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MGMT 3200 - Principles of Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Management functions, including planning, organizing, staffing/human resource management, leading/interpersonal influence, and controlling in both domestic and international spheres. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in BUSN 1001
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MGMT 3211 - Business and Society
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Social roles of organization whose primary function is the accumulation of profits; emphasis on current issues; historical development of business-society relationships. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 and junior standing.
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MGMT 3215 - Introduction to Operations Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles and methodologies concerning productivity and quality of manufacturing and service organizations; production and service systems design; process and capacity design; total quality management; systems for just-in- time and purchasing management; inventory and materials management. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 and MATH 2011 .
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MGMT 3320 - Human Resource Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Human resource functions, including planning, recruitment, selection, development, maintenance, and reward of employees; relationships with environment and employee associations. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 or permission of instructor.
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MGMT 4113 - Small Business Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A multidisciplinary approach to small business; business startups, accounting, finance, marketing, management, promotion, layout, retail management, location analysis, and international small business. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 , MKTG 3401 , and FINC 3715 .
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MGMT 4322 - Employee Selection and Placement
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The specifics of employee recruitment, hiring, and placement processes will be examined. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3320 or BLAW 4524 ; or permission of instructor.
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MGMT 4420 - Multinational Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Management concepts and philosophical bases for international management operations; environmental dynamics, multinational business organizations, cultural constraints, organization structures and processes, and conceptual systems of international operations. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 .
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MGMT 4620 - Human Behavior in Organizations
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Behavioral sciences applied to understanding human dynamics in organizations; focus on individual, interpersonal, group, and intergroup behavior; impact of human behavior on organizational effectiveness. Offered FA, SU.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 .
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MGMT 4830 - Business Policy
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
May be taken only during the final semester of course work. The course will integrate the many facets of the Business Curriculum. The focus is on strategic management. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3200 , MKTG 3401 , and FINC 3715 .
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MILS 1008 - Foundations of Officership
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and the fundamental components of service as an officer: values, fitness, leadership, officership, communications theory and practice, and interpersonal relationships. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 1009 - Foundations of Officership Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Hands on instruction in rappelling, mountaineering techniques, and equipment care. Includes participation in at least one field training exercise. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 1020 - Basic Leadership
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
Builds on fundamental components of service as an officer in the United States Army by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. Topics covered include problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 1021 - Basic Leadership Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Hands on instruction in advanced rappelling, mountaineering techniques, and equipment care. Includes participation in at least one field training exercise. With recommendation from the Professor of Military Science at Northwestern State University and approval of the Department Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University at Alexandria, the following courses may be used to satisfy Military Science 1009 and 1021 requirements: human performance activities courses, Human Performance 1110 (taken at Northwestern State University). Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 2010 - Individual Leadership Studies
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
Builds on fundamentals of leadership through practical exercise and examination of several aspects of communication and leadership theory. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 2011 - Individual Leadership Studies Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Physical fitness training and practical application of military skills learned in the classroom. Includes participation in at least one field training exercise. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 2020 - Leadership and Teamwork
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
Provides extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. Includes a detailed look at the origin of our institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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MILS 2021 - Leadership and Teamwork Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Physical fitness training and practical exercises of leadership and military skills learned in the classroom. Includes participation in at least one field training exercise. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
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MILS 2030 - Intermediate Military Physical Fitness I
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 2
Development of the practical experience gained in the introduction to military physical fitness courses. Emphasis on conditioning and the FITT factors - frequency, intensity, time, and type. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 2080 - Leader Development and Assessment Course
Credits: 8
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 8
Six- week camp at an active Army installation under the direction and supervision of the active Army personnel. Basic military subjects and leadership experiences. Practical work in both garrison and in the field. Qualifies a student with no prior military science courses for entry into the Advanced ROTC Program. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
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MILS 3008 - Leadership and Problem Solving
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Builds leadership competencies through practical application of troop leading procedures, decision making and planning. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MILS 1008 , MILS 1020 , MILS 2010 , and MILS 2020 ; or completion of Basic Camp; or permission of the instructor.
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MILS 3009 - Leadership and Problem Solving Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Advanced physical fitness training and evaluated practical leadership exercises using skills and techniques learned in classroom. Includes participation in at least three field training exercises and a social activity. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 3010 - Adaptive Team Leadership
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Provides study, practice, and application of the fundamentals of army leadership, officership, army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the team and squad level. Offered as needed.
