2001 - 2002 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Orlando -- Brevard -- Daytona Beach -- Lake Sumter Community College Site Seminole Community College Site -- Valencia Community College Site UCF Downtown -- UCF South Orlando -- Palm Bay Center A Member Institution of the State University System of Florida [Enter the Catalog] PEGASUS was the winged horse of the muses in Greek Mythology. He carried their hopes, their aspirations, and their poetry into the skies. PEGASUS is as futuristic as tomorrow's space exploration in our solar system and into the universe beyond. The seal also bridges the gap between the humanities and space technology. Accent on the Individual Accent on Excellence Undergraduate Admissions Registrar's Office University of Central Florida University of Central Florida PO Box 160111 P.O. Box 160114 Orlando, FL 32816-0111 Orlando, FL 32816-0114 (407) 823-3000 (407) 823-3100 Student Financial Assistance Office Housing Office University of Central Florida University of Central Florida Orlando, FL 32816-0113 PO Box 163222 (407) 823-2827 Orlando, FL 32816-3222 (407) 823-4663 University Operator (407) 823-2000 UCF Home Page: http://www.ucf.edu/ May 2001 Volume 34, Number 1 Additional copies of this catalog may be purchased on CD or book form for $4.00 in the University Bookstore or by mail for $8.00 (check payable to UCF Bookstore) to: Catalog, UCF Bookstore, Orlando, FL 32816-2444. A current catalog is issued to each new degree seeking student at the time of their first registration. The succeeding edition is available for purchase every year after June 1. Cover by Knight Images Catalog edited by the Registrar's Office and compiled by Humanalysis Inc., Maitland, FL This publication is copyrighted by the University of Central Florida and may not be reprinted or republished in whole or in part in any fashion or any media whatsoever without the prior written consent of a duly authorized University of Central Florida official. | Home | Index | Search | News | Events | Contact UCF | Help | Copyright © 2000 University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida (407) 823-2000 Table of Contents 1. Directions to UCF Campus 2. Message From The President 3. University Administration 4. Campus Services Directory 5. Academic Calendars 6. University Notices 7. University of Central Florida 8. Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services 9. Academic Development and Retention 10. Undergraduate Admissions 11. Student Financial Assistance Office 12. Registrar's Office 13. Academic Advising 14. Transfer Student Guide 15. Undergraduate Degree Requirements 16. Academic Regulations and Procedures 17. Special Academic Programs and Research Institutes 18. Academic Degrees, Majors, and Minors 19. The Honors College 20. College of Arts and Sciences 21. College of Business Administration 22. College of Education 23. College of Engineering and Computer Science 24. College of Health and Public Affairs 25. Rosen School of Hospitality Management 26. Majors 27. Minors, Certificates, and Study Abroad 28. AS to BS Degree Programs 29. Course Numbering System 30. UCF Courses and Descriptions 31. Faculty 32. Honorary Degrees Awarded 33. Academic Glossary 34. Index | Home | Index | Search | News | Events | Contact UCF | Help | Copyright © 2000 University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida (407) 823-2000 DIRECTIONS TO UCF CAMPUS ● From Orlando International Airport: (20 miles) Go east on 528 to 417 north. Take 417 north (Toll Road) to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. to UCF. ● From Orlando Sanford Airport: (20 miles) Lake Mary Blvd to 417 south (Toll Road). Go to University Blvd. Turn left onto University Blvd. continuing east to UCF. ● From Daytona Beach on I-4: Exit 49 onto Route 434 east. Go through Longwood, Winter Springs, and Oviedo on 434 to UCF. ● From Tampa on I-4: Exit 28 onto east 528 (Toll Road). Go past Orlando International Airport to 417 north. Take 417 north (Toll Road) to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. to UCF. ● From South on Florida Turnpike: Exit 254 (Orlando South - 441). Take first right onto east 528 (Toll Road). Go east past Orlando International Airport to 417. Take 417 north (Toll Road) to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. to UCF. ● From North on Florida Turnpike: Exit 265 onto east 408 (Toll Road). Go east through Orlando to merge with 417. Take 417 north to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. to UCF. ● From Titusville (East Coast): Hwy. 50 west past 408 overpass to 434. Turn right to UCF (2 miles). ● From Melbourne: I-95 to 520 to Hwy. 50 west to right on 434 or I-95 to 528 west (toll) to 417 north to University Blvd. Exit east to UCF. Directions Hotline: (407) 882-0909 Reader comments and suggestions for improving