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Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools IMPORTANT NOTICE The statements set forth in this Catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Savannah State College reserves the right to change any provisions listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be available in the offices of: Deans of Schools; Department Heads, Registrar and Vice President. It is especially important that each student note that it is his responsibility to keep himself apprised of current graduation requirements for his particular degree program. "Savannah State College does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. The designated coordinator for compli- ance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, is Henton Thomas." THE SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE BULLETIN General Catalog Issue 1980 -81 September, 1980 Civil Rights Compliance Applicants for admission to Savannah State College are admitted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or sex. TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar 1980-81 4 University System of Georgia (Members of the Board of Regents) ... 8 Officers and Staff Members of the Board of Regents 8 Officers of Administration 9 History 10 Purpose and Objectives of the College 13 Schools, Degrees, and Programs 14 STUDENT AFFAIRS Undergraduate Admission to the College (General Information) 16 Requirements for Regular Admission 16 Requirements for Conditional Admission 17 Transfer Students 18 Transient Students 19 Special Students 19 Readmission of Former Students 19 Auditors 19 International Students 20 College Credit by Examination and Experience 21 Regent's Statement on Disruptive Behavior 21 Student Load 23 The Grading System 23 Academic Regulations 24 Class Attendance 24 Reporting of Grades 25 Changes in Grades 25 Grade Challenges by Students 25 Calculating the Cumulative Average 26 Recognition of Excellence in Scholarship 26 Graduation Honors 26 Withdrawing from College 28 EXTENDED SERVICES PROGRAM 28 DSSP Program 28 Community Preparedness Center 28 Correspondence Program 28 EVENING, WEEKEND, AND SWING PROGRAM 30 SENIOR CITIZENS 31 PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 31 GEORGIA INTERN PROGRAM 31 THE LIBRARY 32 FEES AND EXPENSES Fee Schedule for Fall Quarter, 1980 32 Explanation of Fees 33 Refunds of Fees 34 University System of Georgia Residency Requirements 35 3 DEGREE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree 36 Regents Examination 37 Financial Aid (Federal Financial Aid Programs — Title IV Programs) 40 Other Financial Aid Programs 42 How to Apply for Financial Aid 43 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Student Personnel Services 44 Student Life 44 Student Conduct 45 Counseling Service 45 Orientation 45 College Testing Program 46 Health Services 46 Policy on Use of Drugs 47 Religious Life 47 Student Financial Aid 47 College Placement 47 Cooperative Education 48 Veterans Services 48 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 49 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 51 Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems 53 Department of Business Administration 55 Department of Office Administration 56 MBA PROGRAM 66 SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 69 Department of Humanities and Fine Arts 69 Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences 93 Department of Recreation and Athletics - (Proposed) 113 SCHOOL OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 118 Department of Biology and Life Science 121 Department of Chemistry 136 Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science 142 Department of Engineering Technology 155 Department of Home Economics 176 Department of Naval Science 187 DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL STUDIES 192 FACULTY AND STAFF 195 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1980-81 FALL QUARTER, 1980 September 14 Sunday Residence Hall Opens for New Students 15 Monday Last day to file for refund of room deposit (See Explanation of Fees in College Catalog) FACULTY WORKSHOP BEGINS Freshmen Orientation 18 Thursday Registration for Freshmen 19 Friday Registration for Returning Students Registration for Evening and Weekend Students 22 Monday First Day of Classes 23 Tuesday Registration with Payment of Late Fee 25-29 Thursday Schedule Adjustment Period (ADD & DROP). Monday All additions of classes must be completed during this period. 