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2013-2014 Academic Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Common Course Numbering System

In addition to the LSU Eunice course number, some courses are identified by a four-character “rubric” and a four-digit number, ex. “MATH1021 (CMAT1213) College Algebra”. These courses are part of the Statewide Course Catalog published by the Louisiana Board of Regents. The Statewide Course Catalog lists those courses for which there is statewide agreement to minimum course content to be covered to prepare the student for subsequent course work. Courses with matching common course numbers will be accepted for transfer as indicated on the Louisiana Board of Regents Master Course Articulation Matrix. For additional explanation of the Statewide Course Catalog and Common Course Numbers, consult www.regents.state.la.us.

 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 1021 (CMAT 1213) - College Algebra


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    In-depth treatment of solving equations and inequalities; function properties and graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications; systems of equations.

    Prerequisite(s): Mathematics ACT subsocore of 19 or higher or grade of “C” or better in MATH 0002 , or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
    Note: Only one of MATH 1015 , MATH1021, or MATH 1023  may be used for degree credit.
Cr.: 3
  
  • MATH 1022 (CMAT 1223) - Plane Trigonometry


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Trigonometric functions and graphs; inverse trig functions; fundamental identities and angle formulas; solving equations; triangles with applications; polar coordinate system.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1021 , Mathematics ACT subscore of 25 or higher, or placement by department. Credit will not be given for both this course and MATH 1023 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • MATH 1023 (CMAT 1233) - Pre-Calculus


    Lec. 5; Cr. 5

    A combined course on: function properties and graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications; systems of equations; trigonometric functions and graphs; inverse trig functions; fundamental identities and angle formulas; solving equations, triangles with applications; polar coordinate system. Credit will not be give for both this course and MATH 1021  or MATH 1022 . For qualified students, a replacement for MATH 1021  and MATH 1022  as preparation for calculus.

    Prerequisite(s): Mathematics ACT subscore of 23 or higher, or placement by department.
    Note: Only one of MATH 1015 , MATH 1021  , or MATH 1023  may be used for degree credit.
Cr.: 5
  
  • MATH 1425 (CMAT 1303) - Elementary Statistics


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Descriptive statistics; probability; discrete and continuous (including the binomial, normal and T) distributions; sampling distributions; interval estimation; hypothesis testing; linear regression and correlation. 

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1015 , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • MATH 1431 (CMAT 2103) - Calculus with Business and Economic Applications


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An introduction to differential and integral calculus, with an emphasis on applications, designed primarily for business, economics, and social sciences. Topics include limits, the first and the second derivative, the first and second derivative tests for relative extrema; exponential and logarithmic functions; the definite and indefinite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Calculus will be used to solve real world applications. (This course is not equivalent to Calculus I and does not serve as a prerequisite for Calculus II.) Credit will be given for only one of the following: MATH 1431 or MATH 1550 .

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1015 , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 , or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.
Cr.: 3
  
  • MATH 1550 (CMAT 2115) - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I


    Lec. 5; Cr. 5

    Limits and continuity of functions; introduction of the derivative; techniques of differentiation; Chain rule; implicit differentiation; differentiation of transcendental and inverse functions; applications of differentiation; concavity; relative extrema; maximum and minimum values of a function; optimization; anti-differentiation; definite integrals; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; areas; applications of definite integrals; work and volume.  Credit will not be given for both this course and MATH 1431 .

    Prerequisite(s): Grades of “C” or better in MATH 1021  and MATH 1022  or MATH 1023 , or a mathematics ACT score of 27 or above, or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences and Mathematics. Students initially placing into MATH 1550 may petition for credit in MATH 1021  upon registration in MATH 1550 and credit in MATH 1022  upon completion of MATH 1552  with a “C” or better.
Cr.: 5
  
  • MATH 1552 (CMAT 2124) - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II


    Lec. 4; Cr. 4

    Techniques of integration; applications of the integral; parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences and infinite series.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1550 .
Cr.: 4
  
  • MATH 2057 - Multidimensional Calculus


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Three dimensional analytic geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1552 .
Cr.: 3

Music

  
  • MUS 1751 (CMUS 1013) - Music Appreciation


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Primarily for non-music majors. The art of music, with emphasis on listening skills; a non-technical approach to understanding vocabulary and materials of music; correlation of musical literature with other disciplines in the humanities.

