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BULLETIN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE (U.S.P.S. 077580) Volume 95 Issue No ..2 July 1997 Is published semi-monthly in July, monthly in December and April by the University of Delaware, 222 South Chapel Street, Newark, Delaware 19716. Second-class postage paid at Newark, Delaware 19711 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Bulletin of the University of Delaware, 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 Don't forget! The complete 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog and many other University documents are available on the University's website, 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 home page at http://www.udeI.edul A MESSAGE TO STUDENTS Champion figure skaters who train at the University of Delaware aren't afraid of the "C" word- commitment. To achieve their goals, they pledge total commitment to their training, their partners, their fellow team members and to each performance. The University of DeIawar'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., From electronic 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 UD Student 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 I.D., card and purchase a par'king 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 registI'ation. 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 Delawar'e the best 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. ci:'~ David P..Roselle President iii CONTENTS A Message to Students iii Synopsis of Baccalaureate Degree Programs ; vi Synopsis of Minors. ".•................... , " viii University Calendar " ..............•........ "" " " ix The University ',' " " 1 Undergraduate Admissions .......................................• " ".. 3 Financial Information " , ' 7 Academic Regulations , " : . " ".• 13 Resources for Students....•..................•........................... " 23 Special Programs '.. " " " 29 Student life and Activities , " 35 College of Agricultural Sciences " 39 I Colleg~ of Arts and Science ' " 55 College of Business and Economics : " , 121 College of Engineering " ", 129 Arts and Science-Engineering Curricula, , 139 College of Health and Nursing Sciences , " 141 College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy , 155 College of Marine Studies, , 169 Board of Trustees , , 171 Faculty and Professional Staff ......................•........................... , , 172 Course listings , ';"'" "., 203 Interpretation of Course Numbers and Symbols 204 Index" "" "" " " " " " ., 353 v THE UNIVERSITY OF DELA WARE SYNOPSIS OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND MAJORS Bachelor of Applied Sciences Bioresources Engineering Technology Engineering Technology (includesTechnical Applications, TechnicalManagement) AgriculturalEconomics (includesProduction Entomology/Plant Pathology COLLEGE OF and Management and Resource Environmental Soil Science AGRICULTURAL Economicsand RuralDevelopment) Food and Agribusiness Management SCIENCES Agricultural Education (includes Food Marketing) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Animol Science (includes Preveterinary Food Science Medicine, Agricultural Biotechnology, General Agriculture ~pplied Animal Science, and landscape Horticulture General Animal Science) Natural Resource Management Entomology (includes General Entomology Plant Biology and Wildlife Conservation) Plant Science Anthropology German Education Anthropology Education German/Political Science Art History (includes American History, Art Conservation (includes Collections European History, Global History, Care and Pre-Graduate Study) Journalism, Policy History) Art History History Education Biological Sciences History/Classics tliological Sciences Education History/French Chemistry History/German Chemistry Education History/Russian Classical Studies History/Spanish Classics Education International Relations Communication (includes Interpersonal, Italian Education Mass Communication) latin American Studies Comparative literature Latin Education Computer and Information Sciences Mathematical Sciences Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice Mathematics Education Earth Science Education Music Economics Philosophy Economics Education Physics English (includes Business/Technical Physics Education Writing, Drama, Ethnic/Cultural Political Science Studies, Film, and Journalism) Political Science Education COLLEGE OF English Education Psychology ARTS AND Foreign Languages and literatures Psychology Education SCIENCE (includes Classics, French Studies, Russian Education German Studies, Italian Studies; Latin Sociology (includes Pregraduate Work, Studies, Russian Studies, Spanish 'Social Welfare, Health Service, law Studies, Three 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 liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts in 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 EnvironmentalStudies) Physics lincludes Computer and Information Sciences Astronomy/Astrophysics, Chemical Environmental Science Physics and Materials Physics) I Geology Statistics VI THE UNIVERSITY OF DELA WARE SYNOPSIS OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND MAJORS {continued} , Bachelor of Arts Economics Economics COLLEGE OF Bachelor of Science BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Management Marketing Administration Finance Operations Management , 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 " Bachelor of Science Applied Nutrition Medical Technology Dietetics Nutritional Sciences Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Athletic Training Education COLLEGE OF Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing Baccalaureate for Registered Nurses IBRN) HEALTH AND NURSING Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Health and PhYSical Education SCIENCES and Health Education Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Exercise and Sports Science (includes Exercise Physiology, Fitness Management, Figure Studies Skating Science, Physical Education Studies, and Strength and Conditioning) Bachelor