THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
CHARLES F. DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
SCHOOL OF NURSING
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Fairfield UniversityuNDERGRAD
UATE PROGRAMS
2005-2006
Information Directory
Telephone No.
Fairfield University Switchboard (203) 254-4000
Admission, Graduate
College of Arts and Sciences (203) 254-4184
Charles F. Dolan School of Business (203) 254-4184
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions. ...(203) 254-4184
School of Engineering (203) 254-4184
School of Nursing (203) 254-4184
Admission, Undergraduate (203) 254-4100
Athletic Tickets (203) 254-4103
Bookstore (203)254-4262
Box Office - Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (203) 254-4010
Bursar's Office (student accounts) (203) 254-4102
Career Planning Center (203) 254-4081
Computing and Network Services Help Desk (StagWeb) (203) 254-4069
DiMenna-Nyselius Library (203) 254-4044
Health Center (203) 254-4000, ext.2241
Housing (203) 254-4215
Information Desk - John A. Barone Campus Center (203) 254-4222
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex (203) 254-4140
Public Safety (campus safety, parking) (203) 254-4090
Registrar's Office (registration, transcripts) (203) 254-4288
StagCard (203)254-4009
Study Abroad Office (203) 254-4332
Applications and Information
Office of Undergraduate Admission Fairfield University 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 Telephone: (203) 254-4100 Facsimile: (203)254-4199 E-mail: admis@mail.fairfield.edu Website: www.fairfield.edu
The Fairfield University Undergraduate Programs catalog is printed annually. However, updates to programs, policies, and courses may be made after the catalog has been published. Please contact one of the deans' offices or refer to the University's website, www.fairfield.edu, for current information.
FAIRFIELD
UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
2005-2006
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
Academic Calendar 6
Mission 8
Overview of Fairfield University 9
Student Resources and Services
Academic Resources 9
Counseling and Health Services 11
Athletics and Recreation 11
Cultural, Governmental, and Social Opportunities 12
Campus Life 13
Career Planning 14
Computing Services 14
Religious Life 14
Accreditation 15
Compliance Statements and Notifications 16
Campus Map Inside Back Cover
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Philosophy of Education 18
Faculty and Faculty Advising 18
Normal Academic Progress
Academic Year 18
Full-Time Status 18
Class Ranking System 18
Degree Requirements 18
Academic Advancement 19
Residency Requirement 19
Registration Requirement 19
Graduation Date 19
Attendance
Class Attendance 19
Absence from Examinations or Quizzes 19
Released Time 19
Grading System
Grades 20
Quality Point Value 20
Incomplete 20
Withdrawal from Courses 20
Repeat Course Policy 21
First- Year Student Midterm Deficiencies 21
Grade Reports 21
Scholastic Honors
Dean's List 21
Graduation with Honors 21
Alpha Sigma Nu 21
Beta Gamma Sigma 21
Table of Contents
Phi Beta Kappa 22
Other National Honor Societies 22
Disruption of Academic Progress
Academic Probation 22
Academic Dismissal 22
Voluntary Withdrawal from University 23
Readmission 23
Medical Withdrawal from the University 23
Readmission Afer Medical Withdrawal 23
Credits for Study at Other Institutions
Advanced Placement 24
Higher Level International Baccalaureate Courses 24
College Courses Completed While in High School 24
Transfer Credit 24
Credit Earned Elsewhere by Matriculated Students 25
Educational Leave of Absence 25
Student Records 25
Transcripts 25
Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Academic Freedom 26
Academic Honesty 26
Honor Code 26
Academic Dishonesty 26
Academic Grievance
Academic Grievance 26
Informal Procedure 27
Formal Procedure 27
THE CURRICULA
Core Curriculum 30
Diversity Requirements 32
Second Major (Double Major) 33
Minor 34
Clusters 34
Independent Studies 34
Internships 34
Study Abroad 35
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Message from the Dean 38
Overview 39
Departments and Programs
American Studies 41
Applied Ethics 44
Asian Studies 48
Biology 49
Black Studies: Africa and the Diaspora 57
Chemistry 59
Classical Studies 64
Table of Contents
Communication 66
Computer Science 72
Economics 76
Education 80
English 84
Environmental Studies 1 00
History 102
Honors Program 113
International Studies 115
Irish Studies 119
Italian Studies 120
Judaic Studies 122
Latin American and Caribbean Studies 1 23
Marine Science 1 25
Mathematics and Computer Science 126
Modern Languages and Literatures 131
Peace and Justice Studies 141
Philosophy 143
Physics 148
Politics 153
Psychology 1 59
Religious Studies 1 64
Russian and East European Studies 172
Sociology and Anthropology 174
Visual and Performing Arts Overview 1 78
Art History 180
Music 186
New Media: Film, Television, and Radio 191
Studio Art 198
Theatre 202
Women's Studies 207
THE CHARLES F. DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Message from the Dean 212
Overview 213
Departments, Programs, and Course Description
Accounting 217
Finance 219
Information Systems and Operations Management 221
International Studies - International Business 224
Management 226
Marketing 230
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Message from the Dean 234
Overview 235
Departments and Program
Computer Engineering 238
Electrical Engineering 240
Table of Contents
Mechanical Engineering 242
Software Engineering 244
Associate Degrees in Engineering 247
3/2 Engineering Program 248
Course Descriptions 249
THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Message from the Dean 260
Overview 261
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 265
Nursing Study Abroad 266
Program Options for Adult Learners 267
B.S. Part-Time Program 268
B.S. Second Degree Program 269
RN to BSN Program 270
Graduate Programs 274
Course Descriptions 271
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Message from the Dean 276
Programs 277
Overview of Degree Requirements 278
Policies and Procedures 280
Course Descriptions 281
ADMISSION
Admission Policies and Procedures 284
TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL AID
Tuition and Fees 286
Financial Aid Policies and Procedures 286
Financial Aid Available 288
DIRECTORY
Faculty Emeriti 298
Undergraduate Faculty 299
Special Faculty Advisors 308
Fairfield University Administration 309
Administrators Emeriti 309
Fairfield University Board of Trustees 310
INDEX 311
Academic Calendar
2005-06 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall 2005
Sept. 2 Deadline for undergraduate readmission application for fall
Sept. 2 - Sept. 3 Orientation for international students
Sept. 4 Residence halls open at 9 a.m. for freshman arrival
Sept. 4 - Sept. 6 Freshman Welcome Class of 2007
Sept. 5 Residence halls open at 10 a.m. for all other residential students
Sept. 6 Transfer orientation for new undergraduate students
BCC main dining hall opens at 4 p.m.
Academic Convocation
Sept. 7 Classes begin for all schools
Sept. 7 - Sept. 13 Drop/add for undergraduate students
Oct. 10 Columbus Day - University holiday
(except graduate engineering and graduate business students) Oct. 21 Degree cards due for January graduation
Deadline for freshman deficiencies
Deadline for summer 2005 and spring 2005 make-up of incompletes
Deadline for spring 2006 study abroad applications Oct. 28 Last day for course undergraduate and University College withdrawal
(except ASAP II courses)
Oct. 31 - Nov. 18 Undergraduate advising and registration for spring 2005
Nov. 14 Deadline for undergraduate educational leave applications for spring 2006
Nov. 23 - Nov. 27 Thanksgiving recess
Dining hall closes at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23; reopens at 4 p.m. on Nov. 28
Residence halls close at 6 p.m. on Nov. 25 (undergraduates with Nov. 25
Evening classes may remain until 10 p.m.); reopen at noon on Nov. 28
Nov. 28 Classes resume
Dec. 13 Last day of undergraduate classes
Dec. 14, 18 Reading days
Dec. 15 - Dec. 22 Final examinations for undergraduate students (except reading days)
Dec. 22 Last day of classes for graduate students and University College
Residence halls close at 6 p.m.
Dining hall closes at 2 p.m.
Winter 2006 Intersession
Jan. 2 - Jan. 14 University College classes
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Spring 2006
Jan. 6 Deadline for undergraduate day readmission for spring 2006
Jan. 15 Residence halls open at 10 a.m.
Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - University holiday
New undergraduate student and international student orientation
Dining hall opens at 4 p.m.
Jan. 17 Classes begin - all schools
Jan. 17 - Jan. 23 Drop/add period for undergraduate students
Feb. 17 Degree cards due for May graduation
Feb. 20 President's Day - University holiday
(except graduate engineering and graduate business) March 10 Residence halls close at 6 p.m. for spring recess
Dining hall closes at 2 p.m.
Deadline for freshman deficiencies
Deadline for fall 2006 study abroad applications March 13 - March 17 Spring recess
Spring intersession classes - University College March 19 Residence halls reopen at noon
Dining hall reopens at 4 p.m. March 20 Classes resume - all schools
Last day for undergraduate and University College course
withdrawal (except ASAP II courses)
March 22 Deadline for fall 2005 make-up of incompletes (except GSEAP)
April 3 - April 21 Undergraduate advising and registration for fall 2006 registration
April 13 Dining hall closes at 7 p.m.
April 14 - April 17 Easter recess for undergraduate day and evening engineering students
April 14 - April 16 Easter recess for all other schools
April 17 Classes resume for all students except undergraduate day students
Dining hall opens at 10 a.m.
April 18 Classes resume for undergraduate day students
April 28 Deadline for undergraduate educational leave applications for fall 2006
May 2 Last day of classes for undergraduates
May 3, 7, 10 Reading days for undergraduate students
May 3 - May 12 Final examinations for undergraduate day students (except reading days)
May 8 Last day of classes for graduate students and University College
May 12 Residence halls close at 6 p.m.
Dining hall closes at 2 p.m.
May 22 56th Commencement - 10 a.m.
May 22 Townhouses close at noon
Summer 2006
May 22 - June 3 Graduate business summer session
May 24 - May 31 University College pre-session
May 29 Memorial Day holiday
May 30 - Aug. 10 Engineering summer session
June 5 - June 30 University College session one
July 3,4 Holiday
July 5 -Aug. 1 University College July session two
July 5 Degree cards due for Aug. 15 graduation
Aug. 2 - Aug. 8 University College one week post-session
O Fairfield University Mission
Fairfield University Mission
Fairfield University, founded by the Society of Jesus, is a coeducational institution of higher learning whose pri- mary objectives are to develop the creative intellectual potential of its students and to foster in them ethical and religious values and a sense of social responsibility. Jesuit education, which began in 1547, is committed today to the service of faith, of which the promotion of justice is an absolute requirement.
Fairfield is Catholic in both tradition and spirit. It cele- brates the God-given dignity of every human person. As a Catholic university it welcomes those of all beliefs and traditions who share its concerns for scholarship, jus- tice, truth, and freedom, and it values the diversity that their membership brings to the University community.
Fairfield educates its students through a variety of scholarly and professional disciplines. All of its schools share a liberal and humanistic perspective and a com- mitment to excellence. Fairfield encourages a respect for all the disciplines - their similarities, their differ- ences, and their interrelationships. In particular, in its undergraduate schools it provides all students with a broadly based general education curriculum with a spe- cial emphasis on the traditional humanities as a comple- ment to the more specialized preparation in disciplines and professions provided by the major programs. Fairfield is also committed to the needs of society for lib- erally educated professionals. It meets the needs of its students to assume positions in this society through its undergraduate and graduate professional schools and programs.
A Fairfield education is a liberal education, character- ized by its breadth and depth. It offers opportunities for individual and common reflection, and it provides train- ing in such essential human skills as analysis, synthe- sis, and communication. The liberally educated person is able to assimilate and organize facts, to evaluate knowledge, to identify issues, to use appropriate meth- ods of reasoning, and to convey conclusions persua- sively in written and spoken word. Equally essential to liberal education is the development of the aesthetic dimension of human nature, the power to imagine, to intuit, to create, and to appreciate. In its fullest sense liberal education initiates students at a mature level into their culture, its past, its present, and its future.
Fairfield recognizes that learning is a lifelong process and sees the education that it provides as a foundation upon which its students may continue to build within their chosen areas of scholarly study or professional development. It also seeks to foster in its students a continuing intellectual curiosity and a desire for self- education that will extend to the broad range of areas to which they have been introduced in their studies.
As a community of scholars, Fairfield gladly joins in the broader task of expanding human knowledge and deep- ening human understanding, and to this end it encour- ages and supports the scholarly research and artistic production of its faculty and students.
Fairfield has a further obligation to the wider communi- ty of which it is a part, to share with its neighbors its resources and its special expertise for the betterment of the community as a whole. Faculty and students are encouraged to participate in the larger community through service and academic activities. But most of all, Fairfield serves the wider community by educating its students to be socially aware and morally responsible persons.
Fairfield University values each of its students as an individual with unique abilities and potentials, and it respects the personal and academic freedom of all its members. At the same time, it seeks to develop a greater sense of community within itself, a sense that all of its members belong to and are involved in the University, sharing common goals and a common com- mitment to truth and justice, and manifesting in their lives the common concern for others which is the obligation of all educated, mature human beings.
Fairfield University
Fairfield University
A comprehensive liberal arts university built upon the 450-year-old Jesuit traditions of scholarship and serv- ice, Fairfield University is distinguished by sound aca- demics, collegiality among faculty and students, and a beautiful 200-acre campus with views of Long Island Sound.
Since its founding in 1942 by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), the University has grown from an all-male school serving 300 to a competitively ranked coeduca- tional institution serving 3,300 undergraduate students and more than 1 ,000 graduate students, as well as non- traditional students enrolled in University College.
The University offers 33 majors in six different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Charles F. Dolan School of Business, Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, and University College.
Fairfield students benefit from the resources and repu- tation of a school consistently ranked among the top regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. In the past decade, nearly three dozen Fairfield students have been named Fulbright scholars, and the University is among the 1 2 percent of four-year colleges and universities with membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Undergraduate students represent 37 states and more than 40 countries.
Students have personal contact with professors, nearly all of whom hold doctorates in their fields; access to first-rate facilities and technology; and may participate in Division I athletics, intramural teams, performance troupes, cultural programs at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, and more than 80 clubs and organ- izations. In addition, Fairfield students volunteer weekly in the community and many engage in two-week mis- sion programs at home and abroad.
Fairfield is located one hour north of New York City, at the center of an academic corridor populated by col- leges and universities, cultural and recreational resources, and leading corporate employers. As a relatively youthful institution - the third youngest of the 28 Jesuit universities in the United States - Fairfield is well positioned to meet the needs of modern students. Its recently renovated and expanded facilities include the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, the Rudolph F. Bannow Science Center, and the John A. Barone Campus Center.
The best way to get to know Fairfield University - its academic programs, exceptional faculty, well-equipped and attractive campus, and its admission and financial aid programs - is to visit the campus. A personal inter- view is also strongly recommended.
STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES
In the spirit of its Jesuit founders, Fairfield University offers a myriad of resources and services designed to foster the intellectual, spiritual, and personal develop- ment of its students. To access those services, students are required to obtain a StagCard. The StagCard is the University's official student identification card. It's used to access residence halls, computer labs, and other campus buildings; use vending machines and laundry services; eat in the dining hall; and gain admission to activities and events. The StagCard office is located in Gonzaga Hall, Room 10. Office hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Academic Resources
Academic Advisor. Students who have a declared major are assigned a faculty advisor in that academic discipline. Undeclared students are also assigned a fac- ulty advisor; however, when these students declare a major, they will be reassigned to an advisor in the aca- demic discipline chosen. Advisors are available to meet regularly with students, monitor progress, advise stu- dents at registration time, and discuss courses and pro- grams of study.
Dean of Freshmen. The Office of the Dean of Freshmen is available to all first-year students from June of the summer prior to entrance into Fairfield University through the conclusion of the second semes- ter at Fairfield. The Office of the Dean of Freshmen han- dles the pre-registration for courses that takes place prior to June Orientation, as well as the academic com- ponent of June Orientation. Through the Dean's Office, academic advisors are assigned to students, questions about curriculum and courses are answered, and schedule changes are made.
In addition, the Dean's Office provides special services for first-year students that include topics such as the fol- lowing: 1) ways to maximize the college experience; 2) improvement of study skills and time management skills; and 3) strategies to improve test taking and read- ing comprehension.
The Office of the Dean of Freshmen is a central location for obtaining answers to academic and curriculum ques- tions and referrals to other resources that are available to students on campus.
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Academic Support Programs
• Tutoring. The Office of Student Support Services, located in the lower level of Gonzaga Hall, recruits students who are proficient in their major concentra- tion and/or other subjects and trains them to function as peer tutors. Students may receive up to two hours of individual or group tutoring per course per week free of charge through the peer tutoring pro- gram. Additional tutoring services are available through the University's individual schools in select subject areas. For more information, contact Student Support Services, the dean's office of your school, or the office of the Dean of Freshmen.
• Academic Skills Development. Administered by the Office of Student Support Services, students in this program take an inventory to assess areas that need improvement. Those areas are then addressed in meetings and workshops. The Office of Student Support Services is located in the lower level of Gonzaga Hall.
• The Writing Center. The Writing Center, located in Donnarumma Hall, provides one-to-one assistance in writing to all students. Undergraduate peer tutors and English department faculty members work with students on any type of writing they pursue: course papers; case, field, and lab studies; creative writing; professional and graduate school essays; and resumes. For more information about The Writing Center, please see our website at www.fairfield.edu/writingcenter.
The Charles E. Culpeper Language Resource Center. Located in Canisius Hall, the Charles E. Culpeper Language Resource Center supports the mul- timedia language/culture needs of students, especially those studying modern languages and literatures. The 25-station facility offers Macintosh and Windows-based computers and a variety of international television pro- grams, films, and multimedia and audiovisual equip- ment. Resource Center staff members are available to assist with interactive multilingual word processors, e-mail programs, tutoring software, cultural simulations, foreign language adventure games, and browsers.
The DiMenna-Nyselius Library. DiMenna-Nyselius Library is the intellectual heart of Fairfield's campus and its signature academic building, combining the best of the traditional academic library with the latest access to print and electronic resources. Carrels, leisure seating, and research tables provide study space for up to 900 individual students, while groups meet in team rooms or study areas, or convene for conversation in the 24-hour cybercafe. Other resources include a 24-hour, open- access computer lab with Macintosh and Intel-based computers; a second computer lab featuring Windows- based computers only; two dozen multimedia workstations; an electronic classroom; a 90-seat multi- media auditorium; photocopiers, microform readers, and printers; and audiovisual hardware and software. Workstations for the physically disabled are available throughout the library.
The library's collection includes more than 330,000 bound volumes, 1 ,800 journal and newspaper subscrip- tions, electronic access to 30,000 full text journal and newspaper titles, 14,000 audiovisual items, and the equivalent of 104,000 volumes in microform. To borrow library materials, students must present a StagCard at the Circulation Desk. Students can search for materials using an integrated library system and online catalog. Library resources are accessible from any desktop on or off campus at http://library2.fairfield.edu. From this site, students use their StagCard number and a pin code to access their accounts, read full-text journal arti- cles from more than 130 databases, submit interlibrary loan forms electronically or contact a reference librarian around the clock via e-mail or "live" chat.
In 2005, the library added an Information Technology Center consisting of a 30-seat, state-of-the-art training room, a 15-seat training lab, and a 12-seat conference room/group study with projection capability. Also, the Center for Academic Excellence is temporarily housed on the lower level with offices for the director and assis- tant director.
First-Year Experience. Incoming first-year students become acquainted with the University through the First- Year Experience program, which provides weekly small-group meetings with specially trained upperclass- men facilitators and a faculty/staff resource person. A speaker series coincides with weekly discussion topics which may include the reality of living on a college cam- pus; time management; service as an integral compo- nent of a Jesuit education; and development of a healthy lifestyle. First-year students also participate in a community service project with their group.