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MILS 3011 - Adaptive Team Leadership Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Provides study, practice, and application of the fundamentals of army leadership, officership, army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the team and squad level. Offered as needed.
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MILS 3020 - Leadership and Ethics
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Focus on doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. Includes opportunities to plan and conduct individual and collective skill training for offensive operations to gain leadership and tactical experience. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MILS 3010 , MILS 3011 , or permission of the Professor of Military Science.
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MILS 3021 - Adaptive Team Leadership Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Advances physical fitness training and evaluated practical leadership exercises using skills and techniques learned in the classroom. Includes participation in at least three field training exercises and a social activity. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 3030 - Leader Development and Assessment Course
Credits: 6
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Six-week advanced ROTC Camp at an active Army installation under direction and supervision of active Army personnel. Leadership experiences in garrison and in field designed to evaluate leadership potential under stressful conditions using formal Leadership Assessment Programs (LAP). Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MILS 3010 , MILS 3011 , MILS 3020 , and MILS 3021 ; and/or permission of the Professor of Military Science.
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MILS 3040 - Advanced Military Physical Fitness I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Advanced practical exercises in Army physical fitness training. Practical experience in sustaining a training heart rate. Practical experience in leading platoons through progressively challenging physical fitness sessions. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 4010 - Leadership and Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Concentrates on leadership, management, and ethics. Begins final transition from cadet to lieutenant. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 4011 - Leadership and Management Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Advanced physical fitness training and practical exercises in leadership and Army staff relationship, including thinking, analyzing, planning, deciding, and communicating. Students must plan and conduct at least three field training exercises and a social event under faculty supervision. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
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MILS 4020 - Officership
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Professional development subject areas designed to prepare students for commissioning in the United States Army. Foundation in the legal aspects of decision making and leadership; organization of operations from tactical to strategic level; administrative and logistical management focusing on fundamentals of soldier and unit level support. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MILS 4021 - Officership Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Advanced physical fitness training; practical exercises in leadership, command and staff operation; planning and conduct of at least five field training exercises and a social event under faculty supervision. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
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MILS 4050 - Reading and Conference in Advanced Military Science
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 0
Student must participate in scheduled physical training sessions at the direction of the instructor. Independent reading and study in the art of military leadership and ethics. Conferences with assigned professor(s). Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MILS 4010 , MILS 4020 , and permission of instructor.
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MILS 4060 - Practicum in Military Staff Planning and Execution
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 2
Student must participate in scheduled physical training sessions at the direction of instructor. Practical exercises in military staff planning and execution of selected ROTC activities, exercises, and/or leadership laboratories. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MILS 4010 , MILS 4020 , and permission of instructor.
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MILS 4066 - Military History of the United States
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The United States at war since its colonial beginnings. Inter-relationship of political, economic, social, and military factors. Evolution of U.S. armed forces as instruments of civilian authority. Theory and practice of warfare, strategy, and tactics. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 2055 and HIST 2057 ; or permission of instructor.
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MILS 4070 - Readings and Reports
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 0
Student must participate in scheduled physical training sessions at the direction of the instructor. Readings and book reports on issues and/or military subjects of contemporary significance for military leaders. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MILS 4010 , MILS 4020 , and permission of instructor.
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MILS 4080 - Practicum in Methods of Instruction
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 2
Student must participate in scheduled physical training sessions at the direction of the Professor of Military Science. Actual experience in preparing and presenting military science instruction on selected topics under instructor supervision. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MILS 4010 , MILS 4020 , and permission of the Professor of Military Science.
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MKTG 3401 - Principles of Marketing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The field of marketing; marketing environment, functions, and institutional structure at a macro level; marketing strategy and policies at a micro level; problems of cost and productivity; viewpoints of society, consumer, and marketing manager. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in BUSN 1001 .
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MKTG 3411 - Consumer Analysis and Behavior
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Dynamics of consumer markets; their significance to marketing executives; identification and measurement of market segments; analysis of their behavioral patterns as a basis for marketing strategy. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3401 .
