SCIENCES AND CATALOG 2010-2011 ARTS PROGRAM GRADUATE WILLIAM MARY GRADUATE ARTS AND SCIENCES PROGRAM CATALOG 2010 – 2011 The College of Non-Profit Organization William Mary U.S. Postage PAID P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795 Virginia Permit No. 26 AUGUST 2010 Note: This catalog provides announcements for the 2010-11 academic year. It is current until August 2011. 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: Undergraduate School of Business School of Education School of Marine Science School of Law Summer Sessions Special Programs GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY 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. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be addressed to: Ms. Tammy Currie Director of Equal Opportunity Hornsby House P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 (757) 221-2615 The College of William and Mary Diversity Statement The College of William and Mary in Virginia is a community of teachers, students, and staff who share our national ideals of human equality, democracy, pluralism, and advancement based on merit. We give life to these principles - and prepare women and men to be citizens of the wider world - when we value diverse back- grounds, talents, and points of view. As a community, William and Mary believes that cultural pluralism and intel- lectual freedom introduce us to new experiences, stimulate original ideas, enrich critical thinking, and give our work a broader reach. We cannot accomplish our mission of teaching, learning, discovery, and service without such diversity. William and Mary belongs to all Virginians, to the nation, and to the world. Yet our College, like our country, failed for many years to open the door of opportunity to all people. In recent decades, William and Mary has made itself a more diverse community, and thus a better one. Structures and habits that create injustices, however, have yet to be fully banished from American society. We are committed to establishing justice. The College of William and Mary strives to be a place where people of all back- grounds feel at home, where diversity is actively embraced, and where each individual takes responsibility for upholding the dignity of all members of the community. -Approved by the Board of Visitors on November 17, 2006. The Graduate Arts & Sciences Program Catalog 2010-2011 WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA 23187 (757) 221-2467 www.wm.edu/as/graduate CONTENTS The College ............................................................................................................ i The Campus .......................................................................................................... ii Administrative Officers ........................................................................................ iii College Calendar .................................................................................................. vi Message From The Dean ...................................................................................... 1 Graduate Programs Available ................................................................................ 1 Graduate Studies Advisory Board .......................................................................... 2 Student Services .................................................................................................... 2 Graduate Regulations ............................................................................................ 6 Graduate Programs and Course Descriptions ...................................................... 26 Graduate Center Programs .................................................................................27 Additional Graduate Courses ..............................................................................29 American Studies Program ..................................................................................33 Anthropology .......................................................................................................43 Applied Science ...................................................................................................53 Biology ..................................................................................................................65 Chemistry ..............................................................................................................77 Computer Science ................................................................................................83 History ..................................................................................................................97 Physics .................................................................................................................111 Psychology ..........................................................................................................117 Psychology, Doctor of Psychology .....................................................................121 Public Policy Program ........................................................................................127 Facilities .............................................................................................................139 Student Life .......................................................................................................144 College Map ................................................................................Inside Back Cover The College • i The College Mission Statement The College of William and Mary, a public university in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Established in 1693 by British royal charter, William and Mary is proud of its role as the Alma Mater of genera- tions of American patriots, leaders and public servants. Now, in its fourth century, it continues this tradition of excellence by combining the best features of an undergradu- ate college with the opportunities offered by a modern research university. Its moderate size, dedicated faculty, and distinctive history give William and Mary a unique character among public institutions, and create a learning environment that fosters close interac- tion among students and teachers. The university’s predominantly residential undergraduate program provides a broad liberal education in a stimulating academic environment enhanced by a talented and diverse student body. This nationally acclaimed undergraduate program is integrated with selected graduate and professional programs in five faculties - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Law, and Marine Science. Masters and doctoral programs in the humanities, the sciences, the social sciences, business, education, and law provide a wide variety of intellectual opportunities for students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. At William and Mary, teaching, research, and public service are linked through pro- grams designed to preserve, transmit, and expand knowledge. Effective teaching imparts knowledge and encourages the intellectual development of both student and teacher. Quality research supports the educational program by introducing students to the challenge and excitement of original discovery, and is a source of the knowledge and understand- ing needed for a better society. The university recognizes its special responsibility to the citizens of Virginia through public and community service to the Commonwealth as well as to national and international communities. Teaching, research, and public service are all integral parts of the mission of William and Mary. Goals In fulfilling its mission, William and Mary adopts the following specific goals: • to attract outstanding students from diverse backgrounds; • to develop a diverse faculty which is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in both teaching and research; • to provide a challenging undergraduate program with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum that encourages creativity, independent thought, and intellectual depth, breadth, and curiosity; • to offer high quality graduate and professional programs that prepare students for intellectual, professional, and public leadership; • to instill in its students an appreciation for the human condition, a concern for the public well-being, and a life-long commitment to learning; and • to use the scholarship and skills of its faculty and students to further human knowledge and understanding, and to address specific problems confronting the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. ii • The College The Campus William and Mary is a university community, small enough to provide for relationships that allow collaborative teaching and learning, large enough to have the resources to achieve excellence. An important aspect of this community is its location in the beautiful and historic city of Williamsburg, where it constitutes an integral part of the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg. The partnership of the College, the City, and the Restoration, and the educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities afforded to all students by this partnership, add to the quality of life and the quality of education at William and Mary. The campus, comprising approximately 1,200 acres of land, extends from the western edge of the restored area of Colonial