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Alfred University Catalog 2003-2005 Volume LXXV September 2003 Alumni Hall Saxon Drive Alfred, New York 14802-1205 607-871-2115 1-800-541-9229 www.alfred.edu Financial Aid Office 607-871-2159 Alfred University Saxon Drive, Alfred, New York 14802 Editor: Lawrence J. Casey, Alfred University Designer: Rick McLay, Alfred University Printing: Von Hoffmann Graphics, Inc., Owensville, Missouri Notice: The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as a contract between any student and the University. Course contents and regulations are under constant review and revision. The University reserves the right to change any provisions, regulations, or requirements set forth herein, and the right to withdraw or amend the contents of any listed courses as may be required or desirable. Policy Against Discrimination: Whether considering candidates for admission or financial aid, applicants for employment or the management of its policies and school-administered programs, Alfred University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or disability. Alfred University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. To the Reader– Use Alfred University at a Glance (pages 6-9) as a kind of quick, overall view of AU. It functions as a rough outline for the rest of the catalog. Use the Table of Contents and/or the Index to help locate specific information. Table of Contents 3 Campus Map 4 Alfred University at a Glance 6 University Profile and Mission Statement 9 Admissions 10 Freshman Admission 10 Applicant Options 12 Transfer Admission 13 International Student Admission 16 Special Programs 17 Tuition and Expenses 19 Financial Aid 22 Student Life 42 Activities 42 Athletics 44 Career Development Center 45 Counseling and Student Development Center 45 Health Services 45 Housing 46 Multiculturalism 50 Academics 52 Academic Program 52 Academic Status 54 Advanced Placement and Challenge Examinations 55 Graduate School 56 Special Academic Programs 56 University Honors Program 57 Academic Honors 58 Libraries 59 Information Technology Services 60 Summer School 61 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 67 New York State College of Ceramics 127 School of Art and Design 128 School of Engineering 131 College of Business 158 Courses of Instruction College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 168 New York State College of Ceramics 259 School of Art and Design 259 School of Engineering 274 Biomedical Materials Engineering Science, Ceramic Engineering, Glass Engineering Science, Materials Science and Engineering 274 Engineering 282 Electrical Engineering 283 Mechanical Engineering 287 College of Business 291 Summary of Registered Academic Programs 301 University Personnel 303 Academic Calendars 333 Index 337 Telephone Directory 340 6 Alfred University at a Glance Accreditation College of Liberal Arts New York State College of Middle States Association and Sciences Ceramics NY State Education Offers the B.A. degree with School of Art and Design Department majors in: Offers the B.F.A. degree with Accreditation Board for Biology concentrations in: Engineering and Technology Chemistry Ceramic Art (ceramic engineering, Communication Studies Video & Sonic Arts electrical engineering, glass Comparative Cultures Graphic Design engineering science, Computer Science Print Media materials science and Criminal Justice Studies Drawing, Painting, & engineering, mechanical Early Childhood/Childhood Photography engineering) Education Glass, Wood, Metal, Paper, National Association of Economics Neon Schools of Art and Design English American Chemical Society Environmental Studies School of Engineering Association to Advance Fine Arts Offers the B.S. degree with Collegiate Schools of French majors in: Business General Science Biomedical Materials German Engineering Science Academic Calendar Geology Ceramic Engineering Two semesters and two Gerontology Electrical Engineering Summer School sessions History Glass Engineering Science (See page 333) Individually Structured Materials Science and Major (Track II) Engineering Faculty (Full-time) Interdepartmental Major Mechanical Engineering Doctorates or terminal degrees (General Studies) in their discipline: 83% Mathematics Graduation Requirements Faculty/student ratio: 1:12 Philosophy 120 to 137 semester hours Average class size: 18 students Physics depending upon program Political Science Physical education Academic Programs Psychology requirement See pages 301-302 for official Public Administration Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or listing of approved programs Sociology better (including NYS Education Spanish Senior year residence Department codes) Theatre Minimum of 30 semester Offers the B.S. degree with hours at Alfred