2005-2006 General Catalog University Advising and Transfer Services Taggart Student Center 304 Utah State University 0114 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-0114 Telephone (435) 797-3373 or 1-800-606-4878 Facsimile (435) 797-8067 Web Home Page http://www.usu.edu
President’s Message Welcome to Utah State University! Whether you are registering or still checking us out, Utah State is a wonderful choice for serious students. This is a university where academics come first. Here you will receive a complete learning experience—friendly, award-winning teaching and an opportunity to do cutting-edge research at an institution ranked by the Carnegie Foundation in the top four percent of research universities. Our programs literally stretch from under the soil to soaring in space. We are both a land-grant university, begun more than a century ago as an agricultural college, and a space-grant university, whose students and faculty have sent more payloads through the atmosphere than any other university in the world. In between are courses in seven academic colleges leading to more than 200 undergraduate and graduate options. Inside this catalog is an array of classes, mostly taught by full-time faculty, not by teaching assistants as at many other large universities. I encourage you to browse through the catalog and find classes that will help prepare you to make a living, as well as courses that will help you enjoy life. Both are important.
Your experience here should not end in the classroom and lab. There are more than 200 student clubs and organizations, for just about every interest. We have a large intramural sports program, and you can cheer on Aggie varsity teams, which play in the top division of the NCAA. Some 80 percent of our students live on campus or in student houses and apartment complexes in this friendly, picturesque city. Our University family is a community within a community. It does not take long to feel at home here. Again, welcome, and have a great school year.
Stan L. Albrecht President of Utah State University
Statement on Institutional Integrity Utah State University adheres to the highest ethical standards in its representation to its constituencies and the public; in its teaching, scholarship, and service; in its treatment of its students, faculty, and staff; and in its relationships with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
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Mission and Role Statement Utah State University
University Mission Statement
The academic advantages of a large university, together with the friendliness of a small college, are offered at Utah State University. With a student body of more than 23,000, USU recognizes that the needs of the individual are of major importance, and many programs have been established to give the student the optimum of individual attention.
The mission of Utah State University is to be one of the nation’s premier student-centered land-grant and space-grant universities by fostering the principle that academics come first; by cultivating diversity of thought and culture; and by serving the public through learning, discovery, and engagement.
With 43 departments in seven academic colleges, more than 200 undergraduate options, a School of Graduate Studies, University Extension, and several research programs, Utah State University offers an excellent opportunity for students to study a wide range of subjects. USU was founded in 1888 as part of the public educational system of Utah and operates under the constitution and laws of the state. It belongs to the family of institutions known as land-grant universities, which had their origin in 1862. The institution was originally called the Agricultural College of Utah, later becoming Utah State Agricultural College. The state legislature designated the name change to Utah State University in 1957. A 16-member State Board of Regents governs the Utah state system of higher education. This board has the responsibility for state-wide master planning for higher education, assignment of roles to the several institutions in the state system, and control of operating and capital budgets for the institutions. USU has a 10-member Board of Trustees which is responsible for implementing the assigned roles, including the appointment of personnel and the enactment of rules and governing regulations. Utah State University is one of two Tier One institutions in the state, the other being the University of Utah. Both universities are categorized as public research universities. USU is governed by the State Board of Regents and accredited by Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, American Psychological Association, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, American Music Therapy Association, AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Utah State Board of Education—Teacher Education Program, Council on Rehabilitation Education, Accrediting Board of Engineering and Technology, American Society of Landscape Architects, Commission on Accreditation—Council on Social Work Education, American Chemical Society, Society of American Foresters, National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission, Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Dietetic Association, Foundation for Interior Design Education Research, National Association of Schools of Music, Utah State Board of Vocational Education, and the Society for Range Management. USU is a land-grant and a Carnegie Foundation “Doctoral/Research University-Extensive” institution. Credit earned at USU is fully transferable to other universities and colleges in the United States of America.
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University Role Statement Utah State University fulfills a unique role in the Utah System of Higher Education as the state’s land-grant and space-grant university. The land-grant designation makes Utah State responsible for statewide programs in agriculture, business, education, engineering, natural resources, sciences, family life, 4-H youth, and the traditional core of liberal learning: humanities, arts, and social sciences. The University gives particular emphasis to programs involving the interaction of land, people, and the environment. Utah State University is also a “Doctoral/Research UniversityExtensive” institution, as designated by the Carnegie Corporation, meaning that, in selected areas historically associated with its designation as a land-grant and space-grant university, it provides doctoral and master’s level education and supports and expects of its faculty significant research efforts. The University offers a broad array of doctoral and master’s level degrees in areas appropriate to its mission. Hands-on learning is also a hallmark of its undergraduate programs. As a space-grant institution, Utah State University plays a preeminent role in the development of the sciences and engineering associated with research and teaching about outer space. This includes the mission of the Space Dynamics Laboratory and its related components on the Innovation Campus. Utah State develops knowledge as part of its discovery mission, as reflected in research generated by the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station and the Utah Water Research Laboratory, and disseminates this knowledge through technical assistance provided by Cooperative Extension in each of the state’s 29 counties. The land-grant mission also means that Utah State delivers degrees through Continuing Education programs, whether through on-site or technologically delivered, time-enhanced methods throughout the state. Taken together, these designations as a land-grant and space-grant university also mean that Utah State University has a leading role in economic development of the state and the region. These goals are realized through the effective transfer of research from the laboratory to commercial enterprises. To that end, Utah State University has an aggressive position in the identification of intellectual property, the commercialization of new technologies, and the development of research programs that will be of benefit to the state. USU also brings government, business, and education together on its Innovation Campus with the goal of stimulating economic development.
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Assessment Director, Office of Analysis, Assessment, and Accreditation: H. Craig Petersen Location: Merrill Library 301, UMC 3085 Phone: (435) 797-0001 FAX: (435) 797-1680 E-mail: craig.petersen@usu.edu WWW: http://aaa.usu.edu Educational assessment involves gathering and analyzing information about learning activities with the goal of improving academic programs. In essence, assessment is what we do to assure that what we do is what we say we do. Educational assessment is important for a number of reasons. First, Utah State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, as well as a number of disciplinespecific accreditation bodies. USU must have a credible assessment program to satisfy the requirements of those organizations. Second, by documenting the effectiveness of its educational programs, USU demonstrates accountability of resource use to the USU Board of Trustees, the Utah State Board of Regents, and the Utah State Legislature. Finally and most important, faculty and administrators at USU have an innate curiosity about how well students are educationally prepared to meet the challenges of life. Faculty and administrators also have a strong desire to help USU students by making the institution better. To meet these objectives, the following policy on assessment has been formally approved by the USU Board of Trustees: The University is committed to timely internal and external assessment of its programs to assist in productive academic planning and the fulfillment of its mission and goals. To meet this commitment, the University and all of its units shall gather, analyze, and publish data annually that relate to the planning for and evaluation of the accomplishment of the missions, goals, and objectives of the University and its units. Such assessments are intended to determine the extent to which University programs meet their goals and objectives and further the mission of the University; to establish a culture of evidence for assessment; and to meet the standards of the Regents, the Trustees, the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities, and USU. The assessment process shall be a continuous process which shall involve faculty and other concerned stakeholders in central roles. Furthermore, assessment results will directly inform planning and other decision-making activities. (USU Policy Manual, 103.7.4) There are several aspects of good assessment. The first is that the focus should be on outcomes. The goal is to demonstrate that students actually develop needed competencies and significantly add to their knowledge as a result of attending USU. The second is that evidence derived from multiple sources is preferable to a single measure. The third is that academic units should have flexibility in formulating their assessment plans—“one size does not fit all.” Finally, an effective assessment plan should be structured as a process, rather than as an event. Asessment must be an ongoing activity that contributes to institutional improvement.
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Consistent with these guidelines, USU has implemented a comprehensive plan for educational assessment. This plan focuses on the following areas: 1. Student Attitudes and Perceptions. The Office of Analysis, Assessment, and Accreditation (AAA) conducts annual surveys of freshmen/sophomores, graduating seniors, and graduate students. Comparative surveys, such as the National Survey of Student Engagement, are also administered. 2. Early to Mid-Program Assessments. AAA is involved in ongoing analyses to evaluate USU’s freshman orientation program, measure improvements in writing and mathematics skills, and determine mastery of content in general education courses. 3. End of Program Assessment. This is the key component of USU’s assessment effort. Academic departments have been given the primary responsibility for evaluating the preparation of their graduates. Each department is expected to have an easily accessible and user-friendly assessment website that shows program learning objectives, the relationship between learning objectives and curriculum, outcomes data from several sources that demonstrate the extent to which students are mastering program objectives, a description of the process by which assessment data are used for decision-making, and examples of program changes made as a result of assessment efforts. AAA assists the departments in this endeavor by reviewing departmental progress, recommending changes, and providing “best practices.” 4. Alumni Satisfaction. AAA conducts periodic surveys of alumni. Departments also obtain information from alumni through advisory groups and departmental surveys. 5. Dropouts/Noncompleters. AAA provides in-depth analysis of factors affecting retention and graduation rates. 6. Employment and/or Employer Satisfaction. AAA conducts surveys of employment and participation in graduate education of recent graduates. At the academic department level, employers are contacted through surveys and/or employer advisory groups to determine the strengths and weaknesses of USU students they have hired. 7. Facts and Figures Website. The USU Facts and Figures website is a virtual “Factbook” that provides a broad range of information about the University. Of particular importance is the USU Performance Dashboard, which shows trends in key areas of institutional performance and serves as a key management information tool for University administrators. Assessment at USU is coordinated through the University Assessment Coordinating Council, which consists of faculty, staff, and administrators. The process is broad-based, systematic, and ongoing. Assessment has had a significant impact on improving academic programs and will continue to facilitate changes that benefit students.
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Using This Catalog Semester Calendar
“H” following regular course designation indicates Honors Program courses.
USU maintains a semester system—three semesters or periods of classwork: fall, spring, and summer. Fall and spring semester are each of 15 weeks duration. Summer semester spans a total of 13 weeks and includes one four-week early session, followed by a workshop session, and one eight-week session, which will contain two four-week sessions.
Credit Enrollment The semester credit hour is the unit upon which credit is computed. Normally, the credit hour standard is based upon 150 minutes of lecture per week, for the duration of one semester, for a three-credit class. For more specific information, refer to the current Schedule of Classes. To obtain credit, a student must be properly registered and pay fees for the course. For further information, see Number of Credits Awarded for Courses on page 37.
Course Numbering Each course listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog has a number, given before the name of the course. For example: ENGL 1120
Elements of Grammar
(3)
This means the course, Elements of Grammar, is English 1120. The numbers are useful for reference and records.
Course Numbering Code A standard code employed by all institutions in the State System of Higher Education was adopted by USU in 1970. Upon conversion to semesters, four-digit course numbers replaced the three-digit course numbers formerly used under the quarter system. The semester numbering system is as follows: 0010-0990
Remedial courses; will not satisfy baccalaureate requirements; nontransferable; not calculated in GPA.
1000-2790
Lower division (freshman and sophomore courses)
2800-2990
Lower division independent study designation (directed reading, individual projects, etc.)
3000-4790
Upper division (junior and senior courses)
4800-4990
Upper division independent study designations (directed reading, individual projects, festival, institutes, workshops, etc.)
5000-5990
Advanced upper division (may be used for a graduate degree with approval of the student’s supervisory committee)
6000-7990
Graduate courses (students without baccalaureate degrees must obtain special permission to enroll)
5900-5990 6900-6990 7900-7990
Independent study designations (directed reading, individual projects, theses, dissertations, etc.)
6800-6890 7800-7890
Graduate seminars (includes methodology and research seminars)
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Courses offered through Continuing Education Time Enhanced Learning are designated by a © following the number of credits. Freshmen or sophomores may take any lower-division course. If there is a prerequisite for a particular course, it will be so stated in the course description. Juniors or seniors may take any lower- or upper-division course for which they have met the course requirements. Course requirements will be identified in the course description. Seniors may take graduate courses only upon written consent from the instructor. The use of undergraduate coursework for a graduate degree at USU is regulated by the School of Graduate Studies. See Split Form Policy (page 95) and Course-Level Numbering and Acceptability (pages 95-96). Graduate students may take any course for which they have met the course requirements, but only graduate courses and individually approved undergraduate courses may be used for a graduate degree, although all courses completed will appear on student transcripts. Note: In some cases, additional college or departmental requirements (which may not be included in the course description) must be met before a student may take a particular course. For more information, students should consult their advisor or the department offering the course. Following the title of each course, the number of credits given for the course is indicated in parentheses. The semester(s) it will likely be taught are indicated in abbreviated form in parentheses, following the course description. For example: (F) indicates that the course will likely be taught fall semester. The designation (F,Sp,Su) indicates that the course will likely be taught all three semesters: fall, spring, and summer. It does not mean that the student has to take the class all three semesters, but rather that he or she has a choice of any semester. In some cases, such as (F,Sp), even though more than one semester is indicated, the course will not be offered each semester, but only one of these semesters, the exact one yet to be decided. Some course listings do not indicate semester(s) offered. In some cases, these courses may be taken any semester (e.g., continuing graduate advisement, thesis, dissertation, or internship courses). In other cases, the semester(s) to be offered has not yet been determined (e.g., special topics courses, which are offered infrequently). For current information about semesters to be offered, consult the department offering the course. For more definite up-to-date information, please refer to the University Schedule of Classes published prior to the beginning of each semester. All catalog listings are subject to change. The schedule will also update policies and practices of the University as changes occur. Catalog updates will also appear in the Online General Catalog. Occasionally, two or more closely related courses (which usually have the same title) will be listed above one course description, such as MATH 6110 and MATH 6120, Differential Geometry. Following each course title, the number of credits approved for each course will be shown. At the end of the course description will be two or more parenthetical entries, indicating the semester(s) the courses may be taught. The first entry refers to the semester(s) taught for the first course, the second entry refers to the second course, and so forth.
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Using This Catalog In some classes, the amount of credit for which students register can be individually arranged. One student may take 2 credits, another student 3 credits, etc. Students are responsible to ensure they are registered for the desired number of credits. Online registration will always default to the lowest offered number of credits. Academic credit is identified in parentheses following the course title: e.g., (1-3). Following some credit designations in this catalog will be a single asterisk (*), a double asterisk (**), or a triple asterisk (***). Such courses are taught during alternate years, as explained in the footnotes. For more information, check the Schedule of Classes or consult the department offering the course.
Course Prefixes Each course listing is preceded by one of the following prefixes: ACCT ADVS ANTH ART AS ASTE AV AWER BA BIE BIOL BIS BMET BUS CEE CHEM CHIN CLAS COMD CS DE ECE ECON EDUC ELED ENGL ENGR ENVS ETE FCHD FCSE FREN FRWS GEOG GEOL GERM GRK HASS HEP HIST HONR ID IELI INST ITAL ITDS JAPN JCOM
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Accounting Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Anthropology Art Aerospace Studies Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Aviation Technology Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Business Administration Biological and Irrigation Engineering Biology Business Information Systems Biometeorology Business, College of Civil and Environmental Engineering Chemistry and Biochemistry Chinese Classics Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Computer Science Dance Education Electrical and Computer Engineering Economics Education and Human Services, College of Elementary Education English Engineering, General Environment and Society Engineering and Technology Education Family, Consumer, and Human Development Family and Consumer Sciences Education French Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Geography Geology German Greek Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, College of Health Education Professional History Honors Interior Design Intensive English Language Institute Instructional Technology Italian Interdisciplinary Studies Japanese Journalism and Communication
KOR LAEP LANG LAS LATN LING MAE MATH MHR MS MUSC NAV NEPA NFS NR NURS PE PEP PFP PHIL PHYX PLSC POLS PORT PRP PSB PSY PUBH REH RUSS SCED SCI SOC SOIL SPAN SPCH SPED STAT SW THEA USU WGS
Korean Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Languages (General) Liberal Arts and Sciences Latin Linguistics Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Mathematics Management and Human Resources Military Science Music Navajo National Environmental Policy Act Certificate Program Nutrition and Food Sciences Natural Resources, College of Nursing (offered jointly with Weber State University) Physical Education Physical Education Professional Personal Financial Planning Philosophy Physics Plant Science Political Science Portuguese Parks and Recreation Professional Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Psychology Public Health Rehabilitation Counseling Russian Secondary Education Science, College of Sociology Soil Science Spanish Speech Communication Special Education Statistics Social Work Theatre Arts University Studies Women and Gender Studies
General Education Designations Courses approved for General Education have one of the following designations, listed following the course number:
Competency Courses
Communications Literacy, CL Quantitative Literacy, QL
Breadth Courses
American Institutions, BAI Creative Arts, BCA Humanities, BHU Life Sciences, BLS Physical Sciences, BPS Social Sciences, BSS
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Using This Catalog University Studies Depth Education Designations Courses approved for University Studies Depth Education have one of the following designations, listed following the course number:
Intensive Courses
Communications Intensive, CI Quantitative Intensive, QI
Depth Courses
Humanities and Creative Arts, DHA Life and Physical Sciences, DSC Social Sciences, DSS
Other Policies Catalog Information Catalog information and University requirements may change at any time. USU is not bound by requirements or regulations listed in this catalog. Information may change before a new catalog is issued, and students must adhere to changes. It is the student’s obligation to ascertain current rules, regulations, fees, and requirements. Course descriptions in this catalog are an overview and generally reflect what will be taught, but students should not rely on them as a guarantee of what they will be taught during a given semester. This catalog is also available on the Web, and can be accessed from the University Advising and Transfer Services Home Page: http://www.usu.edu/ats. Changes in catalog information will be entered on the Web. To obtain a printed copy of this catalog, phone Express-a book at one of the following numbers: (800) 662-3950, (435) 797-3950, or FAX (435) 797-3793.
Materials for Persons with Disabilities This catalog is available in large print, disk, audio, and braille format upon request to the Disability Resource Center, University Inn 101, (435) 797-2444 or (800) 259-2966 Voice or (435) 797-0740 TTY. Further information about the services offered by the Disability Resource Center can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/drc
Assumption of Risk All classes, programs, and extracurricular activities within the University involve some risk, and certain ones involve travel. The University provides opportunities to participate in these programs on a voluntary basis. Therefore, students should not participate in them if they do not care to assume the risks. Students should inquire as to possible risks a program may generate, and if they are not willing to assume the risks, they should not select that program. By voluntarily participating in classes, programs, and extracurricular activities, a student does so at his or her own risk.
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Utah State University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition, discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited in the hiring of employees or in evaluating employee or student performance. USU also has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment of students, faculty, and staff. Equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment: recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, and salary. Equal educational opportunities include admission, access to course offerings, financial assistance, housing, and extracurricular activities.
Privacy Rights In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Utah State University has developed policy guidelines which (1) provide that eligible students will have access to inspect and review their educational records, and (2) protect the rights of a student to privacy by limiting access to the educational record without express written consent. Note: There are restricted situations in this act where access to an educational record does not require the express written consent of the student. For further information, see the Privacy Rights section on page 37.
University Smoking Policy Utah State University conforms to the provisions of the 1992 Utah House Bill No. 197—Clean Air in Government Buildings, Utah Code Section 76-10-106. The provisions of this bill include the following: (a) A person may not smoke in a building, or portion of a building, that is owned, leased, or occupied by the state or any state agency; (b) Designated smoking areas in buildings are prohibited under this subsection; and (c) This subsection takes precedence over any conflicting provision of this section. It is the responsibility of all University staff and students to adhere to this policy and to appropriately inform campus visitors of its provisions. Deans, department heads, and other supervisory personnel are responsible for the enforcement of the policy.
Credits General Catalog Editor: Sheri E. Peterson, Publications Editor, University Advising and Transfer Services Cover Design: K. Wade Oliver General Catalog Coordinating Committee: John D. Mortensen, Director, University Advising and Transfer Services Joyce A. Kinkead, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Research, Provost’s Office Juan N. Franco, Vice President for Student Services Steven V. Beck, Assistant Dean, School of Graduate Studies Jimmy Moore, Director, Admissions Office Lester C. Essig, ASUSU Student Body President
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Administration Utah State Board of Regents Terms expire in the years listed. Nolan E. Karras (chair) E. George Mantes (vice chair) Jerry C. Atkin Linnea S. Barney Daryl C. Barrett Bonnie Jean Beesley Kim R. Burningham Katharine B. Garff David J. Grant James S. Jardine Michael R. Jensen David J. Jordan Trenton Kemp David L. Maher Jed H. Pitcher Sara V. Sinclair Marlon O. Snow Maria Sweeten
Roy Salt Lake City St. George Orem Salt Lake City Salt Lake City Bountiful Bountiful Cedar City Salt Lake City Price Salt Lake City Logan Salt Lake City Bountiful Logan Orem Woods Cross
Richard E. Kendell, Commissioner of Higher Education
Salt Lake City
2007 2005 2005 no set term 2007 2009 no set term 2009 2007 2005 2005 2009 2005 2009 2009 2007 2007 2005
USU Board of Trustees Gayle McKeachnie (chair) L. J. Godfrey (vice chair) David P. Cook Lester C. Essig Linda J. Eyre Lynnette T. Hansen R. Brent Nyman Dinesh C. Patel Richard L. Shipley Randy Watts Lee H. Burke (secretary)
Vernal 2005 Smithfield 2007 Randolph, New Jersey 2007 Logan 2005 Salt Lake City 2005 North Logan 2005 North Logan 2007 Salt Lake City 2005 Farmington 2007 Logan 2005 Logan no set term
University Administrative Officers President ....................................................................... Stan L. Albrecht Interim Provost ............................................................ Noelle E. Cockett Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Research .................................................. Joyce A. Kinkead Vice Provost for Academic and International Affairs ............................................ To be appointed Vice Provost for Libraries and Instructional Support .......................................... Linda L. Wolcott Associate Vice Provost ................................... Gary S. Straquadine Associate Vice Provost for Women’s Issues............................................. Christine E. Hailey Director, Affirmative Action and Diversity ....................... To be appointed Assistant to the President for Government Relations ......... Lee H. Burke Chief of Staff ........................................................... Sydney M. Peterson University Counsel ......................................................... Craig J. Simper Assistant Attorney General ......................................... Robert D. Barclay
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Vice President for Business and Finance .................. Ronald S. Godfrey Associate Vice President .................................... Kevin C. Womack Assistant Vice President ......................................Paul R. Sampson Assistant Vice President for Facilities ...................... Darrell E. Hart Assistant Vice President for Finance/Controller ............................................ Clinton G. Moffitt Interim Vice President for Information Technology Services and Interim Chief Information Officer .................. M. Kay Jeppesen Vice President for Research ............................................. Brent C. Miller Associate Vice President .............................................. Ann E. Aust Associate Vice President ................................. H. Paul Rasmussen Associate Vice President ..................................... Joyce A. Kinkead Associate Vice President .................................... J. Michael Brooks Vice President for Student Services ............................... Juan N. Franco Associate Vice President ................................... Gary A. Chambers Vice President for University Advancement................ M. Scott Mietchen Associate Vice President ............................................ David Driggs Vice President and Dean for University Extension ......... Jack M. Payne Associate Vice President and Associate Dean of Continuing Education.................................. Weldon S. Sleight Associate Vice President and Associate Director for Cooperative Extension .....................Charles W. Gay Executive Director of Public Relations and Marketing..................................................... John W. DeVilbiss Director of Athletics ................................................ Randall W. Spetman
Deans of Academic Units Agriculture
Interim Dean ............................................................ H. Paul Rasmussen Associate Dean, Academic Programs ................. Donald L. Snyder
Business
Dean .....................................................................Caryn L. Beck-Dudley Senior Associate Dean ..................................... Clifford R. Skousen Associate Dean, Graduate Studies .................... Glenn M. McEvoy Associate Dean, Business Relations.....................Ross E. Robson
Continuing Education
Dean ................................................................................ Jack M. Payne Associate Dean .................................................. Weldon S. Sleight Assistant Dean, Credit Programs ...................... Ronda R. Menlove Assistant Dean, Recruitment and Conference Services .................................... Daniel G. Peterson Assistant Dean, Brigham City Center ...................Steven H. Hanks
Education and Human Services
Interim Dean ....................................................................Carol J. Strong Associate Dean, Education Extension ............Michael K. Freeman Associate Dean, Teacher Education, Graduation, and Educator Licensing ........................ Francine Fukui Johnson
Engineering
Dean ................................................................................H. Scott Hinton Associate Dean ..................................................... Wynn R. Walker Associate Dean ................................................. Christine E. Hailey
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Administration Graduate Studies
Interim Dean .......................................................... Laurens H. Smith, Jr. Interim Associate Dean .....................Shelley L. Knudsen Lindauer Assistant Dean ........................................................Steven V. Beck
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Dean .......................................................................................Gary Kiger Associate Dean .............................................. R. Edward Glatfelter Associate Dean ......................................................... Christine Hult
Natural Resources
Dean ............................................................................ F. E. “Fee” Busby Director of Undergraduate Education .................. Mark W. Brunson Director of Graduate Education .................................Todd A. Crowl
Science
Dean ....................................................................... Donald W. Fiesinger Associate Dean ..................................................Richard J. Mueller Associate Dean ..................................................... To be appointed
Heads of Academic Departments and Programs Accountancy, School of ..............................................Richard L. Jenson Aerospace Studies ....................................... Lt. Col. Jeffery S. Bateman Agricultural Systems Technology and Education............. Bruce E. Miller Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences .......................... Mark C. Healey Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources ........................Chris Luecke Art ..........................................................................................John Neely Biological and Irrigation Engineering ..............................Ronald C. Sims Biology ...........................................................................Jon Y. Takemoto Business Administration .............................................. Alan A. Stephens Business Information Systems .......................................Karen A. Forcht Chemistry and Biochemistry ........................................... Steve Scheiner Civil and Environmental Engineering ........................Loren R. Anderson Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education ............... James C. Blair Computer Science .......................................................Donald H. Cooley Economics ...............................................................Christopher Fawson Electrical and Computer Engineering ................................... Tamal Bose Elementary Education .................................................Bernard L. Hayes Engineering and Technology Education .................. Maurice G. Thomas English ............................................................................. Jeffrey Smitten Environment and Society .................................................Terry L. Sharik Family, Consumer, and Human Development ................ Thomas R. Lee Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences ................................Johan du Toit Geology .......................................................................John W. Shervais Health, Physical Education and Recreation .................. Craig W. Kelsey History ......................................................................... Norman L. Jones Honors Program .............................................................. David F. Lancy Instructional Technology ............................................ Byron R. Burnham Intensive English Language Institute .............................. Glenda R. Cole Interior Design Program ............................................... Tom C. Peterson Journalism and Communication ............................. Michael S. Sweeney Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning .................................. Elizabeth A. Brabec Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. .................................Charlie Huenemann Management and Human Resources ...................... Gaylen N. Chandler Mathematics and Statistics ....................................Russell C. Thompson Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering .........................Byard D. Wood Military Science ................................................... Lt. Col. S. Rand Curtis Music ....................................................................... Bruce M. Saperston Nutrition and Food Sciences ................................. Charles E. Carpenter Nursing Program (with Weber State University) ........................ Lori Hart
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Physics ................................................................................ Jan J. Sojka Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology .....................................Larry A. Rupp Political Science ........................................................Randy T. Simmons Psychology ...................................................................... David M. Stein Secondary Education ....................................................Gary L. Carlston Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology ............... Richard S. Krannich Special Education and Rehabilitation .............Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft Theatre Arts ..................................................................Colin B. Johnson
Enrollment Management Units Admissions ........................................................................ Jimmy Moore Advising and Transfer Services, University .............. John D. Mortensen Financial Aid ..............................................................Judy LeCheminant International Students and Scholars ....................... Jeannie V. Pacheco Registrar’s Office ................................................................. Glenn Davis Retention ................................................................... Melissa M. Kincart
Student Services Units Academic Resource Center .............................................. Noelle A. Call Campus Recreation ...........................................................Kevin J. Kobe Career Services .............................................................. Donna E. Crow Children’s House ................................................. Linda Ebersole-Gilgen Counseling Center .............................................................. Mary E. Doty Disability Resource Center ........................................ Diane C. Hardman Housing and Dining Services ..................................... Steven C. Jenson Multicultural Student Services ............................................. Moises Diaz Statesman (student newspaper) ................................... Jay C. Wamsley Student Health and Wellness Center ............................ James W. Davis Student Involvement and Leadership Center ............... Tiffany M. Evans Student Support Services ...........................................Nazih T. Al-Rashid Testing Services (Career Services) .................................Eric W. Jensen Women’s Center/Reentry Student Center ................... Janet L. Osborne
Other Areas of Service Alumni Relations ........................................................... G. Carlos Smith Banner Project ................................................................ Rory J. Weaver Bookstore ..................................................................... David V. Hansen Budget Office .............................................................Richard W. Jacobs Cashiers Office (Registrar’s Office) ............................ William E. Jensen Classroom and Multimedia Services ..........................Jonathan B. Kadis Controllers Office .......................................................... Clinton G. Moffitt Help Desk ......................................................................... Stephen Funk Human Resources ......................................................... Terry L. Hodges Innovation Campus .................................................Teresa W. McKnight Licensing and Network Training ................................. Michelle M. Smith Network and Computing Services ..................................Kim A. Marshall Parking and Transportation Services .......................... Lisa C. Leishman Police (University)...................................................... Steven J. Mecham Publication Design and Production ................................... Dale P. Smith Purchasing Services .................................................... J. Bud Covington Space Dynamics Laboratory ...................................... Michael D. Pavich Student Computer Labs ..................................................Gary D. Egbert Study Abroad Program ................................................... Kay W. Forsyth Telecommunications and Telephone Services............... Scott N. Bradley Ticket Office ......................................................................... Clark Livsey University Inn ................................................................. Leila M. Neilson University Media Production ....................................... D. Shane Thomas University Press and Scholarly Publications ................Michael Spooner Writing Center........................................................... Charlene A. Hirschi
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2005-2006 Calendar Summer Session 2005
Spring Semester 2006
May 9-June 3 ....................................................Early Session—4 weeks May 30 ...............................................................Holiday (Memorial Day) June 6-10 ................................................................. Workshop Session June 13-August 5 .......................................................... 8-week Session June 13-July 8 ...................................................... First 4-week Session July 4 ....................................................... Holiday (Independence Day) July 11-August 5 .............................................. Second 4-week Session July 25 ............................................................... Holiday (Pioneer Day) August 5 ................................................................................... Test Day
January 9 ......................................................................... Classes Begin January 16 .................................... Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) February 20 .................................................... Holiday (Presidents’ Day) March 13-17 .......................................................................Spring Break April 19-21, 24-25 ...............................................................No-test Days April 25 ................................................................... Last Day of Classes April 26 ................................................................................. Interim Day April 27-28, May 1-3 ................................................. Final Examinations May 5-6 .................................................................................Graduation
Fall Semester 2005
Note: See semester Schedule of Classes for registration and fee payment deadlines.
August 29 ........................................................................ Classes Begin September 5 ........................................................... Holiday (Labor Day) November 23-25 .................................................Holiday (Thanksgiving) December 5-9 .....................................................................No-test Days December 9 ............................................................ Last Day of Classes December 12-16 ....................................................... Final Examinations December 17 .........................................................................Graduation
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Degrees Offered at Utah State University College of Agriculture Agricultural Systems Technology and Education
Agricultural Education—BS Agricultural Machinery Technology—One-year Certificate, AAS Agricultural Systems Technology—BS, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Education—BS
Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Animal Science—BS, BA, MS, PhD Bioveterinary Science—BS, BA, MS, PhD Dairy Herdsman (Vocational Tech)—One-year Certificate Dairy Science—BS, BA, MS
Economics
Agribusiness—BS Agricultural Economics—BS Applied Economics—MS Economics—BS, BA, MS, MA, PhD International Agribusiness—BA
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Dietetics Administration—MDA Food Microbiology and Safety—MFMS Nutrition and Food Sciences—BS, MS, PhD
Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology
Biometeorology—MS, PhD Crop Science—BS, BA Ecology—MS, PhD Environmental Soil/Water Science—BS, BA Horticulture—BS, BA Horticulture, Professional Studies in—MPSH Ornamental Horticulture—One-year Certificate, AAS Plant Science—MS, PhD Soil Science—MS, PhD
Interdepartmental Program
Management and Human Resources Human Resource Management—BS, BA Human Resources—MS Management—BS, BA
College of Business Programs
Business—BS, BA (Dual major and 2nd BS only) Master of Business Administration—MBA
College of Education and Human Services Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Audiology, Doctorate of—AuD Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education—BS, BA, MS, MA, MEd, EdS Composite Deaf Education/Early Childhood Education—BS, BA Composite Deaf Education/Elementary Education—BS, BA
Elementary Education
Composite Early Childhood Education/Deaf Education—BS, BA Composite Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education—BS, BA Composite Early Childhood Education/Special Education—BS, BA Composite Elementary Education/Deaf Education—BS, BA Composite Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education—BS, BA Composite Elementary Education/Special Education—BS, BA Early Childhood Education—BS, BA Elementary Education—BS, BA, MS, MA, MEd Education—EdD*, PhD*
Family, Consumer, and Human Development Early Childhood Education—BS, BA Family and Consumer Sciences—BS, BA Family and Human Development—MS, MFHD Family, Consumer, and Human Development—BS, BA Family Life—PhD
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
College of Business
Health Education Specialist—BS Health, Physical Education and Recreation—MS, MEd Parks and Recreation—BS Physical Education—BS
Accountancy, School of
Instructional Technology
Business Administration
Psychology
Toxicology—MS, PhD
Accounting—BS, BA, MAcc
Business Administration—BS, BA Finance—BS, BA Marketing—BS, BA Operations Management—BS, BA
Business Information Systems
Business Information Systems—BS, BA, MS Business Information Technology and Education—BS, BA Education—EdD*, PhD* Marketing Education—BS, BA
Economics
Applied Economics—MS Economics—BS, BA, MS, MA, PhD
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Instructional Technology—MEd, MS, EdS, PhD
Psychology—BS, BA, MS, PhD
Secondary Education
Composite Teaching—Social Studies—BS, BA Education—EdD*, PhD* Secondary Education— 2nd BS, 2nd BA, MS, MA, MEd
Special Education and Rehabilitation
Composite Special Education/Early Childhood Education—BS, BA Composite Special Education/Elementary Education—BS, BA Disability Disciplines—PhD Education—EdD* Rehabilitation Counseling—MRC Special Education—BS, BA, MS, MEd, EdS
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Degrees Offered at Utah State University Interdepartmental Doctorate in Education
Music
College of Engineering
Political Science
Education—EdD, PhD
Biological and Irrigation Engineering Biological Engineering—BS, MS, PhD Irrigation Engineering—MS, PhD
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering—CE, MS, ME, PhD Civil Engineering—BS Environmental Engineering—BS
Electrical and Computer Engineering Computer Engineering—BS Electrical Engineering—BS, MS, ME, EE, PhD
Engineering and Technology Education Aviation Technology—Maintenance Management—BS Aviation Technology—Professional Pilot—BS Engineering and Technology Education—BS, MS
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering—BS Mechanical Engineering—BS, MS, ME, PhD
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Art
Art—BA, BS, BFA, MA, MFA
English
American Studies—BS, BA, MS, MA English—BS, BA, MS, MA Theory and Practice of Professional Communication—PhD
History
History—BS, BA, MS, MA Social Sciences—MSS*
Journalism and Communication Communication—MS, MA Journalism—BS, BA
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Bioregional Planning—MS Landscape Architecture—BLA, MLA
Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication French—BA German—BA Philosophy—BA, BS Spanish—BA Speech—BA, BS Second Language Teaching—MSLT
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Music—BM, BA Music Therapy—BS, BA
International Relations—Certificate International Studies–BA Law and Constitutional Studies—BS, BA Political Science—BS, BA, MS, MA Social Sciences—MSS*
Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Anthropology—BS, BA Social Sciences—MSS* Social Work—BS, BA Sociology—BS, BA, MS, MA, PhD
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts—BA, BFA, MA, MFA
Interior Design Program Interior Design—BS, BA
Interdisciplinary HASS Programs
Asian Studies—BA Natural Resources and Environmental Policy—Graduate Certificate
Interdisciplinary HASS and Science Program Liberal Arts and Sciences—BA
College of Natural Resources Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Ecology—MS, PhD Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences—BS Fisheries Biology—MS, PhD Watershed and Earth Systems—BS Watershed Science—MS, PhD
Environment and Society
Bioregional Planning—MS Environmental Studies—BS Geography—BS, BA, MS, MA Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management—MS, PhD Recreation Resource Management—BS, MS, PhD
Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Conservation and Restoration Ecology—BS Ecology—MS, PhD Forestry—BS, MS, PhD Rangeland Resources—BS Range Science—MS, PhD Wildlife Biology—MS, PhD Wildlife Science—BS
Interdisciplinary Natural Resources Program Natural Resources—MNR
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Degrees Offered at Utah State University Interdepartmental Programs
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)—Graduate Certificate Natural Resource and Environmental Policy—Graduate Certificate Natural Resources and Environmental Education (NREE) —Graduate Certificate
College of Science Biology
Biology—BS, BA, MS, PhD Composite Teaching—Biological Science—BS, BA Ecology—MS, PhD Public Health—BS
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Biochemistry—MS, PhD Chemistry—BS, BA, MS, PhD Chemistry Teaching—BS, BA Composite Teaching—Physical Science (Chem)—BS, BA
Mathematics and Statistics
Composite Mathematics-Statistics Education—BS Industrial Mathematics—MS Mathematical Sciences—PhD Mathematics—BS, BA, MS, MMath Mathematics Education—BS, BA Statistics—BS, BA, MS
Physics
Composite Teaching—Physical Science (Physics)—BS, BA Physics—BS, BA, MS, PhD Physics Teaching—BS, BA
Interdepartmental Program Toxicology—MS, PhD
Interdisciplinary HASS and Science Program Liberal Arts and Sciences—BA
Computer Science
Interdisciplinary University Degree
Geology
Interdisciplinary Studies–BS, BA
Computer Science—BS, BA, MS, MCS, PhD
Composite Teaching—Earth Science—BS, BA Geology—BS, BA, MS
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Undergraduate Admission Director, Admissions Office: Jimmy Moore Location: Student Center 102 Phone: (435) 797-1079, (435) 797-1129, or (800) 488-8108 FAX: (435) 797-3708 E-mail: admit@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/admissions
Admission Requirements The Utah State University admission policy is designed to admit undergraduate students who have the best chance to successfully complete a university program of study. All freshmen, including transfer students with fewer than 24 semester hours of credit, must submit an official high school transcript and ACT/ SAT scores as part of their application for admission. Application for admission and credentials from schools previously attended should be received by the Admissions Office by April 1 for fall semester admission, by November 1 for spring semester admission, and by April 1 for summer semester admission. These materials should be sent to: Admissions Office Utah State University 0160 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-0160 A student is admitted to the University on the basis of an application (which includes official transcripts of credit from each school previously attended), a $40 nonrefundable application fee, and ACT/SAT scores when applicable. A processing fee of $20 is required of students applying for readmission. Students applying after the deadline will be assessed an additional $15 late fee. For application and general information, contact the Admissions Office at the address above; or by phone, fax, or e-mail as listed at the top of this page. Students who have attended home schooling, charter high schools, or performance/outcome-based high schools will need to submit an Application for Admission, the application fee, and ACT/SAT results, and may need to have an interview as part of the admissions application process. Those students who have completed the GED must also submit a copy of the GED Certificate.
from high school, who may substitute results of the GED. Admission decisions are made on an individual basis. Note: These requirements are based on the 2005-2006 applicant pool.
High School Curriculum
Students who have graduated from high school and who desire to attend Utah State University must have completed a preparatory course of study, including the following: English Four years (units), emphasizing composition/literature. Mathematics Three years (units), selected from elementary algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, college or advanced algebra, or calculus. It is strongly recommended that students take mathematics up to at least trigonometry. Biological/Physical Science Three years (units), which meet either state or local graduation requirements. At least one unit must provide a laboratory experience. American History One year (unit). Additional Courses Four years (units), chosen from at least two of the following: history, English, mathematics beyond intermediate algebra, laboratory science, foreign language, social science, and fine arts. Foreign Language Two years (units) recommended, which must be of the same foreign language. Students who meet the minimum index requirements, but have less than the required number of units, will be admitted on the condition that the deficiency is satisfied at the University within the first 30 semester hours of study. When the admission decision is made, an official letter of notification will be sent to the student. Admission status may also be checked online.
Testing
USU grants admission, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, or national origin, to those students who satisfy the admission requirements.
All freshmen, including transfer students with less than 30 semester hours of credit, must present the results of the ACT/SAT as part of their application for admission to the University Admission status may also be checked online.
Students who have been denied admission to the University may initiate an appeal by contacting the Admissions Office.
Early Admission
Freshman Admission Students attending the University for the first time are admitted on the basis of an index score, which is a reflection of high school grades and ACT or SAT scores. Entering students must have an acceptable index score in order to be admitted. (See Admission Index table on page 17.) USU regulations regarding the index score are as follows: Students having an index score of 90 or higher are very likely to be admitted. Students must have an ACT composite score of 19 or higher, regardless of what their overall admission index score is. A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher in high school coursework is also required. In cases where the applicant is younger than 25 years, official ACT/SAT results are also required. Exceptions to the preceding regulations will be made for applicants who have not graduated
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A high school student who has completed his or her junior year and maintained a superior scholastic record may be granted special consideration for admission. An applicant must satisfy the following requirements: 1. Submit an official application, ACT/SAT scores, a high school transcript, and a $40 application fee. 2. Submit letters of approval and recommendation from: (a) Superintendent or principal (b) Parent or guardian 3. Admission is not automatic, and will be determined by the admissions committee.
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Undergraduate Admission 4. Applications for admission and credentials from the high school must be received by the University according to the deadline dates listed under General Admissions Policies.
Admission Deferment
Newly accepted freshman, transfer, or readmitted students who wish to defer their start date to a later semester may do so (without reapplying) by submitting an Admission Deferment Application to the Admissions Office. International students and graduate students may not use this form. The application is due no later than the first day of classes for the semester the student has been admitted to. Deferments are generally granted for up to one year. However, they may be granted for up to two years for those participating in official assignments such as military, church, or humanitarian service. If requesting a deferment for more than one year, the student must submit an official letter of assignment. All deferment applications must be approved by the admissions committee. Admission Deferment Applications are available online at http://www.usu.edu/admissions/info/ or by contacting the Admissions Office at (435) 797-1129.
Nontraditional Admission
An applicant who is not a high school graduate may be considered for admission by presenting satisfactory evidence of ability to do university work. This evidence may be demonstrated by scores on the General Education Development Test (GED). Admission will not be offered unless a student has a high school diploma or a GED Test score of 55 or higher. (Students in this category include those whose high school class has graduated and those over the age of 18.) Students must also take the ACT/SAT if not previously taken. If the student has been out of high school for seven years or more, this requirement is waived.
Change of Campus Procedures
The following procedures apply to Utah State University Continuing Education (CE) students wishing to enroll at the Logan Main Campus. Nonmatriculated CE Students Transferring to Main Campus Students who have not been admitted through the USU Main Campus Admissions Office should submit a regular application for admissions
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to the USU Main Campus Admissions Office by the published application deadlines. Regular admissions standards will apply. Matriculated “CE Only” Students Relocating to Main Campus Students who have been admitted to a CE major, but not to a Main Campus major, should submit a Change of Campus Application to the Logan Main Campus Admissions Office by the published application deadlines. Students must have at least 24 earned post-high school credits and at least a 2.5 cumulative USU GPA. The Change of Campus Application is available online at: http://www.usu.edu/admissions/info/ or by contacting the Admissions Office at (435) 797-1129. Matriculated CE Students Relocating to Main Campus Students who have been admitted to a Main Campus major, but have been attending a CE site, should contact the Logan Main Campus Registration Office and request attendance at the Logan Main Campus.
Home School Students
Home school students applying for admission to Utah State University who submit a transcript from an accredited home school organization will be evaluated the same as any traditional high school students. They must meet the University’s standard admission requirements of a minimum 2.5 grade point average, a minimum ACT score of 19, and a minimum Admissions Index score of 90. Those home school students without transcripts must provide a list of classes they have completed and must receive an ACT test score of 21 or higher in order to be admitted to Utah State. In consultation with the department of the student’s intended major, the Director of Admissions will review all materials and make a final decision.
General Studies
Students who do not qualify for enrollment into one of the academic colleges may be considered for enrollment in General Studies. These
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Undergraduate Admission students include all those who have graduated from high school with an admission index score below 90. General Studies students are advised through University Advising and Transfer Services, Student Center 304.
will receive the exam grade posted to their transcript for that course. Credits earned through departmental examination can be used to meet the minimum USU course requirement.
When a student has demonstrated ability to maintain a GPA appropriate for the intended major, that student may apply for admission to an academic college and department. Regular college admissions evaluation procedures will then be followed, and if there are no admissions restrictions, the student will be admitted to the department of his or her choice.
Credits may be acquired through Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Placement (CLEP), the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). These credits may be used to fill General Education requirements, and may also be accepted as equivalent to specific courses. AP and CLEP credit combined may fulfill requirements for a maximum of four Breadth areas of General Education. For a list of examinations accepted and scores necessary to receive credit, see pages 59-63.
Advanced Placement
Students who present Advanced Placement examination scores of 3, 4, or 5 may receive 4 to 8 University credits for each Advanced Placement examination. These credits may be used to fill General Education requirements and to meet specific course requirements. For a list of examinations accepted and scores necessary to receive credit, see page 59.
Credit by Special Examination
Standardized Examinations
Individual departments and/or colleges may specify the exact courses required to fill their requirements and may require more than the minimum General Education requirements. Some departments and colleges require specific coursework for General Education, which the exams listed above may not satisfy.
Matriculated students may challenge a course for credit by taking a special examination available in the University Testing Center. The examination will survey knowledge of course content. University credit is awarded for examinations in courses the student has not already taken. Students will be required to pay a fee (standard recording fee and course-specific examination fee). The Testing Center has a listing of available special examinations. Application forms for permission to take special examinations are available in the Testing Center. Language credits by special examination are initiated in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication.
If, prior to (or after) taking an AP, CLEP, IBO, or DSST examination, a student receives credit for any coursework equivalent to the subject matter of an AP, CLEP, IBO, or DSST examination, the credits earned from the course will be deducted from the credits awarded for the examination.
Students who take a special examination will receive the exam grade posted to their transcript, with a designation that it was earned by special examination. Credits earned through special examination cannot be used toward a graduate degree, nor be used to meet the minimum USU course requirement.
International Baccalaureate
Credit by Advanced Coursework (Language Credits)
Students who have not completed the International Baccalaureate diploma receive 8 credits for scores of 5, 6, or 7 achieved on the higher-level exams.
Students who are proficient in a foreign language offered by Utah State University may earn lower-division credit through successfully passing a more advanced course. Applications for these credits should be made in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. Students will be required to pay a posting fee. Students who receive credit by advanced coursework will receive a grade posted to their transcript, with a designation that it was earned by advanced coursework. Credits earned through this option cannot be used to meet the minimum USU course requirement.
Credit by Departmental Examination
Matriculated students may challenge a course for credit by taking a departmental examination. Departments will determine if a course is appropriate for challenge; students should contact the instructor and/or department. If a challenge exam is available, the instructor should advise the student as to whether he or she has a reasonable chance of passing. The examination will survey knowledge of the course content and may include papers, projects, portfolios, etc. Students challenging a course for which they are registered must do so within the first two weeks of the course. Students not registered will be required to pay a fee (standard recording fee and course-specific examination fee). Students who take a departmental examination
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Other institutions have policies differing from those of USU regarding exam scores and credits granted for those scores. For transfer students, exam credit posted to another institution’s transcript is reevaluated based on USU’s standard.
USU recognizes the International Baccalaureate diploma and awards credits for General Education requirements, excluding the Breadth American Institutions, Communications Literacy, and mathematics Quantitative Literacy requirements necessary for graduation.
Credit achieved through the International Baccalaureate examinations may not be duplicated with AP credit. For more information about the International Baccalaureate Organization, as well as a list of examinations accepted and scores necessary to receive credit, see pages 61-62.
Credit for Military Service
The University may grant credit to students currently enrolled at the University who have served in the armed forces. Applications for credit are made by submitting the DD214 or DD295 form to the Admissions Office.
Army/ACE Registry Transcript System (AARTS)
Enlisted soldiers who entered active duty on or after October 1, 1981 are eligible for an AARTS transcript. However, the AARTS transcript is not available to members of the U.S. Army Reserve, warrant officers, or commissioned officers. Those students who are eligible for an AARTS transcript and who are seeking credit for military service in the Army should provide the Admissions Office with an AARTS transcript instead of the DD214 or DD295 form. Eligible students may obtain
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Undergraduate Admission transcript request forms from their Army education center counselors, or they may write directly to: Manager, AARTS Operations Center, 415 McPherson Avenue, Ft. Leavenworth KS 66027-1373. Each request must include the student’s name, basic active service date, social security number, and current mailing address.
Veterans Educational Benefits
Veterans or qualified dependents of disabled or deceased veterans who may be eligible for Veterans Educational Benefits should contact the Office of Veterans Services, or telephone (435) 797-1102 for information concerning their educational benefits. Veterans or eligible dependents must make application for admission and be matriculated in a degree program.
Transfer Student Admission Applicants with at least 24 semester credits earned at another accredited institution (or at one of USU’s continuing education centers) will be admitted if they have a transfer GPA of 2.50 or higher. Those transfer students having a GPA between 2.20 and 2.49 will be considered on an individual basis. Many USU undergraduate majors require a higher GPA for admission. For specific GPA requirements, refer to this catalog or consult the departments. In cases where the student is admissible to the University but does not meet the minimum GPA requirement for admission to the desired major, admission will be offered as an “undeclared” major. Applicants having fewer than 24 semester transfer credits must submit an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT results. Official transcripts of credit must accompany applications for admission when submitted by students who have attended other collegiate institutions. Transcripts submitted for admission become the property of the University and are not returned. Transcripts from all institutions previously attended are required. At its discretion, the University may accept transfer credit from accredited and nonaccredited institutions and miscellaneous sources. These may include: (1) accredited institutions, (2) foreign universities, (3) U.S. military credit for approved job and educational experiences, (4) credit by examination, (5) miscellaneous sources: internships, nontraditional learning experiences. The following evaluation criteria for acceptance will be used: (1) accreditation status of the institution, (2) recognized national standards published by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and by the American Council on Education, (3) guidelines given by the State Board of Regents (including guidelines for CLEP and AP credit), and (4) recommendations given by various University units having appropriate academic competence, including: Faculty Senate, college and departmental curriculum committees. Utah State University does not accept transfer credit from nonaccredited institutions in those cases where USU lacks an academic unit to evaluate such transfer credits.
Credit Transfer Policy of Utah System
An Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree earned at any institution within the Utah System of Higher Education, or at other non-Utah institutions with articulation agreements, will be considered as meeting the General Education requirement of any institution in the system. (At USU, this satisfies the General Education portion of the University Studies requirements, but not the Depth Education
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requirements as shown on pages 49-54.) When the General Education requirements of an institution not offering the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree have been met in earning a 60 to 63 semester credit hour diploma, a Registrar’s certification that the transferring student has completed baccalaureate-level General Education requirements at the sending institution will be accepted by the receiving USHE institution in lieu of the AA/AS degree. In the latter case, the Registrar at the sending institution will forward to the receiving institution an up-to-date description of the General Education requirements. Credit for quarter courses numbered 100 or above, or for semester courses numbered 1000 or above, earned in the Utah System of Higher Education is transferable within the System and will be carried on the student’s transcript by the receiving institution. Acceptance of credit should not be confused with its application. Transfer credit may or may not apply to the graduation requirements of an institution, regardless of the number of credits transferred. Credit other than that intended wholly to meet the General Education requirements of the receiving institution will be applied on the basis of the appropriateness of credit to a particular institution’s specific degree program requirements as determined by the receiving institution. For more transfer student information, including agreements with other states, see pages 64-67 of this catalog.
Transfer Student Admission Deferment
Transfer students who wish to defer their start date to a later semester may do so (without reapplying) by submitting an Admission Deferment Application to the Admissions Office. For further information, see Admission Deferment information on page 17.
International Undergraduate Student Admission For information about admission procedures for international students, see pages 21-22.
Graduate Admission Any student who has graduated from USU or any other university must apply to the School of Graduate Studies for admission and present two copies of an official transcript. For further information, see pages 93-94.
Readmission Students who were in attendance the previous spring semester are not required to reapply for fall semester unless the student withdrew from the University or if academic action (probation or suspension) or graduation occurred at the conclusion of the spring semester. Former students of the University returning after an absence of one year or longer are required to file an application for readmission, unless a Leave of Absence form was filed.
Readmission Deadlines
Students who desire to be readmitted following academic action (probation or suspension), must apply by March 1 in order to be considered for admission to fall semester, or by October 1 in order to be considered for admission to spring semester. All other students desiring readmission must apply by April 1 in order to be considered for admission to fall semester, or by November 1 in order to be considered for admission to spring semester.
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Undergraduate Admission Residency Application and Appeal
of Utah resident income taxes, and Utah banking connections) the establishment of a domicile in Utah, and that the student does not maintain a residence elsewhere.
Persons who have been classified as nonresident students and who feel they now satisfy the requirements for Utah Resident Status for Tuition Purposes must file an application with the Residency Office, Taggart Student Center 102. Applications are processed each semester beginning 30 days before the first day of classes and continuing through the 10th calendar day of the semester. Applications received after this deadline will be considered for the next semester. The application will not be processed until the student is admitted to the University. There is no application fee.
Note: Item (c), shown above, was approved by the Utah Legislature in March of 2005, and is expected to be signed into law effective Fall Semester 2005.
If an application is denied by the Residency Office, the student may appeal to the Residency Appeals Committee no later than the 14th calendar day of the semester. Appeals cannot be considered after this deadline. Regulations concerning residency are as follows: 1. Persons claiming residency on their application for admission, but who are coded nonresident, will be notified in writing of their nonresident status. 2. Utah Residency for Tuition Purposes A person who has come to Utah and established residency for the purpose of attending an institution of higher education shall, prior to registration as a resident student: (a) live in Utah while completing a minimum total of 60 semester credits at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in Utah or an equivalent number of applicable contact hours at the Utah College of Applied Technology. Utah semester credits should not be broken by attendance at another school of higher education outside the State of Utah (i.e., students may not attend summer classes in their home state). The 60 semester credits are not tied to a period of time. (b) Individuals who would like to establish residency before beginning school may move to Utah and live and work in Utah for 24 continuous months prior to beginning school. Individuals who begin school before they have completed 24 continuous months as a nonstudent will need to complete 60 semester credits, or (c) maintain continuous Utah residency for three years while attending school, regardless of the number of credits earned. In addition, the person must demonstrate by additional objective evidence (including Utah voter registration, Utah’s driver’s license, Utah vehicle registration, employment in Utah, payment
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3. Aliens who are present in the United States on visitor, student, or other visas which authorize only temporary presence in this country do not have the capacity to intend to reside in Utah for an indefinite period of time and, therefore, must be classified as nonresident. 4. Aliens who have been granted immigrant or permanent resident status in the United States shall be classified for purposes of resident status according to the same criteria as U.S. citizens. 5. American Indians who are enrolled on the tribal rolls of a tribe whose reservation or trust lands lie partly or wholly within Utah or whose border is at any point contiguous with the border of Utah, or any American Indians who are members of a federally recognized or known Utah tribe and who have graduated from a high school in Utah, shall be entitled to resident status. For further guidelines or exceptions, such as marriage, employment, military, and returning former residents, please contact the Admissions Office, Taggart Student Center 102, (435) 797-8144, or visit: http://www.usu.edu/admissions/info/
Western Undergraduate Exchange Utah State University participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, certain students who are not residents of the State of Utah may enroll at Utah State University by paying resident tuition plus 50 percent of that amount (plus other fees that are paid by all students). Because Utah State University participates in the WUE program, residents of Utah may enroll under the same terms in designated institutions and programs in other participating states. Information about and applications for WUE programs available at USU may be obtained from the USU Admissions Office, 0160 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-0160, tel. (435) 797-1129 or (800) 488-8108. Utah residents may obtain information about WUE programs in other states from the Certifying Officer for Utah WICHE Student Exchange Program, #3 Triad Center, Suite 550, 355 West North Temple, Salt Lake City UT 84180-1205, tel. (801) 321-7124 or from WICHE Student Exchange Program, P.O. Box 9752, Boulder CO 80301-9752, tel. (303) 541-0214 or 0210, FAX (303) 541-0291.
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International Student Admission and Programs Interim Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars: Jeannie V. Pacheco Location: Student Center 313 Phone: (435) 797-1124 FAX: (435) 797-3522 E-mail: iss@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.oiss.usu.edu/ The Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) is committed to providing quality services to international students, scholars, and their families, and helping them to succeed, both academically and personally, in a caring and nurturing environment. ISS provides leadership and support to enhance the academic, social, and personal interactions of students and scholars while at USU, in the Logan community, and beyond. These services include, but are not limited to, international admissions, academic and cultural orientation programs, general and academic advising, transportation, conflict resolutions and mediation, immigration matters including SEVIS, peer mentoring, and cultural events planning. ISS also provides referrals to other campus units, including Student Health and Wellness Center, Counseling Center, Academic Resource Center, University Advising and Transfer Services, Housing and Dining Services, Intensive English Language Institute, Registrar’s Office, Cashiers Office, Student Employment, and Career Services, to ensure academic success through graduation.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements International Undergraduate Student Admission
The following fees, documents, and information should be submitted to ISS four months (January 15, summer semester; April 15, fall semester; September 15, spring semester) prior to the beginning of the semester for which an international student wishes to be considered for admission: 1. Utah State University international application for admission and a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Applications submitted after the recommended filing date will be charged an additional $15 nonrefundable late fee. 2. Official transcripts and certificates or certified true copies for each secondary school, college, and university attended with official English translation of all documents. 3. Evidence of financial capability must be provided with the application, as specified on the application form. 4. International students must be proficient in the use of English. Proficiency is determined for undergraduates by a minimum TOEFL score of 500 on the manual (paper/pencil) test or 173 on the computerized test, a minimum IELTS score of 5.0, a Michigan test score of 80, or by passing level 4 (advanced level) of the Intensive English program at Utah State University. Qualified students in level 4 (advanced level) of Intensive English may take one or more academic courses if approved by the Intensive English faculty and their academic advisor. Students at any level may audit academic courses with instructor’s approval. Audited courses are not recognized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) toward the requirement of carrying a full course of study. Failure to carry a full course of study (at least 12 credits per semester for undergraduates), failure to make satisfactory progress toward the
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receipt of an undergraduate or advanced degree, or failure to comply with any other immigration requirements for students attending USU will be grounds for suspension or dismissal in accordance with existing University policy.
SEVIS
SEVIS is an Internet-based system that allows schools and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to exchange data on the visa status of international students. Accurate and current information is transmitted electronically throughout an F-1 or J-1 student’s academic career and throughout a J-1 scholar’s stay in the United States. U.S. embassies and consulates will also have access to SEVIS. The University is committed to assisting students in the following ways, to prevent status violations from occurring: 1. ISS will require mandatory orientation programs for all newly enrolled international students. The new rules and regulations will be thoroughly discussed and explained. 2. ISS will offer orientation for all newly arrived international scholars. 3. Informational sessions will be offered throughout the semester for students and scholars who are already on campus.
International Scholarships
Utah State University offers a limited amount of scholarships to international students. For more information, visit the ISS website: http://www.oiss.usu.edu/
Transfer Student Admission
Applicants with at least 24 semester credits earned at another recognized institution will be admitted if they have a transfer GPA of 2.50 or higher. Those transfer students having a GPA between 2.20 and 2.49 will be considered on an individual basis. Many USU undergraduate majors require a higher GPA for admission. For specific GPA requirements, refer to this catalog or consult the departments. In cases where the student is admissible to the University but does not meet the minimum GPA requirement for admission to the desired major, admission will be offered as an “undeclared” major. Applicants having fewer than 24 semester transfer credits must submit an official high school transcript (including a translated version). Official transcripts of credit must accompany applications for admission when submitted by students who have attended other collegiate institutions. Transcripts submitted for admission become the property of the University and are not returned. Transcripts from all institutions previously attended are required (including a translated version). At its discretion, the University may accept transfer credit from accredited and nonaccredited institutions and miscellaneous sources. Acceptance of credit should not be confused with its application. Transfer credit may or may not apply to the graduation requirements of an institution, regardless of the number of credits transferred. Students who would like their college or university work considered for transfer credit must include a course syllabus or description (translated into English) of this work.
Readmission
Students who have not been in attendance for a semester or more are required to reapply for admission for the next semester. They must also reapply for the next semester if they have withdrawn from the University or if suspension or graduation occurred at the conclusion of their previous semester. See page 19 for readmission deadlines
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International Student Admission and Programs for students who are subject to academic action (probation or suspension).
International Baccalaureate
USU recognizes the International Baccalaureate diploma and awards credits for General Education requirements, excluding the Breadth American Institutions, Communications Literacy, and mathematics Quantitative Literacy requirements necessary for graduation. Students who have not completed the International Baccalaureate diploma receive 8 credits for scores of 5, 6, or 7 achieved on the higher-level exams. Credit achieved through the International Baccalaureate examinations may not be duplicated with Advanced Placement (AP) credit.
Graduate Admission
Any student who has graduated from USU or any other university must apply to the School of Graduate Studies for admission and present two copies of official transcripts. Refer to pages 93-94 for further information.
Required New International Student Orientation Newly admitted or readmitted students must participate in New International Student Orientation. This orientation is designed to assist students in making a successful transition to USU. In addition to registering for classes, students have the opportunity to receive individual advice about degree requirements, as well as vital information about immigration, health insurance, housing, student services, campus life, and athletics. This orientation also gives students a chance to make new friends. New and returning international students should be aware that a registration hold will be placed on their file until some form of orientation is completed. After admission to USU, students will receive information about New International Student Orientation. New students who are required to take the IELI Placement Examination will be able to schedule an appointment at the orientation. For further information, contact the ISS office by phone at (435) 7971124 or by e-mail at iss@cc.usu.edu.
Undergraduate Graduation Requirements For further information, refer to pages 55-58 in this catalog.
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Intensive English Language Institute
The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) is an academic program in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. IELI teaches international students, residents, and refugees the English skills and cultural knowledge they need to be successful university students. IELI also trains international teaching assistants (ITAs) for USU. Information about the ITA training is available through the School of Graduate Studies. The IELI program accepts students seeking a degree at Utah State University, as well as students who want to study English for personal or professional reasons. Students may enroll to study only English. Undergraduate students who apply to USU without a TOEFL score of at least 173 computerized or 500 manual (paper/pencil), or a minimum IELTS score of 5.0; and graduate students applying without a minimum TOEFL score of 213 computerized or 550 manual (paper/pencil), or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, must take the IELI Placement Examination, given the first day of each semester, including the first day of the IELI summer session. Based on the examination results, students will be required to study in the IELI or exempted from further study and permitted to take classes in their major fields. For additional information, contact the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) office by phone at (435) 797-2081 or by e-mail at ieli@cc.usu.edu.
Summer Full-time Status
To be considered as full-time students during the summer, international students may not take all of their courses during one short-term session. More specifically, international students must spread their credit load throughout the summer by taking a minimum of one course during the first four-week session and a minimum of one course during the eight-week session. Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 12 credits, and graduate students must complete a minimum of 9 credits. A maximum of 3 credits of distance education (online or independent study classes) may count toward the 9- or 12credit requirement per semester.
Special Programs Community and University Friends of International Students and Scholars (CUFISS) CUFISS is a collaboration between the University and community which helps facilitate with activities, as well as with cultural and educational opportunities. For additional information, contact the ISS office by phone at (435) 797-1124 or by e-mail at iss@cc.usu.edu.
Study Abroad Programs
The USU Study Abroad Office provides information on a range of programs offering opportunities for study all over the world. USU offers many study abroad exchanges for a semester, academic year, or summer term in conjunction with other universities. Students can complete major or minor requirements while on study abroad. For further information, refer to page 76 in this catalog.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Director, Financial Aid Office: Judy LeCheminant Location: Taggart Student Center 106 Phone: (435) 797-0173 FAX: (435) 797-0654 E-mail: finaid@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/finaid/ Associate Director: Steven J. Sharp Assistant Director: Sharon B. Robinette Assistant Director: Todd Milovich Computer Specialist: Tamara Allen Business Manager: Karen S. Marshall Counselor (A-C): Ho Williams Counselor Assistant (I-Z): Brenda Bohm Counselor (D-H): Cedra H. Jensen Counselor (I-M): Jacob R. Brazell Counselor Assistant (A-H): Tamera K. Larsen Counselor (N-Sl): Arthur S. Young Counselor (Sm-Z): Amanda Alles Scholarship Counselor: Taya Flores Loan and Collection Officer: William E. Jensen, Student Center 246, (435) 797-1076, bjensen@cntr.usu.edu Application for financial aid begins in January for any awarding anticipated during the following academic year. In most instances, early application benefits the applicant. Those who apply early have a greater chance of receiving more aid and of having aid available in time to meet school needs. Pell Grant and Stafford Loans are available throughout the year. Contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance. The free online application can be found at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Scholarships are awarded to qualifying applicants who apply on or before February 1, prior to the academic year. Students should contact the Admissions Office or the department of their major for the exact deadline. For 2006 admission, the priority deadline for scholarship application is December 1, 2005.
Other Grants and Special Benefits Contact the Financial Aid Office for details concerning BIA or Tribal Grants. Federal College Work-Study (FCWS) Provides part-time on-campus employment to enable students to earn a portion of their educational expenses during the college year. Awarding is based on the availability of funds. Federal Perkins Loan Undergraduate students generally may borrow up to $3,000 per year, to a total school amount of not more than $15,000. Graduate students may borrow $4,000 per year, up to $30,000. Monthly payments and interest begin after graduation, withdrawal, or otherwise leaving school, or after dropping below 6 credits. A 5 percent simple interest rate applies. Awarding is based on need and funding. Federal Stafford Loan Low, variable interest loans. Freshmen may apply for up to $2,625 each regular school year; sophomores may apply for up to $3,500 a year; juniors, seniors, and second bachelor’s degree students may apply for up to $5,500 a year; and graduates may apply for up to $8,500 a year. Aggregate borrowing limits are $23,000 for undergraduates and second bachelor’s degree students, and $65,500 for graduates. Monthly repayment begins after completing or leaving school, or after dropping below 6 credits. Interest accrued prior to the beginning of repayment is paid by the federal government for “subsidized” Federal Stafford Loans. Maximum repayment period is generally 10 years. PLUS Loans PLUS loans are for parents who want to borrow for their children’s education. This loan provides additional funds for educational expenses. Repayment begins within 60 days after the last loan disbursement. This variable interest loan has an interest rate cap of 10 percent. This loan is available when other awarded federal aid to the student does not fully meet the school’s estimated cost of education.
Financial aid programs, policies, and procedures described herein reflect the latest information at publication. Changes may occur in response to state and federal requirements. Appropriate notice will be made whenever possible before any change takes effect.
Emergency Loan An emergency loan for up to $400 is available for USU students with fees paid for at least 6 credits. Emergency loans are not available for tuition. The duration of emergency loans is eight weeks. A low rate of interest or service charge applies.
For further information concerning financial assistance available for graduate students, see pages 92-93 of this catalog.
Method of Awarding Financial Aid
Grants, Work-Study, and Loans Federal Pell Grant Available to undergraduates. Grants do not need to be repaid. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity (FSEOG) Grant Available to undergraduates. Grants do not need to be repaid. The maximum award varies yearly. Awarding is based on need and funding. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Grant Awarded to resident undergraduates who demonstrate exceptional need. Awards are based on availability of funds. Utah Centennial Grant (UCOPE) Available to undergraduate residents of Utah. Awards are based on availability of funds.
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A student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated from information provided by the student on the federal financial aid application. A student’s Financial Need is the difference between the estimated cost of education and the EFC. Financial aid is awarded to fill this need, as much as possible, using whatever funds are available. Estimated Cost of Undergraduate Education for Two Semesters for 2005-2006 Academic Year Tuition and Fees Room and Board Books and Supplies Transportation Personal Expenses Totals
Resident See page 41 $5,400 1,000 1,260 1,820 ______ $9,480 plus Resident Tuition
Nonresident See page 41 $5,400 1,000 1,260 1,820 _______ $9,480 plus Nonres. Tuition
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Repayment of Federal Funds Policy Students who are withdrawing from the University and who have Federal Financial Aid must meet with their financial aid counselor prior to withdrawing. Students who completely withdraw from the University during the course of a semester are required to return a percentage of their Federal Student Financial Aid. All types of Federal Financial Aid are included in the repayment, including: Pell Grants, Supplemental Grants, Perkins Loans, and Stafford Loans. The amount of repayment is based on the percentage of the semester completed. For example, if a student withdraws after completing 40% of the semester (calculated using calendar days), the student must return 60% of his or her Federal Student Aid. Students who withdraw, or cease attending, after completing 60% of the semester are not required to return aid. (However, they will still face suspension from financial aid for failing to complete the required number of credits.) If the student is eligible for a refund of tuition and fees, according to the University refund policy, the refund will be applied to the Federal Financial Aid obligation. A refund may or may not completely repay the obligation. Either way, the student will not be allowed to register for future classes, nor be eligible for future financial aid, until the debt is repaid. For example, suppose a student has Federal Aid in the following amounts: Pell Grant Perkins Loan Stafford Loan
$1,500 1,200 2,750
Total
$5,450
If the semester has 115 calendar days and the student completely withdraws from the University on day 20, the repayment would be calculated as follows: 115/20 = 17% of the semester completed, and 83% not completed. Therefore, 83% of the Federal Aid must be repaid (i.e., $5,450 x 83% = $4,523.50). Withdrawal on day 20 would allow a 50% refund of tuition and student fees. If the student paid $1,400, the refund would be $690 (i.e., $700 minus the $10 nonrefundable registration fee). Therefore, after $690 is applied to the repayment, an additional $3,842.50 must be repaid (i.e., $4,532.50 - $690 = $3,842.50).
Graduate students must maintain a USU GPA of 3.0 and must complete 6 credits each semester they receive financial aid or defer student loans. Students not maintaining either the required credits or the required grade point average will be placed on financial aid probation for a minimum of one semester. Students not meeting the required minimums during the period of probation will be suspended from further aid. In exceptional circumstances, students may appeal to have the suspension lifted. In addition to maintaining academic progress as defined above, recipients may not owe a repayment on grants previously received, or be in default of any student loan fund at USU or any other institution.
Scholarship Policy Scholarships for new undergraduate students and undergraduate transfer students are awarded by the Admissions Office. Scholarships for continuing students are awarded by the various colleges and academic departments.
Scholarships for New Undergraduate Students
To be considered for scholarships, applicants must be admitted to Utah State University, attend classes at the main Logan campus, and intend to graduate from USU. (Students majoring in programs sponsored by other academic institutions, such as the Cooperative Nursing Program with Weber State University, are not eligible for Utah State University sponsored scholarships.) Utah State University offers a variety of scholarships based on academic merit using the cumulative GPA (a four-point scale is used to determine cumulative GPA) and ACT or SAT score. Some other criteria may be used in determining eligibility, such as achievements, leadership, talent, family size and income, ethnicity, and first-generation college student status. The scholarship application deadline (as listed on the dual admissions and scholarship application) is different than the admissions deadline. To be considered for scholarships, students must apply by February 1. For 2006 admission, the priority deadline for scholarship application is December 1, 2005. See pages 24-26 for information about scholarships available to new freshmen. For more information, contact the Admissions Office by phone at 1-800-488-8108 or (435) 797-1129, or by e-mail at: admit@usu.edu.
Students who receive all Fs for the semester must document participation in an academic activity (including attending class, taking exams, turning in assignments, etc.) through the mid-point of the semester or will have to repay 50% of the federal funds received.
Scholarships for Home Schooled Students
Note: Loan funds to be repaid will go into repayment according to the terms of the loan. Grant funds to be repaid must be repaid immediately. More details are available from the Financial Aid Office.
To be considered for scholarships, a transfer student must submit the Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship application. Official transcript(s) must accompany the application. To be considered for transfer scholarships, transfer students must apply by April 1. See page 26 for information about scholarships available to transfer students.
Responsibility of Financial Aid Recipients Undergraduate financial aid recipients are expected to maintain a USU GPA of at least 2.0 and complete the appropriate number of credits for the type of aid they receive. Most grants and work-study require enrollment for 12 credits, which is the federal definition of full-time enrollment. (Pell Grants are pro-rated for full-time, three-fourths-time, half-time, and less than half-time.) Loan recipients must maintain 6 credits each semester they receive a loan.
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To be considered for scholarships, home schooled students must have a minimum ACT score of 25.
Scholarships for Transfer Students
Freshman Resident Scholarships The scholarships listed below are based on the 2005-2006 applicant pool and are subject to change without notice. For the latest information on freshman scholarships, visit: http://www.usu.edu/scholarships
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Presidential Scholarship
Awarded for four years, this scholarship is worth approximately $12,000. During eight semesters (four years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward tuition. To be considered, applicants must have an admissions index score of 126 or higher, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1130. This award applies only to undergraduate coursework. To remain eligible for this scholarship, a student must enroll for and complete at least 15 credits each semester, for a total of 30 credits per year, and achieve a 3.5 GPA at the end of each academic year.
Dean’s Scholarship
Awarded for four years, this scholarship is worth approximately $6,000. During eight semesters (four years), $750 per semester is awarded toward tuition. To be considered, applicants must have an admissions index score of 120 or higher, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1130. This award applies only to undergraduate coursework. To remain eligible for this scholarship, a student must enroll for and complete at least 15 credits each semester, for a total of 30 credits per year, and achieve a 3.5 GPA at the end of each academic year.
Educational Opportunity Scholarship
During eight semesters (four years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward tuition. To be considered, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 940, and must be admissible to USU. This award is based on financial need, firstgeneration college student status, and geographic location. Students apply by submitting an Application for Admission and Scholarship to USU.
University Ambassador Program Scholarship
During eight semesters (four years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward tuition. To be considered, applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1090. In addition to a separate application, applicants must submit an extensive recruitment portfolio and two letters of recommendation. This award applies only to undergraduate coursework. To remain eligible for this scholarship, a student must enroll for and complete at least 15 credits each semester, for a total of 30 credits per year. An application for this scholarship can be downloaded from: http://www.usu.edu/admissions/forms/PLC-Application.pdf
Alumni Chapter Scholarships
To be considered for a chapter scholarship, a student must be (1) living in an area with a chartered alumni chapter, (2) be an incoming freshman or transfer student (cannot have previously attended USU), and (3) be a child or grandchild of a USU alumnus. The amount of each scholarship is based on the funds raised in each chapter. Therefore, the scholarships may be different each year. For information about these scholarships, contact the Alumni Office at (435) 797-2055, or visit http://www.usu.edu/alumni/scholar.html
ROTC Scholarships
For information about these scholarships, contact the Air Force ROTC Office at (435) 797-8723 or the Army ROTC Office at (435) 797-3637. Information is available on the Web at: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships and http://www.armyrotc.com/scholars.
Freshman Nonresident Scholarships The scholarships listed below are based on the 2005-2006 applicant pool and are subject to change without notice. For the latest
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Presidential Nonresident Scholarship
Awarded for four years, this scholarship is worth approximately $17,500. During the first four semesters (two years), $3,000 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. During the remaining four semesters (two years), students receive $1,375 per semester. Students are encouraged to gain Utah residency during their first two years at USU. To be considered, applicants must have an admissions index score of at least 124, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1130. This award applies only to undergraduate coursework. To remain eligible for this scholarship, a student must enroll for and complete at least 15 credits each semester, for a total of 30 credits per year, and achieve a 3.5 GPA at the end of each academic year.
Dean’s Nonresident Scholarship
Awarded for two years, this scholarship is worth approximately $6,000. During two years, $1,500 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. To be considered, applicants must have an admissions index score of at least 117, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1130. This award applies only to undergraduate coursework. To remain eligible for this scholarship, a student must enroll for and complete at least 15 credits each semester, for a total of 30 credits per year, and achieve a 3.5 GPA at the end of each academic year.
Educational Opportunity Scholarship
Awarded for four years, this scholarship is worth approximately $17,500. During the first four semesters (two years), $3,000 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. During the remaining four semesters (two years), students receive $1,375 per semester. Students are encouraged to gain Utah residency during their first two years at USU. To be considered, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 810, and must be admissible to USU. This award is based on financial need, first-generation college student status, and geographic location. Students apply by submitting an Application for Admission and Scholarship to USU.
ISU/USU Scholarship
This award is worth approximately $12,000. During four semesters (two years), $3,000 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. To be considered, an applicant must be a resident of Idaho, and must have an admissions index score of at least 117, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1130. This award applies only to undergraduate coursework. To remain eligible for this scholarship, a student must enroll for and complete at least 15 credits each semester, for a total of 30 credits per year, and achieve a 3.5 GPA at the end of each academic year.
100-Mile Radius Scholarship
This award is worth approximately $6,000. During four semesters (two years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. To be considered, an applicant must live within 100 miles of Utah State’s Logan campus, and must have an admissions index score of at least 113, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1130.
University Ambassador Program Scholarship
During the first four semesters (two years), $3,000 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. During the remaining four semesters (two years), students receive $1,375 per semester.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information To be considered, applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1090. In addition to a separate application, applicants must submit an extensive recruitment portfolio and two letters of recommendation. This award applies only to undergraduate coursework. To remain eligible for this scholarship, a student must enroll for and complete at least 15 credits each semester, for a total of 30 credits per year. An application for this scholarship can be downloaded from: http://www.usu.edu/admissions/forms/PLC-Application.pdf
Transfer Resident Scholarships Transfer Presidential Scholarship
Awarded for two years, this scholarship is worth approximately $6,000. During four semesters (two years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward tuition. To be considered, applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 graded, transferable credits with a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA.
Transfer Dean’s Scholarship
Awarded for two years, this scholarship is worth approximately $3,000. During four semesters (two years), $750 per semester is awarded toward tuition. To be considered, applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 graded, transferable credits with a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA.
Educational Opportunity Scholarship
This award is worth approximately $6,000. During four semesters (two years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward tuition. To be considered, applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 graded, transferable credits with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. This award is based on financial need, first-generation college student status, and geographic location. Students apply by submitting an Application for Admission and Scholarship to USU.
Transfer Ambassador Program Scholarship
During four semesters (two years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward tuition. This scholarship is awarded to a select group of students who demonstrate leadership and recruiting skills through experience, activities, and involvement in both school and community. In addition to a separate application, applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation. To be considered, applicants must have an associate degree and a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. The application deadline is February 1.
Transfer Nonresident Scholarships National Level I Transfer Scholarship
This award is worth approximately $12,000. During four semesters (two years), $3,000 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. To be considered, applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 graded, transferable credits with a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA.
National Level II Transfer Scholarship
This award is worth approximately $6,000. During four semesters (two years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. To be considered, applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 graded, transferable credits with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
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ISU/USU Scholarship
This award is worth approximately $12,000. During four semesters (two years), $3,000 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. To be considered, an applicant must be a resident of Idaho, and must have a minimum of 24 graded, transferable credits with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
100-Mile Radius Scholarship
This award is worth approximately $6,000. During four semesters (two years), $1,500 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. To be considered, an applicant must live within 100 miles of Utah State’s Logan campus, and must have a minimum of 24 graded, transferable credits with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Educational Opportunity Scholarship
This award is worth approximately $12,000. During four semesters (two years), $3,000 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. To be considered, applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 graded, transferable credits with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. This award is based on financial need, firstgeneration college student status, and geographic location. Students apply by submitting an Application for Admission and Scholarship to USU.
Transfer Ambassador Program Scholarship
During four semesters (two years), $3,000 per semester is awarded toward the out-of-state portion of tuition. This scholarship is awarded to a select group of students who demonstrate leadership and recruiting skills through experience, activities, and involvement in both school and community. In addition to a separate application, applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation. To be considered, applicants must have an associate degree and a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. The application deadline is February 1.
New Century Scholarship The New Century Scholarship is funded by the Utah legislature to assist with the costs of postsecondary education for students who complete the equivalent of an associate degree by September 1 of the year their class graduates from high school. The scholarship covers 75 percent of tuition costs at a Utah stateoperated institution of higher education. Terms of the Scholarship The scholarship may be used for two years of full-time equivalent enrollment (60 credits) or until the requirements for a baccalaureate degree have been met, whichever is shorter. The scholarship may be used at any higher education institution in the state accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges that offers baccalaureate programs. Recipients have four years after graduation from high school to use the award. Eligibility The New Century Scholarship is open to applicants who have graduated from a regionally accredited high school in the year 1999 or later. The applicant must have completed the equivalent of an associate degree from Utah State University by September 1 of the year that their class graduates from high school.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information At Utah State University, the equivalent of an associate degree is defined as: 1. Completion of the General Education portion of the University Studies requirements. 2. Completion of 60 semester credits. For more information on the classes needed to complete these requirements at Utah State University, contact: Deborah Reece Academic Advisor University Advising and Transfer Services Taggart Student Center, Room 304 0114 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-0114 Phone: (435) 797-3373 FAX: (435) 797-8067 E-mail: deborah.reece@usu.edu For an application, contact: New Century Scholarship Administrator State Board of Regents 3 Triad Center Salt Lake City UT 84180 Phone: (801) 321-7121 FAX: (801) 321-7199
Centennial Scholarship The Centennial Scholarship is a full- or partial-tuition scholarship that can be used at any postsecondary institution in Utah that is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must enroll in an eligible postsecondary institution within one year of graduation. Amount Awarded 1. The student who graduates at the end of the eleventh grade year shall receive a full Centennial Scholarship. 2. The student who graduates at the end of the first quarter of the twelfth grade year shall receive 75 percent of the Centennial Scholarship. 3. The student who graduates at the end of the second quarter of the twelfth grade year shall receive 50 percent of the Centennial Scholarship. 4. The student who graduates at the end of the third quarter of the twelfth grade year shall receive 25 percent of the Centennial Scholarship. 5. The student who graduates at the end of the first trimester of the twelfth grade year shall receive 67 percent of the Centennial Scholarship. 6. The student who graduates at the end of the second trimester of the twelfth grade year shall receive 33 percent of the Centennial Scholarship.
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Procedures for Using the Centennial Scholarship Certificate 1. Upon graduation, the student obtains a Centennial Scholarship for Early Graduation certificate from his or her high school counselor. 2. The high school principal verifies that the student is an early graduate and signs the certificate. The original certificate is kept by the student. Additional copies are for school and district records. 3. The student enrolls full-time in an approved post-secondary educational institution and presents the certificate to the registrar. 4. The postsecondary educational institution verifies the student’s enrollment. The registrar completes, signs, and seals the certificate. The registrar sends the original completed certificate to the Utah State Office of Education (USOE), noting the cost of tuition. 5. USOE receives the completed certificate. It is verified for completion and duplication. USOE approves the certificate for funding and issues a warrant request to Utah State Finance for scholarship funds. A check is sent directly to the postsecondary institution for the student. Checks are sent to institutions within four to six weeks.
University Research Fellowships Utah State University is known nationally for its emphasis on handson learning in research, scholarship, and the creative arts. University Research Fellowships of $1,000 per year (renewable) are awarded to students who successfully compete in the application and interview process. Fellows are paired with a faculty member and begin inquiry in their fields of study as freshmen, which prepares them to compete for prestigious scholarships and entry into graduate studies.
Continuing USU Student Scholarships College Scholarships
Each college has its own scholarship application, which is available at the dean’s office and must be returned there by the given deadline. For most colleges, the application deadline is February 1. Tuition waivers and other forms of academic scholarships are awarded to students who are or who have been students at USU. Such applicants compete with other students within their college. Students should check with their college for application requirements and deadlines.
Private Endowment Scholarships
Each of the seven colleges at USU awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. Although most of these scholarships are awarded to students who have already attended USU for one or more semesters, a few of them are available to new freshmen who have already decided upon their major area of study. Application forms are available from the dean’s office of each college. Information about private endowment scholarships, including the qualifications for receiving each of them, is provided online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/generalcatalog/scholarships/
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New Student Orientation and Academic Advising New Student Orientation New Freshmen Newly admitted first-year students must participate in a Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) session before being permitted to register for classes. SOAR is designed to assist students in making a successful transition to USU. In addition to registering for classes, students have the opportunity to receive individual advice about degree requirements, as well as vital information about student services, campus life, and athletics. SOAR also gives students a chance to make new friends. New students should be aware that a registration hold is placed on their file until some form of orientation is completed. After admission to USU, students will receive information about SOAR programs.
University Deposit
All new freshmen are required to reserve their spot at USU by paying a $100 deposit. The $100 will be applied toward a student’s account. It will cover the cost of the SOAR option selected, and any remaining balance will go toward tuition and fees.
Early Registration Request
Students who pay the $100 deposit and register for SOAR prior to the posted deadline will be able to submit an Early Registration Request. The earlier students submit their deposit and register for SOAR, the more likely they are to get the classes of their choice and the orientation date of their choice. Students will not be allowed to modify their schedules until they participate in SOAR. Students who miss the posted deadline must still pay the University deposit and register for SOAR. However, they will not be able to submit an Early Registration Request. For further information or to receive more information about SOAR, call New Student Orientation at (435) 797-0283 or (800) 606-4878, or visit the SOAR website at: http://www.usu.edu/soar
New Transfer Students New transfer students are required to contact their academic advisor before registering for classes. A student is considered to be a transfer student if he or she has completed at least 24 semester credits of post-high school work at another institution. This does not include concurrent enrollment or AP credits.
Academic Advising Upon admission to USU, all new students are assigned to an academic advisor. During New Student Orientation, students meet with their advisors, plan their class schedules, and register for classes. Advising is the process encompassing development and delivery of accurate and up-to-date information regarding career options, educational programs, courses of instruction, resources, policies, and procedures to aid students in pursuing their educational goals.
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Each student should consult with his or her academic advisor on a regular basis, and as needed, until the student’s program of study is completed. The advisor can help the student to select, plan, and complete a program of study which is consistent with the student’s interests, abilities, and needs, and can assist the student in selecting appropriate courses in the proper sequence to complete all requirements for graduation. Each student is responsible for learning and completing graduation requirements for academic programs selected. Major Requirement Sheets showing University, college, and departmental requirements for each academic program are provided by the student’s academic department or college, and all sheets are also available on the University Advising and Transfer Services (UATS) website at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/ UATS provides students with information and advisement concerning University academic requirements, policies, procedures, programs, and services. The College or Division Academic Service Centers provide students with information and advisement concerning academic requirements, policies, procedures, programs, and services of that college or division. A listing of Academic Service Centers is provided below:
University Advising and Transfer Services Student Center 304, (435) 797-3373
College Academic Service Centers College of Agriculture Agricultural Science 218, (435) 797-2383 College of Business Business 309, (435) 797-2272 College of Education and Human Services Education 101, (435) 797-1443 College of Engineering Engineering 310, (435) 797-2705 College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Student Center 302, (435) 797-3883 College of Natural Resources Natural Resources 120, (435) 797-2448 College of Science Eccles Science Learning Center 245, (435) 797-2478 An Advisor List by Major is available on the web at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/advisorlist.
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Glossary of University Terms “A” Pin Presented to undergraduate students who have received all A grades (4.0 GPA) for 15 or more graded credits each semester during two consecutive semesters in residency. Courses for which a P (Pass) grade is received do not qualify for graded credits. Academic Advising Assistance to students in choosing courses by providing information about University Studies Requirements, majors, various academic programs, and academic policies and procedures. Advisors may also assist students in establishing their educational and career goals. Academic Dismissal The status of a student who becomes subject to suspension for a third time. Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission to the University after a layout of five calendar years. Academic Probation The status assigned to a sophomore, junior, or senior with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0. See page 39 for more information. Academic Standing A student’s academic standing is determined jointly by the number of credit hours attempted and the number of quality points earned. There are five categories of academic standing: good standing, academic warning, academic probation, academic suspension, and academic dismissal. See page 39 for more information. Academic Suspension The change in status that occurs when a student on academic probation has a semester GPA of less than 2.0. A student on academic suspension may apply for readmission after a one-semester layout. See page 39 for more information. Academic Warning The status assigned to a freshman student with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0. See page 39 for more information. Adjunct Faculty Part-time certified instructors. Advanced Placement (AP) Exams offered at the high school level only. University credits may be acquired through the AP examinations. These credits may be used to fill General Education requirements, and may also be accepted as equivalent to specific courses. See page 59 for more information. Advisor A faculty or staff member who provides students with academic information about University, college, and departmental graduation requirements; assists students in the development of a course of study; helps students to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in certain areas of study; and refers students to available campus resources to meet individual needs. Alumni Graduates or former students. Articulation A term that is used to indicate that a course taken at another institution is equivalent to a course at USU. Articulation Agreements Documents that formally acknowledge how credits or associate degrees from other institutions equate to USU courses and requirements.
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Attempted Hours (AHRS) The number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled. Audit Registration for and participation in all functions of a course except tests and other graded exercises. Generally, no credit is given for an audit (a grade of AU is assigned), but courses that students have audited will appear on the transcript and may be repeated for credit. Bachelor of Arts Degree vs. Bachelor of Science Degree The main difference between these two degrees is a foreign language requirement. Students who complete two years’ training or equivalent in an approved foreign language, or one year or equivalent in each of two foreign languages, may qualify for a Bachelor of Arts degree. See page 55 for further information. Most other baccalaureate degrees are awarded as a Bachelor of Science degree. Bachelor’s Degree A degree in an academic discipline which requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, University Studies requirements, and a chosen major. Students must meet the minimum GPA requirements for their intended major. Breadth Requirements Courses that are part of the General Education requirements, and are intended to introduce students to different disciplines. At USU, all students must take a least one course or its equivalent in each of the following six categories: American Institutions, Creative Arts, Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. Call Number A five-digit code that identifies a specific course. Cashier The financial officer of the University who receives payment of tuition and miscellaneous fees. Certificate A document certifying that one has fulfilled the requirements of and may practice in a certain vocation. Class Rank Student’s ranking of being a freshman (less than 30 credits), sophomore (30-59 credits), junior (60-89 credits), or senior (90 or more credits), based on the number of college-level credit hours earned. Closed Class A class that has been filled by the maximum number of students allowed for that class. College An academic division in a university. A college is composed of academic departments and is headed by a dean. USU has seven colleges: Agriculture; Business; Education and Human Services; Engineering; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Natural Resources; and Science. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) A standardized examination in college-level subject matter. Subject examinations cover material offered in specific advanced-level courses. Credits may be acquired through the CLEP examinations. These credits may be used to fill General Education requirements, and may also be accepted as equivalent to specific courses. See pages 59-60 for more information.
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Glossary of University Terms College Work-Study A form of financial aid based on need which provides students with paid employment while in school. Competency Test A test which is used to determine if a student has the acquired knowledge of a college-level course. Complete Withdrawal The process of withdrawing from all courses before a semester has ended. Composite Major When elements of two major programs are combined into one major program. For example, the Elementary Education/Special Education major is an approved composite of two different majors. Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) A computer examination that consists of six modules: information law and ethics, information resources, document processing, operating systems, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations. CIL is part of the General Education requirements. Concurrent Enrollment When a high school student is enrolled in a university course for which the student simultaneously receives high school and university credit. Connections (University Connections Course) An orientation and transition-to-college course. Convocations A lecture series. Co-op Two or more related internship work experiences. Corequisites Two or more courses which must be taken during the same semester, because the work in one course supplements or reinforces what is taught in the other.
Dean’s List (Honor Roll) A recognition given to students who earn a minimum 3.500 GPA in 15 or more graded credits, except for summer semester for which 12 or more graded credits are required. Declaration of Major A process whereby students formally notify the Registrar’s Office of the major which they choose to include in their degree program. Deferred Admission When a student is accepted for a specific term, but chooses to defer his or her admission until a future term. Degree Audit A computer-generated summary of academic progress showing courses completed and courses needed. USU students can obtain an unofficial degree evaluation through the QUAD. An official degree audit is done for graduating students once they have completed their Application for Graduation. Department Head The administrative head of an academic department. Depth Education Requirements Courses that are part of the University Studies requirements and are intended to provide students with more in-depth background in different disciplines. Discipline A subject area. English, history, chemistry, and elementary education are examples of disciplines. Dissertation A written thesis by a candidate for a doctoral degree. Drop/Add The process used if students need to change a schedule for which they have already registered.
Course Fee A fee that is attached to a specific course, in addition to tuition.
Dual Major Any two majors that are completed at the same time. Students must complete all requirements for both majors. For example, a student may get a dual major in History and English.
Course Load The number of credit hours carried by a student during a given semester. Students need to average a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester in order to graduate in four years.
Earned Hours (EHRS) The number of credit hours in which a student earns an A, B, C, D, or P grade. Earned hours count toward the 120 credits needed for graduation.
Credit Hours Credits are related to the number of hours of instruction per week during the academic term.
Elective A college-level course or subject taken by a student which counts as credit earned toward graduation requirements, but is not required for a major, minor, or University Studies.
Cum Laude An honor designated for students who graduate with a cumulative GPA between 3.500 and 3.799. Curriculum A series of courses which meet a particular academic or vocational goal. Dean College or university administrative official. An academic dean usually heads a college within the university.
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Emeritus Faculty Member A faculty member who has honorably retired from his or her position with a university. Emphasis An approved area of study, having a specific curriculum, within a particular undergraduate major. Extension Programs Outreach programs for students who do not attend traditional daytime classes on the main campus. Extension programs include Independent Study and Time Enhanced Learning, as well as courses offered at remote locations.
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Glossary of University Terms Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) A law that (1) provides that students will have access to inspect or review their educational records and (2) protects the rights of a student to privacy by limiting access to the educational record without express written consent. Financial Aid Scholarships, grants, loans, and work assignments which are awarded to a student to help defray, in part or in whole, college-related expenses. Full-Time Student A student registered for 12 or more credit hours during a semester. In order to graduate after completing eight semesters of study, a student must register for an average of 15 credit hours per semester. General Catalog The official Utah State University document pertaining to academic, business, and extracurricular matters. It functions as a contract for graduation requirements for students upon their entry into the University. General Education Requirements A set of requirements that all candidates for a bachelor’s degree, regardless of major, must satisfy. At USU, General Education is part of the University Studies Requirements. For more information, see pages 46-48. General Studies Program The administrative-academic unit maintained at USU for the enrollment of students who do not meet the admissions requirements of the seven academic colleges. The primary function of the program is to assist and encourage students in the improvement of their academic status, so they may transfer to the major of their choice. For more information, contact University Advising and Transfer Services, Student Center 304, (435) 797-3373. Grade Point Average (GPA) The ratio of the number of quality points earned divided by the number of quality hours.
Incomplete Grade (I) A temporary grade that may be assigned when a student is unable to complete all of the work in a course due to extenuating circumstances, but not due to poor performance. An incomplete grade request is initiated by the student. The student is then required to complete the work by the time agreed upon, up to a maximum of 12 months. A written plan is required and is filed with the student, instructor, and department. Independent Study Courses Courses for which a student does not have regular class meetings. The student works independently and makes arrangements with the instructor to submit assignments and to take examinations. At USU, these courses are offered through Continuing Education Time Enhanced Learning, usually by online correspondence and/or CD. Intent to Transfer Program A program designed to assist transfer students in their transition to USU. Students sign up for the program while they are still attending another institution. These students complete a contract that is signed by both the advisor at their current institution and a USU advisor. The program is designed to ensure that students transfer with as many completed credits as possible that will count toward the USU University Studies and major requirements. Internship An opportunity for students to combine a career-related work experience with academic coursework. Land Grant A grant of land made by the government. USU belongs to a family of institutions known as land-grant universities. Leave of Absence A program for undergraduate students who plan to leave USU at the end of a semester, intend to return, and have an expected return date. This program is beneficial for students who intend to perform humanitarian service or serve in the military.
Graduate Student A student who has earned a bachelor’s degree and is working toward a master’s, doctorate, or other advanced degree.
Letter of Completion A letter indicating that a student has completed the General Education requirements of a university. The letter is only used when a student transfers to another institution and needs verification that the General Education requirements have already been satisfied.
Graduation Guarantee Program A program designed to assist students in completing their degrees in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
Loan Loaned money which must be repaid over a period of time. Typically, a student must repay the loan amount plus interest.
Grant Student financial aid based on need. Grants do not have to be repaid.
Lower-Division Courses Courses numbered at the 1000- and 2000-level that are usually taken during a student’s freshman and sophomore years.
Hold An official action taken by the University to possibly prevent student registration or receipt of grades and transcripts until a student satisfies a requirement. For example, a registration hold is placed on a new student until he or she has met with an academic advisor. Honors Program A program for high-achieving students. Program members may work toward one of three different Honors degrees: Department Honors, Department Honors with Honors in University Studies, and University Honors.
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Magna Cum Laude An honor designated for students who graduate with a cumulative GPA between 3.800 and 3.949. Major An approved concentrated area of study, having a specific curriculum, in an academic discipline. A major usually requires 30 to 70 semester credit hours of coursework. Matriculated Student A student who enrolls or registers in a college or university as a degree candidate (necessary for financial aid).
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Glossary of University Terms Matriculation The process of applying and gaining acceptance into a degree program at a college or university. Being matriculated is important for academic advisement and financial aid purposes, and allows students to take advantage of all services within the University. Minor An approved secondary or supplementary field of study. A minor does not require as much coursework as a major. Nonmatriculated Student An individual who may be enrolled in courses at a college or university, but is not working toward a degree. Part-Time Student A student who registers for fewer than 12 semester credit hours. Philanthropy An active effort to promote human welfare. At USU, this term often refers to philanthropic gifts to the University to be used for purposes such as scholarships, research, or construction of buildings and other facilities. PIN Number A personal identification number that is used as a password. At USU, a student’s initial PIN Number is his or her birthdate (MMDDYY). To maintain security, students are encouraged to change their PIN Number.
Professional Ranks Faculty rank, including lecturer, instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and professor. Some faculty ranks are preceded by “research” or “adjunct.” Provost The chief academic officer of the University. QUAD This term has two meanings at USU. (1) The Quad is the grassy area directly behind Old Main. (2) QUAD (Quick Access to University Data) is the web-based computer program which USU students can access for grades, transcripts, financial aid, and account information. The QUAD program allows students to register, drop, and add classes. Quality Hours (QHRS) Credit hours in which a student earns an A, B, C, D, or F grade. Quality hours are credit hours used in the calculation of the grade point average. Quality Points (QPTS) The value assigned to each grade. For example, an A earns 4 quality points for each semester credit hour attempted. For a 3 semester credit hour course in which an A was earned, a student would receive 12 quality points. Recitation A class period especially in association with and for review of a lecture.
Placement Test A test given to determine the appropriate level at which to “place” a student in certain courses. At USU, the most common placement tests are used for mathematics.
Registrar The administrative officer who maintains enrollment records and certifies the academic standing, as well as the fulfillment of graduation requirements, for all enrolled students.
Plateau Tuition A flat rate of tuition assessed to students who register for 13 to 18 credits. In general, the tuition amount increases for each credit a student takes up through 13 credits. There is no tuition increase between 13 and 18 credits. The tuition amount increases again for students who enroll for more than 18 credit hours.
Registration The process of enrolling in classes for an upcoming semester. Registration may be accomplished by submitting certain forms to the Registrar’s Office, or by using the QUAD program.
Portfolio An arrangement of documents and/or drawings that are used in some majors and degree programs for admission decisions, assessment, or career placement. Practicum A course of study designed especially for the preparation of teachers and clinicians. A practicum involves the supervised practical application of previously studied theory. Prerequisite A course students must take prior to (and in preparation for) another course (which is usually more advanced). A different kind of prerequisite may require a student to be enrolled in a certain major or certain academic classification in order to qualify for enrollment in the course. Priority Registration The order in which students may register for classes. A priority registration schedule indicates the earliest possible day a student may register for classes. Priority is given first to graduate students, followed by seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, based on earned credit hours.
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Remedial Course A course numbered lower than 1000. Remedial courses will not satisfy baccalaureate requirements, are not transferable, and are not calculated in a student’s grade point average. USU offers remedial courses in English and mathematics. Students enrolling in a remedial course at USU must usually pay a remedial course fee, in addition to regular tuition. Residency A classification for tuition purposes. Utah residents pay lower tuition than nonresidents. Rhetoric Associates Students with outstanding communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking who are selected to help other students. Rhetoric Associates are assigned to serve as initial readers for 10-15 students in a class, following up their written comments with individual conferences. Sabbatical Leave A periodical leave of absence during which a person interrupts his or her normal work to wholly devote time to further intensive study. This term is usually applied to a sabbatical leave taken by a faculty member. Schedule of Classes The publication which includes course offerings for a specific term and year.
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Glossary of University Terms Scholarship Student financial aid based on academic achievement, need, or a combination of factors. Scholarships do not have to be repaid, but philanthropy is encouraged. In addition, students who receive endowed scholarships are highly encouraged to express gratitude to donors. Semester An academic term of 15 weeks, followed by one week of final exams. At USU, there are two 15-week semesters, plus summer sessions, during each academic year. Service-Learning A credit-bearing educational experience where students: (1) gain a broader understanding of course content, (2) earn a deeper appreciation of the discipline, (3) help meet community needs, (4) reflect on service activities, and (5) develop an enhanced sense of civic responsibility. Service-Learning focuses on critical thinking, social development, and civic responsibility as part of a student’s formal academic studies. Service-Learning Scholar A student admitted to the Service-Learning Scholars program. Successful completion of program requirements results in the awarding of a Service-Learning Certificate upon graduation. Space Grant Funds distributed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to USU as part of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. Specialization An approved area of study, having a specific curriculum, within a particular graduate degree. Student ID Number A nine-digit code that uniquely identifies each student. For most students, the social security number is used as the student ID number. Summa Cum Laude An honor designated for students who graduate with a cumulative GPA between 3.950 and 4.000. Supplemental Instruction (SI) A program in which a student who has successfully completed a University Studies class is hired to attend all class sessions and conduct review sessions. This student helps other students develop study strategies geared at enhancing academic achievement in that class. Syllabus The document that a professor provides as a course outline. A syllabus will usually include assignments, due dates, test dates, grading procedures, and attendance policies. Tenure A status granted to a faculty member after a trial period (usually six years). Tenure gives protection from summary dismissal. During the probationary period, faculty on a tenure track are reviewed on an annual basis. Tenured faculty are subject to post-tenure review as well. Thesis A contribution to the field of knowledge based on a student’s own research or a treatment and presentation of known subject matter from a new point of view.
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Transcript The official record of a student’s academic work at a university, listing credit courses, grades, and credit hours earned or attempted by a student. At USU, an official transcript may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office, and an unofficial transcript can be viewed from the QUAD program. Transfer Credit Credit which was earned at another college or university, and which is accepted by USU. Transfer Student A student is considered to be a transfer student if he or she has completed at least 24 semester credits of post-high school work at another institution. This does not include concurrent enrollment or AP credits. Tuition The amount charged per semester credit hour for instruction at a college or university. Tutor An individual who provides private instruction or coaching. Undeclared Major The category for exploratory students who have not yet decided upon a major program. Undergraduate A college or university student who has not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. Undergraduate Teaching Fellows A program offering outstanding students an opportunity to work in meaningful academic employment within their major field. Students chosen as Teaching Fellows are assigned to work with a faculty member in the classroom and are supervised by a faculty mentor. University Studies Requirements Requirements that all students, regardless of major, must satisfy in order to qualify for a bachelor’s degree. For more information, see pages 46-54. Upper-Division Courses Courses numbered at the 3000-level or higher that are usually taken during a student’s junior and senior years. Webmail USU’s e-mail system that can be accessed through the Worldwide Web.
Common USU Acronyms ARC ASUSU ATS BAI BCA BHU BLS BPS BSS CI CIL CL
Academic Resource Center Associated Students of Utah State University Advising and Transfer Services, University Breadth American Institutions Breadth Creative Arts Breadth Humanities Breadth Life Sciences Breadth Physical Sciences Breadth Social Sciences Communications Intensive Computer and Information Literacy Communications Literacy
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Glossary of University Terms DHA DRC DSC DSS EHRS HASS HPER QHRS QI
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Depth Humanities and Creative Arts Disability Resource Center Depth Life and Physical Sciences Depth Social Sciences Earned Hours College of Humanites, Arts, and Social Sciences Health, Physical Education and Recreation Quality Hours Quantitative Intensive
QL QPTS QUAD SI SOAR STAB TSC
Quantitative Literacy Quality Points Quick University Access to Data (Web registration system) Supplemental Instruction Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration Student Activities Board Taggart Student Center
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Registration Office of the Registrar: Student Center 246 Phone: (435) 797-1116 FAX: (435) 797-1110 All students attending classes must be registered. Students are officially registered when all tuition and fees have been paid in full. Failure to pay tuition and fees by the published fee payment deadline may result in courses being voided. Students are responsible for dropping courses for which they do not wish to receive a grade. Detailed registration instructions are printed in the University Schedule of Classes, which is published each semester.
Eligibility
Only eligible students may register for courses at the University. An eligible student is either continuing from the previous year or has been admitted or readmitted to the University.
Registration Procedures
The University Schedule of Classes lists each semester’s course offerings, dates, times, places, and procedures for registration and fee payment. It may be purchased at the University Bookstore or accessed at: http://www.usu.edu/registrar/schedules/index.html
Late Registration
At the time this catalog went to press, the Late Registration policy was not yet finalized. For updated information, refer to the Online General Catalog at: http://www.usu.eud/ats/generalcatalog
Assignment of Advisor
When undergraduate students have been admitted to the University and have indicated their proposed field of study, they are assigned an advisor according to their major. Students are initially assigned to the default advisor or advising office for their individual major. In some cases, the default advisor is a temporary advisor who may assign students to a permanent advisor after their initial meetings with each student. In some colleges, students may be assigned to one advisor until they complete their lower-division coursework, and then be assigned to another advisor when they begin working on their upperdivision coursework. Advising systems vary from college to college within the University. Students may access a listing of advisors by major by going to: http://www.usu.edu/ats/advisorlist
Full-time Status
The minimum registration load for a full-time undergraduate student is 12 credits. Students who desire to graduate in four years (eight semesters) must average a semester load of at least 15 credits per semester. To be eligible for student body offices, students are required to be registered for 12 or more credits. Students on scholarships must be registered for 15 or more credits, unless otherwise indicated. Veterans and students eligible for a veteran’s educational allowance are required to be matriculated and registered for 12 or more credits (for undergraduate students) or 9 or more credits (for graduate students) to qualify for full educational benefits. Students registered for less than 12 credits should contact the Veterans Services Office to determine if they are eligible for partial benefits.
Credit Limit
Students registering for more than 18 credits prior to the fee payment deadline must present their dean’s signed authorization to the Registrar’s Office. After the fee payment deadline, there is no credit hour limit.
Auditing Classes
Admitted students who wish to audit a class must register as auditors. Auditing is dependent on space, resource availability, and instructor approval. No credit or grade points will be granted. The regular tuition and course fees will be assessed. At no future time may students request or receive credit for the audited course by any other means than by officially registering for the course and doing the required work. Audit requests, approved by the instructor, must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, and tuition and fees must be paid at the Office of the Registrar, before class attendance is permitted. Students are not permitted to register as auditors during Priority Registration. House Bill 60 permits Utah residents 62 years of age or older to audit regular university classes offered during the day or offered through the Extension Class Division. However, space in many university classes is limited. Classes which are full at the time of an audit request are unavailable. Credit seeking, full-tuition paying students shall have first priority in the registration process. A flat fee of $10 per semester is charged for House Bill 60 registration.
Pass (P), D+, D, F Option
Students may register for a Pass (P), D+, D, F option. The grade of Pass (P) indicates academic achievement of not less than C-. Credits for which the Pass (P) grade is received are not quality hours, and are therefore not used in the calculation of a student’s grade point average. At no future time may the student request a letter grade, once the P, D+, D, F option has been requested. (See page 38 for more information.)
Adding Courses
Courses may be added for credit or audit. An instructor’s signature is required beginning the second week of the semester (sixth day of classes). Classes may be added through the first 20 percent of the class meetings. (Check the Semester at a Glance in the current Schedule of Classes for the exact date.) Following the add deadline, the Office of the Registrar must also approve any add request. All requests for audit registration must be approved by the instructor and must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, Student Center 246.
Dropping Courses
Students who do not attend a class during the first week of the term or by the second class meeting, whichever comes first, may be dropped from the course by the instructor. (This does not remove responsibility from the student to drop courses which he or she does not plan to attend.) Students may drop courses without notation on the permanent record through the first 20 percent of the class. If a student drops a course following the first 20 percent of the class, a W will be permanently affixed to the student’s record. After 60 percent of the class is completed, the student’s academic advisor must sign any drop request, and a W with a grade assigned by the instructor will be entered on the student’s permanent record. A student may not drop a course after 75 percent of the class is completed. (Check the Semester at a Glance in the current Schedule of Classes for exact dates.) In the event that a student registers for a course which is later cancelled, it is the responsibility of the department to officially cancel the class with the Scheduling Office, and the student’s responsibility to drop the course for a full refund. It is the department’s responsibility to notify students of cancelled or rescheduled classes. A student may not drop all of his or her classes without an official withdrawal from the University.
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Registration Leave of Absence
Students who wish to discontinue their studies for one or more semesters (other than summer semester) must file a Leave of Absence form with either the Financial Aid Office (SC 106) if the student has aid, a scholarship, or a tuition waiver, or with the Registrar’s Office (SC 246) for all other students. Leaves of Absence are generally granted and reviewed on a yearly basis for reasons relating to: illness or health, military service, employment, humanitarian or church service, family responsibilities, and financial obligations. The standard leave period is one year. Allowances will be made for military activation, church or humanitarian service, and for those having extenuating circumstances. A student must apply for a leave of absence for a current semester no later than the last day of classes for that semester. USU’s dropping courses policy explains how a leave of absence will affect a student’s transcript. A student who takes a leave of absence must officially notify the Registrar’s Office of his or her intention to return to USU from leave. This must occur prior to registration. In most cases, the student will not need to apply for readmission.
Complete Withdrawal from the University
Complete withdrawal is initiated at the Financial Aid Office (SC 106) for those having financial aid, at the Veterans Services Office (SC 246) for those receiving veterans benefits, at the International Students and Scholars Office (SC 313) for all international students, or at the Registrar’s Office (SC 246) for all other students. No one will be permitted to withdraw from the University once final examinations have
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begun. The date of the official withdrawal is the date the withdrawal form or letter is received. A student who withdraws must be accepted for readmission before he or she may enroll again.
No-test Days
A five-day period designated as No-test Days precedes the five days of final examinations which are normally scheduled at the close of each academic semester. During No-test Days, no major examinations, including final examinations, will be given in order that students may concentrate on classwork, the completion of special assignments, writing projects, and other preparation for duly scheduled final examinations.
Proof of Identification
In order to receive University services, photo identification must be presented. Each admitted student who completes the registration process for a regular semester will be issued a student identification card. This photo identification card is valid for the duration of the student’s enrollment at Utah State University. Photo IDs are issued throughout the semester by the Card Office, Student Center 212.
Change of Address
It is the responsibility of the student to keep the Office of the Registrar informed of address changes by completing a Change of Address form available at the Registrar’s Office (SC 246) or by using the Student QUAD program on the web: http://www.usu.edu/registrar/quad/index.html
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Records Office of the Registrar: Student Center 246 Phone: (435) 797-1116 FAX: (435) 797-1110 The custodian of educational records at Utah State University is the Office of the Registrar.
Student Classification
At the beginning of each semester, undergraduate students are classified for that semester as follows: Credit Hours Earned 0-29 30-59 60-89 more than 89
Classification Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Number of Credits Awarded for Courses Traditional Courses
The standard for academic course credit, as identified by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and followed by USU, is that one credit be awarded for three hours of student work per week during a 15-week semester. For traditional courses, this is interpreted as one 50-minute class period plus two hours of study per week for each credit. Note that one 50-minute period per week throughout a 15-week semester equals 12.5 contact hours per credit. This standard should be used in determining credits for courses which do not meet for 50-minute periods.
Nontraditional Courses
In addition to courses taught during regular academic terms, other educational experiences (such as workshops, institutes, short courses, and conferences) are offered at USU. Because of the short time period in which they are offered, these nontraditional courses may not require extensive out-of-class work by students. When little or no out-of-class work is required, the standard for credit for such courses is 20 contact hours per credit.
Privacy Rights The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a federal law commonly referred to as FERPA or the Buckley Amendment, (1) provides that students will have access to inspect and review their educational records upon written request with identity verification and (2) protects the rights of a student to privacy by limiting access to the educational record without express written consent.
Definitions
A student is defined as any individual who is attending or has attended Utah State University. (Note: Certain rights are extended to the parent(s) of a dependent student, where dependency is defined by Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.) An educational record is any record (1) directly related to a student, and (2) maintained by Utah State University or by an agent of the University.
Notices
With respect to a student’s educational records, FERPA affords a student the right: (1) to inspect and review the student’s educational records; (2) to request the amendment of the student’s educational records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or
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otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights; (3) to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s educational records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; (4) to file with the U.S. Department of Education a complaint concerning alleged failures by Utah State University to comply with the requirements of FERPA, if a complaint cannot be resolved within the University; and (5) to obtain a copy of the Student Records Policy and Procedures for Utah State University.
Categories of Records
There are two categories of educational records under FERPA. Directory information (or releasable information) is general information that may be released to anyone without the consent of the student, unless the student indicates otherwise. Personally identifiable information (or nonreleaseable information) includes all information not defined as directory information and may not generally be released without consent of the student. Utah State University has designated the following as directory information for a student: Releasable Information/Directory Information Name Local and permanent address Electronic mail address Telephone number Date of birth Residency status Degrees and awards received Most recent institution attended by the student Academic level Major field of study Department or college Participation in officially recognized activities/sports Dates of attendance and graduation Weight/height of members of athletic teams Current semester schedule of classes Photographs Nonreleaseable Information All Other Information
Release of Information
A Release of Information form is available at the Registrar’s Office. This form may be completed by students wishing to grant access to their educational record to a third party (e.g., parents or spouse). Students accessing educational records must provide identification. It is important to note that, for educational purposes, University officials have access to all student records.
Grading For work in graded courses, A shall denote exceptional performance, B above average performance, C satisfactory performance, D poor performance, and F failing performance. Letter grades may be modified by plus (+) or minus (-) symbols (no A+ or D-).
Quality Hours and Quality Points
A quality hour is defined as a credit which is used in calculating a student’s grade point average (GPA). All graded credits, except for those in which the Pass (P) or Incomplete (I) grade is received, qualify as quality hours. Quality points are assigned to each letter grade earned, as follows:
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Records A AB+ B B-
4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67
C+ C CD+ D
2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00
F
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Scholastic Marks, which do not qualify for quality hours, are as follows: I W SP
Incomplete Withdrawal Satisfactory Progress
P AU NGR
Pass Audit No Grade Reported
A grade of I, plus a companion grade, has no quality hours or earned hours, but indicates that the student has up to one calendar year to finish the work. A grade of W, plus a companion grade, carries no grade point value, but indicates that the student withdrew after 60 percent of the course had been completed.
Grade Point Average
When a student is graded, the quality points for the grade are multiplied by the quality hours to derive the total quality points. The total quality points are then divided by the total quality hours to determine the GPA. GPAs are rounded to the nearest thousandth of a grade point.
Grading Options
Ordinarily a letter grade is given upon completion of a course, unless a grading option of “Audit” or “Pass/D+, D, F” is indicated at the time of registration or within prescribed deadlines.
Pass/D+, D, F Option
A student desiring a Pass, instead of a regular grade in a course, must request a pass/fail form from the Registrar’s Office, Student Center 246. This form, which must be signed by the student’s advisor and returned to the Registrar’s Office by the 60 percent point of the course, may not be revised under any circumstances. (Check the Semester at a Glance in the current Schedule of Classes for the exact date.) A grade of P indicates academic achievement of not less than C-. All students, including freshmen, may take courses on a P/D+, D, F basis. A minimum of 72 of the 120 credits required for the baccalaureate degree must carry the A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D designation, unless the major department or college changes this limitation. All CLEP, AP, and other special examination credits are considered P and are included in the total P grades permitted. The P shall also be used to record on the student’s permanent academic record all special credit in which other grades are inappropriate. Many departments do not allow students to take required courses on a P/D+, D, F option, and many professional or graduate schools may not accept P grades. Therefore, an advisor’s signature is required, before students may take courses under this option.
Incomplete (I) Grade
Students are required to complete all courses for which they are registered by the end of the semester. In some cases, a student may be unable to complete all of the coursework because of extenuating circumstances, but not due to poor performance or to retain financial aid. The term “extenuating” circumstances includes: (1) incapacitating illness which prevents a student from attending classes for a minimum period of two weeks, (2) a death in the immediate family, (3) financial responsibilities requiring a student to alter course schedule to secure employment, (4) change in work schedule as required by employer, or (5) other emergencies deemed appropriate by the instructor. The student may petition the instructor for time beyond the end of the
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semester to finish the work. If the instructor agrees, two grades will be given, an “I” and a letter grade for the course computed as if the missing work were zero. An Incomplete Grade Documentation Form must be filed by the instructor in the Registrar’s Office. The student is required to complete the work by the time agreed upon, or not longer than 12 months. If no change of grade is submitted by the instructor within the prescribed period, the “I” will be removed and the letter grade originally submitted with the “I” will remain as the permanent grade for the course. Arrangements to complete the missing coursework are to be made directly with the instructor awarding the “I” grade, and in accordance with departmental policy. In the absence of the original instructor, special circumstances must be handled by the department head. Documentation of required work to be completed in order to remove the “I” grade must be filed with the department office and with the Registrar’s Office. The “I” grade should generally not require a complete repeat of the course. A student should not reregister for the course. All “I” grades must be changed to letter grades prior to graduation, regardless of whether or not the course is required for the degree.
Repeating Courses
Students may repeat any course at USU for which they have previously registered. They may also retake a course originally taken at an institution where USU has an articulation agreement, if the agreement identifies a specific USU course as being equivalent to the one the student desires to replace. All other decisions dealing with retaking courses, including courses taken under the quarter system, will be determined by the department in which the course is offered. The number of times a student can take the same class is limited to a total of three times (once, plus two repeats). Beyond three attempts, the student’s dean must approve additional registration for the class. The total number of repeats allowed is limited to ten. Students who exceed this limit will have an academic hold placed on their registration. Beyond ten repeats, the student’s academic dean must approve additional registration. This policy does not apply to courses repeatable for credit. When a course listed in the General Catalog is identified with the Repeat Symbol (®), the course may be taken more than once for credit. When a course not designated as repeatable for credit is repeated, the most recent grade and quality hours are used to recalculate the student’s grade point average. The previous grade and quality hours for the same course will remain on the student’s academic record, but will not be calculated in the grade point average or total quality hours completed. A course designated as repeatable (®) may be repeated to receive a higher grade, and the most recent grade and quality hours will be used in recalculating the student’s grade point average. The student is responsible to declare repeated courses to the Registrar’s Office by completing a Record Adjustment-Repeated Course form.
Change of Grades
The instructor of record of a course has the responsibility for any grade reported. Once a grade has been reported to the Office of the Registrar, it may be changed upon the signed authorization of the instructor of record who issued the original grade. In case the instructor is not available, the department head has authority to change the grade. This applies also to the grade of Incomplete (I). A change of grade after more than one year also requires the signature of the academic dean of the college in which the course is offered. (See USU Student Policy Handbook—Student Appeal Procedures.)
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Records Final Grade Report
Final grades are available on the web at: http://www.usu.edu/registrar/quad/index.html. Official transcripts may be obtained by submitting a signed request to the Registrar’s Office, in person at SC 246; by mail to Utah State University, 1600 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-1600; or via the Internet at: http://www.usu.edu/registrar/quad/index.html
Records Hold
A “Records Hold” will be placed on a student’s record when an outstanding financial obligation or disciplinary action has been reported. When a “hold” is placed on a record, the following results may occur: (1) An official and/or unofficial transcript may not be issued; (2) registration privileges may be suspended; (3) other student services may be revoked. The “hold” will remain effective until removed by the initiating office. It is the student’s responsibility to clear the conditions causing the “hold.”
Transfer Credit
academic dean’s office. The student remains on probation status as long as his or her semester GPA is 2.0 or higher until his or her USU cumulative GPA rises to or exceeds 2.0; the student will then be in good standing. A student on academic probation is placed on suspension at the end of any semester in which his or her semester GPA is less than 2.0.
Academic Suspension
An undergraduate student placed on academic suspension shall be notified in writing of that action by the Registrar. The notation academic suspension is placed on the student’s transcript. A student who is registered for classes in the semester immediately following the suspension will be dropped from those classes. Questions about the suspension should be directed to the student’s advisor.
Readmission Following Academic Suspension Students who have been suspended once may apply for readmission after a one-semester layout. Students who have been suspended two times may apply for readmission to the University following a layout of one full calendar year.
The grades which may be transferred and recorded for transfer students shall include A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, and F, as well as P (Pass). Only grades earned at USU will be used in calculating USU grade point averages. Decisions concerning academic standing, once the student is admitted to USU, will be based solely on USU grades.
Academic Dismissal
Remedial Courses
For purposes of academic standing, students who have taken classes through concurrent enrollment, and who otherwise qualify for good standing at USU, shall not be denied such standing based on their concurrent enrollment credit.
Courses numbered 0010-0990 will not satisfy baccalaureate requirements, are not transferable, and are not calculated in a student’s grade point average.
Academic Standing
An undergraduate student is considered by the University to be in good standing when his or her USU cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher. An undergraduate student whose USU cumulative GPA is less than a 2.0 is placed on academic warning or academic probation, based on the student’s class rank and the USU cumulative GPA. A freshman with a USU cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 is placed on academic warning. A sophomore, junior, or senior with a USU cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 is placed on academic probation.
Academic Warning
A freshman student placed on academic warning shall be notified in writing of that action by the dean of his or her college. The notation placed on warning is placed on the student’s transcript. The student remains on warning status as long as his or her semester GPA is 2.0 or higher and until his or her USU cumulative GPA rises to or exceeds 2.0; the student will then be in good standing. A student on academic warning shall be placed on academic probation at the end of any semester in which his or her semester GPA is less than 2.0. When a student’s class standing changes to sophomore, and his or her USU cumulative GPA is less than 2.0, the student is placed on academic probation. Students on academic warning are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor.
Academic Probation
An undergraduate student placed on academic probation shall be notified in writing of that action by the dean of his or her college. The notation placed on probation is placed on the student’s transcript. The student is required to meet with his or her academic advisor before the end of the fifth week and to sign a statement acknowledging the terms of the probation. Signed statements shall be maintained in the
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Students who become subject to suspension for a third time will receive notice of academic dismissal from the University. Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission to the University following a layout of five or more calendar years.
Concurrent Enrollment Credit
Low-Scholarship Notification for Graduate Students
The dean of the School of Graduate Studies will notify students whose GPA is below 3.0 any semester. If the GPA falls below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters, the student may be placed on probationary status and his or her graduate program may be terminated. For further information, see Low-Scholarship Notification (page 97).
Academic Renewal Undergraduate students who have been admitted to Utah State University after an interruption in their collegiate education of five or more years may petition to have certain credits removed from the calculation of the GPA needed for credit. The renewal procedure allows the student’s academic records to be reviewed for the purpose of eliminating from grade point average computation all grades of D+ or below that were entered on the academic transcript five or more calendar years prior to admission, including transfer credit. Petition forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. A $25 processing fee will be assessed.
Guidelines: 1. Academic renewal does not apply to graduate students nor to students pursuing a second undergraduate degree. 2. Academic renewal may be applied only once and is irreversible. 3. An absence of five or more years must have elapsed between admission and the last enrollment at an institution of higher
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Records education. (Note: Students must be currently enrolled at USU to apply for academic renewal.) 4. After admission, but before application for renewal, the student must have completed at least one of the following at Utah State University: (a) 10 semester credits with at least a 3.00 GPA; (b) 20 semester credits with at least a 2.75 GPA; (c) 30 semester credits with at least a 2.50 GPA. 5. Academic renewal applies only to courses having grades of D+, D, or F and taken prior to readmission. All such courses will remain unaltered on the transcript with the appropriate notation added to the transcript to indicate academic renewal. Courses designated in the petition will not count for computation of GPA for earned credits, nor for satisfying any graduation requirements. Courses with a grade of C- (or P) or better will be carried forward. 6. Students may apply for this renewal after they have met the guidelines listed above. They are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor prior to submitting their request. 7. Academic renewal will be effective as of the date of admission following the minimum five-year absence.
Academic Record Adjustment Students requesting an academic record adjustment to a prior term must submit a Petition for Academic Record Adjustment to the Registrar’s Office. Adjustments will only be considered if extenuating circumstances exist. The term “extenuating circumstances” includes: (1) incapacitating illness which prevented a student from attending classes for a minimum period of two weeks and prevented the student from completing the desired adjustment during the term, (2) a death in the immediate family, or (3) other emergencies deemed appropriate. A maximum of two semesters may be adjusted per each degree. Petitions must be submitted within two years of the desired adjustment. The student must attach a typed appeal stating an explanation and justification for the desired adjustment. Supporting documentation confirming the extenuating circumstances must accompany the petittion. The cost for the petition is $20, which is a nonrefundable processing fee and does not guarantee approval.
the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (3) substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for oneself, in taking an examination or preparing academic work; (4) acquiring tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty member, staff member, or another student without express permission; (5) continuing to write after time has been called on a quiz, test, examination, or any other academic exercise or activity; (6) submitting substantially the same work for credit in more than one class, except with prior approval of the instructor; or (7) engaging in any form of research fraud. 2. Falsification: altering or fabricating any information or citation in an academic exercise or activity. 3. Plagiarism: representing, by paraphrase or direct quotation, the published or unpublished work of another person as one’s own in any academic exercise or activity without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes using materials prepared by another person or by an agency engaged in the sale of term papers or other academic materials.
Violations of the above policy will subject the offender to the University discipline procedures as outlined in Article VI, Section 1 (paragraphs A, E, F, G, and H) of the Code. A. Academic Dishonesty—“The Honor System” An instructor has full autonomy to evaluate a student’s academic performance in a course. If a student violates the Honor System, the instructor may sanction the student as part of the course evaluation. Such sanctions may include: (1) verbally warning the student; (2) giving the student a written reprimand; (3) requiring the student to rewrite a paper/assignment or to retake a test/examination; (4) adjusting the student’s grade—for either an assignment/test or the course; or (5) giving the student a failing grade for the course. A sanction by the instructor is not a disciplinary penalty. If the instructor believes that, in addition to any sanction, the student should be disciplined and a penalty imposed, the instructor shall refer the student for disciplinary proceedings. The penalties which the University may impose on a student for an Honor System violation are: 1. Probation: continued participation in an academic program predicated upon the student satisfying certain requirements as specified in a written notice of probation. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary penalties if the student does not comply with the specified requirements or is found to be violating the Honor System during the probationary period. The student must request termination of the probation in writing. 2. Suspension: temporary dismissal from an academic program or from the University for a specified time, after which the student is eligible to continue the program or return to the University. Conditions for continuance or readmission may be specified. 3. Expulsion: permanent dismissal either from an academic program or from the University. 4. Assigning a designation with a course grade indicating an Honor System violation involving academic dishonesty. Conditions for removal may be specified, but the designation remains on the student’s transcript for a minimum of one year; provided however, that once the student’s degree is posted to the transcript, the designation may not be removed thereafter. 5. Denial or revocation of degrees. 6. Performance of community service.
Academic Honesty
E. More than one of the penalties may be imposed for any single violation. Reference to “penalty” includes multiple penalties.
The University expects that students and faculty alike maintain the highest standards of academic honesty. For the benefit of students who may not be aware of specific standards of the University concerning academic honesty, the following information is quoted from The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University (revised April 2002), Article V, Section 3:
F. Imposition of the penalty of suspension or expulsion from the University must be approved by the president of the University. The president’s approval shall be given either at the conclusion of the 10-day appeal period if no appeal is filed, or as part of the president’s final decision if an appeal is filed.
Section 3. University Standards A. Academic Integrity—“The Honor System” Each student has the right and duty to pursue his or her academic experience free of dishonesty. The Honor System is designed to establish the higher level of conduct expected and required of all Utah State University students. The Honor Pledge—To enhance the learning environment at Utah State University and to develop student academic integrity, each student agrees to the following Honor Pledge: “I pledge, on my honor, to conduct myself with the foremost level of academic integrity.” Acts of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to: 1. Cheating: (1) using or attempting to use or providing others with any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, examinations, or in any other academic exercise or activity, including working in a group when the instructor has designated that the quiz, test, examination, or any other academic exercise or activity be done “individually”; (2) depending on the aid of sources beyond those authorized by
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G. When a student is suspended or expelled from the University, tuition and fees that have been paid for the semester during which the suspension or expulsion occurs are refundable in accordance with the standard refund policy as stated in the semester Schedule of Classes. H. A hold on a student’s admission, registration, or financial aid is not an independent penalty, but may be utilized by the University for various purposes, including either to (1) direct a student’s attention to, and subsequent participation in, a pending disciplinary grievance proceeding or (2) to obtain the student’s compliance with a penalty which has been imposed or other action which has been taken under the Student Code.
Honor Roll (Dean’s List)
To qualify for the semester honor roll (Dean’s List), a student must earn a 3.5 GPA in 15 or more graded credits, except for summer semester for which 12 or more graded credits are required. Scholarship “A” pins are presented to undergraduate students who have received all A grades (4.0 GPA) for 15 or more graded credits each semester for two consecutive semesters in residence. Note: Courses for which a P (Pass) grade is received do not qualify for graded credits.
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Tuition, Fees, and Refunds Tuition and fees provide an essential revenue source to Utah State University, although these comprise only 12 percent of the total budget. State appropriations provide 34 percent of the University’s revenue sources. USU strives to keep the institution as cost-effective as possible, and is noted for having low-cost resident and nonresident tuition amounts. Tuition and fee amounts can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/registrar/tuition Registration for a semester is not complete until all fees have been paid in full. The University reserves the right to alter any tuition or fee charges without notice. Visitor fee (audit) ....................................... same as classes with credit (except for persons 62 years of age or older who are permitted to audit free of charge after a recording fee of $10 per semester has been paid) Late registration fee ........................................................................$20 (assessed beginning the first day of classes) Continuing Graduate Advisement Courses (6990 and 7990) There is no limit on the number of times a graduate student may register for 6990 or 7990 credit. Tuition will be charged according to the residency status of the student. Nonresident students may come to the Cashiers Office to receive a waiver of the out-of-state portion of the Continuing Graduate Advisement tuition. Continuous Graduate Registration Fee.........................................$15 Tuition Surcharge for Excessive Credits Students who have attempted 170 credits or more will be charged outof-state tuition according to Board of Regents Policy. In the following circumstances the surcharge may be waived: (1) the excessive credits are necessary for the student to complete the student’s program of study; and (2) the excess credits are a result of circumstances where a substantial number of credits from a transferring institution could not be applied to the program of study; or (3) the excess credits are the result of a reasonable enhancement of the student’s major by the addition of a minor or emphasis to the program of study; or (4) the excess credits are the result of a reentry into the educational system by a student who may have accumulated a large number of credits, or even completed degrees, but where employment requirements obligate his or her return to college. Credits earned through concurrent enrollment, advanced placement, and credit by examination, do not count toward the 170 credit total. The student may obtain a petition to waive the surcharge at: http://www.usu.edu/registrar/surcharge
Tuition Refund Policy
The following refund policy applies to full-semester classes only. For information about refund amounts for classes offered during less than a full semester, contact the Cashiers Office, Student Center 246, (435) 797-1069. Refund Period
Percent of Tuition to be Refunded
Before Semester Classes Begin ....................................................100% First 2 Days of the Semester ..........................................................100% 3rd thru 5th Day of Classes ..............................................................90%
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Thru the 10th Day of Classes ...........................................................70% Thru the 15th Day of Classes ...........................................................50% After the 15th Day of Classes .............................................................0%
Fee Refunds
(1) A proportionate share of all fees paid may be refunded to any student who withdraws from school before the 15th day of classes. (2) All refunds will be mailed to the student. (3) The application and evaluation fee for an undergraduate or graduate applicant is not refundable. (4) Activity fees will be pro-rated. (5) All refunds must be applied for at the Cashiers Office. (6) Students with financial aid need approval from the Financial Aid Office in order to receive a refund. (7) Complete withdrawal must be approved by the Financial Aid Office or by University Advising and Transfer Services.
Delinquent Financial Accounts
Students with outstanding financial obligations may be refused all University services until such obligations are paid. Services which may be denied include the following: registration, transcripts, grades, transfer of credit, and graduation.
ID Cards
An ID card will be prepared for new freshmen and transfer students upon proof of fee payment. However, electronic validation is required each semester before the ID card will be acceptable for admission to student activity attractions. Upon payment of tuition and fees, students will automatically have their cards validated. A student who holds a validated card may purchase an additional validated card for his or her spouse for $36.50. Lost ID cards may be replaced for $10.00.
Spreading Payments Over Time (SPOT) Tuition Payment Program
The SPOT program allows students to make five monthly payments per semester on their tuition. The first payment for fall semester is due June 1. The first payment for spring semester is due November 1. This program is done by automatic withdrawal from the student’s checking or savings account. A $50 nonrefundable annual fee (per school year) is required for participation in the program. Students requesting this option after June 1 must pay the past-due payments. To enroll in the SPOT program and for further information, go to: http://controller.usu.edu/tuition/spotinfo.htm
Deferred Fee Note
The Deferred Fee Note is not available until after the fee payment deadline. This note is due 60 days into the semester. The cost of the deferred fee note is $50. Deferred Fee Notes must be applied for in the Registrar’s Office (SC 246).
Miscellaneous Payments
If any payment made to the University is unauthorized, incomplete, or received after the due date, registration fees will be considered as unpaid, and the student will not be officially registered.
Personal Checks
Personal checks returned by the bank for any reason will subject the student to a service charge and, at the discretion of the Controllers Office, may result in the withholding of registration credit or immediate cancellation of the student’s classes. USU reserves the right to refuse personal checks for any transaction. Check cashing privileges and use of other University services using personal checks may be suspended for any individual who has a check returned to the University.
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In the event collection efforts become necessary, USU may refer a past due account to an outside collection agency. All referred accounts are subject to a collection fee, not to exceed 50 percent of the amount owed, plus all court costs and reasonable attorney fees. The collection agency and/or USU may report delinquent accounts to a creditreporting agency.
Health and Accident Insurance
Health and Accident Insurance is available to all students for nominal costs at the time of registration. Additional insurance may be purchased for spouse and children. Students are encouraged to provide themselves with adequate protection in case of illness or serious injury. See University Schedule of Classes for premiums.
Insurance Information/International Students
Sponsored Payments
Insurance coverage is mandatory for international students. All international students attending Utah State University are required to purchase one of the student health insurance plans offered at the University for themselves and accompanying dependents. Insurance coverage is required each semester.
Computer and Information Literacy Examination
International students are cautioned to purchase only temporary travel insurance to cover travel to the U.S.
Students whose tuition and fees are paid by a sponsor may contact the Cashiers Office (Student Center 246) for authorization to complete registration. International students with a sponsor should also contact the Cashiers Office.
All students working toward a bachelor’s degree must pass this examination as part of the University Studies requirements. New students will automatically be assessed a fee. For additional information about this exam, see page 46.
Special Fees
Special fees, charged in addition to tuition and registration fees, are assessed on the Registration/Billing Statement. Carefully review the University Schedule of Classes to determine which courses require special fees.
Parking Permits
Parking permits are required Monday through Friday during the hours posted in each parking area. Although all vehicles parked on campus must display a valid parking permit, parking permits do not guarantee a place to park. Student Permits Students living off campus who wish to park a vehicle on campus have two permit options: 1. Purchase a Student B permit, which allows parking in the central campus area. 2. Purchase an Economy permit, which allows parking at the Stadium and below Old Main Hill. Student Housing Students living in campus residence halls are required to purchase a permit to park in the area adjacent to their respective residences. These permits are valid for the residence area specified, as well as all Economy parking areas. Permit price information is available at http://www.usu.edu/parking. The parking staff is available to provide assistance at the Parking Office, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For general information, call (435) 797-3414 or visit the Parking Office at 840 East 1250 North (north of the softball diamond).
Music
Fees are charged for piano practice and private instruction. For information on amounts, contact the Music Department.
Division of General Studies Fee ....... $45 per semester
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Admission Application and Evaluation Fee (nonrefundable):
U.S. Residents (undergraduate) ........................................................$40 International Students (undergraduate) .............................................$50
Special Examination Fee
$10 per course plus $5 per credit hour up to a maximum of $50 including the $10 examination fee. Fees for some of the special examinations offered by the Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department are higher; call (435) 797-1209 for specific fees.
Late Graduation Application Fee
Undergraduate candidates .................................. Amt. to be determined
Graduation Fees
One-year Certificate ..........................................................................$10 Two-year Diploma .............................................................................$10 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...............................................$10 Bachelor’s Degree .............................................................................$10 Graduate, PhD Degree ......................................................................$15
Cap and Gown Sales
Bachelor’s Degrees ......................................................................$26.99 (includes cap, gown, and tassel) Master’s Degrees .........................................................................$36.99 (includes cap, gown, hood, and tassel) Doctorate Degrees .......................................................................$41.99 (includes cap, gown, hood, and tassel) Graduation regalia can be purchased at the Graduation Fair prior to commencement. Those unable to attend the Graduation Fair may have a friend or colleague pick up their regalia, or can place their order by calling (800) 662-3950. All phone orders will be mailed and assessed a $6.50 shipping and handling charge. Please contact the USU Bookstore with any questions or concerns.
Teacher Placement Registration ...........................$10 Transcript of Credits
For transcript requests processed by the USU Registrar’s Office, the following information is needed: (1) student’s full name (including any previous names), (2) student ID number, (3) date of birth, (4) last date of attendance, (5) where the transcript is to be sent, and (6) student’s signature. The transcript fee (per transcript) is $3 for the first transcript and $1 for each additional transcript on the same order. The fee is to be paid in the Office of the Registrar, Taggart Student Center 246.
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Estimated Cost of Undergraduate Education for Two Semesters for 2005-2006 Academic Year
Unofficial transcripts are available on the internet at: http://www.usu.edu/compserv/stu_rec.html
Tuition and Fees Room and Board Books and Supplies Personal Expenses
University Publications
To purchase a Utah State University General Catalog or Semester Schedule of Classes, phone Express-a-book at one of the following numbers: (800) 662-3950, (435) 797-3950, or FAX (435) 797-3793.
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Assistantships Information can be found in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Information section of this catalog (pages 23-27).
Housing Fees
Write for a Housing Bulletin; send request to the Office of Housing and Dining Services, Utah State University, 8600 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-8600.
Totals
Resident See page 41 $ 4,000 856 1,760 ______ $ 6,616 plus Resident Tuition
Nonresident See page 41 $ 4,000 856 1,760 _______ $ 6,616 plus Nonres. Tuition
Note: Costs for room and board may vary, depending upon the housing and meal plan selected. Also, costs for books, supplies, and personal expenses may vary, depending upon a student’s chosen program of study and lifestyle. Students who choose to have a car will need to plan for transportation expenses. However, owning a car is not necessarily essential, since both USU and Logan have free bus systems.
Tuition and Cost Disclosure
Full-time undergraduate resident students at Utah State University paying a semester tuition and fee amount of $1,687 contribute an estimated 46 percent to the full cost of instruction per full-time student of $3,686. The remaining support for the full cost of instruction is provided by $1,999 of state tax funds and no other institutional revenue sources.
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Housing and Residence Life Learn and Live
Housing Communities
Students living on campus are at the heart of campus life. Each year Utah State data has confirmed that students living in residence halls do better academically, receive higher GPAs, and are able to carry heavier class loads than students living off campus. Research also shows that on-campus students tend to be more involved in academic and extracurricular activities, persist and graduate on time, and enjoy their overall collegiate experience. All students living within Housing communities have access to the following services to assist in their academic success: computer labs, high-speed internet access, educational programming, peer tutors (math and writing), academic advising and career counseling, faculty mentoring, and leadership and service opportunities. A well-trained team of professional and peer staff also provides numerous opportunities for social and educational activities, which build the community and supplement and support formal classroom experiences.
Central Campus
Theme Housing By participating in theme housing, students live with other students having the same academic program or with those having similar interests. The underlying principle of theme housing is to link residence halls with academic or general interest themes, and create communities of residents with shared interests and goals. Each theme community is hosted by a peer mentor who provides on-site tutoring and advising and who plans fun social programs. Theme housing options include the following:
Academic Lifestyles
Located in South Campus and sponsored by academic departments and colleges, Academic Lifestyles are very popular and have strong returning communities. The following floors are currently offered: American Sign Language, World of Business, The Vector Floor (Engineering), Computer Science, Prehealth Professionals, and The Aldo Leopold Floor (Natural Resources).
Community Lifestyles
Community Lifestyles are located in the Student Living Center and are sponsored by student clubs and organizations. Global Village is open to all students who want to live with international students coming for a semester or year through the study abroad program. The Casa Hispana Floor, which is dedicated to the Spanish language and culture, is new to the Global Village. Leadership House is open to all students interested in student government and community service and is a great opportunity for campus involvement.
Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)
For making the transition to university life with all the benefits of a small college atmosphere, this is the ultimate freshman experience. Each theme-oriented FIG includes 16-18 students who live near each other, meet regularly for meals, and attend group activities. Students are assigned a peer mentor who joins them for meals, provides academic assistance, and serves as their guide to campus life. The following FIGs are currently offered: Appreciating the Arts, Elementary Education, Healthy Living, Outdoor Adventures, Scholars and Society, and Science and Society.
