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Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Digital Commons Louisiana Tech University Catalogs University Archives 1992 1992-1993 Louisiana Tech University Catalog Louisiana Tech University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs Recommended Citation Louisiana Tech University, "1992-1993 Louisiana Tech University Catalog" (1992). Louisiana Tech University Catalogs. 22. https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs/22 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at Louisiana Tech Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Louisiana Tech University Catalogs by an authorized administrator of Louisiana Tech Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. LOUl5IANA U N IVT R5I IY 1992 a 1 991 How To Use This Bulletin The bulletin is divided into four basic sections as follo\'/s: is non-curricular in nature, but importanl to the university General lnformation - This section contains information that student. ln it you will find information on: history of the University, accreditation, admissions and regislration, expenses, academic regulations, student life and other types of inlormalion. Academii Program The major academic divisions of the University are described in this section. Descriplions include - this programs offered, Jegree requirements, departmental divisions, and curricula requirements. The primary divisions within section are: Division of Admissions. Basic and Career Studies Department of Air Force AerosPace Studies College of Administration and Business College oI Arts and Sciences Coll€ge of Education College of Engineering College of Human Ecology College ol Life Sciences The Graduate School is given with description, laboratory-lecture requirements' Courses o, lnstruction - An alphabetical listing of courses and credit hour value Ior all undergraduate and graduate courses offered. groups: faculty, administrators, councils, committees, University Personnel - An alphabetical listing tor the following and commissions is presented. LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY Danlel D. Reneau President BULLET]N 1992-1993 Louisiana Tech Universily Subscribes To 'Ihe Policy ol Equal Opportunity Vol. XC 4th Otr. (April May June) 1992 Number 4 Published quanerly by Louisiana Tech University, Keeny Ckcle, Ruston, Louisiana This bulletin is not a contract or an offer to contract. Louisiana Board of Regents i,4r. Charles Baker l',4r. Thomas Perkins Alexandria, Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana Dr. Joan Blondin Mr. Norbert A. Simmons [,4onroe, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Mr. Richard D'Aquin l\,4rs. Donna Stemberg Lafayette, Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana l,rr. George Hardy t\,4rs. Caroline Theus Lalayette, Louisiana Alexandria, Louisiana N.,lr. John Keller Nrrs. Babara Thome-Thomsen New Orleans, Louisiana Shreveport, Louisiana Mr. Wayne Lee [,,lr. A. Delmar Walker, Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana Houma, Louisiana N.4r. Georoe L. LuFfey /r. R. William G. Wright N,,lonroe, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Mr. cus t\.4ijalis Student Member Shrevepod, Louisiana Dr. Sammie W. Cosper Commissioner ol Higher Education Board of Trustees For State Colleges and Universities Dr. Thomas H. Casanova. lll N1rs. Helen R. Roberts Cro!,,iley, Louisiana Eaton Rouge, Louisiana Mr. James E. Davison Mrs. Nancy Roberts Buston, Louisiana Baton Bouoe, Louisiana Mr. Michael K. Dees Dr. Bon Roberts Lake Charles, Louisiana DeRidder, Louisiana Mr. T. L. "Teddy" Duhe' Dr. Eunice W. Smith Houma, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Dr. Henry C. Lacy Mr. Vincent Solile New Orleans, Louisiana Donaldsonville, Louisiana Mr. James l,4ontgomery Mr. Pat Skong Alexandria, Louisiana Franklin, Louisiana M.. Enoch T. Nix l\,4rs. Carroll W. Suggs Bossier City, Louisiana Ha,ahan, Louisiana Ms. Gloia A. Patron Mrs. Barba.a E. Tumer Slidell. Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Mr. Ray Wight l.,4onroe, Louisiana St!dent Member Dr. James A. Caillier System President 2 Table of Contents Louisiana Board ol Fegenls , '2 Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities . ,2 Campus i/ap Organizal olal Chan ',5 Universiry Ca endar . ..6 DirectoJ . 11 University l\,4iss.or. .12 Undergraduale L4ajors, Minors, and Concentrations . Graduale Degree Programs , 18 General lnlo'malion. .21 Auxiliary Programs and Faciht es . lnle.national Education .44 Division olAdmissions, Basic and Career Studies . .47 Department of Air Force Aerospace Studies . College of Administratiol and Bus:ness .54 College of Arts and Sciences. .66 Col'ege ol Education .87 College ol Engineerirg .101 College ol Human Ecology .1 15 College of Lile Sciences .122 The Graduale School .137 College of Administlation and Business . .143 College ol Arts and Sc:ences .147 College of Education .'151 College of Engineering .155 College ol Humai Ecology. .159 .161 College of Li{e Sciences . Courses of lnslructon Coulcils, Commitlees, Commissions. .230 tjnivers,ty Facully . .244 lndex . 