the usefulness of this catalog may be sent to: Undergraduate Catalog, UCF Registrar's Office, PO Box 160114, Orlando, FL 32816-0114. | Home | Index | Search | News | Events | Contact UCF | Help | Copyright © 2000 University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida (407) 823-2000 Message From The President Dear UCF Students and Prospective Students Welcome to the University of Central Florida. I hope you share my excitement about what the academic year promises. How well it turns out for you will depend primarily on the effort you invest in your own intellectual and professional development. Invest wisely, and be assured that UCF faculty and staff pledge their best efforts in helping you attain your educational goals. As you pursue your studies, please remember that a college education is not totally academic. It extends beyond the classroom, laboratory, or studio to campus clubs and organizations, concerts, plays, speeches, and athletic events. I hope that you will become involved in UCF campus life and that you will also make some commitment to serving your community. Besides being a force for campus and community improvement, the effort can be educationally rich and personally fulfilling. Finally, I hope that you will take pride in your university. Like the Pegasus, our symbol, UCF is on the ascent. Our students excel in national competitions and organizations. Members of our faculty are known internationally for their research and teaching. A number of our men's and women's athletic teams are conference champions, and our football team competes in Division 1-A. We have much to be proud of. You have my best wishes for success and my assurance that UCF faculty and staff are committed to helping you complete your degree so that you can join a proud group of over 100,000 alumni. Cordially yours, John C. Hitt President | Home | Index | Search | News | Events | Contact UCF | Help | Copyright © 2000 University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida (407) 823-2000 ● State Of Florida Board Of Education ● State Of Florida Board Of Regents ● Principal Officers Of Administration ● Administration ❍ Office of the President ❍ UCF Foundation, Inc. ❍ Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs ❍ Office of Graduate Studies ❍ Office of the Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Services ❍ Office of the Vice President for Research ❍ Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance ❍ Office of the Vice President for University Relations ● Colleges, Schools, and Departments ❍ College of Arts and Sciences ❍ College of Business Administration ❍ College of Education ❍ College of Engineering and Computer Science ❍ College of Health and Public Affairs ❍ Rosen School of Hospitality Management State Of Florida Board Of Education Jeb Bush Governor Frank T. Brogan Lt. Governor Charlie Crist Commissioner of Education Bob Butterworth Attorney General Tom Gallagher State Treasurer Katherine Harris Secretary of State Robert F. Milligan Comptroller Bob Crawford Commissioner of Agriculture State Of Florida Board Of Regents Judy Hample, Interim Chancellor Tallahassee Thomas F. Petway, Chairman Jacksonville James D. Corbin, Vice Chairman Chattahoochee Charlie Crist, Commissioner of Education Tallahassee Richard A. Beard, III Tampa James F. Heekin, Jr. Orlando Adolfo Henriques Coral Gables Philip D. Lewis Riveria Beach Elizabeth G. Lindsay Sarasota J. Collier Merrill Pensacola Natalie M. Copeland, Student Regent U.S.F. Jon C. Moyle West Palm Beach Steven J. Uhlfelder Tallahassee Welcom H. Watson Fort Lauderdale Carolyn K. Roberts Ocala Principal Officers Of Administration President John C. Hitt Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Gary E. Whitehouse Vice President for Administration and Finance William F. Merck, II Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Services Thomas Huddleston, Jr. Vice President for University Relations Daniel C. Holsenbeck Vice President for Research M. J. Soileau Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs Robert J. Holmes, Jr. Administration Office of the President President of the University John C. Hitt Chief of Staff Beth Barnes Executive Assistant to the President Amy J. Barnickel General Counsel Mary Beth Liberto Inspector General Barbara B. Ratti Director, Athletics Stephen C. Sloan Director, Constituent Relations Karen Breakell Director, Diversity Initiatives Valarie G. King Director, EEO/AA Programs Janet P. Balanoff University Ombuds Officer Vicky Brown UCF Foundation, Inc. Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs and CEO Robert J. Holmes, Jr. Associate Vice President for Development and Chief Operating TBA Officer Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Theresa L. Landwirth President Emeritus and Special Assistant to the UCF Foundation Charles