Northwestern University Undergraduate Catalog 2003-05
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NORTHWESTERN Undergraduate Catalog 2003– 05 Northwestern Undergraduate Catalog 2003–05 This catalog for the two academic years beginning Volume XXVI, Number 4, July 2003 September 1, 2003, contains University regulations and information about the programs and courses Northwestern (USPS 428-790) is published by off e r ed by the Judd A. and Marjorie Wei n b e r g College Northwestern University, 633 Clark Street, Evanston, of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, Illinois 60208-1114, and issued five times during School of Education and Social Policy, Robert R. the year: once in March, once in June, twice in July, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied and once in August. Periodicals postage paid at Science, Medill School of Journalism, School of Evanston, Illinois, and additional mailing offices. Music, and other undergraduate programs. North- Postmaster: Send address changes to Northwestern western University reserves the right to change with- University, 633 Clark Street, Evanston, Illinois out notice any statement in this catalog concerning, 60208-1114. but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, cur- ricula, and courses. In exceptional circumstances, Northwestern University reserves the right, at its sole d i s c retion, to waive any documentation normally re q u i red for admission. It also re s e rves the right to admit or deny a student admission whenever it believes that it has sufficient evidence for the decision. © 2003 Northwestern University. All rights reserved. Produced by University Relations. 7-03/20M/MG-KSG/9684 ii Contents Academic Calendar iv Classics 64 Cognitive Science Program 67 The University Comparative Literary Studies Program 68 The Undergraduate Experience 1 Computing and Information Systems Program 70 Student Demographics 2 Critical Theory Program 71 Graduation Rates 2 Drama Program 71 History 2 Economics 72 Accreditation 2 English 75 Schools and Divisions 2 Environmental Sciences Program 79 University Research Centers 4 European Studies Program 80 Libraries 4 French and Italian 81 Information Technology Services 6 Gender Studies Program 85 Student Services 7 Geography Program 86 Identification Cards 12 Geological Sciences 87 German 89 Undergraduate Education History 92 Admission 13 Humanities 96 Financial Aid 17 Integrated Science Program 97 Financial Regulations 19 Jewish Studies Program 98 Undergraduate Residence Requirement 20 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program 98 Academic Regulations 22 Linguistics 99 Honors and Prizes 28 Mathematical Methods in the Academic Options 28 Social Sciences Program 101 Mathematics 103 Undergraduate Schools and Courses Philosophy 107 Key to Course Numbers 35 Physics and Astronomy 110 Political Science 113 Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 36 Psychology 117 Academic Policies 36 Religion 120 Academic Options 41 Science in Human Culture Program 122 General Studies 42 Slavic Languages and Literatures 122 African American Studies 42 Sociology 125 African and Asian Languages Program 45 Spanish and Portuguese 128 African Studies Program 47 Statistics 132 American Studies Program 47 Urban Studies Program 133 Anthropology 48 Writing Program 134 Art History 52 Art Theory and Practice 55 School of Communication 135 Asian American Studies Program 57 Academic Policies 135 Asian and Middle East Studies Program 57 Academic Options 136 Biological Sciences Undergraduate Program 58 Introductory and Related Courses 137 Business Institutions Program 61 Communication Sciences and Disorders 138 Chemistry 62 Communication Studies 141 C o n t e n t s iii Performance Studies 146 Interdepartmental Courses for Majors 222 Radio/Television/Film 148 Music Studies 222 Theatre 150 Music Composition 222 Dance 154 Music Education 223 Musicology 224 School of Education and Social Policy 155 Music Technology 226 Academic Policies 155 Music Theory and Cognition 227 Academic Programs 157 Music Performance Studies 228 Human Development and Psychological Conducting and Ensembles 228 Se r vices, Learning and Organizational Jazz Studies and Pedagogy 228 Change, and Social Policy Programs 157 Piano, Organ, and Church Music 229 Secondary Teaching Program 160 String Instruments 230 Courses 163 Voice and Opera 231 Wind and Percussion Instruments 232 M c C o rm i c kS c h oo fEl n g i n e e r i n ga n dA p p l i e dSc i e n c e 167 Academic Policies 167 Other Undergraduate Programs 233 Academic Options 168 Art and Technology Program 233 Student Resources 172 International Studies Program 233 Undergraduate Programs of Study 173 Legal Studies Program 234 General Engineering Courses 181 Military Studies Programs 235 Biomedical Engineering 182 Music Theatre Program 236 Chemical Engineering 184 Partnership through the Arts Program 236 Civil Engineering 186 Service Learning Certificate Program 237 Computer Science 190 Transportation and Logistics Program 237 Electrical and Computer Engineering 192 Undergraduate Leadership Program 237 Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics 196 Writing Arts 238 Environmental Engineering 197 I n d u s t r i a lE n g i n e e r i n ga n d M a n a g e m e n tS c i e n c e s 197 Administration and Faculty Manufacturing Engineering 199 University Administration 239 Materials Science and Engineering 199 Undergraduate Schools 240 Mechanical Engineering 202 Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 240 School of Communication 257 Medill School of Journalism 206 School of Education and Social Policy 260 Academic Policies 206 McCormick School of Engineering Academic Options 209 and Applied Science 262 Courses 210 Medill School of Journalism 268 School of Music 212 School of Music 270 Mission Statement 212 University at Large 273 Academic Policies 213 Index 274 Academic Options 217 Resources 218 For More Information inside back cover Music Studies for Nonmajors 221 iv Academic Calendar Academic Year 2003–04 Winter Quarter Fall Quarter January 2004 1 Thursday Tuition due September 2003 5 Monday Registration for winter quarter 1 Monday Tuition due Classes for winter quarter begin 19 Friday New Student Orientation 8 a.m. 24 Wednesday Registration for fall quarter 9 Friday Last day for late registration, adding Classes for fall quarter begin 8 a.m. any course, or changing a section* 30 Tuesday Last day for late registration, adding 19 Monday Classes suspended from 11 a.m. to any course, or changing a section* 2 p.m. for observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day October 2003 31 Friday Last day for dropping any course February 2004 Last day to withdraw without 13 Friday Last day for dropping any course academic review* Last day to withdraw without academic review* November 2003 23 Monday Registration for spring quarter 17 Monday Registration for winter quarter 26 Wednesday Thanksgiving vacation begins 6 p.m. March 2004 27 Thursday Thanksgiving Day 1 Monday Last day for current students to file an undergraduate financial aid December 2003 application for spring quarter 1 Monday Classes resume 8 a.m. 13 Saturday Last day of classes for winter quarter Last day for current students to 15 Monday Winter quarter examinations begin file an undergraduate financial aid 19 Friday Examinations end; vacation begins application for winter quarter 6 p.m. 6 Saturday Last day of classes for fall quarter 29 Monday Registration for spring quarter 8 Monday Fall quarter examinations begin Classes for spring quarter begin 8 a.m. 12 Friday Examinations end; vacation begins 6 p.m. Spring Quarter April 2004 1 Thursday Tuition due 2 Friday Last day for late registration, adding any course, or changing a section* NOTE: Before the end of spring quarter, students planning to graduate in arts and sciences, communication, education and social policy, journalism, or music in June or August 2005 must file an application for a degree at the Office of the Registrar. Others must file at the appropriate school office. Students completing requirements in December or March should file an application for a degree one year in advance. *Please see refund policy on page 20. Academic Calendar v May 2004 Academic Year 2004–05 3 Monday Last day for current students to file undergraduate financial aid Fall Quarter applications for Summer Session and for academic year 2004–05 September 2004 7 Friday Last day for dropping any course* 1 Wednesday Tuition due Last day to withdraw without 14 Tuesday New Student Orientation academic review 22 Wednesday Registration for fall quarter 17 Monday Registration for fall quarter 2004–05 Classes for fall quarter begin 8 a.m. 31 Monday Memorial Day — legal holiday; 28 Tuesday Last day for late registration, adding no classes any course, or changing a section* June 2004 October 2004 5 Saturday Last day of classes for spring 29 Friday Last day for dropping any course quarter Last day to withdraw without 7 Monday Spring quarter examinations begin academic review* 11 Friday Examinations end 6 p.m. 18 Friday Baccalaureate November 2004 146th annual Commencement 15 Monday Registration for winter quarter 24 Wednesday Thanksgiving vacation begins 6 p.m. Summer Session 25 Thursday Thanksgiving Day 29 Monday Classes resume 8 a.m. June 2004 1 Tuesday Tuition due December 2004 21 Monday Late registration for Summer Session 1 Wednesday Last day for current students to Classes for Summer Session begin file an undergraduate financial aid 8 a.m. application for winter quarter 25 Friday Last day for late registration, adding 4 Saturday Last day of classes for fall quarter any course, or changing a section* 6 Monday Fall quarter examinations begin 10 Friday Examinations end; vacation begins July 2004 6 p.m. 1 Thursday Tuition due 5 Monday Independence Day holiday; no classes Winter Quarter 30 Friday Six-week Summer Session examinations begin 8 a.m. January 2005 31 Saturday Six-week Summer Session ends 6 p.m. 1 Saturday Tuition due 3 Monday Registration for winter quarter August 2004 Classes for winter quarter begin 8 a.m. 13 Friday Eight-week Summer Session 7 Friday Last day for late registration, adding examinations begin 8 a.m.