Sep 23, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions



To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

*LCCN indicates Louisiana Common Course Number.

 

Business Systems, Analysis and Technology

  
  • BSAT 518 - Management of Information Technology


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

    Administration of the information systems function. Includes impact of the function, control of information systems resources, and evaluation of projects (cost/benefit analysis).

    Prereq: MBA 502  or BSAT 303  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA Director required
  
  • BSAT 530 - Quantitative Analysis


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

    Application of quantitative procedures useful in business decisions including linear programming, inventory models, simulation, PERT/CPM, and queuing models. Computer-assisted analysis.

    Rstr: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA Director required

Chemical Engineering

  
  • CHEE 101 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering


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

    Opportunities in chemical engineering and professional schools. Professionalism and ethics, basic chemical processes and professional practices.

    Coreq: MATH 270 
  
  • CHEE 201 - Chemical Engineering Calculations


    4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasizes development of systematic problem-solving abilities. Material and energy balances are thoroughly studied. Problems involving separation technology and chemical reaction technology are solved using both manual and software-based methods.

    Prereq: CHEM 108  and MATH 270  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 210 - Engineering Analysis


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

    Development of a mathematical model.

    Prereq: MATH 270  and CHEE 201  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: Completion of 30 hours or more
  
  • CHEE 302 - Transfer Operations


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

    Heat and mass transport fundamentals with emphasis on the mathematical model.

    Prereq: CHEE 201  and ENGR 305  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 304 - Transport Processes Laboratory


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

    Fundamentals of transfer and rate processes emphasized by laboratory exercises in the study of mass, momentum, and energy transfer.

    Prereq:  ENGR 305  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 307 - Safety, Ethics, and Environmental Policy


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

    Code of ethics and professionalism established by international engineering organizations. Strategies to manage risk and implement safety and environmental regulations in the chemical industry.

    Prereq: CHEE 201  and ENGR 305  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 310 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics


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

    Fundamental laws of thermodynamics and applications of thermodynamic principles to industry.

    Prereq: CHEE 201  and ENGR 301  both with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 317 - Materials of Engineering


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

    A study of engineering materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, plastics, rubber and ceramics, their structures, properties, behavior, heat treatment, phase diagrams, and an introduction to the theory of corrosion.

    Prereq: CHEM 107  and MATH 270  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 400G - Process Simulation


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

    Practice in mathematical modeling and computer simulation of chemical process systems. Emphasis on solutions of differential equations as well as optimization. Preparation and execution of computer programs on digital computers.

    Prereq: MATH 350  and CHEE 210  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Coreq: CHEE 420G  
    Rstr: Senior standing
  
  • CHEE 401 - Stage Operations Design


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

    Applications of the fundamentals of transport processes to chemical engineering computations in stage operations, with particular emphasis on design. Problems illustrate the design of such unit operations as distillation, gas absorption and extraction.

    Prereq: CHEE 302 , CHEE 310 , and CHEE 405G  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 402G - Corrosion Engineering


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

    Course is designed to cover all important aspects of corrosion engineering and corrosion science, including corrosion principles of 8 forms of corrosion, noble metals, “exotic” metals, non-metallics, coatings, mechanical properties, corrosion testing, and modern corrosion theory.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  
  • CHEE 403 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory I


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

    Calibration of flow and measurement devices, filtration, fluidization, and heat transfer, with emphasis on safety and environmental practices.

    Prereq: CHEE 302 , CHEE 405G  and ENGR 305  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 404 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory II


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

    Practical experience of various types of unit operations, such as distillation, evaporation, heat exchangers, gas absorption, extraction and reactors. Open-ended problem solving with emphasis on safety and environmental practice.

    Prereq: CHEE 401 , CHEE 403 , and CHEE 420G  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 405G - Process Heat Transfer


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

    Conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfers; design rating of heat transfer equipment.

    Prereq: ENGR 301  and ENGR 305  with a grade of “C” or better
    Coreq: CHEE 302  
  
  • CHEE 407 - Chemical Engineering Plant Design


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

    Introduction to chemical plant design based on the principles of unit operations and process studies and their interrelationships.

