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2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

*LCCN indicates Louisiana Common Course Number.
 

Academic Skills
  

  • ACSK 100 - Fundamentals of College Learning

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

    Introduces and refines techniques for learning and studying in the college classroom. Topics include time management, note-taking, studying for test, etc.
  

  • ACSK 110 - Math Skills and Problem Solving

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

    Intense review of algebra and geometry models including order of operations, fractions, percents, and problem solving.

    Grading Option: CR/NC
  

  • ACSK 120 - Topics in Academic Skills

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

    Grading Option: CR/NC
  

  • ACSK 140 - Selecting A Major

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

    Students choose majors through exploring the various college offerings and examining their own skill sets.

    Grading Option: CR/NC

Accounting
  

  • ACCT 200 - Introduction to Financial Accounting for Health Professionals

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

    Concepts and principles with emphasis on the accounting cycle, recording and summarizing accounting data and preparation of financial statements.

    Prereq: ENGL 101  and MATH 105  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: Open to Health Service Administration only
  

  • ACCT 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

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

    Basic understanding of the concepts and methods of financial accounting. Emphasis on knowledge necessary for completion of the accounting cycle, income measurement, and financial statement preparation. Topics include accounting assets, liabilities and owners’ equity as well as related ethical issues.

    Prereq: ENGL 101  and MATH 103 /MATH 104  or MATH 105  with a grade of “C” or better
    LCCN: CACC 2113
  

  • ACCT 202 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting

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

    Analysis of accounting information for decision making. Emphasis on concepts that are fundamental to the use of managerial accounting in the critical evaluation and analysis of economic and financial information with related ethical issues also considered.

    Prereq: ACCT 201  with a grade of “C” or better
    LCCN: CACC 2213
  

  • ACCT 300 - Fundamentals of Taxation

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

    Survey of federal income taxes. Emphasis on taxable income and deductions for individuals and other business entities with application to business decisions and tax planning.

    Rstr: Not open to accounting majors. Credit will not be given for both this course and ACCT 420 .
  

  • ACCT 301 - Intermediate Accounting I

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

    Financial accounting theory, practices and problems. Related ethical and international issues.

    Prereq: ACCT 202  and INFX 205  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA, 30 hours
  

  • ACCT 302 - Intermediate Accounting II

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

    Financial accounting theory, practices, and problems. Related ethical and international issues.

    Prereq: ACCT 301  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 303 - Intermediate Accounting III

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

    Financial accounting theory, practices, and problems. Related ethical and international issues.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 305 - Managerial Cost Accounting

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

    Theory and application of product costing, operational control, cost allocation, and performance evaluation for manufacturing, merchandising, and service organizations. Related professional, ethical and international issues.

    Prereq: ACCT 301  with a grade of “C” or better
    LCCN: CACC 3113
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 306 - Governmental and Not-for-profit Accounting

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

    Accounting and reporting for governmental units and not-for-profit organizations.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 308 - Special Topics in Accounting

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

    May be repeated for credit.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor and department required. 2.0 GPA.
  

  • ACCT 316 - Professional Ethics for Accountants

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

    Ethics preparation for careers in accounting.

    Prereq: ACCT 301  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 328 - Fraud Examination

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

    Issues involving the prevention, detection, investigation, and reporting of fraud.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 330 - Accounting Software Applications

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

    General ledger, financial reporting, and database.

    Prereq: ACCT 301  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 333 - Accounting Information Systems

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

    Theory and practice of accounting information systems to include the role of information as a strategic resource and use of information technology in an organization.

    Prereq: ACCT 301  with a grade of  “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 398 - Internship in Accounting I

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

    Supervised work experience in the area of Accounting.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.2 GPA
  

  • ACCT 405 - Advanced Cost Accounting

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

    Advanced study of managerial cost accounting topics.

    Prereq: ACCT 305  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 409G - Auditing

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

    Theory and procedures of financial statement auditing; audit reporting; Code of Professional Conduct and ethical issues facing the auditing profession; other assurance services.

