; : '.-.".•' " i-:^'\ *;<':!: }$&;' % '.'.-- '. '„v:-:;f \ 'V/ U~- : *:;,=,. P "© SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE / A UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA 1982-83 Savannah State College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, consists of a School of Humanities and Social Sciences, a School of Science and Technology, and a School of Business. Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and School and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology IMPORTANT NOTICE The statements set forth in this Catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institu- tion. While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Savan- nah State College reserves the right to change any provisions listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be available in the offices of: Deans of Schools; Depart- ment Heads, Registrar and Vice Presidents. It is especially important that each stu- dent note that it is his responsibility to keep himself apprised of current graduation requirements for his particular degree program. "Savannah State College does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. The designated coordinator for compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, is Henton Thomas." Cost $12,986.00 Quantity 10,000 THE SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE BULLETIN A UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA GENERAL CATALOG ISSUE 1982-83 SEPTEMBER, 1982 Savannah, Georgia 31404 Civil Rights Compliance Applicants for admission to Savannah State College are admitted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or sex. TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar 1982-83 4 University System of Georgia (Members of the Board of Regents) 9 Officers and Staff Members of the Board of Regents 9 Officers of Administration 10 The University System of Georgia 11 History 15 Purpose and Objectives of the College 18 Schools, Degrees, and Programs 19 STUDENT AFFAIRS Undergraduate Admission to the College (General Information) 21 Requirements for Regular Admission 21 Requirements for Conditional Admission 22 Transfer Students 23 Transient Students 24 Special Students 24 Readmission of Former Students 24 Auditors 25 International Students 25 College Credit by Examination and Experience 26 Regent's Statement of Disruptive Behavior 26 Student Load 27 The Grading System 28 Academic Regulations 29 Class Attendance 29 Reporting of Grades 30 Changes in Grades 30 Grade Challenges by Students 30 Calculating the Cumulative Average 31 Recognition of Excellence in Scholarship 31 Academic Probation and Suspension 31 Graduation Honors 31 Withdrawing from College 33 Joint Continuing Education Program 33 Federally Funded Grant Programs 34 Correspondence Study 34 EVENING, WEEKEND, AND SWING PROGRAM 35 SENIOR CITIZENS 36 PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 36 GEORGIA INTERN PROGRAM 36 THE LIBRARY 36 FEES AND EXPENSES Fee Schedule for Fall Quarter, 1982 37 Explanation of Fees 39 Refunds of Fees 39 University System of Georgia Residency Requirements 41 DEGREE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree 42 Regents Examination 43 Financial Aid (Federal Financial Aid Programs—Title IV Programs) 47 Other Financial Aid Programs 48 How to Apply for Financial Aid 51 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Student Affairs 52 Resident Life 52 Student Conduct 54 Counseling Service 54 Orientation 55 College Testing Program 55 Health Services 55 Policy on Drugs and Weapons 56 Religious Life 56 Student Financial Aid 56 College Placement 56 Cooperative Education 57 Veterans Services . 57 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 58 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 60 Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems 62 Business Administration 63 Office Administration 64 MBA PROGRAM 75 SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 85 Department of Humanities and Fine Arts 86 Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences 112 Physical Education Requirements 135 SCHOOL OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 139 Department of Biology and Life Science 140 Department of Chemistry 155 Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science 159 Department of Engineering Technology 170 Department of Home Economics 199 Department of Naval Science 211 Department of Military Science 216 DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES 220 FACULTY AND STAFF 223 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1982-83 FALL QUARTER, 1982 September 12 Sunday Residence Halls Open for New Students 13 Monday Last day to