International Students. International students are served through the Office of Student Support Services, located in the lower level of Gonzaga Hall. This depart- ment sponsors a specialized orientation program for international students and provides assistance with legal forms and other documentation.
Students With Disabilities. Fairfield University is com- mitted to providing qualified students with disabilities with an equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights, and privileges of its services, programs, and activities in an accessible setting. Furthermore, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Connecticut laws, the University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified students to reduce the impact of disabilities on academic functioning or upon other major life activities. It is important to note that the University will not alter the essential elements of its courses or programs.
If a student with a disability would like to be considered for accommodations, he or she must make this request in writing and send the supporting documentation to the assistant director of student support services. This should be done prior to the start of the academic semester and is strictly voluntary. However, if a student with a disability chooses not to self-identify and provide
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the necessary documentation, accommodations need not be provided. All information concerning disabilities is confidential and will be shared only with a student's permission. Fairfield University uses the guidelines sug- gested by CT AHEAD to determine disabilities and rea- sonable accommodations.
Send letters requesting accommodations to: David Ryan-Soderlund, Assistant Director of Student Support Services, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195.
Counseling and Health Services
Counseling Services. The professional staff of Counseling Services offers a myriad of mental health services to undergraduate students. In addition to pro- viding short-term individual psychotherapy to deal with personal, psychological, and/or academic stressors, the department also provides group counseling, 24-hour emergency crisis management, mental health screen- ings, consultation to faculty and staff, referral coordina- tion, and psycho-educational programming from its Dolan Hall offices. A psychiatrist is regularly on campus to evaluate and treat students. Fairfield University enjoys an affiliation with Renfrew Eating Disorders Treatment Program for students struggling with eating disorders. Services are confidential.
The Health Center. The Student Health Center located in Dolan Hall is staffed by a nurse practitioner available daily, medical doctors and specialists available on a part-time basis, and registered nurses available around the clock. In addition, students can readily be referred to specialists in all fields of medicine, or in cases of seri- ous illness, admitted to Bridgeport Hospital or St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, just minutes from campus. The Student Health Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week when classes are in session. Students are required to provide proof of med- ical insurance. A health and accident policy is available on a fee basis for students who need additional insur- ance. Special health policies are required for nursing students. Information may be obtained from the School of Nursing.
Athletics and Recreation
Varsity Athletics and Club Sports. Through the Department of Athletics, students can participate in var- sity sports. Fairfield competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and is a charter member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The University currently offers varsity sports for men and women in basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swim- ming and diving, and tennis, as well as men's baseball, women's rowing, women's field hockey, and women's volleyball. Student athletes in these sports are recruited by Fairfield; however, a limited number of walk-on opportunities exist. Interested students should see the coach of the applicable sport for more information.
The men's and women's basketball teams play at Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard, considered one of the top facilities in collegiate basketball. Discounted tickets for Fairfield Stags games are available to stu- dents. For tickets or other information, call the athletic box office or visit www.fairfieldstags.com. In addition, competitions in soccer, lacrosse, and other sports are held on campus and are free of charge to students.
The Thomas A. Walsh Athletic Center caters to the academic and athletic needs of student athletes. A high- tech study center provides individual and group study areas, computer terminals with Internet access, a com- plete reference library, and academic counseling. The building also houses a practice gymnasium for volley- ball, men's and women's basketball, softball, and base- ball; a 4,700-square-foot weight training center; locker rooms; and a suite of administrative and coaching offices for the athletic department.
The department also sponsors a club Spirit Group that includes cheerleading, dance team, and pep band.
Intramural Sports, Recreation, and Fitness. The
Department of Recreation oversees Fairfield's club sports, organizes student intramural activities, and sponsors fitness and activity classes. Club sports, which are organized and operated by students in con- junction with the department, allow student teams to compete against clubs from other colleges and univer- sities. These competitive sports are open to the student body and currently include cheerleading, men's crew, equestrian, men's ice hockey, karate, men's and women's rugby, skiing, track, and men's volleyball.
Intramural sports programs, which are open to all stu- dents, include: basketball, flag football, floor hockey, indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, outdoor and indoor vol- leyball, softball, and three-point contests. Fitness and activity classes, also open to all students, may include yoga, aerobics, ti-chi-bo, lifeguard training, and CPR certification. Fees may apply for participation in intra- mural sports or fitness classes.
The Department of Recreation also oversees the Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex and several outdoor recreation facilities. The Quick RecPlex features a 25- meter, eight-lane swimming pool; a field house for vari- ous sports; a whirlpool; saunas in the men's and women's locker rooms; and racquetball courts. Other amenities are two cardio theatres and a weight room. The Quick RecPlex is open to any undergraduate stu- dent who presents a current StagCard.
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Cultural, Governmental, and
Social Opportunities
The Barone Campus Center. The John A. Barone Campus Center is the social focal point of University activities. Extensively renovated in 2001 , it offers stu- dents a place to relax, socialize, or study during the day. Students can sip cappuccino at Jazzman's Cafe, shop at the University bookstore, watch deejays for the campus radio station, WVOF-FM 88.5, at work in their new glass-enclosed studio, check their mail, or grab meals at one of two dining facilities. The Campus Center also offers ATM services, a game room, lounge space for commuter students, and meeting and plan- ning space for clubs and organizations. The center is open 24 hours from Sunday through Thursday and from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Call the campus center at (203) 254-4222 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. for bookstore and dining hall hours.
Center for Multicultural Relations. Fairfield honors and respects people of all beliefs, traditions, cultures, and races. Faculty, students, and administrators gather at The Center for Multicultural Relations to explore opportunities for dialogue and cross-cultural exchange. Conversation comes easily at the Center because dif- ferences are welcomed and respected, and individuali- ty is honored. The Center's activities and organizations are open to all students.
Clubs and Organizations. Fairfield offers a wide range of interest-based clubs and organizations. Students who don't spot an organization that reflects their inter- est may gain approval to start a group under guidelines established by the Office of Student Activities. All clubs and organizations are members of the Council of Student Organizations. Depending on their size and scope, student clubs and organizations may receive funding directly from student fees, academic or admin- istrative departments, or from COSO itself.
Cultural Events. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts serves as a cultural hub and resource for the University and surrounding towns, offering popular and classical music programs, dance, theatre, and outreach events for young audiences. The center is comprised of the 740-seat Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Theatre, the small- er Lawrence A. Wien Experimental Theatre, and the Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery. Tickets to Quick Center events are available to students at a discounted price. For a calendar of events, visit www.quickcenter.com. The PepsiCo Theatre, is home base for Theatre Fairfield, the University's performing arts club, and pro- vides another venue for theatre and dance in an inti- mate setting. In addition, various departments schedule exhibitions, lectures, and dramatic programs throughout the academic year. These events are open to all mem- bers of the University community and many are free of charge.
The Levee. The Levee, completed in 1995, is a one- story social gathering place for up to 1 50 patrons. Home of Mike's Pizza - a Fairfield favorite - the Levee hosts entertainment, including bands and comedians.
Student Government. All full-time undergraduate stu- dents are considered members of the Fairfield University Student Association, which represents the student viewpoint on campus, sponsors events, rules on infractions of University policies, and provides enter- tainment for the academic year. The FUSA offices are located in the Barone Campus Center and are open daily. Those who become active in the organization have a chance to test their leadership abilities and to take part in decisions that affect the University as a whole. In addition, each of the various living communi- ties - residence halls, apartments, townhouses, off- campus housing and commuters - are represented by smaller associations that plan programs and activities, and lend support to FUSA.
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FUSA has three branches: the Cabinet, the Legislature, and the Student Court. The Cabinet includes the presi- dent, who is elected each March in a campuswide pop- ular election. The president serves as the spokesperson for the undergraduate body and is empowered to appoint a cabinet for assistance in carrying out his or her duties. The president also has ultimate responsibil- ity for the FUSA budget, overseeing its allocation and administration. An elected vice-president of activities works with the president to determine which activities will most interest and benefit the student body.
The Student Court consists of a chief justice and eight associate justices. It serves as the final arbitrator of all constitutional and legal disputes arising from the activi- ties of the student association. It also serves as a hear- ing body for minor infractions of policies outlined in the Student Handbook, as determined by the Office of the Dean of Students and Director of Judicial Affairs. Finally, the justices act as student representatives on the Student Conduct Board and Traffic Appeals Board. They are selected through an application and screening process conducted by the FUSA president, who then appoints the justices with confirmation by the Legislature. Justices serve until their graduation, resig- nation, or removal from the Student Conduct Board.
The Legislature or Student Senate, includes 40 elected representatives from the student body (10 per class year). The Senate establishes committees to deal with particular issues and reviews and approves the presi- dent's budget recommendations. It also initiates and passes legislation. Records of these proceedings are kept on file in the FUSA offices and the Office of Student Activities.
Campus Life
Residence Halls, Townhouses, and Apartments.
Residential life is an integral part of the college experi- ence at Fairfield, providing students the opportunity to develop new interests, become a leader or team player, make decisions and take responsibility for them, and learn to get along with new people.
Incoming students live in freshmen-only residence halls where programming and activities are geared toward the needs of first-year students. Students share a com- mon bathroom on the corridor, and all buildings are coed, with men and women living on alternate floors or in alternate wings. Sophomores may remain in a tradi- tionally styled residence hall or opt for a suite-style setup, where two bedrooms share an adjoining bath- room. Juniors and seniors apply for the opportunity to live more independently, in the on-campus townhouses or apartments, or off campus in houses rented through landlords.
Residence halls have social and study lounges avail- able. In addition to standard furniture, rooms are equipped with a ready-to-use phone system, including voice-mail, computer network data ports, cable televi-
sion hook-up, and a combination refrigerator/microwave unit. Laundry facilities are available as well, and most halls have a common kitchen facility. The apartments and townhouses have kitchens, phone service, cable television, and computer network data ports.
Resident assistants, commonly referred to as RAs, pro- vide educational and social programming and supervise behavior in the residence halls. Jesuits living in various residence halls are a resource for students in need of spiritual or informal guidance.
Parking. Vehicles must display a valid registration decal and be parked properly in designated areas. Freshman resident students are not permitted to have vehicles on campus. Parking fees are $60 yearly (pro- rated monthly) or $10 per week. Free day passes are issued on a limited basis.
To register a vehicle, students go online to their StagWeb account, and complete and submit the vehicle registration form. Bring the printed confirmation sheet, the vehicle's registration, and proof of enrollment to the Department of Public Safety. A pamphlet explaining traf- fic and parking regulations is available there. Unauthorized vehicles parked in fire lanes, handi- capped spaces, or service vehicle spots are subject to fines and may be towed, at the owner's expense. Vehicles of disabled persons must display an official campus or state handicapped permit. Through an agreement with the town of Fairfield, no member of the University community may park on the neighborhood streets adjacent to the campus.
Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the safety of people and property on campus. Officers conduct around-the-clock patrols by bicycle, foot, and vehicle, and investigate and report violations of state, federal, and University regulations. Public safety officers also oversee the flow of traffic on campus and enforce parking regulations. In addition, officers are trained to provide emergency first aid and are considered supplemental first responders for the town of Fairfield. Violations of University regulations that require immediate attention should be reported to the public safety office, which is located on the ground floor of Loyola Hall, Room 2. The office is open 24 hours a day, yearlong. Fairfield complies with the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A summary of crime sta- tistics, as well as the department's policies and proce- dures may be obtained by contacting the Department.
Student Rules and Regulations; Discipline. The
Student Handbook delineates the University's rules and regulations governing student behavior, including the student code-of-conduct and adjudication process, as well as the residence life and housing policies and pro- cedures. The handbook is distributed to all full-time undergraduate students, and contains additional infor- mation about Computing and Network Services, the University's history, student resources, and other perti- nent student information. An online version is available
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through the University's website, www.fairfield.edu. The handbook is published by the Office of the Dean of Students with support from the Office of Judicial Affairs and the Department of Residence Life and Housing. Students with questions or those who need interpreta- tion of policies outlined in the handbook should contact the dean of students, associate dean of students for residence life and housing, or the director of judicial affairs.
The dean of students and the vice president for student services have general care for student welfare and stu- dent discipline. The administration reserves the right to dismiss a student or to exercise other disciplinary meas- ures for misconduct either on or off campus. The University has an official adjudication process that sets guidelines for the reporting of incidents, hearings, and appeals. Any student involved in disciplinary action has the right to be heard in his or her own defense.
The dean of students, or his or her designee, may sep- arate a student from the University for reasons of health or safety when that student's continued attendance poses a significant risk to the student or others, and when the dean has reason to believe that such action is in the best interest of the student or others at the University. In such cases, the University's adjudication process may be waived.
Besides the offenses mentioned in the Student Handbook, behavior that leads to criminal or civil action renders a student liable to University disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
Career Planning
The Career Planning Center, located in the John A. Barone Campus Center, helps students identify and achieve career goals. The center offers job listings, counseling services, specific data on the current job market, and workshops on topics such as resume writ- ing or interviewing techniques. The center also keeps abreast of needs in all fields of employment and either arranges interviews for seniors or notifies qualified stu- dents of job openings. Career Fairs held in September and February attract 80 employers and 400 students each year.
The Center works collaboratively with the schools and colleges of the University to provide internship opportu- nities for undergraduate students. If an internship is completed for academic credit, it must be approved by the major department or school. Some internships may carry a stipend. The University distinguishes between part-time jobs and internships, not on the basis of com- pensation, but on the basis of the work and/or profes- sional mentoring involved. Internships should support a student's academic course of study or professional development and training.
While the Center primarily serves undergraduate stu- dents, its services are open to all students and gradu- ates of Fairfield. Undergraduates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with and use the Center's servic- es prior to senior year, and graduates are always wel- comed back.
Computing Services
High-speed fiber-optic cable, with transmission capabil- ities of 100 megabits per second, connects classrooms, residence hall rooms, and faculty and administrative offices, providing access to the library collection, e-mail, various databases, and other on-campus resources.
Nineteen computer labs, supported by knowledgeable lab assistants and open 14 hours a day for walk-in and classroom use, offer hardware and software for the Windows and Macintosh environments. All campus buildings are connected to the Internet, and all resi- dence hall rooms have Internet connections, cable tele- vision, and voicemail. Students are issued individual accounts in StagWeb, a secure portal where they can check e-mail, register for courses, review their academ- ic and financial records, and stay tuned to campuswide announcements.
Computing and Network Services, located on the sec- ond floor of Dolan Commons, provides lab support, technical advice, classroom technology applications, and personal Web page assistance. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The SCT Help Desk, located on the second floor of Dolan Commons, assists with ques- tions related to StagWeb.
Religious Life
Mass is held daily in the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola during the lunch hour, on some weeknights, and twice on Sundays. Students can also be referred to services at other local churches and synagogues. The Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Campus Ministry Center, located on the lower level of the Chapel, provides meeting and work spaces for an active Campus Ministry. The Campus Ministry team nourishes a faith community on campus, taking seriously its unique role in expressing the University's Catholic and Jesuit identity. The team, comprised of pastoral ministers, laypeople, and a coun- cil of 18 student leaders, provides counseling and spiri- tual direction, fosters prayer life, conducts liturgies and retreats, trains students as lectors and Eucharistic min- isters, and coordinates interfaith and ecumenical events. The Campus Ministry team also provides a car- ing response to students who seek spiritual direction and counseling.
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ACCREDITATION
Fairfield University is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states. Accreditation by one of the six regional accredit- ing associations in the United States indicates that the school or college has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified edu- cators.
Additional accreditations include:
AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(Charles F. Dolan School of Business)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (School of Engineering) Electrical Engineering program Mechanical Engineering program
American Chemical Society
(College of Arts and Sciences) B.S. in Chemistry
Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
(Graduate School of Education and Allied
Professions, GSEAP)
Marriage and Family Therapy program
Connecticut State Department of Higher Education (GSEAP)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (GSEAP) Counselor Education programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (School of Nursing) Undergraduate Nursing programs Graduate Nursing programs
Program approvals include:
Connecticut State Department of Higher Education
• Elementary and Secondary Teacher
certification programs
• Graduate programs leading to certification in specialized areas of education
• School of Nursing programs
Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing
• Undergraduate Nursing programs
• Graduate Nursing programs
The University holds memberships in:
AACSB International - The Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Council for Higher Education American Council on Education ASEE -American Society for Engineering Education Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Connecticut Association of Colleges and Universities
for Teacher Education Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges Connecticut Council for Higher Education National Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities National Catholic Educational Association New England Business and Economic Association
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Compliance Statements and Notifications
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Fairfield University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report contains a summary of the Fairfield University Security Department's policies and procedures along with crime statistics as required. A copy of this report may be obtained at the Department of Public Safety office in Loyola Hall, Room 2 or by call- ing the department at (203) 254-4090. The Department of Public Safety is open 24 hours per day yearlong. The University is in compliance with the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act (PL 103-542).
Catalog
The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Fairfield University and the students. The University reserves the right to change any provision or any requirement at any time.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Fairfield University admits students of any sex, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan pro- grams, athletic programs, or other University-adminis- tered programs.
Notification of Rights Under FERPA
Fairfield University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (also known as the Buckley Amendment) which defines the rights and protects the privacy of students with regard to their educational records. A listing of records maintained, their location, and the means of reviewing them is avail- able in the Office of the Dean of Students.
Listed below are the rights afforded to students with respect to their education records under FERPA are:
1 . The right to inspect and review the student's educa- tional records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access: Students should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrange- ments for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University offi- cial to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading: Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write to the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent: One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged fail- ures by Fairfield University to comply with the requirements of FERPA: The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-4605
Title II Report
The Title II Higher Education Reauthorization Act Report is available online at www.fairfield.edu/ aca- demic/gradedu/acadinfo.htm.
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Academic Policies
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Philosophy of Education
Fairfield University has, as its primary objective, the development of the creative intellectual potential of its students within a context of religious commitment.
Fairfield believes in the particular excellence of a liberal education. In an effort to achieve this objective, it requires each student to take courses from five areas of knowledge: mathematics and the natural sciences, his- tory and the social and behavioral sciences, philosophy and religious studies, English and the arts, and modern and classical languages. Thus assured of a basic, well- rounded education, students are free to pursue a major field of study in preparation for scholarly or professional pursuits.
To assist the student in the quest for truth, the University promotes dialogue between teacher and student, between student and student, between teacher and teacher. This dialogue takes place in an environment of absolute freedom of inquiry.
Faculty Advising
All members of the faculty share personally and active- ly in the responsibility for providing students with educa- tional, career, and personal guidance. One of the hall- marks of a Jesuit education is the personal interest each professor takes in students; the professor tries to know each student's strengths and weaknesses. This tradition is basic to Fairfield. Classes are not large, and there are ample opportunities for close student-teacher relationships. Members of the faculty make themselves available for informal discussions, advice, and encour- agement well beyond their published office hours.
During the orientation program for first-year students and transfers, each student is assigned to a faculty advisor. In subsequent years, depending upon the stu- dent's major and career interests, the first advisor will be replaced by a professor in the student's field of aca- demic interest. The faculty advisor will be available to meet regularly with the student, offer appropriate coun- sel, watch the student's progress, and, in general, help him or her adjust to college life.
Students who plan to enter professional or graduate school after graduation from Fairfield are referred to fac- ulty who are knowledgeable about specific professions and graduate schools. Faculty will offer advice and will assist students in the application for admission and the attainment of scholarships and fellowships to profes- sional and graduate schools.
NORMAL ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Academic Year
The academic year begins in early September and ends in late May, with recess periods at Christmas and in the spring. It is divided into two semesters, each extending over a period of about 14 weeks. The semester hour is the unit of instructional credit. The class day begins at 8 a.m. and is divided into class periods of 50, 75, or 150 minutes and laboratory periods of two, three, or four hours.