Cr.: 3

Nursing

  
  • NURS 1000 - Introduction to the Nursing Profession


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    An introduction to the profession of nursing. This course will assist the student in understanding the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 1001  and MATH 1015  or MATH 1021  with a grade of “C” or better.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 1130 - Nursing Concepts I


    Lec. 4; Cr. 4

    An introduction to nursing concepts and practice that are utilized in meeting individual’s basic human needs across the life span. Laboratory and clinical practice components provide opportunities for development of skill in administration of safe nursing care to individuals experiencing threats to basic human needs.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in  BIOL 2160 /BIOL 2161 ; BIOL 1011 /BIOL 1012 ; ENGL 1001  /ENGL 1002 ; MATH 1015  or MATH 1021 ; NURS 1000 ; PSYC 2070  and ZOOL 1011 /ZOOL 1012 ; selective admission to the Nursing Program.

     
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1132  and NURS 1135 .

    Note: Fall only.

Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 1132 - Nursing Pharmacology I


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Introduces the nursing responsibilities related to pharmacology. Covers standards and legal control of drugs and nursing implications. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs are introduced. Review of system measurement and drug calculation to solve problems in pharmacology are covered. Steps of the nursing process are correlated with the study of pharmacology.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in  BIOL 2160 /BIOL 2161 ; BIOL 1011 /BIOL 1012 ; ENGL 1001  /ENGL 1002 ; MATH 1015  or MATH 1021 ; NURS 1000 ; PSYC 2070  and ZOOL 1011 /ZOOL 1012 ; selective admission to the Nursing Program.
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1130  and NURS 1135 .
    Note: Fall only.
Cr.: 1
   Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 1230 - Nursing Concepts II


    Lec. 4; Cr. 4

    Focuses on use of the nursing process in meeting needs of individuals experiencing threats to human needs and of individuals within families during the childbearing years. Laboratory and clinical practice components provide opportunity for development of skill in administration of safe, effective nursing care to individuals experiencing threats to human needs and to individuals within families during the childbearing years.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1130 , NURS 1132  and NURS 1135 .

    Corequisite(s): NURS 1232  and NURS 1235 .
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): MATH 1425  or General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective.

    Note: Spring only.
Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 1232 - Nursing Pharmacology II


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Addresses the role of the professional nurse in risk management associated with pharmacologic therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the lifespan including newborn, perinatal (female reproductive, prenatal, labor/delivery and postpartum, gestational diabetes and hypertension) general adult and geriatric populations. Specific pharmacologic classes related to electrolyte disturbances in homeostatic mechanisms, anti-infectives, reproductive hormones and cardiovascular agents. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical considerations and legal implications are incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1130 , NURS 1132  and NURS 1135 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1230  and NURS 1235 .

    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Course MATH 1425 , General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.

    Note: Spring only.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 1235 - Nursing Clinical Practice II


    Clin. 12; Cr. 4

    Laboratory and clinical practice components provide opportunity for development of skills in administration of safe, effective nursing care to individuals within families during the childbearing years as well as medical surgical patients experiencing threats to human needs.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of  “C” or better in NURS 1130 NURS 1132 , and NURS 1135 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1230  and NURS 1232 .

    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): MATH 1425 ,  , or  
    Note: Course Grade: Pass/Fail. Spring only
Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 1920 - Selected Topics


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An examination of current topics in health care. Course content varies. Credit will not apply toward the associate in nursing or the associate in respiratory care degrees.

Cr.: 3
  
  • NURS 1921 - Selected Topics


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    An examination of current topics in health care. Course content varies. Credit will not apply toward the associate in nursing or the associate in respiratory care degrees.

Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 1922 - Selected Topics


    Lec. 2; Cr. 2

    An examination of current topics in health care. Course content varies. Credit will not apply toward the associate in nursing or the associate in respiratory care degrees.

