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Bryn Mawr College Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work at Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr College Publications, Special Bryn Mawr College Calendar Collections, Digitized Books 2000 Bryn Mawr College Undergraduate College Catalogue and Calendar, 2000-2001 Bryn Mawr College Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy . Follow this and additional works at: http://repository.brynmawr.edu/bmc_calendars Part of the Liberal Studies Commons, and the Women's History Commons Custom Citation Bryn Mawr College Calendar, 2000-2001. Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania: Bryn Mawr College, 2001). This paper is posted at Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work at Bryn Mawr College. http://repository.brynmawr.edu/bmc_calendars/7 For more information, please contact [email protected]. BRY THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE CATALOG AND CALENDAR 2000-2001 BRYN MAWR THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE CATALOG AND CALENDAR 2000-2001 http://www.brynmawr.edu .^f/ .*•>, I • K f CONTENTS Academic Schedules, 2000-01 and 2001-02 6 Bryn Mawr College Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff 7 Introduction 24 Admission 27 Application Information and Deadlines Freshman, Transfer and International Applicants Early Decision, Early Admission and Advanced Placement Special Academic Programs Fees and Financial Aid 34 College Facilities 37 Libraries and Laboratories Resource Centers Arts Facilities Residence Halls Student Life 42 Student Advising The Honor Code Support Services Career Development Office Residence and Dining Leave of Absence Health Services and Medical Insurance Geographical Distribution of Undergraduates 50 Curriculum 52 Requirements for the A.B. Degree Academic Regulations 58 Registration and Options Cooperation with Neighboring Institutions Conduct of Courses Quizzes and Examinations Standard of Work Distinctions Credit for Work Done Elsewhere Departure from the College Curricular Opportunities 67 Premedical Preparation Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Preparation for Law and Business Schools Teaching Certification 3-2 Program in Engineering and Applied Sciences 3-2 Program in City and Regional Planning Summer Programs in Languages Study Abroad in the Junior Year Reserve Officer Training Corps Areas of Study 72 College Seminars 73 Departmental and Interdepartmental Majors 75 Anthropology 75 Astronomy 81 Biology 83 Chemistry 90 Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology 94 Comparative Literature 99 East Asian Studies 104 Economics 110 English 116 Fine Arts 127 French and French Studies 131 Geology 139 German and German Studies 143 Greek, Latin and Classical Studies 148 Growth and Structure of Cities 154 History 160 History of Art 164 Italian 169 Mathematics 171 Music 176 Philosophy 182 Physics 188 Political Science 194 Psychology 201 Religion 207 Romance Languages 213 Russian 215 Sociology 219 Spanish 226 Fields of Concentration and Additional Programs 231 Africana Studies 231 Arts Program 235 Athletics and Physical Education 242 Computer Science 243 Education 247 Environmental Sciences 251 Feminist and Gender Studies 254 General Studies 257 Hebrew and Judaic Studies 257 Hispanic and Hispanic-American Studies 258 International Economic Relations 259 Linguistics 259 Neural and Behavioral Sciences 261 Peace and Conflict Studies 263 Scholarship Funds and Prizes 265 Alumnae Representatives 294 Index 300 Visitors to the College are welcome and, when the College is in session, student guides are available to show visitors the campus. Appointments for interviews and for campus tours should be made in advance by writing to the Office of Admissions or by telephoning (610) 526-5152. The Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and, from September to January, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Correspondence Bryn Mawr College 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899 Telephone (610) 526-5000 http://www.brynmawr.edu Correspondence about the following subjects should be addressed to: The Dean of the Undergraduate College Academic work, personal welfare and health of the students The Director of Admissions Admission to the undergraduate college and entrance scholarships The Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Admission and graduate scholarships The Dean of the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Admission and graduate scholarships Student Life Offices Rooms in the halls of residence, the Campus Center, international studies adviser and student activities The Comptroller Payment of bills The Director of Financial Aid Financial aid and student employment The Alumnae Association Alumnae loan funds Cover Illustration: The M. Carey Thomas Library Cloisters, Vernon Howe Bailey 1909 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 2000-2001 2000 