Courses numbered 0 to 99 are developmental and credits may not be used to satisfy degree requirements. Courses numbered 1000 to 1099, freshman; 2000 to 2099, sophomore; 3000 to 3099, junior; 4000 to 4099, senior; 5000 to 5099, graduate; 6000 to 7099, graduate courses beyond the master’s level. Where indicated, certain 4000-level courses are accepted for graduate credit.
The number after each course title indicates the semester hours credit. CR(credit) or NC (no credit) after a course title indicates a pass/fail course with no semester hours credit.
An abbreviation following a course description indicates the semester or summer term the course will normally be offered: F-fall semester; Sp-spring semester; Sum-entire summer session; Sum I - first summer term; Sum II - second summer term. The word “even” or “odd” follows the description of a course which is offered only in alternate years.
Students may not enroll in more than one section of the same course specified in the University catalog without approval of the Registrar. Students who register for more than one section of the same course may be arbitrarily dropped from one of the sections without notice.
Class pre-requisites must be completed as prescribed by the most current catalog, regardless of the catalog or curriculum in effect for any student. Students who do not meet course qualifications or who have not completed pre-requisites for a course may be arbitrarily dropped without notice.
The courses that are listed in this catalog may be offered for credit in a variety of formats, including electronically mediated teaching.
Theatre
THEA 4080 - Apprenticeship
1, 2, or 3 cr.
Provides for working with an acknowledged master in specific theatre craft. Master must agree to supervise and teach the student. Student must design a learning contract which is signed by the student, the master and the Director of Theater. The master can not be a member of the ULM Theater faculty.
Prerequisite(s): permission of director of Theater.
Provides an opportunity to work as an intern in a professional Theatre. Student must prepare a contract specifying the duties to be performed as an intern and the means and person who will evaluate the student’s work. Contract must be signed by the student, the intern supervisor and the Director of Theater.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the director of Theater.
Provides a culminating project for students in technical production, design and direction through which they can demonstrate proficiency in their chosen area.
Prerequisite(s): permission of director of Theater.
This class will provide an introduction to the field of toxicology and illustrate the relationships between chemicals, man and the environment. Historical and contemporary “case studies” of contamination episodes will be used to highlight the various factors involved in evaluating and controlling chemical hazards.
This course will encompass both the fate and effects of chemicals in the environment, with emphasis in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Potential sources, routes of exposure, and physical, chemical, and biological factors important with the movement of contaminants within various components of the ecosystems will be examined. In addition, emerging environmental regulations, issues, and case studies will be discussed.
An introduction to the field of Forensic Toxicology with focus on fundamentals of pharmacokinetics, specimen collection, laboratory analysis and courtroom testimony. Additional discussion will include crime scene investigation, current crime lab practices and an overall application to the medicolegal profession.
Biochemical basis of chemical toxicity including toxicodynamics, biotransformation, toxicokinetics, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, teratogenicity and toxicity testing.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3011; and grade of “C” or better in TOXI 1001; and credit or registration in TOXI 4013. Toxicology majors only.
Continuation of Toxicology TOXI 4011. Physiological basis of chemical toxicity in organ systems.
Prerequisite(s): TOXI 4011; and BIOL 3011, BIOL 3012; and grade of “C” or better in TOXI 1001 and TOXI 2001; and credit or registration in TOXI 4014. Toxicology majors only.
Information on the clinical management of poisonings including the assessment of toxic potential, stabilization of vital function, and specific antidotal measures.
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in TOXI 4012 and TOXI 4014. (Same as PHAR 5024).
Introduction into industrial hygiene covering its history, ethics, and general principles. Review of regulatory agencies and occupational safety and health standards included. Detailed discussions regarding specific occupational hazards will begin, and include properties of the hazard, industrial exposure potential, exposure monitoring techniques, relevant regulatory standards, and control methodologies.
Continuation of Industrial Hygiene I. Detailed discussion of specific occupational hazards continues. Discussions include review of properties of the hazard, industrial exposure potential, exposure monitoring techniques, regulatory standards, and control methodologies. Discussion regarding indoor air quality, ergonomics issues, and industrial ventilation systems is included.
TOXI 4100 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
3 cr.
This course is an introduction to Federal OSHA policies, procedures and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards. Importance will be placed on those areas that are the most hazardous in non-construction industries, using OSHA standards as a guide.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Post Baccalaureate Safety Certificate program.
TOXI 4110 - Industrial Hygiene for Safety Professionals
3 cr.
Industrial Hygiene for Safety Professionals is an introduction to industrial hygiene. Terminology, general principles, regulatory standards, workplace hazards, exposure evaluation methods, and control strategies will be discussed during this course.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Post Baccalaureate Safety Certificate program.
The Health Hazard Awareness course is designed to provide practical knowledge important in the recognition and evaluation of potential health and safety hazards, and conditions that may lead to the development of health hazards.
Hearing Conservation provides practical knowledge required to develop an effective Hearing Conservation program and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Post Baccalaureate Safety Certificate program.
This course provides practical knowledge required to develop an effective respiratory protection program and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Post Baccalaureate Safety Certificate program.
An interdisciplinary course that gives substantive attention to critical thinking, methods of inquiry, written and oral communication skills, and computer literacy. Students are taught to identify, reconstruct, analyze, and critique reasoned claims.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all courses (a total of 39 hours) in the Core Curriculum.
University 1000 is course designed to promote success for incoming freshman with specific focus given to goal setting, motivation, diversity, wellness, introduction to time management, and academic strategies. The course will also provide an opportunity for community building with others who will be entering the University as first-year students in the fall.
To maximize the student’s potential to achieve academic success and to adjust responsibly to the individual and interpersonal challenges presented by collegiate life.
Focuses on critical skills and competencies to help students become more academically successful; requires individual meetings with mentor and classroom attendance. Course credit may not be applied toward degree requirements. Developmental grade format applies.