3 : BAFa a a la -: c e ! I - ! N a; I I E a r st a! I8 t t sErl. a ! te ti Id ,,,,,,,,t ( ' { I 1 j I I { riiilliiili I r;iiil,,,i*!:ii,iiriii it ti irl*ririiiiiiriiil iirilli . : ! t 5 t rig I E ! : I ^ ; A I a I i r lr"l- l!=l{ ra dir ! itr t ::rlii li irlriliiiii bn{,? 'a,"rn Fr o4 EI F I ttz - o\ I-t l-tl e z tl IItl I -J 9 4 I I g I E ahE t! E =z -= t!o F z <t f Jo i cc LLo F CE ;E o- z, E:I EiHJ I ot i k lrl i.' N ul i.i! z. F (5 U' I F CE =CE o F oE ea o6 ! c i ? 3 r I E :r :< I t4l; 3 5 roa 5 University Calendar Academic Year 1992-1993 Summer Ouarter 1992 Completed applications and all transcripts for new International students due in Admissions Office....................... ,,. Mar 31, 1992 0ues.) Completed applications and transcripts for new graduate students due in Graduate School Office.......... ....,..,.,... May 12 Oues.) Applications for undergraduate admission or readmission due in Admissions Otfice.,,,...,...,........... N4ay 12 flues Flesidence Halls open............... ......9:00 a.m. June 1 Ny'on English Placement Exam,..,,,.............. ......9:00 a.m, June I Ny'on Beading Placement g*, . .. .. .,,.,,,,..,.... ....11:00 a.m. June 1 N4on Malh Placement Exam ....................... ..,,..2:00 p.m, June 1 Mon Foreign Language Placement Exam....... ..... ......3:30 p.m, June 1 [/on Mini-Orientation (lirst-time sludents). ......4:00 p.m, June '1 [,4on Food Service opens, nigFt mea1......................... ......................,June 1 Mon Summer Quarter begrns...................... ,-,,-.,,,,,,,,.,,-.,,, JUne 2 Oues Registration for all students who have not early registered and Iee payment June 2 Oues.) Classes begin ...,...,. June 3 Wed.) Fourth ol July holiday for students begins,................ End of classes, July 2 [thurs.) Food Service closes after noon meal.......,,.,,,.,,,...,.... .....,,....................July 2 Cfhurs.) Food Service opens, night meal .......................... .. ............................. Juty 5 (sun.) Fourth of July holiday for students ends..,,.......,........ ...........8:00 a.m. July 6 ([/on.) First Session ends......................... July 10 (Fri.) Second Session begins..................... ,..,,,..,,..,,,,,,.,.Ju|y 13 (Mon.) Last day of classes. .......................Aug, 14 (Fri,) Food Service closes, after night meal .......................Aug. 14 (Fri.) Residence Halls c1ose......................... .....12 noon, Aug, 15 (Sat,) Commencement Exercises................. 2:00 p.m. Aug. 20 [lhurs,) Thomas Assembly Center Summer Ouarter ends.,,................ Aug. 20 Cfhurs,) Courses offered 1st session only. June2-July10 Courses offered 2nd session only ,..,July 13 - Aug, 20 Fall Quaner 1992 Completed applications and all transcripts for new lnternational students due in Admissions Office....................... June 26 (Fri.) Completed applications and transcripts for new graduate students due in Graduate School Office.......... Aug. 18 [lues.) Applications for undergraduate admission or readmission due in Admissions Offrce....................... ................,.Aug, 18 [lues.) Residence Halls open............... 9:00 a.m. Sept, 8 (rues.) Food Service opens, noon mea1 ......................... ,.',.,,.,,,,.,,,,,'Sept' 8 flues.) English Placement Exam... 9;00 a,m, Sept. I [fues.) Reading Placement Exam. 11:00 a.m. Sept. 8 (rues.) l\.4ath Placement Exam ,...., . 2:00 p.m. Sept. 8 (rues.) Foreign Language Placement Exam .3:30 p.m. Sept. 8 fues.) N.4ini-Orientation (first-time students) . 4:00 p.m. Sept. I ffues.) Fall Ouarter begins Sept. I Weds.) Registration for all students who have not early registered and fee payment.. ,,..,,.,.,,..,.. Sept. I (Weds.) Sept. 10 (rhurs.) Classes begin.,,,..... ................... sept. 11 (Fri.) Last day of classes, ............... Nov. 19 (thurs.) Food Service closes, after night meal ............... Nov. 19 (rhurs.) Residence Halls c1ose......................,.. .... 12 noon, Nov, 20 (Fri,) Commencement Exercises................. 2:00 p.m. Nov. 24 (rues.) Thomas Assembly Center Fall Quarter ends ......,........,.Nov. 24 (rues.) 6 Wlnter Ouarter 1992-93 Completed applications and all transcripts for new lnternational students due in Admissions Otfice.,,.,,,,..,,..,,....,.. Sept. 8, 1992 [tues,) Completed applications and transcripts for new graduate students due in Graduate School Otfice.......... .........Nov. 10 [tues.) Applications for undergraduate admission or readmission due in Admissions Off ice.......,.,...,,,.,,..,. ............,,.. Nov. 10 fiues Residence Halls open ............... 9:00 a.m. Nov. 30 (Nron (t\4on English