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MKTG 3430 - Advertising
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Fundamentals of advertising theory and practice; social and economic role of advertising; functions of advertising in marketing and communication. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3401 or permission of instructor.
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MKTG 4423 - Sales Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Principles of sales planning and control; organizing sales planning and control; organizing sales departments; developing territories; motivating sales persons; and controlling sales operations. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3401 .
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MKTG 4440 - Marketing on the Internet
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Appreciation of marketing principles and practices pertaining to the use of the Internet by organizations. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3401 .
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MKTG 4443 - International Marketing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Global marketing environment and analytical process; global marketing as all- encompassing; marketing systems in various countries; strategies for multinational and international operations. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3401 or permission of instructor.
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MKTG 4451 - Marketing Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Analytical principles used in development of strategies for solving marketing problems; policy areas of product, price, channels, and promotion integrated in development of the firm’s total marketing effort. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3401 or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 1010 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
An introduction to the medical laboratory science profession and its organizational structure. Topics include the communication process; professional ethics; the legal aspects of laboratory service; lab mathematics; and basic quality control processes. Lab safety and basic instrumentation are also introduced. Open to all students interested in entering the MLT Program or any medical laboratory science discipline. Offered SP.
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MLSC 2110 - Hematology I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
A study of the formation, development, morphology, and function of various types of normal/abnormal blood cells; synthesis of hemoglobin; and laboratory diagnosis of anemias. Course includes laboratory practices that support and reinforce these studies. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 1010 and admission to the MLT Program; or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 2220 - Hematology II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
A study of the pathophysiology of blood cells, especially the leukocytic line. Coagulation and hemorrhagic disorders will also be studied. Course includes laboratory practices in evaluation of abnormal blood smear and coagulation techniques. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2110 or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 2230 - Medical Parasitology
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 3
A study of the morphology, physiology, life cycles, and epidemiology of human pathogenic parasites. Laboratory practices in the identification of these parasites. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s):
- a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 1010 and admission to the MLT program; or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 2240 - Clinical Immunology and Serology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
A study of the basic aspects of the immune system and application of the antigen-antibody reaction in various disease states. Laboratory practices in the identification of these parasites. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2110 or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 2250 - Clinical Chemistry I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
A study of human biochemistry as an aid in the diagnosis of disease process including laboratory applications in body fluid analysis, manual biochemical procedures, and instrumentation. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 1010 and CHEM 1201 ; or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 2360 - Pathogenic Microbiology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
A study, characterization, and identification of a representative spectrum of those microorganisms pathogenic to humans and the study of fungi. Laboratory practices in pathogenic microbial identification and differentiation. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 2051 and MLSC 1010 ; or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 2370 - Immunohematology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
A study of basic theory and practice of immunohematology. Emphasis will be placed upon blood grouping, typing, and those services supplied by a blood collection and transfusion service. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2110 or permission of instructor; and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in MLSC 2240 .
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MLSC 2380 - Clinical Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
The continuation of the study of human biochemistry as an aid to the diagnosis of disease process including laboratory applications in body fluid analysis, manual biochemical procedures and instrumentation. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2250 or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 2410 - Practicum I
Credits: 2
Clinical practice in a clinical affiliate. Emphasis is on developing and applying knowledge and technical skills in blood collection, clinical hematology, and coagulation clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and immunology/serology. Minimum of 160 clinical hours. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in all didactic and student laboratory MLSC courses.
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MLSC 2420 - Practicum II
Credits: 2
This clinical practice is a continuation of MLSC 2410 . Minimum of 160 clinical hours. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in all didactic and student laboratory MLSC courses.
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MLSC 2430 - Practicum III
Credits: 3
This clinical practice is a continuation of MLSC 2420 . Minimum of 160 clinical hours. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in all didactic and student laboratory MLSC courses.