Full-Time Status
The normal course load for a matriculated student is five courses per semester, equivalent to 14 to 19 credit hours. To maintain full-time status a matriculated stu- dent must be registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.
Class Ranking System
Student rank is based on total credit hours completed and recorded.
|
Class |
Credit Hours Earned |
Year |
|
First Year Sophomore Junior Senior |
0 through 29 30 through 59 60 through 89 90 through 120 |
1 2 3 4 |
Degree Requirements
At the time of graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120 credits and completed at least 38 to 46 three- or four-credit courses, depending on the course of study. However, no simple accumulation of credits is sufficient - in itself - to qualify for a degree from Fairfield University. Rather, students are expected to have completed with success all of the assigned cours- es that constitute the curriculum of their choice. The curriculum consists of courses that fall into the required categories of core curriculum, major, and electives. A second major, minor, and concentration are also an option. Students must have a minimum grade average of 2.0 (C) or better overall and in their major. Students must abide by the terms of the University's residency requirement, set forth below. In addition, students are expected to complete their undergraduate degrees within 10 years of beginning their studies.
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Registration Requirement
All matriculated full-time undergraduate students must register for classes by Dec. 1 for the following spring semester and by May 1 for the following fall semester. If a student is not registered by these dates, the University will presume him or her to be withdrawn at the end of the current semester. At that time all resi- dence hall and financial aid commitments will be termi- nated.
Graduation Date
Diplomas are awarded in January, May, and August. All students who have been awarded diplomas within the year are invited to participate in the May graduation cer- emony.
ATTENDANCE
Academic Advancement
For academic advancement from year to year, in good standing, it is not enough that students pass all cours- es; in addition, they must maintain a specified cumula- tive average.
To be eligible for graduation, a Fairfield student must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better at the conclusion of the senior year. To progress toward satisfaction of that requirement, students advancing from the first year to the sophomore year are expected to have a weighted cumulative GPAof 1 .80 or better. By the start of the junior year, students are expected to have a weighted cumulative GPA of 1.90 or better. In advancing to the senior year, students should have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
Although students who do not meet the foregoing stan- dards will be permitted to continue their studies at Fairfield University, they will be notified that they are not advancing satisfactorily. Furthermore, they will be warned that they are in jeopardy of not graduating with their class. Such students will be offered special assis- tance from the academic and student support divisions. In addition, they will be strongly encouraged to enroll in summer or winter intersession courses at Fairfield University in order to improve their GPA.
Students in the School of Nursing must meet University promotion policy requirements. In addition, to remain in the nursing major, students must meet promotion policy requirements established by the School of Nursing. These are available in the School of Nursing section of the catalog.
Residency Requirement
To merit a Fairfield University degree, at least 60 cred- its must be taken at Fairfield. This includes the last 30 semester credits immediately preceding graduation that must be earned at Fairfield University.
Class Attendance: All students are expected to attend every scheduled class session. The impact of atten- dance on grading is specified in the syllabus. Unexcused absences by first-year students may be reported to the dean of freshmen; unexcused absences by other students may be reported to the appropriate academic dean.
Absence from Examinations or Quizzes: Unless there are serious reasons for absence on the day of an examination or quiz, a grade of zero will be awarded for the missed work. However, a student may be excused from an examination for reasons beyond his or her con- trol. In such cases, a reasonable attempt should be made to notify the professor prior to the scheduled examination. At the request of the faculty member, a student who misses an examination due to illness must submit a written excuse from a private physician. If this student has been under the care of University Health Services, he or she must sign a medical release form authorizing the Health Center to provide information to the appropriate faculty member. If the excuse is reject- ed by the faculty member, the student may appeal to his or her academic dean. Students should consult with the faculty member regarding the course makeup policy.
Released Time: A student participating in a University- sponsored event has the right to be excused without penalty or grade jeopardy from exams, student presen- tations, attendance, and other classroom events during that time, provided the student makes up the required work in the fashion mutually agreed upon by the profes- sor and the student.
Students participating in such University-sponsored events will be allowed to make up any major exams, tests, or quizzes they miss in a course when they are involved in a scheduled event provided that participat- ing students, or the faculty moderator, inform all their professors in writing at the beginning of the semester, or as soon thereafter as possible, once scheduling is con- firmed.
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University-sponsored events covered by this policy are defined as follows:
Athletics
• all varsity sporting events; to include post- season tournaments
• all club sporting events Others
• concerts, plays, or other group performances where the absence of a member would detract from the overall performance
Not included in this policy are departmental clubs.
GRADING SYSTEM
Quality Point Value
The official mark or final letter grade earned in a course is assigned quality points. The quality points per credit hour and numerical equivalency for letter grades are as follows:
|
Quality Numerical |
Points Equivalent |
|
|
A |
4.00 |
93-100 |
|
A- |
3.67 |
90-92 |
|
B+ |
3.33 |
87-89 |
|
B |
3.00 |
83-86 |
|
B- |
2.67 |
80-82 |
|
C+ |
2.33 |
77-79 |
|
C |
2.00 |
73-76 |
|
C- |
1.67 |
70-72 |
|
D |
1.00 |
60-69 |
|
F |
0.00 |
0-59 |
Grades
The quality of student performance in coursework is graded according to the official marks of A, B, C, D, and F. These marks have the following meanings:
A Outstanding achievement
B Superior level of achievement
C Acceptable level of achievement with
course material D Minimal achievement, but passing F Unacceptable level of achievement;
course must be repeated to obtain credit
The plus (+) may be added to grades of B or C to indi- cate work performed at the top of that range.
The minus (-) may be added to grades A, B, or C to indi- cate work performed below that range.
A semester's grade normally will be determined accord- ing to the following procedure:
The semester's work (examinations, quizzes, recita- tions, and out-of-class assignments) will establish approximately two-thirds of the grade, the final exami- nation establishing approximately one-third of the grade. If a professor chooses a method other than the established procedure, the following criteria must be met:
a. The students must be informed in writing at the beginning of the semester as to the procedure in determining the grade for the course.
b. A memorandum must be submitted in writing to the departmental chair and the appropriate dean at the beginning of each semester.
In addition to the foregoing academic grades, which indicate the quality of student performance, the nota- tions I (Incomplete) or W (Withdrawal) may appear on a student's grade report.
Each semester's course grades are computed into a weighted average. To determine a weighted grade point average, the number of credits per course is multiplied by the quality points earned per course. The total num- ber of quality points for all courses is then divided by the number of credits attempted.
Incomplete
A grade of "I" is issued when, due to an emergency sit- uation such as illness, a student prearranges with the professor to complete some of the course requirements after the semester ends. All course work must be com- pleted within 30 days after the beginning of the next reg- ular semester. Any incomplete grades still outstanding after the 30-day extension will become Fs.
Withdrawal from Courses
Fairfield University desires to see all undergraduate stu- dents make normal progress toward graduation. For full-time students, the normal rate of work is defined as five courses per semester, each bearing three or four credit hours. Some courses, notably one-credit music courses and science labs, do not contribute toward this calculation of a normal course load or progress toward graduation; they are considered as supplementary work. The minimum rate of work for full-time students is four courses (minimum 12 credit hours) per semester.
Students who wish to withdraw from a course after the initial add/drop period may do so through the end of the seventh week of the semester (or by the mid-point of the term in the case of accelerated or other unusual terms) provided that (a) the student's academic dean, in consultation with the course instructor, finds withdrawal to be in the student's best interest and (b) the student remains enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. After the seventh week of the semester (or mid-point of other terms), course withdrawal will be granted only in highly unusual circumstances, such as a health emergency. Withdrawal after the seventh week will not be permitted
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simply to prevent receipt of a grade that might not meet the student's satisfaction. In all cases, if withdrawal is granted, the University Registrar will record a grade of W (withdrawal) on the student's permanent record. To initiate a request to withdraw from a course, a student must complete a Course Withdrawal Form and meet with his/her academic dean.
Repeat Course Policy
When a student repeats a course that was failed, the new grade will be recorded. Quality point values will be averaged into the cumulative average, and the credits will count toward the degree. The original grade will remain on the transcript and be calculated into the cumulative average.
When a student repeats a course for which the student has previously obtained a passing grade, the new course and grade will be recorded on the transcript with the notation, repeat course. Neither the credits nor the grade will count toward the degree. The original grade will remain on the transcript.
First- Year Student Midterm Deficiencies
Halfway through the fall and spring semesters, first-year students are provided with midterm estimate grades for the courses in which they are earning grades of C- or below. These grades are not part of their official aca- demic record, but allow the students, as well as their faculty advisors and the Dean of Freshmen, to review their academic progress at the mid-point of their first two semesters.
Grade Reports
Grade reports are issued to students by the Registrar via the student Web portal at the end of each semester.
SCHOLASTIC HONORS
Dean's List
To qualify for the Dean's List at the conclusion of each semester's work, a student must have completed a min- imum of 12 credit hours, have no outstanding or incom- plete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better.
Graduation with Honors
Honors at graduation are awarded for the following weighted grade point averages computed for the four years' work:
Summa cum laude Magna cum laude Cum laude
3.85 3.70 3.50
Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society, serves to reward and encourage scholarship, loyalty, and service to the ideals of Jesuit higher education. To be nominated for membership, undergraduate students must have scholastic rank in the top 15 percent of their class, demonstrate a proven concern for others through involvement in extracurricular activities and service to the University, and manifest a true concern and commit- ment to the values and goals of the society. The Fairfield chapter was reactivated in 1981 and includes outstanding seniors who are encouraged to promote service to the University and provide greater under- standing of the Jesuit ideals of education within the University community.
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. With more than 440,000 members worldwide, the Society's mem- bership comprises the brightest and best of the world's business leaders. At Fairfield University, the top 5 per- cent of juniors, the top 10 percent of seniors, and the top 20 percent of graduate students are eligible for membership in the University's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter, which was established in 1998. Each spring, an induction ceremony is held at the Charles F. Dolan School of Business to welcome new members into the Society.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most widely recog- nized national academic honor society in the United States. Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, the society's aim is to encourage academic excellence in the broad range of the liberal arts. Membership is restricted to students who complete most of their coursework in the liberal studies curriculum; typically those are students who pursue B.A. or B.S. degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. Fairfield's Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was established in 1995. Each spring it installs new members from among the most academically talented upper-class students. Election to this chapter is based on scholastic standing and academic accomplishments and is limited to seniors and a highly select group of juniors.
Other National Honor Societies
Discipline-based national and international honor societies with chapters at Fairfield University include:
Alpha Delta Kapa — sociology
Alpha Epsilon Delta — pre-medical
Alpha Kappa Delta — sociology
Alpha Mu Gamma — foreign languages
Alpha Sigma Lambda — adult higher education
Chi Sigma Chi — counseling, academic and professional (international)
Chi Sigma lota — counseling, academic and professional (international)
Lambda Pi Eta — communication
Omicron Delta Epsilon — economics
Phi Alpha Theta — history (international)
Pi Delta Kappa, an international professional associa- tion for men and women in the field of education
Pi Mu Epsilon — mathematics
Pi Sigma Alpha — politics
Psi Chi — psychology
Sigma lota Rho — international studies
Sigma Pi Sigma — physics
Sigma Tau Delta — English (international)
Sigma Theta Tau — nursing (international)
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society — scientists and engineers (international)
Theta Alpha Kappa — religious studies
DISRUPTION OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Academic Probation
The purpose of academic probation is to alert the stu- dent and the institution to problems associated with the student's academic performance and to recommend or implement strategies for improvement. The continuation of poor academic performance will result in the dis- missal of the student. Faculty advisors are notified of all advisees placed on probation.
Any student whose overall cumulative grade point aver- age falls below 1.80 at the end of the fall or spring semester will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. First semester first-year students with a GPA below 1.80 will not be placed on probation for their second semester, but will lose their rights to participate in extracurricular or co-curricular activities.
A student will be removed from academic probation as soon as his/her overall cumulative GPA is raised to 1 .80 or higher on the basis of subsequent courses complet- ed at Fairfield during the next semester or during spe- cial January or summer sessions.
A student on academic probation is ineligible to partici- pate in extracurricular or co-curricular activities during any semester in which the student is on probation. A student on academic probation may petition the aca- demic vice president for the right to participate in extra- or co-curricular activities. The appeal must contain a valid and compelling reason as to why restriction of extra- or co-curricular activities is inappropriate and must demonstrate effectively that the activity will sup- port an improvement in academic performance.
If a student who has been placed on academic proba- tion proceeds to earn a semester GPA below 1 .80 while enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours), that stu- dent will be dismissed from the university for reason of academic failure.
Academic Dismissal
Students who incur an academic failure in any of the fol- lowing classifications may be dismissed from the University:
• A student who at the end of a semester has received the grade of F in three or more courses
• A student who at the end of an academic year has received the grade of F in three or more courses
• A student who, regardless of incompletes, while on academic probation and enrolled full-time (i.e., attempting a minimum of 12 credit hours), proceeds to earn a semester GPA below 1 .80
Students who have been dismissed from the University for reason of academic failure are normally expected to
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remain away for at least a full semester (fall or spring) before seeking readmission. Such individuals lose all entitlement to institutionally funded financial aid.
Voluntary Withdrawal from University
To discuss voluntarily withdrawing (for non-medical reasons):
1 . Contact the appropriate Academic Dean's office.
2. Submit a written request for withdrawing from the University, including the reasons for the withdrawal. Voluntary withdrawals from the University are sub- ject to the following conditions:
• There are no pending student conduct issues.
• The student is not liable for academic withdrawal due to insufficient progress or excessive absence.
• The student has settled all financial obligations to the University.
Note: If a student wants to withdraw when classes dur- ing the traditional semesters are not in session, the stu- dent must still submit a letter to the Academic Dean's Office. Students scheduled to live in University housing should send a copy of that letter to the Office of the Dean of Students.
3. After meeting with an administrator in your Academic Dean's office, all resident students must set up a meeting with an administrator in the Office of the Dean of Students to discuss non-academic- related issues (housing, financial aid, Stag Card, student account, etc.) pertaining to the student's withdrawal from the University.
Readmission
A student who wishes to re-enter Fairfield University after having been dismissed or having withdrawn volun- tarily must inform the dean of the appropriate under- graduate school in writing of his/her intention. Those wishing to reapply to complete their undergraduate degree after five or more years of absence from the University must meet with the appropriate dean to dis- cuss their intentions and evaluate their academic record. The dean forwards the request to the academic vice president for a decision.
Medical Withdrawal from the University
A medical withdrawal may be warranted when a student is unable to continue for any number of medical condi- tions.
1 . To discuss this form of withdrawal, contact either the Office of the Dean of Students (ext. 4211), the Health Center (ext. 2241), or Counseling Services (ext. 2146). Most students who seek to withdraw for
medical reasons have been using the Health Center or Counseling Services. Therefore, those students will most likely initiate their request through a mem- ber of the medical staff or a counselor. Information from personal or private physicians or a psycholo- gist is subject to review by the University.
2. Upon review of the medical merits for the withdraw- al request, and appropriate documentation by the Health Center or Counseling Services, the student must make a formal request for withdrawal either in writing or person to the Dean of Students' Office. This office will review the request and the support- ing information and make a decision. Withdrawals granted for medical reasons are not approved until after arrangements for key and ID return are com- plete, and a move-out deadline from University housing has been established.
3. The Dean of Students' Office will also discuss with the student the process by which the student can seek readmission to the University.
4. The appropriate academic dean's office, bursar's office, registrar's office, and residence life and hous- ing office are then notified of the student's change in status. The institutional refund policy applies.
Readmission to the University after a
Medical Withdrawal:
1 . To seek readmission following a medical withdraw- al, the student must write a letter making the formal request and state the rationale supporting the request. If medical documentation is required, the student should simultaneously submit that infor- mation to either the Health Center (when medical situation is physical in nature) or Counseling Services (when medical situation is psychological in nature). That information will be reviewed and any necessary contact with outside care providers or physicians will be made.
2. The Dean of Students' Office will ask the Health Center or Counseling Services for their evaluation of the request. Upon receipt of that information, the Dean of Students' Office will contact the student to arrange an appointment in person if at all possible or over the phone if the student is an unreasonable distance from campus.
3. After formal review of the student's request, the Dean of Students' Office will decide whether the student should or should not be readmitted. Those applications supported for readmission will be for- ward to the Office of the Academic Vice-President for an official letter of readmission to the student. The student may not register for classes or be assigned University housing until the official letter of readmission is reviewed and processed.
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CREDITS FOR STUDY AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Advanced Placement
While in high school, some students pursue one or more college-level Advanced Placement courses. Fairfield University will award three or four hours credit toward graduation for each AP course taken by a student provided that the student has taken an Advanced Placement Test prepared by the CEEB program and obtained a test score of four or five. It is the discretion of college/school officials to determine if such AP credits can be used to exempt students from specific University courses or requirements. Normally, AP credit will not exempt a student from requirements in his/her major. No student will be awarded more than a total of 15 AP credits by Fairfield University.
Listed below are the most common AP tests submitted by students for advanced placement, along with their Fairfield University equivalent.
|
AP Test |
Fairfield Coi |
irse Equivalent |
Credits |
|
Biology |
Bl 170 |
General Biology I |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
CH11 |
General Inorganic I |
4 |
|
English Composition |
EN 11 |
Composition and Prose |
3 |
|
English Literature/Composition |
EN 11 |
Composition and Prose |
3 |
|
European History |
HI 30 |
Europe and the World in Transition |
3 |
|
U.S. History |
HI |
Elective |
3 |
|
Calculus AB |
MA 121-122 |
Applied Calculus I and II |
6 |
|
Calculus BC |
MA 171-172 |
Differential and Integral Calculus |
8 |
|
Computer Science A |
CS131 |
Computer Programming I |
3 |
|
Computer Science AB |
CS 131-132 |
Computer Programming I and II |
6 |
|
French Language |
FR121 |
Continuing French |
3 |
|
German Language |
GR121 |
Continuing German |
3 |
|
Italian Language |
IT 121 |
Continuing Italian |
3 |
|
Spanish Language |
SP121 |
Continuing Spanish |
3 |
|
Physics |
PS 15 |
General Physics I |
4 |
|
Government and Politics, U.S. |
P0 11 |
Introduction to American Politics |
3 |
|
Sociology |
SO 11 |
General Sociology |
3 |
|
Statistics |
MA 17 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
3 |
Higher Level International Baccalaureate
Courses
Fairfield University recognizes the advanced nature of Higher Level International Baccalaureate courses. Generally, three credits will be awarded toward a Fairfield degree for a Higher Level IB course taken by a student, provided a grade of six or seven is achieved. Final determination concerning the amount of credit and whether or not it can be used to exempt students from specific University courses or requirements rests with the dean in consultation with the academic department. Normally, Higher Level IB credit will not exempt a stu- dent from requirements in his/her major. Students will be awarded a maximum total of 15 Higher Level IB credits.
College Courses Completed
While in High School
High school students who earn college credit while still enrolled in high school can transfer those credits to Fairfield University if the following conditions are met:
A grade of C or better
• The official college transcript is sent to Fairfield
• The student's high school counselor sends written verification that the college credits or coursework were not used to fulfill high school graduation require- ments, either in subject area or credits.
No more than a total of 1 5 such credits will be accepted by Fairfield.
Transfer Credit
When students begin their university studies at other institutions and subsequently transfer to Fairfield University, the University accepts transfer credit under the following conditions:
• No courses with grades less than C will qualify for transfer.
• Credit will be granted only for specific work completed at regionally accredited institutions whose quality and course content have been approved by the University.
• Only credit hours, not grades, will transfer.
• Credits earned more than 1 0 years previous to a cred- it transfer request may not be able to be accepted.
