May 21, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


*LCCN indicates Louisiana Common Course Number.

 

English

General prerequisites for all 200 and 300-level courses: “C” or better in ENGL 102, ESOL 102, ENGL 115, or advanced placement. Students not meeting prerequisites may enroll with permission of instructor.

General Prerequisite for all 400 level courses: UPPER-DIVISION STANDING, At least 60 hours of credit toward a degree and 9 hours English credit at the 200-300 level. Students not meeting prerequisites may enroll with permission of instructor.

  
  • ENGL 599 - Thesis Research and Thesis


    3-9 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Grading Option: S, U, W
  
  • ENGL 632 - Seminar in Folklore


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Varying topics in folklore; regional, ethnic, historical, or literary surveys.

  
  • ENGL 660 - Special Topics in Criticism


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Studies of individual critics, critical schools, and/or theories.

  
  • ENGL 675 - Special Topics in Literature and Communication


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Contents varies. May be repeated for credit. Study of special topics in literature, film, and/or allied communication media.

  
  • ENGL 680 - Special Topics in Advanced Poetics


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Explorations of psychological, sociological, semiotic, political, anthropological, linguistic, and other perspectives on creative expression in verbal arts.

  
  • ENGL 699 - Dissertation Research and Dissertation


    3-24 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-24 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Grading Option: S, U, W
  
  • ENGL 899 - Examinations Only


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Required of all graduate non-thesis students taking examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other course.

    Grading Option: S, U, W

English for Speakers of Other Languages

  
  • ESOL 100 - Intensive Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English


    6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Academic writing tasks focusing on grammar, revising and editing.

    Prereq: 527-530 on TOEFL, 17 and below in English on the ACT, 6.5 IEULT, or successful completion of terminal level of IEP
  
  • ESOL 101 - Introduction to Academic Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Placement: A minimum score on one of the following exams: 79 TOEFL, iBT composite, 6.5 IELTS composite, 450 Critical Reading SAT, or 18 English ACT. ESOL 101 is the equivalent of ENGL 101 . Introduce international students to the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills required in the university and beyond. Engages issues of cultural themes and diversity. Student will produce polished prose that has been reviewed and revised. Credit not awarded for both ESOL 101 and ENGL 101 .

  
  • ESOL 102 - Writing and Research About Culture for Non-Native Speakers of English


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. Students will build on and advance the thinking, reading, and writing skills learned in ESOL 101  while focusing on rhetoric and research. The purpose of ESOL 102 is to build on the writing skills students learned in ESOL 101  by focusing on academic research. Reading and writing assignments in ESOL 102 focus on various topics including international issues. Students who complete ESOL 101  and ESOL 102 with a grade of “C” or better are considered to have met University freshman level English requirements. Credit may not be awarded for both ESOL 102 and ENGL 102 .

    Prereq: ESOL 101  with a grade of “C” or better. Students who complete ESOL 101-102 with a minimum grade of “C” meet University freshman level English requirements.
  
  • ESOL 110 - Advanced Oral Practice


    1 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: ESOL 101 
  
  • ESOL 400G - Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Contrastive approach to the study of the sound patterns and grammatical systems of American English.

  
  • ESOL 402 - Advanced Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension for ESOL Students


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Focus on oral/Aural skills and practice in sound patterns, presentation/teaching skills and cross-cultural training. Course is designed for upper division students or students who are candidates for an international teaching assistantship. Not applicable to degree requirements. Grade of NC (no credit) or CR (credit is awarded.

  
  • ESOL 403 - Advanced Expository Writing for ESOL Students


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Course offers explanation and practice in the techniques of developing clear, concise American English prose. It makes use of the research documentation and composition processes. Credit not applied to degree program.

    Rstr: Students must have at least Junior level standing. Grade of NC (no credit) or CR (credit) is awarded.
  
  • ESOL 501 - Psycholinguistics for ESOL Teachers


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of the relationship of language acquisition to social and cognitive development.

