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bulletin of Duke University 1999-2000 0 The Mission of Duke University The founding Indenture of Duke University directed the members of the university to "develop our resources, increase our wisdom, and promote human happiness." To these ends, the mission of Duke University is to provide a superior liberal education to undergraduate students, attending not only to their intellectual growth but also to their development as adults committed to high ethical standards and full participation as leaders in their communities; to prepare future members of the learned professions for lives of skilled and ethical service by providing excellent graduate and professional education; to advance the frontiers of knowledge and contribute boldly to the international community of scholarship; to foster health and well-being through medical research and patient care; and to promote a sincere spirit of tolerance, a sense of the obligations and rewards of citizenship, and a commitment to learning, freedom, and truth. By pursuing these objectives with vision and integrity, Duke University seeks to engage the mind, elevate the spirit, and stimulate the best effort of all who are associated with the university; to contribute in diverse ways to the local community, the state, the nation, and the world; and to attain and maintain a place of real leadership in all that we do. ACADEMIC LIAISONS Martina J. Bryant Associate Dean Ellen W. Wittig Associate Dean PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Rob Hirtz COORDINATING EDITOR Judith K. Smith STAFF SPECIALIST: COURSE CATALOG MASTER Margaret R. Sims COVER PHOTOGRAPH University Photography The information in this bulletin applies to the academic year 1999-2000 and is accurate and current, to the extent possible, as of January 1999. The university reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, teaching staff, the calendar, and other matters described herein without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures. Duke University recognizes and utilizes electronic mail as a medium for official communications. The university provides all students with e-mail accounts as well as access to e-mail services from public clusters if students do not have personal computers of their own. All students are expected to access their e-mail accounts on a regular basis to check for and respond as necessary to such communications, just as they currently do with paper/postal service mail. Duke University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or preference, gender or age in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, employment, or any other university program or activity. It admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. For further information, please call the Office of the Vice-President for Institutional Equity at (919) 684-8222. The Bulletin of Duke University, Volume 71, includes the following titles: The Fuqua School of Business; Nicholas School of the Environment; Undergraduate Instruction; the Graduate School; The Medical Center; The Divinity School; Information for Prospective Students; Information for Graduate Studies; Summer Session; Graduate Program in Nursing; The School of Law; and Information and Regulations. Information that the university is required to make available under the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Acts may be obtained from the Office of University Relations at 684-2823 or in writing to 615 Chapel Drive, Box 90563, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708. Duke University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501) to award baccalaureates, masters, doctorates, and professional degrees. Volume 71 March 1999 Number 2 The Bulletin of Duke University (USPS 073-680) is published by Duke University, Duke Station, Durham, North Carolina, 27708 as follows: monthly-May; semimonthly-March, April, June, and August. Periodical rate paid at Durham. 2 Contents Academic Calendar—1999-2000 6 University Administration 8 General Information 10 Duke University 11 Resources of the University 12 Duke as a Residential University 15 The Undergraduate College and School 16 Degree Programs 18 Degrees and Academic Credit 19 Trinity College of Arts and Sciences 19 The School of Engineering 27 Academic Procedures and Information 36 Advanced Placement 37 Transfer of Work Elsewhere 39 Advising 40 Registration 41 Course Load and Eligibility for Courses 42 Course Audit 43 Independent Study 43 Academic Internships 43 Submission of Term Paper 44 Declaration of Major or Division in Trinity College 44 Class Attendance, Excused Absences, and Tests 45 Class Scheduling 45 Incomplete Course Work 45 