1991-1992 CATALOG This Catalog Offers Information About the Academic Programs and Support Services of the University
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Oklahoma State University 1991-1992 CATALOG 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 1-800-522 .6809. To purchase a copy of the OSU Catalog through the mail, send a check or money order for $4.20, payable to Oklahoma State University, to Central Mailing Service, Attn: Catalog Requests, Publishing and Printing East, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, qualified handicap or disability in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, was printed by Evans Press, Inc. at a cost of $18, 819 for 19,000 copies. 09/09/91. II THE UNIVERSITY State Regents for Higher Education DR DONALD HALVERSTADT, Chairman, Oklahoma City GLENN COX, Vice-Chairman, Bartlesville ED LATTA CALHOON, Secretary, Beaver FREDERICK McCANN, Assistant Secretary, Oklahoma City BOB F. ALLEE, Member, Elk City JAMES E. BARNES, Member, Tulsa GEORGE B. KAISER, Member, Tulsa ROBERT L. McCORMICK, Member, Stillwater ANNE MORGAN, Member, Norman DR HANS BRISCH, Chancellor, Oklahoma City Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University JIMMIE C. THOMAS, Chairman, Ada VERNON D. BRECKENRIDGE, Vice Chairman, Hennessey ISABEL K. BAKER, Member, Tahlequah BRUCE T. BENBROOK, Member, Woodward EDWARD F. KELLER, Member, Tulsa ROBERT D. ROBBINS N, Member, Altus CAROLYN SAVAGE, Member, Hominy GARY SHERRER, Member, Jones L.E. "DEAN" STRINGER, Member, Oklahoma City W. DOUGLAS WILSON, Executive Secretary, Oklahoma City University Administration Selected administrators directly responsible for academic and service programs for students. JOHN R. CAMPBELL, Ph.D., President RAY M. BOWEN, Ph.D., Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs CHRISTINE A. JACKSON, M.B.A., Vice President for Business and Finance JAMES E. HOOPER, Ed.D., Provost and Vice-President of 0SU-Oklahoma City ROBERT KLABENES, Ph.D., Provost and Vice-President of 0SU-Okmulgee THOMAS C. COLLINS, Ph.D., Vice-President for Research and Graduate Dean RONALD S. BEER, Ph.D., Vice-President for Student Services HARRY W. BIRDWELL, J.D., Vice-President for University Relations and Public Affairs CHARLES E. PLATT, B.S., President, OSU Foundation CHARLES B. BROWNING, 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 ROBERT L. SANDMEYER, Ph.D., Dean ofthe College ofBusiness Administration KENNETH L. KING, Ed.D., Dean ofthe College ofEducation and Director of Teacher Education KARL N. REID, Sc.D., P.E., Dean ofthe College ofEngineering, Architecture and Technology PATRICIA K. KNAUB, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Home Economics THOMAS WESLEY ALLEN, D.O., Provost and Dean ofthe College ofOsteopathic Medicine (Tulsa) JOSEPH W. ALEXANDER, PhD., D.VM., Dean ofthe College ofVeterinary Medicine EDWARD R. JOHNSON, Ph.D., Dean of Libraries C. DAVID CURTIS, B.S., 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, M.S., Director ofHigh School and College Relations DAVID PAITIRSON, Ph.D., Interim Director of the University Honors Program ROBERT E. GRAALMAN, Ph.D., Director of University Scholarships ROBIN H. LACY, Ed.D., Registrar and Director of Admissions THE UNIVERSITY 1 CONTENTS 4 Calendar 7 Entering the University 11 Enrollment and Records 13 Costs 15 Financial Aid 33 Student Services 35 Special Programs, Services and Facilities 40 Student Life 42 OSU-Oklahoma City 42 OSU-Okmulgee 42 University Academic Regulations 48 Degree Programs Offered 50 College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 58 College of Arts and Sciences 76 College of Business Administration 82 College of Education 93 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology 106 College of Home Economics 111 College of Osteopathic Medicine 113 College of Veterinary Medicine 116 Faculty 123 The Graduate College 144 Graduate Faculty 163 Course Listings 241 Index OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY 3 First Semester Winter Intersession Summer 1992, University 1991-92, Fall December 9-13, Monday-Friday Regular 8-Week Enrollment August 19-23, Monday-Friday Summer Session December 23, Monday Enrollment May 25, Monday Calendar Intersession