Cr.: 2
  
  • NURS 2350 - Transition Course for Articulating LPN Students


    Lec. 4; Clin. 1; Cr. 4

    Focuses on the transition from the role of practical nurse to one of registered nurse through didactic learning experiences. Content areas include integrated processes of caring, communication and documentation, teaching learning, the nursing process and current trends in health care delivery. Client needs include physiologic and psychosocial integrity and are addressed through health promotion, safety, health assessment, legal/ethical issues, medication calculations, the basis for pharmacotherapeutic interventions, fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and acid-base balance. This course includes a practicum which focuses on the transition from the role of practical nurse to one of registered nurse through laboratory and clinical experiences.  Involves the integration of nursing process as the basis for clinical decision making and care in the management of client needs.

     

     

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1001/ENGL 1002 ; MATH 1021 ; ZOOL 1011 /ZOOL 1012 ; BIOL 2160 /BIOL 2161 ; BIOL 1011 /BIOL 1012 PSYC 2070 ; Selective admission to the LPN Advanced Tract Program; proof of current Louisiana LPN license; Successful completion of the LAT entrance examination;
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2352 
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s):  General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.

    Note: Summer only.

Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 2352 - Nursing Pharmacology I for Articulating Students


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Content includes principle actions, therepeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the lifespan. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical consideration and legal implications are incorporated throughout this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1001/1002; MATH 1021; ZOOL 1011/1012; BIOL 2160/2161; PSYC 2070. Selective admission to the LPN Advanced Tract (LAT) Program; Successful completiion of the LAT entrance examination; Proof of current Louisianan LPN license.
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2350 .

    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective and MATH 1425 .
    Note: Summer Only.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2430 - Nursing Concepts III


    Lec. 4; Cr. 4

    Focuses on use of the nursing process in meeting needs of individuals experiencing threats to physiological and biopsychosocial functioning across the life span.  Clinical practice component provides opportunity for development of skill in administration of safe, effective nursing care to individuals across the life span who are experiencing threats to human needs.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1230 , NURS 1232 , and NURS 1235 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2432 , NURS 2435  , and MATH 1425  (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425  prior to the third semester of nursing courses).
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. 
    Note: Fall only.
Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 2432 - Nursing Pharmacology III


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Addresses the role of the professional nurse in drug therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the lifespan. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical considerations and legal implications are incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1230 , NURS 1232 , and NURS 1235 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2430 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425  (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425  prior to the third semester of nursing courses).
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.
    Note: Fall only.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2435 - Nursing Clinical Practice III


    Clinical 12; Cr. 4

    Clinical practice component which provides an opportunity for integrating safe and effective care for patients in primary and tertiary care centers experiencing altered effective care for patients in primary and tertiary care centers experiencing altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity related to altered perceptions of self, others, and environment, manifestations of acute and chronic common health problems of oxygenation, nutrition and metabolism.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1230 , NURS 1232 , and NURS 1235 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , and MATH 1425  (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425  prior to the third semester of nursing courses).
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Eduction Fine Arts elective.  

    Note: Course Grade: Pass/Fail. Fall only.
Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 2450 - Nursing Concept III


    Lec. 4; Cr. 4

    Focuses on use of the nursing process in meeting needs of individuals experiencing threats to physiological and biopsychosocial functioning across the life span.  Clinical practice component provides opportunity for development of skill in administration of safe, effective nursing care to individuals across the life span who are experiencing threats to human needs.

    Prerequisite(s):  Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2350  and NURS 2352 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2452 , NURS 2455 , MATH 1425  (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425  prior to the third semester of nursing courses).

    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): Pre- or Co-Requisite: MATH 1425  or General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.

    Note: Course open to LAT students only. Fall only.
Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 2452 - Nursing Pharmacology II for Articulating Students


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Addresses the role of the professional nurse in drug therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classification of drugs used throughout the lifespan. Dosage computations are incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2350  and NURS 2352 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2450  and NURS 2455 .
    Note: Fall Only.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2455 - Nursing Clinical Practice III


    Clin. 12; Cr. 4

    Clinical practice component which provides an opportunity for integrating safe and effective care for patients in primary and tertiary care centers experiencing altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity related to altered perceptions of self, others and environment, manifestations of acute and chronic common health problems of oxygenation, nutrition and metabolism.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2350  and NURS 2352 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , and MATH 1425  (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425 prior to the third semester of nursing courses).

    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective.

