| |
Physics Prerequisites - All prerequisites in physics courses should be rigidly observed.
Corequisites - A student may not continue in a course after dropping a corequisite course prior to the last day of the midsemester examination period.
|
| |
-
PHYS 7464 Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics (3)
Prereq.: PHYS 7463 . Density functional theory of electronic structure, mean field and renormalization group theory of phase transitions; linear response theory; quantum transport, Landau theory of Fermi liquids; systems of strongly interacting electrons, superconductivity.
|
| |
|
| |
-
PHYS 7538 Monte Carlo Simulation of Radiation Transport (3)
Same as MEDP 7538 .
|
| |
-
PHYS 7741 Stellar Astrophysics (3)
See ASTR 7741 .
|
| |
-
PHYS 7742 Stellar Astrophysics (3)
Prereq.: PHYS 7741 is prerequisite for PHYS 7742. See ASTR 7742 .
|
| |
-
PHYS 7745 Advanced Quantum Theory of Particles and Fields (3)
May be taken for a max. of 9 hrs. of credit.
|
| |
-
PHYS 7751 Galactic Astrophysics (3)
See ASTR 7751 .
|
| |
-
PHYS 7752 Galactic Astrophysics (3)
Prereq.: PHYS 7751 is prerequisite for PHYS 7752. See ASTR 7752 .
|
| |
-
PHYS 7777 Seminar in Astronomy and Astrophysics (1-6)
May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. of credit. See ASTR 7777 .
|
| |
-
PHYS 7783 Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics (3)
May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit when topics vary. See ASTR 7783 .
|
| |
-
PHYS 7857 Graduate Student Seminar (1)
Pass-fail grading. May be repeated for credit. Introduction to research areas in the department; training for presentation of scientific talks; preparation of research proposals.
|
| |
-
PHYS 7893 Many-Body Theory (3)
Prereq.: PHYS 7242 . Pass-fail grading. May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit. Diagrammatic techniques, thermal Green’s functions, transport theory, Fermi liquids, collective excitations, phase transitions.
|
| |
-
PHYS 7895 Selected Topics in Advanced Physics (3)
Pass-fail grading. May be repeated for credit.
|
| |
-
PHYS 7996 Independent Research in Physics (3)
Prereq.: permission of department. An approved independent research project in experimental or theoretical physics; final written report and an oral presentation to a faculty committee is required.
|
| |
-
PHYS 8000 Thesis Research (1-12 per sem.)
“S”/”U”grading.
|
| |
-
PHYS 9000 Dissertation Research (1-12 per sem.)
“S”/”U”grading.
|
Plant Health |
| |
-
PLHL 3000 Pest Management Internship (3)
Su Also offered as ENTM 3000 . Prereq.: written consent of advisor. May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. credit. Work experience in an agricultural or urban pest management industry or in a pest management research area culminating in acceptable written reports.
|
| |
-
PLHL 3002 Pest Management Seminar (1)
Also offered as ENTM 3002 . Prereq.: PLHL 3000 or ENTM 3000 . Review and discussion of internship experiences including topics in agricultural pest management and urban entomology; development of professional skills.
|
| |
|
| |
-
PLHL 3900 Undergraduate Research in Plant Pathology (1-3)
Prereq.: PLHL 4000 or equivalent and consent of instructor. May not be repeated for credit. Research experience for students contemplating graduate study in plant pathology.
|
| |
-
PLHL 3960 Undergraduate Research in Crop Physiology and Weed Science (1-3)
Prereq.: PLHL 3060 or equivalent and consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. of credit. Research experience for students contemplating graduate study in crop physiology or weed science.
|
| |
-
PLHL 4000 General Plant Pathology (4)
Prereq.: BIOL 1201 and BIOL 1208 or equivalent. 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Nature and cause of disease in plants; relation of environment and host-parasite interactions to development of disease symptoms caused by plant pathogenic fungi, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasms and nematodes; abiotic causes of disease; methods of disease control; diseases affecting Louisiana crops and ornamentals.
|
| |
-
PLHL 4001 Plant Disease Management and Control (3)
Prereq.: PLHL 4000 and either CHEM 2060 or CHEM 2261 . 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. demonstration/lab. Plant disease management and control using cultural practices, disease resistance, biological control, legislation, therapy, pesticides; identity, properties, chemistry, mode of action, toxicity and application of fungicides, bactericides and nematicides; evaluation of chemicals for plant disease control.
|
| |
-
PLHL 4018 Forest Insects and Diseases (4)
See ENTM 4018 .