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Every transfer student is required to complete at least two years of full-time undergraduate study at Fairfield in order to receive a Fairfield University bachelor's degree.
Credit Earned Elsewhere by Matriculated
Students
Any courses taken at another institution must be pre- approved by the dean of the student's school to be eli- gible for transfer credit. Only credits (not grades) are transferable. For each approved course taken at anoth- er institution, credits will be accepted in transfer only if the student has earned a grade of C or better (2.00 GPA and a numerical equivalency of no lower than 73) in that course. Official transcripts should be forwarded to the dean upon completion of pre-approved coursework at other institutions.
Students are cautioned that deans will grant permission to take courses elsewhere only when the student can demonstrate compelling reasons to do so. Typically, stu- dents attend other institutions while on approved Educational Leave of Absence during the fall and/or spring semester to participate in a study abroad pro- gram or to take advantage of a special curriculum offered at another U.S. institution or to enroll in courses during the summer or winter vacation.
In all cases, the following restrictions apply:
• Of the 120 or more credits required for the bachelor's degree, a minimum of 60 of those credits must be earned at Fairfield University.
• Students are permitted to take no more than two courses at another institution during a summer or win- ter vacation period.
• The last 30 credits earned toward a student's degree must be completed at Fairfield University or through a program that issues Fairfield University course credit.
All students granted educational leaves by Fairfield University will be charged a fee for maintenance of their matriculation at Fairfield. Furthermore, students who study elsewhere in non-affiliated programs lose their entitlement for institutional financial aid for the period of the leave.
STUDENT RECORDS
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act passed by Congress in 1974, legitimate access to stu- dent records has been defined. A student at Fairfield University has the right to see any records that directly pertain to the student. Excluded by statute from inspec- tion is the parents' confidential statement given to the financial aid office and medical records supplied by a physician.
A listing of records maintained, their location, and the means of reviewing them is available in the Office of Student Services. Information contained in student files is available to others using the guidelines below:
1 . Confirmation of directory information is available to recognized organizations and agencies. Such infor- mation includes name, date of birth, dates of atten- dance, address.
2. Summary of behavioral records and copies of tran- scripts will be provided to anyone upon written request of the student. Cost of providing such infor- mation must be assumed by the student.
3. All other information, excluding medical records, is available to staff members of the University on a need-to-know basis; prior to the release of addition- al information, a staff member must provide his or her need to know information to the office responsi- ble for maintaining the records.
EDUCATIONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
TRANSCRIPTS
Educational Leave of Absence
Matriculated students may apply for an educational leave of absence for a fall or spring semester or for a full academic year in order to study abroad or the Washington, D.C., semester. Educational leaves are granted by the associate/assistant dean of the student's school or college. To be eligible for an educational leave of absence a Fairfield University student must have an overall GPA of 2.80 or better at the time of application. In addition, the student must have a record of good aca- demic and social standing for the semester immediate- ly preceding application. Students who wish to be grant- ed educational leave of absence must complete all offi- cial paperwork with the study abroad coordinator by Feb. 1 for the following year.
Application for transcripts should be addressed to the University Registrar's office and should state the name and address of the official to whom the transcript is to be mailed. In accordance with the general practice of col- leges and universities, complete official transcripts are sent directly by the university, not transmitted by the applicant. Transcripts will not be processed during examination and registration periods. Requests for tran- scripts should be made one week in advance of the date they are needed.
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ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY
Academic Freedom
Fairfield University endorses full academic freedom as an essential prerequisite to its quest for truth and its free exposition. We encourage students and faculty to engage in free discussion and inquiry. In addition, we recognize that academic freedom carries with it correla- tive academic responsibilities. Thus, in our pursuit of excellence and truth, we must also hold to standards of intellectual honesty and objectivity.
Academic Honesty
All members of the Fairfield University community share responsibility for establishing and maintaining appropri- ate standards of academic honesty and integrity. As such, faculty members have an obligation to set high standards of honesty and integrity through personal example and the learning communities they create. Such integrity is fundamental to, and an inherent part of, a Jesuit education, in which teaching and learning are based on mutual respect. It is further expected that stu- dents will follow these standards and encourage others to do so.
Honor Code
Fairfield University's primary purpose is the pursuit of academic excellence. This is possible only in an atmos- phere where discovery and communication of knowl- edge are marked by scrupulous, unqualified honesty. Therefore, it is expected that all students taking classes at the University adhere to the following Honor Code:
"I understand that any violation of academic integrity wounds the entire community and undermines the trust upon which the discovery and communication of knowl- edge depends. Therefore, as a member of the Fairfield University community, I hereby pledge to uphold and maintain these standards of academic honesty and integrity."
Academic Dishonesty
Students are sometimes unsure of what constitutes academic dishonesty. In all academic work, students are expected to submit materials that are their own and are to include attribution for any ideas or language that are not their own. Examples of dishonest conduct include but are not limited to:
• Cheating, such as copying examination answers from materials such as crib notes or another student's paper.
• Collusion, such as working with another person or persons when independent work is prescribed.
• Inappropriate use of notes.
• Falsification or fabrication of an assigned project, data, results, or sources.
• Giving, receiving, offering, or soliciting information in examinations.
• Using previously prepared materials in examinations, tests, or quizzes.
• Destruction or alteration of another student's work.
• Submitting the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without the prior written per- mission of each instructor.
• Appropriating information, ideas, or the language of other people or writers and submitting it as one's own to satisfy the requirements of a course - commonly known as plagiarism. Plagiarism constitutes theft and deceit. Assignments (compositions, term papers, computer programs, etc.) acquired either in part or in whole from commercial sources, publications, stu- dents, or other sources and submitted as one's own original work will be considered plagiarism.
• Unauthorized recording, sale, or use of lectures and other instructional materials.
In the event of such dishonesty, professors are to award a grade of zero for the project, paper, or examination in question, and may record an F for the course itself. When appropriate, expulsion may be recommended. A notation of the event is made in the student's file in the academic dean's office. The student will receive a copy.
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE
Academic Grievance
Procedures for review of academic grievances protect the rights of students, faculty, and the University by pro- viding mechanisms for equitable problem solving.
A grievance is defined as a complaint of unfair treat- ment for which a specific remedy is sought. It excludes circumstances that may give rise to a complaint for which explicit redress is neither called for nor sought, or for which other structures within the University serve as an agency for resolution.
Academic grievances relate to procedural appeals or to academic competence appeals, or to issues of academ- ic dishonesty. Procedural appeals are defined as those seeking a remedy where no issue of the quality of the student's work is involved. For example, a student might contend that the professor failed to follow previously announced mechanisms of evaluation.
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Academic competence appeals are defined as those seeking a remedy because the evaluation of the quality of a student's work in a course is disputed. Remedies would include but not be limited to awarded grade changes, such as permission to take make-up examina- tions or to repeat courses without penalty.
Academic dishonesty appeals are defined as those seeking a remedy because of a dispute over whether plagiarism or cheating occurred. Remedies would include but not be limited to removal of file letter, change of grade, or submitting new or revised work.
The procedures defined here must be initiated within one semester after the event that is the subject of the grievance.
Informal Procedure
Step one: The student attempts to resolve any academ- ic grievance with the faculty member, department chair, or other individual or agency involved. If, following this initial attempt at resolution, the student remains con- vinced that a grievance exists, she or he advances to step two.
Step two: The student consults the chair, or other indi- viduals when appropriate, bringing written documenta- tion of the process up to this point. If the student contin- ues to assert that a grievance exists after attempted reconciliation, he or she advances to step three.
Step three: The student presents the grievance to the dean of the school in which the course was offered, bringing to this meeting documentation of steps one and two. If the dean's attempts at mediation prove unsuc- cessful, the student is informed of the right to initiate for- mal review procedures.
Formal Procedure
Step one: If the student still believes that the grievance remains unresolved following informal procedures, she or he initiates the formal review procedure by making a written request through the dean of the school in which the course was offered for a formal hearing in the aca- demic vice president's office. Such a request should define the grievance and be accompanied by documen- tation of completion of the informal process. It should also be accompanied by the dean's opinion of the griev- ance.
Step two: The academic vice president determines whether the grievance merits further attention. If not, the student is so informed. If, however, the grievance does merit further attention, the academic vice president determines whether it is a procedural, competence, or academic dishonesty appeal.
• If it relates to a procedural matter, the academic vice president selects a dean (other than the dean of the involved school) to chair a grievance committee.
• If it relates to an academic competence matter, the academic vice president requests from the dean involved the names of two outside experts to serve as a consultant panel in determining the merit of the stu- dent's grievance.
• If it relates to academic dishonesty, the academic vice president will convene a committee comprised of a dean and two faculty from outside the department in which the course was offered to review the material and the sanctions.
In addition, in some instances it may be possible for the academic vice president to settle the grievance.
Step three: For procedural appeals, the grievance com- mittee takes whatever steps are deemed appropriate to render a recommendation for resolving the grievance. The committee adheres to due process procedures analogous to those in the Faculty Handbook.
• For competence appeals, the academic vice president contacts the outside panel members and requests that they review the case in relation to its content validity.
• For academic honesty appeals, the academic vice president will request that the committee present a written report of their findings relating to the validity of the charge and the sanctions.
Step four: The recommendation from either the griev- ance committee or the panel is forwarded to the aca- demic vice president in written form, accompanied, if necessary, by any supporting data that formed the basis of the recommendation.
Step five: The academic vice president renders a final and binding judgment, notifying all involved parties. If the grievance involves a dispute over a course grade given by a faculty member, the academic vice president is the only University official empowered to change that grade, and then only at the recommendation of the com- mittee or panel.
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Fairfield University
The Curricula
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The Curricula
THE CURRICULA
Introduction
The various curricula at Fairfield University are arranged into five general categories. The first three categories - core curriculum, electives, and majors - represent coursework that all students are required to complete. The remaining categories - second majors and minors - designate optional coursework. In addi- tion, special features such as an honors program, inter- disciplinary learning communities or clusters, independ- ent studies, and internships are available to students.
Choice of Curriculum
Descriptions of the various curricula will be found in the college and school sections and, where appropriate, under the discipline heading. For students who desire a curriculum involving an ordered sequence of courses (natural sciences, accounting, mathematics) the initial choice of program is important; for other students, first- year and sophomore courses provide a solid basis and background for any subsequent decision to major in such areas as economics, English, history, languages, and visual and performing arts.
Students fulfill the curriculum requirements that are in place at the time the student matriculates. Once new changes are in effect, students have the option of remaining with the requirements in effect at the time of their matriculation.
University Course Numbering System
Undergraduate
01-99 100-199
200-299
300-399
Graduate
400-499
500-599
Introductory courses
Intermediate courses without
prerequisites
Intermediate courses with
prerequisites
Advanced courses, normally
limited to juniors and seniors,
and open to graduate students
with permission
Graduate courses, open to undergraduate students with permission Graduate courses
Core Curriculum
The goal of a Fairfield education is to develop the whole person: an intellectual being who can think clearly, accurately, dispassionately; a social being who cares about others and takes one's place in the world with them; a physical being who knows the laws, limitations, and beauty of the natural world; a spiritual being who seeks to make one's life express the truths of religion and philosophy.
Because Fairfield believes that a liberal education can achieve this goal, the University has developed a core curriculum that all undergraduates must take to acquire a broad background in all academic areas. During their years at Fairfield, students, regardless of major or field of specialization, take from two to five courses in each of five areas.
Within the framework of these five areas, students have a number of options so that fulfilling the requirement can become a stimulating and enjoyable experience while providing the breadth of knowledge necessary for further studies and for life as a well-educated human being.
Options within the Core Curriculum
Area I: Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Two semesters of mathematics. At least one semes- ter must include a course containing some calculus (MA 19, MA 121, MA 125, or MA 171). A sophomore or upper-division course may be used with approval of the department.
• Two semesters of a natural science. Any two courses in any of the natural sciences, as well as AY 110 and PY 261, fulfill this requirement.
Note: Psychology majors cannot use PY 261 to fulfill this core science requirement. Business majors can- not use PS 70 to meet this requirement
Area II: History, and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Two semesters of history. HI 30 plus one 200-level course. CL 115-116 (Greek and Roman Civilization) may be used to fulfill this requirement.
• Two semesters of anthropology, communication (CO 100 and CO 230 only), economics, politics, psy- chology, or sociology. Both courses may be in the same department or they may be in two different departments. Also includes ED 241 for Certificate students only.
Note: Students majoring in social/behavioral science may not use courses in their major to fulfill this core requirement. (However, a student who double-majors in two of these areas automatically satisfies this core requirement.)
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Area III: Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Applied Ethics
• Two semesters of philosophy. PH 10 is required fol- lowed by a 100-level course.
• Two semesters of religious studies. RS 10 is required.
• One additional course in philosophy (200-level), reli- gious studies, or applied ethics. Also includes ED 329 for Certificate students only. Also PJ 120 counts here
Area IV: English and Visual and Performing Arts
• Three semesters of English. EN 11 and EN 12 are required. The third course may be selected from any English literature offering that has a number designa- tion of 200 or greater. Writing courses (EN/W) do not fulfill the core literature requirement. Selected courses offering literature in translation may also fulfill this requirement - see listings under classical studies as well as modern languages and literatures.
• Two semesters of visual and performing arts. One semester must be in the area of art history; music his- tory; theatre history; new media film, radio, television history. The other semester may be selected from any of the three-credit course offerings in art history, music, new media, studio art, and theatre, except for those courses listed as fine arts (FA).
Area V: Modern and Classical Languages
Two semesters (at least at the intermediate level) of any language listed among the offerings of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures or the Classical Studies Program.
Notes
• Most core courses are taken within the first two years at Fairfield University. However, precisely when stu- dents should take various core courses depends, in part, upon their major. The faculty advisor will assist students in selecting a schedule that meets all core requirements. Normally, English (EN 11 and EN 12), mathematics, and foreign languages are included in the student's first-year schedule.
• Students may elect to complete some of their core requirements by enrolling in interdisciplinary learning communities or core course clusters described on page 34.
• Students with majors in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business are required to take specific courses as part of their core curriculum. See the Dolan School of Business core section for such course details.
School of Nursing students take specific courses as part of their core curriculum and are required to com- plete either the visual and performing arts or the mod- ern language requirement.
Electives
All students in B.A. and B.S. programs should have a minimum number of free electives. These electives may be chosen in any area of study, presuming prerequisites are met, and cannot be determined or required by any department or school. These electives may, of course, be part of a student's minor or second major. Students must check with their advisors for minimum numbers.
Major
The major is central to a student's program of study at Fairfield University. It represents an area of specializa- tion consisting of a cluster of related courses drawn from a single department, more than one department, or an interdisciplinary program. Normally, a student must pursue a minimum of 30 credit hours of course- work to complete a major.
The course requirements for each major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences are set forth within each departmental section of this catalog; information on indi- vidually designed majors is also in this section. Likewise, the requirements for majors within the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, the School of Nursing, and the School of Engineering are found in those sections of this catalog. In all cases, the selection of courses for a particular major must be done in con- sultation with a faculty advisor from one's major depart- ment or school. In each college or school, the proper work of the major is concentrated in the junior and sen- ior years; where preparatory courses are needed, they are taken in the freshman and/or sophomore year.
Majors are to be selected at the end of the freshman year or during the sophomore year. Students declare majors by going to the office of the dean of the appro- priate college or school. When a major is declared, the student is assigned a faculty advisor from the major area.
To change from one major to another in one's school requires completion of a Change of Major form. The Change of Major form can be obtained from the office of the dean of the student's current school. The form must be signed by the chairperson/coordinator of the major in which the student is currently enrolled, the chairper- son/coordinator of the major that the student desires, and the dean of the school. The form is then forwarded to the University Registrar.
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Diversity Requirements
U.S. Diversity
In order to help students develop a critical conscious- ness of self and society, all undergraduates are required to select one course that gives significant treatment to aspects of diversity and pluralism in U.S. society. Such courses will explore, in a systematic manner, connec- tions between race, class, and gender, and will examine issues of privilege and difference in U.S. society. Additional aspects of diversity - including religion, sexu- al orientation, and ethnicity - may also be considered. Approved courses will be designated by a special sym- bol in each semester's course schedule booklet. This requirement will not add credit hours or an extra course to a student's degree program; students will be able to select a designated diversity course from among core requirement courses, major courses, or electives.
A list of courses that currently satisfy the U.S. Diversity requirement follows. Please note that new courses are added each year.
Ethics in Education
The Black Experience: African-American
Art and Criticism in the 20th-century
MUSE Internship
Introduction to Black Studies
Employment Law and Discrimination in the
Workplace
Law, Women, and Work
Women and Mass Media
Intercultural Communications
The Economics of Race, Class, and
Gender in the American Workplace
Distribution of Income and Poverty in the
United States
Composition and Prose Literature
(designated sections only)
Introduction to Literature and Writing the
Research Paper
(designated sections only)
Literacy and Language
African-American Literary Voices
Special Topics: Asian American Film:
Visualizing Citizenship
American Drama
Writers of the Asian Diaspora
African-American Literature and Culture
African-American Fiction, 1940 to Present
African-American Fiction, 1980 to Present
Contemporary Women Writers of Color
Introduction to Cultural Studies
Autobiography
African American Women's Writing
Native-American Literature
Adolescent in Literature
Jefferson's America
|
AE265 |
|
AH 165 |
|
Bl 393- |
|
BI394 |
|
BL101 |
|
BU320 |
|
BU325 |
|
CO 236 |
|
CO 340 |
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EC 114 |
|
EC 265 |
|
EN 11 |
|
EN 12 |
|
EN 249 |
|
EN 253 |
|
EN 258 |
|
EN 264/ |
|
TA120 |
|
EN 284 |
|
EN 339 |
|
EN 344 |
|
EN 347 |
|
EN 348 |
|
EN 349 |
|
EN 362 |
|
EN 371 |
|
EN 386 |
|
EN 395 |
|
HI 232 |
HI 239 HI 240
HI 241/ VPA 241
HI 245 HI 246
HI 257
HI 258
HI 259
HI 260 HI 262 HI 263
HI 264 HI 342
HR200 IS 220 IT 393 MG320
MG325
MU101 MU112 MU201
NS 112
NS262 PJ125 PO 119 P0 152 P0153 P0165
PO220 PY291 PY350 RS 151/
SO 241 RS235 RS237 RS242 SO 112 SO 161 SO 162 SO 167 SO 169 SP287 SP359 TA120/
EN 264 VP241/ HI 241
20th-century United States
The Personal is Political: Women's
Activisim in the 1960s
Examining the Sixties: History, Art and
Legacy
Feminism in America
Excellent Women, Deviant Women:
The Female Experience
Who Built America? Working People in
American History
Working People in 19th-century United
States
Working People in 20th-century United
States
American Indian History
African-American History, 1619 to 1865
Inventing Themselves: African-American
Women in U.S. History
African-American History, 1865 to Present
Immigration, Ethnicity, and Race in U.S.
