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2015-2016 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.
 

Environmental Science
  

  • 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 350 - World Agronomic Crops

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

    Study of the global distribution, cultivation, usage and environmental impact of various Field crops.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151 .
  

  • ENVS 355 - World Horticultural Crops

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

    Study of the global distribution, cultivation, usage and environmental impact of various horticultural crops.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151 .
  

  • 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 , 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 - Enviromental 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 365 - Plant Propagation

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

    Current plant reproduction techniques to replenish the natural resources of world crops.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151 .
  

  • ENVS 368 - Turfgrass Management

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

    Solution, establishment, and maintenance of grass species for special use areas such as athletic fields, parks, and lawns. Emphasis on alternative practice that ensures environmental quality.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • ENVS 370 - Environmental Crop Physiology

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

    Basic principles concerning the growth, development and management of plants and plant communities in relation to their environment.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151 .
  

  • ENVS 371 - Agribusiness Marketing

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

    Organization, function, cost, information and regulation of food and fiber markets.

  

  • ENVS 375 - Renewable Resources Management

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

    Economic, business and scientific principles applied to the problem of providing adequate, safe and affordable food and fiber while safeguarding resources for future generations.

  

  • 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 240 .
  

  • ENVS 380 - Alternative Energy Resources

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

    Design and application of renewable energy technologies.
  

  • ENVS 385 - Human Macro-Ecology

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

    Theory, design, and development of sustainable human institutions and communities within local landscape and resource parameters.

  

  • 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 393 - Environmental Leadership

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

    Facilitating constructive, consensus-based solutions to challenging environmental sustainability and resources issues. Requires work with organizations outside of class time.

    Prereq: ENVS 100  and ENVS 102 .
  

  • ENVS 400 - Consulting and Professional Skills

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

    Instruction and practice in professionalism, career development, and application of skills in Renewable Resource fields.

    Prereq: ENVS 301 
  

  • ENVS 403 - Agribusiness Management

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

    Case analysis of organization and operation of the agribusiness firm, integrating concepts of agricultural economics, accounting, finance, marketing, management.

    Rstr: Agribusiness major or permission of instructor required.
  

  • ENVS 405 - Agriculture and Environmental Security

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

    Current issues of biosecurity in relation to food production systems with overview of categories: personal reliability, scientific and programmatic oversight, transportation security, information security, and environmental security.

  

  • ENVS 406 - Environmental Modeling

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

    Theory and applications of 2D and 3D GIS modeling software in monitoring and assessing environmental problems.

    Prereq: ENVS 455(G)  
    Rstr: ENVS major or permission of instructor required.
  

  • ENVS 408 - Indoor Plantscapes

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

    Appropriate use and identification of tropical foliage and flowering plants.

    Prereq: ENVS 100  and ENVS 151 
  

  • 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  and ENVS 151 , ENVS 460 .
  

  • ENVS 412 - Urban Tree Management

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

    Principles and practices of urban tree management. Topics include tree physiology, selection, transplanting, placement in the landscape, man-tree relationships, pruning, soil-tree relationships, fertilizing, cavities, cabling, bracing, and assessment.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151 
  

  • ENVS 415 - Holistic Resource Management

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

    Process of developing and applying holistic management solutions to environmental problems within a given land-use objective.

  

  • ENVS 418 - Landscape Construction and Maintenance Operation

    3 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Construction, contracting, and maintenance of landscape. Topics include plant selection, site selection, climatic effects, and other topics. Emphasis given to business management practices and cost estimation.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151 .
  

  • ENVS 420 - Advanced Equine Science

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

    Physiological basis of nutritional management of the horse; relationship between equine anatomy and exercise physiology.

    Prereq: ENVS 320 .
  

  • ENVS 422(G) - Environmental Science Projects

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

    Career education, innovations and trends, including off-farm and occupational experience programs.

    Rstr: Senior classification; permission of department head if taken for graduate credit required.
  

  • 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 426(G) - Historical Development

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

    History, principles and philosophy of Agricultural Education and its relationship to the total educational program. May not be substituted for required Agricultural Education courses.

    Rstr: Senior classification; permission of department head if taken for graduate credit required.
  

  • ENVS 428(G) - Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals

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

    Physiology of organ systems and influences of environmental factors on physiological processes.

    Prereq: ENVS 220 .
  

  • ENVS 430 - Animal Reproduction

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

    Anatomy and physiology of farm animal breeding. Lab includes palpation and embryo transfer.

  

  • ENVS 433(G) - Nutrients and Animal Metabolism

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

    Biochemical and physiological bases for nutrient requirements for growth, maintenance, and production in monogastrics and ruminants.

    Prereq: ENVS 220 .
  

