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Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Digital Commons Louisiana Tech University Catalogs University Archives 2001 2001-2002 Louisiana Tech University Catalogs Louisiana Tech University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs Recommended Citation Louisiana Tech University, "2001-2002 Louisiana Tech University Catalogs" (2001). Louisiana Tech University Catalogs. 15. https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs/15 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]. q,dl $ii I w t_, I Louisiono Tech UniversitY How To Use This Bulletrn The bulletin is divided into four basic sections as follows Geoeral Informstion. This section contains information that is non-curricular in nature, but important to the university student. In it you will find informatior on: history of the University, accreditation, admissions and registration, expenses, academic regulations, student life and other types of information. Acad€mic Programs. The major academic divisions of the University are described in this section Descriptions include progams offered, degree requircments, d€partnental divisions, and curricula requirements The primary divisions within this section are: Division of Admissions, Basic and Career Studies Department of Air Force Aerospace Studies College of Admini$tration and Business College ofApplied and Natural Sciences College ofEducation College of Engineering and Science College ofliberal Arts The Graduate School Courses of Instruction. An alphabetical listing of courses is given with description, IaboratoryJecture requirements, and semester credit hour value for all underg.aduate and graduate courses offered. University Personnel. An alphabetical listing for the following groups: faculty, administrators, councils, committees, and commissions is present€d. LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY Daniel D. Reneau President I]MVERSITY BULLETIN 2001-2002 http ://wvrw.latech.ed u Louisi.nr Toch Univarrity Subrcribas To Thc Policy ofEqurl OpportuDity ' volume MMI l,ouisirn. T.ch Uriversity iJ r mlmb.r ofth. Univ.rsity ol lruisi.n. System, Publirhcd by the Uriv.rsity Rcgistrrr'r Ofii.. o, Louisi.m T.cb Univ.Blty,207 K..try Cir.l., Rwtotl, Louiri.rr, 71272, Thir bullctin ir not r contrrct or rn ofter to contrrct Clung.s to rul.J or policica s.t forth in thi! bull.ti[ mry occur rDd could br tpplicd to mrtriculrt.d slud.trts. Louisiana Board of Regents Mr. Scott Bram€ Mr, William T. Robcrts, Jr. Alcxandric Louisiana Shrcvcport, l,ouisiana Mr. Harold Callais Mr. Virgil Robinson, Jr. La Rosc, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Mr. Richard D'Aquin, Vice Chairman Dr- Mary Ella Sanders, Chairman Lafaycttc, Louisiana M€lairic, Louisiana Mr. Michacl K. Dees Mr, Norbert A. Simmons Lake Charlcs, Louisiana Ncw Orleans, l,ouisiana Mr. Reggie Dupre' Mr. Pat A, Strong Lafayette, Louisiana Franklin, Louisiana Mr. John D. Georges Mr. Roland M, Toups Ncw Orleans, Louisiana Bston Rougc, Louisiana Mrs. Frances T. Henry Mr. Allur Joyncr Baton Rouge, Louisiana Lakc Charles, Louisiana Studcnt Member Mr. Melvin Rambin Monroe. Louisiana Dr. E. Joseph Savoie Commissioner of Higher Education University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Mrs. EIsie Palmer Burkhalter Mr- Gordofl Pugh, Vice4hairma[ Slidell, Louisiana Bston Rouge, Louisiana Mr. Marty J. Chabcrt Mr. Carl Shed€r Chauvin, Louisiana Lake Charles, Louisiana Mr. Andre G. Coudrain, Chairman Mr. Winfred F. Sibille Hanmond. Louisiana Sunset, Louisiana Mr. Robcrt C. Davidge Dr. Eunice W. Smith Baton Rougq Louisiana New Odeans, Louisiana Mr. Hcrman Gesscr, Jr. Mrs Canoll W- Suggs New Iberia Louisiana Metairie, Louisiana Mr. David Gunn Dr. Charles C. Teamer, Sr. Natchitochcs. Louisiana Ncw Orlcans Louisiana Stud€nt Member Mr. Michacl H. Woods Mr. Tex R. Kilpatrick Shreveport, Louisiana West Monroe, Louisiana Mr. David Wright Mr. Jimmy D- Long, Sr. Crambling, Louisiana Natchitoches, Louisiana Dr. Sally Clauscn Systcm Prcsident 2 Table of Contents Louisiana Boald of RegenE...,...,....,........... ......1 University of l,ouisiana System Board of Sup€rvisors,...,,...,,........ ......2 Campus Map............, ......4 Organizational Chan. .,....5 Univcrsity Calcndar.. ......6 Directory....,,....,,....,....., ......8 Board ofRegEnts' Mission Statemcnt for Louisiana Tech University ......9 Mission. Louisiana Tech Universiry ....t0 Intcrcollegiato Athlctics Statement of Purpose (Mission Statement).. ....1 I Undergraduate Majors and Concentmtions,. ',.,12 Graduatc Dcgrec ProgEuns.......-....-....-....-... ..... t 6 Accreditation............ .....19 General Information ..-. .-.. ..-.. ..........1...... .....20 Auxiliary Programs and Facilities ................ .....40 Division of Admissions, Basic and Career Studies...,................. .....4',1 Department ofAir Force Aerospace Studics ..,..48 College of Administration and Busincss...... 50 College ofApplied and Natural Sciences.... ..............59 College ofEducation ,,'',....',...77 College of Engineering and Scicnce............ ...,..........90 College of Liberal Ans...,. 106 The Graduate School........ t24 Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Computational Analysis and Modeling 133 Collcge of Administration and Business. t35 College ofApplied and Natural Scienccs 138 College of Education..,,....,...........i.......... 140 College of Engineering and Science........ .....145 College of Libcral Arts,........................... .....150 Course Descriptions.. ..,.. t 54 Councils. 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'H E;iEs E P sr dr E' dE tE# EEEi i.! i EE ffir T H -* iI I, 6E 6t tt E t !t B si E $H fr E* E u T li E & , TU T lt Ig di I E EI { E: E EE{ {g d '-t iE bE lf; 6 T It d it EEI EE t "I E E I E ! !E of, E EI E t University Calendar Acade ic Year 2001-2002 Summer Quarter 2001 March Thursdav lnkmational Admissions: completed applications & transcripts duc for new lntcmational Students. May Tuesday Gmduata Admissions: completed applications & t$nscripts duc in Graduate School Crftice for all new Graduate Students. Tuesdav Undergraduat€ Admissions: completed applications for admission or readmission duc in Admissions OIIice. 30 wednesday Summer Quarter begins- 30 Wednesday Rcgistration for all students who havc rot early registere.d and fee payment. 3l Thursday Classcs begin. July 3 Tuesday Fourth ofJuly holiday begins at the end ofclasses. 5 Thursday Fourth ofJuly holiday ends, 7:30 a.m. 6 F day First Summer Session ends. I Monday Second Summer S€ssion begins. August l0 Friday Last day ofclasses t6 Thursday Commcncemcnt Ex€rcises - 2r00 p.m., Thomas Asscmbly C€nt€r l5 Thursday Summer Quarter ends. Fall Quarter 2001 June Friday lntemational Admissions: completed applications & transclipts due for flew I[temational Studcnts. Friday Graduate Admissiorc: completed applications & haNcripts due in Graduatc School Office for all new Craduate Students. August Wednesday Undergaduate Admissionsr completed applications for admission or readmission due in Admissions Officc. Scpt€mber .5 Wednesday Fall Quarter begins. 5-6 Wed--Thurs Rcgistration for all students who have not early registered and fee payment. '7 Friday Classes begin. November l5 Thursday Last day ofclasses. t7 Saturday Commencement Excrcises - 2r00 p.m., Thomas Assembly Center l7 Saturday Fall Quarter ends. 6 Winter Quarter 2002 September Saturdav Intemational Admissionsr completed applications & transcripts due for new International Students. Saturday Graduate Admissions: completed applications & transcripts due i'I Graduate School Office for all new Graduate Studqrts.