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MLSC 3000 - Advanced Hematology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of hematological findings in anemias, leukemias, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes, lymphomas, plasma cell diseases, and various types of infections. Also includes an overview of hematology instrumentation. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2220 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 3010 - Advanced Immunohematology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of laboratory techniques with emphasis on the resolution of problems in the preparation and administration of blood components. Also includes a review of immunohematology instrumentation. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2370 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 3020 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of basic principles of analytical and biochemistry as they relate to the analysis of chemical constituents in body fluids and relationship to disease states. Also includes a review of clinical chemistry instrumentation. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2380 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 3030 - Advanced Pathogenic Microbiology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of select clinically significant and emerging bacteria, clinical mycology, virology, and parasitology. Also includes a review of automated microbiology instrumentation. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2360 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 3040 - Molecular Diagnostics
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the theory used in the clinical laboratory for molecular diagnosis and management of human diseases. Also includes an overview of laboratory instrumentation used in the molecular diagnosis of diseases. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 2240 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 3050 - Professional Practices Seminar I
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
Professional issues related to the practice of medical laboratory science, including research design and statistics; requirements for the performance of human research; educational methodology; and laboratory management. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): admission to MLS program or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 3311 - Basic Forensics Lab
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 3
Beginning basic study in the field of Forensic Science. Topics and hands on case studies which include crime lab organization, physical evidence collection and processing, microscope analysis of forensic specimens, and screening tests for blood traces. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): credit for or enrollment in CJUS 3310 and any natural science or biology course; or permission of instructor.
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MLSC 4000 - Professional Practices Seminar II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Professional issues related to current practice of medical laboratory science, including management theories and practices; fiscal management; human resource management; and legal and ethical issues as related to practice as a medical laboratory supervisor or manager. Will require the completion of a senior research project. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 3050 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 4001 - Professional Practices Seminar
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
Professional issues related to current practice of medical laboratory science, including management theories and practices; fiscal management; human resource management; and legal and ethical issues as related to practice as a medical laboratory supervisor or manager. Will also require the completion of a senior research project. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): completion of all courses listed under the General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Additional Requirements sections of the MLSC curriculum; and permission of instructor.
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MLSC 4010 - Clinical Project: Hematology
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Individualized clinical project from a topic area in hematology or hemostasis conducted under the direction of an MLS faculty member. The clinical project may include clinical experiences, literature review, and/or laboratory testing. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 3000 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 4011 - Hematology Practicum
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
A study of hematological findings in anemias, leukemias, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes, lymphomas, plasma cell diseases, and various types of infections. Practical application of knowledge and skills in a medical laboratory setting. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): completion of all courses listed under the General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Additional Requirements sections of the MLSC curriculum; and permission of instructor.
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MLSC 4020 - Clinical Project: Clinical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Laboratory Hours: 0
Individualized clinical project from a topic area in clinical chemistry conducted under the direction of an MLS faculty member. The clinical project may include clinical experiences, literature review, and/or laboratory testing. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 3020 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 4021 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
A study of basic principles of analytical and biochemistry as they relate to the analysis of chemical constituents in body fluids and relationship to disease states. Practical application of clinical knowledge and skills in a medical laboratory setting.
Prerequisite(s): completion of all courses listed under the General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Additional Requirements sections of the MLSC curriculum; and permission of instructor.
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MLSC 4022 - Clinical Microscopy Practicum
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 2
A study of urine and other body fluids as related to the diagnosis of diseases. Practical application of clinical knowledge and skills in a medical laboratory setting. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): completion of all courses listed under the General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Additional Requirements sections of the MLSC curriculum; and permission of instructor.
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MLSC 4030 - Clinical Project: Immunohematology/Serology
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Laboratory Hours: 0
Individualized clinical project from a topic area in immunohematology or serology conducted under the direction of an MLS faculty member. The clinical project may include clinical experiences, literature review, and/or laboratory testing. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 3010 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 4031 - Immunohematology/ Serology Practicum
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
A study of laboratory techniques in immunohematology/serology with emphasis on the resolution of problems in the preparation and administration of blood components, as well as the serological diagnosis of diseases. Practical application of clinical knowledge and skills in a medical laboratory setting. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): completion of all courses listed under the General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Additional Requirements sections of the MLSC curriculum; and permission of instructor.
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MLSC 4040 - Clinical Project: Microbiology
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Laboratory Hours: 0
Individualized clinical project from a topic area in bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, or virology, conducted under the direction of an MLS faculty member. The clinical project may include clinical experiences, literature review, and/or laboratory testing. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in MLSC 3030 and admission to MLS program.
