphasis on facility and accuracy. Frequent oral presentations, debates and discussions--all geared to strengthen oral/aural language skill acquisition. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 303: Business French 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or consent of the department. Intensive practice in concepts and vocabulary concerning organization of French businesses, general economics, sales, marketing, finance, accounting, letter writing, and other topics. Aspects of contemporary French civilization will be discussed, including the European political climate and European Union. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 304: Advanced French Grammar and Composition 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or consent of the department. Intensive study of French syntax with extensive practice in oral and written communication and translation. Emphasis will be given to the special grammatical difficulties experienced by English-speaking students of French. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 316: French Culture and Civilization 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or consent of the department. A survey of French culture as expressed in music, painting, and the plastic arts, and a study of literary, historical, and philosophical movements that form a background for knowledgeable communication in French. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 331: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French at the 300 level, or consent of the department. A survey of the various literary genres cultivated in France from the twelfth until the end of the sixteenth century; the transition from the medieval world view to that of Rabelais, Montaigne, and the poets of the Pleiade. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 332: The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French at the 300 level or consent of the department. A survey of changes in literary styles, of the struggle between the baroque and the classical ideals in art, and of the crisis in European thought that brought about the rise of the espirit philosophique. The theatre of Corneille, Moliere, and Racine, and the philosophical works of Descartes, Pascal, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot, and Rousseau. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 333: The Nineteenth Century 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French at the 300 level or consent of the department. A survey of main literary currents in France from the Revolution of 1789 to the end of the nineteenth century; the poetry of the romantic and symbolist movements and the novels of Balzac, Stendhal, Flaubert, and Zola. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 334: The Twentieth Century 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French at the 300 level or consent of the department. A survey of important movements in the arts and literature of France since the turn of the century; poems, plays, and novels, and critical and philosophical essays by writers such as Breton, Sartre, Gide, Proust, Robbe-Grillet, and Sarraufe. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 392: Study Abroad 1-15 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in a French-speaking country. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part or all of this work. Variable credit to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. Same as FREN 292 except at LSUS credit is restricted to coursework considered advanced. In some cases tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

FREN 401: Intellectual History of France 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A multi-genre course emphasizing the study of philosophical and critical writings and manifestoes in French since the time of Montaigne. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 402: French Drama 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A study of drama with emphasis on the trends that have combined to create the rich variety of the contemporary French stage. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 403: French Poetry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A study of poetic language and communication and of the evolution of poetic genres from traditional or popular sources through their contemporary developments. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 404: French Narrative and Film 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A generic (non-historical) study of French narrative and film. Examination of and contrasts of various narrative or representational strategies and techniques, as illustrated in French literature, and analysis of their impact on the public's perception of the novelistic or cinematic work. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 410: French Stylistics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 304 or equivalent or consent of the department. An advanced practicum in French expository prose geared to provide systematic training in the complex and subtle techniques of professional writing in French. Selected model texts will be analyzed from a stylistic vantage point and students will apply the devices gleaned from such exercises to the active production of assigned essays. Strongly recommended for French majors and for those in Education with a French teaching emphasis. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 490: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from French literature and linguistics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

FREN 495: Independent Studies in French 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French literature at the 300 level and consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the French faculty. Three hours of research.

FREN 601: Intellectual History of France 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French Literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A multi-genre course emphasizing the study of philosophical and critical writings and manifestoes in French since the time of Montaigne. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 602: French Drama 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French Literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A study of drama with emphasis on the trends that have combined to create the rich variety of the contemporary French stage. Three hours of lecture

FREN 603: French Poetry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French Literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A study of poetic language and communication and of the evolution of poetic genres from traditional or popular sources through their contemporary developments. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 604: French Narrative and Film 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French Literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A generic (non-historical) study of French narrative and film. Examination of and contrasts of various narrative or representational strategies and techniques, as illustrated in French literature, and analysis of their impact on the public's perception of the novelistic or cinematic work. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 610: French Stylistics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 304 or equivalent or consent of the department. An advanced practicum in French expository prose geared to provide systematic training in the complex and subtle techniques of professional writing in French. Selected model texts will be analyzed from a stylistic vantage point and students will apply the devices gleaned from such exercises to the active production of assigned essays. Strongly recommended for French majors and for those in Education with a French teaching emphasis. Three hours of lecture.

FREN 690: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from French literature and linguistics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

FREN 695: Independent Studies in French 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of French literature at the 300 level and consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the French faculty. Three hours of research.

FREN 790: Special Topics in French Literature in Translation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Special topics selected from areas such as major authors, periods, genres, influences, and critical theories. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

FREN 792: Special Topics in European Literature in Translation 3 cr.
Course is designed to acquaint students with masterpieces of French, other non-English European literature(s). In-depth study of special topics (major authors, periods, genres, problems of thematic questions) to vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Also listed as EULT 792. Three hours of seminar.
 
 

GS 490: Senior Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of 90 hours of coursework toward the General Studies degree. An interdisciplinary course based on readings from the disciplines of applied science, humanities, natural science, and social science, designed to provide students with an opportunity to use skills in research, analytical and critical thinking, writing, and oral communication. Three hours of seminar.
 
 

GEOG 105: Human Geography* 3 cr.
The earth's surface from the standpoint of its physical and cultural regions with emphasis on the distribution of peoples, the origin and development of civilization, and Polar, European, and American cultures. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 106: Human Geography* 3 cr.
The earth's surface from the standpoint of its physical and cultural regions with emphasis on the distribution of peoples, the origin and development of civilization, and the Dry World, the Orient, Black Africa, and the Pacific. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 251: Physical Geography* 3 cr.
The fundamentals of the natural landscape with emphasis on worldwide distribution. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 252: Cultural Geography* 3 cr.
A systematic analysis of the elements of cultural geography, including population, settlement, resource utilization, and landscape modification. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 257: Maps and Mapping* 3 cr.
An introduction to maps, map use, and modern computer-aided mapping. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 295: Independent Studies in Geography 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. An extramural program. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the geography faculty. Three hours of research.

GEOG 312: Geography of S.W. Asia and North Africa (The Middle East) 3 cr.
An examination of the physical landscape, including climate and soils, and the ways the human occupancy has altered the landscape from ancient times until the present. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 357: Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing Imagery 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 105 or 106 or consent of department. Use of aerial photographs and remote sensing imagery such as color infrared, side-looking radar, and satellite photography as sources of quantitative and qualitative geographical information; principles of image identification; simple photogrammetric measurements; mapping from aerial photographs, and interpretation of the natural and cultural landscape. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

GEOG 360: Environmental Conservation 3 cr.
Analysis of the factors governing the human use of the earth and its resources. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 410: Geography of Europe 3 cr.
A physical and cultural survey of the continent. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 420: Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 257 or consent of the department. Introduction to fundamental principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Applications, data structures, and basic functions are reviewed. Several different GIS programs are examined. Exercises demonstrate basic GIS functions. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 450: Geography of Louisiana 3 cr.
An examination of the physical aspects of the landscape, including climate, land-forms, vegetation, and soils, and how the human occupants have altered the landscape from the earliest times until the present. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 453: Geography of North America 3 cr.
A survey of the physical and cultural environments of the United States and Canada, emphasizing climate, landforms, resources, settlement, and land use. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 460: Economic Geography 3 cr.
Description and analysis of the location, characteristics, and relationships of primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activity. Measurements and theories of the location of economic endeavor will be considered. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 480: Geography of Tourism 3 cr.
A survey of the nature of tourism and its impact on the cultural and physical landscape. Emphasis will be placed upon transportation, factors influencing tourism, and tourism as an applied field of geography. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 490: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 251, 252 or consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Examination of selected regions, cultural institutions, or other topics which illustrate the manner in which the geographer analyzes the man-land relationship. Three hours of seminar.

GEOG 495: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 251, 252 or consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Student must petition for the course the semester preceding. Special research projects under the guidance of a member of the geography faculty. Three hours of research.

GEOG 610: Geography of Europe 3 cr.
A physical and cultural survey of the continent. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 620: Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Introduction to principles of geographic information systems (GIS), including a review of applications, data structures, and basic functions for several different programs. Exercises demonstrate basic GIS functions. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 650: Geography of Louisiana 3 cr.
An examination of the physical aspects of the landscape, including climate, land-forms, vegetation, and soils, and of how the human occupants have altered the landscape from the earliest times until the present. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 653: Geography of North America  3 cr.
A survey of the physical and cultural environments of the United States and Canada, emphasizing climate, landforms, resources, settlement, and land use. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 680: Geography of Tourism 3 cr.
A survey of the nature of tourism and its impact on the cultural and physical landscape. Emphasis will be placed upon transportation, factors influencing tourism, and tourism as an applied field of geography. Three hours of lecture.

GEOG 690: Seminar 3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Examination of selected regions, cultural institutions, or other topics which illustrate the manner in which the geographer analyzes the man-land relationship. Three hours of seminar.