    Prereq: CHEE 302 , CHEE 310 ; CHEE 405G ; and ENGR 305  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 408G - Computer-Aided Process Design


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

    Process and plant design, optimization, cost estimation and economic analysis for chemical process industries. Studies include theories, industrial practices and computer-aided design technology. Students are required to make a technical presentation of their work.

    Prereq: CHEE 401 , CHEE 407 CHEE 420G  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 411 - Chemical Engineering Projects I


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

    Study of an individual problem in chemical engineering under the direction of a faculty member. Staff conferences held with the individual student for discussion of the progress of the study.

    Rstr: Permission of department head required
  
  • CHEE 412 - Chemical Engineering Projects II


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

    Study of an individual problem in chemical engineering under the direction of a faculty member. Staff conferences held with the individual student for discussion of the progress of the study.

    Rstr: Permission of department head required
  
  • CHEE 413G - Process Control in Chemical Engineering


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

    Process instrumentation, process dynamic models, Laplace transform analysis of feedback and feed forward control systems. Frequency response methods, computer simulation of process control systems.

    Prereq: CHEE 302 , CHEE 405G ; and MATH 350  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 414 - Chemical Engineering Seminar


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

    Latest advances and developments in chemical engineering. Each student is assigned a subject and serves as moderator for the group discussion.

    Rstr: Senior standing and permission of department head required
  
  • CHEE 415G - Petrochemical and Hydrocarbon Processing


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

    Unit processes in petroleum refining and production of petrochemicals, polymers and related products

    Prereq: CHEE 401 , and CHEM 231  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 416G - Biochemical Engineering


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

    Chemical engineering principles will be used with biology and chemistry to mathematically describe and model various processes in the human body. The computer will be used as a tool for the modeling.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  
  • CHEE 417G - Polymer Engineering


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

    Introduction to the structure and physical properties of polymers and their relationships to processing. Includes laboratory demonstrations.

    Prereq: CHEE 317  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 418G - Industrial Waste Treatment


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

    Design and modeling of chemical and biochemical processes for industrial waste treatments, as an integrated part of plant design. Studies of air and water pollution controls, industrial solid waste disposal, and recent environmental protection regulations are included.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  
  • CHEE 420G - Chemical Reaction Engineering


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

    Kinetic behavior of chemical processes, determination and prediction of specific reaction rate and order, catalysis, relationships between chemical and physical variables in heterogeneous systems as these influence the design of chemical reactors.

    Prereq: CHEE 310 ; CHEM 302 ; and MATH 350  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 427G - Advanced Materials Science and Engineering


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

    Covers the structure-property-process-performance relationship in advanced materials. Major emphasis on structure of advanced materials, physical basis of modulus, phase transformations, alloy design, advanced metallics, advanced polymers and composites.

    Prereq: CHEE 317  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEE 440G - Renewable Energy


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

    Course will demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge in the production of renewable energy and its economic and technological challenges. Students will acquire the ability to understand, select and design economically viable processes for the conversion of biomass, waste and natural resources into energy.

    Prereq: MATH 270 , MATH 301 , CHEE 201 , CHEE 302  and CHEE 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • CHEE 450G - Solid-State Electrochemistry


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

    Application of materials chemistry and solid-state physics to the development and evaluation of the electrochemical energy devices, focusing on fuel cells and batteries.

    Coreq: CHEE 317  
  
  • CHEE 502 - Advanced Corrosion Engineering


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

    Designed to cover all important aspects of corrosion in the oilfield. Emphasis will be placed on corrosion related to well completion, production, and transportation. Specific areas include carbon and alloy steels, elastomers, coatings, inhibitors, methods of corrosion monitoring, and phase behavior aspects of deep, hot wells.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
  
  • CHEE 503 - Heat and Mass Transfer


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

    Theories and engineering applications of heat and mass transfer are presented. Design equations and data for process and equipment designs are discussed. Applications in energy conservation, fuel combustion, pollution monitoring and control are included in presentation.

  
  • CHEE 512 - Advanced Thermodynamics II


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

    Phase equilibrium of mixtures at high pressures will be studied and modeled on the computer. Some emphasis will also be given to chemical reactions.

