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  • AASC 3001 - Personal Strategy and Portfolio Development

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    The first in the BAAS core sequence, this course directs the student in the development of a personal career strategy and personal branding. In addition, the format for an educational portfolio of all courses in the BAAS core will be introduced.  The product of this effort will be a portion of results reported in AASC 4900.  Offered SP
  

  • AASC 4900 - Senior Seminar in AASC

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    The capstone of the BAAS degree, this course should be taken in the student’s final semester. In the course, the portfolio that the student has developed will be evaluated. The personal branding will be completed, and two certificates will be awarded. In addition, a public presentation of the student’s work will take place.  Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): AASC 3001  
  

  • ACCT 2001 - Financial Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CACC 2113]
    Financial accounting with emphasis on knowledge required for completion of the accounting cycle, including income measurement and financial statement preparation; accounting for current and plant assets, current and long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows. Offered FA, SP, SU

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1021  and a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in BUSN 1001 .

     
  

  • ACCT 2101 - Managerial Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CACC 2213]
    Principles and methods of accounting primarily concerned with data gathering and presentation for purposes of internal management evaluation and decision making. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 2001 .
  

  • ACCT 3020 - Intermediate Accounting I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Accounting concepts and principles underlying the preparation of financial statements; their application in the measurement and reporting of selected balance sheet items and related revenue and expense recognition. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 2001  and ACCT 2101 .
  

  • ACCT 3021 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Continuation of ACCT 3020 . Accounting for liabilities, income taxes, pensions, leases, stockholders’ equity, earning per share, accounting changes and corrections of errors, and income and balance sheet presentations. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 3020 .
  

  • ACCT 3121 - Cost Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CACC 3113]
    Nature, objectives, basic systems, and procedure of cost accounting and control for manufacturing firms; cost-volume-profit relationships; standard costs and variance analysis; direct costing; relevant costs; activitybased costing. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 2101 .
  

  • ACCT 3122 - Accounting Information Systems

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Analysis and design of standard accounting systems; emphasis on computerized systems and internal control issues. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 2101  and CMIS 1150 .
  

  • ACCT 3221 - Tax Accounting I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CACC 3213]
    Fundamentals of federal income taxation with respect to individuals and other entities, income inclusions and exclusions, and statutory deductions in arriving at tax liability. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 2001 .
  

  • ACCT 4022 - Advanced Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Completion of the core financial accounting sequence: business combinations; consolidated financial statement; segment reporting; foreign operations; and Securities and Exchange Commission procedures. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 3021 .
  

  • ACCT 4100 - Financial Reporting and Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A user‐oriented approach to the study of financial statements with an emphasis on for‐profit public companies. Topics include the role of the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, footnotes and the annual report in the financial reporting and analysis process. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 3020
  

  • ACCT 4122 - Data Analytics in Accounting I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Fundamental concepts of data analytics, including framing business problems, exploratory data analysis, data analysis software, communicating and operationalizing analysis results.  Focus on applications of data analytic methods in framing and answering strategic questions facing decision makers in a variety of business sectors.  Offered as needed

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 3122 .
  

  • ACCT 4123 - Auditing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CACC 3313]
    Theoretical and practical development of the independent audit function; generally accepted auditing standards; the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; collection and evaluation of audit evidence; understanding internal control; risk assessment; transaction cycles; and reporting. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 3020 .
  

  • ACCT 4221 - Tax Accounting II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CACC 3223]
    Fundamentals of federal income taxation, with respect to partnerships, corporations, and shareholders. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 3221 .
  

  • ACCT 4322 - Data Analytics in Accounting II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Continuation of ACCT 4122.  Advanced applications of data analytics in accounting and business including audit, managerial, and financial statement analytics. Advanced analytic tools will be employed to assist decision makers in formulating strategic decisions. Course projects will demonstrate various aplications.   Offered as needed

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 4122 .
  

  • ACCT 4421 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Accounting, budgeting, fiscal processes, and financial records of local, state, and federal governmental bodies and of private nonprofit institutions. Offered SP.

    Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 3020 .
  

  • ACCT 4999 - Advanced Selected Topics in Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Course will examine topics of significance in accounting and increase students’ understanding of relevant accounting issues. Course content and subject varies; may be repeated for credit when topics change. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4123  or permission of instructor.
  

  • AFST 2001 - Introduction to Africana Studies

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A broad historical survey of Black Africa and its Diaspora, encompassing: early African civilizations, the Atlantic Slave Trade, Black resistance to slavery, African decolonization, and pan-Africanism in the 20th & 21st Centuries. Offered Fall
  

  • AFST 3030 - Black Musical Traditions

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A survey of Black African musical traditions, examining West & Central African musical ideas and tracing the spread & manifestation of these ideas in the variety of music of the Atlantic World. Offered Spring

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002  
  

  • AFST 3099 - Selected Topics in Africana Studies

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    A study of selected topics or issues such as the experiences of African people and African-descended people across the Diaspora.  Examples of topics in this course may include The Black Church in America, Black Feminism, African and Black artistic traditions. This course may be repeated one time when topics change.  Offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002  
  

  • AGRI 1003 - Introduction to Agricultural Business

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Nature and scope of agribusiness. Application of management and marketing concepts to selected agribusiness problems. Exploring agribusiness as a profession. Offered FA even years.
  

  • AGRI 1011 - Introduction to Animal Science

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    An introduction to the broad field of animal science that will promote an appreciation of the importance of the livestock industry in American agriculture and to the American economy. Offered Fall Odd Years

    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 1001  and MATH 1021 
    Fulfills General Education Requirements
  

  • AGRI 2050 - General Horticulture

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Science and art of modern horticultural plant production, including plant anatomy, growth, propagation, nutrition, and pest management; review of the horticulture industry including fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crop production. Offered FA even years.
  

  • AGRI 2051 - Soil Science

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Properties of soils related to plant growth and the environment. Offered SP odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1202  and CHEM 1302 .
    Corequisite(s): AGRI 2061 . Principles of soil science.
  

  • AGRI 2061 - Soil Science Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Principles of soil science. Properties of soils related to plant growth and the environment. Offered SP odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1202  and CHEM 1302 .
    Corequisite(s): AGRI 2051 . Laboratory to support AGRI 2051 .
  

  • AGRI 4000 - General Plant Pathology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Nature and causes of plant diseases; relationship of environment and host-parasite interactions in the development of diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma-like organisms, and nematodes; abiotic stresses; strategies and tactics for disease management; and diseases affecting Louisiana crops. Offered FA odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201  and BIOL 2051 .
    Corequisite(s): AGRI 4010 .
  

  • AGRI 4006 - Fundamentals of Applied Entomology

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Principles and methods of natural, cultural, and chemical controls. Recognition of selected pest species and their injury to field crops. Theory and practice of pest population management, and biological and ecological bases for insect control with an introductory reference to interdisciplinary aspects of pest management. Offered SP even years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3001 .
    Corequisite(s): AGRI 4016 .
  

  • AGRI 4010 - General Plant Pathology Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Nature and causes of plant diseases; relationship of environment and host-parasite interactions in the development of diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma-like organisms, and nematodes; abiotic stresses; strategies and tactics for disease management; and diseases affecting Louisiana crops. Offered FA odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201  and BIOL 2051 .
    Corequisite(s): AGRI 4000 . Laboratory to support AGRI 4000 .
  

  • AGRI 4016 - Fundamentals of Applied Entomology Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Principles and methods of natural, cultural, and chemical controls. Recognition of selected pest species and their injury to field crops. Theory and practice of pest population management, and biological and ecological bases for insect control with an introductory reference to interdisciplinary aspects of pest management. Offered SP even years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3001 .
    Corequisite(s): AGRI 4006 . Laboratory to support AGRI 4006 .
  