GEOG 695: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 251, 252 or consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Student must petition for the course the semester preceding. Special research projects under the guidance of a member of the geography faculty. Three hours of research.

GEOG 701: Development of Geographic Thought 3 cr.
A survey of the origins and development of the discipline from its beginnings in Southwest Asia and classical development in Greece to its modern evolution in northwestern Europe and America. Three hours of lecture.
 

GEOL 105: Introduction to Geology 3 cr.
A study of the earth's materials and landforms and the physical processes at work upon and within the earth. Three hours of lecture.

GEOL 106: Petroleum Geology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOL 105 or consent of the department. Study of the origin, migration, and accumulation of petroleum. Reservoir characteristics and types of petroleum-bearing rock structures emphasized. Three hours of lecture.

GEOL 205: Environmental Geology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOL 105. The impact of human activities on geologic processes. Special emphasis on ground and surface water quality, hydrogeology, pollution prevention, and remediation. Three hours of lecture.
 
 

The native of a country where German is the current and official language may not enroll for credit in German 101, 102, 201 or 205 before taking a placement test to determine credit and placement. A student who has some high school credit in German and selects German for study at the University must take a placement test in German and register in the course appropriate to the score on the test (regardless of amount of credits earned in high school). Credit is granted for all courses numbered lower than the course in which the student is placed. It is recommended that a student with German credits earned at another college take the placement tests for guidance in scheduling.
 

GERM 101: Elementary German I 3 cr.
No prerequisite. A study of the fundamentals of German grammar, with special emphasis given to aural-oral practice in the language. Grammar, conversation, aural comprehension, and elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

GERM 102: Elementary German II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GERM 101 or advanced standing placement. A continuation of GERM 101 with continued emphasis on the aural-oral aspects of the language. Continuation of elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

GERM 201: Intermediate German 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GERM 102 or advanced standing placement. A systematic review of grammar with continued oral work, vocabulary building, and reading of German prose. Three hours of lecture.

GERM 202: German Conversation 2 cr.
Prerequisite: GERM 102 or consent of the department. A conversation course emphasizing aural-oral use of the language in everyday situations. Continued vocabulary development, role-playing, occasional oral and written reports. Two hours of lecture.

GERM 205: Intermediate Readings in German Literature 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GERM 102 or advanced standing placement. A survey of modern German short stories and one short novel by a contemporary author. Three hours of lecture.

GERM 292: Study Abroad 1-15 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in a German-speaking country. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part or all of this work. Variable credit to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. In some cases tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

GERM 307: Modern German Culture 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours in German at the 200 levels or consent of the department. A study of German culture with emphasis on the post-World War II era. Three hours of lecture.

GERM 309: The German Novelle 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of German at the 200 levels or consent of the department. The German novelle as reflected in a survey of nineteenth and twentieth century authors. Three hours of lecture.

GERM 332: German Literature Since 1832 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of German at the 200 levels or consent of the department. A survey of German literature from the death of Goethe to the modern period. Three hours of lecture.

GERM 392: Study Abroad 1-15 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in a German-speaking country. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part or all of this work. Variable credit to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. Same as GERM 292 except that LSUS credit is restricted to coursework considered advanced. In some cases tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

GERM 495: Independent Studies in German 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of German at the 300 level and consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the German faculty. Three hours of research.

GERM 695: Independent Studies in German 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Three hours of German at the 300 level and consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and  reports under the direction of a member of the German faculty. Three hours of research.

GERM 790: Special Topics in German Literature in Translation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Special topics selected from areas such as major authors, periods, genres, influences, and critical theories. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

GERM 792: Special Topics in European Literature in Translation 3 cr.
Course is designed to acquaint students with masterpieces of German and other non-English European literature(s). In-depth study of special topics (major authors, periods, genres, problems or thematic questions) to vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Also listed as EULT 792. Three hours of seminar.
 
 

Service Courses
HPE 100: Jogging and Walking for Fitness 1 cr.
The course is designed to introduce the fundamental physiological, biomechanical, and nutritional concepts of upright, weight-bearing exercise. Walking and/or jogging will be the exercise modes utilized. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 101: Archery 1 cr.
Basic fundamentals for the beginner including stance, hold, draw, aim, and release. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 102: Intermediate Archery 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 101. Designed for the archer who wishes to pursue field archery. Basic skills will be reviewed, additional skills will be introduced and field experience will be emphasized. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 103: Hatha Yoga 1 cr.
Introduction to beginning classic yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation. Develops muscle tone, strength and endurance as well as balance, agility, and flexibility. Increases concentration and ability to relax and focus. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit.

HPE 104: Tennis 1 cr.
This course is designed to teach the rules of play and the basic skills for the beginning tennis player, including the serve, forehand and backhand drives, and volley. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 105: Intermediate Tennis 1 cr.
Basic skills will be reviewed, some additional skills will be introduced, and court strategy will be emphasized. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 106: Baseball 1 cr.
Introduction to the sport of baseball. History, rules, skill development, and team strategy. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 107: Golf 1 cr.
Basic skills, rules, and etiquette for the beginner. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 110: Gymnastics and Tumbling 1 cr.
Teaches the fundamental and beginning skills in gymnastics and tumbling. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 112: Fundamentals of Dance Education  1 cr.
This course is designed as an introduction to the world of dance. An overview of various dance forms (e.g. folk, jazz, modern, social) is given and the importance of developing dance technique in each form is emphasized. This course is particularly useful for future teachers and exercise leaders. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 113: Outdoor Recreational Activities 1 cr.
A course appropriate for students in any curriculum. Activities are variable depending upon student interest, instructor expertise, and available equipment and facilities. Examples: camping, hiking, back-packing, orienteering, canoeing, cycling, sailing, and rock-climbing. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 114: Martial Arts 1 cr.
A course designed to introduce the student to one of several martial arts forms. With emphasis on safety and philosophy of martial arts, students will learn elements of basic skills. The emphasis from among the martial arts disciplines of judo, karate, or other martial arts will be determined by the needs of the class and the expertise of the instructor. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 115: Orienteering 1 cr.
Learn details of map-reading, master use of the compass for land navigation, and hike with a sense of confidence. From theory in the classroom to application in safe, controlled outings, culminating in competitive Orienteering. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a  pass/no credit basis.

HPE 116: Badminton 1 cr.
This course is designed to teach the rules, patterns of play, and basic skills for the beginning badminton player. Attention is given to the fundamental serves and rallying strokes. Three hours of lecture.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 117: Intermediate Badminton 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 116. Basic skills are reviewed; additional skills are introduced and strategies of play are emphasized. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 122: Swimming 1 cr.
For the nonswimmer and the weak swimmer desiring to improve swimming skills and knowledge of personal water safety. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 123: Intermediate Swimming 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 122 or consent of the department. Technique and skill development of eight (8) swimming strokes and basic water safety and rescue. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 125: International Folk Dance* 1 cr.
Basic fundamentals of couple or group dances including squares, sets, and circle dances from various countries. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 128: Weight Training 1 cr.
Development of basic skills in weight training and improvement of physical fitness. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 133: Lifeguarding 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 123 or consent of the department. The fundamentals and skills of lifeguarding are developed and American Red Cross Certification is awarded for successful completion of the requirements. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 134: Water Safety Instruction 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 123 or consent of the department. Methods of teaching swimming. American Red Cross Certification is awarded for successful completion of the requirements. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 135: Fundamentals of Skin and SCUBA Diving 1 cr.
An introduction to the fundamental principles and methods of safe skin and SCUBA diving. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 141: Social Dance* 1 cr.
This course introduces the student to social dancing of the 20th century. Attention is directed toward developing dance skill, style, and rhythmical coordination in the following dances: foxtrot, charleston, swing, Latin, rock and roll, country and western, and Cajun. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 143: Physical Fitness and Wellness 2 cr.
Teaches the student how to take control of personal health and lifestyle habits and how to implement a physical fitness program. Attention is given to cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength and endurance, body composition, flexibility, nutrition and weight control. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 144: Conditioning Exercise 1 cr.
The primary objective of this course is to improve the physical condition of students. Attention is given to diet and weight control, use of good body mechanics, the development of the muscular system, and the improvement of cardiovascular efficiency. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 151: Racquetball 1 cr.
Basic skills and rules of play for the beginner. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 155: Aerobic Dance 1 cr.
This course emphasizes the development of cardiorespiratory endurance and other components of fitness. Concepts of nutrition, posture, and physiological principles of exercise are also presented. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 160: Team Sports Activity: Basketball 1 cr.
A general survey course in basic basketball. Attention is given to the introduction and development of fundamental skills and knowledge of the game. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 161: Team Sports Activity: Soccer 1 cr.
A general survey course in Soccer. The course emphasizes the development of individual fundamental skills, Individual tactics, and team strategy. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 162: Team Sports Activity: Volleyball 1 cr.
A general survey course in basic volleyball. Attention is given to the introduction and development of fundamentals, basic skills, and knowledge. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 163: Team Sports Activity: Flag Football 1 cr.
A general survey course in flag football. Attention is given to the introduction and development of fundamentals, knowledge, and skills. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 170: Martial Arts - Judo 1 cr.
A course designed to introduce the student to one of several martial arts forms. With an emphasis on safety and philosophy of martial arts, students will learn elements of basic skills. According to student interest and expertise of the instructor, judo, karate, or other martial arts might be the focus of the course. Three hours of laboratory.  Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 190: Special Service Activities 1 cr.
No prerequisite. Basic skills, techniques, and rules for identified service activity. Activity chosen from modern developments in sport and recreational activities. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
 