History
Challenges to the Western Tradition
Technology and Society
Italian-American Experience
Diversity Issues in Management/
Diversity Issues in the Workplace
Managing Human Resources for
Competitive Advantage
The History of Jazz
The Music of Black Americans
Critical Issues in American Popular Music:
Blues to Hip Hop
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Health in Rural Appalachia
Homelessness: Causes and Consequences
Introduction to Feminist Thought
Weapons of the Weak
The Politics of Race, Culture, and Identity
Political Parties, Interest Groups, and
Public Opinion
Seminar in Feminist Theory
Cognition, Race, Culture, and Identity
Psychology of Race and Ethnicity
Sociology of Religion
Liberation Theology
Christian Feminist Theology
Jews and Judaism in America
American Society
American Class Structure
Race, Gender, and Ethnic Relations
Contemporary Media: Race and Gender
Women: Work and Sport
United States-Latino/a Literature
Puerto Rico in Literature and Culture
American Drama
Examining the Sixties: History, Art and Legacy
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World Diversity
In addition to the U.S. diversity course, a world diversi- ty course is required of all undergraduates. This course focuses on a non-Western culture or society, exclusive of Europe and the United States, and their literary, artis- tic, musical, religious, philosophical, political, economic, or social traditions. Though courses primarily empha- sizing North American and European topics will not count toward this requirement, courses focusing on Native American, Russian, and pre-Columbian or Latin American cultures can meet the requirement. Core lan- guage courses do not meet this requirement while liter- ature and culture courses may satisfy it. Moreover, such a course will not emphasize international relations or business relations vis-a-vis Europe or the United States. A study abroad experience may satisfy this requirement if it meets with the spirit and letter of this proposed mission statement.
A list of courses that currently satisfy the world diversity requirement follows. Please note that new courses are added each year.
AE 289 Global Health Care Policy
AH 1 2 Introduction to the Art History of Asia,
Africa, and the Americas AH 100 Arts of India, China, and Japan AY 1 1 1 Cultural Anthropology AY 1 30 Societies and Cultures of Africa and
Latin America AY 140 Marriage in Cross-Cultural Perspective AY 1 50 Societies and Cultures of Asia and the
Pacific AY 152 Islamic Societies and Cultures AY 1 68 Women and Men: The Anthropology of
Gender EC 120 Environmental Economics EC 235 Economic Development of Third World
Nations EN 263 Introduction to Contemporary World
Literature EN 288 Sub-Saharan African Literature FR 252 Culture & Civilization of France & the
Francophone World FR 295/ EN 295 Caribbean Literature: History, Culture and
Identity HI 275 Russia's Road to Revolution, 1 689 to 1 91 7 HI 276 St. Petersburg in Russian History HI 277 Mexico: Cortes to NAFTA HI 280 The West and the Middle East HI 281 Portrait of the Arabs HI 282 Social and Cultural History of China
and Japan HI 283 China, Japan, and the West, 1 600 to
Present HI 284 20th-century Russia HI 285 Modern China: 1800-Present HI 286 The Rise of Modern Japan: 1800-Present HI 287 A Green History of Latin America
HI 288 Colonial Latin America, 1492 to 1800 HI 289 Latin America in Revolution, 1800 to
Present HI 291 Africans in the Americas, 1 500-1 800 HI 363 China in Revolution HI 366 Gender, Culture, and Representation:
Women in China and Japan, 1600-Present HI 367 East Asia in 20th-century American Wars HI 370 The Jews of the Middle East and North
Africa HI 376 The Spanish Caribbean: Cuba, Santo
Domingo, and Puerto Rico from Columbus
to Castro IL 10 Introduction to International Studies:
Geography and Demography IS 350 Global Information Systems LAC 300 Justice and the Developing World MG 350 International Law MG 385 Managing People for Global Business MG 390 Cross-Cultural Management MU 122 World Music History and Ensemble PH 233 Introduction to Oriental Philosophy PO 12 Introduction to Comparative Politics P0 141 African Politics PO 142 Latin American Politics PO 143 Caribbean Politics P0 144 Middle Eastern Politics PO 145 The Major Powers of Asia PO 146 Vietnam and the American Experience PO 149 Third World: Common Fate? Common
Bond? PO 246 Seminar on China PO 249 Seminar on Russia PO 346 Seminar on Vietnam RS 10 Introduction to Religious Studies:
Asian Religions RS 287 Hinduism RS 288 Buddhism RS 290 Religions of China RS 291 Religions of Japan RS 292 North Pacific Tribal Religion RS 389 Seminar on Tibetan Religions SO 184 Population: Birth, Death, and Migration SO 191 Social Change in Developing Nations SP 253 Spanish American Civilization SP 271 Hispanic Film SP 371 Images of Latin American Indians TA 1 22 Introduction to Asian Theatre
Second Major (Double Major)
A student has the option of pursuing a second major at Fairfield University. The courses that constitute a sec- ond major must meet the stated requirements for a major program and must be approved by the depart- ment or interdisciplinary program in which the second major is located. Students declare second majors by completing a Double Major form that is available in the dean's office of their school. A double major does NOT constitute a double degree.
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Minor
The Curricula
In addition to carrying a major, a student may exercise the option of selecting a minor outside the area of spe- cialization. A minor is a cluster of thematically related courses drawn from one or more departments, usually in the range of 15 to 18 credits. Students electing a minor are still required to fulfill the core requirement. In addition to department-based minors, many interdisci- plinary minors are also available at Fairfield: American studies; applied ethics; Asian studies; Black studies; classical studies; environmental studies; international studies; Irish studies; Italian studies; Latin American and Caribbean studies; peace and justice; Russian and East European studies; and women's studies. With appropriate consultation and advisement, students may develop minor programs suited to their needs.
Because the minor is considered to be a supplement to the student's major program of study, its completion in a given case may not have the same priority as that of a major. In order to select a minor, students must fill out the appropriate form, have it approved by their school or department and placed on file with the University Registrar. The completion of the minor is subject to the availability of the courses selected.
Independent Studies
The independent study option is available in most departments to students who wish to examine a subject in depth for which no course is available. Such guided studies are designed and pursued by students under the tutelage of a faculty member. This option is restrict- ed to students in their junior and/or senior years of study.
Students should apply to the professor under whose direction they wish to study no later than the normal reg- istration period of the preceding semester. The Independent Study Application form, available from the office of the college dean, must be completed and filed with the Registrar before the project may begin.
For projects of less than a semester's equivalent course work, one or two credit hours may be assigned. For projects of a semester's equivalent coursework, three credit hours, or, with a laboratory component, four cred- it hours may be assigned.
If students undertake more than one independent study project during their college careers, the total credit hours for all projects may not exceed nine credit hours toward the undergraduate degree.
Clusters: Interdisciplinary Learning Communities Across the Core Curriculum
In 1995 Fairfield University launched a major initiative designed to build interdisciplinary linkages between core courses selected from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities/visual and performing arts. The connections are made through the creation of inter- disciplinary learning communities, or clusters, of two or three core courses united by a common focus or theme.
During a given semester, a group of 20 students enroll in the two or three designated courses that constitute a cluster. Their professors orchestrate course material so that students compare and synthesize the perspectives and methodologies of different academic disciplines. Students and faculty members of a cluster team also participate in activities outside of the classroom, includ- ing field trips.
This curriculum initiative has been funded by a major grant given to Fairfield University by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Education. Fairfield University is one of just 1 4 colleges and univer- sities in the nation to have been awarded this grant in 1994. To date, the university has created several clus- ters, including those that focus on the integrating themes such as race and ethnicity, discovery and explo- ration, and the Caribbean environment.
Student Internships
Students at Fairfield University have an opportunity to earn academic credit and gain practical, on-site work experience by pursuing internships in their major fields of study. Through placements in appropriate business- es, corporations, laboratories, law firms, government offices and agencies, nonprofit organizations, etc. stu- dents apply and test principles and theories they have acquired in their coursework. In a typical internship car- rying three semester credits, students work 10 to 15 hours per week on site. Internships are coordinated by Fairfield University faculty and on-site supervisors. Through such experiences students can enhance their learning and explore potential careers. Upon gradua- tion, students are frequently offered positions with cor- porations and agencies sponsoring their internships.
To be eligible for an internship, students must be in good academic standing and must meet all prerequi- sites prescribed by the major department (e.g. GPA, prior coursework). To register for an internship, a stu- dent must obtain prior approval from the faculty member who coordinates the internship program in his/her major department.
A maximum of six academic credits can be earned for internship experience. An internship will not substitute for any other stated course(s) in the student's major field. Further information about specific internship opportunities can be obtained from the departmental chair or the internship coordinator of the specific depart- ment.
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Study Abroad
An international experience has become an invaluable part of a complete undergraduate education. The Office of International Education, a division of University College, provides numerous opportunities for study abroad and assistance in navigating the wide array of international study choices. Fairfield encourages stu- dents to consider spending a semester, a month, or just ten days abroad, earning academic credit and the kind of world knowledge that only on-site experience can bring.
Fairfield University operates its own programs in Florence, Italy; Galway, Ireland; and Brisbane, Australia.
Fairfield's University's Lorenzo de'Medici program in Florence, Italy, includes semester, year, intersession, and summer study opportunities. All courses are pre- sented in English (except, of course, Italian language). Course offerings include fine and performing arts, humanities, art history, literature, economics, history, business, politics, and communications.
Fairfield's program in Brisbane, Australia, offers semes- ter-long and summer experiences in affiliation with Australian Catholic University, a highly regarded public university. The Brisbane program also offers a popular internship option.
Fairfield's program in Ireland includes semester, year, and summer programs in Galway at the National Irish University Galway.
Nursing majors have two unique options: a short-term, summer program in Padova, Italy, and a semester-long program at the National University of Ireland in Galway. All course work completed at these locations is consid- ered Fairfield University residency credit and is calculat- ed into the student's grade point average.
The University also has formal affiliation agreements with Sophia University in Japan; the University of Maastricht in The Netherlands; the Institute of American Universities and the University of Louvain and IFI Rouen, in France; Helsinki Business Polytechnic; Regent's College in London; The Jesuit Beijing Center Program in China; CIEE (20 sites worldwide); and the Baden-Wurttemberg Exchange in Germany (nine German universities). In addition, Fairfield faculty mem- bers conduct short-term study abroad programs during the summer and the January intersessions. These study tours carry credit in various disciplines.
All students planning international study must receive advance approval of academic courses from the assis- tant/associate dean of their college as well as approval from the Study Abroad Office. Credits will be granted only for academic work successfully completed in inter- national programs. Some courses in various Study Abroad programs do fulfill Fairfield University's core requirements, including world diversity. Your Study Abroad academic advisor can identify these courses for you.
Nearly 30 percent of Fairfield students participate in some type of international experience. With this increased interest in study abroad, Fairfield needs to balance its enrollments between fall and spring semes- ters. Therefore, students need to be flexible about when they will study abroad. All requests will be considered, but not all students will receive placement for their desired semester. Students planning to study abroad must file the Study Abroad Commitment form no later than February 1 of their sophomore year. Students are notified of their semester placement by Feb. 21 of the same year.
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above at the time of application and be in good standing at the University. As a general rule, federal and state financial aid can be used toward study abroad programs. Fairfield University institutional aid, scholarships, and monthly payment plan eligibility through AMS will be applied ONLY to Fairfield and affiliated programs and ONLY to one semester. Financial aid does not apply to summer or short-term study abroad programs.
For more information please visit the study abroad web- site, www.fairfield.edu/sce/studyabroad
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vJU College of Arts and Sciences
A Message to the Students
Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences, the oldest and largest of Fairfield's six schools. The college is host to 1 5 departments and 19 programs, led by 151 full-time faculty and serving approximately 2,000 students. The college is also the home of the core curriculum that uni- fies the education of all Fairfield undergraduates. In the following pages you will find information related to majors and minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, along with two interdisciplinary majors, 18 interdisciplinary minors, and specialized academic programs and services.
Four years, at this stage of your life, may seem like a long time. Senior
undergraduates, however, will testify that the years can go by quickly.
These may be the only years of your life during which you are free to
direct your entire self to enriching and broadening your intellect. With that in mind, I offer three pointers that
will help you get the most out of your Fairfield experience.
The first pointer is the most important: Cut a diverse path. No matter what career or life path you choose, you will find that our world will depend increasingly on many disciplines. The College of Arts and Sciences offers an admirably rich set of programs. No matter which one you select as a major, be sure to take advantage of this richness by immersing yourself in areas that span beyond your chosen program. Our main goal is not to rehearse you in a specific subset of tasks, but to prepare you with an intellectual foundation that will help you interpret, solve, question, process, discover, reflect, understand, love, learn, imagine, and contribute through- out the course of your life. We want to prepare you for life that is increasingly expanding in international scope. Understand immediately that you will be called upon to adopt and appreciate vastly diverse perspec- tives from this point forward.
The second pointer is to have confidence in yourself. Your background has prepared you for a broad - and deep - educational experience. At times, you will face a wall that seems to preclude you from understanding. Rather than become frustrated with yourself or that wall, understand that even the best of scholars live a life in which what we have yet to learn lies beyond that very same wall. Have faith that, through perseverance and faculty and peer guidance, you have the tools to move that wall and make the impossible as simple as the once-challenging "two plus two." Combining this with the first pointer should encourage you to take on areas of knowledge that presently seem difficult or foreign; now is the time to plunge into them.
My third pointer is that you learn interactively. Some students take an "empty vessel" approach to their school- ing. They diligently attend class and push themselves to understand what faculty show them, becoming "filled" with knowledge. This is nowhere near enough. Go beyond simple understanding. Ask yourself, "Could I teach today's class?" Once you have contemplated that emulation, ask yourself "What might I create that adds to this knowledge?" Invite your professors to pull you deeper into what you are learning. Ask your peers what they are thinking and doing. Share your ideas with them and with communities beyond the University. Share with my office ways in which we might better serve you. This is an intensely interactive approach - one in which you demand the most from yourself, your peers, and those whose joy lies in sharing their knowledge with you.
Your experience at Fairfield should be the greatest challenge of your life of learning, thus far, in hopes that it will open vistas and opportunities for you that now dust the edges of your dreams. Enjoy!
Dr. Timotpy Law Snyder
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
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COLLEGE OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES
Dean: Dr. Timothy Law Snyder Associate Dean: Dr. Miriam Gogol Associate Dean: Dr. Raymond P. Poincelot
Assistant to the Dean/Operations Manager:
Susan Peterson
The oldest and largest of Fairfield's six schools, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science degree, as well as master's degrees in American studies and mathematics. In recent years, the College has won numerous grants, most recently to foster an exchange program with Russian professors and to bring geographic information systems technology to area high school classrooms. Students in the College have garnered prestigious scholarships or fellowships to study in Australia, China, El Salvador, France, Russia, South Korea, and Morocco, among other locations.
Students are encouraged to select a major by the end of their freshman year (essential in sciences). Undecided students may wish to consult with the Dean of Freshmen, a faculty advisor, professors, or a career counselor to help them choose a program of study. Selecting a major is not an irrevocable decision; the academic program at Fairfield is flexible enough that students can change to another field if they're not happy with their first choice.
Within each major field of study, courses range from introductory to highly specialized, and there are oppor- tunities for independent study and research. Students may also opt, with faculty advice and agreement, to design their own major. Double-majors and minors can also be arranged for students who want to combine the skills and perspectives of two disciplines.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts
The bachelor of arts is a liberal arts degree with empha- sis in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Major concentrations in the B.A. degree program include American studies, communication, economics, English, history, international studies, modern languages and lit- eratures (French, German, Spanish), philosophy, poli- tics, psychology, religious studies, sociology/anthropol- ogy, and visual and performing arts.
Students who have studied Latin in high school and who wish to continue their classical studies through two
years of college may earn a bachelor of arts with clas- sics degree, even though they do not intend a classics major.
Bachelor of Science
The bachelor of science is a liberal arts degree with an emphasis in the sciences. Major concentrations in the B.S. degree program include biology, chemistry, com- puter science, economics, engineering, mathematics physics, and psychology. In addition to the traditional major concentrations, the College of Arts and Sciences offers specialized programs and academic services. A partial list follows:
Pre-Professional Programs in the Health Sciences:
Fairfield offers a challenging, competitive, and highly successful pre-medical/pre-dental/pre-health profes- sional program. Students in this program pursue studies in a field or major of their personal interest while taking those courses necessary for admission to medical, osteopathic, dental, optometry, podiatry, physical and occupational therapy, and veterinary school.
All students who are considering the health professions as a career should identify themselves and meet with the Health Professions Advisor as early as possible. A great deal of careful planning must be done in order to prepare a strong application for advanced study.
Students who apply to health professions schools need to have a core knowledge of science. This core can be taken within a science major or added to a non-science major. Many pre-medical students elect to pursue a degree in biology that provides well beyond the mini- mum requirements recommended by the Association of American Medical Colleges for admission to medical school. However, students should also recognize that other majors - in the natural sciences and in non-sci- ence fields - are acceptable alternatives as long as the major is supplemented by a combination of courses that represent preparation for medical, dental, and allied health schools. The best preparation for medicine and a number of other health professions usually includes early completion of the following basic course sequences: Mathematics 121-122; Biology 170-171; Chemistry 11-12 and 211-212; and Physics 83-84. The choice and sequence of courses depend on the stu- dent's personal and academic priorities; these should be discussed with the Health Professions Advisor and other academic advisors.
Internship opportunities are of special interest to stu- dents preparing for careers in medicine. Options avail- able to Fairfield students include the Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport and a wide variety of local, national and international opportunities.
Pre-Law Program: Fairfield's pre-law program has been consistently successful during the past decade. No particular major is recommended for law school can- didates. Pre-law students should elect courses that
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examine the social, economic, and political systems of which the law is a part. They should also select cours- es that help them develop competencies to write clear- ly, speak precisely, reason logically, think critically, and read analytically. Finally, students may wish to pursue coursework that examines the law from the perspective of disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, and busi- ness. The program is closely supervised by faculty who serve as special advisors to pre-law students.
Education: Students who plan to teach in secondary schools will major in the discipline that they plan to teach and take the required education courses to qual- ify for certification as high school teachers.
Interdisciplinary Programs: The Fairfield curriculum includes a number of majors and minors that are inter- disciplinary in nature. Such programs permit students to comb-he coursework from more than one academic department, thereby examining a broad subject from a multiplicity of disciplinary perspectives. There are two interdisciplinary majors currently available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences:
American Studies International Studies
In addition, the College offers the following interdiscipli- nary minors:
American Studies
Applied Ethics
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Black Studies
Classical Studies
Education
Environmental Studies
International Studies
Irish Studies
Italian Studies
Judaic Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Peace and Justice Studies
Russian and East European Studies
Women's Studies
Descriptions of these interdisciplinary major and minor programs are found, in alphabetical order, among the departmental sections that follow.
Internships: Internships provide the opportunity for practical experience in a career field related to a stu- dent's major. Most departments of the College of Arts and Sciences offer credit for internships in appropriate agencies and business firms. Majors who wish to take advantage of these opportunities should consult their department chair or internship coordinator.
Minors: In addition to the major, a number of depart- ments and interdisciplinary programs in the college offer ootional minor concentrations. These concentrations are developed under faculty supervision within the con- text of departmental requirements and offerings. For further information, contact the department chair or pro- gram director. (The interdisciplinary minors have been listed above.)
Honors Program: The College of Arts and Sciences participates in the University Honors Program. The pro- gram admits students, at the beginning of their first and second years, to a challenging series of seminars and courses (normally 23 credits), devoted to intellectual history, interdisciplinary studies, and advanced work in the student's major field. Successful completion of the Honors Program is recorded on the graduating stu- dent's transcript.
American Studies
Departmental Requirements and Options
Each department or program in the College of Arts and Sciences has specific academic requirements and options for earning a degree in its academic field. Those requirements and options are found in the departmental and program sections that are presented in alphabetical order on subsequent pages of this catalog.