  • AGRI 4070 - Weed Science and the Environment

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Weed biology and the economic importance of weeds in the diverse agriculture of Louisiana. Weed management programs; characteristics of important herbicides; mechanisms of herbicidal action; fate of herbicides in the environment. Offered FA odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201 , BIOL 1202  and CHEM 1201 , CHEM 1202 .
    Corequisite(s): AGRI 4080 .
  

  • AGRI 4080 - Weed Science and the Environment Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Pesticide formulations, labels, and safety; weed identification; herbicide application technology; and introduction and use of Louisiana Weed Management Guide. Offered FA odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201 , BIOL 1202  and CHEM 1201 , CHEM 1202 .
    Corequisite(s): AGRI 4070 . Laboratory course to support AGRI 4070 .
  

  • ANTH 1001 - General Anthropology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CATR 1013]
    Origin and evolution of man, the modern races, prehistory of mankind, and linguistic classification. Offered SP.

    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ANTH 1003 - Culture Growth

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CATR 2013]
    Nature of culture; social organization; primitive religion, magic, and arts. Offered FA.

    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • ANTH 2030 - Anthropology Study Tour (Travel Course)

    Credits: 3
    Selected sites and selected topics. Travels, lectures, readings, and reports. This course may be used as an elective credit only and may be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when sites and topics change. Offered as needed.
  

  • ANTH 2997 - Selected Topics in Anthropology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics vary. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  

  • ANTH 4003 - Early Cultures of South and MesoAmerica

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Introduction to the major early cultures of South and MesoAmerica. The course first looks at the earliest occupants of Mexico, Central America, and South America and their development from archaic cultures into farming societies. Then the focus shifts to the social, political, economic, religious, and architectural foundations of the major civilizations, including the Olmec, Maya, Toltec, Mixtec, Aztec, and Inca. Offered as needed.
  

  • ANTH 4004 - North American Indians

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    The origin, distribution, language, and culture of the aboriginal peoples of the North American continent. Offered as needed.
  

  • ANTH 4081 - Evolution of Man and Culture

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    The biological and cultural evolution of the human species. Offered as needed.
  

  • ANTH 4997 - Advanced Selected Topics in Anthropology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics vary. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  

  • AVIA 1001 - Private Pilot Ground

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Prepares students to pass the Private Pilot Written Examination (solo). Instruction on preflight, performance planning, airport operations, and aeromedical factors. Also includes introduction to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), basic navigation (pilotage/dead reckoning/radio), aviation physiology, aviation safety, and emergency procedures. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): AVIA 1010
  

  • AVIA 1010 - Private Pilot Flight I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing a private pilot’s certificate from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credit will be awarded upon receipt of verification that required flight hours have been completed. Pass/No Credit. Course fee. Offered FA

    Corequisite(s): AVIA 1001  
  

  • AVIA 1011 - Private Pilot Flight II

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: AVIA 1001 and AVIA 1010. Students must enroll in this course while pursuing a private pilot’s certificate from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credit will be awarded upon verification of student’s passage of FAA Practical Test (Check Ride). Pass/No Credit. Course fee. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): AVIA 1001  and AVIA 1010  
  

  • AVIA 1020 - Introduction to Aerospace

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    History of aerospace, opportunities in the field, fundamentals of flight, navigation, safety, meteorology, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Open to all students desiring a general and practical knowledge of aviation. Required for all aviation majors. Offered FA
  

  • AVIA 2001 - Instrument Pilot Ground I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Prepares students to pass the Basic Instrument and Navigation/Communication Stage Check. Explores Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), attitude instrument flying, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) navigation, and the Instrument Pilot certification standards. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Private Pilot Certificate.
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 2010  
  

  • AVIA 2002 - Instrument Pilot Ground II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Prepares students to pass the Basic Instrument and Navigation/Communication Stage Check. Explores FAR/AIMs, attitude instrument flying, IFR navigation, and the Instrument Pilot certification standards. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Private Pilot Certificate; AVIA 2001 .
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 2011  
  

