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BULLETIN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE (U.S.P.S. 077580) Volume 94 Number 2 July 1996 Published four times per year: twice in July, once in December, and once in April by the University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716 .. Periodicals postage paid at Newark, Delaware 19711. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Admissions Office, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716.. The University of Delaware Undergraduate Catalog is made available at New Student Orientation to all undergraduate students regularly enrolled in degree and associate degree programs. The University of Delaware reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, charges and curricula listed in this publication at any time without prior notice although efforts to publicize such changes will be made. For prospective students and others interested, the Catalog may be purchased through the University Bookstore. Copies are also available for examination and study in high school guidance offices and libraries throughout Delaware, and in many high school guidance offices in other states .. The University will be pleased to supply copies, without charge, to any high school guidance office upon request. R Don't forget! ~ The complete 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog and many other o University documents are now available on the University's campus-wide information system, U-Discover!, a popular stop on the information superhighway, or Internet. For fast answers to questions about courses and curriculum, or for other must-know information, check out the University's award-winning Web page at http://www.udeLedu/ UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE 1996·97 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - A MESSAGE TO STUDENTS Champion figure skaters who train at the University of Delaware aren't afraid of the "C" word- ommitment. To achieve their goals, they pledge total commitment to their training, their partners, their fellow team members and to each performance, The University of Delawar'e is committed to helping you achieve your individual educational goals. As your commitment to learning takes shape, a winning educational experience will result from your enthusiasm, your energy and your desire for knowledge" As with all winning partnerships, the University of Delaware's commitment to students takes many forms. We're dedicated to providing an open atmosphere of inquiry where all individuals can pursue their quests for knowledge" That commitment includes a nationally renowned faculty, continuing enhancements to the living and learning environment and award-winning access to the information superhighway. Fromelectronic mailboxes to on-line library resources, the University offers the latest in information technologies, making the business of getting an education more efficient and more pleasant for today's students ,The UDStudent Services Building, for instance, provides "one-stop shopping" in a facility that has become a model for other institutions of higher learning., Students can register for classes, pay fees, apply for financial aid, .obtain an LD" card and purchase a parking permit-all at one location, Other innovations include SIS-PLUS, the University's computerized student information system, which lets you review schedules, transcripts and billing status from any terminal on campus, or from your residence hall room. By pressing a few keys on a Touch-Tone telephone, students can retrieve voice-mail messages, check grades, renew library books or complete course registration. Thanks to network access in residence halls, students ar'e part of the campus computing system and have cable television access, too. Together, we share a commitment to make your educational experience at the University of Delaware the pest it can be. The University has a long and distinguished history, and we look to our students-and our future alumni-to carry this tradition of excellence forward into the future. q~Y'{k David p, Roselle President iii THE UNIVERSITY OF DELA WARE SYNOPSIS OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND MAJORS Bachelor of Applied Sciences Agricultural Engineering Technology Engineering Technology(includesTechnicol Applications, TechnicalManagement) -- AgriculturalEconomics (includesProduction Entomology/Plant Pathology COLLEGE OF and Management and Resource Environmental Soil Science AGRICULTURAL Economicsand RuralDevelopment) Food and Agribusiness Monagement SCIENCES Agricultural Education (includes Food Marketing) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Animal Science (includes Preveterinary Food Science Medicine, Agricultural Biotechnology, General Agriculture Applied Animol Science, and Natural Resource Management General Animal Science) Plant Science (includes Agronomy, Entomology (includes General Entomology General Plant Science, Ornamental and Wildlife Conservation) Horticulture, and Pathology) Anthropology German Education Anthropology Education German/Political Science Art History (includes American History, Art Conservation European History, Global History, Ar! History Journalism, Policy History) Biological Sciences History Education , Biological Sciences Education History/Classics Chemistry History/French Chemistry Education History/German Classical Studies History/Russian Classics Education History/Spanish Communication (includes Interpersonal! International Relations Organizational, Mass Communication) Italian Education Comparative Literature latin American Studies Computer and Information SCiences latin Education Criminal Justice Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Arts Earth Science Education Mathematics Education Economics Music Economics Education Philosophy English (includes Business/Technical Physics Writing, Ethnic/Cultural Studies, Film, Physics Education and Journalism) Political Science English Education Political Science Education COLLEGE OF Foreign languages and Literatures Psychology ARTS AND (includes Classics, French Studies, Psychology Education SCIENCE German Studies, Italian Studies, latin Russian Education Studies, Russian Studies, Spanish Sociology (includes Pregraduate Work, Studies, Three languages, Four Social Welfare, Health Service, law languages) and Society, and Data Analysis) French Education Sociology Education French/Political Science Spanish Education Geography Spanish/Political Science Geography Education Theatre Production Geology (includes Paleobiology) Women's Studies Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies liberal Studies -- Bachelor of Fine Arts Fine Arts, Visual Communications - Applied Music-Instrumental (includes Music Education-Instrumental (includes Bassoon, Clarinet, Double Bass, Early Bassoon, Clarinet, Double Bass, Instrumental Music, Euphonium, Flute, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Horn, Guitar, Harpsichord, Horn, Oboe, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Bachelor of Music Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Trumpet, Violin, Violoncello, Viola) Violoncello, Viola) Applied Music--Piano Music Education-General/Choral Applied Music-Voice (includes Piano, Voice) Music Theory/Composition Biochemistry Geophysics Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Science Chemistry (includes'Environmental Studies) Physics (includes Computer and Information Sciences Astronomy/Astrophysics, Chemical Environmental Science Physics and Materials Physics) Geology Statistics vi CONTENTS A Message to Students, . III Synopsis of Baccalaul'eate Degree Programs vi Synopsis of Minol's " "" '" """" viii University Calendar ix The University ". " 1 Undergraduate Admissions" ,,' 3 Financial Information " 7 Academic Regulations". """,.", .. ""."",.""""""""", ",., ,,' 'H"""""""" 13 Resources for Students"" ""'" "'" '" . '" '" '" """" "." "'" """" "",23 Special Programs ,," 29 Student life and Activities , , ,""""". 35 College of Agricultural Sciences, 39 College of Arts and Science., 55 College of Business and Economics 119 College of Education .',.', ,,'" " 127 College of Engineering 133 Al'ts and Science-Engineering Curricula 145 College of Human Resources"" 147 College of Nursing, ,"" " .. """ 157 Colle.ge of Physical Education, Athletics and Recl'eation, 161 Board of Trustees, 169 Faculty and Professional Staff" 170 Course listings, .,"'" .. " , , ," ,... " 201 Interpl'etation of Course Numbel's and Symbols " 202 Index" """.,., "", .., ",'" ,,'" """,' ..... " ",.,325 v THE UNIVERSITY OF DELA WARE SYNOPSIS OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND MAJORS (continued) Bachelor of Arts Economics Bachelor of Science Economics COLLEGE OF , BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Management Marketing Administration finance Operations Management Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies Educational Studies COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Education Elementary Teacher Education , .-- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering - Bachelor of Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Bachelor of Computer Engineering Computer Engineering COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering . Bachelor of Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Apparel Design Human Development and family Applied Nutrition Processes Consumer Economics InterdisciplinaryStudies in Human Resources COLLEGE OF Dietetics Nutritional Sciences HUMAN Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Early Childhood Development and RESOURCES Education Textiles and Clothing: Merchandising family and Community Services Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management , Nursing Baccalaureate for Registered Nurses