    Prereq: ACCT 303  and ACCT 333  with a grade of “C” or better
    LCCN: CACC 3313
  

  • ACCT 420 - Tax Accounting

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

    Federal income tax principles and concepts. Emphasis on individual income taxation and basic business transactions. Related ethical issues.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  with a grade of “C” or better
    LCCN: CACC 3213
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 421G - Advanced Tax Accounting

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

    Federal income tax principles and concepts. Emphasis on property transactions, corporations, and advanced business transactions. Related ethical issues.

    Prereq: ACCT 420  with a grade of “C” or better
    LCCN: CACC 3223
  

  • ACCT 426 - International, Governmental, and Advanced Accounting Topics

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

    Accounting for international companies, foreign currency, consolidated entities, partnerships, government units and not-for-profit organizations.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.0 GPA
  

  • ACCT 497 - Directed Individual Study

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

    Independent study and research in accounting under faculty direction.

    Pre/Coreq: ACCT 302  with a grade of “C” or better

    Rstr: 2.0 GPA and permission of the instructor and Department Head required
  

  • ACCT 498 - Internship in Accounting II

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

    Supervised work experience in the area of Accounting.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: 2.2 GPA
  

  • ACCT 516 - Ethical and Social Responsibility for Accountants

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

    Accounting ethics and professionalism including the Code of Professional Conduct.

    Rstr: Admission to MS in Accounting program or permission of program department required
  

  • ACCT 518 - Accounting Information Technology

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

    Theory and practice of accounting information systems with emphasis on understanding and management of accounting information technology.

    Rstr: Admission to MS in Accounting program or permission of program director required
  

  • ACCT 522 - Tax Factors in Management Decisions

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

    First course in federal taxation. Emphasis is on tax treatment of economic transactions in business operations and individual/family situations. Topics include statutory provisions for determining individual taxable gross income, inclusions and exclusions, business income, allowable deductions, property transactions, and tax computations.

    Prereq: MBA 500 
  

  • ACCT 523 - Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships

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

    Emphasis is on federal tax laws for corporations, shareholders, and partnerships. Topics include legal concepts, statutory provisions, and the computational procedures applicable to the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations and partnerships.

    Prereq: ACCT 420  or equivalent
  

  • ACCT 524 - Federal Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts

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

    Income taxation of estates, trusts, and gifts. Topics include the advanced treatment of associated problems and tax planning.

    Prereq: ACCT 420  or equivalent
  

  • ACCT 525 - Selected Topics in Advanced Income Tax

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

    Advanced income tax issues affecting individuals and businesses.

    Rstr: Admission to MS in Accounting program or permission of program director required
  

  • ACCT 526 - Analytical Methods for Planning and Control

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

    Elements necessary in an organization for effective administrative control are covered. Emphasis is on the “use” rather than the “supplying” of accounting data. MBA 500  or equivalent is required.

    Rstr: Admission to MBA program, or permission of MBA director
  

  • ACCT 531 - Theory of Accounting

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

    Underlying logic associated with the formulation of accounting theory. Topics include the measurement of income, the presentation of financial statements, and different approaches to the development of accounting theory. Consideration will also be given to controversial and special areas of financial accounting.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  or equivalent
  

  • ACCT 532 - Contemporary Accounting Thought

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

    Recent and proposed developments in financial accounting. Emphasis is on recent professional pronouncements and current literature. Student communication skills are developed through writing and oral presentations.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  or equivalent
  

  • ACCT 533 - Theory and Practice of International Accounting

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

    Comparative analysis of international accounting standards and practices. Topics include issues related to the harmonization and globalization of accounting, multi-national economic entities, and financial reporting.

    Prereq: ACCT 302  or equivalent
  

  • ACCT 540 - Internal Auditing and Management Control

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

    Coverage of internal auditing and controls. Topics include standards and concepts, ethics, audit techniques, reporting practices, operational and quality control audits, communication skills, and organizational theory.

    Prereq: ACCT 409G  or equivalent
  

  • ACCT 542 - Fraud Examination

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

    Nature, types, prevention of fraud, and techniques to detect fraud in organizations.

