OVERVIEW Fall 2016 About the Bulletin: The information in this publication, which pertains to the Fall 2016/Spring 2017 academic semesters, is accurate as of April 1, 2016. Circumstances may require that a given course be withdrawn or that alternate offerings be made. Names of instructors for courses and days and times of class sessions are given in the class schedule, available to students at registration, and on the Web at http://www.stonybrook.edu/ solarsystem. All applicants are reminded that Stony Brook University is subject to the policies promulgated by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York. Fees and charges are set forth in accordance with such policies and may well change in response to alterations in policy or actions of the legislature during the period covered by this publication. The official Undergraduate Bulletin is published online and is updated and archived at the beginning of the registration cycle associated with each fall and spring semester. Typically, the following academic year edition is published in April. The Fall/Spring edition of the online bulletin shall encompass academic activities related to Summer Session and Fall semester enrollment, Winter Session, and Spring Semester enrollment. See also, policies on leave of absence and when majors change. Any information in a printed copy of the Undergraduate Bulletin may be superseded by the appropriate online version. Deadlines to propose changes to the Bulletin are set according to the publication dates. Questions regarding the Bulletin should be directed to [email protected]. In the event that a conflict exists between information in the online Bulletin and other university sources (e.g., other university websites), the information in the online Bulletin supersedes the information from other sources for courses and academic policies. The University reserves the right to amend the Undergraduate Bulletin at any time and without notice to reflect modifications in policy, law, or regulation. Potential alterations might include, by way of example only, degree requirements, course offerings, fees, and calendar listings. Federal and State regulations as well as external accreditation regulations supersede information in the Bulletin. This publication can beFall made available in alternative format upon request. The Undergraduate Bulletin is produced by the College of Arts and Sciences: D. Kane Gillespie, D.M.A., Elizabeth Squire, Ed.D., Senior Assistant Dean and Bulletin Editor in Chief Bulletin Editor and Lynn Zawie, Web Production Coordinator in Office of Communications & Marketing. Campus Safety The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. Contact University Police at (631) 632-6350. Visit the United States Department of Education Web site for campus data statistics http://ope.ed.gov/security/index.aspx and search for Stony Brook. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Stony Brook University does not discriminate on the basis of race,2016 religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran in its education programs or employment. Also, the State of New York prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Discrimination is unlawful. If you are a student or an employee of Stony Brook University and you consider yourself to be the victim of illegal discrimination, you may file a grievance in writing with the Affirmative Action Office within 45 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act. If you choose to file a complaint within the University, you do not lose your right to file with an outside enforcement agency such as the State Division of Human Rights or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Any questions concerning this policy or allegations of noncompliance should be directed to: Affirmative Action Officer 294 Administration Building Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794-0251 (631) 632-6280 http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became effective January 26, 1992, requires that individuals with disabilities be afforded equal opportunity in the areas of public services and programs, employment, transportation, and communications. Prior to this federal legislation, the University had been subject to similar provisions under Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In compliance with the ADA's broader definition of disabilities, the University makes concerted efforts to provide reasonable accommodation and access to services and programs. For more information contact: Assistant ADA Coordinator Disability Support Services 128 Educational Communications Center Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794-2662 (631) 632-6748/9, V/TDD Student Responsibility Stony Brook University: www.stonybrook.edu/ugbulletin 1 OVERVIEW Fall 2016 Students are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and abiding by the University's regulations, procedures, requirements, and deadlines as described in official publications, including, by way of example only, this Undergraduate Bulletin, the University Student Conduct Code, the Student Handbook, and class schedules. Student Consumer Information The following information is available through the University's Web site at http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/consumers.shtml: Stony Brook's academic programs, including the University faculty, instructional, laboratory, and physical facilities; student financial assistance; the University Student Conduct Code and the State University of New York's Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order; campus safety policy and crime statistics; the University alcohol and drug policy; Stony Brook's intercollegiate athletic program participation and financial support; and student retention, graduation, and placement rates. Additional Information For general information about undergraduate programs, or to obtain an application, please write or phone: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York 11794-1901 (631) 632-6868 Fax (631) 632-9898 TDD (631) 632-6859 The general UniversityFall telephone number is (631) 689-6000. Stony Brook University thanks the following for use of their photography: John Griffin/Stony Brook University Communications, Jeanne Neville/Media Services, David Roberts, Juliana Thomas. © 2016 by Stony Brook University About Stony Brook Close to the historic village of Stony Brook at the geographic midpoint of Long Island, the University campus lies about 60 miles east of Manhattan and 60 miles west of Montauk Point, convenient both to New York City's urban vitality and cultural attractions and the tranquil countryside and beautiful seashore of eastern Suffolk County. 2016For more about Stony Brook: http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/ataglance.shtml • Stony Brook Students • Stony Brook Faculty • Academic Programs • Schools and Colleges • Health Sciences Schools • Graduate Study at Stony Brook • Athletics • Officers of Administration Stony Brook Students Undergraduates at Stony Brook can choose from 61 majors and 65 minors, offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the Health Sciences Center, the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, the School of Journalism, and the College of Business. All freshmen are affiliated with undergraduate colleges organized under six different themes. Overall, students from more than 100 countries attend Stony Brook. Many students study abroad in approved exchange programs spread around the globe, in countries such as France, India, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, Tanzania, Spain, Germany, England, and Korea. The University aims for the highest standards in all of its programs. Its record of placing graduates in the nation's best graduate and professional schools shows that these standards are being maintained, and that an educational experience of high quality is available to the broad and diverse student body at Stony Brook. Stony Brook University: www.stonybrook.edu/ugbulletin 2 OVERVIEW Fall 2016 Stony Brook Faculty The vast majority of Stony Brook's faculty members hold doctoral degrees and are engaged in active research leading to publication, much of it supported by external grants and contracts. It was the productivity and high quality of our faculty that helped earn Stony Brook a ranking among the best public universities in the country. Eminent faculty members include numerous internationally recognized scholars. Many have earned high honors in their fields, such as Einstein and Distinguished Professor Emeritus C.N. Yang, Nobel laureate in Physics; John Milnor, Distinguished Professor, holder of the prestigious Fields Medal, and Director of the Institute for Mathematical Sciences; Gail Mandel, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator; and University Professor John H. Marburger in Physics and Electrical Engineering, former president of Stony Brook University. A listing of distinguished professors is available at http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/provost/policies/distinquished-faculty.shtml. Academic Programs The broad range and high quality of the programs at Stony Brook offer undergraduates the opportunity to pursue both traditional and innovative courses of study. In their major areas, students delve deeply into one field, guided by nationally distinguished scholars. Major programs build upon a general education experience (D.E.C. for students matriculating prior