  
  • ESOL 506 - Materials Development and Curriculum Design for ESOL


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Adapting curricula for the multi-ethnic classroom, and a review of ESOL materials (elementary, secondary and adult levels).


Environmental Science

  
  • ENVS 100 - Environmental Science


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Physical and chemical principles and processes as they relate to the environment.

    LCCN: CEVS 1103
  
  • ENVS 102 - Sustainability Science


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Macro-level interactions between human cultures and the global ecosystem and the possibilities for long-term life support and quality of life.

  
  • ENVS 115 - Honors Environment and Sustainability


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Critically assessing the sustainability of the human/nature relationship.

  
  • ENVS 150 - Plant Science


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Scientific principles of growth, reproduction, commercial usage, and environmental impact of plants.

  
  • ENVS 151 - Plant Science Laboratory


    1 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Coreq: ENVS 150  
  
  • ENVS 280 - Biosphere Systems


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Environmental sciences based on the interdependent natural systems which support life on earth.

  
  • ENVS 285 - Soil Science


    4 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Physical, chemical and biological properties of soils.

    Prereq: CHEM 101 , CHEM 107 , or permission of instructor required
  
  • ENVS 310 - Environmental Field Techniques


    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theory and practices of field mapping and sampling, and analysis and interpretation of field data.

  
  • ENVS 329 - Environmental Management Systems


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Methods of analysis of an organization’s environmental performance and strategies for improvements. International management systems and models are surveyed, including ISO 14000, EMAS, TQEM, and the Natural Step. Student teams design and carry out audits of university facilities.

  
  • ENVS 334 - Work/Study in Renewable Resources


    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development of practical skills by participating in the activities of the Department’s land management facilities.

  
  • ENVS 339 - Hazardous Waste


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Classification and description of hazardous waste from all sources, including agriculture, industry, and municipalities. Regulations for reuse of hazardous materials.

    Prereq: CHEM 240 
  
  • ENVS 349 - Environmental Remediation


    4 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Site characterization, environmental monitoring and remediation techniques for contaminated soils, groundwater, surface water, and other environmental cleanup areas.

  
  • ENVS 357 - Wetland Soils


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Hydric soils, wetland hydrology, and wetland soils landscapes.

    Prereq: ENVS 285 
  
  • ENVS 359 - Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Methods of classification, monitoring, and analysis of pollution from industry, agriculture, and municipalities. Global pollution problems such as greenhouse gases, ozone, acid deposition, and coastal nutrification. Upstream and end-of-pipe pollution prevention. Process mapping and TQEM methods for formulating and implementing prevention and minimization strategies.

    Prereq: ENVS 100  and CHEM 240 
  
  • ENVS 360 - Native and Other Distinct Plants


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Recognition, use and basic considerations of selected native, naturalized and exotic plants in terrestrial and aquatic environments.

  
  • ENVS 364 - Environmental Field Assessment


    3 Credit(s). 3 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Design and use of nature trails and other site-specific outdoor recreational facilities. NEPA regulations and project planning emphasizing environmental field assessment techniques for project sites.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151  
  
  • ENVS 377 - Air Quality


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Introduction to air quality science, including atmospheric chemistry, its effects on public health and the environment, air quality regulations, treatment technologies, and management practices.

    Prereq: CHEM 107  
  
  • ENVS 380 - Alternative Energy Resources


    3 Credit(s). 3 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Design and application of renewable energy technologies.

  
  • ENVS 390 - Soil and Water Conservation


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Impact of soil erosion and sedimentation on land use and water quality; emphasis on conservation design and planning.

    Prereq: ENVS 285  or permission of instructor required
  
  • ENVS 410 - Environmental Landscape Design


    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Commercial, residential, and indoor placement of plant materials for maximum utilization and energy conservation.

    Prereq: ENVS 150 , ENVS 151 , and ENVS 460 
  
  • ENVS 424 - Sustainable Systems Design


    3 Credit(s). 3 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Permaculture-based approaches to regional self-reliance and appropriate technology.