    Rstr: Admission to M.S. in Accounting Program or permission of Program Director required
  

  • ACCT 544 - Edp Auditing and Controls

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

    Theory, applications, and controls of auditing in a computer environment.

    Prereq: ACCT 409G  or equivalent
  

  • ACCT 546 - Auditing Theory and Standards

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

    Contemporary auditing theory, standards, and practices. Topics include current theory and standards, audit program development and planning, statistical sampling applications, SEC reporting, and extensions of the attest function.

    Prereq: ACCT 409G  or equivalent
  

  • ACCT 550 - Tax Research and Analysis

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

    Various aspects of income taxes, research methods for determining current rulings.

    Rstr: Admission to M.S. in Accounting Program or permission of Program Director required
  

  • ACCT 551 - Financial Research and Analysis

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

    Financial accounting concepts, researching financial accounting standards, current pronouncements and application of principles to practical problems.

    Rstr: Admission to M.S. in Accounting Program or permission of Program Director required
  

  • ACCT 580 - Special Topics

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

    Current issues in accounting.

    Rstr: Permission of department head required
  

  • ACCT 597 - Directed Research in Accounting

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

    Directed study and research in advanced accounting topics.

    Rstr: Permission of department head and program director are required.
  

  • ACCT 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

Agriculture Education
  

  • AGED 500 - Continuing Adult Education in Agriculture

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

    Principles and practices employed in the preparation, presentation, and application of instruction in teaching young and older adult farmers.

    Rstr: Valid teachers certificate in vocational agricultural education; professional experience or permission of instructor required

Anthropology
  

  • ANTH 100 - Introduction to Anthropology

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

    Overview of cultural, linguistic, biological and archaeological sub-fields, including theory, evidence, and applied perspectives.

    Rstr: For non-majors only
  

  • ANTH 201 - Cultural Anthropology

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

    Basic concepts, methods, typologies, and issues in the study of cultural systems.

    LCCN: CATR 2013
  

  • ANTH 202 - Biological Anthropology

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

    Human variation and evolutionary theory.

    LCCN: CATR 2023
  

  • ANTH 203 - World Archaeology

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

    Survey of human prehistory from the perspective of anthropological archaeology. The emergence of modern humans, Paleolithic foragers, and postglacial migrations are examined, including major environmental, technological, and cultural developments. Residential mobility, sedentism, the origins of agriculture, urbanization, social stratification, and the development of archaic states.

  

  • ANTH 303 - Archaeology

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

    Introduction to method and theory in American archaeology.

  

  • ANTH 304 - Primatology

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

    Evolution, anatomy, and behavior of nonhuman primates. Applications to human biocultural evolution are discussed. Lectures supplemented with audiovisuals and skeletal material.

    Rstr: Junior classification or permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 305 - Anthropology of Religion

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

    World views in folk societies, emphasizing religion and sacred beliefs. Integration of these beliefs with other areas of culture.

    Prereq: SOCI 100  or ANTH 201 
  

  • ANTH 310 - Human Ecology

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

    Biological and cultural adaptations to diverse environments.

  

  • ANTH 320 - Current Issues and Anthropology

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

    Examination of a variety of local and international perspectives in archaeology, biology, culture or language. Addresses social and cultural issues in order to understand the application of anthropology. Content varies. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • ANTH 330 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

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

    Forensic anthropology as an applied science, including goals, methods, and case studies.
  

  • ANTH 350 - Human Evolution

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

    Human biological and cultural evolution, including methods, theories, evidence, and recent discoveries of paleoanthropology.

    Prereq: ANTH 202  or permission of instructor
  

  • ANTH 385 - North American Prehistory

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

    Prehistory of North America from the time of continental peopling until the arrival of Europeans.

  

  • ANTH 386 - North American Indians

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

    Introduction to the ethnology of the Native Americans living north of Mexico. Emphasis placed on the Indians of the Southeastern United States.

  

  • ANTH 390 - Linguistic Anthropology

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

    Introduction to linguistic anthropology, including an overview of fundamental theories, concepts, methods, and topics such as ethnolinguistics, historical linguistics, semiotics, and sociolinguistics.
  