Bullen Hall, Mountain View Tower, Richards Hall, Valley View Tower Located at the heart of the University, Central Campus is a closeknit community centered on lasting friendships, fun, and student achievement. This is the home of the FIGs (Freshman Interest Groups).
Student Living Center Davis Hall, Jones Hall, Morgan Hall, Rich Hall, Snow Hall, San Juan Hall, Summit Hall, Wasatch Hall This community is an excellent location for students who want an academic setting surrounded by abundant green space. Shuttle buses take students to the center of campus in a matter of a few minutes. This is the home of the Community Lifestyles program.
South Campus Greaves Hall, Merrill Hall, Moen Hall, Reeder Hall At South Campus, students have the main campus at their doorstep. Just steps from both libraries and key campus buildings, this is the home of the Academic Lifestyles Program.
Aggie Village Graduate/Upper Division Located adjacent to the main campus, Aggie Village is the ideal getaway for those seeking privacy and quiet study time. Aggie Shuttle Buses are regularly scheduled to take students to the main campus in a matter of minutes. Students desiring to live in this area must have completed at least 60 credits in order to qualify to live in an upper-division apartment. Students enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program at Utah State qualify to live in graduate apartments.
Family Student Housing Aggie Village, Mobile Home Park, Townhouses, West Stadium Villa Family Housing communities are an ideal choice for student families seeking a productive learning and living environment. Residents enjoy the extra space, both indoors and outdoors. In the classroom located in the Community Area Office, both Housing and Utah State Extension offer numerous classes and programs for family students. Living options include spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a mobile home park. Each community offers slightly different opportunities and is designed with the student in mind. High-quality facilities with reasonable rates, service, and convenience are provided. All prices generally include: Internet access, local phone, cable TV, and free shuttle bus service. Single Housing apartment prices include all utilities, full kitchens, and furniture. Family Housing units have full kitchens and are rented unfurnished. Family Housing residents are responsible for payment of electric and gas utility bills. For further information about the current price listings, style options, and availability, visit the housing website at: http://www.housing.usu.edu/, or contact the Housing Office at (435) 797-3113, toll free at (800) 863-1085, or via e-mail at info@housing. usu.edu.
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Dining Services Utah State University Dining Services is committed to creating an excellent college dining experience for students, staff, faculty, and guests. A broad selection of options, ranging from a full-service restaurant to a convenience store, are offered by Dining Services.
Diner’s Club Members of the Diner’s Club save 10 percent on each and every food purchase on campus. To sign up, visit the USU Card Office in Student Center 212.
The Hub Located on the first floor of the Student Center (the “hub” of campus), this food court offers many choices for students “on the go.” A great social spot, the Hub provides a place to meet and eat on campus. Included in this food court are brands such as Pizza Hut®, Taco Time®, Hogi Yogi®, and Teriyaki Stix®. In addition to these national brands, many other options are available to meet everyone’s taste.
The Carousel Square For a more casual lunch, students and staff can visit the Carousel Square on the second floor of the Student Center, where chefs prepare more up-scale offerings to satisfy anyone’s hunger. Enjoy fresh made burritos, wraps, pasta, and a full salad and soup bar. The Carousel Square is a great place to relax in the middle of the day and find casual dining at its best.
The Skyroom
The QuickStop This campus convenience store, located on the first floor of the Student Center, provides quick little snacks, goodies, and drinks to help students and staff make it through the day.
The QuadSide Café This café is a coffee shop and more. The Quadside Café features Cache Valley’s famous Café Ibis® coffee, pastries, soft drinks, salads, and sandwiches. Located inside the Merrill Library, this café is a great place for students to grab a quick snack on their way to class or while studying.
The Junction The Junction is a residential on-campus dining hall. With everything being “all-you-care-to-eat,” it is definitely the best value in town. Chefs prepare many new and interesting daily entrees. The Junction features a full salad and soup bar, grill, sandwich bar, and dessert bar. A registered dietician works closely with students to ensure that their nutritional needs are met. To meet individual lifestyles and budgets, the Junction provides several different meal plans.
Catering Utah State University Catering provides food for buffets, served meals, cookouts, receptions, and refreshment breaks. Catering is provided for many University events, both on and off campus. The chefs and staff create special menus to help people create special events.
Located on the fourth floor of the Student Center, this full-service restaurant offers wonderful entrees prepared daily by professional chefs. Tuesdays and Thursdays feature an “all-you-care-to-eat” buffet. A daily “all-you-care-to-eat” salad and soup bar is considered one of the best in Cache Valley.
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General Education Requirements Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Research: Joyce Kinkead Location: Main 142 Phone: (435) 797-1706 FAX: (435) 797-3880 E-mail: joyce.kinkead@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/universitystudies The General Education program, along with study in the major, is designed to assist students in achieving the Citizen Scholar Objectives (see page 49).
Transfer Students Students who have received an AA or AS degree at any institution within the Utah System of Higher Education, or at another institution with which USU has an articulation agreement, will be considered to have fulfilled the General Education Requirements, but must still complete the University Studies Depth Education Requirements. Students who transfer to Utah State University with less than an Associate Degree (and have not completed General Education requirements) or with an Associate of Applied Science Degree will have their General Education courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis and may be required to take any additional courses necessary to satisfy the General Education requirements at Utah State University. However, if these students have taken equivalent General Education courses at the sending institution, these courses will be accepted toward satisfying General Education requirements at Utah State University. Courses approved as fulfilling General Education requirements at a Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institution, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University (Idaho), LDS Business College, and Westminster College will be acceptable to Utah State University as satisfying comparable General Education requirements.
General Education Requirements (27-31 credits) USU’s General Education program consists of two sets of requirements: Competency and Breadth.
Competency Requirements (9-13 credits) The Citizen Scholar Objectives (see page 49) propose that students should be able to communicate effectively, utilize quantitative methods, make appropriate use of technology, and function effectively in groups. The competency requirements are structured to develop these skills.
Communications Literacy (CL) (6 credits) ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 Or one of the following exams: ACT English Test: Score of 29 or higher SAT Verbal Test: Score of 640 or higher AP English Language and Composition Test: Score of 3 or higher AP English Literature and Composition Test: Score of 3 or higher CLEP English Composition Test: Score of 50 or higher CLEP Freshman College Composition Test: Score of 53 or higher
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And ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3
Quantitative Literacy (QL) (3-4 credits) One of the following courses: MATH 1030 (QL) Quantitative Reasoning.............................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics .............................................3 Or One Mathematics or Statistics course requiring MATH 1050 as a prerequisite, such as MATH 1100, 1210, 1220; or STAT 2300 Or one of the following exams: AP Calculus AB Test: Score of 3 or higher AP Calculus BC Test: Score of 3 or higher CLEP Calculus Test: Score of 50 or higher CLEP College Algebra Test: Score of 50 or higher
Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) (0-3 credits) No specific course is required, but students must pass competency exams in computer and information literacy. Communications Literacy, Quantitative Literacy, and Breadth courses associated with General Education are intended to further develop these skills. The Computer and Information Literacy requirement includes six exams: 1. Information Law and Ethics 2. Information Resources 3. Document Processing 4. Operating Systems 5. Spreadsheets 6. Electronic Presentations Students must score 70 percent or higher on each exam to pass. A student has met the requirement only after he or she has passed all six examinations. There is no college credit associated with this requirement. While some college credit classes (USU 1000 and BIS 1400) teach the required skills and include the CIL exams as part of the course, simply passing the class does not meet the requirement. Only by passing all of the six CIL tests is the CIL requirement met. It is strongly suggested that students complete the CIL requirement during their freshman year. There is a $30 fee associated with this exam. Students having less than 60 semester credits when they register for their first semester at USU will automatically be assessed a $30 Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) fee. (If a student can show proof that the CIL requirement has been met at another Utah institution, the $30 fee will be credited to the student’s account.) Once the fee is paid, there is no limit to the number of times a student can take each test. Once a test is passed, a student may not retake that test. After all tests are passed, students must go to the CIL web page, select Recording on Transcript, and then complete and submit the form. The CIL information will then be posted to their transcripts. To learn more about the CIL requirement, visit the following website: http://cil.usu.edu
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General Education Requirements Breadth Requirements (18 credits minimum)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) (3 credits minimum)
General Education breadth requirements are intended to introduce students to the nature, history, and methods of different disciplines; and to help students understand the cultural, historical, and natural contexts shaping the human experience. Breadth courses also focus on the important cultural, socio-economic, scientific, and technological issues of today’s global community.
One of the following courses: USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities ............................................3 ANTH 1710 (BHU) Introduction to Folklore ...........................................3 ART 2710 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval......... 3 ART 2720 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern ......................................................................................3 ENGL 1030 (BHU) Understanding Literature ........................................3 ENGL 1710 (BHU) Introduction to Folklore ...........................................3 ENGL 2030 (BHU) Introduction to Shakespeare ..................................3 ENGL 2040 (BHU) British and Commonwealth Cultures ...................... 3 ENGL 2630 (BHU) American Culture and the Environment.................. 3 HIST 1020 (BHU) Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteenth Century World ..........................................................3 HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World ...................................................3 HIST 1040 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval ........................................................................3 HIST 1050 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern........... 3 HIST 1060 (BHU) Introduction to Islamic Civilization ............................3 HIST 1710 (BHU) Introduction to Folklore ............................................3 HIST 2040 (BHU) British and Commonwealth Cultures ........................ 3 HONR 1320H (BHU) Civilization: Humanities .......................................3 PHIL 1010 (BHU) Introduction to Philosophy ........................................3 PHIL 1200 (BHU) Practical Logic ..........................................................3 PHIL 2400 (BHU) Ethics .......................................................................3 PHIL 2500 (BHU) Social Ethics.............................................................3 THEA 1030 (BHU) Exploring Performance Through Aesthetic Texts .... 3
Students must take a minimum of 18 total credits, including at least one course from each of the six categories shown below. At least two of the six breadth courses must be University Studies courses (USU 1300, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1350, and 1360). Students enrolled in the Honors Program may substitute HONR 1300H, 1320H, 1330H, 1340H, 1350H, and 1360H for USU 1300, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1350, and 1360. Prerequisites are required for breadth courses having titles followed by (prereq.). For details, see course listings in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) (3 credits minimum) One of the following courses: USU 1300 (BAI) U.S. Institutions ..........................................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ....................................................................................3 HIST 1700 (BAI) American Civilization .................................................3 HIST 2700 (BAI) United States to 1877 ................................................3 HIST 2710 (BAI) United States 1877-Present ......................................3 HONR 1300H (BAI) U.S. Institutions ....................................................3 POLS 1100 (BAI) United States Government and Politics ................... 3 Or one of the following exams: AP Macroeconomics Test: Score of 3 or higher AP U.S. Government and Politics Test: Score of 3 or higher AP U.S. History Test: Score of 3 or higher CLEP American Government Test: Score of 60 or higher CLEP History of the U.S. I: Early to 1877 Test: Score of 50 or higher CLEP History of the U.S. II: 1865 to Present Test: Score of 50 or higher CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics Test: Score of 53 or higher
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) (3 credits minimum) One of the following courses: USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts ..........................................3 ART 1100 (BCA) Exploring Art ..............................................................3 HONR 1330H (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts ....................................3 ID 1750 (BCA) Design in Everyday Living ............................................3 ID 1790 (BCA) Interior Design Theory ..................................................3 LAEP 1030 (BCA) Introduction to Landscape Architecture .................. 3 MUSC 1010 (BCA) Introduction to Music .............................................3 MUSC 1020 (BCA) Fundamentals of Music .........................................3 THEA 1010 (BCA) Understanding Theatre ...........................................3 THEA 1020 (BCA) Introduction to Film .................................................3 Or the following exam AP Music Theory Test: Score of 3 or higher
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Or one of the following exams: AP Art History Test: Score of 3 or higher AP English Literature and Composition Test: Score of 3 or higher AP European History Test: Score of 3 or higher AP World History Test: Score of 3 or higher CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Test: Score of 52 or higher CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient to 1648 Test: Score of 50 or higher CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present Test: Score of 50 or higher
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) (3 credits minimum) One of the following courses: USU 1350 (BLS) Integrated Life Science .............................................3 ANTH 1020 (BLS) Biological Anthropology ..........................................3 AWER 1200 (BLS) Biodiversity: Its Conservation and Future .............. 3 BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen.............................................3 BIOL 1210 (BLS) Biology I (4 cr) and BIOL 3300 (BLS) General Microbiology (prereq.) (4 cr) ....................... 8 (Both BIOL 1210 and 3300 must be taken. This option is available only to students majoring in Biological Engineering or Environmental Engineering.) BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (prereq.) ....................................................4 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World .............................3 HONR 1350H (BLS) Integrated Life Science ........................................3 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 PLSC 2000 (BLS) Plants, Genes, and Agriculture (prereq.) ................. 3 PLSC 2100 (BLS) Introduction to Horticulture ......................................3 Or one of the following exams: AP Biology Test: Score of 3 or higher AP Environmental Science Test: Score of 3 or higher CLEP Biology Test: Score of 50 or higher
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General Education Requirements Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) (3 credits minmum) One of the following courses: USU 1360 (BPS) Integrated Physical Science ......................................3 BMET 2000 (BPS) The Atmosphere and Weather ................................3 CHEM 1010 (BPS) Introduction to Chemistry .......................................3 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I ...............................................4 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (prereq.) ...............................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (prereq.) ........................ 4 CS 1010 (BPS) Foundations of Computer Science ..............................3 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography ...............................................3 GEOL 1100 (BPS) Geology of National Parks: Introduction to Geology .....................................................................3 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology ................... 4 GEOL 1200 (BPS) Introduction to Environmental Geoscience ............. 3 HONR 1360H (BPS) Integrated Physical Science ................................3 PHYX 1000 (BPS) Introductory Astronomy ...........................................3 PHYX 1020 (BPS) Energy ....................................................................3 PHYX 1030 (BPS) Intelligent Life in the Universe .................................3 PHYX 1100 (BPS) Great Ideas in Physics ............................................3 PHYX 1200 (BPS) Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration ... 4 PHYX 1800 (BPS) Physics of Technology (prereq.)..............................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (prereq.) ............. 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 SOIL 2000 (BPS) Soils, Waters, and the Environment ......................... 3
ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society ..............................3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan ............. 3 FCHD 2400 (BSS) Marriage and Family Relationships ........................ 3 FCHD 2450 (BSS) The Consumer and the Market ...............................3 GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography....................................3 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography ................................................3 HONR 1340H (BSS) Social Systems and Issues .................................3 JCOM 1000 (BSS) Introduction to Mass Communication ..................... 3 JCOM 2000 (BSS) Media Smarts: Making Sense of the Information Age .......................................................................3 NR 1010 (BSS) Humans and the Changing Global Environment ......... 3 POLS 2200 (BSS) Comparative Politics ...............................................3 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology ..................................................3 SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology ..............................................3 SPED 1010 (BSS) Disability in the American Experience ..................... 3 Or one of the following exams: AP Government and Politics: Comparative Test: Score of 3 or higher AP Human Geography Test: Score of 3 or higher AP Psychology Test: Score of 3 or higher CLEP Introductory Psychology Test: Score of 55 or higher CLEP Introductory Sociology Test: Score of 55 or higher
Designation of Courses that Satisfy General Education Requirements
Or one of the following exams: AP Chemistry Test: Score of 3 or higher CLEP Chemistry Test: Score of 60 or higher
All courses approved for the General Education Requirements are clearly designated in this catalog and in the current Schedule of Classes. The designations used for General Education courses are as follows:
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) (3 credits minimum)
Competency Courses
One of the following courses: USU 1340 (BSS) Social Systems and Issues .......................................3 ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology .............................................3 ANTH 1030 (BSS/CI) World Archaeology .............................................3 ANTH 2100 (BSS) Peoples of the Contemporary World....................... 3 ASTE 2900 (BSS) Humanity in the Food Web......................................3 ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics ............................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics ............................. 3
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Breadth Courses
American Institutions, BAI Creative Arts, BCA Humanities, BHU Life Sciences, BLS Physical Sciences, BPS Social Sciences, BSS
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University Studies Depth Education Requirements University Studies Objectives: The Citizen Scholar The mission of undergraduate education at Utah State University is to help students develop intellectually, personally, and culturally, so that they may serve the people of Utah, the nation, and the world. USU prepares citizen-scholars who participate and lead in local, regional, national, and global communities. University Studies is an integral part of every student’s experience—in both lower-division and upperdivision courses. A solid University Studies foundation, combined with concentrated study in a major discipline and interdisciplinary studies, provides the breadth and depth of knowledge qualifying USU graduates as educated citizens. The University Studies program is intended to help students learn how to learn—not just for the present, but also for the future. No individual can master all, or even a small portion, of society’s knowledge, but students can learn the basic patterns used to obtain and organize information, enabling them to discover or recover knowledge. University Studies involves a series of interrelated educational experiences which stimulate and assist students in becoming selfreliant scholars and individuals. The ultimate objective is for general and discipline-specific education to complement each other in helping students to: 1. understand processes of acquiring knowledge and information; 2. reason logically, critically, creatively, and independently, and be able to address problems in a broad context; 3. recognize different ways of thinking, creating, expressing, and communicating through a variety of media; 4. understand diversity in value systems and cultures in an interdependent world; and 5. develop a capacity for self-assessment and lifelong learning. By introducing ideas and issues in human thought and experience, University Studies courses help students achieve the intellectual integration and awareness needed to meet the challenges they will face in their personal, social, and professional lives. University Studies courses emphasize how knowledge is achieved and applied in different domains. Collectively, they provide a foundation and perspective for: 1. understanding the nature, history, and methods of the arts and humanities, as well as the natural and physical sciences; 2. understanding the cultural, historical, and natural contexts shaping the human experience; and 3. interpreting the important cultural, socio-economic, scientific, and technological issues of the diverse global community in which we live. A university education prepares students to work and live meaningfully in today’s rapidly changing global society. Together, general and discipline-specific education help students master the essential competencies making this goal possible. These competencies include: 1. reading, listening, and viewing for comprehension; 2. communicating effectively for various purposes and audiences;
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3. understanding and applying mathematics and other quantitative reasoning techniques; 4. using various technologies competently; and 5. working effectively, both collaboratively and individually.
University Studies Components The University Studies program, along with study in the major, is designed to assist students in achieving the Citizen Scholar Objectives. The program consists of two sets of requirements: General Education Requirements and Depth Education Requirements.
University Studies Depth Education Requirements Beyond the General Education requirements, all students who receive a bachelor’s degree must complete two Communications Intensive, one Quantitative Intensive, and two Depth courses.
Communications Intensive (CI) (2 courses) For most students, courses taken for the major will meet this requirement. ACCT 4510 (CI) Auditing Principles and Techniques ............................3 ADVS 3300 (CI) Animal Production and Public Policy .......................... 2 ADVS 4200 (CI) Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation ................. 4 ADVS 4920 (CI) Undergraduate Seminar .............................................2 ADVS 5700 (CI) General Animal Pathobiology .....................................3 ANTH 1030 (CI/BSS) World Archaeology .............................................3 ANTH 3130 (CI) Peoples of Latin America ............................................3 ANTH 3180 (CI/DSS) Ecology in Anthropology ....................................3 ANTH 3200 (CI/DSS) Perspectives on Race ........................................3 ANTH 3310 (CI) Introduction to Museum Studies .................................3 ANTH 4120 (CI) Ethnography of Childhood ..........................................3 ART 3110 (CI/DHA) Ancient Near East .................................................3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture .....................................................................3 ASTE 3240 (CI) Teaching in Laboratory Settings..................................3 ASTE 4150 (CI) Methods of Teaching Agriculture .................................3 ASTE 5260 (CI) Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems .......... 3 AV 4610 (CI) AeroTechnology Design II ................................................3 AV 4620 (CI) AeroTechnology Design III ...............................................3 AV 4660 (CI) Flight Senior Project ........................................................3 AWER 3100 (CI/DSC) Fish Diversity and Conservation ....................... 3 AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science ........................ 3 BA 4070 (CI) Retail Management .........................................................3 BIE 4880 (CI) Biological Engineering Design II .....................................3 BIE 4890 (CI) Biological Engineering Design III ....................................3 BIOL 3010 (CI/DSC) Evolution..............................................................3 BIOL 3100 (CI) Bioethics ......................................................................3 BIOL 4060 (CI) Exploring Animal Behavior ...........................................3 BIOL 5250 (CI) Evolutionary Biology ....................................................3 BIOL 5420 (CI) Forest and Shade Tree Pathology ...............................3 BIS 1550 (CI) Business Correspondence (after Fall 2005, will be taught through Center for Independent and Distance Learning only) .......... 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication ...............................................3 BIS 4550 (CI) Principles of International Business Communications .... 3 CEE 4790 (CI) Environmental Engineering Design II ............................ 2
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University Studies Depth Education Requirements CEE 4870 (CI) Civil Engineering Design II ............................................2 CEE 4880 (CI) Civil Engineering Design III ...........................................2 CEE 4890 (CI) Environmental Engineering Design III ........................... 2 CHEM 3080 (CI) Physical Chemistry Laboratory I ................................1 CHEM 3090 (CI) Physical Chemistry Laboratory II ...............................1 CHEM 4800 (CI) Research Problems ................................................1-3 CHEM 4990 (CI) Undergraduate Seminar ............................................2 COMD 2910 (CI) Sign Language I ........................................................4 COMD 4100 (CI) Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology .......................................................................................1-2 COMD 4910 (CI) Sign Language III ......................................................4 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering ......................................................3 CS 3010 (CI/QI/DSC) Information Acquisition, Analysis, and Presentation ...............................................................................3 CS 3410 (CI/DSC) Algorithm Development: JAVA/Internet ................... 3 ECE 4840 (CI) Design II ........................................................................3 ECE 4850 (CI) Design III .......................................................................2 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance .................................................3 ECON 5020 (CI) Economics and Public Policy .....................................3 ECON 5350 (CI) Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Management ......... 3 ECON 5950 (CI) Senior Project ............................................................3 ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II .............................................6-8 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ........ 3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III............... 3 ENGL 3400 (CI) Professional Writing (for English majors only) ............ 3 ENGL 3700 (CI) Regional Folklore........................................................3 ENGL 3710 (CI) Folklore Colloquium ....................................................3 ENGL 4400 (CI) Professional Editing ....................................................3 ENGL 4500 (CI) Teaching Writing .........................................................3 ENGL 4510 (CI) Teaching Literature .....................................................3 ENGL 4620 (CI) Advanced Seminar in American Studies..................... 3 ENGL 4640 (CI) Studies in the American West .....................................3 ENGL 5300 (CI) Literature and Gender ................................................3 ENGL 5320 (CI) Literature and Cultural Difference ...............................3 ENGL 5340 (CI) Studies in Literary and Cultural Theory ...................... 3 ENGL 5350 (CI) Literary Studies Capstone (for English majors only) .. 3 ENGL 5430 (CI) Professional Writing Capstone (for English majors only) ....................................................................3 ENGL 5690 (CI) American Studies Capstone Seminar ......................... 3 ENGL 5910 (CI) Senior Honors Thesis ..............................................1-6 ENVS 4500 (CI) Wildland Recreation Behavior ....................................3 ETE 4710 (CI) Electronics/Computer Design II .....................................3 ETE 5220 (CI) Program and Course Development ...............................3 FCHD 4900 (CI) Pre-Practicum Skills ...................................................3 FCSE 3060 (CI/DSS) Human Behavior Related to Dress ..................... 3 FREN 3060 (CI) French Conversation ..................................................3 FREN 3090 (CI) French Intermediate Written Communication ............. 3 FREN 3510 (CI) Business French .........................................................3 FREN 4060 (CI) Advanced French Conversation .................................3 FREN 4090 (CI) Advanced Written Communication..............................3 FRWS 3700 (CI) Inventory and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management ......................................3 FRWS 5420 (CI) Forest and Shade Tree Pathology .............................3 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography ..................................................3 GEOL 3550 (CI) Sedimentation and Stratigraphy .................................4 GEOL 4700 (CI) Geologic Field Methods..............................................3 GEOL 5440 (CI) Paleoecology ..............................................................2 GEOL 5520 (CI) Techniques of Groundwater Investigations ................ 3 GERM 3040 (CI) Advanced German Grammar and Composition ......... 3 GERM 3050 (CI) Advanced German Grammar and Composition ......... 3 GERM 3510 (CI) Business German ......................................................3 GERM 3540 (CI) Techniques in Translating German Texts ................... 3 HEP 3600 (CI) Introduction to Community Health .................................3 HEP 5000 (CI) Race, Class, and Gender Issues in Health ................... 3 HEP 5100 (CI) Cultural and Complementary Medicine ......................... 3
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HIST 3110 (CI/DHA) Ancient Near East ................................................3 HIST 3130 (CI/DHA) Greek History.......................................................3 HIST 3150 (CI) Roman History .............................................................3 HIST 3220 (CI/DHA) Medieval European Civilization, 500-1500 .......... 3 HIST 3700 (CI) Regional Folklore .........................................................3 HIST 3710 (CI) Folklore Colloquium .....................................................3 HIST 3760 (CI/DHA) The United States, 1900-1945.............................3 HIST 3850 (CI/DHA) History of Utah .....................................................3 HIST 3950 (CI/DHA) Environmental History .........................................3 HIST 4230 (CI/DHA) The History of Christianity in the West ................ 3 HIST 4550 (CI/DHA) The History of Women and Family in America .... 3 HIST 4600 (CI/DHA) The History of the American West ....................... 3 HIST 4620 (CI) Advanced Seminar in American Studies ...................... 3 HIST 4640 (CI) Studies in the American West ......................................3 HIST 4720 (CI) The Civil Rights Movement ..........................................3 HIST 4730 (CI) History of Black America ..............................................3 HIST 4990 (CI) Special Topics in History ..............................................3 HIST 5690 (CI) American Studies Capstone Seminar .......................... 3 ID 3750 (CI/DHA) History of Interior Furnishings and Architecture II .... 3 ID 4740 (CI) Business and Professional Practices in Interior Design ... 2 JCOM 2110 (CI) Introduction to Online Journalism ...............................2 JCOM 2120 (CI) Reporting Public Affairs ..............................................3 JCOM 2310 (CI) Writing for Public Relations ........................................3 JCOM 3110 (CI) Beyond the Inverted Pyramid .....................................3 JCOM 3120 (CI) Copy Editing and Publication Design ......................... 3 JCOM 4110 (CI) Computer-Assisted Reporting ....................................3 JCOM 4120 (CI) Sports Writing.............................................................3 JCOM 4210 (CI) Newscast I .................................................................4 JCOM 4220 (CI) Newscast II ................................................................4 JCOM 5110 (CI) Literary Journalism .....................................................3 JCOM 5300 (CI) Public Relations Agency I ..........................................3 LAEP 2700 (CI) Site Analysis and Design ............................................5 LAEP 4920 (CI) Professional Practice ..................................................2 MAE 4400 (CI) Fluids/Thermal Laboratory ...........................................2 MAE 4800 (CI) Design II .......................................................................3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis .............................................3 MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures ...........................3 MATH 5580 (CI) Actuarial Math II..........................................................3 MHR 4880 (CI) Business Strategy in an Entrepreneurial Context ........ 3 MHR 4890 (CI) Business Strategy in a Global Context ......................... 3 MUSC 1460 (CI) Organ Literature I .......................................................3 MUSC 1470 (CI) Organ Literature II ......................................................3 MUSC 3130 (CI) Music History III/Theory IV: The Twentieth Century ... 3 MUSC 3620 (CI) Vocal Repertory II ......................................................2 MUSC 4320 (CI) Psychology of Music II ...............................................2 NFS 4050 (CI) Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics I ......... 2 NFS 4060 (CI) Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics II ........ 2 NFS 4560 (CI) Clinical Nutrition II .........................................................4 NFS 4660 (CI) Medical Dietetics .........................................................12 NFS 4780 (CI) Maternal and Child Nutrition .......................................3-4 NFS 5110 (CI) Food Microbiology .........................................................4 NFS 5920 (CI) Food Product Development ..........................................3 PEP 3200 (CI) Motor Learning and Skill Analysis .................................3 PEP 4900 (CI) Methods of Physical Education .....................................3 PEP 5430 (CI) The History and Philosophy of Physical Education ....... 3 PHIL 3100 (CI) Ancient Philosophy .......................................................3 PHIL 3120 (CI) Early Modern Philosophy .............................................3 PHIL 3150 (CI) Kant and His Successors .............................................3 PHIL 3160 (CI) Contemporary Philosophy ............................................3 PHIL 3180 (CI/DHA) Contemporary European Philosophy................... 3 PHIL 3730 (CI) Philosophy of the New Testament ................................3 PHYX 3870 (CI) Intermediate Laboratory I ...........................................2 PHYX 3880 (CI) Intermediate Laboratory II ..........................................2 PHYX 4250 (CI) Cooperative Work Experience .................................1-6 PHYX 4900 (CI) Research in Physics ................................................1-3 PHYX 5870 (CI) Advanced Laboratory ..................................................3
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University Studies Depth Education Requirements PLSC 5420 (CI) Forest and Shade Tree Pathology ..............................3 POLS 4220 (CI) Ethnic Conflict and Cooperation .................................3 POLS 4450 (CI) United States and Latin America ................................3 POLS 4990 (CI) Senior Research Seminar ..........................................3 PORT 3040 (CI) Advanced Portuguese Grammar and Composition .... 3 PRP 3500 (CI) Community Recreation Administration .......................... 3 PRP 5000 (CI) Seminar in Recreation...................................................3 PSB 4890 (CI) Senior Seminar .............................................................1 PSY 4510 (CI) Effective Social Skills Interventions ...............................3 PSY 5200 (CI) Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling ................. 3 PSY 5950 (CI) Undergraduate Apprenticeship I ....................................3 PSY 5960 (CI) Undergraduate Apprenticeship II ...................................3 PUBH 5500 (CI) Public Health Management ........................................2 RUSS 3510 (CI) Business Russian .......................................................3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations ........ 3 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology ..............................3 SOC 3110 (CI) Methods of Social Research .........................................3 SOC 4420 (CI) Criminal Law and Justice ..............................................3 SPAN 3060 (CI) Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition .... 3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking ..........................................................3 SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication ....................................3 SPCH 3250 (CI) Organizational Communication ..................................3 SPCH 3400 (CI) Persuasion .................................................................3 SPCH 4800 (CI) Nonverbal Communication .........................................3 SPCH 5100 (CI) Theories of Speech Communication .......................... 3 SPED 5200 (CI) Student Teaching in Special Education .................3-15 SPED 5210 (CI) Student Teaching in Special Education: Dual Majors ..................................................................................3-15 STAT 5100 (CI/QI) Linear Regression and Time Series ........................ 3 STAT 5600 (CI) Applied Multivariate Statistics ......................................3 STAT 5890 (CI) Problem Solving in Statistics .......................................3 SW 5350 (CI) Social Welfare Policy ......................................................3 THEA 5240 (CI/DHA) Contemporary Theatre .......................................3
Quantitative Intensive (QI) (1 course) For most students, a course taken for the major will meet this requirement. ADVS 1250 (QI) Applied Agricultural Computations .............................2 ADVS 3510 (QI) Applied Animal Nutrition .............................................3 ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding ....................................3 ANTH 4250 (QI) Problems in Bioarchaeology ......................................3 ASTE 3040 (QI) Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings ............ 2 ASTE 3600 (QI) Management of Agricultural Machinery Systems ....... 3 AWER 3820 (QI/DSC) Climate Change ................................................3 BA 3080 (QI) Operations Research ......................................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance ..........................................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics ..................................................4 BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology ...............................................................2 BIOL 4230 (QI) Applied Mathematics in Biology ...................................3 BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology ..........................................................4 BIOL 5020 (QI) Modeling Biological Systems .......................................3 BIOL 5300 (QI) Microbial Physiology ....................................................4 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory .....................................2 BIS 3140 (QI) Managing Personal Finances (after Fall 2005, will be taught through Center for Independent and Distance Learning only) .....................................................................3 BMET 3820 (QI/DSC) Climate Change .................................................3 CHEM 3060 (QI) Physical Chemistry ....................................................3 CHEM 3070 (QI) Physical Chemistry ....................................................3 CHEM 3600 (QI) Quantitative Analysis .................................................3 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science—CS 2 ....................... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures—CS 3 ...........................3 CS 3010 (QI/CI/DSC) Information Acquisition, Analysis, and Presentation ...............................................................................3
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CS 3420 (QI) Algorithm Development: C# and .NET ............................3 CS 3500 (QI/DSC) Algorithm Development: Visual BASIC/Graphical User ............................................................3 CS 3510 (QI/DSC) Algorithm Development: COBOL/Business ............ 3 ECE 3260 (QI/DSC) Science of Sound .................................................3 ECON 4310 (QI) Mathematical Methods for Economics ....................... 3 ECON 5310 (QI) Mathematical Methods for Economics ....................... 3 ECON 5330 (QI) Applied Econometrics ................................................3 ENVS 3500 (QI) Quantitative Assessment of Environmental and Natural Resource Problems .......................................................3 ETE 2300 (QI) Electronic Fundamentals ...............................................4 FCHD 3130 (QI) Research Methods .....................................................3 FCHD 3350 (QI/DSS) Family Finance ..................................................3 GEOL 5510 (QI) Groundwater Geology ................................................3 GEOL 5530 (QI) Petroleum Geology and Exploration .......................... 4 GEOL 5540 (QI) Quantitative Methods in Geology ...............................3 GEOL 5620 (QI) Global Geophysics .....................................................3 HEP 4200 (QI) Planning and Evaluation for Health Education.............. 3 LAEP 2600 (QI) Landscape Construction I ...........................................4 MAE 3440 (QI) Heat and Mass Transfer ...............................................3 MATH 2020 (QI) Introduction to Logic and Geometry ...........................3 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus ................................................3 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations .................. 4 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra ............................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations ..................................3 MATH 4230 (QI) Applied Mathematics in Biology .................................3 NFS 3100 (QI) Sensory Evaluation of Food ..........................................3 NFS 4420 (QI) Nutrition Research Methodology ...................................2 NFS 4440 (QI) Fundamentals of Food Engineering ..............................4 NFS 4720 (QI) Food Service Organization and Mangement ................ 2 NFS 5120 (QI) Biologic Markers of Diet and Disease Risk Lab ............ 2 NFS 5500 (QI) Food Analysis ................................................................4 PEP 4200 (QI) Biomechanics ................................................................4 PEP 4400 (QI) Evaluation in Physical Education ..................................3 PHIL 2200 (QI) Deductive Logic............................................................3 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 PHYX 2220 (QI/BPS) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 PHYX 3010 (QI/DSC) Space Exploration from Earth to the Solar System ...........................................................................3 PHYX 3030 (QI/DSC) The Universe......................................................3 PHYX 3040 (QI) Space Weather—Dangers to the High-Tech World .... 3 PHYX 4010 (QI/DSC) Chaos Under Control .........................................3 PHYX 4020 (QI/DSC) Science, Art, and Music .....................................3 PLSC 4600 (QI/DSC) Cereal Science ...................................................3 POLS 3000 (QI) Introduction to Political Research ...............................3 PSY 2800 (QI) Psychological Statistics .................................................3 PUBH 5330 (QI) Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Control ............. 3 SOC 3120 (QI) Social Statistics I ..........................................................3 SOIL 5550 (QI) Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability......................... 3 SPED 5010 (QI) Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis ...............................................3 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods ......................................................3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 STAT 5100 (QI/CI) Linear Regression and Time Series ........................ 3 STAT 5300 (QI) Statistical Process Control ..........................................3
Depth Course Requirements (2 courses) Students are required to take two upper-division courses outside of their major. Approved 3000-level or above courses must be taken from two of the following three categories: Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA), Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC), and Depth
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University Studies Depth Education Requirements Social Sciences (DSS). Each student must select one course from each of the two categories which do not include his or her major (e.g., Sociology majors would select one 3000-level or above course from the Depth Humanities and Creative Arts and one 3000-level or above course from the Depth Life and Physical Sciences). Prerequisites are required for depth courses having titles followed by (prereq.). For details, see course listings in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)
One course is required for all students whose major is not categorized as Humanities (HU) or Creative Arts (CA). USU 3330 (DHA) Arts Symposium (prereq.) ......................................1-2 (Two credits of USU 3330 are needed to fulfill DHA requirement.) ART 3110 (DHA/CI) Ancient Near East (prereq.) ..................................3 ART 3130 (DHA) Byzantine Art .............................................................3 ART 3140 (DHA) Medieval Art ..............................................................3 ART 3720 (DHA) Islamic Visual Cultures..............................................3 BUS 4150 (DHA) History of Apparel and Textiles I ...............................3 BUS 4160 (DHA) History of Apparel and Textiles II ..............................3 ENGL 3020 (DHA) Perspectives in Linguistics .....................................3 ENGL 3030 (DHA) Perspectives in Literature .......................................3 ENGL 3040 (DHA) Perspectives in Writing and Rhetoric ..................... 3 ENGL 3050 (DHA) Masterpieces of World Literature ........................... 3 ENGL 3070 (DHA) Perspectives in Folklore .........................................3 FREN 4610 (DHA) Period Studies in French Literature (prereq.) ......... 3 FREN 4620 (DHA) Genre Studies in French Literature (prereq.) ......... 3 GERM 3000 (DHA) Introduction to German Studies (prereq.) .............. 3 GERM 3300 (DHA) Contemporary German Speaking Cultures (prereq.) ..............................................................................3 GERM 3550 (DHA) Cultural History of German Speaking Peoples (prereq.) ...............................................................................3 GERM 3600 (DHA) Survey of German Literature I (prereq.) ................ 3 GERM 3610 (DHA) Survey of German Literature II (prereq.) ............... 3 HIST 3070 (DHA) Perspectives in Folklore ...........................................3 HIST 3110 (DHA/CI) Ancient Near East (prereq.) .................................3 HIST 3130 (DHA/CI) Greek History (prereq.) ........................................3 HIST 3220 (DHA/CI) Medieval European Civilization, 500-1500 (prereq.) ............................................................................3 HIST 3760 (DHA/CI) The United States: 1900-1945 (prereq.) .............. 3 HIST 3850 (DHA/CI) History of Utah (prereq.) ......................................3 HIST 3950 (DHA/CI) Environmental History .........................................3 HIST 4230 (DHA/CI) The History of Christianity in the West ................ 3 HIST 4320 (DHA) History of Scientific Thought ....................................3 HIST 4550 (DHA/CI) The History of Women and Family in America .... 3 HIST 4600 (DHA/CI) The History of the American West ....................... 3 HIST 4780 (DHA) American Financial History from the Nineteenth Century to the Present ....................................................3 HIST 4830 (DHA) Structure of Engineering Revolutions ...................... 3 HONR 3020H (DHA) Special Topics: Humanities/Creative Arts............ 3 ID 3740 (DHA) History of Interior Furnishings and Architecture I .......... 3 ID 3750 (DHA/CI) History of Interior Furnishings and Architecture II .... 3 MS 4610 (DHA) Military History Seminar ...........................................1-3 MUSC 3010 (DHA) Masterpieces of Music ...........................................3 MUSC 3020 (DHA) History of Jazz .......................................................3 MUSC 3500 (DHA) Symphony Orchestra .............................................1 MUSC 3790 (DHA) Symphonic Band ...................................................1 MUSC 4600 (DHA) University Chorale .................................................1 MUSC 4650 (DHA) Chamber Singers ...................................................1 MUSC 4700 (DHA) Wind Orchestra ......................................................1 PHIL 3180 (DHA/CI) Contemporary European Philosophy................... 3 PHIL 3510 (DHA) Environmental Ethics ...............................................3 PHIL 3520 (DHA) Business Ethics ........................................................3 PHIL 3800 (DHA) Philosophy in Literature............................................3
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PHIL 3810 (DHA) Aesthetics .................................................................3 PHIL 4300 (DHA) Epistemology............................................................3 PHIL 4310 (DHA) Philosophy of Science ..............................................3 PHIL 4320 (DHA) History of Scientific Thought ....................................3 PHIL 4410 (DHA) Philosophy of Mind ...................................................3 PHIL 4540 (DHA) Human Values and Information Technology ............. 3 PHIL 4610 (DHA) Social and Political Philosophy ................................3 SPAN 3550 (DHA) Spanish Culture and Civilization (prereq.) .............. 3 SPAN 3570 (DHA) Latin American Culture and Civilization (prereq.) ... 3 SPAN 3600 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature I (prereq.) ................. 3 SPAN 3610 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature II (prereq.) ............... 3 SPAN 3620 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature I (prereq.)....... 3 SPAN 3630 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature II (prereq.)...... 3 THEA 3050 (DHA) Period Styles ..........................................................3 THEA 3570 (DHA) Historic Costume for the Stage ...............................3 THEA 5240 (DHA/CI) Contemporary Theatre (prereq.) ........................ 3
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC)
One course is required for all students whose major is not categorized as Life Sciences (LS) or Physical Sciences (PS). ADVS 3200 (DSC) Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology .............................................................................3 AWER 3000 (DSC) Oceanography .......................................................3 AWER 3100 (DSC/CI) Fish Diversity and Conservation (prereq.) ........ 3 AWER 3820 (DSC/QI) Climate Change (prereq.) .................................3 BIOL 3000 (DSC) Discovering Utah’s Biodiversity (prereq.) ................. 3 BIOL 3010 (DSC/CI) Evolution..............................................................3 BIOL 3030 (DSC) Genetics and Society (prereq.) ................................3 BIOL 3040 (DSC) Plants and Civilization (prereq.) ...............................3 BMET 3820 (DSC/QI) Climate Change (prereq.) ..................................3 CHEM 3650 (DSC) Environmental Chemistry (prereq.) ........................ 3 CS 3010 (DSC/CI/QI) Information Acquisition, Analysis, and Presentation (prereq.) ................................................................3 CS 3410 (DSC/CI) Algorithm Development: JAVA/Internet (prereq.) .... 3 CS 3500 (DSC/QI) Algorithm Development: Visual BASIC/Graphical User (prereq.) ........................................................3 CS 3510 (DSC/QI) Algorithm Development: COBOL/Business (prereq.) ...............................................................3 ECE 3260 (DSC/QI) Science of Sound .................................................3 ENVS 3600 (DSC) Living with Wildlife ..................................................3 ETE 3440 (DSC) Science, Technology, and Modern Society ................ 3 FCSE 3030 (DSC) Textile Science ........................................................4 FRWS 3050 (DSC) Ecology of Logan Canyon and Vicinity .................. 3 GEOL 3100 (DSC) Natural Disasters (prereq.) .....................................3 GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (prereq.) .......................... 4 GEOL 3300 (DSC) Geology of the World’s Oceans (prereq.) ............... 3 HONR 3010H (DSC) Special Topics: Life and Physical Sciences......... 3 NFS 3110 (DSC) Food, Technology, and Health (prereq.) .................... 3 PHIL 4530 (DSC) Ethics and Biotechnology .........................................3 PHYX 3010 (DSC/QI) Space Exploration from Earth to the Solar System (prereq.) ......................................................................3 PHYX 3020 (DSC) Great Scientists (prereq.) .......................................3 PHYX 3030 (DSC/QI) The Universe (prereq.) .......................................3 PHYX 4010 (DSC/QI) Chaos Under Control (prereq.) ..........................3 PHYX 4020 (DSC/QI) Science, Art, and Music (prereq.) ...................... 3 PLSC 3200 (DSC) Horticultural Science ...............................................3 PLSC 4600 (DSC/QI) Cereal Science (prereq.) ....................................3 SOIL 3100 (DSC) Soils and Civilization ................................................3
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University Studies Depth Education Requirements Depth Social Sciences (DSS)
One course is required for all students whose major is not categorized as Social Sciences (SS). ANTH 3160 (DSS) Anthropology of Religion .........................................3 ANTH 3180 (DSS/CI) Ecology in Anthropology ....................................3 ANTH 3200 (DSS/CI) Perspectives on Race ........................................3 ANTH 3300 (DSS) Archaeology in North America ................................3 ANTH 3350 (DSS) Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations ....................... 3 ANTH 4110 (DSS) Southwest Indian Cultures, Past and Present ........ 3 ANTH 4130 (DSS) Medical Anthropology: Matter, Culture, Spirit, and Health ...............................................................................3 ANTH 4360 (DSS) Ancient Desert West (prereq.) .............................3-4 ANTH 5100 (DSS) Anthropology of Sex and Gender ...........................3 ANTH 5160 (DSS) Cities and Development .........................................3 ANTH 5650 (DSS) Developing Societies ..............................................3 BIS 3100 (DSS) Business Information Systems ...................................3 BIS 5700 (DSS) Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (prereq.) ..........................................................................3 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (prereq.) ... 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (prereq.) .......................................................................3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (prereq.) ..... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics ...........................................3 ECON 5110 (DSS) Economic History of the United States (prereq.) .... 3 ECON 5150 (DSS) Comparative Economic Systems (prereq.) ............ 3 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management .....................................................................3 FCHD 3350 (DSS/QI) Family Finance (prereq.) ....................................3 FCSE 3060 (DSS/CI) Human Behavior Related to Dress (prereq.) ...... 3 GEOG 5650 (DSS) Developing Societies .............................................3 HONR 3030H (DSS) Special Topics: Social Sciences .......................... 3 JCOM 3140 (DSS) Opinion Writing .......................................................3 JCOM 3300 (DSS) Corporate Communications (prereq.) ..................... 3 JCOM 3400 (DSS) Gender and Communication ..................................3 JCOM 3410 (DSS) Film as Cultural Communication ............................3 JCOM 4010 (DSS) Mass Communication Ethics ..................................3 JCOM 4020 (DSS) Mass Media and Society ........................................3 JCOM 4030 (DSS) Mass Media Law ....................................................3 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People ....................... 3 MHR 3720 (DSS) Leading Organization Change (prereq.) ................... 3 MHR 3810 (DSS) Employment Law and Policy Development (prereq.) ......................................................................3 MHR 3820 (DSS) International Management ........................................3 POLS 3110 (DSS) Parties and Elections ..............................................3 POLS 3120 (DSS) Law and Politics ......................................................3 POLS 3130 (DSS) United States Legislative Politics ............................ 3 POLS 3140 (DSS) The Presidency .......................................................3 POLS 3190 (DSS) Gender, Power, and Politics ....................................3 POLS 3210 (DSS) Western European Government and Politics .......... 3 POLS 3220 (DSS) Russian and East European Government and Politics ........................................................................................3 POLS 3250 (DSS) Chinese Government and Politics .......................... 3 POLS 3270 (DSS) Latin American Government and Politics ................ 3 POLS 3310 (DSS) American Political Thought .....................................3 POLS 3400 (DSS) United States Foreign Policy ..................................3 POLS 3810 (DSS) Introduction to Public Policy ....................................3 POLS 4320 (DSS) History of Political Thought II ..................................3 POLS 4820 (DSS) Natural Resources and Environmental Policy ........ 3 POLS 5350 (DSS) Evolution, Conflict, and Cooperation ...................... 3 POLS 5440 (DSS) Gender and World Politics ......................................3 PSY 3120 (DSS) Abuse, Neglect, and the Psychological Dimensions of Intimate Violence (prereq.) ........................................3 PSY 3210 (DSS) Abnormal Psychology (prereq.) .................................3 PSY 3400 (DSS) Analysis of Behavior: Advanced (prereq.).................. 4
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PSY 3500 (DSS) Scientific Thinking and Methods in Psychology (prereq.) .........................................................................3 PSY 3510 (DSS) Social Psychology (prereq.).......................................3 PSY 4210 (DSS) Personality Theory (prereq.) ......................................3 PSY 4230 (DSS) Psychology of Gender ...............................................3 PSY 4240 (DSS) Multicultural Psychology (prereq.) .............................3 PSY 4420 (DSS) Cognitive Psychology (prereq.) .................................3 SCED 3210 (DSS/CI) Educational and Multicultural Foundations ........ 3 SOC 3200 (DSS) Population and Society .............................................3 SOC 3610 (DSS) Rural Sociology .........................................................3 SOC 4620 (DSS) Sociology of the Environment and Natural Resources .............................................................................3 SOC 5650 (DSS) Developing Societies ................................................3 SPCH 3050 (DSS) Technical and Professional Communication ........... 3 SPCH 3330 (DSS) Intercultural Communication ...................................3
Categorization of Majors The courses that must be taken to satisfy University Studies Depth requirements depend on the classification of the student’s major. For example, Music is classified in the Creative Arts. Thus, a music major would not need to take a depth course in the Humanities and Creative Arts. Following is the categorization of majors used for University Studies. These abbreviations are used: CA—Creative Arts, HU—Humanities, LS—Life Sciences, PS—Physical Sciences, and SS—Social Sciences.
College of Agriculture
Agricultural Economics, SS Family and Consumer Sciences Education, SS Environmental Soil/Water Science, PS All other majors, LS
College of Business All majors, SS
College of Education and Human Services
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, SS Early Childhood Education, (category same as area of emphasis) Elementary Education, (category same as area of emphasis) Family and Consumer Sciences, SS Family, Consumer, and Human Development, SS Health, Physical Education and Recreation Parks and Recreation, SS All other majors, LS Instructional Technology, (no undergraduate degree) Psychology, SS Secondary Education, (category same as teaching major category) Social Studies Composite Teaching, SS Special Education, (may use any category)
College of Engineering All majors, PS
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Art, CA Asian Studies, HU English, HU History, HU Interior Design, CA
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University Studies Depth Education Requirements International Studies, (category same as area of emphasis) Journalism, SS Landscape Architecture, CA Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication, HU Law and Constitutional Studies, SS Liberal Arts and Sciences, HU Music, CA Political Science, SS Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology, SS Theatre Arts, CA
College of Natural Resources
Environmental Studies, SS Geography, SS Recreation Resource Management, SS Watershed and Earth Systems, PS All other majors, LS
College of Science Biology, LS All other majors, PS
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Designation of Courses that Satisfy University Studies Depth Education Requirements All courses approved for the University Studies Depth Education Requirements are clearly designated in this catalog and in the current Schedule of Classes. The designations used for University Studies Depth Education courses are as follows:
Intensive Courses
Communications Intensive, CI Quantitative Intensive, QI
Depth Courses
Humanities and Creative Arts, DHA Life and Physical Sciences, DSC Social Sciences, DSS
Course Descriptions University Studies (USU), page 612
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Undergraduate Graduation Requirements At the undergraduate level, the University offers an Associate of Applied Science degree, the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Science, and provides coursework which will satisfy requirements for all professional certificates issued by the State Board of Public Instruction. Certificates and diplomas are offered for one- and two-year programs in certain departments. For information about graduate degrees and majors offered by USU, see page 91 of this catalog.
Certificates, Diplomas, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees Certificates, diplomas, and Associate of Applied Science degrees are awarded for completion of less-than-baccalaureate programs at Utah State University. An Associate of Science degree is offered through USU Continuing Education. As defined by the Utah State Board of Regents, a certificate is awarded upon the successful completion of a program directly oriented toward job entry when the program is of a duration of 18 months or less (1-48 semester credit hours). The Regents define a diploma, Associate of Applied Science, or Associate of Science program as one directly oriented toward job entry when the program is of a duration of 19-36 months (49-96 semester credit hours). The Colleges of Agriculture; Business; and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences offer one- and two-year programs leading to certificates, diplomas, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Oneyear certificate programs are available in dairy technology, agricultural machinery technology, and ornamental horticulture. Associate of Applied Science degrees include agricultural machinery technology and ornamental horticulture. The Music Department offers two-year diploma programs and certificates in the areas of piano, organ, church music, and guitar. In most cases, the courses in the diploma and Associate of Applied Science programs are arranged so that, at a later date, the four-year baccalaureate program can be completed with a minimum loss of time.
Associate of Applied Science Degree A minimum of 60 credit hours is required for an Associate of Applied Science degree. Requirements include coursework in the following areas: primary area of study, related area, general education, and electives. Candidates for an Associate of Applied Science degree must complete at least 15 USU credits at USU’s Logan campus or designated centers, or through classes offered by distance education through USU. Ten of the required USU credits must be included within the last 20 credits presented for the degree. See department offerings for specific requirements. Associate of Applied Science degrees are offered in the following areas: ornamental horticulture and agricultural machinery technology.
Associate of Science Degree The Associate of Science (AS) degree in general studies is offered through Continuing Education. A minimum of 60 credits is required for an AS degree. This degree is available at Continuing Education campuses and centers, as well as online, and is also delivered to several international locations. Requirements include coursework in general education, a primary or related area of study, and electives. Candidates for an AS degree must complete at least 20 USU credits
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at Utah State University. Ten of the required USU credits must be included within the last 20 credits presented for the degree.
Bachelor’s Degrees The University confers the baccalaureate degree upon students who meet the specified requirements of any of the seven resident colleges. Graduates of the Colleges of Engineering and Natural Resources are eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science degree. The Bachelor of Arts degree is not offered in these colleges, with the exception of the Department of Environment and Society where Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees are offered in Geography. Graduates of the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, Education and Human Services, and Science may be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree or the Bachelor of Arts degree as recommended by the student’s individual department and approved by the dean of the college. Graduates of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences may be awarded the Bachelor of Science Degree, the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree, or the Bachelor of Music degree as recommended by the student’s individual department and approved by the dean of the college. All graduates, regardless of the type of degree, must satisfy University Studies general education and depth education requirements. Students who simultaneously complete all of the requirements for more than one bachelor’s degree program shall be awarded a separate diploma for each degree.
Bachelor of Arts Degree All students who receive the Bachelor of Arts degree must have completed two years’ training or equivalent in a foreign language approved by the Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department. One year or equivalent in each of two foreign languages may also satisfy the foreign language requirement for the BA degree. Specifically, the BA language requirement may be completed in one of the following ways: 1. Completion of 16 credits in one foreign language. 2. Completion of 20 credits in two foreign languages. 3. In general, completion of course number 2020 in one of the foreign languages or an upper-division (3000-level or above) foreign language grammar or literature course. Conversation classes cannot be considered in satisfying this requirement. 4. Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students. 5. TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements Academic Program Requirement
All graduates are required to complete an approved academic program in one of the seven resident colleges.
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Undergraduate Graduation Requirements American Institutions
All graduates are required to have an understanding of the fundamentals of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States. Students may meet this requirement in any one of the following ways: (a) receiving a passing grade on a special examination; (b) receiving a grade of three or better on the Advanced Placement Examination in American History; (c) satisfactory completion of: USU 1300 or Honors 1300H; Economics 1500; History 1700, 2700, or 2710; or Political Science 1100; or (d) satisfactory completion of a transfer course equivalent to one of the courses in (c).
University Studies
Completion of the University Studies general education and depth education requirements. (See pages 46-54.)
Upper-Division Credits
Completion of a minimum of 40 credits numbered 3000 or above.
Total Credits
A minimum of 120 credits of acceptable collegiate work and a minimum of 100 credits with a grade of C- or better.
GPA
In order to graduate, students must meet all GPA requirements for their major. These requirements can be found in the Instructional Units and Programs section of this catalog. USU credits only are used in computing the GPA. The University requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be considered for good standing and for graduation, although the majority of degree programs require a higher GPA.
Major
Each student must complete all requirements for an approved program of study. This program is comprised of up to 80 credits, which include the major, licensure requirements, and all other required major coursework. The program of study for each major is described in the appropriate departmental section of this catalog and on the major requirement sheets, which can be obtained from the department, the college, University Advising and Transfer Services, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/ Students should select a major subject upon entering the University or early the first year, but not later than entrance into the upper division. As soon as the major subject has been selected, the student should contact the department in which he or she has decided to major. A Change of Matriculation form must be filed with the University Registrar. The head of the department will assign an advisor. Registration in succeeding semesters should be carefully checked and approved by the advisor to assure proper selection of courses for satisfying institutional and departmental requirements. If more than one major is being pursued concurrently, departmental and college authorization must be obtained. Students who have completed at least 60 credits (not including AP, CLEP, and concurrent enrollment) and one USU semester must be accepted into a department or be admitted to General Studies before they are allowed to register for additional work. To enforce this policy, a hold will be placed on the student’s registration. The selection of a major(s), the fulfillment of requirements, and a choice of a career or vocation are the responsibility of the student. The University does not assume responsibility for these choices nor for successful employment upon completion of University programs. However, to aid in these choices, the University provides advising,
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counseling, and testing services for self-evaluation and information about careers and employment opportunities. Career Services assists students in all aspects of their career search. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their advisor to establish a plan of study and confirm a graduation date as early as possible.
Changing a Matriculation
When a change of degree, catalog year, major, minor, and/or emphasis is desired, a student must go to the department office in which he or she is presently enrolled to initiate the proper paperwork. If he or she is changing matriculation within the same department, the department office may complete the required form, have it signed, and have it received by the Registar’s Office. When a student is changing departments, signatures of both department heads are required on the form. After the form is received by the Registrar’s Office, the matriculation is changed and the information becomes part of the student’s file.
Minor
USU does not require that all students complete a minor. However, some departments and/or programs do require completion of a minor, which is described in the catalog statement of the department or program.
USU Courses
Candidates for a bachelor’s degree must complete at least 30 credits at USU’s Logan campus or designated centers, or through classes offered by distance education through USU. Ten of the required USU credits must be included within the last 40 credits presented for the degree. Candidates for an associate degree must complete at least 15 credits at USU’s Logan campus or designated centers, or through classes offered by distance education through USU. Ten of the required USU credits must be included within the last 20 credits presented for the degree.
Credit by Examination
Some noncollegiate experiences may permit credit through challenge and foreign language examinations. For further information, see page 18.
Remedial Courses
Remedial courses (numbered below 1000), cannot be used to satisfy baccalaureate requirements.
Honors
To qualify for graduation honors, a student must have completed a minimum of 40 USU semester credits. USU designated honors at graduation are: Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude
3.950 to 4.000 GPA 3.800 to 3.949 GPA 3.500 to 3.799 GPA
These grade point averages are USU cumulative GPAs. Transfer credits are not considered in determining eligibility for these honors.
Honors Degrees
In addition to graduation honors, USU offers honors degrees designed to fill a variety of student needs. Honors Program members may work toward one of three degree options: (1) Department Honors, (2)
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summer or fall semester graduates. Late applicants will be assessed a substantial late fee.
General Information
The application process is as follows: (1) Request an application from the Registar’s Office, (2) Return with picture ID to the Registrar’s Office on the specified date and pick up the application for candidacy for graduation packet, (3) Carefully review the graduation application instructions, (4) Submit the application to departmental advisor and college dean for review and signatures (dual majors must have the appropriate signatures for each major), (5) Complete the graduating student survey, and (6) Submit the graduation packet to the Registrar’s Office (Student Center 246) and pay the application fee of $10. Approximately six weeks is needed to complete the application process.
Extension and Independent Study
Applicants for degrees who have taken courses for credit through extension classwork or Independent Study courses are subject to regular University admission requirements and must file transcripts of all university credit with the Admissions Office.
Financial Obligations
Students are reminded that nonpayment of fees owed to the University may result in withholding of diplomas or certificates.
Independent Study
Grades for Independent Study courses must be completed and on file in the Registrar’s Office by the last day of classes (excluding finals) of the semester of intended graduation.
Incomplete Grades
Incomplete grades must be made up and on file in the Registrar’s Office no later than the last day of classes during the semester for which the candidate has applied for graduation.
Changes in Graduation Requirements
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations of both the University and their specific major. Detailed information concerning graduation requirements is available in this catalog as part of the departmental descriptions. Responsibility for satisfying all graduation requirements rests upon the student. Utah State University reserves the right to change graduation requirements at any time.
Seven-Year Policy
Students who can complete a baccalaureate degree within seven years of enrollment at USU can qualify for graduation by meeting (1) the General Education or University Studies requirements in effect when they initially enrolled and (2) the major requirements in effect when they officially declared their major, even though there may have been changes in General Education, University Studies, and major requirements since that time. Students who have not completed the baccalaureate requirements within seven years of their initial enrollment at USU must have their General Education (or University Studies) and major requirements evaluated and approved by their department head and dean. Exceptions to this seven-year policy may be necessary for mandated changes in degree requirements.
Intent to Transfer Graduation Requirements
Students who did not initially enroll at USU, but have completed the Intent to Transfer process, will be obligated by the Seven-Year Policy for both the General Education (or University Studies) and major requirements in effect when their Intent to Transfer Education Plan was signed by representatives at both USU and the sending institution. Signatures from both institutions must be obtained during the same semester.
Applying for Graduation
Undergraduate candidates for graduation must have completed the application process by having an application on file and fees paid to the Registrar’s Office, Student Center 246. The application deadline is October 15 for spring semester graduates and February 15 for
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Names of the candidates will appear on the graduation lists and diplomas as they appear on the student’s transcript. To change the name appearing on the transcript, the student must fill out the appropriate form in the Registrar’s Office and provide an official document (i.e., driver license, marriage certificate, etc.) with the new name on it.
Commencement
Candidates will attend commencement exercises at the end of the semester during which they complete their requirements (fall or spring). Those candidates completing requirements at the end of summer semester may choose to attend either the preceding spring or the following fall commencement exercises. Attendance at commencement is expected of all candidates. All students must either submit notification of intent to participate or be officially excused through the Registrar’s Office. This should be done via e-mail to: register@cc.usu.edu. Also, students who do not attend Commencement must notify the Registrar’s Office of the address to which the diploma is to be sent. All graduates will receive their diplomas through the mail.
Second Bachelor’s Degree
Applicants for a second bachelor’s degree must file an application with the Admissions Office and obtain the recommendation of their academic dean prior to being admitted. A second bachelor’s degree is available only to those on whom a first bachelor’s degree has been conferred. Students must complete a minimum of 30 USU credits beyond those applied toward the first bachelor’s degree, 18 of which must be earned in department-approved upper-division courses related to the major. USU credits may be earned in courses completed at USU’s Logan campus or at designated centers, or through classes offered by distance education through USU. Candidates for a second bachelor’s degree must have met the American Institutions requirement in the first bachelor’s degree, or complete the requirement before receiving the second bachelor’s degree. Note: The first bachelor’s degree must have been awarded by an accredited college or university.
Split Form
A student who is within 30 credits of completing a baccalaureate degree may file a Split Form showing division of classes between two undergraduate degrees, or an undergraduate and graduate degree. These classes must be identified for each semester on a Split Form.
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Undergraduate Graduation Requirements Students desiring a second bachelor’s degree must obtain a Split Form from the Registrar’s Office, Student Center 246. To be matriculated into a second bachelor’s program, students must submit an Application for Admission to the second bachelor’s degree program to the Admissions Office, Student Center 102. The Split Form must be filed prior to the posting of grades for the semester in which the request is submitted. The form must be signed by the student’s advisor and the college dean of both majors. Students who want to divide courses between an undergraduate and a graduate degree must obtain a Split Form from the School of Graduate
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Studies, Main 164. For more information, see Split Form Policy (page 95) in the Graduate General Regulations section. Note: This policy and these procedures may change in the future. When policy and procedure updates become available, they will be added to the Undergraduate Graduation Requirements section of the Online General Catalog. Students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree should also check for updates on the website for the Registrar’s Office: http://www.usu.edu/registrar/. Students desiring to split courses between an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree should look for updated information on the School of Graduate Studies website: http://www.usu.edu/gradsch/
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Credit by Examination Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement examinations are offered at the high school level only. A number of examination areas are available; not all high schools offer all available AP examinations. Generally, the major areas chosen include English, American history, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Examinations are scored on a one-to-five scale. Students may receive 4 or 8 credits for a composite score of 3, 4, or 5 on any Advanced Placement examination. Earned credit may be applied toward the University Studies requirements. This information is summarized below. AP Score 0, 1, or 2 3, 4, or 5
USU Credits Granted 0 4 or 8
Other institutions have policies differing from those of USU regarding AP scores and credits granted for those scores. For transfer students with less than an associate degree, AP credit posted to another institution’s transcript is reevaluated based on USU’s standard. If, prior to (or after) taking an AP examination, a student receives credit for any coursework equivalent to the subject matter of an AP examination, the number of credits earned for the course will be deducted from the credits awarded for the examination.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Allocation AP Test
Score Credits USU Credit Awarded
Art History
3-5
8
ART 2710 (BHU) (3) + ART 2720 (BHU) (3) + 2 elective credits
Biology
3-5
8
BIOL 1010 (BLS) (3) + 5 elective credits
Calculus AB
3 4-5
8 8
3 (QL) credits + 5 elective credits MATH 1210 (QL) (4) + 4 elective credits
Calculus BC
3-4 5
8 8
MATH 1210 (QL) (4) + 4 elective credits MATH 1210 (QL) (4) + MATH 1220 (QL) (4)
Chemistry
3-4 3-4
8 8
5
8
CHEM 1210 (4) + 4 elective credits CHEM 1010 (BPS) (3) + CHEM 1110 (BPS) (4) + 1 elective credit or Placement* CHEM 1210 (4) + CHEM 1220 (BPS) (4)
3-5
4
4 elective credits
Computer Science AB 3-5
8
8 elective credits
Economics: Macro
3-5
4
ECON 1500 (BAI) (3) + 1 elective credit
Economics: Micro
3-5
4
ECON 2010 (BSS) (3) + 1 elective credit
English Language & Composition
3-5
8
ENGL 1010 (CL) (3) + 5 elective credits
English Literature & Composition
3-5
8
ENGL 1010 (CL) (3) + 3 (BHU) credits + 2 elective credits
Environmental Science
3-5
4
3 (BLS) credits + 1 elective credit
European History
3-5
8
HIST 1050 (BHU) (3) + 5 elective credits
Computer Science A
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French Language
3-5
8
FREN 1010 (4) + FREN 1020 (4)
French Literature
3-5
8
8 elective credits
German Language
3-5
8
GERM 1010 (4) + GERM 1020 (4)
Government & Politics: Comparative 3-5
4
POLS 2200 (BSS) (3) + 1 elective credit
Government & Politics: United States 3-5
4
POLS 1100 (BAI) (3) + 1 elective credit
Human Geography
3-5
4
GEOG 2030 (BSS) (3) + 1 elective credit
Latin Literature
3-4 5
8 8
LATN 1010 (5) + 3 elective credits LATN 1020 (5) + 3 elective credits
Latin: Virgil
3-4 5
8 8
LATN 1010 (5) + 3 elective credits LATN 1020 (5) + 3 elective credits
Music Theory
3-5
8
MUSC 1010 (BCA) (3) + 5 elective credits
Physics B
3 4-5
8 8
8 elective credits PHYX 2110 (4) or PHYX 2210 (QI) (4)** + 4 elective credits
3 4-5
4 4
4 elective credits PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) (4)
Physics C: Mechanics 3-5
4
PHYX 2210 (QI) (4)
Psychology
3-5
4
PSY 1010 (BSS) (3) + 1 elective credit
Spanish Language
3-5
8
SPAN 1010 (4) + SPAN 1020 (4)
Spanish Literature
3-5
8
8 elective credits
Statistics
3-5
4
STAT 2000 (QI) (3) + 1 elective credit
Studio Art: Drawing
3-4 5
8 8
ART 1110 (3) + 5 elective credits ART 1110 (3) + ART 1120 (3) + 2 elective credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design 3-5
8
8 elective credits
Studio Art: 3-D Design 3-5
8
8 elective credits
United States History 3-5
8
HIST 1700 (BAI) (3) + 5 elective credits
World History
8
HIST 1030 (BHU) (3) + 5 elective credits
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
3-5
_______________ *The student/advisor may choose the CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1210 track according to what best suits the student’s major. **The student/advisor may choose the PHYX 2110 or PHYX 2210 track according to what best suits the student’s major.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) The CLEP examinations were designed for students who wish to utilize previous knowledge and experience in lieu of required coursework. CLEP is a national program of credit-by-examination, allowing students to obtain recognition for college-level achievement. This privilege is intended to measure information and training gained from practical experience that may be considered the equivalent of the experience and training received by students in an organized course given at the University. Credits may be acquired through the CLEP examinations. These credits may be used to fill General Education Requirements and may also be accepted as equivalent to specific courses.
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Credit by Examination Individual departments and/or colleges may specify the exact courses required to fill their requirements and may require more than the minimum General Education requirements. Some departments and colleges require specific coursework for General Education, which the CLEP exams may not satisfy.
History of the U.S. II: 1865 to Present
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3
HIST 2710 (BAI) (3)
Human Growth and Development
53*
3
PSY 1100 (3)
If, prior to (or after) taking a CLEP examination, a student receives credit (including AP credit) for any coursework equivalent to the subject matter of a CLEP examination, the credits earned for the course will be deducted from the credits awarded for the examination.
Humanities
50
3
3 elective credits
Information Sys. & Computer Appl.
–
–
no credit awarded
USU will accept a maximum of 30 total credits from CLEP, DANTES Standardized Subject Tests (DSST), and cooperative education/ internship credit combined.
Introduction to Educational Psychology
53*
2
PSY 3660 (2)**
Introductory Business Law
62
3
MHR 2990 (3)
Introductory Psychology
55
3
PSY 1010 (BSS) (3)
Introductory Sociology
55*
3
SOC 1010 (BSS) (3)
Natural Sciences
50
3
3 elective credits
Principles of Accounting
–
–
no credit awarded
Principles of Macroeconomics
53
3
ECON 1500 (BAI) (3)
Principles of Management
–
–
no credit awarded
Principles of Marketing
55*
3
BA 3500 (3)
Principles of Microeconomics
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3
ECON 2010 (BSS) (3)
Social Sciences and History
50
3
3 elective credits
Spanish Language
–
–
no credit awarded
Trigonometry
–
–
no credit awarded
West. Civ. I: Ancient Near East to 1648
50
3
HIST 1040 (BHU) (3)
West. Civ. II: 1648 to the Present
50
3
HIST 1050 (BHU) (3)
Other institutions have policies differing from those of USU regarding CLEP scores and credits granted for those scores. For transfer students with less than an associate degree, CLEP credit posted to another institution’s transcript is reevaluated based on USU’s standard.
CLEP Tests Taken Prior to Fall 2001 In Fall 2001, CLEP began using computer-based testing. The results of the computer-based tests are somewhat different for most of the exams. For historical data on how credits were accepted prior to Fall 2001, contact University Advising and Transfer Services at (435) 7979303.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit Allocation CLEP Test
Min. Score Credits USU Credit Awarded
American Government
60
3
3 (BAI) credits
American Literature
50
3
ENGL 2160 (3)
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
52
3
ENGL 1030 (BHU) (3)
Biology
50
3
BIOL 1010 (BLS) (3)
Calculus
50
3
3 (QL) credits
Chemistry
60
3
CHEM 1010 (BPS) (3)
College Algebra
50
3
3 (QL) credits
College Algebra—Trigonometry –
–
no credit awarded
College Mathematics
–
–
no credit awarded
English Composition
50
3
ENGL 1010 (CL) (3)
French Language
–
–
no credit awarded
Freshman College Composition
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ENGL 1010 (CL) (3)
German Language
–
–
no credit awarded
History of the U.S. I: Early to 1877
50
3
HIST 2700 (BAI) (3)
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_______________ *The minimum score requirement for this exam is subject to change. **Students who plan to use PSY 3660 for teacher licensure should contact the Teacher Education, Graduation, and Educator Licensing Office in Education 103, phone (435) 7971443, prior to making arrangements for the examination.
DANTES Standardized Subject Tests (DSST) DSSTs provide an opportunity for people to obtain college credit for what they have learned in nontraditional ways. Designed originally for the military, DSSTs are available to civilian students and adult learners as well. The DSST program is used by colleges and universities to award college credit to those who demonstrate that they have knowledge comparable to someone who completed a classroom course in the subject. Credits may be acquired through the DSST examinations. These credits may be used to fill General Education Requirements, and may also be accepted as equivalent to specific courses.
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Credit by Examination Individual departments and/or colleges may specify the exact courses required to fill their requirements and may require more than the minimum General Education requirements. Some departments and colleges require specific coursework for General Education, which the DSST exams may not satisfy.
Introduction to World Religions
If, prior to (or after) taking a DSST examination, a student receives credit (including AP credit) for any coursework equivalent to the subject matter of a DSST examination, the number of credits earned for the course will be deducted from the credits awarded for the examination. USU will accept a maximum of 30 total credits from CLEP, DSST, and cooperative education/internship credit combined. Other institutions have policies differing from those of USU regarding DSST scores and credits granted for those scores. For transfer students, DSST credit posted to another institution’s transcript is reevaluated based on USU’s standard.
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Credit Allocation Min. Score
Credits
Art of the Western World
–
–
To be determined
Astonomy
48
3
PHYX 1000 (BPS) (3)
Business Law II
–
–
No credit awarded
Business Mathematics
48
3
Lower-division general elective credit
Civil War and Reconstruction
47
3
HIST 3750 (3)
Criminal Justice
–
–
No credit awarded
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
49
3
HEP 3000 (3)
Environment and Humanity
46
3
NR 1010 (BSS) (3)
Ethics in America
–
–
No credit awarded
Foundations of Education
–
–
No credit awarded
Fundamentals of College Algebra 47
3
Lower-division general elective credits
DSST Test
USU Credit Awarded
Fundamentals of Counseling
–
–
To be determined
General Anthropology
–
–
To be determined
Here’s to Your Health
48
2
HEP 2500 (2)
History of the Vietnam War
44
3
Lower-division general elective credit
Human Resource Management
–
–
No credit awarded
Human/Cultural Geography
48
3
GEOG 2030 (BSS) (3)
Introduction to Business
54
3
BA 1350 (3)
Introduction to Computing
50
3
CS 1010 (BPS) (3)
Introduction to Law Enforcement
–
–
No credit awarded
Introduction to the Modern Middle East
47
3
HIST 3410 (3)
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3
Lower-division general elective credit
Lifespan Development Psychology 51
3
PSY 1100 (3)
Management Information Systems 46
3
BIS 3100 (DSS) (3)
Money and Banking
–
–
No credit awarded
Organizational Behavior
–
–
No credit awarded
Personal Finance
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3
FCHD 3350 (DSS/QI) (3)
Physical Geology
–
–
To be determined
Principles of Finance
–
–
No credit awarded
Principles of Financial Accounting
–
–
No credit awarded
Principles of Physical Science I
47 47
3 4
PHYX 1100 (BPS) (3) or PHYX 1200 (BPS) (4)
Principles of Public Speaking
47
3
SPCH 1050 (CI) (3)
Principles of Statistics
48
3
Lower-division general elective credit
Principles of Supervision
–
–
No credit awarded
Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
45
3
HIST 3330 (3)
Technical Writing
46
3
Lower-division general elective credit
Western Europe Since 1945
45
3
Lower-division general elective credit
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) The IBO is a nonprofit educational foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland. It grew out of international schools’ efforts to establish a common curriculum and university entry credential. The schools were also motivated by an idealistic vision. They hoped that critical thinking and exposure to a variety of points of view would encourage intercultural understanding by young people. They concentrated on the last two years of school before university studies in order to build a curriculum that would lead to what they called a “baccalaureate,” administered in any country and recognized by universities everywhere. USU recognizes the International Baccalaureate program. Students who present an International Baccalaureate diploma will be awarded a maximum of 30 credits. These credits will waive the Breadth requirements, but students will still be required to complete the Communications Literacy, Quantitative Literacy, and Computer and Information Literacy requirements. Students who have not completed the International Baccalaureate diploma may receive up to 8 credits for scores of 5, 6, or 7 achieved on higher-level exams, up to a maximum of 30 credits. No credits are awarded for subsidiary-level exams. Individual departments and/or colleges may specify the exact courses required to fill their requirements and may require more than the
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Credit by Examination minimum General Education requirements. Some departments and colleges require specific coursework for General Education, which the IBO exams may not satisfy. If, prior to (or after) taking an IBO examination, a student receives credit (including AP credit) for any coursework equivalent to the subject matter of an IBO examination, the number of credits earned for the course will be deducted from the credits awarded for the examination.
Psychology
5
8
3 (BSS) credits + 5 elective credits
Social Anthropology
5
8
ANTH 1010 (BSS) (3) + 5 elective credits
Theatre Arts
5
9
THEA 1010 (BCA) (3) + THEA 1210 (3) + THEA 1400 (3)
Other institutions have policies differing from those of USU regarding IBO scores and credits granted for those scores. For transfer students with less than an associate degree, IBO credit posted to another institution’s transcript is reevaluated based on USU’s standard.
Credit will only be awarded for higher-level exams.
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Credit Allocation
Following is a list of areas offering placement tests.
IBO Test
Min. Score Credits USU Credit Awarded
Applied Chemistry
5
8
3 (BPS) credits + 5 elective credits
Art/Design
5
8
8 elective credits
Art History
5
8
8 elective credits
Biology
5
8
3 (BLS) credits + 5 elective credits
Economics
5
8
3 (BSS) credits + 5 elective credits
English A1
5
8
ENGL 1010 (CL) (3) + ENGL 2010 (CL) (3) + 2 elective credits
General Chemistry
5
8
3 (BPS) credits + 5 elective credits
Geography
5
8
GEOG 1130 (BPS) (3) + GEOG 2030 (BSS) (3) + 2 elective credits
History—European
5
8
3 (BHU) credits + 5 elective credits
History—United States
5
8
3 (BAI) credits + 5 elective credits
History of the Americas
5
8
3 (BHU) credits + 5 elective credits
History of the Islamic World 5
8
3 (BHU) credits + 5 elective credits
Mathematics
5
8
3 (QL) credits + 5 elective credits
Philosophy
5
8
3 (BHU) credits + 5 elective credits
Physics
5
8
PHYX 2110 (4) + PHYX 2120 (BPS) (4)
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Placement Tests English
ACT test scores may be used as a placement tool for recommending the level of courses to be taken. An ACT English score of 29 or higher, or an SAT Verbal score of 640 or higher, will waive English 1010 and qualify a student for placement in English 2010 after the student has earned 30 credits. Students with an English ACT score of 16 or lower will be required to take English 0010.
Mathematics
The results of the ACT or SAT mathematics section, along with other pertinent information (high school coursework, etc.), are used as a basis for placing incoming freshmen students in the proper mathematics course as follows: Placement in Mathematics and Statistics Courses Course MATH 1010 STAT 1040 MATH 1030 MATH 1050 MATH 1060 MATH 1100 MATH 2020 MATH 1210
Math ACT Score 18 or higher 19 or higher 23 or higher 23 or higher 23 or higher 25 or higher 25 or higher 27 or higher
Math SAT Score 440 or higher 460 or higher 540 or higher 540 or higher 540 or higher 580 or higher 580 or higher 620 or higher
Regardless of previous record, a student may take any of the math placement tests up to twice per semester. Students should schedule an appointment in advance at the Testing Center, located in University Inn 115. A $5 fee will be required for each test, and results will be known within a few minutes. There are three different tests for placement into the following: 1. MATH 1010 2. MATH 1030, 1050, 1060, or STAT 1040 3. MATH 1100, 1210, 2020, or STAT 2300 Generally, students who receive an ACT score of 17 or lower are advised to take the MATH 1010 Placement Test to determine which entry-level course is needed. Based on the results of the test, MATH 1010 or 0900 will be recommended. MATH 0900 is a refresher course and has an additional fee. In addition, MATH 0900 does not count for college credit.
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Credit by Examination TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for international students (from countries in which English is not the ofďŹ cial language) for admission to the University. It is not used for granting credit nor for waiver of the communications literacy requirement. International undergraduate students are required to complete the Intensive English course unless they receive a score of at least 500 (paper/pencil) or at least 173 (computerized) on the TOEFL examination, a Michigan score of 80 or higher, or a 5.0 or higher on the IELTS examination.
Languages
Where basic skills in a language have been acquired by means other than college courses, up to 16 lower-division credits may be earned by special examination.
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Students with skills in a language other than those offered by the department may earn up to 16 pass/fail credits by successfully performing on a special Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department examination. However, these examinations are no longer offered at USU. Interested students must make arrangements to take one of these exams at Brigham Young University. Students with skills in a language that is offered by the Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department may earn credit by successfully performing on an examination or by successfully completing an upper-division (3000-level or above) language course with a grade of B or better. Students should contact the Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department in Main 204, 797-1209.
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Transfer Credit Guidelines Utah State University awards transfer credit for academic work completed at other academic institutions. Transfer and articulation is not based solely on the accreditation status of the transfer institution. Acceptance of credit should not be confused with its application. Transfer credit may or may not apply to the graduation requirements of Utah State University, regardless of the number of credits transferred. In order to transfer credit to Utah State University, official transcripts of credit must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Submitted transcripts become the property of Utah State University, and will not be returned. Transcripts from all institutions previously attended are required.
Guidelines for Transferable Credit Courses taken at institutions that are accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations will be accepted as transfer credit by Utah State University. Utah State University may award credit for academic work completed at institutions that are not regionally accredited if the courses: 1. articulate to University Studies or General Education requirements at USU, 2. correspond to recognized standards published by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and the American Council on Education (ACE), or 3. are approved by the department and college in which the subject matter is taught at Utah State University. Utah State University does not accept transfer credit from nonregionalaccredited institutions in those cases where USU lacks an academic unit to evaluate such transfer credit. Subcollege-level courses which are developmental, remedial, or preparatory are not transferable.
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Vocational-technical courses are generally not transferable. Exceptions may be made by individual departments if the coursework is pertinent to the student’s major. Religion courses are generally not transferable. These courses will be evaluated based on the particular orientation of the course. In order to be considered, courses in religion must be listed on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution. Credit may be transferred from recognized international universities. Transcripts or documented evidence (translated into English) must be presented, indicating successful completion of coursework. Courses must be consistent in level, duration, and content with courses offered at American universities. For further information about the transferability of international credit, contact the Office of International Students and Scholars, Student Center 313, (435) 797-1124. Credit may be granted to students currently enrolled at USU who have served in the armed forces. Applications for credit must be made through the Admissions Office. Credit may be earned by taking general examinations or select subject examinations through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). CLEP examinations taken at another institution are subject to reevaluation prior to awarding credit at USU. For further information about taking CLEP examinations, contact Testing Services, University Inn 115, (435) 797-1004. Questions about CLEP credit acceptance should be directed to University Advising and Transfer Services, Student Center 304, (435) 797-3373. Students may earn credit by taking Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations while they are in high school. Prior to the awarding of credit, AP examination scores are subject to evaluation by Utah State University, to ensure credit is granted in accordance with USU policies. For further information about transfer credit evaluation and articulation, visit the Transfer Student Services website at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/transfer/
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Transfer Articulation Agreements Students who transfer to Utah State University from one of the institutions listed below will have their coursework evaluated as follows: 1. Those who transfer to Utah State University and have an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree (or have completed the General Education requirements of the sending institution) will be deemed as having met the General Education portion of the University Studies requirements at Utah State University. A student who transfers without an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree will need a registrar’s certification stating that he or she has completed the General Education requirements at the sending institution. 2. Students who transfer to Utah State University with less than an Associate Degree (and have not completed General Education requirements) or with an Associate of Applied Science Degree will have their General Education courses evaluated on a courseby-course basis and may be required to take any additional courses necessary to satisfy the General Education requirements at Utah State University. However, if these students have taken equivalent General Education courses at the sending institution, these courses will be accepted toward satisfying General Education requirements at Utah State University. Courses approved as fulfilling General Education requirements at a Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institution, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University (Idaho), LDS Business College, and Westminster College will be acceptable to Utah State University as satisfying comparable General Education requirements. Coursework acceptability at other institutions will be determined by the student’s major department at Utah State University. 3. Coursework taken to fulfill requirements other than General Education will be reviewed by the appropriate department within Utah State University. Coursework acceptability will be determined by the student’s major department at Utah State University. 4. Utah State University will require students to satisfy the Breadth American Institutions requirement if an equivalent course has not been completed. USU will require students who receive an Associate of Arts degree from Brigham Young University (Idaho) to satisfy any deficiencies in the Breadth Life Sciences and Breadth Physical Sciences requirements if equivalent courses have not been completed. USU will require students who receive an Associate degree from Brigham Young University (Hawaii) to satisfy any deficiency in the Quantitative Literacy requirement if an equivalent course has not been completed.
Approved Institutions Utah
Brigham Young University College of Eastern Utah Dixie State College of Utah LDS Business College Salt Lake Community College Snow College Southern Utah University University of Utah Utah Valley State College Weber State University Westminster College
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Arizona
Arizona State University Arizona Western College Central Arizona College Cochise College Coconino Community College Dine College Eastern Arizona College Maricopa Community College District Chandler-Gilbert Community College Estrella Mountain Community College Gateway Community College Glendale Community College Mesa Community College Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix College Rio Salado College Scottsdale Community College South Mountain Community College Mohave Community College Northern Arizona University Northland Pioneer College Pima Community College University of Arizona Yavapai College
California
Allan Hancock College American River College Antelope Valley College Bakersfield College Barstow College Butte College Cabrillo College Canada College Cerritos College Cerro Coso Community College Chabot College Chaffey College Chapman University Citrus College City College of San Francisco Coastline College College of Alameda College of Marin College of San Mateo College of the Canyons College of the Desert College of the Redwoods College of the Sequoias College of the Siskiyous Columbia College Compton College Contra Costa Community College Copper Mountain College Cosumnes River College Crafton Hills College Cuesta College Cuyamaca College Cypress College D-Q University De Anza College Diablo Valley College East Los Angeles College El Camino College
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Transfer Articulation Agreements Evergreen Valley College Feather River College Foothill College Fresno City College Fullerton College Gavilan College Glendale College Golden West College Grossmont College Hartnell College Imperial Valley College Irvine Valley College Kings River College Lake Tahoe Community College Laney College Las Positas Community College Lassen College Long Beach City College Los Angeles City College Los Angeles Harbor College Los Angeles Mission College Los Angeles Pierce College Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles Valley College Los Medanos College Marymount College Mendocino College Merced College Merritt College MiraCosta College Mission College Modesto Junior College Monterey Peninsula College Moorpark College Mount San Antonio College Mount San Jacinto College Napa Valley College Ohlone College Orange Coast College Oxnard College Palo Verde College Palomar College Pasadena City College Porterville College Rancho Santiago College Reedley College Rio Hondo College Riverside Community College Sacramento City College Saddleback College San Bernadino Valley College San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Diego Miramar College San Joaquin Delta College San Jose City College Santa Ana College Santa Barbara City College Santa Monica College Santa Rosa Junior College Santiago Canyon College Shasta College Sierra College Skyline College Solano Community College
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Southwestern College Taft College Ventura College Victor Valley Community College Vista College West Hills College West Los Angeles College West Valley College Yuba College
Colorado
University of Colorado (Denver)
Hawaii
Brigham Young University (Hawaii)*
Idaho
Boise State University Brigham Young University (Idaho)** College of Southern Idaho Idaho State University
Nevada
Great Basin College University of Nevada (Las Vegas) University of Nevada (Reno)
New Mexico
College of the Southwest San Juan College
Oregon
Mt. Hood Community College Portland Community College Treasure Valley Community College
Texas
Houston Community College System Tarrant County College
Washington
Spokane Community College Spokane Falls Community College
Wyoming
University of Wyoming Western Wyoming Community College Students who transfer from an institution that is not listed above will have their General Education coursework evaluated by the student’s major department at Utah State University. For an institution to be considered for inclusion in the above articulation agreements, the institution’s General Education requirements must be reviewed and approved by both the USU General Education Subcommittee and the Educational Policies Committee. Institution representatives should submit their requests, along with a copy of their institution’s catalog, to: Rachel Lewis, Program Administrator for Articulation and Transfer Services, University Advising and Transfer Services, Utah State University, 0114 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 843220114.
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Transfer Articulation Agreements Utah State University maintains annual course-by-course articulation agreements with the following institutions:
These course-by-course agreements show how courses taken at these institutions will be accepted and applied at Utah State University.
Boise State University Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (Hawaii) Brigham Young University (Idaho) College of Eastern Utah College of Southern Idaho Dixie State College of Utah Idaho State University LDS Business College Salt Lake Community College Snow College Southern Utah University University of Utah Utah Valley State College Weber State University Western Wyoming Community College Westminster College
In addition to the course-by-course articulations, Utah State maintains general education articulation agreements with institutions within the state of Utah, as well as Brigham Young University (Idaho). These agreements show how individual courses taken at these institutions will meet Utah State’s General Education and Depth Education requirements within the University Studies Program.
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These articulation agreements, as well as additional information about transferring to Utah State University, can be found at the Transfer Student Services website: http://www.usu.edu/ats/transfer/ _______________ *USU will require students who receive an Associate degree from Brigham Young University (Hawaii) to satisfy any deficiency in the Quantitative Literacy requirement if an equivalent course has not been completed. **USU will require students who receive an Associate of Arts degree from Brigham Young University (Idaho) to satisfy any deficiencies in the Breadth Life Sciences and Breadth Physical Sciences requirements if equivalent courses have not been completed.
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Student Resources Academic Resource Center Student Center 305, (435) 797-1128 http://www.usu.edu/arc
Textbooks and merchandise can also be purchased at the Bookstore’s secure website.
Campus Recreation
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides services and programs that enhance students’ learning skills, strategies, and attitudes. Classes such as USU 1010, PSY 1730, PSY 1750, and SPED 0100 actively orient students to campus and involve them in gaining college-level academic skills. “Drop-in” math and statistics tutoring, as well as the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, provide additional academic support. Individual consultations assist students with gaining course-specific learning strategies. The National Student Exchange promotes studying for one or two semesters at other U.S. colleges for cultural and academic diversity.
Health, Physical Education and Recreation 126, (435) 797-1503 http://www.usu.edu/camprec
Admissions
Intramurals Intramural sports include basketball, racquetball, table tennis, badminton, soccer, volleyball, softball, and many more. The rejuvenation resulting from participating in intramurals is a crucial part of the college experience.
Student Center 102, (435) 797-1129, or (800) 488-8108 http://www.usu.edu/admissions The Admissions Office acts as a liaison between the University and high schools and community colleges. It functions as the first point of contact between the University and the public schools and is involved in personal visits to schools and institutions. Personnel in this office are glad to answer questions about the University, conduct tours, assist with arrangements, and help students make application for scholarships and admissions.
Advising and Transfer Services, University Student Center 304, (435) 797-3373 http://www.usu.edu/ats University Advising and Transfer Services (UATS) provides advising referrals and information regarding University requirements, academic policies and procedures, academic program planning, University Studies requirements, transfer articulation agreements, services, and resources of the University. UATS also facilitates the new Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program; the Peer Advising program; Graduation Guarantee program; Intent to Transfer program; and transfer articulation agreements. Students who are designated as Undeclared, Undeclared Business, Undeclared Science, or General Studies are advised by UATS advisors.
Bookstore Student Center 123, (435) 797-1666 http://www.bookstore.usu.edu The USU Bookstore’s primary objective is to support students. The Bookstore’s focus centers on providing students with easy and timely access to textbooks, reference books, trade books, and other educational materials. In addition, there is a Gifts and Clothing Department which carries Aggie-related items, and a Supplies and Electronics Department. Special services include: Express-A-Book (mail order), custom publishing (copyright clearance and production of course readers), accounts for scholarship and rehabilitation students, special orders on merchandise, textbook buyback, and scholarships.
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Campus Recreation houses and advises six major recreation and conservation programs: Intramurals, Outdoor Recreation Center, Utah Conservation Corps, Informal Recreation, Club Sports, and Recreation Instruction Program. These programs are run by professionals, students and volunteers. Campus Recreation sponsors numerous events, activities, and volunteer service projects throughout the year, including the following:
Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) The ORC’s trips, attracting many students from all walks of life, often visit many types of landscapes. One-quarter to one-half of the trip participants are from other states and countries. The ORC workshops, such as African-inspired drumming, bring awareness about other cultures and help educate individuals about different areas of life. Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) The UCC is dedicated to improving the quality of public natural resources and the community through partnership projects, community service-learning volunteer efforts, disaster relief, and environmental and outreach education. Informal Recreation The HPER and Fieldhouse facilities, including pools, weight rooms, track, and fitness center, are areas where participants can engage in self-directed exercise. Club Sports Club sports are for students who wish to play in a competitive team environment at a high level. Some clubs are well-established and require tryouts. There are 16 club sports to choose from, including (but not limited to) ballroom dance, soccer, ultimate frisbee, rodeo, and lacrosse. Recreation Instruction Program (RIP) The RIP program offers various instructional programs fostering awareness of different cultures and their lifestyles. A few examples of Campus Recreation’s classes are yoga, aikido, and karate.
Card Office/Customer Service Center USU ID Cards, Debit and Dining Accounts, Information, and Ticket Sales Student Center 212, (435) 797-3852 http://www.usu.edu/usucard The Card Office/Customer Service Center is the location where students receive their USU ID Card. The USU ID Card allows students access to many campus resources and events. In addition, it can be used for debit and dining accounts.
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Student Resources The Card Office/Customer Service Center staff can answer general questions about the University and provide student information. The center offers assistance, information, maps, and problem-solving assistance for students, staff, and visitors. The center also handles Lost and Found items for the Taggart Student Center. There is an outlet for the USU Ticket Office at the center. Tickets are available for performing arts, theatre productions, STAB events, and all athletic events.
Career Services University Inn 102, ground level, (435) 797-7777 http://www.usu.edu/career Career Services is the link between students and successful career employment. A dedicated group of professionals is ready to help by offering expertise in four broad areas related to career paths. These four areas are briefly outlined below. Career Exploration A variety of exploratory activities and assessments are available to help students develop self-awareness in selecting a major and focusing on career choices suiting their needs, interests, and abilities. PSY 1220 (3 credits), a Career and Life Planning course, is taught to help students more fully explore career options. Co-op/Internships Students who participate in this program can graduate with the experience employers are looking for. Students can receive pay and academic credit for one or more relevant work experiences in their field of study. Career Employment From on-campus recruiting to fairs, expos, and forums, a wide variety of services are offered to assist students in obtaining employment upon graduation. Students can meet their career advisor one-on-one to discuss resume/cover letter preparation, networking contacts (both employer and alumni), and personal career search strategies. Testing Undergraduates and graduates may want to take advantage of tests, such as the American College Test (ACT), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Test times can be scheduled directly by calling (435) 797-1004.
Children’s House 862 East 900 North, (435) 797-3657 http://www.childrenshouse.usu.edu Student parents attending the University may enroll their children at the Children’s House, an accredited quality early care and education program. Preschool and kindergarten age children (3-6 years) may be enrolled during fall and spring semesters, and children preschool through second grade (3-8 years) may be enrolled during summer semester. Professional staff provide a healthy, safe, and nurturing learning environment for children by promoting their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. There are several flexible fullday and part-day enrollment options from which parents can choose, as space is available.
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Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Eccles Science Learning Center 131, (435) 797-2405 http://cil.usu.edu As part of the University Studies Requirements, all students receiving a bachelor’s degree from USU must score 70 percent or higher on each of the following six computer and information literacy examinations: (1) Information Law and Ethics, (2) Information Resources, (3) Document Processing, (4) Operating Systems, (5) Spreadsheets, and (6) Electronic Presentations. There is a $30 fee associated with this exam. Students having less than 60 semester credits when they register for their first semester at USU will automatically be assessed a $30 Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) fee. (If a student can show proof that the CIL requirement has been met at another Utah institution, the $30 fee will be credited to the student’s account.) Once the fee is paid, there is no limit to the number of times a student can take each test. Once a test is passed, a student may not retake that test. After all tests are passed, students must go to the CIL web page, select Recording on Transcript, and then complete and submit the form. The CIL information will then be posted to their transcripts.
Counseling Center Student Center 306, (435) 797-1012 http://www.usu.edu/counsel The Counseling Center assists students with personal growth and adjustment, relationship issues, problem-solving, career/academic adjustment, and psychosocial assessment. Services include individual, couples/relationship, and group therapy; outreach programs; and problem-solving consultations. To the end of helping students reach their fullest potential while at the University, these services are designed to improve mental health, facilitate better understanding of psychological and emotional needs, and provide better life management and problem-solving skills. For further information, contact the Counseling Center.
Disability Resource Center University Inn 101, (435) 797-2444 or (800) 259-2966 Voice or (435) 797-0740 TTY http://www.usu.edu/drc The Disability Resource Center offers support, facilities, and services needed to ensure that students with disabilities can obtain an education at the University. A student needing an interpreter, reader, note-taker, or other services should contact this office. Assistance is also provided in counseling, registering, equipment acquisition, assistive technology lab, and referral information.
Financial Aid Student Center 106, (435) 797-0173 http://www.usu.edu/finaid The Financial Aid Office provides direction and counseling in the areas of scholarships, grants, loans (emergency and long-term), federal work
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Student Resources aid (work-study), and general on-campus and off-campus temporary employment assistance. Help is available in preparing and submitting applications and supporting materials, and counseling students about school financing and available aid, budgeting, deadlines, and loan indebtedness.
Graduate Studies, School of Main 164, (435) 797-1189 http://www.usu.edu/gradsch This office handles admission to all USU graduate programs and monitors all graduate students at USU, including final degree approval.
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Living on campus gives students the opportunity to make the most of their collegiate experience. Studies show that those students who live on campus perform better academically, stay in school longer, and are more satisfied with their overall college experience. A well-rounded living/learning environment can have a significant influence on student education, and Utah State University Housing and Residence Life wants to help students succeed. Students may choose from traditionalstyle, apartment-style, and family-style living accommodations.
Independent and Distance Learning, Center for Eccles Conference Center 102, (435) 797-2137 http://extension.usu.edu/continuinged
(Office of the Registrar) Student Center 246 http://www.usu.edu/registrar/graduation
The Center for Independent and Distance Learning (CIDL) offers University and Independent Study credits that are transferrable to many other institutions and are accepted in degree programs at Utah State University and throughout the world.
This office provides and processes applications for graduation, publishes graduation lists, and creates diplomas.
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Students should contact the Graduation Office at the phone number listed below for the college in which they plan to graduate. College of Agriculture, (435) 797-1117 College of Business, (435) 797-1130 College of Education and Human Services, (435) 797-3998 College of Engineering, (435) 797-1117 College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, (435) 797-1786 College of Natural Resources, (435) 797-1117 College of Science, (435) 797-1130
Honors Program Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715 http://www.usu.edu/honors The Honors Program allows motivated undergraduates to pursue enhanced coursework in their University Studies requirements, as well as in their area of major research study. Members of the program may earn their bachelor’s degrees with University Honors in an academic major. A limited number of entering freshmen are invited to join the Honors Program each year. Others may join on a “space available” basis. Transfer students and those who have completed their University Studies requirements can enter the Honors Program through acceptance into a Department Honors Plan. Students in the program must maintain a 3.30 GPA.
Housing and Residence Life 1295 East 1000 North, (435) 797-3113 or (800) 863-1085 http://www.housing.usu.edu Utah State University Housing’s commitment is to provide students with high-quality facilities, reasonable prices, excellent customer service, and the ultimate in campus convenience. A well-trained staff in each residential area provides numerous opportunities for social interactions and community building within the halls and apartments. The staff also offers educational workshops which supplement formal classroom experiences and learning. Residence Life staff members serve as knowledgeable advisors, resources, and mediators.
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Student Center 313, (435) 797-1124 http://www.oiss.usu.edu/ The Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) is committed to providing the necessary tools for students to succeed, both academically and personally. It provides the support to enhance the academic, social, and personal interactions of international students and scholars while at USU and in the Logan community. It serves as the primary link between the students and local and government agencies. The ISS staff is eager to assist with advising on immigration and other matters, such as academic, personal, and social adjustments. A main goal is to create a warm and inclusive environment in which all students can learn and interact in a crosscultural environment. Throughout the year, ISS and the International Student Council (ISC) offer cultural and educational programs to enhance intercultural competencies and communication skills.
Multicultural Student Services Student Center 309, (435) 797-1733 http://multiculture.usu.edu Multicultural Student Services contributes to the mission of the University and Student Services by advancing and encouraging the intellectual, personal, cultural, and professional development of Native American, African American, Asian American, Oceanic, and Latino student populations. Student development is promoted by integrating experiences into the student’s total learning environment in the classroom and community that foster, in each individual, respect and responsibility for self and other members of the world around them. Multicultural Student Services provides direction and leadership for Utah State University’s commitment to cultural diversity. This mission is carried out through programs of instruction, advisement, community service-learning, outreach, experiential education, cultural events, administration, and student support services.
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Science Engineering Research 301, (435) 797-2391 http://www.usu.edu/compserv
(Admissions Office) Student Center 102, (435) 797-8144 http://www.usu.edu/admissions/info/
Network and Computing Services (NCS) provides computing and networking facilities and services for instructional, research, and administrative functions. A current description of these facilities and the access procedures for students and staff may be found on the NCS website. The Help Desk/TRAC is managed by NCS. This service is available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. by phone at (435) 797-4358 or by e-mail at helpdesk@cc.usu.edu, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for walk-in at Science Engineering Research 108 by students and staff. Online services and FAQs may be found on the web at: http://helpdesk.usu.edu NCS coordinates Student Open Access labs and manages six of them. More than 800 computers are available for use by USU students upon presentation of their USU ID card. Lab locations, hours of operation, and lists of software and equipment available at each lab are described on the web at: http://www.sls.usu.edu
Parking and Transportation Services 840 East 1250 North, (435) 797-3414 http://www.usu.edu/parking Students who are unfamiliar with the campus should contact this office for directions and parking instructions. Also available are faculty, staff, student, and visitor parking permits. This office also provides shuttle services from key perimeter parking areas to key central campus locations.
Records Office (Office of the Registrar) Student Center 246, (435) 797-1116 http://www.usu.edu/registrar/records This office processes and maintains student academic records. Students or advisors needing transcripts of academic records or needing to make changes on academic records should contact this office.
Reentry Student Center Student Center 315, (435) 797-1728 http://www.usu.edu/stuserv/womencen The Reentry Student Center provides information, assistance, and referrals concerning the opportunities and resources available on campus and in the community to nontraditional students, who are identified as women and men returning to school after a gap in their education. The center serves as an informal place for reentry students and facilitates their transition to university life.
Registration Office Student Center 246, (435) 797-1094 http://www.usu.edu/registrar/registration This office prepares all registration materials and conducts registration.
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Nonresident students who feel they have met the requirements for instate resident student status must file an official residency application with the Residency Office no later than 10 calendar days from the first class day and not more than 30 days before the beginning of the semester for which residency is sought. Those missing the application deadline will have residency considered for the next semester, provided that the next appropriate deadline is met with adequate updated documentation. If an application is denied by the Residency Officer, the student may appeal to the Residency Appeals Committee no later than the 14th calendar day of the semester. Appeals cannot be considered after this deadline. Information on residency requirements can be obtained from this office.
Student Employment (Financial Aid Office) Student Center 106, (435) 797-0184 http://www.usu.edu/studemp The Student Employment Office develops and posts on-campus parttime and off-campus full-time and part-time openings daily on the Job Board in the hallway outside the Financial Aid Office in the Taggart Student Center, as well as online at the address listed above. Summer openings representing camps, resorts, ranches, government, and private industry across the United States are featured from January through May on display boards at the entrance to the Financial Aid Office. Additional information and assistance may be obtained at the Student Employment counter in the Financial Aid Office.
Student Health and Wellness Center 850 East 1200 North, (435) 797-1660 http://www.usu.edu/shshome The Student Health and Wellness Center provides students and their families with care for illness and minor injuries, as well as health and wellness information for a variety of concerns. Help and information on topics such as depression, nutrition, time and stress management, healthy relationships, and prevention of sexual assault and date rape, as well as assessment, education, and referral for substance abuse, are available from a variety of specialists on the staff. The services of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, as well as laboratory, physical therapy, psychology, radiology, prevention, and dietitian services, are available on-site. General medical care and specialty care in sports medicine, emergencies, dermatology, gynecology, and psychiatry are provided through the center. Special services include physical exams for pilots, teachers, or missionaries, and x-ray and laboratory services are available. Peer educators, as well as office staff, are available to answer questions and provide support or information on health-related topics. Students gain leadership skills while involved in peer educator teams offering prevention activities and promoting healthy lifestyles. Prevention programs, research surveys, and educational classes are also available through this office. Educational presentations on health-
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Student Resources related topics, which are excellent supplements to academic course material, can be scheduled by faculty members for inclusion in their classes. Most of the costs for services of the Student Health and Wellness Center are covered by the Student Health Fee (paid at the time the student registers), or by a spouse/family member fee (paid during the first visit), but some procedures and classes may require a nominal fee. Although the Student Health and Wellness Center provides administrative oversight of the Student Health Insurance Plan, health insurance is not required to use the Student Health and Wellness Center.
Student Involvement and Leadership Center Student Center 326, (435) 797-2912 http://a-station.usu.edu The Student Involvement and Leadership Center strives to provide opportunities for students to receive life, leadership, and interpersonal skills by sponsoring events and activities that complement the academic curriculum and enhance the overall educational experience through the development of a wide range of programs, services, leadership development opportunites, and activities. These events strive to promote diversity, cultural appreciation, social interaction, community service, a sense of community, and effective student government representation. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center includes the following: student government (ASUSU), fraternities and sororities, Leadership House, Fall Leadership, Mortar Board, Spirit Squad, and the Val R. Christensen Service Center. Students who are interested in getting involved should visit the AStation or go to Student Center 326.
Student Support Services University Inn 103, (435) 797-3372 http://www.usu.edu/sss Students meeting the low-income criteria established by the U.S. Commission of Higher Education and/or first-generation college students or disabled students may receive special assistance through the Student Support Services Office. This office seeks to prepare and support students for the challenges of higher education by offering assistance in academic advising and guidance, tutoring on an individual basis, course selection, faculty mentoring, reading and study skills enrichment, math instruction, financial aid planning, and priority registration.
Testing Services (Career Services) University Inn 115, ground level, (435) 797-1004 http://www.usu.edu/career/testing.html Information and test times are available for academic admission tests, including the GED (a high school equivalency exam), the ACT for undergraduate admission, the GRE and MAT for graduate
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admission, the GMAT for business school, the LSAT for law school, the MCAT for medical school, and the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language, for international students entering at both graduate and undergraduate levels). Math placement tests are available for immediate placement into math classes. CLEP exams, which give students the chance to earn semester credits toward their University Studies requirements by exam, are offered. Test information and booklets are also available.
Undeclared Program (University Advising and Transfer Services) Student Center 304, (435) 797-3373 http://www.usu.edu/ats/ The chief function of the Undeclared program is the advisement of students who have not yet decided upon a major or area of specialization. Students in the Undeclared program typically work on their University Studies requirements while exploring major options. This allows them to make progress toward overall degree requirements and provides them with extra time to make wise, informed decisions. Undeclared students are advised in the Office of University Advising and Transfer Services (UATS) until they choose a major. Students who are enrolled in another department, but feel they have chosen their major unwisely, may transfer to the Undeclared program upon receiving permission from an advisor in UATS. No degree is offered through the Undeclared program. Most Undeclared students are freshmen or sophomores. Prior to the junior year, students should select a major and be taking major courses. Students should not remain in the Undeclared program beyond 60 credits or past the end of the sophomore year.
The Utah Statesman Student Center 105, (435) 797-6397 http://www.utahstatesman.com The Utah Statesman, USU’s student newspaper, is published three times each week. A large number of students are involved in producing this award-winning publication, which began publication more than a century ago.
Val R. Christensen Service Center Student Center 332B, (435) 797-7378 http://studentlife.tsc.usu.edu/servicecenter The Val R. Christensen Service Center is a student-run volunteer organization. It has been in existence since 1970 and is now one of the largest formal groups on campus. There are more than 20 volunteer programs in the Service Center, giving students a wide range of volunteer opportunities to choose from. These opportunities fall under mentoring, tutoring, environmental, and leadership programs. Time commitments range from one hour per month to three hours per week. The mission of the Service Center is to build future leaders, create volunteer opportunities for students, and serve the people of the campus and community. A Certificate in Service Learning is available through the collaborative efforts of Student Services and Academic Affairs.
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Student Resources Veterans Services (Office of the Registrar) Student Center 246, (435) 797-1102 The Office of Veterans Services assists eligible veterans, qualified dependents of disabled veterans, and National Guard and Reservists in pursuing their educational, professional, or vocational objectives and receiving their appropriate educational benefits.
Women’s Center for Lifelong Learning Student Center 315, (435) 797-1728 http://www.usu.edu/stuserv/womencen The Women’s Center provides information, assistance, and referrals concerning the opportunities and resources available on campus and in the community. The center serves as an advocate for women, educating campus and community constituencies on the changing status of women and gender-based issues. The center provides
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support for women students, faculty, and staff, and facilitates the exchange of information for their personal and professional development.
Writing Center Ray B. West 104, (435) 797-2712 http://writingcenter.usu.edu The Writing Center provides help at any stage of the writing process and is open to all students. English course fees fund the Writing Center, so students in other disciplines are required to pay a small users fee before making an appointment. Please visit or call the Writing Center for more information on user fees. All appointments must be made online by going to the website listed above. Consultants are available for one-on-one counseling in the center or for online sessions. The Writing Center opens the second week of each semester and closes the last day of classes. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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Academic Support Programs and Services Academic Resource Center
Supplemental Instruction
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides services and programs that enhance students’ learning skills, strategies, and attitudes. Classes such as USU 1010, PSY 1730, PSY 1750, and SPED 0100 actively orient students to campus and involve them in gaining college-level academic skills. “Drop-in” math and statistics tutoring, as the well as Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, provide additional academic support. Individual consultations assist students with gaining course-specific learning strategies. The National Student Exchange promotes studying for one or two semesters at other U.S. colleges for cultural and academic diversity.
A program of Supplemental Instruction (SI) for General Education courses is sponsored by the center. A student who has successfully completed a General Education course is hired by the center to attend all class sessions and conduct review sessions. This student models effective study strategies for academic achievement in that class. SI classes and schedules are published each semester on the web: http://www.usu.edu/arc
Courses USU 1010, University Connections (1-3 credits), introduces students to the expectations and challenges of university life, as well as to the academic, geographic, social/communal, and procedural maps of the University. Connections also focuses on some of the learning strategies students will need to successfully achieve their goals at the University. The course explores issues which students commonly encounter during their transition from high school to university life, in an atmosphere encouraging the development of enduring connections with University faculty, staff, and students. The curriculum requires students to participate in a common literature experience. Before the semester begins, students receive information about the literature experience. To meet their individual needs, students may choose from two course format options. They may take the course Wednesday through Saturday before the semester begins, or enroll during the first eight weeks of the semester. PSY 1730, Strategies for Academic Success (1-3 credits), involves application of important learning strategies. Topics include test preparation, note-taking, textbook reading, test-taking, etc. PSY 1750, Comprehension Strategies for College Reading (1 credit), is designed for students who want to improve their college reading skills in the areas of comprehension, vocabulary, and retention of information. Students practice the reading strategies using textbooks from their other classes. MHR 2160, Student Applied Leadership Training (1-3 credits), is designed to develop the skills of students working as tutors. This class meets the standards of the National Tutoring Certification Program. SPED 0100, Strategies for Reading (1-3 credits), is a practical course with an emphasis on improvement of reading, writing, and comprehension skills that are essential for academic success. This is a remedial class not carrying USU or transfer credit.
Individual Assistance Staff members provide individual consultation for students needing help with specific learning needs in one or more of their courses.
Workshops
Tutoring Programs Drop-In Math and Statistics Tutoring Free tutoring is provided by trained tutors at the center and other campus sites. Schedules can be picked up in Student Center 305 each semester or can be found on the Web-based Tutor Directory. Tutor Advertiser Students can hire a qualified tutor through the web-based Tutor Advertiser. These tutors are screened by the center and must be paid by the student receiving the tutoring. Tutor Directory The center publishes a directory of all on-campus free tutoring. The directory is available in Student Center 305 and through the center’s web page: http://www.usu.edu/arc
Idea Sheets Free Idea Sheets on a variety of learning strategies are available in the center and through the center’s web page: http://www.usu.edu/arc
National Student Exchange National Student Exchange (NSE), a group of more than 180 colleges and universities in the United States, is designed to: (1) provide students with options for educational travel and study at minimal cost, (2) provide educational opportunities in academic studies not available at USU, and (3) create an appreciation of diverse ideas and value systems. Students normally participate in NSE during their sophomore or junior year. For further information, contact the Academic Resource Center, Student Center 305, (435) 797-1132.
Video Viewing Library The center has a collection of videos, which students may view in the center, relating to effective learning strategies.
Referral Resources The center provides students with referral information for a variety of on-campus and off-campus services and agencies. For more information, contact the Academic Resource Center, Student Center 305, (435) 797-1128.
Workshops are offered on a variety of learning topics for student groups and classes. To arrange for a workshop, call (435) 797-1128.
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Academic Support Programs and Services Cooperative Education Internship Program
Those needing help in arranging programs with international students may call the Office of International Students and Scholars at (435) 797-1124.
The Cooperative Education Internship Program offers both undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to integrate career, social, and personal development into the educational process. The program is designed to allow students to alternate classroom study with a series of paid preprofessional work experiences related to their field of study. These experiences increase in complexity as the student’s background in a given field increases.
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The program offers several specific benefits to students. It provides those students who have decided on an academic major an opportunity to obtain pregraduation work experience in their chosen career. The program provides those students who are unsure of their academic major an opportunity to explore several career possibilities. It provides them a chance to earn money for their education and credit toward their degree. Finally, it substantially improves the students’ opportunities for employment after graduation. The Cooperative Education Internship Program option is available in all departments on the Utah State University campus. Generally speaking, students begin their work experiences in their sophomore or junior year, although seniors can take advantage of program benefits. Students can undertake either part- or full-time work experiences. Work experiences are available both during the academic year and during the summer. These work experiences may be with a single employer or with different employers; increasing complexity is the critical principle. Salaries vary with the field of work and the complexity of the job. The amount of academic credit awarded for a given work experience varies, and depends upon the amount of work completed and upon the career-related nature of the experience. The decision regarding credit and the amount to be granted rests with the academic department, and specifically the faculty co-op coordinators. Students must make the credit arrangement with their faculty co-op coordinators prior to their work experience. Students interested in entering or learning more about the program should contact their academic department; or visit Career Services, located in University Inn 102, ground level, tel. (435) 797-7777. Additional information can also be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/career/coopinfo.html
Cultural Exchange Program More than 1,100 students and scholars from 83 countries are currently enrolled at Utah State University. Many of these students are in great demand by the community to visit various school, church, and civic functions. Students often bring from their countries videos, slides, photographs, artifacts, maps, music, and costumes which they share with the community. Other students are requested by various organizations to display their talents in song, dance, cooking, fashion shows, martial arts, and many other crafts and skills. These outreach programs benefit the community, enhance the University, and also provide excellent opportunities for USU international students to learn how the community operates. It also gives internationals the occasion to develop friendships with Americans. The sometimes long-lasting and far-reaching friendships are valuable to developing peace and friendship across the globe. Also, these students further develop their talents and skills in communication and become familiar and comfortable with the American culture.
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The mission of the Disability Resource Center is to provide supportive services to qualified individuals with disabilities, so they may participate equally in academic, employment, social, and cultural opportunities available at Utah State University. Services offered by the Disability Resource Center include: 1. Campus orientation, architectural access, and modification. 2. Registration assistance, including interpreters, advisors, and escorts. 3. Equipment loan and Assistive Technology Laboratory, including FM amplification systems, tape recorders, aids for students with vision impairments, and adapted computer hardware and software. 4. Referral information regarding campus and community services, including a referral registry for nonacademic interpreters, readers, personal care attendants, and escorts. 5. Alternate-format textbooks and class materials for qualifying students. 6. Counseling for academic and personal needs. 7. Support service coordination with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The Disability Resource Center is located in University Inn 101 and can be reached by telephone by calling (435) 797-2444 or (800) 259-2966 (voice) or (435) 797-0740 (TTY).
General Studies Program General Studies is the administrative-academic unit maintained at USU for the enrollment of students who do not meet the admissions requirements of the seven academic colleges. By state policy, admission of students to this category is limited. Students enrolled in the General Studies Program are assessed a fee of $45 per semester. The primary function of the program is to assist and encourage students in the improvement of their academic status, so they may transfer to the major of their choice. To accomplish this purpose, participants are urged to limit their course loads each semester, satisfy remedial requirements when indicated, and meet frequently with an advisor. Students in General Studies are encouraged to take General Education and exploratory classes. Resources in the Academic Resource Center, the University Counseling Center, the Testing Center, and Career Services are available to assist such students with career, aptitude, life skills, and study skills counseling. The Low Scholarship and Probation Policies of the University apply to students enrolled in General Studies. When a student has satisfied remedial course requirements and has demonstrated ability to maintain a 2.0 GPA, that student may apply for admission to an academic college and department or to the Undeclared Program. Regular college admissions evaluations procedures will then be followed, and if there are no admissions restrictions, the student will be enrolled in the department of his or her choice.
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Academic Support Programs and Services For more information, contact University Advising and Transfer Services, Student Center 304, (435) 797-3373.
Study Abroad Program
ISEP participants, students matriculate directly into a host institution abroad. Direct matriculation means students register as regular students at their host institution, take the same courses, have the same assignments, and participate in the same activities as all other students at that institution.
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The USU Study Abroad Office provides information on a wide range of affordable programs providing USU students with opportunities for study throughout the world. Through exchange partner institutions or consortiums, students can study at more than 100 universities in more than 40 countries worldwide during a semester, academic year, or summer program. Exchange program costs are based on tuition and fees at USU. Students can earn credit toward their degree at USU while studying abroad. In many countries, even when the native language is not English, students can study in English, or have the opportunity to build language skills. Full immersion options are also available at selected sites, based on student language ability.
Further expansion of short-term or semester-long study opportunities is possible with the addition of the following affiliated program providers: AustraLearn Council (CIEE), International Studies Abroad, Middlesex University (England), and Study Abroad Italy.
Exchange Programs Students can study in Spanish or the Spanish language at all levels at ITESM University in Mexico. Regular semester coursework is also offered in Spanish at the University of Costa Rica. Another Spanish study opportunity is located at the University de la Rioja, in beautiful Logroño in northern Spain, and the newest opportunity is at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, in Valparaíso, Chile. Pontificia Universidade Católica in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil offers students the opportunity to study regular coursework in Portuguese or study the language. London Metropolitan University offers a wide variety of subjects, with students housed near historic Hyde Park. In addition, students can study at Leicester University in Leicester, England, as well as at University College Northampton in Northampton, England, both located just over an hour north of London. Other study abroad programs in English include: study in landscape architecture at University of Ljubljana, Slovenia; American studies at Innsbruck University in Austria; and study in ceramics at Southern Cross University, Australia. At Kansai Gaidai, Kobe, Gifu, and Yokohama National universities in Japan, all levels of Japanese are taught. Students may also earn credits in subjects taught in English at Kansai Gaidai or Yokohama. Keimyung University in Korea, as well as USU’s two new prestigious partners, Korea and Sungkyunkwan Universities in Seoul, provide classes taught in English and intensive Korean. Students may study the Thai language, as well as economics, business, and Thai studies courses taught in English, at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand. College of Business students may participate in programs in Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. For graduate-level study in economics, exchanges are available in the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, or Germany. Students can now study Russian language and culture at St. Petersburg State University and Kazan State University in Russia. The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is one of the most varied study abroad exchange consortium opportunities at USU. Through ISEP, students may study in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, or Oceania. ISEP offers traditional European study abroad opportunities at some of the leading institutions in Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Other opportunities for study include such countries as Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Fiji, Iceland, Ghana, and South Africa. There are more than 100 universities to choose from in all. At many of these sites, coursework taught in English is available for semester, academic year, and summer placements. As
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Summer Programs Students can participate in summer programs at Cambridge University and University College Northampton in England, and through ISEP in Korea, Thailand, the Netherlands, France, and other countries. These programs vary in length from two to six weeks.
USU Faculty-Led Study Abroad Faculty at USU take study abroad students to such destinations as Belize for rain forest ecology, Peru for an anthropology field school, and Switzerland for graphic design for short-term summer programs. Summer language faculty-led programs include: a Spanish language and family home-stay program during May through June of each year, a program at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, in Valparaíso, Chile, French language and home-stay in Annecy, France, and an intensive German language program at the Goethe Institute in Freiburg, Germany. For additional information about these and other programs, contact the Study Abroad Office, Student Center 313B, by phone at (435) 7970601 or (435) 797-1253; or by e-mail at: stdyabrd@hass.usu.edu. Detailed information is available on the following website: http://www.usu.edu/stdyabrd
Student Support Services Student Support Services is a special program financed through a federal grant and Utah State University with the purpose of providing additional support to students who meet particular qualifications. The Student Support Services Program seeks to prepare and support students for the challenges of higher education by offering assistance in: 1. academic advising and guidance, 2. tutoring on an individual basis, 3. course selection, 4. faculty mentoring, 5. reading and study skills enrichment (PSY 1750, 1730), 6. math instruction (MATH 0900, 1010, 1050), 7. financial aid planning, and 8. priority registration.
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1. low income, as established by the U.S. Commission of Higher Education; 2. disabled, including physical disabilities and learning disabilities; or 3. ďŹ rst-generation college student, meaning that neither of the student’s parents have graduated from a four-year institution of higher education.
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National Honor Societies with Chapters at USU Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Lambda Delta is a national society honoring academic excellence during a student’s first year in college. Founded in 1924 at the University of Illinois, Alpha Lambda Delta has more than 240 chapters across the United States and has initiated more than 750,000 students. The mission of Alpha Lambda Delta is to encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals in society. Alpha Lambda Delta membership is open to all freshmen who meet the academic qualifications. Students must be registered for a full course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree and must rank in the top 20 percent of their freshman class. The minimum scholastic average required for membership is a 3.5 GPA. Eligibility is based on grades for the first full semester. Once initiated, the student becomes a lifetime member of Alpha Lambda Delta. Members may remain active in the chapter throughout college. Offices are held by members while they are sophomores. Chapter Advisors: Joyce A. Kinkead, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Research, Main 114, (435) 797-1706; and Mary Heers, Instructor, Honors Program, Merrill Library 375, (435) 797-2715.
Beta Gamma Sigma Beta Gamma Sigma international honor society was founded in 1913 to recognize superior scholarship in business. It is the highest international recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive. The USU chapter was established in 1975. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to the top 20 percent of business graduate students, the top 10 percent of seniors with business majors, and the top 7 percent of juniors with business majors. Candidates must have completed one year of study at Utah State University. Chapter Advisor: Isobel Roskelley, Academic Advisor, Business 309, (435) 797-2143.
Golden Key International Founded at Georgia State University in 1977, this academic honors organization recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement among students from all academic fields. The society unites talented undergraduate students with prominent faculty members and administrators who are active in Golden Key at the chapter and national levels. Scholarships are awarded annually by each chapter to outstanding juniors and seniors. Membership, by invitation only, is limited to no more than the top 15 percent of juniors and seniors enrolled at USU. Part-time and full-time students qualify, as do traditional and nontraditional students. Chapter Advisor: Karen Curtis, Student Center 220, (435) 797-1712.
Mortar Board The Order of the Acorn chapter of Mortar Board has existed at USU since 1970. It was founded in 1918 as the first national organization honoring senior college women. Mortar Board opened its membership to men in 1975.
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Mortar Board recognizes college seniors for distinguished abilities in scholarship, leadership, and service. Members continue to magnify these traits throughout membership by developing and carrying out activities, events, and service projects. New members are chosen during spring semester and must be in the top 35 percent of their class. Chapter Advisor: Nellene Howard, Assistant Director for Service and Leadership, Student Involvement and Leadership Center, Student Center 326, (435) 797-7482.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership, and service. Each plays an important role in one’s personal development. Society members are encouraged to pursue each of these ideals with a sense of passion and dedication. The society’s mission is to: 1. Recognize and celebrate high achievement among first- and second-year college and university students across all academic disciplines. 2. Encourage and promote high standards throughout the collegiate experience. 3. Provide opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. 4. Organize and encourage community service. 5. Foster an overall appreciation for the value of higher education. Chapter Advisor: D. Kim Openshaw, associate professor of Family, Consumer, and Human Development, FCHD West 120, (435) 7977434, d.k.openshaw@usu.edu.
Phi Alpha Theta Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose purpose is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. It seeks to bring students, teachers, and writers of history together, both intellectually and socially; and it encourages and assists historical research and publication by its members in a variety of ways. The History Honor Society, Inc., Phi Alpha Theta, was organized at the University of Arkansas on March 17, 1921. Since that time, it has grown to more than 820 chapters and has initiated more than 275,000 members. The USU chapter was established in 1952. Membership is open to those students who have completed 12 credits of history courses, with a 3.1 GPA in history coursework. A 3.0 overall GPA is required. Students need not be history majors to become Phi Alpha Theta members. Chapter Advisor: James Sanders, Assistant Professor of History, Main 323E, (435) 797-1294, jsanders@hass.usu.edu.
Phi Kappa Phi Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society, founded in 1897 to recognize and encourage superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. Membership is based upon academic achievement and is proffered to undergraduate and graduate students who obtain a grade
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National Honor Societies with Chapters at USU point average in the highest 10 percent of those graduating from each college at USU. The national organization awards 50 graduate school fellowships each year to students from throughout the country and sponsors undergraduates for internships and study abroad programs. Each year, the USU chapter also awards two to three scholarships to outstanding juniors and recognizes faculty members for their achievements. Chapter Advisor: Mary E. Leavitt, secretary/treasurer, (director, College of HASS Advising Center), Student Center 302, (435) 797-3883.
Phi Sigma Iota Phi Sigma Iota is an international foreign language honor society for juniors, seniors, and graduate students who excel in a foreign language, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have earned a grade of B or better in a 3000- or 4000-level language course. Copies of transcript must be verified by the chapter advisor. Phi Sigma Iota recognizes outstanding ability and high standards in the fields of foreign language, English as a second language, literature, and culture. As the highest academic honor in the field of foreign lanuages, Phi Sigma Iota promotes international communication and understanding, as well as a sentiment of unity among nations. The society also helps students learn about themselves and their cultural heritage as they increase their understanding of other people. Phi Sigma Iota stands for freedom of mind and democracy of learning. The society stimulates and supports scholarly programs nationwide, and also offers scholarships and graduation honors nationwide. To help members to further their training in foreign languages, the society promotes trips abroad. The USU chapter provides a job and internship list.
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Chapter Advisor: Sarah Gordon, Assistant Professor of French, Main 204, (435) 797-8213, sgordon@cc.usu.edu.
Pinnacle Pinnacle was founded at Murray State University in Kentucky in 1989 for the purpose of recognizing the achievements of adult and nontraditional students. The USU chapter was established that year, and the first members were inducted in 1990. Membership is open to no more than 15 percent of the junior and senior student population. Initiates must be 26 years of age or older, must have earned an overall USU GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must have been involved in campus and/or community activities. Applications are available at the Reentry Student Center. Chapter Advisor: Janet L. Osborne, director, Women’s Center/ Reentry Student Center, Student Center 315, (435) 797-1728.
Tau Sigma Tau Sigma, founded at Auburn University in 1986, recognizes the academic achievement of students transferring to an institution of higher learning from another academic institution. This society encourages and promotes students’ involvement in the institution to which they are transferring. Membership is offered to undergraduate students who transfer to USU with the equivalent of at least one full year of academic credits (24 semester credits) from an institution of higher learning and who have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average during their first year at Utah State. Chapter Advisor: Rachel D. Lewis, Program Administrator for Articulation and Transfer Services, University Advising and Transfer Services, Student Center 304, (435) 797-3373, rachel.lewis@usu.edu.
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Intercollegiate Athletics Athletics Director: Randall W. Spetman Location: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Addition 202 Phone: (435) 797-1850 FAX: (435) 797-2615 E-mail: mike.strauss@usu.edu WWW: http://utahstateaggies.ocsn.com Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations/Senior Women’s Administrator: Mary Ellen Cloninger Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business Affairs: Kenneth A. Peterson Associate Athletics Director for External Operations: Kevin Dustin Associate Athletics Director, Head Trainer: Dale Mildenberger Associate Athletics Director, Academic Services: Brian Evans Assistant Athletics Director and Ticket Manager: Clark Livsey Director of Media Relations: Mike Strauss Director of Marketing and Promotions: Kim Larson Assistant Athletics Director and Director of Development: Kenneth L. Beazer Strength and Conditioning: Mark Uyeyama Equipment Supervisor: Mike Bair Compliance Coordinator: Lucy Stolpe Faculty Representative: Kenneth L. White Head Coaches: Basketball (Men’s): Stew Morrill Basketball (Women’s): Raegan Pebley Football: Brent Guy Golf: Dean Johansen Gymnastics: Ray Corn Soccer: Heather Cairns Softball: Lonny R. Sargent Tennis: Chris Wright Track: Gregg Gensel Volleyball: Burton L. Fuller The Intercollegiate Athletics program at Utah State University encourages excellence in academic and athletic performance. The program is designed to develop qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and individuality, helping each student-athlete to realize his or her ultimate capabilities. Utah State’s Intercollegiate Athletics operates under the direction of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big West Conference, and Utah State University. The Aggies compete at the NCAA Division I Level in 16 sports, including football, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s cross-country, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, women’s gymnastics, softball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field. The Aggies have a storied history, gaining national attention in recent years in a number of different sports. During the past 28 years, Utah State has won 39 Big West Conference championships, including a school record five during the 1997-98 school year. Since 1998, Aggie athletic success has continued with 10 more league titles. The basketball team has become a fixture in the NCAA Tournament and has won either a Big West Conference regular season title, conference tournament title, or both every year during the 2000s. The Aggies have won at least 20 games during 8 of the last 10 years. The football team has finished first or second in league play 12 times during its last 24 years of conference play. Three of the top five home attendance seasons have come in the last five years.
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USU’s cross-country and track teams have been among the Big West’s best for a number of years, as the cross-country team has won four league titles and finished second seven times during the last 13 years. The track team has claimed seven Big West team championships during the last 11 years. On the women’s side, USU has had success in a number of its sports. The gymnastics program has competed in the NCAA regionals during 24 of the last 27 years and has won four conference championships during the last 13 years. The Aggie soccer team has made great strides every year since it started the program in 1996 and produced its best season in 2004. The track teams continue to have success, as the women’s crosscountry team was the Big West runner-up in 2003, while the track team won seven consecutive league titles beginning in 1993. USU’s volleyball team advanced to consecutive NCAA tournaments in 2000 and 2001. USU reinstated its women’s basketball program ahead of the 2003-04 season. Academically, Utah State is the leader of the Big West Conference, having finished first in number of academic all-conference selections during five of the last six years. USU has a strong history of athletic success. Among these successful athletes is Merlin Olsen, who won the Outland Trophy awarded to the nation’s top lineman in 1961. Olsen, who was selected into the NFL Hall of Fame, was also an academic All-American. Merlin’s brother, Phil, was also an athletic All-American at Utah State and had great success in the NFL. USU has produced five Olympians and 27 All-Americans in track and field, including former world record holders L. Jay Silvester and Mark Enyeart. Jay Don Blake became USU’s first NCAA national champion in golf, winning the national title in 1980 and finishing second the following year. Aggie basketball boasts the legacy of Wayne Estes, an All-American in the early 1960s before his untimely death prior to the conclusion of his senior season. Three Aggie gymnasts have earned All-American honors and two others have represented their countries in the Olympics and World Championships. Seven different student-athletes have earned AllAmerican honors in volleyball 12 times, and Elaine Roque and Karolyn Kirby have gone on to successful careers on the pro beach volleyball tour. The softball team has produced four All-Americans, including threetime All-American Kelly Smith.
Participation
Utah State’s athletic teams compete as members of the Big West Conference in basketball, golf, tennis, cross-country, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, and volleyball, while the football team plays in the Sun Belt Conference, the indoor track and field teams in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, and the gymnastics team in the Western Gymnastics Conference. Beginning with the 2005-06 season, all of USU’s sports will compete in the Western Athletic Conference.
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Excellent training and competition facilities are provided in all sports. E. L. “Dick” Romney Stadium, home of the Aggie football team for more than 30 years, seats 30,257. A state-of-the-art lighting system was installed prior to the 1993 season, and chair-back seating was added ahead of the 1997 season. The 1999 season saw expanded seating, two new scoreboards, and an improved sound system. A new synthetic turf was installed prior to the 2004 season, and a new press box with sky boxes is scheduled for the 2005 season. Future plans for Romney Stadium include construction of multi-storied complexes at both the north and south ends of the stadium to consolidate academic support to the student-athletes. New coaches’ offices, strength and weight rooms, ticket sales, and locker and team rooms, as well as a hall of fame, are also planned. Basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball are played in the beautiful 10,270-seat Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. A $1.2 million scoreboard was installed prior to the 2002-03 academic year, and a new playing floor will be installed during 2004. Basketball and volleyball practices are held in the Spectrum, while the HPER Building is the practice home for the gymnastics team. The recently renovated gymnastics practice gym has been labeled as one of the nation’s finest, complete with vaulting pits and foam-spring exercise floor. The $4.4 million Stan Laub Indoor Training Facility is one of the finest facilities in the nation. The building features a 95-yard football field that is regulation width and a vaulted ceiling that reaches 78 feet high. The building is perfect for off-season conditioning for all of Utah State’s sports. The Nelson Fieldhouse is the home of the Aggie indoor track and field teams. The teams practice on a 200-meter tartan track. For the outdoor season, a recently resurfaced and renovated Ralph Maughan Stadium is the home for the men’s and women’s track teams.
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The women’s softball team plays its home games at LaRee and LeGrand Johnson Field, an on-campus facility, for which a large scoreboard, new grass, and a new fence were added ahead of the 2004 season. The women’s soccer team also has a new facility, Aggie Field, which was built in 2003 and features a two-story press box. The tennis teams play at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club, one of the finest indoor facilities in the West. The men’s golf team practices and plays at the Birch Creek Golf Course and at the Logan Golf and Country Club.
Scholarships
Utah State offers partial and full scholarships in each of its 16 sponsored sports. A student or prospective student desiring consideration for one of these awards may contact one of the coaches for further information about scholarship applications.
Registration and Eligibility
Registration for athletic participation in Aggie athletics may be accomplished by contacting any of the coaches or the athletics office. Eligibility for participation is governed by the rules and regulations established by the NCAA, by the Big West Conference, and by Utah State University.
Supervision
Supervision and direction for men and women is vested in the Director of Athletics and the Athletic Council, consisting of the President of the University, and members of the faculty, the alumni, and student organizations.
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Information Technology Administration Interim Vice President for Information Technology/ Interim Chief Information Officer: M. Kay Jeppesen Location: Main 148 Phone: (435) 797-1134 FAX: (435) 797-2646 E-mail: m.k.jeppesen@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/cio Business Manager: Delia L. Weeder, Main 114, (435) 797-0071, dee.weeder@usu.edu Administrative Assistant: Peggy P. Nixon, Main 150, (435) 797-1134, peggy.nixon@usu.edu Staff Assistant: Merry Lu Zeller, Main 114, (435) 797-7199, merrylu.zeller@usu.edu The impact of information technology and “information appliances” yet to come is changing the basic structure and business operations of educational institutions. Major responsibilities of the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology are to anticipate, plan for, and manage new information requirements and applications; develop information systems that support such requirements and applications; acquire and manage existing and new data and information; and provide and maintain a University-wide information network and mangement system to deliver voice, data, and video services. The responsibility of the Chief Information Officer includes the design, development, implementation, and management of an integrated University-wide information management system, ensuring integration of technology.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Banner Project Project Manager: Rory J. Weaver, Science Engineering Research 310, (435) 797-1962, rory.weaver@usu.edu Lead DBA: John Hanks, Science Engineering Research 301, (435) 797-8081, john.hanks@usu.edu Lead Programmer: Doug Garrett, Science Engineering Research 301, (435) 797-2635, doug.garrett@usu.edu Banner provides Utah State University with an integrated data management system that meets the needs of the entire campus and supports USU’s mission of delivering a quality educational experience to students. The Banner project is a migration from the old SCT Plus system to a system that is fully-integrated and provides access to data 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Banner consists of the following four modules: 1. A Finance Record System (Banner Finance) 2. A Student Information System (Banner Student) 3. Financial Aid (Banner Financial Aid) 4. A Human Resources System (Banner HR/Payroll)
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All four modules are fully integrated, which means data, such as a student name, need only be entered one time and is accessible by all modules. USU students can expect increased capacity and more responsive interaction with their data and with the administration.
Classroom and Multimedia Services Director: Jonathan B. Kadis, Merrill Library Basement, (435) 797-3134, jon.kadis@usu.edu Office Coordinator: Dave Clark, Merrill Library Basement, (435) 797-2655, dave.clark@usu.edu Manager/Chief Engineer, Engineering: Rick Hughes, Quonset Hut, (435) 797-2706, rick.hughes@usu.edu Manager, Multimedia: D. Shane Thomas, Merrill Library 399, (435) 797-0525, shane.thomas@usu.edu Coordinator, Classrooms/Audiovisual: Tara Gibbons, Merrill Library 102, (435) 770-0629, tara.gibbons@usu.edu Classroom and Multimedia Services (CMS) is a support division in the Office of Information Technology. CMS supports Utah State University through three major functions: Classroom/Audovisual, Multimedia, and Engineering/Distance Education. Classroom/Audiovisual provides leadership and oversight for the design, development, integration, and ongoing maintenance of the University’s classrooms. This also includes the procurement and lending of audiovisual resources to faculty and staff. Multimedia uses cutting-edge technology to support academic and nonacademic multimedia productions. Multimedia assists in taking media projects from conception to completion. Multimedia is a fullservice postproduction house with nonlinear editing, DVD authoring, and video web streaming capabilities. Engineering/Distance Education provides technical and operational support for all USU-based delivery technologies, including EDNET (terrestrial, two-way audio/video), as well as analog and digital satellite uplinks and downlinks; dedicated T1 networks; video conferencing; the USU/UEN Digital Satellite System; and operational support for the Distance Learning Network and the Public Education Video Network.
Network and Computing Services Director: Kim A. Marshall, Science Engineering Research 301, (435) 797-2413, kim.marshall@usu.edu Associate Director: Robert (Bob) Bayn, Jr., Science Engineering Research 301, (435) 797-2396, bob.bayn@usu.edu Associate Director: Rory J. Weaver, Science Engineering Research 310, (435) 797-1962, rory.weaver@usu.edu
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Information Technology Staff Assistant: Peggy Baugh, Science Engineering Research 301, (435) 797-2402, peggy.baugh@usu.edu Operations Supervisor: Adrian Lundgren, Science Engineering Research 301, (435) 797-2414, adrian.lundgren@usu.edu Manager, Student Computer Labs: Gary D. Egbert, Science Engineering Research 324, (435) 797-1476, gary.egbert@usu.edu Manager, Network Services: Kevin L. Grover, Science Engineering Research 301, (435) 797-2401, kevin.grover@usu.edu Manager, Licensing and Network Training: Michelle M. Smith, Science Engineering Research 326, (435) 797-7313, michelle.m.smith@usu.edu Supervisor, Help Desk: Stephen Funk, Science Engineering Research 108, (435) 797-8181, stephen.funk@usu.edu Network and Computing Services (NCS) manages the central computing facilities and services used by the campus to meet administrative, educational, and research needs, as well as the campus-wide data network that provides access to those services and provides connectivity for distributed services from other departments. Administrative Data Services (ADS) maintains and customizes the business computing applications of the University, including the student information system (registration and records), the financial aid system (scholarships), the financial records system (accounting), the human resource system (personnel), the card reader system (ID and debit accounts), and the data warehouse (read-only access and reporting). The Academic User Services (AUS) group provides end-user support for the facilities maintained by the Network, Systems Programming, and Operations (NSPO) group. AUS manages six Open Access Computer Labs for all students on campus, as well as walk-up kiosks around campus for e-mail and web access. The Helpdesk provides walk-in, phone, e-mail, and office-call support to students and staff for hardware and software problems, including network connectivity in offices, as well as in on-campus and off-campus housing.
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NSPO manages the central computing equipment, including an IBM ES9000 for administrative computing applications; a cluster of five VMS Alphas for e-mail services, web page hosting, data analysis, and programming; network connections to the Internet and Internet-2; proxy servers; super computer access; and utility servers for webmail, virus filtering, spam tagging, etc. An intra-campus fiber-optic network connects nearly all desktop computers, servers, printers, and card readers on campus. A modem pool of 276 modems provides dial-in access to the campus backbone and the Internet. Licensing and Network Training staff provides leadership for the coordination of campus licensing initiatives, including campus-wide licensing purchases.
Telecommunications and Telephone Services Director: Scott N. Bradley, Science Engineering Research 101A, (435) 797-0022, scott.bradley@usu.edu Associate Director: Scott D. Wells, Science Engineering Research 102, (435) 797-3336, scott.wells@usu.edu Business Manager: Amy L. Kitchen, Science Engineering Research 101D, (435) 797-2910, amy.kitchen@usu.edu USU’s Telecommunications and Telephone Services (TTS) is a “cost recovery” organization, tasked with the provision of all telephone and network-related services needed for the University to fulfill its mission. As telecommunication services are required by University entities, this office evaluates, procures, provides, and bills to the end-user organization the suitable technology solutions. Services provided include long-distance calling services, voice mail, teleconferencing, service/price negotiation with providers, accounts payable and receivable, operator services, calling cards, cellular telephone services, pagers, maintenance and support, help desk, training, etc. Individuals who reside on campus in USU Housing receive their telephone service from USU Telecommunications and Telephone Services and may elect to obtain long-distance calling access from this office. These services are provided to Utah State University by 16 staff members and 12 parttime students. University long-distance services are provided through AT&T.