  • AVIA 2010 - Instrument Pilot Flight I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing an instrument pilot rating from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credits will be awarded upon receipt of verification that required flight hours have been completed. Pass/No Credit. Course fee Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Private Pilot Certificate.
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 2001  
  

  • AVIA 2011 - Instrument Pilot Flight II

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing an instrument pilot rating from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credits will be awarded upon verification of student’s passage of FAA Practical Test (Check Ride). Pass/No Credit. Course fee. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Private Pilot Certificate; AVIA 2010  
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 2002  
  

  • AVIA 2020 - Aircraft Powerplant Systems

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Theory of Aircraft Powerplant Heat Engines and related systems. A study of the aircraft engine from a historical perspective. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001  and MATH 1021 .
  

  • AVIA 2220 - Fixed Base Operations

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Detailed study of the functions and responsibilities of the typical Fixed Base Operator to include management principles, marketing strategies, services provided, and financial management. 

      Spring
  

  • AVIA 3001 - Commercial Pilot Ground I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Prepares students to pass the Commercial Maneuvers Stage Check. Explores FAR/AIMs, weather, advanced maneuvers, navigation, and the Commercial Pilot certification standards. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Private Pilot Certificate with Instrument Pilot Rating.
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 3010
  

  • AVIA 3010 - Commercial Pilot Flight I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 4
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing a commercial pilot’s certificate from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credits will be awarded upon receipt of verification that required flight hours have been completed. Pass/No Credit. Course fee. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Private Pilot Certificate with Instrument Pilot Rating.
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 3001  
  

  • AVIA 3011 - Commercial Pilot Flight II

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 4
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing a commercial pilot’s certificate from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credits will be awarded upon verification of student’s passage of FAA Practical Test (Check Ride). Pass/No Credit. Course fee. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate with Instrument Pilot Rating; AVIA 3010  
  

  • AVIA 3020 - Aerodynamics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    The study of the physics of lift, drag, different sources of thrust, stability and modern airfoil design. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1002  and MATH 1021 .
  

  • AVIA 3120 - Aviation Weather

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    The study of the atmosphere for the purpose of maximizing aircraft performance while minimizing exposure to weather hazards. Special emphasis on the basics of meteorology and the use of aviation weather products. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1002 and MATH 1021.
  

  • AVIA 3170 - Human Factors in Aviation

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Overview of the human role in all aspects of aviation with emphasis on issues, problems, and solutions of unsafe acts, attitudes, errors, and deliberate actions.   Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1002  and MATH 1021 .
  

  • AVIA 3220 - Aviation Law

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Study of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) law, aviation liability, aircraft transaction, airspace, airport security, labor law and international aviation agencies/issues. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1002  and MATH 1021 .
  

  • AVIA 3320 - Air Carrier Operations

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    An examination of the multitude of regulations governing an air carrier, focusing on Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 compliance for air carriers. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1002  and MATH 1021 .
  

  • AVIA 4001 - Multi-Engine Ground

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Prepares students to pass the Multi-Engine Pilot Practical Test. Explores FAR/AIMs, single engine operations, and the Multi-Engine certification standards. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Pilot Rating; AVIA 3011 .
  

  • AVIA 4010 - Multi-Engine Flight

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing a multi-engine rating from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credits will be awarded upon verification of student’s passage of FAA Practical Test (Check Ride). Pass/No Credit. Course fee. 

      Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Pilot Rating; AVIA 3011 .
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 4001  
  

  • AVIA 4021 - Flight Instructor Ground

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Prepares students to successfully pass the Fundamentals of Instruction Written Examination. Explores FAR/AIMs, Fundamentals of Instruction, and the CFI certification standards. Includes preparation necessary to meet requirements of Flight Instructor-Instrument and Multi-Engine Instructor Ratings.

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 4030  
  

  • AVIA 4030 - Flight Instructor Flight

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing a flight instructor’s certificate from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credit will be awarded upon verification of student’s passage of FAA Practical Test (Check Ride). Pass/No Credit. Course fee. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
    Corequisite(s): AVIA 4021  
  

  • AVIA 4035 - Flight Instructor Instrument

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing a flight instructor-instrument rating from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credit will be awarded upon verification of student’s passage of FAA Practical Test (Check Ride). Pass/No Credit. Course Fee. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Flight Instructor Certificate.
  

