Summer 1988 CU-Boulder Catalog
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-univ-ersit-y of colorado at ~oulder • catalog and schedule of courses Contents Dates to Remember . 1 Affirmative Action! ABoulder Summer .................................................. 2 Equal Opportunity Peak Experiences for Summer . 4 The University of Colorado at Boulder has a Admission ......................................................... 13 strong institutional commitment to the principle Registration Information .............................................. 16 of diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad Tuition, Fees, Financial Aid ............................................ 19 spectrum of people, including women, members Making the Grade ................................................... 23 of ethnic minorities, and disabled individuals. Where to Live ...................................................... 26 At Your Service ..................................................... 27 Creating Your Schedule ............................................... 30 Schedule of Courses ............................................... ·.. 32 Nondegree Student Application for Admission ............................. 67 University of Colorado Catalog (USPS 651-060). 262 Stadium Residence Halls Application ............................................ 69 Building, Campus Box 384, Boulder, Colorado 80309. Volume 1988, No. 1, January/February. Published four Residence Halls Agreement ............................................ 70 times a year: January/February, March/April, May/June, Regents and Administrative Officers ..................................... 71 August/September. Second class postage paid at Boulder, Colorado. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Catalog Order Form ................................................. 71 University of Colorado Catalog, Office of Admis Telephone Numbers .................................................. 72 sions, Campus Box 7, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80302 Campus Map ....................................................... 74 Index ............................................................. 76 Although this publication was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time, all Additional Copies of this 1988 information herein is subject to change without notice or obligation. Due to implementation of the new Student Information System (SIS), many registration dates and procedures remain tentative. Summer Session Catalog and Schedule of Courses may be ordered by calling The Board of Regents at the University of Colorado reserves the right to establish enrollment levels (303) 492-2456, Monday through Friday. for all academic areas. Colorado's Peaks: The Fourteeners Colorado has more high mountains than any peoples who helped name the mountains, and dress in layers and to bring rain gear. These other state in the "lower 48": more than 1,000 the famous gold and silver rushes of the 1850s high mountains often have weather systems mountains rise 10,000 feet above sea level, and and '60s. all their own; snowstorms have been known 53 peaks touch the sky at over 14,000 feet. If you're moved to go adventuring on the to happen even in July, but usually clear up These peaks have been proudly named the peaks this summer, always remember to quickly. "fourteeners" and are steeped in the history Enjoy a peak summer! and folklore that have made Colorado famous. The mountains that peek onto these pages These mountain stories and measurements will introduce you to some of Colorado's more are taken from The Fourteeners by Perry interesting stories. Read about our mountain Eberhart and Philip Schmuck (1970: Swallow pioneers and surveyors, the Native American,Jj••• Press, Chicago). Summer Session 1988 Dates to Remember Registration Schedule and Bill Arts and Sciences Telephone Registra Pickup for students required New Student tion for continuing Terms who registered by Advising, Registration, students and those in telephone after and Orientation for eligible categories 20 Summer 1988 May 2-31 all terms Term F See page(s) noted for further information. 16 17 Other Important Dates Last day to add; to drop with tuition Last day to drop Final Terms Classes Begin and fee adjustment; classes (no refund) Examinations tore ister Pass/Fail Term A june 6 june 10 june 17 July7-8 Term B july 12 july 18 july 25 August 11-12 Term C june 6 June 17 june 28 July 28-29 TermD june 6 june 17 june 28 August 11-12 Term E Check each Check each Check each Check each Intensives course course course course Term F Check each Check each Check each Check each Intensives course course course course See page(s) noted for 18,21 18,21 18 further information. 3 *If you are registered for Term A classes in addition to Terms B, E, and/or F, you must observe the Term A Tuition and Fee Bill deadline of]une 24. Commencement- Saturday, August 13, 9:30a.m. Attention Summer Degree Students- Important information about registering for Fall1988 can be found on page 17 of this Catalog July 12 (Tues.) July 26 (Tues.) Last day for scheduling of final examination Last day for taking final examination for doc Graduate with Graduate School for doctoral candidates toral candidates planning to graduate in August. planning to graduate in August. Last day for filing doctoral dissertation with Degree Students July 13 (Wed.) Graduate School for doctoral candidates plan Important Dates and Deadlines School of Education comprehensive final ning to graduate in August. July 1 (Fri.) examinations for master's candidates, 1:00 p.m. July 29 (Fri.) Last day for doctoral students graduating in to 5:00p.m. Last day for filing master's thesis in Graduate August to notify the Graduate School Office z"n July 18 (Mon.) School for master's candidates planning to wrz"ft'ng of exact and complete Utle of thesz"s. Last day for scheduling of final examination/ graduate in August. July 11, 13, 15 (Mon., Wed., Fri.) defense of thesis with Graduate School for master's Additional Information. Graduate applicants School of Education (;Omprehensive examina degree candidates planning to graduate in August. should consult the University of Colorado at tions for doctoral and educational specialist candi July 25 (Mon.) Boulder Catalog for detailed departmental offer dates, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m. The comprehensive Last day for final examination/ defense of thesis ings and requirements. examinations are to be taken at the end of all for master's candidates planning to graduate in course work. August. Year-Round Program The summer session is an integral part of the The Campus year-round instructional program at Boulder. A BOULDER The University of Colorado at Boulder covers The University operates on a semester system, 600 acres of land near the foothills of the Rocky with 16-week fall and spring semesters and a Mountains. The campus includes a total of 160 10-week summer session that includes shorter SUMMER buildings, most constructed from native sand terms (1 to 4, 5, or 8 weeks) scheduled within stone and crowned with red tile roofs. Guided the 10-week session. For the specific dates of Summer at the University of Colorado at Boulder walking tours of the campus leave Regent the various 1988 summer terms, see page 3. offers students a variety of opportunities for study, Administrative Center 12 5 each weekday at personal growth, and cultural and recreational 10:30 a.m. and 2:30p.m. and provide a per Continut'ng Education activity. Summer session students can choose sonal introduction to the campus. No advance Boulder's interesting and exciting summer envi from more than 450 courses, earning credit reservations are necessary. ronment is enhanced by the variety of credit and toward a degree in almost every area of study. noncredit courses, workshops, seminars, skills improvement programs, and independent study Our Courses Complement A Variety of Fields programs offered by CU's Division of Continuing Education. These outreach programs are open to Your Interests Amajor research university with an enrollment students, to members of the community, and to In addition to summer courses that enable of approximately 22, 000 students, Boulder offers summer visitors. For further information, write students to fulfill specific degree requirements, a broad curriculum in a variety of fields from the Division of Continuing Education, Campus Box there are other summer offerings that comple the baccalaureate through postdoctoral levels. 178, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, ment particular areas of interest. For instance, The following Boulder Campus colleges and pro Colorado 80309-0178, or call (303) 492-5148, some English and theatre courses are taught in fessional schools offer more than 4,000 courses (1-800-332-5839 toll free in Colorado). conjunction with the nationally recognized Colo in over 140 fields of study: rado Shakespeare Festival held on campus each College of Arts and Sciences summer. Environmental biology field studies are College of Business and Administration The Catalog conducted at the University's Mountain Research College of Engineering and Applied Science For further information about Boulder Campus Station, one of the principal sites in the nation College of Environmental Design programs, degree requirements, regulations of for alpine research. The School of Education College of Music each college and school, course offerings, and offers many graduate courses designed for Graduate School campus services and facilities, consult the Uni teachers continuing