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Libraries and Instructional Support Vice Provost for Libraries and Instructional Support: Linda L. Wolcott Location: Merrill Library 115 Phone: (435) 797-2687 FAX: (435) 797-2880 E-mail: administration@libraries.usu.edu WWW: http://library.usu.edu Director of Development: Kent Clark, (435) 797-2645 Staff Assistants: Trina Shelton, (435) 797-2631 Becky Olson, (435) 797-2639 The office of the Vice Provost for Libraries and Instructional Support oversees library services to the campus community and supports University faculty in their teaching. Libraries and Instructional Support consists of two distinct units: The Utah State University Library and the Faculty Assistance Center for Teaching (FACT). As a division of the Provost’s Office, Libraries and Instructional Support serves the teaching, research, and service missions of the University by: 1. Developing collections to support campus information needs 2. Assisting faculty and students with research 3. Providing and promoting access to a wide range of resources 4. Assisting faculty in creating instructional materials 5. Providing training in the use and integration of technology for teaching and learning
University Libraries Associate Director for Public Services: John Elsweiler, (435) 797-2636 Associate Director for Technical Services: Betty Rozum, (435) 797-2632 Special Collections and Archives: Bradford R. Cole, (435) 797-8268 Reference Services: Flora G. Shrode, (435) 797-8033 Collection Development: Steven R. Harris, (435) 797-3861 Patron Services: Vicki Read, (435) 797-2914 Government Documents: John S. Walters, (435) 797-2683 Cataloging: Cheryl H. Adams, (435) 797-2667 Materials Acquisitions: Kevin K. Brewer, (435) 797-3961 Library Systems: R. Todd Hugie, (435) 797-2638 Digital Library: Cheryl D. Walters, (435) 797-2623 The University Libraries are comprised of the Milton R. Merrill Library and the Stanford Cazier Science and Technology Library. A new, stateof-the-art University Library will open during the 2005-2006 academic year, bringing all library resources and services under one roof. As a single comprehensive library facility, Utah State University’s library will be the intellectual center of campus. The new library will feature an environment rich in resources and technology, with a broad spectrum of study spaces that support the ways library users interact with information and with one another. The University Library maintains an extensive collection of research materials, including more than 1.5 million books and periodicals. As a designated regional depository of federal documents, the Library
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has one of the outstanding government documents collections in the Intermountain West, including more than 1.2 million federal documents and 76,600 topographical maps. Among the many strengths in the Library’s print collection is a nationally-known collection of Beat Generation literary and artistic works. In addition to maintaining print materials, the Library is a portal to a vast collection of electronic resources. The Library purchases and provides access to more than 18,000 electronic journals, indexes, and abstracts. These resources are crucial to research and the educational experience, and are available to all University students, faculty, and researchers. The Library’s faculty and staff members are perhaps its greatest resources for students and faculty. With the rapid increase in available information today, it is more important than ever to have experts in the field to help find the best information available. Research specialists are available to assist patrons searching for knowledge. To ensure that the Library’s collection excels in areas of the University’s specialization, Library faculty members are assigned to each of the academic colleges on campus. The Library’s physical facilities are designed to enhance the experiences of students and faculty alike. Both buildings feature plenty of public-access terminals to search the Library’s catalog and access electronic resources. Laptop computers are available for checkout, and can access the library’s wireless network. The Merrill Library features the Quadside Café, a place for a snack and quick study break. The Library’s Special Collections and Archives division is a particularly valuable resource for research. The collections contain a significant body of primary source materials, including manuscripts and rare books for area studies and the historical archives of the University. Collections of particular note include one of the nation’s most comprehensive groups of Jack London’s writing, a photograph collection containing more than one million images featuring the Intermountain West, and the Fife Folklore Archives.
Faculty Assistance Center for Teaching (FACT) Manager: Kevin L. Reeve Location: Merrill Library 378 and 380 Phone: (435) 797-9506 (main office) or (435) 797-0783 FAX: (435) 797-0793 E-mail: kevin.reeve@usu.edu WWW: http://www.fact.usu.edu The Faculty Assistance Center for Teaching (FACT) supports the faculty in the development of computer-based and web-based instructional materials, and in the use of technologies for teaching and learning. FACT maintains a design and development laboratory, where faculty can develop and test instructional support materials. The center also maintains PC and Mac workstations in a networked environment, supporting a broad range of software for authoring, presentation, and graphics. Working hand-in-hand with clients, instructional designers provide consultation and technical assistance in the design and development of online courses and other mediated forms of instructional materials. The center also provides faculty training and development workshops, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies.
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University Research Vice President for Research: Brent C. Miller Location: Main 159 Phone: (435) 797-1180 FAX: (435) 797-1367 E-mail: vp.research@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/vpr Associate Vice Presidents for Research: Ann E. Aust, Main 159, (435) 797-1199, ann.aust@usu.edu H. Paul Rasmussen, Agricultural Science 225, (435) 797-2282, paul@agx.usu.edu Joyce A. Kinkead, Main 142, (435) 797-1706, joyce.kinkead@usu.edu J. Michael Brooks, Innovation Campus Building 1770, (435) 797-9610, mike.brooks@usu.edu, http://www.usu.edu/innovationcampus The policy of the University is to encourage and support research and all forms of creative, scholarly activities by faculty and staff members. Much of the research is supported by funds directly assigned to various administrative units of the University. Unrestricted funds for general support of research are administered through the Research Office. The Research Office serves as a coordinating center for all research associated with the University. General policies and procedures pertaining to research and the promotion of a coordinated research program are the responsibility of the University Research Council.
Research Support Units Environmental Health and Safety: Steven C. Bilbao, (435) 797-2892 Institutional Review Board: True M. Rubal, (435) 797-0567 Laboratory Animal Research Center: Stanley D. Allen, (435) 797-1886 Research Integrity and Compliance: Russell Price, (435) 797-8305 Sponsored Programs: Dennis J. Paffrath, (435) 797-1226
Major Research Committees Biohazards Committee: Robert W. Sidwell, (435) 797-1902 Chemical Hygiene Committee: Joan E. McLean, (435) 797-3199 Human Subjects: Gretchen A. Gimpel, (435) 797-1448 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee: Mary E. Leavitt, (435) 797-3883 Institutional Biosafety (RDNA) Committee: Stanley D. Allen, (435) 797-1886 Radiological Safety Committee: William F. Campbell, (435) 797-2246 Research Council: Brent C. Miller, (435) 797-1180 University Safety Committee: Howard M. Deer, (435) 797-1602
Research Centers, Institutes, and Laboratories College of Agriculture Agricultural Experiment Station: H. Paul Rasmussen Center for Epidemiologic Studies: Ronald G. Munger
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Center for Integrated BioSystems: Bart C. Weimer Center for Profitable Use of Agriculture Byproducts: Conly L. Hansen Center for Rural Economic Development: Christopher Fawson Center for Water Efficient Landscaping: Roger K. Kjelgren Institute for Antiviral Research: Robert W. Sidwell Rocky Mountain Dairy Herd Improvement Affiliate: Jim Nix Utah Botanical Center: William A. Varga Utah Climate Center: Esmaiel Malek Western Dairy Center: Marie K. Walsh Western SARE (Sustainable Agricultural Research Program): V. Philip Rasmussen
College of Business Management Institute: Glenn M. McEvoy Partners in Business Program: Ross E. Robson Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence: Ross E. Robson Small Business Development Center: Franklin C. Prante Utah Center for Productivity and Quality of Working Life: Caryn L. Beck-Dudley
College of Education and Human Services Center for Online Learning Education: Byron R. Burnham Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD): Sarah Rule Center for the School of the Future (CSF): Richard P. West Early Intervention Research Institute: Richard N. Roberts Emma Eccles Jones Center for Early Childhood Education: D. Ray Reutzel HOPE Institute: Aziele S. Jenson Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center: John D. Copenhaver National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM): Karl R. White SKI*HI Institute: Susan Watkins and Elizabeth C. Dennison Speech-Language Hearing Center: James C. Blair The Adele and Dale Young Education Technology Center (YETC): Nathan M. Smith, Jr.
College of Engineering Anderson Center for Wireless Teaching and Research: Michael W. Tompkins Buried Structures Laboratory: Alma P. Moser Center for Self-Organizing and Intelligent Systems: Yangquan Chen Engineering Experiment Station: Christine E. Hailey Huntsman Environmental Research Center: Maurice G. Thomas Institute for Natural Systems Engineering: Thomas B. Hardy International Irrigation Center: L. Humberto Yap-Salinas National Center for Engineering and Technology Education: Christine E. Hailey Rocky Mountain NASA Space Grant Consortium: Doran J. Baker Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management: Ronald C. Sims Utah Institute for Space Engineering: Todd J. Mosher, Charles M. Swenson Utah Local Technical Assistance Program: Doyt Y. Bolling Utah On-Site Wastewater Training Center: Judith L. Sims Utah Transportation Center: Anthony Chen Utah Water Research Laboratory: Mac McKee
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Center for Rapid Microbe Detection and Physiology: Bart C. Weimer Center for Smart Sensors: Randy L. Haupt
Center for International Studies: R. Edward Glatfelter Institute for Political Economy: Randy T. Simmons Institute for Social Sciences Research on Natural Resources: Richard S. Krannich Mountain West Center for Regional Studies: To be appointed Western Rural Development Center: John C. Allen
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College of Natural Resources Berryman Institute for Wildlife Damage Management: Michael R. Conover Ecology Center: Martyn M. Caldwell Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism: Steven W. Burr Geographical Information Systems Remote Sensing Lab: R. Douglas Ramsey Western Center for Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems: Charles P. Hawkins
College of Science Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences: Robert W. Schunk Intermountain Herbarium: Mary E. Barkworth
Utah State University Research Foundation National Center for Design of Molecular Function: Linda S. Powers Space Dynamics Laboratory: Michael D. Pavich Water Dynamics Laboratory: Richard C. Peralta
State Centers of Excellence Center for Advanced Imaging Lidar: Robert T. Pack Center for Advanced Satellite Manufacturing: Todd J. Mosher Center for High-Speed Information Processing: Tamal Bose Center for Profitable Uses of Agricultural By-Products: Conly L. Hansen
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Bee Biology and Systematics Laboratory: William P. Kemp Center for Research on Disturbance Ecology: Jesse A. Logan Forage and Range Research Lab: N. Jerry Chatterton National Aquatic Monitoring Center: Mark R. Vinson Poisonous Plant Lab: Lynn F. James Predation Ecology Project: John A. Shivik Western Bioassessment Center: Charles P. Hawkins
State Labs Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Lab: Thomas J. Baldwin USU Analytical Laboratory (Soil Testing): Janice Kotuby-Amacher
Undergraduate Research Program Undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity offer Utah State University students unparalleled educational opportunities for hands-on learning, a hallmark of the institution. Students may begin a research track as early as their freshman year, preparing them to compete for prestigious scholarships, such as the Goldwater, Udall, and Rhodes, and getting them ready for graduate studies. Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunity (URCO) Grant competitions are held twice annually, in February and October. The Research Office also supports the annual “Research on the Hill” event at the State Capitol, as well as “Student Showcase,” the spring celebration of undergraduate research. In addition, students selected to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) or the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) “Posters on the Hill” competition are also supported. For support of other travel to professional conferences and meetings, the Associated Students of Utah State University (ASUSU) allocates money to eligible undergraduates through the Academic Opportunity Fund.
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International Affairs Vice Provost for International Affairs: To be appointed Location: Main 146 Phone: (435) 797-1840 FAX: (435) 797-3769 WWW: http://www.usu.edu/aia/international Director, International Program Development: Morris D. Whitaker, Military Science 216, (435) 797-1842, morris.whitaker@usu.edu Members, International Academic Advisory Board (IAAB): D. Layne Coppock, College of Natural Resources Tilak R. Dhiman, College of Agriculture Christopher Fawson, chair Kay W. Forsyth, Study Abroad Office Juan N. Franco, Vice President for Student Services Michael K. Freeman, College of Education and Human Services R. Edward Glatfelter, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Vijay R. Kannan, College of Business Richard J. Mueller, College of Science Shannon Peterson, representative at large Edward M. Reeve, representative at large Weldon S. Sleight, Extension Maria Spicer-Escalante, Languages Wynn R. Walker, College of Engineering Veronica Ward, International Studies major and minor Morris D. Whitaker, International Program Development
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activities at USU. The Vice Provost oversees the Office of International Students and Scholars, as well as the Study Abroad Office. He also serves as an institutional liaison for international education projects, the International Studies major and minor, Title VI program development, and international agreements and memoranda of understanding. The Vice Provost also works directly with University colleges and departments on international dimensions of teaching, research, and extension education. International Affairs is involved with entrepreneurial efforts to provide the resources necessary to support its mission and seeks to be a catalyst to help USU become a premier international university.
International Program Development Director: Morris D. Whitaker The Office of International Affairs provides technical support and assists faculty members interested in implementing collaborative international development projects around the globe. As a landgrant university, USU has long been involved in providing technical assistance and training to various countries around the world. Since the early 1950s, USU has implemented more than 125 major international technical assistance and training projects having a combined value of more than US$150 million. Much of USU’s experience and development has made the University an international leader in the areas associated with irrigation and water resources; aridland agriculture; livestock production on rangelands; dairy production and processing; management of natural resources; institutional building in research, extension, and education; and planning and implementation of skills development programs.
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University Advancement Vice President for University Advancement: M. Scott Mietchen Salt Lake City Office: 299 South Main, Suite 220, Salt Lake City UT 84111, FAX (801) 961-1350, scott.mietchen@usu.edu Campus Office: Main 101B, (435) 797-1158, FAX (435) 797-1364 Associate Vice President for University Advancement: David Driggs Salt Lake City Office: 299 South Main, Suite 220, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, (801) 961-1344, david.driggs@usu.edu Campus Office: Main 110, (435) 797-1239 Associate Vice President for University Advancement: To be appointed Director of Stewardship Programs: Joyce Albrecht, Main 101G, (435) 797-1324, joyce.albrecht@usu.edu Campaign Manager: Jeannie Simmonds, Main 101F, (435) 797-3166, simmonds@cc.usu.edu Director of Annual Fund: Lee Roderick, Main 101E, (435) 797-2194, lee.roderick@usu.edu Director of Development Events: Patty Halaufia, Main 102, (435) 797-2053, halaufia@cc.usu.edu Director of Planned Giving: Angelina Wilkinson, J.D., Main 101D, (435) 797-3885, angelinaw@cc.usu.edu Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations: Kent Clark, Main 101C, (435) 797-2645, kent.clark@usu.edu Director of Operations: April Barker, Main 106, (435) 797-3583, april@cc.usu.edu Editor Magazine/Director Communications: Jane Koerner, Main 102, (435) 797-1353, janek@cc.usu.edu Executive Director of Public Relations and Marketing: John DeVilbiss, Public Relations and Marketing 207, (435) 797-1358, john.devilbiss@usu.edu Executive Director of Alumni Relations: G. Carlos Smith, David B. Haight Alumni Center, (435) 797-2018, alumni@cc.usu.edu University Advancement is responsible for raising private funds for Utah State University. This responsibility includes every aspect of relationship building, from publications that keep donors connected and informed to groundbreaking ceremonies that thank donors for their gifts. Private gifts to the University compensate for declining state support and enrich the whole campus with up-to-date facilities, cutting-edge academic programs, and exciting guest speakers and performers. These gifts also provide scholarships for deserving students unable to afford the cost of a higher education. Contributions to Utah State University are recognized through membership in various donor clubs and activities, including the Old Main Society, the Big Blue Athletic Club, and the Alumni Association. University Advancement provides professional assistance to the publics of Utah State University in the transmission of charitable gifts. For further information on how to transmit cash, securities, or inkind property to the University through a number of tax-advantaged
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strategies, contact Angelina Wilkinson at: University Advancement, Main 101D, 1440 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-1440, (435) 797-3885 or toll-free 888-OLD-MAIN (653-6246). University Advancement also publishes Utah State magazine, the official publication of the University.
Development Officers College of Agriculture: Victor J. Saunders, Agricultural Science 214, (435) 797-2208, vics@cc.usu.edu College of Business: Alta Markeson, Business 212, (435) 797-3720, altam@b202.usu.edu Ryan Marsh, Business 212, (435) 797-2640, ryan.marsh@usu.edu College of Education and Human Services: Frank Stewart, Education 116, (435) 797-1611, frank.stewart@usu.edu College of Engineering: Senior Development Officer: To be appointed Lisa Scoffield, Engineering 413, (435) 797-7611, lisasco@cc.usu.edu College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences: Julie Pitcher, Main 331, (435) 797-3663, juliep@hass.usu.edu College of Natural Resources: To be appointed F. E. “Fee” Busby (Dean), Natural Resources 108, (435) 797-2452, feebusby@cnr.usu.edu College of Science: To be appointed Donald W. Fiesinger (Dean), Eccles Science Learning Center 245E, (435) 797-2480, don.fiesinger@usu.edu Athletics: Ken Beazer, Spectrum 301, (435) 797-1325, beazerk@cc.usu.edu Library: Linda L. Wolcott, Vice Provost, Libraries and Instructional Support, Merrill Library 115, (435) 797-2687, linda.wolcott@usu.edu Utah Public Radio-KUSU: Bryan K. Earl, Multimedia and Distance Learning Services 118E, (435) 797-3107, bryan.earl@usu.edu Nora Zambreno, Multimedia and Distance Learning Services 118E, (435) 797-9507, nora.zambreno@usu.edu Utah Botanical Center: David Anderson, Agricultural Science 148, (435) 797-1984, david.anderson@usu.edu
University Alumni Association President: Randy Watts Director of Alumni Relations: G. Carlos Smith, David B. Haight Alumni Center, (435) 797-2055 or 800-291-2586
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University Advancement The Utah State University Alumni Association numbers more than 180,000 members. This membership includes all who have attended USU for one semester (or one quarter) or more, or who have served on the staff or faculty of the University. The mission of the Alumni Association is to promote the interests and welfare of Utah State University, as well as that of USU alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends. The governance of the association is vested in the Executive Board. The board is comprised of the president and vice president of the association, the vice president of University Advancement, the president of the Associated Students of USU, the president of the Emeriti, the president of the Young Alumni, the president of the Student Alumni Association, a College Alumni/Development representative, a University faculty representative, the University Athletic Director, the director of Alumni Relations, the immediate past president of the association, and representatives of regional alumni chapters selected by the Council of Chapter Presidents with the approval of the Executive Board.
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The Alumni Association is the medium through which former students maintain contact with the University and are served after leaving the campus. Efforts are made to maintain a complete record of every former student throughout life, and his or her accomplishments and progress are recorded. The association maintains alumni volunteers and chapter organizations throughout Utah and in major areas where former students are located. Through the association, former students are kept in contact with each other, and they meet and participate in business and social activities. They likewise assist the University with special projects in their areas. The Alumni Association takes the leadership in sponsoring such campus events as Homecoming, Founders Day, Distinguished Service Awards, Aggie Family Day, and reunions. The association also provides opportunities for travel through the alumni travel program, and aids in athletic and other school activities.
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Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Office Assistant Executive Vice President for Affirmative Action and Diversity: To be appointed Location: Main 161 Phone: (435) 797-1266 FAX: (435) 797-0291 E-mail: carolynw@champ.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/aaeo The vision statement of the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (AA/EO) Office reads as follows: “USU sees an environment in which every individual has an opportunity to learn, work, and contribute, and where full inclusion and respect for all people encourages creativity and productivity. The result will be students, faculty, and staff working together, serving and strengthening our local, national, and global communities.” In support of this vision, it is the policy of Utah State University to ensure equal educational and employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition, discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited in the hiring of employees or in evaluating employee or student performance. The AA/EO Office implements federal, state, and University antidiscrimination laws, statues, and policies, and strives to provide an atmosphere in which students, staff, and faculty can work, study, and live without fear of discrimination or sexual harassment. It also works to increase access to education and employment for groups that have traditionally faced barriers to opportunities in these areas.
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The AA/EO Office focuses on a variety of areas. The major responsibilities of the office include: 1. Developing affirmative action policies, plans, and programs at USU aimed at increasing participation of underrepresented groups of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. 2. Monitoring the representation and status of underrepresented groups (women and minorities) at USU who are prospective or current faculty or staff. 3. Investigating, processing, and resolving discrimination and sexual harassment complaints. 4. Providing training on affirmative action/equal opportunity laws, policies, prevention of sexual harassment, and valuing diversity. 5. Enhancing awareness of and sensitivity toward diversity and “differences.” Utah State University is dedicated to providing equal opportunity in education and employment to all students, faculty, and staff. University members who feel their rights have been violated, want information, or just need some guidance relating to their course of action should contact the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Office, located in Main 161, or call (435) 797-1266. Copies of the complete Affirmative Action Plan, Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy, and Discrimination Complaint Policy, as well as information pertaining to other AA/EO-related laws and policies at the local (USU), state, and federal levels, are available in the AA/EO Office, on the USU Website, and at the Merrill Library.
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School of Graduate Studies Graduate General Information
Interim Dean of School of Graduate Studies: Laurens H. Smith, Jr. Location: Main 164 Phone: (435) 797-1189 FAX: (435) 797-1192 E-mail: gradsch@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/gradsch Graduate programs at USU are supervised by the dean of the School of Graduate Studies, assisted by the Graduate Council. The council consists of the dean, a faculty representative from each of the seven colleges of the University, a representative from the Faculty Senate, the Vice President for Information Technology, and two graduate students. Policies and regulations for graduate work are established by the Graduate Council with the approval of the Faculty Senate. USU has awarded Master of Science degrees since 1914 and doctoral degrees since 1950. The School of Graduate Studies was formally organized in 1945. Forty-one of the University’s 43 departments participate in graduate degree programs, including several interdepartmental programs. Included are 90 master’s programs, 35 doctoral programs, 3 educational specialist programs, 2 engineer degrees, and 3 interdisciplinary certificates. Nationally and internationally known scholars and research units participate in and support graduate studies at USU. The School of Graduate Studies holds memberships in the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States and the Western Association of Graduate Schools.
Degrees, Majors, and Certificates Utah State University offers the following graduate degrees: Master of Accounting (MAcc) Master of Arts (MA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Computer Science (MCS) Master of Dietetics Administration (MDA) Master of Education (MEd) Master of Engineering (ME) Master of Family and Human Development (MFHD) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Master of Food Microbiology and Safety (MFMS) Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) Master of Mathematics (MMath) Master of Natural Resources (MNR) Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture (MPSH) Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC) Master of Science (MS) Master of Second Language Teaching (MSLT) Master of Social Sciences (MSS) Civil Engineer (CE) Educational Specialist (EdS) Electrical Engineer (EE) Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctorate of Audiology (AuD)
Following is a list of the academic areas, or majors, within which degrees are offered and the degree(s) for each: Accounting ...................................................................................................... MAcc Agricultural Systems Technology........................................................................MS American Studies ....................................................................................... MA, MS Animal Science ..........................................................................................MS, PhD Applied Economics .............................................................................................MS
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Art ............................................................................................................. MA, MFA Audiology .......................................................................................................... AuD Biochemistry ..............................................................................................MS, PhD Biological Engineering ...............................................................................MS, PhD Biology .......................................................................................................MS, PhD Biometeorology .........................................................................................MS, PhD Bioregional Planning ..........................................................................................MS Bioveterinary Science ................................................................................MS, PhD Business Administration .................................................................................MBA1 Business Information Systems ...........................................................................MS Chemistry ..................................................................................................MS, PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering ......................................... ME, MS, CE, PhD Communication .......................................................................................... MA, MS Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education ........................ MEd, MA, MS, EdS Computer Science ...........................................................................MS, MCS, PhD Dairy Science .....................................................................................................MS Dietetics Administration ................................................................................... MDA Disability Disciplines ......................................................................................... PhD Ecology ...................................................................................................MS3, PhD3 Economics ......................................................................................... MA, MS, PhD Education ............................................................................................. EdD1, PhD1 Electrical Engineering ................................................................. ME, MS, EE, PhD Elementary Education .......................................................................MEd, MA, MS Engineering and Technology Education .............................................................MS English ........................................................................................................ MA, MS Family and Human Development ..................................................................MFHD Family, Consumer, and Human Development ...........................................MS, PhD Fisheries Biology .......................................................................................MS, PhD Food Microbiology and Safety ...................................................................... MFMS Forestry .....................................................................................................MS, PhD Geography .................................................................................................. MA, MS Geology ..............................................................................................................MS Health, Physical Education and Recreation ............................................. MEd, MS History ........................................................................................................ MA, MS Horticulture, Professional Studies in .............................................................MPSH Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management ..................MS, PhD Human Resources ..............................................................................................MS Industrial Mathematics .......................................................................................MS Instructional Technology ......................................................... MEd, MS, EdS, PhD Irrigation Engineering ................................................................................MS, PhD Landscape Architecture ....................................................................................MLA Mathematical Sciences .................................................................................... PhD Mathematics ..........................................................................................MS, MMath Mechanical Engineering .................................................................... ME, MS, PhD Natural Resources ......................................................................................... MNR1 Nutrition and Food Sciences .....................................................................MS, PhD Physics ......................................................................................................MS, PhD Plant Science ............................................................................................MS, PhD Political Science ......................................................................................... MA, MS Psychology ................................................................................................MS, PhD Range Science ..........................................................................................MS, PhD Recreation Resource Management ...........................................................MS, PhD Rehabilitation Counseling ................................................................................MRC Second Language Teaching ...........................................................................MSLT Secondary Education ........................................................................MEd, MA, MS Social Sciences ..............................................................................................MSS1 Sociology ........................................................................................... MA, MS, PhD Soil Science ...............................................................................................MS, PhD Special Education ............................................................................ MEd, MS, EdS Statistics .............................................................................................................MS Theatre Arts .............................................................................................. MA, MFA Theory and Practice of Professional Communication ...................................... PhD Toxicology ...............................................................................................MS1, PhD1 Watershed Science ................................................................................MS1, PhD1 Wildlife Biology ..........................................................................................MS, PhD
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)2 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy2 Natural Resources and Environmental Education (NREE)2
_______________ 1Interdisciplinary degree program. 2Interdisciplinary certificate program. 3The MS and PhD in Ecology are offered within each of the following departments: Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources; Biology; Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences; and Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology.
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School of Graduate Studies Graduate Financial Assistance Applications for assistantships, fellowships, and other financial aid should be made through departmental offices. Along with most graduate schools in the United States, USU is a party to a resolution of the Council of Graduate Schools that establishes April 15 as the deadline for acceptance of offers of financial assistance. If a student accepts an offer before April 15 and then wishes to withdraw, a resignation of the appointment may be submitted in writing at any time through April 15. However, after April 15 a student is not to accept another offer without first obtaining a written release from the institution to which a commitment has been made.
Graduate Assistantships Teaching, research, and other graduate assistantships are available in most of the departments of the University. A full-time assistantship is 20 hours per week. In the interest of timely degree completion, graduate students are generally employed by the University for no more than 20 hours per week. Employment for more than 20 hours per week must be approved by the student’s advisor, degree-program department head, and the graduate dean. Graduate assistants must be full-time, matriculated students. For students employed as graduate assistants, full-time status is based on the full-time equivalent or FTE. A 0.25 to 0.374 FTE requires a student to enroll for 9 graduate-level credits; a 0.375 to 0.50 FTE requires a student to enroll for 6 graduatelevel credits (see also Student Classifications section, pages 94-95). Graduate assistants must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for those courses included on their Program of Study. However, if a Program of Study has not been submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, a cumulative GPA is computed using all of the student’s coursework at USU since the prior degree. The GPA is checked by the School of Graduate Studies at the end of each semester. The cumulative GPA on the last 60 semester credits will be used to determine eligibility as a graduate assistant if the student has not yet started the graduate program. Graduate assistants may register for a maximum of 12 credits per semester. However, a research assistant whose assistantship involves his or her thesis or dissertation research may register for additional credits, as explained below.
Teaching Assistantships/Graduate Instructors Graduate students may be teaching assistants or graduate instructors in departments. Teaching loads vary up to a maximum of 20 hours per week, and stipends vary depending on the department and the teaching load. International students may be considered for teaching assistantships if they demonstrate adequate proficiency in English communication, as determined by Utah State University’s Intensive English Language Institute, and have participated in the required workshop. All teaching assistants and graduate instructors are required to participate in a training workshop sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies prior to beginning their assistantships. The workshops help students gain the techniques and skills to be effective instructors in the university environment. The workshop for international students also aids students in understanding the American university culture and in improving communication. When a teaching assistant workshop has been successfully completed, 1 credit will be added to the student’s transcript. However, this credit cannot be applied toward a graduate degree program.
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Research Assistantships
Stipends and workloads for research assistants vary, with a maximum workload of 20 hours per week. Students conducting research that will be used for their thesis or dissertation may register for 4 research or thesis credits above the 12-credit limit.
Federal College Work-Study Assistantships
Graduate students may apply for work-study support by completing an online application at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Waiver of the Nonresident Portion of the Tuition Fee
A nonresident student who holds a graduate assistantship and is receiving at least $350 per month may be awarded a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition for courses in the student’s degree program. Out-of-state, noninternational graduate students who receive nonresident tuition waivers must apply for Utah residency after completing 40 semester credits. It is important to note that graduate students who are seeking residency may count any credits at the 5000 level and above at 1.5 times the actual credit. For example, a 3-credit 5000-level class would count for 4.5 credits toward residency requirements only (not toward graduation requirements). Waivers cannot be used to audit classes. Waivers cannot be used for coursework below the 5000 level, unless the course is on the student’s Program of Study or required by the student’s supervisory committee, as indicated by a letter from the committee chair.
Resident Tuition Remission for Doctoral Students
A student who is matriculated in a doctoral degree program and is a graduate assistant or graduate fellow receiving at least $600 per month may be awarded a resident (instate) tuition remission. The student must be registered for at least 9 graduate-level credits. If credits other than those required for the doctoral degree are needed to meet the 9-credit requirement, registration must be for Dept. 7990 (Continuing Graduate Advisement). A doctoral in-state tuition remission cannot be used to audit classes or for coursework below the 5000 level.
Waiver/Remission
The department head must submit an online waiver/remission request to the graduate dean for approval no later than the first day of classes for the semester. The waiver and/or remission must be used before the last day for registering or adding classes in the semester for which it was awarded (15th day of classes). The waiver and/or remission are available for a maximum of 12 credits per semester, with the number of eligible credits indicated on the Program of Study, which must be submitted by the end of the second semester for a master’s student and the end of the third semester for a doctoral student. Audited courses do not qualify for waiver/remission. For more information, refer to the Graduate Student Tuition Waivers and Remission Policy on the School of Graduate Studies website: http://www.usu.edu/gradsch/financial/assistantships.cfm
Western Regional Graduate Programs (WRGP) Residents of participating states may enroll in graduate programs approved as Western Regional Graduate Programs (WRGP) by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) without paying nonresident tuition. USU’s WRGP degrees are the MS and PhD in Toxicology and Watershed Science; and the MS in Physics, with a specialization in Upper Atmospheric Physics. Information is available in the School of Graduate Studies or at: http://wiche.edu/SEP/WRGP
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School of Graduate Studies Fellowships Fellowship and scholarship awardees must be full-time, matriculated students enrolled in approved graduate-level coursework. Application for these, as well as for departmental fellowships and awards, is made through the departments, except for the Martin Luther King Fellowship (see below). Presidential Fellowships include a $12,000 stipend for the academic year, a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition, and for doctoral students, the resident tuition remission. Criteria include a 3.50 GPA and quantitative and verbal GRE scores at the 70th percentile or above. Vice President for Research Fellowships include a $15,000 stipend for the academic year, a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition, and for doctoral students, the resident tuition remission. Criteria are the same as for the Presidential Fellowships. In addition, the student must be in a research degree program that includes a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. University Fellowships also include a $12,000 stipend for the academic year, a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition, and for doctoral students, the resident tuition remission. Criteria are the same as for Presidential Fellowships. Martin Luther King Fellowships are available to African-American students. The fellowship is typically for $2,000 and includes a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition. The department usually awards an assistantship or other support, the amount of which varies. Application for this fellowship is made through the School of Graduate Studies.
Scholarships Resident Tuition Scholarships
Scholarships covering the resident portion of tuition are available each semester on a competitive basis through the departments. Awardees must be full-time matriculated students and must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Seely-Hinckley Scholarships
Seely-Hinckley Scholarships are awarded each year to six graduate students with superior academic records. College deans nominate, for the following school year, outstanding scholars who would not be able to attend or would be delayed in attending USU without financial assistance.
Other Financial Assistance Many students who do not receive assistantships or fellowships receive financial assistance by working for departments or other campus units. Graduate students are generally not employed by the University for more than 20 hours per week. Employment beyond 20 hours per week must be approved by the student’s advisor and degree-program department head. Graduate students may apply for Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS), Emergency Loans, and Federal College Work-Study through the Financial Aid Office. More information can be found in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Information section of this catalog, page 23, or by contacting: Financial Aid Office, Taggart Student Center 106, Utah State University, 1800 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-1800, tel. (435) 797-0173. Also visit the following website: http://www.usu.edu/finaid/
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For information about GI Bill Benefits, contact: Office of Veterans Services, Taggart Student Center 246, Utah State University, 1600 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-1600, tel. (435) 797-1102.
Graduate Admission Procedures School of Graduate Studies Utah State University 0900 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-0900 tel. (435) 797-1189
Requirements Application-for-admission forms are obtained from and returned to the School of Graduate Studies. The form must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $50 for U.S. citizens and $60 for international students. Note: Fees must be paid before applications will be evaluated.
Dual Degrees
If a student wishes to be considered for two degree programs, an application should be submitted for the first degree program. If admission is granted, the student may then apply for a second degree program after submitting a letter from the head of the department to which the student has been admitted. The letter should indicate that the department has no objection to the student applying for the second degree program. This application process applies to both separate and concurrent degree programs (see Concurrent Degrees, page 101).
Bachelor’s Degree
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required for admision to a graduate program. A three-year bachelor’s degree is generally not acceptable. A master’s degree may be required for admission to a doctoral program.
Grade Point Average
A minimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 semester credits is required.
Transcripts
Each previously attended college and/or university, including USU, must be listed on the application form, and the applicant must have an official transcript from each institution (except USU) sent directly to the USU School of Graduate Studies. Transcripts accumulated on one record are not acceptable. Transcripts must be submitted for all coursework above the high-school level and all prior degrees. Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a notarized translation. Transcripts submitted as application credentials become the property of the School of Graduate Studies and will not be copied for or returned to the applicant.
Admissions Tests
An admission test is required of all applicants. Scores at or above the 40th percentile are required by the School of Graduate Studies. Departments may set higher criteria. Most applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test (minimum of 40th percentile on the verbal and quantitative tests). Some departments will accept the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) for master’s degree applications. Applicants to the Master of Business Administration, the MS in Business Information Systems, and Master of Accounting programs are required to take the Graduate Management Admission
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School of Graduate Studies Test (GMAT). Registration forms for the GRE and the GMAT are available at the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants should request that their test report be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies. The official test report must be received before an application is considered complete.
Recommendation Letters
Three letters of recommendation are required; each must address the applicant’s potential for success in the proposed graduate degree program. If the applicant has been enrolled in school during the last five years, at least two of the letters must come from persons who are familiar with, and can make an authoritative assessment of, the applicant’s recent academic progress and success. The letters must be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies by the writers. The forms for letters of recommendation (included in the application packet) should be used. All materials submitted as part of the application credentials become the property of the School of Graduate Studies and will not be copied or returned to the student.
International Applicants
International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate competency in the English language. A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is administered throughout the world, satisfies that requirement, unless the student’s department requires a higher score. An official TOEFL score is required. The TOEFL score is valid for only two years. If an international applicant has a degree from a university in an Englishspeaking country, the TOEFL is not required. An applicant who is admitted with a TOEFL score below 550 or below a departmentally required minimum, and who has not obtained a degree in an English-speaking country, must take the English Language Placement Test given by the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at USU. The test must be taken before a student is allowed to register. The results of the exam are used to place students into one of three categories: (1) full-time study of English in the Intensive English Language Institute; (2) a combination of English-language study and academic study, if approved by the IELI director, the student’s advisor, and the graduate dean; or (3) full-time academic studies. Students placed in the Intensive English Program must remain in the program until the required English proficiency is attained. Those in category (1) are not allowed to register for non-IELI classes. International students must also submit an I-20 application form and a financial guarantee. Because of immigration regulations, international students cannot be admitted to provisional matriculation.
Application Target Dates Completed application forms, transcripts, letters of recommendation, test scores, and the application fee should be submitted on or before the following dates (some departments have different deadlines; see departmental descriptions). It may not be possible to process applications for the following semester when they are submitted after the target date. March 15 for summer semester June 15 for fall semester October 15 for spring semester As soon as an application is complete, a recommendation is made by the appropriate department to the graduate dean, who must approve all admissions. The official notification of acceptance or rejection is sent by the graduate dean.
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Program Continuity A fee of $20 is charged if a student begins a graduate program before or after the semester for which he or she was accepted. If a graduate student’s attendance is interrupted for more than one semester, the department or the School of Graduate Studies may require the student to reapply for admission.
Multiple Degree Programs With the approval of the cooperating departments and the graduate dean, students may pursue more than one degree program. An applicant should apply for admission to the first degree program. If admission is granted, the student may then apply for a second degree program, after submitting a letter from the head of the department to which the student has been admitted. The letter should indicate that the department has no objection to the student applying for the second degree program.
Graduate General Regulations Each graduate student is responsible to know the policies, regulations, and procedures of the School of Graduate Studies and of his or her department or program, and to see that they are followed and that the timelines are met. The policies and regulations stated in this catalog and in departmental handbooks may be changed between publication dates, and students are responsible to obtain up-to-date information.
Time Limit A master’s degree must be completed within six years of matriculation. A doctorate must be completed within eight years of matriculation. Coursework that is more than eight years old may not be used for a graduate degree. If permitted by the departmental or interdepartmental degree program policy, a supervisory committee may allow revalidation through testing, following a plan developed by the supervisory committee and approved by the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. The results must be verified in writing to the graduate dean by the student’s major professor or other person(s) responsible for the testing. Work experience cannot be substituted for out-of-date coursework or used for revalidation. Graduate credits from another institution that exceed the eight-year limit at the time of degree completion may be transferred to a USU graduate degree only if the student’s supervisory committee provides a justification acceptable to the graduate dean. Then, the revalidation procedures described above apply.
Student Classifications A matriculated graduate student has been accepted by a department, with the concurrence of the dean of the School of Graduate Studies, to an approved graduate degree program and has enrolled at the University. A student may be accepted on a provisional matriculation basis when (1) information, such as GRE scores, is yet to be received by the School of Graduate Studies, or (2) when a missing prerequisite or academic deficiency must be remedied. The conditions and time limit for remedying these deficiencies must be specified to the student in writing at the time of admission. If the conditions are not met as specified, the student’s participation in the degree program will be terminated. International students cannot be admitted on provisional status.
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School of Graduate Studies A full-time matriculated graduate student must be one of the following: 1. Registered for 9 or more graduate credits; or 2. Registered for 6 or more graduate credits if employed as a graduate assistant for 15 hours per week or more; or 3. Registered for 3 graduate credits with all required coursework completed and only the research component of the degree remaining (the student’s Program of Study must have been submitted to the School of Graduate Studies); or 4. Registered for at least 3 graduate credits during the semester of the final thesis/dissertation defense or, in a nonthesis degree program, the last semester of coursework required on the student’s Program of Study. 5. Registered for at least 9 graduate credits for each semester in which the doctoral tuition remission is received. Note: To defer a loan or to receive student loans, graduate students must be registered for at least 6 credits. A matriculated-probationary graduate student has been placed on warned status because of inadequate progress in his or her degree program. The conditions to be met and the time limit for meeting them must be specified to the student in writing at the time he or she is placed on probation. If the conditions are not met as specified, the student’s participation in the degree program will be terminated. Graduate assistants and fellowship recipients must be full-time matriculated students with a GPA of 3.0 or above, and must be registered each semester of the assistantship or fellowship, including summer. A nonmatriculated postbaccalaureate student holds a bachelor’s degree, is enrolled for USU coursework, but has not been accepted to a graduate degree program. If an application for graduate studies has been submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, a student may apply through the School of Graduate Studies to enroll as a nonmatriculated student. A letter must be submitted from the graduate department head or graduate program coordinator giving permission for the student to be entered on the computer as a nonmatriculated student. If the student does not intend to pursue a graduate degree, the student should apply to the undergraduate Admissions Office to enroll as a nonmatriculated student. A maximum of 12 semester credits earned as a nonmatriculated, postbaccalaureate student may be used in a graduate degree program, but only if approved by the student’s supervisory committee. An international student must be admitted to a degree program and hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa before enrolling in classes at Utah State University. A student on an F-1 or J-1 visa must maintain full-time student status throughout the degree program. For other information about the University, he or she can contact the International Students and Scholars Office, Utah State University, 0140 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-0140, tel. (435) 797-1124.
Split Form Policy An undergraduate student doing well in his or her studies and planning a graduate degree at USU may file a Split Form to request that some coursework be reserved (split out) from the undergraduate degree. The instructor’s permission is required for an undergraduate student
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to register for graduate courses. For a Split Form to be approved, the student must be within 30 semester credits of completing bachelor’s degree requirements, have filed an Application for Graduation in the Graduation Office (a copy of which must be attached to the split request), be currently taking at least one required undergraduate class, have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher at the beginning of the semester listed on the Split Form, and have applied for admission to the School of Graduate Studies. In accordance with School of Graduate Studies admission policy (see page 93), a transitional student will not be matriculated in the School of Graduate Studies until his or her bachelor’s degree has been completed. A maximum of 9 semester credits may be split out during a bachelor’s program. A Split Form, which must include one or more required undergraduate courses from the student’s Application for Graduation, should be filed in the School of Graduate Studies, along with a copy of the Application for Graduation, before grades are posted for the semester requested to be split. A Split Form cannot be processed after the bachelor’s degree has been closed out and posted on the transcript. The form must be signed by the undergraduate advisor and the graduate department head or departmental graduate program chair/coordinator before it is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies. If approved by the dean of the School of Graduate Studies, the form will be processed and forwarded to the Graduation Office. Approval of a Split Form does not guarantee acceptance to the School of Graduate Studies. Note: This policy and these procedures may change in the future. When policy and procedure updates become available, they will be added to the School of Graduate Studies section of the Online General Catalog. Updated information can also be found on the School of Graduate Studies website: http://www.usu.edu/gradsch/ and on the website for the Registrar’s Office: http://www.usu.edu/registrar/.
Course-Level Numbering and Acceptability 7000-7990 are doctorate-level courses. With supervisory committee and instructor approval, they may be used in a master’s program. 6000-6990 are master’s-level courses. With supervisory committee approval, they may be used in a doctoral program. 5000-5990 are advanced, upper-division courses and may be used in a graduate program if approved by the supervisory committee (see below). 3000-4990 are junior/senior, upper-division undergraduate courses. Up to 3 semester credits of coursework at this level may be used (see below). No more than 15 semester credits of 3000-5990 level coursework may be used for a graduate degree, except for a doctorate without a master’s degree, for which a total of 21 semester credits of 3000-5990 level coursework may be used. Up to 3 semester credits of coursework at the 3000-4990 level may be included within the 15 or 21 semester credit limit, upon recommendation by the student’s supervisory committee and approval by the graduate dean. To be approved, such courses must be outside the student’s graduate-degree field. Courses that students entering the graduate program are expected to have taken as undergraduates and prerequisites for graduate courses are not acceptable. 2990 and below are lower-division courses and are not acceptable for graduate degree programs of study.
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School of Graduate Studies 6990 and 7990 (continuing graduate advisement) credits, INST 7920, and IELI 7920 cannot be used in a degree program. Audited courses may not be used for a degree program or toward status as a full-time student. Credits in the following areas are not acceptable in a degree program: foreign languages, continuing graduate advisement, individual home study, military science, and courses numbered below 3000. No more than 12 workshop credits may be applied to a master’s degree.
Minimum Grades and Credit Acceptability Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades below C will not be accepted for a graduate degree. Some departments do not accept C grades.
P-Grade Policy
P (Pass) will be accepted only for seminars, special problems, interdisciplinary workshops, thesis or dissertation research, and continuing graduate advisement. Credits for a course with a P grade cannot be transferred from another university.
Correspondence Course Credits
Continuing Education correspondence (independent home study) courses are not accepted for graduate degrees.
Credit by Special Examination
Credit earned by special examination cannot be used to satisfy the course requirements for a graduate degree or to meet the residency requirement.
Transfer Credits A student’s supervisory committee may recommend transfer of graduate credits earned at another accredited institution. The credits must not have been used for another degree. Only 12 semester credits earned before matriculation at USU may be transferred. Credits with P grades cannot be transferred. Transfer credits cannot replace required residency credit. Transfer credits are subject to approval of the supervisory committee and the dean of the School of Graduate Studies (see Time Limit, page 94).
Rights in Inventions It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of University policy in regard to rights in inventions. (Information is available in the Office of the Vice President for Research.)
Research Approval All University research involving human subjects, animal subjects, radiation materials, recombinant DNA, or biohazardous materials must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate University committee(s) before the research is started. Graduate students are, with the assistance of their advisors, responsible for obtaining the necessary approval for their research. Verification of approval must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies before the student’s master’s Program of Study or doctoral Application for Candidacy can be approved. For further information, contact the School of Graduate Studies or the Office of the Vice President for Research.
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Continuous Graduate Registration Graduate students using University facilities or faculty time must be registered for a minimum of 3 graduate credits every semester until completion of all degree requirements, except, in some cases, the semester of final thesis or dissertation approval (see below). Students employed as graduate assistants or graduate instructors during all semesters, including summer, must be registered as fulltime matriculated students (see pages 94-95). More than 3 credits of continuous registration may be required by a department. An offcampus student in a planned Extension program who is enrolled in a 1- or 2-credit course that is the only course offered locally that semester may be approved by the graduate dean for continuous registration upon written recommendation of the department head. Continuous registration may be for courses, seminars, independent study, research credit, or 6990 or 7990 (Continuing Graduate Advisement). The continuous registration requirement goes into effect the semester a student matriculates in the School of Graduate Studies. A graduate student who is not using University facilities or faculty time may meet the continuous registration requirement by paying the Continuous Registration Fee of $15 per semester (not necessary for summer semester). This alternative requires a written request from the department head, including verification that the student is not using University facilities and/or faculty time. International students usually do not qualify to pay the Continuous Registration Fee because of immigration regulations. The semester a student defends (or redefends) a thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation or takes final oral examinations, he or she must be registered for at least 3 credits. Doctoral and master’s Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C students will be given until the last day of the next semester (known as a “grace” semester) following the defense to finish degree requirements, and Plan C students will be given until the last day of the next semester after coursework completion to finish degree requirements. If a student has not completed all degree requirements by the end of the grace semester, the student must pay a $100 Late Completion Fee for each semester following the grace semester. If working with faculty involves more than routine submission of the thesis or dissertation to the assistant dean, registration for 3 or more credits is required. Because of SEVIS regulations, a student holding an F-1 or J-1 visa is not eligible to pay the $100 fee to complete the degree, but must be registered as a full-time student through the semester of completion.
Leave of Absence A leave of absence, during which continuous registration is not required, may be granted under the following conditions: 1. Illness, required military service, and other extenuating circumstances acceptable to the department head and the graduate dean. 2. Lack of availability of courses in a planned Extension program. 3. Participation in a planned program based primarily on summer semester courses. For either 2 or 3, the student must have an approved Program of Study on file in the School of Graduate Studies before a leave will be granted. A leave of absence must be approved by the graduate dean, upon written recommendation of the department head. A leave of absence may be the basis for extending the time limit to complete a degree, but not to extend the time limit for course validity.
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School of Graduate Studies Notice of Failure to Register and Reactivation Procedures
Academic Honesty and Research Misconduct
A student who does not maintain continuous registration will be notified and a copy of the notification will be sent to the department. If, after notice, the student fails to register, the department will be notified, and the student’s records will be put on inactive status. On the recommendation of the department, the student’s file may be reactivated, if the time limit for the degree has not expired. The student will be required to pay the Continuous Registration Fees or register for the semesters missed, as determined by the department and the School of Graduate Studies.
Maintaining the highest standards of academic honesty and research ethics is especially important at the graduate level, where students are expected to do original, scholarly work in preparation for future professional and academic roles. Academic dishonesty is defined in The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University (April 2002) Article V, Section 3 (see page 40 of this catalog) to include cheating, falsification of information, and plagiarism.
Low-Scholarship Notification Students whose grade point average (GPA) is below 3.0 for any semester will be notified by letter that their academic performance is unsatisfactory. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on probationary status. If a student remains on probationary status for two consecutive semesters, the School of Graduate Studies will ask the student’s department to explain why the student’s graduate program should not be terminated. If the department cannot provide compelling reasons to explain why the student should continue graduate study, the student’s graduate program will be terminated. In the case of termination, reapplication is required to regain matriculation. Should a student holding a University appointment as a teaching or research assistant or fellow be changed to probationary status, the assistantship or fellowship will be terminated. Until a Program of Study is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, the GPA will be computed using all coursework completed at USU since the prior degree. Once a Program of Study, approved by the student’s supervisory committee and department head, is filed in the School of Graduate Studies, the courses listed on it will be used to compute the student’s GPA if approved by the student’s department head. Departments may have more restrictive scholarship policies.
Monitoring of Progress The student’s department and the School of Graduate Studies monitor the progress of graduate students. For continued participation in a graduate program, a student must complete requirements in a timely manner. In reviewing a student’s progress, several factors will be considered, including demonstrated ability to develop a thesis proposal, independence in the conduct of research, performance on comprehensive examinations, GPA, and special program requirements. Satisfactory progress also involves maintaining the standards of professional ethics and integrity expected in the student’s discipline.
Academic Nepotism A faculty member is not to participate in admission or graduateassistant employment decisions, serve as major professor, or serve on the supervisory committee of a relative, including a person with whom he or she has or has had an amorous relationship. Graduate students may enroll in classes taught by a relative only under special conditions. For information, contact the department head or the School of Graduate Studies.
Violations of the above policy will subject the offender to the University disciplinary procedures as outlined in Article VI, Section 1 of the student Code, with the penalties or disciplinary measures to include one or more of the following: 1. Probation. Continued participation in an academic program is predicated upon the student satisfying certain requirements as specified by the University. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary penalties if the student does not comply with the specified requirements or is found to be violating the Honor System during the probationary period. 2. Suspension. Temporary dismissal from the University for a specified time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified. 3. Expulsion. Permanent dismissal from the University. 4. Honor System violoation. Assigning a designation with a course grade indicating an Honor System violation involving academic dishonesty. 5. Denial or revocation of a degree. 6. Performance of community service. Research is a vital part of the education of most graduate students, and appropriate scientific and research conduct is expected. An allegation of scientific misconduct involving funded research is handled through the Office of the Vice President for Research. If the research is nonfunded, the allegation is handled following The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University. Research misconduct may be determined during a student’s program or after the program is completed. If a student is found guilty of research fraud, the penalty may include, in addition to any listed above, correction and reanalysis of data and/or rewriting of the thesis or dissertation, with resubmission and redefense of the thesis or dissertation, and/or loss of financial assistance.
Appeals Procedure Graduate students with grievances relating to academic matters may appeal to the dean of the School of Graduate Studies following the steps and procedures in The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University.
Matriculation of Faculty
Graduate Degree Requirements
It is the policy of USU not to grant advanced degrees to its own faculty, except under unusual circumstances (see Faculty Policy 404.1.4).
Each graduate student must be aware of degree requirements and must work with his or her major professor, supervisory committee, and department head to meet the requirements and specific deadlines.
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Plan B
When a student is accepted to a master’s degree program, the department head appoints a temporary advisor, who may become the student’s major professor. In most master’s degree programs, a supervisory committee will be established for each student. During the first semester following matriculation, the student should meet with the department head to discuss the appointment of a supervisory committee. A completed Supervisory Committee form should be submitted by the department head to the dean of the School of Graduate Studies for final approval by the end of the student’s first semester. Committee changes are not to be made during the six weeks prior to the final defense.
The Plan B paper is usually a review of literature, with conclusions drawn after conceptualizing an area of inquiry, planning a systematic search, and analyzing and critiquing the acquired information. The summary and conclusions developed should enhance knowledge in the discipline.
A master’s degree supervisory committee must include at least three faculty members who are approved by the department head and the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. At least one member must represent the student’s area of specialization, and at least one must be from outside the specialization area. Adjunct faculty can be members with the approval of the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Upon recommendation of the department head, emeritus faculty may serve on supervisory committees, but may not chair new committees. Within School of Graduate Studies and departmental requirements, the supervisory committee determines the courses for the student’s Program of Study; conducts departmental qualifying examinations (if required); supervises the student’s thesis research, Plan B paper, or project; and conducts the defense or final examination. The defense or final examination must be scheduled through the School of Graduate Studies. The major professor, who serves as the chairperson of the committee, usually directs the thesis, paper, or other degree project.
The Plan B option requires the production of a paper or a creative work of art. At least 2 credits of thesis research are required, but no more than 3 credits of thesis credit can be included on the Program of Study.
Plan B papers and reports should follow the same format specifications as theses and dissertations and are expected to reflect equivalent scholarship standards, even though they may be less intensive and not demand the originality of a Plan A thesis. Plan B papers are defended, but are not reviewed by the School of Graduate Studies assistant dean or signed by the graduate dean. Plan B papers must be submitted to the library to be microfiched.
Plan C
A master’s degree option with no thesis or Plan B paper is available in some programs. A departmentally approved program that includes a culminating creative or integrative experience must be filed in the School of Graduate Studies. Generally, a course or seminar on research methods is required, but thesis credits are not accepted. Plan C students should contact the School of Graduate Studies early in their final semester to be certain that all degree requirements, including completion of graduation forms, will be met.
Master of Arts
Three copies of a Program of Study form, one of which must be the original with signatures in ink, should be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by the student before the end of the second semester following matriculation. The Program of Study must be submitted at least two months prior to the final examination or, for Plan C programs, completion of coursework. Amendments to the Program of Study require the signature of the major professor and written notification to each member of the supervisory committee.
Requirements for the Master of Arts (MA) degree (except in the Art Department) include two years (approximately 15 semester credits) of an acceptable second language, with grades of C or above (unless a higher minimum grade is required by the department), or the equivalent level of learning as determined by testing approved by the supervisory committee and the graduate dean. One year each of two languages, or the equivalent as determined by approved testing, is acceptable if approved by the student’s supervisory committee. Coursework to meet this requirement cannot have been used for another degree and cannot be more than eight years old.
Plan A
Approved testing procedures include the following:
The Plan A option for a master’s degree requires preparation of a thesis. From 6-15 semester credits of thesis research are required. The semesters during which a student registers for thesis credit should correspond as closely as possible to the semesters in which the thesis work is done and faculty supervision is provided. The thesis for a Plan A master’s degree is to be a contribution to the field of knowledge, based on the student’s own research or a treatment and presentation of known subject matter from a new point of view. The student and major professor should decide upon a problem or subject for the thesis study by the end of the student’s first semester of graduate study. A Thesis Proposal, signed by the entire committee, should be submitted by the student to the School of Graduate Studies along with the Program of Study form. The student and all committee members are required to sign a Data and Copyright form and a Plans for Publication form. The forms are given to the student with his or her copy of the approved Supervisory Committee form and must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies prior to the final defense.
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1. Take and pass (C or above, unless the department requires a higher minimum grade) a language course at the appropriate level (i.e., the final course in a two-year sequence). 2. Take a test given by USU’s Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department or at the BYU Testing Center and be certified for language equivalency for 15 or more semester credits. To obtain information on languages for which tests are available at USU and BYU, as well as to make arrangements for testing, contact the USU Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. 3. Arrange testing at another university center or testing agency approved by the department and the graduate dean. 4. For an international student: (a) certification of English competency through either a TOEFL score of 550 or above, a passing score on the IELI English Proficiency Test, or completion of IELI courses; and (b) certification of a second language through 1, 2, or 3 above.
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School of Graduate Studies Credit Requirement
The minimum requirement for a master’s degree is 30 semester credits, except for a Plan C degree for which the minimum is 33 semester credits. For the MEd degree, the minimum number of semester credits is 36. The Master of Fine Arts is regarded as a terminal degree and requires a minimum of 60 semester credits.
Residency Requirement
At least 24 semester credits for a master’s degree must be from Utah State University.
Post-Master’s Professional Degrees Three degrees—the Civil Engineer (CE), Educational Specialist (EdS), and Electrical Engineer (EE)—are designed for students who seek to improve their professional skills and knowledge beyond the master’s degree. The minimum requirement for each of these degrees is 30 semester credits beyond the master’s degree (60 credits beyond a bachelor’s degree). Each degree requires a project report that is prepared to the same format specifications as a thesis, but is not reviewed by the School of Graduate Studies assistant dean or signed by the graduate dean.
Doctoral Degrees When a doctoral student is admitted, the department head appoints a temporary advisor to work with the student until a supervisory committee is established. A Supervisory Committee form must be submitted to the dean of the School of Graduate Studies for approval by the end of the student’s second semester following matriculation. Committee changes are not to be made during the six weeks prior to the final defense. A doctoral supervisory committee must include at least five faculty members with doctoral degrees who are approved by the department head and the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Three members must be from within and at least one must be from outside the department or interdepartmental degree-granting program in which the student is matriculated. Adjunct faculty can serve on doctoral committees with the approval of the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Upon recommendation of the department head, emeritus faculty may serve on supervisory committees, but may not chair new committees. The supervisory committee specifies the student’s Program of Study; supervises the student’s qualifying examination (if there is one) and comprehensive examination, unless some other departmental or program procedure is in place; approves the dissertation proposal and supervises the student’s research and preparation of the dissertation; and conducts the final oral examination. The major professor is the chairperson of the committee and usually directs the student’s research. Continuation in a doctoral program is contingent upon the availability of a major professor. By the end of the third semester, the student should have submitted a Program of Study to the School of Graduate Studies. Amendments to the Program of Study require the signature of the major professor and written notification to the other members of the supervisory committee. The student and all committee members are required to sign a Data and Copyright form and a Plans for Publication form. The forms are given to the student with his or her copy of the approved supervisory committee form and must be submitted by the student to the School of Graduate Studies with the Program of Study.
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Some departments or interdepartmental programs administer qualifying examinations. Each department or program has the responsibility of administering comprehensive examinations. Following completion of all or most courses, successful completion of comprehensive examinations, and approval of a proposal for dissertation research, and at least three months before the final defense, the student must submit an Application for Candidacy form to the School of Graduate Studies, along with a copy of the dissertation proposal, signed by all members of the supervisory committee. Submission of the candidacy form is a major step in the student’s program, because the committee and department head thereby attest that the student is ready to conduct independent dissertation research, although successful completion of that requirement is not guaranteed.
Credit Requirement
The minimum requirement for a doctoral degree is 60 approved semester credits in addition to a master’s degree, or 90 approved graduate semester credits with no master’s degree. Coursework cannot be used for more than one degree. A minimum of 12 dissertation credits is required for a post-master’s doctorate and a minimum of 18 for a no-master’s doctorate. The semesters during which a student registers for dissertation credit should correspond as closely as possible to the semesters in which the dissertation work is done and faculty supervision is provided.
Residency Requirement
For the PhD, a minimum of 33 USU credits is required. At least three semesters, two of which must be consecutive, of full-time registration in residency at USU are required. For the EdD, a minimum of 39 USU semester credits is required. At least three semesters must be full-time registration in residence at USU; none of the semesters need to be consecutive, but two full-time semesters must be taken on campus prior to dissertation credit. Some departments also have language requirements. With the approval of the supervisory committee and the graduate dean, graduate credit may be transferred from an accredited graduate school, provided the minimum residency requirements are met and the credit has not been used for any other degree. Transfer credit more than eight years old may not be acceptable (see Time Limit section, page 94). Transfer credits will be shown on official USU transcripts upon completion of the degree.
Preparation and Approval of Theses, Plan B Papers, and Dissertations Before beginning work on a thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation, a student should obtain the Publication Guide for Graduate Students, available online or from the USU Bookstore, and the style manual or journal approved by the supervisory committee and/or department. These documents will guide the student in the proper preparation of his or her manuscript. Theses and dissertations may be prepared in either traditional or multiple-paper format. One article or article-manuscript may not be submitted as a thesis or dissertation. Preparation of a thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation is the culminating learning experience for a graduate student. The quality of the product, which should represent the student’s own best work, is the responsibility of the student. Monitoring the quality of the thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation and mentoring the student in writing are responsibilities of the major professor, with the assistance of the supervisory committee. Editing by anyone other than the major professor and the supervisory committee should be limited to mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
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School of Graduate Studies Drafts of sections should be submitted periodically to the major professor for critique. Committee members should be consulted, especially on sections that involve their special expertise. Upon request, the School of Graduate Studies assistant dean (in Main 164) will review an early draft for format and style.
Oral Examination and Defense
The final defense should be scheduled by the student after all courses and the thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation are completed. Changes in the membership of a supervisory committee cannot be made during the six weeks prior to the defense without a written request from the department head and approval of the graduate dean. At least four weeks prior to the defense, the student shall give a copy of the thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation to each member of the supervisory committee for approval or corrections. An Appointment for Examination form must be completed by the student and committee, indicating approval of the proposed time and place for the examination and defense, and submitted by the student to the School of Graduate Studies a minimum of ten working days prior to the exam. The deadline for completing degree requirements is the last day of the semester. When the defense is scheduled during a semester break, the student must enroll for at least 3 credits the following semester. No committee member should agree to proceed with a defense until he or she has carefully read and approved the thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation. If any member of a committee believes that the document is not ready to be defended, he or she should notify the student and major professor and not sign the Appointment for Examination form. The defense should then be rescheduled. The oral examination of the thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation is a defense of a final document. Only minor changes, usually editorial, should be required following the defense. If major changes are required, a defense of the revised document should be held. The chairperson of the examination is appointed by the graduate dean. At the examination, the student defends his or her thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation and answers questions about the area of specialization. The results of the defense and any additional requirements are recorded on the Record of Examination Completion form, which is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies. All members of the supervisory committee must approve and sign the thesis, Plan B paper, or dissertation. In the event of lack of unanimity, the matter is taken to the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Any final examination held without following the proper procedures is invalid. Graduate students failing to complete all degree requirements within one year of a successful defense will be required to redefend. Students must register for at least 3 credits the semester of redefense. The student is responsible for proofreading the thesis/dissertation and having it read and approved by the department before submitting a final committee-approved and signed copy to the assistant dean in the School of Graduate Studies. The assistant dean will review the paper for proper format and conformity to departmental and School of Graduate Studies standards. The assistant dean will attach a checksheet of format, stylistic, and mechanical problems and will mark examples of needed changes on the paper. Format corrections and required rewriting must be completed before the assistant dean will submit the thesis or dissertation to the graduate dean for approval. The graduate dean examines each thesis and
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dissertation before approving and signing it. Any thesis or dissertation may be selected for further review by members of the faculty not on the student’s supervisory committee or by expert reviewers at other institutions before being accepted by the dean. The student may reserve a processing date for the thesis/dissertation by completing the appropriate form after the thesis/dissertation defense. The final committee-approved and signed thesis/dissertation should be submitted to the assistant dean by at least the day before the reserved processing date. If a processing date has not been reserved but the student would like to finish by the end of a semester, he or she must submit the final committee-approved and signed thesis/ dissertation to the assistant dean at least seven weeks before the last day of the summer or fall semester and at least eleven weeks prior to the spring semester commencement deadline. At other times, the signed thesis/dissertation must be submitted at least four weeks prior to anticipated program completion.
Final Steps The following forms must be completed and submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, before degree requirements are considered completed. 1. Graduation Fee Payment Form requires $15 payment at the Cashiers Office. 2. Commencement Data Card 3. Survey of Earned Doctorates, if a doctoral student 4. Questionnaire for Hometown News Release—optional 5. Alumni Card In addition, three copies of the thesis or dissertation and one additional copy of the title page and an abstract for ProQuest (UMI) (150-word maximum for theses and 350-word maximum for dissertations) must be submitted to Current Periodicals in the Library. The following fees must be paid at this time: Binding fee for two of the three required copies ................................$30 Binding and processing fee for personal copies* ............... $15 per copy Processing and handling fee .............................................................$15 ProQuest (formerly UMI) Microfilming Fee ........................$55 (doctoral) ProQuest (formerly UMI) Microfilming Fee .......................$45 (master’s) ProQuest Copyright Registration Fee ...............................$45 (optional) Processing and Handling Fee ...........................................................$15 _______________ *The student is responsible for verifying that the personal copies are complete and have been copied and/or printed without errors.
The Current Periodicals personnel will provide a paper receipt, which must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies before the degree is considered completed. The final committee-approved Plan B paper must be taken to Special Collections in the Merrill Library to be microfiched. Special Collections personnel will provide a paper-receipt that must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies before the degree is considered completed. Also, incomplete grades must be removed from the student’s record by the major professor using forms provided by the Registrar’s Office. For nonthesis master’s programs, the School of Graduate Studies
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School of Graduate Studies must receive a letter of completion from the department head or interdepartmental program director. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that these final steps are taken.
Delay of Publication Policy A thesis or dissertation must not contain material that cannot be disclosed publicly. However, occasionally it is in the University’s best interest to delay disclosure of the contents of a thesis or dissertation while patenting and/or commercial development possibilities are investigated or for a period of report review by a funding agency. In such cases, publication of a thesis or dissertation through submission to the Merrill Library and to ProQuest (UMI) may be delayed without delaying award of the student’s degree. A copy of the publication delay policy, including the procedures for requesting a delay in library submission, may be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies.
Diplomas and Commencement Diplomas are ordered by the Registrar’s Office at the end of each semester. If a student needs verification of completion of a degree before the end of the semester, the registrar will provide an official Certificate of Completion. The actual date of completion is usually the date the graduate dean approves a thesis/dissertation or the date a departmental letter of completion is received by the School of Graduate Studies. During fall and spring semesters, only students completing degrees by the published Commencement deadline dates for a given year will be included in the official Commencement program, although other students who complete requirements by a later date during the semester, established by the graduate dean, may participate in the graduate Commencement/Hooding ceremony.
Graduate Interdepartmental Curricula Concurrent Degrees Students may pursue concurrent master’s degrees or concurrent master’s and doctoral degrees with the approval of the cooperating departments and the graduate dean. An application should be submitted for the first degree program. If admission is granted, the student may then apply for a second degree program after submitting a letter from the head of the department to which the student has been admitted. The letter should indicate that the department has no objection to the student applying for the second degree program. To be considered as concurrent degrees, admission to the second degree program must be finalized before the end of the first semester in the first degree.
Guidelines for Concurrent Master’s Degree Programs
In special cases, a student may complete concurrently the requirements for two master’s degrees in different departments but with fewer than the total credits required by both programs, provided that the following conditions are met:
2. The chairperson of the student’s supervisory committee in each department must also be a member of the other committee. 3. The supervisory committee, the two department heads, and the graduate dean must approve the Program of Study for each degree. 4. There can be a maximum of 9 credits of overlap in courses between the two degree programs, and the overlap must be in the elective or broadening courses. With the allowance of overlapping, a student could thus complete the requirements for both degrees with up to 9 fewer semester credits than the usual minimum total for two degrees.
Guidelines for Concurrent Doctoral-Master’s Degree Programs In special cases, a student may complete concurrently the requirements for a doctorate and a master’s degree in different departments with fewer than the total credits required by both programs, provided that the following conditions are met:
1. The student must formally apply and be accepted into both programs by the end of the first semester of the student’s graduate program. 2. The student’s doctoral supervisory committee must consist of four members from the doctoral department and two members from the master’s department if the student is on a thesis plan. The master’s committee must consist of two master’s departmental members and the chair of the doctoral committee. 3. The student’s supervisory committee, the two department heads, and the graduate dean must approve each Program of Study. 4. There can be a maximum of 15 semester credits of overlap in courses between the two degree programs, and the overlap must be in the elective or broadening courses. With the allowance of overlapping, a student could thus complete the requirements for both degrees with a minimum of 75 semester credits, rather than the usual 90-credit minimum.
Interdepartmental Degrees and Certificates Several interdepartmental graduate degrees are offered at Utah State University. These include: the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Education (EdD, PhD), the Interdepartmental Program in Ecology (MS, PhD), the Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Master of Science in Bioregional Planning, the Interdepartmental Program in Social Sciences (MSS), the Interdepartmental Program in Toxicology (MS, PhD), and the Master of Natural Resources (MNR). Also offered are the following three interdisciplinary certificates: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, and Natural Resources and Environmental Education (NREE). Descriptions of the interdepartmental graduate programs are included alphabetically within the Instructional Units and Programs section of this catalog.
1. The student must formally apply and be accepted into both programs by the end of the first semester of the student’s graduate program.
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College of Agriculture Interim Dean: H. Paul Rasmussen Location: Agricultural Science 223 Phone: (435) 797-2215 FAX: (435) 797-3321 E-mail: agriculture.info@usu.edu WWW: http://www.ag.usu.edu Associate Dean for Academic Programs: Donald L. Snyder, Agricultural Science 218, (435) 797-2383, don.snyder@usu.edu Director, Agricultural Experiment Station: H. Paul Rasmussen, Agricultural Science 225, (435) 797-2207, paul.rasmussen@usu.edu The College of Agriculture includes the following departments: Agricultural Systems Technology and Education (ASTE) Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) Economics (Econ) (jointly administered with the College of Business) Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFS) Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology (PSB) Degrees and curriculum options are listed in the Instructional Units and Programs section of this catalog. In addition to programs in the departments, the interdepartmental MS and PhD degrees in Toxicology involve more than one department. Agriculture today is a dynamic, rapidly changing industry. It includes more than farming or producing food and fiber. It embodies all the occupations connected with the research, production, processing, marketing, and distribution of food and fiber products. Agriculture is the nation’s largest industry. Of the 131 million people employed in the United States, about 21 million (16 percent) work in agriculture. This includes about half a million scientists who serve agriculture directly or indirectly. The agricultural industry is the biggest buyer, seller, and borrower in the United States, and it has the largest investment of any industry. Today’s agriculture offers graduates challenging opportunities in a highly technological and competitive society. Students must be prepared to interact in such a society when they complete their formal education. The success of various curricula in agriculture is manifest by the achievements of the graduates. They are setting new standards for agricultural production and in positions as professional specialists, teachers, research investigators, and leaders in agriculture and related industries locally, nationally, and internationally. Education in agriculture includes fundamental science as well as applied business and technology. Many graduates continue their education for advanced degrees and other specialized education and training.
Admission Requirements Undergraduate students accepted in good standing by the University are eligible for admission to the College of Agriculture.
Facilities and Equipment The E. G. Peterson Agricultural Science Building houses the administrative offices of the College of Agriculture; the Agricultural
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Experiment Station; University Extension; the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department; and the Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department. The Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department personnel are housed in the Agricultural Science Building, the Animal Sciences Building, the Biotechnology Center, the Skaggs Laboratory, and the Veterinary Science Building. The Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department is located in the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Building. The Economics Department is housed in the George S. Eccles Business Building. The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences is housed in the C. A. Ernstrom Nutrition and Food Sciences Building. Some classes and laboratories are located on Agricultural Experiment Station facilities near the campus, where research and teaching interact. Research units located in more distant areas of the state provide research opportunities for graduate students and faculty members.
Curricula in Agriculture Students may work toward the Bachelor of Science degree in any of the departments of the College of Agriculture. Preveterinary training is offered in the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences. There are three basic curricula offered by most departments: (1) science, (2) general or production, and (3) business. Departmental listings detail the requirements for earning a degree in these curricula.
Science
Students who choose the science curriculum are taught the fundamentals of physical and biological sciences that are significant to agriculture, including biotechnology and genomics. In the basic science courses, students prepare themselves for graduate work and eventually research and teaching careers in the natural sciences. Graduates in science curricula are also prepared to do research or technical work in agriculturally oriented businesses such as farm chemicals, livestock health, feed processing and marketing, crop breeding, water use, and food processing. Science curricula are offered in the Departments of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences; Nutrition and Food Sciences; and Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology.
General or Production
This curriculum is designed to educate students to meet the special demands of today’s agriculture. Successful modern agricultural production requires an understanding of the latest scientific knowledge and an ability to apply the information. The production curriculum will satisfy the needs of a student who plans to be involved in production agriculture, to be a farm manager, or to work directly with farm operators as a businessman or as a government or farm organization employee. This curriculum is offered in the Departments of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education; Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology; and in the animal and dairy majors of the ADVS Department.
Business
The businesses and industries that buy from, sell to, and provide service for people involved in production agriculture are expanding the need for employees educated in agriculture. These enterprises include feed, fertilizer, machinery, and chemical firms that supply the producer’s needs, as well as marketing firms that assemble, process, ship, and merchandise agricultural products. Managers of large-scale farm enterprises also profit from the kind of education provided by the business curriculum. Students who want to capitalize on their
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College of Agriculture agricultural background while pursuing a business or industrial career should consider the business option. This curriculum is offered in the Departments of Economics; Agricultural Systems Technology and Education; Nutrition and Food Sciences; Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology; and in the animal and dairy majors of the ADVS Department. Interdepartmental and intercollege cooperation has and will continue to facilitate the development of various other curricula. Students should not hesitate to inquire about the possibilities of following a curriculum that would allow for special needs. The College of Agriculture participates in the Interdisciplinary Studies Major (see pages 303304), which offers flexibility for qualifying students who cannot find an existing degree that meets their needs. Advisors in each department are available and should be consulted for guidance in scheduling classes and in planning careers.
Financial Support The College of Agriculture and the agricultural industry in the Intermountain West annually sponsor over 100 scholarships, internships, and assistantships. The college and the local
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agribusinesses also support many students through work experience programs. For further information, contact the College of Agriculture Dean’s Office (Agricultural Science 223) and/or individual department offices.
Safety and Liability in Classes and Laboratories Certain classes and laboratories involve a risk of bodily injury or of damage to clothing. Students should take appropriate precautions and wear suitable protective clothing. Some of the risks include handling or being near animals, slick floors or corrals, use of toxic or corrosive substances, and the use of sharp or breakable instruments and equipment. Students should take safety precautions during demonstrations or work with animal tissues or operative procedures. Students must assume their own liability protection for travel to and from classes, laboratories, and field trips. The University and its employees assume no liability in the performance of classroom or laboratory instruction or on scheduled field trips, or for other dangerous activities. The student, by voluntarily participating in these classes and activities, agrees to assume the risk and not hold USU or its staff liable.
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College of Business Dean: Caryn L. Beck-Dudley Location: Business 212 Phone: (435) 797-2272 FAX: (435) 797-0272 E-mail: ceo@business.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/cob Senior Associate Dean: Clifford R. Skousen, Business 202C, (435) 797-2331, cliff.skousen@usu.edu Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Director of Management Institute: Glenn M. McEvoy, Business 807, (435) 797-2375, glenn.mcevoy@usu.edu Associate Dean for Business Relations: Ross E. Robson, Merrill Library 210B, (435) 797-2279, ross.robson@usu.edu Director of Development: Alta L. Markeson, Business 202F, (435) 797-3720, alta.markeson@usu.edu Director of Business Undergraduate Programs: Ruth C. Harrison, Business 309, (435) 797-2272, ruth.harrison@usu.edu Director of Business Graduate Programs: Mary Jo Blahna, Business 809, (435) 797-2360, maryjo.blahna@usu.edu
Academic Departments
The College of Business includes the following academic departments. Information about degrees and curriculum options are listed in the departmental sections of this catalog. Accountancy, School of Business Administration Business Information Systems Economics (jointly administered with the College of Agriculture) Management and Human Resources
Interdisciplinary/College Programs
The College of Business offers the following programs in addition to those offered by academic departments. Detailed descriptions of these programs are provided in this section of this catalog and in the separate Master of Business Administration (MBA) section. Business Minor Dual Major and Second Bachelor’s Degree in Business International Business Minor Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Nondegree and Other Programs
A wide variety of seminars and development programs are sponsored by college units and academic departments. For example, Business Relations operates the Partners in Business program and the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. Partners in Business provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, strategies, and innovative business practices through low-cost, high-quality management education seminars for working professionals. The program is managed by a staff of dedicated business students under the supervision of the program director. Annual seminars include: Financial Services and Banking, Operational Excellence, Accounting, Customer Service and Marketing, Women in Business, Information Technology, and Human Resources. The Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing is an award given to North American organizations in recognition of worldclass business performance achieved through focused improvements in core manufacturing and business processes. The Shingo Prize is also awarded for research and writing that expands the knowledge
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and understanding of lean manufacturing processes. The college sponsors the Management Institute as a link between the talents of the faculty and the training needs of leaders in business, industry, and government. The Management Institute focuses on delivering high-quality, custom-designed training and development programs in outdoor experiential learning, indoor experiential learning, and data-based consulting. The Center for E-Commerce is a part of the Business Information Systems Department in the College of Business. The purpose of the center is to provide educational services within the University and community. The center includes e-commerce education, certification training, project coordination, and interdepartmental research.
Accreditation
College of Business programs in business and accounting are accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is the premier accrediting association for business and accounting programs.
Vision The College of Business is a School of Opportunity. It strives to be a highly sought first-rate business school, providing a springboard from which students can excel confidently and ethically in a global market.
Mission The college is engaged in three primary activities: learning, discovery, and outreach. The learning or educational mission is to prepare future managers and leaders to positively contribute in a world community with a quest for life-long learning and self-improvement. The discovery mission is to aggressively support basic and applied research, ensuring the continued enlargement of the base of understanding about business, government, and other complex institutions; about the processes of managing and leading; and about the economic foundations upon which they function. The outreach mission is to provide innovative opportunities for the extended community through its own initiatives and through partnering with others.
Learning Goals Regardless of their major, undergraduate College of Business students are required to take a common coursework core that includes learning experiences in both general knowledge and skills, as well as management-specific knowledge and skills. Nine specific learning goals drive the curriculum and are assessed for achievement. These goals are: Goal 1 Each student can effectively communicate coherent and persuasive written reports and oral presentations. Goal 2 Each student can recognize and analyze legal and ethical issues and choose appropriate actions for practical business situations. Goal 3 Each student can correctly apply mathematical and statistical techniques appropriate for business analysis. Goal 4 Each student can use contemporary information systems and technology in business decision-making.
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College of Business Goal 5 Each student understands the domestic and international economic environment in which business organizations operate. Goal 6 Each student can evaluate the financial position of an organization and make appropriate financial decisions from an analysis of the organization’s financial information. Goal 7 Each student can make appropriate decisions in the creation of value through the production and marketing of goods and services. Goal 8 Each student can demonstrate an understanding of individual and group dynamics in organizations, including the use of team building and collaborative behaviors in accomplishment of tasks. Goal 9 Each student can conceptualize complex business issues, apply analysis to identify plausible solutions, and communicate findings.
Assessment Each of the nine learning goals is monitored and assessed for achievement. Information obtained through the assessment process is used to adjust and modify instructional methods and curriculum design as part of the college’s continuous improvement effort. Achievement of goals is assessed using both direct and indirect measures. Direct measures include selection of students, course-embedded measurements, and a national achievement test. Indirect measures include student, alumni, and employer surveys, as well as employment and career success of graduates. Specific assessments for the College of Business can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/cob/web/cob/assessment.htm
Honors in Business Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Qualified students in all majors within the College of Business may pursue an Honors degree. Upon graduation, the student’s transcript will read: Graduated with Honors in [name of the major]. Honors students have the privilege of priority registration (registering a week before other students), as well as the privilege of enrolling in special course sections for honors students only. As part of a senior project, they have the opportunity to conduct business research of interest to them. Participating in the business honors program enriches the student’s educational experience, gains membership in the USU Honors Program, and enhances opportunities for admission to graduate and professional schools.
Eligibility for Acceptance
New freshmen with an Admission Index score of 126 or higher will be invited to participate in USU’s Honors Program and will be permitted to pursue Honors in Business. Admitted students must maintain a 3.30 minimum GPA in order to remain in the Honors Program. Sophomore, junior, and transfer students may apply or receive more information at the Honors Program Office, Merrill Library (west wing) room 374. Additional information can also be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
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Program of Study
Honors in Business requires 15 credits, which may be completed in the following way. If specific honors courses are not taken, then other courses may be substituted upon approval of the College of Business honors advisor. ECON 1500H Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 (taken during the first fall semester) ACCT 2010H Survey of Accounting I ....................................................3 (taken during the fall of the second year) MHR 3110H Managing People and Organizations ................................3 (taken during the spring of the second year) At least one upper-division course in the major ................... 3 minimum (taken under contract) Supervised Senior Thesis work taken under one of the following (depending on major): ACCT 4950H, BA 4950H, BIS 4950H, ECON 4950H, or MHR 4950H (3 credits).
College Honors Advisor
Clifford R. Skousen, Senior Associate Dean, College of Business, Business 202, (435) 797-2331, cliff.skousen@usu.edu.
Undergraduate Programs Admission and Graduation Requirements Freshman Admission
Students may be admitted directly into the College of Business as incoming freshmen if they have less than 24 earned post-high school college credits and if all of the following conditions are met: (1) admitted to Utah State University; (2) designated a College of Business major on USU application or submitted a College of Business application to the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center; (3) ACT Composite of 24 or higher; and (4) high school GPA of 3.5 or higher. All admitted freshmen, regardless of declared College of Business major, must first complete the following four courses, or their equivalents, with a C grade or better in each course, as prerequisites to College of Business courses numbered 3000 and above: ECON 1500, Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles; MATH 1100, Calculus Techniques; STAT 2300, Business Statistics; and PSY or SOC 1010, General Psychology or Introductory Sociology.
Non-Freshman and Transfer Admission
USU students and transfer students from other accredited colleges and universities may be admitted directly to any College of Business major if they have met the following conditions: (1) admitted to Utah State University; (2) earned 24 or more post-high school college credits with 3.5 GPA or higher; and (3) designated a College of Business major on USU application (transfer students) or submitted a College of Business application to the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center (USU continuing students). Admission for students not meeting the above conditions is competitive based on available space in the College of Business. Application forms, available at the College of Business Career and Education
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College of Business Opportunities Center, may be submitted after completion of at least 24 credits of coursework, including the pre-business course requirements, or equivalent, with a C grade or better. An essay will also be required.
Pre-Business Course Requirements (13 credits)
Applicants will be ranked according to an Application GPA that is calculated as follows: one-third weight on 13 credits earned in four required courses (ECON 1500, MATH 1100, STAT 2300, and PSY or SOC 1010); one-third weight on last 24 credits earned; and one-third weight on overall GPA. Essays will be evaluated by the admissions screening committee. Grades for courses which have been repeated will be discounted one step each time courses are repeated for the College of Business Application GPA (e.g., A- to B+). Students may not repeat a course more than twice, and may have no more than 10 repeats in total to earn a degree. (College of Business courses are limited to one repeat.)
Matriculation Requirement and Transfer Limitation
No more than 15 USU College of Business credits (ACCT, BA, BIS, BUS, MHR), numbered 2000 and above, earned as a nonbusiness major (before acceptance into the College of Business) can be applied to a College of Business degree. More than 15 business credits can be transferred from other accredited institutions. However, additional USU College of Business credits added to previously earned transfer business credits may not exceed a combined total of 15. Furthermore, to earn a bachelor’s degree in a College of Business major, at least 50 percent of the required College of Business credits must be earned from coursework taken from the Utah State University College of Business.
Enrollment Restrictions
Admission to the College of Business does not ensure access to the courses required for graduation. The following admission requirements must be met by all USU students: 1. There are no restrictions on 1000-level courses. 2. ACCT 2010, 2020, MHR 2990, and BIS 2450, 2550 require as prerequisites at least 15 credits of completed college-level work, an overall GPA (transfer credits included) of at least 2.50, and STAT 1040, or MATH 1030 or 1050. (MATH 1050 or equivalent is required for College of Business Majors.) In addition, BIS 2450 requires the CIL exam or equivalent. 3. All 3000-, 4000-, and 5000-level courses in the College of Business are restricted to students admitted to the College of Business or another USU major with an overall GPA of at least 2.67 and completion of at least 40 credits. 4. MHR 4880 and 4890 require completion of at least 84 credits for admission. 5. A GPA of at least 2.50 is required in the College of Business Core and in all University courses taken. 6. College of Business courses may be repeated only once. 7. Many College of Business courses have prerequisites and other restrictions requiring adherence. Before registering for courses within the College of Business, students should refer to course listings in this catalog or consult with their advisor to ensure they have completed the necessary prerequisites.
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University Studies Requirements
All freshmen-level students who enter USU Fall of 1998 and thereafter will be required to meet the University Studies requirements. Students who have received an Associate of Arts/Science degree from a college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education or from a school with which USU or the College of Business has an articulation agreement will be considered to have fulfilled the General Education portion of the University Studies requirements, but must still complete the Depth Education portion. It is recommended that all business students visit with an advisor in the Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309, to clarify their specific requirements in this area. Additional information about these requirements is available on pages 46-54 of this catalog.
USU Credits and Business Credits
At least 30 of the last 60 semester credits must be taken from Utah State University, 10 of which must be included within the last 40 credits presented for the degree. At least 50 percent of the College of Business credits required for a College of Business degree must be taken from the Utah State University College of Business or its departments, which include: School of Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Economics, and Management and Human Resources.
Optional P/D+, D, F Grade Restriction
This option (see the USU “Grading Policy,” pages 37-38) is not available for any required courses for majors and minors in the College of Business.
College of Business Stop-out Policy
Students having a break in attendance of College of Business programs in excess of one year will be subject to the college and departmental requirements in effect at the time of their return.
Graduation
Students must satisfy all University, college, and departmental major requirements to be eligible for graduation. Refer to appropriate sections of this catalog for details.
Minor in Business The college offers a minor for nonbusiness majors consisting of the five courses listed below. This minor is designed to develop a general background and perspective in business. Completion of this minor will acquaint students with each business discipline. Advisement for the minor in business is through the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center in Business 309. An overall minimum GPA of 2.50 is required for the five courses. Students are responsible to complete prerequisite courses where applicable. Required courses for the minor in business include ACCT 2010; BA 3400 or 3460; BA 3500; MHR 3110; and one of the following courses: ECON 3400, MHR 2990, or BIS 3100.
Minor in International Business Both College of Business majors and nonmajors are eligible to receive the International Business Minor. This minor is designed to develop a general background and perspective in business. All students who plan to pursue this minor receive academic advisement from the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center in Business 309. This minor consists of four courses selected from a group of seven courses (listed below) and completion of either a Language Competency Option or a Regional Studies Option. Four
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College of Business of the following seven courses are required as part of this minor: BA 4300 (International Finance), BIS 4550 (Principles of International Business Communications), BIS 5700 (Internet Management and Electronic Commerce), ECON 3400 (International Economics for Business), ECON 5150 (Comparative Economic Systems), MHR 3820 (International Management), and MHR 4890 (Business Strategy in a Global Context). Information about the Language Competency and Regional Studies Options is available in the Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309.
Beta Alpha Psi Honorary professional accounting fraternity.
Minors in Other Business Subjects
Delta Pi Epsilon (DPE) National graduate honorary fraternity in business education.
Minors are available in other business subjects, as indicated in departmental sections of this catalog.
Dual Major and Second Bachelor’s Degree The College of Business offers both a dual major and a second bachelor’s degree—Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA)—in Business. This particular option requires a broad course distribution among the departments of the college. It is, therefore, administered by the college, rather than by a specific department. Requirement information is available in the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309. For requirement information concerning other second bachelor’s or dual major degrees having specialization within the college, see departmental sections of this catalog.
College of Business Sponsored Student Organization Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) A cocurricular student organization. The organization’s goal is to provide opportunities to develop business career competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibility. Membership is open to all students interested in business.
Other Professional Student Organizations The following student organizations are sponsored by College of Business departments and are available for membership, depending upon student objectives and qualifications. American Marketing Association (AMA) Organization for marketing and marketing education majors.
Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary business fraternity. (See page 78 for further information.) Association for Systems Management (ASM) Organization for students planning careers in information processing and information systems management.
Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) Co-curricular organization for marketing education and marketing majors. Economics Club Organization for students majoring in economics. Finance Club Organization for students majoring in finance. Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Organization designed for accounting majors. MBA Association Organization for MBA graduate students. Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE) National honorary and professional management fraternity. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Organization for majors in fields of personnel and human resource management.
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Assistantships A number of scholarships and assistantships are available to College of Business students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are also opportunities for employment in research projects and other activities. Assistantships for graduate students are available for both teaching and research. Applications for undergraduate scholarships may be made directly to the Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309.
Course Descriptions Business (BUS), page 471
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Professional society for production majors.
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College of Education and Human Services Interim Dean: Carol J. Strong Location: Emma Eccles Jones Education 109 Phone: (435) 797-1437 E-mail: shannon.johnson@usu.edu WWW: http://www.coe.usu.edu Associate Dean for Teacher Education, Graduation, and Educator Licensing: Francine Fukui Johnson, Education 101, (435) 797-1443, francine.johnson@usu.edu Associate Dean for Education Extension: Michael K. Freeman, Education 114A, (435) 797-1474, michael.freeman@usu.edu Associate Dean for Research: Carol J. Strong, Education 453A, (435) 797-1471, carol.strong@usu.edu The College of Education and Human Services has the following departments: Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Elementary Education Family, Consumer, and Human Development Health, Physical Education and Recreation Instructional Technology Psychology Secondary Education Special Education and Rehabilitation The College of Education and Human Services provides preparation programs for prospective teachers, for counselors and other professional personnel in education, and for professionals in the human services area and in corporate settings. Students are urged to refer to the more detailed descriptions of programs, majors, and areas of specialization contained in this catalog. The College of Education and Human Services participates in the Interdisciplinary Studies Major (see pages 303-304), which offers flexibility for qualifying students who cannot find an existing degree that meets their needs.
Accreditation
Utah State University is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Utah State Board of Education. Students who are licensed to teach in the state of Utah may qualify for licensure in other states and the District of Columbia. Additional material accreditations include: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, American Psychological Association, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on the Education of the Deaf, National Association of School Psychologists, and Council on Accreditation of the National Recreation Park Association.
University Studies Requirements
All students graduating from the College of Education and Human Services must complete the USU University Studies requirements (see pages 46-54).
Admission Requirements to Teacher Education
Students wishing to enter the Teacher Education Program at Utah State University must formally apply for admission and be approved by the Office of the Associate Dean for Teacher Education, as well as by the department where the teaching major is being offered. All applicants are required to submit a record of their ACT scores, pass the Teacher Education Writing Exam, and take a speech and hearing test. Students are not permitted to enroll in the education professional core classes prior to being admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Detailed information about admission to the Teacher Education Program should be obtained from a departmental advisor or from the Office of the Associate Dean for Teacher Education, Graduation, and Educator Licensing.
Teacher Licensing
The dean of the College of Education and Human Services is assigned responsibility for the development, approval, and administration of Teacher Licensing requirements for students. The College of Education and Human Services currently offers preservice teacher preparation leading to licensure in 34 different areas. In addition, advanced programs leading to professional licensure are available for administrators, supervisors, school counselors, school psychologists, school library media specialists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists, educators of the deaf, and specialists in special education. Training is also available in English as a Second Language (ESL), reading, distance education, and gifted and talented education. Specific requirements for each license may be obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean for Teacher Education, Graduation, and Educator Licensing or from the department in which the major work is offered. All students who desire licensure must complete a criminal background check and must pass the Utah State Office of Education approved content test (Praxis II or Arts Portfolio) in their major area prior to student teaching. For the early childhood, elementary, or secondary license, a closely supervised program of student teaching is conducted in selected schools throughout the state. Students should be financially prepared to live off campus during the semester selected as their professional semester of student teaching. The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in elementary education, secondary education, or special education is designed for students preparing to teach in any of these fields. Students majoring in other departments of the University who wish to prepare for teaching are admitted to teacher education curricula as heretofore described. An endorsement in middle education is also available.
Dual Licensing
A student desiring to obtain early childhood and elementary education, elementary and secondary education, elementary and special education, elementary and deaf education, early childhood and deaf education, early childhood and special education, or secondary and special education licenses should consult with an advisor in the education departments early in his or her program. Ordinarily, dual licensure will require at least one additional semester of work.
Teacher Placement Service
The Teacher Placement Service functions as an integral part of the University Placement Center. Students may register with the service,
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College of Education and Human Services which will help in compiling the proper credentials to be used in placement interviews. Application for placement services should be made prior to student teaching whenever possible. No fee is charged for using the center.
Facilities
The College of Education and Human Services Edith Bowen Laboratory School is a functioning elementary school on the University campus, serving as a research, demonstration, and teacher training center. The Center for Early Childhood Education provides educational experiences and resources for teachers and parents that reflect the most current understanding of the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and the primary grades. The Center for the School of the Future is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of education through identifying, researching, and developing proven educational practices, as well as supporting their dissemination and adoption in local circumstances. The Center for Persons with Disabilities is Utah’s university center for excellence in developmental disabilities. Its programs offer students opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary education, research, and service. Students complete clinical and field experiences, and may receive financial support through assistantships, internships, stipends, or employment.
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Graduate Study Programs at the graduate level, leading to advanced professional degrees and/or licensure, are available in the administrative, supervisory, human services, clinical, library media, and counseling areas. The Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science (MS), and Master of Arts (MA) degrees are offered in most departments. An Educational Specialist (EdS) program is available in the following departments: Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, Instructional Technology, and Special Education and Rehabilitation. Interdepartmental Doctorate of Education (EdD) and Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are available with specializations in Business Information Systems, Curriculum and Instruction, and Research and Evaluation. A professional Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) is available in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education. PhD degrees are offered within the following departments: Family, Consumer, and Human Development; Instructional Technology; Psychology; and Special Education and Rehabilitation. The Master of Family and Human Development (MFHD) degree is offered by the Family, Consumer, and Human Development Department. The Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC) degree is offered by the Special Education and Rehabilitation Department.
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College of Engineering Dean: H. Scott Hinton Location: Engineering 413 Phone: (435) 797-2775 FAX: (435) 797-2769 E-mail: office@engineering.usu.edu WWW: http://www.engineering.usu.edu Associate Dean: Wynn R. Walker, Engineering 413B, (435) 797-2788, wynnwalk@cc.usu.edu Associate Dean: Christine E. Hailey, Engineering 413C, (435) 797-3332, chailey@engineering.usu.edu Academic Advisors: Sophie Bassett, Engineering 310, (435) 797-2705, sophie@engineering.usu.edu Kathleen E. Bayn, Engineering 308, (435) 797-2705, kathy.bayn@usu.edu Ronnie Green, Engineering 312, (435) 797-2790, ronnie@engineering.usu.edu Development Director: Lisa M. Scoffield The College of Engineering includes the following academic departments: Biological and Irrigation Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering and Technology Education Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering The College of Engineering includes the following research centers, institutes, and laboratories:
Research Centers, Institutes, and Laboratories
Anderson Center for Wireless Teaching and Research: Michael W. Tompkins, Director Buried Structures Laboratory: Alma P. Moser, Director Center for Self-Organizing and Intelligent Systems (CSOIS): Yangquan Chen, Interim Director Huntsman Environmental Research Center (HERC): Maurice G. Thomas, Director Institute for Natural Systems Engineering: Thomas B. Hardy, Director International Irrigation Center (IIC): L. Humberto Yap-Salinas, Director Manufacturing Extension Partnership: Stephen S. Reed, Director Rocky Mountain NASA Space Grant Consortium: Doran J. Baker, Director Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management: Ronald C. Sims, Director Utah Local Technical Assistance Program: Doyt T. Bolling, Director Utah On-Site Wastewater Training Center: Judith L. Sims, Director Utah Institute for Space Engineering: Todd J. Mosher, Co-Director Charles M. Swenson, Co-Director Utah Transportation Center: Anthony Chen, Director
State Centers of Excellence
Center for Advanced Imagery LADAR: Robert T. Pack, Director Center for Advanced Satellite Manufacturing (CASM): Todd J. Mosher, Director Center for High-Speed Information Processing (CHIP): Tamal Bose, Director Center for Profitable Uses of Agricultural Byproducts: Conly L. Hansen, Director
National Science Foundation (NSF) Center National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE): Christine E. Hailey, Director
Utah State University Research Foundation National Center for Design of Molecular Function: Linda S. Powers, Director Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL): Michael D. Pavich, Director Water Dynamics Laboratory (WDL): Richard C. Peralta, Director
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Mission The overall mission of the College of Engineering is to (1) prepare engineers and technologists to work in a complex technological world and create a better future by solving today’s problems; (2) engage in research and development that will improve engineering design and practice; and (3) extend knowledge and research to industry and government.
Goal The goal of the academic programs of the College of Engineering is to provide engineering and technical education enabling engineering students to: 1. develop as ethical professionals who understand engineering and technology in its societal context; 2. learn modern engineering/science and technology principles and their application in conducting experiments and analyzing data; 3. gain experience in working on engineering problems and designing solutions to meet desired needs; 4. acquire skills in communicating effectively and working on teams; and 5. understand the importance of life-long professional development and learning. The college strives to create a brighter future by working with students, employers, industry, and government research partners to achieve this objective.
Programs The undergraduate engineering BS degree programs offered by USU, which are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
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College of Engineering of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ ABET), include: Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Enviromental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. At the graduate level, Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are offered in these specific majors, along with the Civil Engineer (CE) and Electrical Engineer (EE) degrees. The Engineering and Technology Education Department offers BS degrees in Engineering and Technology Education, Aviation Technology—Maintenance Management, and Aviation Technology— Professional Pilot, as well as an MS degree in Engineering and Technology Education. Admission and academic requirements for the ETE Department are considerably different than those for the other engineering departments. For details, see the Engineering and Technology Education section of this catalog (pages 241-245). For details about the various majors and specialties offered by departments and programs within the College of Engineering, see the respective departmental sections in this catalog.
Assessment The College of Engineering is committed to assessing the quality of its academic departments and programs, in order to assure that the desired educational outcomes will be achieved. Faculty members within the college strive to assure that their students obtain the skills and abilities needed for success in their chosen fields. The college uses a variety of tools and methods to gather information and data to evaluate progress in meeting the college’s program goals and objectives, and to take actions to continually improve the quality of students’ educational experience.
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The objectives of the engineering curriculum are: (1) to provide students with professional competence enabling them to enter and progress rapidly in their professional careers, (2) to provide an understanding of the physical and social world in which they live and work, and (3) to provide a basis for continued intellectual growth, professionally and socially. In the engineering programs, the curricula begin with studies in mathematics, basic science, introductory engineering, and introductory engineering design. These basic science and engineering skills are coupled with communication skills, as well as courses in humanities and social sciences. The professional engineering programs continue with engineering science, engineering design, and computer utilization. Engineering design activities start during the freshman and sophomore years, progressing in-depth during the junior and senior years as the student’s proficiency increases. The design experience culminates with a capstone design sequence, which builds upon the fundamentals of engineering, communication skills, science, mathematics, humanities and social sciences, economics, ethics, safety, reliability, aesthetics, and social impact. The expected outcomes of the professional engineering programs are: (1) to unite engineering sciences and computer skills with engineering design to enhance the practical problem-solving abilities,
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decision-making proficiency, and creativity of the engineering student; (2) to provide for an understanding and appreciation of professional responsibility and ethics; (3) to expand a sensitivity to the economic, legal, and social dimensions of engineering decisions; and (4) to provide the foundation and help instill a desire for life-long learning. Studies in the humanities and social sciences serve not only to meet the objectives of a broad education, but also to meet the objectives of the engineering profession. In the interest of making engineers fully aware of their social responsibilities and better able to consider related factors in the decision-making process, the College of Engineering requires coursework in the humanities and social sciences as an integral part of the engineering program. To satisfy this requirement, courses selected must provide both breadth and depth and be planned to fulfill an objective appropriate to the engineering profession.
Admission Requirements Engineering Requirements
In addition to the policies of the University concerning admission of students, the following regulations apply to the engineering programs: 1. In order to complete an engineering curriculum in four years, high school students must complete at least two years of algebra, one year of geometry, one-half year of trigonometry, four years of English, and courses in computers, chemistry, and physics. If these courses are not taken in high school, they must be taken in college prior to starting the regular engineering programs. Students with deficiencies in several areas will probably require five years to fulfill graduation requirements. Students can earn university credits in English, humanities, and social sciences by receiving appropriate scores on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. Advanced placement (AP) credit may be obtained in calculus, chemistry, English, history, and physics. 2. Transfer students from other colleges or universities will be referred to the Engineering Admission Committee for evaluation. Criteria considered in admission decisions for transfer students include resources available in the requested department and the transfer GPA, along with an evaluation of the program of the former college or university. Decisions concerning academic standing once the student is admitted to USU will be based solely on USU grades. 3. Students registered on campus (including General Studies) must be approved by the Engineering Admission Committee before transferring to the College of Engineering. Students in this category must have demonstrated, by courses taken at USU, a potential to succeed in the major of their choice.
Professional Engineering Program Introduction
The purpose of the Professional Engineering Program (PEP) is to provide a quality education for engineering students by (1) requiring that students be fully prepared for upper-division engineering coursework by having satisfactorily completed all required preprofessional courses and (2) limiting enrollment in upper-division courses consistent with resources available within the departments and the college.
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Enrollment in upper-division engineering courses (3000-level and above) is available only to students who have been accepted into the PEP or an appropriate graduate program or have a nonengineering major which requires a specific engineering class for which the student has passed the prerequisite courses.
Application Requirements
Current PEP applications listing the required PEP courses and admission standards are available from the various departments and the office of the Dean of Engineering. The minimum requirements a student must satisfy in order to be eligible to apply for admission to a professional program are: 1. The student must be in good academic standing in the University and the college. 2. The student must achieve a grade of C- or better in every required preprofessional course. Required preprofessional courses are defined by each major. They include math, science, and engineering courses, as well as ENGL 2010. The 2.3 (2.8 for Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering) minimum GPA requirement (see item 3 below) does not include ENGL 2010. The P/D+, D, F grading option may not be used except in freshman English Composition. 3. The student must achieve an overall grade point average of 2.3 (2.8 for Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering) or better for all required preprofessional coursework completed at USU.
Repeated Coursework
A student can repeat no more than three of the required preprofessional courses in order to satisfy the PEP application and eligibility requirements. Multiple repeats of the same course are included in the total of three repeats. Audits count as a time taking a class unless prior written approval is obtained from the college academic advisor.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit accepted by the department and the college may be applied toward meeting the requirements for admission into the PEP; however, the grades received will not be used in the USU GPA calculation. For students with transfer credits, a final decision on admission into the PEP will not be made until after the applicant has completed at least 12 semester credits of acceptable engineering, math, and science coursework at USU. Some of this coursework may include upper-division classes taken by permission.
Applications
Students should apply to the Professional Program midway through the semester in which they will complete all preprofessional courses. Students may request permission to take a limited number (not to exceed 15 credits) of upper-division courses if they are within 10 credit hours of completing the necessary requirements, have submitted a PEP application, and are registered for all remaining preprofessional courses. The final decision on granting permission to take upperdivision classes before admission to the PEP rests with the college academic advisor and the Academic Dean of Engineering.
Admission Procedures
Satisfying minimum eligibility requirements does not ensure that a student will be admitted to a PEP program in a specific department. The number of students accepted in the Professional Engineering
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Program of a department will be based upon the number of students that can be accommodated in upper-division classes. Applicants will be ranked and selected in order of their academic standing in the required preprofessional courses. Admission into a PEP program is for a period of three years. Students unable to complete graduation requirements during this time will be interviewed by the department head to determine whether special circumstances justify their continuance in the program.
Academic Requirements The Dean’s Office of the College of Engineering maintains a handout sheet giving current details of all academic regulations of the college. It is the responsibility of the student to know the current regulations and to follow these regulations.
Preprofessional Program
Students must maintain a USU GPA of 2.0 to remain in good standing both in the college and the University. Students in a preprofessional program who are not making satisfactory progress toward acceptance into a professional program or who become ineligible to enter a professional program will be suspended from the college. Students in good standing in a preprofessional program must still meet the entrance requirements for admission into a professional program.
Professional Program
For all engineering majors in the professional program the following academic regulations apply, in addition to University regulations: 1. A GPA of 2.0 or higher must be maintained in all upper-division engineering/math/science courses required for, or used as technical electives in, the chosen major. Courses which were part of the preprofessional program requirements and University Studies courses are not included in this GPA calculation. 2. No more than 10 hours of D or D+ credit may be applied toward meeting graduation requirements in engineering/math/science classes. 3. College of Engineering courses may be repeated only once. Audits count as a time taking a class unless prior written approval is obtained from the department head. A maximum of three required or elective courses completed as part of a professional program can be repeated in order to meet graduation requirements. (Courses completed as part of a preprofessional program are not included in this total of three repeats.) 4. The P/D+, D, F grading option may not be used in required or elective courses completed as part of a professional program. (The P/D+, D, F grading option is approved for University Studies Courses.) 5. The academic regulations listed above (1-4) apply to required coursework and any elective engineering/math/science course which could be used to satisfy graduation requirements for the chosen degree. That is, once a student completes a particular technical elective, it becomes a required course for that student. 6. Students in violation of departmental or college academic regulations, no longer eligible for graduation, or not making satisfactory progress toward a degree, will be placed on probation.
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College of Engineering a. Students will be placed on probation if they (i) earn an F in an engineering/math/science course which could be used to satisfy graduation requirements for the chosen degree (see No. 5 above); (ii) have more than 10 hours of D credit (see No. 2 above); or (iii) have a GPA of less than 2.0 (see No. 1 above). b. Students remain on probation until they improve their standing by repeating and passing all failed classes, repeating classes to reduce the number of D credits to 10 or less, and/or by raising their GPA above 2.0. c. While on probation, a student must earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher in engineering/math/science classes and must not earn any grades of D or F. While on probation, a student may not preregister. The student’s major code will be changed to a preprofessional code. The student must meet at least once each semester with the college academic advisor to work out a schedule having the primary goal of correcting the existing academic problems.
General Engineering Engineering students are encouraged to select a major as soon as possible. Many of the courses taken during the freshman year are common to all engineering majors; however, there are significant differences in the courses taken during the sophomore year. Students who have not selected a specific major should meet with the college academic advisor for assistance in planning a personalized program. Students who choose to remain in general engineering must be prepared to meet the specific requirements of a professional program in the department of their choice.
Additional Engineering Information Professional Societies
Faculty members of the departments hold memberships in various professional societies and organizations. Student chapters or societies include Society for Engineering in Agricultural, Food, and Biological Systems; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; American Society of Civil Engineers; Chi Epsilon; Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; American Society of Mechanical Engineers; American Water Resources Association; Tau Beta Pi; International Technology Education Association; National Intercollegiate Flying Association; Professional Flight Society; Society of Environmental Engineering Students; and Society of Women Engineers. Students are encouraged to affiliate with appropriate student societies. The Engineering Council is comprised of a student from each department, a representative from each student society, and a staff member from the Dean’s Office. The college senator is chairperson, or a chairperson is appointed by the Dean’s Office. The council meets regularly to provide effective student-staff-administration liaison.
ROTC
Many engineering students find satisfaction in serving their country in the Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) and as reserve officers after graduation. Junior and senior ROTC students receive compensation equivalent to a substantial scholarship. See the Department of Aerospace Studies section (pages 127-128) or the Department of Military Science section (pages 352-353) of this catalog.
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Scholarships, Fellowships, and Assistantships A number of scholarships and assistantships are available to College of Engineering students. Interested high school seniors are encouraged to submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships to the Admissions Office before February 1 of the year they wish to receive assistance. Continuing students, transfer students, and returning students should contact the Dean’s Office, College of Engineering for a scholarship application. Completed applications are always due February 1. There are also opportunities for employment on research projects and other activities.
Concurrent BS/Master’s Program Qualifications The concurrent BS/Master’s program allows engineering students to begin taking graduate-level classes during their senior year. This permits them to complete requirements for both the BS degree and the master’s degree concurrently during two years. Students in this program have a greater selection of graduate courses, since many graduate courses are taught during alternate years. In addition, the student’s senior design project could be a start for a graduate design project or thesis. After completing their BS degree, students in the program can earn a master’s degree in only one additional year. Both the BS and the master’s degree can generally be earned with 150 total credits, although students should note that a Plan C MS requires 3 extra credits.
Procedures Students must complete their junior year in engineering with a 3.3 (3.0 for Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering) GPA, both overall and during the last 60 semester credits. No later than the beginning of the first semester of the senior year, they must apply to the department offering their major and be accepted into the concurrent program. For application forms, students should contact their department office or the College of Engineering Advising Center (Engineering 314A). To prepare a two-year completion plan of study, students must meet with their approved faculty advisor. (Department head gives approval for advisor.) Students must take the GRE exam and submit scores to the School of Graduate Studies. (See major department for minimum GRE qualifying scores.) Students must fill out an application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies, with departmental acceptance into the concurrent program indicated in the upper-right corner of the first sheet. A Split Registration Form, which also indicates departmental acceptance into the concurrent program, must be filled out and submitted for each semester the student is enrolled in the concurrent program. Formal acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies is required. The student must select a graduate committee, which must be approved by the School of Graduate Studies. The proposed master’s program must be approved by the committee, as well as by the School of Graduate Studies. During the second year of the concurrent program, the student must pay graduate tuition. When the student is within 21 credits of completing both degrees, he or she will be coded as a graduate student. Thereafter, the student will pay graduate fees and will be eligible for loans, but not grants.
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College of Engineering An application for graduation with a BS degree must be completed. The student must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA in courses approved for his or her concurrent program.
Environmental Engineering, Biological and Irrigation Engineering, and related departments in other colleges.
Graduate Programs
The International Irrigation Center conducts an extensive program of irrigation training and technology transfer through multi-lingual courses and through research. The center contributes significantly to improve irrigation practice, water management, and food production through these activities.
For information about graduate programs, admissions, assistantships, and fellowships, see departmental sections of this catalog.
Research
The College of Engineering pursues an extensive program of research through the Engineering Experiment Station and the various research centers, institutes, laboratories, and departments. There are opportunities for graduate students to participate, and many undergraduates can find employment in research programs.
Engineering Experiment Station
The Engineering Experiment Station furthers engineering science, education, and practice through a variety of research programs to serve the needs of Utah and the nation. The experiment station especially encourages the development of interdisciplinary interdepartmental research.
Utah Water Research Laboratory
The Utah Water Research Laboratory offers facilities and student support for water research, including surface and ground water resources management and use. Strong programs have been developed through multiple projects in weather modification, water quality control, waste water treatment, hydraulics, flood and erosion control, hydrology, groundwater modeling, salinity control, water use in energy development, water systems optimization, and the socioeconomic aspects of water resources planning. Studies are coordinated with academic programs in the departments of Civil and
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USU Research Foundation and Space Dynamics Laboratory
The research laboratories comprising the USU Research Foundation are located near the USU campus at Logan and at Bedford, Massachusetts. The faculty members of these laboratories hold academic appointments as appropriate in the Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Physics departments, and working assistantships are available for good undergraduate and graduate students in these and closely related departments. The faculty and staff specialize in upper-atmospheric and space measurements using electro-optical and electrodynamical instrumentation flown on rockets, satellites, aircraft, and balloons. A recent project flew a cryogenically cooled interferometer spectrometer aboard the space shuttle.
Graduate Study
The college offers graduate study programs leading to the ME, MS, CE, EE, and PhD degrees. For further information and details, see individual departmental sections of this catalog.
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College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Dean: Gary Kiger Location: Main 338 Phone: (435) 797-1195 FAX: (435) 797-1092 E-mail: hass.general@usu.edu WWW: http://www.hass.usu.edu Associate Dean; Director, Center for International Studies; Director, Asian Studies Major and Minor: R. Edward Glatfelter, Main 333, (435) 797-1196, ed.glatfelter@usu.edu Associate Dean: Christine Hult, Main 338E, (435) 797-8619, christine.hult@usu.edu Director, College of HASS Advising Center: Mary E. Leavitt, Student Center 302, (435) 797-3883, mleavitt@hass.usu.edu Liberal Arts and Sciences Program: Contact College of HASS Advising Center, Student Center 302, (435) 797-3883 The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences has the following departments and programs: Aerospace Studies American Studies Art Asian Studies British and Commonwealth Studies Classics Minor English History Intensive English Language Institute Interior Design International Studies Journalism and Communication Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Liberal Arts and Sciences Military Science Music Political Science Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Theatre Arts Women and Gender Studies Other HASS Units: Center for International Studies College of HASS Advising Center Mountain West Center for Regional Studies Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art A listing of majors and degrees can be found under each department or program. Within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences are found those departments which provide career preparation in some of the most interesting and vital academic fields. The study of society, the governing of society and its history, communication in a number of languages, the various aspects of culture—all these appeal to an increasing number of undergraduate and graduate students. Many train for careers in these fields; more—scientists, engineers, etc.—take courses to broaden their horizons and add interest to their lives.
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It is probably fair to say that the social trend is toward an awareness that while material things are important they are not enough for a full life. For this, the individual may turn to literature, art, music, and theatre. Concern with environmental problems may lead the student to an investigation of landscape architecture. The complexities of modern life necessitate an understanding of the social sciences and history. It is within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences that these needs may be met.
Admission and Graduation Requirements Students accepted in good standing by the University are eligible for admission to the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS). Because of limitations of faculty and/or space, a few departments within the college, such as Art, LAEP, and Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology, limit enrollment in their professional programs. See the departmental sections in this catalog and the department head for information regarding these limitations and/or requirements in addition to the University graduation requirements. The College of HASS participates in the Interdisciplinary Studies Major (see pages 303-304), which offers flexibility for qualifying students who cannot find an existing degree that meets their needs.
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art Director: Victoria Rowe, (435) 797-0164, victoria.rowe@usu.edu Collections Manager and Registrar: Susanne L. Lambert, (435) 797-0166, susanne.lambert@usu.edu Assistant Education Curator: Nadra Haffar-Peragallo, (435) 797-8207, nadra.peragallo@usu.edu Staff Assistant: Linda L. Pierson, (435) 797-1414, lpier@cc.usu.edu Administrative Program Coordinator: Rachel Hamm, (435) 797-1414, rachel.hamm@usu.edu The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is the major center for the exhibition of the visual arts in northern Utah. Emphasizing the breadth of artistic expression and the history of art in the western United States, the Museum’s permanent collections include Twentieth Century American sculpture, ceramics, paintings, graphic arts, photographs, and American Indian arts. Selections from the collection are always on view and are rotated periodically to reflect the continuing growth and refinement of the collection. In addition to installations of its permanent holdings, the Museum organizes temporary and traveling exhibitions and serves as a venue for exhibitions of national and international stature. Artist talks, films, docent tours, and educational activities are additional dimensions of the Museum’s programs which are designed to interpret, present, and foster the development of the visual arts. As a component of Utah State University, the Museum provides educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing professional careers in the museum field. Through on-the-job training, independent study, and internships, students participate in collections care and management, exhibition development, installation design, and educational programming. Research and publication are also integral parts of the Museum’s educational offerings, and
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College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences students, along with faculty and other scholars, pursue projects which are relevant to the permanent collections and exhibitions. Named for its benefactor, the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art was made possible through an insightful and generous gift from the Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect, Edward Larabee Barnes, the 20,000-square-foot structure includes offices, a workshop, library, storage facilities, and five exhibition galleries. For more information, write or call: Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Utah State University, 4020 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-4020, (435) 797-0163, FAX (435) 797-3423.
Mountain West Center for Regional Studies
Advisor: Chris Hardy Advisor: Sally B. Peterson Advisor: Lynne M. Slade Program Coordinator: Susan Parkinson Office in Student Center 302, (435) 797-3883 The College of HASS Advising Center (CHAC) is a campus office designed to provide academic advising for students in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Academic advisors counsel these students in the University Studies requirements. Academic advising is provided through the center to all Liberal Arts and Sciences majors.
Director: To be appointed, Main 303, (435) 797-3630
Advising
The Mountain West Center for Regional Studies is a multidisciplinary outreach center in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Its purpose is to enhance the work of the University through public programs, research and program funding, visiting scholars, student scholarships, and other projects, with a particular emphasis on activities that increase understanding of the Interior West, its land, and cultural groups.
College of HASS students receive advising concerning University and College of HASS policies and procedures, as well as in University Studies, the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program, graduation requirements and processes, the Interdisciplinary Studies Major, and the USU Area Studies Certificate programs. In addition, students are advised concerning academic choices, low grade point averages, and other problems.
Programs of the center include the David and Beatrice Evans Biography and Handcart Awards, the Bennion Teachers’ Workshop for the Perpetuation of Democratic Principles, the L. T. and J. T. Dee Visiting Scholars Program, the Utah History Fair, the USU Faculty Fellowship, and several scholarships. Recent projects have included the Mountain West Symposium on Song (with the Music Department), a driving tour of historic barns in northern Utah (with the Bear River Association of Governments and the Bear River Heritage Area), the Evans Biography Conference, symposia on the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Korean War and on the one-hundredth anniversary of the Cache National Forest, student internships in oral history and folklore, and student workshops on working in the public sector arts and humanities.
Academic Services
Center for International Studies Director: R. Edward Glatfelter (HASS Dean’s Office), Main 333, (435) 797-1196, ed.glatfelter@usu.edu The Center for International Studies promotes and coordinates international academic exchanges between the University and institutions of higher education abroad. Major objectives of the center are: (1) to develop bilateral university linkage programs, (2) to facilitate faculty and student exchange programs, and (3) to promote collaborative research programs, joint seminars, workshops, and conferences.
College of HASS Advising Center Director: Mary E. Leavitt Assistant Director: Irene B. McInerney Advisor: Lisa R. Hamblin
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CHAC represents the Dean of HASS in providing academic services to undergraduate students in the College of HASS. This includes requests for academic record changes and other documentation requiring the Dean’s signature. Coordination of academic problems, support, or referrals to other University services are also provided. Transcript evaluations, including international and transfer records, are made and approved in CHAC.
Graduation All HASS graduation matters are processed through CHAC. Students should begin the graduation process at least one month prior to the graduation application deadline, and the application should be turned into CHAC at least two weeks prior to the deadline in order to avoid a late fee. A final review of University Studies (or other General Education programs) and other University graduation requirements will be made and the final approval signature added before the application is returned to the student for payment of the graduation fee. If the student wishes to amend the application to substitute or drop courses that are listed on it, a Supplement Form must be submitted through CHAC. The Area Studies Certificates are awarded at the time of graduation. Application for the certificate should be made through CHAC. Liberal Arts and Sciences majors, as well as all HASS students, are welcome to explore the various services of the center.
Course Descriptions Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS), pages 536-537 Women and Gender Studies (WGS), page 612
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College of Natural Resources Dean: F. E. “Fee” Busby Director of Graduate Education: Todd A. Crowl Director of Undergraduate Education: Mark W. Brunson Location: Natural Resources 108 Phone: (435) 797-2452 FAX: (435) 797-2443 E-mail: nradvise@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.cnr.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisor: Maureen A. Wagner, Natural Resources 120, (435) 797-2448, maureen@cc.usu.edu The College of Natural Resources has the following academic degree programs: College of Natural Resources Master of Natural Resources (MNR) Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Department Ecology (MS and PhD) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (BS) Fisheries Biology (MS and PhD) Watershed and Earth Systems (BS) Watershed Science (MS and PhD) Environment and Society Department Bioregional Planning (MS) Environmental Studies (BS) Geography (BS, BA, MS, and MA) Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management (MS and PhD) Recreation Resource Management (BS, MS, and PhD) Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Department Conservation and Restoration Ecology (BS) Ecology (MS and PhD) Forestry (BS, MS, and PhD) Rangeland Resources (BS) Range Science (MS and PhD) Wildlife Biology (MS and PhD) Wildlife Science (BS) A list of degree requirements, emphases, and specializations can be found in the catalog section for each department. For a description of the Master of Natural Resources (MNR) professional degree, see page 369.
Interdisciplinary Programs
Many of the degree programs listed above are interdisciplinary to some extent. However, the Conservation and Restoration Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Watershed and Earth Systems programs offer students the opportunity to develop broad interdisciplinary programs to meet their interests. Conservation and Restoration Ecology and Watershed and Earth Systems build on a strong science base; Environmental Studies has a greater emphasis on management and policy. The College of Natural Resources participates in the Interdisciplinary Studies Major (see pages 303-304), which offers flexibility for qualifying students who cannot find an existing degree that meets their needs.
Minors in Natural Resources
The college offers minors in the following areas:
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Environmental Studies Fisheries Science Geographic Information Science Geography/Geography Teaching Recreation Resources Watershed Science Requirements for the minors are found in the appropriate departmental sections of this catalog. Students should also consult a faculty advisor for the minor.
Objectives The College of Natural Resources provides programs of study and professional training in the use and management of natural resources and the environment. These programs deal with renewable land and water resources and the management of these resources and their ecosystems. Forests, rangelands, wildlife, fisheries, watersheds, and recreation resources comprise the natural resources and environmental areas in which the college has developed professional competence. The college’s expertise in geography provides a link between the management of these resources and their value to our society and other cultures. The College of Natural Resources programs and facilities provide exceptional opportunities for field experience. Forests and rangelands comprise more than 90 percent of the total Utah land area. The Wasatch-Cache National Forest and other areas of natural lands close to the USU campus provide unlimited study projects and opportunities for demonstration. Yellowstone and other national parks are within one day’s driving distance.
Career Opportunities
The curricula of the college prepare men and women for positions with federal or state agencies, private-sector work in natural resources management and administration, and positions in education.
Summer Employment/Work Experience
Students are strongly encouraged to seek summer employment with faculty research projects or natural resource agencies to gain practical work experience and help refine career goals. Students should check with the College of Natural Resources Academic Service Center in early January regarding summer employment opportunities.
Undergraduate Programs Academic Policies Admission
Freshmen accepted in good standing by the University are eligible for admission to the College of Natural Resources. Transfer students need a cumulative 2.5 GPA for admission to College of Natural Resources majors. Departments may impose additional requirements; refer to departmental sections for information. Students will make more satisfactory progress in natural resources majors if they have had two years of high school algebra; have taken coursework in chemistry, physics, and biology; and have obtained basic computer skills. Four years of English are also desirable. Prospective students should realize that natural resources fields are highly technical professions, requiring not just field ability, but also high aptitude for scholarship. Success is also correlated with an ability to work well with people.
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College of Natural Resources Natural Resources—Undecided
Students who have not yet decided on a specific natural resources major may be admitted to the college as “undecided.” Many of the courses taken during the freshman year are common to all natural resources majors; however, students are encouraged to select a major as soon as possible. Students in the undecided category should meet with the college academic advisors for assistance in planning their educational program and selecting a major.
Changes in Graduation Requirements Students who complete a baccalaureate degree within seven years of enrollment at USU can qualify for graduation by meeting (1) the General Education/University Studies requirements in effect when they initially enrolled at USU (or any revision of the University Studies requirements that has been in effect within seven years of their graduation) and (2) the major requirements in effect when they officially declared their major (or any revision of the major requirements that has been in effect within seven years of their graduation). Students who have not completed the baccalaureate requirements within seven years of their initial enrollment at USU must have their General Education/University Studies and major requirements evaluated and approved by their department head and dean.
Academic Responsibility The departments publish current major requirement sheets each year. It is the student’s responsibility to know the current requirements and to consult with a faculty advisor in planning and completing his or her degree program.
Graduation Requirements Students must satisfy all University, College of Natural Resources, and departmental major requirements for graduation. Students must complete a series of basic lower-division courses, providing the disciplinary foundation for the natural resource and environmental professions, before advancing to professional coursework; foundation course requirements vary among the departments of the college. Equivalents of the foundation courses can be taken at many twoand four-year colleges. Students intending to transfer to a College of Natural Resources major should consult with a faculty advisor before registering for foundation courses at another school. Some foundation and core courses can be used to satisfy University Studies requirements. College requirements also include a grade point average of 2.5 or higher for all courses taught by the College of Natural Resources. Refer to the appropriate sections of this catalog for further details on graduation requirements.
Student Leadership In addition to coursework and research involvement, undergraduate education in the College of Natural Resources also includes leadership education through professional internships and extracurricular involvement. The staff and student employees of the College of Natural Resources Academic Services Center maintain contacts with public and private sector employers from around the region, not only to connect students with summer jobs, but also to provide students with opportunities for volunteer participation during the school year, as well as with internships combining work done for academic credit with a chance to learn about future employment.
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The Natural Resources Student Council and various student clubs offer opportunities for enrichment, professional development, and fun. Most of the student leaders have participated in leadership training activities offered by the by the College of Natural Resources. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in organizations affiliated with their majors or future career paths. Among these are student chapters affiliated with the following professional societies: American Fisheries Society International Association for Society and Natural Resources Society of American Foresters Society for Range Management The Wildlife Society
Financial Aid A number of scholarships are available to students enrolled in the College of Natural Resources. During recent years, more than $100,000 in financial aid has been awarded annually, with emphasis on assistance to upper-division undergraduate students. The S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Scholars program awards up to 10 scholarships annually of $3,000 per year to entering freshmen and transfer students in the College of Natural Resources. Interested high school students and prospective transfer students are encouraged to write to the College of Natural Resources Dean’s Office regarding these scholarships.
Undergraduates in Research The College of Natural Resources maintains an extensive program of research in all aspects of natural resources and the environment. Undergraduate students are an integral part of this program. Their participation in research is encouraged, especially for those students planning to go on to graduate study. Students are often able to find part-time employment in professors’ laboratories, working side-by-side with graduate students and faculty members on studies involving a wide range of topics from endangered fish biology to wildland soil science, backcountry hiking behavior to sagebrush ecology, and water conservation policy to the genetics of rare plants and animals. Highly motivated students can also design their own research projects with the assitsance of College of Natural Resources faculty members. University and college programs can offer undergraduate researchers financial assistance to help cover the costs of research and of presenting research results to audiences of natural resource scientists and managers, as well as to other students.
Graduate Programs The College of Natural Resources offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Natural Resources (MNR), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. These degree programs are described in the catalog sections for the respective departments. There are also separate descriptions for the programs leading to the MNR degree (page 369), the Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Certificate Program (page 368), and the National Environmental Policy Act (page 363). Financial assistance for graduate programs includes both research and teaching assistantships that are awarded through the departments offering each degree. For further information, students should contact their department and major professor. Fellowships and tuition waivers are offered to incoming graduate students on a competitive basis. Application is made through the student’s major professor.
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Course Descriptions
Assistantships
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Teaching or research assistantships are awarded through the departments. For further information, students should check with their department and major professor.
Fellowships
Fellowships and tuition waivers are awarded on a competitive basis. Incoming graduate students should apply through their major professor.
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College of Science Dean: Donald W. Fiesinger Location: Eccles Science Learning Center 245 Phone: (435) 797-2478 FAX: (435) 797-3378 E-mail: scido@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/science Associate Dean: Richard J. Mueller, ESLC 245G, (435) 797-2479, rmueller@biology.usu.edu The College of Science has the following departments and programs: Biology Chemistry and Biochemistry Computer Science Geology Mathematics and Statistics Physics Cooperative Nursing Program Degrees, emphases, specializations, and program descriptions are listed with the departments and the Nursing Program. In addition, there is a Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences (CASS) and two interdisciplinary programs which involve the college. The Department of Biology participates in the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Toxicology. This program offers research opportunities leading to MS and PhD degrees within several specialties of toxicology. The college also participates in an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental program in ecology which operates under the Ecology Center. The Ecology Center brings distinguished scientists to campus, fosters faculty research, and enhances graduate education in all areas of ecology.
Objectives USU has always emphasized the sciences. Modern civilization is based on science, most facets of which are fundamental in a landgrant university. Opportunities for rewarding careers are excellent in the fields of science. These opportunities exist in education, research, conservation, service, and industry. The curricula of the science departments are designed to achieve five purposes: First, they serve all students. No college graduate can be considered educated without an appreciation of scientific principles. Second, the college trains teachers of science at all levels of education. Highly competent teachers are absolutely essential to the continued well-being and development of society. Third, students are prepared to take positions in industry and business in a highly technological world. Fourth, education is provided in the health fields both at the preprofessional and entry level. The college has excellent programs in predental and premedical education with an exceptional record of placing students in dental and medical schools. Undergraduate degrees in the various departments of the college can be tailored to include predental and premedical training. Other programs prepare graduates to enter the health profession directly upon graduation.
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Fifth, the College of Science educates research scholars in many fields of science. This is accomplished by completing a sound undergraduate degree in the field, followed by graduate specialization. Students planning to enter the sciences are urged to discuss their plans and goals early with advisors, who are available in each academic department. Basic coursework in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and computer science is essential to most areas of science.
Admission Requirements Students accepted in good standing by the University are eligible for admission to all departments in the College of Science. Students majoring in Computer Science must qualify for advanced standing status on the basis of their academic performance. Specific details are given in the Computer Science section of this catalog (see pages 209-210).
College of Science Core Requirements Mathematics Requirement
All bachelor degree candidates in the College of Science must complete one year of calculus, consisting of MATH 1210 and 1220. In some degrees or options within degrees, the second semester of calculus may be replaced by STAT 3000. The substitution will be for specific degree programs, and not by student choice.
Science Requirement
Every bachelor degree candidate in the College of Science must complete a year-long sequence outside of his or her major department. The approved sequences are: (1) BIOL 1210, 1220; (2) CHEM 1210, 1220; (3) GEOL 1150, 3200; (4) PHYX 2110, 2120; and (5) PHYX 2210, 2220.
Science Major (Undecided) A beginning freshman student who wishes to major in science, but who has not selected a specific major, may register in the college as an Undecided Science Major. A course of study will be developed that will attempt to maximize transfer into the various departmental majors in the college. Students in the Undecided Science Major will be required to transfer to a departmental major after one year of study.
Scholarships Scholarships are available through the college and some of the departments. Students should contact the college or their major department for further information about these scholarships.
Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships Excellent graduate assistantships and fellowships are available in all departments. Assistantships are available both for teaching and research. Applications should be made directly to the department concerned. For more information, see the Graduate Financial Assistance section of this catalog (pages 92-93).
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College of Science Graduate Programs Graduate programs leading to the MS degree are available in each department in the college. In addition, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a MMath (Master of Mathematics) degree. The departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics offer programs leading to the PhD degree. See the departmental sections in this catalog for more information on these programs.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Major The College of Science, in cooperation with the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, sponsors a Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Major. LAS promotes integrated learning across the life sciences, humanities, physical sciences, arts, and social sciences. All USU students are welcome in LAS. The LAS Major is described on page 331.
Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Major (see pages 303-304), which offers flexibility for qualifying students who cannot find an existing degree that meets their needs.
Honors Program Several departments in the college participate in the University Honors Program by offering special honors courses and by sponsoring an option for graduation with departmental honors.
Undergraduate Research The sciences provide an ideal setting for research. All departments within the College of Science provide opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research activities. Interested students should discuss this option with their academic advisor or with an associate dean in the college office.
Course Descriptions Science (SCI), page 593
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School of Accountancy Department Head: Richard L. Jenson Location: Business 511 Phone: (435) 797-2335 FAX: (435) 797-1475 E-mail: maryann.clark@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/cob/acct Director of Graduate Accounting Programs: Cassy J. H. Budd, Business 518, (435) 797-3958, cassybudd@cc.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisor: Joslyn M. Heiniger, Business 309, (435) 797-8620, joslyn.heiniger@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Accounting; Master of Accounting (MAcc); participates in Master of Business Administration (MBA) Undergraduate options: The BS or BA in Accounting requires selection of one of the following options: Accounting, Business Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management or Human Resource Management, Marketing, Personal Financial Planning, or Operations Management. Many of these options qualify for a minor. A dual major in Accounting and Economics is available. Graduate specializations: MAcc—Professional Accountancy, Taxation, Personal Financial Planning, Information Systems, and Finance. MBAs with specializations in Accounting and Personal Financial Planning are offered in the College of Business (see MBA— Accounting and MBA—Personal Financial Planning programs). Undergraduate minors offered: Accounting and Personal Financial Planning
Undergraduate Programs Mission The mission of the USU School of Accountancy is to: (1) develop effective accounting and business leaders who are committed to professional excellence and ethical conduct, (2) advance accounting knowledge through theory development and accounting practice improvement, and (3) provide leadership and service to the University and professional community.
Objectives The objective of the School of Accountancy is to provide high-quality accounting preparation for professional careers in industry, public accounting, and other organizations. The undergraduate programs are devoted to providing basic conceptual accounting, information systems, and business knowledge, along with general education, as a well-rounded foundation for career development. The fostering of highquality student organizations is fundamental to the career-development process for on-campus programs. The accounting curriculum is designed to help students prepare to meet changes in social, economic, and technological development. Academic course requirements for the bachelor’s degrees include University Studies coursework, as well as supporting courses in mathematics, economics, business information systems, business communications, business administration, accountancy, and
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information technology. The programs provide an opportunity to choose from a number of elective courses to broaden educational backgrounds and enhance employment opportunities.
Career Opportunities Practice in the profession of accounting has become more complex, with computerized information and accounting systems becoming an integral part of the various accounting and business functions. University training is essential to prepare for high-level accounting careers in business, government, and public accounting. Graduates of the accounting program find employment in a variety of industrial companies, nonbusiness and government agencies, and both large and small public accounting and business advisor firms. Graduates hold all levels of positions within organizations, including supervisors, managers, partners, controllers, financial vice presidents, and chief executive officers. Nonbusiness units and government agencies, such as the Utah State Auditors Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service, provide jobs in many varied accounting functions.
Departmental Honors See Honors in Business description in the College of Business section of this catalog (page 105).
Learning Objectives and Assessment Assessment information for the School of Accountancy can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/cob/acct/about/assess.htm.
Requirements College of Business Requirements
All students majoring in accounting must satisfy the College of Business requirements, provided on pages 105-106. Academic advising about these requirements is available in the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309.
Matriculation Requirement and Transfer Limitation
No more than 15 USU College of Business credits (ACCT, BA, BIS, BUS, MHR), numbered 2000 and above, earned as a nonbusiness major (before acceptance into the College of Business) can be applied to a College of Business degree. More than 15 business credits can be transferred from other accredited institutions. However, additional USU College of Business credits added to previously earned transfer business credits may not exceed a combined total of 15. Furthermore, to earn a bachelor’s degree in a College of Business major, at least 50 percent of the required College of Business credits must be earned from coursework taken from the Utah State University College of Business.
USU Credits and Business Credits
At least 30 of the last 60 semester credits must be taken from Utah State University, 10 of which must be included within the last 40 credits presented for the degree. At least 50 percent of the College of Business credits required for a College of Business degree must be taken from the Utah State University College of Business or its departments, which include: School of Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Economics, and
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Accounting Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the College of Business requirements, students must have achieved a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and have earned a grade of B or better in ACCT 2010 before they will be allowed to enroll in ACCT 3110 or 3310.
General Instructions for all Accounting Majors
Since some accounting courses are not offered every semester and many have prerequisites, students should plan their program at least a year ahead.
Accounting Major Requirements
For a bachelor’s degree in accounting, students must complete at least 120 credits, including at least 24 credits in accounting and at least 90 credits in nonaccounting courses. At least 15 credits of upper-division accounting courses must be completed through the USU School of Accountancy (Logan Campus). To qualify for graduation as an accounting major, a student must have an accounting and an overall GPA of at least 2.5. All accounting majors are required to complete the University Studies requirements (see pages 46-54), the Pre-Business course requirements: Pre-Business Course Requirements (13 credits) ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F, Sp, Su) ...............................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F, Sp, Su) ...................................4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) (3 cr) .........................3 College of Business Core (37 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BA 3700 Operations Management (F, Sp, Su) ......................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F, Sp, Su) .............................3 BUS 3250 Discussions With Business Leaders (F, Sp) ........................ 1 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F, Sp) .................. 3 ECON 3400 International Economics for Business (F, Sp, Su) ............. 3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F, Sp, Su) ...... 3 MHR 3110 Managing Organizations and People (F, Sp, Su) ................ 3 MHR 4880 (CI) Business Strategy in an Entrepreneurial Context (F, Sp) (3 cr) or MHR 4890 (CI) Business Strategy in a Global Context (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................................................................................3 In addition, accounting majors must select one of the option areas below. Accounting Major Option Areas Option areas marked with an asterisk (*) qualify for a minor. Accounting Option Select 6 additional accounting credits from the following: ACCT 52101 Accounting and Reporting for Business Combinations and International Issues (F, Su) .........................................................3
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ACCT 52201 Accounting for Government, Nonprofit, and Other Entities and Issues (Sp, Su) ..............................................................3 ACCT 54001 Income Taxation II (F, Sp).................................................3 _______________ 1ACCT 5210, 5220, and 5400 or their equivalents must be completed either prior to or as part of an MAcc or MBA—Accounting degree. ACCT 6210, 6220, and 6400 should be taken at the graduate level in lieu of ACCT 5210, 5220, and 5400.
Business Information Systems Option Complete 15 additional credits in business information systems and computer science as follows: BIS 2300 Business Data Communications and Networking (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 BIS 3100 Business Information Systems (F, Sp, Su) ............................3 BIS 3330 Database Management (F, Sp, Su) .......................................3 BIS 3450 Business Applications Using Visual Basic (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 3500 Management Information Systems Development (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................................................................................3 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or CS 3410 (CI/DSC) Algorithm Development: JAVA/Internet (F, Su) (3 cr) or CS 3510 (QI/DSC) Algorithm Development: COBOL/Business (F) (3 cr) ............................................................................................3 Economics Option* Complete 12 additional credits in economics and/or accounting as follows: ECON 4010 Managerial Economics (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5010 Microeconomics (Sp) (3 cr) ...............................................3 ECON 4020 Macroeconomics for Managers (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5000 Macroeconomics (F) (3 cr) ................................................3 Two additional economics or accounting courses .................................6 Note: If the two additional courses are selected from economics, requirements for a dual major in accounting and economics may be met. Finance Option* Select 12 additional credits in business administration and/or accounting from the following: BA 4450 Financial Policy (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 BA 4460 Investments (F, Sp) ................................................................3 AND Two courses2 chosen from the following four courses: BA 4300 International Finance (F, Sp) ..................................................3 BA 4410 Financial Institutions (F, Sp) ...................................................3 BA 4420 Insurance (F) ..........................................................................3 BA 4430 Real Estate Finance (Sp) .......................................................3 _______________ 2One additional accounting course may be substituted for one of the two BA courses listed in this group.
Management and Human Resource Management Option Complete 12 additional credits in Management and Human Resource Management as follows: MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F, Sp)............... 3 MHR 3810 Employment Law and Policy Development (F, Sp) ............. 3 MHR 3820 International Management (F, Sp) .......................................3 MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F, Sp) ...............................3
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School of Accountancy Marketing Option* Complete 12 additional credits in business administration and accounting as follows: BA 4510 Buyer Behavior (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 BA 45303 Marketing Research (F, Sp) ..................................................3 BA 45403 Marketing Institutions (F, Sp).................................................3 BA 4550 Promotion Management (F, Sp) .............................................3 _______________ 3One additional accounting course may be substituted for BA 4530 or 4540.
Personal Financial Planning Option This option will not appear on student transcripts, and will not qualify as a minor for students majoring in Accounting. Complete 12 additional credits in personal financial planning and business administration as follows: PFP 5060 Personal Financial Planning and Advising (F) ...................... 3 PFP 5070 Retirement Planning (Sp) .....................................................3 PFP 5080 Estate Planning (Sp).............................................................3 BA 3460 Fundamentals of Personal Investing (3 cr) or BA 4460 Investments (F, Sp) (3 cr) .......................................................3 Operations Management Option* Select 12 additional credits in business administration and accounting from the following: BA 4720 Production Planning and Control (F) ......................................3 AND Three courses chosen from the following four courses:4 BA 3080 (QI) Operations Research (F, Sp) ...........................................3 BA 4750 Production Simulation (Sp) .....................................................3 BA 4790 Supply Chain Management (Sp) ............................................3 BA 5730 Process Analysis and Improvement (F) ..................................3 _______________ *Meets requirements for a minor. There may be other courses required for a minor, but they are included in the accounting major requirements. A 2.50 GPA is generally required for courses required in a minor. Check with the department offering the minor for specific requirements. 4One
additional ACCT course may be substituted for one of the BA courses listed in this group.
Accounting Minor (18 credits)
Students with a major in an area other than accounting may qualify for an accounting minor by completing the following 6 courses. ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 ACCT 3110 Intermediate Financial Accounting and Reporting I (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ACCT 3120 Intermediate Financial Accounting and Reporting II (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ACCT 3310 Strategic Cost Management (F, Sp, Su) ............................3 ACCT 3410 Income Taxation I (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or ACCT 4500 Accounting Information Systems (F, Sp) (3 cr) .................. 3 Students seeking a minor must be approved by the School of Accountancy and must achieve a 2.5 grade point average for accounting courses taken.
Personal Financial Planning Minor (15 credits) Students seeking a minor in personal financial planning must be approved by the School of Accountancy and must achieve at least a 2.5 grade point average in the required courses. The required courses consist of 15 semester credits as follows:
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ACCT 3410 Income Taxation I (F, Sp, Su) ............................................3 PFP 5060 Personal Financial Planning and Advising (F) ...................... 3 PFP 5070 Retirement Planning (Sp) .....................................................3 PFP 5080 Estate Planning (Sp).............................................................3 BA 3460 Fundamentals of Personal Investing (3 cr) or BA 4460 Investments (F, Sp) (3 cr) .......................................................3 The courses above are registered with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) © Board of Standards. Students completing these courses will qualify to sit for the comprehensive CFP © Examination. Note: Accounting majors cannot qualify for a minor in personal financial planning because of a University policy prohibiting students from earning minors in the same department as their major.
Dual Major Accounting and Economics Dual Major
Select 12 credits in economics in addition to the courses required for an accounting major from the following: ECON 4010 Managerial Economics (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5010 Microeconomics (Sp) (3 cr) ...............................................3 ECON 4020 Macroeconomics for Managers (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5000 Macroeconomics (F) (3 cr) ................................................3 Upper-division Economics electives. .....................................................6
Second Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree in accounting must be approved by the School of Accountancy, must achieve an accounting and overall grade point average of 2.5, and must complete the course of study listed above for an accounting major.