file for refund of room deposit (See Explanation of Fees in College Catalog) FACULTY WORKSHOP BEGINS Freshmen Orientation 16 Thursday Registration for Freshmen 17 Friday Registration for Returning Students Registration for Evening and Weekend Students 20 Monday First Day of Classes and Registration with Late Fee 21-23 Tuesday- Schedule Adjustment Period (ADD & Thursday DROP). All additions of classes must be completed during this period. (NO EXCEPTIONS) October 1 Friday Vice President notifies Deans of Faculty eligible for Promotion and Tenure Wednesday Last Day to Check with Office of Testing to take LSE (REGENTS') Test 13 Wednesday Academic Council 15 Friday Faculty Applications for Promotion and Tenure Due to Department Heads 22 Friday Department Heads Recommendations Due to Deans (Promotion and Tenure) Reporting of Mid-Quarter Deficient Grades 25-26 Monday- University System Language Skills Tuesday Examination (REGENTS') Test 27 Wednesday Faculty Meeting 29 Friday Last Day to Drop Classes Without Penalty Notification of non-renewal of contract for non-tenured faculty in their second one year contract due to Vice President November 1 Monday Deans Notify Personnel Committee of Faculty To Be Reviewed for Tenure and Promotion 5-7 Friday- HOMECOMING WEEKEND Sunday 8-19 Monday- Pre-Advisement and Advanced Registration Friday for Winter Quarter 25-26 Thursday- THANKSGIVING RECESS Friday 29 Monday Classes Resume 30 Tuesday Last Day of Classes December 1 Wednesday Personnel Committees Recommendations Due To Deans (Promotion and Tenure) 1-3 Wednesday Final Examinations Friday Friday Fall Quarter Ends Vacation for Students and Faculty on 9 Month Contracts Begin 20-31 Monday- College Closed for Christmas and New Friday Year's Vacation WINTER QUARTER, 1983 3 Monday Registration Residence Halls Open 8:00 A.M. Dining Hall Opens 12:00 Noon 4 Tuesday First Day of Classes 5 Wednesday Registration with Payment of Late Fee 6-7 Thursday- Schedule Adjustment Period (ADD & Friday DROP). All Additions of classes must be completed during this period. (NO EXCEPTIONS) 14 Friday Martin Luther King's Birthday (HOLIDAY) 17 Monday Deans Submit Promotion and Tenure to Vice President Last Day to File Application for June Graduation 19 Wednesday Last Day to Check with Office of Testing to take LSE (REGENTS') Test 21 Friday Notification of non-renewal of contract to non-tenured faculty in their initial one year contract due to Vice President February 1 Tuesday Vice President Submits Promotion and Tenure Recommendations to President 2 Wednesday Academic Council 4 Friday Reporting of Mid-Quarter Deficient Grades 7-8 Monday- University System Language Skills Tuesday Examination (REGENTS') Test 11 Friday Last Day to Drop Classes Without Penalty 14-25 Monday- Pre-Advisement and Advanced Registration Friday for Spring Quarter 16 Wednesday Faculty Meeting 18 Friday Honors Convocation (All College Assembly) 21 Monday Deans, Directors Submit Preliminary Budget to Vice President March 1 Tuesday President sends Recommendations of Pro- motion and Tenure to Chancellor's Office 15 Tuesday Last Day of Classes 16-18 Wednesday Final Examinations Friday 18 Friday Winter Quarter Ends 21-25 Monday- SPRING BREAK Friday SPRING QUARTER, 1983 March 28 Monday Registration for Undergraduate Students Registration for Evening and Weekend Students 29 Tuesday First Day of Classes 30 Wednesday Registration with Payment of Late Fee 30- Wednesday Schedule Adjustment Period (ADD & April 4 Monday DROP). All additions of classes must be completed during this period. (NO EXCEPTIONS) 31 Thursday Last Day for Final Budget Amendment Faculty place orders for Caps and Gowns for June Graduation [pril 1 Friday HOLIDAY - Good Friday 4 Monday Last Day for Registration Deans and Directors Submit Annual Class Schedules to Vice President 6 Wednesday Last Day to Check with Office of Testing to take LSE (REGENTS') Test 15 Friday Notification of non-renewal of contract to non-tenured faculty members with two or more years of service to College due to Vice President 18 Monday Catalogue Revisions for 1983-84 due to Vice President 25-26 Monday- University System Language Skills Tuesday Examination (REGENTS') Test 29 Friday Reporting of Mid-Quarter Deficient Grades May 4 Wednesday Academic Council Friday Last Day for Dropping Classes Without Penalty 9-20 Monday- Pre-Advisement and Advanced Registrai Friday for Summer Quarter 18 Wednesday 20 Friday 27 Friday June 7 Tuesday Last Day of Classes 8-10 Wednesday Final Examinations Friday 10 Friday President's Reception For Seniors 12 Sunday Commencement SUMMER QUARTER, 1983 Nine Week Session — June 20-August 24 Six Week Session — June 20-July 29 June 20 Monday Registration