  • AVIA 4040 - Multi-Engine Flight Instructor

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Students must enroll in this course while pursuing a multi-engine flight instructor rating from an FAA-approved and LSUA-affiliated flight school. Credits will be awarded upon verification of student’s passage of FAA Practical Test (Check Ride). Pass/No Credit. Course Fee. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): Possession of Flight Instructor Certificate and Multi-Engine Rating.
  

  • AVIA 4120 - Corporate Aviation

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Value/Benefit analysis of the corporate aviation decision. Topics include aircraft selection, flight department administration and operations, aircraft maintenance, FAA regulatory requirements, and future considerations. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1002  and MATH 1021 .
  

  • AVIA 4220 - Aviation Safety

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Historical development of aviation safety, accident/incident analysis and reporting, introduction to accident investigation, human factors, accident prevention and development of aviation safety programs. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1002  and MATH 1021 .
  

  • AVIA 4320 - Airport Planning and Management and Airline Economics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Comprehensive survey of the field and scope of airport planning and management. Also includes focus on the operation, fleet acquisition, management techniques, marketing strategies and economic characteristics of an airline. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1002  and MATH 1021 .
  

  • AVIA 4999 - Internship

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: min 5 hrs. per week per credit hr.
    Structured and supervised work experience at an airport or other aviation related facility. Designed to allow the student to apply concepts and skills learned in the classroom in a work environment. The student must work at least 5 hours per week for each hour of academic credit awarded (based on a 15-week semester, this equates to 75 work hours per hour of academic credit awarded). Offered as needed
  

  • BIOL 1000 - Orientation to Biological Sciences

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    This course will introduce the student to university life and the Department of Biological Sciences. The expectations, information, and skills necessary to be a successful college student, especially in the biological sciences, will be addressed. Students will begin the process of academic planning, including exploring careers in the biological sciences. Offered FA, SP.
  

  • BIOL 1001 - General Biology I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CBIO 1013]
    An introduction to biological principles including scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, and evolution. Note: only one of the following three courses can be used to meet a degree’s requirements: BIOL 1001, BIOL 1101, and BIOL 1201.   Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 1001  and MATH 1021 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 1002 - General Biology II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CBIO 1023]
    A taxonomic survey of living organisms (bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals) and viruses. Includes study of structure and functions of organs and systems with emphasis on advanced plants and vertebrates. Also covers basic evolutionary and ecological principles and reinforces use of the scientific process. Students cannot use both this course and BIOL 1202  to meet a degree’s requirements. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1001 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 1003 - General Biology Laboratory I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Common Course Code [CBIO 1011]
    Laboratory exercises to explore biological principles including cell structure and function; cellular metabolism; genetics and heredity; and to illustrate use of the scientific method. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): credit for or enrollment in BIOL 1001 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 1004 - General Biology Laboratory II

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Common Course Code [CBIO 1021]
    Survey of living organisms and their evolution. Introduction to general ecological concepts. Also reinforces use of the scientific process. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): credit for or enrollment in BIOL 1002 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 1101 - Biology for Science Majors I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Completion of all developmental courses is recommended.  An introduction to biological principles including the scientific process, cellular structure, cellular metabolism, cellular communication, genetics, and viruses. Note: only one of the following three courses can be used to meet a degree’s requirements: BIOL 1101, BIOL 1201 , and BIOL 1001  . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 1001  and MATH 1021  
  

  • BIOL 1102 - Biology for Science Majors II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    General concepts in ecology, evolution, and the diversity of life, including a survey of living organisms.  Also reinforces use of the scientific process.  Note: only one of the following three courses can be used to meet a degree’s requirements: BIOL 1102, BIOL 1202 , and BIOL 1002 .  Offered Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 1201  or BIOL 1101 .
  