Beta Alpha Psi The Delta Omega Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the national honorary and professional accounting fraternity, provides many professional accounting experiences for qualifying accounting students throughout their academic program.
Institute of Management Accountants The student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) provides professional experiences in the area of management accounting. This organization is especially for students interested in careers in industry, not-for-profit organizations, governmental organizations, and accounting and business entrepreneurship.
Financial Planning Student Association The Financial Planning Student Association (FPSA) provides students with opportunities to supplement classroom instruction with speakers from the financial planning industry, office visits, and internships at state and national meetings of professional associations in the financial services industry.
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School of Accountancy Additional Information For additional information about undergraduate programs and requirements in the School ofAccountancy, see the major requirement sheet, which can be obtained from the School of Accountancy, or accessed at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs The graduate programs provide greater breadth and depth in accounting, taxation, information systems, and management to develop a high level of understanding, skill, and leadership capability to enter professional accountancy and related business careers. The Master of Accounting (MAcc) and the Master of Business Administration-Accounting Specialization (MBA-Accounting), offered by the College of Business, qualify graduates to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination.
Admission Requirements See general admission requirements, pages 93-94. In addition, candidates are selected based on the combined consideration of their score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and their grade point average from the previous 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) completed. Generally, 200 times the GPA plus the GMAT score must total 1,150 or more. Additionally, for MAcc Programs, the minimum acceptable GMAT score is at the 40th percentile and the minimum GPA is 3.0. In addition, scores for each section of the GMAT must be at least at the 40th percentile. For information about admission to the MBA—Accounting Specialization Program, see Admission Requirements for the MBA Program, page 178. Letters of recommendation, professional experience, professional certification, and leadership are also considered in admission decisions for all accounting graduate programs. Students may apply for admission to the graduate programs during their senior year of baccalaureate study. USU accounting students may take graduate courses during their last semester of undergraduate study, provided prerequisite courses have been completed, they have been admitted into a graduate program, and a split registration form is approved by the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. (See Split Form Policy, page 95.) Students with an undergraduate degree in accounting which meets the USU undergraduate accounting program requirements have completed all of the preparatory work for graduate study. Students with less than the equivalent of the undergraduate program are expected to make up the deficiencies. The director of Graduate Accounting Programs will assist in necessary program scheduling. Students are encouraged to satisfy undergraduate deficiencies by taking equivalent graduate business administration, management and human resources, and economics core courses when possible. Graduate students are expected to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in the program. Complete information relative to the details of the program and course scheduling is available from the School of Accountancy.
Graduate Degree Programs MAcc requirements for students who have an undergraduate accounting major or equivalent (33 credits)
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Program of Study
Students matriculated in the Master of Accounting degree must complete an approved program of study consisting of at least 33 credits. This program must include completion of the Foundation Requirements, the MAcc Core Requirements, and one of the Areas of Specialization Requirements. At least 15 credits must be earned in approved Accounting courses numbered 6000 or above. Details for each requirement type are provided in the following paragraphs.
Foundation Requirements
Students who have not completed undergraduate coursework in Corporate Income Taxation (ACCT 5400 or equivalent) must include ACCT 6400 in their MAcc program of study. Students who have not completed undergraduate coursework in both Accounting for Business Combinations (ACCT 5210 or equivalent) and Accounting for Government and Nonprofit Entities (ACCT 5220 or equivalent) must include the 6000-level offering of the omitted course in their MAcc program of study.
MAcc Core Requirements
The core courses required for this degree include: ACCT 6410, 6510, 6550, 6610, 6800; and PFP 6560.
Master of Accounting Specializations
In addition to meeting the Foundation Requirements and MAcc Core Requirements, students complete requirements for one of the following specializations: Professional Accountancy Specialization Required courses for this specialization are: ACCT 6350, 6500, 6540, and 6600. Taxation Specialization Required courses for this specialization are: ACCT 6420, 6440, 6460, and one course chosen from PFP 6060, 6070, or 6080. Personal Financial Planning Specialization Students must complete PFP 6060, 6070, 6080, and one course chosen from ACCT 6420, 6440, or 6460. In addition, students must complete, or have previously completed, the equivalent of BA 3460 or 4460 (neither of these courses count as part of the 33-credit MAcc degree requirement). This specialization satisfies the requirements to sit for the national Certified Financial Planner (CFP) examination. Information Systems Specialization Students must complete ACCT 6500, 6600, and an additional 6 credits of approved systems-related courses. Finance Specialization Complete ACCT 6350, plus 9 credits selected from approved financerelated courses.
Accelerated Program for Nonaccounting Undergraduate Majors MAcc for nonaccounting undergraduate majors (54 to 68 credits) Candidates for this program must score at or above the 50th percentile on all sections of the GMAT and have a 3.3 minimum GPA for the last 60 semester credits. This program requires the successful completion of the Integrative Pre-MBA Core (14 credits), which is offered summer semester only, plus an additional 54 credits. Students with undergraduate degrees in business subjects (other than accounting)
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School of Accountancy need not take the Integrative Pre-MBA Core and therefore may earn the MAcc in 54 credits. The 54 credits include: ACCT 3110, 3120, 3310, 3410, 4510, the Foundation Requirements, the MAcc Core Requirements, and one of the MAcc areas of specialization.
MBA—Accounting Specialization
Students admitted to the MBA Program may earn an Accounting Specialization by completing the MBA Advanced Required Courses, 18 credits (see MBA program description, page 178), and by completing at least 12 approved 6000-level accounting credits as part of their MBA program of study. To qualify for this specialization, students must complete, or have previously completed, the equivalent of ACCT 3110, 3120, 3310, 3410, 4510, 5210 (or 6210), 5220 (or 6220), 5400 (or 6400), 6510, and 6610.
MBA—Personal Financial Planning Specialization
Students admitted to the MBA Program may earn a Personal Financial Planning Specialization by completing the MBA Advanced Required Courses, 18 credits (see MBA program description, page 178), and the following: PFP 6060, 6070, 6080; ACCT 3410 or 6400; and BA 3460 or 4460. This specialization satisfies requirements to sit for the national Certified Financial Planner (CFP) examination.
Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available in the form of President’s Fellowships, Graduate School Fellowships, graduate assistantships, and special School of Accountancy scholarships. Applications for assistance should be made after the application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies is filed, but before March 1 of each year. Application forms are available from the School of Accountancy, and the awards are normally announced by April 15.
Professional Organizations and Activities Graduate students are encouraged to participate in professional organizations, such as the USU chapters of Beta Alpha Psi (National Honors Fraternity for Financial Information Professionals), the Institute of Management Accountants, and the Financial Planning Student Association. The Federation of Schools of Accountancy, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, and other professional organizations sponsor professional activities for accounting graduate students.
Accountancy Faculty ATK Thiokol Professor Richard L. Jenson, systems Larzette G. Hale Professor I. Richard Johnson, financial, business combinations Richard C. and Vera C. Stratford Professor David H. Luthy, systems Arthur Andersen Alumni Professor Richard L. Ratliff, auditing, financial, internal audit Ernst & Young Professor Clifford R. Skousen, international, managerial, financial Arthur Andersen Executive Professor Jay H. Price, Jr., financial, governmental, business combinations Adjunct Professor M. Kay Jeppesen, government contract accounting and administration Professors Emeritus James W. Brackner Frank A. Condie Larzette G. Hale Associate Professors E. Vance Grange, financial planning and tax Irvin T. Nelson, accounting education, financial, managerial Assistant Professors Cindy Durtschi, financial, forensic Rosemary R. Fullerton, financial, managerial Garth F. Novack, tax Principal Lecturer Franklin D. Shuman, financial, managerial, governmental, business combinations Lecturers Cassy J. H. Budd, tax and financial Jack W. Peterson, financial Dale G. Siler, business law and tax
Course Descriptions Accounting (ACCT), pages 445-446 Personal Financial Planning (PFP), page 571
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Department of Aerospace Studies Department Head: Lt. Colonel Jeffery S. Bateman Location: Military Science 107 Phone: (435) 797-8723 FAX: (435) 797-8733 E-mail: afrotc@hass.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/afrotc
Third year: AS 3400 Field Training (4 weeks) ......................................................1-4 AS 3010 Air Force Leadership and Management .................................3 AS 3110 Leadership Laboratory III ........................................................1 AS 3020 Air Force Leadership and Management .................................3 AS 3120 Leadership Laboratory III .......................................................1
Undergraduate Programs
Fourth year: AS 4010 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty.............. 3 AS 4110 Leadership Laboratory IV .......................................................1 AS 4020 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty.............. 3 AS 4120 Leadership Laboratory IV .......................................................1
Objectives Air Force ROTC provides educational experiences that develop skills and attitudes vital to the career of an Air Force officer. The purpose of the course is to give an understanding of the mission and the global responsibilities of the United States Air Force. The academic phase develops background in national and international affairs to help understand and evaluate world events. In addition, the curriculum includes experiences designed to stimulate and develop an interest in the Air Force (e.g., orientation flights and visits to Air Force bases); opportunities to apply the principles of leadership, human relations, management, and staff work in practical situations; and other related experiences.
Requirements Physical Fitness and Medical
All students must meet the physical fitness and medical standards for general military service.
Age Limitations
To qualify as a pilot or navigator, students must be able to finish the aerospace studies program and graduate from the University before age 29 years. Other students must complete the military program and graduate from the University prior to reaching the age of 30. Age waivers are available up to age 35.
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of the four-, three-, two-, or one-year Air Force ROTC program is required to be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Aerospace Studies classes are taken in addition to the classes required for a bachelor’s degree. In some cases, ROTC classes may be taken in conjunction with a master’s degree program. The program taken is based on the number of years remaining until graduation (e.g., a transfer student with two years remaining until graduation would enroll in the two-year program). The courses, along with the normal schedule for taking them for each of the programs, are listed below:
Four-Year Program
Three-Year Program
First year: AS 1010 Introduction to Air Force Today ...............................................1 AS 1110 Leadership Laboratory I ..........................................................1 AS 2010 The Evolution of U.S. Aerospace Power ................................1 AS 2110 Leadership Laboratory II .........................................................1 AS 1020 Introduction to the Air Force Today .........................................1 AS 1120 Leadership Laboratory I ..........................................................1 AS 2020 The Evolution of U.S. Aerospace Power ................................1 AS 2120 Leadership Laboratory II ........................................................1 Second year: AS 3400 Field Training (4 weeks) ......................................................1-4 AS 3010 Air Force Leadership and Management .................................3 AS 3110 Leadership Laboratory III ........................................................1 AS 3020 Air Force Leadership and Management .................................3 AS 3120 Leadership Laboratory III .......................................................1 Third year: AS 4010 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty.............. 3 AS 4110 Leadership Laboratory IV .......................................................1 AS 4020 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty.............. 3 AS 4120 Leadership Laboratory IV .......................................................1
Two-Year Program
First year: AS 3500 Field Training (5 weeks) ......................................................1-5 AS 3010 Air Force Leadership and Management .................................3 AS 3110 Leadership Laboratory III ........................................................1 AS 3020 Air Force Leadership and Management .................................3 AS 3120 Leadership Laboratory III .......................................................1 Second year: AS 4010 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty.............. 3 AS 4110 Leadership Laboratory IV .......................................................1 AS 4020 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty.............. 3 AS 4120 Leadership Laboratory IV .......................................................1
One-Year Program
First year: AS 1010 Introduction to the Air Force Today .........................................1 AS 1110 Leadership Laboratory I ..........................................................1 AS 1020 Introduction to the Air Force Today .........................................1 AS 1120 Leadership Laboratory I ..........................................................1
AS 3500 Field Training (5 weeks) ......................................................1-5 AS 4010 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty.............. 3 AS 4110 Leadership Laboratory IV .......................................................1 AS 4020 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty.............. 3 AS 4120 Leadership Laboratory IV .......................................................1
Second year: AS 2010 The Evolution of U.S. Aerospace Power ................................1 AS 2110 Leadership Laboratory II .........................................................1 AS 2020 The Evolution of U.S. Aerospace Power ................................1 AS 2120 Leadership Laboratory II ........................................................1
Summer Training
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Department of Aerospace Studies All cadets in the three- and four-year programs will attend a four-week summer training camp. Attendance at this camp is usually between the sophomore and junior year at a selected Air Force base. Up to 4 credits may be granted for this training.
Leadership Laboratory
A Leadership Laboratory period is required each week during the fall and spring semesters for each year of aerospace studies. Interested students should check the current Schedule of Classes for the Leadership Laboratory schedule.
Minor
A minor in Aerospace Studies may be awarded upon completion of commissioning requirements.
Veterans
A veteran may apply for the Air Force ROTC program if he or she can complete the program prior to reaching age 30, with a year for year waiver up to age 35 for each year of active duty service. (The waiver does not apply to the maximum age at graduation to enter flight training of 29.) The general military course (first two years) may be waived for prior military service. However, veterans must successfully complete AS 3400 prior to entering the two-year program.
Additional Information
For additional details about requirements for the Aerospace Studies program, see the major requirement sheet, which can be obtained from the department, or accessed at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Uniforms and Texts
All Air Force ROTC texts and uniforms are furnished at no expense to the student.
Miscellaneous Information Career Opportunities
To meet the challenges, keep up with technological advancements, and explore the opportunities of the ever-broadening horizons in the aerospace age, officers possessing a variety of skills are required by the Air Force. Interested students should contact the Aerospace Studies Department for information on the Air Force career opportunities related to their academic major.
Aerospace Studies Faculty Professor Lt. Colonel Jeffery S. Bateman Assistant Professors Captain James Lovewell, Commandant of Cadets Major Walter D. Martin, Unit Admissions Officer Information Manager Technical Sergeant Holly A. Huff Director of Personnel Staff Sergeant Jessica L. Bruckner
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Course Descriptions
Scholarships
Aerospace Studies (AS), page 446
Air Force ROTC scholarships are available on a competitive basis. These scholarships pay all or part of tuition and fees, a textbook allowance, and a monthly nontaxable stipend during the school year. High school seniors must apply for four-year scholarships prior to December of their senior year. In-college scholarships can be applied for while enrolled in Air Force ROTC.
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Department of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department Head: Bruce E. Miller Location: Agricultural Systems Technology and Education 101C Phone: (435) 797-2230 FAX: (435) 797-4002 E-mail: bruce.miller@usu.edu WWW: http://www.aste.usu.edu Agricultural Systems Technology and Agricultural Education Advisor: Eric B. Worthen, ASTE 117, (435) 797-7091, eric.worthen@usu.edu Agricultural Machinery Technology Advisor: Evan P. Parker, ASTE 137, (435) 797-1928, epparker@cc.usu.edu
Students interested in teaching agricultural production and processing, agricultural mechanics, horticulture, or natural resources will be guided into areas of their major interest. Agricultural backgrounds or summer agricultural experiences are necessary for teacher certification. An application for admission to teacher education should ordinarily be completed before the junior year (see College of Education and Human Services requirements, page 108). Approval for admission to teacher education is a prerequisite to enrollment in education and psychology courses. A 2.75 GPA is required for admission to the teacher education program.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Advisor: Betty J. Murri, Family Life 303A, (435) 797-1565, betty.murri@usu.edu
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education are listed briefly. For more detailed information on courses and the recommended sequence for taking them, see the major requirement sheet available from the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department.
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Agricultural Education; BS, Master of Science (MS) in Agricultural Systems Technology; BS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Agricultural Machinery Technology; One-year Certificate in Agricultural Machinery Technology
The Agricultural Education major involves four teaching areas, which correspond with the Utah agricultural education program model design. Students must complete the University Studies requirements (see pages 46-54). In addition, students must complete the following courses in preparation for teacher licensure:
Undergraduate emphases: BS—Agricultural Systems Technology: Agribusiness and Agricultural Mechanization
Professional Education (14 credits) SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................. 2
Graduate specializations: MS—Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Mechanization, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Extension, International Agricultural Extension, and Secondary/ Postsecondary Agricultural Education
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The programs offered in the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department are for students who are preparing for positions as family and consumer sciences or agricultural education teachers, as well as for positions in family and consumer sciences education or agricultural extension, agricultural mechanization, agribusiness, and agricultural production and management. The facilities for these programs include laboratories with specially designed equipment for practical instruction in agricultural systems and mechanization, including computer applications, agribusiness, agricultural buildings, engines, electricity, hydraulics, machinery, and repair welding. Family and Consumer Sciences Education students use laboratories equipped for instruction in secondary education, clothing production, textile science, early childhood, nutrition, and interior design.
Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Department of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education are the same as those described for the University on pages 16-19. Students in good standing may apply for admission to the department.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education Preparation in Agricultural Education includes technical agriculture, economics, and business. Students selecting the teaching option will also enroll in principles and techniques of teaching courses.
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Agricultural Education (26 credits) ASTE 2710 Orientation to Agricultural Education (F) ............................ 2 ASTE 3100 Leadership Applications in Agricultural Science, Management, and Development (Sp) ...............................................2 ASTE 3240 (CI) Teaching in Laboratory Settings (Sp) .......................... 3 ASTE 3300 Clinical Experience I in Agricultural Education (Sp) ........... 1 ASTE 3620 Managing the FFA and SAE Programs (Sp,Su) ................. 2 ASTE 4150 (CI) Methods of Teaching Agriculture (F) ...........................3 ASTE 4300 Clinical Experience II in Agricultural Education (F) ............ 1 ASTE 5500 Agricultural Education Secondary Curriculum Seminar (Sp) ....................................................................................................2 ASTE 5630 Agricultural Education Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (Sp) ....................................................................................10 All students in the Agricultural Education major will complete a core of technical agricultural courses to include: ASTE 1010 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology (F) .......... 3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science (F,Sp) ................................4 BIOL 1110 Elementary Microbiology (F) ...............................................4 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 Students are required to designate a program emphasis for the following areas: Production and Processing; Agricultural Systems; Horticulture; and Natural Resources. Approximately 50 credits in a technical agriculture specialization are required in each of the four program area choices.
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Department of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Emphasis Areas (50-57 credits)
These emphasis areas will not appear on a student’s transcript. They are emphasis areas approved by the Utah State Office of Education. Production and Processing (50 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science (F,Sp) ................................4 ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding (F) ...............................3 ASTE 2200 Electricity in Agricultural Systems (Sp) ..............................3 ASTE 2830 Agribusiness Sales and Marketing (F) ...............................3 ASTE 3030 Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture (F) ....................................................................................3 ASTE 3040 (QI) Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings (Sp) ... 2 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) (3 cr) or ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) (3 cr) .........................................................................................3 PLSC 3050 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production (Sp) ....... 4 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 4280 Field Crops (F) ...................................................................3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 Horticulture (57 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science (F.Sp) ................................4 ASTE 2830 Agribusiness Sales and Marketing (F) ...............................3 ASTE 3040 (QI) Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings (Sp) .... 2 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 PLSC 2200 Pest Management Principles and Practices (Sp) .............. 3 PLSC 2600 Annual and Perennial Plant Materials (F) ....................... 1.5 PLSC 2610 Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping (F) .............................1.5 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 PLSC 2650 Identification and Selection of Plants in Production Agriculture (F) ....................................................................................1 PLSC 3010 Basic Flower Arranging (F) ................................................2 PLSC 3050 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production (Sp) ....... 4 PLSC 3300 Residential Landscapes (Sp) .............................................3 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 PLSC 4500 Fruit Production (Sp) ..........................................................4 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 Agricultural Systems (57 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science (F,Sp) ................................4 ASTE 1010 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology (F) .......... 3 ASTE 1640 Agricultural Equipment and Parts Marketing and Communications (F) ..........................................................................3 ASTE 2200 Electricity in Agricultural Systems (Sp) ..............................3 ASTE 3030 Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture (F) ......................................................................................................3 ASTE 3040 (QI) Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings (Sp) .... 2 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3
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ASTE 3200 Irrigation Principles and Practices (Sp) ..............................3 ASTE 3600 (QI) Management of Agricultural Machinery Systems (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 ASTE 4100 Agricultural Structures and Environment (Sp) .................... 3 ASTE 5100 Electrical Controls and Motors for Agri-Industrial Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 ASTE 5260 (CI) Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (F) .... 3 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) (3 cr) or ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) (3 cr) ..........................................................................................3 PHYX 1200 (BPS) Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration ... 4 PLSC 4280 Field Crops (F) ...................................................................3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 Natural Resources (55 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science (F,Sp) ................................4 ASTE 3040 (QI) Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings (Sp) .... 2 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 ASTE 5260 (CI) Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (F) .... 3 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F,Sp) .......................................................3 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society (F,Sp) .................... 3 ENVS 3600 Living with Wildlife (Sp) .....................................................3 FRWS 3600 Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification (F) ................... 4 FRWS 3610 Wildland Animal Ecology and Identification (F) ................. 4 FRWS 3900 Managing Dynamic Ecological Systems (Sp) ................... 4 FRWS 4000 Principles of Rangeland Management (Sp) ...................... 3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) (4 cr) or SOIL 4000 Soil and Water Conservation (F) (4 cr) ...............................4
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems Technology (AST)
This major has two emphases: Agribusiness and Agricultural Mechanization. Preparation in either emphasis includes technical agriculture, economics, and business. The agricultural mechanization emphasis requires additional courses in technical electives and communication skills development. The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems Technology includes the following courses: Technical Requirements (20 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) ............. 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) ..... 3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 Communications Intensive Courses (6 credits) ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 ASTE 5260 (CI) Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (F) .... 3
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Department of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Agricultural Systems Courses (minimum of 23 credits) ASTE 1010 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology (F) .......... 3 ASTE 2200 Electricity in Agricultural Systems (Sp) ..............................3 ASTE 2830 Agribusiness Sales and Marketing (F) ...............................3 ASTE 3030 Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture (F) ......................................................................................................3 ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 ASTE 3090 Computer Applications in Agriculture (F,Sp) ...................... 3 ASTE 4100 Agricultural Structures and Environment (Sp) .................... 3 ASTE 4900 Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity (Sp) .................................................................................................1-6 Designated Electives (minimum of 24 credits) Select 24 credits from the following courses. Twelve of these credits must be selected from upper-division (3000-level and above) courses. ASTE 1610 Agricultural Machinery Engines (F) ....................................6 ASTE 1620 Agricultural Machinery Power Trains (Sp) ..........................6 ASTE 3040 (QI) Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings (Sp) .... 2 ASTE 3100 Leadership Applications in Agricultural Science, Management, and Development (Sp) ...............................................2 ASTE 3200 Irrigation Principles and Practices (Sp) ..............................3 ASTE 3600 (QI) Management of Agricultural Machinery Systems (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 ASTE 3900 Special Problems in Agricultural Systems Technology and Education (F,Sp,Su) ................................................................1-6 ASTE 4250 Occupational Experiences in Agriculture (F,Sp,Su) ........1-6 ASTE 5100 Electrical Controls and Motors for Agri-Industrial Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 ADVS courses ..................................................................................6-12 ACCT courses ..................................................................................6-12 ECON courses (Agricultural) ............................................................6-12 MHR courses ....................................................................................6-12 BA courses .......................................................................................6-12 BIS courses ......................................................................................6-12 PLSC courses ..................................................................................6-12 SOIL courses ....................................................................................6-12 Electives (maximum of 11 credits) Total Credits for Graduation .............................................................92 Students will complete a minor in Business or Agribusiness. Additional requirements in Animal Science; Plant and Soil Sciences; and Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences must also be met. In addition, students must complete the University Studies Requirements.
Agricultural Systems Technology and Agribusiness Composite Major
Economics Courses (27 credits) ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (F) ...................................................................3 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) ............. 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) ..... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) ................................3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 ECON 5030 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis (F) ................... 3 ECON 5050 Farm and Ranch Planning and Analysis (Sp) ................... 3 ECON 5350 (CI) Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Management (Sp) .. 3
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Agricultural Systems Courses (24 credits) ASTE 1010 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology (F) .......... 3 ASTE 2200 Electricity in Agricultural Systems (Sp) ..............................3 ASTE 3030 Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture (F) (3 cr) or ASTE 4100 Agricultural Structures and Environment (Sp) (3 cr) .......... 3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 ASTE 3090 Computer Applications in Agriculture (F,Sp) ...................... 3 ASTE 3200 Irrigation Principles and Practices (Sp) (3 cr) or ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) (3 cr) ......................................................................3 ASTE 3600 (QI) Management of Agricultural Machinery Systems (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 ASTE 5260 (CI) Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (F) .... 3 Technical Requirements (27 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 CHEM 1010 (BPS) Introduction to Chemistry (F,Sp) ............................ 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3 SOIL 4000 Soil and Water Conservation (F) .........................................4 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 University Studies Requirements (not met as part of above requirements) (18 credits) Communications Literacy (CL) courses ................................................6 Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course ......................................................3 Breadth Humanities (BHU) course ........................................................3 Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course .....................................................3 Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course ..............................3 Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Exam ....................................0 General Electives (24 credits) Total Credits for Graduation ...........................................................120
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agricultural Machinery Technology
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agricultural Machinery Technology consists of a minimum of 6 credits of University Studies courses, 45 credits in the major (Agricultural Systems Technology and Education), 9 credits in business or related elective coursework, for a total of not less than 60 credits. The suggested breakdown of coursework is listed below. University Studies (6 credits) Classes will be selected from a minimum of two areas for a total of 6 credits. ENGL 1010, Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (or an equivalent writing or communications class) must be completed as one of these classes. Core Classes (45 credits) The following 45 credits are required: ASTE 1010 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology (F) .......... 3 ASTE 1120 Forage and Harvest Equipment (F) ...................................3 ASTE 1130 Planting and Tillage Equipment (Sp) ..................................3 ASTE 1610 Agricultural Machinery Engines (F) ....................................6 ASTE 1620 Agricultural Machinery Power Trains (Sp) ..........................6 ASTE 2200 Electricity in Agricultural Systems (AC) (Sp) ...................... 3 ASTE 3030 Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture (F) ......................................................................................................3
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Agricultural Machinery Technology Certificate This one-year agricultural program meets the needs of persons interested in employment opportunities with agricultural dealerships and companies in the areas of parts and service, as well as with farm suppliers, feed and fertilizer agencies, corporate farms and ranches, and other related industries. The vocationally oriented agricultural technology program includes a cooperative occupational experience placement at the end of the first year of instruction.
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Requirements for the one-year program include a minimum of 31 credits, with the following breakdown of suggested coursework: Fall Semester ASTE 1010 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology ............... 3 ASTE 1120 Forage and Harvest Equipment .........................................3 ASTE 1610 Agricultural Machinery Engines .........................................6 ASTE 3090 Computer Applications in Agriculture .................................3 ASTE 3710 Agricultural Machinery Hydraulic Systems and Diagnosis ....................................................................................3 Spring Semester ASTE 1130 Planting and Tillage Equipment .........................................3 ASTE 1620 Agricultural Machinery Power Trains .................................6 ASTE 2250 Occupational Experience in Agriculture ..........................1-6 ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications .......................................................................3 See major requirement sheet, available from the department, for more information.
Minor in Agricultural Systems Technology
A minimum of 18 credits approved by a faculty advisor are required.
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE)
This major provides professional preparation for teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Education in public schools, or for employment as a family and consumer scientist in business or government agencies, and extension. Many states, including Utah, require a master’s degree to work for extension. This composite major includes study in nutrition and food sciences, family and human development, interior design, housing, apparel and textiles, and consumer sciences, plus professional education courses. Student teaching in secondary public schools is required. Internships in extension or business are available. The following courses are required for the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Major. Required Support Courses and Prerequisites MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F) ..........................................4 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) ......................................4 Major Required Courses (88 credits) A grade of C or better must be earned in these courses FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 FCHD 2400 (BSS) Marriage and Family Relationships (F,Sp) .............. 3 FCHD 2450 (BSS) The Consumer and the Market (F,Sp) .................... 3 FCHD 3350 (DSS/QI) Family Finance (F,Sp) ........................................3 FCHD 4550 Preschool Methods and Curriculum (F,Sp) ........................ 3 FCHD 4960 Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or FCSE 4250 Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (F,Sp,Su) (1-3 cr) ............................................................................1-3 FCSE 2040 Clothing Production Principles (F,Sp) ................................3 FCSE 2510 Orientation to Family and Consumer Sciences Education (F) ......................................................................................................3 FCSE 3030 (DSC) Textile Science (Sp) ................................................4 FCSE 3040 Advanced Clothing Production Principles (F,Sp) ............... 3
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Department of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education FCSE 3060 (DSS/CI) Human Behavior Related to Dress (F) ............... 3 FCSE 3300 Family and Consumer Sciences Education Clinical Experience I (40 hrs. minimum) (F) ...................................................1 FCSE 3400 Family and Consumer Sciences Education Methods I (F) . 3 FCSE 4300 Family and Consumer Sciences Education Clinical Experience II (40 hrs. minimum) (Sp) ................................................1 FCSE 4400 Family and Consumer Sciences Education Methods II (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 FCSE 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (2 weeks) (F)........................... 2 FCSE 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (13 weeks, full-time) (F) ...................................................................10 ID 1790 (BCA) Interior Design Theory (Sp) ..........................................3 ID 3790 Architectural Systems (F) .........................................................3 INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .......... 1 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 NFS 1240 Culinary Basics (F,Su) ..........................................................3 NFS 2020 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle (Sp) .............................. 3 NFS 4070 Experimental Foods (Sp) .....................................................4 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (DSS/CI) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) (May be taken anytime) .....................................................................2
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For further information about undergraduate programs and requirements in the Department of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education, see the major requirement sheets, which can be obtained from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements
considered for financial aid must apply by February 1 for the coming academic year. No application will be considered until all required information arrives at the office of the School of Graduate Studies.
Course Requirements Master of Science
The MS program requires the completion of a minimum of 33 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. These credits must be approved by a supervisory committee. However, to optimize a student’s academic experiences, 36 credits are recommended. A 15-credit core curriculum is required and includes courses in research/statistics and completion of a Plan A thesis for 6 credits or a Plan C program with a minimum of 37 credits. Students are also expected to select and complete an area of specialization. In the Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Extension specialization, a Plan B option is available. This plan involves 33 credits of instruction (includes 3 thesis credits) and the development and presentation of a creative project. The following four specializations are available for the MS in Agricultural Education: The Agricultural Extension Education specialization provides a program for individuals interested in cooperative extension work. The curriculum for the program includes coursework related to managing people; planning, implementing, and evaluating programs to promote technology transfer (adult education); understanding research techniques relevant to agricultural education; and the managing of fiscal affairs. Electives are selected from each of the following departments: Agricultural Systems Technology and Education; Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences; Economics; Biology; Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology; Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences; and Instructional Technology. The purpose of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Extension specialization is to expand academic preparation in an area of study such as family studies, housing, textiles and clothing, nutrition and food sciences, and management of personal resources. This specialization places emphasis on teaching and curriculum/program development and/or Extension. Students are prepared for community professions, including secondary teaching (since students earn a teaching license), urban and rural extension, social science, and business. Study may lead to supervisory and administrative positions in business, technical schools, and applied technology colleges, or to consulting positions in mass media and industry. The master’s degree does not result in a teaching license for public schools. The International Agricultural Extension specialization was developed to prepare agriculturally educated people to perform administrative and supervisory roles in less-developed countries. The curriculum for this program includes coursework related to managing people; planning, implementing, and evaluating programs to promote technology transfer; and managing fiscal affairs. Electives are selected from each of the following departments: Agricultural Systems Technology and Education; Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences; Economics; Biology; Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology; and Instructional Technology.
See general admission requirements, pages 93-94. Applications will be considered throughout the year. However, students who wish to be
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Department of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Research
Adjunct Professor Kevin C. Kesler, 4-H and youth development programs
The Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, a component of the College of Agriculture, supports graduate work in several areas of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education. Other state and federal agencies also support research in agricultural systems.
Professor Emeritus Gilbert A. Long, agricultural education
Financial Assistance Both departmental and formal grant support are available to graduate students and are awarded on a competitive basis. Students requesting financial support should apply to the department. Research assistantships are available through faculty members who have ongoing projects with the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station or who hold special research grants from the University, private companies, or state-federal agencies. Acceptance to pursue graduate study does not guarantee the student financial assistance.
Requirement Changes Graduation requirements described in this catalog are subject to change. Students should check with their departments concerning possible changes.
Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Faculty Professors Bruce E. Miller, agricultural systems and mechanization Weldon S. Sleight, extension education Gary S. Straquadine, agricultural education/extension
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Associate Professor F. Richard Beard, research and extension, agricultural engineering Assistant Professors John D. Harrison, agricultural waste management/extension specialist Rhonda L. Miller, sustainable agriculture/agricultural systems Rudy S. Tarpley, agricultural education, teacher preparation Nancy Thompson, family and consumer sciences education Brian K. Warnick, agricultural education, teacher preparation Instructor Betty J. Murri, apparel and textiles Lecturers Evan P. Parker, agricultural technology and machinery management Daryl L. Reece, agricultural engineering and equipment repair Afifa Sabir, education and outreach, Biotechnology Center Julie P. Wheeler, family and consumer sciences education Academic Advisor Eric B. Worthen
Course Descriptions Agricultural Systems Technology and Education (ASTE), pages 446-449 Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE), pages 516-517
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department Head: Mark C. Healey Location: Agricultural Science 230 Phone: (435) 797-2162 FAX: (435) 797-2118 E-mail: advsdept@advs.usu.edu WWW: http://www.advs.usu.edu Associate Head: Thomas D. Bunch, Agricultural Science 220, (435) 797-2148, tombunch@cc.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisor for Animal Science and Dairy Science majors: Tami Spackman, Agricultural Science 242, (435) 797-2150, tami.spackman@usu.edu Undergraduate Advisor for Bioveterinary Science majors: Stanley D. Allen, Veterinary Science 211, (435) 797-1900, sallen@cc.usu.edu Graduate Programs Coordinator: Jeffrey L. Walters, Agricultural Science 246, (435) 797-2161, jeffrey.walters@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Bioveterinary Science; Master of Science (MS) in Animal Science, Bioveterinary Science, Dairy Science; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Animal Science and Bioveterinary Science; MS and PhD degrees in Toxicology are available through the Interdepartmental Toxicology program Undergraduate Emphases: Animal Science—Animal Industries, Biotechnology, Science; Dairy Science—Dairy Industries, Science; Bioveterinary Science—Biotechnology Graduate Specializations: Animal/Dairy Science—Animal Nutrition, Breeding and Genetics, Molecular Biology, Reproductive Biology, Animal or Dairy Management (MS only); Bioveterinary Science (PhD only)—Parasitology, Toxicology, Virology Certificate Program: Dairy Herdsman
Undergraduate Programs Objectives Bachelor’s degree students majoring in animal science may choose a program from three career emphasis areas: Science, Animal Industries, or Biotechnology. Students majoring in dairy science may choose a program from two career emphasis areas: Science or Dairy Industries. The curricula in the animal and dairy sciences are designed to prepare students for a broad base of rewarding careers in the dynamic disciplines of animal agriculture. Teaching and research facilities, flocks, and herds are available for “hands-on” practical laboratory experiences, along with faculty-mentored research projects. An assigned faculty advisor helps students develop, arrange, and expedite their personal undergraduate program. Preveterinary bachelor’s degree programs are intended to prepare students for admission to professional veterinary medical schools and/or graduate study in the biomedical sciences. A preveterinary bachelor’s degree is considered a nonterminal degree. Preveterinary students may earn a bachelor’s degree in bioveterinary science, or in the science emphasis of animal science or dairy science.
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Instruction in the ADVS Department also encompasses a diversified co-curricular program including allied clubs, intercollegiate livestock judging and rodeo teams, and involvement with their respective professional societies.
Animal and Dairy Sciences Science Emphasis
Designed for students desiring education beyond the bachelor’s degree, this emphasis is a preparatory course of study for students who have a career interest in the following areas: animal research in genetics; reproductive biology, nutrition (public or private sector); biotechnology; teaching; and advanced degrees (MS, PhD, and veterinary school). The science emphasis requires an especially close student-advisor relationship, as post-graduate training is considered essential for professional success in these disciplines.
Animal (Dairy) Industries Emphasis
This emphasis is designed to prepare students who earn a bachelor’s degree for the broadest range of career opportunities in animal agriculture. The Animal Industries Emphasis stresses both traditional skills in the areas of basic and applied animal sciences and related learning experiences in the other agricultural sciences, as well as in the areas of business administration, economics, and management. Students can select either an advanced research project or an internship experience in the animal industries as an integral component of their program of study during the junior or senior year. Graduates from this emphasis may seek career opportunities in production animal agriculture in farm or ranch management, in state or federal government agricultural agencies, and in fields that support or interact with animal agriculture, such as corporate agribusiness, wholesale and retail marketing and sales, economics, accounting, agricultural real estate sales and appraisal, financing and credit operations, public policy, agricultural media and communications, insurance, commodity trading, animal product processing, agricultural cooperatives, and producer/commodity associations.
Animal and Bioveterinary Sciences Biotechnology Emphasis
This emphasis is designed to prepare students who earn a bachelor’s degree for careers in the expanding biotechnology industry or for graduate study in related fields. Nationwide there are more than 1,200 biotechnology/ biopharmaceutical companies, with additional start-ups developing every year. Recent increases in federal funding for research in animal biotechnology, along with heightened private sector activity, have led to unprecedented career prospects in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, developmental biology, and associated areas. USU has made a major commitment to biotechnology since 1986. The ADVS Department is heavily involved in biotechnology research and teaching, and the resources of the Center for Integrated BioSystems are also available to support this emphasis. Those students who enjoy lab work and would like to have a BS degree with good job opportunities, and still qualify to apply to veterinary school, may elect to add the Biotechnology Emphasis in Bioveterinary Science to their degree.
Preveterinary Program Preveterinary students take courses required by veterinary schools. Classes should be planned to assure meeting the current requirements for the veterinary schools to which the student plans to apply for admission. In most cases, preveterinary preparation requires a major
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences portion of three academic years. Students accepted into veterinary school prior to completion of their BS degree may transfer credits back to USU for completion of their BS degree in bioveterinary science.
Animal Science Major
Utah participates in WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) which provides state subsidization of Utah resident (5 years or longer at the time of application) students entering any veterinary school that is a WICHE-participating school. At present this includes Colorado State University, Washington State University, Oregon State University, and University of California at Davis. The State of Utah also provides some support for a limited number of resident students who enroll at non-WICHE veterinary schools in the continental United States. Students may also apply to other veterinary schools as out-ofstate applicants.
Fall Semester (16.5-17.5 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science ..........................................4 ADVS 1910 Orientation to Animal and Dairy Science ........................ 0.5 ADVS 21305 Dairy Production Practices (3 cr) or ADVS 21905 Horse Production Practices (2 cr) .............................2 or 3 BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen.............................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 Breadth Course1 ....................................................................................3
Vocational Subbaccalaureate Program Dairy Herdsman Certificate
Students completing the required courses and experience in the Dairy Herdsman’s curriculum usually find employment with a commercial or family dairy. Some enter dairy-related businesses. Students desiring to continue their dairy education may complete a BS degree in three additional years with proper planning and suitable academic performance.
Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
Undergraduate admission requirements for the animal science and dairy science programs are the same as those described for the University. Students in good standing may apply for admission to the department. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the bioveterinary science major. Students with less than 60 semester credits transferring from other institutions need a 2.2 transfer GPA, and students with less than 60 semester credits transferring from other USU majors need a 2.0 GPA for admission to the bioveterinary science major. All students with 60 or more semester credits need a 2.75 total GPA to be admitted to advanced standing in bioveterinary science, except that students declaring a biotechnology emphasis must have a 2.25 total GPA.
Departmental Standards
The following minimum requirements apply to all students working toward any bachelor’s degree offered by the ADVS department. Bachelor’s degree candidates must comply with these requirements in order to graduate: (1) courses required for the major may be repeated only once to improve a grade, and (2) courses required for the major may not be taken for pass-fail credit. In addition to these requirements, animal science and dairy science bachelor’s degree candidates must attain a grade point average of at least 2.50 in the ADVS courses specified as requirements in their respective emphasis curricula to graduate. Animal science and dairy science degree candidates must attain an overall GPA of at least 2.25 to graduate. Bioveterinary science degree candidates must attain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 to graduate, except for students with a biotechnology emphasis, who must attain an overall GPA of at least 2.50 to graduate.
Graduation Requirements Courses required and recommended for meeting BS degree graduation requirements in the various options available in the department are as follows.
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Animal Industries Emphasis Curriculum (2.25 GPA) Freshman Year (32.5-33.5 credits)
Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 1250 (QI) Applied Agricultural Computations .............................2 ADVS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals .................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 ADVS 20805 Beef Production Practices (2 cr) and/or ADVS 20905 Sheep Production Practices (2 cr) and/or ADVS 21205 Swine Production Practices (2 cr) ....................................4 Sophomore Year (32-33 credits) Fall Semester (16-17 credits) CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I ...............................................4 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (3 cr) or STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (4 cr) .....................................3 or 4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Directed Elective ...................................................................................3 Breadth Course1 ....................................................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 3000 Animal Health and Hygiene ...............................................3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture .....................................................................3 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II ..............................................4 Directed Elective3 ..................................................................................3 Breadth Course1 ....................................................................................3 Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) ADVS 3500 Principles of Animal Nutrition .............................................3 Directed Electives3 ................................................................................9 Free Elective .........................................................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 3510 (QI) Applied Animal Nutrition .............................................3 ADVS 4200 (CI) Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation ................. 4 ADVS 4250 Internship in Animal Industry (3 cr) or ADVS 4800 Undergraduate Research or Creative Opportunity (3 cr) .. 3 Depth Course2 .......................................................................................3 Directed Elective3 ..................................................................................3 Senior Year (25.5-34.5 credits) Fall Semester (14.5 credits) ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding ....................................3 ADVS 4910 Preprofessional Orientation ............................................0.5 ADVS 4920 (CI) Undergraduate Seminar .............................................2 ADVS 51204 Swine Management .........................................................3 Depth Course2 .......................................................................................3 Directed Electives3 .............................................................................3-6
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Spring Semester (11-20 credits) ADVS 50804 Beef Cattle Management (3 cr) and/or ADVS 50904 Sheep Management and Wool Technology (4 cr) and/or ADVS 51304 Dairy Cattle Management (3 cr) and/or ADVS 51904 Horse Management (3 cr) .............................................3-7 Directed Electives3 ...........................................................................8-13 _______________ 1Must take one Breadth course from each of the following four categories: Creative Arts, Humanities, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. (Note: ECON 1500 fulďŹ lls the American Institutions Breadth Course requirement.) 2Must take one Depth course from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts, and Social Sciences. 3Must take four courses from the following list: ACCT 2010; BA 3400, 3500, 3700; ECON 2010, 3030, 3050, 4010, 4030, 5030; MHR 2990, 3110; and six courses from the following list: one 5000-level species management course in addition to the two courses required for the major; ADVS 3650, 5030, 5520, 5530, 5860; NFS 5020; PLSC 4320; FRWS 2200, 3600, 3850, 4000; SOIL 2000 or 3000. 4Must take two courses selected from: ADVS 5080, 5090, 5120, 5130, and 5190. 5Must take any three courses selected from: ADVS 2080, 2090, 2120, 2130, and 2190.
Animal Science: Science Emphasis Science Emphasis Curriculum (2.25 GPA)
Freshman Year (30.5 credits) Fall Semester (16.5 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science ..........................................4 ADVS 1910 Orientation to Animal and Dairy Science ........................ 0.5 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 Spring Semester (14 credits) ADVS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals .................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 ADVS 20809 Beef Production Practices (2 cr) and/or ADVS 20909 Sheep Production Practices (2 cr) and/or ADVS 21209 Swine Production Practices (2 cr) .................................2-6 Breadth Course6 ....................................................................................3 Sophomore Year (31-32 credits) Fall Semester (14-15 credits) ADVS 21309 Dairy Production Practices (3 cr) or ADVS 21909 Horse Production Practices (2 cr) .............................2 or 3 BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I ..........................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) ADVS 3000 Animal Health and Hygiene ...............................................3 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II .........................................................4 Breadth Courses6 (2) .............................................................................6 Junior Year (33-34 credits) Fall Semester (16-17 credits) ADVS 3500 Principles of Animal Nutrition .............................................3 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology ..........................................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (3 cr) or MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (4 cr) ..................................................3 or 4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods ......................................................3 Breadth Course6 ....................................................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) ADVS 3510 (QI) Applied Animal Nutrition .............................................3 ADVS 4200 (CI) Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation ................. 4
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BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics ..................................................4 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 Elective8 .................................................................................................3 Senior Year (27.5-31.5 credits) Fall Semester (15.5 credits) ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding ....................................3 ADVS 4910 Preprofessional Orientation ............................................0.5 ADVS 4920 (CI) Undergraduate Seminar .............................................2 ADVS 512010 Swine Management ........................................................3 Depth Course7 .......................................................................................3 Electives8 ............................................................................................4-7 Spring Semester (12-16 credits) ADVS 4250 Internship in Animal Industry (3 cr) or ADVS 4800 Undergraduate Research or Creative Opportunity (3 cr) .. 3 ADVS 508010 Beef Cattle Management (3 cr) and/or ADVS 509010 Sheep Management and Wool Technology (4 cr) and/or ADVS 513010 Dairy Cattle Management (3 cr) and/or ADVS 519010 Horse Management (3 cr) ............................................3-7 Depth Course7 .......................................................................................3 Electives8 ...............................................................................................3 _______________ 6Must take one Breadth course from each of the following four categories: American Institutions, Creative Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. 7Must take one Depth course from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts, and Social Sciences. 8Recommended electives include: ADVS 5160, 5240, 5260; CHEM 3710; PHYX 2110. 9Must choose two courses from: ADVS 2080, 2090, 2120, 2130, and 2190. 10Must choose two courses from: ADVS 5080, 5090, 5120, 5130, and 5190.
Biotechnology Emphasis Curriculum (2.25 GPA) Freshman Year (32.5 credits) Fall Semester (16.5 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science ..........................................4 ADVS 1910 Orientation to Animal and Dairy Science ........................ 0.5 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 2040 Introduction to Biotechnology ............................................1 ADVS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals .................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (3 cr) .............................................3 Breadth Course11 ...................................................................................3 Sophomore Year (29 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I ..........................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Breadth Course11 ...................................................................................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II .........................................................4 Breadth Courses11 (2) ............................................................................6
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Junior Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) BIOL 3300 General Microbiology ..........................................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 Directed Electives12 ...............................................................................6 Depth Course13 ......................................................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 3200 (DSC) Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology ....................................................................................3 ADVS 516014 Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture (3 cr) or ADVS 524014 Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques (3 cr) ...............................................................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics ..................................................4 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 Depth Course13 ......................................................................................3 Senior Year (26.5 credits) Fall Semester (14.5 credits) ADVS 4910 Preprofessional Orientation ............................................0.5 ADVS 4920 (CI) Undergraduate Seminar .............................................2 ADVS 526014 Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning ................ 3 Directed Electives12 ...............................................................................6 Free Elective .........................................................................................3 Spring Semester (12 credits) ADVS 4260 Internship in Animal Biotechnology Industry .................... 12 _______________ 11Must take one Breadth course from each of the following four categories: American Institutions, Creative Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. 12Must take 12 credits from the following list of courses: ADVS 3000, 3500, 3510, 4200, 4560, 5490, 5820; one 5000-level Methods in Biotechnology course in addition to the two required for the major; BIOL 5150, 5210, 5230; PHYX 2110, 2120. 13Must take one Depth course from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts, and Social Sciences. 14Must choose two courses from: ADVS 5160, 5240, 5260.
Dairy Science Major
Dairy Industries Emphasis Curriculum (2.25 GPA) Freshman Year (29.5 credits) Fall Semester (14.5 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science ..........................................4 ADVS 1910 Orientation to Animal and Dairy Science ........................ 0.5 ADVS 2130 Dairy Production Practices ................................................3 BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen.............................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 Spring Semester (15 credits) ADVS 1250 (QI) Applied Agricultural Computations .............................2 ADVS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals .................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 Breadth Course15 ...................................................................................3 Sophomore Year (29-31 credits) Fall Semester (13-14 credits) CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I ...............................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (3 cr) or STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (4 cr) .....................................3 or 4 Breadth Course15 ...................................................................................3
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Spring Semester (16-17 credits) ADVS 3000 Animal Health and Hygiene ...............................................3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture .....................................................................3 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II ..............................................4 SOIL 2000 (BPS) Soils, Waters, and the Environment (3 cr) or SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (4 cr) ............................3 or 4 Breadth Course15 ...................................................................................3 Junior Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) ADVS 3500 Principles of Animal Nutrition .............................................3 Depth Course16 ......................................................................................3 Directed Electives17 ...............................................................................8 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 3510 (QI) Applied Animal Nutrition .............................................3 ADVS 4200 (CI) Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation ................. 4 ADVS 4250 Internship in Animal Industry (3 cr) or ADVS 4800 Undergraduate Research or Creative Opportunity (3 cr) .. 3 Depth Course16 ......................................................................................3 Directed Elective ...................................................................................3 Senior Year (30.5 credits) Fall Semester (15.5 credits) ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding ....................................3 ADVS 4910 Preprofessional Orientation ............................................0.5 ADVS 4920 (CI) Undergraduate Seminar .............................................2 NFS 4900 ST: Dairy Food Processing ...................................................4 Directed Elective17 .................................................................................3 Free Elective .........................................................................................3 Spring Semester (15 credits) ADVS 5130 Dairy Cattle Management ..................................................3 Directed Electives17 ...............................................................................9 Free Elective .........................................................................................3 _______________ 15Must take one Breadth course from each of the following four categories: Creative Arts, Humanities, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. (Note: ECON 1500 fulfills the American Institutions Breadth Course requirement.) 16Must
take one Depth course from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts, and Social Sciences.
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take four courses from the following list: ACCT 2010; BA 3400, 3500, 3700; ECON 2010, 3030, 3050, 4010, 4030, 5030; MHR 2990, 3110; and three courses from the following list: ADVS 5030, 5520, 5530; ASTE 3600, 4100; PLSC 4320.
Dairy Science Major
Science Emphasis Curriculum (2.25 GPA) Freshman Year (31.5-32.5 credits) Fall Semester (16.5 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science ..........................................4 ADVS 1910 Orientation to Animal and Dairy Science ........................ 0.5 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 Spring Semester (15-16 credits) ADVS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals .................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (3 cr) or MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (4 cr) ..................................................3 or 4 Breadth Course18 ...................................................................................3
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Sophomore Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) ADVS 2130 Dairy Production Practices ................................................3 BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I ..........................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) ADVS 3000 Animal Health and Hygiene ...............................................3 ASTE 3090 Computer Applications in Agriculture .................................3 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II .........................................................4 Breadth Course18 ...................................................................................3 Junior Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (13 credits) ADVS 3500 Principles of Animal Nutrition .............................................3 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology ..........................................................4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods ......................................................3 Breadth Course18 ...................................................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) ADVS 3510 (QI) Applied Animal Nutrition .............................................3 ADVS 4200 (CI) Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation ................. 4 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics ..................................................4 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 Breadth Course18 ...................................................................................3 Senior Year (30.5 credits) Fall Semester (15.5 credits) ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding ....................................3 ADVS 4910 Preprofessional Orientation ............................................0.5 ADVS 4920 (CI) Undergraduate Seminar .............................................2 Depth Course19 ......................................................................................3 Electives20..............................................................................................7 Spring Semester (15 credits) ADVS 4250 Internship in Animal Industry (3 cr) or ADVS 4800 Undergraduate Research or Creative Opportunity (3 cr) .. 3 ADVS 5130 Dairy Cattle Management ..................................................3 Depth Course19 ......................................................................................3 Electives20..............................................................................................6 _______________ 18Must take one Breadth course from each of the following four categories: American Institutions, Creative Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. 19Must take one Depth course from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts, and Social Sciences. 20Recommended Electives include ADVS 5160, 5240, 5260; CHEM 3710; PHYX 2110.
Bioveterinary Science Major Requirements
(120 credits) (3.0 min. total GPA) (2.5 min. total GPA if including Biotechnology Emphasis) This is a four-year program, preparing students for application to and admittance to veterinary school or graduate school, or for finding employment in biotechnology research. Courses required for the major may not be taken pass-fail, except for ADVS 3920. In recent years, nearly all students who have been accepted to veterinary school have had at least a 3.5 GPA. Advanced Standing Requirements To attain Advanced Standing in Bioveterinary Science, students must have completed or must be currently registered for a minimum of 60 semester credits, and must have earned an overall GPA of at least 2.75 for all credits, including transfer credits, taken up to the time the
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petition for Advanced Standing is made. If declaring the Biotechnology Emphasis, students must have earned an overall GPA of at least 2.25. Students’ records will be checked when they reach a total of 60 semester credits. Those who do not meet advanced standing requirements will be notified to meet with their advisor. Semester Schedule Freshman Year (30 credits)21 Fall Semester (15 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science ..........................................4 ADVS 1920 Orientation to Bioveterinary Science .................................1 CHEM 121022,23 Principles of Chemistry I .............................................4 CHEM 123022 Chemical Principles Laboratory I....................................1 MATH 1100 (QL)22,24 Calculus Techniques............................................3 Electives ................................................................................................2 Spring Semester (15 credits) ADVS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals .................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS)22 Principles of Chemistry II .....................................4 CHEM 124022 Chemical Principles Laboratory II...................................1 ENGL 1010 (CL)22,25 Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose .............. 3 University Studies Breadth Course22,26 ..................................................3 Summer Semester ADVS 3920, Internship in Veterinary Medicine, is recommended. Students may count up to 2 credits of ADVS 3920 as elective upperdivision credits toward graduation. Sophomore Year (30.5 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 121022 Biology I ............................................................................4 CHEM 231022 Organic Chemistry I........................................................4 CHEM 233022 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I .....................................1 University Studies Breadth Course22,26 ..................................................3 Electives ................................................................................................3 Spring Semester (15.5 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS)22 Biology II ................................................................4 CHEM 232022 Organic Chemistry II.......................................................4 ADVS 2920 Orientation to Veterinary Medicine .................................0.5 BIOL 3200 (QI)22 Principles of Genetics ...............................................4 University Studies Breadth Course22,26 ..................................................3 Junior Year (33 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) BIOL 330022 General Microbiology .......................................................4 PHYX 211022 The Physics of Living Systems I ......................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL)22 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 STAT 1040 (QL)22 Introduction to Statistics...........................................3 University Studies Breadth Course22,26 ..................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 3000 Animal Health and Hygiene ...............................................3 PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II ............................4 CHEM 370022 Introductory Biochemistry ...............................................3 Two Upper-division University Studies Depth Courses27....................... 6 Senior Year (at least 29 credits) Students must complete at least 120 semester credits for the BS degree, of which 40 credits must be in upper-division courses. The student must complete two courses which are communications intensive, and one course which is quantitative intensive. Students must include at least 18 credits from the following list. An additional 7 elective credits are needed to complete the 120 credits required for
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences graduation. Other upper-division life sciences courses may be applied to this requirement if approved by a bioveterinary science advisor. ADVS 3500 Principles of Animal Nutrition (F) .......................................3 ADVS 3510 (QI) Applied Animal Nutrition (Sp) .....................................3 ADVS 4200 (CI) Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation (Sp) ......... 4 ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding (F) ...............................3 ADVS 5690 Animal Histology (F) ..........................................................3 ADVS 5700 (CI) General Animal Pathobiology (Sp) .............................3 BIOL 5150 Immunology (Sp) (not taught every year) ...........................3 BIOL 5210 Cell Biology (F) ...................................................................3 BIOL 5230 Developmental Biology (Sp) ...............................................3 BIOL 5330 Virology (Sp) .......................................................................3 BIOL 5600 Comparative Animal Physiology (F) ....................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F,Sp) ...........................2 BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) .....................................................3 Recommended Courses The following three courses are highly recommended, but not required: ADVS 5160 Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture (Sp) ..................... 3 ADVS 5240 Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques (Sp) ................................................................................3 ADVS 5260 Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning (F) ............. 3
Bioveterinary Science Major Biotechnology Emphasis
Semester Schedule Freshman Year (30 credits)21 Fall Semester (14 credits) ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science ..........................................4 ADVS 1920 Orientation to Bioveterinary Science .................................1 CHEM 121022,23 Principles of Chemistry I .............................................4 CHEM 123022 Chemical Principles Laboratory I....................................1 MATH 1100 (QL)22,24 Calculus Techniques............................................3 Elective ..................................................................................................1 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 2040 Introduction to Biotechnology ............................................1 ADVS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals .................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS)22,28 Principles of Chemistry II ..................................4 CHEM 124022 Chemical Principles Laboratory II...................................1 ENGL 1010 (CL)22,25 Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose .............. 3 University Studies Breadth Course22,26 ..................................................3 Sophomore Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 121022 Biology I ............................................................................4 CHEM 231022 Organic Chemistry I........................................................4 CHEM 233022 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I .....................................1 Two University Studies Breadth Courses22,26 ........................................6 Spring Semester (17 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS)22 Biology II ................................................................4 CHEM 232022 Organic Chemistry II.......................................................4 CHEM 370022 Introductory Biochemistry ...............................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL)22 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course22,26 ..................................................3 Junior Year (34 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) BIOL 3200 (QI)22 Principles of Genetics ...............................................4 BIOL 330022 General Microbiology .......................................................4 ADVS 5260 Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning .................. 3
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STAT 1040 (QL)22 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (3 cr) .............................................3 Electives ................................................................................................2 Spring Semester (18 credits) ADVS 3200 Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 3 ADVS 5160 Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture ............................3 ADVS 5240 Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques ........................................................................................3 Two Upper-division University Studies Depth Courses27....................... 6 Elective ..................................................................................................3 Senior Year (at least 24 credits) Summer, Fall, or Spring Semester (12 credits) ADVS 4260 Internship in Animal Biotechnology Industry .................... 12 Fall or Spring Semester (12 credits) During fall or spring semester, students must select 12 credits from the following directed electives:28 ADVS 3000 Animal Health and Hygiene (Sp) .......................................3 ADVS 3500 Principles of Animal Nutrition (F) .......................................3 ADVS 3510 (QI) Applied Animal Nutrition (Sp) .....................................3 ADVS 4200 (CI) Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation (Sp) ......... 4 ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding (F) ...............................3 ADVS 5690 Animal Histology (F) ..........................................................3 ADVS 5700 (CI) General Animal Pathobiology (Sp) .............................3 ADVS 5820 Animal Cytogenetics and Gene Mapping (F) ..................... 3 BIOL 5150 Immunology (Sp) (not taught every year) ...........................3 BIOL 5210 Cell Biology (F) ...................................................................3 BIOL 5230 Developmental Biology (Sp) ...............................................3 PHYX 211028 The Physics of Living Systems I (F) ................................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (Sp) .................... 4 _______________ 21If a student is unable to pass the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Test, USU 1000 and BIS 1400 should be taken the first year. 22Required for Colorado, Washington, and Oregon veterinary schools. 23Students with little exposure to chemistry or an ACT Math score less than 25 will need to begin with a lower-level chemistry class and/or take MATH 1050 first. (See an advisor for assistance.) 24Students with math ACT scores of less than 25 must start with a lower-level class. 25Can also be met by an AP English Language and Composition or Literature and Composition test score of 3 or higher, an ACT English test score of 29 or higher, a CLEP English Composition test score of 50 or higher, a CLEP Freshman College Composition test score of 53 or higher, or an SAT Verbal test score of 640 or higher. 26Must take one Breadth course from each of the following four categories: Humanities, Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and American Institutions. Two of these courses must be taken with a USU prefix. AP or CLEP tests may be used to fulfill some Breadth requirements. 27Two approved Depth courses are required: one in Humanities and Creative Arts and one in Social Sciences (3000 level or higher). It is recommended that one of these courses be a Communications Intensive (CI) course. 28PHYX 2110 must be taken if the student plans to apply to veterinary school in Colorado, Washington, or Oregon.
Bioveterinary Science: Preveterinary
This curriculum includes those courses required for application to WICHE veterinary schools after three years of study. Requirements are as follows. Courses followed by an asterisk (*) may be waived with permission of a bioveterinary science advisor. Freshman year ADVS 1110 Introduction to Animal Science (F,Sp) ................................4 ADVS 1920* Orientation to Bioveterinary Science (F) ..........................1 ADVS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals (Sp) ..........................4 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (F,Sp,Su) ... 3 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 One University Studies Breadth course ................................................3
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Sophomore year ADVS 2920* Orientation to Veterinary Medicine (Sp) ........................0.5 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F,Sp,Su) ..................................4 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (F) ....................................................4 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (Sp) .................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F,Sp) .............................1 Two University Studies Breadth courses ...............................................6 Electives ..................................................................................... variable
field trips to the Western International Dairy Expo, the Dairy Herd Improvement Laboratory, and progressive dairy enterprises. These activities provide a well-rounded background and improve employment opportunities.
Junior year ADVS 3000 Animal Health and Hygiene (Sp) .......................................3 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F,Sp) ...............................................4 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (F,Sp,Su) ...............................................................3 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II ............................4 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 One University Studies Breadth course ................................................3 Two University Studies Depth courses ..................................................6 Electives ..................................................................................... variable
Students who complete this program will have a good working knowledge of how to care for and make decisions about various dairy animals and will understand and be able to use various types of equipment. These skills, as well as an understanding of the management process involved, can greatly improve the chances of being employed by a dairy or dairy-related industry.
Senior year Choose from among the following courses to complete the University requirements for the bachelor’s degree: ADVS 3500 Principles of Animal Nutrition (F) .......................................3 ADVS 3510 (QI) Applied Animal Nutrition (Sp) .....................................3 ADVS 4200 (CI) Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation (Sp) ......... 4 ADVS 4560 (QI) Principles of Animal Breeding (F) ...............................3 ADVS 5690 Animal Histology (F) ..........................................................3 ADVS 5700 (CI) General Animal Pathobiology (Sp) .............................3 BIOL 5150 Immunology (Sp) (not taught every year) ...........................3 BIOL 5210 Cell Biology (F) ...................................................................3 BIOL 5230 Developmental Biology (Sp) ...............................................3 BIOL 5330 Virology (Sp) .......................................................................3 BIOL 5600 Comparative Animal Physiology (F) ....................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F,Sp) ...........................2 BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) .....................................................3 Other upper-division life sciences courses approved by a bioveterinary science advisor ................................................. variable
Students in this program have access to all privileges available to Utah State University students: athletic and entertainment events, campus housing and food services, the University library, the bookstore, and recreational facilities.
Career Opportunities
Required Coursework for Dairy Herdsman Program Fall Semester (16 credits) ADVS 1010 Artificial Insemination and Reproduction ...........................2 ADVS 1020 Dairy Cattle Nutrition and Feeding ....................................3 ADVS 1050 Dairy Genetics ...................................................................3 ADVS 1250 Applied Agricultural Computations .....................................2 ADVS 2130 Dairy Production Practices ................................................3 ADVS 2250 Cooperative Work Experience ...........................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 1030 Lactation and Milking Systems ..........................................3 ADVS 1040 Records and Financial Aspects of Dairy Herd Operations 3 ADVS 1060 Applied Feeding and Management of Dairy Calves and Basic Construction of Facilities .........................................................3 ADVS 1720 Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Judging .................................1 ADVS 2250 Cooperative Work Experience ...........................................6
BA Degree in Animal/Dairy/ Bioveterinary Science Students must complete requirements for the BS degree in these respective programs (see above), plus two years of a foreign language (see page 55 of this catalog).
Dairy Herdsman Program
Honors
The Program
There is also an Honors Plan for students desiring a BA or BS degree “with Honors” in Animal/Dairy/Bioveterinary Science. For details, students should contact their academic advisor.
The Dairy Herdsman Program is a one-year course of study in practical dairy knowledge and skills. Through lectures, laboratory exercises, and actual on-the-farm experiences, students are taught to be dairy herdsmen, with highly employable skills. A high school education is highly recommended, but is not a requirement to be admitted to the program. The classroom and laboratory experiences are directed by Utah State University staff members, extension personnel, and specially qualified guest speakers. Coursework covers such areas as nutrition and feeding, management, physiology, milk production, breeding and selection, and buildings and equipment. Students also gain practical experience and know-how by working with a commercial dairyman in Cache Valley. Many students are now selecting the new degree option, which allows students to take the dairy herdsman classwork and then continue on for a degree in dairy science. All students may participate in judging at regional and national levels, showing at state and area shows, working with area sales, and
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ADVS Minors A minor can be valuable when associated with a major in agricultural education, agricultural economics, plant science, nutrition and food science, business, economics, computer science, rangeland resources, and in other disciplines where the animal industry has direct or indirect involvement. Requirements for specialty or emphasis area minors are listed below. The same departmental standards applying to animal science and dairy science majors also apply to all minors (see page 136).
Requirements for Minors
The following is a listing of courses for the various minor emphasis areas. A specific course may not be used to fulfill the requirements of more than one ADVS minor.
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences General Animal Science ADVS 1110; choose one or more courses from ADVS 2080, 2090, 2120, 2190; 10 elective ADVS credits with approval of an animal science advisor. General Dairy Science ADVS 1110, 2130; 10 elective ADVS credits with approval of a dairy science advisor. Bioveterinary Science ADVS 2200, 3000, 4200; 3 elective ADVS credits with approval of a bioveterinary science advisor. Horse Production ADVS 1110, 2190, 2250; 6 or more elective ADVS credits with approval of an animal science advisor. Horse Training ADVS 1110, 1600, 2190, 2600; 2 or more elective ADVS credits with approval of an animal science advisor. Dairy Herdsman ADVS 1020, 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060. (Not available to Dairy Science Majors.) Transfer students must have a minimum of one 3-credit upper-division course in residency with the approval of an ADVS advisor.
Undergraduate Program Assessment The ADVS Department assessment plan defines learning objectives for each of its undergraduate programs. These learning objectives are mapped to each of the required courses in each program, so that they may be evaluated for their contribution to program goals. Outcome measures have also been defined for each program, and a process has been implemented to conduct exit interviews with all graduating students in Animal and Dairy Science. Rate of admission to a professional veterinary medical program has been identified as the critical outcome measure for the Bioveterinary Science program. The ADVS Department Curriculum Committee oversees the assessment process, with input from the ADVS Department Internship and Placement Committee. The ADVS Curriculum Committee reports its assessment findings to the ADVS department head, as well as to faculty members, and incorporates these findings in its regular ongoing and periodic comprehensive reviews and revisions of the ADVS Department undergraduate programs.
Learning Objectives Animal Science Major (Animal Industries Emphasis) The following Disciplinary Knowledge objectives apply: 1. Attain knowledge in mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
Skills and Career Competencies objectives are as follows: 1. Comprehend reading materials appropriate to course levels. 2. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms. 3. Conduct library research using modern methods. 4. Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research. 5. Attain proficiency in basic techniques of animal management. Animal Science and Dairy Science Majors (Science Emphasis) The following Disciplinary Knowledge objectives apply: 1. Attain knowledge in mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency. 2. Know the nature, intent, and scope of animal/dairy science. 3. Attain depth in one subfield of animal/dairy science. 4. Achieve understanding in the disciplines of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction. 5. Effectively integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal sciences. Skills and Career Competencies objectives are as follows: 1. Comprehend reading materials appropriate to course levels. 2. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms. 3. Conduct library research using modern methods. 4. Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research. Animal Science and Bioveterinary Science Majors (Biotechnology Emphasis) The following Disciplinary Knowledge objectives apply: 1. Attain a working knowledge of biological mechanisms, including genetics, reproduction, and microbiology. 2. Acquire a working knowledge of mathematics, including calculus and statistics. 3. Achieve a working knowledge of chemistry, including inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. 4. Attain a basic knowledge of animal biotechnology and ethics. Skills and Career Competencies objectives are as follows:
2. Know the nature, intent, and scope of animal science.
1. Understand and perform molecular cloning.
3. Attain depth in two subfields of animal science.
2. Understand and perform cell culture procedures.
4. Achieve understanding in the disciplines of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
3. Understand and perform protein purification.
5. Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct livestock operations.
4. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms. 5. Achieve quantitative competency. 6. Conduct scientific-literature searches using modern methods.
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Bioveterinary Sceince Major The following Disciplinary Knowledge objectives apply: 1. Attain a working knowledge of biological mechanisms, including molecular genetics. 2. Acquire a working knowledge of mathematics, including calculus and statistics. 3. Achieve a working knowledge of chemistry, including inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. 4. Acquire a basic knowledge of general physics. 5. Attain a basic knowledge of animal production, including breeding, nutrition, and reproduction. 6. Achieve a basic understanding of health and disease mechanisms. 7. Understand the ethics and profession of veterinary medicine. Skills and Career Competencies objectives are as follows: 1. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms. 2. Achieve quantitative competency. 3. Conduct scientific literature searches using modern methods. Dairy Science Major (Dairy Industries Emphasis) The following Disciplinary Knowledge objectives apply:
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. ADVS students qualify for acceptance into the departmental honors program by having a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better at the time of application. The program of study requires the completion of 15 credits of upper-division (3000-level or above) classwork as follows: One credit of HONR 4800H, Thesis/Project Seminar; 3 to 6 credits of HONR 4900H, Senior Thesis/Project; and 8 to 11 credits of upper-division Honors coursework by contract (3 credits may be taken outside the ADVS Department). Completion of the degree requires a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and a 3.5 GPA in upper-division Honors classes. Examples of departmental classes which may be suitable as Honors courses by contract are ADVS 3000, 3200, 3500, 3510, 4200, 4560, 5160, 5240, 5260, 5350, 5400, 5520, 5530, 5690, 5700, and 5820. Students should plan their Honors Program early, so that their thesis project can be completed during the first semester of their senior year, and their last semester can be used to write and present their thesis. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
1. Attain knowledge in mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
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2. Know the nature, intent, and scope of dairy science.
For more information about Bachelor of Science requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheets. For more information on ADVS Department minors, see minor requirement sheet. These are available from the ADVS Department advisor’s office (AG S 242). Major requirement sheets can also be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
3. Achieve understanding in the disciplines of animal genetics, health, nutrition, reproduction, and lactation. 4. Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct dairy operations. Skills and Career Competencies objectives are as follows: 1. Comprehend reading materials appropriate to course levels. 2. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms. 3. Conduct library research using modern methods. 4. Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research. 5. Attain proficiency in basic techniques of animal management.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Students interested in pursuing undergraduate research opportunities in the ADVS Department should contact Jeffrey L. Walters, Agricultural Science 246, jeffrey.walters@usu.edu, (435) 797-2161, for information and referrals.
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Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program in the ADVS Department requires that a very close student-academic advisor relationship be established and continued through each student’s bachelor’s degree program. Each student must take the responsibility of establishing this close working relationship with his or her advisor. Doing this soon after the student’s entry into the department can keep academic problems to a minimum. For updated information on ADVS programs and course offerings, check the departmental home page at: http://www.advs.usu.edu
Safety and Liability in Classes and Laboratories Certain classes and laboratories involve a risk of bodily injury or of damage to clothing. Students should take appropriate precautions and wear suitable protective clothing. Some of the risks include handling or being near animals, slick floors or corrals, use of toxic or corrosive substances, and the use of sharp or breakable instruments and equipment. Students should take precautions to avoid fainting during demonstrations or work with animal tissues or operative procedures. Students must assume their own liability protection for travel to and
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences from classes, laboratories, and field trips. The University and its employees assume no liability in the performance of classroom or laboratory instruction or on scheduled field trips, or for other dangerous activities. The student, by voluntarily participating in these classes and activities, agrees to assume the risk and not hold USU or its staff liable.
Financial Support In addition to the scholarships and other financial aid available through the University, the department awards designated scholarships to qualified students. The department employs students on a part-time basis to assist with its research and operate its animal facilities. The department also coordinates cooperative education and internship employment opportunities for students. For more information, contact the department.
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements In addition to the general admission requirements (see pages 9394), applicants should have satisfactory (3.0 GPA or better) grades in completion of previous degree programs. GRE exam, verbal, quantitative, and analytical scores at or above the 40th percentile are required. The applicant for a graduate program in animal or dairy science should have completed a BS undergraduate program similar to the USU animal science or dairy science Science Emphasis BS degree. This background would include the following courses and their prerequisites: BIOL 1210 and 1220 or their equivalents; CHEM 2310 and 2320 or their equivalents; MATH 1050 and STAT 1040 or their equivalents. Applicants with deficiencies in these areas may be admitted to the graduate program subject to the completion of remedial coursework specified by the department. Other preparatory courses may be specified by the student’s supervisory committee. Applicants to the bioveterinary science graduate program should have a degree in bioveterinary science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, or one of the animal sciences. Preveterinary students oriented towards graduate research studies are strongly encouraged to apply.
Degree Programs Master of Science
The MS is available to qualified students with bachelor’s degrees. MS degrees are offered by the department in animal science and dairy science, with five specializations in each, and in bioveterinary science.
Doctor of Philosophy
The PhD degree in animal science is offered with four specializations. It is available to qualified students with master’s degrees in related disciplines. Exceptionally well-qualified applicants may be considered for admission to a postbaccalaureate PhD program. The PhD degree in bioveterinary science has three specializations and is available to qualified students holding a DVM or a master’s degree in a related discipline, or exceptionally well-qualified postbaccalaureate applicants. The PhD is a terminal research degree that is awarded upon successful completion of a comprehensive program of coursework and original research in an approved area of specialization.
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Specializations in Animal/ Dairy Science Animal Nutrition
This specialization involves studies in biochemistry, principles of nutrition, animal management, nutritional physiology, and animal feedstuffs. Cooperation with producers, feed industry groups, other departments of the University, and USDA collaborators, along with research funding from private industry, strengthens the graduate program in this area. Course requirements: Students in the MS program are required to complete the following courses: ADVS 6800, any four ADVS graduate nutrition courses at the discretion of the supervisory committee; one 5000-level Statistics course. Students in the MS program are required to complete or to have completed CHEM 3700 or its equivalent, but will not receive graduate credit for it. Students in the PhD program are required to meet or have met all MS program requirements, as well as to complete the following coursework: ADVS 6800 (additional to the MS requirement), ADVS graduate nutrition courses as directed by the supervisory committee; CHEM 5700, 5710; one 5000-level Statistics course (additional to the MS requirement); additional coursework at the discretion of the supervisory committee to a total of at least 30 credits.
Breeding and Genetics
This specialization involves studies in quantitative genetics, applied animal genetics, statistics, and animal management. Cooperation with other departments, particularly the Department of Biology and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and collaboration with other research institutions, livestock producers, and commercial animal breeding companies broadens the resources of this graduate program. Course requirements: Students in the MS program are required to complete the following courses: ADVS 6300, 6800; BIOL 6170, 6280; STAT 5110; and a minimum of 6 credits in the student’s area of study. Students in the PhD program are required to complete the following courses in addition to those required for the MS degree: ADVS 6800, 6820; MATH 5710, 5720; STAT 6710, 6720.
Molecular Biology
This specialization involves studies in molecular genetics, biochemistry of nucleic acids, cell biology, reproductive physiology, and bioveterinary science. Cooperation with other departments, particularly the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the Biotechnology Center, and collaborators at other research institutions allows for a strong graduate program in this area. Course requirements: Students in the MS program are required to complete the following courses: ADVS 5160 or 5240 or 5260; ADVS 6800; BIOL 4200 or 6210; BIOL 5190; STAT 5200; and a minimum of 6 credits in the student’s area of study. Students in the PhD program are required to complete the following courses in addition to those required for the MS degree: ADVS 6800; CHEM 5700, 5710.
Reproductive Biology
This specialization involves studies in physiology and endocrinology of reproduction; embryo technology, including collection, culture, manipulation, storage, and transfer of embryos; disease transmission, cytogenetics and molecular genetics; and environmental and toxicological influences on reproductive processes and fetal development. Cooperation with other departments and research centers of the University and with USDA collaborators allows for a strong graduate program in this area.
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Course requirements: Students in the MS program are required to complete the following courses: ADVS 6200, 6800; BIOL 4200; STAT 5200. Students in the PhD program are required to complete the following coursework additional to the MS requirements: ADVS 6800; BIOL 5150, 6210; CHEM 5700, 5710. Additional coursework for the MS and PhD degree may be required at the discretion of the supervisory committee.
Animal or Dairy Management (MS only)
This specialization involves studies in the applications of the principles of genetics, reproductive biology, and nutrition to animal or dairy management at an advanced level. Appropriate emphasis is also placed on statistics, economics and business administration, and range management. The management specialization offers the option of degree programs with or without thesis (Plan A or Plan B). Graduates in management from a program including thesis (Plan A) may pursue advanced studies in more specialized fields. The MS in management without a thesis (Plan B) is considered a terminal degree. Course requirements: Students choosing either the option with thesis (Plan A) or the option without thesis (Plan B) are required to complete the following courses: ADVS 6200, 6300, 6520 or 6530, 6800; plus one of the following (if comparable course not previously completed at the undergraduate level): ADVS 6080, 6090, 6120, 6130, 6190; one 5000-level Statistics course. Additional courses in related areas will be required as directed by the supervisory committee.
Bioveterinary Science This degree program involves studies in biochemistry, statistics, pathology, toxicology, virology, parasitology, pharmacology, microbiology, and laboratory animal management. Advanced techniques in laboratory procedures and animal health research are emphasized. Cooperation with other departments and research centers of the University and with federal collaborators and agencies allows for a strong graduate program in bioveterinary science. Course requirements: Students in the MS program are required to complete the following courses: ADVS 6700, 6800; CHEM 5700; STAT 3000. Students in the PhD program are required to complete the following courses: ADVS 6700, 6800; CHEM 5700, 5710; STAT 5200. Additional coursework will be determined by the supervisory committee.
Research The ADVS department conducts a broad range of basic and applied research in the areas of animal reproduction, animal nutrition, livestock and dairy management, animal health, virology, parasitology, toxicology, animal behavior, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics. Department facilities include over 30 research laboratories on campus and at local and regional animal research facilities. There are research herds and flocks of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, and swine housed close to the University. There are additional research units housing beef cattle, sheep, and turkeys located throughout the state. Research in the department is funded by a multimillion dollar budget derived from support by the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station and by substantial outside contracts and grants. Cooperation with other departments and research centers of the University and with federal collaborators enhances the ADVS research and graduate programs. Significant in this regard are the University Center for Integrated BioSystems, the Utah State Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratories, the Laboratory Animal Research Center, the Center for Environmental Toxicology, the Center for the Genetic Improvement of Livestock, and the on-campus USDA Poisonous Plant Laboratory.
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Financial Assistance Both departmental and research grant support are available to matriculated graduate students on a competitive basis. The department funds a number of graduate assistantships, which are available on a competitive basis to matriculated graduate students who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or residents. Students interested in departmental assistantships may request an application form from the department. Applications for assistantships for the following academic year must be submitted by March 15. Acceptance to graduate study in the ADVS Department does not constitute a guarantee of financial assistance.
Career Opportunities Career opportunities are available for students who have earned graduate degrees in the MS and PhD programs offered by the ADVS Department as described below.
Animal and Dairy Science Graduate Degree Programs Animal Nutrition Career opportunities exist in extension, university and private research, the commercial animal feedstuffs industry, private consulting firms, and international programs. Breeding and Genetics Career opportunities exist in extension university and private research, commercial animal breeding and genetic engineering enterprises, and international programs. Molecular Biology Career opportunities exist in university, federal, and private research organizations, and in commercial applications in the rapidly growing area of biotechnology. Reproductive Biology Career opportunities exist in extension; university and private research; the pharmaceutical, embryo transfer, and artificial insemination industries; private consultation; and international programs. Animal or Dairy Management Career opportunities include extension, private consultation firms, farm and ranch management, sales and service to agricultural producers, agricultural finance, and international programs.
Bioveterinary Science Graduate Degree Programs
Career opportunities in this area exist in research, management, and submanagement positions in public and private health research and testing organizations, and in commercial industries in the health field. Graduates from the MS program may seek admission to advanced degree programs in the biological sciences or veterinary medicine.
Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Faculty Trustee Professor Robert W. Sidwell, virology
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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Professors Stanley D. Allen, veterinary medicine, laboratory animal management Clell V. Bagley, veterinary medicine Thomas D. Bunch, cytogenetics, embryo biology Noelle E. Cockett, molecular genetics, identification of genetic markers Roger A. Coulombe, Jr., veterinary toxicology, molecular biology Howard M. Deer, pesticides, environmental toxicology Mark C. Healey, parasitology Lyle G. McNeal, sheep production, wool science Kenneth L. White, reproductive physiology, developmental biology
Adjunct Associate Professors Dale R. Gardner, chemistry/toxicology Kip E. Panter, animal science/toxicology Roy W. Silcox, physiology, nutrition Bryan L. Stegelmeier, pathology John T. Stellflug, reproductive physiology, biochemistry, statistics J. Christopher Wilson, veterinary medicine, fisheries
Research Professors John D. Morrey, virology, transgenic animals Kamal A. Rashid, in vitro mutagenesis and DNA repair Donald F. Smee, viral chemotherapy
Research Associate Professors Dale L. Barnard, virology Ronald L. Boman, dairy nutrition, management
Adjunct Professors J. Talmage Huber, dairy nutrition Lynn F. James, animal physiology Amrit K. Judd, medicinal chemistry as applied to treatment of viral diseases Michael R. Marshall, veterinary medicine Kanok Pavasuthipaisit, medical science, anatomy R. Dean Plowman, dairy genetics, management Rex S. Spendlove, microbiology Professors Emeriti Clive W. Arave, behavior, dairy genetics John E. Butcher, ruminant nutrition Jay W. Call, veterinary medicine Warren C. Foote, reproductive physiology James LeGrande Shupe, veterinary science, comparative clinical medicine Ross A. Smart, veterinary diagnostic pathology Norris J. Stenquist, livestock production, nutrition Wallace R. Taylor, dairy breeding, dairy herd improvement Don W. Thomas, veterinary medicine Associate Professors Thomas J. Baldwin, veterinary diagnostic pathology Tilak R. Dhiman, dairy nutrition David D. Frame, poultry production and management Jeffery O. Hall, veterinary pathology, toxicology Kenneth C. Olson, range livestock nutrition, management Lee S. Rickords, molecular genetics, developmental biology Randall D. Wiedmeier, beef cattle nutrition, management Allen J. Young, dairy management, reproduction Dale R. ZoBell, beef cattle production, management
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Associate Professor Emeritus Larry M. Slade, equine nutrition, management
Adjunct Research Associate Professor Shiquan Wang, cytogenetics, reproductive physiology Assistant Professors Ramona T. Skirpstunas, bacterial diseases of fish, veterinary pathology, veterinary laboratory diagnostic medicine Quinton A. Winger, reproductive physiology, molecular biology Adjunct Assistant Professors Breck D. Hunsaker, veterinary immunology Stephen T. Lee, analytical chemistry Timothy A. McAllister, ruminant nutrition, microbiology Research Assistant Professors Brian B. Gowen, immunology, virology Jeffrey L. Walters, dairy cattle breeding, statistics Clinical Assistant Professor Douglas S. Hammon, clinical veterinarian, dairy reproduction, nutrition Research Assistant Professor Emeritus Robert E. Warnick, turkey nutrition Lecturers Brett R. Bowman, animal science/nutrition Parl Galloway, animal science, manager of Animal Science Farm Justin A. Jenson, dairy herdsman coordinator, dairy youth specialist Annemarie McAsey, equitation
Course Descriptions Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS), pages 449-453
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Department of Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Department Head: Chris Luecke Location: Natural Resources 210 Phone: (435) 797-2459 FAX: (435) 797-1871 E-mail: chris.luecke@usu.edu WWW: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/awer Undergraduate Advisor: Maureen A. Wagner, Natural Resources 120, (435) 797-2448, maureen@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; BS in Watershed and Earth Systems; Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Watershed Science; MS and PhD in Ecology; MS and PhD in Fisheries Biology Graduate specializations: MS, PhD in Ecology—Aquatic Ecology; MS, PhD in Fisheries Biology—Aquatic Ecology, Conservation Biology, Fisheries Management
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources (AWER) offers comprehensive educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students in hydrology, geomorphology, biogeochemistry, water quality, watershed management, fisheries, aquatic ecology, remote sensing, and geographic modeling. Departmental faculty provide expertise in fisheries, the hydrologic cycle, conservation biology, restoration and management of aquatic and riparian ecosystems, and in the remote sensing and geographic analysis of the earth’s landcovers. Graduates of departmental programs become scientists and managers for natural resource agencies, professionals with consulting and nonprofit environmental firms, and teachers and researchers at major universities.
Career Opportunities Graduates in Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources occupy an expanding niche in the fields of natural resources and environmental management. Degree holders often work as environmental scientists, hydrologists, fisheries biologists, or specialists in geographic information analysis and remote sensing. With experience and/or advanced degrees, AWER graduates may do natural resource assessment, management planning, and resource impact analysis. Federal agencies, such as the Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and National Marine Fisheries Service, hire graduates of AWER academic programs. Graduates also find employment with state natural resource agencies, nongovernmental conservation organizations, and private consulting firms.
Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the department are the same as those described for the College of Natural Resources (see pages 117-118).
Graduation Requirements
All courses listed as major subject courses must be taken on an A-BC-D-F basis. A grade of C- or better is required for all AWER courses
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used to meet the requirements for a major or minor in the department. The grade point average for all courses taught by the College of Natural Resources must be 2.5 or higher. For information about changes in requirements, course sequence, and scheduling, students should confer with a departmental advisor. The undergraduate program can be readily tailored to individual student needs with the help of a faculty advisor. In addition to completing the University Studies course requirements, all students earning an undergraduate degree in the Department of Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources must complete the Common Departmental Core and Capstone Course, as listed below. Some of these courses may be used toward the University Studies requirements, as indicated by the University Studies designations listed in parentheses following the course numbers. A. Common Departmental Core (19 credits) AWER 1020 Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Professional Orientation (F) ...............................................................1 AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science (Sp) ................ 3 AWER 4490 Small Watershed Hydrology (F) ........................................4 AWER 4500 Freshwater Ecology (Sp) ..................................................3 AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) ................................4 AWER 4980 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) .........................................1 ENVS 5320 Water Law and Policy in the United States (F) .................. 3 B. Capstone Course (3 credits minimum) AWER 4510 Aquatic Ecology Practicum (F) .........................................3 AWER 4530 Water Quality and Pollution (Sp) ......................................3 AWER 4950 ST: Watershed Analysis (Sp) ............................................3 AWER 5330 Large River Management (F) ...........................................3 AWER 5930 Geographic Information Analysis (Sp) ..............................4 OR Approved Natural Resources Capstone Experience .............................3
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Students in the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences major must meet the course requirements for University Studies, as well as complete the Common Departmental Core and Capstone Course listed above. They must also complete 51 credits of Science Foundation and Fisheries Courses, plus 23 credits of Directed Electives, as listed below. The first two years of study include courses designed to give the student a sound scientific background, an introduction to the field of natural resources management, and an introduction to aquatic and earth resources. A. Scientific Foundation (35 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 NR 2220 General Ecology (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ......................................3 B. Fisheries Courses (16 credits) AWER 3100 (DSC/CI) Fish Diversity and Conservation (F) .................. 3 AWER 3110 Fish Diversity Laboratory (F) ............................................1 AWER 4510 Aquatic Ecology Practicum (F) .........................................3
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Department of Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources AWER 4650 Principles in Fishery Management (Sp) ............................3 AWER 5200 Fish Habitat Relationships in Managed Forests (F) ......... 3 AWER 5550 Freshwater Invertebrates (Sp) ..........................................3 C. Directed Electives Students must choose a minimum of 23 elective credits to complete the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences degree requirements. The majority of these elective credits must come from courses directly related to the degree program. All elective courses must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor before enrollment. The following is a list of recommended courses that could be used to satisfy this requirement. AWER 3000 Oceanography (Sp) ..........................................................3 AWER 3820 (QI) Climate Change (Sp) .................................................3 AWER 4530 Water Quality and Pollution (Sp) ......................................3 AWER 5150 Fluvial Geomorphology (F) ...............................................3 AWER 5640 Riparian Ecology and Management (Sp) ..........................3 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (F) ................................................................................3 FRWS 4880 Genetics in Conservation and Management (F) ............... 3 HIST 3950 (DHA/CI) Environmental History (Sp) .................................3 PHIL 3510 (DHA) Environmental Ethics (F,Sp) .....................................3 POLS 4820 (DSS) Natural Resources and Environmental Policy: Political Economy of Environmental Quality (Sp) ..............................3 Note: Students wanting to pursue federal employment should check the following U.S. Office of Personnel Management website for a listing of required coursework: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0400/0482.HTM D. General Electives Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. The guidelines described under General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Education Requirements (see pages 46-54) should be consulted to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Major Recommended Four-Year Plan of Study Students should meet regularly with their faculty advisor and carefully plan their academic program, keeping in mind that many upper-division courses have prerequisites and must be taken in sequence. Students following the recommended schedule listed below should be able to complete degree requirements in four years (eight semesters). Freshman Year (29 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) AWER 1020 Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Professional Orientation .........................................................................................1 BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 Breadth American Institutions (BAI) Course ..........................................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) AWER 4980 Undergraduate Seminar ...................................................1 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course .....................................................3 Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course .......................................................3 Sophomore Year (29 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) AWER 3100 (CI) Fish Diversity and Conservation ................................3 AWER 3110 Fish Diversity Laboratory ..................................................1 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4
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CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (3 cr) or Other approved Breadth Social Sciences Course (3 cr) ....................... 3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science ........................ 3 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 NR 2220 General Ecology .....................................................................3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 Junior Year (33 credits) Fall Semester (18 credits) AWER 4490 Small Watershed Hydrology .............................................4 AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems .....................................4 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (3 cr) or Other approved Depth Social Sciences (DSS) Course (3 cr) ................ 3 FRWS 3810 Plant and Animal Populations (suggested elective) .......... 3 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 Spring Semester (15 credits) AWER 4500 Freshwater Ecology ..........................................................3 AWER 4650 Principles in Fishery Management ...................................3 AWER 5550 Freshwater Invertebrates ..................................................3 USU Depth Humanities and Arts (DHA) Course ...................................3 Elective Course .....................................................................................3 Senior Year (29 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) AWER 4510 Aquatic Ecology Practicum ...............................................3 AWER 5200 Fish Habitat Relationships in Managed Forests ............... 3 ENVS 5320 Water Law and Policy in the United States........................ 3 Elective Courses ...................................................................................6 Spring Semester (14 credits) AWER 5330 Large River Management .................................................3 Elective Courses ................................................................................. 11
Fisheries Science Minor Requirements (18 credits)
All courses required for the Fisheries Science minor must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A grade of C- or better is required for all AWER courses used to meet requirements for this minor. Fisheries Science Core Courses (9 credits) AWER 3100 (CI) Fish Diversity and Conservation (F) .......................... 3 AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science (Sp) ................ 3 NR 2220 General Ecology (F, Sp) .........................................................3 They must also complete 9 credits of Electives, by selecting three courses from the following: Electives (9 credits) Select three courses from the following: AWER 4500 Freshwater Ecology (Sp) ..................................................3 AWER 4650 Principles in Fishery Management (Sp) ............................3 AWER 5200 Fish Habitat Relationships in Managed Forests (F) ......... 3 AWER 5550 Freshwater Invertebrates (Sp) ..........................................3 FRWS 3810 Plant and Animal Populations (Sp) ...................................3
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Department of Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Bachelor of Science in Watershed and Earth Systems
Students in the Watershed and Earth Systems major must meet the course requirements for University Studies, as well as complete the Common Departmental Core and Capstone Course listed above. They must also complete 34 credits of Science Foundation and Watershed and Earth Systems courses, plus 34 credits of Directed Electives, as listed below. A. Science Foundation (19 credits) CHEM 12101 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) ......................................4 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F, Sp)........ 4 MATH 1210 (QL)2 Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ...............................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp) .....................................3 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 _______________ 1CHEM 1210 requires a Math ACT score of at least 25 or completion of MATH 1050 or higher. High School chemistry is recommended. 2MATH 1210 requires completion of both MATH 1050 and 1060, or an AP calculus score of at least 3 on the AB test, or a math ACT score of at least 27.
B. Watershed and Earth Systems Courses (15 credits) AWER 3820 (QI) Climate Change (Sp) .................................................3 AWER 4750 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Science (F) ................ 3 AWER 5150 Fluvial Geomorphology (F) ...............................................3 AWER 5170 Fluvial Geomorphology Lab (F) ........................................2 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 C. Directed Elective Courses (34 credits) Students must choose a minimum of 34 elective credits to complete the Watershed and Earth Systems degree requirements. The majority of these elective credits must come from courses directly related to the degree program. All elective courses must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor before enrollment. The following lists of recommended courses could be used to satisfy this requirement. Watershed Science AWER 4510 Aquatic Ecology Practicum (F) .........................................3 AWER 4530 Water Quality and Pollution (Sp) ......................................3 AWER 5200 Fish Habitat Relationships in Managed Forests (F) ......... 3 AWER 5640 Riparian Ecology and Management (Sp) ..........................3 AWER 5660 Watershed and Stream Restoration (Sp) .......................... 2 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 FRWS 5350 Wildland Soils (Sp)............................................................3 Geographic Information Science AWER 5250 Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (Sp) ........................... 4 AWER 5760 Remote Sensing: Modeling and Analysis (Sp) ................ 3 AWER 5930 Geographic Information Analysis (Sp) ..............................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F, Sp, Su) ...............................................4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .....................................................................................4 STAT 6810 Topics in Statistics (Spatial Statistics) (F) ...........................3 D. General Electives Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. The guidelines described under General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Education Requirements (see pages 46-54) should be consulted to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements. Note: Students wanting to pursue federal employment should check the following U.S. Office of Personnel Management website for a listing of required coursework: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS1300/1315.HTM
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Watershed and Earth Systems Major Recommended Four-Year Plan of Study Students should meet regularly with their faculty advisor and carefully plan their academic program, keeping in mind that many upper-division courses have prerequisites and must be taken in sequence. Students following the recommended schedule listed below should be able to complete degree requirements in four years (eight semesters). Freshman Year (31-32 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) AWER 1020 Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Professional Orientation .........................................................................................1 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (or other approved Breadth Social Sciences course) ...............................................................................................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology ................... 4 Spring Semester (16-17 credits) AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science ........................ 3 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr) or Other approved elective course (3-4 cr) .........................................3 or 4 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I ..................................................................4 Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course .....................................................3 Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course .......................................................3 Sophomore Year (29-31 credits) Fall Semester (16-17 credits) ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (4 cr) or Other approved elective course (3-4 cr) .........................................3 or 4 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 USU Depth Course (CI) .........................................................................3 Spring Semester (13-14 credits) AWER 3820 (QI) Climate Change .........................................................3 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II (4 cr) or Other approved elective course (3-4 cr) .........................................3 or 4 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science.............................................4 Breadth American Institutions (BAI) Course ..........................................3 Junior Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) AWER 4490 Small Watershed Hydrology .............................................4 AWER 4750 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Science ..................... 3 AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems .....................................4 ENVS 5320 Water Law and Policy in the United States........................ 3 Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) Course .....................................................3 Spring Semester (13 credits) AWER 4500 Freshwater Ecology ..........................................................3 Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course ..............................3 Elective Course(s) .................................................................................7 Senior Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (15-16 credits) AWER 4980 Undergraduate Seminar ...................................................1 AWER 5150 Fluvial Geomorphology .....................................................3 AWER 5170 Fluvial Geomorphology Lab ..............................................2 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (3 cr) or Other approved DSS course (3-4 cr) ..............................................3 or 4 Elective Courses ...................................................................................6
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Geographic Information Science Minor Requirements (18-19 credits)
All courses required for the Geographic Information Science minor must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A grade of C- or better is required for all AWER courses used to meet requirements for this minor. A. Watershed and Earth Resources Core Courses (12 credits) AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) ................................4 AWER 5930 Geographic Information Analysis (Sp) ..............................4 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) .............. 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ....... 1 B. Electives (6-7 credits) Select two courses from the following: AWER 4750 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Science (F) ................ 3 AWER 5250 Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (Sp) ........................... 4 FRWS 5750 Applied Remote Sensing (Sp) ...........................................3 AWER 5760 Remote Sensing: Modeling and Analysis (Sp) ................. 3 CEE 6440 Geographic Information Systems in Water Resources (F) ... 3
Watershed Science Minor Requirements (15-16 credits)
All courses required for the Watershed Science minor must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A grade of C- or better is required for all AWER courses used to meet requirements for this minor. A. Required Courses (10 credits) AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science (Sp) ................ 3 AWER 4490 Small Watershed Hydrology (F) ........................................4 AWER 4530 Water Quality and Pollution (Sp) ......................................3 B. Electives (5-6 credits) Select two courses from the following: AWER 4500 Freshwater Ecology (Sp) ..................................................3 AWER 5150 Fluvial Geomorphology (F) ...............................................3 AWER 5640 Riparian Ecology and Management (Sp) ..........................3 AWER 5660 Watershed and Stream Restoration (Sp) .......................... 2
Financial Assistance The main sources of undergraduate financial assistance include University scholarships, grants-in-aid, work-study, and loans. In addition, more than 30 scholarships are offered for eligible students in the College of Natural Resources. Scholarships are awarded for scholastic and professional achievements at the department, College of Natural Resources, and University level. For more information, contact College of Natural Resources academic advisors. Grants-in-aid and work-study are available from the Financial Aid Office. In addition, departmental faculty often employ undergraduate students to assist in research, extension, and outreach projects. These projects often involve field and laboratory data collection, data management and analysis, and report preparation.
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Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For additional information about the Bachelor of Science requirements, course sequencing, and departmental specialization options and their related coursework, as well as updated information describing current programs and courses offered by the Department of Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources, visit the Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources main office, Natural Resources 210, or visit http://www.cnr.usu.edu/awer. Major requirement sheets may be obtained at the departmental office, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements General admission requirements apply, in addition to the requirements which follow. Although admission to the graduate program is treated on an application-by-application basis, the following are usually required: (1) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; (2) a GPA of 3.2 or better (out of 4.0) for the most recent two years of academic coursework; (3) combined verbal and quantitative GRE scores above the 40th percentile; and (4) a letter of “interest and purpose” detailing the applicant’s reasons for seeking an advanced degree. Foreign students should have a TOEFL score of at least 550. The written statement of interest helps match applicants with faculty advisors. A faculty member must agree to serve as the major professor in order for an applicant to be accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to contact faculty members early in the application process to investigate mutual interests, projects, and prospects for financial support. Previous training in the field is not a prerequisite for admission, although a sound background in the physical and biological sciences is recommended. Successful applicants without the necessary background will be expected to obtain it in the course of their studies for the advanced degree.
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Department of Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Degree Programs A Master of Science degree in Fisheries Biology or Watershed Science, with emphasis on the management of fisheries or watershed resources directed toward decision-making roles in natural resource agencies, is offered for the applicant with previous agency experience and for the student motivated toward an administrative career. A Doctor of Philosophy degree in Fisheries Biology, Ecology, or Watershed Science is provided for students interested in pursuing a research or academic career. A thesis or dissertation based on original research performed by the student is required. Written comprehensive examinations are required of all students pursuing the PhD degree. At the discretion of the student’s graduate supervisory committee, an additional oral examination may be required. The minimum requirement for an MS degree is 30 credits, including at least 24 credits in residency and 6 credits of thesis research. The minimum requirement for a PhD degree is 60 approved graduate credits in addition to an MS degree, or 90 approved graduate credits with no MS degree. At least one year (a minimum of 32 credits), including a minimum of two consecutive semesters, of full-time registration must be in residence at USU. With committee approval, graduate credit may be transferred from accredited graduate schools, provided the minimum residency requirement (including thesis and dissertation credit) at USU is met. Transfer credit, which must not have been used for any other degree, will be shown on official USU transcripts at completion of the degree.
Master of Natural Resources
The department also participates in the College of Natural Resources Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree program. For more information, see page 369.
Specializations The MS and PhD degrees in Fisheries Biology and Ecology allow students to specialize in either Fisheries Management or Aquatic Ecology.
Financial Assistance General aspects of financial support for graduate students at Utah State University are listed on pages 92-93 in the Graduate Financial Assistance section. This includes important information on the University-wide policies and terms of reference for research and teaching assistantships, graduate tuition obligations and benefits, Western Regional Graduate Programs, and competitive Universitywide fellowships and scholarships.
Assistantships Research assistantships are available through individual faculty members who hold research grants or contracts. Occasionally, teaching assistantships are available through the department. Recipients of teaching assistantships are usually selected from among PhD students.
Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Faculty Professors Todd A. Crowl, aquatic ecology and conservation biology Charles P. Hawkins, stream ecology, conservation biology, and biomonitoring Chris Luecke, lake ecology and fisheries Wayne A. Wurtsbaugh, limnology, fish ecology, and watershed biogeochemistry Research Professor Jeffrey L. Kershner, USDA Forest Service, national habitat coordinator, stream ecology and fish-habitat relationships Adjunct Professors Christopher Neale, remote sensing David G. Tarboton, geomorphology, hydrology James P. Dobrowolski, watershed hydrology, management, and restoration Professors Emeriti John A. Kadlec, wetland ecology and biogeochemistry John M. Neuhold, fisheries biology Associate Professors Robert R. Gillies, remote sensing and meteorology John C. Schmidt, fluvial geomorphology and water policy Helga Van Miegroet, biogeochemistry, soils, and ecosystem ecology Adjunct Associate Professor Joanna L. Endter-Wada, cultural anthropology, natural resource policy and sociology Assistant Professors Phaedra E. Budy, assistant leader, fisheries, Utah Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit, fisheries management and aquatic ecology Nancy O. Mesner, water quality, water policy, and modeling Michael A. White, ecosystem modeling, remote sensing, and global climatology Research Assistant Professor Mark R. Vinson, aquatic invertebrate ecology and biomonitoring Adjunct Assistant Professors Michelle A. Baker, ecology, hydrology David A. Beauchamp, food webs, bioenergetics models, predator-prey interactions, visual foraging Nicolaas W. Bouwes, Jr., fisheries management, aquatic ecology Anne Brasher, ecology specialist, water quality assessment David G. Chandler, hydrology David Naftz, geochemist Joel L. Pederson, geomorphology, paleoclimatology, and sedimentology Brett Roper, USDA Forest Service Aquatic Monitoring Center Program Leader, aquatic ecologist Juergen Symanzik, computational and graphical statistics J. Christopher Wilson, director, State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fisheries Experiment Station, fish pathologist/nutritionist
Western Regional Graduate Programs
Course Descriptions
The MS and PhD in Watershed Science are Western Regional Graduate Programs. For more information, see page 92.
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Department of Art Department Head: John Neely Location: Fine Arts Visual 122 Phone: (435) 797-3460 FAX: (435) 797-3412 E-mail: mroberts@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.art.usu.edu/index1.php
interested in specializing in one area of art. This degree requires 50 semester credits in Art courses, 30 credits in University Studies courses, and allows for 40 elective credits. A GPA of 2.5 is required for the BS degree. No grade less than C is acceptable in any art class. Art classes may be retaken for a higher grade. This degree does not fulfill the requirements for entrance into graduate schools of art.
Assistant Head and Undergraduate Program Director: Sara J. Northerner, Fine Arts Visual 220, (435) 797-9987, northern@cc.usu.edu
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Assistant Head and Graduate Program Director: Christopher T. Terry, Fine Arts Visual 216, (435) 797-3409, ctterry@cc.usu.edu Art Education Undergraduate Advisor: Jane S. Catlin, Fine Arts Visual 114, (435) 797-3469, jcatlin@hass.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Art Undergraduate emphases: Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture Graduate specializations: Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Art’s primary goal is to prepare undergraduate students for careers in either teaching or the applied and fine arts. Requirements in nine different emphasis areas address the specific needs of each career. The Department of Art also serves the University community by offering courses in the University Studies program and by offering training in applied art areas for students in related degree programs.
Departmental Admission Requirements Entering freshmen are admitted to the Department of Art as BS candidates by meeting the Utah State University admission requirements. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing must submit a portfolio of 10 35 mm slides of their best work. Details are available from the Art Department. Entrance to the BFA program in studio art is accomplished by formal application after completion of the department’s foundation courses. Students applying for this degree program should have a GPA of at least 2.75. Application to the BFA program is done by portfolio review and should be made during the spring semester in which the prerequisites will be completed. Transfer students should make application during the spring semester prior to their entrance to USU to arrange for the portfolio review of their work prior to acceptance in the department. Participation in the BA program in Art History is limited to students with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Degrees Offered Bachelor of Science Degree
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This degree is available primarily to students selecting an emphasis in Art History at USU. BA degree candidates should complete the majority of University Studies lower-division requirements, the modern language requirement, and the foundation curriculum by the end of the sophomore year. This will allow concentration in an area of specialization during the junior and senior years. In addition, BA candidates must either complete requirements for the Art History Emphasis, as listed below, or the general art requirements as listed under the BS degree. The major professor may also prescribe other courses to serve the particular needs of different students. A minimum of 36 semester credits in art is required for a BA degree in Art with an Art History Emphasis. Students who desire to recieve a BA degree in Art without an emphasis, must earn a minimum of 50 semester credits in art.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
The BFA is a professional art degree requiring above-average accomplishment in art. Only students demonstrating considerable promise will be accepted for this more demanding professional degree program. Admission to the Art Department BS program does not guarantee admission to the BFA program. Entrance to the BFA program is by application only. Each emphasis area specifies classes that must be completed, along with the common foundation courses, prior to application to the BFA program. For most students, this will occur at the end of their sophomore year. Transfer students may make application during the spring semester prior to their planned entrance into the department. To graduate with a BFA degree, students must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. A career total GPA of at least 2.75 must be attained. 2. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of at least 2.75 in the Art Foundation and Art Basic Core classes. 3. No grade lower than a C will be accepted in any art class. 4. In any emphasis area class, no grade lower than a B- is acceptable. Emphasis classes may be retaken for a higher grade. A minimum of 70 semester credits in art must be completed for the BFA degree. This includes 6 credits of upper-division art history. During the spring semester of their senior year, students must take ART 4910 (Senior BFA Exhibition). Students must also fulfill the standard University Studies requirement of 30 credits, as well as complete 20 credits of electives. Any student unable to complete the necessary requirements for the BFA may still qualify for the BS degree.
Department of Art Curriculum Foundation Courses
Students in the BS, BA, and BFA degree programs (except for students in the Art History emphasis) need to complete the following foundation curriculum. (Art History students should instead complete the BA foundation courses, which are listed in the Art History section.)
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Department of Art Suggested Sequence: Freshman year—first semester: ART 1110 Drawing I (3 cr) or ART 1140 Drawing I (Art Majors Only) (3 cr) ....................................... 3 ART 1120 Two-dimensional Design (3 cr) or ART 1150 Two-dimensional Design (Art Majors Only) (3 cr) ............... 3 ART 2710 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval ....... 3 Freshman year—second semester: ART 1130 Three-dimensional Design (3 cr) or ART 1160 Three-dimensional Design (Art Majors Only) (3 cr)............. 3 ART 2140 Drawing II ............................................................................ 3 ART 2720 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern ..................................................................................... 3 Subsequent curriculum requirements are specific to these individual emphasis areas:
Art Education
The art education curriculum prepares students to teach art in the public schools. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in art and obtain a secondary education teaching license. The BFA degree requires 70 credits in Art courses. A minimum of 45 credits must be completed in the core and broadening area: ART 1110 Drawing I (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ART 1140 Drawing I (Art Majors Only) (F, Sp) (3 cr) ............................ 3 ART 1120 Two-dimensional Design (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ART 1150 Two-dimensional Design (Art Majors Only) (F, Sp) (3 cr) .... 3 ART 1130 Three-dimensional Design (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ART 1160 Three-dimensional Design (Art Majors Only) (F, Sp) (3 cr) . 3 ART 2140 Drawing II (Sp) .................................................................... 3 ART 2200 Painting I (F) ....................................................................... 3 ART 2230 Basic Printmaking (F) ......................................................... 3 ART 2400 Computers and Art (Sp) ...................................................... 3 ART 2600 Basic Sculpture (F, Sp) ....................................................... 3 ART 2650 Introduction to Ceramics (F, Sp, Su) ................................... 3 ART 2710 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval (F) .. 3 ART 2720 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern (Sp) ............................................................................. 3 ART 2800 Introduction to Photography (F) .......................................... 3 ART 2810 Photography I (F, Sp) .......................................................... 3 In addition, 6 credits are required in upper-division art history courses. A minimum of 25 art credits must be taken in a specialization area. The secondary education teaching license requires the following courses: ART 3000 Secondary Art Methods I (F, Sp) ......................................... 3 ART 3300 Clinical Experience I (Sp) ................................................... 1 ART 4000 Secondary Art Methods II (F) ............................................. 3 ART 4300 Clinical Experience II (F) .................................................... 1 ART 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (F, Sp) ...................................... 2 ART 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (F, Sp) ............... 10 INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F, Sp, Su) ....... 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F, Sp) .............. 3 SCED 3210 (DSS/CI) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F, Sp) ............................................................................................... 3 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F, Sp) ................. 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F, Sp) ..... 3 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F, Sp, Su) .............. 2
Art History (52 total credits)
For the BA degree in Art with an emphasis in Art History, all students must take the following required foundation courses (15 credits): ART 2710 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval (F) .. 3 ART 2720 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern (Sp) ............................................................................. 3
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HIST 1040 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval (F, Sp, Su) ..........................................................................3 HIST 1050 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 One studio art course of student’s choice (note prerequisites where necessary) All majors must choose between the following two tracks, and must meet with their advisor to determine a concentration and special area by the beginning of their sophomore year. In addition, the student should have produced two research papers of 10-15 pages each by the senior year. Track I (18 credits): Students must complete six upper-division courses in art history, consisting of three interrelated courses (e.g., by period) and three distributed widely (i.e., a concentrator in a modern period of art history would select courses from the ancient or medieval, renaissance, and Baroque periods to achieve the wide distribution). Track II (Interdisciplinary Track) (18 credits): Students must complete three upper-division courses in Art History and two upperdivision courses outside the department that make up a special field (these may be combined from area studies, such as the British Commonwealth, French Studies, American Studies, Folklore, or Anthropology; or may consist of a selection of courses that deal with post-colonialism, Women and Gender Studies, and the intersections between art and the history of science, for example; or may include courses that deal with a certain period). The student must formally apply, in consultation with his or her advisor, to determine the concentration and special area. One additional course in Art History (outside the special field) must also be completed. All majors are required to take ART 4790, Research/Writing/Methods (3 credits, offered every year). Students will be advised to take this seminar after they have written a research paper. Students are required to produce a self-assessment portfolio. During the second semester, senior majors must provide a portfolio of their work in art history. No credit is granted for the portfolio (which is not a class). The portfolio consists of a two-page self-assessment of the student’s work and progress in the major; a list of classes taken in art history, studio art, and any related fields that have contributed to the student’s understanding of art history; and examples of the student’s work in art history at all levels, including study-abroad work and internship experiences. Foreign Language (16 credits): Four semesters of one foreign language are required. (French and German are especially recommended for students who plan to go on to graduate school, but a student may petition to have another foreign language count toward this goal.) Including foundation, foreign language, and major classes, the Art History emphasis requires a total of 52 credits.
Ceramics
Contemporary ceramics represents the extension and synthesis of clay sculpture and vessel traditions. Students are acquainted with the technology of ceramic materials and firing processes, while developing sound craftsmanship as a means to personal expression. Enrichment is provided through the ceramics collection of the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum, numerous ceramics exhibitions, and visiting guest artists. Juniors and seniors in the program may compete for one of the Ellen Stoddard Eccles Scholarships, an endowed scholarship fund set aside especially for undergraduate ceramics majors. Students must complete the following courses for a Ceramics emphasis:
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Department of Art ART 2600 Basic Sculpture (F, Sp) ........................................................3 ART 2650 Introduction to Ceramics (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 ART 3610 Intermediate Sculpture (F) ...................................................3 ART 3650 Intermediate Ceramics: Handbuilding (F) ............................ 3 ART 3660 Intermediate Ceramics: Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 ART 46401 Technology of Ceramic Art (F, Sp, Su) ................................6 ART 46502 Advanced Ceramic Studio (F, Sp, Su) ..............................12 ART 4910 Senior BFA Exhibition (Sp) ...................................................2 Two upper-division Art History courses .................................................6 CHEM 1010 (BPS) Introduction to Chemistry (F, Sp) (3 cr) or CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (4 cr) (F, Sp) ...................3 or 4 GEOL 1100 (BPS) Geology of National Parks: Introduction to Geology (F, Su) (3 cr) or GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F, Sp) (4 cr) ...............................................................................3 or 4 _______________ 1ART 4640 is repeatable for credit, and must be taken during at least two semesters. 2ART 4650 is repeatable for credit, and must be taken during at least four semesters.
Drawing
Drawing is the two-dimensional study of form and space, as well as the exploration of drawing media, graphic elements, and visual dynamics. It is an essential discipline for all artists, as it provides the fundamental visual skills needed in their search for a personal idiom. At the same time, drawing itself is also a vehicle of creative expression, visual adventure, and self-discovery. Students must complete the following courses for a Drawing emphasis: ART 2200 Painting I (F) ........................................................................3 ART 2230 Basic Printmaking (F) ...........................................................3 ART 2400 Computers and Art (Sp) .......................................................3 ART 2600 Basic Sculpture (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ART 2650 Introduction to Ceramics (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ........................... 3 ART 3200 Painting II (Sp) .....................................................................3 ART 4100 Drawing Studio (F, Sp, Su) ...................................................6 ART 4210 Figure Painting (Sp) ............................................................3 ART 4260 Life Drawing (Sp) .................................................................3 ART 4910 Senior BFA Exhibition (Sp) ...................................................2 Two additional upper-division Art History courses (required) ................ 6 One course must be chosen from: ART 3230 Lithography (F) .....................................................................3 ART 3240 Intaglio (Sp) ..........................................................................3 ART 3250 Relief Prints (F) ....................................................................3 The remainder of the 70 semester credits can be taken as electives.
Graphic Design
Graphic design is the study of visual communications and the art of presenting information. Visual elements, such as animation, photography, illustration, symbols, and type, are designed or arranged using various techniques and materials. Materials range from traditional ink, paper, and printing presses to video and the Internet, using the latest computer software and hardware. Students in graphic design complete a variety of courses that involve working with symbols, trademarks, typography, layout, and all formats of print and publication design. Illustration, digital imaging, motion graphics, animation, and interactive media are also part of the graphic design curriculum. Seniors may specialize in one or more of these areas of study and create a professional portfolio specific to their interests. Graphic Design emphasis students should complete the following courses: ART 2400 Computers and Art (Sp) .......................................................3 ART 2800 Introduction to Photography (F) (3 cr) or ART 2810 Photography I (F, Sp) (3 cr) ..................................................3
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ART 3400 Graphic Design I (F) .............................................................3 ART 3410 Intermediate Computers and Art (Sp) ..................................3 ART 34203 Communication Arts Seminar (F, Sp) ..................................4 ART 4910 Senior BFA Exhibition (Sp) ...................................................2 Additional Art Basic Core Courses ........................................................6 Two upper-division Art History courses (3000- or 4000-level) ............... 6 A total of 18 semester credits must be taken in 4000-level graphics courses. _______________ 3ART 3420 is repeatable for credit, and must be taken during a minimum of four semesters.
Painting
The painting curriculum emphasizes an analysis of historical approaches to painting, and the exploration of new ideas, techniques, and materials. Basic courses are designed to foster a respect for the craft of painting, and subsequent courses encourage application of the craft to expressive goals. Central to the focus of painting study at USU is the development of a personal portfolio reflecting the specific interests of the individual. Students must complete the following courses for a Painting emphasis: ART 2200 Painting I (F) ........................................................................3 ART 2230 Basic Printmaking (F) ...........................................................3 ART 2400 Computers and Art (Sp) .......................................................3 ART 2600 Basic Sculpture (F, Sp) (3 cr) or ART 2650 Introduction to Ceramics (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ........................... 3 ART 3200 Painting II (Sp) .....................................................................3 ART 3610 Intermediate Sculpture (F) ...................................................3 ART 4200 Advanced Painting Studio (F, Sp) ........................................6 ART 4210 Figure Painting (Sp) .............................................................3 ART 4260 Life Drawing (Sp) .................................................................3 ART 4910 Senior BFA Exhibition (Sp) ...................................................2 Two upper-division courses in Art History .............................................6 In addition, one course must be selected from the following: ART 3230 Lithography (F) .....................................................................3 ART 3240 Intaglio (Sp) ..........................................................................3 ART 3250 Relief Prints (F) ....................................................................3
Photography
Found throughout all of contemporary life, photographic images shape the way we document, interpret, and direct our lives. As an art form, photography constantly reinvents our concept of beauty, reality, and culture. Within the program in photography, students learn the aesthetic and technical skills of the medium. The fundamentals of craft and the “hands on” application of knowledge at each level will enable the student to pursue a variety of photographic professions. Requirements for the Photography emphasis include: ART 2810 Photography I (F, Su) ...........................................................3 ART 3810 Photography II (Sp) ..............................................................3 ART 3820 History of Early Photography (Sp) .......................................3 ART 3830 History of Contemporary Photography (Sp) ......................... 3 ART 4810 Digital Photography (F) ........................................................3 ART 4820 Nineteenth Century Photography Printing Processes (F) .... 3 ART 4830 Independent Projects in Photography (F, Sp, Su) ................ 6 ART 4840 Color Photography I (F) .......................................................3 ART 4850 Color Photography II (Sp) ....................................................3 ART 4860 Photographic Studio (F) .......................................................3 ART 4870 Photographic Portfolio (Sp) ..................................................3 ART 4910 Senor BFA Exhibition (Sp) ...................................................2
Printmaking
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Department of Art a specific area of interest. Independent studio projects will investigate the wide field of printmaking, providing a framework for the student to become engaged in a creative pursuit involving both technical and aesthetic considerations. Requirements for the Printmaking emphasis include: ART 2230 Basic Printmaking (F) ...........................................................3 ART 2800 Introduction to Photography (F) (3 cr) or ART 2810 Photography I (F, Sp) (3 cr) ..................................................3 ART 32304 Lithography (F) ...................................................................3 ART 32404 Intaglio (Sp) ........................................................................3 ART 32504,5 Relief Prints (F) .................................................................3 ART 4250 Advanced Printmaking Studio (F, Sp) ..................................9 ART 4910 Senor BFA Exhibition (Sp) ...................................................2 Two additional upper-division Art History courses, 3000-level and above (required) ................................................................................6 _______________ 4A total of 12 credits must be taken in a combination of ART 3220, 3230, 3240, and 3250. 5ART 3250 may be repeated for credit.
Sculpture
Sculpture is the three-dimensional expression of ideas. Its range extends from discrete, permanent objects to ephemeral, multi-media environments. Students in the sculpture emphasis develop a base of knowledge in traditional approaches to the creation of form. After gaining competency in figure modeling, as well as in stone or wood carving, they explore both site-specific sculpture and sculptural installations. Intermediate and advanced students investigate specific problems involving technical, aesthetic, and conceptual considerations. They develop their own direction, based on both experience with form, materials, and techniques, and an understanding of traditional concerns and contemporary issues in the vast field encompassed today by sculpture. The following courses are required for students in the sculpture emphasis: ART 2600 Basic Sculpture (F, Sp) ........................................................3 ART 2650 Introduction to Ceramics (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 ART 2800 Introduction to Photography (F) (3 cr) or ART 2810 Photography I (F, Sp) (3 cr) ..................................................3 ART 3610 Intermediate Sculpture (F) ...................................................3 ART 4660 Advanced Sculpture Studio (Sp) ..........................................9 ART 4910 Senior BFA Exhibition (Sp) ...................................................2 Two additional upper-division Art History courses (required) ................ 6 Other required courses outside of the Art Department are: two courses from the Engineering and Technology Education Department, and one design course taken through Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP), Theatre Arts (THEA), or Interior Design (ID).
Minor Requirements Art Minor
The requirements for a minor in studio art are flexible. To plan a minor in Art, students should meet with an advisor. Generally, the minimum requirements include: ART 1110 Drawing I (F, Sp) ...................................................................3 ART 1120 Two-dimensional Design (F, Sp)...........................................3 ART 1130 Three-dimensional Design (F, Sp) ........................................3 ART 2710 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Prehistoric to Medieval (F) ( 3 cr) or ART 2720 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern (Sp) (3 cr) .................................................................3 Credits in specialization area ..............................................................12
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The requirements for a minor in art history include 24 credits from classes in the Art History group, excluding Art 1100 Drawing I. USU does not offer an art teaching minor for secondary teachers. Students choosing to train for teaching art in secondary schools must complete the art education major listed under art specialties and must comply with all requirements listed by the Department of Secondary Education.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Students wishing to pursue departmental honors in art must have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher, and must first be admitted to the BFA program. Once that process is completed, they should meet with Sara Northerner, the departmental honors advisor, to complete an honors program of study contract form. Dr. Northerner may be contacted at: Fine Arts Visual 220, (435) 797-9987, or by e-mail at northern@cc.usu.edu. The 15-credit requirement for Departmental Honors in Art is met in the following manner: 1. At least 6 credits in upper-division Art or Art History courses must be taken with an honors contract. 2. At least 3 credits must be completed in an Honors Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) course or in an Honors Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course. 3. At least 3 credits of upper-division coursework must be completed in the emphasis area or from outside the department, and must be taken with an honors contract. 4. Students must complete ART 4910 (Senior BFA Exhibition, 2 credits), along with at least 1 credit in HONR 4900H (Senior Thesis/Project, 1-3 credits). To qualify for departmental honors in art, students must graduate with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 in their upper-division coursework taken as part of their departmental honors contract, and must present their work in a public forum (such as the Senior BFA show and/or Student Showcase).
Additional Information For additional information about undergraduate requirements in the Department of Art, see the major requirement sheet, which can be obtained from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs The Department of Art offers two graduate degrees and cooperates with the College of Education and Human Services on another degree. The Master of Arts (MA) and the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) are offered by the Art Department. A Master of Education (MEd) with a specialization in art is offered through the College of Education and Human Services.
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Department of Art Master of Arts Students are selected for the MA program on the basis of a portfolio demonstrating artistic individuality and a level of development beyond the need of classroom instruction.
Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to have earned a bachelor’s degree in the visual arts or its equivalent. During the last two years of undergraduate work, the GPA in art courses must have been at least 3.0 on a 4 point scale. MAT scores should be at or above the 40th percentile. Applicants taking the GRE should have verbal and quantitative scores at or above the 40th percentile.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the MA must complete a minimum of 30 credits, to include: (1) 21 graduate studio credits, which may be divided into two or three areas of study at the graduate level; (2) 3 credits which may be earned in classes outside the department; (3) 3 credits of art history; and (4) 3 credits of Research and Thesis. A total of 12 credits of art history, including undergraduate credits, is required for graduation, but only 3 credits earned as a matriculated graduate student at USU may be applied toward the 30-credit MA requirement. The additional 9 credits of art history may include credits earned at the undergraduate level. A candidate must complete a minimum of two semesters in residency. Nine credits per semester is considered full-time graduate enrollment, while 12 credits are considered the maximum enrollment. A minimum of three semesters is thus required to complete the 30-credit program.
Master of Fine Arts The Master of Fine Arts degree is the terminal degree in the visual arts field. The MFA program is designed to allow students to mature to a level of professional competence in the making of art. Related studies augment a rigorous studio program. The prospective student must exhibit both academic excellence and a well-developed personal artistic vision.
Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to have earned a BFA degree in the visual arts or its equivalent, including a minimum of 12 credits of art history. Students must submit either MAT or GRE scores. GPA in art courses must have been at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale. MAT scores should be at or above the 40th percentile. Applicants taking the GRE should have verbal and quantitative scores at or above the 40th percentile.
Degree Requirements
Students must earn 60 credits, to include: (1) 43 credits of graduatelevel studio art as determined by the student in consultation with his or her major professor, including a minimum of 6 credits outside of the emphasis area; (2) 6 credits of Graduate Seminar; (3) 2 credits of Graduate Interdisciplinary Critique; (4) 6 credits outside the Art Department as specified by the supervisory committee; and (5) 3 credits of Research and Thesis, which concludes with an MFA thesis exhibition and an oral defense. The MFA thesis is a visual presentation, the equivalent of a written dissertation in other disciplines. The thesis exhibition is the single most important feature of the MFA program; the culmination of at least two years, and often three or more years, of intensive study in a single discipline. The student must also submit a selection of slides documenting the exhibition.
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The MFA program is a resident program; it is not possible to complete the requirements for graduation by correspondence. The program is predicated upon the assumption that students will live in the Logan area. Students must complete a minimum of four semesters in residency. Nine credits per semester is considered full-time graduate enrollment, while 12 credits are considered the maximum enrollment. A minimum of five semesters is thus required to complete the 60-credit program; most students require three years.
Application Procedures
Completed applications must include: (1) completed application forms; (2) a letter of intent; (3) transcripts of all previous graduate and undergraduate work; (4) three letters of recommendation from qualified professionals; (5) GRE or MAT scores; and (6) the $50 application fee. These materials must be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies. When complete, applications will be forwarded by the School of Graduate Studies to the Art Department for review. A portfolio of twenty 35mm slides of recent work must be mailed directly to: Graduate Coordinator, Department of Art, Utah State University, 4000 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-4000. Completed applications and slide portfolios must be received by February 1. Students should note that applications will be considered only at this time, and only completed applications will be reviewed. Admission will only be considered for fall semester. The deadlines for financial aid may be earlier than the admissions deadline. For further information about financial aid, visit the Financial Aid Office in Taggart Student Center 106; write to: Financial Aid Office, Utah State University, 1800 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-1800; or phone (435) 797-0173. Applications are reviewed by the Art Department faculty. Candidates are selected primarily on the basis of their portfolio, which should demonstrate a level of development beyond the need of classroom instruction and encouragement. The faculty will also look in the portfolio for evidence of significant personal exploration. Secondary to the portfolio, but important nonetheless, the applicant’s letter of intent and letters of recommendation will also be given careful consideration. In reviewing these letters, the faculty will look for, among other things, indications that the applicant will be capable of prolonged and concentrated effort, guided by realistic personal goals. Letters should address both academic and artistic accomplishments, as well as potential for further growth in both of these areas. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the USU campus and meet with the faculty in their proposed field of study well in advance of the February 1 application deadline. Important Note. Please note that the graduate programs in the Art Department have limited enrollment; admission is very competitive. Because only a small fraction of applicants can be accommodated, there can be no guarantee that applicants who meet minimum admission requirements will be accepted into master’s programs.
Financial Assistance
Departmental support is available to graduate students on a competitive basis. Students requesting financial support should apply to the department by February 15. Other assistance is available through the University Financial Aid Office. Students should note that applications for Federal work-study should be mailed during the first week of February.
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Department of Art Art Faculty Professors Craig J. Law, photography John Neely, ceramics Christopher T. Terry, drawing, painting Professors Emeritus Jon I. Anderson, graphic design Glen L. Edwards, illustration Adrian Van Suchtelen, drawing Associate Professors Jane S. Catlin, art education, painting Alan Hashimoto, graphic design Sara J. Northerner, photography
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Associate Professor Emeritus Marion R. Hyde, printmaking, art education Assistant Professors Eileen Doktorski, sculpture JinMan Jo, sculpture Julie M. Johnson, art history Laura Johnson, drawing, painting J. Daniel Murphy, ceramics Alexa Sand, art history Robert Winward, graphic design Koichi Yamamoto, printmaking
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Asian Studies Major and Minor Program Director: R. Edward Glatfelter Location: Main 333 Phone: (435) 797-1196 FAX: (435) 797-1092 E-mail: ed.glatfelter@usu.edu
POLS 4260 Southeast Asian Government and Politics (Sp) ................. 3 POLS 4470 Foreign Policy in the Pacific (Sp) .......................................3 SOC 4710 Asian Societies (Sp) ............................................................3 SOC 4730 Women in International Development (Sp) .......................... 3
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(required minimum of 9 credits): ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (F, Sp) ..................................3 ANTH 2100 (BSS) Peoples of the Contemporary World (Sp) ............... 3 ANTH 3160 (DSS) Anthropology of Religion (F) ...................................3 ANTH/LING 4100 The Study of Language (F, Sp) ................................3 ANTH 5100 (DSS) Anthropology of Sex and Gender (Sp) .................... 3 ANTH 5160 (DSS) Cities and Development (Sp) ..................................3 BA 4300 International Finance (F, Sp) ..................................................3 BA 4590 Global Marketing Strategy (F, Sp) ..........................................3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F, Sp, Su) .. 3 ECON 5120 Economics of Russia and Eastern Europe, 9th Century to 21st Century (F) .............................................................................3 ECON 5150 (DSS) Comparative Economic Systems (Sp) ................... 3 ECON 5850 Regional and Community Economic Development (F) ..... 3 GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography (F, Sp) ........................3 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography (F) ...........................................3 GEOG 2130 Population Geography (Sp) ..............................................3 GEOG 3430 Political Geography (Sp) ...................................................3 NR 1010 (BSS) Humans and the Changing Global Environment (F, Sp) ................................................................................................3 PLSC 4300 World Food Crops and Cropping Systems: The Plants That Feed Us (Sp) .............................................................................3 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Politics (F, Sp) ....................... 3 POLS 2200 (BSS) Comparative Politics (F, Sp) ...................................3 POLS 5200 Global Environment (F) .....................................................3 POLS 5440 (DSS) Gender and World Politics (Sp) ..............................3 SOC 3200 (DSS) Population and Society (F, Sp) .................................3 SOC 3600 Sociology of Urban Places (F) .............................................3 SOC/GEOG 5650 (DSS) Developing Societies (F) ...............................3 SOC 6310 Sociology of Work and Occupations (Sp) ............................3
To graduate with a BA degree in Asian Studies, students must complete a minimum of 27 credits approved by the Asian Studies program director. The program must include a minimum of 18 credits selected from the Core Courses, and 9 credits from the General Electives, selected after consultation with the Asian Studies program advisor. In addition to the core and elective courses, 16 credits of an Asian language are required for graduation.
Minor For an Asian Studies Minor, students must complete a minimum of 12 credits selected from the Core Courses. The remaining 8 credits must be chosen from the General Electives or from language courses for the minor.
Core Courses
BIS 4550 (CI) Principles of International Business Communications (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 ECON 5400 International and Development Economics (F) ................. 4 ENGL 3320 Period Studies in World Literature (when syllabus includes Asian literature) (F, Sp) ......................................................................3 ENGL 4360 Studies in Drama/Film (when course subtitle is Asia) (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography (when region covered is Asian) (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 HIST 1060 (BHU) Introduction to Islamic Civilization ............................3 HIST 3460 Comparative Asian History ..................................................3 HIST 3480 History of China ...................................................................3 PHIL 3710 Philosophies of East Asia (F) ..............................................3 PHIL 4900 Special Topics (when syllabus includes Asian philosophies) (F, Sp) ..........................................................................3 POLS 3230 Middle Eastern Government and Politics (F) ..................... 3 POLS 3250 (DSS) Chinese Government and Politics (F) ..................... 3 POLS 4220 (CI) Ethnic Conflict and Cooperation (when syllabus includes Asian Conflicts) (Sp) ............................................................3
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Asian Languages Descriptions of Asian language courses can be found in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.
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Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering Department Head: Ronald C. Sims Location: Engineering 402G Phone: (435) 797-2785 FAX: (435) 797-1248 E-mail: bieusu@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.engineering.usu.edu/bie Undergraduate Advising: Engineering Advising Center, Engineering 314A, (435) 797-2705, sophie@engineering.usu.edu, kathy@engineering.usu.edu, ronnie@engineering.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Engineering; MS and PhD in Irrigation Engineering Undergraduate options: BS—Bioprocess; Bioenvironmental; Biomedical; and Soil and Water Resource Systems Engineering Graduate specializations: MS, PhD—Agricultural Hydrology; Crop Water-Yield Analysis; Drainage; Evapotranspiration; Groundwater Management and Simulation; Irrigation Conveyance and Control Structures; Irrigation Project Planning, Design, and Operation and Management; Molecular Biology; On-Farm Water Management; Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems; Surface, Sprinkle, and Trickle Irrigation Methods
Mission The mission of the Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering (BIE) is to teach students preparing to become biological engineers how to apply engineering principles and the knowledge of biological sciences to the design, control, and analysis of biological-engineered systems and to solutions of biotechnology problems. The department also prepares students for entry into other professions, including biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, medicine, and law.
Scope and Objectives The scope of the Biological Engineering Program involves engaging students to learn to manipulate biological materials for useful purposes, to understand the biological literature, and to be able to communicate with biological scientists. Students first learn to integrate biological sciences with conventional studies in mathematics and chemistry. These skills are broadened with a liberal exposure to humanities and social sciences, then sharpened with the study of engineering topics that develop practical problem-solving abilities; expand a sensitivity to the economic, social, and legal dimensions of technical problems; provide an understanding of ethics and professional responsibility; and stimulate a desire for life-long learning. The scope involves applications in engineered biological systems, from nanoscale to watershed scale, as well as engineered life-support systems in aboveearth and planetary space environments. The objectives of the Biological Engineering Program are to: 1. Develop practical problem-solving and communication abilities that will contribute to biological engineering practice, advance knowledge, and contribute to society; 2. Expand a professional sensitivity to the economic, social, and legal dimensions of technical problems, in order that engineering solutions are more holistic and applicable; and
Outcomes Biological Engineering Program outcomes are aligned with the program outcomes of all academic engineering programs in the U.S. that are provided by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology/Engineering Accreditation Commission (ABET/EAC). Six specific outcomes are identified below. 1. Students have proven themselves to be proficient in mathematics, the sciences, and engineering. 2. Students have shown a capacity for investigation and experimentation, including the analysis and interpretation of data, as well as the ability to design an effective biological or irrigation system. 3. Students have exercised their engineering skills as part of a multi-disciplinary group, and have demonstrated the capability to communicate verbally, in writing, graphically, and through engineering media. 4. Students have demonstrated the ability to solve engineering analysis and design problems, utilizing both fundamental engineering principles and modern engineering technology and tools. 5. Students have demonstrated an understanding of the standards of professional conduct and ethical responsibility, in addition to understanding the role that an engineer plays in modern global society. 6. Students have manifested recognition of and commitment to the need for life-long learning as a professional, and have broadened the scope of their interests beyond engineering to include an awareness of the world around them.
Assessment and Evaluation The BIE Department is committed to an assessment process aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of BIE programs in preparing graduates as productive professionals. The foundation of departmental assessment is the undergraduate accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The continuing improvement processes that are documented and implemented annually as part of the accreditation activities in support of the EAC/ABET requirements provide for formal and external review of the Biological Engineering Bachelor of Science program. Internal assessment and evaluation is formally conducted annually through BIE Department committees including: (1) the Curriculum Committee, and (2) the ABET Committee. This assessment and evaluation ensures that the USU program meets an overall objective and structure consistent with similar programs in the U.S. and Canada. The biological engineering program is continuously improved through integrating the results of this formal assessment with the day-to-day assessments obtained from both students and faculty. To ensure the overall quality of the program, the department conducts several specific assessments. These are: 1. Annual faculty self-assessment survey 2. Fundamentals of Engineering Examination performances
3. Stimulate a desire for life-long learning and adaptation as one means of extending engineering knowledge.
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Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering 3. Biological and Irrigation Engineering Advisory Board activities, including employer responses and board reviews 4. Alumni survey 5. Graduating student exit interviews 6. Teaching evaluations
Undergraduate Programs General biological engineering concepts include the properties of biological materials, electronics and bio-instrumentation, computer use and programming, engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, computer-aided drafting, bio-environmental transport phenomena, and fluid mechanics. Students gain a strong foundation in biological, chemical, and physical sciences. Each student then selects an option within the field, based on personal interest. These areas of study are tailored for each student with 21 semester credits of technical electives and one-on-one academic advisement with a member of the faculty. Design is a major theme of both the student’s general coursework and specialization, with most courses including open-ended design problems. The entire design experience is brought together in a capstone design course. The Biological Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).
Requirements Admission and Graduation Requirements
The student who is majoring in or planning to major in Biological Engineering needs to be aware of the College of Engineering requirements concerning admission to the college, pre-engineering, admission to the professional engineering program, general education, and other academic requirements. Additional information concerning these items is given in the College of Engineering requirements on pages 111-113. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of these rules and regulations.
Biological Engineering Curriculum Biological Engineering is divided into a preprofessional and a professional program involving either a four-year or a five-year schedule that will satisfy the requirements for a BS degree in Biological Engineering. Students receiving credit from the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or from Advanced Placement (AP) may complete a BS degree program in less than four years. The academic work, particularly in the junior and senior years, is supplemented by hands-on laboratories which are required as part of the coursework. Modification in the program to meet special needs and priorities of a student may be obtained with the approval of the department head and advisor. Preprofessional Program: BIE 1880 Engineering Quantification of Biological Processes (Sp) ...... 3 BIE 2330 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials (Sp) .............. 3 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (F) ..................................3 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F) ..................................1 ENGR 1010 Introduction to Engineering Design (F) .............................2
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ENGR 2000 Engineering Mechanics Statics (F,Sp) .............................. 2 ENGR 2020 Engineering Mechanics Dynamics (F,Sp) ......................... 3 ENGR 2200 Engineering Numerical Methods I (F) ...............................3 BIOL 1210 (BLS)1 Biology I (F) .............................................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (F,Sp,Su) ...............................................................3 ETE 2270 Computer Engineering Drafting (F,Sp,Su) ............................2 MAE 2400 Thermodynamics I (Sp,Su) ..................................................3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F,Sp,Su) .. 4 PHYX 2200 Elements of Mechanics .....................................................2 Communications Literacy ......................................................................3 Professional Program: BIE 3000 Instrumentation for Biological Systems (Sp) ......................... 2 BIE 3200 Introduction to Unit Operations in Biological Engineering (F) ......................................................................................................3 BIE 3670 Transport Phenomena in Bio-Environmental Systems (Sp) .. 3 BIE 3870 Biological Engineering Design I (F,Sp,Su) ............................. 1 BIE 4880 (CI) Biological Engineering Design II (F,Sp,Su) ..................... 3 BIE 4890 (CI) Biological Engineering Design III (F,Sp,Su) .................... 3 BIOL 3300 (BLS)1 General Microbiology (F,Sp)....................................4 BIOL 5020 (QI) Modeling Biological Systems (F) .................................3 CEE 3500 Civil and Environmental Engineering Fluid Mechanics (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ......................................3 ETE 2300 (QI) Electronic Fundamentals (F,Su) ....................................4 Biological Engineering Electives ......................................................6-21 Engineering Electives (0-15 cr) (9-21 cr total for Biological Engineering Electives and Engineering Electives combined) ......9-21 Technical Electives (0-12 cr) (21 cr total for Biological Engineering Electives, Engineering Electives, and Technical Electives combined) .....................................................................................0-12 University Studies (18 credits) .............................................................18
Biological Engineering Required Coursework Suggested Semester Schedule
Preengineering: Freshman and Sophomore Freshman Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 1210 (BLS)1,3 Biology I ................................................................4 CHEM 12103 Principles of Chemistry I ..................................................4 CHEM 12303 Chemical Principles Laboratory I .....................................1 ENGR 10103 Introduction to Engineering Design ..................................2 MATH 1210 (QL)3 Calculus I .................................................................4 Spring Semester (17 credits) BIE 18803 Engineering Quantification of Biological Processes ............. 3 ETE 22703 Computer Engineering Drafting ...........................................2 MATH 1220 (QL)3 Calculus II ................................................................4 PHYX 22003 Elements of Mechanics ....................................................2 University Studies Breadth Courses ......................................................6 Sophomore Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) CHEM 23003 Principles of Organic Chemistry ......................................3 CHEM 23303 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I .......................................1 ENGR 20003 Engineering Mechanics Statics ........................................2 ENGR 22003 Engineering Numerical Methods I ....................................3 MATH 2250 (QI)3 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations................. 4 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3
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Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering Spring Semester (16 credits) BIE 23303 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials ..................... 3 BIOL 3300 (BLS)1 General Microbiology ..............................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL)3 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 ENGR 20203 Engineering Mechanics Dynamics ...................................3 MAE 24003 Thermodynamics I ..............................................................3 Professional Engineering: Junior and Senior Junior Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) BIE 3200 Introduction to Unit Operations in Biological Engineering ..... 3 CEE 3500 Civil and Environmental Engineering Fluid Mechanics ........ 3 ETE 2300 (QI) Electronic Fundamentals ...............................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 Technical Elective Course2 ....................................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) BIE 3000 Instrumentation for Biological Systems .................................2 BIE 3670 Transport Phenomena in Bio-Environmental Systems .......... 3 BIE 3870 Biological Engineering Design I .............................................1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................1 Technical Elective Course2 ....................................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Senior Year (32-34 credits) Fall Semester (15-16 credits) BIE 4880 (CI) Biological Engineering Design II .....................................3 BIOL 5020 (QI) Modeling Biological Systems .......................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DHA) ............................................2-3 Technical Elective Courses2 ..................................................................7 Spring Semester (17-18 credits) BIE 4890 (CI) Biological Engineering Design III ....................................3 Technical Elective Courses2 ..................................................................8 University Studies Breadth Course (BPS) ..........................................3-4 University Studies Depth Course (DSS) ................................................3 Technical Elective Courses (select 21 or more credits) Students must select 9-21 credits from the Biological Engineering Electives and Engineering Electives categories. Biological Engineering Electives (select 6-21 credits) BIE 5010 Principles of Irrigation Engineering (F) ..................................3 BIE 5110 Sprinkle and Trickle Irrigation (F) ...........................................4 BIE 5150 Surface Irrigation Design (Sp) ...............................................3 BIE 5250 Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (Sp) ................................4 BIE 5300 Irrigation Conveyance and Control Systems (F) ................... 3 BIE 5350 Drainage and Water Quality Engineering (Sp) ...................... 3 BIE 5520 Irrigation Project Operation and Maintenance (Sp) ............... 3 BIE 5550 Groundwater Systems Engineering I (F) ...............................3 BIE 5610 Food and Bioprocess Engineering (F) ...................................3 BIE 5680 Soil-based Waste Management (Sp) .....................................2 BIE 5810 Biochemical Engineering (F) .................................................3 BIE 5830 Management and Utilization of Biological Solids and Wastewater (F) ..................................................................................3 BIE 5850 Biomaterials Engineering (F) .................................................3 BIE 5890 Tissue Engineering (Sp) ........................................................3 BIE 5910 Introduction to Biosensors (F) ...............................................3 Engineering Electives (select 0-15 credits) CEE 3430 Engineering Hydrology (Sp) .................................................3 CEE 3510 Civil and Environmental Engineering Hydraulics (F,Sp) ....... 3 CEE 3640 Water and Wastewater Engineering (Sp) ............................. 4
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CEE 4200 Engineering Economics (F) ..................................................2 CEE 5430 Groundwater Engineering (F) ..............................................3 CEE 5680 Soil-based Waste Management (Sp) ...................................2 MAE 5620 Manufacturing Automation (F) .............................................3 Technical Electives (select 0-12 credits) AV 4200 Composite Manufacturing Processes and Repair (Sp)........... 3 AWER 4490 Small Watershed Hydrology (F) ........................................4 AWER 4500 Freshwater Ecology (Sp) ..................................................3 AWER 5660 Watershed and Stream Restoration (Sp) .......................... 2 BIE 4250 Cooperative Practice (F,Sp,Su) .............................................3 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ....................................................4 BIOL 3100 (CI) Bioethics (Sp)...............................................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F,Sp,Su) ..................................4 BIOL 5160 Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture (Sp) ..................... 3 BIOL 5210 Cell Biology (F) ...................................................................3 BIOL 5230 Developmental Biology (Sp) ...............................................3 BIOL 5240 Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques (Sp) ................................................................................3 BIOL 5260 Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning (F) .............. 3 BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) .....................................................3 CEE 2240 Engineering Surveying (F,Su) ..............................................3 CEE 3610 Environmental Management (F) ..........................................3 CEE 3870 Professional/Technical Writing in Civil and Environmental Engineering (F) ..................................................................................2 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (Sp) .................................................4 CHEM 2340 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Sp) ...............................1 CHEM 3070 (QI) Physical Chemistry (Sp) ............................................3 ECE 2410 Electrical Circuits (F,Sp) .......................................................4 ECE 2530 Digital Circuits (F,Sp) ...........................................................4 ENGR 2040 Strength of Materials (F,Sp) ..............................................2 ETE 3030 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems (Sp) .............. 3 MAE 2060 Material Science (F, Sp) ......................................................3 MAE 2600 Manufacturing Processes (Sp) ............................................3 NFS 3100 (QI) Sensory Evaluation of Food (Sp) ..................................3 NFS 4020 Advanced Nutrition (F) .........................................................3 NFS 5110 (CI) Food Microbiology (Sp) .................................................4 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II ............................4 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F, Sp) .................................4 SOIL 5650 Applied Soil Physics (F) ......................................................3 Other technical courses may be accepted with prior written approval from the Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering.