    Note: Course Grade: Pass/Fail. Course open to LAT students only. Fall only.
Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 2510 - Issues in the Practice of Nursing


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Focuses on the associate degree nursing roles of manager of care and member within the discipline of nursing. Included are patient care management systems, legal-ethical issues, triage, and selected trends in health care which impact the associate degree nurse.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2401 . Credit or concurrent registration in NURS 2501 .
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2530 - Nursing Concepts IV


    Lec. 4; Cr. 4

    Focuses on use of the nursing process in meeting needs of individuals experiencing multiple threats to human needs across the life span. Clinical practice provides the opportunity for development fo skill in administration of safe, effective nursing care.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 .
    Corequisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.
    Note: Spring only.
Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 2532 - Nursing Pharmacology IV


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Addresses the role of the professional nurse in risk management associated with pharmacologic therapy. Content includes pinciple actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects fo the major classifications of drugs used throughout the life span including pediatirc and geriatric populations. Specific pharmacologic classes related to disturbances in immune system including neoplastic conditions, infections and dermatologic conditons; gastrointestinal dysfunction and disorders of the neurologic system. Dosage computation, nursing reponsibilities, eithical considerations and legal implication are incorportated throughout this course. 

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2530 , NURS 2535 , and NURS 2536  (unless a “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2536 ).
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.
    Note: Spring only.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2535 - Nursing Clinical Practice IV


    Clinical 15; Cr. 5

    Clinical practice component which provides an opportunity for integrating safety and effective care for those experiencing altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity. Emphasis is on managing groups of complex patients in acute care settings and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team advocating for patients as they transition to home or community care.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2530 , NURS 2532 , NURS 2536  (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2536 ).
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.  
    Note: Course Grade: Pass/Fail. Spring only.
Cr.: 5
  
  • NURS 2536 - Issues, Trends and Management of Care in Nursing


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Focuses on professional behaviors, leadership principles, legal-ethical issues, delegation, triage, and selected trends in health care which impact the associate degree nurse.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2530 , NURS 2532 , and NURS 2535 .
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.  
    Note: Spring only.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2550 - Nursing Concepts IV


    Lec. 4; Cr. 4

    Addresses altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity across the lifespan related to mobility, cellular regulation, immunity, sensorineural function, tissue integrity, inflammatory and infectious processes, metabolic dysfunction, sexuality and complex disorders.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , NURS 2455 , and MATH 1425 .

    Corequisite(s): NURS 2552 , NURS 2555 , NURS 2556  (unless a “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2556 ).
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s):  General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective.

    Note: Course open to LAT students only. Spring only.
Cr.: 4
  
  • NURS 2552 - Nursing Pharmacology III for Articulating Students


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Addresses the role of the professional nurse in risk managment associated with pharmacologic therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the lifespan including pediatric and geriatric populations. Specific pharmacologic classes related to disturbances in immune system including neoplastic conditions, infections and dermatologic conditions; gastrointestinal dysfunction and disorders of the neurologic system. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical considerations and legal implications are incorporated throughout this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , NURS 2455  and MATH 1425 .

    Corequisite(s):  NURS 2550 , NURS 2555 , and NURS 2556  (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2556).
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.
    Note: Course open to LAT students only. Spring only.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2555 - Clinical Practice IV


    Clin. 15; Cr. 5

    Clinical Practice component which provides an opportunity for integrating safe and effective care for those experiencing altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity. Emphasis is on managing groups of complex patients and acute care settings and collaborating with the interdisiciplinary team advocating for patients as they transition to home or community care.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , NURS 2455  and MATH 1425 .

    Corequisite(s): NURS 2550 , NURS 2552  and NURS 2556   (unless a  grade of “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2556 ).
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s):  General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective.

    Note: Course open to LAT students only. Spring only.
Cr.: 5
  
  • NURS 2556 - Issues, Trends and Management of Care in Nursing


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    Focuses on professional behaviors, leadership principles, legal-ethical issues, delegation, triage and selected trends in health care which impact the associate degree nurse.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , NURS 2455  and MATH 1425 .

    Corequisite(s): NURS 2550 , NURS 2552 , and NURS 2555 .
    Pre- or Co-requisite(s):  General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective.

