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BCCatalog_Cover_0911:Cover09-11 6/29/09 3:07 PM Page 1 (PANTONE 295 U plate) Beloit College Catalog 2009-2011 Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 1 Catalog 2009-2011 Beloit College • Founded 1846 • Beloit, Wisconsin Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 2 Beloit College Catalog, 2009-2011 Published by Beloit College 700 College St. Beloit, WI 53511 For more information, write or call the Beloit College Admissions Office (800-923-5648 or 608-363-2500); fax (608-363-2075); email [email protected]; or visit us on the Web at www.beloit.edu. The courses of study, assignments of faculty, programs, facilities, policies, services, and activities and fees described herein are subject to change, revision, cancellation, or withdrawal without published notice and without liability, at the discretion of the trustees, faculty, and administrative officers of the College. Students are bound by the requirements and policies set forth in the Beloit College catalog—the edition that pertains to their first year on campus or a more current version, whichever is appropriate. It is the policy of Beloit College, in the administration of its educational policies and programs, financial aid program, employment policies, and other College- administered activities, not to discriminate against students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities, or other traits protected by law which are unrelated to institutional jobs, programs, or activities. ©2009 Beloit College. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Beloit College. Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 3 Contents 1 Curriculum and Academic Requirements ......... 5 College Mission and Goals • Curriculum and Educational Focus • Degrees Offered • Degree Requirements • Degree Expectations • First-Year Initiatives Program • Sophomore-Year Initiatives Program• Writing Program • Academic Regulations 2 Major Fields of Concentration........................... 25 3 Minor Fields of Concentration .........................167 4 Special Academic Programs...............................189 Center for Language Studies • English as a Second Language • International Education • Domestic Off- Campus Programs • Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics • Preprofessional Programs • Residency Programs • Special Academic Programs in the Sciences • Special Experiential Programs • Other Special Programs 5 Support Programs................................................215 Dean of Students Office • Academic Advising and Support for Student Success • Career Services • Health and Wellness • Intercultural Affairs • Learning Enrichment and Disability Services • TRIO Department • Writing Center 6 Matriculation.........................................................225 Admission • Tuition and Fees • Financial Aid 7 Campus Life ......................................................... 235 Residential Life • Co-Curricular Activities • Campus and Community Outreach Center • Community Government • General Policies 8 Directory.............................................................. 243 The Campus • Faculty Academic Calendars.................................. 257-258 3 Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 4 Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 5 CHAPTER 1 Curriculum and Academic Requirements Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 6 Curriculum and Academic Requirements • College Mission and Goals • Curriculum and Educational Focus • Degrees Offered • Degree Requirements • Degree Expectations • First-Year Initiatives Program • Sophomore-Year Initiatives Program • Writing Program • Academic Regulations 6 Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 7 College Mission and Goals Mission • an understanding of diverse cultures and the effects of culture on Beloit College engages the intelli- behavior gence, imagination, and curiosity of its students, empowering them to lead • an appreciation of aesthetics and the fulfilling lives marked by high achieve- power of creative expression ment, personal responsibility, and pub- • an awareness of the ways in which lic contribution in a diverse society. disciplines interact and overlap Our emphasis on international and interdisciplinary perspectives, the inte- • a core of essential skills for gration of knowledge with experience, productive, meaningful engagement and close collaboration among peers, with the world: professors, and staff equips our stu- dents to approach the complex prob- • effective written and oral lems of the world ethically and communication thoughtfully. • logical thinking Goals • quantitative reasoning As a learning community, we value • information literacy • the pursuit of knowledge through • problem-solving free inquiry • judgment • the pursuit of personal, social, and We accomplish these goals through a intellectual development through rigorous, coherent curriculum and multiple paths comprehensive co-curriculum that • a spirit of collaboration, civility, emphasize: and respect • engaged learning • creativity and innovation • collaborative learning • the educational benefits of • experiential learning engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and identities • interdisciplinary and integrated learning Curriculum and Academic Requirements • active, responsible citizenship • international/global perspectives • integrity of purpose and performance As members of this community, Beloit College students develop: • a passion for learning within and beyond the classroom • depth and breadth of knowledge • an understanding of the significance of human accomplishments across cultures and times • an understanding of the ways in which human communities operate and interact • an understanding of scientific perspectives and processes 7 Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 8 Curriculum and Educational Focus Since the beginning, Beloit has been We emphasize bringing together differ- dedicated to the concept of liberal ent ideas through interdisciplinary education. Liberal education is liberat- approaches and courses. ing education. It is education that sets the mind free by developing its intel- In addition to interdisciplinary require- lectual and emotional potential. We ments for all students (see below), stress critical thinking, creativity, prob- Beloit offers a self-designed major in lem solving, communication, the abili- interdisciplinary studies and interdisci- ty to understand the world, and the plinary majors in biochemistry, environ- motivation to act in a responsible fash- mental studies, health and society, and ion within that world. We believe women and gender studies. informed thinking should be com- Students must complete 1 unit of inter- bined with effective action. disciplinary studies courses or 2 units of Beloit emphasizes engaged learning in paired courses designated by faculty as a every aspect of the curriculum, and it cluster. is especially emphasized in three dis- Writing Across the Curriculum. tinctive components of the academic Regardless of discipline, effective writ- program: ing is a critical skill. Writing is also a • International Education. Life in powerful tool for learning. By writing the 21st century demands intercultural about a newly encountered idea or con- communication skills, the application cept, we can sharpen our understanding of multiple perspectives, and the ability of it. Courses across all of the disci- to analyze global issues. International plines emphasize the importance of education is thus critical to liberal edu- writing, and many courses actively con- cation. At Beloit, it is achieved nect course content with writing. Some through a combination of on-campus put special emphasis on the develop- instructional and co-curricular activi- ment of writing ability while others use ties and off-campus studies. writing as a vital tool for learning course material. Students are expected to take at least 2 units involving study or experience of a Students must complete at least 3 courses language and/or culture not their own designated as Learning to Write (LW), and of their relations between nations Writing to Learn (WL), or both. or other entities in a global context. Breadth of Learning. To provide • Experiential Education. We breadth of perspective, Beloit requires believe that learning through action is study in three major disciplinary cate- a powerful way to become educated. gories. Courses are designed to provide Experiential learning includes active a sense of the method, content, and learning in the classroom, laboratory, critical perspective that characterize var- and studio, as well as community ious disciplines. involvement through internships and Division I leadership programs. Natural Sciences and Mathematics Students are expected to include an experiential learning component in • biology their academic program. • chemistry • Interdisciplinary Learning. • geology Important questions and issues are best understood by using knowledge • mathematics and computer science from many different disciplines. The • physics and astronomy promotion of human rights, for exam- ple, can benefit from combining the insights of the natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. 8 Chp 1 0911:Chp 1 0507.qxd 6/29/09 2:26 PM Page 9