 

HIST 105: History of Western Civilization* 3 cr.
The development of ideas, trends, and institutions in western civilization from earliest times through the Reformation. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 106: History of Western Civilization* 3 cr.
The development of western civilization from the Reformation to the present. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 145: United States History to 1877* 3 cr.
Survey of United States history from discovery to 1877. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 146: United States History Since 1877* 3 cr.
Survey of United States history from 1877 to the present. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 251: The Near and Middle East 3 cr.
A history of the Islamic world from earliest times to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the twentieth century and the rise of the Islamic world to its present position of importance. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 252: The Far East 3 cr.
A study of China, Japan, and South-East Asia, with emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 271: History of Louisiana 3 cr.
General survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Louisiana. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 295: Independent Studies in History 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. An extramural program. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the history faculty. Three hours of research.

HIST 299: Sources and Methods in History 3 cr.
Techniques of research and bibliographical aids. Three hours of seminar.

HIST 320: African-American History 3 cr.
Social, cultural, and economic role of African-Americans in the U.S. from 1619 to the present. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 322: History of Urban Development in the United States 3 cr.
A study of the development and influence of the city in the United States from the colonial period to the present. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 350: Military History 3 cr.
A survey of the history of war and warfare from the American Revolution to modern times. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as MILS 350.

HIST 370: Introduction to Public History 3 cr.
Prerequisite: HIST 145 and HIST 146. A study of the development of theory and practice of public history in the United States from the late nineteenth century to the present. Students will gain experience in methods of research and presentation of history in public venues and awareness of career opportunities in the field of public history. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 385: Colonial Latin America 3 cr.
Survey of the colonial period emphasizing the European background, explorations, political and economic systems, and wars of independence. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 386: Latin America Since Independence 3 cr.
Survey of the Latin American countries in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries emphasizing the search for political stability, economic and social progress, and international relations. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 399: Internship in History 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Fifteen semester hours in history, a minimum 3.0 GPA in all history course work, junior standing and approval by the department. Supervised work in historic preservation, public history, oral history, and/or other historical research. Each student will complete a specific project in a selected area under the direction of a member of the History Department faculty. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours.

HIST 414: Imperial Russia 3 cr.
History of Russian state from the Kievan period to the death of Alexander II. Emphasis will be placed on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 415: Russia Since 1881 3 cr.
A study of the events leading to the Bolshevik putsch of 1917; the political, economic, and social developments of the Stalin era; the search for stability and the Cold War; the collapse of the Soviet empire. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 423: American Diplomacy to 1914 3 cr.
A study of American foreign policy from Colonial times to 1914 with emphasis on the Revolutionary era, Manifest Destiny and Imperialism. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as POLl 423.

HIST 424: American Diplomacy since 1914 3 cr.
A study of American foreign policy from 1914 to the present with emphasis on World War I, World War II, the Cold War, Korea, and Vietnam. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as POLl 424.

HIST 430: Renaissance and Reformation 3 cr.
A study of the political, intellectual, religious, and cultural developments in Europe from the mid-15th century to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 431: Old Regime and Enlightenment: 1648-1774 3 cr.
A study of the social, economic, political and intellectual developments from the end of the Reformation to the death of Louis XV. Special emphasis will be placed on the European Enlightenment and the decline of the French monarchy. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 432: French Revolution and Napoleon 3 cr.
A study of the background, constructive developments, and territorial changes resulting from the wars of the period, with emphasis upon Napoleon's role. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 433: Europe in the Nineteenth Century 3 cr.
A study of the social, economic, political, and intellectual developments from the Congress of Vienna through World War I. Special emphasis will be placed on the impact of the industrial Revolution on European Society, the intellectual developments, the unification movements, and the origins and outcomes of World War I. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 435: Europe Since 1919 3 cr.
The background, course, and results of World War II; the search for stability in post-war Europe; the Cold War and the collapse of totalitarian governments in Eastern Europe. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 440: British History to 1603 3 cr.
Study of the development of the English nation from its earliest origins to the death of Elizabeth I. Emphasis is placed on the historic development of English institutions and the Tudor period. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 441: British History Since 1603 3 cr.
Study of the development of Great Britain from the death of Elizabeth I to present times. Emphasis is placed on the rise of Great Britain to the rank of global power and the factors behind this development. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 446: Nazi Germany: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich 3 cr.
This course will examine the rise and fall of Nazi Germany between the years 1919 and 1945 with particular emphasis on Nazi racial and social ideology. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 450: Colonial and Revolutionary America 3 cr.
A study of the beginnings of the United States of America: the colonial background, the American Revolution, and the writing of the Constitution. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 452: Early National Period: The United States, 1783-1824 3 cr.
An advanced course in the history of the United States from 1783 to 1824, with emphasis on the economic, political, social, and constitutional development of the period. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 454: Jacksonian America, 1825-1850 3 cr.
A study of United States history from the beginnings of the Jacksonian movement through the Mexican War, with emphasis on the political, economic, and social aspects of the period. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 455: The Civil War and Reconstruction Period: The United States, 1850-1877 3 cr.
A study of the causes, the conflict, and the aftermath of the American Civil War. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 456: The Emergence of Modern America: The United States, 1877-1917 3 cr.
A study of the impact of big business on politics and on selected aspects of social life. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 457: Recent American History: The United States, 1917-1945 3 cr.
A study of the United States beginning with World War I and continuing through the roaring twenties, the great depression, the New Deal and the homefront during World War II. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 458: Contemporary American History: The United States Since 1945 3 cr.
A study of the impact of the Cold War on American politics and the public. Special emphasis will be placed on social and political aspects of the 1960's through the 1980's. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 460: Great Presidents and Political Leaders: A Biographical Approach 3 cr.
A course designed to acquaint the students with the diverse and frequently controversial interpretations of significant historical figures who shaped the history of the nation. Three hours lecture.

HIST 475: Seminar in Local History 3 cr.
A study of the literature and methodology of local history. Emphasizes research and presentation of the history and culture of the Red River Region. Requires completion of a research project based on primary research and oral history and aimed at publication or presentation in a public format such as conference, museum exhibit, or documentary. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 490: Seminar in History 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from American, European, and Latin American history will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

HIST 495: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of 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 history faculty. Three hours of research.

HIST 614: Imperial Russia 3 cr.
History of Russian state from the Kievan period to the death of Alexander II. Emphasis will be placed on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 615: Russia Since 1881 3 cr.
A study of the events leading to the Bolshevik putsch of 1917; the political, economic and social developments of the Stalin era; the search for stability and the cold War; the collapse of the Soviet empire. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 623: American Diplomacy to 1914 3 cr.
A study of American foreign policy from Colonial times to 1914 with emphasis on the Revolutionary era, Manifest Destiny and Imperialism. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as POLI 623.

HIST 624: American Diplomacy since 1914 3 cr.
A study of American foreign policy from 1914 to the present with emphasis on World War I, World War II, the Cold War, Korea, and Vietnam. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as POLI 624.

HIST 630: Renaissance and Reformation 3 cr.
A study of the political, intellectual, religious, and cultural developments in Europe from the mid-15th century to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 631: Old Regime and Enlightenment: 1648-1774 3 cr.
A study of the social, economic, political and intellectual developments from the end of the Reformation to the death of Louis IV. Special emphasis will be placed on the European Enlightenment and the decline of the French monarchy. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 632: French Revolution and Napoleon 3 cr.
A study of the background, constructive developments, and territorial changes resulting from the wars of the period, with emphasis upon Napoleon's role. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 633: Europe in the Nineteenth Century 3 cr.
A study of the social, economic, political, and intellectual developments from the Congress of Vienna through World War I. Special emphasis will be placed on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on European Society, the intellectual developments, the unification movements, and the origins and outcomes of World War  I. Three hours of lecture. For undergraduate credit, see also HIST 433.

HIST 635: Europe Since 1919 3 cr.
The background, course, and results of World War II; the search for stability in post-war Europe; the Cold War and the collapse of totalitarian governments in Eastern Europe. Three hours of lecture. For undergraduate credit, see also HIST 435.

