1993-1994 Louisiana Tech University Catalog
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Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Digital Commons Louisiana Tech University Catalogs University Archives 1993 1993-1994 Louisiana Tech University Catalog Louisiana Tech University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs Recommended Citation Louisiana Tech University, "1993-1994 Louisiana Tech University Catalog" (1993). Louisiana Tech University Catalogs. 23. https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/university-catalogs/23 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 Jour basic sections as follows: Geneatl llrfoarnatid - This section contains intormation that is non-curricular in nature, but important to the university student. ln it you will find information on: history ol the University, accreditation, admissions and registration, expenses. academic regulations, student life and other types of inlormation. Academb PrcgEm - The major academic divisions ot the University are described in this section. Descdptions include programs o{lered, degree requirements, departmental divisions. and curricula requirements. The primary divisions within this section are: Division ol Admissions, Basic and Career Studies Department of Air Force Aerospace Studies College o{ Administration and Business Collese of Arts and Sciences College of Education College ol Engineering College o, Human Ecology College of Life Sciences The Graduate School Couses oI lru;lruction - An alphabetical listing o{ courses is given with description, laboratory-lecture requirements, and credit hour value for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered. UoiYlg.rity Peasoatnel - An alphabetical listing for the following groups: laculty. administrators, councils, committees, and commissions is presented. LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY Daniei D. Reneau President BULLETIN 199+1994 Louisiana Tech Univ6rsity Subscribeg To The Policy ol Equsl OpPottunily 4 Vol. XCI 4th Qtr. (April May June) 1993 Number Published quarterly by Louisiana Tech University, Keeny Clrclo, Ruston, Louislana This bulletin is not a contract ol an olfer lo conlract. Louisiana Board of Regents Mr, Charles Baker Mr. Norbsrt A" Simmong Alexandria, Louisiana New Orloans, Louisiana Dr. Joan Blondin Mre. Donna Sternborg Monroe, Louisiana Baton Rougo, Louisiana Mr, Richard D'Aquin Mrs. Carolins Thqug Lala),6tte, Louisians Aoxandria, Louisiana Mr. Michaol K. Dee8 Mrs. Barbara Thorna-Thomsrn Lake Charlos, Louisiana Shrevepon, Loulsiana Mr. John Koller Mr, Bart S. Tumer l.lew Orleans, Louisiana Baton Rougo, Louisiana Mr. Wayne Lse Mr. A" D€lmer Wdk r, Jr. N6w Orloans, Loulslana Houma, louisiana Mr, G€orge L. Lutfey Mr. R, Wlliam G. Wright Monroe, Louisiana New Orleane, Louisiana Mr. Gus Mijalis Studenl Mlmbrr Shreveport, Loulslana Dr. Sammio W. Cosper Commissioner ol Highor Education Board of Trustees For State Golleges and Universities Dr. Thomas H. Casanova, lll Dr. Ron Roborts Crowley, Louisiana DsBddor, Louisiana Mr. Jamss E. Oavlson Mr. Carl Shotlcr tluston, Louisiana Lako Charlcs, Louisiana Mr. T. L. ''faddy" Duhs' Dr. E./nice Wckersmith Houma, Louisiana New Orlean8, Louisiane Or. H6nry C. Lacoy Mr, Mncent Sotllo Ngw Orleans, Loulsiena Donaldsonvllle, Loui8iana Mr. James (Jim) Montgomery Mr. Pal A. Slrong Alexandrla, Louisiana Franklin, Loui8iana Mr, Enoch T. Nix Mrs. Carroll W, Suggg Bossior City, Louisiana Hamhsn, Loukiana Ms. Gloria A. Patron Mrg. Barbara E Tum€r Slid€ll, Lorrlslena Harvsy, LouiSiana Mrs. Helen R. Robans Mr. Ray O. Wright Baton Rougg, Louisiana Monros, louisiana Mrs, Nancy Roberls Student Memb6. Baton Rougg, Louisiana Dr. Jam6s A. C€illi6r Syslsm Pr.sldent 2 Table of Gontents Louisiana Board of Fsgants 2 Board ol Trust .B lor Srtats Collego8 and Unlv.rsltl.3 2 CEmpus IUap 4 Gganhationd Gl.rt 5 tlnlvrrsity Cal€nd8t ... 6 Dlroclory 11 Statrmont ol Purpo86..,., 12 't3 Undorgr.duais Majgrs, Minors, and Concsnlralions Grsduato Dcgtac Progr.mg 18 G€noral lnlotmelion ...21 30 Arxilisry Programs .nd Faoilitiqs , . , ,t5 lntsrnatlonal Huca on 48 Oivision ol Admissions, Basic and Carsel Studi6s , . , Depertmont ot Air Forc. Arrosp.c€ Studiss .,..,... 