    Note: Course open to LAT Students only. Spring only.
Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2920 - Selected Topics


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An examination of current topics in nursing and health care. Open to registered nurses and nursing majors. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.

Cr.: 3
  
  • NURS 2921 - Selected Topics


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    An examination of current topics in nursing and health care. Open to registered nurses and nursing majors. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.

Cr.: 1
  
  • NURS 2922 - Selected Topics


    Lec. 2; Cr. 2

    An examination of current topics in nursing and health care. Open to registered nurses and nursing majors. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.

Cr.: 2

Nutrition

  
  • NUTR 2010 - Nutrition in Health


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Principles of nutrition and their applications in promoting health with emphasis on the adult guidelines.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1011  or CHEM 1201 .
Cr.: 3

Paralegal Studies

  
  • PRLG 1001 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An introductory course in paralegal studies; the role and the skills of the paralegal.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2128 - Personal Injury


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    A review of the theories, concepts and practical application of tort law in relation to personal injury practice, with particular emphasis on Louisiana Law. This course includes injuries to persons and property, intentional torts, negligence, product liability, strict liability. Practical skills involving evaluation of claims and case analysis are also included.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2129 - Real Property Law


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    A study of real property law, including ownership and other interests, transfer, value, finance and taxation, environmental concerns, and related ethical problems.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2130 - Civil Litigation


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An introduction to civil litigation, including case preparation, discovery, pleadings and motions, trial and post-trial proceedings.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2131 - Family Law Practice


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    A survey of the laws concerning marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, community property, and adoption. Topics include interviewing clients, calculating child support payments, drafting pleadings, managing cases, and assisting the attorney in discovery and preparation for trial.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2133 - Computer Skills for Paralegals


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An introduction to computer concepts, including hardware and software systems, as well as an introduction to the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, WordPerfect, law office management software, spreadsheets, and the Internet, as applied in a legal setting.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2134 - Paralegal Practice


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Instruction in legal practice with regard to paralegal job duties and responsibilities. Through the use of simulated cases obtained from attorneys, paralegals will be trained in routine tasks performed by practicing paralegals, including, but not limited to, calendaring, tickler systems, document production and management, file organization and maintenance, and court filing.

    Prerequisite(s): PRLG 2130 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2153 - Criminal and Related Law


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Survey of rules of Louisiana criminal procedures and criminal laws as well as federal and state law with regard to arrest, interrogation, search and seizure, grand juries, right to counsel, and judicial process.

    Cross-Referenced as: CJ 2153 .

Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2230 - Legal Research and Writing I


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An overview of basic techniques and methods of legal research; practice in writing various legal documents and proper legal citation forms.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2231 - Legal Research and Writing II


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An overview of basic techniques and skills needed for the use of law books; practice and guidance in legal writing, analysis, and evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): PRLG 2230 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • PRLG 2990 - Practicum in Paralegal Studies


    Cr. 6

    A structured program of individualized work experience in paralegal studies with a participating employer. Each student will work with the coordinator or a faculty member from the Paralegal Studies Program. The student’s experience will be related to academic studies and must contribute significantly to professional development. A minimum of 60 clock hours of work are required for each hour of academic credit. Arrangements must be made prior to registration, including acceptance of initial proposal and credit hour assignment. A written final report must be submitted. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 24 credit hours, and recommendation by advisor, program coordinator, and the Head, Division of Liberal Arts.
Cr.: 6

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1000 (CPHL 1013) - Introduction to Philosophy


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Major works on such themes as appearance and reality, human nature, nature of knowledge, relation of mind and body, right and good, existence of God, and freedom and determinism.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PHIL 1001 - Honors Introduction to Philosophy


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    A topical survey of major philosophical questions, with emphasis on the relation of philosophy to science, religion and law.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PHIL 1021 (CPHL 2113) - Introduction to Philosophy: Elementary Logic


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    No special background presupposed. Formal and informal reasoning; traditional syllogistic logic; introduction to propositional logic; scientific method of natural and social sciences.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PHIL 2018 - Professional Ethics


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Special problems of obligation and valuation related to law, medicine, politics, and education, as well as business, engineering, and architecture; altruism, trust, vocation, codes of honor, professional privilege, and responsibilities for others arising from differential abilities.

