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McMicken College of Arts & Sciences Bulletin 2 0 1 0 – 2 0 1 1 univerSity o cincinnAti McMicken college of Arts & sciences 1 MCMiCken College of Arts & sciences A MinistrAtive offiCers Billie Burton, MEd, Assistant Dean 102 McMicken Hall Robert Frank, hD, Associate Dean 7150F Edwards I Valerie Gray Hardcastle, hD, Dean 7150D Edwards I Jeannette Mautner, MA, Sr. Assistant Dean 102 McMicken Hall Joanna Mitro, hD, Associate Dean 7150G Edwards I Leland erson, hD, Sr. Associate Dean 7150C Edwards I Tara Stopfel Warden, MEd, Assistant Dean 151 McMicken Hall atricia S. Woods, MBA, Sr. Assistant Dean 7150J Edwards I 2 univerSity o cincinnAti McMicken college of Arts & sciences Archaeolog (ARCL) students study archaeological methods through hands-on feldwork and laboratory experiences. egree ProgrAMs Students may conduct mentored interdisciplinary archaeological McMicken College of Arts and Sciences ofers three degrees: research in the Ohio Valley, American Southwest, and • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Mesoamerica. Archaeology students will choose one of • Bachelor of Science (BS) three specialized tracks to study. The Archaeolog of Social • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) Complexit Track (ARCL-SC) is the study of prehistoric and ancient communities and civilizations. The Landscape The BA and BS degrees, distinguished primarily by the major, Archaeolog Track (ARCL-LA) is the study of past peoples via or feld of concentration, share a common set of liberal arts the traces they left in their environment, often via GIS mapping requirements. Majors in the natural sciences earn the BS techniques and remote sensing technology to analyze areas degree, whereas those in the social and behavioral sciences, the of past human habitation and identify features of interest. The humanities and mathematics earn the BA degree. Geoarchaeolog Track (ARCL-GA) applies the methods and approaches of geography, geology, and earth sciences to study In earning a degree, students choose a major or feld of the efects of physical processes on archaeological sites and to concentration from one of the college’s 27 academic units. gain historical information from soil, sediments, and clays. While most majors consist of work done entirely within that home unit, some cross unit lines as part of an interdisciplinary Asian studies (AIST) is an interdisciplinary program that program, while still others draw on the oferings of other explores the languages, cultures, economies, geography and colleges within the university. politics of the countries of Asia. Asian studies majors take courses in Chinese or Japanese language, economics, political The BIS degree cannot automatically be elected by a student. science, history and geography to survey a wide range of It requires submission of a degree plan designed to attain approaches to the history and cultures of Asian countries. The a particular educational goal, under the supervision of two multidisciplinary approach allows students to acquire a variety faculty advisors. Interested students can obtain an outline of of analytical tools and to look at issues and problems from BIS criteria from the college ofce and make an appointment multiple perspectives. A minor or certifcate in Asian Studies with the BIS coordinator. is also available. Each program (with its code number) is briefy described on Biolog (BIOL) the BA degree may be preferable for students the following pages. For a full description, please request a seeking a second major in biology, or those interested in careers program outline from the A&S Ofce of Undergraduate Afairs in teaching or entering the workforce upon graduation. The BA and Advising, 102 McMicken, 513-556-5860, artsci.advising@ degree will generally not serve the needs of a pre-professional uc.edu, or check the college’s Web site, www.artsci.uc.edu. student (pre-med, pre-vet, etc.) who should instead select the BS degree in biology. More information is described with the BS Biolog degree. Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs Africana Studies (AFST) majors use a variety of approaches to Business Economics (BUEC) is described with economics. examine how to improve the life chances and life experiences of many cultures through the lens of African, African American, Chemistr (CHEM) is ideal for students seeking a strong Afro-Latin, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-European populations. This foundation in chemistry, but with sufcient fexibility and interdisciplinary major employs analytical tools from felds such free electives in their program to pursue career paths outside as sociology, literature and history to explore important social of chemistry. Students planning to go to medical school, issues facing people of African descent in continental Africa pharmacy school, or pursue forensics, high school chemistry and throughout the African diaspora. A certifcate in Africana teaching and some chemical technician positions will fnd Studies is also available. this program very attractive. The mathematics and physics requirements of this degree program are identical to those Anthropolog (ANTH) students study humankind in all its required by most medical schools. Undergraduate research material, physical and cultural dimensions. Anthropology is also available for students pursuing this degree program. A majors develop strong research and analytical skills while minor or certifcate in Chemistr is also available. exploring people of the past and present from a comparative, cross-cultural perspective. Anthropology majors take 54 hours Classics (CLAS) and Classical Civilization (CLCV) are two of anthropology courses, distributed among each of the four programs ofered through the department of classics. Classics felds — cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, majors study the language, history and literature of ancient archaeology, and linguistic anthropology. A minor or Greece and Rome in addition to developing linguistic skills and certifcate in Anthropolog is available and a certifcate in enriching themselves through an interdisciplinary exploration Heritage Studies is also ofered. of the Greek and Roman world. Classical civilization majors supplement the basic language study with courses in art, univerSity o cincinnAti McMicken college of Arts & sciences 3 archaeology and ancient civilizations. Some majors also choose Geograph (GEOG) bridges the social and physical study abroad programs in Athens or Rome. Minors in Classics sciences, and therefore its majors may choose a curriculum and Classical Civilization are ofered, as well as certifcates in leading to either a BA or BS degree. Geographers study the Classics and Ancient Greek. interrelationship of climate, population, land use and other variables that infuence the location of goods and services. Communication (COMM) focuses on message exchange Students take courses from several areas including human and among people, organizations and social institutions. historical geography, regional geography, urban and economic Communication majors develop strong communication skills geography, and geographical theory and technique. Specialized grounded in a theory-based understanding of communication tracks exist in Environmental Geograph (GEOG-E), processes. The communication major requires a broad Geographic Information Sciences (GEOG-G), Human foundation in the basics of communication along with more Geograph (GEOG-H) and Urban-Economic Geograph focused study in an area of concentration. Majors choose (GEOG-U). A certifcate in Geographic Information Sciences is an area of concentration in public speaking, organizational available and students can opt to pursue the 5- ear program communication, interpersonal communication, public to earn both undergraduate and master’s degrees. A minor is communication or mass media. A Public Relations certifcate also available in Geograph . is also available to majors. Geolog (GEOL) degrees can be pursued as a BA or BS and are Economics (ECON) and Business Economics (BUEC) are both described on page 5. ofered through the department of economics. Economics involves both the investigation of theories to explain economic German Studies (GRST) may be completed solely with systems as well as the application of these theories to areas language, literature and culture courses. Most language majors such as fnance and banking, labor relations, poverty reduction, studied language in high school, but beginning language taxation and investment. Majors study how societies manage study in college can be completed in four years. In addition to their scarce resources, while exploring issues such as the their language courses, students may also choose area studies production of goods and services and the distribution of courses in history, political science, geography and art history. income among people. The BA in business economics ofers Co-op and study abroad opportunities are established and both economics and business courses, providing a strong students can opt to pursue the 5- ear program and earn both theoretical and practical combination. Students also have the a BA and master’s degree. A certifcate is available in German- option of pursing the 5- ear program and earning a master’s American Studies, and a minor is ofered in German Studies. degree. A minor in Economics is also ofered. Histor (HIST) majors study and analyze human experiences English (ENGL) majors read, analyze and write literary texts of the past. By exploring the forces and ideas that produced in English. They explore British and American literature of the society, they