203 Shatzel Hall, 372-2667
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305 Hanna Hall, 372-2925
A student may specialize in spatial analysis (computer mapping, GIS-geographic information systems, air photo interpretation and remote sensing); applied human geography (urban analysis, socio-economic analysis, population analysis, cultural geography, problems of development in global regions), and geographic environmental analysis (climate, weather conditions, human impact on the environment, conservation, resources, land use).
Courses recommended are the same as those required for the major, but with only 12 hours of electives. A journalism or telecommunications major can minor in broadcast meteorology. This consists of GEOG 122 or 342, 125, 213, 303, 400, 404, 455 or 457 or 490.
Programs in geography also are offered by the College of Education and Human Development.
190 Overman Hall, 372-2886
Geochemistry (no minor required)
A student concentrating in geochemistry should take the following courses:
Geophysics (no minor required)
A student concentrating in geophysics should take the following courses:
Paleobiology (no minor required)
A student concentrating in paleobiology is required to take the following courses:
Minor (20 hours)
103 Shatzel Hall, 372-2268
Programs in German also are offered by the College of Education and Human Development.
128 Williams Hall, 372-2030
The history department offers a flexible major. After taking three introductory courses (chosen from world civilization, U.S. history and Asian civilizations) majors are required to complete at least one course from: European history, U.S. history and other areas, including Asia, Latin America, Africa and Canada. This approach allows students to choose to be either focused on a specific area or period or to select a broad distribution of courses. In addition to a broad selection of courses, the history department offers practical training in two forms: a wide range of internship possibilities and special courses in public history.
European history
U.S. history
Other
(HIST 391, 395, 400, 495 may be used to fulfill the requirements of the major and minor with approval of the department adviser.)
205 Administration Building, 372-2015
See bachelor of arts degree , bachelor of science degree , or see a college adviser.
305 Hanna Hall, 372-2925
International studies is an interdisciplinary program for students preparing for careers requiring knowledge of world affairs and experience with different cultures. Graduates have found employment in business, travel and government or completed additional graduate or professional training in international affairs. Study abroad and/or an internship are strongly recommended.
*Only six hours of internship credit may be included. 101, 102, 201 and 202 language courses cannot be included.
313 West Hall, 372-2823
Minor (24 hours)
In addition to satisfying the degree requirements of the B.A.C., students in IPC must complete a minimum of eight, three-hour courses (24-credit-hours) selected in consultation with their adviser. Credit for internships and independent studies may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
Additionally, each student must complete a career focus (24-credit-hours). The
specific courses used to fulfill the career focus
must define an occupational area. Some examples might include human resource
development, community affairs, customer service, communication consultant,
information specialist, industrial and labor
relations, corporate sales, fund raising,
lobbying, recreation and leisure time activities,
and management communication. Any number of
sequences of courses can be used to define a career focus, but the choices must
logically and clearly support the designated
focus. Students are expected to work closely with advisers in selection of courses.
Enrolling in interpersonal communication B.A.C. major
Students must earn a 2.75 grade point average, minimum, in Group I requirements to gain admission to the IPC B.A.C. program. Students who have not met this requirement may become IPC B.A. majors. Students must also complete IPC 102 before they can take any other IPC courses (except IPC 306, 395, 403 and 406). Students must also complete IPC 201 before they can take any 300- and 400-level courses, except those noted above. These requirements apply to majors and non-majors on the main campus, with the exception of communication majors in the Colleges of Education and Human Development and Firelands unless they seek admission to the IPC program on the main campus.
203 Shatzel Hall, 372-2667
319 West Hall, 372-2076
See bachelor of science in journalism.
203 Shatzel Hall, 372-2667
The Latin major offers preparation for prospective teachers of Latin in private schools (for those wishing to teach Latin in the public schools, a major in Latin is offered through the College of Education and Human Development) or for further study in areas such as classical studies, ancient history, classical archeology, comparative literature, law, medicine, the Middle Ages or the Renaissance.
See college adviser.
218 East Hall, 372-8145
An interdepartmental and interdisciplinary program designed for the student who is interested in linguistics primarily for its relevance to the major field. The program requires 20 hours of coursework appropriately selected from courses recommended by the linguistics' adviser. No work can be counted both for the major and the minor.
Required courses
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This curriculum is primarily intended as an option for students who major in biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics or technology. The basic prerequisites for the survey courses (MATS 401/402) include one year of physics and chemistry, or permission of the instructor. The program includes 20 semester hours of specialized coursework in materials:
Students may complete a bachelor of arts degree with a major, second major or minor in mathematics by completing the degree requirements for the B.A. degree and the requirements for a major or minor in mathematics listed under the bachelor of science degree. This policy also applies to majors in applied mathematics, actuarial science and statistics as well as the minor in statistics.
To graduate with a major in mathematics, a grade point average of 2.0 or better is required in those courses used to meet the requirements for the major.