  • BIOL 1161 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Common Course Code [CBIO 2214]
    Topics include scientific method, chemistry, biochemistry, cells, tissues, cellular metabolism, integument, skeleton, muscle and nervous system. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): ACT score of 18 or higher in English and 19 or higher in Math.
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 1162 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Common Course Code [CBIO 2224]
    Continuation of BIOL 1161 . Topics include genetics, blood, cardiovascular, sense organs, lymphatic system, immunology, respiratory system, urinary system, reproduction, endocrinology, and digestive system. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1161 .
  

  • BIOL 1201 - Biology for Science Majors I

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Common Course Code [CBIO 1034]
    An introduction to biological principles including the scientific process, cellular structure, cellular metabolism, cellular communication, genetics and viruses. Note: only one of the following three courses can be used to meet a degree’s requirements: BIOL 1201, BIOL 1101, and BIOL 1001. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 1001  and MATH 1021 . Completion of all developmental courses is recommended.
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 1202 - Biology for Science Majors II

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Common Course Code [CBIO 1044]
    General concepts in ecology and the diversity of life, including a survey of living organisms.  Also reinforces use of the scientific process. Note: only one of the following three courses can be used to meet a degree’s requirements: BIOL 1202, BIOL 1102, and BIOL 1002.  Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 1201  or BIOL 1101 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 1303 - General Lab Techniques for Science Majors I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 7

    An introduction to biological techniques and protocols including lab safety, light microscopy, precision measurements, biochemical assays, dissection, PCR, electrophoresis, microbial plating, aseptic technique, and ecological sampling techniques. This course requires a prespecified summer residency on campus.

    Offered Summer

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1101  and BIOL 1102 . Completion of all developmental courses is recommended.
  

  • BIOL 1995 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Only

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Designed only for students who completed the lecture at another institution and transferred the credit to LSUA without having taken the corresponding laboratory. Content matches that of the BIOL 1161  laboratory. Offered as needed

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in lecture course equivalent to BIOL 1161  and permission of Department Chair.
  

  • BIOL 1996 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Only

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Designed only for students who completed the lecture at another institution and transferred the credit to LSUA without having taken the corresponding laboratory. Content matches that of the BIOL 1162  laboratory. Offered as needed

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in lecture course equivalent to BIOL 1162  and permission of Department Chair.
  

  • BIOL 1997 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Only

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Designed only for students who completed the lecture at another institution and transferred the credit to LSUA without having taken the corresponding laboratory. Content matches that of the BIOL 1201  laboratory. Offered as needed

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in lecture course equivalent to BIOL 1201  and permission of Department Chair.
  

  • BIOL 1998 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Only

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 2
    Designed only for students who completed the lecture at another institution and transferred the credit to LSUA without having taken the corresponding laboratory. Content matches that of the BIOL 1202  laboratory. Offered as needed

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in lecture course equivalent to BIOL 1202  and permission of Department Chair.
  

  • BIOL 1999 - Topics in Biology

    Credits: 1-4
    Lecture Hours: 0-3
    Laboratory Hours: 0-3
    Study of a specific topic in the biological sciences. Topics offered will be determined by the needs of students and the availability of faculty. May be repeated for credit once if topics change. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor or department chair.
  

  • BIOL 2016 - Rainforest Ecology (Travel Course)

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the moist lowland forest of the American tropics, including the ecological functions that maintain the ecosystem, biological diversity, adaptations and interrelationships of species, threats to the ecosystem, and possibilities for management. Course will include pre-trip lectures and a one-week field trip to the rainforest of the Peruvian Amazon. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 2030 - Introduction to Environmental Science

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CEVS 1103]
    Basic ecological principles related to populations, communities, and ecosystems. The scientific approach to environmental issues and society’s response to these issues are emphasized. Offered FA, SP, SU.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 2031 - Principles of Wildlife Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    An introduction to basic principles of wildlife ecology and management of population and habitats. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002  and BIOL 1002  or BIOL 1202 ; or permission of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 2051 - General Microbiology

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Laboratory Hours: 4
    Common Course Code [CBIO 2124]
    General concepts of microbiology, including microbe structure and function, genetics, metabolism and diversity, host-microbe interactions, pathogens, and immunology. Also reinforces use of the scientific process. Offered FA, SP.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1001  or CHEM 1201 ; and BIOL 1001 , BIOL 1201 , or BIOL 1161 .
    Fulfills General Education Requirements.
  

