Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
0092. INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURE. 5 cr. The second of two
intermediate English structure courses for non-native speakers.
Prerequisite: Minimum of “C” in ESL-0082 or placement based
on competency tests given by the Department of Foreign
Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
0093. AURAL COMPREHENSION. 2 cr. A listening comprehension
course for non-native speakers. Listening and note taking skills
within an academic context. Subject matter comprehension
and paralinguistic cues in academic interaction. Prerequisite:
A minimum of “C” in ESL-0083 or placement based on English
competency tests given by the Department of Foreign languages.
Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
0094. INTERMEDIATE ORAL PROFICIENCY. 3 cr. The second of two
intermediate oral proficiency courses for non-native speakers.
Continued emphasis on refinement of conversation skills.
Special emphasis on American idiom in academic and nonacademic
contexts. Prerequisite: A minimum of “C” in ESL-0084
or placement based on English competency tests given by the
Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade
of A, B, C, or NC.
1003. ADVANCED STRUCTURE, GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION.
6 cr. An advanced course in the study of the English language
for non-native speakers emphasizing the acquisition of skills
necessary in academic written English. Students will receive a
grade of A, B, C, or NC. (An F will be given only for cheating or
for excessive absences.) Undergraduate students who earn a “C”
or better will receive 3 hours of credit for English 1001.
1004. ADVANCED READING AND VOCABULARY. 3 cr. An advanced
course in the study of the English language for non-native
speakers emphasizing the acquisition of vocabulary and reading
comprehension skills appropriate to academic English. Students
will receive a grade of A,B,C, or NC. (An F will be given only for
cheating or for excessive absences.)
1005. ADVANCED READING, WRITING, AND STRUCTURE. 9 cr.
An advanced course in the study of the English language for
non-native speakers. This course deals with English structure,
reading and writing. Successful completion of this course (“C” or
better) satisfies the requirements of English 1001. Prerequisite:
A minimum of “C” in ESL-0091 and 0092 or placement based on
English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign
Languages.
1006. ADVANCED ORAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. 3 cr. An
advanced speaking course for non-native speakers. Focuses on
academic and pre-professional speaking tasks. Prerequisite: A
minimum of “C” in ESL-0093 and ESL-0094 or placement based
on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign
Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC. (An F
will be given only for cheating or for excessive absence.)
1007. THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. 3 cr. An advanced cultural
orientation course for International Students with continued
emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing at an
advanced level. Prerequisite: A minimum of “C” in ESL-1005 or
placement based on competency tests given by the Department
of Foreign Languages.
1008. ADVANCED READING, WRITING, AND STRUCTURE. 9
cr. An advanced course in the study of the English language
for non-native speakers. This course deals with English
structure, reading, and writing. Students will receive a grade
of A,B,C, or NC. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and a
minimum of “C” in ESLG 0091 and 0092 or placement based
on English competency tests given by the Department of
Foreign Languages.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(ENTR)
For Undergraduates Only
2050. ENTREPRENEURSHIP. 3 cr. This course will explore the unique
aspects of entrepreneurship in modern society. Students will
learn how to identify, assess, and develop business ideas and
how to locate and evaluate business opportunities. F, S
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 193
3051. ENTREPRENEURIAL INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS. 3 cr.
Integrated computer and accounting systems for new, small, and
growing enterprises. The application of hardware and software
and software technology to management, accounting, and
finance in small businesses. Prerequisite: CINS 2005.
3052. ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE. 3 cr. Financing of new and
growing business enterprises; structuring, valuing, and pricing
new venture deals, and sources and uses of funds; financial
analysis and forecasting, capital budgeting, and working capital
management in new, growing enterprises; later stage financing,
going public. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Same as Finance 3030)
3053. ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING. 3 cr. Marketing during the
start up and growth stage of new ventures in a dynamic economy
at the local, national, and international level. Emphasis on the
application of marketing fundamentals in new growing ventures.
Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Same as Marketing 3030)
4035. FAMILY AND CLOSELY HELD BUSINESSES. 3 cr. Practical
considerations associated with family businesses. Focus on unique
opportunities and problems of managing family business through
the business life cycle, such as founder stage, training children,
bringing children into the business, and managing for succession.
Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor. F
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4032. NEW VENTURE CREATION. 3 cr. Developing, planning, and
running new enterprises. Analysis and pursuit of new business
opportunities, and development of business plans. Prerequisites:
2050 and junior standing; or consent of instructor. F
4033. ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Students will study the
application of management concepts to new and growing
ventures. Analysis of organizational design, planning,
implementation, and control of enterprises; social and ethical
considerations in managing enterprises; and production, decision
making, and behavioral factors in new and growing venture
management. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or consent of
instructor. F
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
(FCSC)
Undergraduate Requirements
Required for a major in - Family and Consumer
Sciences Education: 1004, 1005, 1015, 1016, 1017, 2006,
2007, 2012, 2021, 3011, 3012, 3017, and 4004. Total of 31
semester hours. (See specific degree plan in the College
of Education and Human Development section.)
For Undergraduates Only
1001. PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE. 1 cr. Understanding of
basic social concepts in the home, society, business and the
professional world.
1004. CLOTHING BASICS. 3 cr. Planning, selection, and care of
clothing for the family with special emphasis on budgeting and
needs of various family members at different life stages.
1005. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. 3 cr. Interrelationships of the
individual and his family through the stages of the family life
cycle.
1013. INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES. 1
cr. Exploring careers in Family and Consumer Sciences and the
roles assumed by these professionals.
1014. NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. 1 cr. Relating dietary
intake to a healthy life style based on behavior modification and
sound nutritional practices.
1015. NUTRITION EDUCATION. 2 cr. The study of the nutritional
needs of individuals. Emphasis on basic concepts for the life
cycle.
1016. APPLIED NUTRITION. 1 cr. Basic principles and techniques for
nutritionally adequate meals and snacks. Two-hour laboratory.