HIST 640: British History to 1603 3 cr.
Study of the development of the English nation from its earliest origins to the death of Elizabeth I. Emphasis is placed on the historic development of English institutions and the Tudor period. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 641: British History Since 1603 3 cr.
Study of the development of Great Britain from the death of Elizabeth I to present times. Emphasis is placed on the rise of Great Britain to the rank of global power and the factors behind this development. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 650: Colonial and Revolutionary America 3 cr.
A study of the beginnings of the United States of America: the colonial background, the American Revolution, and the writing of the Constitution. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 652: Early National Period: The United States, 1783-1824 3 cr.
An advanced course in the history of the United States from 1783 to 1824, with emphasis on the economic, political, social, and constitutional development of the period. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 654: Jacksonian America, 1825-1850 3 cr.
A study of United States history from the beginnings of the Jacksonian movement through the Mexican War, with emphasis on the political, economic, and social aspects of the period. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 655: The Civil War and Reconstruction Period: The United States, 1850-1877 3 cr.
A study of the causes, the conflict, and the aftermath of the American Civil War. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 656: The Emergence of Modern America: The United States, 1877-1929 3 cr.
A study of the impact of big business on politics and on selected aspects of social life. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 657: Recent American History: The United States, 1917-1945 3 cr.
A study of the United States beginning with World War I and continuing through the roaring twenties, the great depression, the New Deal and the homefront during World War II. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 658: Contemporary American History: The United States Since 1945 3 cr.
A study of the impact of the Cold War on American politics and the public. Special emphasis will be placed on social and political aspects of the 1960's. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 660: Great Presidents and Political Leaders: A Biographical Approach 3 cr.
A course designed to acquaint the students with the diverse and frequently controversial interpretations of significant individuals who shaped the history of the nation. Three hours lecture.

HIST 690: Seminar in History 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from American, European, and Latin American history will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

HIST 695: Independent Studies 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 history graduate faculty. Three hours of research.

HIST 706: American Social and Intellectual History 3 cr.
A study of major intellectual forces that shaped American history from colonial days to the present. Emphasis will be on Puritanism, transcendentalism, nationalism, Darwinism, liberalism, reformism, and conservatism. Three hours of lecture.

HIST 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 BIOS 720.

HIST 790: Special Topics in History 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Special topics are selected from areas such as American, European and Latin American history. Three hours of seminar.
 
 

HSA 702: Development of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A foundation course examining the origins and societal role of private nonprofit  organizations including their social, political, economic, cultural, and ideological importance in American society. Three hours of lecture.

HSA 703:  Administrative Law and Human Services Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A survey of legal concepts which affect the administration of human services from constitutional, statutory and common or case law. Particular emphasis will be given to such topics as: organization, authority and procedures of administrative agencies; judicial review of administrative decisions; tort liability; civil rights and legislation; client rights and privacy, contracts, employee relations and due process. Three hours of lecture.

HSA 704: Data Administration in Human Services Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 150 or consent of the department. A survey designed to introduce the student to the need for concentrating upon the data needs of the administrator before considering what hardware or software to purchase; the course reviews the use  of information technology systems in human services organizations and the problems in implementing such systems. Three hours of lecture.

HSA 706: Human Services Administration Research Methods 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CJ 330 or SOCL 285 or PSYC 317 or MKT 489 or consent of the department. An exploration of research techniques and procedures most applicable to human services organizations with special emphasis on program evaluation. Three hours of lecture.

HSA 734: Nonprofit Governance and Decision Making 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Analysis of the respective roles of board, executive director, staff and volunteers in nonprofit organizations. Techniques for achieving effective board meetings and committee work, the development of board members, and policy development. Three hours of lecture.

HSA 760: Nonprofit Financial Administration and Resource Development 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Review of the diversity of financial resources available to nonprofit organizations, techniques for accessing these resources, and the conceptual and technical skills needed to manage financial and strategic control problems facing human service managers. Three hours of lecture.

HSA 780: Structure and Process in Human Services Administration 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. The capstone of the human services administration program, this course examines organizational behavior, structure, processes, and change as influenced by the practice of management. Implications of organizational design are explored. Applications are made to nonprofit organizations. Three hours of lecture.
 
 

HUM 198: Humanities Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. An extramural program. Readings, conferences, and reports in areas of intellectual or artistic concern under the direction of a member of the Liberal Arts faculty. The subject matter will be interdisciplinary and broad in scope. Three hours of seminar.

HUM 342: Performance Literature 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore English requirement and COMM 135. An interdisciplinary course designed to increase the student's understanding of and appreciation for the theater and literature by presenting readings orally, studying plays, attending performances, and writing interpretations. Readings selected from letters, journals, poetry, novels, short stories and plays. Emphasis is upon written analysis and oral presentation of selections. Three hours of lecture.

HUM 490: Special Topics in Humanities 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher. Intensive study of a topic in the humanities, often interdisciplinary. May correlate with institutes or programs that require less than a full semester's duration. May be repeated in one-hour units up to three semester credit hours. One to three hours of lecture.

HUM 690: Special Topics in Humanities 1-3 cr.
Intensive study of a topic in the humanities, often interdisciplinary. May correlate with institutes or programs that require less than a full semester's duration. May be repeated in one-hour units up to three semester credit hours. One to three hours of lecture.
 
 

INDS 101: Introduction to the Culture of India 3 cr.
A broad and general introduction to the culture(s) of the Indian subcontinent, focusing on its geography, history, politics, economy, social structure, languages and the arts, and religion. Three hours of lecture.
 
 

INTL 250: Introduction to International Studies 3 cr.
A survey course designed to develop a global perspective of events and topics. Areas of study include art, religion, politics, geography, business, economics, education, technology, literature, and communication. Three hours of lecture.

INTL 270: Culture of Japan 3 cr.
A survey of Japan. Areas of study include history, geography, art, music, literature, religion, politics, and economics. Three hours of lecture.
 
 

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I 3 cr.
A beginning course for students who have no preparation in Japanese. A study of the fundamentals of Japanese grammar, with special emphasis given to aural-oral practice in the language. Grammar, conversation, aural comprehension, and elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 102: Elementary Japanese II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or advanced standing placement. A continuation of JAPN 101 with continued emphasis on the aural-oral aspects of the language. Continuation of elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or advanced standing placement. Continued reading and oral work, vocabulary building, and review of the basic principles of grammar. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 205: Readings in Japanese 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or advanced standing placement. Readings in contemporary Japanese. Special emphasis on comprehension as well as oral and written expression in the language. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 292: Study Abroad 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in Japan. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part or all of this work. In some cases, tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

JAPN 295: Independent Study 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Topics selected will emphasize the acquisition of grammar, reading, and conversation skills. Three hours of research.

JAPN 305: Advanced Japanese 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 205 or advanced standing placement. Intensive oral and reading practice in the language used in essays, newspapers, and novels. Emphasis will be placed on the learning of Chinese characters and advanced levels of conversation. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 390: Special Topics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Various topics selected from the areas of Japanese literature, writing, linguistics, or film and intended for the nonspecialist. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 392: Study Abroad 1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in Japan. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part of all of this work. Variable credit to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. Same as JAPN 292 except that LSUS credit is restricted to course work considered advanced. In some cases tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

JAPN 495: Independent Study 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Japanese at the 300 level and the consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Reading, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the Japanese faculty. Three hours of research.
 
 

Professional Courses
KHS 203: Techniques of Lifetime Sports 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 101 or 107. Designed primarily for the physical education major. Attention is given to the techniques of teaching archery, bowling, and golf and to the acquisition of skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

KHS 204: Techniques of Racket Sports 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 104 or 116. Designed primarily for the physical education major. Attention is given to the techniques of teaching tennis and badminton and the acquisition of skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour laboratory.

KHS 205: Techniques of Field Sports 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 161 or  163. A course designed primarily for physical education majors. Prepares students to teach techniques and tactics for soccer, flag football, and one non-traditional sport. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

KHS 206: Techniques of Team Sports 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 160 or  162. A course designed primarily for physical education majors. Attention given to techniques of teaching softball, volleyball, and basketball, as well as to the acquisition of skills. Methods of evaluation also included. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

KHS 207: Techniques of Physical Fitness 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 100, 128, 144, or 155. Covers fundamentals of physical conditioning and specific procedures for optimal development of aerobic power, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Applications for school-age children, normal adults, and special populations. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

KHS 215: First Aid 1 cr.
Study of and practice in the procedures to be employed in first-aid treatment of wounds, shock, poisoning, fractures, and unconsciousness. One hour of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

KHS 225: Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Sport 3 cr.
This course introduces students to the discipline and profession of health and physical education. Historical developments and philosophical views are presented; career roles and qualifications for entering the professional fields of health, physical education, sport, and fitness are also discussed. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 281: Personal Health 3 cr.
This is an action-oriented course that examines personal health issues of our time, especially the many health problems that are self-inflicted. The course is designed to counteract apathy, to dispel myths, and to provide accurate information on which to make decisions affecting individual and social health. Three hours of lecture.