Cr.: 3

Physical Science

  
  • PHSC 1001 (CPHY 1023) - Physical Science


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    A survey of concepts in physics and physical sciences covering topics such as mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and astronomy. Attention is given to recent discoveries and applications. This course is not intended for students who wish to pursue further work in these areas and may not be substituted for the basic course in these fields.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to schedule MATH 1021 (College Algebra)  or consent of the Head, Division of Sciences.
Cr.: 3
  
  • PHSC 1002 (CPHY 1033) - Physical Science


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Applications of basic physical science concepts, which may include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, oceanography, etc. This course is not intended for students who wish to pursue further work in these areas and may not be substituted for the basic course in these fields.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to schedule MATH 1021  or consent of the Head, Division of Science and Mathematics.
Cr.: 3
  
  • PHSC 1005 - Physical Science Laboratory


    Lab. 2; Cr. 1

    Inquiry based learning laboratory to accompany PHSC 1001 . Topics include motion, forces, fluids, optics, electricity/magnetism and astronomy.

    Pre- or Co-requisite(s): Prerequisite/Co-requisite: PHSC 1001 .
Cr.: 1

Physics

  
  • PHYS 1001 (CPHY 1013) - Principles of Physics


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Survey of concepts in physics, both Newtonian and modern, for non-science majors. This course is not intended for students who wish to pursue further work in the areas of physics and engineering and may not be substituted for the basic course in these fields.

    Prerequisite(s):  Grade of “C” or better in MATH 1015 , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • PHYS 1501 - Introduction to Traffic Accident Investigation


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    This course reviews procedures pertaining to at-scene accident data collections from people, vehicles, roads, photographs, tires, and mapping of the accident scene. A concurrent review in mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) is provided in order to enable students to perform calculations in distance, speed, and road elevation.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PHYS 1502 - Traffic Accident Investigation and Introduction to Traffic Accident Reconstruction


    Lec. 6; Cr. 6

    This course reviews procedures pertaining to data analysis from the scene of accidents and provides technical preparation for the reconstruction of accidents. Information provided in this course will cover vehicle damage analysis and behavior. Newton’s laws of motion, equations of motion, and the mathematics required to study these topics, momentum and energy exchange in collision, study of tires and lamps, and an introduction to computer analysis of accidents.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1501 .
Cr.: 6
  
  • PHYS 2001 (CPHY 2113) - General Physics


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Algebra/trig-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity and equilibrium; thermodynamics. (Not intended for engineering majors; intended for pre-medical and non-professional science students.) Credit will not be given for this course and PHYS 2101 .

    Prerequisite(s):  Grade of “C” or better in MATH 1022 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • PHYS 2002 (CPHY 2123) - General Physics


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Gravitational fields; waves; electronics; circuits; magnetism; and light. (Not intended for engineering majors; intended for pre-medical and non-professional science students.) Credit will not be given for this course and Physics 2102.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PHYS 2001 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • PHYS 2050 - Dynamics and Behavior of Vehicles in Collision


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    This course covers mechanics of vehicle movements and forces acting on it as these forces are related to motor vehicle accidents.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1501 , MATH 1021  or equivalent (passing of an entrance exam and/or consent of instructor).
Cr.: 3
  
  • PHYS 2101 (CPHY 2133) - General Physics for Technical Students


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Calculus-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity and equilibrium. (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.)

    Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in MATH 1552 .
Cr.: 3
   Cr.: 3
  
  • PHYS 2108 (CPHY 2111 or CPHY 2131) - Introductory Physics Laboratory


    Lab. 3; Cr. 1

    Experiments in mechanics. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 2001  or PHYS 2101 .

    Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in PHYS 2001  or PHYS 2101 .
Cr.: 1
  
  • PHYS 2109 (CPHY 2121 or CPHY 2141) - General Physics Laboratory


    Lab. 3; Cr. 1

    Experiments in electricity, magnetism, and light. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 2002  and PHYS 2102 .

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2108  and credit or registration in PHYS 2002  or PHYS 2102 .
Cr.: 1

Political Science

  
  • POLS 2051 (CPOL 2013) - American Government


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    A survey of the principles, structures, processes, and functions of American government with emphasis on the national government.