Additional majors and programs housed in academic departments:
Anthropology
(see Sociology and Anthropology) Art History
(see Visual and Performing Arts) Chinese
(see Modern Languages and Literatures) Film
(see New Media: Film, Television, and Radio) French
(see Modern Languages and Literatures) German
(see Modern Languages and Literatures) Greek
(see Classical Studies) Greek and Roman Studies
(see Classical Studies) Hebrew
(see Modern Languages and Literatures) Italian
(see Modern Languages and Literatures) Japanese
(see Modern Languages and Literatures) Latin
(see Classical Studies) Music
(see Visual and Performing Arts) New Media: Film, Television, and Radio
(see Visual and Performing Arts) Radio
(see New Media: Film, Television, and Radio) Russian
(see Modern Languages and Literatures) Spanish
(see Modern Languages and Literatures) Studio Art
(see Visual and Performing Arts) Television
(see New Media: Film, Television, and Radio) Theatre
(see Visual and Performing Arts)
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PROGRAM IN
AMERICAN STUDIES
Faculty
O'Connor (Director)
Departmental Coordinators
Carolan (Modern Languages)
McFadden (History)
Orman (Politics)
Schlichting (Sociology and Anthropology)
LoMonaco (Visual and Performing Arts)
White (English)
The American Studies Program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum devoted to the examina- tion of American civilization - its culture, institutions, intellectual tradition, and the relationships of its people - making possible a unified, comprehensive approach to American life and thought. Besides the topical unity implicit in this course of study, students discover the methodological differences that characterize the tradi- tional scholarly disciplines as they deal with the infinite complexities of the American experience.
Requirements
For a 30-credit major in American studies, students complete the following:
1. twelve credits in a discipline concentration in fine arts, history, literature, politics, or sociology;
2. twelve credits selected from American-oriented courses in at least three disciplines that differ from the chosen discipline concentration;
3. three credits in a research/theme course taken during senior year; and
4. three credits in AS 201, American Intellectual Tradition, taken during senior year
For a 15-credit minor in American studies, students complete the following:
1 . AS 201 The American Intellectual Tradition (three credits);
2. three American studies elective courses in one of the following disciplines: American literature, history, politics, sociology and anthropology, or visual and performing arts (nine credits); and
3. one American studies elective course outside the concentration (three credits).
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Fairfield University also offers a master of arts degree in American Studies. The 400-level core and elective courses in that program are available to qualified senior undergraduate American studies majors and minors with the approval of the program director.
Courses Available for the American Studies Major
American Studies
AS 127 America in Film
AS 189 Literature and Religion: The American
Experience AS 201 The American Intellectual Tradition AS 300 Independent Research Project AS 327 The Irish in American Film AS 361 The American Civil War: Myth and Reality AS 383 America in the 1930s: A Decade of Change
History
HI 232 Jefferson's America: 1 760 to 1 850 HI 238 The United States, 1850 to 1900 HI 239 20th-century United States HI 243 American Constitutional and Legal
History I, 1776 to 1900 HI 244 American Constitutional and Legal
History II, 1900 to Present HI 250 The American Century: The United States
and the World Since 1900 HI 253 Colonial America, 1 584 to 1 760 HI 260 American Indian History HI 331 Era of the American Revolution,
1763 to 1800 HI 340 Reconsidering the New Deal Order,
1930 to 1980
American Studies
HI 342 Immigration, Ethnicity, and Race in
U.S. History HI 348 Social Movements in 20th-century
U.S. History HI 356 History of the Cold War HI 362 The Frontier: Man, Nature, and the
American Land
Literature
EN 271 The Frontier in American Literature EN 339 African-American Literature and Culture,
1900 to 1940 EN 344 African-American Fiction: 1940 to Present EN 371 African-American Women's Writing EN 380 Colonial American Literature EN 381 American Romanticism EN 382 American Literature, 1 865 to 1 920 EN 383 American Literature, 1920 to 1950 EN 384 American Literature, 1950 to Present EN 386 Native American Literature EN 387 The American Novel EN 389 Literature and Religion: The American
Experience EN 391 Myth in American Literature
Philosophy
PH 283 Ethical Theories in America PH 294 American Philosophy
Political Science
PO 118 American Political Thought
PO 119 Introduction to Feminist Thought
PO 133 United States Foreign Policy
PO 146 Vietnam and the American Experience
PO150 Urban Politics
PO 161 The American Presidency
PO 1 62 United States Congress
PO 163 Supreme Court I
P0 164 Supreme Court II
PO 165 Political Parties, Interest Groups, and
Public Opinion
PO 166 American Public Policy
PO 167 Media and Politics
PO 1 68 Politics of Mass Popular Culture
Religious Studies
RS 238 American Catholic Theologians
RS 241 Sociology of Religion
RS 242 Jews and Judaism in America
RS 293 Non-Traditional American Churches
RS 295 Non-Traditional American Religious Groups
Sociology
SO 112 American Society
SO 151 Sociology of Religion
SO 161 American Class Structure
SO 162 Race, Gender, and Ethnic Relations
SO 163 Urban/Suburban Sociology
SO 1 69 Women: Work and Sport
S0 171 Criminology
SO 1 75 Sociology of Law
American Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
AH 161 American Architecture
AH 163 American Art: Colonial to Civil War
AH 1 64 American Art: Civil War to Civil Rights
(1860 to 1960) MU 101 The History of Jazz TA120 American Drama
Note: Departmental course descriptions may be found in the appropriate departmental sections of this catalog
Course Descriptions
AS 127 America in Film
This course provides a critical examination of important American films with the intention of exploring the impact of film as a mythmaking medium. Topics include history in film, sexual role-playing, social class and institutions, and the religio-ethical assumptions implicit in American films. Three credits.
AS 189 Literature and Religion: The American Experience
This course surveys the relationship of literature to reli- gion in the history of American letters. Beginning with the moral didacticism of early Puritan literature, American writers have manifested a persistent concern with religio-ethical matters as well as with the impact of religious institutions in shaping our social and cultural environment. Using literary texts by major American writers, the course evaluates the critical perspective and relevance of the imaginative writer's treatment of religious questions. Three credits.
AS 201 The American Intellectual Tradition
A seminar on major ideas and themes that have helped shape American life, this course makes a conscious effort to demonstrate the interaction between intellectu- al, social, and cultural dynamics in the formation of America. Three credits.
AS 300 Independent Research Project
During senior year, each American studies major writes a research paper under the supervision of several par- ticipating faculty members. Students integrate different intellectual disciplines in the design and execution of their projects. Three credits.
AS 327 The Irish in American Film
Using a historical perspective, this interdisciplinary course examines how the Irish experience has been depicted in American film. The intention of this course is to heighten an appreciation for the myth-making power of film in developing a historical consciousness and cre- ating racial/cultural stereotypes. Topics include the Irish diaspora, the Irish independence movement, Anglo- Irish relations, the IRA, the Irish assimilation into main- stream America, Irish legends in film, and the myth of the Old Country. Three credits.
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AS 361 The American Civil War: Myth and Reality
This course exposes students to an interdisciplinary method of learning. While using standard historical texts to establish the facts regarding the American Civil War, this course explores the sometimes confusing and contradictory versions of the Civil War as depicted in lit- erature, photography, feature films, documentary films, music, painting, and other modes of expression. Three credits.
AS 383 America in the 1930s: A Decade of Change
The Great Depression represents the catalytic agent in America's extraordinary transformation in the 1930s, a decade during which the changes in the economic and political sectors provided the matter for American cultur- al life. This course acquaints students with the complex- ities of this pivotal period in American life through fea- ture films and documentaries, popular and serious fic- tion, the American theatre of the time, popular music, public and private art, and mass circulation and little magazines, while introducing them to an interdiscipli- nary methodology. Three credits.
Anthropology
(see Sociology and Anthropology)
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PROGRAM IN
APPLIED ETHICS
Faculty
Director
Newton (Philosophy)
Advisory Board
Gordon (Philosophy) Hannafey (Religious Studies) Naser (Philosophy) Schmidt (Business)
Lecturers
Bennett
Brockman
Brown
Burch
Marie-Daly
Rion
Tanner
The Applied Ethics program integrates interdisciplinary courses, seminars, lectures, colloquia, and workshops in the fields of business ethics, healthcare ethics, sci- ence, law, government, engineering, and communica- tions. This unified approach to the theory and practice of ethical conduct raises student awareness of the moral dilemmas of their chosen fields of practice, of allied fields, and of society as a whole. The program, which received its initial impetus from a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, offers a series of core-level and elective courses and seminars in service to various academic and professional programs, and a 1 5-credit minor.
Requirements
For a 1 5-credit minor in applied ethics, students com- plete the following:
• A philosophy course that emphasizes ethics, a reli- gious studies course that emphasizes moral theology, and one intermediate (200-level or greater) course in applied ethics as part of their Area III core credits
• Six to nine credits in intermediate applied ethics courses (AE 262 through AE 299)
• Six to nine credits in advanced applied ethics semi- nars (AE 391 through AE 398). AE 384/EV 300, and AE 399 (independent study) will satisfy this require- ment.
Note: Substitutions are possible as approved by the program director.
Applied Ethics
Prerequisites
Applied ethics courses are normally taken to fulfill the fifth core requirement in Area III: philosophy, religious studies, and applied ethics. Students must complete one course in philosophy or one course in religious studies before enrolling in any 200-level applied ethics course and two courses in either philosophy or religious studies (two in either or one in each) philosophy before enrolling in any 300-level applied ethics seminar.
Course Descriptions
AE 262 Ethics and the Community
The course surveys the philosophical grounding of the organizations in contemporary society, examining struc- tured human groups from the household, through the village (or religious/ethnic association), to the nation- state to understand their moral undertakings in their environment; to consider how they implement and bal- ance rights and duties, rules and compassion, autono- my and common purposes. This course gives special attention to structural injustice in the treatment of those marginalized by gender, race, or socioeconomic deficit, and includes an effort to determine where new under- standing may yield suggestions for structural modifica- tion. Students are provided the opportunity to research and present projects on contemporary social problems that illustrate the themes of the course. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 265 Ethics in Education
This survey of the ethical issues that arise in the class- room, school, and school district also covers those issues, to a lesser extent, in the educational policies of the state and federal government. The course directly addresses issues of race, class, and gender in the edu- cational system, addressing entitlement to education, access to education, discipline in the educational set- ting, multicultural issues in general, politics, accounta- bility, assessment, and the ethics of respect as they per- tain to teachers, students, and administrators. This course meets the U.S diversity requirement. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 271 The Sacred Balance
This course examines contemporary perspectives and diverse cultural worldviews demonstrating a reciprocal relationship between humanity and the natural world. This approach analyzes the ways established and new fields in the sciences can reunite knowledge of the world with a sense of the sacred. Extending into the realm of meaning and value, scientific as well as spiritu- al perspectives jointly address the ecological chal- lenges confronting contemporary society and the evolu- tion of human consciousness. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
Applied Ethics
AE 275 Global Environmental Policy
A survey of environmental issues on the global scale, exploring ethical and economic dilemmas of liberty and law, justice and welfare, conflicts of cultures, race and gender, as they arise in the increasing interaction of developed and developing nations. The course will focus on the role of science - with special reference to scientific uncertainty - in the articulation of issues like global warming, the depletion of the ozone layer, and species extinction. The ethical dilemmas and environmental implications of the work of multinational corporations will be examined through case studies and group discussion; term projects will focus on selected areas and industries. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies; background in environ- mental science and economics preferred) Three credits.
AE 276 Ethical Dimensions of Global Business Policy
A survey of the ethical dimensions of contemporary business practice generally, with special emphasis on the ethical implications of global business enterprise. Topics include global employment practices, human and employee rights in a global economy, the implica- tions of external debt for the economies of developing nations, the human costs and benefits of the changes in global agriculture and food provision generally, and the work of international agencies (the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in particular) in guiding the economies of the world. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 281 Ethics of Communications
This course examines the moral dilemmas of media management, political propaganda, campaign promo- tions, public relations, and corporate communication. Topics include advertising and marketing practices, especially political advocacy and messages targeted to various audiences; truth and loyalty in public relations practices; the philosophical and constitutional bases of freedom of the press; and problems of media bias, sys- tematic and otherwise. (Prerequisite: one course in phi- losophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 282 Ethics and Computers
This course examines the legal and ethical dilemmas spawned by the proliferation of Internet-based technolo- gies in an increasingly complex society. Topics include the philosophical foundations of the right of privacy; the centralization of power; the impact on employment, computer crime, patents, property, and liability; the tremendous power of instantaneous Internet communi- cations to influence world events; and the possibilities and implications of artificial intelligence. Central consid- eration is given to the digital divide: the potential for global injustice in global discordances between rich and poor societies in access to the Internet and other advanced technology. (Prerequisite: one course in phi- losophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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AE 283 Environmental Justice
This course offers a comprehensive study of the politi- cal impact of our global environmental crisis examined through the lens of the relationship of self to society. We study current scientific, religious, economic, and politi- cal perspectives that impact our ecological reality glob- ally, including health, trade, population, and waste issues. Working in self-selected groups, students have the opportunity to report on alternative models and activists' movements aimed at creating a global sustain- able future. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 284 Environmental Ethics
Students examine the environmental problems that arise in our attempts to reconcile the demands of human fulfillment and economic activity, and the requirements of ecological balance. Issues include the diverse perspectives of conservation, preservation, and deep ecology. Student projects cover the wise use of resources; pollution of land, air, and water; conservation of species and open space; global climatic change; and the future stewardship of oceans, forests, and the atmosphere. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 285 Ethics of Healthcare
This course considers the moral dilemmas of the health- care setting. Topics include patients' rights (medical paternalism and patient autonomy, informed consent to therapy, and participation in research); dilemmas of reproduction (technological assistance, abortion, cloning); dilemmas of life and death (assisted suicide, euthanasia, technological interventions for the dying); allocation of healthcare resources; and the special dilemmas of healthcare professionals caught in binds between HMO contracts and professional obligations. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 286 Ethics of Research and Technology
This course explores the moral dilemmas that attend the search for an application of scientific knowledge. Topics include the methods of science and their limits (e.g., in research with human subjects); scientific fraud, its dimensions and prevention; and the effects of rapid- ly expanding fields of technology on medicine and industry. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or reli- gious studies) Three credits.
AE 287 Engineering Ethics
This course systematically explores the ethical dimen- sions of situations and tasks common to engineering practice. Issues include professionalism, codes of ethics, consumer risk and safety, employee loyalty and whistle-blowing, research and ownership of information, and the engineer's responsibility to the natural environ- ment. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or reli- gious studies) Three credits.
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AE 289 Global Health Care Policy
This survey of issues of public health on a global scale explores the ethical and economic dilemmas of environ- mental degradation, national sovereignty, individual lib- erty, and human happiness and productivity as they arise in the increasing interaction of developed and developing nations. The course examines conditions prevalent in developing nations - poverty, hunger, the absence of physical and social infrastructure, and uneven education, as well as the role of gender and race discrimination. The course examines ethical dilem- mas confronted in the efforts to deal with health condi- tions in the developing nations through case studies and group discussion; term projects focus on selected regions and health conditions. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies. This course meets the world diversity requirement. Three credits.
AE 290 Ethics in America: The Telecourse
This course is a survey of practical ethics, in which tel- evised discussions of selected topics in applied ethics (ethics in government, ethics in the military, medical ethics, business ethics, etc.) illustrate the basic con- cepts of the Western tradition in ethical reasoning (autonomy, justice, privacy, community, etc.). The dis- cussions feature influential public figures in each field; readings include important writings in the history of ethics. Format: lecture/discussion with in-class video presentations. Three credits.
AE 291 Business Ethics
This course investigates ethical problems in business practice. Topics include the foundation of the free-mar- ket system, personal morality in profit-oriented enter- prises; codes of ethics, obligations to employees and other stakeholders; truth in advertising, whistle-blowing, and company loyalty; self and government regulation;
Applied Ethics
the logic and future of capitalism; and the changing responsibilities of the manager in a rapidly globalizing business environment. Note: Occasional sections of this course are offered online through University College. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or reli- gious studies) Three credits.
AE 293 Ethics of War and Peace
This course surveys the ethical issues attending citi- zens and policy makers in the areas of international conflict and national security. The emphasis is on the distance between, and realities of, "pacifism" and "realpolitik," with Just War Theory offered as a working compromise. Special attention is paid to terrorism, to current conflicts, and to the role of the United States and the United Nations as peacekeepers. Students leave this course equipped with tools to identify and unpack ethical dilemmas, having studied, discussed, and written on the cases presented. Opportunities are presented for practical involvement in current political controversies. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 294 Ethics of Media and Politics
This course explores the ethical dimensions of the com- plex relationship between the media and the political process. The media is the only industry protected by the Bill of Rights, and for good reason: it is critical for a democracy to have well-informed citizens. The course looks at the responsibility of the media, and the difficul- ties of fulfillment in a capitalist society. Who needs to be informed? What is the role of the government in provid- ing information? Students learn ethics from informed discussions, study, and writing on the cases presented. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 295 Ethics in Law and Society
This course examines the ethical dilemmas of making, enforcing, adjudicating, obeying, and practicing the law. Topics include the nature of law and the province of jurisprudence, freedom and order, legal and moral responsibility, conscientious objection, the structure of rights in the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, capital punishment, and the limits of adjudication, with special attention given to issues of inequality in the application of law, especially as they affect minorities and women. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 296 Ethics in Government
This course examines the moral dilemmas pertaining to governing and being governed. Topics include the ethi- cal dimensions of making public policy; civil rights and civil liberties; the "establishment of justice" with regard to minorities, women, immigrants, and those politically at risk; corruption in government; war, peace, revolu- tion, and the moral principles that govern them; terror- ism and the defense against terrorism; preservation of the environment; and the nature and limits of represen- tative government. (Prerequisite: one course in philoso- phy or religious studies) Three credits.
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AE 297 Eco-feminism
This course explores the historically strong association between women and nature, in which the image of Mother Earth is central, and critiques the power- as-domination assumption of our culture shown in the exploitation of women and of the earth. Students examine religious, psychological, social, historical, and scientific manifestations of this assumption, along with alternative models of power and responsibility. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 298 Ethics and Feminist Perspectives
This course offers a philosophical inquiry into the impli- cations of traditional ethical theory and social institu- tions from perspectives developed in contemporary feminist literature. Examined through the lens of race, class, and gender, specific areas include family, health, work, and media issues. The course explores the psy- chological and ethical dimensions of social and family oppression, environmental racism, medical paternal- ism, economic imperialism, and patriarchal structures in the major religious traditions. (Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 299 Special Topics in Applied Ethics
The course is an opportunity for the student to carry out a major project in Applied Ethics involving work in the community, derived from a previous AE course. Three credits.
AE 384/EV 300 Seminar on the Environment
This seminar considers the legal, political, and econom- ic problems of the environment from the perspectives of the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities, allowing students to view environmental dilemmas and the methods used to address them as an integrated whole. Each running of the seminar focuses on the environmental problems of some part of the globe where the activity of multinational corporations is having some impact, desirable or otherwise, on the environ- ment. Student projects focus on particular industries, regions, or issues. The seminar meets once a week and requires occasional short papers and one term project. (Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 391/ BU 391 Seminar in Business Law, Regulation, and Ethics
This course investigates ethical dilemmas of business management, primarily as encountered in real cases. Themes vary from year to year. Format: guest presen- tations by members of the business community, fol- lowed by discussion. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of coordinator. (Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 393 Seminar in War, Peace, and Public Policy
This course examines the philosophical, political, and religious aspects of war and peace. Topics include the origin and development of just war theory, the pacifist tradition, and military preparedness. The course focus- es on the increased complexity of these issues in the
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20th century and especially in the nuclear age. Format: discussion. Open to juniors and seniors by permission of coordinator. Note: This course is offered online through University College. (Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 395 Seminar in Legal Ethics
This course examines the peculiar ethical dilemmas confronting lawyers: confidentiality, protection of the guilty, roles in public policy, conflict of interest, and, in general, responsibility for the functioning of the adver- sary system. Format: discussion. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of coordinator. (Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 396 Seminar in Ethics and Government
This course examines the dilemmas of lawmaking and governing: principles, tradeoffs, and compromises; dirty hands and the relationship between government and the individual; international politics; presidential secre- cy; covert action; and political trust. Format: discussion. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of coordi- nator. (Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or reli- gious studies) Three credits.