Suggested Semester Schedule for Premedical Program
It is possible for students to combine premedical requirements with requirements for the Biological Engineering major. Some of the premedical requirements add to the total amount of credits required. This combination may be completed within five years, if the student is very diligent. Medical schools do not accept AP, CLEP, or ACT scores toward fulfillment of English Composition, Chemistry, or Biology requirements. The following schedule is designed to satisfy the requirements without time conflicts. Students who must deviate from this schedule should be sure to meet often with a College of Engineering advisor. Preengineering: First Three Years First Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 12101,3 Biology I ............................................................................4 CHEM 12103 Principles of Chemistry I ..................................................4
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Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering CHEM 12303 Chemical Principles Laboratory I .....................................1 ENGR 10103 Introduction to Engineering Design ..................................2 MATH 1210 (QL)3 Calculus I .................................................................4
BIOL 5020 (QI) Modeling Biological Systems .......................................3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 BIE Elective ...........................................................................................3
Spring Semester (16 credits) BIE 18803 Engineering Quantification of Biological Processes ............. 3 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 MATH 1220 (QL)3 Calculus II ................................................................4
Spring Semester (14 credits) BIE 3000 Instrumentation for Biological Systems .................................2 BIE 4890 (CI) Biological Engineering Design III ....................................3 Engineering Elective ..............................................................................3 University Studies Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course ...............................................................................................3 University Studies Depth Social Sciences (DSS) Course ..................... 3
Second Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) PHYX 2210 (QI)3 General Physics—Science and Engineering I .......... 4 MATH 2250 (QI)3 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations................. 4 ENGL 1010 (CL)3 Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose .................. 3 ENGR 20003 Engineering Mechanics Statistics ....................................2 ETE 22703 Computer Engineering Drafting ..........................................2 Spring Semester (16 credits) PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 ENGL 2010 (CL)3 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 BIE 23303 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials ..................... 3 ENGR 20203 Engineering Mechanics Dynamics ...................................3 University Studies Breadth American Institutions (BAI) Course ............ 3 Third Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) ENGR 22003 Engineering Numerical Methods I ...................................3 CHEM 23103 Organic Chemistry I ........................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology ..............................................................4 University Studies Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course ......................... 3 Spring Semester (16 credits) CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II .........................................................4 CHEM 2340 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II .......................................1 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy .................................................................4 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics ..................................................4 MAE 24003 Thermodynamics I .............................................................3 Professional Engineering: Junior and Senior Years Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) BIE 3200 Introduction to Unit Operations in Biological Engineering ..... 3 CEE 3500 Civil and Environmental Engineering Fluid Mechanics ........ 3 ETE 2300 (QI) Electronic Fundamentals ...............................................4 BIOL 5210 Cell Biology .........................................................................3 University Studies Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) Course .................. 3 Spring Semester (15 credits) BIOL 3300 (BLS)1,3 General Microbiology ............................................4 BIE 3670 Transport Phenomena in Bio-Environmental Systems .......... 3 BIE 3870 Biological Engineering Design I .............................................1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................1 University Studies Breath Creative Arts (BCA) Course ......................... 3 Students should plan to take the MCAT during summer prior to their final year. Senior Year (29 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIE 4880 (CI) Biological Engineering Design II .....................................3 BIE 5850 Biomaterials Engineering ......................................................3
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_______________ 1The Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) area in the University Studies Program is satisfied by the combination of BIOL 1210 and 3300. 2To emphasize irrigation, bioprocesses, premedical, etc., contact department for suggested technical electives. 3This course is required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program (PEP).
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For more information about the Bachelor of Science requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheet, available from the Biological and Irrigation Engineering Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Financial Support Scholarships, assistantships, grants-in-aid, and work-study programs are available through the University. In addition, the department employs students to assist in engineering research and development. Cooperative education and industrial employment opportunities for students are coordinated by the University Placement Office and by the BIE Department.
Concurrent BS/Master’s Program The concurrent BS/Master’s program allows engineering students to begin taking graduate-level classes during their senior year. This permits them to complete requirements for both the BS degree and the master’s degree concurrently during two years. Students in this program have a greater selection of graduate courses, since many
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Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering graduate courses are taught during alternate years. In addition, the student’s senior design project could be applicable to a graduate design project or thesis. After completing their BS degree, students in the program can earn a master’s degree in only one additional year. Both the BS and the master’s degree can generally be earned with 150 total credits, although students should note that a Plan C MS requires 3 extra credits. Finally, students with a master’s degree can expect a much higher starting salary following graduation. (For more information, see College of Engineering section of this catalog, pages 113-114.)
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements See general admission requirements identified in this catalog. Admission committees also consider experience, undergraduate record and curriculum, and formal recommendations. A student without an undergraduate engineering background will be required to complete selected undergraduate courses prior to or concurrently with enrollment in graduate courses.
Prerequisites for Matriculation
Students who are admitted provisionally or who have been changed from matriculated to probationary matriculated status will have their records reviewed by a faculty committee when they have completed 12 credits of coursework (among which must be formal engineering courses) or at the end of their second semester at USU. Those students who have earned a 3.0 GPA at that time and desire to be matriculated may apply to the department to have their status changed. If they meet all other academic requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the department, they will be matriculated and admitted to the degree program. When a student is admitted as a degree candidate, the committee may allow up to 12 credits taken while on nonmatriculated status to be transferred. Nonmatriculated students may continue to study at USU but without degree candidate status. At the end of their studies, nondegree students are granted a Certificate of Completion.
Research Option
Students wishing to gain experience in research may select the research option, particularly if they have a long-term goal of PhD study. The minimum requirements for this option are 30 credits, of which 8 may be awarded for the thesis.
Technical Practice Option
Some students may not be interested in pursuing a PhD degree or in doing the research necessary for a thesis. For such students, the technical practice (Plan B) option is offered. The requirements for the degree are similar to those for the research option, with the exception of the thesis. The 8 thesis credits are replaced by 4 credits for a significant engineering report or design project and 4 additional credits of coursework. The minimum course requirement for the technical practice option is 30 approved graduate credits.
Training/Extension Option
Students expecting to terminate their graduate studies at the MS level and wishing to develop an emphasis in the training and/or extension fields of biological engineering or irrigation engineering, may choose the training/extension option (Plan C). The same engineering BS or equivalent requirements noted under the Plan A option apply. The minimum requirements for this degree are 30 approved graduate credits. No report or thesis is required. The degree requirements under this option can be met by taking courses.
Doctor of Philosophy Two PhD programs are offered in the department: (1) Biological Engineering and (2) Irrigation Engineering. Students who have completed an MS with a thesis (Plan A or equivalent) in an engineering discipline are eligible to apply for admission to a PhD program. Admission will be based on the students’ prior academic records and, if they are graduates of USU, the recommendations of their graduate committees. It is assumed that students are adequately prepared in mathematics and engineering design courses to compete at the PhD level. If such is not the case, a program of courses to make up the deficiency will be required.
Prerequisite Requirements
In addition to any prescribed review courses and seminars, the minimum requirements for a PhD program include 60 credits of approved graduate courses beyond a master’s degree, satisfactory completion of comprehensive examinations or submission of an approved manuscript to a refereed archival journal, and the writing of a dissertation based on an original research project. The degree requirements beyond a master’s degree can be met by taking courses in engineering design, synthesis, and systems; mathematics; and related science.
MS in Biological Engineering and in Irrigation Engineering
Research
All students must have had formal courses in engineering and computer programming, as well as at least one year of calculus. Students without this background can satisfy these requirements by taking the appropriate undergraduate courses at USU. An additional year of calculus (MATH 1210, 1220, and 2250, or equivalent) is required for the MS degree in Irrigation Engineering and for all PhD programs. These background courses will not be counted toward the degree credit requirements.
Students must have a BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program in the U.S. or its equivalent in their home countries or must take the make-up coursework required for a BS in engineering at USU. It is assumed that the bachelor’s degree mathematical training includes courses in calculus, linear analysis, and differential equations. Three MS options are available: research (Plan A), technical practice (Plan B), and training/extension (Plan C).
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Graduate research projects in the BIE Department encompass two broad options: biological engineering and irrigation engineering. Specific research projects in the biological engineering option include tissue and biomedical engineering related to heart stents, biosensor design and development for biomedical and bioenvironmental applications (genetic probes), microbial fermentations, biorefining (production of biofuels and bioplastics from biological feedstocks), nanobiotechnology (quantum dots), biophotonics (interactions of light with biological materials), and land-based bioenvironmental sustainable systems (land application of industrial and municipal residuals for recycling, vegetative growth, soil improvement, and groundwater protection).
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Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering Food engineering represents an area of emphasis under the biological engineering option. Land application of food processing wastes, extrusion of dairy-based food, multi-stage anaerobic digestion of biological materials, functional properties of foods, and biological detoxification of metals are some of the research topics supported in food engineering.
Adjunct Professors Richard Allen, irrigation Anne J. Anderson, plant root-microbe interactions Lawrence E. Hipps, biometeorology Bart C. Weimer, microbiology, Director of Center for Integrated BioSystems
In the irrigation engineering area, USU has attained worldwide prestige through the successful professional contributions of its graduates during a period of 80 years. The BIE Department is substantially involved in overseas research and training activities, for example in the Dominican Republic, Armenia, and Tatarstan, concerned with managing irrigation systems, on-farm water management, water resource development, and soil assimilation and recycling of industrial residues. Specific research projects in the irrigation and drainage engineering option include hydraulics of surface irrigation, consumptive use, return flow quantity and quality of irrigation waters, transient flow in tile drainage systems, drain envelopes, sprinkler irrigation, trickle irrigation, crop production and water requirements, salt movement, regional groundwater modeling for optimizing sustainable yield, conveyance system modeling and control, and remote sensing.
Professors Emeritus George H. Hargreaves, crop water requirements Jack Keller, sprinkle and drip irrigation Gaylord V. Skogerboe, waterlogging and salinity Glen E. Stringham, surface irrigation Lyman S. Willardson, drainage
Financial Assistance The large and diverse departmental research programs make it possible to offer graduate financial support in the form of research assistantships, traineeships, and teaching assistantships for qualified students. Research assistantships are provided by the BIE Department and by individual research projects. Teaching assistantships are provided by the School of Graduate Studies and by the College of Engineering. Traineeships and research assistantships carry tuition waivers. It is the goal of the BIE Department to provide research and/or teaching support for all qualified students.
Additional Information Two guides are available from the department to assist students: (1) Report, Thesis, and Dissertation Format Guidelines and Policies, and (2) Policies and Procedures for Graduate Study.
Biological and Irrigation Engineering Faculty Professors Conly L. Hansen, food engineering Thomas B. Hardy, natural systems Robert W. Hill, irrigation and water resource extension Christopher M. U. Neale, remote sensing Richard C. Peralta, groundwater Linda S. Powers, bioprocess engineering Ronald C. Sims, biological process engineering Wynn R. Walker, surface irrigation, Associate Dean of College of Engineering Research Professors Darwin L. Sorensen, soil microbiology L. Humberto Yap-Salinas, drainage
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Associate Professor Gary P. Merkley, conveyance systems Research Associate Professors Joan E. McLean, soil chemistry Judith L. Sims, soil biology Adjunct Associate Professors Michael J. McFarland, biosolids Daryll B. DeWald, cell biology, Associate Director of Center for Integrated BioSystems Associate Professor Emeritus Edwin C. Olsen III, international irrigation, water management Assistant Professors David W. Britt, biomedical engineering Kytai T. Nguyen, biomedical engineering Anhong Zhou, nanobiotechnology Research Assistant Professor Babukannan Kasilingam, canal hydraulics Adjunct Assistant Professors David G. Chandler, soil processes Andrew A. Keller, irrigation Paul D. Schreuders, biomedical engineering Adjunct Research Assistant Professors Hui Fang Dou, electrical engineering Arnulfo González-Meza, irrigation system transfer Scott B. Jones, soil physics Charles D. Miller, biology Research Assistant Professor Emeritus R. Kern Stutler, irrigation structures Principal Lecturer Timothy A. Taylor, bioprocess engineering
Course Descriptions Biological and Irrigation Engineering (BIE), pages 464-466
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Department of Biology Department Head: Jon Y. Takemoto Location: Biology-Natural Resources 121 Phone: (435) 797-2485 FAX: (435) 797-1575 E-mail: undergrad_info@biology.usu.edu or graduate_info@biology.usu.edu WWW: http://www.biology.usu.edu/ Associate Head: Timothy A. Gilbertson, Biology-Natural Resources 327, (435) 797-7314, tag@biology.usu.edu Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dennis L. Welker, Biology-Natural Resources 101, (435) 797-3552, dennis.welker@usu.edu Director of Graduate Studies: Peter C. Ruben, Biology-Natural Resources 343, (435) 797-2490, pruben@biology.usu.edu Biology Advisor: Linda M. Woertendyke, Biology-Natural Resources 101, (435) 797-2577, lindaw@biology.usu.edu Advisor for Prehealth Professions Programs: D. M. Andy Anderson, Veterinary Science and Bacteriology 231, (435) 797-1913, andy@biology.usu.edu Advisor for Public Health Major: David Wallace, Biology-Natural Resources 333, (435) 797-7155, dwallace@biology.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology; BS and BA in Composite Teaching—Biological Science; BS in Public Health; MS and PhD in Ecology; MS and PhD in Toxicology is avaliable through the Interdepartmental Program in Toxicology. Undergraduate emphases: Biology BS, BA—Biology, Cellular/ Molecular, Ecology/Biodiversity, Environmental; Public Health BS— Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Public Health Education
Undergraduate Programs Learning Objectives Biology
The Department of Biology offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Majors will complete a core of courses which provide an understanding of biological principles. Upper-division courses provide integration, in-depth study, and an opportunity for specialization within the different degree emphases. Additional coursework in chemistry, physics, statistics, and mathematics provides knowledge and analytical skills in these important related fields. Most biology degrees provide a foundation for graduate work. Biology majors can add a minor area of study, such as business or chemistry, to enhance their employment opportunities.
Prehealth Professions Programs
The Department of Biology supervises premedical, predental, and other prehealth professions programs. These programs satisfy entrance requirements for most medical and dental schools in the United States and Canada and are recognized for the high-quality preprofessional preparation they provide. After four years, the student
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receives a BS degree in Biology or another major. Advisor: D. M. Andy Anderson, Veterinary Science and Bacteriology 231.
Composite Teaching—Biological Science
This major combines content training in biology and related fields (including chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, and statistics) with education courses. Graduates are licensed to teach at the secondary level. Advisor: Richard J. Mueller, Eccles Science Learning Center 245.
Public Health
The Department of Biology offers preprofessional training in public health. Individuals completing the BS degree have employment opportunities in such areas as environmental health, industrial hygiene, public health education, administration, nursing, nutrition, mental health, and social work. Advisor: David O. Wallace, Biology-Natural Resources 333. The Department Head, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, and advisors in the Department of Biology are available to provide undergraduate majors with additional information regarding specific programs and career opportunities. The Biology Advising Center and the Director of Undergraduate Studies are located in BNR 101. Program requirements, advising information, and an “Ask an Advisor” e-mail service are on the Department of Biology web page at: http://www.biology.usu.edu Students with majors in the Department of Biology should consult with their advisors regularly as they plan their course of study. Students have the responsibility to keep themselves aware of major requirements and course prerequisites. General requirements, specific course offerings, and the semesters that courses are taught may change. Mathematics is an important and required skill to enhance one’s success in the sciences. Proper course level placement in mathematics at the beginning of the degree program is essential. Students should consult with an advisor to determine the appropriate level to begin their mathematics studies for meeting requirements and completion of their major. For detailed information, obtain an official Major Requirement Sheet from the Biology Advising Center or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Assessment The primary mission of the Department of Biology is to discover and advance knowledge in the biological sciences, and to make that knowledge available to students through a diverse set of educational experiences. To achieve this, three specific areas are being targeted: (1) A core program in the life sciences is aimed at providing the skills and knowledge base needed for a wide variety of employment and educational opportunities in biological and biotechnology fields; (2) a premedical, predental, and prehealth program has the specific goal of guiding students with respect to opportunities in the health professions; and (3) a public health program provides pre-professional training in such subjects as environmental health, industrial hygiene, and public health education. For full details about Program Learning Objectives, Undergraduate Program Assessment, Data-based Decisions, and more, go to http://www.biology.usu.edu
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Department of Biology have a real-life experience in a faculty research lab. Many students publish their research in scientific journals and present their research at national scientific meetings. Students may do undergraduate research work under the supervision of selected faculty members. To receive academic credit, a student must enroll in BIOL 5800, Undergraduate Research. Students doing Honors in Biology do undergraduate research and write a bachelor’s thesis. For complete information about undergraduate research, contact Linda Woertendyke, Biology Advisor, at lindaw@biology.usu.edu or (435) 797-2577.
Requirements University Requirements
Students are responsible for meeting all University requirements for total credits, upper-division credits, credits of C- or better, and the University Studies Program. (See pages 46-58 in this catalog.)
College of Science Requirements
All college requirements are met by completing the departmental degree requirements; no additional coursework is required.
Departmental Admission Requirements
New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the Biology and Public Health majors. Transfer students from other institutions need a 2.25 transfer GPA, and students transferring from other USU majors need a 2.25 cumulative GPA for admission to the Biology and Public Health majors in good standing. Admission requirements differ for the Composite Teaching—Biological Science Major, as explained below.
Admission Requirements for the Composite Teaching—Biological Science Major
New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major. To qualify for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), new freshmen must acquire a cumulative 2.75 GPA and 60 credits of coursework. Transfer students from other institutions or other USU majors need a cumulative 2.75 GPA and 60 credits of coursework to be admitted to the major and the STEP. For information on additional admission criteria, students should contact the Department of Secondary Education.
GPA Requirement
To graduate, a candidate for any bachelor’s degree offered by the Department of Biology must maintain a grade point average of 2.25 in all Department of Biology (BIOL or PUBH prefix) courses required for the major (Composite Teaching also requires a 2.75 cumulative GPA) and a grade of C- or better in BIOL 1210 and 1220. The Pass-Fail option is not acceptable for any course required for the degree, but D grades are permitted within the restrictions of the 2.25 GPA. The Composite Teaching—Biological Science Major requires a cumulative overall GPA of 2.75 for admission and graduation. The 2.25 GPA requirement applies to the Biology, Public Health, and BioMath minors.
BS Degree in Biology
Four different emphases are available within the Biology degree. The Biology Emphasis is the most flexible option. Electives may be selected in any subdiscipline the student wishes to emphasize (e.g., botany, ecology, zoology, entomology, microbiology, etc.). The Cellular/Molecular and Ecology/Biodiversity emphases provide more directed training that is appropriate for research or other
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technical employment in academic institutions, government agencies, and the private sector. They also provide excellent preparation for graduate work. The Environmental Emphasis prepares students in the biological and physical sciences as they relate to environmental problems and concerns. This degree serves as a foundation for graduate work and provides practical training for employment at the bachelor’s degree level. Emphases will be listed on transcripts to indicate the student’s specialization. The course requirements are as follows: Required Biology Courses (21-22 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F, Sp) ......................................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F, Sp, Su) ................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F, Sp) (4 cr) or BIOL 5210 Cell Biology (F) (3 cr) ...................................................3 or 4 BIOL 5250 (CI) Evolutionary Biology (F,Sp) ..........................................3 Field Course Requirement (2-3 credits) Students must take one course from the following list: BIOL 2410 Plants and Fungi in the Field (Su).......................................2 BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology (F)..........................................................2 BIOL 4500 Applied Entomology (Sp) ....................................................3 BIOL 5530 Insect Systematics and Evolution (F)..................................3 BIOL 5550 Freshwater Invertebrates (Sp) ............................................3 BIOL 5560 Ornithology (Sp) ..................................................................3 BIOL 5570 Herpetology (Sp) .................................................................3 Physiology Course with Lab Requirement (4-5 credits) Students must take one upper-division physiology course with an integrated or separate laboratory from the following list: Courses with integrated laboratories: BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 5300 (QI) Microbial Physiology (Sp) ............................................4 Courses with separate lecture and lab; both must be taken to meet the requirement: BIOL 5600 Comparative Animal Physiology (F) ....................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 Or BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) (Alt. Years) ...................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 Biology Electives (10 credits) Students must select an additional 10 credits of 4000-level and above BIOL or PUBH prefix courses as electives. A maximum of 4 credits from the following courses may be included among the 10 elective credits. BIOL 4250 Internship/Co-op ..............................................................1-2 BIOL 4710 Teaching Internship .............................................................1 BIOL 5800 Undergraduate Research.................................................1-3 Seminar courses ................................................................................1-2 Required Physical Science Courses (26 credits) CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F, Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F, Sp) ......................... 1 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (F) ..................................3 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F, Sp) ............................1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1
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Department of Biology PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (F) (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (Sp) (4 cr) ........... 8 Or PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics––Science and Engineering I (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) ................................................................................8 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (7 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3
Cellular/Molecular Emphasis
Required Biology Courses (30 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F, Sp) ......................................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F, Sp, Su) ................................4 BIOL 5190 Molecular Genetics (Sp) .....................................................3 BIOL 5210 Cell Biology (F) ...................................................................3 BIOL 5230 Developmental Biology (Sp) ...............................................3 BIOL 5250 (CI) Evolutionary Biology (F, Sp) .........................................3 Choose one of the following Biotechnology courses: BIOL 5160 Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture (Sp) ...................... 3 BIOL 5240 Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques (Sp) ................................................................................3 BIOL 5260 Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning (F) .............. 3 Physiology Course with Lab Requirement (4-5 credits) Students must take one upper-division physiology course with an integrated or separate laboratory from the following list: Courses with integrated laboratories: BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 5300 (QI) Microbial Physiology (Sp) ............................................4 Courses with separate lecture and lab; both must be taken to meet the requirement: BIOL 5600 Comparative Animal Physiology (F) ....................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 Or BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) (Alt. Years) ..................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F,Sp) ..........................2 Biology Electives (9 credits) Students must select an additional 9 credits of 4000-level and above BIOL prefix courses as electives. BIOL 3300 (General Microbiology) may also be included toward these elective credits (even though it is a 3000-level course.) A maximum of 4 credits from the following courses may be included among the 9 elective credits: BIOL 4250 Internship/Co-op ..............................................................1-2 BIOL 4710 Teaching Internship .............................................................1 BIOL 5800 Undergraduate Research.................................................1-3 Seminar courses ................................................................................1-2 Required Physical Science Courses (36 credits) CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F, Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F, Sp) ......................... 1 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (F) ....................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F, Sp) ............................1 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (Sp) .................................................4 CHEM 2340 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (F, Sp) ........................... 1
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CHEM 5700 General Biochemistry I (F) ................................................3 CHEM 5710 General Biochemistry II (Sp) .............................................3 CHEM 5720 General Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) .............................2 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (F) (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (Sp) (4 cr) ........... 8 Or PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics––Science and Engineering I (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics––Science and Engineering II (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) ................................................................................8 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (7 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3
Ecology/Biodiversity Emphasis
Required Biology Courses (24 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F, Sp) ......................................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F, Sp, Su) ................................4 BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology (F)..........................................................2 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F, Sp) ..............................................4 BIOL 5250 (CI) Evolutionary Biology (F, Sp) .........................................3 Physiology Course with Lab Requirement (4-5 credits) Students must take one upper-division physiology course with an integrated or separate laboratory from the following list: Courses with integrated laboratories: BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 5300 (QI) Microbial Physiology (Sp) ............................................4 Courses with separate lecture and lab; both must be taken to meet the requirement: BIOL 5600 Comparative Animal Physiology (F) ....................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 Or BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) (Alt. Years) ...................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 Clusters (8-10 credits) Students must take one course from each of the following three clusters. Plant Biology: BIOL 2410 Plants and Fungi in the Field (Su).......................................2 BIOL 4420 Plant Taxonomy (Sp) ...........................................................3 Animal Biology: BIOL 4500 Applied Entomology (Sp) ....................................................3 BIOL 5530 Insect Systematics and Evolution (F)..................................3 BIOL 5550 Freshwater Invertebrates (Sp) ............................................3 BIOL 5560 Ornithology (Sp) ..................................................................3 BIOL 5570 Herpetology (Sp) .................................................................3 BIOL 5580 Mammalogy (F) ...................................................................3 Ecology/Evolution: BIOL 4060 (CI) Exploring Animal Behavior (Sp) ...................................3 BIOL 5010 Biogeography (Sp) ..............................................................3 BIOL 5020 (QI) Modeling Biological Systems (F) .................................3 BIOL 5380 Evolutionary Genetics (F) ...................................................4 BIOL 5590 Animal Community Ecology (Sp) (Alt. Years) ...................... 4 FRWS 4600 Conservation Biology (F) .................................................3
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Department of Biology Electives (2-3 credits) Students must take one additional course from this list or the clusters above or other upper-division courses approved by advisor. BIOL 4100 Genetics Laboratory (F) ......................................................2 BIOL 4410 Plant Structure (Sp) ............................................................3 BIOL 5310 Soil Microbiology (F) (Alt. Years).........................................3 BIOL 5800 Undergraduate Research (F, Sp, Su)...............................2-3 Required Physical Science Courses (34 credits) CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F, Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F, Sp) ......................... 1 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (F) ..................................3 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F, Sp) ............................1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F, Sp) ........ 4 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F, Sp) .................................4 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (F) (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (Sp) (4 cr) ........... 8 Or PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) ................................................................................8 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (7 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3
Environmental Emphasis
Required Biology Courses (24 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F, Sp) ......................................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F, Sp, Su) ................................4 BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology (F)..........................................................2 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F, Sp) ..............................................4 BIOL 5250 (CI) Evolutionary Biology (F, Sp) .........................................3 Plant Identification (2-3 credits) Choose one of the following courses: BIOL 2410 Plants and Fungi in the Field (Su).......................................2 BIOL 4420 Plant Taxonomy (Sp) ...........................................................3 Physiology Course with Lab Requirement (4-5 credits) Students must take one upper-division physiology course with an integrated or separate laboratory from the following list: Courses with integrated laboratories: BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 5300 (QI) Microbial Physiology (Sp) ............................................4 Courses with separate lecture and lab; both must be taken to meet the requirement: BIOL 5600 Comparative Animal Physiology (F) ....................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 Or BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) (Alt. Years) ...................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2
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Biology Elective Courses (12 credits) Students must take 12 credits from the following list or others approved by advisor. Up to 3 credits of BIOL 5800 may be included. ADVS 5400 Environmental Toxicology (Sp) ..........................................3 BIOL 4500 Applied Entomology (Sp) ....................................................3 BIOL 5020 (QI) Modeling Biological Systems (F) .................................3 BIOL 5310 Soil Microbiology (F) (Alt. Years).........................................3 BIOL 5320 Soil Microbiology Laboratory (F) (Alt. Years) ...................... 2 BIOL 5410 Introduction to Plant Pathology (F) .....................................4 BIOL 5800 Undergraduate Research (F, Sp, Su)...............................1-3 CEE/SOIL 5620 Aquatic Chemistry (F) .................................................3 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F, Sp) ........ 4 PUBH 3610 Environmental Management (F) ........................................3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F, Sp) .................................4 Required Physical Science Courses (36 credits) CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F, Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F, Sp) ......................... 1 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (F) ....................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F, Sp) ............................1 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (Sp) .................................................4 CHEM 2340 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (F, Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 3600 (QI) Quantitative Analysis (F) ............................................3 CHEM 3610 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (F) .................................1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (F) (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (Sp) (4 cr) ........... 8 Or PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) ................................................................................8 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (7 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3
BS Degree in Composite Teaching—Biological Science The Composite Teaching—Biological Science Major leads to licensure to teach in secondary schools. Students who may wish to teach Integrated Science at the middle or junior high school level should talk to their advisor about completing the courses necessary for an Integrated Science endorsement. Note: Beginning in 2006, all USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching. The course requirements are as follows:
Required Courses (32 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F, Sp, Su) ............................................4 BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F, Sp) ......................................................3 BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology (F)..........................................................2 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F, Sp, Su) ................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F, Sp) ..............................................4 BIOL 4100 Genetics Laboratory (F) (Alt. Years) ...................................2 BIOL 5250 (CI) Evolutionary Biology (F, Sp) .........................................3 SCI 4300 Science in Society (F, Sp) .....................................................2
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Department of Biology Physiology Course with Lab Requirement (4-5 credits) Students must take one upper-division physiology course with an integrated or separate laboratory from the following list: Courses with integrated laboratories: BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 5300 (QI) Microbial Physiology (Sp) ............................................4 Courses with separate lecture and lab; both must be taken to meet the requirement: BIOL 5600 Comparative Animal Physiology (F) ....................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 Or BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) (Alt. Years) ...................................3 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 Required Physical Science Courses (21 credits) GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F, Sp) ........ 4 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F, Sp) ....................................4 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) ......................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory (Sp) ..................................1 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (F) (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (Sp) (4 cr) ........... 8 Or PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) ................................................................................8 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (7 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 Required Courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) Level 1: INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F, Sp, Su) ........ 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F, Sp) ............... 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F, Sp) ...........................................................................3 SCED 3300 Clinical Experience I (F, Sp) ..............................................1 SCED 3400 Teaching Science I (F) .......................................................3 Level 2: SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F, Sp, Su) ...................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F, Sp) .................. 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F, Sp) ...... 3 SCED 4300 Clinical Experience II (F, Sp) .............................................1 SCED 4400 Teaching Science II (Sp)....................................................3 Level 3: SCED 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (F, Sp) .....................................2 SCED 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (F, Sp) ............. 10
BA Degrees in Biology and Composite Teaching—Biological Science
The student must complete the requirements for the BS (above) plus two years of a foreign language. (See page 55 of this catalog.)
BS Degree in Public Health
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environmental health, industrial hygiene, or public health education. Individuals completing the environmental health option are qualified to take the Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian Examination. Those completing the industrial hygiene option are granted benefits toward both the Certified Industrial Hygienist and the Certified Safety Professional examinations. The Public Health degree requires a core of biology courses similar to that required for the biology degrees; additional biology and public health courses; and chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, and allied science and engineering courses appropriate to each emphasis. The course requirements are as follows:
Industrial Hygiene Emphasis
Required Biology Courses (16 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F, Sp, Su) ............................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F, Sp) ..............................................4 Required Physical Science Courses (30 credits) CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F, Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F, Sp) ......................... 1 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (F) ..................................3 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F, Sp) ............................1 CHEM 3600 (QI) Quantitative Analysis (F) ............................................3 CHEM 3610 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (F) .................................1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (F) (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (Sp) (4 cr) ........... 8 Or PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) ................................................................................8 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (7 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 Required Program Courses (30 credits) PUBH 3310 Occupational Health and Safety (F) ..................................3 PUBH 3610 Environmental Management (F) ........................................3 PUBH 4040 Fundamentals of Epidemiology (Sp) .................................3 PUBH 4310 Industrial Hygiene Recognition of Hazards (F) ................. 4 PUBH 4320 Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Evaluation (Sp) ....... 3 PUBH 4330 Industrial Hygiene Physical Hazards (Sp) ......................... 3 PUBH 4380 Industrial Hygiene Internship (F, Sp, Su) ...........................3 PUBH 5330 (QI) Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Control (F) ....... 3 PUBH 5500 (CI) Public Health Management (F, Sp) ............................ 2 ADVS 5400 Environmental Toxicology (Sp) ..........................................3 Elective Options (select 5 credits) BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F, Sp, Su) ................................4 CEE 5610 Environmental Quality Analysis (F) ......................................3 PUBH 4300 Industrial Hygiene Seminar (F) .........................................1 PUBH 4410 Industrial Safety (Sp) .........................................................3 PUBH 5340 Industrial Hygiene and Safety Programs (Sp) ................... 2 PUBH 5670 Hazardous Chemicals Handling and Safety (Sp) .............. 2 PUBH 5730 Analysis and Fate of Environmental Contaminants (Sp) ... 3 PUBH 5790 Accident and Emergency Management (Sp) ..................... 3
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Required Biology Courses (19 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F, Sp, Su) ............................................4 BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F, Sp) ......................................................3 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F, Sp) ..............................................4 Required Physical Science Courses (22 credits) CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F, Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F, Sp) ......................... 1 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (F) ..................................3 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F, Sp) ............................1 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (F) (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (Sp) (4 cr) ........... 8 Or PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II (F, Sp, Su) (4 cr) ................................................................................8 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (7 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 Required Program Courses (29 credits) PUBH 3310 Occupational Health and Safety (F) ..................................3 PUBH 3610 Environmental Management (F) ........................................3 PUBH 4000 Public Health Field Experience (F, Sp, Su) .......................3 PUBH 4030 Communicable Disease Control (F) ..................................3 PUBH 4040 Fundamentals of Epidemiology (Sp) .................................3 PUBH 4310 Industrial Hygiene Recognition of Hazards (F) ................. 4 PUBH 5000 Public Health Seminar (Sp) ...............................................1 PUBH 5500 (CI) Public Health Management (F, Sp) ............................ 2 PUBH 5730 Analysis and Fate of Environmental Contaminants (Sp) ... 3 NFS 5110 (CI) Food Microbiology (Sp) .................................................4 Required Electives (select 10 credits) ADVS 5400 Environmental Toxicology (Sp) ..........................................3 BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology (F)..........................................................2 BIOL 4420 Plant Taxonomy (Sp) ...........................................................3 BIOL 5550 Freshwater Invertebrates (Sp) ............................................3 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F, Sp) .................................4 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F, Sp) ..............................................3
Public Health Education Emphasis
Required Biology Courses (16 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F, Sp, Su) ............................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F, Sp) ..............................................4 Required Physical Science Courses (18 credits) CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F, Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F, Sp) ......................... 1 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) ......................................4 PHYX 1200 (BPS) Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration (Sp) .................................................................................4
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Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (7 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 Required Program Courses (15 credits) PUBH 3120 Family and Community Health (Sp) ..................................3 PUBH 4000 Public Health Field Experience (F, Sp, Su) .......................3 PUBH 4030 Communicable Disease Control (F) ..................................3 PUBH 4040 Fundamentals of Epidemiology (Sp) .................................3 PUBH 5000 Public Health Seminar (Sp) ...............................................1 PUBH 5500 (CI) Public Health Management (F, Sp) ............................ 2 Required Supporting Courses (33 credits) HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F, Sp, Su) ........................... 2 HEP 2500 Health and Wellness (F, Sp, Su) ..........................................2 HEP 3000 Drugs and Human Behavior (F, Su) .....................................3 HEP 3600 (CI) Introduction to Community Health (F) ...........................3 HEP 3800 Grant Proposal Writing (Sp) .................................................3 HEP 3900 Social Marketing in Health Education (Sp)........................... 3 HEP 4200 (QI) Planning and Evaluation for Health Education (F) ........ 3 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition (F, Sp, Su) ...........................................................................3 NFS 5210 Advanced Public Health Nutrition (Sp) .................................2 SOC 3330 Medical Sociology (F) ..........................................................3 SOC 3500 Social Psychology (F, Sp) ....................................................3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F, Sp) ..............................................3
Biology Minor
The Biology minor requires completion of the following courses. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 is required for these courses. BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 Upper-division (3000-level and above) BIOL prefix courses ............... 12 Note: Although BIOL/NR 2220 is a lower-division course, it may be counted toward the 12 elective credits.
BioMath Minor
This minor requires mathematics and quantitative biology courses beyond those required for the basic biology degrees. It is an excellent option for students considering graduate work. Biology majors may take this minor through the Mathematics and Statistics Department. Requirements for the BioMath minor include: BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F, Sp, Su) ...............................................4 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations (Sp) .......................... 3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp) .....................................3 MATH/BIOL 4230 (QI) Applied Mathematics in Biology (Sp) ................ 3 (Note: MATH 2250 may substitute for MATH 2270 and 2280.) Biology majors must take one course from the biology electives (listed below), and two courses from the mathematics and statistics electives (listed below). Mathematics and Statistics majors must take two courses from the biology electives, and one course from the mathematics and statistics electives. All other majors must take two courses from each set of electives. Biology Electives: BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F, Sp, Su) ................................4 BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology (F)..........................................................2 BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 5020 (QI) Modeling Biological Systems (F) .................................3 BIOL 5300 (QI) Microbial Physiology (Sp) ............................................4
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Department of Biology BIOL 5380 Evolutionary Genetics (F) ...................................................4 BIOL 5610 (QI) Animal Physiology Laboratory (F, Sp) ..........................2 BIOL 5800 Undergraduate Research (F, Sp, Su) (3 credits min.) ......... 3 BMET 5500 Land-Atmosphere Interactions (Sp) ..................................3 PUBH 5330 (QI) Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Control (F) ....... 3 Mathematics and Statistics Electives MATH 4630 Computer Aided Math for Scientists and Engineers (Sp) .. 3 MATH 5410 Methods of Applied Mathematics (F) .................................3 MATH 5420 Partial Differential Equations (Sp) .....................................3 MATH 5460 Introduction to the Theory and Application of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (Sp) ...................................................................3 MATH 5610 Computational Linear Algebra and Solution of Systems of Equations (F) .................................................................................3 MATH 5620 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F, Sp) ......................................3 MATH 5910 Directed Reading and Conference (F, Sp, Su) (3 credits min.) ...................................................................................3 STAT 5100 (CI/QI) Linear Regression and Time Series (F) .................. 3 STAT 5110 Theory of Linear Models (F) ...............................................3 STAT 5120 Categorical Data Analysis (F) .............................................3 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3 STAT 5300 (QI) Statistical Process Control (Sp) ...................................3 STAT 5600 (CI) Applied Multivariate Statistics (Sp) ..............................3 STAT 5940 Directed Reading and Conference (F, Sp, Su) (3 credits min.) ...................................................................................3 BIOL 5800, MATH 5910, and STAT 5940 must involve mathematical or statistical analysis of a biological problem.
Public Health Minor
The Public Health minor requires completion of the following: BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 Upper-division (3000-level and above) Public Health elective courses ............................................................................................12
Field Trips and Laboratory Fees Many biology courses require field trips. Those enrolled are expected to dress appropriately for the conditions and observe any safety precautions issued by instructors. Many courses require modest laboratory fees.
Financial Support Scholarships, assistantships, grants-in-aid, and work-study programs are available from the University. Both the College of Science and the Department of Biology offer scholarships. Applications for departmental and college scholarships should be submitted during early spring semester. Contact the College of Science Office (ESLC 245) and the Biology Advising Center (BNR 101) for details.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school.
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An Honors Plan is available for students desiring a BS or BA degree “with Honors” in Biology. Departmental Honors requires the completion of 9 credits of Honors coursework in upper-division BIOL courses, BIOL 5800H, and a research-based Bachelor’s Thesis. For details, students should contact: Kimberly A. Sullivan, (435) 797-3713, yejunco@biology.usu.edu.
Additional Information For more information about requirements for the majors and minors within the Biology Department, see major requirement sheets, available from the Biology Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements See general admission requirements on pages 93-94. To be recommended for matriculated status, an applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, and a Biology faculty member must agree to serve as major professor for that applicant. The Department of Biology also considers these guidelines for admission: (1) the transcript should show a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B); and (2) the scores on the verbal and quantitative GRE should be above the 50th percentile and the analytical writing score should be 3.5 or above. Advanced GREs (especially biology) are also recommended. Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must have scored at least 575 on the TOEFL. The applicant’s undergraduate program should be similar to that offered by the Department of Biology at Utah State University, which includes the following and their prerequisites: general biology, microbiology, genetics, ecology, physiology, cell biology, developmental biology, and evolution; general and organic chemistry; calculus; statistics; and physics. Other preparatory courses may be specified by the student’s supervisory committee.
Degree Programs For those who have demonstrated strong academic capability as well as research interest, the Department of Biology offers the Master of Science Degree and the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in either Biology or Ecology. Graduate degrees in Toxicology are available through the Interdepartmental Program in Toxicology. Undergraduate majors in Biology at USU with especially strong backgrounds and interest in research may apply for study of the Master of Science degree as transitional students. Acceptance as a transitional student allows undergraduates with advanced standing to integrate up to 9 credits of graduate work into the final semesters of their Bachelor of Science study. Acceptance into this program, as into all graduate programs in Biology, is closely regulated. Formal application through the School of Graduate Studies is required.
Course Requirements Biology MS and PhD Degrees
Course requirements are determined by the student’s supervisory committee. They will vary depending on the research emphasis selected and the background of the student.
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Department of Biology Ecology MS and PhD Degrees
For specific requirements, see the description of the Ecology Interdepartmental Program (pages 215-216).
Research The Department of Biology provides a dynamic and broad base for research and graduate study through a balanced program of basic and applied studies at ecosystem, population, organismal, cellular, and molecular levels. An outstanding variety of field sites; animal, plant, and microbe growth facilities; and modern well-equipped laboratories are available. Also, the Intermountain Herbarium, an excellent insect collection, the USDA/ARS U.S. National Pollinating Insects Collection, the Stable Isotope Laboratory, and the Center for Integrated BioSystems exist as research and support facilities. Faculty members participate in and are supported by several interdepartmental programs, including the Ecology Center and the Center for Environmental Toxicology. In addition, many less formal contacts and interactions exist with colleagues in the colleges of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science. Students are encouraged to carefully consider how their career goals match the faculty’s research interests. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact faculty members with whom they are interested in working. Because of the combination of a diverse interdisciplinary base and excellent focused research programs, students have an opportunity to learn the philosophies and methods of many branches of biology.
Financial Assistance Research assistantships are available from the grants of major professors and from Utah Agricultural Experiment Station funds. Teaching assistantships are awarded annually. All awards are made on a competitive basis and specific teaching needs are considered in awarding teaching assistantships. Given satisfactory performance, MS students are supported for at least two years and PhD candidates for at least four years on teaching assistantships. The department may also recommend particularly qualified students for College of Science or University fellowships. Admission to the graduate program of the Department of Biology does not guarantee financial support; however, applicants will not normally be admitted without financial support.
Career Opportunities Completion of graduate degrees in Biology prepares students for careers in teaching and research in universities and colleges. Many graduates also find employment with private industry and state and national governmental agencies. Specific employment possibilities will depend on the nature of the graduate program pursued. The extensive background provided by a graduate degree also prepares students for eventual administrative responsibilities.
Research Emphases Research areas of departmental faculty are diverse. Areas of research currently include: Cellular and Molecular Biology: plant-microbial interactions; molecular neurobiology and biophysics; gene regulation and signal transduction; membrane transport; molecular virology; Ecology and Behavior: community and ecosystem ecology; insect ecology and behavior; pollination biology; plant-insect interactions; vertebrate behavioral ecology; mathematical and computer modeling;
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soil microbiology; fungal ecology; biological control; integrated pest management (IPM); Physiology and Comparative Biology: toxicology and industrial hygiene; insect pathology; plant physiology and pathology; and Systematics and Evolution: systematics and evolution of plants, fungi, insects, reptiles, and amphibians; evolutionary quantitative genetics; biogeography; evolution of chemical defenses and resistance in microorganisms, insects, reptiles, and amphibians.
Research and Teaching Facilities Herbarium
Graduate study in plant taxonomy offered in the Department of Biology utilizes the extensive facilities of the Intermountain Herbarium. The collection includes over 220,000 research specimens. About 50 percent are from the Intermountain Region, while most of the remainder are from other regions of North America.
Insect Collection
Comprising over a million specimens, the insect collection is available to scientists and graduate students involved in taxonomic research and to those requiring identification of insects in various research projects. The collection primarily covers the Intermountain Region, but it also contains species from nearly all areas of the world. The BNR Building also houses the USDA/ARS U.S. National Pollinating Insect Collection.
Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope
The Department of Biology has a BioRad 1024 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope. This state-of-the-art technology utilizes highly tuned lasers to give detailed sectional views of the interior of intact structures such as cells and tissues, and greatly extends the advantages of fluorescence microscopy. This microscope is utilized by researchers campuswide, and is an indispensable tool for molecular and cellular studies.
Center for Integrated BioSystems (CIB)
The CIB operates three service laboratories and a variety of research projects. The service laboratories provide essential biological resources for biotechnology research and development including: DNA sequencing, peptide synthesis, protein sequencing, antibodies, and fermentation.
Biology Faculty Professors Anne J. Anderson, microbiology and plant pathology Edmund D. Brodie, Jr., behavior and evolution E. W. “Ted” Evans, insect ecology James W. Haefner, systems analysis Joseph K.-K. Li, virology James A. MacMahon, community ecology Frank J. Messina, insect biology Keith A. Mott, plant physiology William J. Popendorf, industrial hygiene Peter C. Ruben, neurobiology Jon Y. Takemoto, microbiology Associate Professors Brett A. Adams, cell signaling Diane G. Alston, integrated pest management Mary E. Barkworth, plant systematics Daryll B. DeWald, cell biology Timothy A. Gilbertson, neurobiology
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Department of Biology Bradley R. Kropp, mycology Richard J. Mueller, plant morphology Gregory J. Podgorski, developmental biology John M. Stark, microbial ecology and biogeochemistry Kimberly A. Sullivan, behavioral ecology Carol D. von Dohlen, insect biology Dennis L. Welker, molecular biology Paul G. Wolf, systematics and molecular biology Assistant Professors Michelle A. Baker, aquatic ecology Paul F. Cliften, microbial functional genomics S. K. Morgan Ernest, spatial ecology C. Kent Evans, extension plant pathology Michael E. Pfrender, evolutionary quantitative genetics Katarina Stroffekova, physiology Professors Emeriti William A. Brindley, entomology and toxicology Donald W. Davis, entomology and pest management Keith L. Dixon, ornithology and mammalogy LeGrande C. Ellis, endocrinology and reproductive physiology James A. Gessaman, vertebrate physiological ecology Ting H. Hsiao, insect physiology and biochemistry Gene W. Miller, plant biochemistry and physiology Ivan G. Palmblad, evolutionary ecology Frederick J. Post, aquatic microbiology and microbial ecology Reed S. Roberts, entomology Richard J. Shaw, vascular plant taxonomy John R. Simmons, biochemical genetics John J. Skujins, soil biochemistry and microbial ecology Sherman V. Thomson, plant pathology Nabil N. Youssef, cell biology and parasitology Associate Professors Emeriti David B. Drown, environmental health Wilford J. Hansen, systematic entomology Raymond I. Lynn, algology and microbial ecology George W. Welkie, plant physiology and virology Research Professor Donald W. Roberts, insect pathology
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Research Associate Professor Vijendra K. Singh, immunology Research Assistant Professors Michelle A. Grilley, molecular biology Dane R. Hansen, molecular biology, physiology, cell signaling Joanne E. Hughes, molecular genetics Charles D. Miller, plant pathology Mark P. Miller, genetics James P. Pitts, entomology Adjunct Professors James H. Cane, bee biology Noelle E. Cockett, biotechnology Robert Fogel, mycology William P. Kemp, insect ecology J. Russell Mason, predation, ecology, and behavior Darwin L. Sorensen, aquatic microbiology Rex S. Spendlove, virology Adjunct Associate Professors John C. Bailey, public health Dale L. Barnard, chemotherapy of viruses Jay B. Karren, entomology Vincent J. Tepedino, entomology Adjunct Assistant Professors Terry Griswold, bee biology Rosalind R. James, entomology Theresa L. Pitts-Singer, entomology Principal Lecturer David M. “Andy� Anderson, medical technology Lecturers John A. Flores II, public health, industrial hygiene Alice M. Lindahl, invertebrate biology David O. Wallace, public health, industrial hygiene
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Department of Business Administration Department Head: Alan A. Stephens Location: Business 811 Phone: (435) 797-2362 FAX: (435) 797-2634 E-mail: alan.stephens@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/cob/admin Undergraduate Advisor: Isobel Roskelley, Business 309, (435) 797-2272, isobel.roskelley@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management. The Department of Business Administration participates in the College of Business MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree (see pages 178-179).
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Business Administration offers programs to prepare students for administrative positions in business, government, and other institutions. Specialized training is provided within specific functional fields of business, as well as training directed at understanding the broader aspect of business as it functions within our economy. Training is specifically provided in three areas: (1) Finance, leading to careers in banking, brokerage activities and investment, and positions as financial analysts in industry; (2) Marketing, involving positions in sales, advertising, retailing, distribution, and other similar activities; and (3) Operations Management, leading to careers related to supply chain management, operations planning and scheduling, project management, quality management, and consulting.
Departmental Honors See Honors in Business description in the College of Business section of this catalog (page 105).
Learning Objectives and Assessment Assessment information for the Business Administration Department can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/cob/admin/dept/assess.htm
College of Business Requirements All students desiring to major in the Business Administration Department must satisfy the College of Business admission requirements, provided on pages 105-106. Academic advising about these requirements is available in the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309.
Matriculation Requirement and Transfer Limitation
No more than 15 USU College of Business credits (ACCT, BA, BIS, BUS, MHR), numbered 2000 and above, earned as a nonbusiness major (before acceptance into the College of Business) can be applied to a College of Business degree. More than 15 business credits can be transferred from other accredited institutions. However, additional USU College of Business credits added to previously earned transfer business credits may not exceed a combined total of 15. Furthermore,
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to earn a bachelor’s degree in a College of Business major, at least 50 percent of the required College of Business credits must be earned from coursework taken from the Utah State University College of Business.
USU Credits and Business Credits
At least 30 of the last 60 semester credits must be taken from Utah State University, 10 of which must be included within the last 40 credits presented for the degree. At least 50 percent of the College of Business credits required for a College of Business degree must be taken from the Utah State University College of Business or its departments, which include: School of Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Economics, and Management and Human Resources.
Business Core
All majors in the Department of Business Administration must complete the following prerequisite courses and business core courses in addition to the specific courses listed for the major. Prerequisite Courses (13 credits) ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F, Sp, Su) ...............................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F, Sp, Su) ...................................4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) (3 cr) .........................3 Business majors must take the above courses as prerequisite to 3000-, 4000-, and 5000-level courses in the College of Business. College of Business Core (37 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BA 3700 Operations Management (F, Sp, Su) ......................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F, Sp, Su) .............................3 BUS 3250 Discussions With Business Leaders (F, Sp) ........................ 1 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F, Sp) .................. 3 ECON 3400 International Economics for Business (F, Sp, Su) ............. 3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F, Sp, Su) ...... 3 MHR 3110 Managing Organizations and People (F, Sp, Su) ................ 3 MHR 4880 (CI) Business Strategy in an Entrepreneurial Context (F, Sp) (3 cr) or MHR 4890 (CI) Business Strategy in a Global Context (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ..................................................................................................3 All 3000-, 4000-, and 5000-level courses in the College of Business are restricted to students admitted to the College of Business or another USU major with an overall GPA of at least 2.67 and completion of at least 40 credits.
Majors The Department of Business Administration offers four majors. An overall GPA of at least 2.50 is required to graduate. Course requirements for each major are listed on the following pages.
Finance Major Requirements (21 credits)
Finance is concerned with how individuals and firms allocate resources over time. Solutions to allocation problems rely upon the existence of capital markets that allow the exchange of resources over time,
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Department of Business Administration and firms that allow individuals to transform current resources into resources available in the future. In particular, finance deals with the financial management of firms, investment management, and the management of financial institutions. Required Courses (12 credits) BA 4450 Financial Policy (F,Sp) ............................................................3 BA 4460 Investments (F,Sp) .................................................................3 ECON 4010 Managerial Economics (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 ECON 4020 Macroeconomics for Managers (F,Sp,Su) ......................... 3 Electives (9 credits) Three electives are required, two of which must be selected from the following list: BA 4300 International Finance (F,Sp) ...................................................3 BA 4410 Financial Institutions (F,Sp) ....................................................3 BA 4420 Insurance (F) ..........................................................................3 BA 4430 Real Estate Finance (Sp) .......................................................3 The remaining elective may be chosen from the following, or from the list above: ACCT 3310 Strategic Cost Management (F,Sp,Su) ..............................3 ACCT 3410 Income Taxation I (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................3 BA 3080 (QI) Operations Research (F,Sp) ............................................3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 ECON 5030 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis (F) ................... 3 ECON 5330 (QI) Applied Econometrics (Sp) ........................................3 ECON 5600 Financial Economics (Sp) .................................................3 PFP 5060 Personal Financial Planning and Advising (F) ...................... 3 PFP 5070 Retirement Planning (Sp) .....................................................3 PFP 5080 Estate Planning (Sp).............................................................3
Marketing Major Requirements (21 credits)
Modern marketing consists of a system of activities designed to help the marketer understand and influence buyer and seller behavior. Within the socio-economic and political environment, the marketer must plan, price, promote, and distribute want-satisfying goods and services to society. As prerequisites to BA 4590, students must complete two of the following courses: BA 4510, 4530, 4540, or 4550. Required Courses (15 credits) BA 4510 Buyer Behavior (F,Sp) ............................................................3 BA 4530 Marketing Research (F,Sp) .....................................................3 BA 4540 Marketing Institutions (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BA 4070 (CI) Retail Management (3 cr) ................................................3 BA 4550 Promotion Management (F,Sp) ..............................................3 BA 4590 Global Marketing Strategy (F,Sp) ...........................................3 Elective Courses (6 credits) Select one of the following marketing tracks: Track 1: Analysis of Culture Option A: Language LING 4100 The Study of Language (F, Sp) ...........................................3 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 Option B: Psychology PSY 4210 Personality Theory (Sp) ........................................................3 PSY 4240 Multicultural Psychology (F) .................................................3 Option C: Social Systems MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F, Sp) ...............................3 MHR 4730 Business and Society (F, Sp) ..............................................3
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Option D: Social/Environmental (Choose 2 courses) MHR 4730 Business and Society (F, Sp) ..............................................3 ENVS 3330 Environment and Society (Sp) ...........................................3 ENVS 4000 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (F) ......................................................................................................3 LAEP 4900 Special Problems (F, Sp, Su) .............................................3 Track 2: Communication (Choose 2 courses) BIS 4550 (CI) Principles of International Business Communications (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 JCOM 4010 Mass Communication Ethics (Sp) .....................................3 JCOM 4020 Mass Media and Society (F, Sp) .......................................3 SPCH 4800 (CI) Nonverbal Communication (F) ...................................3 Track 3: International (Choose 2 courses) BA 4050 International Retailing .............................................................3 BIS 4550 (CI) Principles of International Business Communications (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 POLS 3100 Global Issues (F) ...............................................................3 Track 4: Recreation/Tourism (Choose 2 courses) ENVS 3300 Fundamentals of Recreation Resources Management (F) ......................................................................................................3 ENVS 4130 Recreation Policy and Planning (Sp) .................................3 ENVS 4500 (CI) Wildland Recreation Behavior (Sp) ............................ 3 PRP 3750 Commercial Recreation and Tourism (F) .............................3 PRP 4400 Recreation Park and Facility Management (F)..................... 3 Track 5: Operations and Distribution BA 4720 Production Planning and Control (F) ......................................3 BA 4790 Supply Chain Management (Sp) ............................................3 Track 6: Research (Choose 2 courses) ECON 4010 Managerial Economics (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 ECON 4310 (QI) Mathematical Methods for Economics (F) ................. 3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp) .....................................3 Track 7: Retail (Choose 2 courses) BA 4240 Merchandise Planning and Control ........................................3 BIS 5450 Designing Graphical User Interfaces for Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) ..............................................................................3 BIS 5700 Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) ....... 3
Operations Management Major Requirements (21 credits) Operations management involves planning, directing, controlling, and improving the activities related to providing goods and services. The operations manager is responsible for assuring that customer expectations are met, and even exceeded, with regard to quality, delivery, and price. To execute their responsibilities, operations managers must understand how to convert customer demand into specific material, equipment, and labor resources. In addition, they must work with and develop good suppliers, customer relationships, and internal work activities.
Required Courses (18 credits) BA 3080 (QI) Operations Research (F,Sp) ............................................3 BA 4720 Production Planning and Control (F) ......................................3 BA 4750 Production Simulation (Sp) .....................................................3 BA 4790 Supply Chain Management (Sp) ............................................3 BA 5730 Process Analysis and Improvement (F) ..................................3 MAE 5600 Manufacturing Process Planning and Statistical Quality Control (F) (3 cr) or STAT 5300 (QI) Statistical Process Control (Sp) (3 cr) .........................3
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Department of Business Administration Elective Course (3 credits) Select one of the following two courses: ACCT 3310 Strategic Cost Management (F,Sp,Su) ..............................3 MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F,Sp) ................................3
BA 4410 Financial Institutions (F, Sp) ...................................................3 BA 4420 Insurance (F) ..........................................................................3 BA 4430 Real Estate Finance (Sp) .......................................................3
Business Administration Major Requirements
Required Courses (9 credits) BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BA 3700 Operations Management (F, Sp, Su) ......................................3 BA 4720 Production Planning and Control (F) ......................................3
The Business Administration major is a general degree that recognizes that most business students will have multiple business responsibilities throughout their career. This degree provides broad cross-discipline experience in the core business areas of operations, finance, and marketing. A written proposal is designed by the student and submitted to the department head for approval. This proposal will include a written justification and a list of courses totaling at least 21 credits. For instructions, students should contact the departmental advisor. Required Courses (18 credits) BA 4410 Financial Institutions (F, Sp) ...................................................3 BA 4450 Financial Policy (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 BA 4530 Marketing Research (F, Sp) ....................................................3 BA 4590 Global Marketing Strategy (F,Sp) ...........................................3 BA 4790 Supply Chain Management (Sp) ............................................3 BA 5730 Process Analysis and Improvement (F) ..................................3 Required Capstone Course (3 credits) MHR 4880 (CI) Business Strategy in an Entrepreneurial Context (F, Sp) (3 cr) or Another approved course (3 cr) .............................................................3 Students choosing the MHR 4880 option must take MHR 4890 to satisfy the business core requirement.
Operations Management Minor (15 credits)
Electives (6 credits) Select two of the following courses: BA 3080 (QI) Operations Research (F, Sp) ...........................................3 BA 4750 Production Simulation (Sp) .....................................................3 BA 4790 Supply Chain Management (Sp) ............................................3 BA 5730 Process Analysis and Improvement (F) ..................................3 A grade point average of at least 2.50 over the minor courses is required. A student may request a deviation from the preceding requirements by submitting a written justification for the changes to the department head for approval. If approved, it becomes the minor for that student only.
Business Minor (General)
A general Business Minor is administered by the College of Business. For further information, students should contact the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309, (435) 797-2272.
Minor Requirements
Other Degree Options
The Department of Business Administration offers three minors: a marketing minor, a finance minor, and an operations management minor.
Dual Majors
A student from outside the College of Business who desires to pursue any of these minors must recognize that there are several prerequisites to the required courses. Specifically, most of the courses require college algebra; some require accounting, economics, or statistics.
Marketing Minor (16 credits)
Required Courses (10 credits) BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People (F, Sp) ............ 3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F, Sp, Su) ...................................4 Electives (6 credits) Select two of the following courses: BA 4510 Buyer Behavior (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 BA 4530 Marketing Research (F, Sp) ....................................................3 BA 4540 Marketing Institutions (F, Sp) ..................................................3 BA 4550 Promotion Management (F, Sp) .............................................3
Finance Minor (15 credits)
Required Courses (12 credits) BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BA 4450 Financial Policy (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 BA 4460 Investments (F, Sp) ................................................................3 Elective Course (3 credits) Select one of the following courses: BA 4300 International Finance (F, Sp) ..................................................3
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Dual majors are available in accounting, human resources, management, business information systems, and economics. See the applicable department for information.
Second Bachelor’s Degrees
Second bachelor’s degrees are available for all four majors. For information, contact the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309.
Additional Information Advising sheets for majors, minors, second bachelor’s degrees, and the Business Administration major are available from the Department of Business Administration, Business 815, and from the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309. These sheets can also be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/cobssc/web/requirementsheets.htm A major requirement sheet, which includes further information about career opportunities and course requirements for the majors and minors within the Business Administration Department, can be obtained from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs For information about the Interdepartmental Curriculum for the Master of Business Administration (MBA), see pages 178-179. Master’s degrees are also offered by the following departments in the
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Department of Business Administration College of Business: Accountancy, Business Information Systems, and Economics. For further information, refer to the appropriate sections of this catalog.
Business Administration Faculty Professors Emeritus Allen D. Kartchner, production and operations research Eugene C. Kartchner, production and operations research Paul A. Randle, corporate finance and valuation analysis Professors Kenneth R. Bartkus, promotion management Drew Dahl, financial institutions and international finance Peter M. Ellis, production and operations research J. Robert Malko, corporate and energy utility finance C. R. Michael Parent, marketing research and strategy Philip R. Swensen, corporate finance, investments, and managerial economics Associate Professors J. Brian Atwater, “theory of constraints,” quality management, lean manufacturing
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Cathy L. Hartman, consumer behavior and environmental sustainability Vijay R. Kannan, supply chain and quality management, cellular manufacturing Edwin R. Stafford, marketing management, strategy, environmental sustainability Alan A. Stephens, corporate finance and investments Assistant Professors Stacey B. Hills, marketing research, strategy, and product management Haiyan Hu, retailing and consumer behavior, international retailing, visual merchandising and promotion Seung-Woog Kwag, investments and corporate finance Senior Lecturer/Executive in Residence Randall L. Cook, operations management and finance Lecturer Janet P. Lyons, operations and marketing
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Director of Business Graduate Programs: Mary Jo Blahna Location: Business 809 Phone: (435) 797-2360 FAX: (435) 797-2634 E-mail: maryjo.blahna@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/mba/ Degree Offered: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate Specializations: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing Management, Personal Financial Planning
Graduate Program Objectives The MBA program is an interdepartmental program administered by the College of Business. The MBA program is designed to provide students with an understanding of analytical tools necessary for effective and efficient management in today’s complex business world. The curriculum prepares students with a working knowledge of the fundamental business functions and a sensitivity to the legal, ethical, social, technological, and international forces in the business environment. The MBA program’s focus is the development of the analytical, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills needed for a successful career in a variety of organizations. The MBA program is accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Admission Requirements For consideration for admission to the MBA program, applicants must submit an application form and fee, all undergraduate transcripts, Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) scores (the GRE is also accepted), and three letters of recommendation from qualified professionals. TOEFL scores are required for candidates from abroad, with a minimum of 213 computerized or 550 paper/pencil deemed acceptable. International students with a prior degree from an Englishspeaking university are exempt from the TOEFL exam.
Application Deadline for Fall Semester
No application will be considered until all required information arrives in the School of Graduate Studies at Utah State University. In addition, the student desiring to pursue the MBA degree must have been accepted as a matriculated student before he or she will be permitted to register for 6000-level courses that will be part of the student’s advanced program. Full-time business experience is also preferred, but not required. Students who wish to be considered for financial aid must submit applications by February 15 for the coming academic year. Students with or without an undergraduate degree in business may enter the MBA program. However, before taking advanced courses, basic competencies in business that have not been acquired through prior courses or experience must be met. Applicants not meeting minimum requirements may be allowed to correct deficiencies concurrently with graduate coursework. Before entering the program, each student must meet with an advisor to plan his or her course of study.
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Degree Requirements Business Core
The MBA Business Core curriculum provides skills and knowledge in statistics, written communication, computer literacy, mathematics, information systems, economics, accounting, finance, marketing, management, and organizational behavior. Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree must have coursework which includes learning experiences in management-specific areas recommended by AACSB—International for direct entry into the advanced program.
Accelerated Business Core
Students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree accredited by AACSB International may choose to gain the necessary basic business competencies by attending the Accelerated Business Core (ABC). The ABC is a uniquely efficient and effective way of delivering the basic program curriculum in a compressed format during the summer semester. The ABC enables students from nonbusiness backgrounds to prepare quickly for the Advanced Program Courses. Alternatively, students may acquire the necessary basic competencies by completing courses satisfying the following management-specific knowledge and skills requirement: ACCT 2010, 2020; BA 3400, 3500, 3700; ECON 1500, 2010; MHR 2990, 3110; MATH 1100; and STAT 2300. Students may not be required to take courses which duplicate prior academic or industrial training. Students must meet with the director of the MBA program to plan their course of study. The advanced program courses, along with electives, consist of 33 credits. Students must complete the advanced program course requirements listed below. In addition, students may choose to select among several specializations, which are also described below. A specialization requires the student to complete additional courses beyond the 33 credits.
Advanced Program Courses (33 credits)
Students must complete the following six courses: ACCT 6350; BA 6420, 6520, 6720; and MHR 6500, 6890. Additionally, students must complete one course each in information systems (e.g., ACCT 6500), research methods (e.g., BUS 6860), quantitative analysis (e.g., ECON 6330), and business ethics (e.g., MHR 6770). These courses must be selected in consultation with the MBA program director. Also, students are required to attend a professional development program (BUS 6310) that begins in August before the start of classes and continues throughout the MBA program.
Specializations (12 credits) Students may select a specialization in one of several areas listed below. Classes taken as part of the MBA advanced program courses cannot be used as part of a specialization. One course in each specialization will be designated as research intensive to meet the research methods requirement. Accounting To qualify for this specialization, students must complete, or have previously completed, the equivalent of ACCT 3110, 3120, 3310, 3410, 5210 (or 6210), 5220 (or 6220), 5400 (or 6400), and 6510. At least 9 credits must be taken in accounting courses numbered above 6010. The research methods requirement may be satisfied by completing ACCT 6410 or 6610.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Entrepreneurship This specialization consists of MHR 6410, 6430, 6470, and an approved elective. Human Resource Management This specialization requires students to complete MHR 6690 and to select any three of the following courses: MHR 6550, 6620, 6630, 6640, 6670, and 6760. Manufacturing Management This specialization includes BA 5730, 6740; and MHR 6350, 6370. Personal Financial Planning This specialization consists of PFP 6060, 6070, 6080, and an approved elective. Students must have completed (or complete as part of their graduate work): BA 3460 or 4460, and ACCT 3410. This specialization satisfies requirements to sit for the national Certified Financial Planner (CFP) examination.
Financial Assistance Graduate assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships are available to outstanding on-campus students. Graduate assistantships and scholarships generally range between $1,000 and $3,000 for nine months. Application for financial aid must be made by February 15. A recipient of a graduate assistantship is usually eligible for a waiver of the out-of-state portion of his or her tuition.
Master of Business Administration Faculty Professors Kenneth R. Bartkus, promotion management Caryn L. Beck-Dudley, business law and social responsibility Basudeb Biswas, international trade and economic development Gaylen N. Chandler, human resources, management, and entrepreneurship Drew Dahl, financial institutions Peter M. Ellis, production and operations research Christopher Fawson, public finance and econometrics L. Dwight Israelsen, comparative systems and economic history Paul M. Jakus, economics Richard L. Jenson, information systems and managerial accounting I. Richard Johnson, financial, managerial, advanced, and agency accounting
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J. Robert Malko, corporate and energy utility finance Glenn M. McEvoy, organizational behavior, human resources, and management C. R. Michael Parent, marketing research and strategy Richard L. Ratliff, auditing, financial, internal audit, and principles Clifford R. Skousen, international and managerial accounting David B. Stephens, business strategy and labor relations Philip R. Swensen, finance Associate Professors J. Brian Atwater, “theory of constraints,” quality manufacturing, lean manufacturing Ronda R. Callister, organization behavior, management Cathy L. Hartman, consumer behavior and environmental sustainability Jeffrey J. Johnson, information systems Vijay R. Kannan, supply chain and quality management, cellular manufacturing Irvin T. Nelson, accounting David H. Olsen, database manager David J. Paper, web development Edwin R. Stafford, marketing Alan A. Stephens, corporate finance and investments Assistant Professors Alison Cook, organizational behavior, human resource management Dawn DeTienne, entrepreneurship E. Vance Grange, accounting James Hayton, human resources Haiyan Hu, retailing and consumer behavior, international retailing, visual merchandising and promotion Stacey B. Hills, marketing research, strategy, and product management Yong Seog Kim, e-commerce, information systems strategies Seung-Woog Kwag, finance Robert J. Mills, visual basic Troy V. Mumford, organizational behavior, human resource management, compensation Jean A. Pratt, e-commerce/web design Executive-in-Residence/Principal Lecturer Alan P. Warnick, human resources
MBA Courses Descriptions of MBA courses can be found in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.
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Department of Business Information Systems Department Head: Karen A. Forcht Location: Business 711 Phone: (435) 797-2342 FAX: (435) 797-2351 E-mail: karen.forcht@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/cob/bis/ Undergraduate Advisor: Peggy Buttars, Business 309, (435) 797-2272, peggy.buttars@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), and Master of Science (MS) in Business Information Systems; BS and BA in Business Information Technology and Education; BS and BA in Marketing Education; Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Education with specialization in Business Education; participates in the Interdepartmental Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Business Information Systems Undergraduate emphases: Business Information Systems BS, BA—Management Information Systems, Electronic Commerce; Business Information Technology and Education BS, BA—Business Teacher License, Training and Development; Marketing Education BS, BA—Marketing Teacher License, Training and Development Graduate specializations: Business Information Systems MS— Business Education, Business Information Systems, Electronic Commerce, Management Information Systems, Marketing Education, and Training and Development. The MS in Business Information Systems is also offered through Distance Learning. For more information, contact the nearest USU Extension Center.
Requirements College of Business Requirements
All bachelor’s degree students majoring in Business Information Systems programs must satisfy the College of Business entrance requirements provided on pages 105-106. Academic advising about these requirements is provided by the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309. Business Information Systems majors must also follow College of Business prebusiness course requirements for admission to a major, detailed on page 106.
Matriculation Requirement and Transfer Limitation
No more than 15 USU College of Business credits (ACCT, BA, BIS, BUS, MHR), numbered 2000 and above, earned as a nonbusiness major (before acceptance into the College of Business) can be applied to a College of Business degree. More than 15 business credits can be transferred from other accredited institutions. However, additional USU College of Business credits added to previously earned transfer business credits may not exceed a combined total of 15. Furthermore, to earn a bachelor’s degree in a College of Business major, at least 50 percent of the required College of Business credits must be earned from coursework taken from the Utah State University College of Business.
USU Credits and Business Credits
Undergraduate Programs
At least 30 of the last 60 semester credits must be taken from Utah State University, 10 of which must be included within the last 40 credits presented for the degree. At least 50 percent of the College of Business credits required for a College of Business degree must be taken from the Utah State University College of Business or its departments, which include: School of Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Economics, and Management and Human Resources.
Objectives
Teacher Licensure
The Department of Business Information Systems offers two major educational thrusts in undergraduate as well as graduate programs. The Business Information Systems major is designed to prepare individuals for positions as managers in business information systems, including information managers, information supervisors, network managers, worldwide web designers, electronic commerce developers, systems analysts, applications programmers, systems trainers, and office systems managers by pursuing a bachelor’s degree program in Business Information Systems. The second major thrust is designed to prepare individuals as teachers and supervisors of business and marketing subjects at the secondary and postsecondary grade levels in the educational system or as teacher-trainers in private industry. Students may earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology and Education or Marketing Education.
Departmental Honors See Honors in Business description in the College of Business section of this catalog (page 105).
Learning Objectives and Assessment
Persons planning to teach must also be admitted to the teacher licensure program in the College of Education and Human Services. A cumulative college grade point average of 2.75 is required to be admitted to the College of Education and Human Services, to student teach, and to graduate in Business Information Technology and Education or Marketing Education with a teaching license. Detailed information may be obtained from the Department of Secondary Education and/or the College of Education and Human Services.
Competency-based Placement Program
Students who have acquired knowledge and skills that are not represented on their collegiate transcripts of credit are allowed to demonstrate competency by challenging related courses. Placement in a skills-oriented sequence can be accomplished by discussion with an advisor. Challenge of courses is done by successfully completing an examination similar to a final course test. Students with potential for demonstrating competence have two options, one of which must be chosen prior to examination. One option is to challenge for credit (P/D+, D, F option) according to University established procedures; results of the test are recorded on the student’s transcript. A second option is to waive without credit required classes, if competence at the B level is demonstrated. Students will be assessed a fee for choosing one of these options.
Assessment information for the Business Information Systems Department can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/cob/bis/about/assessment.htm
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Department of Business Information Systems Program Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Systems
The Information Systems program at Utah State University offers a common core of courses through two departmental majors: Business Information Systems and Computer Science. The curricula of the individual departments differ substantially in emphasis. The Business Information Systems major, Management Information Systems (MIS) emphasis, is offered in the Business Information Systems Department, College of Business. The Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts program is designed for students interested in business careers as information specialists, systems analysts, network managers, applications programmers, and information systems managers in business and industry. BIS majors take required courses in analysis and design, Internet management, telecommunications, decision support systems, spreadsheet and database applications, and information systems projects. All graduates are required to complete a common core of business subjects. The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The department also offers a Master of Science in Business Information Systems with an area of emphasis in Management Information Systems. The Computer Science major with an Information Systems emphasis is located in the College of Science and is designed for students interested in a career as a Computer Scientist with a background in Information Sciences and Systems. Majors in this emphasis are trained in all phases of the analysis, design, and implementation of Information Systems. As part of this emphasis, students also receive training in the theory and application of information. Students select an application area such as Business, Accounting, or Economics. Other application areas can be developed by working closely with an advisor. This program of study leads to a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Master of Science degree in Computer Science. See pages 209 and 211 for additional details. Pre-Business Course Requirements (13 credits) ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F, Sp, Su) ...............................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F, Sp, Su) ...................................4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) (3 cr) .........................3 College of Business Core (37 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BA 3700 Operations Management (F, Sp, Su) ......................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F, Sp, Su) .............................3 BUS 3250 Discussions With Business Leaders (F, Sp) ........................ 1 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F, Sp) .................. 3 ECON 3400 International Economics for Business (F, Sp, Su) ............. 3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F, Sp, Su) ...... 3 MHR 3110 Managing Organizations and People (F, Sp, Su) ................ 3 MHR 4880 (CI) Business Strategy in an Entrepreneurial Context (F, Sp) (3 cr) or MHR 4890 (CI) Business Strategy in a Global Context (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................................................................................3
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Students must choose an Electronic Commerce emphasis, or a Management Information Systems (MIS) emphasis. The electronic commerce emphasis provides knowledge and skills for students who wish to work in the electronic economy using highspeed Internet networks and applications, while providing competitive tools for all Internet-driven electronic commerce. This expertise includes business-to-business electronic commerce, as well as business-to-consumer electronic commerce. Students gain expertise in establishing and designing websites from the technical point of view, as well as expertise in electronic commerce from a strategic business point of view. Electronic Commerce Emphasis (41-44 credits, plus electives) Required Courses (29 credits) BIS 3330 Database Management (F, Sp, Su) .......................................3 BIS 4330 Database Implementation (F,Sp) ...........................................3 BIS 5050 Advanced Web-Based Management Information Systems Development (F, Sp, Su) ...................................................................3 BIS 5100 Systems Design and Implementation (F,Sp) ......................... 3 BIS 5110 Systems Design Laboratory (F,Sp) ........................................1 BIS 5300 Advanced Data Communications (F,Sp) ................................3 BIS 5450 Designing Graphical User Interfaces for Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) ..............................................................................3 BIS 5650 Advanced Website Development (F, Sp, Su)......................... 3 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F, Sp, Su) ............ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 Lab (F, Sp, Su) ..... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science—CS 2 (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or CS 3410 (CI/DSC) Algorithm Development: JAVA/Internet (F,Su) (3 cr) .......................................................................................3 Major Requirements (12-15 credits) BIS 14001 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or Passing grade on Computer and Information Literacy competency exam (0 cr) .....................................................................................0-3 BIS 3500 Management Information Systems Development (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 BIS 5700 Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) ....... 3 BIS 5800 Security of Business Information Systems (F, Sp, Su) .......... 3 BUS 4250 Advanced Internship (pre-approval required) (F, Sp, Su) .... 3 The management information systems emphasis provides knowledge and skills for business systems analysts, applications programmers, information managers, webmasters, and other business information systems positions. Management Information Systems Emphasis (38-41 credits, plus electives) Required Courses (23 credits) CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F, Sp, Su) ............ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 Lab (F, Sp, Su) ..... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science—CS 2 (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or CS 3410 (CI/DSC) Algorithm Development: JAVA/Internet (F,Su) (3 cr) or CS 3510 (QI/DSC) Algorithm Development: COBOL/Business (F) (3 cr) ............................................................................................3 BIS 3330 Database Management (F, Sp, Su) .......................................3 BIS 4330 Database Implementation (F,Sp) ...........................................3 BIS 5100 Systems Design and Implementation (F,Sp) ......................... 3 BIS 5110 Systems Design Laboratory (F,Sp) ........................................1 BIS 5300 Advanced Data Communications (F,Sp) ................................3 BIS 5400 Local Area Network Management for Business (F, Sp) ......... 3
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Department of Business Information Systems Major Requirements (15-18 credits) BIS 14001 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or Passing grade on Computer and Information Literacy competency exam (0 cr) .....................................................................................0-3 BIS 2300 Business Data Communications and Networking (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 3100 Business Information Systems (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................... 3 BIS 3500 Management Information Systems Development (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 BIS 5050 Advanced Web-Based Management Information Systems Development (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 5650 Advanced Website Development (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 5700 Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) (3 cr) .......................................................................................3 BIS 5800 Security of Business Information Systems (F, Sp, Su) .......... 3 BUS 4250 Advanced Internship (pre-approval required) (F, Sp, Su) .... 3
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology and Education
A composite major in Business Information Technology and Education is designed for students desiring to qualify for a license to teach business subjects in grades 7-12 or to teach in business and industry. Required courses include: Pre-Business Course Requirements (13 credits) ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F, Sp, Su) ...............................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F, Sp, Su) ...................................4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) (3 cr) .........................3 College of Business Requirements (15 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F, Sp, Su) .............................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F, Sp, Su) ...... 3 Business Information Technology and Education Major Requirements1 (30-33 credits) BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or Passing grade on Computer and Information Literacy competency exam (0 cr) .....................................................................................0-3 BIS 2300 Business Data Communications and Networking (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 3100 Business Information Systems (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................... 3 BIS 2400 Web Design for Business Applications (F, Sp, Su) ................ 3 BIS 25202 Integrating Office Technology ...............................................3 FCHD 3350 (QI)3 Family Finance (F, Sp) ..............................................3 BIS 4550 (CI) Principles of International Business Communications (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 BIS 5300 Advanced Data Communications (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BIS 5450 Designing Graphical User Interfaces for Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BIS 5700 Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) (3 cr) .......................................................................................3 BIS 5400 Local Area Network Management for Business (F, Sp) ......... 3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BUS 2250 Introductory Internship (pre-approval required) (F, Sp, Su) . 3 MHR 3110 Managing Organizations and People (F, Sp) ....................... 3 _______________ 1Business Information Technology and Education majors may meet requirements for a Marketing Education minor by completing two of the following three courses, in addition to the requirements for the Business Information Technology and Education major: BIS 3550, Principles of Selling (online) (2 cr); BA 4510, Buyer Behavior (F,Sp) (3 cr); and BA 4550, Promotion Management (F,Sp) (3 cr).
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2Prerequisites: BIS 1420 and 2550; or equivalent. 3FCHD 3350 meets the Quantitative Intensive University
Studies Requirement.
Licensure Requirements (36 credits) BIS 3000 Principles of Business and Marketing Education (F,Sp) ........ 1 Level 1 (15-week courses) (1st semester, Junior year) SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F, Sp) ............... 3 SCED 3210 (CI) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F, Sp) ..... 3 BIS 3300 Clinical Experience I (40 hrs. minimum) (F,Sp) ..................... 1 BIS 3400 Methods of Teaching Keyboarding and Microcomputing (F and online) ....................................................................................3 Level 2 (15-week courses) (2nd semester, Junior year) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F, Sp, Su) ...................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F, Sp) ................. 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F, Sp) ..... 3 BIS 4300 Clinical Experience II (40 hrs. minimum) (F,Sp) ................... 1 BIS 4400 Business Education and Marketing Education Methods (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 Level 3 (includes 13 weeks of student teaching and 2 weeks of Student Teaching Seminar) (1st semester, Senior year) BIS 5500 Business/Marketing Teaching Seminar (2 wks.) (F,Sp) ......... 2 BIS 5630 Business/Marketing Student Teaching (13 wks./full-time) (F,Sp) ...............................................................................................10 Training and Development Emphasis (27 credits) BIS 3450 Business Applications Using Visual Basic (F, Sp, Su) ........... 3 BIS 4350 Introduction to Training and Development (Sp) ..................... 3 BIS 54504 Designing Graphical User Interfaces for Electronic Commerce (F, Sp) .............................................................................3 BUS 4250 Advanced Internship (pre-approval required) (F, Sp, Su) .... 3 Additional Training and Development Courses selected from the following list .....................................................................................15 Electives for Training and Development Emphasis BIS 3330 Database Management (F, Sp) .............................................3 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F, Sp)............... 3 INST 5210 Digital Audio-Video Production (F, odd Su) ......................... 3 INST 5230 Instructional Graphic Production (F, Su) .............................3 INST 5240 Producing Distance Education Resources (Sp, even Su) ... 3 INST 5250 Computer-Based Instruction Authoring Using Authorware (Sp, even Su) ....................................................................................3 INST 5260 Learning and Applying HTML (online) .................................3 INST 5300 Multimedia Production for Instruction and Training (Sp) ..... 3 INST 5400 Computer Applications for Instruction and Training (online) ..............................................................................................3 INST 5900 Independent Study: Current Software Application Seminar (F, Sp, Su) ...........................................................................3 MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F, Sp) ...............................3 _______________ 4Students who have already taken BIS 5450 as part of the Business Information Technology and Education Major Requirements must take BIS 5300 or 5700 instead.
Those who do not wish to receive a license to teach in the public schools may select an emphasis in Training and Development for business and industry.
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Education
A composite major in marketing education is designed for students desiring to qualify for a license to teach marketing and distributive education subjects in the public secondary schools or in business and industry. Required courses for students wishing to receive a license to teach include:
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Department of Business Information Systems College of Business Requirements (15 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F, Sp, Su) .............................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F, Sp, Su) ...... 3 Marketing Education Requirements5 (30-33 credits) BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or Passing grade on Computer and Information Literacy competency exam (0 cr) .....................................................................................0-3 BIS 1420 Word Processing Applications (F,Sp) ....................................3 BIS 2300 Business Data Communications and Networking (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 BIS 2400 Web Design for Business Applications (F, Sp, Su) ................ 3 BIS 4550 (CI) Principles of International Business Communications (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BA 4510 Buyer Behavior (F,Sp) ............................................................3 BA 45407 Marketing Institutions (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BA 4550 Promotion Management (F,Sp) (3 cr) .....................................3 BUS 2250 Introductory Internship (pre-approval required) (F, Sp, Su) ......................................................................................1-9 FCHD 3350 (QI)6 Family Finance (F, Sp) ..............................................3 MHR 37107 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F, Sp) ............. 3 _______________ 5Marketing Education majors may meet requirements for a Business Information Technology and Education minor by completing the following courses, in addition to the requirements for the Marketing Education major: BIS 5300, Advanced Data Communications (3 cr) or BIS 5450, Designing Graphical User Interfaces for Electronic Commerce (3 cr) or BIS 5700, Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (3 cr); and BIS 5400, Local Area Network Management for Business (3 cr). 6FCHD 3350 meets the Quantitative Intensive University Studies Requirement. 7BUS 1120, Introduction to Apparel and Textiles (3 cr), and BA 4070, Retail Management (3 cr), may be substituted for BA 4540 and MHR 3710.
Licensure Requirements (36 credits) BIS 3000 Principles of Business and Marketing Education (F,Sp) ........ 1 Level 1 (15-week courses) (1st semester, Junior year) SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F, Sp) ............... 3 SCED 3210 (CI) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F, Sp) ..... 3 BIS 3300 Clinical Experience I (40 hrs. minimum) (F,Sp) ..................... 1 BIS 3400 Methods of Teaching Keyboarding and Microcomputing (F and online) ....................................................................................3 Level 2 (15-week courses) (2nd semester, Junior year) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F, Sp, Su) ...................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F, Sp) .................. 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F, Sp) ...... 3 BIS 4300 Clinical Experience II (40 hrs. minimum) (F,Sp) .................... 1 BIS 4400 Business Education and Marketing Education Methods (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 Level 3 (includes 13 weeks of student teaching and 2 weeks of Student Teaching Seminar) (1st semester, Senior year) BIS 5500 Business/Marketing Teaching Seminar (2 wks.) (F,Sp) ......... 2 BIS 5630 Business/Marketing Student Teaching (13 wks./full-time) (F,Sp) ...............................................................................................10 Training and Development Emphasis (27 credits) BIS 3450 Business Applications Using Visual Basic (F, Sp, Su) ........... 3 BIS 4350 Introduction to Training and Development (Sp) ..................... 3 BIS 5450 Designing Graphical User Interfaces for Electronic Commerce (F, Sp) .............................................................................3 BUS 4250 Advanced Internship (pre-approval required) (F, Sp, Su) .... 3 Additional Training and Development Courses selected from the following list .....................................................................................15
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Electives for Training and Development Emphasis INST 5210 Digital Audio-Video Production (F, odd Su) ......................... 3 INST 5230 Instructional Graphic Production (F, Su) .............................3 INST 5240 Producing Distance Education Resources (Sp, even Su) ... 3 INST 5250 Computer-Based Instruction Authoring Using Authorware (Sp, even Su) ....................................................................................3 INST 5260 Learning and Applying HTML (online) .................................3 INST 5300 Multimedia Production for Instruction and Training (Sp) ..... 3 INST 5400 Computer Applications for Instruction and Training (online) ..............................................................................................3 INST 5900 Independent Study: Current Software Application Seminar (F, Sp, Su) ...........................................................................3 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F, Sp)............... 3 MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F, Sp) ...............................3
Graduation Requirements
To be recommended by the department for graduation with a bachelor’s degree, BIS majors must have a minimum GPA of 2.67 in courses required for their major. Business Information Systems majors must have an overall GPA of 2.5. Business Information Technology and Education and Marketing Education majors must have an overall GPA of 2.75. This includes transfer credit. At least 50 percent of the business credits required for a business degree must be earned from coursework taken from the Utah State University College of Business. Communications Literacy requirements are ENGL 1010 and 2010 plus two Communications Intensive courses.
Minors
The Department of Business Information Systems is authorized to award teaching minors in Business Information Technology and Education, Marketing Education, and Business Computer and Information Systems. A minor in Business Information Systems and a minor in Electronic Commerce are also authorized. Business Information Technology and Education Teaching Minor (29-32 credits) This is a teaching minor. Students must be working on a teaching license and must also teach in at least one business information technology and education class as part of their student teaching experience. BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or Passing grade on Computer and Information Literacy competency exam (0 cr) .....................................................................................0-3 BIS 1420 Word Processing Applications (F, Sp) ...................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F, Sp) ...............................................................................3 ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 BIS 2300 Business Data Communications and Networking (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 3000 Principles of Business and Marketing Education (F, Sp) ....... 1 BIS 3300 Clinical Experience I (F, Sp) (1 cr) or BIS 4300 Clinical Experience II (F, Sp) (1 cr) ........................................1 BIS 3400 Methods of Teaching Keyboarding and Microcomputing (F or online) .......................................................................................3 BIS 44008 Business Education and Marketing Education Methods (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 BIS 5300 Advanced Data Communications (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BIS 5450 Designing Graphical User Interfaces for Electronic Commerce (F, Sp) (3 cr) or BIS 5700 Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (F, Sp) (3 cr) ......................................................................................3 BIS 5400 Local Area Network Management for Business (F, Sp, Su) .. 3 _______________ 8Prerequisites: ECON 1500, MHR 2990, FCHD 3350, ACCT 2010.
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Department of Business Information Systems Marketing Education Minor (28-32 credits) This is a teaching minor. Students must be working on a teaching license and must also teach in at least one marketing education class as part of their student teaching experience. BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or Passing grade on Computer and Information Literacy competency exam (0 cr) .....................................................................................0-3 BIS 1420 Word Processing Applications (F,Sp) ....................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F, Sp) ...............................................................................3 ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 BIS 2300 Business Data Communications and Networking (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 BIS 2400 Web Design for Business Applications (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 3550 Principles of Selling (online) (2 cr) ..................................2 or 3 BIS 3000 Principles of Business and Marketing Education (F, Sp) ....... 1 BIS 3300 Clinical Experience I (F,Sp) (1 cr) or BIS 4300 Clinical Experience II (F,Sp) (1 cr) .........................................1 BIS 3400 Methods of Teaching Keyboarding and Microcomputing (F or online) .......................................................................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BIS 4400 Business Education and Marketing Education Methods (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 BA 4510 Buyer Behavior (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BA 4550 Promotion Management (F,Sp) (3 cr) .....................................3 Business Computer and Information Systems Teaching Minor (29-32 credits) This is a teaching minor. To obtain this minor, students must be working on a teaching license and must also teach in at least one business computer applications class as part of their student teaching experience. A minimum 2.50 GPA is required in minor classes. BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or Passing grade on Computer and Information Literacy competency exam (0 cr) .....................................................................................0-3 BIS 1420 Word Processing Applications (F,Sp) ....................................3 BIS 2300 Business Data Communications and Networking (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 BIS 2400 Web Design for Business Applications (F, Sp, Su) ................ 3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 3000 Principles of Business and Marketing Education (F, Sp) ....... 1 BIS 3100 Business Information Systems (F, Sp, Su) ............................3 BIS 3300 Clinical Experience I (F,Sp) (1 cr) or BIS 4300 Clinical Experience II (F,Sp) (1 cr) .........................................1 BIS 3400 Methods of Teaching Keyboarding and Microcomputing (F or online) .......................................................................................3 BIS 3450 Business Applications Using Visual Basic (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 3500 Management Information Systems Development (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................................................................................3 BIS 5300 Advanced Data Communications (F,Sp) ................................3 BIS 5400 Local Area Network Management for Business (F, Sp) ......... 3 The minors listed above are teaching minors and are available only to those working toward a teaching license. Business Information Systems Minor A minimum 2.50 GPA is required in all courses counted toward the minor. Business Majors (21-22 credits) Students majoring in the College of Business must take 21-22 credits, as follows: BIS 2300 Business Data Communications and Networking (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3
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BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 3100 Business Information Systems (F, Sp, Su) ............................3 BIS 3330 Database Management (F, Sp, Su) .......................................3 BIS 3450 Business Applications Using Visual Basic (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 3500 Management Information Systems Development (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................................................................................3 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or CS 3410 (CI/DSC) Algorithm Development: JAVA/Internet (F, Su) (3 cr) ..................................................................................................3 Choose one of the following courses (3-4 credits): ACCT 4500 Accounting Information Systems (F, Sp) ...........................3 BIS 4330 Database Implementation (F,Sp) ...........................................3 BIS 5100 Systems Design and Implementation (F,Sp) (3 cr) and BIS 5110 Systems Design Laboratory (F,Sp) (1 cr) ..............................4 BIS 5150 Management Support Systems .............................................3 BIS 5300 Advanced Data Communications (F,Sp) ................................3 BIS 5400 Local Area Network Management for Business (F, Sp) ......... 3 BIS 5700 Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) ....... 3 CS 17009 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or CS 3410 (CI/DSC)9 Algorithm Development: JAVA/Internet (F, Su) (3 cr) or CS 3510 (QI/DSC) Algorithm Development: COBOL/Business ( F) (3 cr) ..................................................................................................3 Nonbusiness Majors (27-31 credits) Students whose majors are not in the College of Business must take the following courses in addition to those previously listed on this page: ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 BIS 140010 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or Passing grade on Computer and Information Literacy competency exam (0 cr) .................................................................0-3 _______________ 9CS 1700 or 3410 may be chosen as an elective, if not taken as a required course for the section above. 10Prerequisite: Ability
to keyboard at a minimum of 25 wpm. Students may meet this prerequisite by passing a waiver exam or by completing a keyboarding or word processing class.
Electronic Commerce Minor A minimum 2.50 GPA is required in all courses counted toward the minor. Business Majors (19 credits) Students majoring in the College of Business must take 19 credits, as follows: BIS 2400 Web Design for Business Applications (F, Sp, Su) ................ 3 BIS 3330 Database Management (F, Sp, Su) .......................................3 BIS 3450 Business Applications Using Visual Basic (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or BIS 3500 Management Information Systems Development (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................................................................................3 BIS 5100 Systems Design and Implementation (F,Sp) ......................... 3 BIS 5110 Systems Design Laboratory (F,Sp) ........................................1 BIS 5300 Advanced Data Communications (F,Sp) ................................3 BIS 5700 Internet Management and Electronic Commerce (F,Sp) ....... 3 Nonbusiness Majors (28 credits) Students whose majors are not in the College of Business must take the following courses in addition to those listed above: ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3
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Department of Business Information Systems College of Business majors who are minoring in Electronic Commerce should take MHR 4880, Business Strategy in an Entrepreneurial Context, as their capstone class in MHR.
Student Organizations The Department of Business Information Systems sponsors or cosponsors three student organizations. Each group provides unique experiences that can complement and enrich formal coursework. Leadership development and human relations skills are among the personal attributes enhanced by involvement in the various organization activities.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
ACM, a professional society for the information systems industry, sponsors a student chapter at USU. The goals of ACM are to: (1) provide leadership experiences for undergraduate and graduate business information systems majors; (2) help student members plan their careers and find employment by introducing them to practicing systems professionals; and (3) foster a professional attitude among business information systems majors so that they will contribute to their field.
Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX)
Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) is a cocurricular organization designed for marketing education and marketing majors. The major goal of DEX is to help students prepare for careers in marketing or marketing education. DEX provides students with opportunities to compete in marketing events at the state and national levels. Membership is open to all students interested in business and marketing.
Delta Pi Epsilon (DPE)
Delta Pi Epsilon (DPE) is a national honorary fraternity for graduate students. Purposes of the organization include enhancement of research, scholarship, service, and cooperation in the profession. Election to membership requires review by members and faculty of the Department of Business Information Systems.
Additional Information For more information about requirements for the majors and minors within the Business Information Systems Department, see the major requirement sheets, available from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Master of Science Students applying for admission to the Master of Science program in Business Information Systems must take the GMAT test. A score at the 40th percentile or better on the GMAT is required for admission. Undergraduate GPA should be 3.0 or above. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. The MS requires a minimum of 33 credits. A minimum of 24 credits of academic work must be in classes numbered 6000 and above. Twelve or more credits should be in the area of specialization. Students with bachelor’s degrees outside of business may be required to complete additional coursework. Students in the master’s program pursue the Plan C option, where a research paper is completed in a special research class. Those who
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wish to pursue the Plan A thesis option must have permission from their committee to do so. All MS degrees in the BIS Department require the following core: BIS 6150, 6440, 6810. The specialization in Management Information Systems (MIS) is for students who wish to work as systems analysts, application programmers, network managers, information managers, information center managers, and trainers in business information systems. Students are expected to have a background in business information systems. Required courses are BIS 6120, 6200, 6330, 6400 (or 6700), in addition to the departmental core. Students who choose the Plan A option must complete 6 credits of BIS 6970. Students may take credits in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Instructional Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or other approved electives to complete the 9 credits of electives required. The specializations in Business Education, Marketing Education, and Training and Development are designed for those who are teaching in an area of business or who wish to work in training and development in business and industry. Required courses for the Business Education or Marketing Education specialization are BIS 6350, 6450, 6700, 6720, 6730, and 6770. Students must complete 15 credits of electives chosen from the following list (or select others with committee approval): BIS 6350, 6400, 6600, 6720, 6730, 6770; BUS 6250. Required courses for the Training and Development specialization are BIS 6350, 6450; and BUS 6250. Students must complete 15 credits of electives chosen from the following list (or select others with committee approval): BIS 6120, 6330, 6410. For a current checklist of requirements, students should contact their departmental graduate advisor. The USU MS in Business Information Systems is the only master’s program in Business Information Systems in the state of Utah. Graduates are placed in the West and throughout the nation.
Master of Education Students desiring admission to the MEd program must also meet the requirements of the Secondary Education Department. The MEd degree in secondary education with specialization in business education has a master’s project requirement as part of the program. The program is devised specifically for the practicing secondary school teacher of business or marketing education. Students complete a core area in secondary education, as well as requirements in business education and subject-matter-oriented courses. The program is also designed to prepare people to teach in public secondary schools.
Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education Applicants for admission to the College of Education and Human Services PhD or EdD programs with a specialization in Business Information Systems must take the GRE. Scores on the verbal and quantitative test must be at or above the 40th percentile. No minimum score is required on the analytical section (required by the Educational Testing Service).
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Department of Business Information Systems The Department of Business Information Systems cooperates with other departments in offering the interdepartmental Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Education (EdD). Within the Business Information Systems specialization, emphases can be pursued in business education, marketing education, business information systems, and business communications. Other subjectmatter emphases are also available. The PhD is a research-based degree. The EdD degree is a practitioner’s degree. Both degrees require dissertations. Graduates secure positions teaching business subjects or business-teacher education in colleges and universities or in business and industry. Former graduates are currently in various positions in higher education, including higher education administration; in teacher education instruction; and in business and industry.
Additional Information Specific details about each of the foregoing degree programs are outlined in policy and procedure documents available through the department. All requirements are subject to change; check with the department for current requirements. The business and marketing teacher education programs, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, are ranked highly and respected throughout the nation, with faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized. All students must meet admission requirements as specified by the School of Graduate Studies (see pages 93-94).
Research Faculty in the Department of Business Information Systems are active in research and scholarly endeavors. Current and published research topics include business communications; international communications; improvement of instruction in teaching; business information systems as related to business and industry; curriculum for business schools; business reengineering; electronic commerce; group decision support systems; microcomputer applications; use of microcomputers in various subjects, including accounting and business communications; cooperative education; issues in higher education; and other areas related to business information systems, marketing education, and business education.
Financial Assistance and Assistantships Funds for scholarships are provided through the School of Graduate Studies and administered in the department. Those interested in scholarships should contact the graduate director or the department head.
Career Opportunities Business Information Systems is one of the fastest growing fields in business and industry. Follow-up studies show that information systems positions pay excellent salaries, and the placement rate of students is almost 100 percent. Currently, there is also a great demand for business teachers in public education.
Business Information Systems Faculty Professors Karen A. Forcht, business information systems, business communication, data management, computer security Dennis J. LaBonty, business information systems, business education David H. Olsen, business information systems James Calvert Scott, business education, business communications John F. Vinsonhaler, business information systems Professors Emeritus H. Robert Stocker William A. Stull Associate Professors Jeffrey J. Johnson, business information systems Robert J. Mills, business information systems David J. Paper, business information systems Assistant Professors Karina Hauser, lean manufacturing, artificial intelligence Yong Seog Kim, data mining Jean A. Pratt, business information systems Zsolt Ugray, business information systems, electrical commerce and optimization Principal Lecturers Susan M. Jones, business information systems, business communications Marianna Larsen, business information systems, business communications Craig J. Peterson, business information systems Dana H. Swensen, business information systems, business communications Senior Lecturer Ralph B. “Bernie” Lantz, computer technology, networks security, business information systems, computer literacy
Course Descriptions Business Information Systems (BIS), pages 473-476
Each year several high-quality graduate teaching assistants are needed. These assistants generally teach classes in keyboarding, word processing, business communications, and microcomputer applications. Those who are interested in teaching assistantships must apply through the department head. They must have had teaching experience or be willing to take teaching methods classes, as well as the School of Graduate Studies-sponsored teaching assistant workshop, prior to receiving an assistantship.
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Head: Steve Scheiner Location: Maeser Laboratory 140 Phone: (435) 797-1619 FAX: (435) 797-3390 E-mail: chemist@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.chem.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisors: Faculty advisors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are as follows: Ann E. Aust, Widtsoe 233, (435) 797-1629, aaust@cc.usu.edu Stephen E. Bialkowski, Maeser Lab 359, (435) 797-1907, stephen.bialkowski@usu.edu Scott A. Ensign, Widtsoe 239, (435) 797-3969, ensigns@cc.usu.edu Rick C. Holz, Widtsoe 237, (435) 797-2609, rholz@cc.usu.edu Steve Scheiner, Maeser Lab 140, (435) 797-7419, scheiner@cc.usu.edu Vernon D. Parker, Widtsoe 345, (435) 797-1697, vparker@cc.usu.edu For faculty advisor assignment, contact Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at (435) 797-1619 or chemist@cc.usu.edu. Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry; MS and PhD in Biochemistry; BS and BA in Chemistry Teaching; BS and BA in Composite Teaching— Physical Science (Chem) Undergraduate emphases: BS—Professional Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Education, Life Science Graduate specializations: Chemistry—Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
Undergraduate Programs Objectives Chemistry is a subject that addresses the properties of materials and the transformations that they undergo. Especially important are aspects of energy and structure related to chemical reactivity. Consequently, students of many disciplines take courses in chemistry to learn about the behavior of the substances they will use or reference. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a wide variety of courses for those whose majors and/or anticipated careers require a knowledge of chemistry. These areas of study include nutrition, engineering, biology, agriculture, natural resources, medicine, law, and education, to name a few. Many students also choose chemistry as an elective course to better prepare themselves as citizens in a technological world. The Bachelor of Science Degree entails considerable specialization in chemistry and related areas. The BS emphases require a common core of courses, but allow for a different concentration of advanced work according to the interests and career objectives of the student. The BS with Professional Chemistry Emphasis, BS with Environmental Chemistry Emphasis, and BS with Biochemistry
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Emphasis degrees meet the requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The certified degree emphases provide excellent preparation for immediate entry into the job market or for graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, molecular biology, nutrition, food science, materials science, and a wide variety of other fields. ACS certification in Chemical Education is available to students who complete an ACS-certified program, together with the Professional Education program in secondary education. The BS with Life Science Emphasis degree is popular for students wishing to go on to medical or dental graduate programs. The life science emphasis is particularly appropriate for premedical and predental students who want a strong base for understanding the nature of chemical reactions in the body and the behavior of the drugs they will prescribe, or who want an attractive alternative should they decide ultimately not to pursue medical or dental school. The Chemistry Teaching Major or the Composite Teaching Major in Physical Science are available to those who want a career in secondary education. The BA degree is an excellent choice for students with an interest in studying law or business and who have an interest in science. The core of the program utilizes year-long sequences of classes. The first-year sequence introduces the basic principles of chemistry, as well as most of the major concepts of the science. The second year explores in greater depth the characteristics of carbon-based compounds that serve as the backbone for the chemistry of life; for most drugs and medicines; for petroleum; for most fibers, paints, and plastics; and for many other commercial products. The third year examines in greater depth the models, theories, and mathematical interpretation of the structures, rates of change, energetics, and other properties of chemicals. In addition, one-semester courses examining the chemistry of life processes, the behavior of inorganic substances, and the analysis of the composition of substances are required. Many of the sequences have associated laboratory courses where students get hands-on practice. Here they synthesize compounds, measure physical properties, analyze samples, and determine structural features of compounds, using modern techniques and instrumentation. The requirements of the BS and BA degrees in chemistry, along with University and University Studies requirements, are summarized here. The specific requirements for the teaching major and for the composite teaching major in physical science are also included. Students are also urged to study these requirements and to visit with their advisor on a regular basis about progress toward the completion of their degrees or for any questions regarding complementary courses and career goals.
Assessment The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has implemented a multilayered assessment strategy that defines learning objectives at the following levels: individual courses, divisional levels, and at the overall program level for the chemistry major. Details of this strategy can be found at: http://www.chem.usu.edu/assessment/index.php Learning objectives for the Chemistry Major are specifically outlined in an organized matrix at: http://www.chem.usu.edu/assessment/matrix.pdf
General Requirements Admission Requirements
First-year students admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major. Transfer students from other institutions
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry need a 2.2 transfer GPA, and students transferring from other USU programs need a 2.0 total GPA for admission to this major in good standing. Students interested in studying chemistry should take high school mathematics courses that will enable them to start calculus during their first semester at USU. High school coursework in chemistry and physics is also desirable. AP credit in chemistry may be counted toward the degree. For details, contact the departmental advising faculty. No CHEM prefix course may be applied toward graduation with any major or minor in chemistry with an earned grade of less than C-. Except for CHEM 4800 and 4990, no CHEM prefix course may be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. No CHEM prefix course may be repeated more than one time to improve the grade to a C- or better. A student dropped from the chemistry program for failure to meet this standard may appeal to the departmental Curriculum Committee for readmission.
Chemistry Core Curriculum In addition to the University Studies requirements for graduation, chemistry majors take a series of core courses spread across a traditional four-year period. The completion of the chemistry core also covers the College of Science requirements for graduation.
STAT 3000 (QI)1 Statistics for Scientists (3 cr) ...............................3 or 4 University Studies or elective courses ................................................4-5 Spring Semester (15 credits) CHEM 3070 (QI)3 Physical Chemistry ...................................................3 CHEM 3090 (CI)3 Physical Chemistry (Laboratory II .............................1 CHEM 56403 Instrumental Analysis .......................................................3 CHEM 56503 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory ....................................2 University Studies or elective courses for specific degree emphasis .... 6 Fourth Year (31-32 credits) CHEM 4990 (CI) Undergraduate Seminar ............................................2 Upper-division and advanced elective courses for specific degree emphasis ....................................................................................29-30 _______________ 1 The completion of MATH 2250 or STAT 3000 is optional for the Teaching Major.
Chemistry Degree Emphases Professional Chemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)
In addition to the chemistry core, students must complete the following: CHEM 55202 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (F) ..................................2 CHEM 55303 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory (Sp) ..............................2 Advanced electives as approved by department ...................................6
Biochemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Chemistry Major Core Requirements Suggested Schedule First Year (30-32 credits) Fall Semester (15-16 credits) CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I ..................................................................4 University Studies Courses ................................................................6-7
In addition to the chemistry core, students must complete the following: CHEM 57103 General Biochemistry II (Sp) ...........................................3 CHEM 57203 General Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ............................2 BIOL 12102 Biology I (F) .......................................................................4 Advanced Biology electives, as approved by department ..................... 4
Spring Semester (15-16 credits) CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II .................................................................4 University Studies Courses ................................................................6-7
In addition to the chemistry core, students must complete the following: CHEM 56703 Intermediate Environmental Chemistry (Sp) .................... 3 CHEM 56803 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (Sp) ...................... 2 Introductory environmental electives as approved by department .....6-7 Advanced environmental electives as approved by department ........... 3
Second Year (32-33 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) CHEM 23102 Organic Chemistry I .........................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 CHEM 3600 (QI) Quantitative Analysis .................................................3 CHEM 3610 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory ......................................1 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering I ............. 4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus ................................................3
Chemical Education Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Spring Semester (16-17 credits) CHEM 23203 Organic Chemistry II ........................................................4 CHEM 2340 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II .......................................1 CHEM 3510 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry .....................................2 CHEM 3520 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory ........................................1 PHYX 2220 (QI/BPS) General Physics–Science and Engineering II .... 4 University Studies Courses ................................................................4-5 Third Year (29-31 credits) Fall Semester (14-16 credits) CHEM 3060 (QI)2 Physical Chemistry ...................................................3 CHEM 3080 (CI)2 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I ...............................1 CHEM 57002 General Biochemistry I ....................................................3 MATH 2250 (QI)1 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4 cr) or
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Environmental Chemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Note: Beginning in 2006, all USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching.
In addition to the chemistry core, students must complete the following: Required courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) ..............................................................................35 Teaching minor from outside the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ...............................................................................12-16 _______________ 2 Offered fall semester only 3 Offered spring semester only
BS Degree with Honors
This option can be met by completing any ACS certified program and by meeting the following requirements: 1. Minimum GPA of 3.50 in chemistry courses 2. Overall GPA of 3.30
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 3. Completion of 15 credits of honors work as follows: CHEM 4800H (CI) Research Problems (F, Sp, Su) ............................3-6 CHEM 4990H (CI) Undergraduate Seminar (F, Sp) .............................. 2 Credits selected from Honors courses numbered 3000 or above in chemistry or related subjects, as appropriate. Three credits may be selected from chemistry courses numbered 6000 or above ......3-6 In addition, select two courses from the following: CHEM 2320H Organic Chemistry II (Sp) ...............................................4 CHEM 3070H (QI) Physical Chemistry (Sp) ..........................................3 CHEM 5640H Instrumental Analysis (Sp) .............................................3 CHEM 5700H General Biochemistry I (F) .............................................3
BS in Chemistry, Life Science Emphasis
In addition to the Chemistry Core Requirements (with the exception of CHEM 5640, 5650), students must complete the following: BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) (4 cr) or BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr).....................................4 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) or BIOL 3300 (BLS) General Microbiology (F,Sp) (4 cr) ...........................4 CHEM 5710 General Biochemistry II (Sp) .............................................3 CHEM 5720 General Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) .............................2
BA in Chemistry
In addition to the chemistry core (with the exception of CHEM 5640, 5650), students must complete the following: CHEM 5520 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (F) (2 cr) or CHEM 5640 Instrumental Analysis (Sp) (3 cr) ................................2 or 3 Completion of one foreign language (16 cr) or Completion of two foreign languages (20 cr) ..............................16 or 20
Chemistry Teaching Major
In addition to the Chemistry Core Requirements (with the exception of MATH 2250 or STAT 3000, and CHEM 5640 and 5650), students must complete the following: SCI 4300 Science in Society (F,Sp) ......................................................2 Required courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) ..............................................................................35 Teaching minor from outside the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ...............................................................................12-16 An overall 2.75 GPA in a minimum of 60 semester credits of approved University coursework is required for admission into the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. Specific for admission to this program, a student must have at least a 2.75 GPA in CHEM 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240.
Composite Teaching Major in the Physical Sciences
This degree is available through the Chemistry and Biochemistry or Physics departments. Students with a Composite Teaching Major in Physical Sciences should plan their programs carefully in order to meet the upper-division requirement for graduation. An overall 2.75 GPA in a minimum of 60 semester credits of approved University coursework is required for admission into the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. Students who may wish to teach Integrated Science at the middle or junior high school level should talk to their advisor about completing the courses necessary for an Integrated Science endorsement.
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Note: Beginning in 2006, all USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching. Specific for admission to this program, a student must have at least a 2.75 GPA in the following chemistry and physics courses: CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (4 cr) ................... 8 OR PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering I (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (QI/BPS) General Physics–Science and Engineering II (4 cr) ..................................................................................................8 (PHYX 2210 and 2220 are preferred.) This program does not include many aspects of the Chemistry Core. Required Courses: CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (F) (3 cr) or CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (F) (4 cr) ....................................3 or 4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F) ..................................1 PHYX 1000 (BPS) Introductory Astronomy ...........................................3 PHYX 1030 (BPS)4 Intelligent Life in the Universe (3 cr) or PHYX 3030 (DSC/QI) The Universe (3 cr) ............................................3 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (4 cr) ................... 8 OR PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering I (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (QI /BPS) General Physics–Science and Engineering II (4 cr) ..................................................................................................8 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ......................................3 SCI 4300 Science in Society (F,Sp) ......................................................2 BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F,Sp,Su).............................3 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) ......... 4 BMET 2000 (BPS) The Atmosphere and Weather (F,Sp) ..................... 3 Teacher licensure courses from Secondary Education (35 cr) ............ 35 A teaching minor is optional for the Composite Teaching Major in the Physical Sciences. _______________ 4PHYX 1030 is sometimes listed as USU 1360, ST: Intelligent Life in the Universe.
Chemistry Minor
In addition to CHEM 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240, 10 additional credits in Chemistry prefix courses at the 2000 level or higher, as approved by department, are required (either CHEM 2300 or 2310 may be included).
Chemistry Teaching Minor
In addition to CHEM 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, CHEM 2300 or 2310, and CHEM 2330, 3-4 additional credits selected from the following are required:
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (Sp) (if CHEM 2310 has been previously selected) ..................................4 CHEM 3060 (QI) Physical Chemistry (F)...............................................3 CHEM 3510 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (Sp) (2 cr) and CHEM 3520 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (Sp) (1 cr) ...................... 3 CHEM 3600 (QI) Quantitative Analysis (F) ............................................3 CHEM 3650 (DSC) Environmental Chemistry (Sp) (3 cr) or CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) (3 cr) ................................ 3
Undergraduate Research Opportunities The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department encourages students in all departmental majors to engage in undergraduate research. For information about how they can become involved in undergraduate research, students should contact Joan Hevel, the departmental undergraduate research coordinator, (435) 797-1622, jhevel@cc.usu.edu.
Career Opportunities Chemistry degree holders work in a wide variety of professions, from physicians, lawyers, and professors to research/development, sales, or production in the chemical, oil, pharmaceutical, metals, electronic, and biochemical industries. Government at all levels employs chemists, including the federal Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Interior. A graduate with a bachelor’s degree often begins work in chemical analysis or sales or may assist senior chemists in research and development. A graduate with a teaching major or chemistry education emphasis may teach in public schools. A graduate degree is usually needed to direct research or teach at the university level. Degree holders from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have had excellent success in obtaining support for graduate studies, often at very prestigious institutions, and in obtaining employment directly following graduation. For further information, students should contact their advisor.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
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Additional Information For more information about requirements for the majors and minors within the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, see the Chemistry Major Requirement Sheet, available from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admissions Requirements See the general admission requirements for the School of Graduate Studies (pages 93-94). All applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited institution. Appropriate undergraduate preparation is expected; applicants not fully prepared may be admitted with the condition that appropriate undergraduate courses are taken as necessary. Applications are especially encouraged during the spring semester for expected admission in the following fall semester. However, the Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Committee screens applications throughout the year. Detailed information about the graduate programs and faculty research activities can be found on the Internet at: http://www.chem.usu.edu
Degree Programs Master of Science
To earn an MS in chemistry or biochemistry, a student must meet the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies (see pages 97-99), conduct research under the direction of a major professor and write a thesis acceptable to a supervisory committee (Plan A) or write a review-of-literature paper (Plan B), and pass an oral examination that is principally a defense of the thesis or the Plan B paper. Qualified undergraduate chemistry majors at USU may apply in the third year for admission to the MS program. Students may be admitted to this MS program if they have a B average in chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses, and have completed the one-year sequences in general, organic, and physical chemistry (including labs), two courses in analytical or inorganic chemistry, two semesters of physics, math through MATH 2210, and at least 15 credits of their University Studies requirements. Students should consult with the chairperson of the Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Committee to be certain of their eligibility for this program. The chairperson will then submit an application to the department head and to the School of Graduate Studies for approval. Students must earn a satisfactory score on the GRE exam before the completion of the MS degree. All requirements for the BS degree must be completed within two semesters of admission. The MS coursework cannot include coursework counted toward the BS degree.
Doctor of Philosophy
To earn the PhD in chemistry or biochemistry, a student must successfully complete a core curriculum of courses and other courses as approved by a supervisory committee. In addition, preliminary examinations (both oral and written) must be passed and research in a field of specialization must be conducted. The final requirement is the writing and defense of a dissertation before the student’s supervisory committee.
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Every MS and PhD student in the biochemistry program must complete at least four of the graduate biochemistry core courses (CHEM 6700, 6710, 6730, 6740, 6750, and 6760). In addition, all students must register for at least 2 credits of CHEM 6720 in the first semester of residence to participate in research training. Both MS and PhD students must complete a total of at least 15 credits in coursework, exclusive of seminar and research credit. The Program of Study is approved by the student’s supervisory committee. A total of 30 credits is required for the MS degree, and a total of 90 credits is required for the PhD. Beginning students who already hold an MS degree need 60 credits to complete the PhD program.
Chemistry Course Requirements
The College of Science recently established the Willard L. Eccles Foundation Science Fellowship. The $18,000 per year, three-year stipend is competitively awarded to highly qualified science applicants. Students applying to the graduate program will be considered for this fellowship, and will be sent the necessary information. Application deadline for this fellowship is March 1.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Trustee Professor Ann E. Aust, biochemistry
Every MS and PhD student in the chemistry program must complete the courses required for their specialization: Analytical—CHEM 7600, 7610; Inorganic—CHEM 6500, 6510; Organic—CHEM 6300, 7300, 7310; or Physical Chemistry—CHEM 6010, 6020, 7020. Both MS and PhD students must complete a total of at least 15 credits in coursework, exclusive of seminar and research credit. The Program of Study is approved by the student’s supervisory committee. A total of 30 credits is required for the MS degree and a total of 90 credits is required for the PhD. Beginning students who already hold an MS degree need 60 credits to complete the PhD program.
Professors Steven D. Aust, biochemistry Stephen E. Bialkowski, analytical chemistry Scott A. Ensign, biochemistry David Farrelly, physical chemistry Alvan C. Hengge, organic chemistry Richard C. Holz, bioinorganic chemistry Vernon D. Parker, physical organic chemistry Steve Scheiner, computational chemistry Lance C. Seefeldt, biochemistry
Financial Assistance
Professors Emeritus William M. Moore, physical chemistry Richard K. Olsen, organic chemistry Grant G. Smith, organic chemistry Jack T. Spence, inorganic chemistry
The department offers financial support to students in the form of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships. All applications for admission to the School of Graduate Studies constitute an application for financial assistance; it is not necessary to file a separate request. Teaching assistantships are the principal means of support for first-year students. Inquiries about current support levels should be directed to the department main office. The department is responsible for the first nine months of stipend and tuition, with the remaining summer stipend and tuition usually being paid from faculty research funds. Teaching assistants devote no more than 12 contact hours per week directing undergraduate laboratories, leading recitation sections, and assisting students with questions during the regular fall and spring semesters. Research assistantships, funded from individual faculty research grants, support students conducting research related to the grant projects. Although first-year students are not normally supported as research assistants, well-prepared students may be eligible for research support at the discretion of their major professor. Fellowships are awarded by the University to outstanding students solely on the basis of merit. The department encourages students with strong academic records to apply for the University fellowships and national awards, and will provide assistance in obtaining and submitting the appropriate forms. Additionally, several graduate awards are given each year to honor exemplary performance in research and teaching.
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Associate Professors Lisa M. Berreau, inorganic chemistry Alexander I. Boldyrev, physical chemistry Robert S. Brown, analytical chemistry Bradley S. Davidson, organic chemistry John L. Hubbard, inorganic chemistry Assistant Professors Cheng-Wei Tom Chang, organic chemistry Joan M. Hevel, biochemistry Philip J. Silva, analytical chemistry Research Assistant Professor Tapas Kar, physical chemistry Lecturer Douglas G. Harris
Course Descriptions Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHEM), pages 476-478
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Head: Loren R. Anderson Location: Engineering Laboratory 211 Phone: (435) 797-2932 FAX: (435) 797-1185 E-mail: beckyjh@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.engineering.usu.edu/cee Undergraduate Advisors: Civil Engineering: Engineering Advising Center, Engineering 314A, (435) 797-2705 kathy@engineering.usu.edu ronnie@engineering.usu.edu sophie@engineering.usu.edu Environmental Engineering: Engineering Advising Center, Engineering 314A, (435) 797-2705 kathy@engineering.usu.edu ronnie@engineering.usu.edu sophie@engineering.usu.edu Undergraduate Division Heads: Civil Engineering: William J. Rahmeyer, Engineering 222 or Utah Water Research Laboratory 207, (435) 797-3180, rahmeyer@cc.usu.edu Environmental Engineering: R. Ryan Dupont, Utah Water Research Laboratory 319, (435) 797-3227, rdupo@cc.usu.edu Graduate Program Division Heads: Environmental Engineering: R. Ryan Dupont, Engineering 216, (435) 797-3227, rdupo@cc.usu.edu Geotechnical Engineering: Joseph A. Caliendo, Engineering Laboratory 211, (435) 797-2896, joe@cc.usu.edu Structural Engineering: Marvin W. Halling, Engineering Laboratory 264, (435) 797-3179, halling@cc.usu.edu Water Engineering: Jagath J. Kaluarachchi, Utah Water Research Laboratory 248, (435) 797-3918, jkalu@cc.usu.edu Transportation Systems Engineering: Anthony Chen, Engineering 231, (435) 797-7109, achen@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering; BS in Environmental Engineering; Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Science (MS), Civil Engineer (CE) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate specializations: Environmental Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hazardous Waste Management, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Transportation Engineering, Water Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and Hydrology
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Undergraduate Programs Objectives Civil and Environmental Engineering is concerned with planning, designing, constructing, and operating various physical works; developing and utilizing natural resources in an environmentally sound manner; providing the infrastructure which supports the highest quality of life in the history of the world; and protecting public health and renovating impacted terrestrial and aquatic systems from the mismanagement of toxic and hazardous wastes. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering and in Environmental Engineering. Both degrees are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ ABET). The objectives of the undergraduate programs in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering are to graduate engineers who have a solid educational foundation with broad experiences in engineering, the sciences, and the humanities; and who are prepared to enter graduate school, other professional training, or the workplace as effective professionals. These graduates will understand the significance of life-long learning and the importance of ethical conduct and will be qualified to assume roles of leadership in business, community, government, and the engineering profession and contribute significantly to global society as a whole.
Outcomes Graduates with a BS degree in Civil Engineering from Utah State University will have: 1. Proven themselves proficient in mathematics; the sciences; and the structures, geotechnical, hydraulics, and transportation areas of civil engineering. 2. Demonstrated the ability to solve engineering problems, utilizing fundamental engineering principles, as well as the latest technologies and engineering tools, in the process of engineering analysis and design. They will have done this as individuals and as members of multidisciplinary teams. 3. Shown a capacity for investigation and experimentation into physical (engineering) phenomena, along with the ability to analyze and interpret engineering data in at least two of the following areas of civil engineering: structures, geotechnical, hydraulics, and transportation. 4. Demonstrated the capability to communicate verbally, in writing, and through the use of engineering communication media. They will also have shown the capacity to present the outcomes of their problem solving and design projects for groups of engineers and lay persons. 5. Exhibited an understanding of the role civil engineering plays in our modern global society, that much is to be learned from the past and applied to the present, and that a responsible engineer is ethical and will continue to increase his or her knowledge throughout his or her lifetime.
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduates with a BS degree in Environmental Engineering from Utah State University will have: 1. Knowledge of basic science and engineering principles fundamental to the practice of environmental engineering including: mathematics, biology, chemistry, soil science, physics, fluid and solid mechanics, hydrology, and engineering economics. 2. Knowledge of environmental engineering practice in the areas of water supply and treatment; environmental systems dynamics; environmental chemistry and analysis; wastewater, air quality and solid and hazardous waste management; and public health and industrial hygiene. 3. Advanced knowledge of science and engineering principles in two of the following program emphasis areas: water, solids, natural systems, air quality, and public health. 4. Integration of advanced science and engineering principles in a multidisciplinary team environment for the solution of a comprehensive design problem in one of the program emphasis areas incorporating: applicable design standards; state-of-thepractice design tools; real-life economic, social, regulatory, political, ethical, and business design constraints; and applicable considerations for contemporary issues, such as product manufacturability, process sustainability, health and safety concerns, and system constructability. 5. Experience in written and oral communication using state-ofthe-practice presentation methods throughout the course of their Professional Program in Environmental Engineering which include: laboratory reports and presentations, research paper presentations, design proposal and progress reports and presentations, and final design project presentations to both technical and lay audiences. 6. Experience in one of the environmental engineering practice areas in the design and conduct of experiments; collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and modeling and representation of experimental results and presentation of experimental findings.
Assessment The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department employs several methods to assess the quality of the two BS programs offered by the department. Assessments are made prior to graduation by measuring the performance of students in each class. In addition, the results of the FE exam, senior exit interviews, and faculty reviews of student portfolios are used. Postgraduate assessment of Civil and Environmental Engineering graduates is also conducted up to six years after graduation. Assistance from outside reviewers is also obtained in making the assessment. For more details, see the CEE assessment website at: http://www.engineering.usu.edu/cee/assessment/
Requirements Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are the same as those described for the University on pages 16-19. Students in good standing may apply for admission to the department. In addition, students must maintain the academic requirements outlined for the College of Engineering on pages 111-113.
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Bachelor of Science Degrees
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers two Bachelor of Science degrees: one in Civil Engineering and one in Environmental Engineering. The four-year programs leading to these two degrees are listed below. During the first two years, students are in a pre-engineering program. Students must successfully complete the pre-engineering program or, in the case of transfer students, substantially equivalent coursework at another institution before they are accepted into the professional program. Transfer students may apply for permission to take upper-division courses in cases where postponement of these courses will prolong the student’s time to graduate. Design is a cornerstone of engineering that requires creative thinking, technical knowledge, the ability to organize and solve complex problems, and teamwork. Engineering design activities begin during the first two years and progress in-depth as each student’s proficiency increases. These design activities culminate in a major senior design course, which integrates past engineering coursework into a focused, realistic design project. An important feature of the senior design experience is that students work in teams to complete the project. The student who is majoring in or planning to major in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering needs to be aware of the College of Engineering requirements concerning admission to the college, pre-engineering program, admission to professional engineering programs, University Studies, and other academic requirements. Additional information concerning these items is given in the College of Engineering write-up on pages 111-113. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of these rules and regulations. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is required for graduation. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department strongly recommends that students have a high-end calculator, such as an HP calculator, that has the capabilities to do units, matrices, and programs in BASIC. Although not a requirement at this time, CEE students are strongly encouraged to have a modern desktop or laptop personal computer. Since computer technology is changing rapidly, students should seek advice from a knowledgeable professional on hardware and software requirements before purchasing a computer. Students in the Civil Engineering program must establish proficiency in at least four areas of Civil Engineering. Proficiency is established through a combination of material covered in required courses, as well as by establishing depth through the selection of technical electives. Proficiency must be established in four of the following areas: Environmental Engineering, Fluid Mechanics/ Hydraulics, Geotechnical, Structures, Transportation, or Water Resources. The courses must be selected from the approved Technical Elective courses.
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Pre-engineering Program: Freshman and Sophomore Freshman Year (29-31 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) MATH 1210 (QL)2 Calculus I .................................................................4 CHEM 12102 Principles of Chemistry I ..................................................4 CHEM 12302 Chemical Principles Laboratory I .....................................1 CEE 18802 Civil and Environmental Engineering Orientation and Computer Applications ......................................................................1 CEE 22402 Engineering Surveying ........................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Spring Semester (13-15 credits) MATH 1220 (QL)2 Calculus II ................................................................4 GEOL 1150 (BPS)2 The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology .................. 4 ETE 22702 Computer Engineering Drafting ...........................................2 BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen.............................................3 PHYX 2200 Elements of Mechanics (prereq. to PHYX 2220) ............... 2 Sophomore Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI)2 General Physics—Science and Engineering II (prereq. AP Physics or PHYX 2200) ..................................................4 MATH 2250 (QI)2 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations................. 4 ENGR 20002 Engineering Mechanics Statics ........................................2 ENGR 22002 Engineering Numerical Methods I ....................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) ENGL 2010 (CL)2 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 ENGR 20202 Engineering Mechanics Dynamics ...................................3 ENGR 20402 Strength of Materials ........................................................2 ENGR 22102 Engineering Numerical Methods II ...................................2 CEE 28702 Sophomore Seminar ...........................................................1 CEE 3030 Uncertainty in Engineering Analysis .....................................2 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 _______________ 1Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is required for graduation. The exam is offered in October and April. Application must be made 120 days in advance. The exam is usually taken during fall semester of the senior year. 2These courses are required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program (PEP).
Professional Engineering Program: Junior and Senior Junior Year (31-33 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) CEE 3010 Mechanics of Materials ........................................................2 CEE 3500 Civil and Environmental Engineering Fluid Mechanics ........ 3 CEE 36103 Environmental Management ...............................................3 CEE 38703 Professional/Technical Writing in Civil and Environmental Engineering .......................................................................................2 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DSS) ................................................3 Spring Semester (15-17 credits) CEE 3020 Structural Analysis ...............................................................2 CEE 3510 Civil and Environmental Engineering Hydraulics ................. 3 CEE 3880 Civil Engineering Design I ....................................................1 CEE Group A Courses4 .................................................................... 9-11 _______________ 3CEE 3610 and 3870 must be taken concurrently.
Senior Year (29-32 credits) Fall Semester (15-16 credits) CEE 4200 Engineering Economics .......................................................2 CEE 4870 (CI) Civil Engineering Design II ............................................2 CEE Senior Design Elective5 .................................................................3 CEE Technical Elective Courses5 ..........................................................6 University Studies Depth Course (DHA) ............................................2-3 Spring Semester (14-16 credits) CEE 4880 (CI) Civil Engineering Design III ...........................................2 CEE Group A Courses4 ......................................................................6-8 CEE Technical Elective Courses ...........................................................6 _______________ 4Students must complete all five Group A Courses, listed below. The order in which they are taken will dictate the choice of technical elective courses (as they are prerequisites for various technical elective courses).
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Group A Courses CEE 3080 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (Sp) ................... 3 CEE 3210 Introduction to Transportation Engineering (Sp) .................. 3 CEE 3430 Engineering Hydrology (Sp) .................................................3 CEE 3640 Water and Wastewater Engineering (Sp) ............................. 4 CEE 4300 Engineering Soil Mechanics (Sp) .........................................4 _______________ 5Civil Engineering students are required to complete a Senior Design elective course concurrent with CEE 4870. In addition, they must complete five Technical Elective Courses (one of which must be selected from Group B), for a total of 15 credits. Following is a list of Technical Elective Courses and Senior Design Elective Courses.
Technical Elective Courses (18 credits minimum required) Students in the Civil Engineering program must complete a senior design elective (see list below). They must also establish proficiency in at least four areas of Civil Engineering by taking a minimum of two courses in each area. Proficiency in Environmental Engineering is established by taking BIOL 1010; and CEE 3610, 3640. Proficiency in Structures is established by taking ENGR 2000, 2040; and CEE 3010, 3020, 3080. Proficiency in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics is established by taking ENGR 2020; and CEE 3430, 3500, 3510. Students will also demonstrate proficiency in one of Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Water Resources Engineering by taking a Group B course (see list below). Proficiency in Geotechnical Engineering is established by taking ENGR 2020; GEOL 1150; CEE 4300; and either CEE 5350 or 5380. Proficiency in Transportation Engineering is established by taking CEE 3210; and one of CEE 5190, 5220, 5230, or 5240. Proficiency in Water Resources Engineering is established by taking CEE 3430; and one of CEE 5450, 5460, 5470, or 6440. The sum of the Group B class, the Senior Design Elective, and other technical electives from the approved list must be at least 18 credits. CEE 3670 Transport Phenomena in Bio-Environmental Systems (Sp) . 3 CEE 3780 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (F) ..................... 3 CEE 5010 Matrix Analysis of Structures and Introduction to Finite Elements (F) ......................................................................................3 CEE 5050 Design of Wood and Masonry Structures (Sp)..................... 3 CEE 5070 Structural Steel Design (F) ...................................................3 CEE 5080 Numerical Methods in Elasticity (F) .....................................3 CEE 5100 Infrastructure Evaluation and Renewal (Sp) ........................ 3 CEE 5190 Geographic Information Systems for Civil Engineers (Sp) ... 3 CEE 5220 Traffic Engineering (Sp) .......................................................3 CEE 5230 Geometric Design of Highways (Sp) ....................................3 CEE 5240 Urban and Regional Transportation Planning (F) ................ 3 CEE 5350 Foundation Analysis and Design (F) ....................................3 CEE 5380 Earthquake Engineering (Sp) ...............................................3 CEE 5430 Groundwater Engineering (F) ..............................................3 CEE 5450 Hydrologic Modeling (Sp) .....................................................3 CEE 5460 Water Resources Engineering (F) ........................................3 CEE 5470 Sedimentation Engineering (Sp) ..........................................3 CEE 5500 Open Channel Hydraulics with an Emphasis on Gradually Varied Flow (F) ..................................................................................3 CEE 5540 Hydraulic Structures Design (F) ...........................................3 CEE 5550 Hydraulics of Closed Conduits (Sp) .....................................3 CEE 5690 Natural Systems Engineering ..............................................3 CEE 5700 Field Sampling Techniques for Natural Systems Engineering (F) .................................................................................2 CEE 5860 Air Quality Management (F) .................................................3 CEE 5870 Hazardous Waste Incineration (Sp) .....................................2 CEE 5880 Remediation Engineering (F) ...............................................3 CEE 5900 Cooperative Practice II (F,Sp,Su) .........................................3 MAE 2060 Material Science (F,Sp) .......................................................3 MAE 2400 Thermodynamics I (Sp,Su) ..................................................3
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Senior Design Elective Courses CEE 3780 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (F) ..................... 3 CEE 5070 Structural Steel Design (F) ...................................................3 CEE 5230 Geometric Design of Highways (Sp) ....................................3 CEE 5350 Foundation Analysis and Design (F) ....................................3 CEE 5460 Water Resources Engineering (F) ........................................3 CEE 5470 Sedimentation Engineering (Sp) ..........................................3 CEE 5540 Hydraulic Structures Design (F) ...........................................3 Group B Elective Courses CEE 5190 Geographic Information Systems for Civil Engineers (Sp) ... 3 CEE 5220 Traffic Engineering (Sp) .......................................................3 CEE 5230 Geometric Design of Highways (Sp) ....................................3 CEE 5240 Urban and Regional Transportation Planning (F) ................ 3 CEE 5350 Foundation Analysis and Design (F) ....................................3 CEE 5380 Earthquake Engineering (Sp) ...............................................3 CEE 5450 Hydrologic Modeling (Sp) .....................................................3 CEE 5460 Water Resources Engineering (F) ........................................3 CEE 5470 Sedimentation Engineering (Sp) ..........................................3
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Pre-engineering Program: Freshman and Sophomore Freshman Year (29-31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) MATH 1210 (QL)7 Calculus I .................................................................4 BIOL 1210 (BLS)6,7 Biology I ................................................................4 CEE 18807 Civil and Environmental Engineering Orientation and Computer Applications ......................................................................1 CEE 22407 Engineering Surveying ........................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (14-16 credits) CHEM 12107 Principles of Chemistry I ..................................................4 CHEM 12307 Chemical Principles Laboratory I .....................................1 MATH 1220 (QL)7 Calculus II ................................................................4 ETE 22707 Computer Engineering Drafting ...........................................2 PHYX 2200 Elements of Mechanics (prereq. to PHYX 2220) ............ (2) University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Sophomore Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) MATH 2250 (QI)7 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations................. 4 ENGR 20007 Engineering Mechanics Statics ........................................2 ENGR 22007 Engineering Numerical Methods I ....................................3 CHEM 23007 Principles of Organic Chemistry ......................................3 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI)7 General Physics–Science and Engineering II (prereq: AP Physics or PHYX 2200) ..................................................4 Spring Semester (16 credits) ENGR 20207 Engineering Mechanics Dynamics ...................................3 ENGR 20407 Strength of Materials ........................................................2 ENGL 2010 (CL)7 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 MAE 24007 Thermodynamics I ..............................................................3 CEE 28907 Environmental Engineering Sophomore Seminar ............... 1 BIOL 3300 (BLS)6 General Microbiology ..............................................4 ______________ 6The Breadth Life Science (BLS) area in the University Studies Program is satisfied by the combination of BIOL 1210 and 3300. 7These courses are required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program (PEP).
Professional Engineering Program: Junior and Senior Junior Year (34 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) CEE 3030 Uncertainty in Engineering Analysis .....................................2 CEE 3500 Civil and Environmental Engineering Fluid Mechanics ........ 3 CEE 36108 Environmental Management ...............................................3 CEE 3780 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management........................... 3 CEE 38708 Professional/Technical Writing in Civil and Environmental Engineering .......................................................................................2 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science.............................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) CEE 3430 Engineering Hydrology .........................................................3 CEE 3510 Civil and Environmental Engineering Hydraulics ................. 3 CEE 3640 Water and Wastewater Engineering.....................................4 CEE 3670 Transport Phenomena in Bio-Environmental Systems ........ 3 CEE 3890 Environmental Engineering Design I ....................................1 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Senior Year (30-31 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) PUBH 3310 Occupational Health and Safety ........................................3 CEE 4200 Engineering Economics .......................................................2 CEE 4790 (CI)9 Environmental Engineering Design II .......................... 2 CEE 5610 Environmental Quality Analysis ............................................3 CEE 5860 Air Quality Management .......................................................3 CEE Senior Design Elective Course9 ....................................................3 Spring Semester (14-15 credits) CEE 4890 (CI) Environmental Engineering Design III (Sp) ................... 2 Technical Elective Course (Area 1, 2, or 3)10.........................................2 Technical Elective Course (Area 4 or 5)10..............................................2 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 University Studies Depth Courses (DHA and DSS) ...........................5-6 _______________ 8CEE 3610 and 3870 must be taken concurrently. 9Environmental Engineering students are required to complete a Senior Design elective course concurrent with CEE 4790. Available Senior Design elective courses are listed below. 10Environmental Engineering students must select at least two Technical Elective courses (totaling 4 credits) chosen from the specialty areas (options) listed below.
Senior Design Elective Courses CEE 5690 Natural Systems Engineering (F) .........................................3 CEE 5810 Biochemical Engineering (F) ................................................3 CEE 5830 Management and Utilization of Biological Solids and Wastewater (F) ..................................................................................3 CEE 5880 Remediation Engineering (F) ...............................................3 Technical Elective Courses Solids—Area 1 CEE 5670 Hazardous Chemicals Handling and Safety (Sp) ................. 2 CEE 5680 Soil-based Waste Management (Sp) ...................................2 CEE 5730 Analysis and Fate of Environmental Contaminants (Sp) ...... 3 CEE 5830 Management and Utilization of Biological Solids and Wastewater (Sp) ................................................................................3 CEE 5870 Hazardous Waste Incineration (Sp, Alt Years) ..................... 2 CEE 5880 Remediation Engineering (F) ...............................................3 Water—Area 2 CEE 5430 Groundwater Engineering (F) ..............................................3 CEE 5620 Aquatic Chemistry (F) ..........................................................3 CEE 5730 Analysis and Fate of Environmental Contaminants (Sp) ...... 3 CEE 5810 Biochemical Engineering (F) ................................................3 Air—Area 3 BMET 4300 General Meteorology (F) ...................................................3 CEE 5710 Pollution Prevention and Industrial Ecology (Sp, Alt Years) . 2
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Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. In the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, departmental honors can be earned by completing 20 credits of upperdivision honors engineering courses. Students should work with the department in selecting appropriate courses. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For more information about Bachelor of Science requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheet, available from the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Concurrent BS/Master’s Program The concurrent BS/Master’s program allows engineering students to begin taking graduate-level classes during their senior year. This permits them to complete requirements for both the BS degree and the master’s degree concurrently during two years. Students in this program have a greater selection of graduate courses, since many graduate courses are taught during alternate years. In addition, the student’s senior design project could be a start for a graduate design project or thesis. After completing their BS degree, students in the program can earn a master’s degree in only one additional year. Both the BS and the master’s degree can generally be earned with 150 total credits, although students should note that a Plan C MS requires 3 extra credits. Finally, students with a master’s degree can expect a much higher starting salary following graduation. (For more
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Graduate Programs The ME degree emphasizes professional practice and coursework. A minimum of 30 credits of technical and scientific coursework is required. The MS degree emphasizes research and the preparation of a significant publication. A minimum of 30 credits, 6 to 9 of which shall be thesis research, is required for an MS. In special cases, as decided by the student’s supervisory committee, a second MS is available with a Plan B option, which requires 30 credits, including 3 credits of CEE 6970, Thesis Research. The CE degree, which prepares students for professional engineering careers, requires 60 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, or 30 credits beyond the master’s degree, including a technical engineering report. The PhD degree represents high scholarly achievement demonstrated by independent research and competence in an area of specialization approved by the student’s supervisory committee.