53 @llego oi AdminlstrEtlon and Buslnoss Collrgr ol Arts and Scl6nc68 . , 67 Collag. ol Eduoatlon 87 Collro. of EnglncsrinC,..,,.... 1m Colleg. ol Human Ecology.,..,. 114 Collrgr ol Lll€ &lencas,..,.... 121 Th€ Graduab School ... 136 Collsg€ of Mmlnlsltalion and Businoss 1,l3 Call€gs ol Arts and Scicncas 147 151 Coll.g. ot Edqcstion . Colloga o, Englnooring .. 156 .. 160 Collsge ol Human Ecology . Collagoorul! 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U' I E Irl il t l I N ul IT t }I t z. g, I I I (5 II t I f oE eF L- C' ct .E I o I i Es fi I I I I I I I I i I I t I T I il I I I tI I I i Ii I I I I I I It E t il l! !r Ir I I 5 University Galendar Academic Year 1993-94 Summcr Qurrte. l90:l Completed applications and all transcripts for new lnternational students due in Admissions Office . March 30, 1 993 (Tues.) Completed applications and transcripts for new graduate students due in Graduate School ofJice May 1 8 (Tues.) Applications for undergraduate admission or readmission due in Admissions O{lice . .May 18 (Tues.) Residence Halls open 9:00 a.m. June 7 (Mon.l English Placement Exam 9:00 a.m. June 7 lMon.) Reading Placement Exam . .1 1:00 a.m. June 7 (Mon.) Math Placement Exam . 1 :00 p-m. June 7 (Mon.) Foreign Languaoe Exam 3:30 p.m. June 7 (Mon.) Mini-orientation (rirst-time students) 4:00 p.m. June 7 (Mon.) Food Service opens, night meal . .......June7(Mon.) Summer Ouaner begins . .. June I (Tues.l Registration for all students who have not registered and fee payment ....June8{Tues.} Classes begin ...June9(Wed.l Fourth of July holiday for students begins End of classes, July 2 (Fri.) Food Service closes after noon meal . , . July 2 lFri.) Food Service opens, night meal July 5 (Mon.) Fourth of July holiday ,or students ends 8:00 a.m. July 6 (fues) FirstSessionends.... July 16 (Fri.) Second Session begins July 19 lMon.l Last day oI classes . Aug. 20 (Fri.) Food Service closes, alter night meal . Aug. 20 (Fri.) Besidence Halls close 12 noon, Aug. 21 {Sat.) Commencement Exercises 2:OO p.m., Aug. 26 (Thurs.) Thomas Assembly Center Summerouarter ends, ..,, ., . Aug. 26 (Thurs.) Courses ofJered lst session only . June I - July 16 Courses offered 2nd session only July 'l 9 - Aug. 20 Fall Ouarte. lge:t Completed applications and all transcripts for new lnternational students due in Admissions Office . June 25 (Fri.) Completed applications and transcripts for new graduate students due in Graduate School OfIice .Aug. 10 (Tues.I Applications for undergraduate admission or readmission due in Admissions Office . ...... Aug. 17 (Tues.) ResidenceHallsopen .,. -.. 9:OO a.m. Sept. 7 (Tues.) Food Service oDens, night meal Sept. 7 (Tues.) English PlacementExam .... 9:00 a.m. Sept. 7 (Tues.) 'l Heading Placement Exam 1 ;OO a.m. Sept. 7 (Tues.) Math Placement Exam . .. 1:00 p.m. Sept. 7 (Tues.l Foreign Language Placement Exam 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7 {Tues.) Mini4rientation (f irst-time studentsl 4:00 p.m. Sept. 7 (Tues.) Fall Ouarter begins Sept. 8 (Wed.) Registration for all students who have not early registered and fee payment . Sept. I (Wed.) Sept. 9 (Thurs.) Classes begin . -Sept. I0 (Fri.) Last day ot classes . ..Nov. |8 (Thurs.] Food Service closes, after night meal Nov. 18 (Thurs.) Residence Halls close . .12 noon, Nov. 19 lFri.l Commencement Exercises . 2:00 p.m. Nov. 23 (Tues.l Thomas Assembly Center Fall Ouarter ends . Nov. 23 {Tues.) b wintr Qlr ter l9e$94 Completed applications and all transcripts {oI new lnternational students due in Admissions Orfice Sept. 7, 1993 fiues.) Completed applications and transcripts for new graduate students due an Graduate School OfIice Nov. I (Tues.) Applications for undergraduate admission or readmission due in Admissions OfJice Nov. 9 (Tues.l Residence Halls open .9:OO a.m. Nov. 29 lMon.) Food Service opens, night meal . Nov. 29 (Mon.) English Placement Exam .9:OO a.m. Nov. 29 {Mon.l Reading Placement Exam 1 1:O0 a.m. Nov. 29 (Mon.l Math Placement Exam l:00 p.m. Nov. 29 (Mon.l Foreion Lan0uage Placement Exam 3:30 p.m. Nov. 29 (Mon.) Mini-Orientation (rirst-time students) 4:00 p.m.