Students planning a career in teacher education must be admitted into TEPAR before enrolling in any of the following KHS courses (300- or Methods courses):

KHS 305: Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sport 3 cr.
Attention is given to the principles related to organizing and administering health, physical, and recreation education programs. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 310: Community and Environmental Health 3 cr.
Study of community and environmental health problems and methods of preventing and alleviating them. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 315: Drug Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: KHS 281. An introduction to the physiological and psychological effects of abused drugs, both legal and illegal. Also covers the societal, historical, and legal aspects of drugs, including alcohol and tobacco. Three hours lecture.

KHS 325: Biomechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: human anatomy. Study of anatomical kinesiology, and principles of physics applied to human movement. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 330: Materials and Methods in Health Education for the Elementary School 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admittance into TEPAR, ED 201, PSYC 206 and 207. For the elementary school classroom teacher. Information and techniques for teaching health to elementary school children. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 331: Curriculum Development and Methods of Teaching Physical Education K-8 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admittance into TEPAR, ED 201 or KHS 225 and PSYC 206 and PSYC 207. Designed primarily for elementary education and physical education majors. Attention is given to curriculum development and techniques for teaching physical education to elementary students. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 332: Curriculum Development and Methods of Teaching Physical Education in Grades 9-12 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admittance into TEPAR, KHS 225, PSYC 206, and PSYC 208. For the physical education major. Theory and techniques of curriculum design, games, team sports, and organization and administration of the instructional program in physical education for this level. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 333: Curriculum Development and Methods of Teaching Health 1-12 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admittance into TEPAR, KHS 225, PSYC 206, PSYC 207 or 208. For the physical education major. Information and techniques for teaching health to elementary, middle school, and secondary school students. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 340: Motor Learning  3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 282, BIOS 280, PSYC 206, PSYC 207, or PSYC 208. A study of the techniques and processes of motor learning and their importance in the development of the individual. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 405: Epidemiology 3 cr.
A study of epidemics, epidemic diseases, and the principles and methods of epidemiology. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 422: Student Teaching 6 - 12 cr.
Prerequisites: See "Student Teaching" in this catalog. Supervised experiences in planning, directing, and evaluating learning experiences in Health and Physical Education at both the elementary and secondary education levels. Grading is pass/no credit.

KHS 423: Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 3 cr.
The practice of measurement, statistical treatment and development of skilled evaluation processes in the physical education profession are discussed. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 425: Physiology of Exercise 4 cr.
A presentation of biological concepts necessary for student understanding of the mechanisms of exercise and physical training. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

KHS 430: Introduction to Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr.
A fundamental course in adaptive physical education programs for special children. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 435: Human Nutrition 3 cr.
An introduction to human nutrition and its contribution to optimum health. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 440: Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3 cr.
Designed to aid the coach, athletic trainer, physical education teacher, and clinical exercise physiologist in the prevention and treatment of athletic related injuries. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

KHS 460: Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: KHS 325, 425 and 435. Practical application of theory of exercise physiology. Aimed at adult populations. Includes exercise testing, evaluation, prescription, and supervision in clinical settings. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

KHS 462: Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 6 cr.
Prerequisites: KHS 460 or departmental approval and appropriate professional liability insurance. A planned field experience, giving students on-site experience related to their degree program. The student works primarily under the direction of an on-site supervisor, with periodic reports to the university supervisor. Eighteen hours of laboratory.

KHS 490: Special Topics in Health and Physical Education 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Topics chosen from modern developments in Health and Physical Education that have particular value in professional preparation. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 491: Exercise Science and Wellness Seminar 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and thirty-six hours in HPE. An in-depth study of an assigned topic in Exercise Science and Wellness. One hour of recitation-discussion. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

KHS 495: Research 3 cr.
Planning and carrying out a research project under guidance of a member of the departmental faculty. Data collection and analysis will be followed by development of a formal paper. Three hours of research.

KHS 623: Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 3 cr.
The practice of measurement, statistical treatment and development of skilled evaluation processes in the physical education profession are discussed. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 625: Physiology of Exercise 4 cr.
A presentation of biological concepts necessary for student understanding of the mechanisms of exercise and physical training. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 630: Introduction to Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr.
A fundamental course in adaptive physical education programs for special children. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 635: Human Nutrition 3 cr.
An introduction in human nutrition and its contribution to optimum health. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 640: Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3 cr.
Designed to aid the coach, athletic trainer, physical education teacher, and clinical exercise physiologist in the prevention and treatment of athletic-related injuries. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

KHS 660: Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: KHS 325, 425, and 435. Practical application of theory of exercise physiology, aimed at adult populations. Includes exercise testing evaluation, prescription, and supervision in clinical settings. May not be taken if credit for KHS 460 has been earned. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

KHS 662: Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 6 cr.
Prerequisites: KHS 460 or 660 and appropriate professional liability insurance. Practical experience in approved clinical setting. Experience in evaluation of cardiovascular condition and physical fitness, scientifically-based prescription of exercise and supervision of training of apparently normal, healthy individuals and others with various pathologies. Eighteen hours laboratory.

KHS 690: Special Topics in Health and Physical Education 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Topics chosen from modern developments in Health and Physical Education that have particular value in professional preparation. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 700: Seminar in KHS 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. Survey of current issues in the discipline of health, physical education, and sport. Critical analysis of current and classical professional journal articles in a seminar setting. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 722: Analysis of Movement in Sport and Exercise 3 cr.
Prerequisite: KHS 325 or consent of the instructor. This course introduces the student to the quantification of human movement by the use of varied technology, emphasizing application to sports. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 725: Applied Exercise Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 280, KHS 425/625. The course is designed to give the student an advanced understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of human circulation during physical stress under neutral and extreme environmental conditions. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 730: Independent Study 3 cr.
Under faculty supervision, the student will apply the scientific method to problem solving. Research project dealing with a clearly defined aspect of exercise science, sport, physical education, or health. Proposal draft must be submitted to a member of the HPE Graduate Faculty prior to start of semester. Three hours of independent study.

KHS 740: Motor Development & Learning 3 cr.
A study of the techniques and processes of motor learning and their importance in the development of the individual. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 741: Applied Sport Psychology 3 cr.
A study of sport and exercise psychology concepts as they apply to teachers, coaches, and exercise specialists. Emphasis is placed on models of intervention and special issues. Three hours of lecture.

KHS 750: Exercise in Gerontology 3 cr.
Review of research and study of aging aimed at providing students with an appreciation of the impact of a physically active life preceding old age, approaches for training geriatric populations, and the potential of such training for enhancing quality of life. Three hours of lecture.
 
 

LDSH 201: Introduction to Leadership 3 cr.
An interdisciplinary course which approaches leadership from a variety of perspectives. Students explore their own leadership styles as well as those of organizations and individuals. Three hours of lecture.

LDSH 405: Ethics, Values, and Leadership 3 cr.
A study of the moral responsibilities of leadership through case studies from a variety of contexts, cultures, and periods of history. Three hours lecture.
 
 

LA 790: Special Topics in Liberal Studies 3 cr.
An interdisciplinary seminar on a topic (or issue) of cultural, historical, social, or literary importance; attention given to interrelationships among the disciplines that bear upon that topic. Topics vary and may reach into areas beyond the usual ones in the humanities, such as science in its human and ethical aspects. Open to qualified graduate students; especially encouraged for students pursuing the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts. May be taken twice for up to six hours of credit. Three hours of seminar.

LA 791: Greek and Roman Culture 3 cr.
An interdisciplinary course which examines Greek and Roman culture. Emphasis is on the interaction between culture and ideas. Three hours of seminar.

LA 792: Late Classical and Medieval Culture 3 cr.
An interdisciplinary course which examines the interaction  between culture and ideas of the period from early  Christianity to the Renaissance. Three hours of seminar.

LA 793: Culture of the Renaissance and Enlightenment 3 cr.
An interdisciplinary course which examines Western European culture from the Renaissance through the eighteenth century. Emphasis is on the interaction between culture and ideas. Three hours of seminar.

LA 794: Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Culture 3 cr.
An interdisciplinary course which examines the interaction between culture and ideas of the past two hundred years of Europe and America. Three hours of seminar.

LA 799: Thesis/Final Project 1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: Completion of core courses. One to six credits in research or other study per semester. Final grading is on a pass/no credit basis.
 
 

LIBS 412: Library Materials for Adolescents 3 cr.
Survey of literature and media including utilization practices and selection, reading interests and guidance, curricular correlations, and developmental needs. Wide reading and use of materials for young adults from middle school through high school. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 415: Library Materials for Children 3 cr.
Survey of literature and media including utilization practices and selection, reading interests and guidance, curricular correlations, and developmental needs. Wide reading and use of materials for children from preschool to middle school. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 417: Organization of Library Materials 3 cr.
Descriptive cataloging and classification of library materials using the Dewey Decimal Classification system and Sears and Library of Congress subject headings. Organization and functions of library catalogs. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 418: School Library Administration 3 cr.
The role of the school library including management principles and practices, school library standards, personnel and financial administration, collection development, physical plant and equipment, and program planning and development. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 427: Information Sources and Services 3 cr.
Evaluation and utilization of principal types of reference and information sources. Basic principles and techniques of reference and information services. Practice in reference and search and synthesis. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 430: Library Practicum 3 cr.
Prerequisite: At least six semester hours of library science. Provision of actual experience in all phases of school library science. Grading is pass/no credit. Six hours of laboratory.