Admission Requirements See general admission requirements, pages 93-94. Admission committees consider GRE scores and experience, undergraduate record and curriculum, and formal recommendations. A student without an undergraduate civil and environmental engineering background may be required to complete selected undergraduate courses prior to admission as a fully matriculated graduate student.
Graduate Program Divisions The graduate program in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is administered through five academic divisions, as described below.
Structural Engineering
The structural engineer is involved in the design, construction, repair, and retrofit of all types of structures: buildings, bridges, dams, and many others. The safety of the structures we occupy and utilize every day is the responsibility of structural engineers. They must be able to evaluate the loads placed on a structure, determine their effects on the structure, and select the appropriate materials and structural elements, or repair strategy, to withstand these loads. Today’s structural engineer is using new space materials in the design of new structures or the retrofit of older structures. Mathematics, physics, and materials science constitute a foundation for structural engineering. Structural analysis and design are added to this foundation and become the focus of the structural engineering program. Graduate students in the structures program also engage in structural mechanics, numerical methods, structural dynamics, geotechnical engineering, and the study of new structural materials. Current research in the structures area is focusing on the dynamic characteristics of structures, their potential response to earthquakes, and new seismic retrofit measures, using advanced composite materials, for older structures. Materials research is focusing on cementious materials and constitutive modeling.
Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering studies of soils are concerned with the physical and engineering properties of soils and how these are related to engineering projects.
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Traditional geotechnical engineering includes the application of engineering principles to the analysis and/or design of building foundations, earth embankments, retaining walls, drainage systems, earthquake motion, buried structures, and other systems involving soil and rock. Engineers and architects cannot ignore the problems of investigating properties of soils in connection with engineering construction. Undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the department provide the basic knowledge necessary for the design of foundations and various types of earth structures. Fundamental concepts and their application are emphasized so that the student will be properly trained for his or her initial job, as well as being prepared to understand future development in this field. The Geotechnical Engineering Division, in cooperation with the Environmental Engineering Division, is offering a new program in Geoenvironmental Engineering. This new program uses the strengths of both divisions to provide a program involving the geotechnical aspects of hazardous waste management, the investigation of hazardous waste sites, and the design of hazardous waste containment systems. The geotechnical division has a strong research program. Current research projects in this division include studies on liquefaction, seismic slope stability, pile foundations, landslides, mechanically stabilized embankments, risk analysis of dams, finite element analysis of soil-structure systems, and the long-term properties of clay soils used in hazardous waste containment systems.
Water Engineering
The water engineering program is a multidisciplinary graduate program in the College of Engineering and is intended to enable engineers and scientists interested in water to obtain graduate degrees in the areas of fluid mechanics and hydraulics, hydrology, groundwater, and water resources engineering. Core courses and departmental offerings cover these fundamental areas, as well as essential numerical and statistical methods. The water engineering faculty are committed to a strong academic program. The curriculum offered is one of the most comprehensive offered in the U.S. Elements of ongoing research projects are routinely and effectively incorporated into the classes. The program combines training, research, and experience to understand the water issues and water resources management challenges in the United States and internationally. Graduate students can supplement departmental offerings by selecting courses in Mathematics and Statistics; Computer Science; Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources; Environment and Society; Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences; Economics; Political Science; Geology; Biological and Irrigation Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology; Biology; Chemistry and Biochemistry; and Physics. This ensures that graduates are well-grounded in the fundamentals, but have a breadth of training and are prepared to contribute professionally to the solution of multidisciplinary local, national, and international water problems. Graduate students in the water program have the opportunity for research support through the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) while working on theses or dissertations. Excellent laboratory and computing facilities are available. Strong, continuous state and federal research funding keeps the research topics and facilities current. Specialty areas within the program comprise fluid mechanics and hydraulics, hydrology, groundwater, and water resources engineering. Fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering covers both fundamental principles and theory and their applications in a variety of engineering fields. Elementary fluid mechanics, based on fundamental principles of conservation of mass, energy, and momentum, is the logical core for all water-related engineering programs. Consequently, other
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specialties in water engineering study fluid mechanics. Students specializing in fluid mechanics and hydraulics emphasize theoretical fluid mechanics, hydraulic design, numerical methods, and laboratory hydraulic techniques. A good variety and balance of courses supporting research in theoretical fluid mechanics, open channel hydraulics, hydraulic design, transients, sedimentation, municipal water system design, and cavitation are available at the graduate level. Graduates in fluid mechanics and hydraulics find employment in a broad range of professional engineering fields, including consulting, university teaching and research, and state and federal government agencies. Hydrology is a branch of geoscience concerned with the origin, distribution, movement, and properties of waters of the earth. The hydrologic cycle encompasses the atmosphere, the land surface, lakes and oceans, and the subsurface. Complex, interacting processes at varied time and space scales describe the hydrologic cycle. The concepts and practice of hydrology derive from an integration of field observations, laboratory investigations, and conceptual, mathematical, chemical, statistical, and probabilistic models. The hydrology program at USU has strength in both theoretical and applied aspects of modern hydrology. Past and present research focuses on a broad spectrum of hydrologic problems. These range from climate modeling, rainfall processes, floods, droughts, terminal lake analyses, soil erosion, and stream water quality models to groundwater contamination characterization and remediation and watershed analyses. A particular emphasis of the program is on an understanding of the global water and energy cycles at nested scales from the hemisphere to the continent to the watershed from a holistic perspective that recognizes the two-way linkages between water reservoirs and fluxes through oceans, atmosphere, land surface and subsurface, and biota. Groundwater engineering is concerned with fluid flow and transport of contaminants in the subsurface environment. It encompasses the theory of flow in porous media; groundwater hydrology; fate and transport of contaminants in subsurface; and analytical, numerical, and stochastic modeling of such processes. Emphasis is placed on the quantitative analysis of physical and chemical principles governing these processes and on the application of these principles to practical field problems, with all their difficulties related to the complex structure of subsurface formations. Examples of such problems include groundwater supply and management, capture zone analysis, well hydraulics, subsurface cleanup technologies, health risk assessment, and analysis and remediation of groundwater contamination. These problems are of a multidisciplinary nature, and their solutions require a multidisciplinary approach, involving, among others, soil and water chemistry, chemical engineering, and economics. The groundwater professional is an important team player in solving such problems. Water Resources Engineering prepares engineers to be lead members in water resources planning teams, often charged with coordinating the information and concepts supplied from other disciplines. This need for breadth requires considerable flexibility in the training and arrangement of degree programs. Water resources engineers draw principles from hydrology, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, environmental engineering, economics, ecology, political science, and other disciplines in the design and operation of projects and nonstructural methods for water resources planning and management. They need a sound understanding of how water storage, delivery, and other management systems function; of criteria used in evaluating and selecting among alternatives; of the techniques of operations research that can be used in systems design; and of the institutional aspects of decision-making in the public sector. A focus area of the program is to develop decision support systems
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for sustainable water quantity and quality management in the United States and in developing regions of the world. Evolving information sources and tools, such as spatial data sets encoded in geographical information systems, climate forecasts, and cognitive models of the human decision process and societal group dynamics, are being integrated in representative institutional contexts. An internationally-recognized specialized program has been developed in dam safety risk assessment. Students take classes in dam engineering; hydrology and hydraulics; geotechnical engineering; geology; decision analysis; risk assessment; probability and statistics; and natural resources economics, planning, and management. Students work on practical applications, as well as research projects, for improving the state-of-the art.
Environmental Engineering
The Division of Environmental Engineering is a multidisciplinary graduate program in the College of Engineering and provides coursework and research experience to enable engineers and scientists interested in the environment to obtain graduate degrees relating to potable water and waste treatment, toxic and hazardous wastes management, air quality management, natural systems engineering, and environmental impact assessment. The program provides an interdisciplinary educational approach to fundamental principles that can be applied to environmental phenomena. Research and training projects are a part of the program and provide the student with appropriate research experience leading to a thesis or dissertation. Hazardous Waste Management. This specialization has been developed within the broader scope of the environmental engineering program to provide an integrated approach for students with a BS in engineering or natural sciences to deal with the complex issues of toxic and hazardous waste. Aspects of toxic/hazardous waste management, including characterization, treatment, disposal, control, monitoring, and environmental impacts, are dealt with in this program. Natural Systems Engineering is the study of the interaction of engineered systems with nature, emphasizing impacts to aquatic ecosystems. Techniques include assessment of aquatic habitat through computer simulation and model verification, quantification of aquatic habitat using remote sensing systems, and data analysis and display through integrated statistical and GIS approaches. These tools are used to evaluate impacts on threatened and endangered species, habitat enhancement, instream flow assessments, fish habitat, stream sediment, and hydraulic features. A bioprocess engineering program has been developed as a cooperative effort between the Division of Environmental Engineering and the Biological and Irrigation Engineering Department. This program provides students with specialized coursework and research experience in areas of bioreactor processing of environmental materials and engineering scale-up of biologically-based environmental reactions. Areas of specialization include waste to energy, fermentation, composting, and industrial waste (agricultural and chemical) reuse, recycling, and technologies based on biological processes, as well as engineering optimization of aquatic habitats.
Transportation Engineering
The graduate program in Transportation Engineering offers education and research opportunities in transportation systems planning, design, and management. It is designed to enable aspiring planners, engineers, and managers to obtain advanced degrees while specializing in infrastructure management, traffic network analysis, facility design, traffic operations, transportation economics and finance,
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and project appraisal. Up-to-date computer and laboratory facilities, as well as the Transportation Division’s close links with local and state transportation agencies, enable students to gain hands-on experience and practical perspectives. Past and present research undertaken by the Transportation Division faculty and researchers ranges from microscopic traffic flow simulation, dynamic route assignment, and network reliability to traffic accident modeling, pavement management, video image processing, and intelligent transportation systems. The focus remains on efficient and effective solutions to transportation problems. Transportation Division course offerings expose students to the theoretical and practical aspects of goods and passenger transportation. State-of-the-art analytical tools and new research findings are introduced into the courses through periodic revision of notes, examples, problem sets, and computer software. Students are encouraged to design their own programs of study according to their personal and professional goals. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of transportation, students are encouraged to include in their program of study course offerings from other programs in CEE, as well as from Mathematics and Statistics, Environment and Society, Economics, Business Administration, and Sociology.
Financial Assistance Both departmental and formal grant support are available to graduate students and are awarded on a competitive basis. Students requesting financial support should apply to the department by March 15 for the coming academic year. A number of fellowships are available through the University and the department. Teaching assistantships are available through the department and research assistantships are available through the Utah Water Research Laboratory and departmental faculty members who have ongoing projects or who hold special research grants from the University, private companies, or state and federal agencies. Acceptance to pursue graduate studies in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department does not guarantee the student financial assistance. Inasmuch as funds are limited, the assistantships are awarded by the department to cover specific teaching assignments and by the faculty members to provide for research as funds are available.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Professors Loren R. Anderson, geotechnical engineering A. Bruce Bishop, engineering systems and planning David S. Bowles, risk assessment, hydrology, water resources engineering William J. Doucette, environmental analytical chemistry R. Ryan Dupont, hazardous waste management, bioremediation William J. Grenney, Advanced Center for Transportation Studies Christine E. Hailey, Associate Dean of College of Engineering, fluid and thermal sciences, engineering education Thomas B. Hardy, ecological system modeling, statistical analysis Jagath J. Kaluarachchi, subsurface hydrology, contaminant transport Marian W. Kemblowski, subsurface hydrology and transport processes Mac McKee, water resources planning and analysis William J. Rahmeyer, hydraulics, hydraulic structures, scour and erosion David K. Stevens, treatment process analysis
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering David G. Tarboton, hydrology and water resources Kevin C. Womack, structural mechanics Muzz Yener, structural engineering and mechanics Research Professor Darwin L. Sorensen, aquatic microbiology
Michael J. McFarland, environmental engineering Gilberto E. Urroz-Aguire, hydraulics, hydraulic structures Research Associate Professors Joan E. McLean, fate and behavior of metals in subsurfaces Robert T. Pack, geomatics and engineering geology
Professors Emeriti Jay M. Bagley, hydrology, water resources W. O. Carter, structures Calvin G. Clyde, fluid mechanics and groundwater Irving S. Dunn, geotechnical engineering Gordon H. Flammer, hydraulics Daniel H. Hoggan, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling Trevor C. Hughes, water resources systems analysis C. Earl Israelsen, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources, erosion control Roland W. Jeppson, numerical modeling Fred W. Kiefer, Jr., geotechnical engineering Elliot Rich, structural engineering J. Paul Riley, water resources systems, hydrology J. Paul Tullis, hydraulics, hydraulic structures, and hydromachinery Reynold K. Watkins, geotechnical engineering
Adjunct Associate Professors Danny Marks, snow hydrology Eva C. Nieminski, water quality Anthony Turhollow, transportation
Adjunct Professors Lloyd H. Austin, water resources Steve C. Chapra, water-quality modeling George G. Goble, deep foundations and structural dynamics Roger D. Hansen, water resources Jeffrey R. Keaton, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology Upmanu Lall, climate modeling, statistical hydrology, water resource systems Neil Parrett, performance and safety of dams Norman E. Stauffer, Jr., engineering hydrology and computer modeling Alan Steinberg, road maps for intelligence Daniel A. Stone, environmental chemistry
Research Assistant Professors Sanjay Chauhan, dam safety, risk assessment, hydrologic modeling Michael C. Johnson, hydraulics
Associate Professors James A. Bay, geotechnical engineering Joseph A. Caliendo, geotechnical engineering Anthony Chen, network analysis and logistics, transportation planning Marvin W. Halling, structural dynamics, earthquake engineering Sonia S. Manuel-Dupont, technical writing Randal S. Martin, environmental engineering (air pollution)
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Associate Professor Emeritus J. Derle Thorpe, engineering materials, measurements Assistant Professors Paul J. Barr, reinforced concrete, bridge design Luis Bastidas, hydrology Henry X. Liu, traffic modeling and simulation, intelligent transportation systems Laurie S. McNeill, environmental engineering (drinking water) Keri L. Ryan, structural dynamics, structural control Blake P. Tullis, hydraulics, hydraulics structures, and hydromachinery
Adjunct Assistant Professors Steve Barfuss, hydraulics Arnfinn J. Emdal, geotechnical Charles H. Luce, forest hydrology Affiliate Faculty Robert W. Hill, professor, Biological and Irrigation Engineering John E. Keith, professor, Economics Jack Keller, professor emeritus, Biological and Irrigation Engineering Judith L. Sims, fate and behavior of organic chemicals Ronald C. Sims, hazardous waste menagement Wynn R. Walker, professor, Biological and Irrigation Engineering
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Classics Minor Coordination: Mark L. Damen, Susan O. Shapiro, and Frances B. Titchener, Department of History Location: Main 323 Phone: (435) 797-1290 FAX: (435) 797-3899 E-mail: mdamen@hass.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/history/classics/index.htm An academic minor is available in the ďŹ eld of Classical Studies with three areas of emphasis: Classical Civilization, Latin Language, and Greek Language. From the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean area are derived our government, literature, sciences, and laws. The classical world is the backdrop of the modern world. In association with various majors, the Classics Minor is designed to enhance intellectual abilities and practical skills.
Requirements Requirements for the three emphasis areas are as follows: Classics Minor with Emphasis in Civilization Twenty-one credits of coursework are required. All students must take: HIST 3130 (CI/DHA) Greek History.......................................................3 HIST 3150 (CI) Roman History (Sp) ......................................................3 One of the following two courses in ancient archaeology is required: HIST 3110 (CI/DHA) Ancient Near East ................................................3 ANTH 1030 (BSS/CI) World Archeology (F, Sp) ...................................3 One of the following three ancient literature courses is required: CLAS 1100 The Latin and Greek Element in English (F) ...................... 3 CLAS 3210 Classical Mythology (Sp) ...................................................3 THEA 5290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (F, Sp) .... 3 One of the following two ancient art courses is required: HIST 4210 Celtic Europe (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 ART 4710 Greek and Roman Art ..........................................................3
One of the following three ancient thought courses is required: HIST 3140 Greek Intellectual History: Tradition, Challenge, and Response ...........................................................................................3 POLS 4310 History of Political Thought I (Sp) ......................................3 PHIL 3100 (CI) Ancient Philosophy (F) .................................................3 The remaining 3 credits are elective and may include any of the courses listed above. Classics Minor with Emphasis in Latin Language Thirteen credits are required. All students must complete HIST 3150 (Roman History) and 7 credits of upper-division (3000- and 4000level) courses in Latin language. They must also complete one of the following courses: ART 4710 Greek and Roman Art ..........................................................3 CLAS 1100 The Latin and Greek Element in English (F) ...................... 3 CLAS 3210 Classical Mythology (Sp) ...................................................3 HIST 4210 Celtic Europe (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 THEA 5290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (F, Sp) .... 3 Classics Minor with Emphasis in Greek Language Thirteen credits are required. All students must complete HIST 3130 (Greek History) and 7 credits of upper-division (3000- and 4000-level) courses in classical Greek language. They must also complete one of the following courses: ART 4710 Greek and Roman Art ..........................................................3 CLAS 1100 The Latin and Greek Element in English (F) ...................... 3 CLAS 3210 Classical Mythology (Sp) ...................................................3 PHIL 3100 (CI) Ancient Philosophy (F) .................................................3 THEA 5290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (F, Sp) .... 3 Approved courses for the various minors are listed in the brochure titled Classical Studies. Brochures are available from the Department of History, Main 323.
Course Descriptions Classics (CLAS), page 486 Greek (GRK), page 530 Latin (LATN), page 548
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Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Department Head: James C. Blair Location: Lillywhite 103 Phone: (435) 797-1388 FAX: (435) 797-0221 E-Mail: jimb@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.coe.usu.edu/comd Assistant Department Head and Advisor for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: Dee R. Child, Lillywhite 105, (435) 797-2318, deec@cc.usu.edu Advisor for Deaf Education: Jan Kelley-King, Lillywhite 40, (435) 797-5718, jankin@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Education (MEd), and Educational Specialist (EdS) in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education; Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) Undergraduate areas of focus: BS, BA—Clinical and Educational Audiology, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, SpeechLanguage Pathology. The focus in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing includes a composite degree in Deaf Education/Elementary Education. Graduate specializations: MS, MA, MEd—Audiology, Early Childhood Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology; MEd— Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; EdS—Audiology
Undergraduate Programs Objectives Three main objectives of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education are (1) to train competent speech-language pathologists, educators of the deaf and hard of hearing, and clinicaleducational audiologists capable of receiving state and national licensure; (2) to provide clinical services to individuals with speechlanguage deficits or hearing loss in the University population or in the community; and (3) to provide research opportunities for students relating to communicative problems of individuals. The programs in both Speech-Language Pathology and Clinical-Educational Audiology are fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is accredited by the Council on Education of the Deaf. All department programs hold Utah State Office of Education approval and NCATE accreditation.
Requirements Departmental Admissions Requirements (Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
Any accepted student at Utah State University may major in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (COMD-DE) during the freshman and/or sophomore years. However, during the first semester of the junior year, the student must formally apply for admission into the COMD-DE undergraduate professional preparation program. Application forms for admission into COMD-DE will be disseminated in class during the first semester of the junior year. As part of the application process, each student will complete the College of Education and Human Services Writing Examination. The student will be accepted if cumulative grade point average is 3.0 or higher, University Studies credits are within 15 credits of completion,
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the College of Education and Human Services Writing Examination has been taken and passed, and all COM-DE courses taken to this point have grades higher than C+. Students who are accepted into the undergraduate program must maintain the acceptance standards each semester in order to continue in the major. Transfer Students or students applying for admission into the program subsequent to the fall semester of their junior year must receive approval from the department head before beginning their matriculation in major classes. Admission into the College of Education and Human Services teacher education program is necessary before the student may take licensure courses taught in the departments of Elementary Education, Special Education and Rehabilitation, and Secondary Education, which are supportive of the major. Admission into the teacher education program is also required prior to taking the Communicative Disorders clinical practicum coursework. Application to the teacher education program typically takes place at the beginning of the graduate program.
Departmental Admissions Requirements (Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
Students admitted to the University in good standing may major in the composite degree in Deaf Education/Elementary Education (DEEE). Upon completion of 30 semester credits, students may apply for admission to the teacher education program. Admission criteria include a cumulative GPA of 2.75, a passing score on the College of Education and Human Services Writing Examination, a speech and hearing test, successful performance on the ACT exam, computer skills competency, and high potential as a teacher, as judged by performance in a small-group interview. Students must also complete the following courses prior to application: ELED 1000, ENGL 1010, FCHD 1500, MATH 1050, one Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course, one Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course, and one Breadth Humanities (BHU) or Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course. Students who are accepted into the teacher education program may continue with the Deaf Education coursework, if they continue to improve in their use of American Sign Language, and if they continue to receive grades of no less than a B- in all of their COMD courses.
Bachelor’s Degree in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education
There are two tracks available within the department: (1) communicative disorders, which includes emphases in audiology and speech-language pathology, and (2) education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Though the BS or BA is available in both tracks, the student should be aware that there is no professional employment licensure in either communicative disorders or education of the deaf and hard of hearing at the bachelor’s level. Suggested Semester Schedule for Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Majors (Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology) Note: A minimum 3.0 overall GPA is required for admission to the professional program during the junior year. Junior Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) COMD 2400 Orientation and Observation ............................................1 COMD 2500 Language, Speech, and Hearing Development ............... 3 COMD 3100 Fundamentals of Anatomy for Speech and Language ..... 3 COMD 3500 Phonetics/Developmental Phonology ...............................3 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals .................................2 Electives ................................................................................................3
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Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Spring Semester (15 credits) COMD 3120 Disorders of Articulation and Phonology .......................... 3 COMD 3400 Acoustics and Anatomy of the Ear ....................................3 COMD 3650 Clinical Processes and Behavior ......................................2 COMD 5100 Language Science ............................................................3 PSY 1400 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles..................................3 PSY 1410 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles Lab...........................1 Senior Year (28 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) COMD 2910 (CI) Sign Language I (Majors) ..........................................4 COMD 3700 Basic Audiology ................................................................3 COMD 5070 Speech Science ...............................................................3 ENGL 3070 (DHA) Perspectives in Folklore .........................................3 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics .............................................3 Spring Semester (12 credits) COMD 5010 School-Based Practices ...................................................2 COMD 5200 Language Assessment and Intervention for Preschool Children .............................................................................................4 COMD 5330 Aural Rehabilitation ..........................................................3 Electives ................................................................................................3 Suggested Schedule for Deaf Education/ Elementary Education Composite Majors Students wishing to obtain teacher certification in Elementary Education and Deaf Education must complete the undergraduate requirements for the composite major and complete a two-semester graduate program during which student teaching requirements are fulfilled. There is no certification available at the bachelors’ degree level. Freshman Year (34 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course (major approved) .............. 3 Breadth Humanities (BHU) course (major approved) ............................ 3 Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course (major approved) ......................... 3 Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course (major approved) ................. 3 Spring Semester (19 credits) COMD 2910 (CI) Sign Language I ........................................................4 ELED 1000 Orientation to Elementary Education .................................3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan ............. 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 HEP 3500 Elementary School Health Education (2 cr) or HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (2 cr) ....................................2 Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course (major approved) ......................... 3 Sophomore Year (36 credits) Fall Semester (18 credits) Level II Courses (Students must be admitted to the program.) ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II .......................................................8 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals .................................2 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers ..................................2 INST 4010 Principles and Practices of Technology for Elementary Teachers ............................................................................................3 ELED 3100 Teaching Reading I ............................................................3 Spring Semester (18 credits) ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course (major approved) ................. 3 Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course (major approved) ..................... 3
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MATH 2020 (QI) Introduction to Logic and Geometry (Prereq: MATH 1050; or ACT of 25 or higher) ...................................3 MUSC 3260 Elementary School Music .................................................2 COMD 3910 Sign Language II ..............................................................4 Junior Year ( 34 credits) Fall Semester (18 credits) STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics .............................................3 COMD 2500 Language, Speech, and Hearing Development ............... 3 PEP 3050 Physical Education in the Elementary School ...................... 3 COMD 5610 Introduction to Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................................3 Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course ..............................3 Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) Course .................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) COMD 3080 American Sign Language Practicum ................................1 Level III in Elementary Education: ELED 4000 Teaching Science and Practicum Level III ......................... 3 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ....... 3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III............... 3 ELED 4050 Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III ............... 3 ELED 4060 Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III.................. 3 Senior Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) COMD 4750 Teaching the English Language to Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................3 COMD 4770 Audiology and Teachers of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................................3 COMD 4780 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness .................................3 COMD 4910 (CI) Sign Language III ......................................................4 COMD 5740 Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children .............................................................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) COMD 4630 Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.. 3 COMD 4790 Psychological Principles and Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..........................................................................3 COMD 4920 Sign Language IV .............................................................4 COMD 5600 Classroom Teaching Using American Sign Language...... 3 COMD 5620 Teaching School Subjects to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................................3 The undergraduate major for communicative disorders and deaf education consists of 44 semester credits of courses specified by the department, plus 4-8 semester credits of extra departmental coursework. Current national board and state educational agency licensure requirements demand more coursework than the minimum numbers required for University graduation. Students desiring supportive courses for majors in special education, elementary or secondary education, family life, psychology, or other related departments are advised to seek counsel from the departmental advisor in determining an effective minor core.
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Students wishing to obtain licensure to teach the deaf and hard of hearing will need to complete the majority of the requirements for a teaching license in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or special education. For students in the Composite Deaf Education/Elementary Education major, these requirements are fulfilled within the program.
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Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Course Requirements Each student in audiology and speech-language pathology must complete a component of professional training, which includes departmental and extra-departmental coursework. This professional training component includes the following courses: A. Lower-division Core Courses (12-13 credits) MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra (F,Sp,Su) .........................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) or STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) .................3-4 CS 1010 (BPS) Foundations of Computer Science (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) ...... 3 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 B. Extra-departmental Core Courses (14 credits) BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F,Sp,Su).............................3 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) or BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) (4 cr) ...........................................4 PSY 1400 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles (F,Sp,Su).................. 3 PSY 1410 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles Lab (F,Sp,Su) .......... 1 SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication (F,Sp) .......................... 3
open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For more information concerning graduation requirements and course sequencing, see the major requirement sheet, available from the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/. Additional information may also be found at the departmental website: http://www.coe.usu.edu/comd Because many of the undergraduate COMD-DE courses are taught in sequence, students should meet with a departmental advisor prior to beginning classes in the COMD-DE major to assure that the most efficient and effective schedule is followed. Students should also confer with a departmental advisor for information about changes in requirements or scheduling.
C. Course Required for State Licensure (2 credits) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................. 2
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D. Communicative Disorders Major Core Requirements (41-42 credits) COMD 2400 Orientation and Observation (F,Sp) ..................................1 COMD 2500 Language, Speech, and Hearing Development (F,Sp) ..... 3 COMD 2910 (CI) Sign Language I (Majors) (F,Sp,Su) .......................... 4 COMD 3100 Fundamentals of Anatomy for Speech and Language (F) ......................................................................................................3 COMD 3120 Disorders of Articulation and Phonology (Sp) ................... 3 COMD 3400 Acoustics and Anatomy of the Ear (F) ..............................3 COMD 3500 Phonetics/Developmental Phonology (F) .........................3 COMD 3650 Clinical Processes and Behavior (Sp) ..............................2 COMD 3700 Basic Audiology (F) ..........................................................3 COMD 4400 Clinical Practicum in Audiology (F,Sp,Su) .....................1-2 COMD 5010 School-Based Practices (Sp) ...........................................2 COMD 5070 Speech Science (F) ..........................................................3 COMD 5100 Language Science (Sp) ....................................................3 COMD 5200 Language Assessment and Intervention for Preschool Children (Sp) .....................................................................................4 COMD 5330 Aural Rehabilitation (Sp) ...................................................3
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E. Upper-division Electives, Preapproved by Department (12 credits)
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is
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A bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders or equivalent requirements must be completed before the student enters the graduate program. The time required to complete the master of science degree is determined during the first semester of study by a temporary department committee consisting of professors from the student’s direct field of study. Students seeking the MEd with a specialization in education of the deaf and hard of hearing must have an undergraduate degree in early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education. Students coming into the master’s degree with a degree other than deaf education will need to plan on a two-year MEd program, while those coming directly through the USU curriculum will need to plan on a oneyear master’s degree program. In addition to School of Graduate Studies admission requirements, students must demonstrate competency in American Sign Language, in order to be admitted to the education of the deaf and hard of hearing program. Applications will be considered once a year between March 1 and March 15. However, students must have completed the application process to the School of Graduate Studies by February 15. No application will be considered until all the required information is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies.
Doctorate of Audiology The Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University offers a clinical Doctorate of Audiology (AuD). The program provides students with a broad yet in-depth academic and practicum-based curriculum to prepare them for applied audiology in a variety of settings. Graduates will be skilled to function at a high level of expertise in such environments as clinics, hospitals, private practice, research laboratories, hearing conservation programs, schools, the military, etc.
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Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education The program is a four-year post-baccalaureate residency program, the first of its kind in the Intermountain West and Pacific states. Utah State University is the birthplace of educational audiology. In addition, USU is in the forefront of research in telehealth applications in audiology. The AuD will enable graduates to enter the field at a professional level and begin a rewarding career of service in this evolving allied healthcare discipline.
Master’s Degrees Generally, all students will complete the requirements as specified below. In some instances students will have had some of the coursework required in the graduate curriculum as part of the undergraduate training at another institution. In those cases, the program will be individualized to meet national licensure through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state educational licensure from the State of Utah. In no instance will students amass fewer than 36 graduate credits. At the end of their programs, all graduate students, except for those in education of the deaf and hard of hearing, must take the NTE examination in their area of specialty. This must be done before a letter of completion will be sent to the School of Graduate Studies. Students are required to list USU as a recipient of NTE test scores.
Speech-Language Pathology
The program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association (ASHA). The Utah State Office of Education has also approved the program. Students completing the master’s curriculum are eligible for licensure from ASHA and the State of Utah Board of Education and additionally have met the academic and practicum requirements for licensure from the State of Utah. As a consequence of preparation and licensure, students are prepared for employment in any setting where the services of a qualified provider of speech and language services are provided.
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The program in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is accredited by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) and is also approved by the Utah State Office of Education. Students completing this program may be licensed by the Utah State Board of Education as teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing and they also meet the requirements for licensure by CED. Students who complete the curriculum are prepared to provide services as teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing in any setting in which such services are furnished. The following courses or their equivalent are required for all students seeking the MEd in education of the deaf and hard of hearing: COMD 2500 Language, Speech, and Hearing Development (F,Sp) ..... 3 COMD 2910 (CI) Sign Language I (Majors) (F,Sp,Su) .......................... 4 COMD 3050 Practicum and Methods in Teaching Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F,Sp) ....................................................1-3 COMD 3080 American Sign Language Practicum (F,Sp) ...................... 1 COMD 3910 Sign Language II (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 COMD 4630 Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children (Sp) .....................................................................................3 COMD 4750 Teaching the English Language to Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F) ............................................................3 COMD 4760 Early Intervention for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F) ....................................................................................3 COMD 4770 Audiology and Teachers of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F) ...........................................................................3 COMD 4780 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness (F) ........................... 3
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COMD 4790 Psychological Principles and Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Sp) ..................................................................3 COMD 4910 (CI) Sign Language III (F,Sp) ............................................4 COMD 4920 Sign Language IV (Sp) .....................................................4 COMD 5610 Introduction to Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F) ........................................................................................3 COMD 5620 Teaching School Subjects to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Sp) ..........................................................3 COMD 6430 Speech Communication and Hearing Loss (F) ................ 3 COMD 6640 Strategies for Teaching Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F) ...........................................................................3 COMD 6650 Strategies for Teaching English Language to Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F) ..............................................3 COMD 6700 Practicum in Education of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................................1-3 COMD 6800 Student Teaching—Day-School Program (F) ..............6-12 COMD 6820 Principles of Intervention for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Sp) .........................................................................3 COMD 6830 Student Teaching—Residential (Sp)............................6-12 COMD 6850 Seminar in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (F,Sp,Su) .......................................................................1-3
Educational Specialist Degree The department offers an Educational Specialist (EdS) program that can be individualized to suit a candidate’s need within a basic structure of educational audiology and with foci on research, supervision, and evaluation. The program is designed for those individuals who have completed the master’s degree and who are practicing in educational settings. The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits beyond the master’s degree and may be completed in part through coursework in the summer and extension study and research in conjunction with the individual’s workplace.
Course Requirements Graduate Courses in Speech-Language Pathology Year One: Fall Semester COMD 6020 Language Assessment and Intervention for School-age Children and Adolescents ..................................................................3 COMD 6030 Disorders of Fluency—Stuttering .....................................3 COMD 6040 Communication Disorders Related to Orofacial Anomalies ..........................................................................................3 COMD 6050 Professional Practice in Speech-Language Pathology .... 2 COMD 6100 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology .......................................................................................1-3 COMD 6130 Neuropathologies of Speech and Language .................... 4 Spring Semester COMD 6040 Communication Disorders Related to Orofacial Anomalies ..........................................................................................3 COMD 6100 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology .......................................................................................1-3 COMD 6140 Pediatric Neurogenic Disorders ........................................3 COMD 6220 Severe Communication Impairments ...............................3 COMD 6810 Disorders of Phonation .....................................................3 Summer Semester COMD 6370 Educational Audiology ......................................................3 EDUC 6550 Research for Classroom Teachers (3 cr) or EDUC 6570 Introduction to Educational Psychological Research (3 cr) ..................................................................................................3
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Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Year Two: Fall Semester COMD 6050 Professional Practice in Speech-Language Pathology .... 2 COMD 6120 Adult Disorders of Motor Speech and Swallowing ............ 4 COMD 6200 Internship in Public Schools—Speech-Language Pathology .......................................................................................1-4 COMD 6210 Bilingual/Bicultural Services .............................................2
Track 1 (one-year program) For students who have obtained their bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education/Elementary Education.
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Fall Semester (18 credits) COMD 6640 Strategies for Teaching Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..........................................................................................3 COMD 6650 Strategies for Teaching English Language to Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ....................................................3 COMD 6800 Student Teaching—Day-School Program (8 weeks at the Utah School for the Deaf) ......................................10 COMD 6850 Seminar: Education of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..........................................................................................2
Year One: Fall Semester COMD 7200 Introduction to Clinical Practice ........................................2 COMD 7310 Psychoacoustics and Instrumentation ..............................3 COMD 7380 Advanced Audiology .........................................................2 COMD 7390 Medical Aspects of Audiology: Pediatrics .........................3 COMD 7820 Research Seminar in Audiology .......................................1
Spring Semester (18 credits) COMD 6820 Principles of Intervention for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................................3 COMD 6830 Student Teaching—Residential (6 weeks at one level and 6 weeks at a different level) ......................................................12 COMD 6850 Seminar in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education ..........................................................................................3
Spring Semester COMD 5330 Aural Rehabilitation (3 cr) or EDUC 6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research (3 cr) ..................................................................................................3 COMD 7200 Introduction to Clinical Practice ........................................2 COMD 7320 Amplification I ...................................................................3 COMD 7340 Pediatric Audiology ...........................................................3 COMD 7490 Medical Aspects of Audiology: Adult .................................3
Track 2 (two-year program) For students coming into the program without the required background in Deaf Education, but who have received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education.
Spring Semester COMD 6300 Externship in Speech-Language Pathology ..................1-6 COMD 6970 Thesis ............................................................................1-7
Summer Semester EDUC 6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research . 3 Year Two: Fall Semester COMD 7300 Intermediate Clinical Practicum ........................................2 COMD 7420 Amplification II ..................................................................3 COMD 7430 Electrophysiology .............................................................3 EDUC 6600 Measurement, Design, and Analysis I ...............................3 Spring Semester COMD 6370 Educational Audiology ......................................................3 COMD 7300 Intermediate Clinical Practicum ........................................2 COMD 7460 Adult Aural Rehabilitation .................................................3 COMD 7530 Balance Evaluation and Management ..............................3 COMD 7820 Research Seminar in Audiology .......................................1 Summer Semester (Optional) COMD 7300 Intermediate Clinical Practicum ........................................2
Graduate Courses in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Students entering the program in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing may choose one of three tracks. Track 1 is followed by students who have obtained their bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education/ Elementary Education. Track 2 is followed by students coming into the program without the required background in Deaf Education, but who have received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education. Track 3 follows the program outlined for those students who do not want a teaching license, but who wish to work with families of deaf children in an early intervention program. This track provides students with an early intervention endorsement, for serving families who have deaf children, ages birth to three years.
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Year One: Fall Semester (19 credits) COMD 5610 Introduction to Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..............................................................................................3 COMD 6740 Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children .............................................................................................3 COMD 6750 Teaching the English Language to Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................3 COMD 6770 Audiology and Teachers of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................................3 COMD 6780 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness .................................3 COMD 6910 Sign Language III .............................................................4 Spring Semester (19 credits) COMD 2500 Language, Speech, and Hearing Development (must be taken sometime) .................................................................3 COMD 5600 Classroom Teaching Using American Sign Language...... 3 COMD 5620 Teaching School Subjects to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ...........................................................3 COMD 6630 Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.. 3 COMD 6790 Psychological Principles and Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..........................................................................3 COMD 6920 Sign Language IV .............................................................4 Year Two: Fall Semester (14 credits) COMD 6640 Strategies for Teaching Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..........................................................................................3 COMD 6650 Strategies for Teaching English Language to Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ....................................................3 COMD 6800 Student Teaching—Day-School Program (8 weeks at the Utah School for the Deaf) ........................................8 Spring Semester (15 credits) COMD 6830 Student Teaching—Residential ......................................12 COMD 6850 Seminar in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education ..........................................................................................3
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Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Track 3 Early Childhood Focus (one-year program) This early intervention program is for students wishing to work with families who have deaf children who are between birth and 3 years of age. Students must have completed the necessary background in Early Childhood and Family, Consumer, and Human Development. Fall Semester (16 credits) COMD 3910 Sign Language II ..............................................................4 COMD 5610 Introduction to Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..............................................................................................3 COMD 6760 Early Intervention for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..........................................................................................3 COMD 6770 Audiology and Teachers of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (3 cr) or COMD 7340 Pediatric Audiology (instructor’s permission required) (3 cr).............................................3 COMD 6780 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness .................................3 Spring Semester (15 credits) COMD 4910 (CI) Sign Language III ......................................................4 COMD 6630 Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.. 3 COMD 6960 Master’s Project ................................................................2 SPED 5060 Consulting with Parents and Teachers (instructor’s permission required) ......................................................3 SPED 5730 Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities (instructor’s permission required) ......................................................3 Summer Semester (8 credits) COMD 6700 Practicum in Education of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................................3 COMD 6960 Master’s Project ................................................................2 SPED 5710 Young Children with Disabilities: Characteristics and Services (taught online; register through Extension) ......................... 3 In order to earn the MEd from the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program, the student must (a) pass a sign language competency examination, (b) complete a creative project, or (c) pass a comprehensive written and oral examination. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to teach children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing in a variety of settings.
Clinical Doctorate Program in Audiology
COMD 6370 Educational Audiology (F) ................................................3 COMD 6780 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness (F) ........................... 3 COMD 72001 Introduction to Clinical Practice (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 COMD 73001 Intermediate Clinical Practicum (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 COMD 7310 Psychoacoustics and Instrumentation (F) ........................ 3 COMD 7320 Amplification I (Sp) ...........................................................3 COMD 7340 Pediatric Audiology (Sp) ...................................................3 COMD 7380 Advanced Audiology (F) ...................................................2 COMD 7390 Medical Aspects of Audiology: Pediatrics (F) ................... 3 COMD 7400 Advanced Clinical Practicum (F,Sp,Su) ............................2 COMD 7410 Noise and Hearing Conservation (F) ................................3 COMD 7420 Amplification II (F) .............................................................3 COMD 7430 Electrophysiology (F) ........................................................3 COMD 7460 Adult Aural Rehabilitation (Sp) ..........................................3 COMD 7470 Educational Audiological Management (F) ....................... 3 COMD 7490 Medical Aspects of Audiology: Adult (Sp) ......................... 3 COMD 7530 Balance Evaluation and Management (Sp) ...................... 3 COMD 78001 Clinical Externship in Audiology (F,Sp,Su) .................... 12 COMD 78201 Research Seminar in Audiology (F) ................................4 COMD 78501 Externship Seminar (F,Sp,Su) .........................................6 COMD 7860 Practice Management in Audiology (Sp) .......................... 3 COMD 78701 Audiology Capstone Project (F,Sp,Su) ..........................12 EDUC 6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research (F,Sp,Su) ....................................................3 EDUC 6600 Measurement, Design, and Analysis I (F,Sp,Su) ............... 3 B. Elective Courses COMD 6680 SKI*HI Training (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................1-3 SPED 6500 Interdisciplinary Workshop (F,Sp,Su)..............................1-3 _______________ 1In order to earn the required number of credits, students must take this course, which is repeatable for credit, during more than one semester.
Research Requirements Several options are available for graduate students to complete the research or special project required for the MS or MEd. These options are specified in the list of requirements available in the department office, and include for the MS the traditional Plan A experimental thesis option, as well as the Plan B integrative review option or creative project option. Declaration of an option must be made at the time the student files an Application for Candidacy form with the School of Graduate Studies. Changes in the option will necessitate a complete revision and review of the Application for Candidacy by the student’s supervisory committee.
The Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) program at Utah State University meets the mandate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to have audiology students move from master’slevel to doctoral-level training as the entry-level requirement within the profession of audiology. Specifically, the AuD requires one year of coursework, one year of intensive clinical practicum, and a doctorallevel clinically-related project to meet the requirements currently recommended for the AuD by ASHA and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA). Students at USU will participate in didactic and experiential learning in clinical, educational, telehealth, and rehabilitative audiology.
Licensure
Course Requirements
Practicum Opportunities
A. Required Courses All requirements for the undergraduate major in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education must be taken in addition to the following graduate courses:
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Each undergraduate and graduate is advised on which classes will meet Utah State Office of Education and American Speech-LanguageHearing Association licensure requirements, as well as Utah State Professional Licensure requirements. State Office of Education licensure credentials within Utah include approval for audiology, speech-language pathology, and education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Graduation from any of these programs ensures the student may be licensed in Utah. Such licensure facilitates meeting other requirements for other states because of reciprocal agreements that exist among some state educational agencies throughout the country.
Practicum experience at the graduate level is available in a variety of settings. The department maintains a Speech-Language-Hearing Center offering a full range of diagnostic and remedial services to individuals with speech-language or hearing disabilities. Additionally, students are assigned to off-campus practicum sites such as hospitals,
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Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education schools for the deaf, long-term and rehabilitation care centers, clinics, physician’s offices, and public schools. Placement in out-of-state practicum sites is available for those students who request it. Students may also be placed at the Center for Persons with Disabilities for experience in birth to age three services. Students must be enrolled in clinical practicum each semester of their graduate program.
Financial Assistance Limited departmental and federal grant support is available to graduate students and is awarded on a competitive basis. The application form for financial support must be submitted to the department no later than March 1 for consideration for the coming year.
Career Opportunities Audiology graduates are prepared to work as clinical, educational, and rehabilitative audiologists. Speech-Language-Pathology graduates are prepared to work in a variety of medical and school settings. Graduates in the area of Education of the Deaf are trained to work in total communication, bilingual/bicultural, and auditory-aural settings.
Additional Information Specific details about each of the foregoing degree programs are outlined in policy and procedure documents available through the department. All requirements are subject to change; check with the department for current requirements. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education.
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Faculty Trustee Professor Carol J. Strong, Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Services; language development, language assessment and intervention, language disorders in school-age students, research methodology in communicative disorders, narrative assessment and literature-based language intervention Professors James C. Blair, educational audiology, education of the deaf and hard of hearing J. Freeman King, American Sign Language, linguistics, teacher preparation
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Adjunct Clinical Professors Bryan R. Larsen, MD, gastroenterologist Gordon S. Wood, MD, otolaryngologist Associate Professors Kim Corbin-Lewis, diagnosis and management of voice disorders, laryngeal imaging, disorders of motor speech, dysphagia, anatomy and physiology of speech and swallow Beth E. Foley, neuropathologies of speech and language, augmentative/alternative communication, language and literacy Sonia S. Manuel-Dupont, nondiscriminatory educational assessment of non-English-language background children, Native American language assessment, emergent literacy, ethnic literacy, developmental phonology, syntax, professional and scientific discourse analysis John E. Ribera, medical audiology, amplification, hearing science, telemedicine Carmel Yarger, American Sign Language, curriculum for students who are deaf and hard of hearing, deaf education Adjunct Associate Professor Douglas W. Laws, clinical audiology Assistant Professors Mark Krumm, pediatric audiology, telemedicine, aural rehabilitation Jaclyn Littledike, orofacial anomalies, professional practice issues, and clinical supervision Vicki Simonsmeier, pediatric neurogenic disorders, oral-motor dysphagia, early intervention programs, audiology, auditory processing, clinical supervision Susan Watkins, early intervention programs, sensory impaired infants and toddlers Clinical Instructors Chad Bingham, pediatric brain injury, limited English proficiency, augmentative/assistive technology, clinical supervision Dee R. Child, disorders of phonation, articulation, fluency Anne Elsweiler, fluency, preschool language and articulation, clinical supervision Karen Filimoehala, language Kathryn S. Gantz, speech-language pathology Jan Kelley-King, American Sign Language, deaf education Elizabeth Parker, education of the deaf and hard of hearing Heather Jo Jensen, clinical supervision, amplification, medical audiology
Course Descriptions Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (COMD), pages 486-490
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Department of Computer Science Department Head: Donald H. Cooley Location: Main 414 Phone: (435) 797-2451 FAX: (435) 797-3265 E-mail: usucs@cs.usu.edu WWW: http://www.cs.usu.edu/ Associate Head and Coordinator for Graduate Programs in Computer Science: Gregory W. Jones, Main 420, (435) 797-3267, greg.jones@usu.edu Undergraduate Advisor: Myra Cook, Main 424, (435) 797-8019, myra.cook@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science; Master of Computer Science (MCS) Undergraduate emphases: BS, BA—Science, Digital Systems, Information Systems, Bioinformatics, Information Technology Graduate specializations: MS—Artificial Intelligence, Parallel Systems, Software Engineering Accreditation: The Computer Science undergraduate program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone (410) 347-7700.
Undergraduate Programs Objectives
6. Graduates will understand the social and ethical issues which face computer scientists, and thus be able to contribute in a positive and productive manner to society. 7. Graduates will be able to communicate information effectively, both in writing and orally. The course of study offered by the Department of Computer Science is directed primarily toward developing the problem solving skills of its students. This, in conjunction with the understanding of computers and computer systems provided by coursework, will enable a graduate of the program to apply his or her knowledge to finding solutions to problems that arise in the science, business, industry, government, and education sectors. Students who have the ability to think analytically and creatively will find a challenging and exciting future in computer science. Opportunities for practical applications of computer science skills are available with members of the computer science faculty who are engaged in research and consultation work both on and off campus.
Assessment The Computer Science Department has an ongoing assessment process that it highly values. Faculty members devote much of their time and resources to frequent assessment of the level or degree to which stated objectives are being met, the objectives themselves, and the departmental mission statement. The department then uses these results to establish priorities and guide the program. For further information, go to http://www.cs.usu.edu/, and click on assessment.
Computer Science
The core objective of the department is to fulfill its mission, as defined in its mission statement. A detailed description of all department objectives is given under the department’s website: http://www.cs.usu.edu/. The outcome objectives for undergraduates are as follows:
Computer Science deals with information structures and processes as they are represented and implemented in modern high-speed digital computers, and with information processing systems designed to implement useful applications of computing.
Learning Objectives: Undergraduate Outcomes All students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Utah State University will be expected to show mastery as follows:
The program in computer science attempts to provide a solid foundation of knowledge about computers and to teach a mode of thinking which will permit continuing growth on the part of graduates. Prospective students should have an aptitude for mathematics and logic and an interest in analysis and deduction.
1. Graduates will be proficient in programming in at least two programming languages which have significance in industry. 2. Graduates will master the core curriculum in: a. Data Structures and Algorithms b. Computer Architecture and Organization c. Programming Languages d. Operating Systems e. Software Engineering 3. Graduates will understand the practices and dynamics required to develop software, whether it be a single program or a major software product developed in a team environment. 4. Graduates will gain proficiency in the use of mathematical tools, including calculus, elementary statistics, and probability. 5. Graduates will have sufficient mastery of fundamental knowledge to be lifelong learners in computer science.
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Computer science is one of the fastest growing fields of study in our society. Excellent employment opportunities are available to computer science graduates. All of the major corporations hire computer science graduates. Graduates in Computer Science work for numerous Utahbased corporations, as well as Microsoft, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, etc. The Computer Science bachelor’s degree is a four-year degree with areas of emphasis in Science, Digital Systems, Information Systems, Bioinformatics, and Information Technology. In addition, by working with a departmental advisor, students may develop a plan of study tailored to their own unique career objectives. Science Emphasis The Science Emphasis is designed for those who plan to pursue scientific or technical careers, research, or graduate education in computer science. Students choosing the science emphasis will take courses in programming languages, advanced algorithms, and math courses in calculus, linear analysis, and multi-variable calculus. Additional courses include a variety of upper-division computer science courses, chosen in consultation with an advisor.
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Department of Computer Science Digital Systems Emphasis The Digital Systems Emphasis is available for those interested in both the hardware and software aspects of computer systems. In addition to computer science and mathematics courses, students in this emphasis will take electrical engineering courses in electronics, circuits, digital fundamentals, microcomputer systems, and digital system design. The curriculum for students in this emphasis is similar to that for students in the computer engineering major in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Information Systems Emphasis The Information Systems program at Utah State University offers a common core of courses through two department majors: (1) Computer Science and (2) Business Information Systems. The curricula of the individual departments differ substantially in emphasis. The Computer Science major with an Information Systems emphasis is designed for students interested in a career as a Computer Scientist with a background in Information Sciences and Systems. Majors in this emphasis are trained in all phases of the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. They also gain an understanding of business fundamentals. Thus, students are prepared to apply their computing expertise in a business environment. This program of study, offered within the College of Science, leads to a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Master of Science degree in Computer Science. The Business Information Systems major, Management Information Systems emphasis, is offered in the Business Information Systems Department, College of Business (see pages 181182). The Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts program is designed for students interested in business careers as information specialists, systems analysts, network managers, application programmers, and information systems managers in business and industry. BIS majors take required courses in analysis and design, Internet management, telecommunications, decision support systems, spreadsheet and database applications, and information systems projects. All graduates are required to complete a common core of business subjects. The College of Business is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. The department also offers a Master of Science in Business Information Systems with a specialization in Management Information Systems. See page 185 for additional details. Bioinformatics Emphasis The Bioinformatics Emphasis is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the computer science aspects of bioinformatics. Students in this emphasis gain a strong background in core computer science areas, such as programming, theory of computing, and software development. In addition, they follow a course of study in biology, chemistry, and statistics. Through this background and course of study, students are provided with the computational skills and the scientific understanding necessary for work in bioinformatics. Information Technology Emphasis The Information Technology Emphasis trains students in all phases of analysis, design, and implementation of information technology. It also gives students expertise in the theory and application of information technology. At the same time, this emphasis provides students with a strong background in business principles, including accounting, finance, marketing, and human resource management. Students in the Information Technology emphasis are prepared for careers that straddle information technology and business, in both the private and public sectors.
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Undergraduate Research The Computer Science Department provides opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research projects. Additionally, a student may register for CS 4950 (Undergraduate Research, 1-4 credits) to receive credit for their research. To learn about research opportunities, students should contact Computer Science faculty members. Students may work on a project of their own under faculty supervision, or they may do research as part of a faculty member’s research team. For further information, contact Dan Watson, the department’s coordinator of undergraduate research, at (435) 7972440 or watson@cs.usu.edu.
Department and General College of Science Requirements To fulfill the University Studies requirements, majors in computer science must complete a total of at least 30 semester credits in writing, languages, humanities, arts, and/or social sciences. Courses taken to meet the University Studies requirements, if applicable, may also be counted to meet this departmental requirement. Students must work closely with their advisor to meet both these requirements. Bachelor of Science Core Requirements Students working toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science must complete the following: 1. One year of calculus, including MATH 1210 and 1220. Students in the Information Technology Emphasis must substitute MATH 1100. 2. MATH 3310 (Discrete Mathematics). Not required for students in the Information Technology Emphasis. 3. One of the following year-long science sequences: (1) BIOL 1210, 1220 (required for Bioinformatics Emphasis); (2) CHEM 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240; (3) PHYX 2210, 2220 (required for Digital Systems Emphasis); (4) PHYX 2110, 2120 (available for Information Technology Emphasis only); or (5) GEOL 1150, 3200. The sequence chosen must be outside the student’s department. Except for students enrolled in the Information Technology Emphasis, all Computer Science majors must complete at least 12 science credits.
Requirements Summary of Departmental Admission and Retention Requirements Admission requirements of the Department of Computer Science for freshmen are the same as those described for the University on pages 16-19. Transfer students with a 2.5 GPA may apply for admission to the department. Before a student can register for a Computer Science course, he or she must earn a grade of C- or better in all prerequisite courses. All required classes for the major must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Required courses, regardless of department, may not be taken pass-fail, and a Computer Science major must have advanced standing or written permission to register for Computer Science courses or Electrical and Computer Engineering courses at the 3000level or above.
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Department of Computer Science Courses Required for Advanced Standing Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a grade of C- or better in one of the following core emphasis course sequences, or their equivalent, as determined by the Computer Science Department: Science Emphasis CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F,Sp) ................................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 Digital Systems Emphasis CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 ECE 2530 Digital Circuits (F,Sp) ...........................................................4 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 Information Systems Emphasis CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F,Sp) ................................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 Bioinformatics Emphasis CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F,Sp) ................................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 Information Technology Emphasis CS 1010 (BPS) Foundations of Computer Science, and the Application of Computer Science to the Investigation of Physical Systems and Phenomena (F,Sp,Su) .......................................................................3 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F,Sp) ................................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3
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For a more complete statement of requirements, please contact the department directly. Requirements may change from time to time.
Bachelor of Science Degree The department offers a degree program with emphases in Science, Digital Systems, Information Systems, Bioinformatics, and Information Technology. The objectives are to train computer scientists who can relate to science, computer design, or information-based business disciplines. Other areas of emphasis will be considered on an individual basis. First Semester Schedule (15 credits) Depending upon emphasis, a new student’s first semester schedule is configured from the following: CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 ................................3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab ......................... 1 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (for Science, IS, DS, or BI Emphasis) (4 cr) or MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (for IT Emphasis) (3 cr) ....3 or 4 University Studies courses .................................................................7-8 COMPUTER SCIENCE REQUIRED COURSES Science Emphasis CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F,Sp) ................................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 CS 3100 Operating Systems and Concurrency (F,Sp) .......................... 3 CS 4700 Programming Languages (F,Sp) ............................................3 CS 5050 Advanced Algorithms (F,Sp) ...................................................3 CS 5070 Computer Science Capstone (F, Sp, Su) ...............................1 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F,Sp,Su) .. 4 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 MATH 4630 Computer Aided Math for Scientists and Engineers (Sp) or MATH 5610 Computational Linear Algebra and Solution of Systems of Equations (F) (3 cr) .......................................................................3 PHIL 2400 (BHU) Ethics (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 2500 (BHU) Social Ethics (F) (3 cr) or PHIL 3520 (DHA) Business Ethics (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 4530 (DSC) Ethics and Biotechnology (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 4540 (DHA) Human Values and Information Technology (Sp) (3 cr) ..........................................................................................3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) (3 cr) or MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) (3 cr) ..............................3 Advisor-approved computer science classes numbered 5000 or above ..........................................................................................13 In addition, students must complete 6 credits at the 3000 level or higher, appropriate to the degree. Digital Systems Emphasis CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 CS 3100 Operating Systems and Concurrency (F,Sp) .......................... 3
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Department of Computer Science CS 4700 Programming Languages (F,Sp) ............................................3 CS 5050 Advanced Algorithms (F,Sp) ...................................................3 CS 5070 Computer Science Capstone (F, Sp, Su) ...............................1 ECE 2410 Electrical Circuits (F,Sp) .......................................................4 ECE 2530 Digital Circuits (F,Sp) ...........................................................4 ECE 3710 Microcomputer Hardware and Software (F,Sp) .................... 4 ECE 3720 Microcomputer Systems Programming (Sp) ........................ 3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F,Sp,Su) .. 4 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 PHIL 2400 (BHU) Ethics (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 2500 (BHU) Social Ethics (F) (3 cr) or PHIL 3520 (DHA) Business Ethics (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 4530 (DSC) Ethics and Biotechnology (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 4540 (DHA) Human Values and Information Technology (Sp) (3 cr) ..........................................................................................3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ......................................3 Advisor-approved computer science classes numbered 5000 or above ..........................................................................................13 In addition, students must complete 6 credits at the 3000 level or higher, appropriate to the degree. Information Systems Emphasis ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 BA 3080 (QI) Operations Research (F,Sp) ............................................3 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F, Sp) ...............................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 CS 3100 Operating Systems and Concurrency (F,Sp) .......................... 3 CS 3550 Computer Architecture (F,Sp) .................................................3 CS 4700 Programming Languages (F,Sp) ............................................3 CS 5050 Advanced Algorithms (F,Sp) ...................................................3 CS 5070 Computer Science Capstone (F, Sp, Su) ...............................1 ECON 1500 (BAI)1 Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 MHR 3110 (DSS)2 Managing Organizations and People (F,Sp) ............ 3 PHIL 2400 (BHU) Ethics (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 2500 (BHU) Social Ethics (F) (3 cr) or PHIL 3520 (DHA) Business Ethics (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 4530 (DSC) Ethics and Biotechnology (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 4540 (DHA) Human Values and Information Technology (Sp) (3 cr) ..........................................................................................3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 Advisor-approved computer science classes numbered 5000 or above ..........................................................................................13 In addition, the IS Emphasis requires CS 5800 and one course selected from the following list. These courses will be counted among the CS 5000 or above elective courses. CS 5370 Advanced Software Engineering (F) .......................................3 CS 5700 Object-Oriented Software Development (F) .......................... 3 CS 5850 Systems Analysis (Sp) ............................................................3 _______________ 1 ECON 1500 fulfills the University Studies Breadth American Institutions (BAI) requirement. 2 MHR 3110 fulfulls the University Studies Depth Social Science (DSS) requirement.
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Bioinformatics Emphasis CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F, Sp) ...............................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 CS 3100 Operating Systems and Concurrency (F,Sp) .......................... 3 CS 3550 Computer Architecture (F,Sp) .................................................3 CS 4700 Programming Languages (F,Sp) ............................................3 CS 5050 Advanced Algorithms (F,Sp) ...................................................3 CS 5070 Computer Science Capstone (F, Sp, Su) ...............................1 CS 5620 Computer Science Applications in Bioinformatics I (Sp) ........ 3 CS 5630 Computer Science Applications in Bioinformatics II (F) .......... 3 CS 5800 Introduction to Database Systems (F) ....................................3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ......................................3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) or MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) (3 cr) ......................................3 or 4 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 BIOL 3100 (CI) Bioethics (Sp)...............................................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F,Sp,Su) ..................................4 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) (4 cr) or CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry (F,Sp) (4 cr) .................................4 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics course (currently being developed) Advisor-approved computer science classes numbered 5000 or above ...................................................................................3 Advisor-approved electives ............................................................12-13 Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 5730 and its prerequisites to fill this elective requirement. Information Technology Emphasis ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 BA 3080 (QI) Operations Research (F,Sp) ............................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F,Sp,Su) ..........................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F,Sp,Su) ....................................3 CS 1010 (BPS) Foundations of Computer Science, and the Application of Computer Science to the Investigation of Physical Systems and Phenomena (F,Sp,Su) .................................................3 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F, Sp) ...............................................3 CS 3000 Undergraduate Seminar (F,Sp) ..............................................1 CS 3010 (DSC/CI/QI) Information Acquisition, Analysis, and Presentation (F,Sp,Su) ......................................................................3 CS 3100 Operating Systems and Concurrency (F,Sp) .......................... 3 CS 3550 Computer Architecture (F,Sp) .................................................3 CS 4700 Programming Languages (F,Sp) ............................................3 CS 4720 Computer Networking I (F) .....................................................3 CS 5050 Advanced Algorithms (F,Sp) ...................................................3 CS 5070 Computer Science Capstone (F,Sp,Su) .................................1 CS 5800 Introduction to Database Systems (F) ....................................3 CS 5850 Systems Analysis (Sp) ............................................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3
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Minor
Requirements for a minor in computer science are listed below. Before beginning any minor, a student must meet with a departmental advisor and file an approved minor application form with the Computer Science Department. Computer Science Minor (16-18 credits) A. Required Courses (10 credits) CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 B. Computer Science Electives (6-8 credits) Two additional CS classes must be selected from the following: CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3 CS 2550 Computer Organization (F, Sp) ...............................................3 CS 3100 Operating Systems and Concurrency (F,Sp) .......................... 3 CS 3550 Computer Architecture (F,Sp) .................................................3 CS 4700 Programming Languages (F,Sp) ............................................3 Any CS class numbered 5000 or above .........................................3 or 4 At least one of these two electives must be numbered at the 3000 level or above.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For more information about requirements for the Computer Science major and minor, see the major requirement sheet, available from the Computer Science Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
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Graduate Programs Computer science deals with the programming, use, management, and organization of computers. Graduate students specialize in many different areas, several of which have strong ties to other disciplines such as mathematics, computer engineering, statistics, accounting, and business administration.
Admission Requirements Applicants for admission to the graduate program should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or extensive experience in computing. Normally, a score of at least 640 on the quantitative test of the general GRE is required for admission to the MS, and a score of at least 700 is required for admission to the PhD or MCS. For scores less than these, applicants must show other strengths in their backgrounds to be considered for admission. The GRE computer science subject exam is not required for admission. Those who do take the GRE computer science subject exam will have preference in consideration for the award of financial aid. Decisions on financial aid are made on or near March 15 for the following fall semester.
Course Requirements In addition to the specific departmental admission and degree requirements described in this section, students are advised that they must also meet all Graduate School requirements as described in the Graduate School section of this catalog. Please note that departmental requirements change from time to time, so students should work closely with their advisor in designing their graduate program. Graduate-level courses outside the department may be acceptable for the graduate degree. In all cases, approval of the candidate’s graduate committee should be obtained before registering for such courses. Graduate students who have not taken or passed at the 50th percentile the computer science GRE subject exam are required to meet departmental placement requirements before completion of their first year. Students who have not met this requirement after the first year, as a minimum, will not be eligible for department-funded financial aid and cannot submit their program of study. In some circumstances, students will be terminated in the program. The department placement requirement is met in one or a combination of the following three ways: 1. Pass three of six placement exams: Computer Architecture and Organization, Algorithms and Data Structures, Operating Systems, Automata, Programming Languages/Compilers, and Software Engineering. 2. Complete with a grade of at least B- three of the following departmental placement courses: CS 3550 or ECE 5750 (architecture); CS 2200 (algorithms and data structures); CS 3100 (operating systems); CS 4700 or 5300 (programming languages); and CS 2370, 5370, or 6370 (software engineering). 3. Show on an official transcript from an accredited college or university the completion of three courses deemed by the department to be equivalent to its placement courses. These must be semester-based courses of at least 3 credits, and the corresponding grade must be at least a B-.
Master of Science (MS)
Whether Plan A, Plan B, or Plan C (see School of Graduate Studies general requirements), all MS/CS students must meet the following general requirements:
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Department of Computer Science 1. Complete four Computer Science courses numbered between 6000 and 6950. CS 6250 and 6900 are not accepted for these four courses. CS 6950 can count as only one of these four courses, and in that case must be taken for at least 3 credits in a single semester. 2. Complete 1 credit of CS 6900. No more than 3 total credits in CS 5950, 6950, and 7950 and 1 credit of CS 6900 may be used to satisfy the MS degree requirements. CS 6250 cannot be used to meet MS coursework requirements. A maximum of 15 credits of committee-approved coursework below the 6000-level may be used for the MS degree. Students completing a Plan A MS degree must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete at least 24 credits of graduate coursework. The total GPA must be at least 3.0, and no more than two class grades below B- and none below C may be included. 2. Successfully meet the departmental placement requirement. 3. Successfully complete and submit a graduate thesis proposal. 4. Successfully complete and defend a graduate thesis, based on original work (CS 6970, 6 credits). Students completing a Plan B MS degree must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete at least 32 credits of graduate coursework. The total GPA must be at least 3.0, and no more than two class grades below B- and none below C may be included. 2. Successfully meet the departmental placement requirement. 3. Successfully complete and submit a graduate report proposal. 4. Successfully complete and defend a graduate report (CS 6970, 2 credits). Students completing a Plan C MS degree must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete at least 37 credits of graduate coursework. The total GPA must be at least 3.0, and no more than two class grades below B- and none below C may be included. 2. Successfully meet the departmental placement requirement. 3. In addition to the four 6000-level courses required of all MS/CS students, successfully complete one pair of courses representing a sequence offered by the department: CS 5200 and 6200; CS 5300 and 6300; CS 5600 and 6600; CS 5650 and 6650; CS 5700 and 6700.
Master of Computer Science (MCS)
The Master of Computer Science (MCS) is a terminal degree with coursework requirements similar to the PhD, but lacking the PhD’s requirement for original research. Students completing an MCS degree must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Complete at least 60 credits of graduate coursework beyond the BS/CS or 30 credits of graduate coursework beyond the MS/CS with a minimum class grade of B- and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2. 2. No more than 15 credits of coursework numbered below 6000 may be used for the MCS. 3. Complete at least 12 credits of 7000-level computer science coursework. 4. Successfully meet the departmental placement requirement. 5. Successfully complete and submit a research report proposal. 6. Successfully complete and defend a research report, based on original work (CS 7970, 6 credits). 7. Complete 1 credit of CS 6900.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science is, above all else, a degree of quality. Simply completing a number of graduate courses or years of study is not sufficient to receive the degree. The successful candidate must demonstrate a breadth of understanding in computer science, as well as a depth of understanding in his or her chosen area(s) of emphasis. Also, students must show an ability to do creative research. This research should be carried out over a significant period of time (i.e., at least one year or three semesters). Thus, each successful PhD candidate will produce a significant piece of original research, presented in a written dissertation and defended in an oral examination. This work should be of such quality that one or more journal or conference articles can be derived from it. Students completing a PhD/CS must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete at least 90 credits of graduate coursework (including at least 27 credits of dissertation/research) beyond a BS/CS or at least 60 credits (including at least 27 credits of dissertation research) beyond an MS/CS with a minimum class grade of B and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. 2. Successfully meet the departmental placement requirement. 3. If an MS/CS is completed first, then no more than 15 credits of the 60 credits required for the PhD may be taken in coursework numbered below the 6000 level. If an MS/CS is not completed first, then no more than 21 credits of the 90 credits required for the PhD may be taken in coursework numbered below the 6000 level. 4. Complete at least 12 credits of 7000-level computer science coursework. 5. Complete 2 credits of PhD Seminar (CS 7900). 6. Complete 9 credits of department-approved business administration or business management courses. 7. Pass a set of comprehensive written examinations and an oral examination showing depth and breadth of knowledge in computer science and the student’s area(s) of emphasis. 8. Successfully complete and defend a research proposal.
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Department of Computer Science 9. Successfully complete and defend a dissertation (CS 7970, for at least 27 credits). 10. Complete 1 credit of CS 6900.
Financial Assistance Applicants for admission will automatically be considered for financial aid, with no need for additional application procedures. Continuing students will be requested to apply for aid during the spring semester. Acceptance into the program does not guarantee financial assistance.
Computer Science Faculty Professors Scott R. Cannon, parallel processing, real-time systems, biomedical applications Heng-Da Cheng, image processing, artificial intelligence, parallel processing, computer vision, fuzzy logic, VLSI algorithms and architectures, neural networks Donald H. Cooley, fuzzy logic, evolutionary algorithms, neural networks, multimedia systems Professor Emeritus Wendell L. Pope, data structures, automatic software generation, programming languages Associate Professors Stephen J. Allan, parallel processing, parallel programming, recognition of parallelism, program optimization Vicki H. Allan, instruction-level parallelism, register allocation, software pipelining, program optimization
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Stephen W. Clyde, software engineering, object orientation, distributed systems, database theory, multimedia systems Hugo de Garis, artificial intelligence, neural networks, genetic algorithms Nelson T. Dinerstein, analysis and construction of information systems, database management systems, applications of small computers Nicholas S. Flann, machine learning, artificial intelligence Gregory W. Jones, computability, GUIs, software engineering Daniel W. Watson, parallel and heterogeneous computing, interconnection networks Associate Professor Emeritus Larre N. Egbert, scientific computing, computer graphics Assistant Professors Robert F. Erbacher, computer graphics, visualization, computer security, bioinformatics, GUIs, systems Vladimir Kulyukin, cognitive robotics, speech and language processing Seungjin Lim, data mining, semi-structured databases, bioinformatics Xiaojun Qi, image processing, data mining Lecturers Kendra S. Dinerstein, introductory programming Linda Duhadway, computer science education Mary Veronica Kolesar, introductory computing Temporary Lecturer Dean Mathias, computer graphics
Course Descriptions Computer Science (CS), pages 490-493
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Interdepartmental Program in Ecology Director: Martyn M. Caldwell Location: Natural Resources 314 Phone: (435) 797-2555 FAX: (435) 797-3872 E-mail: mmc@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/ecology/ Assistant Director for Administrative Affairs: Marvin C. Bennett, Natural Resources 314B, (435) 797-2090, marvb@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following departments: Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources; Biology; Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences; and Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology
Graduate Program The ecology program at Utah State University is administered by the interdepartmental Ecology Center. Its goals are to promote research and graduate education in the science of ecology and to provide expert, professional information and advice for decision makers considering actions that affect the environment. The research carried out by the center’s associates covers the full spectrum of ecology on several continents, but most of it is centered in the montane and desert regions of the western United States. Students earn their degrees in ecology while maintaining residence in one of the participating departments; the center itself does not grant degrees. The candidate selects and is assigned a major professor from the department appropriate to his or her interests.
Degree Requirements Requirements for graduate degrees in ecology include the University and departmental degree requirements, as well as the Ecology Center requirements outlined below, which are formulated by the Ecology Center Faculty Advisory Committee. This committee is comprised of faculty representatives, designated by the respective department heads, from the departments of Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources; Biology; Environment and Society; Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences; Geology; and Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology. The Ecology Center director chairs the committee. The ecology MS and PhD are research degrees requiring a research thesis or dissertation. The following course requirements for each of these degrees fall into two categories. The first is a general science category. Students receiving graduate degrees in ecology are expected to have some breadth and sophistication in modern science. The second category includes ecology course requirements. These are for the most part general requirements, with the specific courses taken by each student selected by his or her graduate committee and tailored to his or her needs and professional goals.
Ecology MS and PhD Degrees General Science Requirements For further details, see the USU Ecology Center website: http://www.usu.edu/ecology/
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Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science
By its very nature, ecology must draw upon knowledge from most branches of science. As a result, at least a reasonable facility with fundamental mathematics and physical sciences must be attained by students, since these concepts have expression throughout the sciences. In order to assure a minimal comprehension in these areas, students receiving graduate degrees in ecology are required to have had the following at some point in their university careers: 1. Equivalent of mathematics through one semester of calculus. 2. Equivalent of at least a one-semester overview course in physics. 3. Chemistry through organic. 4. One year of introductory statistics and one graduate-level statistics course. These courses are the minimum requirements for the MS and PhD degrees. The committee strongly recommends developing greater facility by taking at least a full year of calculus; one or more courses from the set of three including linear algebra, differential equations, and multi-variable calculus; and a full year of professional-level physics.
Biology
The following are required of all ecology graduate students, and must be taken at some point during their university career: 1. Genetics or evolution, one course. 2. One course in animal physiology for students emphasizing animal ecology. 3. One course each in plant physiology and soils for students emphasizing plant ecology.
Ecology Course Requirements Master of Science
1. Attendance in Ecology Seminar (AWER/BIOL/ENVS/ FRWS 6870) is required each semester in residence. 2. A one-semester course in Graduate General Ecology (AWER BIOL/ENVS/FRWS 6960) is also required. 3. One course must be taken in each of two functional (core) blocks. The three available blocks are shown on the following page.
Doctor of Philosophy
1. Attendance in Ecology Seminar (AWER/BIOL/ENVS/ FRWS 6870) is required each semester in residence. 2. A one-semester course in Graduate General Ecology (AWER BIOL/ENVS/FRWS 6960) is also required. 3. One course must be taken from each functional (core) block. Students continuing from the MS to the PhD degree can apply block courses taken for the MS degree to the PhD requirement. The three available blocks are shown on the following page.
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Interdepartmental Program in Ecology Functional (Core) Blocks 1. Biophysical and Physiological Ecology (AWER/GEOL 6150, AWER/BMET/GEOL 6680, BMET 6500, 6800, BIOL 6600, FRWS/SOIL 6350, FRWS 7200, SOIL 6130)
3. Community, Ecosystem, and Landscape Ecology (AWER 6120/7120, 6820/7820, BIOL/FRWS/SOIL 6200, BIOL 6010, 6590, FRWS 6610, 6710/7710, 6770)
2. Organismic, Population, and Evolutionary Ecology (AWER 6230/7230, BIOL 6260, 6380, FRWS 6400, 6720/7720, 7400)
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Department of Economics Department Head: Christopher Fawson Location: Business 615 Phone: (435) 797-2310 FAX: (435) 797-2701 E-mail: econinfo@econ.usu.edu WWW: http://www.econ.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisor: Amanda Cram, Business 615, (435) 797-2290, acram@econ.usu.edu Graduate Program Director: Paul M. Jakus, Business 304, (435) 797-2309, pjakus@econ.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Agribusiness; Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Agribusiness; BS in Agricultural Economics; Master of Science (MS) in Applied Economics; BS, BA, MS, Master of Arts (MA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics; participates in Master of Business Administration (MBA); participates in International MBA in Food and Agribusiness (offered through the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, England). The Agribusiness and Economics majors are structured to facilitate a dual major with companion majors within or outside the College of Business. Undergraduate emphases: BS, BA in Economics—Economic Theory, Managerial Economics, Prelaw Economics Graduate specializations: MS in Applied Economics—Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Economics, and Regional Economic Development The Department of Economics is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and the College of Business. Programs in both the College of Agriculture and the College of Business are offered.
Undergraduate Programs Objectives Undergraduate economics provides students with the basic intellectual framework to understand and analyze economic problems and to make informed decisions. A basic understanding of economics is essential to becoming a well-informed citizen, as well as a successful business or public leader.
Admission Requirements Freshmen who meet the admission requirements and are accepted in good standing by the University are eligible for admission to the College of Agriculture, the College of Business, and the Department of Economics. All transfer students, whether transferring from within Utah State University or from other colleges and universities, must have an overall minimum GPA of 2.2 to be accepted as majors in the department. Additional requirements may apply for students who seek to be admitted to a dual major. New students wishing to major in the Department of Economics may do so by listing one of the departmental majors on their application when they apply for admission to USU. Students enrolled at USU may change to a departmental major by applying directly to the College of Agriculture, the College of Business, or the Department of Economics.
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Graduation Requirements To receive a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Economics, or International Agribusiness, students must complete all University requirements and the college and departmental requirements for their specific major as noted below. Students may not obtain more than one major or minor in the Department of Economics.
Agribusiness Major
The Agribusiness major provides a foundation for employment in the agricultural sectors and rural regions and in businesses serving agriculture and rural regions, such as banks and financial institutions, production, marketing and buying cooperatives, value-added food producers, real estate and land management, agricultural chemical production and sales, and farms and ranches. Graduates of this program are employed in a variety of agribusiness operations throughout the United States. Agribusiness graduates have achieved prominence in positions in wholesale and retail sales and service, stock and commodity brokerage, real estate appraisal, banking and farm credit, insurance, and in farm and ranch operations. Classwork provides training in basic business and economics, as well as the specific management tools required for agricultural enterprises. To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, a student must have a major GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a grade of C or better in each course required for the major. A C grade or better in ECON 1500, MATH 1100, STAT 2300, and PSY 1010 or SOC 1010 and an overall GPA of 2.67 or higher is required for admission into some required BA and MHR courses. Agribusiness majors with a dual major must satisfy the admission and graduation requirements of both majors. All required courses must be taken for a letter grade. ECON 3900, 4950H, 4990, and 5950 cannot be used to meet economics elective requirements. Agribusiness Major Requirements All courses required for the Agribusiness Major should be taken for a letter grade. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course. Required Courses: ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 ASTE 3090 Computer Applications in Agriculture (F) (3 cr) or BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) ..................................................................................3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) ..................... 3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (F) (3 cr) or ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) .... 3 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) ............. 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) ..... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) ................................3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 ECON 5030 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis (F) ................... 3 ECON 5050 Farm and Ranch Planning and Analysis (Sp) ................... 3 ECON 5350 (CI) Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Management (Sp) .. 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3
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Department of Economics STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 College of Agriculture electives1 ..........................................................12 _______________ 1These 12 credits must be selected from courses offered by departments within the College of Agriculture, excluding courses offered by the Department of Economics. Six of the 12 credits must be chosen from upper-division courses (i.e., courses numbered 3000 or above).
Agribusiness Major, Business Option All courses required for the Agribusiness Major, Business Option should be taken for a letter grade. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course. Students who complete the Business Core requirements with a 2.67 minimum GPA are eligible to earn a dual major in Business. Note: Student transcripts and diplomas will list only the Agribusiness Major, not the Business Option. Business Core: ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F,Sp,Su) ..........................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F,Sp,Su) ....................................3 BA 3700 Operations Management (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F,Sp,Su) .......... 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F,Sp,Su) ...............................3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) ............. 3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People (F,Sp,Su) ....... 3 MHR 4880 (CI) Business Strategy in an Entrepreneurial Context (F,Sp) (3 cr) or MHR 4890 (CI) Business Strategy in a Global Context (3 cr) ............... 3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 Additional Courses: ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) ............. 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) ..... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) ................................3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 ECON 5030 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis (F) ................... 3 ECON 5050 Farm and Ranch Planning and Analysis (Sp) ................... 3 ECON 5350 (CI) Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Management (Sp) .. 3 Agribusiness Major, Agricultural Systems Option All courses required for the Agribusiness Major, Agricultural Systems Option should be taken for a letter grade. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course. Students who complete this option are eligible to earn a dual major in Agricultural Systems Technology. Note: Student transcripts and diplomas will list only the Agribusiness Major, not the Agricultural Systems Option. Required Courses: ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 ASTE 1010 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology (F) .......... 3 ASTE 2200 Electricity in Agricultural Systems (Sp) ..............................3 ASTE 3030 Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture (F) (3 cr) or ASTE 4100 Agricultural Structures and Environment (Sp) (3 cr) .......... 3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 ASTE 3090 Computer Applications in Agriculture (F,Sp) ...................... 3 ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) (3 cr) or
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ASTE 3200 Irrigation Principles and Practices (Sp) (3 cr) .................... 3 ASTE 3600 (QI) Management of Agricultural Machinery Systems (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 ASTE 5260 (CI) Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (F) .... 3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (F) (3 cr) or ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp) (3 cr) ......... 3 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) ............. 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) ..... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) ................................3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 ECON 5030 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis (F) ................... 3 ECON 5050 Farm and Ranch Planning and Analysis (Sp) ................... 3 ECON 5350 (CI) Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Management (Sp) .. 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4
Agricultural Economics Major
The Agricultural Economics major emphasizes the development of quantitative skills in and a deeper understanding of economic theory. While this program provides a solid base for individuals desirous of careers in agricultural businesses, it is also an excellent preparation for graduate studies in economics, agricultural economics, natural resources, business, or law. The Agricultural Economics degree provides an excellent background for work in federal, state, and local government, as well as in the private sector. Graduates of this program are now working in positions involving the analysis of prices and markets, preparation of economic feasibility studies, and preparing economic forecasts. To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, a student must have a major GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a grade of C or better in each course required for the major. All required courses must be taken for a letter grade. Agricultural Economics Major Requirements All courses required for the Agricultural Economics Major should be taken for a letter grade. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course. Required Courses: ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 ASTE 3090 Computer Applications in Agriculture (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) . 3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) (3 cr) or BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) ..................... 3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) ............. 3 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) ............. 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) ..... 3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 ECON 5000 Macroeconomics (F) .........................................................3 ECON 5010 Microeconomics (Sp) ........................................................3 ECON 5030 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis (F) ................... 3 ECON 5310 (QI) Mathematical Methods for Economics (F) ................. 3 ECON 5330 (QI) Applied Econometrics (Sp) ........................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4
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Department of Economics MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 Select three of the following courses: ECON 5020 (CI) Economics and Public Policy (Sp) .............................3 ECON 5050 Farm and Ranch Planning and Analysis (Sp) ................... 3 ECON 5350 (CI) Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Management (Sp) .. 3 ECON 5560 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (Sp) ..... 3 ECON 5950 (CI) Senior Project (Sp) .....................................................3
International Agribusiness Major
The International Agribusiness major combines training in business, language skills, and economics courses that emphasize the role of the trade and development issues that are critical to operating in the increasingly internationalized agribusiness sector. The program provides a foundation for employment in agricultural and agribusiness sectors and in banks and financial institutions, production, marketing and buying cooperatives, value-added food producers, agricultural chemical production and sales, and farms and ranches in domestic and international settings. Classwork provides training in basic business and economics, as well as the specific management tools required for agricultural enterprises. To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in International Agribusiness, a student must have a major GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a grade of C or better in each course required for the major. All required courses must be taken for a letter grade. ECON 3900, 4950H, 4990, and 5950 cannot be used to meet economics elective requirements. International Agribusiness Major Requirements For this major, students must score three or better on the Federal FSI Test or complete a language minor. All the following courses should be taken for a letter grade. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course. Required Courses: ACCT 2010 Survey of Acounting I (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 ASTE 6140 Agricultural Development and Evaluation (Sp) .................. 3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F,Sp,Su) .......... 3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) ............. 3 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) ............. 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) ..... 3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) ................................3 ECON 4020 Macroeconomics for Managers (F,Sp) ..............................3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 ECON 5030 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis (F) ................... 3 ECON 5050 Farm and Ranch Planning and Analysis (Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5950 (CI) Senior Project (Sp) (3 cr) ...........................................3 ECON 5120 Economics of Russia and Eastern Europe, 9th Century to 21st Century (F) ............................................................................3 ECON 5350 (CI) Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Management (Sp) .. 3 ECON 5400 International and Development Economics (F) ................. 4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 NFS 5510 Food Laws and Regulations (Sp) .........................................2 PLSC 4300 World Food Crops and Cropping Systems: The Plants That Feed Us (Sp) .............................................................................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4
Economics Major
Because the Economics major provides a strong grounding in economic theory, it helps open career opportunities that involve policy
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analysis. The Economics major has been a very popular dual major for Finance and Accounting majors because of the added theoretical and analytical dimension that advanced studies in economics can contribute to Finance and Accounting majors. This combination is excellent preparation for students interested in advanced studies in Accounting or Finance. The Economics major also provides students in the humanities, and social and natural sciences with an opportunity to learn policy analysis tools. Whether the students are directly interested in policy or simply interested in the impact of policy within their chosen primary major, economics introduces a robust and empirically verified paradigm for explaining the behavior of social systems and their interaction with cultural, biological, and physical resources. To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, a student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in courses required for the major and a grade of C or better in each course required for the major. A C grade or better in ECON 1500, MATH 1100, STAT 2300, and PSY 1010 or SOC 1010 and an overall GPA of 2.67 or higher is required for admission into some BA and MHR courses required for the managerial emphasis. Economics majors with a dual major must satisfy the admission and graduation requirements of both majors. All required courses must be taken for a letter grade. For information regarding elective requirements, students should contact their academic advisor. Economics Major: ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) ............. 3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5010 Microeconomics (Sp) (3 cr) ...............................................3 ECON 4020 Macroeconomics for Managers (F,Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5000 Macroeconomics (F) (3 cr) ................................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 Upper-division ECON electives .............................................................6 The Economic Theory Emphasis is designed for students who are interested in preparing for graduate studies in economics or agricultural economics and for students who are preparing for a career that requires training in quantitative economic analysis. Graduates have employment opportunities in business and government, as well as opportunities for continuing their education in graduate economics programs or in professional schools. Economists are often involved in policy analysis for government agencies and nongovernmental organizations. Economics Major (Economic Theory Emphasis): ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F.Sp,Su) ......................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) ............. 3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 ECON 5000 Macroeconomics (F) .........................................................3 ECON 5010 Microeconomics (Sp) ........................................................3 ECON 5100 History of Economic Thought (Sp) ....................................3 ECON 5310 (QI) Mathematical Methods for Economics (F) ................. 3 ECON 5330 (QI) Applied Econometrics (Sp) ........................................3 ECON 5950 (CI) Senior Project (Sp) .....................................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 ECON electives (3000-level or above)2 ...............................................12
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Department of Economics The Managerial Economics Emphasis is for students who are planning for careers in business. The program can serve as a terminal program for those planning to enter the job market on graduation or as excellent preparation for students who intend to pursue an MBA or MPA. Economics Major (Managerial Economics Emphasis): ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F.Sp,Su) ......................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F,Sp,Su) ..........................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F,Sp,Su) ....................................3 BA 3700 Operations Management (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F,Sp,Su) .......... 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F,Sp,Su) ...............................3 BUS 1000 Business Orientation (F,Sp) ..............................................0.5 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) ............. 3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) ................................3 ECON 4020 Macroeconomics for Managers (F,Sp) ..............................3 ECON 5310 (QI) Mathematical Methods for Economics (F) ................. 3 ECON 5330 (QI) Applied Econometrics (Sp) ........................................3 ECON 5950 (CI) Senior Project (Sp) .....................................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People (F,Sp) ............. 3 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F,Sp) (3 cr) ..........................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 ECON electives (3000-level and above)2 ..............................................6 The Prelaw Economics Emphasis is for students who plan to attend law school or pursue a career related to political science, and who want to obtain a strong foundation in economics. The large number of elective credits included in this emphasis area provides enough flexibility for students to custom design their program of study to meet individual interests and educational goals. Several students have taken advantage of this flexibility to design a dual major with Economics and Political Science. Economics Major (Prelaw Economics Emphasis): ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) ............. 3 ECON 3170 Law and Economics (F) (3 cr) or POLS 3170 Law and Economics (F) (3 cr) ...........................................3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5010 Microeconomics (Sp) (3 cr) ...............................................3 ECON 4020 Macroeconomics for Managers (F,Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5000 Macroeconomics (F) (3 cr) ................................................3 ECON 5950 (CI) Senior Project (Sp) .....................................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 POLS 1100 (BAI) United States Government and Politics (F,Sp) ......... 3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 ECON electives (3000-level or above)2 .................................................6 POLS electives (3000-level or above) ...................................................3
Minor Requirements
Economics Minor: ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (F) (3 cr) .........................................................3
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ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5010 Microeconomics (Sp) (3 cr) ...............................................3 ECON electives (3000-level or above)3 .................................................6 Economics Teaching Minor: BIS 3000 Principles of Business and Marketing Education (F,Sp) ........ 1 BIS 3300 Clinical Experience I (F,Sp) (1 cr) or BIS 4300 Clinical Experience II (F,Sp) (1 cr) .........................................1 BIS 4400 Business Education and Marketing Education Methods (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (F) (3 cr) .........................................................3 ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or ECON 5400 International and Development Economics (F) (4 cr) .....................................................................................3 or 4 ECON 5100 History of Economic Thought (Sp) ....................................3 ECON 5110 (DSS) Economic History of the United States (F) ............. 3 Agribusiness Management Minor: ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 3030 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Marketing (F) ............. 3 ECON 3050 (DSS) Introduction to Agribusiness Management (Sp) ..... 3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 Agricultural Economics Minor: ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (F) (3 cr) .........................................................3 ECON 4010 (DSS) Managerial Economics (F,Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5010 Microeconomics (Sp) (3 cr) ...............................................3 ECON 4030 (CI) Agribusiness Finance (F) ...........................................3 ECON 5030 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis (F) ................... 3 _______________ 2ECON 3900, 4950, 4990, and 5950 may not be used to meet this requirement. 3ECON 3900 cannot be used to meet economics elective requirements.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
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Department of Economics Financial Support
Degree Requirements
The Department of Economics, the College of Agriculture, and the College of Business award scholarships in addition to those available through the University Financial Aid Office. Information and application forms may be obtained from the college or departmental offices.
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Additional Information For more information about undergraduate programs in the Department of Economics, see the major requirement sheets, available from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs The MA, MS, and PhD in Economics, along with the MS in Applied Economics, are offered jointly through the College of Agriculture and College of Business. The MBA is offered through the College of Business. The International MBA in Food and Agribusiness is offered through the Royal Agricultural College (RAC), Cirencester, England.
Objectives Economics graduate training emphasizes economic theory, critical thinking, and quantitative analysis. This foundation is a means to an end, not an end in itself: theory and quantitative methods are tools used in applied courses, in theses and dissertations, and in other research and extension activities carried out in the department. The Master of Science and Master of Arts in Economics are intended to prepare students for doctoral studies in economics. Consequently, students are required to take the same first-year core theory and econometrics courses as the PhD students, with specialization courses in the second year. The MS in Applied Economics is a terminal degree that prepares students for positions in industry; private consulting firms; local, regional, and national policymaking agencies; private not-for-profit organizations; and community/ regional economic planning and development agencies. The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics is intended to prepare students for faculty and research positions with dual fields in Trade and Development and Natural Resource and Environmental Economics. All PhD students are required to complete these “field” sequences. Students interested in other specialties are discouraged from applying.
Admission Requirements Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, maintained a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the last 60 semester credits earned, and score in at least the 40th percentile on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for the International MBA in Food and Agribusiness. In addition, international applicants from non-English-speaking countries must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Satisfaction of these minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Applications for graduate study from students trained in disciplines other than economics are welcomed. However, all applicants are expected to have: (1) an understanding of intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, (2) preparation in mathematical economics, and (3) preparation in probability and statistics. In addition, applicants are expected to have strong written and oral communications skills.
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PhD students are required to: (1) complete the first-year core (ECON 7060, 7130, 7140, 7230, 7240, 7310, 7350, 7360, 7950); (2) perform successfully on a written qualifying examination based on the firstyear core; (3) complete the advanced core (ECON 7150, 7250, 7320, 7330); (4) complete the International Trade and Development and Natural Resource and Environmental Economics field sequences (ECON 7400, 7500, 7510, 7800); (5) complete a research dissertation and give an oral defense of the dissertation; and (6) meet University requirements for dissertation research and total credit hours.
Master of Science in Applied Economics
To complete an MS degree in Applied Economics, students are required to: (1) complete the applied core (ECON 6000, 6060, 6100, 6300, 6330); (2) complete a specialization in: (a) agricultural economics (ECON 5300, 6030, 6040, 6250; ACCT 6350; BA 6520; MHR 5640), (b) natural resource economics (ECON 6500 and 6510), or (c) regional economic development (ECON 6700 and 6710); (3) submit and orally defend a thesis (Plan A) or research report (Plan B); and (4) complete elective class or thesis research credits to meet Plan A, B, or C graduation requirements. Plan A requires at least 30 credits and must include at least 6 thesis research credits. Plan B requires at least 30 credits and must include 2 to 3 thesis research credits. Plan C has no research component and requires at least 33 credits. (No more than 6 undergraduate credits may be used in meeting degree requirements.)
Master of Science and Master of Arts in Economics
Students are required to complete the first-year core (ECON 6000, 6060, 6100, 7140, 7240, 7310, 7350, 7360) and to submit and orally defend a thesis (Plan A) or research report (Plan B). The department also accepts Plan C, which has no research component. MA students must satisfy the foreign language requirement. Plan A requires at least 30 credits and must include at least 6 thesis research credits. Plan B requires at least 30 credits and must include 2 to 3 thesis research credits. Plan C requires at least 33 credits. (No more than 6 undergraduate credits may be used in meeting degree requirements.)
Master of Business Administration
A student may receive a College of Business Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in an economic field by completing the MBA advanced core (see the MBA program description on pages 178-179) and 9 specialization credits. These specialization credits should be coordinated with the MBA Program director.
International MBA in Food and Agribusiness
The Department of Economics participates with the Royal Agricultural College (RAC) in Cirencester, England to offer this degree. The degree is awarded by the RAC. Students study at USU during fall semester, and then study spring semester at the RAC. Students complete a team project and a thesis. The degree is designed to prepare students to be agribusiness managers in an international environment. Applicants for admission to the International MBA are expected to have completed a common body of knowledge core at an AACSB accredited program. The common body of knowledge includes: ACCT 2010, 2020; BA 3400, 3500, and 3080 or 3700; BIS 2450; ECON 1500, 2010; MATH 1100; STAT 2300; and MHR 2990 and 3110. Alternatively, students may choose to gain the necessary competencies by attending the 18-credit Accelerated Business Core (BUS 6160), which is offered during summer semester. Required courses to be completed at USU include: ACCT 6350; ECON 6030, 6040, 6330; and BA 6520 or 4590. During spring semester, courses in finance, marketing and advertising,
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Department of Economics human resource management, macroeconomics, business strategy, agricultural food policy, and food chain industry are taught at the RAC. Participating students pay USU tuition and are expected to complete the program in 12-18 months.
Research The department maintains an active and productive research program. The results of this research are published in professional journals, books, and technical reports. Financial support for the departmental research program is provided by the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, the colleges of Agriculture and Business, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and by a combination of public and private extramural sources. The Economics Research Institute provides support and coordination for some of the department’s research activities. Graduate students are an integral part of departmental research programs.
Financial Assistance and Assistantships The department offers teaching and research assistantships to qualified graduate students. These are awarded on a competitive basis, and all accepted students are considered eligible. However, while the department makes every effort to assist students in obtaining financial assistance, acceptance into department programs does not guarantee financial assistance. Financial assistance is not provided to PhD students who fail to pass the written qualifying exam nor to graduate students who fail to make satisfactory progress toward completion of their degrees.
Economics Faculty Professors DeeVon Bailey, agricultural economics Basudeb Biswas, international trade and economic development Keith R. Criddle, resource economics and quantitative methods Christopher Fawson, public finance and econometrics Terrence F. Glover, production economics and policy E. Bruce Godfrey, agricultural and resource economics L. Dwight Israelsen, comparative systems and economic history Paul M. Jakus, natural resource and environmenal economics, nonmarket valuation
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John E. Keith, agricultural and resource economics W. Cris Lewis, regional-urban and managerial economics Kenneth S. Lyon, economic theory H. Craig Petersen, regulation and antitrust and managerial economics; Director of Analysis, Assessment, and Accreditation Donald L. Snyder, agricultural and resource economics, Associate Dean for Academic Programs Professors Emeriti Roice H. Anderson Larry K. Bond Rondo A. Christensen Lynn H. Davis Reed R. Durtschi Herbert H. Fullerton Gary B. Hansen Allen D. LeBaron Darwin B. Nielsen Morris D. Whitaker Associate Professors Tyler J. Bowles, econometrics and international economics Steven S. Vickner, agribusiness, food marketing Associate Professor Emeritus Glenn F. Marston Assistant Professors Arthur J. Caplan, environmental economics and applied microeconomic theory John P. Gilbert, international trade theory and policy, applied general equilibrium modeling, development economics Makoto Nirei, macroeconomics, econometrics Gholamreza Oladi, international economics, econometrics Rimma Shiptsova, international trade, food safety, econometrics Ruby A. Ward, agribusiness management and operations research Human Resources Specialist Marion T. Bentley, manpower economics
Course Descriptions Economics (ECON), pages 494-497
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Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Education (EdD, PhD) Chairman: Carol J. Strong, Interim Dean of College of Education and Human Services Location: Emma Eccles Jones Education 109 Phone: (435) 797-1437 FAX: (435) 797-3939 E-mail: idphelp@usu.edu WWW: http://www.coe.usu.edu/ Faculty: Faculty are listed with participating departments.
The EdD degree program is intended for students who wish to be better prepared to (1) understand and deal effectively with curricular and instructional problems as administrators, supervisors, and curriculum specialists in public or private educational institutions and settings; and (2) teach in community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities. The PhD degree program is intended for students who wish to be better prepared to (1) fulfill roles in teaching and research in colleges, universities, and education-related fields; and (2) conduct and direct research and development activities in public and private educational settings or in the corporate sector.
Degrees offered: Doctorate of Education (EdD) and Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
Specializations
Graduate specializations: PhD or EdD— Business Information Systems, Curriculum and Instruction, and Research and Evaluation; EdD—Special Education
Admission Requirements For admission information, contact: Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Utah State University, 0900 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-0900; telephone (435) 797-1189; FAX (435) 797-1192; gradsch@cc.usu.edu. To be evaluated against established criteria, students must submit to the School of Graduate Studies at Utah State University an Application for Admission along with the following: 1. Two official transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate credits from all colleges or universities attended. An average grade of B (3.0) or better is required during the last two years of undergraduate work and for all graduate work. 2. Three letters of recommendation (required). At least two of these letters should come from individuals who can evaluate the student’s academic abilities. All letters should address the student’s potential for successful graduate study. 3. Documentation of a master’s degree or equivalent coursework related to an area of specialization, or a statement of why admission is sought without a master’s degree. 4. An official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), including both the Verbal and the Quantitative subtests.
Business Information Systems
The BIS specialization prepares graduates for careers as teachers or educational leaders in the public schools and/or faculty members in higher education. Areas of emphasis include business information systems, communication, business and/or marketing education, and training and development.
Curriculum and Instruction
The C & I specialization prepares graduates to serve as curriculum specialists and instructional leaders in school districts and state educational agencies, professors in colleges of education, and subject area instructors in four-year or community colleges. Areas of emphasis include early childhood; engineering and technology education; instructional leadership; reading/writing; schooling, culture, and society; and teaching and learning in higher education.
Research and Evaluation
The R & E specialization prepares graduates to evaluate the quality of educational programs, including the comparison of strengths and weaknesses of alternative programs; the revision, updating, and/or redirection of existing programs; and the analysis of related educational issues.
Planned Program To complete a doctorate degree, a minimum of 60 total credits are required for students with a master’s degree, and a minimum of 90 total credits are required for students without a master’s degree. A student must:
5. Evidence of writing competency as determined by the department of specialization.
1. Complete a Unifying Program of Studies Core (6 semester credits) and a Research and Statistics Core (12 semester credits), required of all doctoral students.
6. A statement of specific reasons for wanting to enroll in the doctoral program in education, including the area of specialization student desires to pursue.
2. Complete a planned program of supporting electives, as designated by the specialization or by a department and approved by the student’s supervisory committee.
Applicants to the Curriculum and Instruction specialization of the PhD and EdD degrees must have appropriate teaching experience.
General Information Students may select from one of three specializations within the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program: Business and Information Systems (BIS), Curriculum and Instruction (C & I), and Research and Evaluation (R & E). Both the Doctorate of Education (EdD) and the Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are offered through the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program (IDP) in the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS). The IDP is an interdepartmental faculty effort.
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3. Pass a written comprehensive examination. This exam must be satisfactorily completed before the student advances to candidacy. Advancement to candidacy also requires an approved dissertation proposal. 4. Present at a professional conference. 5. Submit for publication an approved manuscript. 6. Complete and satisfactorily defend a doctoral research study directed and judged by a supervisory committee of faculty.
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Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Education (EdD, PhD) 7. Complete all final requirements, as specified by an area of specialization, the College of Education and Human Services, and the School of Graduate Studies.
Resident Coursework The Doctorate of Philosophy degree (PhD) requires three semesters of full-time registration in residency with a minimum of two semesters of consecutive residency. Completion of 33 credits in residence on the Logan campus is required. The Doctorate of Education degree (EdD) requires at least three semesters in full-time residency, but they need not be consecutive. At least two semesters must be spent on campus prior to registering for dissertation credit. Completion of 39 credits must be completed in residence. It is strongly recommended that the applicant enroll on campus the first semester after admission, so that appropriate program planning can be completed.
Doctoral Residency It is the responsibility of the student’s doctoral committee to provide guidance, supervision, and review of the doctoral residency requirement. The purpose of residency is to provide the doctoral student with significant time for sustained contact with faculty members and intense attention to coursework, projects, research, and participation in academic life. Residency is a time for socialization into the shared community of professional life. It should include opportunities for the student to engage in activities outside of coursework that serve to transition the student into the new role of future colleague. Each student’s residency experience should be considered on an individual basis and should include many varied activities. Quality of participation is important, but so is variety. Experiences that meet the goals of the residency requirement may include such opportunities as: 1. Collaborative research or grants with faculty or peers 2. Working with faculty on scholarly publications 3. Participation in non course-related scholarly groups (e.g., book or writing groups) 4. College teaching internships or assistantships 5. Research assistantships 6. Attendance at local, regional, or national professional meetings 7. Involvement in graduate student organizations (e.g., Graduate Student Senate) 8. Committee and/or service work within the department, college, or university 9. Assisting faculty with course development and teaching
10. Advanced coursework beyond the minimum 11. Attendance at departmental colloquia 12. Considerable out-of-class interaction with faculty and/or students, especially on substantive issues 13. Organizing program events, such as brown bags, consortia, orientation programs, etc. It is difficult to accomplish these outcomes while physically distant from the campus. Thus, doctoral programs nationwide include “residency” requirements to assure that doctoral students, upon graduation, will be prepared for full professional participation in academic life.
Research Each student must complete a significant research study; present at a professional conference; and prepare an article for publication in an appropriate journal, based on the completed research and/or program of study.
Financial Assistance Students should contact department heads for all inquiries regarding assistantships and tuition waivers. Applications for University assistantships, fellowships, and all financial aid are processed through department offices. For a listing of fellowships and scholarships, see the Graduate Financial Assistance section of this catalog (pages 9293).
Career Opportunities The doctoral specialization prepares educational leaders for positions as college and university researchers and teachers in education and education-related fields. Recipients of the doctorate degree are also prepared to conduct and direct research and development activities in public or private educational agencies or in the corporate sector; teach in community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities; serve as supervisors and curriculum specialists in public or private educational institutions and settings; and serve in a variety of other careers.
Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program A doctorate in education is separate from the Administrative/ Supervisory Certificate (A/SC) Program; however, a student may obtain the A/SC while pursuing the doctorate degree. Completion of the A/SC program qualifies a person for the certificate required of administrators and/or supervisors at any level in the public school systems of Utah. Students desiring an Administrative/Supervisory Certificate may need to take courses in addition to those required for the PhD and EdD degree.
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Head: Tamal Bose Location: Engineering Laboratory 149 Phone: (435) 797-2840 FAX: (435) 797-3054 E-mail: info@ece.usu.edu WWW: http://www.ece.usu.edu Undergraduate Advising: Engineering Advising Center, Engineering 314A, (435) 797-2705, kathy@engineering.usu.edu, ronnie@engineering.usu.edu, sophie@engineering.usu.edu Graduate Program Coordinator: Scott E. Budge, Engineering Laboratory 113, (435) 797-3433, scott.budge@ece.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineer (EE), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering; BS in Computer Engineering
Undergraduate Programs Department Mission Statement The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is to develop students into outstanding electrical and computer engineers. The department is dedicated to superb teaching, research, and service.
Program Descriptions The ECE Department offers a balanced curriculum of classwork, laboratory work, and design experiences to prepare students for careers in engineering. The Bachelor of Science programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). The research program of the department, which includes undergraduates as well as graduate students, is internationally acclaimed in the ďŹ elds of aerospace instrumentation and measurements, image compression, communications, electromagnetics, controls, and robotics.
Electrical Engineering The Electrical Engineering program is dedicated to producing engineers who: (1) contribute to engineering practice, advance engineering knowledge, and contribute to the good of society; (2) are advancing their education in engineering and other professions; and (3) take a leadership role in engineering and society. Each student is given a solid foundation in electricity, electronics, signals, and systems, with individual practical experience. Upon this basic foundation, the students then build expertise in advanced areas, stressing actual design practice, to prepare them for productive engineering careers. The focus areas can be categorized into the following: analog and digital electronics, controls, signal processing, communications, electromagnetics, microwaves, and space systems.
Computer Engineering
engineering problems; (2) are continually engaged in professional, personal, and community development; (3) are implementing wellplanned, top-down designs of complex systems; and (4) function well as team members and interact well with other professionals and nonengineers. Building on a solid curriculum in computing hardware and software, the program begins with a strong foundation in electricity, digital logic design, and computer science, then leads into advanced software engineering and microcomputer systems. Advanced courses provide experience in formal design methods, high-performance architectures, data communications, concurrent programming, and real-time and embedded systems. Students are also required to complete advanced course sequences in computer science. Students in the BS programs in both electrical engineering and computer engineering are permitted and encouraged to take courses in the other program. Many courses, such as controls, digital signal processing, and robotics, draw heavily on skills in both areas.
Assessment In addition to the regular national accreditation, the ECE Department employs a number of means to assess the quality of departmental programs. The primary indicator is the success of ECE graduates in obtaining professional employment. At several intervals following graduation, the department keeps track of student placement. Other major tools include annual quantitative assessment of program objectives, semi-annual reviews of the curriculum and facilities by the ECE Industrial Advisory Board, interviews of undergraduate and graduate students upon completion of their programs, regular monitoring of faculty members by peers, and periodic surveys of ECE graduates working in industry.
Requirements Prior to entry into the upper-division classes, the student must meet the standards for entry into the Professional Engineering Program. Additional information concerning these items is given in the College of Engineering write-up (pages 112-113). It is the responsibility of students to be aware of these rules and procedures; however, advisor assistance is available.
Admission to Pre-Professional Program
Admission requirements for students desiring to major in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering are the same as those governing admission to the College of Engineering (see page 111), except that students must also be “calculus ready.� That is, they must: (1) achieve a score of 27 or higher on the math ACT test; (2) complete MATH 1050 and 1060 or MATH 1210; or (3) achieve an AP score of at least 3 on the AB Calculus or BC Calculus test.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
The program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering is nominally a four-year program. The required program consists of a basic foundation of mathematics, science, computer science, engineering fundamentals, and laboratory and design experiences. Elective courses providing for one or more areas of technical focus, communication skills, and University Studies complete the program and prepare students for productive and rewarding careers in the electrical engineering profession.
The Computer Engineering program is dedicated to producing engineers who: (1) apply fundamental principles to solve practical
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
The program leading to a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering is nominally a four-year program. The required program consists of a basic foundation of mathematics, science, computer science, engineering fundamentals, and laboratory and design experiences. Elective courses providing for one or more areas of technical focus, communication skills, and University Studies complete the program and prepare students for productive and rewarding careers in the computer engineering profession.
Required Courses
Required courses are shown in the accompanying paragraphs; however, because of differences in high school or transfer student preparation, it is strongly recommended that students meet with the college academic advisor to plan a detailed semester-by-semester schedule for completing the preprofessional requirements. Particular attention must be paid to course prerequisites, requiring some students to take longer than four semesters to complete the preprofessional program. Students transferring into the department should consult with the college academic advisor for transfer credit evaluation and proper placement in the curriculum. AP and CLEP credit may be used to meet some of the required technical and University Studies courses. Details concerning courses acceptable as electives are available from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Electrical Engineering Pre-professional Program*
Suggested Semester Schedule Freshman Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I ..................................................................4 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 ..............................3 ECE 1010 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering ........... 2 University Studies Breadth Courses ......................................................6 Spring Semester (15 credits) MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II .................................................................4 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science—CS 2 ....................... 3 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 ECE 2530 Digital Circuits ......................................................................4 Sophomore Year (33 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus ................................................3 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 University Studies Breadth Courses ......................................................9 Spring Semester (17 credits) MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations .................. 4 ECE 2410 Electrical Circuits .................................................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Technical Elective Course .....................................................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DSS) ................................................3 _______________ *All classes listed above with specific prefixes and course numbers are required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program (PEP). Courses are listed under the semesters in which they best fit.
Professional Program
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and senior years. The following courses are required for students selecting the Professional Program in Electrical Engineering. Suggested Semester Schedule Junior Year (31credits)1 Fall Semester (16 credits) ECE 3410 Microelectronics I .................................................................4 ECE 3620 Circuits and Signals .............................................................3 ECE 3870 Electromagnetics I ...............................................................3 ECE 5530 Digital System Design ..........................................................3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability ..................................................3 Spring Semester (15 credits) ECE 3640 Signals and Systems ...........................................................3 ECE 3710 Microcomputer Hardware and Software ..............................4 ECE 3820 Design I ................................................................................2 Math/Science Elective Course ..............................................................3 ECE Elective Course .............................................................................3 Senior Year (31-32 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) ECE 4840 (CI) Design II ........................................................................3 PHYX 2710 Introductory Modern Physics .............................................3 ECE Elective Courses ...........................................................................9 Spring Semester (16-17 credits) ECE 4850 (CI) Design III .......................................................................2 ECE Elective Courses ...........................................................................9 Technical Elective Course .....................................................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DHA) ............................................2-3 _______________ 1Some of the junior classes can be delayed until the senior year, but this may limit a student’s choice of electives during his or her senior year.
Technical Elective Courses (select 30 or more credits) Electrical Engineering Electives (select 21-27 credits) ECE 3720 Microcomputer Systems Programming ................................3 ECE 4740 Computer and Data Communications ..................................3 Also, any ECE 5000-level course (including ECE 5930 when topic relates to electrical engineering) may be counted as an Electrical Engineering Elective. Math and Science Electives (select 3-9 credits) MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (F,Sp) ................. 3 MATH 4630 Computer Aided Math for Scientists and Engineers (Sp) .. 3 MATH 5210 Introduction to Analysis I (F) ..............................................3 MATH 5220 Introduction to Analysis II (Sp)...........................................3 MATH 5270 Complex Variables (Sp) .....................................................3 MATH 5310 Introduction to Modern Algebra (Sp) .................................3 MATH 5340 Theory of Linear Algebra (Sp) ...........................................3 MATH 5420 Partial Differential Equations (Sp) .....................................3 MATH 5460 Introduction to the Theory and Application of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (Sp) ...................................................................3 MATH 5510 Introduction to Topology (F) ...............................................3 MATH 5610 Computational Linear Algebra and Solution of Systems of Equations (Sp) ...............................................................................3 MATH 5620 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 5720 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (Sp) ...................... 3 MATH 5760 Stochastic Processes (F) ..................................................3 AP Biology .............................................................................................4 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F,Sp) ...............................................4
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Computer Engineering Pre-professional Program**
Suggested Semester Schedule Freshman Year (30-31 credits) Fall Semester (15-16 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I ..................................................................4 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 ..............................3 CS 17104 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 Lab ................... (1) ECE 1010 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering ........... 2 University Studies Breadth Courses ......................................................6
Spring Semester (15 credits) MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II .................................................................4 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science—CS 2 ....................... 3 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 ECE 2530 Digital Circuits ......................................................................4 Sophomore Year (33-34 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures—CS 3 ...........................3 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations .................. 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (16-17 credits) MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics ........................................................3 ECE 2410 Electrical Circuits .................................................................4 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering ......................................................3 Technical Elective Course ..................................................................3-4 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 _______________ 4Students desiring a Computer Science minor must take CS 1710 as a freshman. The rest of the minor is built into the curriculum. This lab is not required for the Computer Engineering major. **All classes listed above with specific prefixes and course numbers (except for CS 1710 and CS 2370) are required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program (PEP). Courses are listed under the semesters in which they best fit.
Professional Program
Suggested Semester Schedule Because of the variation in schedules, it is recommended that students meet with an advisor to work out a schedule for their junior and senior years. The following courses are required for students selecting the Professional Program in Computer Engineering. Suggested Semester Schedule Junior Year (32 credits)5 Fall Semester (15 credits) ECE 3410 Microelectronics I .................................................................4 ECE 3620 Circuits and Signals .............................................................3 ECE 3710 Microcomputer Hardware and Software ..............................4 ECE 3860 Transmission Lines ..............................................................1 ECE 5530 Digital System Design ..........................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) CS 3100 Operating Systems and Concurrency ....................................3 ECE 3640 Signals and Systems ...........................................................3 ECE 3720 Microcomputer Systems Programming ................................3 ECE 3820 Design I ................................................................................2 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability ..................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Senior Year (30-31 credits) Fall Semester (15-16 credits) ECE 4740 Computer and Data Communications ..................................3 ECE 4840 (CI) Design II ........................................................................3 Computer Science Elective Course .......................................................4 Computer Engineering Elective Course ................................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DHA) ............................................2-3 Spring Semester (15 credits) ECE 4850 (CI) Design III .......................................................................2 High-Level Technical Elective Courses .................................................7 Math/Science Elective Course ..............................................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DSS) ................................................3 _______________ 5Some of the junior classes can be delayed until the senior year, but this may limit a student’s choice of electives during his or her senior year.
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering High-Level Technical Elective Courses (select 14-19 credits) Students must complete a total of at least 14 credits within high-level technical electives. Courses listed in this departmental section as Computer Engineering Electives or Computer Science Electives may be used to fulfill this requirement. Also, courses having an ECE or CS prefix, which are numbered at the 5000 level, may be used as highlevel technical electives. Technical Elective Courses (select 22 or more credits) Computer Engineering Electives (select 3-15 credits) ECE 5320 Mechatronics (Sp) ................................................................4 ECE 5640 Real-Time Processors (Sp) ..................................................4 ECE 5740 Concurrent Programming (F) ...............................................3 ECE 5750 High-Performance Microprocessor Architecture (Sp) .......... 3 ECE 5770 Microcomputer Interfacing (Sp) ............................................4 ECE 5780 Real-Time Systems (F) ........................................................4 Computer Science Electives (select 4-12 credits) CS 5100 Graphical User Interfaces and Windows Programming (Sp) .. 4 CS 5200 Distributed and Network Programming (F) .............................4 CS 5400 Computer Graphics I (F) .........................................................4 Math and Science Electives (select 3-9 credits) MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (Sp).................... 3 MATH 4630 Computer Aided Math for Scientists and Engineers (Sp) .. 3 MATH 5210 Introduction to Analysis I (F) ..............................................3 MATH 5220 Introduction to Analysis II (Sp)...........................................3 MATH 5270 Complex Variables (Sp) .....................................................3 MATH 5310 Introduction to Modern Algebra (Sp) .................................3 MATH 5340 Theory of Linear Algebra (Sp) ...........................................3 MATH 5420 Partial Differential Equations (Sp) .....................................3 MATH 5460 Introduction to the Theory and Application of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (Sp) ...................................................................3 MATH 5510 Introduction to Topology (F) ...............................................3 MATH 5610 Computational Linear Algebra and Solution of Systems of Equations (F) .................................................................................3 MATH 5620 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 5720 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (Sp) ...................... 3 MATH 5760 Stochastic Processes (F) ..................................................3 AP Biology .............................................................................................4 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F,Sp) ...............................................4 AP Chemistry.........................................................................................8 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (F) ....................................................4 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World (F,Sp) .................. 3 PHYX 2710 Introductory Modern Physics .............................................3 PHYX 35506 Intermediate Classical Mechanics ....................................3 PHYX 3600 Intermediate Electromagnetism .........................................3 PHYX 37007 Thermal Physics ...............................................................3 PHYX 3750 Foundations of Wave Phenomena ....................................3 PHYX 4550 Advanced Classical Mechanics .........................................3 PHYX 4600 Advanced Electromagnetism .............................................3 PHYX 4650 Optics I ..............................................................................3 PHYX 4680 Optics II .............................................................................3 PHYX 4700 Quantum Mechanics I ........................................................3 PHYX 4710 Quantum Mechanics II .......................................................3
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Technical Electives (select 0-8 credits) CS 3550 Computer Architecture (F,Sp) .................................................3 CS 4700 Programming Languages (F,Sp) ............................................3 CEE 4200 Engineering Economics (F) ..................................................2 ECE 4250 Internship/Co-op (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................3 ECE 5310 Control Systems (F) .............................................................3 ENGR 2000 Engineering Mechanics Statics (F,Sp) .............................. 2 ENGR 2020 Engineering Mechanics Dynamics (F,Sp) ......................... 3 ENGR 2040 Strength of Materials (F,Sp) ..............................................2 MAE 2060 Material Science (F,Sp) .......................................................3 MAE 2400 Thermodynamics I (Sp,Su) ..................................................3 ENGR 5500 High Performance Computing for Engineers (F) ............... 3 Any upper-division (3000, 4000, or 5000 level) ECE class not required by the major may also be used as a Technical Elective course. However, specific courses must be approved in writing before the student registers for the course. _______________ 6Students cannot receive credit for both Engineering Mechanics and Physics Mechanics. 7Students cannot receive credit for both Engineering Thermodynamics and Physics Thermodynamics.
Minors Students should have all minors approved by the minor department. Minors may be filled by using the Technical Electives credits for courses in the chosen minor area. All courses required for the minors must be completed with grades of C- or better.
Mathematics Minor
Required courses include: MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations (Sp) .......................... 3 Two additional courses (6 credits) numbered above 4000, excluding MATH 4300, 4400, 4500, 4620, 5570, and 5580, are also required. MATH 2250 may substitute for MATH 2270 and 2280.
Physics Minor
PHYX 2210 (QI) General Phyiscs–Science and Engineering I ............. 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering II .... 4 Students must also select 10 credits from courses in Physics numbered 2710 or above.
Computer Science Minor
A minimum of 16 credits (with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and a C- or better in each class) is required. Students must complete the following courses: CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ............ 3 Students must also complete two additional computer science classes. One of these two classes must be numbered at the 3000 level or above. Students should contact the Computer Science Department for information about classes that may not be used toward the Computer Science Minor. Other minors should be approved by the minor department.
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Research Opportunities
Additional Information
Undergraduate students are extensively involved with research activities in the department. Electrical engineering majors and computer engineering majors have presented papers at research conferences and have won prizes. They have also designed satellites for deployment from the space shuttle. Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty members are dedicated to helping students and providing a challenging and interesting learning atmosphere. For additional information, see the Research section under Graduate Programs (page 230).
For more information about Bachelor of Science requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheet, available from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Departmental Honors
See general admission requirements on pages 93-94. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited program and having a 3.1 GPA or better can generally be admitted without restriction. Additional coursework in electrical and computer engineering fundamentals may be required in individual cases. Students must take the general GRE exam; however, the subject GRE is not required. All graduate students are expected to have a working knowledge of a computer language (preferably C or C++).
Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Financial Support Scholarships, assistantships, grants-in-aid, and work-study programs are available through the University. In addition, the department employs undergraduate and graduate students to assist in engineering research and development.
Concurrent BS/Master’s Program The concurrent BS/Master’s program allows engineering students to begin taking graduate-level classes during their senior year. This permits them to complete requirements for both the BS degree and the master’s degree concurrently during two years. Students in this program have a greater selection of graduate courses, since many graduate courses are taught during alternate years. In addition, the student’s senior design project could be a start for a graduate design project or thesis. After completing their BS degree, students in the program can earn a master’s degree in only one additional year. Both the BS and the master’s degree can generally be earned with 150 total credits. Finally, students with a master’s degree can expect a much higher starting salary following graduation. The department requires that students have a minimum GPA of 3.3, in order to qualify for acceptance into the concurrent BS/Master’s program. (For more information, see the College of Engineering section of this catalog, pages 113-114.)
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements
Applications will be considered throughout the year. However, students desiring financial aid should submit application materials by January 1 to be considered for the following fall semester and July 1 to be considered for the following spring semester. No applications will be considered until all required information arrives in the office of the School of Graduate Studies.
Degree Requirements Specific requirements for the ME, MS, EE, and PhD degrees are outlined below; these are in addition to the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies. All graduate degree programs in the ECE Department require a grade of B- or better in all courses applied toward the requirements listed below.
Master of Engineering (ME) and Master of Science (MS)
The ME degree is based on coursework and is designed to give graduates a strong practical foundation. The MS degree requires substantial thesis or project work in a specific area and prepares students for advanced study or advanced work in that area. The MS degree has two options. Under Plan A, the student completes a thesis. Under Plan B, the student prepares an engineering project report. If a student chooses an MS degree, changing to the ME degree is only possible by approval of the major professor, ECE graduate committee, and the department head. The MS and ME degrees require successful completion of 30 credits of 5000-level or above coursework in a program approved by the student’s supervisory committee, with the following stipulations: Master of Science 1. At least 12 credits of ECE coursework must be completed at or above the 6000 level. 2. MS Plan A students must complete 6 credits of Thesis Research (ECE 6970). 3. MS Plan B students must complete 3 credits of Thesis Research (ECE 6970) and 3 credits of Design Project (ECE 6950).
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 4. MS students must have a one- to two-page, double-spaced thesis or project proposal approved by their committee when a project has been identified. Master of Engineering 1. At least 18 credits of ECE coursework must be completed at or above the 6000 level. 2. At least two ECE courses with substantial lab components must be completed at or above the 5000 level. This requirement may be waived for students who have taken two USU ECE lab intensive courses as undergraduates and who received a grade of B- or better in both of these classes. All Master’s Students 1. At least 3 credits of ECE coursework must be completed at the 7000 level. 2. One credit of ECE 6800 (Electrical Engineering Colloquium) must be completed as soon as possible. 3. Each master’s student must form a committee and have a program of study approved by the end of his or her first semester. 4. No more than 10 credits of 5000-level coursework may be applied toward a master’s degree. 5. Any exceptions to the master’s requirements must be approved by the student’s committee and the ECE Graduate Committee. A course in technical and professional writing, or equivalent writing experience, is required for MS students prior to beginning the thesis. This may be fulfilled as a requirement for a bachelor’s degree. MS students may, at the discretion of their supervisors, be required to hire an editor to bring the thesis or paper into acceptable form.
Electrical Engineer
The Electrical Engineer degree is awarded for the successful completion of an advanced program of 60 credits of academic work beyond the BS, or 30 credits beyond the MS, and a comprehensive engineering report earning an additional 10 credits. The degree requirements do not include a comprehensive examination, and the engineering report is given in lieu of the original research dissertation. The degree differs from the PhD by preparing the student for professional engineering work, rather than for research.
Doctor of Philosophy
To qualify for a PhD degree, a student is expected either to complete at least 51 credits beyond the requirements for a BS degree; or to complete at least 21 credits beyond the requirements for an MS degree, plus complete enough credits of dissertation research to have a total of 90 credits beyond the BS degree or 60 credits beyond the MS degree. Completion of this coursework generally requires three semesters of study beyond the MS degree, with up to 18 credits beyond the BS degree being taken in courses outside the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. After a student has completed at least 18 credits of coursework beyond the MS degree, he or she must pass a comprehensive examination based on graduate-level courses, as well as pass a dissertation research proposal defense. Near the end of the program, the results of the original (publishable) research work will be presented and publicly defended as a dissertation.
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For further information, visit the departmental website at: http://www.engineering.usu.edu/ece/
Research The department conducts extensive research through the following centers: 1. Center for Self-Organizing Intelligent Systems (CSOIS) 2. National Center for the Design of Molecular Function (NCDMF) 3. Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) 4. Anderson Center for Wireless Teaching and Research 5. Center for High-Speed Information Processing (CHIP) 6. Center for Advanced Imaging LADAR (CAIL) Research activities include: robotics, control systems, digital system design, computer networks, concurrent systems, antennas, space systems, image processing, digital signal processing, wireless communications, acoustics, electromagnetic compatibility, and LADAR systems.
Financial Assistance All applicants who are accepted academically are automatically considered for financial aid. Many successful graduate students in the department do receive some level of financial aid during their degree program.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Professors Doran J. Baker, electromagnetics, infrared measurements, engineering systems in space Tamal Bose, digital signal processing, communications Joe R. Doupnik, communications, computers H. Scott Hinton, photonic switching, Dean of College of Engineering Todd K. Moon, communications and signal processing Linda S. Powers, biophysics, molecular engineering Adjunct Professor Heng-Da Cheng, pattern recognition, image processing Trustee Professor Emeritus Kay D. Baker, electronics, space science Professors Emeritus Robert W. Gunderson, control systems, pattern recognition, robotics Ronney D. Harris, microwaves, transmission line circuits, atmospheric modeling William L. Jones, integrated circuits Alan W. Shaw, electromagnetics, controls, microcomputers Allan J. Steed, electro-optics, aerospace measurement systems Gardiner S. “Dyke” Stiles, concurrent systems Ronald L. Thurgood, computers, database systems Clair L. Wyatt, infrared, electro-optical systems
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Associate Professors Scott E. Budge, signal processing, image processing Charles M. Swenson, space science and space engineering Paul A. Wheeler, microprocessors, acoustics Research Associate Professor Robert T. Pack, geological and geomatics engineering Adjunct Associate Professors R. Rees Fullmer, control systems, space engineering Ronald J. Huppi, space research John C. Kemp, robotics, electro-optics Tsung-Cheng Shen, physics Gene A. Ware, computer systems Associate Professor Emeritus Duane G. Chadwick, remote sensors, instrumentation Assistant Professors Matthew D. Berkemeier, computers, robotics, controls Annette Bunker, computer security, hardware veriďŹ cation Yang Quan Chen, control systems Aravind Dasu, computer engineering
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Brandon K. Eames, computer engineering Jacob H. Gunther, communications and signal processing George K. Liang, electromagnetics Michael W. Tompkins, electromagnetics Chris Winstead, analog VLSI Research Assistant Professor Hui Fang Dou, precision instruments, mechatronics Adjunct Research Assistant Professor Steven R. Wassom, controls Adjunct Assistant Professor Charles R. Tolle, controls Principal Lecturers Paul D. Israelsen, integrative services, digital systems design Randy J. Jost, electromagnetics, microwave engineering, solid state electronics
Course Descriptions Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), pages 498-502
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Department of Elementary Education Department Head: Bernard L. Hayes Location: Emma Eccles Jones Education 385A Phone: (435) 797-0385 FAX: (435) 797-0372 E-mail: elemeduc@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.coe.usu.edu/eled/ Student Teaching Director: Katy Johnson, Education 371, (435) 797-0371, katy.johnson@usu.edu Undergraduate Advisors: Susie Maughan, Education 383, (435) 797-0375, susie.maughan@usu.edu Sylvia Robinson, Education 377, (435) 797-0377, sylvia.robinson@usu.edu Dawn D. Black, Education 375, (435) 797-0383, dawn.black@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education; BS and BA in Early Childhood Education; the Elementary Education Department participates in the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Education, including Doctor of Education (EdD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with Curriculum and Instruction Specialization Graduate specializations: MA, MS, MEd—Early Childhood Education; Educational Leadership; ESL Education; Gifted and Talented Education; Math and Science Education; Middle Education; Reading, Writing, and Language Arts; and Social Studies Education
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The purposes of the Department of Elementary Education are: 1. To develop professional educators; 2. To advance knowledge in the field of education. These purposes are realized through teaching, scholarly activities, and service. The department provides leadership in the preparation of teachers, supervisors, curriculum specialists, and other professional personnel for careers in elementary education, early childhood education, and middle education. The Department of Elementary Education at Utah State University offers eight programs leading to licensure as a teacher. In the following list, each program name is followed by the licensure obtained (shown in parentheses). (1) Elementary Education (grades 1 through 6); (2) Early Childhood Education (preschool through grade 3); (3) Dual Elementary and Early Childhood Education (preschool through grade 6); (4) Composite Elementary Education/Special Education—Mild/ Moderate (grades 1 through 6 Special Education, and grades kindergarten through 12); (5) Composite Elementary Education/Special Education—Severe (grades 1 through 6 Special Education, and grades kindergarten through 12); (6) Composite Early Childhood Education/ Special Education—Early Childhood (preschool through grade 3, and Special Education birth through age 5); (7) Composite Elementary Education/Deaf Education (grades 1-6, and master’s in Deaf Education); (8) Composite Early Childhood Education/Deaf Education (preschool through grade 3, and master’s in Deaf Education).
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Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate research opportunities are available with many departmental faculty members. Interested students should contact Francine Johnson, associate dean in the College of Education and Human Services, (435) 797-2417, francine.johnson@usu.edu.
Assessment
To review Department of Elementary Education assessment information, visit http://www.coe.usu.edu/eled/ and click on the assessment link.
University Studies Requirements
Elementary Education Majors and Early Childhood Education Majors are required to take certain classes to fulfill the University Studies requirements. The following sections list the specific courses to choose from: Computer and Information Literacy (0-3 credits) Passing grade on six computer and information literacy related examinations. Although no specific course is required, USU 1000 and BIS 1400 teach the required skills. Quantitative Literacy (QL) (3 credits) (A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in this course.) STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics .............................................3 (MATH 1050 or Math ACT score of 25 or higher is required to apply to the Teacher Education Program.) Breadth Requirements (21 credits) Choose one course from the following to meet BAI requirement: ECON 1500, HIST 1700, POLS 1100, USU 1300 .................................3 Choose one course from the following to meet BCA requirement: MUSC 1010, USU 1330 ........................................................................3 Choose one course from the following to meet BHU requirement: ANTH 1710, HIST 1030, HIST 1050, PHIL 1010, PHIL 1200, PHIL 2400, PHIL 2500, USU 1320 ....................................................3 Choose one course from the following to meet BSS requirement: ANTH 1010, ANTH 2100, ASTE 2900, ENVS 2340, GEOG 1030, GEOG 2030, JCOM 1000, NR 1010, POLS 2200, SOC 1010, USU 1340 ..........................................................................................3 Choose one course from the following to meet BLS requirement: AWER 1200, BIOL 1010, FRWS 2200, NFS 1020, PLSC 2100, USU 1350 ..........................................................................................3 Choose two courses from the following to meet BPS requirement: BMET 2000, GEOG 1130, GEOL 1100, GEOL 1150, CHEM 1010, PHYX 1000, PHYX 1200, SOIL 2000, USU 1360 .............................6 Depth Education Requirements Communications Intensive (CI) (2 courses) (included in major) ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II (F, Sp) ........................................6-8 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 Quantitative Intensive (QI) (1 course) (A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in this course.) MATH 2020 (QI)1 Introduction to Logic and Geometry (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3
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Department of Elementary Education Depth Course Requirements (2 courses) Choose two approved University Studies depth courses designated DSC, DHA, or DSS (outside of area of Emphasis).
_______________ 1Prerequisite: MATH 1050 or Math ACT score of 25 or higher (also required to apply to the Teacher Education Program).
Requirements Provisional Admission Process and Requirements
Since more students major in Elementary Education at USU than in any other major, competition for admission into the program is very keen. Due to increased demands for admission, coupled with limited resources, a ceiling of 175 students has been placed on admissions each year. Thus, admission to USU does not necessarily guarantee admission into the Elementary Education Program. Provisional admission to the Elementary and Early Childhood Teacher Education Program is determined by (1) the student’s GPA in a set of core courses, (2) ACT scores and Writing Diagnostic Test or PPST test results, (3) the number of credits a student has taken, (4) successful completion of a group assessment interview, and (5) a speech and hearing test. (Additional factors to be weighted may be gender and/or minority status consistent with applicable law.) Applications are accepted each semester. Because there are typically more applicants than there is space available, the number accepted is limited. Students who are not accepted may reapply. Provisional admission requires formal action by the Office of the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services, as well as by the student’s department. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is a prerequisite for enrollment in the major, starting with Level II. A student desiring admission to the Teacher Education Program should file an application in the Elementary Education Office, located in room 373 of the Emma Eccles Jones Education Building.
Elementary Education SODIA Program
The acronym SODIA represents the elementary Teacher Education Program. The name is derived from the initial letter of descriptive words (Self, Others, Discipline, Implementation, and Application) which represent emphasis placed at each level of the program. The elementary education SODIA program is performance-based and field-centered. It utilizes public schools as partners in each phase of the Teacher Education Program. SODIA is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program utilizing staff members from the Departments of Psychology; Special Education and Rehabilitation; Family, Consumer, and Human Development; Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Music; Art; Theatre Arts; and Instructional Technology who work in conjunction with the Department of Elementary Education. These University faculty members work with teachers and principals of cooperating public schools and the Edith Bowen Laboratory School on the USU campus in an integrated program. Level I, Self, is represented by the “S” in the acronym SODIA. This is the first-level course (ELED 1000) introducing the field of education and emphasizing the student’s self-assessment in relation to ability and desire to teach. A minimum of 15 hours are spent observing in an elementary or middle school classroom, completing volunteer service in other community settings, and viewing a variety of selected professional videos. In addition, a human growth and development course is required. The two courses in Level I are prerequisites to applying to the Teacher Education Program.
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Level II, Others, is represented by the “O” in the acronym SODIA. This stands for the many “others” who make up the education community. In this bloc, each student receives 15 credits and is assigned as a teacher assistant in one of the public schools. The remainder of the time is spent in seminars and classwork offered on the USU campus. The classwork is interdisciplinary and interrelated, including courses in elementary education, psychology, special education, and technology. Entrance to Level II requires prior admission to the Teacher Education Program. Level III, Disciplines, is represented by the “D” in the acronym SODIA. Students in this bloc complete 15 credits of methods coursework and practica at the Edith Bowen Laboratory School or public schools. The “methods” courses in reading, social studies, language arts, mathematics, and science are included in this bloc. A preliminary course in reading is required as a transition from Level II to Level III. Level IV, Implementation, is represented by the “I” in the acronym SODIA. This is the student teaching or internship phase of the program. Student teaching constitutes full days of actual teaching experience for the entire semester. Internships are for the entire academic year. Level V, Application, is represented by the “A” in the acronym SODIA. At this level, graduates of the program make a transition into the profession of teaching. National INTASC Principles also receive major emphasis through SODIA’s levels of progression. These principles are: Content Pedagogy, Student Development, Diverse Learners, Critical Thinking, Motivation and Management, Communication, Planning, Assessment, Professional Development, and School/Community Development. A student performance portfolio process (based around the INTASC Principles) is also included.
Continuing Status Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required to remain in good standing and to graduate from the program. All students majoring in elementary education must be registered in the College of Education and Human Services. An advisor will be assigned from the Department of Elementary Education. Programs of professional education courses, as well as teaching support courses and an area of emphasis, have been developed by the Department of Elementary Education and approved by the Council on Teacher Education and the Utah State Office of Education. For a complete description of the program and requirements for graduation and licensure, students should visit the Elementary Education Department website: http://www.coe.usu.edu/eled/ Each student completes a professional semester of student teaching or a year of internship. An application for student teaching/internship must be made at least one semester in advance, and credentials are reevaluated at that time. Not all student teachers/interns can be accommodated by the schools located within Cache Valley. Students should be financially prepared to spend that time off campus in the event such an arrangement is necessary. Students must be responsible for their own transportation. Students who carefully select their elective courses may also qualify for a special endorsement to the basic professional teaching license. All students complete an area of emphasis in a subject matter field, in addition to the teaching support courses. Information concerning special endorsements and additional areas of specialization may be obtained from the Department of Elementary Education.
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Department of Elementary Education Students who have teaching licenses in areas other than elementary education may obtain the elementary license by meeting the same or equivalent requirements for licensure expected of an elementary education major. Those desiring to acquire a dual license should work with an advisor from the Department of Elementary Education. All courses listed as major subject courses must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis and the grade point average for these courses must be 2.75 or better. Major subject courses passed with less than a C grade must be repeated.
Course Requirements Elementary Education Major (77-80 credits) (includes Teaching Support Courses and Emphasis) Students majoring in Elementary Education should complete all the following courses as indicated.
Note: Teaching License requires 2.75 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). (Grades lower than a C will not be accepted in the major.) Level I (6 credits) ELED 1000 Orientation to Elementary Education (F,Sp,Su) ................. 3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 Level II (18 credits) (courses taken concurrently) Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes. ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II (F,Sp) ...................... 8 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................. 2 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers (F,Sp) ........................ 2 INST 4010 Principles and Practices of Technology for Elementary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .........................................................3 ELED 31002 Teaching Reading I (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................3 _______________ 2ELED 3100 may be taken after Level II, but before Level III.
Level III (15 credits; must follow Level II) (courses taken concurrently) ELED 4000 Teaching Science and Practicum Level III (F,Sp,Su) ......... 3 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 ELED 4050 Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 ELED 4060 Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III (F,Sp,Su).. 3 Level IV (15 credits; must follow Level III) ELED 5100 Student Teaching—Primary Grades (1-3) (F,Sp) ............... 6 ELED 5150 Student Teaching—Elementary (Grades 4-6) (F,Sp) ......... 6 ELED 5250 Student Teaching—Seminar (F,Sp)....................................3 Teaching Support Courses (11-14 credits) (Grade of C- or better is required.) Required Courses (5 credits) MUSC 3260 Elementary School Music (F,Sp,Su) .................................2 PEP 3050 Physical Education in the Elementary School (F,Sp,Su) ...... 3
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Teaching Support Electives (3 courses, for a total of 6-9 credits) Choose one course from the following: HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp)...................................2 HEP 2500 Health and Wellness (F,Sp,Su) ............................................2 HEP 3000 Drugs and Human Behavior (F,Su) ......................................3 HEP 3500 Elementary School Health Education (F,Sp) ........................ 2 Choose two courses from the following: ART 3700 Elementary Art Methods (F,Sp) ............................................3 ELED 4410 Gifted Education in the Regular Classroom (F) ................. 3 ELED 4420 Multiple Talent Approach to Thinking (Su) ......................... 2 ELED 4480 Early Childhood Education Kindergarten through Grade 3 (F, Sp) ...............................................................................................3 ELED 4710 Diversity in Education (F,Sp) ..............................................3 ENGL 3530 Children’s Literature (Sp) ...................................................3 ENVS 5110 Environmental Education (Sp) ...........................................3 FCHD 2610 Parenting and Child Guidance (F,Sp) ................................3 LING 4100 The Study of Language (F,Sp) ............................................3 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 THEA 4030 Storytelling (F,Sp,Su) .........................................................3 THEA 4330 Drama and Theatre for Youth: Grades K-6 (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3 Emphasis (12 credits) (C- or better required) Refer to the next page for a listing of available Emphasis areas. For a listing of required and recommended courses, students should contact their advisor.
Early Childhood Education Major (80 credits) or Early Childhood and Elementary Education Dual Major (90 credits) (includes Emphasis) Note: Grades lower than a C will not be accepted toward major requirements.
Level I (6 credits) ELED 1000 Orientation to Elementary Education (F,Sp,Su) ................. 3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 Level II (12 credits) (courses taken concurrently) Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes. ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II (F,Sp) ...................... 6 FCHD 2250 Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Education (F,Sp) .................................................................................................4 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers (F,Sp) ........................ 2 Transition (14 credits) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................. 2 ELED 3100 Teaching Reading I (F,Sp,Su) ............................................3 INST 4010 Principles and Practices of Technology for Elementary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) ............................................................................3 FCHD 45503 Preschool Methods and Curriculum (F,Sp) ...................... 3 ELED 44803 Early Childhood Education Kindergarten through Grade 3 (F, Sp) ..................................................................................3 Level III (15 credits; must follow Level II) (courses taken concurrently during fall, spring, or summer semester) ELED 4000 Teaching Science and Practicum Level III ......................... 3 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ........ 3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III............... 3 ELED 4050 Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level II ................ 3 ELED 4060 Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III.................. 3
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Department of Elementary Education Level IV (21 credits) (taken during two semesters) ELED 50504 Student Teaching—Kindergarten (F,Sp) ...........................6 ELED 51004 Student Teaching—Primary Grades (1-3) (F,Sp) .............. 6 ELED 52504 Student Teaching—Seminar (F,Sp) ..................................3 FCHD 49605 Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................6 _______________ 3Level II must be completed prior to taking this course. 4Level III and ELED 4480 must be completed prior to taking this course. 5FCHD 4550 must be completed prior to taking this course.
Emphasis (12 credits) (C- or better required) A listing of available Emphasis areas is shown below. For a listing of required and recommended courses, students should contact their advisor. Electives (to complete 120 credits) The following courses are recommended to be taken as electives. ART 3700 Elementary Art Methods (F,Sp) ............................................3 MUSC 3260 Elementary School Music (F,Sp,Su) .................................2 PEP 3050 Physical Education in the Elementary School (F,Sp,Su) ...... 3 HEP 3500 Elementary School Health Education (F,Sp) ........................ 2 FCHD 2610 Parenting and Child Guidance (F,Sp) ................................3
Elementary/Early Childhood Areas of Emphasis
Students majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education are required to complete an area of Emphasis. All students majoring in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Dual Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education must complete an area of Emphasis consisting of 12 credits. The area of Emphasis must be chosen from the following fields: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics/General Science, General Science, Fine Arts, Art, Music, Physical Education, Health/Wellness/ Nutrition, School Library Media, a Foreign Language, or an English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement.
Composite Elementary Education and Special Education Major Elementary Education Major (65 credits) (includes Teaching Support Courses) Students should complete all of the following courses as indicated. Note: Teaching licensure requires a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA). (Grades lower than a C will not be accepted toward the major.) Level I (6 credits) ELED 1000 Orientation to Elementary Education (F,Sp,Su) ................. 3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 Level II (courses taken concurrently during spring semester) (18 credits) Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes. ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management (Level II) ....................................................8 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals .................................2 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers ..................................2 SPED 5530 Technology for Teaching Exceptional Learners ................. 3 ELED 3100 Teaching Reading I ............................................................3
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Level III (courses taken concurrently during fall, spring, or summer semester) (15 credits) ELED 4000 Teaching Science and Practicum Level III .........................3 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ........ 3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III .............. 3 ELED 4050 Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III ............... 3 ELED 4060 Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III ................. 3 Level IV (15 credits) (taken during fall or spring semester) ELED 5150 Student Teaching—Elementary (Grades 4-6) .................... 6 SPED 5210 (CI)6 Student Teaching in Special Education: Dual Majors .......................................................................................6 ELED 5250 Student Teaching—Seminar ..............................................3 ____________ 6Students must complete Special Education major coursework prior to student teaching.