  
  • CHEE 514 - Graduate Seminar


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

    Technical presentations by guests and graduate students. Discussion and interchange of ideas.

  
  • CHEE 527 - Nanomaterials and Nanostructures


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

    Origin and theoretical basis of nanotechnology related to materials, processing of nanostructured materials and composites for structural and functional applications, impact on material performance.

  
  • CHEE 530 - High Pressure Phase Equilibrium


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

    Application of relationships for high pressure equilibrium. Computer usage required.

  
  • CHEE 535 - Multiphase Flow in Pipes


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

    Mathematical and computer approach to analysis of multiphase fluid flow in pipes and flow through restrictions.

  
  • CHEE 541 - Physical Properties of Polymers


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

    Characterization and applications of the physical properties of polymeric materials. Includes thermal, flow, mechanical, electrical, optical and environmental properties.

  
  • CHEE 597 - Special Topics


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

  
  • CHEE 599 - Thesis Research and Thesis


    3-12 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-12 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Grading Option: S, U, or W
  
  • CHEE 601 - Transport Phenomena


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

    Comprehensive analysis of the physical laws which govern the transport of momentum, energy, and mass. The mathematical model is developed on the basis of the general case. Special cases, including the steady state, are treated only as ramifications of the general case. Problems illustrate practical applications of the models and methods developed.

    Formerly CHEE 501
  
  • CHEE 610 - Advanced Thermodynamics I


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

    Theoretical background of phase behavior and phase equilibrium for pure components and mixtures will be addressed. Various models which help describe PVT behavior on a molecular level will be discussed.

    Formerly CHEE 510
  
  • CHEE 620 - Advanced Reactor Design


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

    Application of advanced concepts to the design of reactors.

    Prereq: CHEE 420G  
    Formerly CHEE 520
  
  • CHEE 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

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 101 - Survey of Chemistry I


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

    Survey of the basic principles of chemistry as it applies to everyday life.

    LCCN: CCEM 1013
    Rstr: Credit will be awarded either for CHEM 101, CHEM 105 , or CHEM 107 . Credit awarded for only one of these courses.
  
  • CHEM 102 - Survey of Chemistry II


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

    Continuation of a survey of principles of chemistry as it applies to everyday life.

    Prereq: CHEM 101  
    LCCN: CCEM 1103
  
  • CHEM 105 - Honors General Chemistry I


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

    Principles and problems of chemistry. Designed for students of high proficiency.

    Prereq: Minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT Math Score of 540 or credit in MATH 103  and MATH 104  or MATH 105  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: Credit for CHEM 105 prohibits earning additional degree credit in CHEM 101 , CHEM 107 , or CHEM 212 . Students must be in the Honor’s College to enroll.
  
  • CHEM 106 - Honors General Chemistry II


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

    Principles and problems of chemistry. Designed for students of high proficiency.

    Prereq: CHEM 105  or CHEM 107 , or permission of instructor required
    Rstr: Student must be in Honor’s College to enroll.
  
  • CHEM 107 - General Chemistry I


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

    Principles and problems of chemistry.

    Prereq: Minimum ACT Math score of 23, or SAT Math score of 570, or credit in MATH 103  and MATH 104  or MATH 105  or MATH 109  or MATH 270  with a grade of “C” or better.
    LCCN: CCEM 1123
    Rstr: Credit for CHEM 107 prohibits earning additional degree credit in CHEM 101 , CHEM 105 , or CHEM 212 .
  
  • CHEM 108 - General Chemistry II


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

    Continuation of principles and problems of chemistry.

    Prereq: CHEM 105  or CHEM 107 
    LCCN: CCEM 1133
  
  • CHEM 112 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory


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

    Experiments in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Laboratory is intended for non-science majors.

    Prereq: CHEM 101  or CHEM 107 
    LCCN: CCEM 1111
  
  • CHEM 115 - General Chemistry Laboratory


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

    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 106  or CHEM 108  

    LCCN: CCEM 1132
  
  • CHEM 121 - Survey of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry I


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

    General Chemistry with a focus on health care.

    Prereq: MATH 103  and MATH 104 
    Pre/Coreq: MATH 105 

    Rstr: Students must be enrolled in Online RN-to-BSN Program to register for this course.
  