  • ANTH 420G - Indigenous Cultures

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

    Comparative overview of globalizing cultures from ethnographic and ethnological perspectives, focusing on one or more regions of the world.

    Prereq: ANTH 201  or permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 430G - Forensic Anthropology

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

    An examination of methods and techniques in the recovery and analysis of human skeletal remains, including postmortem interval, age, gender, ethnic background, and personal identification.

    Prereq: ANTH 330 . If prerequisite not met, permission of instructor is required. 
  

  • ANTH 435G - Bioarchaeology

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

    Methods, techniques, theories, and case studies in the excavation and examination of animal bones, primarily human skeletal remains, from archaeological contexts.

    Prereq: ANTH 202  and ANTH 303  
    Rstr: Junior classification or higher
  

  • ANTH 440G - Louisiana Archaeology

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

    Overview of major cultures, sites, and topics in the state, including the first Native American societies, earliest monuments, historical ecology, technology, subsistence, political economy, culture contact, colonial and underwater archaeology.
  

  • ANTH 450G - Indians of Louisiana.

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

    Ethnohistory and ethnography of Louisiana’s native peoples, from contact period to present

    Rstr: Junior classification or permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 454G - Gender Across Cultures

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

    Application of social definitions of appropriate and inappropriate thought, feeling, behavior, and appearance on various gender categories. Emphasis on multiple cultures and contexts. Same as SOCI 454G .

    Prereq: ANTH 201 , SOCI 100 , and SOCI 354 
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 460 - Medical Anthropology

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

    Examination of biological and cultural adaptations to disease stress. Topics covered include biological variation, nutritional anthropology, traditional medical systems (ethnomedicine), and the history of human diseases (paleopathology).

  

  • ANTH 465G - Heritage and Habitat

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

    Ethnographic research methods addressing theoretical and applied issues in environmental anthropology, including ethnographic content related to human adaptations, especially cultural-ecological interactions in south Louisiana.

    Prereq: ANTH 201  or permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 470G - Anthropological Theory

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

    Analysis, application and critique of anthropological theory from the development of the discipline to present-day.

    Prereq: ANTH 201  or permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 480G - Cultural Resource Management

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

    Critical introduction to applied anthropological perspectives and practices in contemporary society. Methods, techniques, theoretical perspectives, legislation, and regulations fundamental to the interdisciplinary field of CRM, especially public archaeology and heritage conservation.
  

  • ANTH 490G - Archaeology Field School

    6 Credit(s). 9 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Field experience in archaeology. Training in actual excavation and field laboratory methods at area archaeological sites.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 491G - Research in Cultural Anthropology

    3-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Research methods. Emphasis on fieldwork techniques and investigation.

    Rstr: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 493G - Seminar in Anthropology

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

    Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Examination of topics in archaeology or in cultural or physical anthropology.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  

  • ANTH 497G - Special Projects in Anthropology I

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

    Independent research or reading in cultural or physical anthropology or archaeology, directed by selected faculty.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor and department head required
  

  • ANTH 498G - Special Projects in Anthropology II

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

    Independent research or reading in cultural or physical anthropology or archaeology, directed by selected faculty.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor and department head required
  

  • ANTH 499G - Archaeological Records

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

    Preparation, management, and curation of technical records resulting from archaeological field work.

    Coreq: ANTH 490G  
    Rstr: Permission of instructor required

Arabic
  

  • ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic I

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

    Introduction to the script, pronunciation and grammar of Modern Standard Arabic. Reading, writing, aural comprehension and elementary conversation. Not open to native speakers. Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.

    Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL 101 
    LCCN: CARB 1013
  

  • ARAB 102 - Elementary Arabic II

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

    Continuation of the introduction to the script, pronunciation and grammar of Modern Standard Arabic. Not open to native speakers. Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.

    Prereq: ARAB 101 
    LCCN: CARB 1023
  

  • ARAB 201 - Intermediate Arabic

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

    Continuation, on the intermediate level, of Modern Standard Arabic. Not open to native speakers of Arabic. Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.