Cr.: 3
  
  • POLS 2056 (CPOL 2113) - Louisiana Government


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    State and local government and politics in Louisiana.

Cr.: 3
  
  • POLS 2060 - Introduction to Political Theory


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    For students interested in political theory. Basic concepts and principles of analysis of normative and empirical political thought.

Cr.: 3

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 2000 (CPSY 2013) - Introduction to Psychology


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An introduction to the understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PSYC 2001 (CPSY 2013) - Honors: Introduction to Psychology


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Same as PSYC 2000  with special honors emphasis for qualified students. An introduction to the description, understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PSYC 2004 - Psychology of Adjustment


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An introduction to the study of adjustment mechanisms in normal adults and a survey of broad areas of abnormal behavior as presented by the major personality theorists.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PSYC 2040 (CPSY 2413) - Social Psychology


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Cultural forces as they affect attitudes, social learning, perception, and communication of the individual and group.

    Prerequisite(s): 3 semester hours of psychology or sociology.
Cr.: 3
  
  • PSYC 2055 - Psychology and Law


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    An examination of the ways in which the field of psychology affects, reacts to, and conflicts with the legal system in the U.S. The course includes review and discussion of current topics and issues to illustrate relevant areas of study.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PSYC 2060 - Educational Psychology


    Lec. 2; Cr. 3

    Principles of learning, motivation, development, and evaluation as related to the educative process.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PSYC 2070 (CPSY 2113) - Developmental Psychology of the Life Span


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Survey of developmental processes across the life span.

Cr.: 3
  
  • PSYC 2076 (CPSY 2313) - Child Psychology


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    The study of the physical, social, and psychological development of the child.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2000  or PSYC 2060  or consent of the Head, Division of Liberal Arts.
Cr.: 3
  
  • PSYC 2078 (CPSY 2213) - Adolescent Psychology


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    The study of adolescent behavior relying upon data from clinical sources and the literature concerning social, physical, and psychological development.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2000  or PSYC 2060  or consent of the Head, Division of Liberal Arts.
Cr.: 3

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RADT 1000 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology


    Lec. 1; Cr. 1

    A survey of basic principles and practices of radiologic technology with clinical observation in the hospital environment.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1001  and MATH 1015  or MATH 1021 . A grade of “C” or better must be earned for eligibility of selection into the Radiologic Technology Program.
Cr.: 1
   Cr.: 1
  
  • RADT 1011 - Imaging and Equipment


    Lec. 2; Lab. 2; Cr. 3

    A study of the principles of radiation physics and the imaging equipment to include x-ray production, target interactions, x-ray generators and transformers, grids, and accessories.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1001  and RADT 1091 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1021  and RADT 1092 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • RADT 1012 - Image Acquisition and Evaluation


    Lec. 2; Lab. 2; Cr. 3

    A study of image processing, screens, digital imaging processing and display informatics, criteria for image evaluation, and quality control.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1011 , RADT 1021  and RADT 1092 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1022  and RADT 1093 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • RADT 1021 - Imaging Procedures I


    Lec. 3; Lab. 2; Cr. 4

    A study of imaging procedures related to the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis and upper femora, vertebral column, and bony thorax.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1001  and RADT 1091 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1011  and RADT 1092 .
Cr.: 4
  
  • RADT 1022 - Imaging Procedures II


    Lec. 3; Lab. 2; Cr. 4

    A study of imaging procedures related to the GI and GU Tract, cranium and facial bones, venipuncture, reproductive system, pediatrics, trauma, and surgical concepts. Introduction to advanced imaging procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): Radiologic Technology RADT 1011 , RADT 1021 , and RADT 1092 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1012  and RADT 1093 .
Cr.: 4
   Cr.: 2
  
  • RADT 1092 - Applied Imaging II


    Clin. 12; Cr. 4

    Freshman clinical rotation. Supervised clinical practice of basic skills related to imaging procedures with emphasis on chest, abdomen, extremities, vertebral column, and bony thorax.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1001  and RADT 1091 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1011  and RADT 1021 .
Cr.: 4
  
  • RADT 1093 - Applied Imaging III


    Clin. 12; Cr. 4

    Freshman clinical rotation. Supervised clinical practice of basic skills related to imaging procedures with emphasis on bony thorax, GU/GI systems, fluoroscopic studies, and skull.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1011 , RADT 1021 , and RADT 1092 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1012  and RADT 1022 .
Cr.: 4
  
