Non-Profit THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY Organization US Postage PAID P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795 Virginia Permit No. 26 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG COURSE CATALOG UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG 2012–2013 William & Mary General Statement of Policy Bulletin of The College of William and Mary—Undergraduate Catalog Issue August 2012 The College of William and Mary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs and activities. All inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be addressed to: Tammie H. Currie Director of Equal Opportunity The College of William and Mary Hornsby House P. O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 (757) 221-2615 Note: The catalog provides announcements for the 2012-2013 academic year. It is current until Au- gust 2013. The College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, charges and curricula listed herein at any time. CATALOGS ARE ISSUED FOR OTHER COLLEGE PROGRAMS AS FOLLOWS: Mason School of Business School of Education Graduate Studies in Arts and Sciences School of Marine Science William & Mary Law School The Honor System Among the most significant traditions of the College of William and Mary is its student administered Honor System. The spirit and essence of the Honor System have existed at the College for more than 200 years and are embodied in the Honor Code. It asserts that honor and personal integrity are fundamental attributes essential of the climate of trust which must exist in a community of scholars. The Code is an agreement, accepted by each student who enrolls, not to lie, cheat or steal or to tolerate such behavior in others. Self-administered by elected peers, the Honor System is supported strongly by the Faculty and the Administration. Detailed information about the Honor System may be found in the Student Handbook. Accreditation The College of William and Mary is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, doctoral, and first professional 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 William and Mary. i Correspondence Directory To facilitate prompt attention, inquiries should be addressed to the following at the College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS Michael R. Halleran, Provost Samuel E. Jones, Vice President for Finance ADMISSION - UNDERGRADUATE Anna B. Martin, Vice President for Administration Henry R. Broaddus, Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admission INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADMISSION - GRADUATE STUDIES Courtney M. Carpenter, Associate Provost for Information Technology John P. Swaddle, Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, Arts and Sciences INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Deborah A. Hewitt, Assistant Dean for MBA Programs, School of Business Stephen E. Hanson, Vice Provost for International Affairs and Thomas J. Ward, Associate Dean, School of Education Director of the Reves Center Faye Shealy, Associate Dean, William & Mary Law School OMBUDSPERSON ALUMNI AFFAIRS Tatia D. Granger, University Ombudsperson Karen R. Cottrell, Executive Vice President, Society of the Alumni RECORDS AND TRANSCRIPTS AUXILIARY SERVICES Sara L. Marchello, University Registrar Acting Director John Byxbe STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE, BOOKSTORE UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND CREATIVE SERVICES Cathy Pacheco, Manager James R. Golden, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives CAMPUS POLICE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT, STUDENT LOANS, FINANCIAL AID Donald R. Challis, Chief Edward P. Irish, Director of Student Financial Aid DEVELOPMENT, ANNUITIES AND GIFTS STUDENT LIFE Sean M. Pieri, Vice President for University Development Virginia M. Ambler, Vice President for Student Affairs EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SWEM LIBRARY Tammy H. Currie, Director of Equal Opportunity Carrie L. Cooper, Dean, University Libraries FEES AND EXPENSES Edmund A. Brummer, III, Director of Financial Operations Table of Contents General Statement of Policy ................................................... Cover II Student Financial Aid ..................................................................... 37 Correspondence Directory ..................................................................i Tuition and Other Expenses ............................................................ 38 College Calendar, 2012-2013 ..............................................................ii Academic Regulations ...................................................................... 44 The College ......................................................................................... 1 Requirements for Degrees................................................................ 51 Mission Statement and Goals .................................................... 1 Fields of Major, Subprograms and The Phi Beta Kappa Society ....................................................... 1 Course Descriptions .......................................................................... 66 Diversity Statement ..................................................................... 1 Faculty of Arts and Sciences ............................................................. 67 The Code of Ethics ..................................................................... 1 St Andrews University Joint Degree Programme .......................... 241 Presidents, Chancellors and Honorary Fellows ........................ 2 Mason School of Business Administration .................................... 248 Board of Visitors ......................................................................... 3 School of Education ....................................................................... 260 Directory of Administrative Offices ........................................... 4 School of Marine Science/Virginia Institute Officers of Instruction ................................................................ 6 of Marine Science ........................................................................... 271 Earl Gregg Swem Library ......................................................... 31 Miscellaneous Information ............................................................ 273 Student Affairs ..................................................................... 32-34 Index ................................................................................................ 274 Admission to the College ................................................................. 35 Map of Campus .......................................................Inside Back Cover ii UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013 2012 Fall Semester AUGUST 24-28 Orientation Period (Friday-Tuesday) AUGUST 29 Beginning of Undergraduate Classes (Wednesday) AUGUST 29 Beginning of Add/Drop Period (Wednesday) AUGUST 29 Opening Convocation (Wednesday) SEPTEMBER 7 Last Day for Add/Drop (Friday) SEPTEMBER 28-30 Family Weekend (Friday-Sunday) OCTOBER 13-16 Fall Break (Saturday-Tuesday) OCTOBER 25-28 Homecoming (Thursday-Sunday) NOVEMBER 21-25 Thanksgiving Holiday (Wednesday-Sunday) DECEMBER 7 End of Undergraduate Classes (Friday) DECEMBER 8-9 Reading Period (Saturday-Sunday) DECEMBER 10-14 Examinations (Monday-Friday) DECEMBER 15-16 Reading Period (Saturday-Sunday) DECEMBER 17-19 Examinations (Monday-Wednesday) 2013 Spring Semester JANUARY 12-15 Orientation Period (Saturday-Tuesday) JANUARY 16 Beginning of Undergraduate Classes (Wednesday) JANUARY 16 Beginning of Add/Drop Period (Wednesday) JANUARY 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday–No Classes (Monday) JANUARY 28 Last Day for Add/Drop (Monday) FEBRUARY 8 Charter Day (Friday) MARCH 2-10 Spring Break (Saturday-Sunday) APRIL 26 End of Undergraduate Classes (Friday) APRIL 27-28 Reading Period (Saturday-Sunday) APRIL 29-MAY 3 Examinations (Monday-Friday) MAY 4-5 Reading Period (Saturday-Sunday) MAY 6-8 Examinations (Monday-Wednesday) MAY 12 Commencement (Sunday) 2013 Summer Sessions MAY 28 Beginning of Session I (Tuesday) JUNE 28 End of Session I (Friday) JULY 1 Beginning of Session II (Tuesday) AUGUST 2 End of Session II (Friday) ***For Advising and Registration dates and course and examination schedules, visit www.wm.edu/registrar. The College • 1 The College Mission Statement democracy, pluralism, and advancement based on merit. We give life to these principles—and prepare women and men to be citizens of The College of William & Mary, a public university in Williamsburg, the wider world—when we value diverse backgrounds, talents, and Virginia, is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the points of view. United States. Established in 1693 by British royal charter, William & Mary is proud of its role as the Alma Mater of generations of As a community, William & Mary believes that cultural pluralism American patriots, leaders and public servants. Now, in its fourth and intellectual freedom introduce us to new experiences, stimulate century, it continues this tradition of excellence by combining the original ideas, enrich critical thinking, and give our work a broader best features of an undergraduate college with the opportunities of- reach. We cannot accomplish our mission of teaching, learning, fered by a modern research university. Its moderate size, dedicated discovery, and service without