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MLSC 4041 - Pathogenic Microbiology Practicum
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
A study of select clinically significant and emerging bacteria, clinical mycology, virology, and parasitology. Practical application of clinical knowledge and skills in a medical laboratory setting. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): completion of all courses listed under the General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Additional Requirements sections of the MLSC curriculum; and permission of instructor.
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MLSC 4311 - Advanced Forensics Lab
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 3
Advanced study in the field of Forensic Science. Topics and hands-on case studies which include ballistics and blood splatter analysis; testing for illegal substances; DNA analysis; and forensic odontology, entomology, and anthropology exercises. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3310 , MLSC 3311 , or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): CJUS 4310 .
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MLSC 4999 - Seminar in Medical Laboratory Science
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration and analysis of selected topics, problems, and issues in Medical Laboratory Science. Course content necessarily changes each semester as selected topics, problems and issues are discussed. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MUSI 1751 - Music Appreciation
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to Western concert music, emphasizing how to listen to classical music and concert going. Offered FA, SP.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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MUSI 1784 - University Chorus
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Enrollment in this course by permission of the instructor. Intensive study of choral music of all periods, including preparation for public performance. Offered as needed.
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MUSI 2040 - Summer Musical Performance Laboratory
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3
Preparation as a performer in the LSUA Summer Theatre musical production(s). Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MUSI 3001 - Introduction to Non-Profit Arts Agency Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
An introduction to all phases of the development and operation of a non-profit arts agency. Includes field work with a non-profit arts agency. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): completion of Fine Arts general education courses (fine arts, music or theatre) and demonstration of computer proficiency; or permission of instructor.
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MUSI 3020 - American Musical Theatre
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Development of the American Musical in its cultural, theatrical, and social contexts from its beginning to the present day; elements of musical theatre focusing on the works of composers, lyricists, designers, directors, choreographers, and performers. Offered as needed.
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MUSI 3791 - Opera in Culture
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of the genre of opera emphasizing how opera reflects and affects culture and including special attention to music and dramatic expression. Offered as needed.
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NURS 1002 - Pharmacological Dosages and Solutions
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
An in-depth analysis of the process of calculating medication dosages and solutions for adults and children. Content progresses from calculation of oral dosages to more complex reconstitution and calculation of intramuscular and intravenous medications and solutions. This course will include problems commonly encountered in the practice of nursing related to dosages and solutions. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1021 .
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NURS 1010 - Understanding Medical Terminology
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is designed to enable the student to understand complex medical terms by learning the 300 prefixes and suffixes most commonly used in medical terminology. Knowledge of these root elements will enable the student to understand the most frequently used medical terms. Audionyms and visual symbols will be used to introduce each root element. Offered FA, SP.
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NURS 1011 - Techniques for Professional and Personal Survival
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Course designed to provide the student with a better understanding of self and others, insight into one’s own personality, a feeling of self- esteem and self-confidence, and techniques to improve relationships, cope with stress, and reduce anxiety. Offered as needed.
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NURS 1013 - Introduction to Nursing
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
Provides pre-nursing students with an introduction to nursing as a profession. Concepts explored include Patient-Centered Care; Professional Identity; and Health and Illness. Students must be declared nursing majors and have the overall GPA required for application to nursing clinicals or received permission from the department chair. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001 , MATH 1021 , CHEM 1001 OR 1201 , and BIOL 1161 .
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NURS 1014 - Fundamentals of Nursing
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduces basic concepts and principles of safe, quality, patient-centered care. Emphasis is placed upon the development of fundamental nursing skills, techniques, and knowledge that provides a foundation upon which to build future nursing courses. To pass this course, students must pass NURS 1015 . Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001 , CHEM 1001 or CHEM 1201 , MATH 1021 , CMST 1061 or CMST 2060 , and BIOL 1161 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1015 .
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NURS 1015 - Fundamentals of Nursing Laboratory/Clinical
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Provides student with experiences in the laboratory and the clinical setting and with opportunities to implement fundamental nursing skills and techniques based upon the empirical evidence acquired in NURS 1014 . To pass this course, students must make a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 1014 . Offered FA, SP.
Corequisite(s): NURS 1014 .
