1998-1999 This Catalog Offers Information About the Academic Programs and Support Services of the University
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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY c A T A L 0 G 1998-1999 This Catalog offers information about the academic programs and support services of the University. This Catalog is as accurate as possible, but the information may not remain current for all of the academic year. Circumstances may prompt changes in courses, course content, credit, fees, regulations, semester calendar, curriculum, degrees offered, and other University matters. Such changes authorized by the University apply both to prospective students and to those previously enrolled, unless the latter are specifically exempted. For information, write to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, or call (405)744- 5000; in Oklahoma, call toll free 1-800-233-5019. Send electronic mail requests to [email protected]. Publications concerning a number of topics are also available upon request. OSU information is available via the Internet: Admission: www.okstate.edu/registrar/admiss.html Catalog: home.okstate.edu/okstate/evp/registrar/coursecat.nsf Schedule: www.okstate.edu/registrar/scsinfo.html The summer and fall class schedule books are usually available in February, and the spring class schedule book in October, and may be obtained from the student academic services offices, or through the mail from the Office of the Registrar. An application packet and viewbook, with information for prospective students on admis- sion, residence halls, financial aid, scholarship, and the Honors Program, is available from the Office of High School and College Relations. The OSU Catalogmay be obtained by new students, free of charge from their student aca- demic services offices, at the beginning of their first semester at OSU. Other persons may pur- chase the Catalog through the Student Union Bookstore or through the mail. Reference copies are also available in many administrative offices and libraries, and Oklahoma high schools, junior and community colleges. To purchase a copy of the OSU Catalog through the mail, send a check or money order for $5.75 for Library Rate or $7.50 for First Class, payable to Oklahoma State University, to Central Mailing Service, Attn: Catalog Requests, Publishing and Printing East, Oklahoma State Univer- sity, Stillwater, OK 74078. In addition to these publications, many of OSUs colleges, schools and departments have printed material concerning their programs. Contact the individual departments for specific information. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes, but is not limited to, admission, employment, financial aid and educational services. Photographs are courtesy of Centennial Histories, Special Collections, The Daily OCollegian, and various OSU offices and colleges. This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Office of the Registrar, was printed by Phillips Brothers Printers at a cost of $21,834.00 for 18,000 copies. State Regents for Higher Education ROBERT L. McCORMICK, Chair, Stillwater JOHN MASSEY, Vice-Chair, Durant BILL W. BURGESS, JR., Secretary, Lawton LEONARD J. EATON, JR., Assistant Secretary, Tulsa MARLIN GLASS, Member, Newkirk STEPHEN JATRAS, Member, Tulsa JOE L. MAYER, Member, Guymon FREDERICK McCANN, Member, Oklahoma City CARL RENFRO, Member, Ponca City DR. HANS BRISCH, Chancellor, Oklahoma City Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University DR. JOHN G. POLKINGHORNE, Chair, Edmond JACK GIVENS, Vice-Chair, Mangum DR. ISABEL K. BAKER, Member, Tahlequah LARRY J. BUMP, Member, Tulsa DOUGLAS BURNS, Member, Norman DR. GARY CLARK, Member, Sand Springs DR. CLAUD D. EVANS, Member, Okemah DENNIS HOWARD, Member, Oklahoma City LOU WATKINS, Member, Stillwater DR. W. DOUGLAS WILSON, Executive Secretary, Oklahoma City University Administration Selected administrators directly responsible for academic and service programs for students. JAMES E. HALLIGAN, Ph.D., President MARVIN S. KEENER, Ph.D., Executive Vice-President JERRY CARROLL, Ed.D., Provost and Vice-President of OSU-Oklahoma City ROBERT KLABENES, Ph.D., Provost and Vice-President of OSU-Okmulgee THOMAS C. COLLINS, Ph.D., Vice-President for Research RONALD S. BEER, Ph.D., Vice-President for Student Affairs HARRY W. BIRDWELL, J.D., Vice-President for Business and External Relations RON AREA, Ed.D., President, OSU Foundation SAMUEL E. CURL, Ph. D, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources; Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station; and Director of the Cooperative Extension Service SMITH L. HOLT, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences GARY L. TRENNEPOHL, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business Administration ANN C. CANDLER-LOTVEN, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Education and Director of Teacher Education KARL N. REID, Sc.D., P.E., Dean of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology WAYNE POWELL, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate College PATRICIA K. KNAUB, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences THOMAS WESLEY ALLEN, D.O., Provost and Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (Tulsa) JOSEPH W. ALEXANDER, Ph.D., D.V.M., Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine EDWARD R. JOHNSON, Ph.D., Dean of Libraries JAMES G. HROMAS, Ph.D., Dean of University Extension, Economic and international Development ROBERT DIXON, JR., M.Ed., Bursar ANTHONY BROWN, Ph.D., Coordinator of Programs, University Center At Tulsa (offices are located in Tulsa) CHARLES BRUCE, Ph.D., Director of Financial Aid LARRY KRUSE, Ed.D., Director of High School and College Relations ROBERT L. SPURRIER, JR., Ph.D., Director of the Honors Program ROBERT E. GRAALMAN, Ph.D., Director of University Scholarships ROBIN H. LACY, Ed.D., Registrar Oklahoma State University 3 Contents 6 Calendar 10 Entering the University 15 Enrollment and Records 18 Costs 22 Financial Aid 24 Student Services 27 Special Programs, Services and Facilities 34 Student Life 37 OSU-Oklahoma City 38 OSU-Okmulgee 45 University Academic Regulations 53 Degree Programs Offered 54 College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 65 College of Arts and Sciences 91 College of Business Administration 99 College of Education 14 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology 131 College of Human Environmental Sciences 137 College of Osteopathic Medicine 139 College of Veterinary Medicine 142 Faculty 149 The Graduate College 174 Graduate Faculty 196 Course Listings 310 Index Oklahoma State University 5 December 15, Tuesday April 26-30, Monday-Friday University Calendar Grades due from faculty Pre-finals week December 24-January 1, Thursday May 3-7, Monday-Friday Tentative through Friday Final examinations University holidays May 7, Friday Class work ends First Semester 1998-99, Winter Intersession May 8, Saturday Commencement Fall 1998 (tentative) November 30 - December 4, Monday- August 10-14, Monday-Friday Friday May 11, Tuesday Enrollment Enrollment Grades due from faculty August 14, Friday December 14, Monday Last day to cancel enrollment Intersession begins Summer 1999, August 17, Monday December 25, Friday Regular 8-Week Summer Class work begins Intersession ends August 21, Friday Session (tentative) Last day to enroll May 31, Monday August 21, Friday Second Semester 1998-99, University holiday Last day to add (nonrestrictive) Spring 1999 (tentative) June 3, 4, Thursday, Friday Enrollment August 28, Friday January 4-8, Monday-Friday Last day to add (restrictive) Enrollment June 4, Friday August 28, Friday January 8, Friday Last day to cancel enrollment Last day to file a diploma application Last day to cancel enrollment June 7, Monday August 28, Friday January 11, Monday Class work begins Last day to drop a course with no Class work begins June 9, Wednesday grade and no fees charged for course January 15, Friday Last day to enroll August 28, Friday Last day to enroll June 9, Wednesday Last day for 100% refund on January 15, Friday Last day to add (nonrestrictive) withdrawal Last day to add (nonrestrictive) June 11, Friday September 7, Monday January 18, Monday Last day to add (restrictive) University holiday Student holiday June 11, Friday September25, Friday January 22, Friday Last day to file a diploma application Last day to drop a course with an Last day to add (restrictive) June 11, Friday automatic "W" January 22, Friday Last day to drop a course with no September 25, Friday Last day to file a diploma application grade and no fees charged for course Last day to withdraw from all courses January 22, Friday June 11, Friday with automatic "W" Last day to drop a course with no Last day for 100% refund on October 9, Friday grade and no fees charged for course withdrawal Progress reports for freshmen due January 22, Friday June 25, Friday from faculty Last day for 100% refund on Last day to drop a course with an October 12, 13, Monday, Tuesday withdrawal automatic "W Students Fall break (tentative) February 19, Friday June 25, Friday October 14, Wednesday Last day to drop a course with an Last day to withdraw from all courses "Monday" classes will meet automatic "W" with automatic "W" October 23, Friday February 19, Friday July 5, Monday Last day to drop a course with an Last day to withdraw from all courses University holiday