1998-1999 Louisiana Tech University Catalog
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Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Digital Commons Louisiana Tech University Catalogs University Archives 1998 1998-1999 Louisiana Tech University Catalog Louisiana Tech University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs Recommended Citation Louisiana Tech University, "1998-1999 Louisiana Tech University Catalog" (1998). Louisiana Tech University Catalogs. 16. https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs/16 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]. How To Use This Bulletin The bulletin is divided into lour basic sections as {ollows: Genefal lnfofmation - This section contains information that is non-curricular in nature, but important to the university student. ln it you willfind information on: history of the University, accreditation, admissions and regislration, expenses, academic regulations, student lite and other types ol information. Academic Program - The major academic divisions ol the University are described in this section. Descriptions include programs oftered, degree requirements, departmental divisions, and curricula requirements. The primary divisions within this section are: Division of Admissions, Basic and Career Studies Depanment oI Air Force Aerospace Studies College ol Administration and Business College of Applied and Natural Sciences College of Education Colleoe of Engineering and Science Colleoe of Liberal Arts The Graduate School Courses of lnstruction - An alphabetical listing oJ courses is given with description, laboratory-lecture requirements, and credit hour value tor all undergraduate and graduate courses ojfered- University Personnel - An alphabetical listing lor the {ollowing groups: laculty, administrators, councils, committees. and commissions is presented- LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY Daniel D. Reneau President BULLETIN 1998-1999 http://www. latech. edu Louisiana Tech uniwrsity Subocribeg To The Policy of Equal Oppqtunity Vol. XCVlll Louisiana Tech University is a member ot the Unlver6ity of Louisiana sllBt m Publish€d by the Registnr's Oflice Louisiana Tech tJniversiv, lGeny Circle, Ru8lon, Loulsiana, 7'1272. This bull8tin is not a contract or an offer to contract. Changes to rulgs or policles s.t folth in thk bulletin may occur and could be applied to matriculated stud€nts. Louisiana Board of Regents Mr. E. Edurdrd8 Barham Mr. John F. lc{€r oak Ridge. Louislana Nar Orleans, Louisiana Mr. Harold C.ll.ia Mr. Georoe L. LutlGy Goldan Modow, Louiailn. Monroa, Louiaima Mr- Richard DAquin Mr. William T. Rob.rtt, Jr. Lahyette, Louisiana Shr.v€po.l, Louisians Mr. Mlchael K. D.€s Dr. Mary Ella Sanders Lake Charle6, Louisiena Coving on, Louislam Mr. Reggie Dupre Mr. Norbert A. Simmons Lafayette, Louisiana New Orieans, Loubiana Mr. John O. Georg€s Mr. Prt A. Strong Ne$, Orleans, Louisiana Franklin, Louisiana Mrs. Frances T. Henry Mr. Roland M. Toups Baton Rouge, Louislana Baton Rouge, Louisiana Sludent Memb€r Dr. E. Joseph Savoi. commissioner of Higher Educatioo University of Louisiana System Board of Trustees Dr. Ed\ryard B. Anders Reverend clyde L. Oliver Natchitoches, Louisiana Bernice, Louisiana Mrs. Elsle Palmer Burkhalter Mrs. Helen R. Roberts slidell, Louisiana Baton Rouge, Loulsiana Mr. Andre G. Coudrain Mr. Cari Sheller Hammond, Louisiana Lake Charles, Louisiana Mr. T. L. "Teddy' Duhe' Mr. Winfred F. Sibille Houma, Louisiana Sunset, Louisiena Mr. Herman Gesser, Jr. Or. Eunice WickBFsmilh New lbe{ia, Louisiana New Orl€ans, Louisiana Mr. Tex Kilpatrick Mr6. Carroll W- suggs West Monroe, Louisiana M6tairi€, Louisiana Ms. Vera E. LeBrun Mr. Michael H. woods Lake Chades, Louisiana Sh.eveport, Louisiana Studenl Member Dr. Caroll Fabon lnterim System Prosident 2 Table of Contents Louisiana Boardof Regents ......... Univr6ity of Louisiana System Bo6rd of TrusleeB . .,..2 CamBJa Map ....4 Org.niz.tion.l Ch.rt . UniverEity Cahndar ,...6 Dir.ctory.........-. ....8 Board of Regeots' Missirn Statement for Louisiana Tech Ljniversity ,...9 Mission, Louisiana Tech University .. 10 ldercollegiate Athletics Ststement of Purposa (Mission StatemenU .. 11 UM€rgraduate Majors and Concentrations . ..l2 Graduate D6gree ProgEms ..... ., t6 General lnformation .. 19 Audliary Prog.Ems and Facilities . .. io lntemational Education ..47 OMdon ot Admissiorl8, Basic and Career Studies ..€ Depadmenl o, Air Force Aerospace Studies . ..51 Collegc ot Admlnlstratlon and Bu6lness ..53 College of Applied and Natursl Sciehces ..64 Colhge of Education College of Engineering and Science - . ..97 College of Liberal Arts , , t3 The Graduate School . 132 lnterdisoidinary PhD Program in Applied Computational Analrrb and Modoling . 14t Coll€g. ot Administralion rnd Bu.ln.ss . lrllt College of Applied and Natural Sciences .147 College of Education . 1.19 College of Engineering and Science . t56 .t61 Coll€g€ of Liberal Arts . 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Reading Placement Exam - 1 1:0O a.m. 1 Mon. Mathematics Placement Exam - 1:00 p.m. 1-2 Mon.-Tues. Foreion Language Placement Exam - 3:30 p.m. ,l Mon. Mini-orientation lfirst-time studentsl - 4:oo p.m. 1 Mon. Food Service open6, night meal 2 Tues. Summer Ouarter begins 2 Tues. Registtation for all students who have not early registered and fee payment 3 wed. Classes beoin July 2 Thurs. Founh of July holi&y begins, end ol classes 6 Mon. Fourth of July holiday ends, 8:OO a.m. 10 Fri. First Session ends 13 Mon. Second Session begins Aug 14 Fri. Last day of classes 14 Fri. Food Service closes, after night meal 15 Sat. Residence halls close - 1 2:00 noon 20 Thurs. Commencement Exercises - 2:OO p.m., Thomas Assembly Center 20 Thurs. Summer Ouaner ends Courses ol{ered I st session only - June 2 - July 10 Courses orlered 2nd session only - July 1 3 - Aug. 14 Fall Quartor l09E June 1 Mon. Completed applications and all transcripts lor new international students due in Admissions Oftice Mon. Completed applications and transcripts ,or new graduate students due in Graduate School OItice July 31 Fri. Applications for undergraduate admission or readmission due in Admissions Ofiice Aug 31 Mon. Residence halls open - 9:00 a.m. 31 Mon, Food Service opens, night meal 31 Mon. English Placement Exam - 9:00 a.m. 31 Mon, Reading Placement Exam - 1 1 r00 a.m. 31 Mon. Mathematics Placement Exam - 1:00 p.m. 3r-1 Mon.-Tues Foreign Language Placement Exam - 3:30 p.m. 3r Mon. Minirrientation (first-time students) - 4:OO p.m. SEpt 1 Tues. Fall Ouarter begins t-2 Tues-wed. Begistration ror all students who have not early registered and lee payment 3 Thurs, Classes begin Nov. 13 Fti. Last day ol classes 13 Fri. Food Service closes, atter night meal 14 Sat. Residence halls close - 12:00 noon 19 Thurs, Commencement Exercises - 2:00 p,m., Thomas Assembly Center r9 Thurs. Fall Ouaner ends 6 Urint r Ouart r I99t-99 Sept.