  • BIOL 2153 - Genetics

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: Rec. 1
    Molecular, Mendelian, and non-Mendelian bases of inheritance. Fundamental laws of heredity applied to all kingdoms. Offered SP

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1202  and CHEM 1201 .
  

  • BIOL 2201 - Introductory Statistics for Biological Sciences

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Application of statistical methods to problems in the biological sciences.  Covers populations and samples, descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with one and two samples, one-factor analysis of variance, simple linear regression, and chi-square tests. Both parametric and non-parametric methods will be included.   Offered FA, SP

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of  “C” or higher in MATH 1021  and BIOL 1202 .
  

  • BIOL 3001 - General Entomology

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Biology of the insects with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, phylogeny, morphology, taxonomy, development, life history, ecology, control, and medical importance. Offered SU odd and FA even years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1202  or permission of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 3030 - Biomes and Communities of North America

    Credits: 1-3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Introduction to the fundamental principles of biomes including the organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels.  Students will utilize the outdoor classroom to learn and explore ecological phenomena through qualitative observations as well as quantitative studies.  One or more biomes will be chosen by the instructor(s) as the focus of the course, and pre-trip lectures as well as a one- to two-week field trip through selected biomes of North America will be included.  This course is designed to be taught during university breaks or summer session. Students may have to pay for some travel costs. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1202  and ENGL 1002 ; or permission of department chair.
  

  • BIOL 3040 - Evolution

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CBIOS 3643]
    Principles and processes in evolutionary biology. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1202 . BIOL 2153  is recommended.
  

  • BIOL 3090 - Cellular and Molecular Biology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Living systems at the cellular, subcellular, and molecular levels. Emphasis on molecular control of cellular activity, intermediate metabolism, and energy transformation. Offered FA.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201  and BIOL 2153  and CHEM 1202 . BIOL 2051  recommended.
  

  • BIOL 3092 - Molecular Genetics and Cellular Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Laboratory Hours: 6
    Current techniques in molecular genetics, including the isolation, amplification and manipulation of DNA, and genetic engineering of microorganisms. Protein purification and analyses and immunohistochemical assays will also be covered. Offered FA even years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2153 .
  

  • BIOL 3123 - Immunology

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 0
    Common Course Code [CBIO 4523]
    Molecular and cellular basis of innate and acquired immunity. Offered SP even years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2051  or permission of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 3150 - Animal Physiology

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    A systems approach covering operations associated with maintaining homeostasis. Major functional mechanisms of animal systems will be covered with emphasis placed on vertebrate animals. Offered FA odd years and SP even years.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1202  and BIOL 3090 ; CHEM 1202 .
  

  • BIOL 3152 - Comparative Anatomy

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Common Course Code [CBIO 3234]
    Structure and function in vertebrates as viewed from an evolutionary perspective. Offered FA even years and SP odd years

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201  and BIOL 1202 .
  

  • BIOL 3154 - Developmental Biology

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    Developmental phenomena are approached first by analysis of the molecular and cellular bases of these processes, which are common to the eukaryotes, and secondly by descriptions of selected examples of development, including fungi, protozoa, algae, higher plants, and animals. Offered as needed.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3090 .
  

  • BIOL 3160 - Survey of the Plant Kingdom

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Laboratory Hours: 3
    An introduction to the plant kingdom with emphasis on plant cell structure, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, reproduction, heredity, and the evolutionary relationships of representative nonvascular and vascular plants. Offered FA

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1201  and BIOL 1202 .
 

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