2020–2021 BRYN MAWR COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY Bryn Mawr College is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all members of its faculty, staff and student body. Bryn Mawr College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other College-administered programs, or in its employment practices. In conformity with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, it is also the policy of Bryn Mawr College not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its employment practices, educational programs or activities. The admission of only women in the Undergraduate College is in conformity with a provision of the Civil Rights Act. The provisions of Title IX protect students and employees from all forms of illegal sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence, in College programs and activities. Inquiries regarding compliance with this legislation and other policies regarding nondiscrimination may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officer ([email protected] or 610-526-7630) and Title IX Coordinator ([email protected] or 610-526-7630), who administer the College’s procedures. All information in this catalog is subject to change without notice. © 2020 Bryn Mawr College 1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018-19 Academic Calendars ...................................................... 4 Computer Science ................................................................... 131 Contact and Website Information ................................................. 4 East Asian Languages and Cultures ....................................... 134 About Bryn Mawr College ............................................................. 4 Economics ...............................................................................143 The Mission of Bryn Mawr College ............................................... 4 Education..................................................................................147 A Brief History of Bryn Mawr College ........................................... 4 English .....................................................................................150 Geographical Distribution of Students .......................................... 5 Environmental Studies ............................................................. 166 Libraries and Educational Resources ........................................... 6 Film Studies .............................................................................175 Student Responsibilities and Rights ........................................... 10 Fine Arts ...................................................................................181 The Honor Code .........................................................................10 French and Francophone Studies ........................................... 186 Access Services ......................................................................... 11 Gender and Sexuality Studies ................................................. 192 Student Life ................................................................................ 11 General Studies ....................................................................... 209 Career & Civic Engagement Center .......................................... 12 Geology ...................................................................................210 Health Center .............................................................................12 German and German Studies................................................... 214 Admission ...................................................................................12 Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies.......................................... 218 Billing, Payment, and Financial Aid ............................................ 15 Growth and Structure of Cities ................................................ 230 The Academic Program ..............................................................29 Health Studies .........................................................................238 Academic Regulations ................................................................33 Hebrew and Judaic Studies ..................................................... 245 Academic Opportunities .............................................................40 History .....................................................................................246 Combined Degree Programs ...................................................... 40 History of Art ............................................................................254 The Tri-College Philly Program .................................................. 42 International Studies ................................................................ 265 Summer Language Programs .................................................... 42 Italian and Italian Studies ........................................................ 273 Centers for 21st Century Inquiry ................................................ 45 Latin American, Iberian, and Latina/o Studies ......................... 278 Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program .................................... 45 Linguistics ................................................................................285 The Emily Balch Seminars .........................................................45 Mathematics ............................................................................289 360º ............................................................................................46 Middle Eastern Studies ............................................................ 295 Focus Courses ...........................................................................46 Museum Studies ...................................................................... 299 Collaboration with the Graduate Schools .................................. 48 Music ........................................................................................304 Academic Awards and Prizes .....................................................48 Neuroscience ...........................................................................309 Areas of Study ............................................................................51 Peace, Conflict, and Social Justice Studies ............................. 313 Departments and Programs ...................................................... 54 Philosophy ...............................................................................314 Africana Studies ........................................................................54 Physics ....................................................................................321 Anthropology .............................................................................65 Political Science ...................................................................... 327 Arabic ........................................................................................73 Psychology ..............................................................................337 Arts Program ..............................................................................73 Religion.....................................................................................345 Creative Writing ......................................................................73 Romance Languages ............................................................... 351 Dance......................................................................................76 Russian ....................................................................................352 Theater....................................................................................82 Sociology .................................................................................356 Astronomy and Astrophysics ..................................................... 85 Spanish ....................................................................................364 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology........................................... 89 Visual Studies ..........................................................................370 Biology .......................................................................................94 2018-19 Board of Trustees of Bryn Mawr College.................... 384 Chemistry ................................................................................101 Faculty ......................................................................................385 Child and Family Studies .........................................................105 College Administration ............................................................. 390 Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology ................................. 115 Alumnae Association Officers ................................................... 390 Comparative Literature ............................................................124 Index .........................................................................................405 3 2020-21 ACADEMIC CALENDARS 2020 First Semester 2021 First Semester August 31 Classes begin September 6 Labor Day (no classes) September 7 Labor Day (no classes) August 30 Classes begin October 9 Fall break begins after last class October 8 Fall break begins after last class October