    Prereq: ENVS 100  and ENVS 102 
  
  • ENVS 445G - Coastal Sciences


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Management of coastal aquatic ecosystems; emphasis on interactions with terrestrial and atmospheric systems; hydraulic and ecological modeling; and coastal restoration.

    Prereq: BIOL 110  
  
  • ENVS 455G - Geographic Information Science I


    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    GIS theory and methodology, practical GIS software skills and basic scientific computing skills, map development and basic photo interpretation.

    Prereq: Literacy in Micro-Computers
  
  • ENVS 457G - Directed Studies in Environmental Science


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Independent research or special projects.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  
  • ENVS 464G - Geographic Information Science II


    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasis on practical GIS applications, advanced GIS software skills map development and modeling.

    Prereq: ENVS 455G 
  
  • ENVS 472 - Internship


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Supervised work-study in the field of environmental science.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required. Juniors or seniors in ENVS only.
  
  • ENVS 473G - Remote Sensing in GIS


    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    GIS remote sensing and analysis based on aerial photography and satellite imagery, applying this technology for analyzing spatial issues.

    Prereq: ENVS 455G  or GEOL 330 
    Rstr: Upper Division only
  
  • ENVS 484G - Watershed Science


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of the planning process at the watershed (and larger) scale emphasizing the use of GIS and computer modeling tools.

    Prereq: ENVS 100  
    Rstr: Junior or senior standing
  
  • ENVS 486G - Water Quality


    4 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Design of data collection and analysis of chemical and biological properties necessary to support the planning process.

    Prereq: CHEM 101 , CHEM 112 , and ENVS 285 
  
  • ENVS 487G - Advanced GIS Analysis and Applications


    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: ENVS 464G  and ENVS 473G  
  
  • ENVS 490G - Environmental Pedology


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Soil-solute interactions occurring as a result of natural and human activities.

    Prereq: ENVS 285  or permission of instructor required
    Rstr: Upper Division only
  
  • ENVS 493G - Soil-Plant Relationships


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Chemical, biological, and physical properties of soils in relation to nutrient cycling and plant growth, including evaluation of soil supplements.

    Prereq: BIOL 110  
  
  • ENVS 494G - Capstone Seminar


    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Practical application of GIS and remote sensing technology to address a spatial problem more effectively within the student’s chosen field of study.

    Prereq: ENVS 487G - Advanced GIS Analysis and Applications  
    Rstr: Upper Division only
  
  • ENVS 495G - Soil Genesis and Survey


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Formation, distribution and classification of soils as natural bodies.

    Rstr: Non-majors; permission of instructor required
  
  • ENVS 498G - Soil Biology


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Role of plants, animals, and microbes in soil generation and the biochemical transformations in soil ecosystems; required for plant nutrition.

    Prereq: ENVS 285  or permission of instructor required
  
  • ENVS 559 - Environmental Resources Seminar


    2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Graduate seminar for Environmental Science - topics may vary.

  
  • ENVS 580 - Fate of Pollutants in Soils and Natural Waters


    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Thermodynamics and surface reactions affecting the presence, distribution, and fate of pollutants.

    Prereq: ENVS 455G  
  
  • ENVS 590 - Advanced Environmental Modeling


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theories and practices of environmental systems modeling, big data handling and analysis, and data visualization.

  
  • ENVS 899 - Examinations Only


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Required of all graduate non-thesis students taking examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other course.

    Grading Option: S, U, W

Exploration

  
  • EXPL 200 - Career Exploration


    2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Career exploration and planning through self-awareness and career testing. Applies career development theory and the decision making process.

    Rstr: Only freshman and sophomores or instructor permission
    Grading Option: CR/NC
  
  • EXPL 300 - College to Career


    2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Examines career development by incorporating self-awareness, career exploration, and self-marketing techniques into effective career decision making and development of job search skills.

    Rstr: Only juniors and seniors or instructor permission
    Grading Option: CR/NC

Finance

  
  • FNAN 220 - Principles of Real Estate I


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Survey course in the principles of real estate covering the laws and practices of real estate sales; meets the standards of the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for classroom instruction required for real estate licensing.