    Prereq: ARAB 102  or approval of department head required
  

  • ARAB 202 - Intermediate Arabic II

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

    Review of basic grammatical concepts of modern Arabic, as well as introduction to reading literary and cultural texts. Not open to native speakers of Arabic. Heritage speakers must consult department head for appropriate placement.

    Prereq: ARAB 201  or approval of department head

Architecture

To enroll in 200-level studio, i.e., ARCH 201, must have completed MATH 143, ENGL 102, all major courses, 30 hours of non-remedial courses, and must have 2.4 GPA.
  

  • ARCH 201 - Architectural Design I

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Exploration of graphic media and the principles of and systems that inform architectural composition.

    Prereq: DSGN 102 , DSGN 114 
  

  • ARCH 202 - Architectural Design II

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Exploration of graphic media, the systems that inform architectural composition, and basic principles in design of buildings, interiors, and sites.

    Prereq: ARCH 201 
  

  • ARCH 301 - Architectural Design III

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of the basic principles, systems, media, and collaboration in architectural design.

    Prereq: ARCH 202 , MATH 110 
  

  • ARCH 302 - Architectural Design IV

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of issues in architectural design.

    Prereq: ARCH 301  
  

  • ARCH 321 - History of Architecture

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

    Survey of epochs of architecture and urbanism from gothic to present.

    Prereq: DSGN 121 
  

  • ARCH 332 - Building Systems I

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

    Integrated building practices with emphasis on materials and assemblies, environmental, structural, envelope, and service systems.

    Prereq: ARCH 202  or INDS 202 
    Coreq: ARCH 301  or INDS 301 
  

  • ARCH 403G - Principles of Design

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Formal ordering systems and the cultural and social issues that influence design. Permission of director required. Available only to students with a Bachelors degree in a discipline other than architecture.
  

  • ARCH 404G - Principles of Building Components

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasis on effective use of architectural and environmental principles in design.

    Prereq: ARCH 403G  
    Rstr: Permission of director required. Available only to students with a Bachelors degree in a discipline other than architecture.
  

  • ARCH 405G - Principles of Building Design

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasis on integrating program, site, and environmental requirements in architecture.

    Prereq: ARCH 404G  
    Rstr: Permission of director required. Available only to students with a Bachelors degree in a discipline other than architecture.
  

  • ARCH 409G - Architectural Design V

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Comprehensive building project.

    Prereq: ARCH 302  or ARCH 405G , PHYS 208  
    Coreq: ARCH 432G  
  

  • ARCH 410G - Architectural Design VI

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Topics in architectural design.

    Prereq: ARCH 409G  
    Coreq: ARCH 464G  
  

  • ARCH 434G - Building Systems II

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

    Integrated building practices with emphasis on materials and assemblies, environmental, structural, envelope, and service systems.

    Prereq:  ARCH 301  and ARCH 332  
    Coreq: ARCH 302  
  

  • ARCH 435G - Building Systems III

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

    Integrated building practices with emphasis on materials and assemblies, environmental, structural, envelope, and service systems.
  

  • ARCH 464G - Professional Practice and Contract Documents

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

    Case studies in construction documentation, hand and computer-aided drafting/design conventions, contracts, building codes, accessibility issues, building economics, life safety systems, and construction administration.
  

  • ARCH 476G - Louisiana Architecture

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

    History of Architecture in Louisiana from the French Colonial Period to the 20th century.
  

  • ARCH 477G - Historic Architectural Documentation

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

    Techniques of and standards for recording historic buildings.
  

  • ARCH 482G - Design/Build

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

    Creative fabrication process, collaboration, and community engagement.

    Prereq: ARCH 302 
  

  • ARCH 501 - Advanced Architectural Design

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Synthesis of human interaction with the environment. Comprehensive architectural design of complex building types involving integration of cultural actors, programming, conceptual issues, and construction technology.
  

  • ARCH 502 - Advanced Architectural Design II

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Variable topics and scales including synthesis of program, site, tectonics, spatial, and theoretical issues.

    Prereq: ARCH 501 
  

  • ARCH 509 - Master’s Project

    6 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Individual investigation of architectural issues and theories developed with faculty and consultant.

    Prereq: ARCH 502 
 

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