LIBS 490: Special Topics in Library Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of seminar.

LIBS 612: Library Materials for Adolescents 3 cr.
Survey of literature and media including utilization practices and selection, reading interests and guidance, curricular correlations, and developmental needs. Wide reading and use of materials for young adults from middle school through high school. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 615: Library Materials for Children 3 cr.
Survey of literature and media including utilization practices and selection, reading interests and guidance, curricular correlations, and developmental needs. Wide reading and use of materials for children from preschool to middle school. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 617: Organization of Library Materials 3 cr.
Descriptive cataloging and classification of library materials using the Dewey Decimal Classification system and Sears and Library of Congress subject headings. Organization and functions of library catalogs. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 618: School Library Administration 3 cr.
The role of the school library including management and practices, school library standards, personnel and financial administration, collection development, physical plant and equipment, and program planning and development. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 627: Information Sources and Services 3 cr.
Evaluation and utilization of principal types of reference and information sources. Basic principles and techniques of reference and information services. Practice in reference and search and synthesis. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 630: Library Practicum 3 cr.
Prerequisite: At least six semester hours of library science. Provision of actual experience in all phases of school library science.  Grading is pass/no credit. Six hours of laboratory.

LIBS 690: Special Topics in Library Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of seminar.
 
 

MADM 105: Introduction to Business 3 cr.
Restricted to freshmen and sophomores. A course designed to present an overview of the operation of the business firm, the role of the manager in business, and the nature of the economic system in which private enterprise must operate. Important attention is also given to orienting the student to modern collegiate education for business. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 115H: Honors Readings in Leadership 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. An examination of the classic works of philosophy, history, biography, drama and fiction and their relationship to modern management thought. A particular focus is given to lessons in leadership provided by these time-honored writings and their application to analysis of contemporary management cases and issues. Three hours lecture.

MADM 150: Computer Tools for Business 3 cr.
A hands-on course that introduces a variety of end-user, business-oriented software, including DOS, Windows, word processors, spreadsheets, and INTERNET. Three hours of laboratory/lecture.

MADM 205: Small Business Management 3 cr.
Study of the principles, procedures, and methods for managing a small business. Special attention given to assessing business opportunities, planning for a small business, and managing other factors involved in the success of the small company. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 210: Business Communication 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ENGL 115. The planning, organizing, and writing of business correspondence and analytical reports. Principles of human relations, business operations, and English skills are applied to a variety of business situations. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 301: Behavioral Management of Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and, for business majors, MADM 210. A study of the theory and practice of the organization's employer-employee relationships, motivation systems, interpersonal communications, group processes, design issues, and international management processes. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 320: Human Resource  Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. A study of the Human Resource Management (HRM) objective of attracting, holding, and motivating a productive and satisfied employee group. Emphasis on proficiency in applying principles and technical tools to such HR areas as employee services. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 321: Micro-Organizational Behavior 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. An in-depth study of the social and psychological factors affecting human behavior and performance in organizations, with emphasis on individual and small group processes. More specifically, the course examines behavioral science knowledge relating to such topics as perception and personality, attitudes and job satisfaction, motivation and enhancing employee performance, leadership, and group dynamics. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 327: Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. Analysis of management and labor relations in its behavioral institutional, legal and historical aspects. Includes collective bargaining, arbitration, grievance procedures, wage and benefits issues, institutional issues, seniority, employee safety, discipline, and public sector collective bargaining. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 350: Information Systems 3 cr.
Prerequisites: MADM 150 and 301. A course to give the student an understanding of information systems (IS) by analyzing (1) the field of IS as it relates to business end-users and (2) fundamental concepts used in the study of IS. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 383: Production and Operations Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260. A study of the application of managerial procedures to the production process. Special emphasis is given to facilities, personnel, and control of production. Includes application of the quantitative techniques of management science. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 385: Introduction to Management Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260. A survey of quantitative techniques useful in modeling business problems; decision theory, linear programming, network models, simulation, inventory analysis, queuing theory, and other relevant topics. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 392: Practicum in Non-Profit Organizations 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Explores strategic planning, marketing, and communication within non-profit organizations and the particular challenges involved differing from for-profit organizations. Also listed as PSYC 392, POLI 392, and SOCL 392. May be repeated twice for a total of three credits. One hour of lecture and laboratory.

MADM 410: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. The focus of this course is on the study of the basic stages of the business start-up process: idea discovery, plan formulation, implementation of start-up, and downstream development. Cases will be extensively used to explore the critical stages of entrepreneurial development. In addition, the Intrepreneurship concept will be explored as it relates to large businesses. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 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 management's decision-making power are all covered. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as BLAW 415.

MADM 421: Organizational Theory and Design 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. A focus on the organization's environments and the interactive effects these environments have on internal organizational theory concepts such as organizational operations. Traditional organizational theory concepts such as structure and design, goal and work systems, power and politics, intergroup relations and conflict will be discussed. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 425: Wage and Salary Administration 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260, MADM 320 or consent of the Department. The study of wage and salary administration in public and private organizations; administration of total compensation systems with emphasis on determinants of general wage and salary levels and structures, examination of wage surveys, incentive systems. profit sharing, wage criteria, and job evaluation. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 427: Personnel Selection and Placement 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ECON 260 and MADM 320 or consent of the department. Study of the employment function of the personnel management process including recruitment, selection, and placement of employees in an organization; emphasis on various selection techniques in relation to laws affecting the matching of people to jobs. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 430: International Business Communication 3 cr.
A study of written, oral, and nonverbal communication in the international business environment, with emphasis on the aspects of culture that most affect business communication. Business practices in countries that are significant U.S. trading partners are examined, and the communication strategies needed for conducting business in those countries are studied. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 473: Total Quality Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260 or equivalent. A review of the fundamentals of Total Quality Management (TQM) as it is currently being practiced in Japan and the U.S. The course presents the management philosophy of TQM and the tools of quality improvement. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 475: Internship in Management 3-6 cr.
Management-related employment with a qualified employer. The course is open to students who have successfully completed 60 credit hours and have either a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 for the last 24 hours; it requires written reports detailing the objectives, progress, and completion of the internship. Three to six hours of credit on a pass/no credit basis. Only three hours may be applied to the major. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour.

MADM 480: Administrative Policy 3 cr.
Enrollment open only to Business students in the last semester of their senior year. Must complete college core prior to enrollment. Special problems involved in the formulation of consistent business policies and maintenance of an efficient organization. Actual cases used as a basis for discussions and preparation of reports which call for executive decision making. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 483: Production Planning and Control 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 383. A study of the management principles applicable to planning and administering a production facility. Topics covered include product and facility design, scheduling, materials flow, and control techniques. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 485: Applied Management Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 385. Emphasis on the use of mathematical models to solve complex business problems, classical optimization techniques, linear and integer programming, transportation and assignment problems, network analysis, and use of computer simulation to analyze inventory and queuing systems. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 490: Seminar in Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, MADM 301, 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.

MADM 491: Seminar in Health Care Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301 or consent of the department. Students are introduced to the management of organizations that deliver health services. In addition, the major features of the health services industry and the role of the health care manager in that industry will be explored. This course satisfies the foundation requirement for the Health Care Management specialization option. Three hours lecture and discussion.

MADM 492: Seminar in Non-Profit Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Designed as a preparatory for student internships in not-for-profit organizations by having them solve problems in areas such as finances, personnel, marketing, and risk management in simulated organizations. There will be individual/group projects. Also listed as POLI 492, PSYC 492, and SOCL 492. Three hours of seminar.

MADM 493: American Humanics Management Training Institute 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Participation in the annual meeting of the American Humanics Management Training Institute. Funds for attendance are to be raised by the student. Also listed as POLI 493, PSYC 493, and SOCL 493. One hour of independent study.

MADM 495: Independent Studies in Management 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 management faculty. Three hours of research.

MADM 499: Seminar in Personnel Management and Human Relations 3 cr.
Prerequisites: MADM 320, Senior standing, and consent of the department. An advanced study of the theories and techniques in the management of human resources utilizing the case study problems approach. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 610: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301.The focus of this course is on the study of the basic stages of the business start-up process: idea discovery, plan formulation, implementation of start-up, and downstream development. Cases will be extensively used to explore the critical stages of entrepreneurial development. In addition, the Intrepreneurship concept will be explored as it relates to large business. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 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. Also listed as BLAW 615.