  • RADT 2031 - Advanced Imaging Procedures


    Lec. 2; Cr. 2

    An introduction to the advanced imaging procedures with emphasis on equipment and accessory devices, procedure protocol, radiation protection, and patient care.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all first-year Radiologic Technology courses and RADT 2091 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2033  and RADT 2092 .
Cr.: 2
  
  • RADT 2033 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection


    Lec. 2; Cr. 2

    A study of radiobiology with emphasis on cellular components, radiation effects, and protective measures; with federal regulations governing radiation protection.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all first-year Radiologic Technology courses and RADT 2091 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2031  and RADT 2092 .
Cr.: 2
  
  • RADT 2036 - Radiographic Pathology


    Lec. 2; Cr. 2

    A study of pathologic conditions of the body systems with emphasis on anatomy and physiology, imaging considerations, types of disease, imaging technique, and treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 2031 , RADT 2033 , and RADT 2092 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2038  and RADT 2093 .
    Note:
Cr.: 2
  
  • RADT 2038 - Registry Review


    Lec. 2; Cr. 2

    A study of topics and techniques chosen for their relevance to contemporary imaging practices and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 2031 , RADT 2033 , and RADT 2092 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2036  and RADT 2093 .
Cr.: 2
  
  • RADT 2091 - Applied Imaging IV


    Clin. 15; Cr. 5

    Sophomore clinical rotation. Continued performance of supervised clinical practice with emphasis on trauma and surgical procedures, and an introduction to advanced imaging procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all first-year Radiologic Technology courses.
Cr.: 5
  
  • RADT 2092 - Applied Imaging V


    Clin. 24; Cr. 8

    Sophomore clinical rotation. Continued performance of supervised clinical practice with emphasis on advanced imaging procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of first-year Radiologic Technology courses and RADT 2091 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2031  and RADT 2033 .
Cr.: 8
  
  • RADT 2093 - Applied Imaging VI


    Clin. 24; Cr. 8

    Sophomore clinical rotation. Continued performance of supervised clinical practice with emphasis on advanced application of clinical skills involving management of all aspects of the imaging process.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 2031 , RADT 2033 , and RADT 2092 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2036  and RADT 2038 .
Cr.: 8

Respiratory Care

  
  • RC 1001 - Introduction to Respiratory Care


    Lec. 2; Cr. 2

    A survey of basic principles and practices of respiratory care with observation in an area respiratory care department. A review of health care in the United States and an introduction to professional communication and ethics. Also included is the study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding cardiopulmonary diseases, their causes and effects.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1001 .
Cr.: 2
  
  • RC 2011 - Respiratory Care Science I


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Theory and application of gas therapy, aerosol therapy and bronchial hygiene. An introduction to equipment and various methods used to administer gas and aerosol therapy as well as the evaluation of the effectiveness of the therapy; includes an introduction to pharmacologic principles of drug administration used in advanced life support. An overview of chemical and physical agents and practices used to control the spread of infection will be stressed.

    Prerequisite(s): Selective admission into the Respiratory Care Program.
    Corequisite(s): RC 2012 , RC 2013  and RC 2014 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • RC 2012 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Study specific to the structures and functions of the heart and lungs with an emphasis in gas exchange. Respiratory care concepts introduced involving insufficiency and acid-base balance of the body with an emphasis on physiology in order to recognize abnormal function and to apply appropriate technology and therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): Selective admission into the Respiratory Care Program.
    Corequisite(s): RC 2011 , RC 2013  and RC 2014 .
Cr.: 3
  
  • RC 2013 - Respiratory Care Instruction


    Lec. 3; Cr. 3

    Application of patient physical assessment and study in respiratory physiology which includes mechanics of breathing and control of ventilation. Theory and application of airway management, chest physiotherapy, oxygen supply systems, oxygen analyzers, regulators, blood gas analyzers, pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary resuscitative methods.

    Prerequisite(s): Selective admission into the Respiratory Care Program.
    Corequisite(s): RC 2011 , RC 2012  and RC 2014 .
Cr.: 3
 

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