Undergraduate Course Catalog 2020-2021
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Undergraduate Course Catalog 2020-2021 2020-2021 The COVID-19 pandemic is giving all of us in the MU community a real-world learning opportunity that few of us ever imagined. This year is like no other, and we will learn together as we have never learned before. You will learn about yourself and make friends from many walks of life. You will learn about our differences and our shared humanity. You will learn about perseverance and resilience. As we move through this extraordinary year in history, you also will learn the value of true community, rooted in our mission to live compassionate lives and respect the infinite worth of every person. The journey is yours, but you will find a lot of support and encouragement along the way. In this University Catalog you’ll find: • Our mission and values • Majors, minors, certificates and courses • Graduation requirements • Faculty • Campus facilities • Lots of “nuts and bolts” information about MU For other questions not answered in this catalog, please don’t hesitate to ask. Asking questions is how we all learn and it’s an important step toward solving today’s problems and those we cannot yet imagine. Welcome to Manchester and this extraordinary year. Dave McFadden President Table of Contents 2020-2021 Calendar ........................................................................................................ 1 The Institution ................................................................................................................ 3 Academic Program ......................................................................................................... 5 Degree Offered ............................................................................................................... 5 Academic Policies & Procedures ................................................................................ 15 Core Program Requirements ....................................................................................... 26 Major & Minor Fields of Study ..................................................................................... 34 Course Descriptions .................................................................................................... 35 Art ................................................................................................................................ 36 Biology ......................................................................................................................... 40 Biology-Chemistry ........................................................................................................ 47 Chemistry ..................................................................................................................... 48 College of Business ..................................................................................................... 53 Communication Studies ............................................................................................... 62 Education ..................................................................................................................... 68 English ......................................................................................................................... 76 Environmental Studies ................................................................................................. 82 Exercise Science and Athletic Training ......................................................................... 85 Gender Studies ............................................................................................................ 90 Gerontology ................................................................................................................. 92 History and Political Science ........................................................................................ 93 Humanities courses .................................................................................................... 102 Interdisciplinary courses ............................................................................................. 103 Interdivisional Studies ................................................................................................ 107 International Studies .................................................................................................. 110 Library ........................................................................................................................ 111 Mathematics and Computer Science .......................................................................... 112 Medical Technology ................................................................................................... 122 Modern Languages .................................................................................................... 123 Music ......................................................................................................................... 133 Natural Science courses ............................................................................................ 146 Peace Studies ............................................................................................................ 148 Philosophy and Religious Studies .............................................................................. 151 Physics ...................................................................................................................... 156 Population Health ....................................................................................................... 158 Pre-Pharmacy ............................................................................................................159 Psychology ................................................................................................................ 160 Social Science courses ............................................................................................ 165 Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice .............................................................. 165 Applied Study Areas .................................................................................................. 174 Campus and Facilities ............................................................................................... 176 Admissions ................................................................................................................. 181 Financial Information ................................................................................................. 184 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 189 Student Life ................................................................................................................ 199 Student Services ........................................................................................................ 206 People of Manchester University .............................................................................. 208 2020 – 2021 Undergraduate Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2020 August 26 New Faculty Workshop 27-28 Faculty Workshop 29-9/1 New Student Welcome Week September 2 Classes begin 21 End of first half of the semester October 22 Beginning of second half of the semester November 23-27 Thanksgiving Recess (classes dismiss 6 p.m. Nov. 20; classes resume 8 a.m. Nov. 30) December 11 Classes End Reading Day - No exams 14 15-18 Final examinations JANUARY SESSION 2021 January 6 Classes begin 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes) 27 Session ends SPRING SEMESTER 2021 February 2 Classes begin March 3-4 Break Days – No Classes 19 End of first half-semester 23 Break Day – No Class 29 Beginning of second half-semester April 2 Good Friday Holiday – No Class 5 Break Day – No Class 1 Return to Table of Contents May 7 Break Day – No Class 14 Classes End 17 Reading Day - No Exams 18-21 Final examinations 22 Commencement ceremonies 2 Return to Table of Contents THE INSTITUTION Mission and Values Statements Mission Statement Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. Values Statement As a primarily undergraduate, residential, liberal arts community rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values: Learning, because high academic expectations in an environment combining liberal arts and professional preparation equip graduates to live healthy, productive and principled lives; Faith, because our diverse faiths call us to make the world a kinder and better place, establish justice, build peace amid strife, and model lives of agape (selfless love), tikkun olam (repairing a broken world), and salam (peace); Service, because committing self in service to others connects faith with action and abilities with convictions; Integrity, because honesty and trust are the foundations of teaching and learning, enriching, enduring relationships, and strong communities; Diversity, because understanding differences develops respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism; an international consciousness; and an appreciation for the infinite worth of every person; and Community, because a positive community sharpens self-identity, promotes acceptance of the demands of responsible citizenship, and transforms conflict into mutual respect. Origins