  • CHEM 122 - Survey of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry II


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

    Organic and Biological Chemistry with a focus on health care.

    Prereq: CHEM 121 
    Rstr: Students must be enrolled in Online RN-to-BSN Program to register for this course.
  
  • CHEM 123 - Survey of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry


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

    Survey of general, organic and biological chemistry with a focus toward health care.

    Prereq: Minimum ACT Math score of 21, or SAT Math score of 500, or MATH 103  and MATH 104 
    Pre/Coreq: MATH 105  

    LCCN: CCEM 1003
  
  • CHEM 212 - Survey of Chemistry for Education Majors


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

    For elementary and non-science secondary school teachers. Understanding and application of basic concepts of chemistry through lectures and experiments.

    Rstr: Credit for CHEM 212 prohibits earning additional degree credit in CHEM 101 , CHEM 105 , or CHEM 107 .
  
  • CHEM 221 - Analytical Chemistry


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

    Theories and applications.

    Prereq: CHEM 106  or CHEM 108  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor required
    LCCN: CCEM 2303
  
  • CHEM 222 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory


    2 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: CHEM 115  
    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 221  

    LCCN: CCEM 2301
  
  • CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I


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

    Structure, nomenclature, preparation, reactions, stereochemistry and mechanisms of reactions of organic compounds.

    Prereq: CHEM 106  or CHEM 108 
    LCCN: CCEM 2213
  
  • CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II


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

    Continuation of structure, nomenclature, preparation, reactions, stereochemistry and mechanisms of reactions of organic compounds.

    Prereq: CHEM 231 
    LCCN: CCEM 2223
  
  
  • CHEM 234 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    2 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: CHEM 233  
    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 232  

    LCCN: CCEM 2221
  
  • CHEM 240 - Introductory Organic Chemistry


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

    Prereq: CHEM 101  or CHEM 108 
    LCCN: CCEM 2203
  
  • CHEM 251 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry


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

    Inorganic chemical reactions.

    Prereq: CHEM 108  and CHEM 115 
  
  • CHEM 252 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I


    2 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Inorganic chemical reactions. Physical measurements on inorganic compounds.

    Prereq: CHEM 115  with a grade of “C” or better
    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 251 

  
  • CHEM 270 - Chemical Literature


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

    Use of chemical journals and other references.

    Prereq: CHEM 231  
    Rstr: Chemistry majors only
  
  • CHEM 280 - Introduction to Biochemistry


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

    Prereq: CHEM 240  
    Coreq: CHEM 231  or CHEM 232  
  
  • CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry I


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

    Study of laws and theories relating to energy changes of physical and chemical transformations; structure and physical states of matter, chemical thermodynamics, properties of solutions, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry and kinetics.

    Prereq: CHEM 108 , PHYS 201  and MATH 301  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEM 302 - Physical Chemistry II


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

    Study of laws and theories relating to energy changes of physical and chemical transformations; structure and physical states of matter, chemical thermodynamics, properties of solutions, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry and kinetics.

    Prereq: CHEM 108 , PHYS 201  and MATH 301  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEM 303 - Introductory Physical Chemistry


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

    Brief survey of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics and molecular structure.

    Prereq: CHEM 106  or CHEM 108  with a grade of “C” or better, MATH 250  or MATH 270 
  
  • CHEM 311 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I


    2 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: CHEM 115 ; CHEM 301  or CHEM 303 
  
  • CHEM 312 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II


    2 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: CHEM 302  and CHEM 311 
  
  • CHEM 317 - Biochemistry I


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

    Chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and metabolism.

    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 232  

    LCCN: CBIO 3403
  
  • CHEM 319 - Biochemistry Laboratory


    2 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    CHEM 234 .

    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 317 

    LCCN: CBIO 3401
  
  • CHEM 320 - Chemistry of Macromolecules


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

    Essential topics include the chemistry and properties of all macromolecules, polymerization methods, mechanisms and kinetics. Morphology and physical properties of polymers, and macromolecules. Important industrial polymer materials and applications are included.

    Prereq: CHEM 108  and CHEM 231  with a “C” or better in both.
  