MADM 621: Organizational Theory and Design 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. A focus on the organization's environments and the interactive effects these environments have on internal organizational theory concepts such as organizational operations. Traditional organizational theory concepts such as structure and design, goal and work systems, power and politics, intergroup relations and conflict will be discussed. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 625: Wage and Salary Administration 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260, MADM 320 or consent of the department. The study of wage and salary administration in public and private organizations; administration of total compensation systems with emphasis on determinants of general wage and salary levels and structures, examination of wage surveys, incentive systems, profit sharing, wage criteria, and job evaluation. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 627: Personnel Selection and Placement 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ECON 260 and MADM 320 or consent of the department. Study of the employment function of the personnel management process including recruitment, selection, and placement of employees in an organization; emphasis on various selection techniques in relation to laws affecting the matching of people to jobs. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 630: International Business Communication 3 cr.
A study of written, oral, and nonverbal communication in the international business environment, with emphasis on the aspects of culture that most affect business communication. Business practices in countries that are significant U.S. trading partners are examined, and the communication strategies needed for conducting business in those countries are studied. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 673: Total Quality Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260 or equivalent. A review of the fundamentals of Total Quality Management (TQM) as it is currently being practiced in Japan and the U.S. The course presents the management philosophy of TQM and the tools of quality improvement. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 683: Production Planning and Control 3 cr.
A study of the management principles applicable to planning and administering a production facility. Topics covered include product and facility design, scheduling, materials flow, and control techniques. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 690: Seminar in Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, MADM 301, 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.

MADM 699: Seminar in Personnel Management and Human Relations 3 cr.
Prerequisites: MADM 320, senior standing, and consent of the department. An advanced study of the theories and techniques in the management of human resources utilizing the case study/problems approach. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 701: Organizational Behavior 3 cr.
Study of organizational structure, processes, and managerial behavior involved in the operation of a business enterprise. Methods of study involve readings, cases, research and seminar discussions. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 702: Quantitative Methods in Management 3 cr.
Mathematical techniques for management, statistical distributions and probability, statistical estimation and inference, regression analysis, forecasting techniques, analysis of variance, inventory models, linear programming, and network analysis. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 710: Human Resource Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. A study of the creation and implementation of human resource policies in organizations. The following are covered: employment, placement, and personnel planning; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; training and development; health, safety, and security. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 720: Managerial Communication 3 cr.
This course must be taken in first nine hours of graduate studies. The study of communications strategies used by effective managers. Techniques of written, oral and non-verbal communication are applied to business situations that require management skill in motivation and leadership. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 730: Health Services System 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the department. Introduction to the American health services system: definition and measurement of individual and community health status; basic approaches to planning and evaluating health services; medical care delivery mechanisms; financing health services; health-related organizations and regulatory agencies; and future alternatives. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 735: Hospital Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the department. Introduction to the organization and management of the hospital. The focus will be on the hospital and its central role in the contemporary health care delivery system as well as on its structural features, such as the governing board, the medical staff, and the administration. In addition, the hospital's external environment--political, economic, technological, and sociocultural--will be analyzed in terms of its impact on the overall structure. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 760: Organizational Strategy and Policies 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department. A terminal integrating course with emphasis on formulating and implementing basic strategy and policy decisions. An analytic approach to strategic decisions pursued through readings, cases and participation in a complex computer game. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 775: Graduate Internship in Business 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Regular standing in the MBA program and maintenance of a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Employment related to the individual's major field of interest with a qualified employer. Requires a graduate faculty mentor and written reports detailing the objectives, progress, and completion of the internship. Three hours of credit on a pass/no credit basis. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour.

MADM 790: Graduate Seminar in Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 701. Exploration and analysis of selected problems and issues in today's business environment. Course content necessarily changes with each semester as current and sometimes controversial issues are discussed. Three hours of seminar.

MADM 795: Independent Studies in Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate director. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the graduate faculty. Three hours of research.
 
 

MKT 301: Principles of Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and MADM 210. A conceptual overview of the exchange process and the relationships of business firms and consumers. Emphasis is given to the marketing concept and how firms adapt products and policies to changes of consumer demand. Channels of distribution are examined along with the supporting institutional arrangements. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 310: Consumer Analysis and Behavior 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. A study of the nature and dynamics of consumer markets and the significance of these markets to marketing executives. Emphasis is placed on the concepts and constructs employed to identify and measure market segments and to analyze behavioral patterns as a basis for marketing strategy. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 312: Promotional Strategy 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. The nature, scope, and contributions of personal selling, advertising, and sales promotions to the firm's problems of demand stimulation. Emphasis is on principles and concepts that relate to the integration and organization of the promotional effort in achieving optimal allocation of that effort to facilitate movements of goods. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 315: Channels of Distribution 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. A study of the nature, types, and economic roles played by marketing institutions and channels. The historical development and current organizational structure of marketing channels are examined. Retailing, wholesaling, physical distribution, international channels and channels for services are investigated also. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 330: Sales 3 cr.
A study of the concepts and techniques utilized in the personal selling process. Emphasis is placed on the design of effective sales presentations and on the role playing of various personal sales situations. Three hours of lecture and sales presentations.

MKT 333: Sales Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301 and MKT 330. A study of basic sales management concepts in sales planning and control. Emphasis is placed on the organization and staffing of sales departments, development of territories, and control over sales operation. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 420: Direct Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301 or consent of the department. An introduction to direct marketing that includes a grounding in all major direct marketing media: direct mail, broadcast, print advertising, catalogs, co-ops, telemarketing, inserts, and videos. The course stresses the measurability and accountability of direct marketing and its relationship to the total marketing mix. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 430: Problems of Retail Store Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. Policies, practices, principles, and methods of efficiently operated retail stores. Areas covered include store location, layout, organization, merchandising, planning, pricing, buying, personnel management, credit, stock control, sales promotion, the retailing mix, assortment planning, store operation, etc. Emphasis is to be given to the contingency theory of management. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 440: International Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Marketing 301 or consent of the department. An introduction to the three major marketing environments-domestic, foreign, and international. Opportunities are presented for students to apply basic marketing knowledge and skills to an international environment, and to learn basic international marketing terminology, tools and concepts. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 450: Marketing Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the department. A study of the application of analytical concepts and principles to the development of efficient strategies for solving marketing problems. The major policy areas of product, price, channels, and promotion are integrated in the development of the firm's total marketing effort. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 475: Internship in Marketing 3-6 cr.
Marketing-related employment with a qualified employer. The course is open to students who have successfully completed 60 credit hours and have either a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 for the last 24 hours; it requires written reports detailing the objectives, progress, and completion of the internship. Three to six hours of credit on a pass/no credit basis. Only three hours may be applied to the major. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour.

MKT 489: Marketing Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260. A study of the application of research to marketing problems, and how the findings are used in the formulation of marketing policies. Theories, concepts, and methodology applicable in applying  research to marketing problems are emphasized. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 490: Seminar in Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, MKT 301, 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.

MKT 495: Independent Studies in Marketing 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 marketing faculty. Three hours of research.

MKT 630: Problems of Retail Store Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 301. Policies, practices, principles, and methods of efficiently operated retail stores. Areas covered include store location, layout, organization, merchandising, planning, pricing, buying, personnel management, credit, stock control, sales promotion, the retailing mix, assortment planning, store operation, etc. Emphasis is to be given to the contingency theory of management. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 640: International Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Marketing 301 or consent of the department. An introduction to the three major marketing environments-domestic, foreign, and international. Opportunities are presented for students to apply basic marketing knowledge and skills to an international environment, and to learn basic international marketing terminology, tools, and concepts. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 650: Marketing Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the department. A study of the application of analytical concepts and principles to the development of efficient strategies for solving marketing problems. The major policy areas of product, price, channels, and promotion are integrated in the development of the firm's total marketing effort. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 689: Marketing Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ECON 260. A study of the application of research to marketing problems, and how the findings are used in the formulation of marketing policies. Theories, concepts, and methodology useful in applying research to marketing problems are emphasized. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 690: Seminar in Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, MKT 301, 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.

MKT 701: Seminar in Marketing 3 cr.
The role of marketing in business and society. An analysis of marketing management concepts and methods are developed through reports, discussion, and case study. Three hours of lecture.

MKT 720: Marketing Planning 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MKT 701. Analytical framework for planning; planning techniques and concepts, the planning process in organizations; special problems in planning. Three hours of lecture.
 
 

MCOM 115: Introduction to Mass Communications and Society 3 cr.
A study of the history, theories, processes, problems, regulation and effects of the mass media. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 151: News Writing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: English 105. A foundation course in news writing. Attention is given to elements of news, style, writing leads, spelling, and story structure. Proficiency in word processing is required. Three hours of lecture and in-class writing.

