The University of Tennessee at Martin Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2010-2011 The University of Tennessee at Martin 2010-2011 Catalog Undergraduate and Graduate Dr. Jan Simek, Interim President, The University of Tennessee System Dr. Thomas A. Rakes, Chancellor, The University of Tennessee at Martin The University of Tennessee at Martin is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Phone Directory and Equal Opportunity Statement i Phone Directory Academic Affairs, Division of ....................................................................................................731-881-7010 Academic Records, Office of ......................................................................................................731-881-7050 Admissions, Office of ................................................................................................................731-881-7020 Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of ............................................................................731-881-7250 Athletics, Office of Intercollegiate ..............................................................................................731-881-7660 Boling University Center.............................................................................................................731-881-7755 Business Affairs, Office of ..........................................................................................................731-881-7810 Business and Global Affairs, College of ......................................................................................731-881-7306 Campus Recreation, Office of.....................................................................................................731-881-7745 Chancellor, Office of ..................................................................................................................731-881-7500 Computer Store .........................................................................................................................731-881-7879 Education and Behavioral Sciences, College of ..........................................................................731-881-7125 Engineering and Natural Sciences, College of.............................................................................731-881-7380 Extended Campus and Online Studies, Office of .........................................................................731-881-7080 Graduate Studies, Office of.........................................................................................................731-881-7012 Housing, Office of ......................................................................................................................731-881-7730 Human Resources, Office of ......................................................................................................731-881-7845 Humanities and Fine Arts, College of..........................................................................................731-881-7490 Information Technology Services, Office of ................................................................................731-881-7890 International Studies, Office of...................................................................................................731-881-7340 Library Services, Office of (Paul Meek Library) .........................................................................731-881-7060 Margaret N. Perry Children’s Center...........................................................................................731-881-7715 Public Safety, Department of ......................................................................................................731-881-7777 Student Affairs, Division of .........................................................................................................731-881-7700 Student Financial Assistance, Office of .......................................................................................731-881-7040 Student Health and Counseling Services, Office of ......................................................................731-881-7750 Student Life, Office of.................................................................................................................731-881-7525 Student Success Center ..............................................................................................................731-881-7744 University Bookstore..................................................................................................................731-881-7760 University Honors Programs, Office of .......................................................................................731-881-7436 Statement of Equal Opportunity The University of Tennessee at Martin is dedicated to the principle that all benefits, privileges and opportunities afforded by the university shall be accorded each person based upon individual merits, accomplishments and needs; and to the promotion of nondiscrimination in every phase of the university’s operation and education program. The university is committed to diversity and tolerance and all members of the university are expected to conduct their relationships with faculty, students and staff in a manner designed to support these principles. This catalog is not to be construed as a contract. The University of Tennessee at Martin reserves the right to change fees, tuition or other charges; add or delete courses; revise academic programs; or alter regulations and requirements as deemed necessary. ii Academic Calendars Calendars for 2010-2012 Academic Years Fall Semester, 2010 Fall Semester, 2011 Aug. 27-29, Friday-Sunday ...........First-Year Initiative Aug. 26-28, Friday-Sunday ...........First-Year Initiative Aug. 27, Friday ............................................ Advising Aug. 26, Friday ............................................ Advising Aug. 30, Monday........Day and Evening Classes Begin Aug. 29, Monday........Day and Evening Classes Begin Sept. 6, Monday ........................................ Labor Day Sept. 5, Monday ........................................ Labor Day Oct. 22, Friday ........Mid-Term Progress Reports Due Oct. 14, Friday ........Mid-Term Progress Reports Due Oct. 23-26, Saturday-Tuesday ................... Fall Break Oct. 22-25, Saturday-Tuesday ................... Fall Break Nov. 24-28, Wed.-Sunday .........Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 23-27, Wed.-Sunday .........Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 10, Friday .......................................Classes End Dec. 9, Friday .........................................Classes End Dec. 11-17, Saturday-Friday ...................Final Exams Dec. 10-16, Saturday-Friday ...................Final Exams Dec. 18, Saturday ............................Commencement Dec. 17, Saturday ............................Commencement Spring Semester, 2011 Spring Semester, 2012 Jan. 14, Friday ............................................. Advising Jan. 13, Friday ............................................. Advising Jan. 17, Monday ...............Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 16, Monday ...............Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18, Tuesday .......Day and Evening Classes Begin Jan. 17, Tuesday .......Day and Evening Classes Begin March 7, Monday ...Mid-Term Progress Reports Due March 5, Monday ...Mid-Term Progress Reports Due March 14-20, Monday-Sunday ..............Spring Break March 12-18, Monday-Sunday ..............Spring Break April 22, Friday...................................... Good Friday April 6, Friday........................................ Good Friday May 2, Monday .......................................Classes End April 30, Monday ....................................Classes End May 3-4, Tuesday-Wednesday ...................Study Days May 1-2, Tuesday-Wednesday ...................Study Days May 5-11, Thursday-Wednesday. .............Final Exams May 3-9, Thursday-Wednesday. ...............Final Exams May 14, Saturday .............................Commencement May 12, Saturday .............................Commencement Maymester, 2011 Maymester, 2012 May 16, Monday .................................. Classes Begin May 14, Monday .................................. Classes Begin June 3, Friday ......................................**Classes End June 1, Friday ......................................**Classes End Summer Semester, 2011 Summer Semester, 2012 June 6, Mon......Classes Begin, First Half & Full Term June 4, Mon......Classes Begin, First Half & Full Term July 4, Monday............................. Independence Day July 4, Wednesday ........................ Independence Day July 8, Friday .....................**Classes End, First Term July 6, Friday .....................**Classes End, First Term July 8, Friday .........................Advising, Second Term July 6, Friday .........................Advising, Second Term July 12, Tuesday .............Classes Begin, Second Term July 10, Tuesday .............Classes Begin, Second Term Aug. 12, Friday ...**Classes End, Second & Full Term Aug. 10, Friday ...**Classes End, Second & Full Term ** Last Scheduled Day of Class........................................................................................................Final Exams Campus Map iii iv Table of Contents Table of Contents Campus Map .................................................iii Housing and Residence Hall Information......59