Final Examinations and Excused Absences 45 Grading and Grade Requirements 46 Continuation 47 Academic Warning and Probation 48 Changes in Status 49 Provision of Academic Information to Parents and Guardians 51 Academic Recognition and Honors 51 Notification of Intention to Graduate 53 Commencement 53 Prizes and Awards 53 Education Records 59 Special Study Centers, Programs, and Opportunities 60 Campus Centers and Institutes 61 Academic Skills Center 63 Specialized Programs 65 Special Summer Programs 74 Campus Life and Activities 76 Student Affairs 77 Residential Life 77 Contents 3 Dining Facilities 79 Religious Life 79 Services Available 79 Offices for Program Planning 83 Student Organizations 86 Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 87 Intercollegiate Athletics 87 Duke University Undergraduate Honor Code 88 Judicial System and Regulations 88 Student Obligations and Requirements 89 Admission 90 Principles of Selection 91 Requirements for Application 91 Application Procedures 92 Financial Information 94 Tuition and Fees 95 Living Expenses 98 Fall and Spring Refunds 98 Summer Administrative Withdrawal Charges and Refunds 99 Student Aid 100 Courses and Academic Programs 106 Definition of Terms 107 Trinity College of Arts and Sciences 107 Aerospace Studies Air Force ROTC (AS) 108 African and African-American Studies (AAS) 109 Art and Art History (ARV/ARH) 115 Institute of the Arts (AI) 128 Asian and African Languages and Literature (AAL) 129 Biological Anthropology and Anatomy (BAA) 139 Biology (BIO) 144 Botony 155 Canadian Studies (CAN) 155 Chemistry (CHM) 158 Classical Studies (CS) 164 Comparative Area Studies (CST) 171 Computer Science (CPS) 184 Cultural Anthropology (CA) 191 Dance (DAN) 201 Distinguished Professor Courses (DPC) 204 Drama Program (DRA) 205 Earth and Ocean Sciences (GEO) 210 Economics (ECO) 218 Education (EDU) 230 English (ENG) 235 Environment (Nicholas School) 245 Environmental Sciences and Policy Program 247 Film and Video (FV) 251 FOCUS Program Courses 255 Genetics (GEN) 255 Germanic Languages and Literature 257 Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (PE) 263 4 Contents Health Policy 266 History (HST) 268 House Courses 287 Human Development (HDV) 287 Judaic Studies (JUD) 288 Latin American Studies (LST) 290 Linguistics (LIN) 294 Literature Program (LIT) 298 University Program in Marine Sciences 305 Markets and Management Studies 308 Mathematics (MTH) 310 Medicine (School)—Graduate (School) Basic Science Courses Open to Undergraduates 319 Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MED) 321 Military Science Army ROTC (MSC) 329 Music (MUS) 331 Naval Science—Navy ROTC (NS) 339 Neurosciences Program 340 Nonlinear and Complex Systems (NCS) 342 North American Studies Courses (NAS) 342 Pathology 342 Perspectives on Marxism and Society (MRX) 343 Philosophy (PHL) 344 Physics (PHY) 350 Political Science (PS) 354 Primatology (PRI) 373 Psychology (PSY) 374 Public Policy Studies (PPS) 387 Religion (REL) 397 Romance Studies (RS) 406 Science, Technology, and Human Values Program (STH) 422 Study of Sexualities (SXL) 423 Slavic Languages and Literatures 424 Sociology (SOC) 433 Institute of Statistics and Decision Sciences (STA) 443 University Writing Program 446 Women's Studies (WST) 447 School of Engineering 453 Biomedical Engineering (BME) 456 Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) 462 Electrical and Computer Engineering (EE) 470 Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (ME) 479 Index 488 Contents 5 Academic Calendar—1999-2000 Summer 1999* March 31 Wednesday—Registration begins for Term I and/or Term II May 20 Thursday—Term I classes begin 24 Monday—Drop/Add for Term I ends 31 Monday—Memorial Day, classes in session June 16 Wednesday—Last day to withdraw W/P or W/F from Term I courses 28 Monday—Term I classes end 29 Tuesday—Reading period 30 Wednesday—Term I final examinations begin July 1 Thursday—Term I final examinations end 6 Tuesday—Term II classes begin 8 Thursday—Drop/Add for Term II ends August 2 Monday—Last day to withdraw W/P or W/F from Term II courses 12 Thursday—Term II classes end 13 Friday—Term II final examinations begin 14 Saturday—Term II final examinations end Fall 1999 August 25 Wednesday—Orientation begins; assemblies for all new undergraduate students 30 Monday, 8:00 A.M.—Fall semester classes begin September 6 Monday—Labor Day, classes in session 10 Friday—Drop/Add ends 24-26 Friday-Sunday—Homecoming October 3 Sunday—Founders’ Day 8 Friday, 7:00 P.M.—Fall break begins 13 Wednesday, 8:00 A.M.—Classes resume 15 Friday—Last day for reporting midsemester grades 22-24 Friday-Sunday—Parents’ Weekend 27 Wednesday—Registration begins for spring semester, 2000 November 19