29 Monda 1 Last Day of Registration October 13 Monday Last Day to Check with Office of Testing to take LSE (Regents') 24 Friday Reporting of Mid-Quarter Deficient Grades 27-28 Monday University System Language Skills Examination Tuesday (Regents') 31 Friday Last Day to Drop Classes Without Penalty November 10-14 Monday Pre-Advisement and Advance Registration Friday for Winter Quarter 27-28 Thursday Thanksgiving Recess Friday December 1 Monday Classes Resume 2 Tuesday Last Day of Classes -5 Wednesday Final Examination Friday 5 Friday Fall Quarter Ends 8 Monday Final Grades Due in Registrar's Office WINTER QUARTER, 1981 January 2 Friday Residence Halls Open at 8 a.m. Dining Hall Opens at 12 Noon Registration for Undergraduate Students 8:30 a.m. —4:30 p.m. Registration for Evening and Weekend Students — 4:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. 5 Monday First Day of Classes 6 Tuesday Registration with Payment of Late Fee 7-12 Wednesday Scheduled Adjustment Period (ADD & DROP) Monday All additions of classes must be completed during this period 12 Monday Last Day for Registration 15 Thursday Dr. Kings Birthday 26 Monday Last Day to Check with Office of Testing to take LSE (Regents') February 6 Friday Reporting of Mid-Quarter Deficient Grades 9-10 Monday University System Language Skills Examination Tuesday (Regents) 16-20 Monday Pre-Advisement and Advance Registration for Spring Quarter Honor's Day Convocation (All College Assembly) 16 Monday Last Day of Classes 17-19 Tuesday- Final Examinations Thursday 19 Thursday Winter Quarter Ends 19-24 Thursday- Spring Break Tuesday SPRING QUARTER, 1981 March 24 Tuesday Registration for all Students, 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Registration for Evening Students, 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. 25 Wednesday First Day of Classes 26 Thursday Registration with Payment of Late Fee 26-30 Thursday- Schedule Adjustment Period (ADD & DROP) Monday All additions of classes must be completed during this period 30 Monday Last Day for Registration ipril 13 Monday Last Day to Check with Office of Testing to take LSE (Regents') 17 Friday HOLIDAY — Good Friday 28 Tuesday Reporting of Mid-Quarter Deficient Grades 7-28 Monday University System Language Skills Tuesday Examination (Regents') \tay 4-8 Monday- Pre-Advisement and Advance Friday Registration for Summer Quarter Tuesday Last Day for Dropping Classes Without Penalty Awards Day May 22 Friday Grades Due on Degree Candidates June 2 Tuesday Last Day of Classes 3-5 Wednesday Final Examinations Friday Sunday Commencement SUMMER QUARTER, 1981 Regular Sessions, June 15-August 19 Six-Week Session, June 15-July 24 June 15 Monday Registration for All Students 8:30 — 4:30 p.m. Registration for Evening Students 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. 16 Tuesday First Day of Classes 17-19 Wednesday Schedule Adjustment Period (ADD & DROP) Friday All Additions of classes must be completed during this period 29 Monday Last Day to Check with Office of Testing to take LSE (Regents') July 3 Friday HOLIDAY — Fourth of July 13-14 Monday- University System Language Skills Tuesday Examination (Regents') 15 Wednesday Reporting of Mid-Quarter Deficient Grades 13-17 Monday- Pre-Advisement and Advance Friday Registration for Fall Quarter August 7 Friday Grades Due on Degree Candidates 14 Friday Last Day of Classes 17-19 Monday Final Examinations 19 Wednesday Commencement 8 GOVERNING BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS Rufus B. Coody Vienna Marie W. Dodd Roswell Jesse Hill, Jr Atlanta 0. Torbitt Ivey, Jr Augusta Milton Jones Columbus Erwin A. Friedman Savannah William T. Divine, Jr Albany John H. Robinson, III Americus Scott Candler, Jr Decatur Elridge W. McMillan Atlanta Lamar R. Plunkett Bowdon Lloyd L. Summer, Jr Rome Thomas H. Frier, Sr Douglas Sidney O. Smith, Jr Gainesville Julius F. Bishop Athens OFFICERS AND STAFF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS Lamar R. Plunkett Chairman Marie W. Dodd Vice Chairman Vernon Crawford Chancellor H. Dean Propst Acting Vice Chancellor Henry G. Neal Executive Secretary Shealy E. McCoy Vice Chancellor- Fiscal Affairs and Treasurer Frank C. Dunham Vice Chancellor-Facilities Mario J. Goglia Vice Chancellor-Research Robert M. Joiner Vice Chancellor-Public Relations and Information Services Howard Jordan, Jr Vice Chancellor-Services Thomas F. McDonald Vice Chancellor-Student Services Harry B. O'Rear Vice Chancellor-Health Affairs Haskin R. Pounds Vice Chancellor-Planning H. Dean Propst Vice Chancellor-Academic Development James L. Carmon Assistant Vice Chancellor- Computer Systems Wanda K.