AE 397 Seminar in Bioethics I: Ethical Issues in Health Care Practice
This course presents an intensive study of selected problems in the ethics of medicine and healthcare prac- tice, including abortion; euthanasia; prenatal diagnosis; reproductive engineering and surrogate motherhood; and treatment decisions for very ill newborns. Format: student and guest presentations. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of coordinator. (Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 398 Seminar in Bioethics II: Ethical Issues in Biomedical Research and Resource Allocation
This course presents an intensive study of selected problems in the ethics, law, and public policy surround- ing healthcare, especially in the United States. Topics include research with human subjects, the profession- al/patient relationship, allocation of scarce resources, and cost containment. Format: student and guest pre- sentations. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of coordinator. (Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
AE 399 Special Topics in Applied Ethics
Students undertake an advanced program of course, field, and library work arranged with the instructor. Proposals for special topics must be approved by the director and the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Ordinarily three credits, although special arrangements are possible.
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PROGRAM IN
ASIAN STUDIES
Faculty
Director
Li (History)
Program Faculty
Franceschi (Economics)
Davidson (Religious Studies)
Katz (Politics)
LoMonaco (Visual and Performing Arts)
Rajan (English)
Schwab (Visual and Performing Arts)
The Asian Studies program focuses on a region that is home to fully half of humanity, the world's most popu- lous democracy, and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The importance of Asia in glob- al, political, and economic systems - and particularly its growing impact on the United States - demands a firm understanding of the history, cultures, politics, religions, and economics of Asian countries. Everyone, regard- less of major or profession, will be affected by past, present, and future events and developments in Asia.
Combined with a major in a regular discipline, the Asian studies minor prepares the student for a career in inter- national business or banking, journalism, teaching, the United States government, or in international organiza- tions, or for further studies in graduate or professional school.
Requirements
For an 18-credit minor in Asian studies, students com- plete the following:
1 . AN 31 0 Asian Studies Seminar during the junior or senior year. AN 301 Independent Study may be sub- stituted if the seminar is not offered or if program faculty approve a student proposal for independent study in lieu of the seminar.
2. One course in English, philosophy, religious studies, or visual and performing arts, and one course in economics, history, or politics from the course offer- ings listed on this page.
3. Any three other courses from those listed below. Up to six of these credits (two semesters) may be earned during a one-year course of the study in an Asian language.
4. Study abroad in Asia is not required for this minor, but is strongly recommended. Some courses taken abroad may be counted toward the minor.
Asian Studies
Course Offerings
Asian Studies
AN 301 Independent Study
AN 310 Asian Studies Seminar Spring 2006: China Spring 2007: To Be Announced
Economics
EC 120 Environmental Economics EC 235 Economic Development of Third World Nations
English
EN 284 EN 368
History
HI 282
HI 285 HI 286 HI 363 HI 366
HI 367
Writers of the Asian Diaspora
Imperial Fictions and Colonial Voiceovers
Social and Cultural History of China
and Japan
Modern China: 1800 to Present
Rise of Modern Japan: 1800 to Present
China in Revolution
Gender, Culture, and Representation:
Women in China and Japan, 1600 to
Present
East Asia in 20th-century American Wars
Modern Languages
C1 11-12 Basic Chinese
CI 101/102lntermediate Chinese
JA 1 1 -1 2 Basic Japanese
J A 101/1 02lntermediate Japanese
Politics
P012 P0145 P0 146 P0 246 P0 346
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Asian Politics: East Asia
Vietnam and the American Experience
Seminar on China
Seminar on Vietnam
Religious Studies
RS 10 Introduction to Religious Studies:
Asian Religions RS 287 Hinduism RS 288 Buddhism RS 290 Religions of China RS 291 Religions of Japan RS 292 North Pacific Tribal Religion RS 388 Buddhist Meditative Traditions
Visual and Performing Arts
AH 1 2 Introduction to the Art History of Asia,
Africa, and the Americas AH 100 Arts of India, China, and Japan TA 1 22 Introduction to Asian Theatre
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Course Descriptions
AN 301 Independent Study
Students undertake an individualized program of study in consultation with a director from the Asian studies faculty. Three credits.
AN 310 Asian Studies Seminar
This seminar, which is primarily concerned with theoret- ical and historical issues, examines selected topics con- cerning Asian cultures, with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries along the Asian Pacific Rim. The seminar concentrates on a specific topic within the arts and sci- ences; enrollment is by permission of the professor. Three credits.
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DEPARTMENT OF
BIOLOGY
Faculty
Professors
Braun Brousseau Poincelot Ross, emeritus
Associate Professors
Harriott, education advisor
Hodgkinson
Phelan
G. Sauer, chair
Assistant Professors
Cullinane
Klug, graduate school advisor
Osier
Lecturers
Canuel
Choly
Cunningham
Dolyak
Earls
Ford
Sanchez
D. Sauer
Thurberg
Tryon
Zavras
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The biology major prepares students for future profes- sional work in the life and health sciences or advanced education in numerous specializations.
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Requirements
For a 131 -credit to 143-credit major in biology, students complete the following:
Year One
Bl 170-171 General Biology I and II 8 credits CH 11-12 General Inorganic Chemistry
I and II 8 credits
MA 1 21 -1 22 Applied Calculus I and II 6 credits
Core curriculum courses 12 credits
Subtotal: 34 credits
Year Two
Bl 172 General Biology III 4 credits
CH 211 Organic Chemistry I 5 credits
CH 212 Organic Chemistry II 5 credits PS 83-84 General Physics for Life
and Health Sciences I and II* 8 credits
Biology block elective (see below) 3-4 credits
Core curriculum courses 12 credits
Subtotal: 37 to 38 credits
Year Three**
Biology block elective (see below) Biology electives*** General electives Core curriculum courses Subtotal:
Year Four**
Biology electives*** Biology capstone elective General electives Core curriculum courses Subtotal:
6 to 8 credits
6 to 8 credits
6 to 8 credits
12 credits
30 to 36 credits
3 to 4 credits
3 credits
1 2 to 1 6 credits
12 credits
30 to 35 credits
'Physics may be taken in second or third year.
**The sequence for biology block electives, biology electives, and capstone elective shown here are only suggestions. You may arrange them differently.
***Various upper-level courses may be double-counted toward the departmental concentration in molecular biology or the interdisciplinary minor in marine science.
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Biology Block Electives and
Additional Requirements
During the sophomore (second semester) through sen- ior years of the degree, a minimum of six biology cours- es and a capstone experience (described below) are required. To ensure breadth of exposure, at least one course must be taken from each of the following three blocks. The three remaining biology course electives may be any 200- or 300-level courses from the blocks listed below. Four of the six courses taken during the sophomore (second semester) through senior years must include a laboratory component.
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Block
(10 courses)
Bl 261 Genetics
Bl 327 Cell Biology
Bl 342 Developmental Biology
Bl 352 Fundamentals of Microbiology
Bl 354 Molecular Biology
Bl 356 Immunology
Bl 357 General Virology
Bl 358 Recombinant DNA Technology
Bl 385 Molecular Mechanisms of Human
Disease Seminar Bl 386 Bacterial Pathogenesis Seminar
Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Science
Block (11 courses)
Bl 260 Ecology
Bl 321 Animal Behavior
Bl 362 Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Bl 365 Evolutionary Biology
Bl 366 Ornithology
Bl 368 Plant Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and
Environment
Bl 370 Environmental Health and Safety
Bl 382 Principles of Aquaculture Seminar/Lab
Bl 383 Coral Reef Ecology Seminar
Bl 387 Experimental Design Seminar
Bl 388 Ecology of the North Atlantic Coast
Physiology and Morphology Block* (8 courses)
B! 213 Endocrinology
Bl 217 Nutrition and Metabolism
Bl 312 Human Physiology
Bl 326 Biochemistry
Bl 331 Histology
Bl 340 Parasitology
Bl 369 Plant Biology: Morphology, Biochemistry,
and Physiology Bl 384 Parasitology Seminar
* Bl 107 and Bl 108 may be taken by students pursuing allied health programs, where this course is required. Taking both semesters will count as one block 3 upper-level elective with lab. Permission of the department chair is required. See NOTE under course description.
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The choice of block electives, advanced biology elec- tees, and general electives inside or outside the depart- ment varies according to a student's career objective and interest. Students make their choices after consul- tation with appropriate department advisors.
Students interested in molecular biology may, for exam- ple, take advanced courses to fulfill a concentration in molecular biology. Students interested in biochemistry or marine science may opt for courses that fulfill requirements for these minors. Students interested in graduate, medical, dental, or allied health schools may select electives that meet the requirements for admis- sion to graduate or professional schools. Students inter- ested in science writing or teaching in biology may choose to earn minors in English or education.
Faculty research specializations provide opportunities for qualified students to participate in laboratory research or library investigations in their chosen interest areas under a professor's guidance. Internships at off- campus institutions can also be arranged for qualified students. These opportunities expand and enhance the biology program's numerous possibilities for individual- ization.
The Capstone Experience
During their capstone experience, students connect the diverse experience and knowledge they acquire as biol- ogy majors, focusing these newly acquired skills on a specific problem or current area of biological research. At the heart of a capstone experience is the idea that learning requires participation - in the field, in the lab, through an internship, or in an upper-level seminar course - where biology majors are exposed to the way that science is conducted. As a result, capstone experi- ences are academically challenging and require biology students to think critically and creatively.
To satisfy the capstone requirement, students may choose from the following options:
• Work with a faculty member on a research project (Bl 391, Bl 392, Bl 395, or Bl 396);
• Arrange an internship (Bl 393, Bl 394, Bl 397, or Bl 398); or
• Enroll in an upper-level seminar course (Bl 382, Bl 383, Bl 384, Bl 385, Bl 386, Bl 387, or Bl 388).
To maximize its value, the capstone experience is nor- mally completed during the senior year. Students intending to continue their studies in graduate school should consider participating in two or more terms of research. All on-campus capstone experiences require prior approval from a student's faculty mentor or advisor. Off-campus capstone experiences require an on-campus faculty mentor and approval from the department chair. Prior consultation is required to assure that the particular activity is acceptable and earns credit for the capstone experience.
Advanced seminars cannot be double-counted for the capstone experience and the six required courses in the junior/senior years.
Biology Major with a Concentration
in Molecular Biology
In addition to the requirements noted above, students take four courses from the molecular, cell and develop- mental biology block. Bl 326 Biochemistry may also be accepted. Interested students should consult with Dr. Phyllis Braun for advisement and completion of appropriate paperwork.
Biology Major with a Minor in Education
Biology majors who elect a minor in education may count ED 382 Student Teaching Seminar as their cap- stone experience. Students in this program are expected to take one or two summer courses and must pay special attention to double-counting to complete graduation requirements in four years. Careful scheduling in the junior and senior years is needed to complete the six biology courses and the requirements of the education minor. Biology majors with an education minor should consult with Dr. Olivia Harriott, education advisor.
Minor in Biology
For an 18-20-credit minor in biology, students complete the following:
1. Bl 170, 171, and 172 General Biology (12 credits); and
2. any two biology courses numbered 200 or greater from the biology block electives.
Double counting is not allowed.
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Biochemistry and Marine Science Minors
Biology majors may also be interested in pursuing minors in biochemistry or marine science. The biochem- istry minor is offered through the chemistry department and the marine science minor is offered by the marine science program. Details on these minors may be found in the chemistry and marine science sections of this catalog.
Course Descriptions
Bl 15 General Biology I
This course, an introductory study of biology for the non-science major, familiarizes students with the gener- al biological principles that govern the activities of all liv- ing systems. Concepts include the biochemical origin of life, cellular morphology and physiology, and human genetics. Note: This course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 16 General Biology II
Students examine biological systems, such as the human organism, in detail, with an emphasis on patho- physiology, diversity of life, and evolution. Emphasis varies by instructor. Note: Counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 18 Human Biology: Form and Function
This course, which provides a basic introduction to human anatomy and physiology, examines the major organ systems of the body, focusing on how each sys- tem functions and how all systems interact with one another. Using comparative methods, students gain an appreciation for the evolutionary origins of human form, examine how design problems (such as sharing a tube for breathing and eating) were overcome, discuss cur- rent issues in public health, and focus on the environ- mental heaith problems that human populations face. Note: This course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Formerly listed as Bl 33. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 70 Science, Technology, and Society
This course analyzes the major science and technology issues that confront today's society. Through an exami- nation of the underlying science, students gain an understanding of the impact these issues hold for the environment, our natural resources, and our society, including benefit versus hazard expectations. Course issues, which change to incorporate timely topics, include acid rain; agriculture; diseases such as AIDS, cancer, and heart disease; energy; genetic engineering; the greenhouse effect; ozone depletion; and water pol- lution. Note: This course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
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Bl 72 Horticulture
Geared for non-science majors, this course examines basic horticultural science, practice, and plant material. Scientific topics include nomenclature, plant parts, basic processes, and plant development as influenced by the environment; practice topics include propagation, management of the indoor and outdoor environments, and cultural needs; and plant material topics include ornamental plants (flowers, shrubs, trees, lawns, green- house and house plants), vegetables, fruits, nuts, and herbs. Note: This course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 75 Ecology and Society
This course focuses on environmental issues raised by modern society's conflicting needs for land, water, a liv- able environment, and renewable/nonrenewable resources. Students examine the available scientific evidence and are encouraged to draw their own conclu- sions about these environmentally sensitive issues, which are presented in lectures, readings, films, and occasional off-campus field trips (by arrangement). This course is open to all except biology majors. Note: While this course counts as a science core course, it does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 78 Introduction to Marine Science
This course introduces the non-science major and the marine science minor to the field of oceanography. Topics dealing with the geological, physical, chemical, and biological aspects of science underscore the inter- disciplinary nature of world ocean study. Note: This course counts as a science core course and is a required course for the marine science minor; it does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 79 Rainforest Ecosystems
This course introduces the non-science major to the rainforest, examining the ecosystems of temperate (North American) and tropical (South American, African, and Asian) rainforests from a botanical and environ- mental perspective. The course emphasizes the impor- tance of biological diversity and natural products, and analyzes solutions for saving rainforests. This course is sometimes offered as part of the interdisciplinary learn- ing community, Latin American Studies: The Rainforest Community. Note: This course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 80 Tropical Marine Biology
This course examines the ecology of tropical marine communities found throughout the world. Students focus on the biology of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests and explore their interdependence. Topics include discussions of coral reef types and distri- bution, coral reef biodiversity, natural and human impacts, and coral reef management strategies. This course satisfies a science core requirement and can be used as an elective in the marine science minor. It does
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not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 86 Parasites: Yours, Your Pets' and Your Travels'
Students read excerpts from four books written for the non-scientist that deal with highlights in the history of the immune system and several key parasitic diseases. In-house television video clips and assigned Web sites convey an appreciation of the living parasite. The course focuses on those parasites that students are most likely to encounter in or on themselves, their pets, or as a result of their travels, touching on the relevant aspects of host physiology. Format: an extensive dis- cussion approach based on pre-assigned topics. Note: This course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 87 Microbiology: The Plight of Humans and Microbes
This course surveys the interactions of microorganisms on humans that result in various types of diseases. The course emphasizes bacterial and viral infections that involve the various organs associated with skin, respira- tory, digestive, urogenital, nervous, and lymphatic sys- tems. It also addresses the importance of infection con- trol and prevention, the control of growth, and the func- tional anatomy of microorganisms, and provides a his- torical perspective on the various diseases surveyed. Note: this course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 95/PH230 Philosophy and Biology of Evolutionary Theory
This course explores the question of evolutionary theo- ry from the perspectives of philosophy and biology. From the biological perspective, the course focuses on Mendelian inheritance, natural and sexual selection, speciation, and human evolution. From the philosophi- cal perspective, the course focuses on questions such as essentialism versus population thinking, Cartesianism versus dialectical thinking, units of selec- tion, function and adaptationism, and human nature. Note: This course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 96 God and Modern Biology
This course introduces students to the dialogue between science and religion with a detailed considera- tion of recent advances in modern biological research that raise significant religious, theological, and ethical issues. The course emphasizes developing a practical understanding of the scientific method through interac- tive experiences and lecture material. Students consid- er how scientific breakthroughs and ideas can influence or be influenced by religious thought through assigned readings and in-class discussion groups and through the historically significant and most recent findings in the areas of evolution, biotechnology, and the neuro- sciences. Note: This course counts as a science core
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course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor. Three lectures. Three credits.
Bl 107-108 Human Anatomy and Physiology
This course, recommended for nursing majors, gives students a familiarity with the anatomy and physiology of body processes with special emphasis on the practical aspects of circulation, respiration, digestion, reproduction, and the glands of internal secretion. Techniques include measuring blood pressure, blood typing, and others. Note: This course is not open to biology majors except where required for allied health sciences (chair approval required). Bl 312 Physiology is recommended for biology majors who are interested in human physiology. Three lectures, one lab. Eight credits.
Bl 151 Elements of Microbiology
This microbiology course for nursing majors examines the structure and function of bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds, antibiotics, and bacterial genetics as well as the mechanisms of microbial invasion and the body's immunological response. Note: This course is not open to biology majors. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 107, CH 84) Four credits.
Bl 170 General Biology I (Majors)
This introductory course for biology majors covers the molecular and cellular basis of life, including cell struc- ture and function, cell communication, inheritance, gene expression and regulation, and developmental genet- ics. Students receive hands-on experience with a broad range of topics and techniques in the accompanying laboratory. Formerly listed as Bl 91 . Three lectures, one lab. Four credits.
Bl 171 General Biology II (Majors)
This introductory course for biology majors covers bio- chemistry, energy utilization, anatomy and physiology, and the structure and function of plants and animals. Students receive hands-on experience with a broad range of topics and techniques in the accompanying laboratory. Formerly listed as Bl 92. Three lectures, one lab. Four credits.
Bl 172 General Biology III (Majors)
This introductory course for biology majors covers organismal biology with an emphasis on evolution, bio- logical diversity, ecology, and environmental science. Students receive hands-on experience with a broad range of topics and techniques in the accompanying laboratory. Three lectures, one lab. Four credits.
Bl 203/PY203 Statistics for the Life Sciences
This introductory course in statistical methodology and analysis includes descriptive statistics such as frequen- cy distributions, central tendency, variability, and corre- lation and an introduction to probability, sampling theo- ry, and tests of significance (t-test, Chi squared. ANOVA, and non-parametric statistics). The laboratory complements the course by giving students supervised computation and problem-solving exercises with calcu- lator and computer. This course cannot be counted as a biology block elective. Three lectures, one lab. Four credits.
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Bl 213 Endocrinology
This course examines the glands of internal secretion and their location, anatomy, and function, including the mechanisms of their secretions and cell signaling importance in the regulation of body functions. Three lectures. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 11-12, and CH 211-212) Three credits.
Bl 217 Nutrition and Metabolism
Students consider the roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water in mammalian nutrition, examining the physiology of animal digestion, absorption, and intermediary metabolism in relation to nutritional needs and energy balance. The course cov- ers recent developments in the application of nutritional findings to metabolic disorders such as diabetes, heart disease, and neurochemical deficits, evaluating them in relation to the principles of animal nutrition. Three lec- tures. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 11-12, and CH 211-212) Three credits.
Bl 260 Ecology
This course is designed as an overview of the science of ecology - the study of interactions between organ- isms and their environment. This course uses a hierar- chical approach to describe organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems. We discuss the types of questions ecologists ask, and the methods ecologists use to answer questions. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 11-12) Four credits.
