2018-19 Bryn Mawr College Undergraduate Catalog
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2018–19 Bryn Mawr College Undergraduate Catalog Equality of Opportunity Bryn Mawr College is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all members of its faculty, staff and student body. Bryn Mawr College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other College-administered programs, or in its employment practices. In conformity with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, it is also the policy of Bryn Mawr College not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its employment practices, educational programs or activities. The admission of only women in the Undergraduate College is in conformity with a provision of the Civil Rights Act. The provisions of Title IX protect students and employees from all forms of illegal sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence, in College programs and activities. Inquiries regarding compliance with this legislation and other policies regarding nondiscrimination may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officer ([email protected] or 610-526-7630) and Title IX Coordinator ([email protected] or 610- 526-7630), who administer the College’s procedures. All information in this catalog is subject to change without notice. © 2018 Bryn Mawr College TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018-19 Academic Calendars ................................................... 4 East Asian Languages and Cultures .................................... 129 Contact and Website Information .............................................. 4 Economics ............................................................................138 About Bryn Mawr College ..........................................................4 Education...............................................................................142 The Mission of Bryn Mawr College ............................................ 4 English ..................................................................................146 A Brief History of Bryn Mawr College ........................................ 4 Environmental Studies .......................................................... 163 Geographical Distribution of Students ....................................... 6 Film Studies ..........................................................................173 Libraries and Educational Resources ........................................ 7 Fine Arts ................................................................................180 Student Responsibilities and Rights ........................................ 11 French and Francophone Studies ........................................ 183 The Honor Code ...................................................................... 11 Gender and Sexuality Studies .............................................. 188 Access Services ......................................................................12 General Studies ....................................................................205 Student Life .............................................................................12 Geoarchaeology ................................................................... 205 Leadership, Innovation, and Liberal Arts Center (LILAC) ........ 13 Geology ................................................................................207 Health Center ..........................................................................13 German and German Studies................................................ 211 Admission ................................................................................14 Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies....................................... 215 Billing, Payment, and Financial Aid ......................................... 17 Growth and Structure of Cities ............................................. 231 The Academic Program ...........................................................30 Health Studies ...................................................................... 240 Academic Regulations .............................................................34 Hebrew and Judaic Studies .................................................. 247 Academic Opportunities ..........................................................40 History ..................................................................................248 Combined Degree Programs ................................................... 40 History of Art .........................................................................258 The Philly Program .................................................................42 International Studies ............................................................. 269 Summer Language Programs ................................................. 42 Italian and Italian Studies ..................................................... 278 Centers for 21st Century Inquiry ............................................. 44 Latin American, Iberian, and Latina/o Studies ...................... 282 Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program ................................. 45 Linguistics ............................................................................. 290 The Emily Balch Seminars ......................................................45 Mathematics ......................................................................... 291 360º .........................................................................................45 Middle Eastern Studies ......................................................... 297 Focus Courses ........................................................................46 Museum Studies ................................................................... 300 Collaboration with the Graduate Schools ............................... 47 Music .....................................................................................304 Academic Awards and Prizes .................................................. 48 Neuroscience ........................................................................ 308 Departments and Programs .................................................... 53 Peace, Conflict, and Social Justice Studies .......................... 311 Africana Studies .....................................................................53 Philosophy ............................................................................ 313 Anthropology ..........................................................................61 Arabic .....................................................................................68 Physics .................................................................................319 Arts Program ...........................................................................69 Political Science ...................................................................324 Creative Writing ...................................................................69 Psychology ...........................................................................334 Dance...................................................................................71 Religion.................................................................................. 341 Theater.................................................................................77 Romance Languages ............................................................ 346 Astronomy and Astrophysics .................................................. 81 Russian ................................................................................. 347 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology........................................ 83 Sociology .............................................................................. 351 Biology ....................................................................................89 Spanish ................................................................................. 358 Chemistry ...............................................................................97 Visual Studies ....................................................................... 365 Child and Family Studies ......................................................102 2018-19 Board of Trustees of Bryn Mawr College................. 374 Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology .............................. 107 Faculty ................................................................................... 375 Comparative Literature ......................................................... 118 College Administration .......................................................... 380 Computer Science ................................................................125 Index ...................................................................................... 381 2018-19 ACADEMIC CALENDARS 2018 First Semester 2019 First Semester September 3 Labor Day (no classes) September 2 Labor Day (no classes) September 4 Classes begin September 3 Classes begin October 12 Fall break begins after last class October 12 Fall break begins after last class October 22 Classes resume (8 a.m.) October 21 Classes resume (8 a.m.) November 21 Thanksgiving break begins after last class November 27 Thanksgiving break begins after last class November 26 Classes resume (8 a.m.) December 2 Classes resume (8 a.m.) December 13 Last day of classes December 12 Last day of classes December 14–15 Review period December