|
| |
|
| |
-
PLHL 4444 Seed Physiology (3)
Also offered as BIOL 4444 . Prereq.: BIOL 1201 , BIOL 1208 and 1402 and either CHEM 2060 or CHEM 2261 . BIOL 3060 recommended. Introduction to the life processes of Seeds: their development, germination, dormancy, ecology, vigor and viability.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7000 Phytonematology (4)
Prereq.: PLHL 4000 . 2 hrs. lecture; 4 hrs. lab. Taxonomy, identification and control of plant parasitic nematodes.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7010 Plant Molecular Biology (3)
Also offered as BIOL 7010 . Prereq.: BIOL 3060 , BIOL 4093 and BIOL 4094 ; or equivalent. Molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics of higher plants and plant-associated microorganisms; genome organization and structure in nuclei, chloroplasts and mitochondria; structure and expression of plant genes under control of developmental and environmental signals; plant interactions with pathogenic and symbiotic microorganisms.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7011 Phytobacteriology (4)
Prereq.: PLHL 4000 , BIOL 2051 . 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Taxonomy, biology, mechanisms of pathogenesis; control of prokaryotic plant pathogens.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7040 Plant Virology (4)
Prereq.: PLHL 4000 and PLHL 7063 or equivalent. 2 hrs. lecture; 4 hrs. lab. Viruses as causal agents of plant diseases; biological, chemical and physiological properties of plant viruses; methods of transmission; host-virus and vector-virus relationship.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7051 Advanced Topics in Plant Pathology (1-4)
Prereq.: consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 8 sem. hrs. of credit.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7052 Seminar (1)
May be taken for a max. of 3 hrs. of credit for each graduate degree. Topics announced prior to registration.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7061 Plant Growth and Development (3)
Also offered as BIOL 7061 . Prereq.: BIOL 3060 or PLHL 3060 and BIOL 4093 ; or equivalent. Effects of naturally occurring growth substances and environmental conditions on plant growth.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7063 Plant Metabolism (3)
Also offered as BIOL 7063 . Prereq.: PLHL 3060 or equivalent. Major metabolic systems of plants and their control.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7067 Selected Topics in Plant Physiology (2)
Same as BIOL 7067 . Prereq.: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Mineral nutrition, metabolism, growth and development and herbicides.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7080 Host-Parasite Interaction and Disease Resistance (3)
Prereq.: PLHL 4000 and PLHL 7063 or equivalent. 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Genetics, physiology and biochemistry of disease development and disease resistance in plants; mechanisms of pathogenicity and infectivity, tumorigenesis, metabolic consequences of infection, nature of disease resistance and parasitism.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7082 Soilborne Plant Pathogens (3)
Prereq.: PLHL 4000 or equivalent. Physiology, ecology and pathology of soilborne plant pathogens; control strategies including cultural, biological and genetic; disease suppressive soils.
|
| |
-
PLHL 7083 Epidemiology and Crop Loss Assessment (3)
Prereq.: PLHL 4000 and PLHL 4001 or equivalent. Interactions between pathogen and host populations and the environment; measurement and prediction of disease spread and increase; disease management strategies; techniques to assess losses due to plant disease.
|
| |
-
PLHL 8000 Thesis Research (1-12 per sem.)
“S”/”U”grading.
|
| |
-
PLHL 8800 Practicum in Plant Pathology (2)
Prereq.: consent of instructor. Pass/fail grading. May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. credit. 1 hr. lecture; 4 hours clinic/practicum. Faculty-supervised experiences in plant pathology research, disease diagnosis and control.
|
| |
-
PLHL 8900 Special Research Problems (1-5)
Prereq.: consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 9 sem. hrs. credit. Faculty supervised, independent research other than thesis or dissertation.
|
| |
-
PLHL 9000 Dissertation Research (1-12 per sem.)
“S”/”U”grading.
|
Political Science |
| |
-
POLI 1001 Fundamental Issues of Politics (3)
This is a General Education course. Credit will not be given for this course and POLI 1002 . Central questions at issue in politics; their significance.
|
| |
-
POLI 1002 Honors: Fundamental Issues of Politics (3)
Same as POLI 1001 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Credit will not be given for this course and POLI 1001 .
|
| |
-
POLI 2030 Civic Engagement, Youth and Media (3)
This is a General Education course. See MC 2030 .
|
| |
-
POLI 2051 American Government (3)
[LCCN: CPOL 2013, Introduction to American Govt] This is a General Education course. An honors course, POLI 2052 , is also available. Credit will not be given for this course and POLI 2052 . Principles, structures, processes and functions; emphasis on national government.
|
| |
-
POLI 2052 HONORS: American Government (3)
This is a General Education course. Same as POLI 2051 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Credit will not be given for this course and POLI 2051 .
|
| |
-
POLI 2053 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3)
[LCCN: CPOL 2213, Introduction to Comparative Govt] This is a General Education course. Survey of politics in democratic, post-communist and developing societies; emphasis on major actors and institutions.