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NURS 1018 - LPN Transitional Course
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to the role of the professional nurse and exploration of the application of the nursing process and core competencies for professional practice. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 1161 , CHEM 1001 or CHEM 1201 , CMST 1061 or CMST 2060 , ENGL 1001 , and MATH 1021 .; and an unencumbered license to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
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NURS 1019 - Introduction to Professional Role
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
Focus on the professional role development and transition of the LPN to the RN role. Students will be introduced to Professional Nursing and Health Care Concepts with emphasis on the scope of practice and roles and responsibilities of the registering nurse. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C” or higher in ENGL 1001 , MATH 1021 , CHEM 1001 OR 1201 , and BIOL 1161 ; concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1162 and ENGL 1002 ; and an unencumbered license to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
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NURS 1020 - Medical Surgical Nursing I
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course examines nursing care of adult patients with medical surgical disorders within the context of the nursing process. To pass this course, students must pass NURS 1021 . Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 1014 , BIOL 1162 , ENGL 1002 , and credit for NURS 1015 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1021 .
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NURS 1021 - Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Applies the nursing process to adults in acute care settings to provide safe and effective care. To pass this course, students must make a grade of C” or higher in NURS 1020 . Offered FA, SP.
Corequisite(s): NURS 1020 .
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NURS 1025 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0
Examines the nursing process in caring for patients with mental health disorders. Particular emphasis on identification of techniques of communication that are appropriate for one-to-one psychotherapeutic nurse-patient relationships. To pass this course, students must pass NURS 1026 . Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 1014 , ENGL 1002 , BIOL 1162 , and credit for NURS 1015 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1026 .
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NURS 1026 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Examines the application of the nursing process in caring for patients with mental health disorders. To pass this course, students must make a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 1025 . Offered FA, SP.
Corequisite(s): NURS 1025 .
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NURS 1027 - Introduction to Forensic Nursing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is designed to introduce students to the role of the nurse in Forensic Science. Although it may be taken as an elective, it will not satisfy any nursing degree requirements. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 1001 .
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NURS 1031 - Clinical Nursing I Clinical
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 2
Opportunities to acclimate to the professional nursing role in the laboratory and clinical setting. Emphasis on the development of skills in communication, health assessment, and basic nursing care. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001 , MATH 1021 , CHEM 1001 OR CHEM 1201 , BIOL 1161 , and NURS 1013 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1030 , NURS 1032 , BIOL 1162 , and ENGL 1002 .
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NURS 1032 - Pharmacology I
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to basic concepts related to pharmacology and dosage and calculation of oral and parenteral medications. The nursing process will be utilized as a framework to examine specific drug classifications: vitamins, minerals, immunizations, NSAIDs, and opioids. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C’ or higher in ENGL 1001 , MATH 1021 , CHEM 1001 OR CHEM 1201 , BIOL 1161 , and NURS 1013 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1030 , NURS 1031 , BIOL 1162 , and ENGL 1002 .
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NURS 1040 - Clinical Nursing II Theory
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to select health and illness concepts; further development of clinical judgment and critical thinking behaviors of the professional nurse. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in NURS 1030 , NURS 1031 , NURS 1032 , BIOL 1162 , and ENGL 1002 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1041 , NURS 1042 , BIOL 2051 , and PSYC 2070 .
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NURS 1041 - Clinical Nursing II Clinical
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 4
Development of decision making and collaboration skills founded on evidence-based outcomes. Emphasis on the application of the nursing process in the provision of safe, quality, patient-centered care. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in NURS 1030 , NURS 1031 , NURS 1032 , BIOL 1162 , and ENGL 1002 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1040 , NURS 1042 , BIOL 2051 , and PSYC 2070 .
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NURS 1042 - Pharmacology II
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0
Further exploration of concepts related to pharmacology and dosage and calculation presented in NURS 1032 , and exploration of the nurse’s role in administration of more complex drug classifications. The nursing process will be utilized as a framework to examine the following drug classifications: autonomic nervous system, alzheimer drugs, anticonvulsants, anti-parkinson, vitamins, antidiabetics, drugs for gastrointestinal disorders, antihypertensives, diuretics, antilipidemia, anesthetics and anticoagulants. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in NURS 1030 , NURS 1031 , NURS 1032 , BIOL 1162 , and ENGL 1002 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1040 , NURS 1041 , BIOL 2051 , PSYC 2070 .
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