  • ENVS 435 - Renewable Resources Problem Identification

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

    Integration of environmental understanding and cultural practices to optimize production of renewable resources. Must be followed immediately by ENVS 436 .

    Rstr: Renewable Resources majors only.
  

  • ENVS 436 - Renewable Resource Project Management and Presentation

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

    Project-based application of principles to increase sustainability in current production practices.

    Prereq: ENVS 435 .
  

  • ENVS 440(G) - Survey of Biotechnology

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

    Improving the production of food and fiber with the genetic enhancement of commercially important plants and animals.

  

  • ENVS 443(G) - Animal Endocrinology

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

    Biochemistry, physiology, and interrelationships of hormones and target tissues of endocrine glands.

    Prereq: ENVS 220 .
  

  • ENVS 445(G) - 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: ENVS 100 , ENVS 150 , ENVS 151 , and ENVS 285 .
    Rstr: Permission of instructor required.
  

  • ENVS 455(G) - 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: Prereq. Literacy in Micro-Computers.
  

  • ENVS 456 - Horticulture License and Permits

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

    Rstr: Renewable Resource Landscape and Horticulture Management concentration area majors only.
  

  • ENVS 457(G) - Directed Studies in Renewable Resources

    3 Hour(s) Lecture.

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

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required.
  

  • ENVS 460 - Landscape Plants

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

    Recognition, appropriate use and cultural considerations of important landscape plants including plant nomenclature and botanical relationships.

    Prereq: ENVS 150  and ENVS 151 .
  

  • ENVS 464(G) - 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 455(G) .
  

  • ENVS 472 - Internship

    3 Credit(s).

    Supervised work-study in the field of environmental science.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required. Juniors or seniors in ENVS only.
  

  • ENVS 473(G) - 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 455(G)  or GEOL 330 .
  

  • ENVS 480(G) - Integrated Pest Management

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

    Strategies for developing a pest management program incorporating biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical practices for renewable resources.

    Prereq: ENVS 150 .
  

  • ENVS 483 - Community-based Sustainable Development

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

    Facilitating voluntary, consensus-based approaches to the resolution of community-scale environmental issues in both urban and rural settings.

  

  • ENVS 484(G) - 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 486(G) - 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 487(G) - Advanced GIS Analysis and Applications

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

    Prereq: ENVS 464(G)  and ENVS 473(G) 
  

  • ENVS 490(G) - 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.
  

  • ENVS 493(G) - 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: ENVS 285  or permission of instructor required.
  
  

  • ENVS 495(G) - 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 498(G) - 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 580 - Fate of Pollutants in Soils and Natural Waters

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

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

    Prereq: CHEM 101 , CHEM 240 ; ENVS 285 - Soil Science 

Finance

To enroll in any Finance course numbered 300 and above, a student must be in upper division and meet course prerequisites.
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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.

  

  • 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 , QMET 251 .
  

  • FNAN 301 - Honors 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  or ACCT 211 .
    Rstr: Not open to students with earned credit in FNAN 300 . Students must be enrolled in the Honors Program.
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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: Prereq. FNAN 300 .
  

  • FNAN 398 - Internship in Finance I

    3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Supervised work experience in the area of Finance.

    Rstr: Upper Division, junior standing, 2.5 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 .
  

  • FNAN 405(G) - 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 .
  

  • 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 , CMPS 307.
  

  • 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  and 405; QMET 251 , or permission of instructor required.
  

  • 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 , QMET 251 .
  

  • 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 required.
  

  • 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.

    Rstr: Senior standing.
  

  • FNAN 495 - Seminar in Financial Institutions

    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.

    Pre/Coreq: FNAN 335 .
  

  • FNAN 497 - Individual Study

    1-3 Credit(s).

    Independent reading and case studies, under faculty direction.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor and department head required.
  

  • FNAN 498 - Internship in Finance II

    3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Supervised work experience in the area of Finance.

    Rstr: Upper Division, junior standing, 2.5 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.

    Prereq: MBA 500 
  

  • FNAN 505 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

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

    Analysis of investment objectives. Performance and desirability of alternative portfolios. Financial management policies utilizing valuation models.

    Prereq: MBA 500 
  

  • 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.

    Prereq: MBA 500 
  

  • 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.

    Prereq: MBA 500 
  

  • 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.

    Prereq: MBA 500 
  

  • 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.

    Prereq: MBA 500  and MBA 501  or equivalent required.
  

  • 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 433(G) - 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 434(G) - 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 . Rest: Not open to native speakers of French.
    LCCN: CFRN 1014.
  

  • 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 - French for Reading

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

    Reading, writing, speaking and understanding French based on literary or cultural readings.

    Prereq: FREN 201.
    LCCN: CFRN 2023.
  

  • FREN 211 - Intermediate French Laboratory

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

 

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