Teaching Support Courses MUSC 3260 Elementary School Music (F,Sp,Su) .................................2 PEP 3050 Physical Education in the Elementary School (F,Sp,Su) ...... 3 COMD 2910 (CI)7 Sign Language I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................4 HEP 20007 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp) .................................2 ____________ 7Required for Special Education—Severe specialization only.
Special Education Major (33 or 29 credits)
Students should choose either the Mild/Moderate specialization or the Severe specialization. Students must be admitted to the Special Education program prior to taking these courses. Mild/Moderate Specialization (33 credits) Fall: SPED 5010 (QI) Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis .................................................................3 SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices .......................................................................3 SPED 5070 Policies and Procedures in Special Education .................. 3 SPED 5310 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities ..........................................................4 SPED 5330 Eligibility Assessment for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities .........................................................................................1 SPED 5410 Practicum: Direct Instruction Reading and Language Arts for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities ..............................3 Spring: SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications ...................... 3 SPED 5060 Consulting with Parents and Teachers ..............................3 SPED 5320 Teaching Content Areas and Transition to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities ..........................................................3 SPED 5340 Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities .........................................................................................3 SPED 5420 Practicum: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities .................................................................4 Severe Specialization (29 credits) Fall: SPED 5010 (QI) Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis .................................................................3 SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices .......................................................................3 SPED 5070 Policies and Procedures in Special Education .................. 3
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Department of Elementary Education SPED 5510 Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities ............... 4 SPED 5600 Practicum: Introduction to Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities .............................................................................3 Spring: SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications ...................... 3 SPED 5060 Consulting with Parents and Teachers ..............................3 SPED 5520 Curriculum for Secondary-Level Students with Severe Disabilities .........................................................................................3 SPED 5610 Practicum: Advanced Systematic Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities .....................................................................4
Composite Early Childhood Education and Special Education—Early Childhood Major Early Childhood Education Major (68 credits) Students should complete all of the following courses as indicated.
Note: Teaching licensure requires a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA). (Grades lower than a C will not be accepted toward the major.) Level I (6 credits) ELED 1000 Orientation to Elementary Education (F,Sp,Su) ................. 3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3
Special Education—Early Childhood Major (31 credits) Students must be admitted to the Special Education program prior to taking these courses. Fall: SPED 5010 (QI) Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis .................................................................3 SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices ............................................................................................3 SPED 5070 Policies and Procedures in Special Education .................. 3 SPED 5730 Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities .........................................................................................3 SPED 5820 Preschool Practicum with Young Children with Disabilities in Community Environments ...........................................4 SPED 5840 Seminar: Preschool Practicum with Young Children with Disabilities ..................................................................................2 Spring: SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications ...................... 3 SPED 5060 Consulting with Parents and Teachers ..............................3 SPED 5710 Young Children with Disabilities: Characteristics and Services .............................................................................................3 SPED 5810 Seminar and Field Experiences with Infants and Families ...................................................................4
Level II ( courses taken concurrently during fall or spring semester) (15 credits) Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes.
Composite Elementary Education and Deaf Education Major
ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II .......................................................6 FCHD 2250 Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Education ...... 4 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers ..................................2 ELED 3100 Teaching Reading 1 ...........................................................3
Students should complete all of the following courses as indicated.
Transition (11 credits) SPED 5530 Technology for Teaching Exceptional Learners (Sp only) .. 3 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................. 2 FCHD 45508 Preschool Methods and Curriculum (F,Sp) ...................... 3 ELED 44808 Early Childhood Education Kindergarten through Grade 3 ................................................................................3 Level III (courses taken concurrently during fall, spring, or summer semester) (15 credits) ELED 4000 Teaching Science and Practicum Level III ......................... 3 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ........ 3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III .............. 3 ELED 4050 Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III ............... 3 ELED 4060 Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III ................. 3 Level IV (courses taken during two semesters, fall and spring) (21 credits) ELED 52509 Student Teaching—Seminar .............................................3 ELED 50509 Student Teaching—Kindergarten ......................................3 ELED 51009 Student Teaching Primary Grades (1-3) ...........................6 SPED 5210 (CI)9 Student Teaching in Special Education: Dual Majors .......................................................................................6 FCHD 496010 Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories (Su also) ............................................................................................3 ____________ 8Level II must be completed prior to taking this course. 9Level III, Special Education major, and ELED 4480 must be completed prior to taking this course. 10FCHD 4550 must be completed prior to taking this course.
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Elementary Education Major (61 credits) (includes Teaching Support Courses)
Note: Teaching licensure requires a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA). (Grades lower than a C will not be accepted toward the major.) Level I (6 credits) ELED 1000 Orientation to Elementary Education (F,Sp,Su) ................. 3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 Level II (courses taken concurrently during fall or spring semester) (18 credits) Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes. ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II ................................................8 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals .................................2 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers ..................................2 INST 4010 Principles and Practices of Technology for Elementary Teachers .........................................................................3 ELED 3100 Teaching Reading I ............................................................3 Level III (courses taken concurrently during fall, spring, or summer semester) (15 credits) ELED 4000 Teaching Science and Practicum Level III ......................... 3 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ........ 3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III............... 3 ELED 4050 Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III ............... 3 ELED 4060 Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III.................. 3
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Department of Elementary Education Level IV (Student Teaching—taken during Master’s Program) Teaching Support Courses MUSC 3260 Elementary School Music (F,Sp,Su) .................................2 PEP 3050 Physical Education in the Elementary School (F,Sp,Su) ...... 3 HEP 3500 Elementary School Health Education (F,Sp) ........................ 2
Deaf Education Requirements (47-49 credits) COMD 2500 Language, Speech, and Hearing Development (F,Sp) ..... 3 COMD 2910 (CI) Sign Language I (F,Sp,Su) ........................................4 COMD 3080 American Sign Language Practicum (F,Sp) ...................1-3 COMD 3910 Sign Language II (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 COMD 5610 Introduction to Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F) ...........................................................................3 Note: COMD 2500, 2910, 3910, and 5610 should be completed prior to the Deaf Education blocks. Fall: COMD 4750 Teaching the English Language to Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................3 COMD 4770 Audiology and Teachers of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................................3 COMD 4780 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness .................................3 COMD 4910 (CI) Sign Language III ......................................................4 COMD 5740 Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children ...............................................................................3 Spring: COMD 4630 Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children ...............................................................................3 COMD 4790 Psychological Principles ...................................................3 COMD 4920 Sign Language IV .............................................................4 COMD 5600 Classroom Teaching Using American Sign Language...... 3 COMD 5620 Teaching School Subjects to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................3
Composite Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education Major Early Childhood Education Major (56 credits) Students should complete all of the following courses as indicated.
Note: Teaching licensure requires a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA). (Grades lower than a C will not be accepted toward the major.) Level I (6 credits) ELED 1000 Orientation to Elementary Education (F,Sp,Su) ................. 3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 Level II ( courses taken concurrently during fall or spring semester) (15 credits) Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes. ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies, Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II .......................................................6 FCHD 2250 Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Education ...... 4 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers ..................................2 INST 4010 Principles and Practices of Technology for Elementary Teachers ............................................................................................3
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Transition (11 credits) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals .................................2 ELED 3100 Teaching Reading 1 ...........................................................3 FCHD 455011 Preschool Methods and Curriculum ................................3 ELED 448011 Early Childhood Education Kindergarten through Grade 3 ................................................................................3 Level III (courses taken concurrently during fall, spring, or summer semester) (15 credits) ELED 4000 Teaching Science and Practicum Level III ......................... 3 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ........ 3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III............... 3 ELED 4050 Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III ............... 3 ELED 4060 Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III.................. 3 Level IV (courses taken during two semesters, fall and spring) (9 credits) ELED 505012 Student Teaching—Kindergarten ....................................6 FCHD 496013 Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories (Su also) ............................................................................................3 ____________ 11Level II must be completed prior to taking this course. 12Level III and ELED 4480 must be completed prior to taking this course. 13Level II and FCHD 4550 must be completed prior to taking this course.
Deaf Education Requirements (47-49 credits) COMD 2500 Language, Speech, and Hearing Development (F,Sp) ..... 3 COMD 2910 (CI) Sign Language I (F,Sp,Su) ........................................4 COMD 3080 American Sign Language Practicum (F,Sp) ...................1-3 COMD 3910 Sign Language II (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 COMD 5610 Introduction to Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (F) ...........................................................................3 Note: COMD 2500, 2910, 3910, and 5610 should be completed prior to the Deaf Education blocks. Fall: COMD 4750 Teaching the English Language to Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ...........................................................3 COMD 4770 Audiology and Teachers of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ..........................................................................3 COMD 4780 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness .................................3 COMD 4910 (CI) Sign Language III ......................................................4 COMD 5740 Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children ...............................................................................3 Spring: COMD 4630 Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children ...............................................................................3 COMD 4790 Psychological Principles ...................................................3 COMD 4920 Sign Language IV .............................................................4 COMD 5600 Classroom Teaching Using American Sign Language ..................................................................................3 COMD 5620 Teaching School Subjects to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing .................................................................3
Endorsements The USU Elementary Education Department and Secondary Education Department jointly offer a K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement, as well as a Middle-Level Endorsement. Graduate endorsements are also available in Early Childhood Education, ESL, Reading, Gifted and Talented, and Middle-Level Education.
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Department of Elementary Education Departmental Honors Students having majors within the Department of Elementary Education may choose to add breadth and depth to their regular course offerings by enrolling in the departmenal honors program. A cumulative GPA above 3.5 is required for enrollment. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work oneon-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. For additional information about departmental honors within the Department of Elementary Education, contact Deborah Byrnes, (435) 797-0396, deborah.byrnes@usu.edu.
Additional Information For more information concerning requirements for University graduation and for basic professional teaching licensure in elementary education, early childhood education, and middle education, see major requirement sheets available from the Elementary Education Department Advisement Center, Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 373. Major requirement sheets can also be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Financial Support The following scholarships are available to junior and senior students: Ballam, Blair, Bowen, DeHart, Frye, Hales, Jackson, Kurzhals, McEvoy, Stewart, Taylor, Vest, Watterson, and Young. To be eligible, students must have completed Level II of the Elementary Education Program and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applications are available from the Elementary Education Department and are due by February 1.
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements Students applying for admission to master’s programs must have GRE scores at or above the 40th percentile. This same percentile is the minimum required on the MAT. For the doctorate degree, GRE scores at or above the 40th percentile are also required on the verbal and quantitative tests. Admission committees also consider experience, undergraduate record, curricula completed, and formal recommendations. One year of successful elementary school teaching experience is required for the master’s program. Two years of teaching experience or the equivalent is required for admission to the doctoral program. Students with deficient oral or written English skills will be required to complete additional coursework to improve their skills. Admission to graduate programs is contingent upon (1) completion of an application to graduate school and (2) recommendation by the department screening committee for the master’s program or the management admissions committee for the doctoral program. In addition to the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies (see
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Degree Programs—On Campus Three avenues exist for on-campus students wishing to pursue a master’s degree in the Department of Elementary Education at Utah State University. They are as follows:
Master of Arts/Master of Science—Plan A
Students planning to pursue a future doctoral degree or wishing to follow a traditional master’s degree should complete a Master of Arts or Master of Science (Plan A) degree. This is a 36-credit program, including 6 credits for the thesis. EDUC 6570 is required as a research course (rather than EDUC 6550). A copy of the Program of Study form listing other required core and professional option courses is available from the department office. A committee chair and two committee members will work with students pursuing the Plan A master’s degree. Plan A students should submit an Appointment for Examination form to their major professor, committee, and the Graduate School at least five working days before the final examination is to be held. Requirements for the Master of Arts degree include two years of an acceptable foreign language or the equivalent, as determined by testing arranged by the supervisory committee and approved by the department and the graduate dean. One year each, or the equivalent, of two languages is acceptable if approved by the student’s committee.
Master of Education—Plan B
Students wishing to include a creative project as part of their master’s degree program should enroll in the Master of Education (Plan B) program. Three credits will be given for ELED 6960, Master’s Creative Project. All MEd students will complete EDUC 6550 (Research for Classroom Teachers, 3 credits) and other courses listed on the current Program of Study form. A committee chair and two committee members will work with students completing the creative project; however, the chairperson will have major responsibility in approving the proposal and primarily work as the program advisor, with the committee members being involved more directly in the presentation of the creative project.
Master of Education—Plan C
In order to provide another option for prospective elementary education master’s degree students, the Department of Elementary Education conducts a Plan C option within its Master of Education Degree. The basic elements of a Plan C option include completion of 40 credits of prior approved graduate courses, completion of an exit paper, and an oral review. The exit paper should be a pre-planned scholarly activity. It could be a paper discussing coursework applicability to the student’s teaching assignment, or a written plan for changing curriculum and/or instruction drawing on coursework and the student’s role, etc. The intent is that the exit paper be an integral part of the planned course of study. A notice of intent to complete the degree must be filed with the School of Graduate Studies at the beginning of the last semester of coursework. A letter of completion should be filed by the department chairperson upon successful completion of all requirements.
Degree Programs—Off Campus Two avenues exist for students wishing to pursue a master’s degree in the Department of Elementary Education at Utah State University
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Master of Education—Plan B
Off-campus students wishing to include a creative project as part of their master’s degree program should enroll in the Master of Education Program. Three credits will be given for ELED 6960 (Master’s Creative Project). All MEd students will complete the required core and other courses listed on the current Program of Study form. A committee chair and two committee members will work with students completing the creative project; however, the chairperson will have major responsibility in approving the proposal and primarily work as the program advisor, with the committee members being involved more directly in the presentation of the creative project (oral exam).
Master of Education—Plan C
In order to provide another option for prospective off-campus elementary education master’s degree students, the Department of Elementary Education conducts a Plan C option within its Master of Education Degree. The basic elements of a Plan C option include completion of 40 credits or prior approved graduate courses, completion of an exit paper, and an oral review. The exit paper should be a pre-planned scholarly activity. It could be a paper discussing coursework applicability to the student’s teaching assignment, or a written plan for changing curriculum and/or instruction drawing on coursework and the student’s role, etc. The intent is that the exit paper be an integral part of the planned course of study. A notice of intent to complete the program should be filed by the student with the department and the School of Graduate Studies at the beginning of the semester the candidate is to finish the degree. A letter of completion should be filed by the committee chairperson upon successful completion of all requirements.
Doctoral Programs (PhD and EdD) The department participates in the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Education, which includes the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Doctor of Education (EdD). For information about areas of specialization, emphasis of study, research sponsored, admission requirements, procedures to follow, and other information, see pages 223-224 of this catalog.
Additional Information All students completing master’s degrees in Elementary Education must enroll for a minimum of 10 credits on the USU campus, except for students completing their degrees at the following USU continuing education centers: Uintah Basin Campus (Vernal and Roosevelt), Moab Center, Price Center, and Blanding Center. The Program of Study form for the appropriate degree and plan described above should be approved by the committee and submitted to the School of Graduate Studies at least two months prior to the oral exam, oral review, or presentation appropriate to that degree. After matriculation into the program, a master’s degree must be completed within a six-year time period. Pass/fail grades will be accepted only for seminars, special problems, interdisciplinary workshops, thesis or dissertation research, and continuing graduate advisement. A maximum of 8 workshop credits may be included. Transfer credit accepted toward a degree is normally limited to 6 credits; however, with prior approval, 12 transfer credits may be accepted. A maximum of 15 credits taken during one summer may
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be counted toward the degree. A maximum of 12 credits taken before admission to the program may be counted toward the degree. All coursework in a student’s area of specialization must be taken at the 6000 level or above, in order to be applied toward a graduate degree in the Department of Elementary Education. Coursework goes out-of-date after eight years. Admission deadlines for students applying to graduate programs are: June 15 for fall semester, October 15 for spring semester, and March 15 for summer semester.
Research Cooperation with other departments and research centers at the University, as well as with public school and State Office of Education collaborators, permits strong graduate programs in all phases of elementary education. Research opportunities are available with the Edith Bowen Laboratory School, cooperating school districts in Utah and surrounding states, the Utah State Office of Education, and the United States Department of Education.
Financial Assistance Both departmental and School of Graduate Studies support are available for the regular academic program and are awarded on a competitive basis. Students requesting financial support should apply to the department by March 15. To be eligible for financial assistance, a student must attend USU full-time. No financial assistance is available for summer semester.
Assistantships
Teaching assistantships are available through the department. Some research assistantships are available through faculty members who have ongoing projects with off-campus funding agencies. Students are not eligible for assistantships or any form of financial assistance from the University until all application procedures are completed and the student is formally admitted to a program of studies. Acceptance to pursue graduate study does not guarantee student financial assistance. Inasmuch as funds are limited, the assistantships are awarded by the department to cover specific teaching assignments and by the faculty to provide for research. Doctoral students desiring information about financial assistance should write to: Coordinator, Doctoral Degrees, College of Education and Human Services, 2800 Old Main Hill, Utah State University, Logan UT 84322-2800.
Career Opportunities Positions in Higher Education— Master Teachers
Many school districts support and encourage teachers to further their education and expertise by obtaining a master’s degree. Added financial remuneration generally accompanies the completion of such a degree. Supervisors, curriculum specialists, and other professional careers are enhanced by completion of a master’s degree. Completion of a doctorate degree qualifies the graduate for a wide variety of careers, including positions in higher education, curriculum specialist positions in school districts and state offices of education, positions in educational agencies of the United States government, and educational specialist positions in business and industry.
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Department of Elementary Education Elementary Education Faculty Emma Eccles Jones Distinguished Professor D. Ray Reutzel, reading Professors Deborah A. Byrnes, social studies education, early childhood education Martha T. Dever, foundations, early childhood education Bernard L. Hayes, reading education Associate Professors James J. Barta, mathematics, early childhood education Gary L. Carlston, instructional leadership James T. Dorward, mathematics, program evaluation, middle level education Parker C. Fawson, reading Scott L. Hunsaker, gifted/talented education, foundations Francine Fukui Johnson, foundations, gifted/talented education, supervision
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Rebecca M. Monhardt, science education John A. Smith, reading education Martha L. Whitaker, foundations Assistant Professors Tricia M. Gallagher-Geurtsen, social studies, multicultural/multilingual education Leigh C. Monhardt, science education Lisa Pray, bilingual/English-as-a-second-language education Sylvia Read, language arts education Temporary Lecturers Lorilynn B. Brandt, reading education Judy Greene, language arts/foundations
Course Descriptions Elementary Education (ELED), pages 502-505
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Department of Engineering and Technology Education Department Head: Maurice G. Thomas Location: Industrial Science 112E Phone: (435) 797-1795 FAX: (435) 797-2567 E-mail: mthomas@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.engineering.usu.edu/ete/ Graduate Program Coordinator: Edward M. Reeve, Industrial Science 108, (435) 797-3642, fast@cc.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisor: Ronnie Green, Engineering 312, (435) 797-2790, ronnie@engineering.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) in Engineering and Technology Education, BS in Aviation Technology—Maintenance Management, BS in Aviation Technology— Professional Pilot, A&P Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Technician— Airframe & Powerplant Undergraduate emphases: BS in Engineering and Technology Education—Technology Education and Trade and Technical Education
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Engineering and Technology Education offers degrees in two fields: engineering and technology education and aviation technology. The department values the integration of academic knowledge with hands-on technical skills. This is achieved by emphasizing the application of scientific and technological principles in extensive laboratory activities. The department strives to ensure that all graduates will obtain employment to match their interests and preparation. The Engineering and Technology Education programs prepare graduates to teach in public schools, applied technology colleges, and community colleges. Aviation Technology—Maintenance Management graduates fill aviation maintenance management positions in government and industry. The Aviation Technology— Professional Pilot curriculum prepares graduates to be professional pilots. The A&P Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Technician— Airframe & Powerplant provides training and FAA licensing for graduates to perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft.
Admission Requirements Admission requirements are commensurate with those outlined for the University. See pages 16-19 in this catalog.
Professional Technology Program (PTP) The Professional Technology Program (PTP) applies to the Aviation Technology—Maintenance Management major, as well as to the Aviation Technology—Professional Pilot major. The purpose of the program is to provide a quality education for students by requiring that they be fully prepared for upper-division coursework by having satisfactorily completed all required pre-professional courses.
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Enrollment in upper-division AV and ETE courses (3000-level and above) is available only to students who have been accepted into the PTP or into an appropriate graduate program or to students with a non-ETE major requiring a specific class. (Non-ETE majors may take a maximum of two upper-division AV or ETE classes.) To be eligible to apply for admission to a professional program, a student must be in good academic standing in the University and college, must achieve a grade of C- or better in every required preprofessional course, and must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 in required preprofessional coursework completed at USU. A student can repeat no more than three of the required preprofessional courses in order to satisfy the PTP application and eligibility requirements. Multiple repeats of the same course are included in the total of three repeats. Audits count as a time taking a class unless prior written approval is obtained from the college academic advisor. Although transfer credit accepted by the department and the college may be applied toward PTP admission requirements, the grades received will not be used in the USU GPA calculation. A final decision on admission of a transfer student into the PTP will not be made until after the applicant has completed at least 15 credits of acceptable coursework at USU. Eligible students must apply for admission to the PTP during the semester in which they are completing the required preprofessional courses. For all technology majors in the Professional Program, the following academic regulations apply in addition to University regulations: 1. A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in technology/math/ science/business courses required for, or used as technical electives in, the chosen major. Courses which were part of the preprofessional program requirements and University Studies courses are not included in this GPA calculation. 2. No more than 6 hours of D or D+ credit may be applied toward meeting graduation requirements in technology/math/science/ business classes. 3. College of Engineering courses may be repeated only once. Audits count as a time taking a class unless prior written approval is obtained from the department head. A maximum of three required or elective courses completed as part of a Professional Program can be repeated in order to meet graduation requirements. (Courses completed as part of a preprofessional program are not included in this total of three repeats.) 4. The P-D-F grading option may not be used in required or elective courses completed as part of a Professional Program. (The P-D-F grading option is approved for University Studies courses.) 5. The academic regulations listed above (1-4) apply to required coursework and any technology/math/science/business course which could be used to satisfy graduation requirements for the chosen degree. That is, once a student completes a particular technical elective, it becomes a required course for that student. 6. Students in violation of departmental or college academic regulations, no longer eligible for graduation, or not making satisfactory progress toward a degree will be placed on probation.
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Requirements Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Technology Education Technology Education Emphasis The Technology Education emphasis is designed to prepare students for teaching in junior and senior high schools. Students should follow the suggested semester schedule presented below, completing all courses listed. Consult with an advisor when choosing elective courses. All students in this program must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and gain admission to teacher education, in order to student teach and to receive secondary education licensure (College of Education and Human Services). The suggested semester schedule is as follows: Freshman Year (33 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) ETE 10002 Orientation to Engineering and Technology Education ....... 1 ETE 1010 Communications Technology................................................3 ETE 1030 Material Processing Systems ...............................................3 ETE 1200 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design ..................................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 MATH 1050 (QL)4 College Algebra .......................................................4 Spring Semester (16 credits) ETE 1020 Energy, Power, Transportation Systems Control Technology ........................................................................................3 ETE 1040 Construction and Estimating ................................................3 MATH 1060 Trigonometry .....................................................................2 University Studies Beadth Courses .......................................................6 Elective Course .....................................................................................2 Sophomore Year (33 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) Note: Students should apply to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) early (see advisor). ETE 2030 Wood-Based Manufacturing Systems ..................................3 ETE 2300 (QI)6 Electronic Fundamentals .............................................4 ETE 3220 Architecture and Construction Systems ...............................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Elective Course .....................................................................................3
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Spring Semester (17 credits) ETE 3030 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems ...................... 3 ETE 3050 Computer Systems and Networking .....................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 PHYX 1800 (BPS)5,7 Physics of Technology .........................................4 SPED 40002,3 Education of Exceptional Individuals ..............................2 Elective Course .....................................................................................2 Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) ETE 32002,3 Methods of Teaching Engineering and Technology Education I ........................................................................................3 ETE 33002,3 Clinical Experience I ..........................................................1 SCED 31002,3 Motivation and Classroom Management ........................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS)2,3,5 Educational and Multicultural Foundations ... 3 University Studies Breadth Courses ......................................................6 Spring Semester (15 credits) ETE 3040 Engineering Systems ...........................................................3 ETE 43002,3 Clinical Experience II .........................................................1 ETE 44002,3 Methods of Teaching Engineering and Technology Education II .......................................................................................3 SCED 4200(CI)2,3 Reading, Writing and Technology .............................3 SCED 42102 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning ................. 3 ADVS 2040 Introduction to Biotechnology ............................................1 INST 35001 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers ......................... 1 Senior Year (27 credits) Fall Semester (12 credits) ETE 55002,3 Student Teaching Seminar ................................................2 ETE 56302,3 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools .........................10 Spring Semester (15 credits) ETE 3440 (DSC) Science, Technology, and Modern Society ................ 3 ETE 5220 (CI) Program and Course Development ...............................3 University Studies Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course ...............................................................................................3 Elective Courses ...................................................................................6 _______________ 1 The INST 3500 requirement has been waived. However, INST 4500 is recommended. 2 This course is included in the Secondary Education Licensure Requirements. Prior to enrolling in this course, students must be admitted to the STEP. 3 Students must maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA for admission to the College of Education and Human Services, for student teaching, and to receive secondary education licensure. 4 A Math ACT score of 23 or higher is required for enrolment in MATH 1050. If Math ACT score is between 18 and 22, student should enroll in MATH 1010 first. 5 PHYX 1800 fulfills the University Studies Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement. SCED 3210 fulfills the University Studies Depth Social Sciences (DSS) requirement. 6 MATH 1050 is a prerequisite for ETE 2300. 7 MATH 1050 and 1060 are prerequisites for PHYX 1800 (which needs to be completed during the sophomore year).
Trade and Technical Education Emphasis The Trade and Technical Education emphasis is designed to prepare students to teach vocational courses at the high school or post-high school level. Students should complete all courses listed below. All students in this emphasis must maintain a GPA of 2.75 in order to student teach. INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .......... 1 ETE 3200 Methods of Teaching Engineering and Technology Education I (F) ...................................................................................3 ETE 3300 Clinical Experience I (F) .......................................................1 ETE 3900 Principles and Objectives of Career and Technical Education ..........................................................................................3 ETE 3930 Evaluation of Career and Technical Education ..................... 2 ETE 4300 Clinical Experience II (Sp) ....................................................1 ETE 4400 Methods of Teaching Engineering and Technology Education II (Sp) ................................................................................3
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Department of Engineering and Technology Education ETE 4700 Student Teaching in Postsecondary Schools ....................... 4 ETE 5220 (CI) Program and Course Development (Sp) ....................... 3 ETE 5910 Special Problems in Industrial Technology and Education .......................................................................................1-4 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................. 2 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (F,Sp,Su) .. 3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (F,Sp,Su) ...............................................................3 BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F,Sp,Su) ............... 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp,Su) ......................................3 University Studies ................................................................................24 General Electives ..................................................................................9 State licensure requires a minimum of two years of approved vocational experience. Successful completion of a trade competency examination is accepted in lieu of vocational experience.
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology— Maintenance Management Aviation Technology—Maintenance Management graduates are qualified to enter the work force in many rewarding career fields in aviation. Employment opportunities exist in target industries such as major airline carrier maintenance management, commuter airline maintenance management, fixed-base operator (FBO) maintenance, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft inspection after some field experience. This major has a great deal of depth in general maintenance, which applies to most industrial maintenance operations. Although the major’s focus is aviation, the knowledge and skills gained can be used in other fields. The suggested semester schedule for Aviation Technology— Maintenance Management is as follows: Freshman Year (34 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) AV 11308 Flight Principles .....................................................................2 AV 11408 Aircraft Components and Principles ......................................2 AV 1170 Aircraft Structures ...................................................................3 AV 2180 Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems .............................2 AV 2200 Aircraft Hydraulics and Pneumatic Systems Lab .................... 1 MATH 1050 (QL)8,9 College Algebra .....................................................4 University Studies Breadth Course11,12 ..................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) AV 1240 Aircraft Maintenance ...............................................................3 AV 21708 Aircraft Systems.....................................................................2 AV 2190 Aircraft Systems Lab ...............................................................1 ETE 103011 Material Processing Systems .............................................3 ETE 120011 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design ................................3 MATH 10608,15 Trigonometry .................................................................2 University Studies Breadth Course11,12 ..................................................3 Sophomore Year (33 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) AV 2100 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants and Accessories.............. 3 AV 2110 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants and Accessories Lab ....... 3 ETE 2300 (QI)8,9 Electronic Fundamentals............................................4 BIS 14008,11 Microcomputer Applications in Business ........................... 3 ENGL 1010 (CL)8,11,12 Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ............ 3
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Spring Semester (17 credits) AV 110011 The Aviation Profession ........................................................1 AV 21408 Aircraft Turbine Powerplants and Maintenance Operations .. 3 AV 21508 Aircraft Turbine Powerplant Maintenance Operations Lab .... 3 AV 2430 Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components .......................... 2 AV 2440 Aircraft Electrical Systems Laboratory ....................................2 ENGL 2010 (CL)8,11,12 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course11,12 ..................................................3 Junior Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) AV 301011 National Airspace, Air Traffic Control, and Airport Administration ....................................................................................3 AV 3280 Advanced Turbine Engines .....................................................2 MATH 1100 (QL)11,12 Calculus Techniques ............................................3 Technical Elective13 ...............................................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course11,12 ..................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) AV 2420 FAA Regulations, Records, and Certification .......................... 2 AV 3610 AeroTechnology Design I ........................................................1 AV 4490 Human Factors in Aviation Safety ...........................................3 MHR 3110 (DSS)10,11,12,14 Managing Organizations and People ............ 3 PHYX 1800 (BPS)9,14,15 Physics of Technology .....................................4 University Studies Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course11,12 .........................................................................................3 Senior Year (29 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) AV 3120 Aviation Law ............................................................................3 AV 4610 (CI) AeroTechnology Design II ................................................3 MHR 371010,11,12 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills.................. 3 STAT 2300 (QL)9,12 Business Statistics .................................................4 University Studies Breadth Course11,12 ..................................................3 Spring Semester (13 credits) AV 4620 (CI) AeroTechnology Design III ...............................................3 AV 4200 Composite Manufacturing Processes and Repair .................. 3 Technical Electives13..............................................................................7 _______________ 8 This course is required for entrance to the Professional Technology Program (PTP). Completion of the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exam with a passing grade is also required. 9 A Math ACT score of 23 or higher is required to enroll in MATH 1050. If Math ACT score is between 18 and 22, student should enroll in MATH 1010 first. MATH 1050 is a prerequisite for STAT 2300, ETE 2300, and PHYX 1800. 10 Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.67 and have professional status to be admitted to these College of Business courses. 11 Due to teaching load constraints, these courses may be offered during semesters other than those listed here. Check with the department regularly for possible changes. Most of these classes are offered only once each year. 12 These courses may be taken during summer semester to allow for more reasonable course loads during the academic year. 13 Students must take 10 credits of technical electives which must be in upper-division courses (3000-level and above). 14 PHYX 1800 fulfills the University Studies Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement. MHR 3110 fulfills the University Studies Depth Social Sciences (DSS) requirement. 15 MATH 1060 is a prerequisite for PHYX 1800.
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology— Professional Pilot Aviation Technology—Professional Pilot graduates are trained to be commercial pilots. The degree requirements include completion of the following FAA licenses: private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, and Multi-Engine. The suggested semester schedule for this degree is as follows:
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Department of Engineering and Technology Education Freshman Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) AV 1100 The Aviation Profession ..........................................................1 AV 1130 Flight Principles.......................................................................2 AV 233016 Private Pilot Ground School .................................................4 AV 235016,19 Private Pilot Certification ...................................................1 MATH 1050 (QL)16,21 College Algebra ...................................................4 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) AV 2170 Aircraft Systems ......................................................................2 AV 251016,19 Intermediate Flight ............................................................1 BIS 140016 Microcomputer Applications in Business.............................3 BMET 2000 (BPS)16 The Atmosphere and Weather ............................. 3 ENGL 1010 (CL)16 Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................. 3 MATH 106016 Trigonometry ...................................................................2 Elective ..................................................................................................2 Sophomore Year (34 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) AV 2180 Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems .............................2 AV 252016,22 Instrument Pilot Ground School ........................................4 AV 254019 Instrument Pilot Certification I ..............................................1 ETE 2300 (QI)16,20 Electronic Fundamentals .........................................4 BIS 1550 (CI) Business Correspondence (taught through Center for Independent and Distance Learning only) .........................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) AV 2430 Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components .......................... 2 AV 255019 Instrument Pilot Certification II .............................................1 AV 2620 Commercial Pilot Ground School............................................2 BMET 325022 Aviation Weather .............................................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL)20 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 MATH 1100 (QL)20 Calculus Techniques ...............................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Junior Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) AV 266019 Commercial Pilot Certification ..............................................1 AV 3010 National Airspace, Air Traffic Control, and Airport Administration ....................................................................................3 AV 3120 Aviation Law ............................................................................3 AV 3140 Advanced Avionics Systems and Flight Simulation ................ 3 AV 4280 Airline Operations ...................................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) AV 2720 CFI and CFII Ground School ..................................................3 AV 288019 Multi-Engine Certification .....................................................1 AV 4490 Human Factors in Aviation Safety ...........................................3 AV 5400 Regional Jet Ground School I .................................................4 MHR 3110 (DSS)17,18 Managing Operations and People ...................... 3 Senior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) AV 274019 CFI Certification ...................................................................1 AV 286019 CFII Certification ..................................................................1 AV 4660 (CI) Flight Senior Project ........................................................3 AV 5410 Regional Jet Ground School II ................................................4 Upper-division Elective17 .......................................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3
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Spring Semester (16 credits) ETE 5910 Special Problems: Regional Jet Simulator ........................... 3 PHYX 1800 (BPS)18,23 Physics of Technology .......................................4 Upper-division Electives17......................................................................6 University Studies Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) ............ 3 _______________ 16 This course is required for entrance to the Professional Technology Program (PTP). Completion of the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams with passing grades is also required for PTP admission. 17 Students should contact their advisor for a list of approved upper-division electives. 18MHR 3110 fulfills the University Studies Depth Social Sciences (DSS) requirement. PHYX 1800 fulfills the University Studies Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement. 19Depending on weather and other factors, flying courses may be taken during semesters other than those indicated. It is imperative that students work with their advisors and flight instructor to determine the best arrangement for these courses. 20MATH 1050 is a prerequisite for ETE 2300 and MATH 1100. 21A Math ACT score of 23 or higher is required to enroll in MATH 1050. If Math ACT score is between 18 and 22, student should enroll in MATH 1010 first. 22Students should take BMET 2000 prior to taking AV 2520 and BMET 3250. 23MATH 1050 and 1060 are prerequisites for PHYX 1800.
Students must complete a total of 40 credits of upper-division coursework. University Studies courses and electives must be used to fill part of this requirement.
A&P Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Technician—Airframe & Powerplant
This two-year technical program emphasizes aircraft repair and maintenance. Required courses are: AV 1130 Flight Principles (F) .................................................................2 AV 1140 Aircraft Components and Principles (F) ..................................2 AV 1170 Aircraft Structures (F) ..............................................................3 AV 1240 Aircraft Maintenance (Sp) .......................................................3 AV 2100 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants and Accessories (F) ........ 3 AV 2110 Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants and Accessories Lab (F) . 3 AV 2140 Aircraft Turbine Powerplants and Maintenance Operations (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 AV 2150 Aircraft Turbine Powerplant Maintenance Operations Lab (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 AV 2170 Aircraft Systems (Sp) ..............................................................2 AV 2180 Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (F) ....................... 2 AV 2190 Aircraft Systems Lab (Sp) .......................................................1 AV 2200 Aircraft Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems Lab (F)............. 1 AV 2420 FAA Regulations, Records, and Certification (Sp) .................. 2 AV 2430 Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components (Sp) .................. 2 AV 2440 Aircraft Electrical Systems Laboratory (Sp) ............................2 AV 3280 Advanced Turbine Engines (F) ...............................................2 AV 4200 Composite Manufacturing Processes and Repair (Sp)........... 3 ETE 1030 Material Processing Systems (F,Sp) ....................................3 ETE 1200 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (F,Sp,Su) .................. 3 ETE 2300 (QI) Electronic Fundamentals (F,Su) ....................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1060 Trigonometry (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 PHYX 1800 (BPS) Physics of Technology ............................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (F,Sp,Su) .. 3 FAA regulations require students to earn a 70 percent or higher score to pass each course.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors
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Department of Engineering and Technology Education enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For more information about Bachelor of Science requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheets, available from the Engineering and Technology Education Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs The Master of Science (MS) degree in Engineering and Technology Education is offered by the department. Candidates may choose either the Plan A thesis option or the Plan B nonthesis program.
Admission Requirements See the general admission requirements for graduate study in this catalog (pages 93-94). Students applying for admission to the MS program must complete the GRE with a minimum quantitative and verbal score of 1,000 and a 40th percentile minimum score on the verbal and quantitative tests or must complete the MAT with a minimum score of 43. Admission committees also consider experience, undergraduate record, and formal recommendations.
MS Degree The degree is designed for technology educators who want to strengthen their background in current educational theory and practice. Students are required to complete a professional core of courses relating to technology education or applied technology education and to select additional courses from a list of related courses. Plan A requires a minimum of 30 semester credits, including a thesis. Plan B is a nonthesis option that requires 33 semester credits, including a creative project. The core courses for this specialization are as follows: ETE 6090, 6100, 6150, 6450, and 6750.
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Financial Assistance The department offers a limited number of graduate research and teaching assistantships. For further information, contact the Engineering and Technology Education Department.
Engineering and Technology Education Faculty Professors Kurt Becker, technology education, construction technology, computer aided drafting Edward M. Reeve, technology education, communication technology Maurice G. Thomas, technology education Professor Emeritus Jay C. Hicken, technology education, wood technology, power/energy transportation Associate Professors Ward P. Belliston, computer electronics technology Gary A. Stewardson, technology education, manufacturing technology Associate Professor Emeritus David P. Widauf, aviation technology Assistant Professors Kevin S. Garrity, aviation technology, professional pilot Paul D. Schreuders, engineering education Senior Lecturer James L. Garrett, aviation maintenance Lecturers Randall W. Chesley, aviation maintenance Gary R. Green, aviation technology, professional pilot Chief Flight Instructor Sean E. Heiner
Course Descriptions Aviation Technology (AV), pages 462-463 Engineering and Technology Education (ETE), pages 506-509
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Department of English Department Head: Jeffrey Smitten Location: Ray B. West 201 Phone: (435) 797-2733 FAX: (435) 797-3797 E-mail: info@english.usu.edu WWW: http://websites.usu.edu/english/ Associate Department Head: Patricia M. Gantt, Ray B. West 205, (435) 797-2718, pgantt@english.usu.edu Director, Graduate Studies: Keith A. Grant-Davie, Ray B. West 310, (435) 797-3547, kgrant-davie@english.usu.edu Director, Undergraduate Studies: Kathryn R. Fitzgerald, Ray B. West 204F, (435) 797-0235, kfitzgerald@english.usu.edu Advisor, Undergraduate Studies: Lisa R. Hamblin, Student Center 302, (435) 797-3883, lisa.hamblin@usu.edu Director, American Studies Program and American Studies Graduate Advisor: Jan E. Roush, Ray B. West 312G, (435) 797-2729, jroush@english.usu.edu Director, Folklore Program: Jeannie B. Thomas, Ray B. West 302B, (435) 797-2736, jthomas@english.usu.edu
of courses in literature, writing, and linguistics, students develop an awareness of these subjects in their personal and cultural contexts, a heightened sensitivity to human experience, and a capacity to adapt to a world of continually changing values and centers of conflict. Students majoring in English or American Studies thus acquire communicative, analytical, and interpretive skills that help prepare them for a wide range of careers. After completing a set of core requirements, students in English fulfill the requirements in one of four emphases: (1) the Literary Studies emphasis, which gives students a knowledge of the texts and writers of American, British, and world literature and their cultural contexts; (2) the Professional and Technical Writing emphasis, which prepares students for various writing careers in professional organizations; (3) the English Teaching emphasis, which prepares students for teaching secondary-level English in the public school system; and (4) the Creative Writing emphasis, which trains students in the art of literary writing and prepares them for graduate study in creative writing programs. The English Department also offers a major in American Studies. The English Department offers a Folklore minor and an interdisciplinary American Studies major and minor. The American Studies Program, situated within the English Department, offers students the opportunity to explore American life and cultures from interdisciplinary perspectives, while preparing them for careers in academic or professional fields. Students may pursue either an American Studies major or minor or a folklore minor. It also offers an English Teaching Minor, an English Minor (Standard Nonteaching), and a minor in British and Commonwealth Studies.
Director, Writing Program and Director, Utah Writing Project: Lynn L. Meeks, Family Life 201, (435) 797-2723, lmeeks@english.usu.edu
The English Department also offers specific courses supporting other fields of specialization, courses fulfilling University Studies requirements, and enriching educational experiences through opportunities for creativity and expression enhancing lifetime activities.
Director, Writing Center: Charlene A. Hirschi, Ray B. West 104B, (435) 797-3853, chirschi@english.usu.edu
Admission and Graduation Requirements
Associate Director, Writing Center: Star Coulbrooke, Ray B. West 103B, (435) 797-2726, scoulbrooke@english.usu.edu
The requirements for admission and graduation are commensurate with those described on pages 16-19 and 55-58 of this catalog. To remain in good standing and to obtain approval for graduation as English majors or minors, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in their major and minor courses. All courses listed as major or minor subject courses must be taken on an A-B-CD-F basis, and major or minor subject courses passed with less than a C grade must be repeated. Transfer students are required to complete at least 15 semester credits of major subject courses and 10 semester credits of minor subject courses in residence at USU.
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), and Master of Arts (MA) in English; BS, BA, MS, and MA in American Studies; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theory and Practice of Professional Communication Undergraduate emphases: BS, BA in English—Literary Studies, Professional and Technical Writing, English Teaching, and Creative Writing Graduate specializations: MS, MA in English—Literature and Writing, Technical Writing; MS, MA in American Studies—Folklore, Public Sector Folklore
Students in the English Teaching major and minor may also apply to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). See pages 413414 for procedures and requirements pertaining to teacher licensure and admission requirements, or go online to: http://www.coe.usu.edu/.
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Core and Survey Requirements
The undergraduate programs in English and American Studies encourage students to gain an appreciation of language and literature through reading, analysis, and writing as a means of enriching their lives as individuals, citizens and professionals. Through a variety
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All English majors (except for students in the Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis) are required to complete the following courses as soon as possible before enrolling in upper-division courses: ENGL 1110 (an orientation course); and three of the 2000-level literature survey courses. Differing requirements for the Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis are shown below.
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Department of English Literary Studies Emphasis
This 49-credit emphasis is devoted to the study of literature. Its fundamental premise is that literature is a field of diverse representations that gives shape and meaning to human experience. Students first complete three of the 2000-level survey courses, which provide a traditional overview of the major periods, authors, and genres of American and British literature. At the same time, students take an introductory course on literary theory which, in addition to introducing them to the methodologies of literary criticism, challenges received notions about the canon and literary history. At the 3000 and 4000 levels, students closely examine the conventions and principles forming the more traditional survey courses. Focusing on specific literary periods, authors, and genres, these courses invite students to think critically about how literature is constructed and organized as a field of knowledge. They also take a linguistics course in which they study the structure and history of the English language. At the 5000 level, students pursue advanced study of literature in relation to issues of gender and sexuality, regional and national boundaries, and cultural differences. These courses provide the advanced theoretical tools necessary to analyze the relationship between literature and culture. These courses insist that literary texts both exist within and depend upon a complex network of other cultural representations. Students also select one elective course in authors or genres from ENGL courses numbered 4300 through 4370. The final course, a senior capstone seminar (ENGL 5350), encourages graduating students to both synthesize and critique their differing educational experiences within the program. A. Core Requirements (4 credits) ENGL 1110 English Orientation (F, Sp) .................................................1 ENGL 21001 Introduction to Literary Theory (F, Sp) .............................. 3 B. Literary History (9 credits) Select three courses from the following: ENGL 2140 British Literary History: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2150 British Literary History: Romanticism to Present (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2160 American Literary History: Colonialism to 1865 (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2170 American Literary History: 1865 to Present (F, Sp, Su) ..... 3 C. American, British, and World Literature (9 credits) ENGL 33002 Period Studies in American Literature (F, Sp) .................. 3 ENGL 33102 Period Studies in British Literature (F, Sp) ....................... 3 ENGL 33202 Period Studies in World Literature (F, Sp) ........................ 3 D. Linguistics (3 credits) Select one of the following courses: ENGL 4200 Linguistic Structures (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 ENGL 4210 History of the English Language (Sp) ................................3 E. Authors (6 credits) Complete ENGL 4300 and one other course. ENGL 43002 Shakespeare (F, Sp) ........................................................3 ENGL 43102 American Writers (F, Sp) ..................................................3 ENGL 43202 British Writers (F, Sp) .......................................................3 ENGL 43302 World Writers (F) ..............................................................3
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F. Genre (6 credits) Select two courses from the following: ENGL 43402 Studies in Prose Fiction (Sp) ............................................3 ENGL 43502 Studies in Poetry (F).........................................................3 ENGL 43602 Studies in Drama/Film (Sp) ..............................................3 ENGL 43702 Studies in Nonfiction Prose (F) ........................................3 G. Literature and Culture (6 credits) Select two courses from the following: ENGL 5300 (CI)2 Literature and Gender (F, Sp) ...................................3 ENGL 5320 (CI)2 Literature and Cultural Difference (Sp)...................... 3 ENGL 5340 (CI)2 Studies in Literary and Cultural Theory (F) ............... 3 H. Capstone Seminar (3 credits) ENGL 5350 (CI)3 Literary Studies Capstone (Sp) .................................3 I. Electives (3 credits) Select one additional course from category E or F.
Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis
This 49-credit emphasis prepares students for career opportunities in various writing-related careers in professional organizations. The emphasis consists of: (1) a theoretical foundation in rhetoric and linguistics, enabling students to assess any writing situation and adapt their writing to the context as audience-aware writers; and (2) writing practice in a variety of contexts using the most up-to-date tools of technology, so that students know how to write and why they are writing, thus preparing them for the ever-changing job markets of the twenty-first century. Students begin their studies by completing one literature survey course and two introductory professional writing courses introducing students to the profession of writing and the current technologies used in all levels of text production. ENGL 3400 (Professional Writing) and ENGL 3410 (Professional Writing Technology), which are prerequisites for applications courses, must be passed with a grade of B- or better, in order for the student to continue in the program. At the same time, students also take two courses addressing rhetorical issues and strategies in the perception, reading, and writing of texts, and two courses in linguistics acquainting students with the structure and diversity of the English language. In addition, all Professional and Technical Writing students must pass ENGL 1120 (Elements of Grammar) with a grade of B- or better, or pass the challenge exam offered by the Writing Center. Students then take courses in professional editing, document design and graphics, interactive media, and publication production and management. Along with these, students may also take courses in creative writing, as well as those with more specific forms of writing, such as proposals, newsletters, and computer documentation. Internships provide students with an opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences in a variety of organizations. Students complete the program by taking a capstone course, in which they prepare portfolios, explore professional opportunities, and prepare to begin their careers. A. Core Requirements (4 credits) ENGL 1110 English Orientation (F, Sp) .................................................1 ENGL 11204 Elements of Grammar (F, Sp) ...........................................3 B. Literary History (3 credits) Select one course from the following: ENGL 2140 British Literary History: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3
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English Teaching Emphasis
This 52-credit emphasis, leading to professional licensure in the teaching of secondary-level English, prepares prospective English teachers to participate actively in the many communities related to the profession. Students become well-versed in their academic subject matter (language, writing, literature, and multimedia); skilled in the methods of teaching the various components of the English curriculum and in classroom management techniques; and committed to the achievement of students regardless of gender, race, ethnic, religious, or socioeconomic background. Students first complete 9 credits of literature survey courses and 3 credits of literary theory to acquire a broad understanding of the traditional literary canon and the current theoretical foundations of English studies. They must also take ENGL 1120 (Elements of Grammar), or pass the challenge exam offered by the Writing Center. They then take 12 credits in upper-division literature and then courses which address the current understandings of the diversity of American language and culture as they impact the English classroom. Students take courses in young adult literature, Shakespeare, and 15 more
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credits of upper-division literature and writing courses to become familiar with the spectrum of theoretical, ideological, and scholarly issues at stake in English studies today. To become familiar with the art of teaching the many components of the English curriculum, students take two pedagogical courses, which approach reading and writing as interdependent aspects of communication. If students wish to obtain professional licensure at graduation, they must also fulfill the requirements of the 35-credit Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) prescribed by the Department of Secondary Education. A. Core Requirements (4 credits) ENGL 1110 English Orientation (F, Sp) .................................................1 ENGL 2100 Introduction to Literary Theory (F, Sp) ...............................3 B. Literary History (9 credits) Select three courses from the following: ENGL 2140 British Literary History: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2150 British Literary History: Romanticism to Present (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2160 American Literary History: Colonialism to 1865 (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2170 American Literary History: 1865 to Present (F, Sp, Su) ..... 3 C. Linguistics (3 credits) ENGL 4200 Linguistic Structures (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 D. Upper-division Writing Courses (3 credits) Select one course from the following: ENGL 3400 (CI) Professional Writing (F, Sp) ........................................3 ENGL 3420 Fiction Writing (F) ..............................................................3 ENGL 3430 Poetry Writing (F, Sp) ........................................................3 ENGL 3440 Creative Nonfiction Writing (F, Sp) ....................................3 ENGL 4420 Advanced Fiction Writing (Sp) ...........................................3 ENGL 4430 Advanced Poetry Writing (Sp) ...........................................3 ENGL 4440 Advanced Nonfiction Writing (Sp) ......................................3 E. Upper-division Literature Courses (15 credits) 1. Required Course (3 credits) ENGL 4300 Shakespeare (F, Sp) ..........................................................3 2. Select one course from each of the following groups: a. Group 1 (3 credits) ENGL 3300 Period Studies in American Literature (F, Sp).................... 3 ENGL 4310 American Writers (F, Sp) ....................................................3 ENGL 4610 Western American Literature (F) .......................................3 ENGL 4630 American Nature Writers (F, Sp) ........................................3 b. Group 2 (3 credits) ENGL 3310 Period Studies in British Literature (F, Sp)......................... 3 ENGL 4320 British Writers (F, Sp) .........................................................3 c. Group 3 (3 credits) ENGL 3320 Period Studies in World Literature (F, Sp) ......................... 3 ENGL 4330 World Writers (F) ...............................................................3 CLAS 3210 Classical Mythology (Honors only) (Sp) ............................ 3 d. Group 4 (3 credits) ENGL 4340 Studies in Prose Fiction (Sp) .............................................3 ENGL 4350 Studies in Poetry (F) ..........................................................3 ENGL 4360 Studies in Drama/Film (Sp) ...............................................3 ENGL 4370 Studies in Nonfiction Prose (F) ..........................................3 Folklore Courses: ENGL 3700 (Regional Folklore), 3710 (Folklore Colloquium), 4700 (Folk Material Culture), 4750 (Folklore Summer Workshop, Fife Conference), 5700 (Folk Narrative) ..............................3
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Department of English F. English Education Courses (15 credits) ENGL 3510 Young Adult Literature (F, Sp) ............................................3 ENGL 3520 Multicultural American Literature (F, Sp)............................3 ENGL 4220 Ethnic Literacy (F, Sp) .......................................................3 ENGL 4500 (CI) Teaching Writing (F, Sp) .............................................3 ENGL 4510 (CI) Teaching Literature (F, Sp) .........................................3 G. Capstone Seminar (3 credits) ENGL 5550 English Teaching Capstone (Sp) .......................................3 In addition to fulfilling the above requirements, students in the English teaching emphasis must fulfill a grammar competency requirement. This may be accomplished either by enrolling in ENGL 1120, Elements of Grammar, (also offered through Independent Study) or by passing a challenge exam in the English Department Writing Center (Ray B. West 104) with a score of 80 percent or better. See the English undergraduate advisor for further information. H. Teaching Minor Students in the English Teaching emphasis are also required to complete a teaching minor selected from among the following: Business Computer and Information Systems, Business Information Technology and Education, Chemistry, Geography, Health Education, History, Marketing Education, Mathematics, Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish), Physical Education Coaching, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, School Library Media, Sociology, Speech Communication, English as a Second Language, and Theatre Arts. I. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) To receive a license to teach in the public school system, students in the English Teaching emphasis must also complete the 35-credit STEP administered through the Department of Secondary Education. The student enrolls in this three-semester sequence of courses after having completed nearly all teaching major and minor requirements and after having been granted full admission to the program, which entails meeting various admission criteria. See the Department of Secondary Education for further information regarding this program.
Creative Writing Emphasis
This 49-credit emphasis is devoted to the art of literary writing: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and drama. Through practice in a chosen genre and a comprehensive study of literature, students learn the craft of literary writing as discovered and practiced over the last three thousand years of written human culture. The emphasis prepares undergraduates for graduate work in creative writing and develops critical, cognitive, and writing skills applicable in numerous professional fields. Since creative writers must have a broad knowledge of literature, students first complete three of the 2000-level survey courses which provide an overview of major periods, authors, and genres in American and British literature. They also take an introductory course in literary theory which introduces methodologies of literary criticism. At the 3000-level, students begin their work as creative writers, taking three introductory writing courses in three genres: fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. To continue their immersion in the study of literature, students take one course in Period Studies. At the 4000-level, students concentrate their training as creative writers, taking two courses in advanced creative writing, courses which can be repeated. Also at the 4000-level, students take a course in the study of the English language, a course focused on the study of a single author, and a course in the study of one’s chosen genre.
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Students also select two courses (for 6 credits) from courses outside their emphasis, ideally from outside the English Department, to further broaden their knowledge of human culture and the natural world. The emphasis culminates in a creative writing capstone, which encourages students to reflect upon and assess their experience in the creative writing program, and which also has students complete a portfolio of their best work. A. Core Requirements (4 credits) ENGL 1110 English Orientation (F, Sp) .................................................1 ENGL 2100 Introduction to Literary Theory (F, Sp) ...............................3 B. Literary History (9 credits) Select three of the following courses: ENGL 2140 British Literary History: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century (F, Sp, Su) ............................................................................3 ENGL 2150 British Literary History: Romanticism to Present (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2160 American Literary History: Colonialism to 1865 (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2170 American Literary History: 1865 to Present (F, Sp, Su) ..... 3 C. Creative Writing Courses (15 credits) Select all of the following courses: ENGL 3420 Fiction Writing (F) ..............................................................3 ENGL 3430 Poetry Writing (F, Sp) ........................................................3 ENGL 3440 Creative Nonfiction Writing (F, Sp) ....................................3 Select two of the following courses: ENGL 4250 Playwriting (F)....................................................................3 ENGL 4420 Advanced Fiction Writing (prereq. ENGL 3420) (Sp) ......... 3 ENGL 4430 Advanced Poetry Writing (prereq. ENGL 3430) (Sp) ......... 3 ENGL 4440 Advanced Nonfiction Writing (Sp) ......................................3 D. American, British, and World Literature (3 credits) Select one of the following courses: ENGL 33002 Period Studies in American Literature (F, Sp) .................. 3 ENGL 33102 Period Studies in British Literature (F, Sp) ....................... 3 ENGL 33202 Period Studies in World Literature (F, Sp) ........................ 3 Note: The Period Studies courses vary according to the specialty of the faculty member teaching the course. E. Linguistics (3 credits) Select one course: ENGL 4200 Linguistic Structures (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 ENGL 4210 History of the English Language (Sp) ................................3 F. Authors (3 credits) Select one of the following courses: ENGL 43002 Shakespeare (F, Sp) ........................................................3 ENGL 43102 American Writers (F, Sp) ..................................................3 ENGL 43202 British Writers (F, Sp) .......................................................3 ENGL 43302 World Writers (F) ..............................................................3 Note: The Writers courses vary according to the specialty of the faculty member teaching the course. G. Genres (3 credits) Select one of the following courses: ENGL 43402 Studies in Prose Fiction (Sp) ............................................3 ENGL 43502 Studies in Poetry (F).........................................................3 ENGL 43602 Studies in Drama/Film (Sp) ..............................................3 ENGL 43702 Studies in Nonfiction Prose (F) ........................................3
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Department of English Note: The Genre courses vary according to the specialty of the faculty member teaching the course. H. Capstone Seminar (3 credits) ENGL 54503 Creative Writing Capstone (Sp)........................................3 I. Electives (6 credits)
_______________ 1ENGL 2100 should be taken before registering for 3000 or above literature courses. 2These courses are repeatable for credit. 3This capstone course should be completed during the senior year. 4ENGL1120 is waived if students pass the grammar challenge exam. For further information, contact the undergraduate advisor. 5ENGL 5400 includes proposals, brochures, environmental impact statements, newsletters, computer documentation, etc. This course is repeatable for credit. 6Prerequisite: Admittance to program and completion of ENGL 3400 and 3410 with grades of B- or better. 7Prior to enrolling in ENGL 5490, students must have completed either ENGL 3450 or 3460 with a grade of B- or better. 8ENGL 5410 includes multimedia, interactive and electronic texts, etc. This course is repeatable for credit.
American Studies Major and Minor
Many important issues associated with the origin, evolution, and manifestation of American culture transcend the boundaries of traditional subject areas and are best explored from a variety of perspectives or disciplines. The American Studies major and minor provide students with the opportunity to integrate studies in various fields into a broader understanding of American culture and its antecedents. Although housed in the Department of English, the American Studies Program permits students to choose relevant courses for their cognate areas from a variety of participating departments throughout the University. For admission and graduation, students must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.75. All courses used to fulfill either the major or minor requirements must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis, and major or minor courses passed with less than a C grade must be repeated. However, up to 3 credits of internship credit, which is recorded as P/F, may be used to partially fulfill the major requirements. Transfer students are required to take at least 15 credits of major subject courses and 10 credits of minor subject courses in residence at USU.
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To obtain a degree in American Studies, students must complete a total of 51 credits, including 12 credits of core requirements that introduce foundations of American literature, region, and culture; 6 credits chosen from the 3000 level that expose students to the diversity of American culture; and 9 credits of upper-division work (4000 level) that allow students to approach American literature and culture through various genres. In addition to completing the required English classes, students must complete 21 credits from two of the following six cognate areas: creative writing, folklore, history, nature and environment, political science, and sociology and anthropology. Students will be required to meet with either the director or the undergraduate advisor (Lisa Hamblin, Student Center 302) to determine appropriate courses for the cognate areas. The final course, a senior capstone, encourages graduating students to reflect on their overall coursework, synthesizing the perspectives they have gained about American culture in an extended research project reflecting their interdisciplinary academic experience. Course Requirements A. Core Requirements (12 credits) ENGL 2160 American Literary History: Colonialism to 1865 (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3
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Department of English 3. History Select three or four courses from the following: HIST/ENGL 1600 American Cultures in Film (F, Sp) .............................3 HIST 2700 (BAI) United States to 1877 (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 HIST 2710 (BAI) United States 1877-Present (F, Sp, Su) .................... 3 HIST 3720 Colonial America (F) ............................................................3 HIST 3730 The New American Nation (Sp) ...........................................3 HIST 3750 Civil War and Reconstruction (Sp) ......................................3 HIST 3760 (CI) The United States, 1900-1945 (Sp)..............................3 HIST 3850 (CI) History of Utah (Sp) ......................................................3 HIST 4550 (CI) The History of Women and Family in America ............. 3 HIST 4600 (CI) The History of the American West ................................3 HIST/ENGL 4640 (CI) Studies in the American West (F) ...................... 3 HIST 4710 American Indian History (F) .................................................3 HIST 4730 (CI) History of Black America (Sp) ......................................3 HIST 4740 American Immigration History (F) ........................................3 HIST 4790 American Religious History .................................................3 HIST 4810 American Military History .....................................................3 4. Nature and Environment Select three or four courses from the following: ENGL 4630 American Nature Writers (F, Sp) ........................................3 ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society (F, Sp) ................... 3 ENVS 5110 Environmental Education (Sp) ...........................................3 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World (F, Sp) ................. 3 HIST 3950 (CI) Environmental History ..................................................3 NR 1010 (BSS) Humans and the Changing Global Environment (F, Sp) ................................................................................................3 NR 2220 General Ecology (F, Sp) .........................................................3 PHIL 3510 Environmental Ethics (F, Sp) ...............................................3 POLS 4820 (DSS) Natural Resources and Environmental Policy (Sp) . 3 SOC 3600 Sociology of Urban Places (F) .............................................3 SOC 3610 (DSS) Rural Sociology (F) ...................................................3 SOC 4620 (DSS) Sociology of the Environment and Natural Resources (Sp) .................................................................................3 SPCH 5250 Environmental Rhetoric (Sp) .............................................3 5. Political Science Select three or four courses from the following: POLS 1100 (BAI) United States Government and Politics (F, Sp) ........ 3 POLS 2200 (BSS) Comparative Politics (F, Sp) ...................................3 POLS 3140 (DSS) The Presidency (F) .................................................3 POLS/ECON 3170 Law and Economics (F) .........................................3 POLS 3310 (DSS) American Political Thought (F) ................................3 POLS 3320 The Foundations of American Constitutionalism ............... 3 POLS 3400 (DSS) United States Foreign Policy (F, Sp) ....................... 3 POLS 4130 Constitutional Theory (Sp) .................................................3 POLS 4140 Political Organizations .......................................................3 6. Sociology and Anthropology Select three or four courses from the following: ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (F, Sp) ..................................3 ANTH 3110 North American Indian Cultures (F) ...................................3 ANTH 3130 (CI) Peoples of Latin America ............................................3 ANTH 3200 (DSS/CI) Perspectives on Race (Sp) ................................3 ANTH 3300 (DSS) Archaeology in North America (Sp) ........................ 3 ANTH 4110 (DSS) Southwest Indian Cultures, Past and Present (F) ... 3 ANTH 4360 (DSS) Ancient Desert West (F).......................................3-4 ANTH 5800 Museum Development (F, Sp, Su) .................................1-3 SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) ...................................3 SOC 2500 Sociology of Gender (F) ......................................................3 SOC 3010 Race, Class, and Gender (F, Sp) .........................................3
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American Studies Minor (21 credits)
American Studies minors must meet and maintain a 2.75 GPA admissions and graduation standard. Students are required to complete ENGL 2160, American Literary History: Colonialism to 1865; ENGL 2170, American Literary History: 1865 to Present; and one upper-division English course. They must also complete 12 credits of upper-division coursework drawn from two cognate areas. These courses of study must be approved by the Director of American Studies or by the American Studies advisor (Lisa Hamblin, Student Center 302) at least one year in advance of graduation. Courses used to fulfill requirements for the English and History majors may not be used for the American Studies minor.
Folklore Minor (18 credits)
The minor in folklore is an interdisciplinary program sponsored by the English Department and the History Department. The coursework for the minor must be approved by the Director of the Folklore Program (Ray B. West 302B) at least one year prior to graduation. Folklore minor students must maintain a 2.75 GPA admissions and graduation standard. Courses used to fulfill requirements for the English and History majors may not be used for the Folklore minor.
English Teaching Minor (27 credits)
English Teaching minor students must meet and maintain a 2.75 GPA for admission and graduation. This minor is available only to students completing a teaching major. Students may not use the P/D/F option, and grades C- and below must be repeated. They must complete the following courses: ENGL 2140 British Literary History: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or ENGL 2150 British Literary History: Romanticism to Present (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................................................................................3 ENGL 2160 American Literary History: Colonialism to 1865 (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or ENGL 2170 American Literary History: 1865 to Present (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ..................................................................................................3 ENGL 3510 Young Adult Literature (F, Sp) ............................................3 ENGL 3520 Multicultural American Literature (F, Sp)............................3 ENGL 4200 Linguistic Structures (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 ENGL 4220 Ethnic Literacy (F, Sp) .......................................................3 ENGL 4300 Shakespeare (F, Sp) ..........................................................3 ENGL 4500 (CI) Teaching Writing (F, Sp) .............................................3 ENGL 4510 (CI) Teaching Literature (F, Sp) .........................................3 In addition to fulfilling the above requirements, students in the English teaching minor must fulfill a grammar competency requirement. This may be accomplished by either enrolling in ENGL 1120, Elements of Grammar, (also offered through Independent Study) or by passing a challenge exam in the English Department Writing Center (Ray B. West 104) with a score of 80 percent or better. See the English undergraduate advisor (Lisa Hamblin, Student Center 302) for further information.
English Minor (Standard Nonteaching) (18 credits)
The standard nonteaching minor consists of 18 credits of various courses, 12 of which must be in upper-division coursework. Nine of the 18 credits must be earned in residence at USU. Advanced Placement and CLEP credit and credit from ENGL 1010 and 2010 may not be counted toward this minor. The program must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies at least one year prior to graduation.
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Department of English British and Commonwealth Studies Minor (18 credits)
The minor in British and Commonwealth Studies, sponsored jointly by the English and History departments, allows undergraduates to experience interdisciplinary study and broaden their international perspectives. Students engage in interdisciplinary study by doing extended work outside their home departments, while at the same time integrating their study around a single area. They enhance their international experience by deepening their knowledge of the British Isles and by expanding their knowledge of British culture through its contact with other world cultures in the imperial, Commonwealth, and post-colonial eras. This minor requires a minimum of 18 credits. The program selected must be approved by the coordinator of the British and Commonwealth Studies Minor at least one year prior to graduation. Alternatives to this program are possible, but any alternative must be approved by the coordinator. Courses used to fulfill requirements for the English or History majors may not be used for the British and Commonwealth Studies minor. A. British and Commonwealth Cultures (3 credits) ENGL/HIST 2040 (BHU) British and Commonwealth Cultures (Sp) ..... 3 B. Select four courses from the following (12 credits) ENGL 2140 British Literary History: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 2150 British Literary History: Romanticism to Present (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 ENGL 3310 Period Studies in British Literature (F, Sp)......................... 3 ENGL 4300 Shakespeare (F, Sp) ..........................................................3 ENGL 4320 British Writers (F, Sp) .........................................................3 HIST 3240 Modern Europe from 1789 to the Present ........................... 3 HIST 3510 Africa and the World ............................................................3 HIST 3720 Colonial America (F) ............................................................3 HIST 4210 Celtic Europe (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 HIST 4250 The Reformation in Britain: 1450-1688 ...............................3 HIST 4390 British Imperialism from 1688 to the Present ...................... 3 C. Complete one of the following two courses (3 credits) ENGL 5920 Directed Study (F, Sp, Su) .................................................3 HIST 4930 Directed Readings ...............................................................3 For further information about the British and Commonwealth Studies Minor, contact the program coordinator, Jeffrey Smitten, Ray B. West 201, (435) 797-2734, jsmitten@english.usu.edu.
Program Assessment For information about how the English Department assesses its programs, click on the Assessment link on the departmental home page at: http://websites.usu.edu/english/
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school.
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Students are eligible for admission to the English departmental honors program if they: (1) are majoring in English or in American Studies, (2) have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3, and (3) have a GPA in English courses (excluding ENGL 1010 and 2010) of at least 3.5. In order to earn a departmental honors degree, students must maintain these GPA levels, take 15 credits of approved upper-division English coursework for Honors credit, and complete and orally defend a Senior Honors Thesis. Typically, students take four 3-credit courses with honors contracts and one 3-credit independent study course (ENGL 5910, Senior Honors Thesis) in order to complete the 15 required credits for the program. For more information, follow the Honors Program link at: http://websites.usu.edu/english/
Additional Information and Updates English programs are constantly being updated. Students should therefore confer with the English advisor, Lisa Hamblin (Student Center 302). Current requirement sheets are available online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Financial Support and Scholarships Scholarships, assistantships, grants-in-aid, and work-study programs are available through the University. In addition, the English Department employs a few students as tutors in The Writing Center and oversees various cooperative education and internship opportunities for students. Departmental scholarships are available on a competitive basis to juniors and seniors, as well as to some sophomores. Applications are accepted in January and February and are available in the college dean’s office, Main 338. Further information can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/generalcatalog/scholarships
Graduate Programs PhD in Theory and Practice of Professional Communication The Theory and Practice of Professional Communication (TPPC) program is designed to meet the interests and needs of students who aspire to conduct advanced study of and research into the communicative practices of organizations and the professions. The program offers the opportunity to study professional communication, technology, and culture in a department with a long history of expertise and achievement in writing and technology. The defining features of this program include opportunities to study and work with advanced communication technologies, to engage in extended fieldwork research experiences, and to pursue a program of study that can largely be tailored to work with different research interests within the field of professional communication. The program prepares students to become academic instructors/researchers in English departments or to move into administrative or research positions in nonacademic workplaces. The TPPC program has a website providing details about the application process, financial assistance, and graduation requirements. This website may be accessed at: http://tppc.usu.edu/
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Department of English members. These research activities complement faculty expertise and curriculum strengths in the department, including workplace-focused graduate research, theory and practice of online education, and training in writing and professional communication. The TPPC program makes extensive use of Web-based communications systems. The English Department at Utah State has a national reputation for its achievements in online education and continues to develop innovative ways to deliver state-of-the-art, Webbased instruction to students in Utah, across the U.S., and around the world. Depending on their research and teaching interests, TPPC students may be actively involved in these efforts.
Coursework As part of the work on their degree, students in the program complete a minimum of 60 approved semester credits beyond their master’s degree. The required courses include ENGL 7000 (Advanced Research Methods in Professional Communication), ENGL 7410 (Theory and Research in Professional Communication), ENGL 7900 (Research Internship), and ENGL 7970 (Dissertation Research). Additional coursework is completed through a rotating series of seminars focused on the ongoing research projects and interests of faculty. In addition, to support the breadth of perspective required to understand professional communication as it operates in society at large, students are required to take at least 6 credits (and a maximum of 18 credits) of graduate-level coursework outside of the Department of English. Students are encouraged to select courses that will help them develop expertise in an area (either disciplinary or interdisciplinary) that will complement their research and/or pedagogical goals.
Admission Procedure Applicants for admission to the program must have a master’s degree in a subject area that complements their professional reason(s) for earning a PhD in Theory and Practice of Professional Communication. They must also have earned scores no lower than the 40th percentile in the Verbal section and in either the Quantitative or the Analytical section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Applicants to the program should send materials to two offices at Utah State University, as described below. To the School of Graduate Studies, applicants should send four items: 1. A completed application form, along with the application fee. 2. Two copies of all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, showing GPA. The minimum requirement is 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses taken and for all graduate credits taken. 3. Three letters of recommendation (at least two of which must be from former professors if the applicant has been enrolled in school during the last five years). 4. GRE scores no older than five years. To the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of English, applicants send should send four items:
overview of the applicant’s career goals and specific reasons why graduate training in professional communication is important to the applicant. 2. A completed Graduate Instructorship Application for PhD Students form (indicating whether or not the applicant wishes to be considered for a graduate instructorship). 3. A current vita. 4. Two writing samples (a total of 20-40 pages). The samples may include academic or nonacademic writing, but should demonstrate both the applicant’s critical and research skills. Each sample must be accompanied by a 1-page introductory preface. For additional details, see the TPPC website at: http://tppc.usu.edu/ The annual deadline for application to the program is January 15. Applications will be considered only if all the required materials have arrived by the deadline, or a formal petition to review a nearly-complete file is made and approved by January 22.
Financial Assistance Both departmental support and formal research grant support are available to graduate students on a competitive basis. Highly qualified graduate students may also be nominated to compete for University fellowships. Students who wish to be considered for financial aid must meet the application deadlines described above. Graduate instructorships are available through the Department of English. The assignment will be 50 percent time—approximately 20 hours of work per week. The normal teaching load is two sections of writing classes (e.g., composition or introduction to technical communication) for fall and spring semesters. In addition, students are normally responsible for paying resident (instate) tuition and fees if they are residents of Utah, and both resident and nonresident (out-of-state) tuition and fees if they are not Utah residents. However, PhD students who are employed as graduate instructors (or who are recipients of certain fellowships) are eligible for tuition waivers. If they are Utah residents, their resident tuition costs will be waived. If they are not Utah residents, both the resident and nonresident tuition costs will be waived. Recipients of these tuition waivers will still be responsible for paying fees each semester.
Master’s Degree Programs The Department of English offers courses of study leading to the MS and MA degrees in English and in American Studies. Applicants seeking the English degree may be admitted into the Literature and Writing specialization or the Technical Writing specialization. Applicants seeking the interdisciplinary American Studies degree may draw from a combination of courses dealing with American culture: literature, history, art, government, etc. Folklore is one of the specializations in American Studies, with courses in all aspects of folklore study, including public sector folklore. For a more complete description of the Department of English graduate programs, see the department’s website: http://websites.usu.edu/english/
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Department of English Admission Requirements In addition to the requirements specified on pages 93-94 (Admission Procedures), applicants for admission to the English Department master’s degree programs should have a BS or BA degree with an undergraduate major in a subject area relevant to the master’s program they desire to enter. The English Department accepts the Miller Analogies Test in place of the GRE general test, but encourages applicants to take the GRE. The department also requires a 5-10 page writing sample appropriate to the program the applicant desires to enter. The Technical Writing specialization has additional requirements; see the following website: http://english.usu.edu/techcomm/ International applicants from non-English-speaking countries who desire an MS or MA degree in English should have a BS or BA degree in English from an accredited, English-speaking university. Students whose command of written English is not adequate to the demands of writing a graduate thesis in English may be required to take courses in Intensive English or may be counseled to obtain a second bachelor’s degree at USU (30 credits minimum). The annual application deadline is January 15 for those who wish to be considered for a graduate instructor position, a Moyle Q. Rice Scholarship, or other form of financial aid. The final annual deadline is June 1 for all other applicants who wish to begin their course of study fall semester. Anyone who has not been accepted into a graduate program in the English Department must have permission from the department’s Director of Graduate Studies to enroll in English graduate courses.
MA/MS in English Requirements Applicants will be admitted to the English degree for one of two specializations: Literature and Writing (30-33 credits) or Technical Writing (33 credits).
Literature and Writing
This specialization results from a merger of two previous specializations within the English degree: Literary Studies and Theory and Practice of Writing. The Literature and Writing specialization is designed to help secondary-level English teachers advance their careers, to prepare students to teach English at two-year colleges, and to prepare students to pursue doctoral studies in English. Students plan their program of study with their advisor, selecting courses primarily from the ENGL 6330 to 6360 range and the ENGL 6820 to 6890 range. Students are encouraged, but not required, to take ENGL 6320 and/or ENGL 6810. In addition, ENGL 6820 (Practicum in Teaching English) is required for all students working as Graduate Instructors. With the approval of the student’s advisor, a program of study may also include courses from one of the department’s other specializations and one course from another department. As part of a commitment to exploring the relationship between technology and the humanities, and to accommodate students living beyond commuting distance, the department offers at least one online graduate seminar per semester appropriate for students in the Literature and Writing specialization. There may also be an appropriate online course offered during the summer. These online courses are also open to on-campus students. Students can complete the degree entirely online. However, if they take only online courses, they should expect a limited selection of courses, and they should expect to take longer than two years to graduate.
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Students in Literature and Writing may pursue either the MS or the MA degree, but the department recommends the MA for those planning to continue study at the doctoral level. Literature and Writing students are encouraged to choose either Plan A or Plan B, both of which require an extended project, which is completed under the supervision of the student’s Supervisory Committee and culminates in an oral defense. Plan A consists of 24 credits of coursework and 6 credits of ENGL 6970 (Thesis), leading to a thesis of 60 pages or more; Plan B consists of 27 credits of coursework and 3 credits of ENGL 6970, leading to a mini-thesis. Both Plan A and Plan B projects require the student to meet on campus at least twice with his or her Supervisory Committee. During the first meeting, the student defends a written thesis proposal. During the second meeting, the completed thesis is defended. With the approval of the Creative Writing Committee, a Plan A or Plan B project may consist of a piece of creative writing and an accompanying critical essay. Plan C, which consists of additional coursework (33 credits as opposed to 30 credits for Plan A or B) and no extended project or defense, is also available. Plan C does not require the student to come to campus for defense meetings with the Supervisory Committee, so it is geared especially to students living beyond commuting distance who are taking all or most of their courses online. Students enrolled in all three plans write a Comprehensive Exam.
Technical Writing (online)
Technical Writing is designed for students who already have some training and/or experience as practitioners of technical writing. The program is entirely online, via the Internet. The program’s mission is to prepare students to enter or reenter nonacademic workplaces, not just as practitioners, but also as developers and managers of technical documents. When they finish the program, students will be qualified to determine and defend writing policy and practices in their workplaces. To prepare students for these leadership roles, the program provides them with a strong theoretical understanding of their profession. In their online graduate seminars, students will read widely in research and theory relating to workplace writing practices. They will critically examine both the theories and the practices, and they will explore ways in which each can enhance the other. They will also learn how to manage teams of writers, and they will explore ethical issues in the profession. The program will balance the theoretical training with opportunities for students to improve their own practical skills as technical writers, learning how to apply theory and current technology to the production of a variety of technical documents. This practical training will include multimedia presentations and graphic design. The program is designed primarily for nontraditional students—working professional writers who want to enhance their credentials and build a strong theoretical understanding of their profession. However, it may also accept some traditional students who have just finished their undergraduate studies. Students in Technical Writing must complete 33 credits under the Plan C option. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Students in this program pursue the MS degree.
MA/MS in American Studies Requirements Those applicants who have been admitted to the American Studies degree will work out a program of study with either the American Studies advisor or the Folklore advisor. Generally, students develop their programs with an emphasis in American literature, folklore, or history. Interdisciplinary connections with many other departments at USU are possible. Students may choose the standard program, the
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Department of English Folklore specialization, or the Public Sector Folklore specialization. The American Studies degree requires 30 credits, with a preference for the MA and the Plan A (thesis) options, although the MS and the Plan B options are also accepted. Students in the standard program must take ENGL 6600 (American Studies Theory and Method) early in their course of study. Students in the Folklore specialization must take ENGL 6700 (Folklore Theory and Method) early in their course of study. Students selecting the Public Sector Folklore specialization will follow the same requirements as students in the Folklore specialization, with the following exception. All students in the Public Sector Folklore specialization are required to take ENGL 6720 (Folklore Fieldwork), ENGL 6730 (Public Folklore), and ENGL 6900 (Graduate Internship). Of special interest to students in American Studies are the Western Historical Quarterly and the Western American Literature journals published at USU, which often provide editorial and clerical positions for graduate students. Also, The Mountain West Center for Regional Studies sponsors lectures and programs and provides research assistance for students working in the field of regional studies. The Merrill Library is a regional depository for federal publications and receives 60,000 to 70,000 government titles each year. The library’s Special Collections contain thousands of historical photographs, an immense store of pioneer diaries and papers, and a strong collection of books and manuscripts relating to the west, the pioneers, the Mormons, cowboys, and cowboy poetry. The Fife Folklore Archives, named after Utah folklorists Austin and Alta Fife and recognized as one of the best folklore archives in the country, contains over 3,400 books on folklore and folklore-related topics. The Special Collections also serve as the national depository for the American Folklore Society’s Papers, more than 50 linear feet of records and documents accumulated during the 114-year history of the organization.
General Requirements All candidates for the MS and MA degrees must meet the School of Graduate Studies requirements (see pages 93-101 of this catalog). Only grades of B- or better will be accepted for credits in support of the degree programs; however, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in the program. All candidates must complete a comprehensive examination covering the material of their graduate program; however, the nature of this examination varies according to the particular specialization and the advice of the candidate’s supervisory committee. All candidates are required to defend their Plan A thesis or Plan B papers. After successfully defending their Plan A thesis, students must submit a department-approved final draft to the thesis coordinator in the School of Graduate Studies office (Main 164). After successfully defending their Plan B papers, students must submit a departmentapproved copy to University Library Special Collections (Merrill Library 143). All candidates who are first-year graduate instructors are required to take ENGL 6820 (Practicum in Teaching English) during their first semester. The candidate’s supervisory committee will determine whether ENGL 6820 will be accepted as part of the candidate’s graduate program.
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Financial Assistance The Department of English has a limited number of graduate instructor positions and Moyle Q. Rice Scholarships available on a competitive basis for both English and American Studies graduate students. Additional financial aid is available through the journal of Western American Literature. All applicants whose application materials are received by January 15 will automatically be considered for possible scholarship awards. All applicants who wish to be considered for a graduate instructorship should contact the Director of Graduate Studies in the English Department. The application deadline for instructorships is January 15.
English Faculty Professors Melody Graulich, American Literature, American Studies, Western American literature, feminist studies; editor, Western American Literature Christine Hult, composition and rhetoric, teacher education (Associate Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) Joyce A. Kinkead, composition and rhetoric (Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Research) Lynn L. Meeks, teacher education, composition and rhetoric, literature for children and young adults Jeffrey Smitten, eighteenth century British literature, Scottish literature, literary theory and criticism Jeannie B. Thomas, folklore, legend, oral narrative, humor and gender Professors Emeritus Jan Bakker, nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American literature Kenneth W. Brewer, poetry and essay writing Barre Toelken, folklore, Native American studies, medieval literature Associate Professors Paul J. Crumbley, American poetry, nineteenth century American women writers, American identity, the wilderness experience Kathryn R. Fitzgerald, teacher education, composition and rhetoric, writing assessment Evelyn I. Funda, American literature, Western American literature Patricia Gantt, teacher education, young adult literature, American studies, women and gender studies, southern literature Keith A. Grant-Davie, composition and rhetoric, reading theory, technical communication David E. Hailey, Jr., technical communication, online information, CBT technology Phebe Jensen, sixteenth- and seventeenth-century British literature, Shakespeare Sonia Manuel-Dupont, linguistics, technical communication, teacher education Brian W. McCuskey, nineteenth-century British literature John E. McLaughlin, linguistics, technical communication, Native American languages Kristine A. Miller, twentieth-century British literature Jan E. Roush, American Studies, folklore Anne Shifrer, twentieth-century literature, women writers, poetry, literary theory and criticism Ronald R. Shook, technical communication, linguistics Stephen C. Siporin, folklore, folk narrative, material culture, folk ethnicity Mark Zachry, rhetoric and professional communication; editor Technical Communication Quarterly
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Department of English Associate Professors Emeritus Theodore Andra, British literature, techincal writing Kate M. Begnal, twentieth-century literature, postmodernism, literary theory and criticism Patricia Gardner, world literature, children’s and young adult literature, folklore Assistant Professors Cheryl E. Ball, computers and writing, new media, visual rhetoric, composition studies, e-poetics Christopher Cokinos, creative nonfiction, poetry writing, science and nature writing; editor, Isotopes Kelli Cargile Cook, technical communication Christine F. Cooper, medieval literature, commonwealth Brock Dethier, composition, creative writing Lisa Ann Gabbert, folklore, American studies Ryan M. Moeller, professional writing, rhetorical theory, rhetorics of technology Jennifer Sinor, rhetoric and composition, teacher education Michael Sowder, creative writing (poetry), American literature Roberta S. Stearman, American literature, fiction writing Andrea Tinnemeyer, American literature Adjunct Assistant Professor Christie L. Fox, folklore; Program Coordinator of Honors Program
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Senior Lecturer Nancy O’Rourke, technical communication Lecturers Susan Andersen, literature and writing Shanan L. Ballam, writing, creative writing Star Coulbrooke, Associate Director of Writing Center Carey Emmons, literature and writing John Engler, literature and writing Nikole Berger Eyre, literature and writing Julie R. Foust, writing; Director of Rhetoric Associates Marina L. Hall, Coordinator of Public Relations and Educational Outreach Charlene A. Hirschi, Director of Writing Center Susan Nyikos, literature and writing Robin Parent, American studies, folklore, distance education Rachel Rich, literature and writing Paige Smitten, literature and writing Anne H. Stark, literature and writing Michael Ward, literature and writing Karen Baird Woods, literature and writing
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Department of Environment and Society Department Head: Terry L. Sharik Location: Natural Resources 201 Phone: (435) 797-1790 FAX: (435) 797-4048 WWW: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/envs
background needed to understand environmental issues. In many ways, the curriculum provides a traditional “liberal arts education” with a strong natural resources emphasis. Moreover, it offers flexibility for the development of either specialization or breadth of content to match the student’s interests.
Undergraduate Advisor: Maureen A. Wagner, Natural Resources 120, (435) 797-2448, maureen@cc.usu.edu
The Geography curriculum provides a broad background in the basic themes of geography—human (cultural), physical, and regional geography—with a particular focus on environmental and earth resources geography. In addition, students acquire technical geographic analysis skills. Students also have the opportunity to study in a systematic, regional, or technical area of geography.
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Studies; BS, Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Recreation Resource Management; BS, Bachelor of Arts (BA), MS, and Master of Arts (MA) in Geography; MS in Bioregional Planning (offered jointly with Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning); MS and PhD in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management Vision/Mission: The vision of the Department of Environment and Society is one of bringing people and science together for healthy communities and enduring ecosystems. The mission of the department is based on three goals: (1) to promote scholarship and creativity in the discovery, synthesis, and transfer of knowledge relating to the human dimensions of natural resource and environmental management; (2) to apply social science concepts and approaches to better understand human-environment interactions at a range of spatial scales; and (3) to enhance the effectiveness of policies, planning, and administrative processes that affect sustainable use of the natural world. To this end, the department’s academic programs provide undergraduate and graduate students with a balanced exposure to the social, physical, and biological sciences within an interdisciplinary framework. This combination has great relevance for students aspiring to careers in natural resource and environmental policy, planning, management, education, and science, as well as careers in geography. The program is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the human aspects of ecosystems and a speaking knowledge of the biophysical aspects, as well as experience using “state of the art” tools and techniques for integrating this knowledge.
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The department offers the following undergraduate degree programs: Environmental Studies, Geography, and Recreation Resource Management. Each of these programs offers a balanced exposure to key ideas and principles of the social, biological, and physical sciences, placing special emphasis on the human dimensions of natural resources and environmental management. The department’s goal is to train professionals who can lead the way toward finding and keeping a sustainable balance between protecting the environment and enhancing human societies.
The Geography Teaching curriculum offers students an opportunity to prepare for a career in secondary education with a geography emphasis. The Recreation Resource Management curriculum prepares students for careers in managing outdoor recreation settings, such as public forests and rangelands, state and national parks, and wilderness areas. Because these jobs require an understanding of both the land and the people who visit it, the major offers courses in both the natural and social sciences, along with an emphasis on communication skills.
Requirements Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Department of Environment and Society are the same as those described for the College of Natural Resources (see pages 117-118).
Graduation Requirements
All courses listed as major subject courses must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. The grade point average for all courses taught by the College of Natural Resources must be 2.5 or higher. All students in the Environmental Studies and Recreation Resource Management majors must complete a series of basic lower-division courses providing the disciplinary foundation for natural resource professions before moving on to professional coursework. Equivalents of these foundation courses may be taken at many two- and four-year colleges. Some foundation and core courses may also be used toward the University Studies requirements, as shown by the University Studies designations listed in parentheses following the course numbers. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have questions about University graduation requirements.
Environmental Studies Major
The Environmental Studies major consists of 92 credits. This total includes the disciplinary foundation, professional courses, and a specialization option of 15 or more credits.
Departmental programs offer learning experiences in the classroom and in the field, frequent individual contacts with faculty as teachers and advisors, and opportunities to take part in student and professional organizations. Seasonal employment, internships, and other activities promoting hands-on experience in natural resource and geographic professions are strongly encouraged.
A. Disciplinary Foundation (18 credits) BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F,Sp) ..................................3 BIOL 1020 Biological Discovery: A Lab Course (Sp) ............................ 1 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 HIST 3950 (DHA/CI) Environmental History (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 3510 (DHA) Environmental Ethics (Sp) (3 cr) ..............................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp) ..............................................4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp) ............................................3
The Environmental Studies curriculum is designed for students who wish to acquire a broad understanding of natural resources and human-environment relationships, together with the technical
B. Professional Coursework (51-55 credits) AWER 3100 (DSC/CI) Fish Diversity and Conservation (F) (3 cr) or ENVS 3600 (DSC) Living with Wildlife (Sp) (3 cr) .................................3
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Department of Environment and Society AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science (Sp) ................ 3 ENVS 1990 Professional Orientation for Environment and Society (F) .........................................................................................2 ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society (F,Sp) .................... 3 ENVS 3000 Natural Resources Policy and Economics (F) ................... 4 ENVS 3330 Environment and Society (Sp) ...........................................3 ENVS 3500 (QI) Quantitative Assessment of Environmental and Natural Resource Problems (F) ..................................................3 ENVS 4000 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (F) ................................................................................3 ENVS 4400 Economic Applications in Natural Resource Management (Sp) ..............................................................................4 ENVS 4990 Environmental and Natural Resource Professionalism Seminar (F) .............................................................2 ENVS 5000 Collaborative Problem-Solving for Environment and Natural Resources (Sp) .....................................................................3 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World (F,Sp) .................. 3 FRWS 3900 Managing Dynamic Ecological Systems (Sp) ................... 4 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography (F,Sp) (3 cr) or GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) (4 cr) ..................................................................3 or 4 GEOG 3850 Map, Air Photo, and GIS Interpretation (F) .......................4 Choose one of the following courses (2-3 credits): ENVS 4110 Fisheries and Wildlife Policy and Administration ............... 3 ENVS 4130 Recreation Policy and Planning .........................................3 ENVS 5300 Natural Resources Law and Policy ....................................2 ENVS 5320 Water Law and Policy in the United States........................ 3 ENVS 5550 Environment, Resources, and Development Policy .......... 3 ENVS 5640 Conflict Management in Natural Resources ...................... 3 Another course related to natural resource or environmental policy, numbered 3000 or higher, approved by faculty advisor .................2-3 Choose one of the following courses (3-4 credits): BIOL 3040 (DSC) Plants and Civilization (F) ........................................3 FRWS 3600 Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification (F) ................... 4 PLSC 3500 The Structure and Function of Economic Crop Plants (Sp) .........................................................................................3 C. Specialization Option (15 credits) Each student, working jointly with his or her faculty advisor, designs a “specialization option” that includes at least 15 additional credits fitting his or her own interests and career goals, and which gives training beyond the required courses in the major. For example, one student may choose to focus on environmental business and marketing, another on international rural development, and a third on natural resource and environmental policy. Typically these courses are taken during the senior year, but a student should meet with his or her advisor to develop and gain approval for the option no later than midway through the second semester of the junior year. Courses in the option may be chosen from any offered at the University. Examples of these specializations can be found at: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/envs D. Electives (32-36 credits) Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. The guidelines described previously under “Breadth Requirements” and “Depth Education Requirements” should be consulted to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements.
Environmental Studies Minor (15-17 credits)
The Environmental Studies minor is open to all majors except those in the College of Natural Resources. Students wishing to minor in Environmental Studies should contact the Department of Environment and Society to meet with the department’s designated minor advisor.
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All courses required for the minor must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for courses taken to complete the minor. A. Required Courses (10 credits) ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society (F,Sp) .................... 3 ENVS 3000 Natural Resources Policy and Economics (F) ................... 4 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World (F,Sp) .................. 3 B. Electives (5-7 credits) Select one of the following courses in natural resources policy or economics: ENVS 4110 Fisheries and Wildlife Policy and Administration (F) .......... 3 ENVS 4130 Recreation Policy and Planning (Sp) .................................3 ENVS 4400 Economic Applications in Natural Resource Management (Sp) ..............................................................................4 ENVS 5300 Natural Resources Law and Policy (F) ..............................2 ENVS 5320 Water Law and Policy in the United States (F) .................. 3 ENVS 5550 Environment, Resources, and Development Policy (Sp) ... 3 Select one additional upper-division (3000-level or higher) course of 3 credits or more, which provides greater depth in an area of natural or social sciences that can be applied to the management of natural resources and the environment, to be selected in consultation with the Environmental Studies minor advisor.
Geography Major
The Geography major consists of 48 credits. After meeting the University Studies, USU upper-division, and geography major requirements, students may take the remainder of their 120 required credits in any discipline from any department. Students interested in using their elective credits to develop a field of specialization should consult with their advisor to select appropriate courses. A. Disciplinary Foundation Courses (29 credits) AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) ................................4 ENVS 1990 Professional Orientation for Environment and Society (F) .............................................................2 ENVS 5000 Collaborative Problem-Solving for Environment and Natural Resources (Sp) .....................................................................3 GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography (F) ..............................3 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography (F, Sp, Su) .............................3 GEOG 1140 Physical Geography Lab (F,Sp) ........................................1 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography (Sp) .........................................3 GEOG 3850 Map, Air Photo, and GIS Interpretation (F) .......................4 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography (F, Sp, Su) ................................3 GEOG 4850 Cartographic Design (Sp) .................................................3 B. Quantitative Foundation (7 credits) MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F, Sp) .............................................4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F, Sp) ...........................................3 C. Geography Specialization (12 credits) Students work with their faculty advisor to develop a 12-credit specialization fitting their interests and career goals. The specialization may include internships, directed study, and courses offered throughout the University that complement their academic goals.
Geography Minor (24 credits minimum)
AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F)................. ............... 4 GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography (F)................ .............. 3 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography (F,Sp,Su) ...............................3 GEOG 1140 Physical Geography Lab (F,Sp) ........................................1 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography (Sp) .........................................3
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Geography Teaching Major (41 credits minimum)
The teaching major in Geography consists of both the geography courses (41 credits minimum), plus the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits). A 2.75 or higher overall cumulative GPA in 90 credits is required for admission to the STEP. The 2.75 minimum overall cumulative GPA must be maintained for graduation. A. Geography Teaching Major Foundation Courses (27-28 credits) ENVS 1990 Professional Orientation for Environment and Society (F) ..................................................................................2 ENVS 5000 Collaborative Problem-Solving for Environment and Natural Resources (Sp) .....................................................................3 GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography (F) ..............................3 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography (F, Sp, Su) .............................3 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography (Sp) .........................................3 GEOG 3850 Map, Air Photo, and GIS Interpretation (F) .......................4 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography (Utah) (Sp) ...............................3 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography (International Course) (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 GEOG 4850 Cartographic Design (Sp) (3 cr) or AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) (4 cr) ...............3 or 4 B. Geography Education Pedagogical Methods Courses (4 credits) GEOG 4300 Geography Education Classroom Practicum (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................1 GEOG 4800 Teaching Geography (F) ...................................................3 C. Geography Education Elective Courses (9-10 credits) Students may select the remaining 9-10 credits in Geography from courses numbered 2000 and above. It is recommended that students take additional regional, physical, human, human-environment interaction techniques, technology in geography education, or classroom technology practicum credits. All electives must be coordinated with a geography education advisor. D. Teaching Minor A teaching major in Geography also requires an approved teaching minor from another ďŹ eld of study acceptable to the Secondary Education Department.
Teaching Minor in Geography (23 credits minimum)
Note: A teaching minor in Geography requires an approved teaching major in another subject. A. Geography Teaching Minor Foundation Courses (18-19 credits) GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography (F) ..............................3 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography (F,Sp,Su) ...............................3 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography (Sp) .........................................3 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography (Utah) (Sp) ...............................3 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography (International Course) (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 GEOG 3850 Map, Air Photo, and GIS Interpretation (F) (4 cr) or GEOG 4850 Cartographic Design (Sp) (3 cr) or AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) (4 cr) ...............3 or 4
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B. Geography Education Courses (4 credits) GEOG 4300 Geography Education Classroom Practicum (taken with GEOG 4800) (F,Sp,Su) ...................................................1 GEOG 4800 Teaching Geography (F) ...................................................3 C. Geography Electives (1-2 credits)
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits)
Students must complete three levels in the STEP. All three levels of the STEP will be offered during fall and spring semesters, not during summers. Levels of the STEP are taken as a package, not piecemeal. Each level must be satisfactorily completed before a student is advanced to the next level. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. Prior to admission to the STEP, students in the Geography Teaching Major must complete MATH 1050, unless their Math ACT score is 25 or higher. Students should consult with advisors in major and minor departments for scheduling of special methods classes at Levels 1 and 2. Although certain combinations of majors and minors require three special methods classes, only two clinical experiences (total) should be scheduled at Levels 1 and 2. These in-school experiences are coordinated by methods instructors. A. Level 1 (15-week courses) (11 credits minimum) INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .......... 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) ............................................................................3 Clinical Experience I (30 hrs. minimum) (3300 in various departments) ...........................................................1 One or more methods courses in major (3-6 credits in minor—Social Studies Education) ..............................3 B. Level 2 (15-week courses) (12 credits minimum) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 Clinical Experience II (30 hrs. minimum) (4300 in various departments) ...........................................................1 Special Methods II (major or minor) (taught in various departments) .........................................................3 C. Level 3 (includes 13 weeks of student teaching and 2 weeks of Student Teaching Seminar) (12 credits) SCED 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (2 weeks) (F,Sp) ..................... 2 SCED 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (13 weeks, full-time) (F,Sp) ..............................................................10
Recreation Resource Management Major
The Recreation Resource Management major consists of 82-86 credits. A. Disciplinary Foundation (15 credits) BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F,Sp) ..................................3 BIOL 1020 (BPS) Biological Discovery: A Lab Course (Sp).................. 1 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp) ..............................................4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp) ............................................3 B. Professional Coursework (67-71 credits) AWER 3100 (DSC/CI) Fish Diversity and Conservation (F) (3 cr) or ENVS 3600 (DSC) Living with Wildlife (Sp) (3 cr) .................................3
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ENVS 4400 Economic Applications in Natural Resource Management (Sp) ..............................................................................4 ENVS 5110 Environmental Education (Sp) ...........................................3
Choose one of the following courses (3-4 credits): BIOL 3040 (DSC) Plants and Civilization (F) ........................................3 FRWS 3600 Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification (F) ................... 4 PLSC 3500 The Structure and Function of Economic Crop Plants (Sp) .........................................................................................3
Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Choose one of the following courses (1-3 credits): ANTH 3110 North American Indian Cultures (F) ...................................3 ANTH 4110 Southwest Indian Cultures, Past and Present (F) ............. 3 Other course(s) approved by student’s department ...........................1-3 C. Electives (34-38 credits) Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. The guidelines described previously under “Breadth Requirements” and “Depth Education Requirements” should be consulted to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements.
Recreation Resources Minor (15 credits)
Students wishing to minor in Recreation Resources should contact the Department of Environment and Society to meet with the department’s designated minor advisor. All courses required for the minor must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for courses taken to complete the minor. A. Required Courses (12 credits) ENVS 3300 Fundamentals of Recreation Resources Management (F) ................................................................................3 ENVS 4130 Recreation Policy and Planning (Sp) .................................3 ENVS 4500 (CI) Wildland Recreation Behavior (F) ...............................3 ENVS 4600 Natural Resource Interpretation (F) ...................................3 B. Elective Course (3-4 credits) Select one of the following courses: ENVS 3330 Environment and Society (Sp) ...........................................3 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (F) ................................................................................3
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The department offers minors in Environmental Studies, Geography, Geography Teaching, and Recreation Resources. Students in all University majors may complete a Geography, Geography Teaching, or Recreation Resources minor. The Environmental Studies minor is open to all majors, except those in the College of Natural Resources. Because the same courses cannot be counted toward both a student’s major and minor, students must take additional courses beyond those listed here if their majors require courses that are also included in the minor. Students wishing to minor in the above areas should contact the department to meet with the designated advisor for that minor.
Financial Assistance The main opportunities for undergraduates to find financial support through grants, work-study, and loans are listed on pages 23-27 in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Information section. Some students may be able to find paid internships with private or governmental organizations, or work for a faculty member on a research project. Interested persons should contact the College of Natural Resources Academic Service Center for more information on scholarships for undergraduate students.
Departmental Honors
Additional Information For additional information about the Bachelor of Science requirements, course sequencing, and departmental specialization options and their related coursework, as well as updated information describing current programs and courses offered by the Department of Environment and Society, visit the Environment and Society main office, Natural Resources 201, or visit: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/envs Major requirement sheets, which outline career opportunities and required courses for departmental majors, can be obtained from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
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Department of Environment and Society Graduate Programs Admission Requirements See general admission requirements on pages 93-94. Applicants for graduate study in the Department of Environment and Society should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0), and GRE scores (quantitative and verbal) above the 40th percentile. Foreign students should submit a TOEFL score of at least 550. Exceptions to these standards will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Written statements of interest help match applicants with faculty advisors. A faculty member must agree to serve as the major professor in order for an applicant to be accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to contact faculty members early in the application process to investigate mutual interests, projects, and prospects for financial support. The department’s graduate programs focus on providing students with a broad foundation in the social and natural sciences as they relate to the study, planning, and management of ecosystems. The curriculum is designed to enhance interdisciplinary integration by emphasizing current and future environmental issues facing humanity. Coursework and research are focused on problem solving through application of social research methods, case studies, computer mapping, and other analytical techniques. The department values intellectual, academic, and social diversity in the applicants for graduate study. Mature professionals seeking education to augment life experiences, or practical training to pursue new career paths, are also encouraged to apply. Knowledge gaps will be identified early in a student’s program and addressed on a case-bycase basis through agreements between students and their graduate advisory committees.
Degree Programs The department offers opportunities for graduate study through the MS, MA, PhD, and graduate certificate programs listed below. The MS degree requires a minimum of 30 credits, of which 24 must be in residence. Candidates for the MA must complete the requirements for the MS, with the addition of at least two years (approximately 16 credits) of an approved foreign language or some other demonstration of foreign language proficiency. There are two options available in both the MS and MA programs. The Plan A requires students to complete coursework, as well as a research thesis. The Plan B is a nonthesis, terminal degree, based largely on coursework and a professional paper or project. For the PhD degree, there is a more variable amount of required coursework, as well as a research dissertation. Compared to the MS degree, the PhD degree has a greater emphasis on theory, research methods, writing research proposals, and publishing research in peerreviewed outlets.
Bioregional Planning
Bioregional Planning is aimed at students focused on how the biophysical attributes of a region influence the human dimensions of culture and settlement and the reciprocal of this. Offered jointly with the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, the program has an interdisciplinary core of courses that provides the background for addressing complex issues in the areas of environmental analysis, planning, and policy. Employment is available in both the private and public sectors, wherever there is emphasis on large-scale planning and management.
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Geography and Geography Teaching
Geography and Geography Teaching is geared for students interested in exploring the availability and location of the earth’s natural resources, the physical and cultural processes that occur at the earth’s surface, and the spatial interactions among components of human society and the biophysical environment. Career opportunities are available in both the private and public sectors in such areas as business, planning, resource and economic development, environmental assessment, and education.
Recreation Resource Management
Recreation Resource Management is aimed at students interested in managing outdoor recreation settings, such as public forests and rangelands, state and national parks, and wilderness areas. An understanding of both the land itself and the people who visit these areas is required. Opportunities are available to work as environmental interpreters, recreation planners, park rangers, trail crew supervisors, ski area employees, visitor center directors, wilderness rangers, and similar occupations. Graduate study provides additional opportunities for research and teaching in higher education, as well as in the private and government sectors.
Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management
These degrees are the first of their kind in the country. They are aimed at students who desire to be problem-solvers with an ability to integrate the human and biophysical aspects of ecosystems, and to analyze policies and decisions that encourage sustainability of human communities and ecosystems. The MS degree prepares students for professional practice in natural resources and environmental planning and management, policy and program analysis, public affairs, environmental education, community assessment and collaboration, conflict management, and extension/outreach. The PhD program places a greater emphasis on basic theory and research methods in one or more social science disciplines, and thus prepares students for university teaching, research, and extension; for conducting agency and private organizational research; and for positions in formal policy and program evaluation.
Natural Resources (MNR)
The MNR is a nonthesis master’s degree program designed for students and practicing professionals seeking advanced training in natural resource management, with an emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork. Employment is available in both the private and public sectors, in positions where management skills are of paramount importance.
Graduate Certificates The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) program offers training at the graduate level related to the National Environmental Policy Act, including how to manage the NEPA process and write effective NEPA documents, reviewing NEPA documents, environmental risk communication, environmental compliance, interdisciplinary team-building, environmental contracting, cumulative impact analysis and documentation, conflict management, and socio-economic impact analysis. The certificate leads to careers in federal natural resource agencies, typically as a member of planning teams, where NEPA expertise is critical to decision-making regarding alternative uses of the land. The Natural Resource and Environmental Education (NREE) program provides graduate students with a comprehensive education for understanding and communicating natural resources and
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Department of Environment and Society environmental information, and for developing the analytical skills needed to effectively implement appropriate environmental education and communication techniques for varying audiences. Careers are available with land management agencies; in the education sector— both formal (K-12 school-based) and nonformal (youth, community, and outdoor); in nonprofit organizations; and in the for-profit commercial sector.
Students are encouraged to undertake one or more internships with various agencies and organizations, as a means of exploring various career possibilities.
Richard S. Krannich, natural resource sociology and policy Jack M. Payne, Vice President and Dean for University Extension, conservation program administration, agriculture and natural resource policy H. Charles Romesburg, environmental decision making, natural resource research methods and survey sampling, bioethics Terry L. Sharik, academic administration and leadership, teaching and learning pedagogy, forest ecology Derrick J. Thom, cultural geography, international rural development, land use planning, Africa Richard E. Toth, bioregional planning and water resources management
Research
Adjunct Research Professor Leila McReynolds Shultz, plant taxonomy and geography
The generation of new knowledge through research is one of the key contributions that an academic department makes to professions and society at large. Research is also a major venue for the interaction of graduate students and faculty in the Department of Environment and Society. Although faculty and students work on many different issues, the research strives to be interdisciplinary and focuses on merging the relevant social and natural sciences. Work is undertaken in Utah and beyond, including several projects elsewhere in the United States and in developing nations. Funding comes from a variety of public and private sources. The department houses one institute and three programs that also collaborate on research. These include the Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, the Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Program, the Geographic Education Program, and the Environmental Education Program.
Associate Professors Ted J. Alsop, physical geography, university pedagogy, photogrammetry Dale J. Blahna, natural resource/community social science, outdoor recreation, policy Mark W. Brunson, environmental knowledge, attitudes and behavior, outdoor recreation Steven W. Burr, outdoor recreation, nature-based tourism Christopher A. Conte, African, environmental history D. Layne Coppock, range ecology and management, international development, systems analysis Joanna L. Endter-Wada, natural resource and environmental policy, interdisciplinary social sciences, water management and planning Robert J. Lilieholm, natural resource economics and management, international protected areas Robert H. Schmidt, wildlife policy and human dimensions, wildlife damage management
Internships
Financial Assistance General aspects of financial support for graduate students at Utah State University are listed on pages 92-93 in the Graduate Financial Assistance section. This includes important information on the University-wide policies and terms of reference for research and teaching assistantships, graduate tuition obligations and benefits, Western Regional Graduate Programs, and competitive Universitywide fellowships and scholarships. The Department of Environment and Society intends that all graduate students be financially supported. Graduate research assistantships are available through major professors having contracts, grants, or other awards. Internships may also be created on a case-bycase basis. A student may want to author or co-author a proposal with a faculty member to fund a new initiative. There are also open competitions for graduate scholarships and fellowships through the College of Natural Resources. The department also has a few graduate teaching assistantships where graduate students typically help instructors with teaching, grading, or recitation in large courses. Interested persons should contact the department early in the application process for more information on financial assistance for graduate students. Prospective students may also visit: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/envs
Environment and Society Faculty Professors Clifford B. Craig, human geography, geographic education, rural/urban planning and development, geography of Utah, GIS education Steven E. Daniels, natural resource policy and sociology Leona K. Hawks, green consumerism, resource conservation and efficiency, human impacts on the environment James J. Kennedy, organizational behavior, forest economics
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Adjunct Associate Professors Christopher Call, vegetation manipulation/management Thomas C. Edwards, Jr., Utah Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, spatial R. Douglas Ramsey, remote sensing, geographic information systems, landscapes Assistant Professor Nicole L. McCoy, natural resource economics and policy Research Assistant Professor Theresa L. Selfa, sociology of environment and development, rural development Adjunct Assistant Professors David T. Anderson, Project Director Utah Botanical Center Benny Bobowski, wildlife biology, rangeland ecology, ecosystem management Paul W. Box, geographic information systems, spatial analysis and modeling Michael F. Harper, Latin America, educational technology, geography education Tamsin C. McCormick, physical geology, land management, environmental education, habitat restoration Nancy O. Mesner, water quality extension specialist, water policy and modeling Senior Lecturer Michael F. Butkus, recreation resources management and planning, interpretive planning
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Department of Environment and Society Lecturers Benjamin D. Baldwin, Tehabi Project Leader, internship development, leadership and teamwork Judith A. Kurtzman, natural resource policy Barbara Middleton, environmental education
Catherine A. “Kate” Stephens, Program Coordinator of Utah Conservation Corps, environmental education
Adjunct Lecturers Kerry F. Case, Utah House Program Coordinator, extension agent, rhetoric, resource conservation and efficiency
Environment and Society (ENVS), pages 514-516 Geography (GEOG), pages 525-526 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), page 565
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Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development Department Head: Thomas R. Lee Location: Family Life 203 Phone: (435) 797-1551 FAX: (435) 797-3845 E-mail (undergraduate): janiswinkler@cc.usu.edu E-mail (graduate): teresab@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/fchd Associate Department Head and Adele and Dale Young Child Development Laboratory Director: Shelley L. Knudsen Lindauer, Family Life 106A, (435) 797-1532, lindauer@cc.usu.edu Gerontology Certificate Program Coordinator: Jana Darrington, Family Life 218, (435) 797-7140, jdarrington@cc.usu.edu Marriage and Family Therapy Program Director: Scot M. Allgood, Family Life Center 207, (435) 797-7433, allgood@cc.usu.edu Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Marilyn B. Kruse, Family Life 205A, (435) 797-1530, marilynk@cc.usu.edu Graduate Program Coordinator: Kathleen W. Piercy, Family Life 219, (435) 797-2387, kathyp@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Family, Consumer, and Human Development; BS and BA in Early Childhood Education; BS and BA in Family and Consumer Sciences; Master of Family and Human Development (MFHD) Undergraduate emphases: BS, BA in Family, Consumer, and Human Development—Deaf Education, Family and Community Services, Family Finance; Human Development; BS, BA in Early Childhood Education—licensure, K-3rd grades Graduate specializations: MS—Adolescence and Youth, Adult Development and Aging, Consumer Sciences, Infancy and Childhood, Marriage and Family Relationships, Marriage and Family Therapy Gerontology Certificate Program: The Gerontology Certificate Program at Utah State University is administered through the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development, and is open to all majors. Students preparing for careers in the field of aging complete selected aging-related coursework, including a supervised field practicum in a gerontological setting. For a list of requirements for this interdisciplinary certificate, contact the department. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for the Gerontology Certificate.
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Family, Consumer, and Human Development Department offers undergraduate programs in Family, Consumer, and Human Development; Family and Consumer Sciences; and Early Childhood Education. All programs are designed to prepare students for successful careers. The Family, Consumer, and Human Development major prepares students for careers serving individuals and families across the life span. Through classroom study and applied experiences, majors study
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how human development, family relationships, family economics, and consumer issues affect the individual and family. Faculty members provide instruction and practicum supervision to prepare students to meet the needs of the people they will serve in their future careers. Students are then prepared to work in agencies and organizations serving individuals from infancy through later life, as well as families and consumers in many settings. Student majors in Family, Consumer, and Human Development are required to complete a practicum experience, which is arranged with the department practicum coordinator. Types of practicum sites include state agencies, hospitals, preschools and child care centers, nursing homes, senior citizen centers, parenting programs, detention centers, crisis intervention programs, public schools, Head Start programs, and after-school programs, as well as financial institutions, credit counseling services, and housing services. Practicum experience in the Deaf Education and Human Development emphases includes the Adele and Dale Young Child Development Laboratory setting. Students majoring in Early Childhood Education complete a formal internship in the Adele and Dale Young Child Development Laboratory and in primary school grades as part of this focus. Majors in Family, Consumer, and Human Development (FCHD), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), and Early Childhood Education (ECE), receive the necessary preparation for graduate study in a family, consumer, and human development related field or employment. Early Childhood Education majors acquire a teaching license so they can also teach in grades K-3 in the public schools. In addition to preparation for advanced study or job opportunities, FCHD majors receive increased knowledge and skills in topics which will enhance their personal and family lives.
Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)
Students who complete the Family and Community Services emphasis are eligible to apply for the Certified Family Life Educator credential through the National Council on Family Relations.
Gerontology Certificate
Students pursuing the Gerontology Certificate must take additional courses and complete a gerontology practicum as required for certification. A complete list of requirements may be obtained in Family Life 214 or by calling (435) 797-7140.
Departmental Requirements for Family, Consumer, and Human Development Major Admission Requirements
Students with less that 24 semester credits can declare a premajor in FCHD. Completion of at least 24 semester credits (including FCHD 1100, 1500, and 2400) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into the Family and Community Services, Human Development, and Deaf Education emphases. Family Finance premajor courses include FCHD 1100, 1500, 2400, and 2450. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
Departmental Program Requirements
The department has established the following regulations, which govern students’ academic progress: 1. The P/D+, D, and F option cannot be used for courses required in the FCHD major or minor.
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Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development 2. An overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to enter the major, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA is required for graduation. A GPA of 3.0 in FCHD major courses is also required for graduation.
In addition to completing these core courses, all students must complete all courses listed below for either the Family and Community Services Emphasis or the Human Development Emphasis.
3. Ten-year Policy. Courses which are required for the major will be accepted if they have been completed within the last 10 years.
Family and Community Services Emphasis (7 credits) FCHD 3500 Interdisciplinary Lab: Infancy or Middle Years (take concurrently with FCHD 3510 or 3520) (F,Sp) .........................1 FCHD 3350 (QI) Family Finance (F, Sp) ...............................................3 FCHD 5540 Family Life Education Methods (Prereq: Junior Standing, FCHD 1500, 2400) (F, Sp) (majors only) ...........................................3
Background Check
All students will be required to pass a background check prior to participation in a practicum experience (FCHD 4950, 4970, 4980, or 5950).
Emphasis Requirements
After admission to the FCHD major, students must complete the requirements for one of the following four emphases: Family and Community Services, Human Development, Deaf Education, or Family Finance. These requirements are shown below.
Family and Community Services and Human Development Emphases Majors choosing one of these two emphases prepare for employment in a variety of occupational settings. Previous graduates have found employment in such settings as child care, Head Start programs, social services agencies, drug treatment centers, youth and adult residential care centers, foster care, youth centers, crisis centers, parent education programs, senior citizen centers, long-term care facilities, adult day care centers, and a host of related federal, state, and local agencies serving families and children. Students are prepared to work in their communities to develop and guide policies for families and children. In addition, FCHD majors receive increased knowledge and skills in topics which will enhance their personal and family lives. Core Courses (54 credits) FCHD 1100 Critical Issues in Family, Consumer, and Human Development (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................1 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 FCHD 2400 (BSS) Marriage and Family Relationships (F,Sp) .............. 3 FCHD 2610 Parenting and Child Guidance (F,Sp) ................................3 FCHD 3100 Abuse and Neglect in Family Context (Prereq: Sophomore standing, FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Sp) ................ 3 FCHD 3110 Human Sexuality (Prereq: FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Su) ........ 3 FCHD 3130 (QI) Research Methods (Prereq: STAT 1040) (majors only) (F,Sp) ...........................................................................3 FCHD 3210 Families and Cultural Diversity (Prereq: FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Sp) (majors only) ..............................3 FCHD 3510 Infancy and Early Childhood (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500, 2610) (F,Sp) .........................3 FCHD 3520 Children in the Middle Years (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500, 2610) (F,Sp) .........................3 FCHD 3530 Adolescence (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500) (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 FCHD 3540 Adult Development and Aging (Prereq: Junior standing and FCHD 1500, or instructor’s permission) (F,Sp)...........................3 FCHD 4220 Family Crises and Interventions (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ............................................................................3 FCHD 4230 Families and Social Policy (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ............................................................................3 FCHD 4240 Social and Family Gerontology (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ............................................................................3 FCHD 4900 (CI) Pre-Practicum Skills (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2610, 3100) (F,Sp) ..................................................................3 FCHD 49801 Practicum (F,Sp,Su) .........................................................6 PSY 2800 (QI) Psychological Statistics (Prereq: STAT 1040) (3 cr) or SOC 3120 (QI) Social Statistics I (Prereq: STAT 1040) (3 cr) ............... 3
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Human Development Emphasis (8 credits) FCHD 3500 Interdisciplinary Lab: Infancy (Take concurrently with FCHD 3510) (F,Sp) ....................................................................1 FCHD 3500 Interdisciplinary Lab: Middle Years (Take concurrently with FCHD 3520) (F,Sp) ....................................................................1 FCHD 4550 Preschool Methods and Curriculum (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500) (F,Sp) ...................................3 FCHD 49602 Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories (F,Sp,Su) (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 4550). .............................3 Suggested Electives FCHD 5550 Workshop: Casework Training I (F) ...................................3 FCHD 5550 Workshop: Casework Training II (Sp) ................................3
Deaf Education Emphasis
Majors choosing this emphasis are prepared to work with infants and young children who are hearing impaired and their families. Once students have completed their undergraduate degree, they can apply to the graduate program in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education and work toward a master’s degree with a specialization in Early Childhood Communicative Disorders. This master’s program can be completed in two semesters plus a summer session. Students completing the master’s program will have the skills necessary to work in early intervention programs called Parent-Infant Programs (or PIP). These programs may be found in every state of the country. Upon completion of the undergraduate FCHD major with the Deaf Education emphasis and the graduate Early Childhood Communicative Disorders specialization, students will have the coursework necessary to cover the competencies for the 0-3 Hearing Endorsement and the EI-2 credential which are necessary to be a parent advisor in Utah. Required Courses3 FCHD 1100 Critical Issues in Family, Consumer, and Human Development (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................1 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 FCHD 2400 (BSS) Marriage and Family Relationships (F,Sp) .............. 3 FCHD 2610 Parenting and Child Guidance (F,Sp) ................................3 FCHD 3100 Abuse and Neglect in Family Context (Prereq: Sophomore standing, FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Sp) ................ 3 FCHD 3110 Human Sexuality (Prereq: FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Su) ........ 3 FCHD 3130 (QI) Research Methods (Prereq: STAT 1040) (majors only) (F,Sp) ...........................................................................3 FCHD 3210 Families and Cultural Diversity (Prereq: FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Sp) (majors only) ..............................3 FCHD 3500 Interdisciplinary Lab: Infancy (take concurrently with FCHD 3510) (F,Sp) ....................................................................1 FCHD 3510 Infancy and Early Childhood (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500, 2610) (F,Sp) ..................................................................3 FCHD 3520 Children in the Middle Years (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500, 2610) (F,Sp) ..................................................................3 FCHD 4220 Family Crises and Interventions (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ...................................3 FCHD 4550 Preschool Methods and Curriculum (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500) (F,Sp) ...................................3 FCHD 4900 (CI) Pre-Practicum Skills (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2610, 3100) (F,Sp) ..................................................................3
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FCHD 2450 (BSS) The Consumer and the Market (F,Sp) .................... 3 FCHD 3130 (QI) Research Methods (Prereq: STAT 1040) (majors only) (F,Sp) .........................................3 FCHD 3210 Families and Cultural Diversity (Prereq: FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Sp) (majors only) ..............................3 FCHD 3280 Economic Issues for Individuals and Families (Sp) ........... 3 FCHD 3310 Consumer Policy (Sp) .......................................................3 FCHD 3340 Housing: Societal and Environmental Issues (F) .............. 3 FCHD 3350 (QI) Family Finance (F,Sp) ................................................3 FCHD 3450 Consumer Credit Problems (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (F) ...... 3 FCHD 4220 Family Crises and Interventions (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ...................................3 FCHD 4230 Families and Social Policy (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ...................................3 FCHD 4240 Social and Family Gerontology (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ...................................3 FCHD 4330 Family Finance Career Seminar (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (F) ...................................................................1 FCHD 4350 Advanced Family Finance (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (Sp) ................................................................3 FCHD 4460 Financial Counseling (Prereq: FCHD 3350, 3450) (majors only) (F,Sp) ...........................................................................3 FCHD 4950 Practicum: Consumer Science (majors only) (F,Sp,Su) .... 6 FCHD 5340 Housing Finance and Regulations (Prereq: FCHD 3340, 3350) (majors only) (Sp) .................................3 FCHD 5950 Financial Counseling Practicum (Prereq: FCHD 4220, 4460, 5340) (majors only) (F,Sp,Su) .............. 3
Students in this emphasis must meet with their advisor each semester.
Required General Education Courses ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) .........................................................................3 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (Prereq: MATH 1010) (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3
Family Finance Emphasis
Suggested Support Courses BA 3460 Fundamentals of Personal Investing ......................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business .......................... 3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics ............................. 3 PFP 5060 Personal Financial Planning and Advising............................3 PFP 5070 Retirement Planning .............................................................3 PFP 5080 Estate Planning ....................................................................3
_______________ 1Prerequisite: Junior standing, FCHD 4900, a total of at least 30 FCHD credits, and prior application approval by the Practicum Coordinator. Practicum application deadlines are February 15 for fall, June 15 for spring, and October 15 for summer. 2Students must sign up one year in advance in Family Life 205. 3For COMD and SPED course offerings, contact the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education and the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation.
Majors choosing this emphasis will be prepared for careers in financial counseling, advising, and education. Coursework focuses on the financial decisions that individuals and families face relating to insurance, investing, credit, budgeting, and home ownership. Students will complete an off-campus practicum and a Financial Counseling practicum at the Family Life Center on campus. At the Family Life Center, students will encounter various types of financial experiences, including new home buyer counseling sessions and workshops, as well as financial problems related to credit and budgeting, mortgage defaults, and reverse mortgages. The Family Life Center is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved housing and financial counseling agency that provides free counseling and education to the community. Employment opportunities exist with consumer credit counseling services, credit unions, the armed forces, corporate employee assistance programs, employee benefits counseling firms, college financial aid offices, bank loan offices, hospitals, corporate credit offices, bankruptcy courts, community housing programs, Federal Home Administration, and Housing and Urban Development. A student graduating with a Family Finance emphasis may be employed as a personal banker, mortgage loan officer, credit counselor, financial counselor or educator, consumer relations coordinator, military financial educator, debt collections coordinator, credit investigator, fraud detective, insurance broker, stockbroker, or financial planner. Major Courses (59 credits) FCHD 1100 Critical Issues in Family, Consumer, and Human Development (F,Sp,Su) .........................................................................1 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F, Sp) .. 3 FCHD 2400 (BSS) Marriage and Family Relationships (F,Sp) .............. 3
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Prerequisites for FCHD 4950 and 5950 Family Finance Practica FCHD 4950 and 5950 may be taken only by FCHD majors who have completed the application process. Prior to enrolling in FCHD 4950 or 5950, students must have completed a minimum of 70 semester credits. The following courses are also prerequisites for FCHD 4950 and 5950: FCHD 1100 Critical Issues in Family, Consumer, and Human Development (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................1 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 FCHD 2400 (BSS) Marriage and Family Relationships (F,Sp) .............. 3 FCHD 2450 (BSS) The Consumer and the Market (F,Sp) .................... 3 FCHD 3340 Housing: Societal and Environmental Issues (F) .............. 3 FCHD 3350 (QI) Family Finance (F,Sp) ................................................3 FCHD 3450 Consumer Credit Problems (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (F) ...... 3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 Additional Prerequisites for FCHD 5950, Financial Counseling Practicum FCHD 4220 Family Crises and Interventions (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ............................................................................3 FCHD 4460 Financial Counseling (Prereq: FCHD 3350, 3450) (majors only) (F,Sp) ...........................................................................3 FCHD 5340 Housing Finance and Regulations (Prereq: FCHD 3340, 3350) (majors only) (Sp) .................................3
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Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development Family and Human Development Minor
The minor in Family and Human Development (FHD) is designed to provide a knowledge base for understanding families and human development in order to enhance the training of majors in other academic disciplines. A 3.0 GPA is required for this minor. No more than 6 transfer credits may be used toward the FHD minor. Students applying for an FHD minor at USU, but transferring courses from other universities, must complete a minimum of three USU FCHD courses in order to earn an FHD minor. Courses counted toward the minor may not be taken pass-fail. Required Courses (6 credits) FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 FCHD 2400 (BSS) Marriage and Family Relationships (F,Sp) .............. 3 Elective Courses (9 credits) Students must complete three of the following courses: FCHD 2610 Parenting and Child Guidance (F,Sp) ................................3 FCHD 31004 Abuse and Neglect in Family Context (F,Sp) .................... 3 FCHD 31105 Human Sexuality (F,Su) ....................................................3 FCHD 35106 Infancy and Early Childhood (F,Sp) ..................................3 FCHD 35206 Children in the Middle Years (F,Sp) ..................................3 FCHD 35307 Adolescence (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 FCHD 35408 Adult Development and Aging (F,Sp) ...............................3 FCHD 42209 Family Crises and Interventions (F,Sp) ............................3 FCHD 42309 Families and Social Policy (F,Sp) .....................................3 FCHD 42409 Social and Family Gerontology (F,Sp) ..............................3 Students should be aware that the following courses cannot be used to fulfill requirements for the FHD minor: FCHD 2250, 2500, 3130, 4550, 4800, 4940, 5550; practica (FCHD 4900, 4950, 4960, 4970, 4980); and Readings and Conference (FCHD 4990). _______________ 4Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, FCHD 1500, 2400. 5Prerequisites: FCHD 1500, 2400. 6Prerequisites: Junior standing, FCHD 1500, 2610. 7Prerequisites: Junior standing, FCHD 1500. 8Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor’s permission, FCHD 1500. 9Prerequisites: Junior standing, FCHD 2400.
Family Finance Minor
Required Courses (6 credits) FCHD 2450 (BSS) The Consumer and the Market (F,Sp) .................... 3 FCHD 3350 (QI) Family Finance (F,Sp) ................................................3 Elective Courses (9 credits) Students must complete at least 9 credits in courses selected from the following: FCHD 3280 Economic Issues for Individuals and Families (Sp) ........... 3 FCHD 3310 Consumer Policy (Sp) .......................................................3 FCHD 3340 Housing: Societal and Environmental Issues (F) .............. 3 FCHD 3450 Consumer Credit Problems (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (F) ...... 3 FCHD 4350 Advanced Family Finance (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (Sp) ...... 3
Early Childhood Education Major
to fulfill the University Studies requirements. The following sections list the specific courses to choose from: Quantitative Literacy (QL) (3 credits) (A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in this course.) STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics .............................................3 (MATH 1050 or Math ACT score of 25 or higher is required to apply to the Teacher Education Program.) Breadth Requirements (21 credits) Choose one course from the following to meet BAI requirement: ECON 1500, HIST 1700, POLS 1100, USU 1300 .................................3 Choose one course from the following to meet BCA requirement: MUSC 1010, USU 1330, ID 1750 ..........................................................3 Choose one course from the following to meet BHU requirement: ANTH 1710, HIST 1030, HIST 1050, PHIL 1010, PHIL 1200, PHIL 2400, PHIL 2500, USU 1320 .................................................................3 Choose one course from the following to meet BSS requirement: ANTH 1010, ANTH 2100, ASTE 2900, ENVS 2340, GEOG 1030, GEOG 2030, JCOM 1000, NR 1010, POLS 2200, SOC 1010, USU 1340 ..............................................................................................3 Choose one course from the following to meet BLS requirement: AWER 1200, BIOL 1010, FRWS 2200, NFS 1020, PLSC 2100, USU 1350 ..........................................................................................3 Choose two courses from the following to meet BPS requirement: BMET 2000, GEOG 1130, GEOL 1100, GEOL 1150, CHEM 1010, PHYX 1000, PHYX 1200, SOIL 2000, USU 1360 .................................6 Depth Education Requirements Communications Intensive (CI) (2 courses) ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II .......................................................6 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ........ 3 (ELED 3000 and 4030 are included in major requirements.) Quantitative Intensive (QI) (1 course) (A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in this course.) MATH 2020 (QI) Introduction to Logic and Geometry ...........................3 (Prereq: MATH 1050 or Math ACT score of 25 or higher; also required to apply to the Teacher Education Program) Depth Course Requirements (2 courses) Choose two approved University Studies depth courses designated DSC, DHA, or DSS (outside of area of emphasis).
Early Childhood Education Major (80 credits) (minimum 2.75 GPA)
Offered in Conjunction with Elementary Education Department. Note: Grades lower than a C will not be accepted in the major.
Majors in early childhood education are licensed to teach in preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-3. Several practica and field experiences with children are provided, and a subject matter emphasis is selected. This major is a cooperative effort between the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development and the Department of Elementary Education. Students are required to complete a student teaching practicum in a preschool program, a kindergarten, and in the public schools grades 1, 2, or 3. Additional materials describing the ECE major in the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development are available from the advisors in FL 205.
Admission criteria for the Teacher Education Program include: completion of 30 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.75, successful performance on the ACT exam, successfully passing the Teacher Education Writing Exam, a speech and hearing test, and high potential as a teacher as judged by performance in a small-group interview. Admission is limited to ensure a quality program and by the availability of space. Note: Please contact an advisor if PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test) results are being used in the admission process.
University Studies Requirements Early Childhood Education Majors are required to take certain classes
Students majoring in Early Childhood Education must complete all of the following courses as indicated.
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Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development FCHD Required Course (1 credit) FCHD 1100 Critical Issues in Family, Consumer, and Human Development (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................1 Level I10 (6 credits) ELED 1000 Orientation to Elementary Education .................................3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan ............. 3 Level II (12 credits) Students must be officially admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to Level II. ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II .......................................................6 FCHD 2250 Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Education ..... 4 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers .................................2 (Level II courses must be taken concurrently.) Transition (14 credits) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals .................................2 ELED 310011 Teaching Reading I ..........................................................3 INST 401012 Principles and Practices of Technology for Elementary Teachers ............................................................................................3 FCHD 455013 Preschool Methods and Curriculum ................................3 ELED 448011 Early Childhood Education Kindergarten through Grade 3 .............................................................................................3 Level III (15 credits; must follow Level II) ELED 4000 Teaching Science and Practicum Level III ......................... 3 ELED 4030 (CI) Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III ........ 3 ELED 4040 (CI) Teaching Reading II and Practicum Level III............... 3 ELED 4050 Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III ............... 3 ELED 4060 Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III.................. 3 (Level III courses must be taken concurrently.) Level IV (21 credits) ELED 5050 Student Teaching—Kindergarten .......................................6 ELED 5100 Student Teaching—Primary Grades (1-3) ..........................6 ELED 5250 Student Teaching—Seminar ..............................................3 FCHD 496013,14 Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories 6 (Level IV courses must be taken during two semesters.) Emphasis (12 credits) Descriptions of available emphasis areas are shown below. Electives (if needed to complete 120 credits) Choose Breadth Electives from the following courses: ART 3700 Elementary Art Methods .......................................................3 THEA 4030 Storytelling .........................................................................3 THEA 4330 Drama and Theatre for Youth: Grades K-6 ........................ 3 THEA 5360 Drama in the Secondary Education Classroom: Grades 7-12 ......................................................................................3 HEP 3500 Elementary School Health Education...................................2 PEP 3050 Physical Education in the Elementary School ...................... 3 PEP 3650 Movement Exploration for Elementary Teachers.................. 2 ETE 3070 K-8 Engineering and Technology Education......................... 3 ENVS 5110 Environmental Education ...................................................3 ELED 4410 Gifted Education in the Regular Classroom ....................... 3 ELED 4420 Multiple Talent Approach to Thinking .................................2 FCHD 2610 Parenting and Child Guidance ..........................................3 ENGL 353015 Children’s Literature ........................................................3 MUSC 3260 Elementary School Music .................................................2 _______________ 10These courses are prerequisites to Level II. 11This course must be taken following Level II and prior to Level III. 12Students must complete Level II before taking this course. 13FCHD 4550 is a prerequisite for FCHD 4960. 14Students must sign up for FCHD 4960 at least three full semesters in advance of taking the class. Apply in Family Life Building, room 214. 15ENGL 3530 is highly recommended.
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Early Childhood Areas of Emphasis Students majoring in Early Childhood Education are required to complete 12 credits in an area of emphasis. The area of emphasis must be chosen from the following fields: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics/General Science, General Science, Fine Arts, Art, Music, Physical Education, Health/Wellness/ Nutrition, Foreign Language, School Library Media, or English as a Second Language. Students must choose two upper-division courses numbered 3000 or above. Requirements for the areas of emphasis are listed below and on the following pages. Grades lower than C- will not be accepted in the areas of emphasis. Language Arts Emphasis (12 credits) Select two courses from each group. Remaining courses (if any) may be selected from any of the courses listed. Listening and Speaking SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking ..........................................................3 SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication ....................................3 SPCH 3330 (DSS) Intercultural Communication ...................................3 THEA 1030 (BHU) Exploring Performance Through Aesthetic Texts .... 3 THEA 4030 Storytelling .........................................................................3 THEA 4330 Drama and Theatre for Youth: Grades K-6 ........................ 3 THEA 5360 Drama in the Secondary Education Classroom: Grades 7-12 ......................................................................................3 Reading and Writing ENGL 1030 (BHU) Understanding Literature ........................................3 ENGL 1120 Elements of Grammar........................................................3 ENGL 1710 (BHU) Introduction to Folklore ...........................................3 ENGL 2720 Survey of American Folklore..............................................3 ENGL 3030 (DHA) Perspectives in Literature .......................................3 ENGL 3040 (DHA) Perspectives in Writing and Rhetoric ..................... 3 ENGL 3420 Fiction Writing ....................................................................3 ENGL 3530 Children’s Literature ..........................................................3 ENGL 3700 (CI) Regional Folklore........................................................3 Electives ENGL 2100 Introduction to Literary Theory ...........................................3 ENGL 2140 British Literary History: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century ....... 3 ENGL 3050 (DHA) Masterpieces of World Literature ........................... 3 ENGL 3070 (DHA) Perspectives in Folklore .........................................3 ENGL 3430 Poetry Writing ....................................................................3 ENGL 3510 Young Adult Literature .......................................................3 ENGL 3520 Multicultural American Literature .......................................3 ENGL 4300 Shakespeare .....................................................................3 COMD 2500 Language, Speech, and Hearing Development ............... 3 Social Studies Emphasis (12 credits) The purpose of this area is to offer students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of social studies. Students should select courses from at least three areas to constitute the 12 credits required. Anthropology ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology .............................................3 ANTH 1030 (CI/BSS) World Archaeology .............................................3 ANTH 2100 (BSS) Peoples of the Contemporary World....................... 3 ANTH 3130 (CI) Peoples of Latin America ............................................3 ANTH 3160 (DSS) Anthropology of Religion .........................................3 ANTH 3200 (CI/DSS) Perspectives on Race ........................................3 ANTH 4110 (DSS) Southwest Indian Cultures, Past and Present ........ 3 Economics ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics ............................. 3
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Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development Political Science POLS 1100 (BAI) United States Government and Politics ................... 3 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Politics ...................................3 POLS 2200 (BSS) Comparative Politics ...............................................3 POLS 3120 (DSS) Law and Politics ......................................................3 POLS 3140 (DSS) The Presidency .......................................................3 POLS 3190 (DSS) Gender, Power, and Politics ....................................3 POLS 3310 (DSS) American Political Thought .....................................3 Sociology SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology ..............................................3 SOC 1020 Social Problems ...................................................................3 SOC 3010 Race, Class, and Gender ....................................................3 SOC 3110 (CI) Methods of Social Research .........................................3 SOC 3120 (QI) Social Statistics I ..........................................................3 SOC 3200 (DSS) Population and Society .............................................3 SOC 3410 Juvenile Delinquency ...........................................................3 SOC 3500 Social Psychology ...............................................................3 SOC 3610 (DSS) Rural Sociology .........................................................3 SOC 3750 Sociology of Aging ...............................................................3 SOC 4010 Contemporary Sociological Theory......................................3 Geography GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography....................................3 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography ................................................3 GEOG 3850 Map, Air Photo, and GIS Interpretation .............................4 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography ..................................................3 History HIST 1020 (BHU) Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteenth Century World ..........................................................3 HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World ...................................................3 HIST 1040 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval ............................................................................................3 HIST 1050 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern........... 3 HIST 1060 (BHU) Introduction to Islamic Civilization ............................3 HIST 1600 American Cultures in Film ...................................................3 HIST 1710 (BHU) Introduction to Folklore ............................................3 HIST 2700 (BAI) United States to 1877 ................................................3 HIST 2710 (BAI) United States 1877 to Present ...................................3 HIST 2720 Survey of American Folklore ...............................................3 HIST 3240 Modern Europe from 1789 to the Present ........................... 3 HIST 3330 The Soviet Union and its Heirs ............................................3 HIST 3510 Africa and the World ............................................................3 HIST 3620 History of Colonial Latin America ........................................3 HIST 3700 (CI) Regional Folklore .........................................................3 HIST 3720 Colonial America .................................................................3 HIST 3750 Civil War and Reconstruction ..............................................3 HIST 3770 Contemporary America, 1945-Present ................................3 HIST 3840 Twentieth Century American West ......................................3 HIST 3850 (CI/DHA) History of Utah .....................................................3 HIST 4230 (CI/DHA) The History of Christianity in the West ................ 3 HIST 4330 Modern Germany with Special Emphasis on the Twentieth Century ..............................................................................................3 HIST 4390 British Imperialism from 1688 to the Present ...................... 3 HIST 4550 (CI/DHA) The History of Women and Family in America .... 3 HIST 4600 (CI/DHA) The History of the American West ....................... 3 HIST 4640 (CI) Studies in the American West ......................................3 HIST 4710 American Indian History ......................................................3 HIST 4730 (CI) History of Black America ..............................................3 Additional Courses NR 1010 (BSS) Humans and the Changing Global Environment ......... 3 ENVS 5110 Environmental Education ...................................................3 PHIL 1010 (BHU) Introduction to Philosophy ........................................3 PHIL 2400 (BHU) Ethics .......................................................................3
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SW 1050 Introduction to Social Welfare ................................................3 SW 3350 Child Welfare .........................................................................3 Mathematics/General Science Emphasis (12 credits) Choose one course from each category: Mathematics, Physical Science, and Biological (Life) Science. Remaining credits may be chosen from any category. Mathematics MATH 1060 Trigonometry .....................................................................2 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 MATH 3110 Modern Geometry..............................................................3 Physical Science CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I ...............................................4 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II ..............................................4 PHYX 1000 (BPS) Introductory Astronomy ...........................................3 PHYX 1020 (BPS) Energy ....................................................................3 PHYX 1030 (BPS) Intelligent Life in the Universe .................................3 PHYX 3010 (DSC/QI) Space Exploration from Earth to the Solar System ..............................................................................................3 PHYX 3020 (DSC) Great Scientists ......................................................3 PHYX 3030 (DSC/QI) The Universe......................................................3 BMET 2000 (BPS) The Atmosphere and Weather ................................3 BMET 3820 (DSC/QI) Climate Change .................................................3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science.............................................4 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology ................... 4 GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time ........................................4 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography ...............................................3 Biological (Life) Science AWER 3000 (DSC) Oceanography .......................................................3 BIOL 1110 Elementary Microbiology .....................................................4 BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology ..............................................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy .................................................................4 BIOL 3010 (CI/DSC) Evolution..............................................................3 BIOL 3030 (DSC) Genetics and Society ...............................................3 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics ..................................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology ..........................................................4 ENVS 5110 Environmental Education ...................................................3 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World .............................3 NR 1010 (BSS) Humans and the Changing Global Environment ......... 3 NR/BIOL 2220 General Ecology ...........................................................3 PUBH 3120 Family and Community Health ..........................................3 PUBH/CEE 3610 Environmental Management .....................................3 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 HEP 3000 Drugs and Human Behavior .................................................3 General Science Emphasis (12 credits) Choose science courses from the preceding lists. One course must be from the Physical Science category and one must be from the Biological (Life) Science category. Remaining credits may be chosen from either category. Fine Arts Emphasis (12 credits) Early Childhood Education Majors should choose MUSC 3260 as a general elective. Required: ART 1110 Drawing I (3 cr) or ART 3700 Elementary Art Methods (3 cr) .............................................3 MUSC 1010 (BCA) Introduction to Music (3 cr) or MUSC 3010 (DHA) Masterpieces of Music (3 cr) .................................3 THEA 4330 Drama and Theatre for Youth: Grades K-6 ........................ 3
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Childhood Education majors. For a list of required courses, contact the Instructional Technology Department. English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement This endorsement will fulfill the emphasis requirement for Early Childhood Education majors. For a list of required courses, students should contact their advisor. (Completing 12 credits toward the ESL Endorsement will fulfill an ESL Emphasis.) Optional Supporting Area in Parenting for Early Childhood Education Majors (17 credits) The Early Childhood Education requirements can be met and then additional credits taken to complete a supporting area in parenting. This may enhance employment opportunities in school districts, day care, and preschools where there is a strong commitment to a parent involvement program, or as an instructor for community adult education programs. FCHD 351016 Infancy and Early Childhood (Coreq: FCHD 3500, Interdisciplinary Lab: Infancy) ..........................3 FCHD 350016 Interdisciplinary Lab: Infancy (Coreq: FCHD 3510) ........ 1 FCHD 352016 Children in the Middle Years (Coreq: FCHD 3500, Interdisciplinary Lab: Middle Years) ...................................................3 FCHD 350016 Interdisciplinary Lab: Middle Years (Coreq: FCHD 3520) .........................................................................1 FCHD 311017 Human Sexuality .............................................................3 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 _______________ 16Prerequisites: Junior standing and FCHD 1500, 2610. 17Prerequisites: FCHD 1500, 2400.