Applied Mathematics (31-37 hours)
This option emphasizes the scientific computing and modeling aspects of applied mathematics. The minimum grade point average in major courses is 2.0. A minor or double major in computer science or physics is recommended.
Actuarial Science-no minor required
(37-40 hours)
This option is intended for students interested in a career as an insurance or pension actuary. It requires the following courses:
Suggested electives for this program are ACCT 222; FIN 350, 425; OR 480 and STAT 402
Suggested schedule
First year
FallMATH 131, CS 101
SpringMATH 232
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
Arrangements have been made to waive the stated prerequisites to OR 380 and FIN 320. The economics courses may be counted toward the social sciences requirement. It is essential that students consult with the program adviser on a regular basis.
The following is recommended for majors and minors in mathematics and statistics:
First year
Second year
*except MATH 222, 226, 395, 414, 470, 489, 495
**some of these courses may not be offered every year
A program in mathematics also is offered by the College of Education and Human Development.
538 Life Sciences, 372-2279
Programs in biology also are offered by the College of Education and Human Development. A program in applied health science also is offered by the College of Health and Human Services .
Moore Musical Arts Center, 372-2181
The bachelor of arts degree requires courses and electives in musicianship and performance studies, and it includes three different tracks of additional electives from which students can choose. Students wishing to pursue a major or minor in music should contact the associate dean of the College of Musical Arts. An audition is required.
Required musicianship courses (19)
Musicianship electives (select from) (6):
Performance (8)
Music electives (select from):
Track I-Music history emphasis (5)
Track II-Ethnomusicology/Jazz
emphasis (5)
Track III-Performance emphasis (5-22)
Minor or planned program in related area by advisement (20-24)
Suggested fields: business, computer science, film studies, interpersonal and public communication, journalism, mass media, popular culture, telecommunications, recording technology, scientific and technical communication, theatre, art or dance
*Track III (performance emphasis) is any number between 38-55 hours
**Some students may be required to enroll in MUCH 115 concurrent with 151
*** Students must be enrolled in applied study during the semester of the graduation recital
Programs in music are also offered by the College of Musical Arts.
The newly established bachelor of science major in neuroscience is a prototypical interdisciplinary program consisting principally of biology and psychology courses. Courses that contribute to meeting the requirements of this major are all listed in biology and psychology departmental listings. In addition to structured coursework, majors are strongly urged to take independent research courses with neuroscience faculty (BIOL 401 and/or PSYC 490). The neuroscience major is especially suited for students interested in careers in medicine or research.
Minimum of 20 hours from (with at least one course in both biology and psychology):
Additional requirements (credits do not count towards major) (24-30 hours)
Additional recommended chemistry sequences:
305 Shatzel Hall, 372-2117
The philosophy department intends to serve the interests of a wide range of students seeking the skills and understanding traditionally known as a philosophical perspective. The major requires work in the various areas of philosophic study: logic, history of philosophy, normative philosophy, and metaphysics and epistemology.
The philosophy department believes that the prescribed major provides a solid grounding in philosophy, useful for students with widely varied interests. However, the department also recognizes that some students may be in special circumstances which warrant deviation from the above requirements. The requirements can be tailored to meet the needs of individual students in such cases. Early consultation with the undergraduate adviser is essential.
Students fashion philosophy minors to complement major programs across
the University as well as to develop broad
philosophical perspectives of general interest. The philosophy minor is designed
to serve philosophic interests of students throughout the University. The minor
consists of 20 hours, including two history of philosophy courses and three other 300-
to 400-level philosophy courses, one of which must be at the 400 level.
104 Overman Hall, 372-2421
Applied physics
A student may elect to specialize in applied physics, with emphasis on the areas of current interest in the modern optics and solid state fields. The following courses should be included as part of the major:
Programs in physics also are offered by the College of Education and Human Development.
122 Williams Hall, 372-2921
POLS 110 and 290 and three additional hours at the 100 level (POLS 290 should be taken no later than the end of the junior year.) A minimum of 24 hours of political science at the 300-400 level distributed among at least three areas of political science with a concentration (at least 9 hours) in one is also required. The following areas in political science are available:
POLS 303 is recommended for any of the 300- and 400-level courses in public administration. The beginning student is encouraged to take the following courses before taking advanced courses in a particular area: POLS 110 for American government, POLS 171 for comparative politics and POLS 172 for international relations. While all 100- and 200-level coursework completed satisfactorily will count toward the hours necessary for the baccalaureate degree, no more than nine hours at the 100-200 level or nine hours of POLS 496 will count toward the 33-hour major.
All students must consult with an adviser early in their pursuit of a major. Students opting for honors in political science must also take POLS 495, Honors Seminar in Contemporary Political Science, and write a senior thesis under the direction of a faculty adviser.
No more than nine hours of POLS 496 will count toward the minor.
A program in political science also is offered by the College of Education and Human Development.
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