  
  • FNAN 221 - Principles of Real Estate II


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles and practices of real estate brokerage; meets the standards of the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for classroom instruction required for real estate licensing.

    Prereq: FNAN 220  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • FNAN 222 - Appraisal of Real Estate


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles and procedures for real estate appraisal; the cost, market, and income approach to real estate value. The course meets the standards of the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for classroom instruction required for real estate licensing.

    Prereq: FNAN 220  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • FNAN 230 - Personal Consumer Finance


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Fundamentals of financial planning and expenditure control for individuals and families. Proper use of credit, insurance, real property, and other investments. Not applicable towards a degree in Business Administration.

    LCCN: CFIN 2113
  
  • FNAN 250 - Financial Principles and Applications


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Financial analysis designed to provide the non-business student with an understanding of the concepts involved in financial decision-making including a survey of the major areas of study within finance: (1) financial institutions and markets, (2) business finance, (3) investment finance.

    Rstr: Not open to students with earned credit for FNAN 300 . Not applicable towards a degree in Business Administration.
  
  • FNAN 300 - Business Finance


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development and application of theories and principles of finance for incorporated and unincorporated businesses.

    Prereq: ACCT 201  and QMET 251  or STAT 214  with a grade of “C” or better
    LCCN: CFIN 3113
    Rstr: Minimum of 30 hours, 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 307 - Credit and Financial Statement Analysis


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Methods and techniques of evaluating financial statements for credit and investment purposes. Evaluation of types and sources of credit information as employed through credit policies.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 320 - Money and Banking


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Structure, function, and significance of banking and currency systems, international finance, interrelationship of monetary and fiscal policies and related national income concepts. (Same as ECON 320 ).

    Prereq: ECON 201  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: Minimum of 30 hours, 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 335 - Financial Institutions and Markets


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    American financial system and the role that our financial institutions play in that system.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: Must be Junior or Senior standing, 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 350 - Valuation Analysis and Appraisal


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Income capitalization approach to appraisal. Determination and estimation of future flows of income and costs. Market criteria that affect the value of commercial, industrial, and residential properties.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 398 - Internship in Finance I


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Supervised work experience in the area of Finance.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  
    Rstr: Junior standing, 2.2 GPA
  
  • FNAN 400 - Financial Problems Analysis


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasis on acquisition and use of intermediate and long-term funds, associated theories and practices. Capital budgeting, distribution of surplus and dividends, liquidation, and reorganization.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 405G - Investments


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles and theories for selection of investment media. Analysis of securities of industry, utilities, transport, and other sectors. Development of a balanced investment program.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.0
  
  • FNAN 406 - Speculative Financial Markets


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Speculative markets intended to provide analytical skills and practical tools to understand and utilize speculative financial securities such as options and futures. Integration of basic securities within uncertain environment into a comprehensive portfolio.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 412 - International Finance


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    International investments, multinational operations, and the global financial environment.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 415 - Bank Administration


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Administrative analysis and control of factors affecting assets, liabilities, and profit levels in commercial banking.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 420 - Financial Information Systems


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Assessment of the systems concept; basic tools of analysis; systems application and development.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 425 - Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasis on efficient market approach to analysis of securities and modern portfolio theory, study of investment returns and risk.

    Prereq: FNAN 300 , FNAN 405G , and QMET 251  or STAT 214  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 460 - Financial Theory and Corporate Policy


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Capital investments under certainty and uncertainty, quantifying risk, optimal financing decisions, and capital structure decisions to implement corporate policy.

    Prereq: FNAN 300 , and QMET 251  or STAT 214  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 480 - Special Topics in Finance


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Rstr: Permission of department head required, 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 490 - Seminar in Financial Management and Policy


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Capstone course for seniors in corporate finance or investments. Examines corporate finance and investments from an internal, managerial policy making perspective and integrates all areas of business.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 495 - Seminar in Financial Institutions


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Capstone course for seniors who major in finance with an interest in financial institutions. Examines financial institutions from an internal, managerial policy making perspective.

