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2012 – 2014 CATALOG Sul Ross State University 2012 – 2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog Volume 86 East Hwy 90 ▪ Alpine, Texas79832 ▪ (432) 832-8011 ▪ www.sulross.edu 1 2012 – 2014 CATALOG ACCREDITATIONS Sul Ross State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Sul Ross State University. The Teacher Education program offered at Sul Ross State University is approved by the Texas Education Agency. MEMBERSHIPS Agricultural Consortium of Texas American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, Inc. American Association of State and Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable Resources American Association of State Colleges and Universities American Council on Education American Library Association American Southwest Conference Association of Texas Graduate Schools Council for Higher Education Accreditation Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Association of College and University Business Officers National Collegiate Athletic Association Texas Library Association STATEMENT ON EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by Sul Ross State University, on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. NOTICE The policies, regulations, procedures, and fees in this catalog are subject to change without prior notice, if necessary, to keep Sul Ross State University policies in compliance with State and Federal laws and rules and regulations of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System. The University reserves the right to change curricula, rules, fees, admission requirements, and other requirements without notice. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student, faculty member, or any other person and Sul Ross State University. 2 2012 – 2014 CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS Official Academic Calendars, 2012-2014 ........................................... 4 Board of Regents and Administration .............................................. 10 Faculty .............................................................................................. 13 General Information ......................................................................... 30 Undergraduate Admissions .............................................................. 41 Determining Residence Status......................................................... 49 Tuition and Mandatory Fees ............................................................ 51 Student Life Programs and Services ............................................... 58 General Academic Regulations........................................................ 71 Academic Organization and Degree Programs ............................... 94 Graduate Information ..................................................................... 105 College of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences ................ 116 Animal Science ................................................................. 118 Natural Resource Management ........................................ 134 College of Arts and Sciences ......................................................... 148 Academic Center for Excellence ....................................... 149 Behavioral and Social Sciences ........................................ 153 Biology............................................................................... 181 Computer Science and Mathematics ................................ 195 Earth and Physical Sciences ............................................ 212 Environmental Studies ...................................................... 226 Fine Arts and Communication ........................................... 227 General Studies ................................................................ 263 Languages and Literature ................................................. 265 Liberal Arts ........................................................................ 280 College of Professional Studies ..................................................... 281 Business Administration .................................................... 282 Criminal Justice ................................................................. 294 Law Enforcement Academy .............................................. 307 Education .......................................................................... 308 Industrial Technology ........................................................ 334 Physical Education ............................................................ 338 Vocational Nursing ............................................................ 348 Index ............................................................................................... 352 3 2012 – 2014 CATALOG UNIVERSITY CALENDAR OFFICIAL ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 2012-2014 Fall Semester: August 26-December 15, 2012 August 24, Friday Payment deadline for students who pre-registered, 4:00 p.m. August 26, Sunday Opening of Residence Halls Late orientation for new and transfer students August 27, Monday Faculty Meeting, 9:00 a.m. School and Departmental Meetings, 10:30 a.m. Late orientation for new and transfer students August 28, Tuesday Last day for regular registration Late orientation for new and transfer students Last day for students to register in Education block courses August 29, Wednesday Classes, late registration, and Schedule changes begin September 3, Monday Labor Day Holiday September 4, Tuesday Last day for late registration and Schedule changes September 6, Thursday New Student Convocation, Marshall Auditorium, 10:15 a.m. September14, Friday Twelfth class day September 21, Friday Last day for students enrolled in Education block courses to drop a course and receive a "W" September 24, Monday Deadline for applying to student teach during the Spring Semester, 2013 University as a Community Meal on the Mall September 28, Friday Last day to apply for graduation in May, 2013 October 16, Tuesday Mid-Semester November 16, Friday Last day to withdraw from the University or to drop courses with grade of "W." Drops must be processed and in the Registrar's Office by 4:00 p.m. November 21, Wednesday Residence Halls close, 9:00 a.m. November 21-25 Thanksgiving Holidays (begin after the last Scheduled class Wednesday-Sunday meets on November 20) November 25, Sunday Residence Halls open, Noon December 5, Wednesday Last class day December 6 and 7 Dead Days Thursday-Friday December 10--13 Final Examinations Monday-Thursday December 15, Saturday Fall Commencement, Pete P. Gallego Center, 10:00 a.m. Closing of Residence Halls 4 2012 – 2014 CATALOG Spring Semester: January 12 – May 11, 2013 January 2 – 16 Inter-term Semester January 12, Saturday Weekend Format Classes begin January 14, Monday Opening of Residence Halls, 8 a.m. Faculty meeting, 9:00 a.m. School and Departmental Meetings, 10:30 a.m. Orientation for new and transfer students January 14-16 Lobo Days Orientation/Welcome Week January 16, Wednesday Last day for regular registration Orientation for new and transfer students Last day for students to register in Education block courses January 17, Thursday Classes, late registration, and Schedule changes begin January 21, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 22, Tuesday Last day for late registration and Schedule changes January 30, Wednesday Last day for students enrolled in Education block courses to drop a course and receive a “w” February 4, Monday Twelfth class day February 6, Wednesday Last day to apply for graduation in August or December 2013 February 8, Friday Deadline for applying to student teach during the Fall Semester, 2013 March 8, Friday Mid-semester March 9, Saturday Residence Halls close, 9:00 a.m. March 11 – 15 Spring Vacation. No Classes Monday-Friday March 17, Sunday Residence Halls open, Noon March 25, Monday University as a Community Meal on the Mall April 5, Friday Last day to withdraw from the University or to drop courses with grade of "W." Drops must be processed and in the Registrar's Office by 4:00 p.m. April 22, Monday Honors Convocation, Marshall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. May 1, Wednesday Last Class Day May 2-3 Dead Days Thursday-Friday May 6 - 9 Final Examinations Monday-Thursday May 11, Saturday Spring Commencement, Pete P. Gallego Center, 10:00 a.m. Closing of Residence Halls 5 2012 – 2014 CATALOG First Summer Term: June 3 - July 9, 2013 June 3, Monday Opening of Residence Halls, Noon Last day to register without a late fee June 4, Tuesday First day of classes Late registration and schedule changes begin June 7, Friday Last day for late registration and schedule changes Fourth Class Day June 8, Saturday Weekend Format classes begin June 14, Friday Last day to register for Shortened Format courses June 17, Monday Shortened Format classes begin June 18, Tuesday Mid-term June 27, Thursday Last day to drop a course with a “W.” Drops must be processed with Enrollment Services by 4:00 p.m. June 28, Friday Registration Days, all day July 4, Thursday Fourth of July Holiday July 9, Tuesday Final Examinations, End of Term July 10, Wednesday Summer