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Columbia College Bulletin | 2013-2014 | Printed on July 16, 2013 Columbia University Bulletin Columbia College Columbia University in the City of New York BULLETIN | 2013–2014 July 16, 2013 Directory of Services University Information Dining Services: 212-854-1754 103 Wein Hall 411 West 116th Street Columbia College On-Line Mail Code 3701 http://www.college.columbia.edu/ New York, NY 10027 Telephone 212-854-4076 ADDRESS INQUIRIES AS FOLLOWS: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/dining/ Office of the Dean: Disability Services: Columbia College 7th Floor, Alfred Lerner Hall 208 Hamilton Hall 2920 Broadway Mail Code 2805 Mail Code 2605 1130 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027 New York, NY 10027 Telephone 212-854-2388 (voice/TTY) Telephone 212-854-2441 http://health.columbia.edu/services/ods Academic Success Programs Emergency Contacts and Public Safety: (HEOP/NOP/McNair Fellow/Tutoring): Morningside Campus Emergency 212-854-5555 403 Alfred Lerner Hall Morningside Campus Public Safety 212-854-2797 2920 Broadway Medical Center Campus Emergency 212-305-7979 Mail Code 2607 Medical Center Campus Public Safety New York, NY 10027 212-305-8100 Telephone 212-854-3514 Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/asp 212-854-HELP http://www.columbia.edu/cu/publicsafety Admissions: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Financial Aid: 212 Hamilton Hall Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing 1130 Amsterdam Avenue Mailing address: Mail Code 2807 100 Hamilton Hall New York, NY 10027 Mail Code 2802 Telephone 212-854-2522 1130 Amsterdam Avenue http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/ New York, NY 10027 (First-year, transfer, and visitor applications) Office location: 618 Alfred Lerner Hall Career Education: Telephone 212-854-3711 Center for Career Education http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/finaid/ Lower Level, East Campus 70-72 Morningside Drive Health Services: Mail Code 5727 General Information 212-854-2284 New York, NY 10027 After-hours urgent health concerns 212-854-9797 Telephone 212-854-5609 http://health.columbia.edu http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu Housing On Campus: Columbia University Scholars Program (CUSP): Residence Halls Assignment Office 403 Alfred Lerner Hall 111 Wallach Hall 2920 Broadway 1116 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027 Mail Code 4202 Telephone 212-854-6378 New York, NY 10027 http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/scholars Telephone 212-854-2775 http://housingservices.columbia.edu Community Development: 510-515 Alfred Lerner Hall Housing Off Campus: 2920 Broadway Off-Campus Housing Assistance New York, NY 10027 419 West 119th Street Telephone 212-854-3611 New York, NY 10027 http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/comdev Telephone 212-854-2773 http://facilities.columbia.edu/housing/intro-ocha-3 Coordinated by the Office of the Dean and Columbia Creative/University Publications Karen Jung, Editor Christine Butcher, Assistant Editor Directory of Services continued on the back cover COVER PHOTO: Geoffrey Allen Columbia College Bulletin | 2013-2014 | Printed on July 16, 2013 Columbia University Bulletin Founded 1754 Columbia College 2013-2014 Columbia College Bulletin | 2013-2014 | Printed on July 16, 2013 Contents 2 A Letter from the Dean Earth and Environmental 3 Academic Calendar Sciences, 186 5 The Administration and East Asian Languages and Faculty of Columbia College Cultures, 195 Ecology, Evolution, and 32 Admission Environmental Biology, 200 37 Financial Aid Economics, 209 65 Fees and Expenses Education, 221 68 Registration English and Comparative Literature, 226 71 Requirements for the Degree of Ethnicity and Race Studies, 231 Bachelor of Arts Film Studies, 234 74 The Core Curriculum French and Francophone Literature Humanities, 75 Studies, 236 Contemporary Civilization, 75 French and Romance Philology, Art Humanities, 76 239 Music Humanities, 77 Germanic Languages, 242 Frontiers of Science, 77 History, 246 University Writing, 78 History and Philosophy of Foreign Language Requirement, Science, 250 78 Human Rights, 251 Global Core Requirement, 80 Italian, 253 Science Requirement, 81 Jazz Studies, 256 Physical Education Jewish Studies, 258 Requirement, 85 Language Resource Center, 260 86 Programs of Study Latin American and Caribbean Studies, 261 96 Special Programs Latin American and Iberian 106 Academic Honors, Prizes, and Cultures, 263 Fellowships Linguistics, 267 115 College and University Policies Mathematics, 269 125 Departments of Instruction Medieval and Renaissance Studies, 275 Key to Course Listings, 125 Middle Eastern, South Asian, African-American Studies, 126 and African Studies, 276 American Studies, 129 Music, 280 Ancient Studies, 131 Philosophy, 283 Anthropology, 133 Physical Education, 286 Archaeology, 137 Physics, 288 