begins August 23, Friday University holiday January 3, Friday Last day to cancel enrollment May 28, 29, Thursday, Friday Intersession ends August 26, Monday Enrollment Class work begins May 29, Friday August 30, Friday Second Semester Last day to cancel enrollment Last day to enroll 1991-92, Spring June 1, Monday August 30, Friday January 6-10, Monday-Friday Class work begins Last day for 80% refund on Enrollment June 2, Tuesday withdrawal January 10, Friday Last day for 80% refund on September 2, Monday Last day to cancel enrollment withdrawal University holiday January 13, Monday June 3, Wednesday September 3, Tuesday Class work begins Last day to enroll Last day to add January 17, Friday June 3, Wednesday September 6, Friday Last day to enroll Last day to add Last day to file a diploma application January 17, Friday June 4, Thursday September 9, Monday Last day for 80% refund on Last day for 50% refund on Last day to drop a course with no withdrawal withdrawal grade and no fees charged for course January 20, Monday June 5, Friday September 9, Monday Last day to add Last day to file a diploma application Last day for 50% refund on January 24, Friday June 5, Friday withdrawal Last day to file a diploma application Last day to drop a course with no grade and no fees charged for course September 16, Monday January 24, Friday Last day for 25% refund on Last day to drop a course with no June 5, Friday withdrawal grade and no fees charged for course Last day for 25% refund on withdrawal October 4, Friday January 24, Friday Last day to drop or withdraw with June 19, Friday " W„ Last day for 50% refund on withdrawal Last day to drop or withdraw with "W' October 7, 8, Monday, Tuesday January 31, Friday Fall break Last day for 25% refund on July 3, Friday October 9, Wednesday withdrawal University holiday "Monday" classes will meet February 21, Friday July 6, Friday October 18, Friday last day to drop or withdraw Last day to drop with "WP" or "WF' Progress reports for freshmen with "W" July 10, Friday due from faculty March 6, Friday Last day to withdraw with "WP" November 1, Friday Progress reports for freshmen or "WF" Last day to drop with a "WP" due from faculty July 27, Monday or WF" `" March 7, Saturday Class work ends (makeup exams) November 11, Monday Spring break begins July 29,Wednesday Enrollment for Spring begins March 16, Monday Grades due from faculty November 28, Thursday Class work resumes University holiday begins March 23, Monday December 2, Monday Enrollment for Fall begins Class work resumes March 27, Friday December 6, Friday Last day to drop with a "WP" Last day to withdraw with a "WP" or "WF" or "1FF" April 24, Friday December 9-13, Monday-Friday Last day to withdraw with a "WP" Pre-finals week or "WF" December 16-20, Monday-Friday April 27-May 1, Monday-Friday Final examinations Pre-finals week December 20, Friday May 4-8, Monday-Friday Class work ends Final examinations December 24-January 1, Tuesday May 8, Friday through Wednesday Class work ends University holidays May 9, Saturday January 2, Thursday Commencement Grades due from faculty May 13, Wednesday Grades due from faculty 4 THE UNIVERSITY First Semester Winter Intersession Summer 1993 1992-93, Fall December 7-11, Monday-Friday Regular 8-Week August 17-21, Monday-Friday Enrollment Summer Session Enrollment December 21, Monday May 31, Monday August 21, Friday Intersession begins University holiday Last day to cancel enrollment January 1, Friday June 3, 4, Thursday, Friday August 24, Monday Intersession ends Enrollment Class work begins June 4, Friday August 28, Friday Second Semester Last day to cancel enrollment Last day to enroll 1992-93, Spring June 7, Monday August 28, Friday Class work begins Last day for l0% refund on January 4-8, Monday-Friday Enrollment June 8, Tuesday withdrawal Last day for 80% refund on January 8, Friday August 31, Monday withdrawal Last day to cancel enrollment Last day to add June 9, Wednesday January 11, Monday September 4, Friday Last day to enroll Class work begins Last day to file a diploma application June 9, Wednesday January 15, Friday September 7, Monday Last day to add Last day to enroll University holiday January 15, Friday June 10, Thursday September