College of Business major in Athletic Training Offers the B.S. degree in Offers Minors in many The Graduate School Accounting and Business academic and professional Master of Arts Administration with career subjects Master of Business emphasis in: Pre-Health and Pre-Law Administration Accounting preparation available Master of Fine Arts Business Economics Master of Professional Family Business Double-degree Program Studies Entrepreneurship Awards the B.A. in any of the Master of Science Finance above majors plus the B.S. or Master of Science in Management B.F.A. in the College of Education Marketing Business, School of Doctor of Philosophy Management Information Engineering or School of Doctor of Psychology Systems Art & Design. International Business 4+1 MBA Program for Business, Liberal Arts and Engineering Students 7 Facilities and Equipment Libraries Popular and classical films, Arthur and Lea Powell Herrick Memorial Library weekly Campus Center Scholes Library of Ceramics Intramural sports A 60,000 sq. ft. center, Religious activities (places occupied in 1994, for students, Specialized Equipment of worship in the area) faculty, staff, and community; Computer-controlled robotic Three comedy troupes one of the finest centers for manufacturing station Campus media (newspaper, academic and social activities Three electron microscopes, radio and TV) of its kind. scanning transmission Student productions in electron microscope theatre, dance and music John L. Stull Observatory Infrared and ultraviolet Music ensembles Six domes house a 9 inch spectrophotometer Professional and student refractor, reflectors of 14, 16, Laser-Raman spectrometer art exhibits 20, and 32 inch apertures (the Petrographic and 32 inch is computer-controlled), metallographic microscope Athletic Facilities two solar telescopes and two laboratory 75' long, six lane pool, 13' commercial 8 inch telescopes. Physiological laboratory deep diving “L” with one- facilities meter and three-meter Davis Memorial Carillon Human and animal operant boards Oldest bells in western learning equipment Basketball, volleyball, hemisphere: 47 bells, including Emission spectrograph, handball, racquet ball, 18 cast in 1674 and 12 in 1737 infrared, laser-Raman and tennis, badminton, and atomic absorption squash courts Art Galleries spectroscopy Football, softball, soccer, Museum of Ceramic Art Photography darkroom lacrosse fields, including Fosdick-Nelson Gallery facilities multipurpose artificial Robert Turner Student Gallery Experimental windmill surface for intercollegiate, electricity generator recreational, and Theater Professionally equipped intramural use Seating capacity for 450 sculpture, printmaking, Indoor track and golf students, semi-thrust woodworking, design, driving ranges proscenium metal fabrication, Fitness center, karate rooms photography, glass, Brentwood Stables nearby Computer Facilities painting, and ceramic Ratio of students to computers shops and studios: wood, Intercollegiate Sports (NCAA in labs, clusters and classrooms gas, and electric fired kilns Division III) is 6:1; 100mbit network access Wind tunnel Basketball M/W in all residence hall rooms, Cross Country M/W classrooms and offices; Extracurricular Activities and Equestrian M/W wireless access available in Organizations Football M residence halls, libraries and Over 75 special interest clubs Golf M/W selected classrooms; 6 open Family Weekend Lacrosse M/W computing labs (Windows and Homecoming Weekend Skiing M/W Macs are available); student Hot Dog Day Soccer M/W managed web server available Student Activities Board (SAB) Softball W for hosting student web pages; Student Volunteers for Swimming M/W computer rooms available in all Community Action Tennis M/W residence halls; laptop lending Student Senate Track M/W program; Cyber Cafe in campus Kanakadea, yearbook Volleyball W center; Helpdesk open 90 Seven honorary societies hrs/week; Students for Technical Assistance Program. 8 Housing Information deadline by March 1 Four semesters of on-campus residence requirement for Other Deadlines entering freshmen $300 deposit due May 1 Co-ed residence halls Art portfolio due December 1 Single rooms for upperclass for freshmen Early Decision and Graduate students candidates; February 1 for Pine Hill suites Regular Decision; March 1 Ford Street apartments (on- for Fall transfers. campus apartments) Common Interest Housing Expenses Non-Statutory units: Services College of Business Airport and bus station shuttle College of Liberal Arts and Alcohol & Other Drug Sciences Education Electrical and Mechanical Career Development Center Engineering Programs Counseling Services Tuition $18,498 to $21,384 Faculty advisement system (depending on Level, see p. 19) Financial Aid Office Student Service Fee 780 Health Center and