|
| |
-
POLI 2056 Government of Louisiana (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 or equivalent. State and local government and politics in Louisiana.
|
| |
-
POLI 2057 Introduction to International Politics (3)
This is a General Education course. Basic principles, problems and concepts of international politics; evolution and nature of the nation-state; concepts of sovereignty, power and national interest; patterns of conflict and cooperation; foreign policies of the major powers.
|
| |
-
POLI 2060 Introduction to Political Theory (3)
This is a General Education course. Basic concepts of analysis of normative and empirical political thought.
|
| |
-
POLI 2070 Public Policy Making: An Introduction (3)
Sequential process of policy making from problem identification through policy formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation of impact; application to such areas as civil rights, welfare, urban affairs, taxation and government spending.
|
| |
-
POLI 3000 HONORS: Thesis (3)
Culmination of political science honors program; details available from department.
|
| |
-
POLI 3001 Approaches to the Study of Politics (3)
Surveys of ways political scientists try to generate knowledge about the political world.
|
| |
-
POLI 3003 Games and Strategy in Models of Politics (3)
Basic fundamentals of game theoretic analysis in political science.
|
| |
-
POLI 3809 HONORS: Seminar (3)
Students not enrolled in the honors program may be admitted with consent of the instructor. Subject matter and instructor vary. Details available from the department during registration.
|
| |
-
POLI 3896 HONORS: Readings Course (1-3)
Same as POLI 4996 , with special honors emphasis for qualified students. Credit will not be given for this course and POLI 4996 .
|
| |
-
POLI 3901 Undergraduate Internship in Political Science (1-6)
Open to undergraduate students approved by the Department of Political Science. May be counted toward the total number of hours required for a major in political science but not toward fulfilling field requirements. Program of study, research and work in governmental or private agencies concerned with public policy.
|
| |
-
POLI 3909 Contemporary Political Issues (3)
May be repeated for credit when topics vary. For undergraduate political science or other social sciences majors having a 2.70 overall average; also open to well-qualified students in other fields, by consent of department Course content depends on interests of instructor and class.
|
| |
-
POLI 4000 Special Topics in American Politics (3)
Prereq.: consent of department. May be repeated for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. credit when topics vary.
|
| |
-
POLI 4001 Research Methods in Political Science (3)
Basic components of the research process in political science, including design and structure of research, modes of observation and techniques of analyzing data.
|
| |
-
POLI 4011 Bureaucracy, Politics and Public Policy (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 . Interrelationships between bureaucracy and politics in formulation and execution of public policy; forces and forms affecting these relationships.
|
| |
-
POLI 4015 American State Politics and Policy Making (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 or equivalent. Politics and policy making in the American states; legal, cultural, socio-economic, political and institutional factors affecting the formulation, implementation and evaluation of American state public policies.
|
| |
-
POLI 4017 Politics and Poverty Policy (3)
Examination of key policy considerations pertaining to the problems of poverty in the United States.
|
| |
-
POLI 4020 American Constitutional Law (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 or equivalent. Law of the Constitution and place of the Supreme Court in the American political system; separation of powers, judicial review, federalism and federal powers.
|
| |
-
POLI 4021 The American Constitution and Civil Liberties (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 or equivalent. Political relevance of major federal constitutional limitations; property rights; First Amendment freedoms; rights of criminal defendants and ethnic minorities.
|
| |
-
POLI 4023 Judicial Politics (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 . Political role of U.S. state and federal courts; organization, staffing, financing; judicial policy making; public perception of the judicial process.
|
| |
-
POLI 4026 Campaigns and Elections (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 or equivalent. Examination of campaigns and elections in the U.S. political system at the national, state and local levels.
|
| |
-
POLI 4028 Gender and American Politics (3)
Also offered as WGS 4028 . The role of gender in the political arena in the United States.
|
| |
-
POLI 4030 Political Attitudes and Public Opinion (3)
Beliefs and attitudes among the mass public; emphasis on attitude formation and change.
|
| |
-
POLI 4031 Political Parties in the United States (3)
Structure and function of political parties at local, state and national levels; voting studies of presidential elections.
|
| |
-
POLI 4032 Interest Groups in American Politics (3)
Interest group politics; effect of voluntary organizations on political behavior.
|
| |
-
POLI 4034 Political Participation (3)
Voting behavior, conventional participation and political protest and violence; political behavior and public policy.
|
| |
-
POLI 4035 The Legislative Process (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 or equivalent. Legislative politics; emphasis on the U.S. Congress; effect of party, constituency and legislative institutions on legislative behavior and public policy; role of Congress in the American political system.
|
| |
-
POLI 4036 The American Presidency (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2051 or equivalent. The presidency in the American political system; emphasis on process of presidential selection, evolving role of the president, politics of the executive apparatus of the presidency and presidential interaction with other political institutions and actors.