  • CHEM 362 - Undergraduate Research I


    1-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for a total of no more than six (6) credits. Collaboration with a faculty member on a chemistry research project. Prior to registering, the student must find a faculty member willing to sponsor a research project.

    Prereq: 8 hours of chemistry and permission of instructor required
  
  • CHEM 401 - Structure of Matter


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

    Prereq: PHYS 202  or PHYS 208 
    Pre/Coreq: MATH 302 

  
  • CHEM 402G - Chemistry of Materials


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

    Properties of solids based on their fundamental structure.

    Prereq: CHEM 302 
  
  • CHEM 404 - Advanced Physical Chemistry


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

    Prereq: CHEM 302  with grade of “C” or better
  
  • CHEM 405 - Internship in Chemistry


    2-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for a total six (6) credits. Supervised work experience in chemistry.

    Rstr: Upper division standing, 2.5 GPA and prior approval of advisor and sponsoring company required. Chemistry majors only.
  
  • CHEM 417G - Biochemistry II


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

    Metabolism, nucleic acids, protein synthesis, and other topics.

    Prereq: CHEM 317 
    LCCN: CBIO 4413
  
  • CHEM 418G - Special Topics in Biochemistry


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

    Advanced topics in metabolism, medical biochemistry, drug-biomolecule interactions, nucleic acid technology, physical biochemistry, etc.

    Prereq: CHEM 417G  
  
  
  • CHEM 432 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


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

    Prereq: CHEM 232 
    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 301  or CHEM 303  or permission of instructor required

  
  • CHEM 451G - Inorganic Chemistry


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

    Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry including coordination chemistry, bioinorganic, organometallic, nanotechnology, and bonding theories.

    Prereq: CHEM 251  and 231 
    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 302 

  
  • CHEM 452 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory


    2 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: CHEM 252  and CHEM 233 
    Pre/Coreq: CHEM 451G 

  
  • CHEM 462 - Undergraduate Research II


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

    Research, formal written report.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required. Chemistry majors only.
  
  • CHEM 490 - Directed Individual Studies


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

    Rstr: Permission of the instructor required
  
  • CHEM 497 - Seminar


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

  
  • CHEM 501 - Physical Chemistry


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

    Prereq: CHEM 232   and CHEM 302  
  
  • CHEM 502 - Physical Chemistry of Surfaces


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

    Interfacial characteristics including the determination of surface properties and thermodynamic relationships; adsorption at, electrical aspects of, and reactions at surfaces. Applied topics emphasize nucleation, friction and lubrication, detergents and flotation, and emulsions and foams.

    Prereq: CHEM 302 
  
  • CHEM 506 - Analytical Chemistry


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

    Prereq: CHEM 430G 
  
  • CHEM 597 - Directed Individual Study


    1-6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-6 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Student may accumulate 6 hours of credit toward the M.S. degree.

    Prereq: Student must have had the 500 level course in the major area.

Child and Family Studies

  
  • CAFS 101 - Introduction to Child and Family Studies


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

    Introduction to professionalism, career choices, ethics, diversity, and theories of family science.

  
  • CAFS 123 - Professionalism in Child and Family Studies


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

    Professional development, career choices, and ethical considerations in a global society.

    Rstr: CAFS majors or minors
  
  • CAFS 223 - Introduction to Individual and Family Theories


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

    Historical and contemporary theories and models.

    Coreq: CAFS 123  
    Rstr: Sophomore standing
  
  • CAFS 243 - Human Sexuality


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

    Physiological, psychological, and social aspects of sexual development throughout the life span. Sexual involvement and decision making in interpersonal relationships.

  
  • CAFS 323 - Family Relations


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

    Factors affecting family relationships and adjustments with emphasis on making knowledgeable choices.

    Prereq: CAFS 101  
  
  • CAFS 339 - Human Development: Early Childhood


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

    Factors influencing individual differences in development. Physical, cognitive, affective, and social domains of growth and interaction among domains. Observation at UL Lafayette Nursery School Laboratory.

    Prereq: CAFS 101  
  
  • CAFS 350 - Family Resource Management


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

    Goal setting and decision-making; development and allocation of resources; social environment influences; life cycle and family structure influences.

    Prereq: CAFS 101  
 

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