First Semester September 4 Classes begin October 13 Fall vacation begins after last class October 23 Fall vacation ends at 8 a.m. November 22 Thanksgiving vacation begins after last class November 27 Thanksgiving vacation ends at 8 a.m. December 15 Last day of classes December 16-17 Review period December 18-23 Examination period 2001 Second Semester January 22 Classes begin March 9 Spring vacation begins after last class March 19 Spring vacation ends at 8 a.m. May 4 Last day of classes May 5-6 Review period May 7-18 Examination period May 20 Commencement ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 2001-2002 2001 First Semester September 3 Classes begin October 12 Fall vacation begins after last class October 22 Fall vacation ends at 8 a.m. November 21 Thanksgiving vacation begins after last class November 26 Thanksgiving vacation ends at 8 a.m. December 14 Last day of classes December 15-16 Review period December 17-22 Examination period 2002 Second Semester January 21 Classes begin March 8 Spring vacation begins after last class March 18 Spring vacation ends at 8 a.m. May 3 Last day of classes May 4-5 Review period May 6-17 Examination period May 19 Commencement The Board of Trustees of Bryn Mawr College Sally Hoover Zeckhauser Chairman Betsy Zubrow Cohen Vice Chairman Linda A. Hill Vice Chairman Ruth Kaiser Nelson Vice Chairman R. Anderson Pew Vice Chairman Marion Coen Katzive Secretary Trustees Robert M. Aiken Jr. S. Kristin Kim Catherine Allegra Beverly J. Lange Susan Kelly Barnes Nora Lavori Betsy Zubrow Cohen Roland M. Machold Anthony T. Enders Jacqueline Badger Mars Drew Gilpin Faust Roger McNamee Lucy Norman Friedman Margaret Morrow Billie D. Gaines Ruth Kaiser Nelson Donald N. Gellert David W. Oxtoby Arlene Joy Gibson Robert M. Parsky Juliet J. Goodfriend Shirley D. Peterson Suzan S. Habachy R. Anderson Pew Linda A. Hill Barbara Paul Robinson Alan R. Hirsig Willa Seldon Cheryl R. Holland Marian Scheuer Sofaer Fern Y. Hunt Betsy Havens Watkins Julia L. Kagan Sally Hoover Zeckhauser Marion Coen Katzive Trustees Emeriti Barbara Goldman Aaron John S. Price Vera French Bates Martha Stokes Price William S. Cashel Jr. Jonathan E. Rhoads Charles J. Cooper Sally Shoemaker Robinson Barbara CM. Dudley Rosalyn Ravitch Schwartz Alexander Ewing Edmund B. Spaeth Jr. Nancy Greenewalt Frederick Susan Savage Speers Hanna Holborn Gray Barbara Bradfield Taft Jacqueline Koldin Levine Allen McKay Terrell Alison Stokes MacLean Barbara Auchincloss Thacher Millicent Carey Mcintosh Barbara Janney Trimble Dolores G. Norton James Wood Special Representatives to the Board Frederick C. Baumert Johanna Alderfer Harris Lois Miller Collier Aaron Lemonick Constance Tang Fong Alice Mitchell Rivlin Special Representative to the Board Emeritus Doreen Canaday Spitzer Ex Officio Nancy J. Vickers, President of the Susan L. MacLaurin, President of the College Alumnae Association Officers of the Corporation Sally Hoover Zeckhauser, Chairman Robert J. Dostal, Provost ofthe College Betsy Zubrow Cohen, Vice Chairman Marcus M. Diamond, Secretary of the Linda A. Hill, Vice Chairman College Ruth Kaiser Nelson, Vice Chairman Jerry A. Berenson, Treasurer and Chief R. Anderson Pew, Vice Chairman Financial Officer Marion Coen Katzive, Secretary Maria Colella Wiemken, Comptroller Nancy J. Vickers, President of the Samuel B. Magdovitz, College Counsel College BRYN MAWR COLLEGE FACULTY AND STAFF Nancy J. Vickers, Ph.D. (Yale University), President of the College and Professor ofFrench, Italian and Comparative Literature Zoila E. Airall, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania), Director of the Office for Institutional Diversity and Equal Opportunity Officer Jerry A. Berenson, M.B.A. (Temple University), Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Marcus M. Diamond, M.A. (Indiana University), ChiefAdvancement Officer and Secretary of the College Robert J. Dostal, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University), Provost of the College and Rufus M. Jones Professor of Philosophy and Religion Dale Kinney, Ph.D. (New York University), Dean of the Graduate School ofArts and Sciences and Professor ofHistory ofArt Samuel B. Magdovitz, J.D. (Yale University), College Counsel Ruth W. Mayden, M.S.S. (Bryn Mawr College), Dean of the Graduate School ofSocial Work and Social Research and Lecturer in Social Work and Social Research Nancy L. Monnich, B.A. (Hillsdale College), Director ofAdmissions and Enrollment Planning Karen M. Tidmarsh, Ph.D. (University of Virginia), Dean of the Undergraduate College and Associate Professor of English EMERITI Mary Patterson McPherson, Ph.D. (Bryn Mawr College), LL.D., Litt.D., L.H.D. President Emeritus of the College Hans Banziger, Ph.D. (University of Zurich), Professor Emeritus of German Nina M. Baranov, Ph.D. (Bryn Mawr College), Assistant Professor Emeritus ofRussian Ernst Berliner, Ph.D. (Harvard University), W. Alton Jones Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Frances