MCOM 201: News Reporting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 151. This course builds upon the newswriting skills developed in MCOM 151. In addition to continued emphasis on good writing, the course familiarizes students with the various techniques, problems, and ethics of news gathering. Students cover beats for the campus newspaper. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 220: Writing for Public Relations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 151. A course to prepare students for the writing challenges they will face in practicing public relations. Emphasis is placed on developing news judgement, appreciating the client's perspective, producing error-free copy and cultivating professional relationships with those in the news media. Will involve weekly writing focused on styles of press releases, documents needed for event preparation and publications expected by clients. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 250: Principles of Photography 3 cr.
An introductory study of basic photography including camera and darkroom techniques. Not designed for communication majors. Three hours of lecture plus two hours of laboratory.

MCOM 251: Intermediate Photographic Techniques 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 250 or consent of the department. Continued photographic exploration into the areas of picture composition, exposure control, optional photo materials/equipment, film processing, and print making. Three hours of lecture plus two hours of laboratory.

MCOM 253: Photojournalism 3 cr.
An introductory photography course designed specifically for the needs of public relations and journalism majors. Three hours of lecture plus two hours of laboratory.

MCOM 266: Sports Journalism 3 cr.
A course emphasizing reporting techniques for both professional and non-professional sports. Students will have the opportunity to cover local games as well as to write background stories such as personality features and informational articles. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 270: Journalism Practicum 1 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 151 or consent of the department. The application of principles and techniques of journalism through work accomplished for the campus newspaper. May be repeated for a maximum of two hours credit. Credit earned on a pass/no credit basis. Three hours of laboratory.

MCOM 275: Broadcasting 3 cr.
The history of the broadcasting industry, its present structure, the relationship of the industry to government and society, and the growth of educational broadcasting. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 280: Desktop Publishing 3 cr.
A course emphasizing document design and creation with computer software. Students will become familiar with techniques for production of pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, magazines, and newspapers. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

MCOM 285: Radio and Television Writing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ENGL 115. Development of skills and practice in the art of writing for broadcast media. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 290: Topics in Mass Communications 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Selected topics in mass communications will be taught. Topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 310: Public Relations 3 cr.
Acquaints the student with the art and science of public relations, both external and internal, in business, education, and government. Discussion of principles and practice of effective techniques in publicity, public affairs, promotion, persuasion, public opinion, and employee relations. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 313: Feature Writing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 151 or ENGL 115. Instruction and practice in the skills and techniques of writing features for newspapers and magazines. Attention is given to preparing inquiry letters, manuscripts, and personalized articles for various mass markets. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 317: Newspaper Editing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 151. Intensive practice in copy reading, headline writing, and makeup. Practice in improving words and phrases, with an introduction to computer editing. A study of the purpose and structure of headlines and headline counting is included, along with problems in makeup. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

MCOM 320: Communication Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CSC 111 or consent of the department. A course designed to provide the student with the necessary skills and information to conduct basic research approaches which are widely utilized in the communications industry, and to understand the research reports which are provided to communications professionals. The student will learn basic statistics and research designs for laboratory, field, survey, content analysis, and historical approaches. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 343: Opinion Writing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 151 or ENGL 115. A writing course for junior and senior students designed to develop skill in writing editorials and personal opinion pieces for newspapers and other periodicals. Students will critically evaluate examples of published opinion writing. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 344: Public Affairs Reporting 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 151 and ENGL 115. A course in reporting news that occurs in public forums such as city councils, courts, parish commissions and school boards. In addition, students will consider other community institutions and learn how to report hard-to-get news from or about these institutions. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 370: Understanding Mass Media Advertising  3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 115 or consent of the department. This is a course designed to provide the student with the theoretical background necessary to understand the proper employment of the media in an advertising campaign. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 374: Radio Broadcast Production 3 cr.
A study of radio studio production and programming, including technical procedures necessary for the audio aspects of the medium. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

MCOM 375: Television Production 3 cr.
This course is designed to develop production and performance skills needed in television broadcasting. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

MCOM 376: Broadcasting Announcing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 135 and MCOM 115. This course emphasizes performance abilities essential to successful communication through the electronic media. Lectures and exercises will help the student develop specific performance skills for television/radio announcing, music and sports announcing, and news reporting. 3 hours of lecture.

MCOM 380: American Cinema 3 cr.
An introductory course that examines Hollywood film as a system of representation and communication. Students should gain a working knowledge of film history and economics, an understanding of film as cultural artifact, and the ability to identify the characteristics of American film genres. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 411: Practical Applications in Public Relations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 310 or consent of the department. This course considers the critical issues and problems confronting the public relations specialist, discusses alternative approaches to dealing with them, and includes the use of selected case studies. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 430: History of American Journalism 3 cr.
A survey course of the development of American journalism from its beginnings to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on significant periods of expansion of the press and the rise of broadcast journalism. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 433: The Law of the Mass Media 3 cr.
Study of how the law controls and empowers the mass media: historical background, freedom, rights and ethical responsibilities of the press and broadcasters. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 450: Ethical Values in the Mass Media 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHIL 105 or consent of department. A seminar to examine the performance of the U.S. mass media in light of common ethical standards. Students will critically evaluate dozens of cases to discover which systems of values are being used and what ethical principles may support or contradict media performance. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 470: Creating Advertising in the Media 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 370 or consent of the department. This course is designed to provide the student with practical instruction and practice in the design, writing, and application of advertising copy intended for presentation in the mass media. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 475: Mass Media in Society 3 cr.
The development of the mass media, their present structures, their relationship to government and the rest of society, and the ethical problems faced by media practitioners. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 480: Publicity, Media, and Campaigns 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 310 or consent of the department. This course is intended to serve as a capstone, synthesizing knowledge and skills gained in the communications curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on comprehensive communication campaign design from research through evaluation. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 481: Managing Public Relations 3 cr.
This course combines the most recent theories in the structuring and supervising of public relations departments in organizations with practical experiences in the management of routine, crisis, and special events. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 490: Seminar in Mass Communications 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics in mass communications will be discussed and will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

MCOM 495: Independent Studies in Mass Communications 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 Journalism or Public Relations faculty. Three hours of research.

MCOM 499: Internship 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Majors only and/or consent of the department. Offers the student practical experience with professional newspapers, radio and television stations, advertising agencies, public relations firms. Ten hours of laboratory per week.

MCOM 611: Practical Applications in Public Relations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 310 or consent of the department. This course considers the critical issues and problems confronting the public relations specialists, discusses alternative approaches to dealing with them, and includes the use of selected case studies. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 630: History of American Journalism 3 cr.
A survey course of the development of American journalism from its beginnings to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on significant periods of expansion of the press and the rise of broadcast journalism. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 633: The Law of the Mass Media 3 cr.
Study of how the law controls and empowers the mass media: historical background, freedom, rights and ethical responsibilities of the press and broadcasters. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 638: Advising School Publications 3 cr.
An examination of the objectives, techniques, activities, and problems in advising for school newspapers and yearbooks and in directing students in their publication. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 670: Creating Advertising in the Media 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MCOM 370 or consent of the department. This course is designed to provide the student with practical instruction and practice in the design, writing, and application of advertising copy intended for presentation in the mass media. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 675: Mass Media in Society 3 cr.
The development of the mass media, their present structure, their relationship to government and society, and the ethical problems faced by media practitioners. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 680: Publicity, Media, and Campaigns 3 cr.
Prerequisite: COMM 310 or consent of the department. This course focuses on the nature of publicity and the uses of the media in various campaigns including political, educational and organizational campaign strategies. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 681: Managing Public Relations 3 cr.
This course combines the most recent theories in the structuring and supervising of public relations departments in organizations with practical experiences in the management of routine, crisis, and special events. Three hours of lecture.

MCOM 690: Seminar in Mass communication 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from the field of mass communications will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

MCOM 695: Independent Studies in Mass Communication 3 cr.
Prerequisites: 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 mass communications faculty. Three hours of research.

MCOM 791: Special Topics in Mass Communication 3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit. Special topics to be selected from the areas of broadcasting, public relations, and journalism. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.
 
 

MATHEMATICS
On the basis of the math ACT score, or a departmental test and previous high school or college mathematics, the student is assigned to the appropriate mathematics course. No student may receive more than nine hours of degree credit in mathematics courses numbered below 200. Special permission must be granted by the Chairman of the Department of Mathematics before a student may register for credit in a freshman (100 level) course numbered less than a course for which he/she has previously received credit.
 

MATH 007: Elementary Algebra 3 cr.
Placement into this course is based on the student's performance on the math section of the ACT or a departmental diagnostic test. Introduces the student to the basic concepts of algebra, beginning with fundamental operations of real numbers and continuing through binary operations on polynomials. This includes algebraic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factoring, and fractions. Three hours of lecture. NOTE: Three hours will be added to the degree program of any student taking this course. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis.
MATH 111: Intermediate Algebra 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Passing grade in MATH 007 or sufficiently high score on the math section of the ACT. First degree equations and inequalities; exponents and polynomials: solving polynomial equations; rational and radical expressions; introduction to the Cartesian coordinate system; systems of liner equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; applications to problem solving. The laboratory will emphasize cou