Bl 261 Genetics
This course offers a comprehensive study of the funda- mental principles of classical and molecular genetics. Major topics include transmission (Mendelian) genetics, gene linkage and mapping, fundamentals of molecular biology, molecular approaches to genetic analysis, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology, microbial genetics, developmental genetics, and popu- lation genetics. The course emphasizes the role of genetics in evolutionary biology. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
Bl 296 Special Topics in Biology
This course requires library research and the writing of a scholarly paper on a special topic. Students discuss topics with and must obtain consent from an appropri- ate professor prior to registration. Three credits.
Bl 312 Physiology
This course considers homeostasis in humans by means of a comprehensive survey of the morphology and physiology of vertebrate organ systems. Special emphasis is given to organ systems associated with water and electrolyte balance, respiration, digestion, movement, and neurological control. Formerly listed as Human Physiology. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 11-12, and CH 211-212) Four credits.
Bl 321 Animal Behavior
This comparative survey of the behavioral patterns and social relationships of invertebrate and vertebrate
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animals includes an examination of the genetic, physiological, and ecological mechanisms underlying behavioral interactions, and their adaptive significance. In the laboratory, students learn observational and experimental methods used in animal behavior research. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisite: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
Bl 326 Biochemistry
This course examines the structure and function of bio- logical macromolecules with emphasis on their role in eukaryotic cell processes. The course focuses on the regulation of metabolic pathways involved in the synthe- sis, breakdown, and interconversion of biochemical intermediates. Students develop an understanding of basic biochemical principles in the context of overall cell function. Laboratory exercises expose students to a broad range of modern biochemical investigative meth- ods. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 211-212) Four credits.
Bl 327 Cell Biology
This course focuses on the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Students explore the relationship between gene expression and protein synthesis, and discuss how different proteins coordinate a complex array of important biological tasks in the cell. The course covers the biochemical interactions that occur within and between cells that sustain viability and medi- ate cell communication. Topics include gene expression and protein production, enzyme structure/function, pro- tein to protein interactions, cytoskeleton and extracellu- lar matrix, mechanisms of transport, signal transduc- tion, cell cycle, and apoptosis. Laboratories include analysis of cell morphology, RNA and protein expres- sion, and assays to study the growth, differentiation, and death of eukaryotic cells in response to their envi- ronment. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 11-12, and CH 211-212) Four credits.
Bl 331 Histology
Students study the microscopic anatomy of vertebrate animals, the morphology of cells, and their combina- tions in the various tissues and organs of the body. The course relates the structure of cells, tissues, and organs to function, with a major focus on the physiology of each organ. Two lectures, two labs. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
Bl 340 Parasitology
This introduction to the biology of parasites of humans and domestic animals emphasizes the host-parasite relationship and provides students with an opportunity to integrate acquired knowledge of host and parasite anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, ecology, and immunology. The course also covers the molecular biology of selected parasites. Lab exercises include examination of preserved and living organisms (obtained locally and maintained in the lab), as well as experimental design and evaluation. Two lectures, two labs. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172; CH 11-12, and CH 211) Four credits.
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Bl 342 Developmental Biology
This course explores how the transition from a single- celled, fertilized egg to a multicellular animal is accom- plished, emphasizing the dynamic interactions that occur at the molecular level to tightly control develop- mental processes. Topics include mechanisms of cell fate and differentiation, the molecular basis of differen- tial gene expression, analysis of the molecular cues regulating body axis formation, environmental regula- tion of animal development, and developmental mecha- nisms of evolutionary change. The laboratory for this course consists of student-designed group research projects using key animal model systems. Three lec- tures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
Bl 352 Fundamentals of Microbiology
This comprehensive introduction to microbiology includes microbial cell structure, physiology, genetics, evolution and taxonomy, diversity, ecology, and applied microbiology. Lab sessions introduce microbiological techniques (aseptic technique, microscopy, bacterial staining, culture techniques) and other research meth- ods. Students use skills acquired in the lab to design and conduct independent investigations.. Three lec- tures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 211-212) Four credits.
Bl 354 Molecular Biology
This introduction to molecular biology examines protein structure, DNA structure, RNA structure, the roles of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis, and the replication and repair of DNA and RNA in eukaryotic and prokary- otic cells. Relates the effects of mutations to DNA, RNA, and proteins. Three lectures. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 1 71 , and 1 72, CH 21 1 -21 2) Three credits.
Bl 356 Immunology
This introduction to immunology covers the humoral and cellular basis of immune response, emphasizing antigens, the structure and function of immunoglobu- lins, antibody formation, and living/experimental mani- festations of the immune response. Three lectures. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 211-212) Three credits.
Bl 357 General Virology
This introductory course covers the entire field of virol- ogy, with a special emphasis on animal viruses. Coverage centers on the physical, biochemical, and biological aspects of each bacterial and animal virus class. Discussion stresses viral morphology; replication and assembly; pathogenesis of viral infections; and the epidemiology, prevention, and control of viral diseases. Three lectures. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Three credits.
Bl 358 Recombinant DNA Technology
This course provides biology majors with practical expe- rience in recent advances in molecular biology and biotechnology. The course allows students to become familiar with the manipulation of genetic material (DNA) and to understand the techniques used for isolation and characterization of genes. Lab sessions cover topics such as the principles of aseptic technique, isolation of plasmid DNA from bacteria, transformation of bacteria and yeast, restriction enzyme digestion, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and gene manipu- lation. Three labs. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, Bl 354, CH 211-212) Three credits.
Bl 362 Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Students study the phylogeny, ecology, morphology, and physiology of the major marine invertebrate groups with emphasis on local fauna. The laboratory compo- nent includes fieldtrips to various habitats in Long Island Sound to collect specimens for identification and study. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, or permission of the instructor). Four credits.
Bl 365 Evolutionary Biology
The course begins with an examination of the intellectu- al origins of biological thought and includes a study of the historical factors that contributed to Charles Darwin's development of the theory of evolution. Topics include the evidence for evolution, the forces affecting evolution (e.g., mutation, migration, genetic drift, and selection), and natural selection as the basis of adapta- tion, as well as the philosophical and practical aspects of defining species and reconstructing phylogenetic relationships. Students critique (individually and in groups) current papers in evolutionary biology on topics such as punctuated equilibrium theory, Darwinian med- icine, human origins, co-evolutionary arms races, sys- tematics and biodiversity, and the evolution of sex. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
Bl 366 Ornithology
This upper-level lecture, laboratory, and field course on avian biology has an emphasis on ecology and evolu- tion. The course familiarizes students with the stagger- ing diversity of birds and the adaptations that have con- tributed to their success. Laboratory activities include: 1) a multi-week student investigation of avian diversity of form and function, and 2) a series of field trips that emphasize unique adaptations and means of identifica- tion of birds found in Connecticut. Three lectures, one lab (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
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Bl 368 Plant Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Environment
This course covers the evolutionary process before moving on to evolution and diversity of land plants from bryophytes and ferns to gymnosperms and angiosperms. Students examine the environmental impact of using plants for food production and are expected to assemble a field plant collection. Three lec- tures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
Bl 369 Plant Biology: Morphology,
Biochemistry, and Physiology
This advanced study of gymnosperms and angio- sperms emphasizes morphology, biochemistry, and physiology, including the structure, function, and devel- opment of conifers, monocots, and dicots. The course relates biochemistry and physiology of plant processes to contemporary topics in genetic engineering of plants. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
Bl 370 Environmental Health and Safety
This course focuses on the environmental health and safety aspects associated with use of and exposure to biologicals, chemicals, and radiation, examining the risks, hazards, and environmental impact associated with hazardous materials. The course reviews methods to minimize risk and environmental pollution; federal and state regulations associated with hazardous mate- rials; conducting safety audits and inspections in the lab context; and proper methods of hazardous material dis- posal. Two lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: CH 11-12) Three credits.
Bl 382 Principles of Aquaculture Seminar/Lab
This course introduces students to the rapidly-growing science of aquaculture or fish farming. Using a compre- hensive approach, the course includes discussions of the following topics: historical development, culture and rearing techniques, diseases, regulations and permit- ting and marketing of aquatic plants and animals. Course format: seminar in which students read, ana- lyze, and present scientific and technical papers from the primary literature. In the laboratory, students are responsible for the set-up, operation, and maintenance of small-scale aquaculture production systems for grow- ing tilapia. This course satisfies the capstone require- ment for biology majors and can be used as an elective for the marine science minor. Three lectures, one lab. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, Bl 172 or permission of the instructor) Four credits.
Bl 383 Coral Reef Ecology Seminar
Students study the complex ecological relationships found in coral reef ecosystems. Topics include discus- sions of reef development, coral symbiosis and growth, reef trophic dynamics, ecology and behavior of coral reef fish and invertebrates, and effects of natural and human disturbance on coral reef communities. Course format: seminar in which students read, analyze, and present scientific research papers from the primary liter-
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ature. This course satisfies the capstone requirement for biology majors and can be used as an elective for the marine science minor. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, Bl 172 or permission of the instructor). Three credits.
Bl 384 Parasitology Seminar
Students analyze and present primary literature repre- senting current areas of active research in parasitology, with a focus on protist and animal parasites of humans. Initial presentations build on student backgrounds; the second presentation provides an opportunity to explore a new area of biological research. The breadth of the host-parasite relationship - anatomical, physiological, immunological, genetic, molecular - provides the plat- form for a capstone experience. Students obtain per- mission of the instructor prior to enrolling so that required readings may be tailored to the enrollment of each class. This course fulfills the capstone require- ment or the morphology/ physiology block requirement. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 211-212, and two electives at the 300 level, or permission of the instructor) Three credits.
Bl 385 Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease Seminar
This seminar covers the molecular and cellular events that underlie complex human diseases. Students learn to critically analyze and interpret primary literature on the molecular aspects of such diseases as cancer, dia- betes, heart disease, Alzheimers, and AIDS. Students summarize and present selected articles at each meet- ing and use these acquired skills to investigate a partic- ular topic of their choice in the form of a grant proposal for their final project. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 211-212, and one additional upper-level course in the molecular/cellular block. Permission of the instructor is also required) Three credits.
Bl 386 Bacterial Pathogenesis Seminar
This course examines the role of prokaryotes in dis- ease, with an emphasis on the genetics and physiology of disease mechanisms. Topics include aspects of the human immune response, host-parasite relationships, and the epidemiology and evolution of infectious dis- ease. (Prerequisite: Bl 352) Three credits.
Bl 387 Experimental Design Seminar
This course discusses methods and principles of con- ducting experimental research through lecture and liter- ature survey, with a strong emphasis on field (not lab) approaches to ecology, evolution, and environmental science. The course presents experimental design and sampling techniques to investigate topics from the level of autoecology to the ecosystem and demonstrates the relationship between statistics and experimental design for specific research problems. Student's review and critique examples from the primary literature. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172) Three credits.
Bl 388 Ecology of the North Atlantic Coast
This seminar examines the processes that generate ecological patterns in North Atlantic coastal ecosystems
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with a focus on the ecology of salt marshes, tidal rivers, sandy beaches, and rocky shores, and the human impact on these systems. The course centers on stu- dent-led discussions of readings from scientific litera- ture and satisfies the biology capstone requirement. (Prerequisites: Bl 170, 171, and 172, CH 11-12, one additional course from Block 2 or permission of the instructor) Three credits.
Bl 391-392 MUSE Research
(See Marine Science Program)
Students participating in the MUSE program design and carry out an independent project with an environmental focus. Projects may include scientific research involving laboratory analysis or field study of Long Island Sound and its watershed; applied projects leading to the restoration of degraded habitats; or educational proj- ects preparing exhibits or environmental programs for local K-12 students. This course satisfies the capstone requirement for biology majors and can be used as an elective for the marine science minor. (Permission of the instructor required). Three credits.
Bl 393-394 MUSE Internship
(See Marine Science Program)
As an intern at the SoundWaters Community Center for Environmental Education, students assist educators teaching ecology to local K-12 students in programs at the Center, on fieldtrips to other sites, and in after- school programs. Interns also teach on Long Island Sound aboard the schooner, SoundWaters. Additional duties at the Center include the care and maintenance of aquarium animals and exhibits. This course satisfies the capstone requirement for biology majors and can be used as an elective for the marine science minor. This course meets the U.S. diversity requirement. (Permission of the instructor required). Six credits.
Bl 395-396 Independent Research I and II
This course requires a research thesis involving labora- tory investigation. Seniors and qualified juniors obtain the consent of the professor supervising their research interest area prior to registering for this program. Past topics include aquatic ecology, bacterial ecology and physiology, biochemistry, cell-wall biosynthesis, evolu- tion of marine invertebrates, genetic regulation of ani- mal development, mammalian physiology, plant bios- timulants, plant/insect ecology, population and disease dynamics of shellfish, and signal transduction/ gene regulations. Three credits per semester.
Bl 397-398 Internships
Available for junior- and senior-level biology majors in good academic standing. While variable and subject to availability, the department currently offers internships for students interested in allied health, environmental science, marine science, medicine, dentistry, biotech- nology, and emergency medicine. Other internships are subject to individual arrangement. Students provide their own transportation and must discuss their intern- ships with the department chair and obtain consent of the supervising professor prior to registering for this course. Credit by arrangement.
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PROGRAM IN
BLACK STUDIES: AFRICA AND THE DIASPORA
Faculty
Director
Williams (History)
Advisory Committee
Bucki (History)
Coury (History)
Garvey (English)
Halm (English)
O'Driscoll (English)
Mazon (Director of Multicultural Relations, ex-officio)
Orman (Politics)
Torff (Visual and Performing Arts)
White (Sociology)
This program explores the African diaspora and its inter- action with culture and society in the Americas. Interdisciplinary in nature, the program combines humanities courses from literature, music, and film, together with the social sciences and history, to provide students with an understanding of the far-reaching impact of race and ethnicity across continents. It explores the reality of African-Americans in the United States, but in a broader historical and comparative per- spective that is informed by the experiences of people of African descent throughout the Americas.
Requirements
For an 18-credit minor in Black studies, students com- plete the following:
• BL 101 Introduction to Black Studies
• Five additional courses drawn from the social sci- ences or history and from the humanities; no more than three courses can come from either area. The five courses must represent three different disciplines. At least three must be "focus" courses; the other two may be "component" courses.
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Focus Courses
English
EN 253 EN 295/ FR295
EN 339
EN 344 EN 347 EN 371
History
HI 262 HI 263
HI 264 HI 291 HI 397
The African-American Literary Tradition
Caribbean Literature, History, Culture and
Identity
African-American Literature and Culture,
1900 to 1940
African-American Fiction, 1940-1980
African-American Fiction, 1980-Present
African-American Women's Writing
African-American History, 1619 to 1865 Inventing Themselves: African-American Women in U.S. History African-American History, 1865 to Present Africans in the New World, 1500 to 1800 Special Topics: Lynching, Capital Punishment and Racial Violence in the U.S., 1865-1976
Psychology
PY 350 Seminar in Psychology of Race and Ethnicity
Visual and Performing Arts
MU 101 The History of Jazz
MU 1 1 2 The Music of Black Americans
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Component Courses
English
EN 348
History
HI 238 HI 239 HI 342
HI 376
Politics
P0 143
Contemporary Women Writers of Color
The United States, 1850 to 1900 20th-century United States Immigration, Ethnicity, and Race in U.S. History
The Spanish Caribbean: Cuba, Santa Domingo and Puerto Rico from Columbus to Castro
Caribbean Politics
Religious Studies
RS 235 Liberation Theology
Sociology
SO 162 Race, Gender, and Ethnic Relations SO 1 63 Urban/Suburban Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
AH 1 2 Introduction to the Art History of Asia,
Africa, and the Americas MU 1 1 2 The Music of Black Americans MU 122 World Music History and Ensemble
A list of approved courses for the minor is available from the program directors.
Course Description
BL 101 Introduction to Black Studies
This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the field of Black studies, looking back to African con- texts and the effects of colonialism, to the Atlantic slave trade and the Middle Passage, and to the arrival of Africans in the Americas. It examines the experiences of people of African descent in Latin America and the Caribbean, and explores U.S. history and culture from African-American perspectives. Grounded in history and relying throughout on literary expression for illustra- tion, the course introduces students to film, painting and sculpture, and music as well as to approaches based in sociology, anthropology, politics, and religious studies. This course meets the U.S. diversity requirement. Three credits.
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DEPARTMENT OF
CHEMISTRY
Faculty
Professors
O'Connell, chair Sarneski
Associate Professors
K. Steffen Weddle
Assistant Professor
Kubasik
Lecturers
Reilly-Wiedow Sobczynski
Modern chemistry is an interdisciplinary subject that integrates its own knowledge with that of physics and mathematics, and applies the result to solve problems in a wide variety of areas including the biological sci- ences and technology. The curriculum for chemistry majors emphasizes fundamental principles and applica- tions. Courses develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and experimental technique, and provide ample preparation for future study at the graduate level or in professional programs.
A bachelor of science in chemistry is a very flexible undergraduate major. In addition to a career in chem- istry, this degree provides a base for study and practice of medicine, environmental science, forensic science, pharmacology, materials science, business, law, and more. Effectively, a student has not closed any career options by pursuing a chemistry degree.
The Department of Chemistry and its curriculum are certified by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. Certified programs are defined by high quality faculty, curriculum, facilities, and available resources.
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Requirements
The bachelor of science degree in chemistry can be achieved by following one of three tracks. Following the first track, students earn a B.S. in chemistry. This basic degree track would be suited to those students interest- ed in medical, dental, law, or business schools. Students choosing the second track receive a B.S. in Chemistry that is certified by the American Chemical Society and features more in-depth laboratory work and research experience. The third track is referred to as the biochemistry option. The ACS certified tracks are rec- ommended for students seeking employment in the chemical industry or wishing to pursue a Ph.D program in chemistry or biochemistry.
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CH 222 Chemical Analysis |
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CH 211-212 Organic Chemistry I and CH 211-212 Organic Chemistry I and
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CH 326 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Lab Core courses and electives |
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Senior Year
CH 341 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 CH 341 Lab for Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 1
CH 324 Biochemistry I CH 324 Lab for Biochemistry I CH 398 Research and Seminar 3
Core courses and electives 1 2
Students intending to enter primary or secondary school teaching should consult annually with the chairs of the departments of Chemistry and Education for appropriate modifications of this curriculum.
Students intending to enter medical or dental school should consult with the chair of the Chemistry Department for appropriate modifications of this curriculum, which will include taking Bl 170-171 in freshman year in place of PS 83-84, which is then taken in sophomore year.
Students may elect to take CH 324 Biochemistry in the junior year.
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• Note that CH 398 Research and Seminar may be taken for one, two, or three credits. Students may elect to take CH 398 either in the fall or spring. They may also take it both semesters.
• Students are encouraged to participate in summer research experiences on or off campus. At the discretion of the Chemistry Department, involvement in summer research such as a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduate Programs may be counted toward the research requirement for American Chemical Society certification.
• Each case will be evaluated individually by the department.
All research for credit will be consistent with the American Chemical Society/Committee for Professional Training guidelines.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry Biochemistry Option
First Year
CH 11-12 General Inorganic
Chemistry I and II CH 11-12 General Inorganic
Chemistry I and II Lab
OR CH 17-18 Introductory Inorganic
Chemistry I and II with Lab Bl 170-171 General Biology MA 121-122 Applied Calculus Core courses
Sophomore Year
CH 211-212 Organic Chemistry
I and II CH 211-212 Organic Chemistry
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CH 222 Chemical Analysis |
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PS 83-84 General Physics I and II |
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PS 83L-84L General Physics Lab |
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MA 225 Applied Calculus III |
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MA 321 Ordinary Differential Equations |
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