|
| |
-
POLI 4037 Race and Elections (3)
The impact of race and racial stereotypes in U.S. electoral politics. Emphasis on the psychology of stereotypes, formation of black stereotypes, and their influence on American electoral politics.
|
| |
-
POLI 4039 Southern Politics (3)
Contemporary politics of the American South.
|
| |
-
POLI 4040 Special Topics in International Relations (3)
Prereq.: consent of department. May be repeated for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. credit when topics vary.
|
| |
-
POLI 4041 International Law (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2057 or equivalent. Development of international law; law of peace, war and neutrality; treaty law; recognition, war crimes, law enforcement, state responsibility and diplomatic immunities under the United Nations.
|
| |
-
POLI 4042 International Organization (3)
Origins, development and future of international organization; emphasis on the United Nations.
|
| |
-
POLI 4043 American Foreign Policy (3)
“National interest” as guiding consideration in development of American foreign policy from the beginning to the present; importance of the constitutional framework; presidential and congressional leadership; pressure groups and public opinion; changing world environment and American response.
|
| |
-
POLI 4044 The Contemporary International System (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2057 or equivalent. Developments and trends in the international system since World War II; classical and modern versions of the balance of power; bipolarity, multipolarity and other elements of systems theory; concept of deterrence and game theory; decision-making theory; integration theory; conflict and conflict-resolution theory.
|
| |
-
POLI 4045 International Terrorism (3)
Examination of the causes, consequences, and outcomes of international terrorism; historical roots and governmental responses to terrorism.
|
| |
-
POLI 4046 International Political Economy (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2057 or equivalent. Theories of international interdependence, dependence and integration; politics of decision making on protectionism and international finance; role of multinational corporations in world political economy; North-South debate; economic issues and national security.
|
| |
-
POLI 4047 Political Psychology in International Relations (3)
Cognitive personality and group psychology in international relations.
|
| |
-
POLI 4048 International Conflict and Cooperation (3)
Theories of international conflict, war and conflict resolution.
|
| |
-
POLI 4050 Globalization and Politics (3)
Prereq.: POLI 2057 or equivalent. Overview of the concepts, theories and empirical evidence associated with the emerging phenomenon known as globalization, with particular emphasis on its political, economic and cultural dimensions.
|
| |
-
POLI 4059 International Politics of the Middle East (3)
International relations among Middle Eastern countries, with special emphasis on the Arab-Israeli conflict, international terrorism and U.S. policy toward the region.
|
| |
-
POLI 4060 Special Topics in Comparative Politics (3)
Prereq.: consent of department. May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. of credit when topics vary.
|
| |
-
POLI 4061 Comparative Politics of the Middle East (3)
Government and politics of Middle Eastern countries, with special emphasis on political institutions and processes, the role of Islam and women’s conditions.
|
| |
-
POLI 4062 Comparative Political Economy (3)
Credit will not be given for both this course and POLI 7976 . Cross-regional comparison on the interaction between politics and economics; topics include electoral business cycles, foreign trade, foreign investment, industrial policy and the environment.
|
| |
-
POLI 4063 Comparative Political Institutions (3)
Credit will not be given for both this course and POLI 7972 . Comparative analysis of political institutions; emphasis on constitutional design, electoral and party systems, legislatures, cabinets and parliamentary and presidential structures.
|
| |
-
POLI 4064 Comparative Politics of Developing Areas (3)
Problems of development confronted by contemporary states and societies of the Third World; emphasis on role of ethnic pluralism, political parties, bureaucracies and the military.
|
| |
-
POLI 4065 Latin American Governments and Politics (3)
Governmental and political processes of Latin America; their contributions to modern government.
|
| |
-
POLI 4067 The Politics of Asia (3)
Governments and politics of modern Asia, with a focus on China; contemporary nationalism, political development, revolution and impact of communism, democracy and capitalism on Asian states.
|
| |
-
POLI 4070 Russian Politics and Government (3)
Contemporary political institutions and policies of Russia; influence of internal forces, such as culture, ideology and social structure; political economic and social problems and policies.
|
| |
-
POLI 4072 Politics and Government of East Central Europe (3)
Political systems of the former communist states of Eastern Europe; domestic institutions and policies; legacies of communism; political parties and elections.
|
| |
-
POLI 4074 Politics of the European Union (3)
The political, social, legal and economic unification of Europe.
|
| |
-
POLI 4075 Politics of Western Europe (3)
National political systems of Western Europe.
|
| |
-
POLI 4076 The Politics of France and Francophone Areas (3)
The political development, institution and culture of the French Republic and selected Francophone areas.
|
| |
Page: 1 <- Back 10 … 38
| 39
| 40
| 41
| 42
| 43
| 44
| 45
| 46
| 47
| 48
-> 52 |