Architecture, 140 Political Science, 291 Art History and Archaeology, Psychology, 299 142 Regional Studies, 306 Astronomy, 147 Religion, 307 Biological Sciences, 149 Science, Technology, and Business, 155 Society, 310 Chemistry, 157 Slavic Languages, 311 Classics, 164 Sociology, 316 Colloquia/Interdepartmental Statistics, 318 Seminars, 168 Sustainable Development, 323 Comparative Literature and Urban Studies, 327 Society, 169 Visual Arts, 329 Computer Science, 172 Women’s and Gender Studies, Creative Writing, 178 331 Dance, 180 Drama and Theatre Arts, 183 332 Index Columbia College Bulletin | 2013-2014 | Printed on July 16, 2013 2 A Letter from the Dean The Columbia College Bulletin for the academic year 2013-2014 is the one place you can come to find everything you need to know about your academic experience at Columbia College, whether that be academic policy, faculty listings, departmental contacts, programs of study, degree requirements, the academic calendar, scholarships, fellowships or awards. It is the one centralized location for everything you need to know about the College. As a renowned liberal arts college within a world-class research institution, Columbia College offers a wide array of academic programs taught by faculty working at the frontiers of their disciplines. Students can choose from among more than 125 majors and concentrations and hundreds of electives, which range across the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Every Columbia College undergraduate is required to complete the Core Curriculum, or "The Core," a series of small seminars that introduce students to the great works of literature, philosophy, history, science and the arts. The Core teaches students to think critically, to ask big questions, and to discuss and debate. It prepares them for specialized study in their chosen majors and concentrations and for life after Columbia. The College experience also extends beyond the classroom. We offer unique research, study abroad, internship and civic engagement programs; extensive cultural, athletic and recreational resources; and incomparable opportunities for intellectual growth and exploration throughout New York City and around the world. I encourage you to peruse our annual Bulletin and refer back to it throughout the academic year. It represents the spirit of Columbia College, our unique – and uniquely engaging – undergraduate curriculum, our dedicated faculty, our diverse and engaged student body, and our special place in the greatest university in the greatest city in the world. Roar, Lion(s), Roar, James J. Valentini Dean of Columbia College and Vice President for Undergraduate Education P.S. While the 2013-2014 Bulletin is only printed once, our on-line bulletin is updated throughout the year with new course and program information. Please visit college.columbia.edu/bulletin for our Directory of Classes and up-to-date information about Columbia College. Columbia College Bulletin | 2013-2014 | Printed on July 16, 2013 3 Academic Calendar The Academic Calendar was correct and complete when compiled; however, the University reserves the right to revise or amend it, in whole or in part, at any time. Registration and change-of-program dates are tentative, and students should consult their registration materials. Information on the current status of the Academic Calendar may be obtained in the Student Service Center, 205 Kent; 212-854-4400. Calendar information is also available at the Registrar’s website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/registrar/. FALL TERM 2013 July 26 Friday. Last day to submit immunity documentation for measles, mumps, and rubella; and to certify meningitis decision on-line (for new Fall 2013 students). August 1 Thursday. Last day to apply or reapply for the B.A. degree to be awarded in October. Applications received after this date are automatically applied to the next conferral date. 26 Monday. Orientation begins for entering Fall 2013 students. 30 Friday. Change of program by appointment: first-year students. September 2 Monday. Labor Day. University holiday. 3 Tuesday. Classes begin for the 258th academic year. 3-6 Tuesday–Friday. Change of program by appointment: all students. 6, 9 Friday and Monday. Deferred examination dates. 9-13 Monday–Friday. Change of program by appointment. 13 Friday. Last day to add courses. Last day to uncover grade for Spring or Summer 2013 course taken Pass/ D/Fail. Last day to drop a Core Curriculum course. Must be registered for a minimum of 12 points. 30 Monday. Last day to confirm, update, or request a waiver from the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan. October 8 Tuesday. Last day for students to drop individual courses. 16 Wednesday. Award of October degrees. 17 Thursday. Midterm Date. November 1 Friday. Last day to apply for February degrees. Applications received after this date are automatically applied to the
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