    Prereq: FNAN 300  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 497 - Individual Study


    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Independent reading and case studies, under faculty direction.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor and department head required, 2.0 GPA
  
  • FNAN 498 - Internship in Finance II


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Supervised work experience in the area of Finance.

    Rstr: Junior standing, 2.2 GPA
  
  • FNAN 501 - Foundations of Finance


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Introduction to financial markets and the financial manager’s role in the acquisition and allocation of funds.

  
  • FNAN 503 - Money and Capital Markets


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Market structures and operations. Determinants of supply and demand for funds; effects of monetary and fiscal policies and theories.

    Rstr: Admission to MBA program required, or permission of MBA director
  
  • FNAN 505 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Management


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Understanding of investment objectives and security markets. Includes an analysis of stocks, bonds, options, and other derivatives as well as performance evaluation of a portfolio.

    Rstr: Admission to MBA program required, or permission of MBA director
  
  • FNAN 509 - Case Problems in Business Finance


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Analysis of situations confronting financial administrators. Solutions and their consequences examined by computer assisted techniques.

    Rstr: Admission to MBA program required, or permission of MBA director
  
  • FNAN 510 - Risk Management and Insurance


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Concepts, principles, and techniques used to manage risk. Role of insurance for individuals and businesses.

  
  • FNAN 512 - Administration of Financial Intermediaries


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Financial management decisions and policies of non-bank financial institutions. Asset management, credit evaluation, and loan structure, impact of legal and market constraints peculiar to each type of institution.

    Rstr: Admission to MBA program required, or permission of MBA director
  
  • FNAN 515 - International Trade and Finance


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    International trade and associated financial practices, policies, and restrictions. Multinational corporations, foreign investment, exchange rates, and controls. International capital movements and financial institutions.

    Rstr: Admission to MBA program required, or permission of MBA director
  
  • FNAN 522 - Advanced Financial Management and Policy


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of analytical techniques to the firm’s investment, financing, and dividend decisions in keeping with the objective of maximizing shareholder wealth.

    Rstr: Admission to MBA program required, or permission of MBA director
  
  • FNAN 535 - Financial Markets and Institutions


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Comprehensive study of the nature and role of financial markets and institutions in the U.S. economy in relation to production and consumption decisions.

  
  • FNAN 597 - Directed Individual Study


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Detailed independent graduate level study and research, under faculty direction. A prospectus and the product(s) of the study will become part of the student’s file.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor and director of program required

Foreign Literature

  
  • FORL 331 - Foreign Literatures in Translation I, II


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of an author, literary movement or genre in English translation. No knowledge of foreign languages required.

  
  • FORL 332 - Foreign Literatures in Translation I, II


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of an author, literary movement or genre in English translation. No knowledge of foreign languages required.

  
  • FORL 433G - Foreign Literatures in Translation III


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of an author, literary movement or genre in English translation. No knowledge of foreign languages required.

  
  • FORL 434G - Foreign Literatures in Translation IV


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of an author, literary movement or genre in English translation. No knowledge of foreign languages required.


French

Courses numbered 400 and above will be offered as indicated when justified by the enrollment.

  
  • FREN 101 - Elementary French I


    4 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development.

    Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL 101 
    LCCN: CFRN 1014
    Rstr: Not open to native speakers of French
  
  • FREN 102 - Elementary French II


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Continuation of the structures, vocabulary and culture based on four-skill development.

    Prereq: FREN 101  
    LCCN: CFRN 1023
    Rstr: Not open to native speakers of French
  
  • FREN 112 - Elementary French II Laboratory


    1 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

  
  • FREN 201 - Intermediate French


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Continuation of the presentation of structures, vocabulary and culture undertaken in FREN 102 .

    Prereq: FREN 102 
    LCCN: CFRN 2013
    Rstr: Not open to native speakers of French
  
  • FREN 202 - Intermediate French II


    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development of proficiency in French reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.

    Prereq: FREN 201
    LCCN: CFRN 2023
 

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