Family and Consumer Sciences Major The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) major is an integrative major that links the various fields within the family and consumer sciences profession and prepares the student for positions requiring interdisciplinary problem-solving skills. The Family and Consumer Sciences major prepares graduates for positions in business, local/ state/federal agencies, child care centers, youth programs, job training centers, and other related agencies. Admission Requirements To qualify for admission to the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) major, students must complete at least 24 semester credits (including FCHD 1100, 1500, 2400, and 2450) with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. However, students who have completed less than 24 credits may declare a premajor in FCS. Departmental Program Requirements The department has several regulations governing students’ academic progress: 1. The P/D+, D, F option cannot be used for courses required in the FCS major 2. An overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for entrance to the major. An overall GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. 3. Ten-year Policy. Courses which are required for the major will be accepted only if they have been completed within the last 10 years. FCHD 1100 Critical Issues in Family, Consumer, and Human Development (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................1 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 FCHD 2400 (BSS) Marriage and Family Relationships (F,Sp) .............. 3 FCHD 2450 (BSS) The Consumer and the Market (F,Sp) .................... 3
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Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development Major Courses (51 credits) Students must select courses from each of the following five areas. The minimum number of credits to be selected from each area is shown in parentheses. Human Development and Family Studies (12 credits) Select at least 12 credits from the following: FCHD 2610 Parenting and Child Guidance (F,Sp) ................................3 FCHD 3100 Abuse and Neglect in Family Context (Prereq: Sophomore standing, FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Sp) ................ 3 FCHD 3110 Human Sexuality (Prereq: FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Su) ........ 3 FCHD 3500 Interdisciplinary Lab: Infancy (F,Sp) ..................................1 FCHD 3500 Interdisciplinary Lab: Children in the Middle Years (F,Sp) . 1 FCHD 3510 Infancy and Early Childhood (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500, 2610) (F,Sp) .........................3 FCHD 3520 Children in the Middle Years (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500, 2610) (F,Sp) .........................3 FCHD 3530 Adolescence (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500) (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 FCHD 3540 Adult Development and Aging (Prereq: Junior standing and FCHD 1500, or instructor’s permission) (F,Sp)...........................3 FCHD 4220 Family Crises and Interventions (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ...................................3 FCHD 4230 Families and Social Policy (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ............................................................................3 FCHD 4240 Social and Family Gerontology (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 2400) (F,Sp) ...................................3 FCHD 4550 Preschool Methods and Curriculum (Prereq: Junior standing, FCHD 1500) (F,Sp) ...................................3 Consumer and Family Finance (12 credits) Select at least 12 credits from the following: FCHD 3280 Economic Issues for Individuals and Families (Sp) ........... 3 FCHD 3310 Consumer Policy (Sp) .......................................................3 FCHD 3340 Housing: Societal and Environmental Issues (F) .............. 3 FCHD 3350 (DSS/QI) Family Finance (Prereq: MATH 1030 or MATH 1050 or STAT 1040) (F,Sp) .................................................3 FCHD 3450 Consumer Credit Problems (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (F) ...... 3 FCHD 4330 Family Finance Career Seminar (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (F) ...................................................................1 FCHD 4350 Advanced Family Finance (Prereq: FCHD 3350) (Sp) ...... 3 FCHD 5340 Housing Finance and Regulations (Prereq: FCHD 3340, 3350) (majors only) (Sp) .................................3 Foods and Nutrition (9 credits) Select at least 9 credits from the following: NFS 1000 World of Food and Nutrition (F) ............................................1 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 NFS 1240 Culinary Basics (F,Su) ..........................................................3 NFS 1250 Sanitation and Safety (Sp) ...................................................3 NFS 2020 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle (Prereq: NFS 1020) (Sp) ...................................................................3 NFS 2030 Catering (Prereq: NFS 1240, 1250) (F) ...............................3 NFS 3020 Nutrition and Physical Performance (Prereq: NFS 1020) (F) .....................................................................2 NFS 3110 (DSC) Food, Technology, and Health (Prereq: University Studies Breadth Life Sciences Course) (F) .......................................3 NFS 4070 Experimental Foods (Prereq: CHEM 1120 or 2300 or 2310) (Sp) ......................................4 NFS 4480 Community Nutrition (Prereq: NFS 1020) (F) ....................... 3 Research Methods and Professional Courses (12 credits) The following courses are required: FCHD 3130 (QI) Research Methods (Prereq: STAT 1040) (F,Sp) (majors only) ......................................................................................3
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FCHD 3210 Families and Cultural Diversity (Prereq: FCHD 1500, 2400) (F,Sp) (majors only) ..............................3 Choose one of the following: BIS 1550 (CI) Business Correspondence (taught through Center for Independent and Distance Learning only) .........................................3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F,Sp,Su) ...............................3 FCHD 4900 (CI) Pre-Practicum Skills (Prereq: Junior Standing, FCHD 2610, 3100) (F,Sp) .........................3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication (F,Sp) .......................... 3 Choose one of the following: FCHD 4900 (CI) Pre-Practicum Skills (Prereq: Junior Standing, FCHD 2610, 3100) (F,Sp) ..................................................................3 PHIL 2400 (BHU) Ethics (Sp)................................................................3 PHIL 2500 (BHU) Social Ethics (F) .......................................................3 Practicum (6 credits) Complete a total of 6 credits from one or both of the following: FCHD 495018 Practicum: Consumer Science (F,Sp,Su).....................3-6 FCHD 496019 Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories (Prereq: Junior Standing, FCHD 4550) (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 Suggested Support Courses The following courses are suggested (but not required) for students in the FCS major: FCSE 2040 Clothing Production Principles (F,Sp) ................................3 FCSE 3030 (DSC) Textile Science (Sp) ................................................4 FCSE 3040 Advanced Clothing Production Principles (F,Sp) ............... 3 FCSE 3060 (DSS/CI) Human Behavior Related to Dress (F) ............... 3 ID 1790 (BCA) Interior Design Theory (Sp) ..........................................3 ID 3740 (DHA) History of Interior Furnishings and Architecture I (F) .... 3 ID 3750 (DHA/CI) History of Interior Furnishings and Architecture II (Sp) ............................................................................3 _______________ 18Enrollment in FCHD 4950 is limited to FCS majors only, who have received prior approval from the Practicum Coordinator. Prior to enrollment, students must have achieved junior standing, and must have completed a total of at least 30 FCHD credits, a Communications Intensive (CI) course, and an ethics course. Practicum application deadlines are as follows: February 15 for fall semester, June 15 for spring semester, and October 15 for summer semester. 19Students must sign up one year in advance in Family Life 205.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
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Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development Additional Information For more detailed information about the Family, Consumer, and Human Development; Early Childhood Education; and Family and Consumer Sciences majors, see the current major requirement sheets or an advisor in the FCHD Advising Center (Family Life 205). Major requirement sheets are also available online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
All students in the MS Marriage and Family Therapy specialization also complete required clinical experiences. The MS Marriage and Family Therapy specialization satisfies basic educational requirements for Utah State licensure in marriage and family therapy and clinical membership in AAMFT. The Marriage and Family Therapy specialization is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.
Financial Support
Master of Family and Human Development (MFHD)
In addition to the scholarships, assistantships, grants-in-aid, and work-study programs available through the University, the College of Education and Human Services and the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development also give scholarships and other types of support each year. Students should inquire at the Dean’s Office in Education 109, the departmental advising office in Family Life 205, or the Financial Aid Office in Student Center 106.
PhD in Family, Consumer, and Human Development
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements See general admission requirements on pages 93-94. Students may use either the GRE or MAT for application for all specializations in the MS degree, but the GRE is required for the PhD program. Additional assessment is required for admission to the MS marriage and family therapy specialization. An applicant’s MAT score, or the GRE verbal and quantitative scores, should be at or above the 40th percentile. Applications are expected to be completed by January 15, but may be considered throughout the year, with the exception of applications for the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Specialization. MFT applications must be received by January 15.
Degree Programs Graduate students receive a strong research and theoretical base in family relationships, consumer sciences, and human development. In addition to the core courses required for each of the specializations, students have the opportunity to achieve their program goals with a wide range of other graduate courses in the department, as well as designated courses in related programs at USU. Graduate students also engage in independent study, practica, and other specialized professional experiences that help them to acquire specific skills. The department provides advanced graduate education and training for students to (1) establish the professional competency necessary for employment in research, teaching, marriage and family therapy, extension, and administration; (2) develop skills necessary for agency administration in the field of family and child care services; (3) receive clinical training in marriage and family therapy; (4) develop the skills for supervisory responsibilities in child development laboratories, childcare facilities, and adolescent programs; and (5) develop the skills and expertise to work in financial and consumer services agencies and organizations.
MS in Family, Consumer, and Human Development
Students in the MS program complete a research thesis that makes a contribution to knowledge in family studies, human development, or consumer sciences.
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The MFHD is a practice-oriented, but nonclinical, master’s degree especially suitable for individuals already working or planning to work in the family or social service sectors, education, corrections, or related fields. The MFHD does not require a thesis. A new group of students is enrolled every two years in the distance-delivered program.
Students in the PhD program complete a major research dissertation that makes a significant contribution to the theoretical and empirical knowledge in family studies, consumer sciences, or human development.
Background Check
Students are required to pass a background check prior to participation in a practicum experience (FCHD 6980 or 7980).
Specializations The MS degree has specializations in Adolescence and Youth, Adult Development and Aging, Consumer Sciences, Infancy and Childhood, Marriage and Family Relationships, and Marriage and Family Therapy. Further information may be obtained from the department and by accessing the department’s home page at: http://www.usu.edu/fchd
Course Requirements The core substantive courses for the master’s degree are FCHD 6030, 6050, 6060, and 6070. Master’s students also complete course requirements under their chosen specialization in Marriage and Family Relationships, Marriage and Family Therapy, Consumer Sciences, Infancy and Childhood, Adolescence and Youth, or Adult Development and Aging. Elective courses and thesis topics are individualized with each student by faculty supervisory committees. Doctoral core courses are FCHD 7060 and 7070. Doctoral students also complete topical seminars, methods and statistics courses, research and teaching internships, comprehensive exams, and dissertation research. For more specific information, see the department’s Graduate Student Handbook online at: http://www.usu.edu/fchd/graduate_handbook.pdf
Research The department has three major child development laboratories, other research labs, marriage and family therapy facilities, and housing and financial counseling facilities that are available for research and training in the graduate program. The department enjoys a long history of research activities with preschools, public schools, extension programs, financial institutions, and other agencies throughout the state, and has a program of gerontology research.
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Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development Recent faculty and graduate student research projects have been funded by the state Office of Child Care and the Office of Juvenile Justice, and by the national Office of Head Start, the Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs, Child Trends Inc., the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Institute of Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Institutes on Aging, and the Kellogg Foundation, among others.
Financial Assistance Extensive teaching, research, and extension graduate assistantships are available for applicants for both the MS and PhD degrees. Attractive fellowships are available for strong PhD students with high GPA and high GRE scores. When an applicant’s folder is complete, it is reviewed by the Graduate Admissions and Finance Committee, which makes specific recommendations regarding admission and financial support. Assistantships and fellowships include waivers for out-of-state tuition. Doctoral students can also receive waivers for in-state tuition with a half-time teaching or research assistantship.
Career Opportunities Recent recipients of advanced degrees have found employment in public schools, academic departments at colleges and universities, research centers, hospitals, Head Start, child care programs, social services agencies, mental health agencies, private and clinical practice settings, extension services, financial institutions and agencies, and related agencies that teach about, study, or serve individuals, families, and consumers.
Additional Information and Updates The department publishes a Graduate Student Handbook providing more details about graduate program admission and requirements. This handbook is available online at: http://www.usu.edu/fchd
Family, Consumer, and Human Development Faculty Professors Ann M. Berghout Austin, alternative child care and family life, development from birth to 12 years of age Thomas R. Lee, parenting, family life education, family resiliency, at-risk youth, marriage education Shelley L. Knudsen Lindauer, alternative child care, early childhood education and curriculum, child care administration, socialization, development in infancy and early childhood Jean M. Lown, consumer and family economics Brent C. Miller, marriage and family relationships, adolescent pregnancy, adoption, research methods Lori A. Roggman, infant social development, attachment, parenting stress, play across the life span, physical attractiveness, early intervention Barbara R. Rowe, family resource management, extension Adjunct Professors Frank R. Ascione, prosocial development, moral development, developmental psychopathology Sarah Rule, methods of early intervention, applications of technology to staff development, improvement of service delivery systems
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Professors Emeritus Glen O. Jenson, marriage education, in-law and grandparent role performance, family life education, work/family challenges Jay D. Schvaneveldt, marriage and family studies, family life education, international families, theory and methods Associate Professors Scot M. Allgood, family therapy process, assessment, and marital studies Randall M. Jones, adolescent development, identity, problem behavior, prevention, research methods Thorana S. Nelson, marriage and family therapy, gender, family therapy training and supervision D. Kim Openshaw, marriage and family therapy, research and application, typological and intervention strategy advancement of youthful sexual offending, theoretical conceptualization of self-esteem, martial arts and mental health related syndromes Kathleen W. Piercy, midlife, older adults and family caregiving, family policy, qualitative methodology Assistant Professors Troy E. Beckert, life span, human development, adolescence, research methods, parenting Karen Biers, clothing and textiles, home-based entrepreneurship, extension Lucy Delgadillo, family and consumer sciences, housing Yoon G. Lee, family and consumer sciences, family finance Sylvia Niehuis, premarital relationships, transition from courtship to marriage, marriage preparation, prediction of marital outcomes, longitudinal research methods Maria C. Norton, geriatric mental health, psychosocial and biological factors, research methodology and epidemiology Linda M. Skogrand, families from diverse populations, transcending traumatic childhoods, marriage and family education Adjunct Assistant Professor Carol M. Baumann, child welfare, foster care, adoption Adjunct Research Assistant Professor Lisa K. Boyce, infancy and early childhood, language development, parent-child interaction Senior Lecturer Deborah B. Ascione, marriage, human development, child abuse and neglect Lecturers Jana Darrington, adult development and aging, relationship development, family policy Susan L. Ericksen, undergraduate practicum coordinator, marriage and family therapy, professional development Alena Johnson, family financial management, financial counseling, students and debt Farol Ann G. Nelson, early childhood education, child development, parent education, experiences in the arts for early childhood Kaelin Olsen, infant and toddler development, developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education, preschool curriculum, child guidance
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Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Department Head: Johan du Toit Location: Natural Resources 206 Phone: (435) 797-3219 FAX: (435) 797-3796 E-mail: lbarr@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/frws Undergraduate Advisor: Maureen A. Wagner, Natural Resources 120, (435) 797-2448, maureen@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Conservation and Restoration Ecology; BS, Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Forestry; BS in Rangeland Resources; BS in Wildlife Science; MS and PhD in Ecology; MS and PhD in Range Science; and MS and PhD in Wildlife Biology Graduate specializations: MS, PhD in Ecology—Conservation Biology, Wildlife Ecology; MS, PhD in Wildlife Biology—Conservation Biology, Problem Wildlife Management, Wildlife Management
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences (FRWS) offers four undergraduate degrees: Conservation and Restoration Ecology, Forestry, Rangeland Resources, and Wildlife Science. These degree programs offer broad educational opportunities for students interested in the analysis and management of forest and rangeland ecosystems and their associated wildlife populations. The department’s philosophy of education is to promote a broad interdisciplinary approach to natural resources analysis, management, and science. The first two years of study in the Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences are designed to provide students with a sound background in the natural sciences, an introduction to the field of natural resources management, and an introduction to their respective major. The last two years are designed to provide an advanced understanding of natural resource management and science, depth concentration in the major, and experience with the integration of scientific and management concepts across a diversity of disciplines and management scenarios. Students are expected to enroll for 15 or more credits of coursework per semester.
Career Opportunities Graduates in Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences (FRWS) qualify for a broad range of career opportunities specific to their major. The Bachelor of Science degrees in Forestry, Rangeland Resources, and Wildlife Science are designed to meet the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requirements for professional, permanent, full-time jobs with the Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, or other federal natural resources agencies. The Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology is designed to meet OPM requirements for Ecologist, but is flexible and intended to meet the needs of nongovernmental careers as well, such as the Nature Conservancy or private natural resource consulting firms, as well as state and county restoration and management agencies. Graduates in all degree programs receive a solid background in biological and quantitative sciences, as well as the communication skills needed to succeed in many career paths.
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Requirements Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences are the same as those described for the College of Natural Resources on pages 117-118.
Graduation Requirements
All General Science Foundation Courses, Departmental Common Courses, and all courses listed as major subject courses must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A grade of C- or better is required for all Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences courses used to meet the requirements for a major or minor in the department. The grade point average for all courses taught by the College of Natural Resources must be 2.5 or higher. In addition to completing the University Studies course requirements (see pages 46-54), all students earning an undergraduate degree in the Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences must complete the General Science Foundation Courses and the Departmental Common Courses, as listed below. Some of these courses may be used toward the University Studies requirements, as indicated by the University Studies designations listed in parentheses following the course numbers. A. General Science Foundation Courses (34 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) (3 cr) ............................3 NR 2220 General Ecology (F,Sp) ..........................................................3 Select one of the following chemistry series (9 credits): CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory (Sp) ..................................1 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) ......................................4 OR CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 B. Departmental Common Courses (28 credits) FRWS 2000 Introduction to Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences (F) ......................................................................................1 FRWS 3600 Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification (F) ................... 4 FRWS 3610 Wildland Animal Ecology and Identification (F) ................. 4 FRWS 3700 (CI) Inventory and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management (F) ................................3 FRWS 3710 Monitoring and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management (Sp) ..............................3 FRWS 3800 Wildland Ecosystems (Sp) ................................................3 FRWS 3810 Plant and Animal Populations (Sp) ...................................3 FRWS 3850 Vegetation and Habitat Management (F) .......................... 3 FRWS 3900 Managing Dynamic Ecological Systems (Sp) ................... 4
Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology
Students in the Conservation and Restoration Ecology major must meet the course requirements for University Studies, as well as complete the General Science Foundation Courses and the Departmental Common Courses listed above. They must also complete 13 credits of Degree Program Courses, as follows:
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Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences A. Degree Program Courses (13 credits) ENVS 3000 Natural Resources Policy and Economics (F) ................... 4 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (F) ................................................................................3 FRWS 4600 Conservation Biology (F) ..................................................3 FRWS 4700 Ecological Foundations of Restoration (Sp)...................... 3 In addition, they must complete a 21-credit specialization, which is designed by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor to meet specific goals and career objectives and must be approved by the FRWS department head. B. Degree Program Electives (21 credits) Students in the Conservation and Restoration Ecology major must meet with their advisor and plan a program of study for their 21 credits of degree program electives. Students must identify an organizing theme or comprehensive plan to guide the selection of their degree program electives, and all courses counted toward this requirement must be approved in advance by the student’s advisor. Courses taken to complete a dual major with another major within the College of Natural Resources may not be counted toward fulfillment of this requirement. C. Free Elective Credits (24 credits) Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. Courses which meet General Education “Breadth Requirements” and University Studies “Depth Education Requirements” should be included to ensure meeting General Education and University Studies Requirements. Note: Students wanting to pursue federal employment should check the following U.S. Office of Personnel Management website for a listing of required coursework: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0400/0408.HTM Conservation and Restoration Ecology Major Recommended Four-Year Plan of Study Students should meet regularly with their faculty advisor and carefully plan their academic program, keeping in mind that many upper-division courses have prerequisites and must be taken in sequence. Students following the recommended schedule listed below should be able to complete degree requirements in four years (eight semesters). A. First Year (28 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society (recommended) .... 3 FRWS 2000 Introduction to Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences ....... 1 USU 1300 (BAI) U.S. Institutions (or other approved Breadth American Institutions course) ............................................................................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities (or other approved Breadth Humanities course) ..............................................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts (or other approved Breadth Creative Arts course) ...........................................................3 B. Second Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I ...............................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory ..........................................1 OR CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1
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MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 NR 2220 General Ecology .....................................................................3 Approved Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course .............. 3 Spring Semester (17 credits) CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II ..............................................4 OR CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science.............................................4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (3 cr) or STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (3 cr) .......................................3 Elective Course(s) .................................................................................3 C. Third Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) FRWS 3600 Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification ......................... 4 FRWS 3610 Wildland Animal Ecology and Identification ...................... 4 FRWS 3700 (CI) Inventory and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management .............................................................3 FRWS 3850 Vegetation and Habitat Management................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) FRWS 3710 Monitoring and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management .............................................................3 FRWS 3800 Wildland Ecosystems ........................................................3 FRWS 3810 Plant and Animal Populations ...........................................3 FRWS 3900 Managing Dynamic Ecological Systems ........................... 4 Elective Course(s) .................................................................................3 D. Fourth Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) ENVS 3000 Natural Resources Policy and Economics ......................... 4 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management .....................................................................................3 Elective Courses ...................................................................................9 Spring Semester (15 credits) FRWS 4600 Conservation Biology ........................................................3 FRWS 4700 Ecological Foundations of Restoration .............................3 Elective Courses ...................................................................................9
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Students in the Forestry major must meet the course requirements for University Studies, as well as complete the General Science Foundation Courses and the Departmental Common Courses listed above. They must also complete 32 credits of Professional Coursework, including the following: A. Professional Coursework (32 credits) AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science (Sp) ................ 3 AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) ................................4 ENVS 3300 Fundamentals of Recreation Resources Management (F) ................................................................................3 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (F) ................................................................................3 ENVS 4400 Economic Applications in Natural Resource Management (Sp) ..............................................................................4 FRWS 4520 Wildland Fire Management and Planning (F) ................... 2 FRWS 5350 Wildland Soils (Sp)............................................................3 FRWS 5420 (CI) Forest and Shade Tree Pathology (Sp) ..................... 3 FRWS 5510 Forest Entomology (F) ......................................................2 FRWS 5700 Forest Assessment and Management (Sp)....................... 3 FRWS 5750 Applied Remote Sensing (F) .............................................3
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Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences B. Electives (26 credits) Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. Courses which meet General Education “Breadth Requirements” and University Studies “Depth Education Requirements” should be included to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements. Note: Students wanting to pursue federal employment should check the following U.S. Office of Personnel Management website for a listing of required coursework: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0400/0460.HTM Forestry Major Recommended Four-Year Plan of Study Students should meet regularly with their faculty advisor and carefully plan their academic program, keeping in mind that many upper-division courses have prerequisites and must be taken in sequence. Students following the recommended schedule listed below should be able to complete degree requirements in four years (eight semesters). A. First Year (28 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society (recommended) .... 3 FRWS 2000 Introduction to Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences ....... 1 USU 1300 (BAI) U.S. Institutions (or other approved Breadth American Institutions course) ............................................................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities (or other approved Breadth Humanities course) ...........................................................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts (or other approved Breadth Creative Arts course) ...........................................................3 B. Second Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I ...............................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory ..........................................1 OR CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 NR 2220 General Ecology .....................................................................3 Approved Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course .............. 3 Spring Semester (17 credits) CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II ..............................................4 OR CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science.............................................4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (3 cr) or STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (3 cr) .......................................3 Elective Course(s) .................................................................................3 C. Third Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) FRWS 3600 Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification ......................... 4 FRWS 3610 Wildland Animal Ecology and Identification ...................... 4 FRWS 3700 (CI) Inventory and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management .............................................................3 FRWS 3850 Vegetation and Habitat Management................................3
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Spring Semester (16 credits) AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science ........................ 3 FRWS 3710 Monitoring and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management .............................................................3 FRWS 3800 Wildland Ecosystems ........................................................3 FRWS 3810 Plant and Animal Populations ...........................................3 FRWS 3900 Managing Dynamic Ecological Systems ........................... 4 D. Fourth Year (34 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems .....................................4 ENVS 3300 Fundamentals of Recreation Resources Management ..... 3 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management .....................................................................................3 FRWS 4520 Wildland Fire Management and Planning .........................2 FRWS 5510 Forest Entomology ............................................................2 FRWS 5750 Applied Remote Sensing...................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) ENVS 4400 Economic Applications in Natural Resource Management .....................................................................................4 FRWS 5350 Wildland Soils ...................................................................3 FRWS 5420 (CI) Forest and Shade Tree Pathology .............................3 FRWS 5700 Forest Assessment and Management ..............................3 Elective Course(s) .................................................................................4
Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Resources
Students in the Rangeland Resources major must meet the course requirements for University Studies, as well as complete the General Science Foundation Courses and the Departmental Common Courses listed above. They must also complete 29 credits of Professional Coursework, including the following: A. Professional Coursework (29 credits) ADVS 2080 Beef Production Practices (Sp) (2 cr) or ADVS 2090 Sheep Production Practices (Sp) (2 cr) ............................. 2 AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science (Sp) ................ 3 BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 4420 Plant Taxonomy (Sp) ...........................................................3 ENVS 3000 Natural Resources Policy and Economics (F) ................... 4 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (F) ................................................................................3 ENVS 5000 Collaborative Problem-Solving for Environment and Natural Resources (Sp) .....................................................................3 FRWS 4000 Principles of Rangeland Management (Sp) ...................... 3 SOIL 5130 Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification (F) ................ 4 B. Electives (29 credits) Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. Courses which meet General Education “Breadth Requirements” and University Studies “Depth Education Requirements” should be included to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements. Note: Students wanting to pursue federal employment should check the following U.S. Office of Personnel Management website for a listing of required coursework: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0400/0454.HTM Rangeland Resources Major Recommended Four-Year Plan of Study Students should meet regularly with their faculty advisor and carefully plan their academic program, keeping in mind that many upper-division courses have prerequisites and must be taken in sequence. Students following the recommended schedule listed below should be able to complete degree requirements in four years (eight semesters).
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Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences A. First Year (28 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society (recommended) .... 3 FRWS 2000 Introduction to Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences ....... 1 USU 1300 (BAI) U.S. Institutions (or other approved Breadth American Institutions course) ............................................................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities (or other approved Breadth Humanities course) ...........................................................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts (or other approved Breadth Creative Arts course) ...........................................................3 B. Second Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I ...............................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory ..........................................1 OR CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 NR 2220 General Ecology .....................................................................3 Approved Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course .............. 3 Spring Semester (16 credits) ADVS 2080 Beef Production Practices (2 cr) or ADVS 2090 Sheep Production Practices (2 cr) .....................................2 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II ..............................................4 OR CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Researh Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science.............................................4 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (3 cr) or STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (3 cr) .......................................3 C. Third Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) FRWS 3600 Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification ......................... 4 FRWS 3610 Wildland Animal Ecology and Identification ...................... 4 FRWS 3700 (CI) Inventory and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management .............................................................3 FRWS 3850 Vegetation and Habitat Management................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science ........................ 3 FRWS 3710 Monitoring and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management .............................................................3 FRWS 3800 Wildland Ecosystems ........................................................3 FRWS 3810 Plant and Animal Populations ...........................................3 FRWS 3900 Managing Dynamic Ecological Systems ........................... 4 D. Fourth Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology ..........................................................4 ENVS 3000 Natural Resources Policy and Economics ......................... 4 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management .....................................................................................3 SOIL 5130 Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification ..................... 4
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Spring Semester (17 credits) BIOL 4420 Plant Taxonomy ..................................................................3 ENVS 5000 Collaborative Problem-Solving for Environment and Natural Resources .............................................................................3 FRWS 4000 Principles of Rangeland Management ..............................3 Elective Courses ...................................................................................8
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science
Students in the Wildlife Science major must meet the course requirements for University Studies, as well as complete the General Science Foundation Courses and the Departmental Common Courses listed above. They must also complete 28 credits of Degree Program Courses, including the following: A. Degree Program Courses (28 credits) BIOL 5250 (CI) Evolutionary Biology (F) ...............................................3 BIOL 5560 Ornithology (Sp) (3 cr) or BIOL 5570 Herpetology (Sp) (3 cr) .......................................................3 BIOL 5580 Mammalogy (F) ...................................................................3 ENVS 3000 Natural Resources Policy and Economics (F) ................... 4 ENVS 4000 (DSS) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (F) ................................................................................3 FRWS 3300 Management Aspects of Wildlife Behavior (Sp) ................ 3 FRWS 4500 Principles of Wildlife Management (Sp) ............................3 FRWS 4600 Conservation Biology (Sp) ................................................3 FRWS 4880 Genetics in Conservation and Management (F) ............... 3 B. Electives (30 credits) Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. Courses which meet General Education “Breadth Requirements” and University Studies “Depth Education Requirements” should be included to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements. Note: Students wanting to pursue federal employment should check the following U.S. Office of Personnel Management website for a listing of required coursework: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0400/0486.HTM Wildlife Science Major Recommended Four-Year Plan of Study Students should meet regularly with their faculty advisor and carefully plan their academic program, keeping in mind that many upper-division courses have prerequisites and must be taken in sequence. Students following the recommended schedule listed below should be able to complete degree requirements in four years (eight semesters). A. First Year (28 credits) Fall Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society (recommended) .... 3 FRWS 2000 Introduction to Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences ....... 1 USU 1300 (BAI) U.S. Institutions (or other approved Breadth American Institutions course) ............................................................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities (or other approved Breadth Humanities course) ...........................................................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts (or other approved Breadth Creative Arts course) ...........................................................3
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Financial Assistance The main opportunities for undergraduates to find financial support through grants, work-study, and loans are listed on pages 23-27 in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Information section. In addition, more than 30 scholarships are available for eligible students in the College of Natural Resources. Some students may be able to find paid internships with private or governmental organizations, or work for a faculty
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member on a research project. Interested persons should contact the college’s Academic Service Center for more information on financial assistance for undergraduate students.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information The undergraduate program may be tailored to individual student needs with the help of a faculty advisor. For additional information about the degree requirements, course sequencing, and departmental specialization options and their related coursework, as well as updated information describing current programs and courses offered by the Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences, visit the Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences main office, Natural Resources 206, or visit: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/frws Major requirement sheets, which outline career opportunities and required courses for departmental majors, can be obtained from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements The Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences offers opportunities for graduate study through MS and PhD degree programs in Ecology, Forestry, Range Science, and Wildlife Biology. The department also offers opportunities to participate in a college-wide Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree program administered through the College of Natural Resources. The MNR is described more fully on page 369. The programs of instruction and research leading to graduate degrees in the department are available only to students meeting high scholastic standards who are accepted for study by the departmental faculty. Students desiring entrance to these graduate programs should contact the department head for information concerning eligibility. USU School of Graduate Studies general admission requirements are described on pages 93-94. Applicants for graduate study in the department should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
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Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences college or university, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0), and GRE scores (quantitative and verbal) above the 40th percentile. Foreign students should submit a TOEFL score of at least 550. Exceptions to these standards will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Written statements of interest help match applicants with faculty advisors. A faculty member must agree to serve as the major professor in order for an applicant to be accepted for study. Prospective students are encouraged to contact faculty members early in the application process to investigate mutual interests, projects, and prospects for financial support. A natural resources baccalaureate degree is not required for admission to the department, although a sound background in the natural sciences is strongly recommended. Students lacking the requisite background will work with their supervisory committee to address deficiencies.
Degree Programs The MS degree is offered for students motivated toward a management or administrative career in natural resources management. The MS may be obtained through either a Plan A (research thesis) or Plan B (nonthesis) program, as described on page 98. The Plan A option requires a thesis based on original research conducted by the student. The Plan B option is recommended for professional forestry, rangeland, or wildlife managers who do not desire research training. The PhD degree is intended for students seeking a natural resources research or academic career. Comprehensive exams (both oral and written) are required in the doctoral program. The minimum requirement for an MS degree is 30 credits, including at least 24 credits in residency and 6 credits of thesis research. The minimum requirement for a PhD degree is 60 approved graduate credits in addition to an MS degree, or 90 approved graduate credits with no MS degree. At least one year (a minimum of 32 credits), including a minimum of two consecutive semesters, of full-time registration must be in residence at USU. With committee approval, graduate credit may be transferred from accredited graduate schools, provided the minimum residency requirement (including thesis and dissertation credit) at USU is met. Transfer credit, which must not have been used for any other degree, will be shown on official USU transcripts at completion of the degree.
Research Cooperation with other departments and research centers of the University, as well as with government collaborators, permits strong graduate programs in all aspects of forest, range, and wildlife-related sciences. Particular mention should be made of the USU Ecology Center, in which the Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Department is very active; the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, which has a full program in both applied and basic research; the Utah Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit; the Predator Ecology and Behavior Field Station; the Jack H. Berryman Institute; the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station; and the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
Financial Assistance General aspects of financial support for graduate students at Utah State University are listed on pages 92-93 in the Graduate Financial Assistance section. This includes important information on the University-wide policies and terms of reference for research and
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teaching assistantships, graduate tuition obligations and benefits, Western Regional Graduate Programs, and competitive Universitywide fellowships and scholarships. The College of Natural Resources also offers a limited number of Quinney Doctoral Fellowships for incoming doctoral students. Graduate research assistantships may be available on a competitive basis to both MS and PhD students through major professors having contracts, grants, or other awards from the University, private sector, or government agencies. These assistantships vary in the amount of support offered, but they commonly offer a stipend to help cover living expenses and operating funds to carry out the research. Other benefits may include assistance with tuition and student health insurance, as well as opportunities to travel. The department also has a few graduate teaching assistantships for students who help with teaching, grading, or recitation in large courses. These typically pay only a modest supplement on a semester basis, however, and are not sufficient to cover living expenses. Domestic PhD students on a research assistantship in some departmental degree programs are required to hold at least one teaching assistantship during their program, to obtain experience in classroom (mainly undergraduate) instruction. MS students may also hold teaching assistantships, contingent upon availability of funds. Acceptance to pursue graduate study does not guarantee the student financial assistance.
Additional Information For more information about graduate programs and departmental faculty and their research emphasis areas, as well as updated information describing current programs and courses offered by the Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences, visit the Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences main office, Natural Resources 206, or visit http://www.cnr.usu.edu/frws
Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Faculty Professors John A. Bissonette, Leader, Utah Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, landscape ecology, terrestrial vertebrate ecology F. E. “Fee” Busby, Dean of College of Natural Resources, effects of livestock grazing Martyn M. Caldwell, Director Ecology Center, plant physiological ecology Michael R. Conover, animal behavior, wildlife damage management Raymond D. Dueser, conservation ecology James N. Long, forest ecology, silviculture John C. Malechek, rangeland management Terry A. Messmer, fisheries and wildlife extension specialist, wild ungulate and waterfowl management, wetlands ecology, private land management, conservation communication Frederick D. Provenza, range animal production Michael L. Wolfe, wildlife ecology and management Research Professors Michael M. Jaeger, behavioral ecology Frederick F. Knowlton, Predator Ecology and Behavior Project, predator ecology, behavior and management Jesse A. Logan, forest insect ecology, disturbance ecology, dynamical systems analysis Leila McReynolds Shultz, plant taxonomy and geography
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Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Adjunct Professors Barbara H. Allen-Diaz, plant community ecology Gary E. Belovsky, population ecology James E. Bowns, range ecology John W. Connelly, upland game ecology, conservation, management Norbert V. DeByle, forest ecology Douglas A. Johnson, plant ecophysiology Jerran T. Flinders, range science and wildlife ecology David W. Roberts, forest ecology, forest modeling, vegetation ecology Scott R. Winterstein, wildlife population dynamics and management Professors Emeriti Thadis W. Box, range management John A. Kadlec, wetlands ecology, wildlife management Ronald M. Lanner, forest genetics, dendrology Frederic H. Wagner, wildlife ecology, natural resources policy Neil E. West, rangeland desertification/condition/trend John P. Workman, range economics Associate Professors Frederick A. Baker, forest pathology, computer applications Roger E. Banner, range extension specialist Christopher A. Call, vegetation manipulation/management Thomas C. Edwards, Jr., Utah Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, spatial ecology, habitat modelling, biostatistics Michael J. Jenkins, disturbance ecology and management, insects, fire, snow avalanches Michael R. Kuhns, forestry extension specialist, urban forestry, tree physiology R. Douglas Ramsey, remote sensing, geographic information systems, landscape ecology, spatial analysis Eugene W. Schupp, plant population ecology and restoration ecology Helga Van Miegroet, forest soils and biogeochemistry Research Associate Professors Eric M. Gese, Predator Ecology and Behavior Field Station, predator behavior and ecology John A. Shivik, predator ecology Adjunct Associate Professors Dale L. Bartos, range ecology Mark W. Brunson, social and psychological aspects of forest and rangeland management David C. Chojnacky, forest mensuration D. Layne Coppock, animal production systems/technology transfer and international pastoral development John L. Crane Jr., environmental resource management Thomas A. Jones, native grass breeding Bruce A. Kimball, range ecology Niki S. Nicholas, biogeochemistry
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Kenneth C. Olson, grazing livestock nutrition James A. Pfister, poisonous range plants Michael H. Ralphs, poisonous plants/grazing management Robert H. Schmidt, wildlife policy, wildlife damage management Associate Professors Emeriti Brien E. (Ben) Norton, grazing ecology, international range management Gar W. Workman, wildlife ecology and management Assistant Professors Karen H. Beard, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, conservation biology Karen E. Mock, conservation genetics and applied molecular ecology Ronald J. Ryel, plant physiological ecology Research Assistant Professors Barbara J. Bentz, forest entomology Juan J. Villalba, foraging behavior Adjunct Assistant Professors Larry M. Conner, wildlife ecologist, wildlife damage management, mammalogist Mary M. Conner, quantitative ecology and estimation of population parameters Charles G. Johnson, Jr., plant and community ecology Kyran E. Kunkel, carnivores, predator/prey ecology, mammal restoration ecology Chris L. Lauver, range ecology Nicole L. McCoy, natural resource economics Thomas A. Monaco, research ecologist Dale L. Nolte, foraging behavior William C. Pitt, Acting Station Leader and wildlife research biologist, Predator Ecology and Behavior Field Station Johanna M. Ward, population dynamics, avian ecology, conservation biology Assistant Professor Emeritus Barrie K. Gilbert, wildlife ethology, behavioral ecology Adjunct Instructors Jon Keith Schnare, timber harvest planning and logging methods David Torell, collaborative processes, natural resources issues management, volunteer management, fundraising Katherine S. Voth, wildland/urban interface, fire fuels management, student internships
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Department of Geology Department Head: John W. Shervais Location: Geology 205 Phone: (435) 797-1273 FAX: (435) 797-1588 E-mail: geology@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/geoldept Undergraduate Advisor: Peter T. Kolesar, Geology 110, (435) 797-3282, peter.kolesar@usu.edu Graduate Director: W. David Liddell, Geology 212, (435) 797-1261, davel@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), and Master of Science (MS) in Geology; BS in Composite Teaching in Earth Science Undergraduate emphases: BS in Geology—HydrogeologyEngineering Geology and Geoarchaeology Graduate Specializations: MS in Geology—Geomorphology, Hydrogeology, Igneous Petrology, Paleoecology, Sedimentary Geology, Structural Geology, and Tectonics
Undergraduate Programs Objectives Geology is the study of the planet Earth, the materials of which it is made, the processes that act on these materials, the products formed, and the history of the planet and its life forms since its origin. Geology considers the physical forces that act within and on the Earth, the chemistry of its constituent materials, and the biology of its past inhabitants as revealed by fossil evidence. Geologists integrate biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics in the study of our natural surroundings. The knowledge thus obtained is used by geologists to explore for energy, mineral, and water resources; to identify geologically stable sites for major structures; and to provide foreknowledge of some of the dangers associated with the mobile forces of a dynamic Earth. Geologists provide fundamental information required by modern society to plan for cultural and industrial development, reduce geological hazards, identify potential resources, and assist in the design of waste-disposal facilities. The Department of Geology prepares students for professional careers in the geosciences and provides the background required for advanced studies. The department offers three options of study to meet the growing demand for geoscientists with training in general geology (BS in geology without an emphasis), hydrogeology-engineering geology emphasis, or geoarchaeology emphasis. All options provide exposure to the sciences and an appreciation of our physical surroundings. The BS program in Geology meets the curriculum standards established by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. The department also offers the Composite Teaching Major in Earth Science to prepare teachers of earth science at the secondary school level. Requirements for this major meet or exceed the standards of the National Science Teachers Association. Those students who major in earth science should be aware that state licensure is required of secondary education teachers. The Composite Teaching Major in Earth Science fulfills the requirements that provide eligibility for licensure. Licensure requirements vary from state to state, and students should investigate the requirements for the states in which they intend to seek
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employment. Advising for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) and State of Utah secondary education licensure is provided by the USU Department of Secondary Education. The Department of Geology is housed within the Geology Building, which is located at the northeast corner of the Old Main Quad. The Geology Building provides spacious, well-equipped teaching labs, classrooms, and facilities, including a display and study area for students, computer access, document room, map room, preparation facilities, and research labs.
General College of Science Requirements All general College of Science requirements are embedded within the various major requirements listed below. No extra coursework is required to fulfill the general college requirements.
Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major. Transfer students from other institutions need a 2.2 GPA, and students transferring from other USU majors need a 2.0 GPA for admission to this major in good standing. Students seeking admission to the Composite Teaching Major in Earth Science should be aware that a 2.75 minimum GPA is required for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) in the Department of Secondary Education. Students in the Hydrogeology-Engineering Geology emphasis must meet all College of Engineering GPA standards appropriate for the courses to be taken having either the ENGR or CEE prefix.
Field Trips and Labs
Most Geology courses have required laboratories and/or field trips. Those enrolled are expected to dress properly for the conditions and observe safety precautions issued by the instructors. Most courses require modest lab fees.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
For a BA in Geology, the foreign-language requirement must be satisfied in addition to the Bachelor of Science in Geology requirements.
Geology Major—General Geology Option
GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) ......... 4 GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (Sp) .................................4 GEOL 3500 Mineralogy and Crystallography (Sp) ................................4 GEOL 3520 Optical Mineralogy and Petrography (F) ........................... 2 GEOL 3550 (CI) Sedimentation and Stratigraphy (F) ...........................4 GEOL 3600 Geomorphology (F) ...........................................................4 GEOL 3700 Structural Geology (Sp) .....................................................4 GEOL 4500 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (F) ...........................4 GEOL 4700 (CI) Geologic Field Methods (F) ........................................3 GEOL 5200 Geology Field Camp (Su) ..................................................5 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 MATH 1210 (QL)1 Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) (3 cr) or MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) .................................3 or 4
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Department of Geology CS 1050 Problem Solving with Computers (F,Sp) (3 cr) or CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or CEE 5190 Geographic Information Systems for Civil Engineers (Sp) (3 cr) or AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) (4 cr) ...............3 or 4 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 Students must also select 12 credits from any Geology courses numbered 4900 or above, except GEOL 5200 (Geology Field Camp).
Geology Major—HydrogeologyEngineering Geology Emphasis
GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) ......... 4 GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (Sp) .................................4 GEOL 3500 Mineralogy and Crystallography (Sp) ................................4 GEOL 3550 (CI) Sedimentation and Stratigraphy (F) ...........................4 GEOL 3600 Geomorphology (F) ...........................................................4 GEOL 3700 Structural Geology (Sp) .....................................................4 GEOL 4700 (CI) Geologic Field Methods (F) ........................................3 GEOL 5200 Geology Field Camp (Su) ..................................................5 GEOL 5510 (QI) Groundwater Geology (F) ..........................................3 GEOL 5600 Geochemistry (F)...............................................................3 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 MATH 1210 (QL)1 Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F,Sp,Su) .. 4 CS 1050 Problem Solving with Computers (F,Sp) (3 cr) or CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or CEE 5190 Geographic Information Systems for Civil Engineers (Sp) (3 cr) or AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) (4 cr) ...............3 or 4 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 ENGR 2000 Engineering Mechanics Statics (F,Sp) .............................. 2 ENGR 2040 Strength of Materials (F,Sp) ..............................................2 CEE 3500 Civil and Environmental Engineering Fluid Mechanics (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 CEE 3430 Engineering Hydrology (Sp) (3 cr) or CEE 4300 Engineering Soil Mechanics (Sp) (4 cr) ........................3 or 4 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) (4 cr) or SOIL 5130 Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification (F) (4 cr) ...... 4
Geology Major—Geoarchaeology Emphasis
GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) ......... 4 GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (Sp) .................................4 GEOL 3500 Mineralogy and Crystallography (Sp) ................................4 GEOL 3550 (CI) Sedimentation and Stratigraphy (F) ...........................4 GEOL 3600 Geomorphology (F) ...........................................................4 GEOL 3700 Structural Geology (Sp) .....................................................4 GEOL 4700 (CI) Geologic Field Methods (F) ........................................3 GEOL 5430 Paleontology (F) ................................................................2 ANTH 1030 (CI/BSS) World Archaeology (F,Sp) ..................................3 ANTH 4350 Archaeological Method/Theory and Cultural Resource Management (Sp) ..............................................................................3 ANTH 4360 (DSS) Ancient Desert West (F).......................................3-4 ANTH 5300 Archaeology Field School (Su) .......................................4-5 ANTH 5310 Archaeology Lab .............................................................1-3
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CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) (4 cr) and CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) (4 cr) and CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory (Sp) (1 cr) ......................... 9 Or CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) (4 cr) and CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) and CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) (1 cr) and CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) (1 cr) ............... 10 BIOL 3010 (CI/DSC) Evolution (Sp) ......................................................3 Two courses selected from: BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F,Sp) (3 cr) and/or BIOL 3030 (DSC) Genetics and Society (Sp) (3 cr) and/or BIOL 3040 (DSC) Plants and Civilization (F) (3 cr) and/or BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology (F) (2 cr) .........................................5 or 6 MATH 1210 (QL)1 Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) .....................................3 AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) ................................4 AWER 5930 Geographic Information Analysis (Sp) ..............................4 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F, Sp) (4 cr) or SOIL 5130 Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification (F) (4 cr) ...... 4
Composite Teaching Major in Earth Science
GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) ......... 4 GEOL 25002 Geology Field Excursions (F,Sp) ......................................2 GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (Sp) .................................4 GEOL 3500 Mineralogy and Crystallography (Sp) ................................4 GEOL 3550 (CI) Sedimentation and Stratigraphy (F) ...........................4 GEOL 3600 Geomorphology (F) ...........................................................4 GEOL 3700 Structural Geology (Sp) .....................................................4 GEOL 4700 (CI) Geologic Field Methods (F) ........................................3 PHYX 1020 (BPS)3 Energy ...................................................................3 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 PHYX 3010 (QI/DSC) Space Exploration from Earth to the Solar System ....................................................................(3 cr) or PHYX 3030 (QI/DSC) The Universe (3 cr) ............................................3 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) ......................... 1 ENVS 5110 Environmental Education (Sp) (3 cr) or FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World (F,Sp) (3 cr) ......... 3 BMET 2000 (BPS) The Atmosphere and Weather (F,Sp) ..................... 3 AWER 3000 (DSC) Oceanography (Sp) (3 cr) or GEOL 3300 (DSC) Geology of the World’s Oceans (Sp) (3 cr) ............ 3 SCI 4300 Science in Society (F,Sp) ......................................................2 MATH 1210 (QL)1 Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ......................................3 CS 1050 Problem Solving with Computers (F,Sp) (3 cr) or CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) ..... 3 Students must also complete the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) as follows: Level 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 SCED 3300 Clinical Experience I (F,Sp) ...............................................1 SCED 3400 Teaching Science I (F,Sp) ..................................................3 INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .......... 1
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Department of Geology Level 2 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 SCED 4300 Clinical Experience II (F,Sp) ..............................................1 SCED 4400 Teaching Science II (F,Sp) .................................................3
the requirements for the Geology Honors degree option. For further information, students should contact their geology advisor or the geology department head.
Level 3 (12 credits) SCED 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (F,Sp) .....................................2 SCED 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (F,Sp) .............. 10
The Department of Geology offers a range of opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor. All departmental undergraduate research activities are coordinated by the departmental undergraduate research coordinator, James Evans, (435) 797-1267, jpevans@cc.usu.edu. More information may be found on the Geology Department website: http://www.usu.edu/geoldept/
Notes This curriculum meets the standards of the Utah Core Curriculum— Science 7-12. Beginning in 2006, all USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching. A 2.75 minimum GPA is required for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP).
Geology Minor
GEOL 1100 (BPS) Geology of National Parks: Introduction to Geology (F,Su) (3 cr) or GEOL 1150 (BPS)4 The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) (4 cr) ................................................................................3 or 4 GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (Sp) .................................4 Students must also select 10 elective credits from Geology courses at the 3500 level or above. _______________ 1Students may need to complete prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in MATH 1210. 2GEOL 2500 (a 1-credit course) is repeatable for credit, and must be taken twice for the student to earn the required 2 credits. 3PHYX 1020 may also be listed as USU 1360, ST: Energy. 4GEOL 1150 is preferred.
Senior Thesis
Geology majors in good academic standing may elect to complete a senior thesis. This is an endeavor which normally spans a year in its preparation and presentation. Senior thesis credits may be applied toward the elective requirements in the General Geology option. For further information, students should contact their geology advisor or the geology department head.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. This is a departmental recognition which is separate from the University Honors program. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Geology majors with a minimum GPA of 3.30 may elect to complete
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Learning Objectives Upon graduation, geology majors are expected to be able to: (1) identify common minerals; (2) identify common fossils, as well as their ages and the conditions under which they lived; (3) describe sedimentary rocks and measure a stratigraphic section in the field; (4) create a surficial geologic map; (5) define and distiguish between, and determine the type of stress responsible for forming, various structural features; (6) use a Brunton compass; (7) read topographic maps, as well as construct profiles from them; (8) read and make geologic maps, as well as construct cross sections from them; (9) use aerial photographs in geological investigations; (10) know the ages of important geologic features and events in the Earth’s history, as well as explain how and why the Earth has changed over time; (11) know the Earth’s internal processes and the features produced by them; (12) collect and evaluate geologic data; (13) interpret and create graphs of quantitative data; and (14) communicate observations and interpretations, both orally and in writing.
Assessment The Department of Geology relies on a variety of tools to periodically assess its undergraduate program, including: (1) student input in assessment; (2) value-added assessment; (3) college-level assessment; (4) alumni participation in assessment; and (5) faculty program assessment. For more information, please refer to the Geology Department assessment website at: http://www.usu.edu/geoldept/assessment/assessment.htm
Additional Information For more information about bachelor’s degree requirements for Geology programs, see the Geology Major Requirement Sheet, available from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements See general admission requirements on pages 93-94. In addition, applicants must have acceptable GRE scores. Minimum scores of 40th percentile on the Verbal section and 40th percentile on the Quantitative section and a combined minimum of 1,000 are required. A member of the Geology faculty must agree to serve as the major professor for the applicant prior to acceptance.
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Department of Geology Applications will be considered throughout the year, but program entry in fall semester is preferred. Students who wish to be considered for assistantships or other financial aid must have complete applications on file no later than February 15 for entry into the program the following fall semester.
Prerequisites for Matriculation Completion of a BS or BA in geology, biology, physics, chemistry, or engineering is required for matriculated status. Suggested prerequisite courses include: CHEM 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240; PHYX 2210, 2220; MATH 1210; STAT 3000; and CS 1050 or CS 1700 or CEE 5190 or AWER 4930. Deficiencies in geology are determined based on current USU undergraduate degree requirements for either the Geology or Hydrogeology-Engineering Geology option, as appropriate. The following geology courses or their equivalents are expected: GEOL 1150, 3200, 3500, 3550, 3600, 3700, 4700, and 5200. It is expected that any deficiencies will be made up before the end of the first year of study.
Degree Program Master of Science Degree
The department offers advanced study and research opportunities leading to the MS degree in Geology. Although many research specialties require advanced courses selected primarily from Geology offerings, additional courses may be selected from other departments on campus, such as Civil and Environmental Engineering; Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology; Biology; Mathematics and Statistics; Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources; Environment and Society; and Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences.
Specializations Fields of specialization for graduate research include the following: hydrogeology, igneous petrology, paleoecology (including invertebrate paleontology), sedimentary geology (including petrology, basin analysis, sedimentation, stratigraphy, and petroleum geology), process geomorphology, Quaternary geology, structural geology, and regional tectonics.
Degree Requirements Only the Plan A thesis option is allowed for the MS degree in Geology. The recommended distribution is 20 credits of coursework and 10 credits of thesis to obtain the required 30 credits for the MS degree. A minimum of five 6000-level geology courses (other than GEOL 6800) is recommended for the degree program. Only two grades of less than B (C to B-) will be accepted as part of the required degree program as listed on the “Program of Study for Master’s Degree.” A 3.0 grade point average must be obtained in required coursework as listed on the Program of Study. Thesis credits will be graded P-F only (i.e., no letter grade will be given). Geology graduate students using department or University facilities and/or under geology faculty supervision must register for a minimum of 3 credits every semester, up to and including the semester in which the thesis is cleared by the School of Graduate Studies. Registration may not be required during the summer.
Research There are six broad areas of research emphasis within the department: (1) sedimentary geology, (2) structural geology (3) regional tectonics, (4) igneous petrology and geochemistry, (5) geomorphology, and (6) hydrogeology.
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Research in sedimentary geology is diverse: sedimentation and development of coral reefs and associated carbonate environments during Pleistocene and Holocene times, changes in shallow-water carbonate environments through early Paleozoic time, nonmarine siliciclastic depositional systems and petroleum reservoirs, geochemical provenance methods, and large-scale architecture of Mesozoic-Cenozoic intracontinental basins in Asia. Research activities are dominantly field-oriented, and often have a subsurface component. Studies are ongoing in the western United States, Mexico, the Carribean, China, and west Africa. Research in structural geology includes the examination of the mechanical and chemical evolution of fault zones, the development of fold-and-thrust structures in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah, and the characterization of fluid-flow properties in fractured crystalline rocks. Research in regional and global tectonics examines the structural and tectonic development of extensional structures in the Great Basin and Salton Trough; collisional and accretionary tectonics in the Western U.S., Pakistan, and the southern Appalachians; the relationship of ophiolites to active margin processes; and the application of basin analysis to the tectonics of basin formation and large scale crustal structures in China, Mongolia, Pakistan, and west Africa. Research in igneous petrology and geochemistry focuses on the origin and evolution of basic to intermediate magmatic systems, and their relationship to global tectonic processes. Current projects include plume-related volcanism and its interaction with continental lithosphere in the Snake River Plain, Idaho; the origin and tectonic evolution of accreted arc terranes; the multi-stage origin of ophiolites; and the formation and evolution of lunar highlands crust. Geomorphology research includes the study of climate and anthropogenic controls on landscape change and sedimentation; controls on alluvial stratigraphy; hillslope processes; numerical modeling of climate controls on basin stratigraphy; Quaternary landscape evolution of the Grand Canyon; and the integration and evolution of the Colorado River. Research activity in hydrogeology includes wellhead protection in confined to semiconfined aquifers, the relationships between stream losses and water table depths, and the identification and geochemical characterization of groundwater recharge to surface streams. Geology faculty members commonly interact with the faculty and staff of the Utah Water Research Laboratory; the College of Natural Resources; the Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology; and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Financial Assistance Departmental financial support for incoming graduate students consists primarily of graduate teaching assistantships, which are awarded on a competitive basis. There is often other financial support available, such as research assistantships, resulting from grants or other external funding. Students requesting financial support should apply directly to the department no later than February 15. Admission to the MS program does not guarantee financial assistance.
Additional Information Additional information on the research activities of faculty and graduate students may be obtained directly from the Department of Geology’s website at http://www.usu.edu/geoldept
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Department of Geology Geology Faculty Professors James P. Evans, structural geology, structural petrology W. David Liddell, marine ecology, paleoecology, sedimentology John W. Shervais, igneous petrology, geochemistry, tectonics Adjunct Professors Lynn M. Dudley, soil chemistry David G. Tarboton, water resources and hydrology Professor Emeritus Robert Q. Oaks, Jr., sedimentary petrology, stratigraphy Associate Professors Donald W. Fiesinger, igneous petrology, Dean of College of Science Susanne U. Janecke, tectonics, structural geology Peter T. Kolesar, carbonate petrology, geochemistry Thomas E. Lachmar, hydrogeology
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Adjunct Associate Professors Janis L. Boettinger, soil mineralogy John C. Schmidt, uvial geomorphology Assistant Professors Carol M. Dehler, sedimentation, geochemical cycles Joel L. Pederson, process geomorphology, Quaternary geology Bradley D. Ritts, basin analysis Adjunct Assistant Professor David G. Chandler, surface hydrology Lecturer Susan K. Morgan, science education, carbonate petrology
Course Descriptions Geology (GEOL), pages 526-528
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Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department Head: Craig W. Kelsey Location: Health, Physical Education and Recreation 122 Phone: (435) 797-1498 FAX: (435) 797-3759 E-mail: hper@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.coe.usu.edu/hper
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Graduate Program Coordinator: Richard D. Gordin, Jr., HPER 155, (435) 797-1506, gordin@cc.usu.edu
Departmental Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Academic Advisors: Health Education Specialist Major and Parks and Recreation Major: Mary Lou Reynolds, HPER 145, (435) 797-1278, reynolds@cc.usu.edu
Health Education Specialist Major and Minor
Physical Education Major: Suzanne D. Stones, HPER 143, (435) 797-1495, suzies@cc.usu.edu (Note: During the summer months, the advisor for the Physical Education Major is Mary Lou Reynolds.) Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Education Specialist; BS in Parks and Recreation; BS in Physical Education; Master of Science (MS) and Master of Education (MEd) in Health, Physical Education and Recreation Undergraduate emphases: BS in Health Education Specialist— School Health and Community Health; BS in Physical Education— Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Teaching Graduate specializations: MS—Corporate Wellness, Exercise Science, and Health Education
Undergraduate Programs Objectives Undergraduate Programs of Study
The Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Department offers undergraduate programs of study designed to prepare USU students for successful careers in one of three areas: Health Education Specialist, Physical Education, or Parks and Recreation. Preparation is accomplished through well-rounded, rigorous course requirements.
Activity Courses
USU students are served by an extensive elective lifetime-skill activity course program. The number and diversity of courses encourages students to increase their lifetime participation skills and enjoy opportunities, creativity, and expression. Students may also achieve and maintain a high level of personal fitness and adopt a proactive lifestyle conducive to health and well-being.
Recreational and Intramural Activities
The intramural program is planned and conducted to meet the needs of all students regardless of skill or ability. The major objectives are to offer a wide variety of sports experiences, to encourage lifetime sports participation, to develop habits of fair play, and to provide leadership experiences. The intramural concept not only embraces the traditional highly-organized program with teams, leagues, and tournaments, but also voluntary free play activities where opportunities are provided for physical recreation for all segments of the University community.
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Undergraduate students interested in health, physical education and recreation research are encouraged to assist faculty members with grant writing, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. Additionally, students can assist faculty members with submissions of scholarly presentations and articles, as needed.
New freshmen, transfer students, and students from other USU majors who have at least a 2.75 total GPA qualify to enter the Health Education Specialist major. Students must formally apply to the School Health minor. Pre-minor coursework must be completed before application to the school health minor. Pre-minor coursework for the School Health minor includes: BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) or BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) (4 cr) ...........................................4 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (F,Sp,Su) ... 3 HEP 2500 Health and Wellness (F,Sp,Su) ............................................2 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) or STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (F,Sp,Su) (or higher) (3 cr) .........................................................................3 or 4 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 For application materials and deadlines, contact the HPER Department Main Office (PE 122).
Physical Education Major and Minor
New freshmen, transfer students, and other USU majors who have at least a 2.75 total GPA qualify to enter the Physical Education major. A 2.75 total GPA is also required for the Physical Education Coaching minor.
Parks and Recreation Major and Minor
New freshmen, transfer students, and students from other USU majors who have at least a 2.5 total GPA qualify to enter the Parks and Recreation major or minor.
Course Requirements Health Education Specialist Major
The HPER Department offers a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education. The program offers two emphasis areas. The community health emphasis prepares students to work in state and local health departments, clinical settings, nonprofit health organizations, wellness centers, and private industry. Students in the school health emphasis earn a teaching license upon graduation and will primarily teach health courses in middle and high schools. All Health Education Specialist majors will be well-prepared to sit for the nationally recognized Certified Health Education Specialist exam. A. Core Requirements (30 credits) The following courses are required for all students in both the School Health Emphasis and the Community Health Emphasis. A grade of Cor higher is required in all HEP courses.
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Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp)...................................2 HEP 2500 Health and Wellness (F,Sp,Su) ............................................2 HEP 3000 Drugs and Human Behavior (F,Su) ......................................3 HEP 3200 Consumer Health (F,Su).......................................................3 HEP 3600 (CI)1 Introduction to Community Health (F) .......................... 3 HEP 4200 (QI)2 Planning and Evaluation for Health Education (F) ....... 3 HEP 5100 (CI)11 Cultural and Complementary Medicine (Sp) ............... 3 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ....................................................4 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3
HEP 440022 Creative Methods in Teaching Health Education (F,Sp) .... 3 HEP 450022 Sexuality Education within the Schools (Sp) ..................... 3 HEP 5700 Special Topics in Health (F,Sp,Su) ....................................1-3 JCOM 111020 Beginning Newswriting for the Mass Media (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 JCOM 220021 Introduction to Video Media (F,Sp) .................................3 JCOM 3010 Communication Research Methods (F,Sp) ....................... 3 NFS 202023 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle (Sp) ...........................3 PEP 410024 Exercise Physiology and Principles of Conditioning (F,Sp) .................................................................................................4 SOC 3750 Sociology of Aging (F) .........................................................3 SPCH 1050 (CI)8 Public Speaking (F,Sp) ..............................................3
In addition, students must complete requirements for either the Community Health Emphasis or the School Health Emphasis, and must achieve a C- or better grade in all HEP courses. A 2.75 total GPA is required for graduation.
Organizational Dynamics in the Family and Community FCHD 310016 Abuse and Neglect in Family Context (F,Sp) .................. 3 HEP 5000 (CI)8,11 Race, Class, and Gender Issues in Health (Arr) ....... 3 JCOM 2300 Introduction to Public Relations (F,Sp) .............................. 3 MHR 3820 (DSS)8 International Management (F,Sp) ............................ 3 POLS 3810 (DSS)8 Introduction to Public Policy (F) .............................3 PUBH 3120 Family and Community Health (Sp) ..................................3 PUBH 331025 Occupational Health and Safety (F)................................3 SPCH 2600 (CI)8 Interpersonal Communication (F,Sp) .........................3 SPCH 3250 (CI)8 Organizational Communication (F) ...........................3 SW 240017 Social Work with Diverse Populations (Sp) ......................... 3 SW 375018 Medical Social Services (F).................................................3
Community Health Emphasis (72 credits)
The Community Health emphasis offers a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree as a Health Education Specialist. The emphasis requires a total of 72 credits. Students must complete the Health Education Specialist 30-credit core, and the Community Health Education 36-credit core. A. Required Professional Core (36 credits) HEP 380026 Grant Proposal Writing (Sp)...............................................3 HEP 390027 Social Marketing in Health Education (Sp) ........................ 3 HEP 41009 Foundations of Community Health (Sp) ..............................3 HEP 460010 Field Work in Health Education (F,Sp,Su) ......................... 9 INST 5400 Computer Applications for Instruction and Training (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 MHR 3110 (DSS)8 Managing Organizations and People (F,Sp) ............ 3 NFS 4480 Community Nutrition (F) .......................................................3 PSY 2800 (QI)12 Psychological Statistics (F,Sp) ....................................3 PUBH 403013 Communicable Disease Control (F)................................3 PUBH 404014 Fundamentals of Epidemiology (Sp)...............................3 B. Elective Courses (select 6 credits) Students must complete 6 credits of elective courses, taking at least one course from two of the following three areas: Human Nature ANTH 3110 North American Indian Cultures (F) ...................................3 ANTH 4130 (DSS)8 Medical Anthropology: Matter, Culture, Spirit, and Health (Sp) .................................................................................3 FCHD 1500 (BSS)8 Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) .. 3 FCHD 311016 Human Sexuality (F,Su) ..................................................3 FCHD 353016 Adolescence (F,Sp) .........................................................3 PSY 1010 (BSS)8 General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) .................................3 PSY 110015 Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 PSY 121015 Psychology of Human Adjustment (F,Sp) .......................... 3 PSY 4240 (DSS)8 Multicultural Psychology (F) .....................................3 SOC 2500 Sociology of Gender (F) ......................................................3 SOC 3010 Race, Class, and Gender (F,Sp) ..........................................3 SOC 3330 Medical Sociology (F) ..........................................................3 SW 250017 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Sp) ................ 3 Content and Methods in Education BIS 140019 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F,Sp,Su)............. 3 BIS 1550 (CI)8 Business Correspondence (taught through Center for Independent and Distance Learning only) ...................................3 HEP 310022 School Health Programs (F) ..............................................3 HEP 3400 Stress Management (F,Sp) ..................................................3 HEP 3500 Elementary School Health Education (F,Sp) ........................ 2
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School Health Emphasis (74 credits) (only for students desiring teacher licensure)
The School Health emphasis offers a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree as a Health Education Specialist, and is an approved teaching major through the Department of Secondary Education. It is also necessary for students to complete an approved teaching minor (credits will vary). Students must complete the Health Education Specialist 30 credit core, the Secondary Education 35 credit core, and the School Health Education 9 credit core. Note: Students must be formally approved by the HPER academic advisor and accepted into the School Health Emphasis before enrolling for School Health Core Courses. A. Required School Health Core (9 credits) FCHD 1500 (BSS)8 Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) .. 3 HEP 31005 School Health Programs (F) ...............................................3 HEP 45005 Sexuality Education within the Schools (Sp) ...................... 3 B. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) Level 1 (15-week courses)3 INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F, Sp, Su) ........ 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 HEP 33005 Clinical Experience I (or minor Clinical Experience I) (F,Sp) .................................................................................................1 HEP 44007 Creative Methods in Teaching Health Education (F,Sp) (3 cr) or Minor Special Methods Course (3 cr) ....................................................3 Level 2 (15-week courses)4 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 HEP 43005 Clinical Experience II (or minor Clinical Experience II) (F,Sp) .................................................................................................1
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School Health Minor (33 credits)
Note: This is an approved teaching minor through the Department of Secondary Education. Students must be formally accepted into the School Health minor before enrolling for the School Health Education Core Courses. Students completing this minor must have a teaching major. Applications for the minor are available from the HPER Department. Prior to admission to the minor, the following courses must be completed: ENGL 1010, BIOL 2000 or 2010, HEP 2500, MATH 1050 or STAT 1040 (or higher), and NFS 1020. A grade of C- or higher is required in all HEP courses. FCHD 1500 (BSS)8 Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) .. 3 HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp,Su) ............................. 2 HEP 2500 Health and Wellness (F,Sp,Su) ............................................2 HEP 3000 Drugs and Human Behavior (F,Su) ......................................3 HEP 31005 School Health Programs (F) ...............................................3 HEP 3200 Consumer Health (F,Su).......................................................3 HEP 33005 Clinical Experience I (F,Sp) (1 cr) or HEP 43005 Clinical Experience II (F,Sp) (1 cr) ......................................1 HEP 44005 Creative Methods in Teaching Health Education (F,Sp)...... 3 HEP 45005 Sexuality Education within the Schools (Sp) ...................... 3 HEP 5100 (CI)11 Cultural and Complementary Medicine (Sp) ............... 3 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) or BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) (4 cr) ...........................................4 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 _______________ 1Prerequisite: HEP 2500. 2Prerequisites: HEP 3600; and STAT 1040 or MATH 1030 (or higher). HEP 3100 or 4100 is recommended prior to taking this course. Senior standing is also recommended. 3Prerequisite: Admittance to teacher education program. 4Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program and completion of level 1. 5Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into the School Health emphasis or School Health minor. 6Prerequisite: Completion of Levels 1 and 2; Student Teaching Placement. 7Students in the School Health emphasis must receive formal acceptance into the emphasis prior to taking HEP 4400. During the level in which HEP 4400 is not taken (either Level 1 or Level 2), students should complete a minor special methods course. 8Course approved for University Studies credit. 9Prerequisite: HEP 2500. 10Prerequisites: HEP 3600, 4100, and consent of instructor. 11Prerequisite: Junior standing (or higher). 12Prerequisite: STAT 1040 (or higher). 13It is recommended that BIOL 1110 or 3300; or BIOL 2000 and 2010 be completed prior to taking PUBH 4030. 14It is recommended that a course in statistics, such as STAT 3000 or PSY 2800, and PUBH 4030 be completed prior to taking PUBH 4040. 15Prerequisite: PSY 1010. 16Prerequisites: FCHD 1500, 2400. 17Prerequisite: SW 1050. 18Prerequisites: SW 1050, 2400, 2500. 19Prerequisite: Ability to keyboard at 25 wpm minimum. 20Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 or equivalent, English ProďŹ ciency Test, typing test, and permission of Department of Journalism and Communication. 21Prerequisites: Minimum grades of C+ in JCOM 1000, 1110, and 2000. 22Prerequisite: Consent of instructor for students not in the School Health emphasis or the School Health minor. 23Prerequisite: NFS 1020. 24Prerequisites: BIOL 2000, 2010, MATH 1050. 25Prerequisite: CHEM 1220. 26Prerequisites: HEP 2500, ENGL 2010, and passing score on Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exam. 27Prerequisites: HEP 2500 and passing score on Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exam.
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Parks and Recreation Major (51 credits)
The HPER Department offers a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Parks and Recreation. This program prepares students to become professionals in the areas of public, private, commercial, therapeutic, voluntary, and special service settings of parks and recreation. Graduates of the program will be capable of directing, planning, designing, managing, and administering parks and recreation programs. A 2.5 total GPA is required for graduation. A. Parks and Recreation Core Courses (45 credits) PRP 1000 Introduction to Parks and Recreation (F,Sp) ........................ 3 PRP 2500 Outdoor Recreation Management (F) ..................................3 PRP 3000 Recreation Programming (Sp) .............................................3 PRP 3100 Leisure and Aging (Sp).........................................................2 PRP 3500 (CI)29, 30 Community Recreation Administration (F) .............. 3 PRP 3750 Commercial Recreation and Tourism (Sp) ........................... 3 PRP 3900 Introduction of Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations (F) ..................................................................................3 PRP 430035 Legal Aspects of Recreation and Leisure (F) .................... 3 PRP 4400 Recreation Park and Facility Management (F)..................... 3 PRP 4700 Internship Seminar (F,Sp) ....................................................1 PRP 475031 Recreation Internship (F,Sp,Su) ........................................9 PRP 5000 (CI)29,32 Seminar in Recreation (F,Sp) ..................................3 INST 5400 Computer Applications for Instruction and Training (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 ENVS 3300 Fundamentals of Recreation Resources Management (F) ......................................................................................................3 B. Electives (6 credits) Select at least 6 credits from the following courses: PRP 1500 Social Recreation Leadership (Sp) ......................................3 PRP 400034 Therapeutic Recreation (Sp)..............................................3 PRP 420028,33 Advanced Therapeutic Recreation (F) ............................3 HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp)...................................2 HEP 3400 Stress Management (F,Sp) ..................................................3 LAEP 1030 (BCA) Introduction to Landscape Architecture (F,Sp,Su) .. 3 ENVS 4130 Recreation Policy and Planning (Sp) .................................3 ENVS 4500 (CI)29 Wildland Recreation Behavior (F) ............................3 ENVS 4600 Natural Resource Interpretation (F) ...................................3 Activity Courses in Physical Education (numbered PE 1000-2000) .............................................................1-3 C. Additional Requirements In addition to the above requirements for the major, students are required to select a minor from an approved area outside the major. Therapeutic Recreation Track Instead of completing the minor, Parks and Recreation Majors may elect to complete a track in Therapeutic Recreation. This track requires the following courses, for a total of 22-23 credits of supportive courses: A. Required Courses (17 credits) BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ....................................................4 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) ... 3 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 PSY 3210 Abnormal Psychology (F,Sp) ................................................3 B. Choose two or more courses from the following (5-6 credits): PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood (F,Sp) .. 3 PSY 1210 Psychology of Human Adjustment (F,Sp) ............................. 3 PSY 2100 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (Sp) .................... 3 REH 1010 (BSS) Disability in the American Experience ....................... 3 SOC 3410 Juvenile Delinquency (F,Sp) ................................................3 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................. 2
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Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Note: PSY 1010 is a prerequisite to PSY 3210, 1100, 1210, and 2100.
C. Professional Development (15 credits)
Additionally, students must complete PRP 4000 and 4200 as part of their electives, and PRP 4750 (Recreation Internship) must be completed under the direct supervision of a certified therapeutic recreation specialist. PRP 4000 must be completed prior to taking PRP 4750.
HPER (5 credits minimum) HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp,Su) ............................. 2 HEP 3200 Consumer Health (F,Su).......................................................3 HEP 3400 Stress Management (F,Sp) ..................................................3 PEP 4000 Mental Aspects of Sports Performance (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 PEP 5070 Sport Sociology (Sp) ............................................................3 PEP 5430 (CI)51 The History and Philosophy of Physical Education (F) ......................................................................................................3
Completion of this program does not guarantee eligibility for certification or licensure. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all program requirements of the NCTRC are met. CTRS certification requires passing the NCTRC Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification Examination. State licensing may also be required.
Parks and Recreation Minor
(for students not majoring in Parks and Recreation) A. Required Courses (15 credits) PRP 1000 Introduction to Parks and Recreation (F,Sp) ........................ 3 PRP 1500 Social Recreation Leadership (Sp) ......................................3 PRP 2500 Outdoor Recreation Management (F) ..................................3 PRP 3000 Recreation Programming (Sp) .............................................3 PRP 3500 (CI)29 Community Recreation Administration (F) .................. 3 B. Elective Courses (6 credits) Select at least 6 credits from the following courses. PRP 3100 Leisure and Aging (Sp).........................................................2 PRP 3900 Introduction of Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations (F) ..................................................................................3 PRP 400034 Therapeutic Recreation (Sp)..............................................3 PRP 430035 Legal Aspects of Recreation and Leisure (F) .................... 3 PRP 4400 Recreation Park and Facility Management (F)..................... 3 ENVS 3300 Fundamentals of Recreation Resources Management (F) ................................................................................3 _______________ 28This course is taught during alternate years. 29This course is approved for Communications Intensive (CI) University Studies credit. 30PRP 1000 and 3000 are prerequisites to PRP 3500. 31PRP 1000, 2250, 3000, 4300, and 4700 are prerequisites to PRP 4750. Students must complete 200 hours of related work experience prior to enrolling in PRP 4750. 32PRP 1000, 2500, 3500, 3750, 3900, 4000, and 4400 are prerequisites to PRP 5000. 33PRP 4000 is a prerequisite for PRP 4200. 34PRP 3900 is a prerequisite for PRP 4000. 35PRP 1000, 2250, and 3000 are prerequisites for PRP 4300.
Physical Education Major: Exercise Science Emphasis (54 credits) A 2.75 total GPA is required for graduation.
A. Prerequisites (12 credits) BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) .............................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ...................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL)36 College Algebra (F,Sp,Su) ......................................4 B. Professional Foundation (24 credits) PE 3000 Dynamic Fitness (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................3 HEP 2500 Health and Wellness (F,Sp,Su) ............................................2 PEP 2000 Introduction and History of Physical Education (F,Sp) ......... 2 PEP 3100 Athletic Injuries (F,Sp)...........................................................3 PEP 3250 Anatomical Kinesiology (Sp) ................................................3 PEP 410037, 53 Exercise Physiology and Principles of Conditioning (F,Sp) .................................................................................................4 PEP 4200 (QI)37, 52, 53 Biomechanics (F,Sp) ...........................................4 PEP 4400 (QI)52 Evaluation in Physical Education (F,Sp) ..................... 3
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Biology (4 credits minimum, including lab) BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F,Sp,Su).............................3 BIOL 1020 Biological Discovery: A Lab Course (F,Sp)..........................1 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS)38 Biology II (Sp) ........................................................4 BIOL 3200 (QI)39, 52 Principles of Genetics (F,Sp,Su) ............................4 BIOL 519040 Molecular Genetics (Sp) ...................................................3 Chemistry (3 credits minimum) CHEM 1010 (BPS) Introduction to Chemistry (F,Sp) ............................ 3 CHEM 1110 (BPS)55 General Chemistry I (F,Sp) ..................................4 CHEM 113041 General Chemistry Laboratory (Sp)................................1 CHEM 1120 (BPS)42 General Chemistry II (Sp) ....................................4 CHEM 121043 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ......................................4 CHEM 123044 Chemistry Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................ 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS)45 Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 124046 Chemistry Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) ....................... 1 Integrated (3 credits minimum) NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 NFS 3020 Nutrition and Physical Performance (F) ...............................2 PHYX 1100 (BPS) Great Ideas in Physics ............................................3 PHYX 1200 (BPS) Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration ... 4 PHYX 211047 The Physics of Living Systems I ......................................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS)48 The Physics of Living Systems II .......................... 4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 PSY 210049 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (Sp) ................. 3 PSY 2800 (QI)50 Psychological Statistics (F,Sp) ....................................3 PSY 3210 (DSS) Abnormal Psychology (F,Sp) .....................................3 STAT 1040 (QL)54 Introduction to Statistics (F,Sp,Su)........................... 3 D. Skill Development (3 credits) Select 3 different physical education activity courses numbered from PE 1000 to PE 2120. _______________ 36Math ACT score of at least 23, MATH 1010, or satisfactory score on placement exam is a prerequisite for this course. 37BIOL 2000, 2010, MATH 1050 are prerequisites for this course. 38BIOL 1210 is a prerequisite for this course. 39BIOL 1210; MATH 1050; and CHEM 1110 or 1220 are prerequisites for this course. 40BIOL 3200; and CHEM 3700 or 5700 are prerequisites for this course. 41CHEM 1110 must be taken previously or concurrently. 42CHEM 1110 is a prerequisite for this course. 43MATH 1050 or higher, or Math ACT score of at least 25, is a prerequisite for this course. 44CHEM 1210 must be taken previously or concurrently. 45CHEM 1210 is a prerequisite for this course. 46CHEM 1230 is a prerequisite for this course. 47MATH 1100 or 1210 is a prerequisite for this course. 48MATH 1100 or 1210, and PHYX 2110 are prerequisites for this course. 49PSY 1010 is a prerequisite for this course. 50STAT 1040 is a prerequisite for this course. 51This course is approved for Communications Intensive (CI) University Studies credit. 52This course is approved for Quantitative Intensive (QI) University Studies credit. 53Admission to the Physical Education Major is required prior to enrolling in this course. 54Math ACT score of 19 or greater, or MATH 1010, or 70 percent or greater on MATH 1050 placement test is a prerequisite for this course. 55Math ACT score of at least 23, or MATH 1050 or higher, is a prerequisite for this course.
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Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Physical Education Major: Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis (72 credits)
Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to check with the individual physical therapy schools concerning courses required for admission. Completion of Utah State University’s Department of HPER Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis will not guarantee admission into physical therapy school. A 3.0 total GPA is required to graduate. A. Prerequisites (15 credits) BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ....................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL)56 College Algebra (F,Sp,Su) ......................................4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 B. Professional Foundations (26 credits) PE 3000 Dynamic Fitness (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................3 PEP 2020 Introduction to Physical Therapy (F) ....................................2 PEP 3100 Athletic Injuries (F,Sp)...........................................................3 PEP 3250 Anatomical Kinesiology (Sp) ................................................3 PEP 410057, 72 Exercise Physiology and Principles of Conditioning (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................4 PEP 4200 (QI)57, 71, 72 Biomechanics (F,Sp) ...........................................4 PEP 4250 Advanced Cooperative Work Experience (F,Sp,Su) ............. 4 PEP 4400 (QI)71 Evaluation in Physical Education (F,Sp) ..................... 3 C. Professional Development (31 credits) Biology (4 credits minimum, including lab) BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F,Sp,Su).............................3 BIOL 1020 Biological Discovery: A Lab Course (F,Sp)..........................1 BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS)58 Biology II (Sp) ........................................................4 BIOL 3200 (QI)59, 71 Principles of Genetics (F,Sp,Su) ............................4 BIOL 519060 Molecular Genetics (Sp) ...................................................3 Chemistry (9 credits minimum) CHEM 1110 (BPS)73 General Chemistry I (F,Sp) ..................................4 CHEM 113074 General Chemistry Laboratory (Sp)................................1 CHEM 1120 (BPS)75 General Chemistry II (Sp) (4 cr) or CHEM 121061 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) (4 cr)............................4 CHEM 123062 Chemistry Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................ 1 CHEM 1220 (BPS)63 Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) .................... 4 CHEM 124064 Chemistry Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) ....................... 1 Mathematics (6 credits minimum) MATH 1100 (QL)65 Calculus Techniques (higher-numbered course may be substituted) (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or MATH 1210 (QL)65 Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) ...............................3 or 4 Choose one course from the following: STAT 2000 (QI)66 Statistical Methods (F,Sp,Su) ....................................3 STAT 2300 (QL)66 Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) ...................................4 STAT 3000 (QI)67 Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ...................................3 Physics (8 credits minimum) PHYX 211068 The Physics of Living Systems I ......................................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS)69 The Physics of Living Systems II .......................... 4 Psychology (3 credits minimum) PSY 121070 Psychology of Human Adjustment (F,Sp) .......................... 3 PSY 210070 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (Sp) ................. 3 PSY 321070 (DSS) Abnormal Psychology (F,Sp) ...................................3 ________________ 56Math ACT
score of at least 23, MATH 1010, or satisfactory score on placement exam is a prerequisite for this course.
57BIOL 2000, 2010, MATH 1050 are prerequisites for this course. 58BIOL 1210 is a prerequisite for this course. 59BIOL 1210; MATH 1050; and CHEM 1110 or 1220 are prerequisites
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60BIOL 3200, and CHEM 3700 or 5700 are prerequisites for this course. 61MATH 1050, or Math ACT score of at least 25, is a prerequisite for this course. 62CHEM 1210 must be taken previously or concurrently. 63CHEM 1210 is a prerequisite for this course. 64CHEM 1230 is a prerequisite for this course. 65MATH 1050, or a Math ACT score of at least 25, is a prerequisite for MATH 1100;
MATH 1050 and 1060, or an AP Calculus score of at least 3 on the AB test or a Math ACT score of at least 27, are prerequisites for MATH 1210. 66MATH 1050 is a prerequisite for this course. 67MATH 1100 or 1210 is a prerequisite for this course. 68MATH 1100 or 1210 is a prerequisite for this course. 69MATH 1100 or 1210, and PHYX 2110 are prerequisites for this course. 70PSY 1010 is a prerequisite for this course. 71This course is approved for Quantitative Intensive (QI) University Studies credit. 72Admission to the Physical Education Major is required prior to enrolling in this course. 73Math ACT score of at least 23, or MATH 1050 or higher, is a prerequisite for this course. 74CHEM 1110 must be taken previously or concurrently. 75CHEM 1110 is a prerequisite for this course.
Physical Education Major: Teaching Emphasis (K-12) (90 credits) Students also need to complete a teaching minor. A 2.75 total GPA is required for graduation. Note: This is an approved teaching major through the Department of Secondary Education. A. Prerequisites (17 credits) BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ....................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL)76 College Algebra (F,Sp,Su) ......................................4 HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp)...................................2 PE 3000 Dynamic Fitness (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................3 B. Skill Development (5 credits) PEP 2100 Skills 1 (Swimming, Volleyball, Football) (F,Sp) ................... 1 PEP 2200 Skills 2 (Noncompetitive Lifetime Activities) (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 PEP 2300 Skills 3 (Softball, Basketball, Soccer) (F,Sp) ........................ 1 PEP 2400 Skills 4 (Tennis, Badminton, Track and Field) (F,Sp) ............ 1 PEP 2500 Rhythms and Movement (F,Sp) ............................................1 C. Professional Development (11 credits) PEP 2000 Introduction and History of Physical Education (F,Sp) ......... 2 PEP 3050 Physical Education in the Elementary School (F,Sp,Su) ...... 3 PEP 3100 Athletic Injuries (F,Sp)...........................................................3 PEP 3200 (CI)83, 87 Motor Learning and Skill Analysis (F,Sp,Su) ........... 3 D. Professional Foundations (16 credits) PEP 4000 Mental Aspects of Sports Performance (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 PEP 410077, 87 Exercise Physiology and Principles of Conditioning (F,Sp) .................................................................................................4 PEP 4200 (QI)77, 86, 87 Biomechanics (F,Sp) ...........................................4 PEP 4350 Administration of Physical Education (F,Sp) .........................2 PEP 4400 (QI)86 Evaluation in Physical Education (F,Sp) ..................... 3 E. Methods of Teaching (3 credits) PEP 3550 Strategies and Methods of Teaching Team, Individual, and Dual Sports and Fitness (F,Sp) ..................................................3 F. Methods of Coaching (3 credits) PEP 450078 Methods of Coaching (F,Sp,Su) .........................................3 G. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) Note: Acceptance into the STEP is required prior to enrolling in the courses listed below. Students must take a minor Special Methods Course and Clinical Experience, which may be completed during Level 1 or Level 2.
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Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Level 1 (15-week courses) INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F, Sp, Su) ....... 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ............... 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 Clinical Experience I (in minor)79 ...........................................................1 Methods of Teaching (in minor)80 ...........................................................3 Level 2 (15-week courses) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 PEP 430081 Clinical Experience II (F,Sp) ...............................................1 PEP 4900 (CI)82, 83 Methods of Physical Education (F,Sp) .................... 3 Level 3 (includes 13 weeks of student teaching and 2 weeks of Student Teaching Seminar) PEP 550084 Student Teaching Seminar (2 weeks) (F,Sp)...................... 2 PEP 563085 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (13 weeks) (F,Sp) ............................................................................10 _______________ 76Math ACT score of at least 23, MATH 1010, or satisfactory score on placement exam is a prerequisite for this course. 77BIOL 2000, 2010, MATH 1050 are prerequisites for this course. 78HEP 2000 (which may be taken concurrently) should be completed prior to taking this course. 79Clinical Experience I is taught under course number 3300 in various departments. Must be taken concurrently with Methods of Teaching in minor. 80Methods of Teaching courses are taught under various course numbers in various departments. Must be taken concurrently with Clinical Experience I in minor. 81Must be taken concurrently with PEP 4900. 82PEP 3550 should be taken prior to this course. 83This course is approved for Communications Intensive (CI) University Studies credit. 84Must be taken concurrently with PEP 5630. 85Must be taken concurrently with PEP 5500. Application for student teaching must be completed. Applications are available in EDUC 330. 86This course is approved for Quantitative Intensive (QI) University Studies credit. 87Admission to the Physical Education Major is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Physical Education Coaching Minor
This minor requires 28 credits, plus 17 credits of prerequisites and the 35-credit Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). A. Required Prerequisites (17 credits) BIOL 2000 Human Physiology (F,Sp,Su) ..............................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ....................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL)88 College Algebra (F,Sp,Su) ......................................4 HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp,Su) ............................. 2 PE 3000 Dynamic Fitness (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................3 B. Skill Development (select 3 credits) PEP 2100 Skills 1 (Swimming, Volleyball, Football) (F,Sp) ................... 1 PEP 2200 Skills 2 (Noncompetitive Lifetime Activities) (F,Sp,Su) ......... 1 PEP 2300 Skills 3 (Softball, Basketball, Soccer) (F,Sp) ........................ 1 PEP 2400 Skills 4 (Tennis, Badminton, Track and Field) (F,Sp) ............ 1 PEP 2500 Rhythms and Movement (F,Sp) ............................................1 C. Professional Foundation (18 credits) PEP 3100 Athletic Injuries (F,Sp)...........................................................3 PEP 3200 (CI)91, 93 Motor Learning and Skill Analysis (F,Sp,Su) ........... 3 PEP 4000 Mental Aspects of Sports Performance (F,Sp,Su) ................ 3 PEP 410089, 93 Exercise Physiology and Principles of Conditioning (F,Sp) .................................................................................................4 PEP 4350 Administration of Physical Education (F,Sp) .........................2 PEP 4400 (QI)92 Evaluation in Physical Education (F,Sp) ..................... 3
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D. Methods of Teaching (3 credits) PEP 3550 Strategies and Methods of Teaching Team, Individual, and Dual Sports and Fitness (F,Sp) .........................................................3 E. Methods of Coaching (4 credits) PEP 2050 Sport Rules and Regulations of the Utah High School Athletic Association (Sp) ....................................................................1 PEP 450090 Methods of Coaching (F,Sp,Su) .........................................3 F. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) PEP 4900, Methods of Physical Education, and PEP 3300, Clinical Experience I, should be taken as part of the STEP.
_______________ 88Math ACT score of at least 23, MATH 1010, or satisfactory score on placement exam is a prerequisite for this course. 89BIOL 2000, 2010, MATH 1050 are prerequisites for this course. 90HEP 2000 (which may be taken concurrently) should be completed prior to taking this course. 91This course is approved for Communications Intensive (CI) University Studies credit. 92This course is approved for Quantitative Intensive (QI) University Studies credit. 93Admission to the Physical Education Coaching Minor is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information Updated information concerning undergraduate courses and major or minor requirements can be obtained from the HPER Department, or check the departmental home page at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/hper Major requirement sheets, which provide detailed information about requirements for departmental majors, can be obtained from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Financial Support The College of Education and Human Services distributes scholarship applications beginning in January of each academic year. For information on those scholarships awarded by the HPER Department, visit the departmental office in HPER 122.
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Course Requirements
Health Education Specialist Major Assessment
Core Courses MS candidates specializing in Corporate Wellness must complete the following courses: EDUC 6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 HEP 6800 Seminar in Health Behavior (F) ............................................3 PEP 6290 Corporate Wellness Marketing (Sp) .....................................3 PEP 6400 Exercise in Health, Fitness, and Sport (Arr) ......................... 4 PEP 6450 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Testing (Sp) ................... 3 PEP 6500 Practicum in Corporate Wellness (F,Sp,Su) ....................1-10 PEP 6540 Wellness Programming (Sp) ................................................3 PEP 6800 Biomechanics and Ergonomics of Health, Industry, and Sport (Sp) ..........................................................................................3 PEP 6810 Research Methods in Health Sciences (F) ...........................3 PSY 6470 Health Psychology (F) ..........................................................3
The Health Education Specialist major curriculum is based on the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) seven responsibility areas for entry-level health educators. As such, each course is evaluated on a yearly basis to determine if it is meeting student needs, based on NCHEC guidelines. Coursework prepares graduating students to successfully sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist exam. Additionally, exit surveys and interviews are given to students to better assess the curriculum and the learning needs of the students. To further assess curriculum needs, follow-up surveys are sent to students one year after they graduate.
Physical Education Major Assessment
The Physical Education major curriculum is based on the standards and benchmarks of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Each course is matrixed against the standards to assure quality in curriculum content. A number of assessments are available for exiting students, including Praxis 2 and a number of certifications of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Exit surveys and interviews are conducted annually, as well as postgraduation surveys.
Parks and Recreation Major Assessment
The Parks and Recreation major curriculum is accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). To assure compliance with the national standards, the curriculum is evaluated annually. Students are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination. Exit surveys and interviews are conducted yearly, as well as post-graduation surveys.
Graduate Programs Please refer to the general admission requirements on pages 93-94 of this catalog. In addition, the letters of recommendation must be written by professionals in health or physical education who know the applicant and his/her work well. Students with fewer than 12 credits of undergraduate health or physical education coursework must make up any deficiencies before being granted matriculated status. Basic competencies that have not been acquired through courses or experience may be obtained by completing prerequisite undergraduate courses without credit. Other nongraduate credit courses may be required by the admissions committee. Students with weak oral or written English skills will be required to take remedial work or complete undergraduate or Intensive English classes.
Degree Programs Master of Science
The MS is available for students who plan to teach, provide community leadership, or do further graduate or research study.
Master of Education
The MEd is designed for students desiring to improve teaching competencies.
Specializations MS students may select an area of emphasis for research and study from the following specializations: Corporate Wellness, Exercise Science, and Health Education.
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MS candidates specializing in Exercise Science must complete the following courses: EDUC 6600 Measurement, Design, and Analysis I (F,Sp,Su) ............... 3 PEP 6400 Exercise in Health, Fitness, and Sport (Arr) ......................... 4 PEP 6800 Biomechanics and Ergonomics of Health, Industry, and Sport (Sp) ..........................................................................................3 PEP 6810 Research Methods in Health Sciences (F) ...........................3 PEP 6970 Thesis (F,Sp,Su) ................................................................1-9 Eleven credits must be selected from the following: HEP 6100 Current Trends in Health Promotion (F) ...............................3 PEP 6050 Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance (Arr)............. 3 PEP 6070 Sport in Society (Sp) ............................................................3 PEP 6420 Curriculum in Physical Education (F) ...................................3 PEP 6430 History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (F) ............................................................................................3 PEP 6450 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Testing (Sp) ................... 3 PEP 6540 Wellness Programming (Sp) ................................................3 PEP 6830 Motor Learning (Sp) .............................................................3 or other committee-approved electives MS candidates specializing in Health Education must complete the following courses: EDUC 6010 Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines (F,Sp) .........................................................3 EDUC 6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 EDUC 6600 Measurement, Design, and Analysis I (F,Sp,Su) ............... 3 HEP 6100 Current Trends in Health Promotion (F) ...............................3 HEP 6600 Field Work in Health Education (F,Sp,Su) ............................ 3 HEP 6800 Seminar in Health Behavior (F) ............................................3 HEP 6970 Thesis (F,Sp,Su) ................................................................1-9 Students must also complete 6 credits from the following: FCHD 6020 Survey of Human Development Research (Sp) ................ 3 FCHD 6060 Human Development Theories (F) ....................................3 HEP 6300 Stress Management (Arr) .....................................................3 HEP 6700 Special Topics in Health (F,Sp,Su) ....................................1-6 HEP 6900 Independent Study (F,Sp,Su) ............................................1-3 HEP 6950 Independent Research (F,Sp,Su) ......................................1-3 INST 5230 Instructional Graphic Production (F,Su) ..............................3 INST 6350 Instructional Design Process (F) .........................................3 MHR 6370 Project Management ...........................................................3 NFS 6200 Nutritional Epidemiology (F) .................................................2 NFS 6210 Advanced Public Health Nutrition (Sp) .................................2 PEP 6290 Corporate Wellness Marketing (Sp) .....................................3 PEP 6400 Exercise in Health, Fitness, and Sport (Arr) ......................... 4
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Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation PEP 6540 Wellness Programming (Sp) ................................................3 PSY 6470 Health Psychology (F) ..........................................................3 PSY 7700 Grant Writing (Sp) ................................................................3 PUBH 4030 Communicable Disease Control (F) ..................................3 PUBH 4040 Fundamentals of Epidemiology (Sp) .................................3 PUBH 4310 Industrial Recognition of Hazards (F) ................................4 PUBH 4330 Industrial Hygiene Physical Hazards (Sp) ......................... 3 SOC 6460 Sociology of Health (F) ........................................................3 Other courses may be selected on the basis of a student’s need and interests, subject to the approval of the student’s committee.
Additional Information
MEd candidates must complete the following courses: EDUC 6410 Educational Foundations (F,Su) ........................................2 EDUC 6550 Research for Classroom Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .................... 3 EDUC 6710 Diversity in Education (Sp,Su) ..........................................3 PEP 6050 Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance (Arr)............. 3 PEP 6070 Sport in Society (Sp) ............................................................3 PEP 6400 Exercise in Health, Fitness, and Sport (Arr) ......................... 4 PEP 6420 Curriculum in Physical Education (F) ...................................3 PEP 6430 History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (F) ............................................................................................3 PEP 6690 Analysis of Teaching Physical Education (Arr) ..................... 3 PEP 6800 Biomechanics and Ergonomics of Health, Industry, and Sport (Sp) ..........................................................................................3 PEP 6830 Motor Learning (Sp) .............................................................3 PEP 6960 Master’s Project (F,Sp,Su) ...................................................3
Professors Richard D. Gordin, Jr., sport psychology Craig W. Kelsey, parks and recreation
Research Research areas include health promotion, health education, exercise science, corporate wellness, sport psychology, sport in society, biomechanics, and pedagogy.
Financial Assistance Teaching and research assistantships are available through the HPER Department and are awarded on a competitive basis. Application for the assistantships must be made by March 15 to the department head. A formal application for admission must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies at the same time as the application for an assistantship. A recipient of a graduate assistantship is usually eligible for a waiver for the out-of-state portion of his or her tuition.
Additional and/or updated information about graduate courses and programs may be obtained from the HPER Department, or check the departmental home page at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/hper.
Health, Physical Education and Recreation Faculty
Associate Professors Hilda Fronske, motor learning Julie A. Gast, community health, multicultural health issues, women’s health Donna L. Gordon, health promotion Edward M. Heath, exercise physiology Arthur R. Jones, recreation administration John M. Kras, administration, history, philosophy and sociology of sport Dennis A. Nelson, family recreation, multicultural education, recreation programming Rolayne Wilson, elementary physical education Nontenure Assistant Professors Eadric Bressel, biomechanics Brett Holt, education pedagogy Phillip Waite, community health, therapeutic reminiscence, worksite health promotion, program evaluation Dale Wagner, exercise physiology Senior Lecturer Peter J. Mathesius, conditioning, sport skills, and teaching methods
Course Descriptions Health Education Professional (HEP), pages 530-531 Physical Education Professional (PEP), pages 575-577 Parks and Recreation Professional (PRP), pages 570-571 Physical Education Activity (PE), pages 573-575 Dance West Summer, Dance Education Classes (DE), page 494
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Department of History Department Head: Norman L. Jones Location: Main 323 Phone: (435) 797-1290 FAX: (435) 797-3899 TTY: (435) 797-1290 E-mail: monica.ingold@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/history Graduate Program Coordinator: Christopher A. Conte, Main 323G, (435) 797-1303, cconte@cc.usu.edu Director of Undergraduate Studies: Denise O. Conover, Main 321H, (435) 797-0870, conoverd@hass.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA) in History; participates in Master of Social Sciences (MSS)
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of History offers a flexible program to accomplish the following objectives: 1. To train undergraduates to research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate reasonable conclusions about the past by using the historical method. 2. To inculcate cultural literacy and provide the knowledge necessary for informed decision-making by citizens of Utah, the United States, and the world. 3. To provide students with crucial work skills in research, analysis, communication, and collaboration, as well as enriching their lives. 4. To contribute to the liberal arts curriculum of the University through general education, general interest courses, the history major, the history teaching major, minors in history and classics, and the interdisciplinary programs of folklore, American studies, and British and commonwealth studies. History is a reading- and writing-intensive program.
Requirements Departmental Requirements New freshmen accepted in good standing by the University may apply for admission to the History Department. Students transferring from another institution or another major will be admitted if they have a minimum 2.5 GPA in history courses and an overall minimum GPA of 2.5. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required for entry into the teacher education program. Candidates for a degree must earn a grade of C or better in all history courses used to meet the requirements for a history major or minor, a history teaching major or teaching minor, or a classics minor. Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in History The BA degree requires a minimum proficiency in a foreign language. This proficiency may be established in one of the following ways:
1. 16 credits in a single language. 2. Documentation of a proficiency level of “intermediate low” or better through an examination administered by the USU Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. 3. Completion of any upper-division foreign language course constituting a third-year course of study with a grade of C or better. Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in History The BS degree in history requires 15 credits of math and science beyond the University Studies requirements. Of the 15 credits, 3 must be earned in a statistics course, preferably in social science statistics. The remaining 12 credits must include a course series from the following list: BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F, Sp) ........ 4 GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (Sp) .................................4 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II ............................4 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4
History Major
Thirty-six credits of history coursework are required. A grade of C or better must be earned in all history courses used for the major. Each major must complete one of the following three courses in the area of premodern civilization: HIST 1020 (BHU) Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteenth Century World (F, Sp) ...............................................3 HIST 1040 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval (F, Sp, Su) ..........................................................................3 HIST 1060 (BHU) Introduction to Islamic Civilization ...........................3 Each major must complete one of the following two courses in the area of modern civilization: HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World (F, Sp, Su) .................................3 HIST 1050 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern (F, Sp, Su)... ......................................................................................3 Each major must complete one of the following two courses in the area of American history: HIST 2700 (BAI) United States to 1877 (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 HIST 2710 (BAI) United States 1877-Present (F, Sp, Su) .................... 3 If a student has taken HIST 1700 (American Civilization) on another campus or at USU before entering the History Major, this course may be counted toward meeting the American history survey requirement. No student, including transfer students, may count more than 12 credits of lower-division coursework toward the history major. Every senior must take HIST 4990 (Special Topics in History), the capstone course for the major. Students should complete their remaining 21-24 credits by taking 3000- and 4000-level history courses. Since new courses may be approved from time to time, any upper-division course listed in the current Schedule of Classes under History is acceptable. No more than 3 credits of HIST 4930 (Directed Readings) may be applied toward the major.
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Department of History Since the study of history requires an understanding of many fields of human endeavor, students majoring in history must select a minor. Historians are encouraged to take electives in fields that will broaden their knowledge of the world and are closely allied to history, such as literature, economics, geography, anthropology, political science, sociology, classics, philosophy, or foreign language. Students wishing to undertake graduate work should pursue the BA degree. During their senior year, they should take the graduate record exam (GRE).
History Teaching Emphasis
Thirty-nine credits, earned in history courses, are required. A grade of C or better must be earned for all history courses used for the emphasis. Each student in the History Teaching Emphasis must complete one of the following three courses in the area of premodern civilization: HIST 1020 (BHU) Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteenth Century World (F, Sp) ...............................................3 HIST 1040 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval (F, Sp, Su) ..........................................................................3 HIST 1060 (BHU) Introduction to Islamic Civilization ............................3 Each student must complete one of the following two courses in the area of modern civilization: HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World (F, Sp, Su) .................................3 HIST 1050 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern (F, Sp, Su) ........................................................................................3 Each student must complete one of the following two courses in the area of American history: HIST 2700 (BAI) United States to 1877 (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 HSIT 2710 (BAI) United States 1877-Present (F, Sp, Su) .................... 3 If a student has taken HIST 1700 (American Civilization) on another campus or at USU before entering the History Major, this course may be counted toward meeting the American history survey requirement. No student, including transfer students, may count more than 12 credits of lower-division coursework toward the history teaching emphasis. Every student in the History Teaching Emphasis must take one of the following three courses as a senior capstone course: HIST 4850 Interpreting the Past for Teachers (F, Sp)............................3 HIST 4860 Teaching History (F) ............................................................3 HIST 4870 Teaching World History: Themes, Approaches, and Materials (Sp) ....................................................................................3 Students should complete their remaining 24-27 credits by taking 3000- and 4000-level history courses. A minimum of two courses must be taken from each of the following areas: U.S. history, European history, and world history. Since new courses may be approved from time to time, any upper-division course listed in the current Schedule of Classes under History is acceptable. To become licensed to teach history, students must be admitted to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). A 2.75 GPA is required for admission, as well as a writing test, a speech and hearing test, and a background check. Application should be made as soon as practical after the history teaching emphasis has begun. Applications for admission are available in the History Department Office. The STEP requires 35 credits of coursework, in addition to the 39 credits of history courses. For additional information about the STEP, contact Harold Heap, secondary education undergraduate advisor, (435) 797-2222. All teaching majors must also have a teaching minor in an area for which teaching licensure can be granted.
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No more than 3 credits of HIST 4930 (Directed Readings) may be applied toward the major.
Minor in History
Twenty-one credits are required. A grade of C must be earned in all history courses used for the minor. Every student must complete one of the following three courses in the area of premodern civilizations: HIST 1020 (BHU) Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteenth Century World (F, Sp) ...............................................3 HIST 1040 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval (F, Sp, Su) ..........................................................................3 HIST 1060 (BHU) Introduction to Islamic Civilization ............................3 Every student must complete one of the following two courses in modern civilization: HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World (F, Sp, Su) .................................3 HIST 1050 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 Every student must complete one of the following courses in the area of American history: HIST 2700 (BAI) United States to 1877 (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 HIST 2710 (BAI) United States 1877-Present (F, Sp, Su) .................... 3 If a student has taken HIST 1700 (American Civilization) on another campus or at USU before entering the history minor, this course may be counted toward meeting the American history survey requirement. No student, including transfer students, may count more than 12 credits of lower-division coursework toward the history minor. Students should complete their remaining 9-12 credits by taking 3000- and 4000-level history courses. No more than 3 credits of HIST 4930 (Directed Readings) may be applied toward the minor.
History Teaching Minor
Twenty-four credits are required. A grade of C or better must be earned in all history courses used for the minor. Every student must complete one of the following three courses in premodern civilization: HIST 1020 (BHU) Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteenth Century World (F, Sp) ...............................................3 HIST 1040 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval (F, Sp, Su) ..........................................................................3 HIST 1060 (BHU) Introduction to Islamic Civilization ............................3 Every student must complete one of the following two courses in modern civilization: HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World (F, Sp, Su) .................................3 HIST 1050 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 Every student must complete one of the following courses in the area of American history: HIST 2700 (BAI) United States to 1877 (F, Sp, Su) ..............................3 HIST 2710 (BAI) United States 1877-Present (F, Sp, Su) .................... 3 If a student has taken HIST 1700 (American Civilization) on another campus or at USU before entering the history teaching minor, this course may be counted toward meeting the American history survey requirement. No student, including transfer students, may count more than 12 credits of lower-division coursework toward the history minor. All teaching minors in history must take one of the following: HIST 4850 Interpreting the Past for Teachers (F, Sp)............................3 HIST 4860 Teaching History (F) ............................................................3 HIST 4870 Teaching World History: Themes, Approaches, and Materials (Sp) ....................................................................................3
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Department of History Students should complete their remaining 9-12 credits by taking 3000and 4000-level history courses. No more than 3 credits of HIST 4930 (Directed Readings) can be applied toward the minor.
Classics Minor
For information about the Classics Minor, which is administered through the Department of History, see page 200 of this catalog.
Academic Opportunities Departmental Honors in History
Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Students in the department with a minimum GPA of 3.5 may apply to pursue an honors degree in history. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. Those interested should consult the department honors coordinator. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Phi Alpha Theta
History students with a minimum GPA of 3.1 in history classes and an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible for membership in the national history honor society, Phi Alpha Theta. Those interested should consult the faculty advisor for Phi Alpha Theta.
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements Graduate applicants may be admitted to the program for either the master of arts or master of science in history if they meet the following qualifications: (1) hold a baccalaureate degree; (2) have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA over the last 60 credits of undergraduate work, with a 3.5 GPA in history courses recommended; (3) submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores, with a required minimum score at the 40th percentile on the verbal section, and a recommended minimum score at the 40th percentile on both the quantitative and written portions of the exam; (4) submit three letters of recommendation from persons acquainted with the applicant’s academic performance and potential; and (5) submit a brief statement of proposed fields of interest and career goals. The Department of History also strongly recommends that applicants have either an undergraduate major or minor in history or a closely related field (i.e., American studies, classics). Familiarity with one or more foreign languages is highly desirable and is required for the master of arts degree and for master’s level research in many fields of history. Applications will be strengthened by the submission of an example of the student’s historical writing, such as a paper (about 15 pages in length) written for a seminar or upper-division course. The final recommendation for admission will be made upon consideration of all the above factors by the department to the School of Graduate Studies.
Degree Programs and Additional Requirements
Undergraduate Teaching Fellows
Master’s Degree, Plan A (Thesis) The thesis option should be taken by anyone intending to do research or enter another program for the doctoral degree. A master of arts or master of science degree can be completed with this option.
Additional Information
The program consists of 30 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, 6 credits of which must be in thesis research. Students must take HIST 6000, as well as either HIST 6010 or 6020, or another theory-intensive course approved by the director of graduate studies. Students may apply a maximum of 4 internship credits earned while working in an archives, for a museum, on the staff of a scholarly journal, or as a teaching intern in an upper-division undergraduate course.
The UTF program is designed to provide students, particularly potential teachers, with the opportunity to assist professors and, thereby, learn first-hand about the nature of the profession. UTFs must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be sponsored by a professor. Application forms are available in the History Department office.
For updated information concerning programs and courses offered by the Department of History, visit the departmental web page at: http://www.usu.edu/history Major requirement sheets, which provide detailed information about requirements for the History major, can be obtained from the department, or can be accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Financial Support Scholarships, grants-in-aid, and work-study programs are available through the University. The History Department offers tuition waivers and scholarships to outstanding students. In addition, undergraduates may be employed as research assistants and clerical assistants within the department. For current information on scholarships and employment opportunities, consult the department head.
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The remainder of the 30 credits may be taken as electives in history or related courses relevant to the student’s program. Upon arrival at USU, students are urged to meet with the departmental graduate advisor, who will direct them to one or more faculty members with similar interests. Through consultations with the graduate and faculty advisor, the first-year student will form a thesis committee and formulate a course of study. By the end of the first year, most students will have submitted to their committees a proposal for the thesis, which they will write under the close supervision of the committee members. The oral defense usually takes place in the spring semester of the second year.
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Department of History Master’s Degree, Plan B (Nonthesis) A nonthesis master’s program can help a student attain employment in many areas, but is not recommended for students planning to secure a doctorate. A master of arts, master of science, or master of social sciences degree can be completed with this option. The Plan B program consists of 30 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. The course requirements are identical to those of the Plan A program, except that only 3 thesis credits are permitted. Students completing the Plan B program do not write a fulllength thesis. Instead, Plan B students write a research paper of approximately 30 pages in length and submit a portfolio of their graduate writing, which includes two additional and distinct pieces of writing. Students defend their Plan B research papers and writing portfolios before their major professor and the members of the supervisory committee. Final approval of the Plan B rests with the department, rather than with the School of Graduate Studies.
Master of Arts
To receive a master of arts (MA) degree, students must successfully complete two years of foreign language at the undergraduate level. If two years of undergraduate language study already appear on the student’s transcript, he or she must demonstrate current competence through successful completion of a language exam or by taking a 3000- or 4000-level language course for which a grade of B or higher proves competency. In all cases, an individual assessment must be made of a student’s language status. For further information, see page 98. Students planning to continue on for a doctorate should be aware that many doctoral programs in history require that students pass written proficiency exams in two languages.
Master of Science
To receive a master of science (MS) degree in history, students may be required to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of their supervisory committee, the ability to incorporate scientific methodologies in their research as appropriate.
Master of Social Sciences (MSS)
Like the MA and MS in history, the MSS degree requires a minimum of 30 credits, including 15 credits in the major discipline of history, plus a minimum of 15 credits from one of the following two tracks. Track A: a minimum of 15 credits from two approved minor areas, with at least two courses in each minor area. Track B: a minimum of 15 credits from an approved minor and a liberal arts and sciences cluster, with at least two courses in the minor and two courses in the cluster. Accepted minor disciplines include instructional technology, environment and society, political science, psychology, and sociology/anthropology. This degree is designed for secondary school teachers who need more training to obtain licensure in additional teaching fields or who simply wish to deepen their understanding of a related field. Students in the MSS program are required to take HIST 6000 and 3 credits of HIST 6970 for their Plan B. A supervisory committee consists of a major professor in history and two committee members, each representing one of the student’s minor fields. MSS students, like other Plan B students in history, must write a research paper of approximately 30 pages and submit a portfolio of their graduate writing that consists of two separate and distinct pieces of work, one from each of their two minor fields. An oral defense of the student’s Plan B paper and portfolio is held before the student’s supervisory committee.
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Additionally, the master of social sciences (MSS) in history requires students to demonstrate an understanding of statistical applications in the social sciences.
Financial Assistance The primary financial assistance offered by the Department of History is through graduate assistantships. Each year, the History Department offers to qualified students, on a competitive basis, a total of seven graduate assistantships. These assistantships entail approximately 20 hours of work per week, assisting faculty members with departmental introductory survey courses. The award carries a stipend and an outof-state tuition waiver. To keep their assistantships, graduate assistants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 (or a B average) and be a full-time student (see page 92). While enrolled in the MA or MS program, graduate assistants may hold graduate assistantships for a maximum of two years. Applications for graduate assistantships should be postmarked no later than February 1, for the upcoming academic year. Graduate students may be eligible for Carr Scholarships to supplement their graduate assistantships. Competitive grants to support travel and research are also available to history graduate students. In addition, financial assistance is available through the Western Historical Quarterly, a journal published at USU. The editors of the journal offer, during alternate years, the S. George Ellsworth Editorial Fellowship and the Robert M. Utley Editorial Fellowship. These fellowships are awarded to highly qualified students working as editorial assistants in that office. These fellowships are nationally competitive and allow graduate students to learn all aspects of journal production. They carry a stipend (with additional funding possible during the summer) and a waiver of the out-of-state portion of the tuition. Materials should be postmarked no later than February 1, for the upcoming academic year. Applicants will be notified in early April. Funding for the S. George Ellsworth Fellowship is provided by the Western Historical Quarterly, the School of Graduate Studies, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and the S. George Ellsworth Endowment of the Mountain West Center for Regional Studies. The S. George Ellsworth Fellowship is being offered for the 2007-2008 academic year. Funding for the Robert M. Utley Fellowship is provided by the Western Historical Quarterly and the School of Graduate Studies. The Robert M. Utley Fellowship is being offered for the 2006-2007 and 2008-2009 academic years. For further information about Western Historical Quarterly fellowships, write to: Western Historical Quarterly, Utah State University, 0740 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-0740; or send e-mail to: cdoyle@hass.usu.edu. The application deadline for both fellowships is February 1, for the upcoming academic year.
Additional Funding
In addition to graduate assistantships and the Western Historical Quarterly editorial assistantships, the School of Graduate Studies awards a limited number of scholarships. To be eligible for these awards, all students should complete the application for admission and send it, along with GRE scores and letters of recommendation, to the School of Graduate Studies by February 1. A financial aid application form (which may be obtained from the History Department) should be returned to the History Department by February 1. Students interested in establishing eligibility for federal loans and work-study will need to complete the Free Application for Federal
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Department of History Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to: Financial Aid Office, Utah State University, 1800 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-1800. Questions about eligibility should be directed to the Financial Aid Office, tel. (435) 7970173.
Career Opportunities Some graduates of USU’s master’s program continue their formal education in PhD programs or law schools. Others find employment in the two-year college or secondary school systems, as teachers or administrators. Still others work for historical societies, museums, publishing firms, and a variety of enterprises in the private sector.
Additional Information Current announcements and other information are posted to the History Department website: http://www.usu.edu/history
History Faculty Professors Jay Anderson, folklore, folklife, film studies C. Robert Cole, England, modern European history Norman L. Jones, medieval, early modern Europe, Britain, Christianity David R. Lewis, American Indian, environmental, Utah, editor of Western Historical Quarterly Daniel J. McInerney, American intellectual history, Nineteenth Century Michael L. Nicholls, early American history Leonard N. Rosenband, France, European economic and labor history Frances B. Titchener, ancient Greece and Rome, Latin, Greek Adjunct Professors Doran J. Baker, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, history of science Barry M. Franklin, Secondary Education Department, history of education Christopher B. R. Pelling, Regius Professor of Greek, Oxford University: Classics Trustee Professor Emerita Anne M. Butler, U.S. West, U.S. Women Professors Emeritus William F. Lye, Africa, India, Canada F. Ross Peterson, U.S. modern political history, Black history
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Associate Professors Christopher A. Conte, Africa, world, and environmental history Mark L. Damen, ancient world, theatre history, Latin, Greek R. Edward Glatfelter, Russia and East Asia, associate dean of College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Peter Mentzel, Eastern Europe, Ottoman empire, Islamic civilization Colleen O’Neill, West, Native American, labor, associate editor of Western Historical Quarterly Stephen C. Siporin, folklore, oral narrative folklore, folk art Assistant Professors M. Lawrence Culver, U.S. Southwest Borderlands; U.S. West, cultural, environmental, and urban history Victoria M. Grieve, modern American cultural and intellectual history, art and culture of the West Jennifer Ritterhouse, U.S. history, African-American history, U.S. South, women’s history James Sanders, Latin America Susan O. Shapiro, Greek intellectual history, ancient Greek and Latin language Timothy S. Wolters, science and technology, American history Adjunct Assistant Professors Daniel M. Davis, photograph curator, U.S. West Stephen C. Sturgeon, manuscript curator, Twentieth Century U.S. West, political, environmental history Senior Lecturer Denise O. Conover, American diplomatic history, U.S. military, American civilization Adjunct Instructors Michael W. Johnson, Director of Utah History Fair, Mountain West Center for Regional Studies Robert E. Parson, University Archivist, Special Collections and Archives Elaine Thatcher, Associate Director of Mountain West Center for Regional Studies
Course Descriptions History (HIST), pages 531-536 Latin (LATN), page 548 Greek (GRK), page 530 Classics (CLAS), page 486
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Honors Program Director: David F. Lancy Location: Merrill Library 374 Phone: (435) 797-2715 FAX: (435) 797-3941 E-mail: honors@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/honors/ Program Coordinator: Christie L. Fox, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-3940, clfox@cc.usu.edu Administrative Assistant: Danene Dustin, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, danene@cc.usu.edu
Undergraduate Program Overview Utah State University’s Honors Program, established in 1966, provides an enhanced academic environment for highly motivated undergraduates. The Honors Program includes a community of scholars whose curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning foster educational achievement and personal growth. Honors offers students intensive seminars, experimental classes, interdisciplinary courses, writing projects, leadership opportunities, and special activities. Participants may define independent study programs and design special research projects. Honors students work in close contact with professors in smaller classes; they pursue studies in greater depth than regular classes would allow. Participants also enjoy the company of other committed students who encourage and support one another’s intellectual growth and productivity. Honors students participate actively in their own education. Honors serves students who work hard, raise questions, and seek answers. It is designed for students who want to go beyond minimum requirements and narrow specialties. The program benefits those who want to make the most of their university experience. The Honors program maintains strict standards for both entering and completing its program. However, there are no extra fees to pay, and there are Honors options suitable for both entering freshmen and transfer students. The most important criterion for success is a student’s motivation and dedication to learning.
Entrance to the Honors Program Students enter Honors at one of two points during their academic career. The majority will enter through the “Scholars Forum.” Students with strong academic qualifications, who plan to enroll at Utah State as freshmen, are automatically given membership in the Scholars Forum, which includes enrollment in a 1-credit online orientation class (HONR 2000H) and an appropriate Honors University Studies class.
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The Scholars Forum gives high-ability students the opportunity to explore various options to maximize the value of their undergraduate education. Many will elect to continue along the “Honors Pathway” until graduation. Other students may elect to join Honors after they have completed all or nearly all of their General Education requirements. These students will initially enroll in HONR 2100H (Honors Inquiry Seminar), which will prepare them to pursue an Honors degree in their major (i.e., “Departmental Honors”).
Participation in Honors To be eligible for entrance into Honors, a student must have a GPA of 3.50. To maintain eligibility and to graduate in Honors, a student must not allow her or his GPA to drop below 3.30. The Honors Office places students with a GPA of less than 3.30 on probation. A student with a GPA of less than 2.50 will be dropped from the program. Reinstatement can be requested if the GPA is raised to 3.30. Honors students must also register for one Honors class per semester in order to remain in the program.
Honors Degrees Utah State University offers Honors Degrees designed to fill a variety of student needs. Members may work toward one of three degree options: 1. Department Honors. Requires 15 semester credits as specified in a Department Honors plan, including a senior thesis/project. 2. Department Honors with Honors in University Studies. Requires 27 semester credits including as many as 12 credits from the Honors Course List and at least 15 credits, including Honors senior thesis/project credits, in an approved Department Honors Plan. 3. University Honors. Requires 27 semester credits including at least 12 credits from the Honors Course List and as many as 15 credits, including Honors senior thesis/project credits, in an upperdivision plan of study that has been approved by the Honors Director.
Listing of Honors Courses Class offerings change frequently. For the most complete list, see the Honors Course List available in the Honors Program office, Merrill Library 374.
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Department of Instructional Technology Department Head: Byron R. Burnham Location: Emma Eccles Jones Education 215A Phone: (435) 797-2692 FAX: (435) 797-2693 E-mail: gbaird@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://it.usu.edu/
communication. It employs a combination of human and nonhuman resources to bring about more effective instruction. Instructional technology includes aspects of instructional design, product development, interactive learning technologies, multimedia, distance education, and library and information literacy. Each aspect of the field has unique contributions to make to the teaching-learning process.
Degrees offered: Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science (MS), Educational Specialist (EdS), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Instructional Technology
The department offers specializations in Educational Technology, Information Technology and School Library Media Administration, and Instructional Development for Training and Education. A program emphasis in online learning communities in education and training is also offered.
Graduate specializations: MEd—Educational Technology, Information Technology and School Library Media Administration; MS and EdS— Instructional Development for Training and Education
Undergraduate Programs
Graduates are in demand in business and industrial settings, as well as in education, because of their preparation in training and instructional design. Admission to the graduate program is open to all students regardless of their undergraduate preparation.
Objectives and Requirements
Admission Requirements
There is no major in instructional technology at the undergraduate level because of the need for those preparing in the field to have especially strong general education knowledge as well as depth in a specialized field of study. The minors include School Library Media and Multimedia Development. The objectives and requirements of these minors are as follows:
See general admission requirements, pages 93-94. The MS and MEd admission requirements include a 3.0 GPA for the last 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) and an MAT score or GRE verbal and quantitative scores at or above the 40th percentile. In addition, the department requires that those applying for the EdS program have a master’s degree, and a score at or above the 40th percentile on the verbal/quantitative tests of the GRE or 46 percent or above on the MAT. Those applying for the PhD program must have GRE verbal and quantitative test scores at or above the 40th percentile. Demonstrated writing and computer proficiency is required of all applicants. A minimum score of 213 computerized or 550 paper/pencil on the TOEFL is required for all prospective international students.
School Library Media Minor Objectives 1. Provides students with library media skills.
2. Prepares students to receive a Utah Library Media Endorsement. 3. Prepares students for employment as a School Library Media Specialist.
School Library Media Minor Requirements
This minor is available only through distance education. Those persons wanting endorsement for positions in the public schools must complete a teaching license and the prescribed School Library Media minor. A 2.7 grade point average is required for admission and endorsement as a school library media specialist at the bachelor’s level. For detailed requirements, contact the department.
Multimedia Development Minor Objectives 1. Provides students with design skills.
2. Develops students’ multimedia production skills. 3. Prepares students for employment in the multimedia field.
Multimedia Development Minor Requirements
Persons not seeking a public school position may elect the minor in Multimedia Development, in conjunction with a major in other fields. The Multimedia Development minor is especially appropriate for fields which require computer-based instruction, such as business, computer science, engineering, communications, and others. For detailed requirements, contact the department.
Graduate Programs Instructional technology is a systematic way of designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the processes of learning and teaching with specific objectives based on research in human learning and
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Applications for all degree programs must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by January 31. Space permitting, additional qualified candidates will be considered until the beginning of summer semester. Students who wish to be considered for financial aid must submit applications by January 31 for the coming academic year. All graduate students are expected to begin their programs in the fall semester. Applicants for the EdS and PhD programs who do not hold a master’s degree in Instructional Technology must complete additional course requirements. No applications will be considered until all required information is received by the School of Graduate Studies.
Degree Programs Master of Science (MS)
This degree emphasizes instructional design and development, and prepares the graduate with skills to apply principles of instructional systems design to education and training. The program prepares instructional developers to take positions in corporate training programs in business and industry. It also leads to careers in public and higher education, development of interactive learning technologies, telecommunications, distance education, and adult education. The MS degree is available to qualified students with bachelor’s degrees from any field. Undergraduate students planning in advance for an MS in Instructional Technology should consider the department’s Multimedia Development minor as part of their bachelor’s program.
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Department of Instructional Technology Master of Education (MEd)
This master’s program is only available through extension and distance education via distance delivery methods. The MEd degree is a twoyear cohort rotation (i.e., students proceed as a group through the two-year program). To be successful in this master’s degree program, students should own or have access to a personal computer. They will also need an e-mail address and internet access in order to communicate with faculty members and other students in the program. Persons choosing the MEd have two specializations available: Educational Technology, and Information Technology and School Library Media Administration. A Distance Learning Endorsement is also available within the MEd. Students accepted to the MEd may also choose certain electives from the Administrative Supervisory Certificate (ASC) program. They may then apply for acceptance to the ASC. The Educational Technology specialization is directed at public school educators and administrators who are interested in applying the principles of educational technology to the teaching/learning process. This specialization may lead to a position as a district-level or buildinglevel educational technology specialist responsible for technology integration and in-service training related to computers and other technologies. The Information Technology and School Library Media Administration specialization is directed at persons seeking employment in a school library media center. Students seeking this specialization must complete the School Library Media minor (available only through extension and distance education) and apply for a Utah State Library Media Endorsement. This specialization may lead to a position as a district-level or building-level school library media specialist (K-12). The library media specialist is prepared to apply principles of library and information technology to help students and teachers. The library media specialist also understands the effective use of learning resources in the teaching/learning process.
Doctoral Degree (PhD)
The doctor of philosophy degree emphasizes research and theory building in instructional design and development. The degree offers advanced preparation for graduates seeking a career in higher education, research centers, or corporate training and development.
Course Requirements
Course requirements for all degrees are dependent upon the area of emphasis and are individually planned by the student and the supervisory committee. For planning materials and program details, contact the department.
Financial Assistance
Fellowships, assistantships, and other financial support are available and awarded on a competitive basis. Apply through the department.
Instructional Technology Faculty Professors Byron R. Burnham, adult learning J. Nicholls Eastmond, Jr., theory and evaluation Alan M. Hofmeister, research Associate Professors Mimi Recker, cognitive modeling, interactive learning Linda L. Wolcott, distance education, library media, and foundations Assistant Professors Joanne P. Bentley, learning theory and evaluation Yanghee Kim, pedagogical agents, instructional design, learning, intelligent tutoring systems Brett E. Shelton, immersive technologies, cognitive studies David A. Wiley, learning objects, instructional design theory
The goal of the Distance Learning Endorsement Program is to provide public school educators with the knowledge and skills they need in order to be effective teachers of students who are participating in distance education programs. To prepare them for meeting the challenges of teaching and learning at a distance in the K-12 setting, the program aids master teachers in becoming (1) effective communicators with distant learners across the barriers of time and distance, and (2) proficient users of telecommunications technologies in instruction.
Adjunct Instructors Val W. Dawson, instructional development JaDene M. Denniston, school library media Kevin L. Reeve, distance education Thomas M. Risk, multimedia development
Educational Specialist Degree (EdS)
Professors Emeriti M. David Merrill, instructional design Don C. Smellie, foundations Ron J. Thorkildsen, research and interactive learning R. Kent Wood, theory, foundations
The Educational Specialist degree is intended for students interested in acquiring advanced skills in instructional technology beyond those of the master’s degree. This program involves coursework, independent study, practicum experiences, and a culminating experience. The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits beyond the master’s degree, providing the master’s degree was received in the instructional technology field. For students with a master’s degree in a field other than instructional technology, a minimum of 40 credits is required.
Lecturer Sheri Haderlie, Instructional Technology Department Outreach Program Manager
Associate Professor Emeritus J. Steven Soulier, message design, computer applications
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Intensive English Language Institute Director: Glenda R. Cole Location: Main 071 Phone: (435) 797-2059 FAX: (435) 797-4050 E-mail: gcole@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/ieli/ Assistant Director: Thomas J. Schroeder, Main 069C, (435) 797-1237, faschroe@cc.usu.edu IELI Undergraduate and Graduate Advisor: Margaret Garr, Main 069A, (435) 797-2081, mgarr@cc.usu.edu
Objectives The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) is an academic program in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. IELI teaches international students, residents, and refugees the English skills and cultural knowledge they need to be successful university students. IELI also trains international teaching assistants (ITAs) for USU. Information about the ITA training is available through the School of Graduate Studies. The IELI program accepts students seeking a degree at Utah State University, as well as students who want to study English for personal or professional reasons. Students may enroll to study only English. Undergraduate students who apply to USU without a TOEFL score of at least 173 computerized or 500 paper/pencil and graduate students applying without a minimum TOEFL score of 213 computerized or 550 paper/pencil must take the IELI Placement Examination, given the first day of each semester, including the first day of the IELI summer session. Based on the examination results, students will be required to study in the IELI or be exempted from further study and permitted to take classes in their major fields.
Curriculum Four levels of study are offered each semester. The ability levels of classes range from elementary through advanced. Several of the level 1 and 2 classes are combined into multilevel classes. Classes focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural skills. In addition, there are topics courses, covering topics ranging from current events and the environment to academic literacy and the cultures of the U.S. Students must complete one topics course for every level they study in the IELI program. Students advance from one level of a class to the next higher level by obtaining a grade of C- or higher in the lower-level class. Students who do not obtain a C- or higher in a class must repeat the class. Students who complete all level 4 classes with a C- or higher may begin taking
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courses outside of IELI. Students at level 4, who have less than a full course load remaining in IELI, must take other University credits sufficient to stay in status with visa requirements. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the director of IELI in consultation with students’ major field advisors and the international student officer.
Credit for Intensive English Study Classes in IELI carry academic credit. Full-time students at each level take 18 credits per semester. A student who begins IELI at level 1 and progresses to level 4 may earn a total of 72 undergraduate elective credits. While all the credits will appear on a student’s transcript, a maximum of 18 can be counted toward graduation. Application of the 18 credits will be determined by the student’s college and major department. Students must, therefore, meet with their departmental advisors to determine the role of IELI credits in their graduation requirements.
Services New students in IELI take the Placement Examination and attend an orientation meeting prior to the beginning of each semester. All students are assigned an advisor in IELI who helps them with various difficulties they may encounter. In addition, all the services and privileges offered to students on campus are available to IELI students. These services include health care services, recreational opportunities, and numerous special programs for international students.
Intensive English Language Institute Faculty Associate Professors Franklin I. Bacheller James E. Bame Glenda R. Cole James R. Rogers II Thomas J. Schroeder Associate Professors Emeritus Susan J. Carkin Lee Ann Rawley Assistant Professors Ann E. Roemer Nolan Weil
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Interdisciplinary Studies Major Academic Advisement: College of Agriculture Lisa Allen, (435) 797-2267, lisa.allen@ usu.edu College of Education and Human Services Terri Gass, (435) 797-1443, terri.gass@usu.edu College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Mary Leavitt, (435) 797-3883, mleavitt@hass.usu.edu College of Natural Resources Maureen Wagner, (435) 797-2448, maureen@cc.usu.edu College of Science Richard Mueller, (435) 797-2479, rmueller@biology.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Objectives The organization of academic departments and their associated degree programs reflects the history and traditions of study in those fields. The Interdisciplinary Studies major is intended to serve the needs of students who want to design a unique individualized academic program, obtain a broadly-based education, and diversify their professional potential. The degree is not intended to replace existing majors or curricula. Rather, it is designed to provide the small number of students whose degree needs cannot be met with other majors with a program which is less restrictive and more responsive to their individual plans and interests. Students who complete their programs will receive the Bachelor of Science or (if they meet the language requirement) the Bachelor of Arts degree. The degree cannot be used as part of a dual major. The Interdisciplinary Studies major is available through the following five colleges: Agriculture; Education and Human Services; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Natural Resources; and Science. However, the major is not available to students enrolled in the College of Business, the College of Engineering, nor the Department of Computer Science. The Interdisciplinary Studies degreee is also available through the University’s Continuing Education centers. Students who think the Interdisciplinary Studies major may be right for them, but are not sure, should ask themselves the following questions: 1. Students must have a minimum of 45 semester credits completed before the major may be declared. Do I have 45 or more semester credits on my transcript? If not, how close am I? 2. Interdisciplinary Studies cannot duplicate existing majors. Have I explored the educational opportunities at USU? Have I reviewed the General Catalog to see what is already available at USU? Have I visited Career Services (University Inn 102) to explore career development programs? Why don’t any of the existing majors meet my needs? 3. Which areas of study am I proposing to combine? Do they logically go together? Does USU offer the areas of study I am proposing to combine? What would the program I am proposing lead me to? Are there job opportunites out there? 4. If my degree crosses two or more colleges, which college would I propose to serve as the lead college?
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If, after reviewing the above, students feel that they have a unique interest in a subject matter and USU can help, this may be the right major for them. Interested students should make an appointment with the advising center in the college from which the degree will be awarded.
Admission Requirements Students may apply for admission to the Interdisciplinary Studies major after completing 45 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, submitting an Application for Interdisciplinary Studies, and receiving approval for the Application. Transfer students from other institutions or from other USU majors need to complete a minimum of 45 credits, achieve the required GPA, and have an approved Application for Interdisciplinary Studies for admission to this major in good standing. Students who wish to pursue the degree must submit a letter of application containing the following information: 1. A clear statement of the student’s educational objectives. 2. A proposed program of study including specific courses and listing the faculty member the student proposes to work with on the final thesis or project. 3. A brief statement explaining why the student feels the proposed program is worthy of a college degree. A current unofficial transcript must be attached to the application. The application should be discussed with and reviewed by the student’s major advisor.
Requirements Students will work with a faculty member or members who will assist in course selection and will oversee the successful completion of the 45 credits in the program. Courses selected must provide coherent, carefully planned programs of study in the area of interest, which must involve two or more disciplines. Courses used for University Studies Breadth Requirements and courses used for Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA), Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC), and Depth Social Sciences (DSS) may be counted toward the degree only with the permission of the college advisor. However, courses meeting the Communications Intensive (CI) and Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirements may be applied toward requirements for the Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Courses used to meet the 45-credit minimum requirement may come from any department, with the following restrictions: 1. At least 21 of the 45 credits must be numbered 3000 or above. 2. Courses used for the major must include at least 15 credits each from two different disciplines. A maximum of 3 internship credits may be counted toward the major. Note: Some colleges may require that more than 15 credits counted toward the major be taught by departments within their college; check with the college advisor for further information. 3. The coursework must focus on an overarching theme and must be consistent with the student’s educational and career goals.
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Interdisciplinary Studies Major 4. As part of the 45 credits, students must complete a 3-credit senior project, thesis, or capstone course supervised by their faculty advisor. 5. Students must pass every course approved for the program of study and must earn a composite GPA of at least 2.0 in the 45 credits of coursework used for the major. Note: Some colleges may have a higher GPA requirement; check with the college advisor for further information. 6. Courses used for the major may be used for a minor or to ďŹ ll University Studies Breadth requirements only with the permission of the college advisor.
be awarded. Students who would like to explore the degree, but are unsure which college they should enroll in, may discuss their interests with Jana Kay Lunstad, University Advising and Transfer Services, (435) 797-3373, janakay.lunstad@usu.edu. Students exploring whether or not the Interdisciplinary Studies major is right for them should review the major requirement sheet, which can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/ For students pursuing the Interdisciplinary Studies major, the requirement sheet provides details of major requirements, as well as a worksheet for students to record their progress toward fulďŹ lling major requirements.
Additional Information
Course Description
Students interested in the Interdisciplinary Studies degree should contact the advising center in the college from which the degree will
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Interior Design Program Director: Tom C. Peterson Location: Family Life 320A Phone: (435) 797-1556 FAX: (435) 797-8245 E-mail: interiors@cc.usu.edu Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interior Design A Master of Science (MS) degree is also available. Degree options are designed for graduates with degrees in interior design, as well as those without interior design degrees. For additional graduate degree information, contact the Interior Design Program. Undergraduate Emphases: Studio Emphasis, Design Sales and Marketing Emphasis
Overview The program in interior design is structured with two specific emphases, both of which offer a BS and BA degree. Each has been developed to prepare students for entry into the varied professions of interior design. Students must identify, research, and creatively solve problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment, as well as its relationship to natural and man-made resources. Students must also gain an understanding of the legal and ethical issues that guide and direct the profession. An interior designer renders professional services with respect to interior and related spaces, both commercial and residential, with special attention to the individuals who will eventually reside in those spaces. These services include programming, design analysis, space planning, and aesthetics, using specialized knowledge of interior construction, building codes, equipment, materials, and furnishings. Another component of each student’s training in interior design is the preparation of drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces, in order to enhance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. In an effort to meet the needs of the design profession, the Interior Design Program provides foundation training and technical skill building during the freshman and sophomore years. This is followed by a review process which determines the choice of emphases students may select to complete their degree. The two available emphases are (1) Studio and (2) Design Sales and Marketing.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors
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Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Course Requirements The suggested sequence for completing required coursework for the two Interior Design emphases are as follows.
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Freshman Year: Fall Semester (15.5 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 3740 History of Interior Furnishings and Architecture I ..................... 3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 ART 1120 Two-dimensional Design ......................................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts (section 001) .................... 3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (15.5 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 1790 (BCA) Interior Design Theory ..................................................3 ID 3750 (CI) History of Interior Furnishings and Architecture II ............. 3 ART 1110 Drawing I ..............................................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 University Studies Quantitative Literacy (QL) Course ........................... 3 Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (13.5-14.0 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 2710 Architectural Graphics I ............................................................4 ID 2750 Computer Aided Drafting and Design I ....................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Art Elective Course(s) ..................................................................3.0-3.5 Spring Semester (14.5 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 2720 Architectural Graphics II ...........................................................4 ID 2730 Interior Space Planning and Human Dimensions .................... 4 ID 2760 Computer Aided Drafting and Design II ...................................3 ART 2720 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern ......................................................................................3
Studio Emphasis Junior Year: Fall Semester (13.5-14.0 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 3730 Interior Materials and Construction ..........................................3 ID 3760 Commercial Design Studio ......................................................4 ID 3790 Architectural Systems ..............................................................3 Art Elective Course(s) ..................................................................3.0-3.5 Spring Semester (14.5 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 3770 Residential Design Studio ........................................................4 ID 3780 Design Detailing .......................................................................3 PHIL 3810 Aesthetics ............................................................................3 FCSE 3030 (DSC) Textile Science ........................................................4 Summer Semester (4 credits) ID 4710 Interior Design Advanced Internship I ......................................4
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Interior Design Program Senior Year: Fall Semester (12.5 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 4750 Senior Design Studio I .............................................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business ........................ 3 University Studies Breadth Courses ......................................................6
sophomore year in the program. Students wishing to enroll in juniorlevel courses must first submit projects from as many of the following courses as possible: ID 1790, 2710, 2720, 2730, 2750, 2760; ART 1110, 1120; and one elective art skills class. Students will be expected to organize and properly label their projects, as well as deliver them to a location designated by the program.
Spring Semester (12.5 credts) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 4740 (CI) Business and Professional Practices in Interior Design ... 2 ID 4760 Senior Design Studio II ............................................................3 ID 4770 Senior Exhibit ...........................................................................1 Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course ....................................................3 Quantitative Intensive (QI) course .........................................................3
An additional component of the Sophomore Review will be an analysis of the student’s academic performance. Courses considered for junior status are: ID 1750, 1790, 2710, 2720, 2730, 2750, 2760, 3740, 3750; ART 1110, 1120; three credits from ART 2710 or 2720; and one art skills course. The student’s overall GPA will also be used as part of the review process.
Design Sales and Marketing Emphasis Junior Year: Fall Semester (13.5-14.0 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 3730 Interior Materials and Construction ..........................................3 ID 3790 Architectural Systems ..............................................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business ........................ 3 Art Elective Course(s) ..................................................................3.0-3.5 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (10.5 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 FCSE 3030 (DSC) Textile Science ........................................................4 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business .......................... 3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Summer Semester (4 credits) ID 4710 Interior Design Advanced Internship I ......................................4 Senior Year: Fall Semester (11.5 credits) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication ...............................................3 BIS 3550 Principles of Selling ...............................................................2 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People ....................... 3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing ....................................................3 Spring Semester (11.5 credts) ID 1700 Interior Design Professional Seminar ...................................0.5 ID 4740 (CI) Business and Professional Practices in Interior Design ... 2 PHIL 3810 Aesthetics ............................................................................3 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills .......................... 3 Quantitative Intensive (QI) course .........................................................3
Laptop Computer Requirement Students entering sophomore-level interior design courses must bring their own laptop computer. Specifications for the laptop will be provided by the Interior Design Program. The computer should be purchased just prior to beginning the sophomore year. Required software will be made available through a special leasing program.
Sophomore Review In addition to basic undergraduate and graduate requirements set forth in this catalog, students in Interior Design must participate in a Sophomore Review in order to matriculate to junior class standing. The review takes place during the spring semester of a student’s
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Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above will be given preference in this process, following the successful completion of the first portion of the review. As studio space is limited, admission to the Studio Emphasis will be offered first to those ranking highest in the review process, until capacity is reached. Others who successfully complete the review process will be offered a place in the Design Sales and Marketing Emphasis. If a student who has been approved to take upper-division classes stops out of the program, he or she will be readmitted if space is available. Due to space limitations, first preference will be given to students with continuous registration in the program.
Tours Each year the Interior Design Program may sponsor a tour to a major design center. Students should plan to take advantage of this opportunity while enrolled in the program.
Interior Design Programmatic Learning Objectives 1. The Interior Design Program will allow students to develop the attitudes, traits, and values of professional responsibility, accountability, and effectiveness. 2. Students will learn the fundamentals of art and design, theories of design and human behavior, and discipline-related history. 3. Students will understand and apply the knowledge, skills, processes, and theories of interior design. 4. Students will learn to communicate effectively. 5. Students will design within the context of building systems. Students will use appropriate materials and products. 6. Students will learn to apply the laws, codes, regulations, standards, and practices that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. 7. Students will be given a foundation in business and professional practice.
Assessment The Interior Design Program participates in an ongoing selfassessment of the program and completes regular evaluations of the curriculum to ensure continuing growth and development. Much of this activity is stimulated by a continuing need to meet the requirements set
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Interior Design Program forth by the program’s accreditation. The program also conducts two major portfolio reviews each year. The first review occurs at the end of a student’s sophomore year, and the second review is conducted at the conclusion of a student’s senior year of classes. These reviews allow the program to determine areas of strength, as well as areas of weakness, in order to provide direction for needed revision, to meet the needs of the various industries in which graduates of the program will be employed. Additionally, information is requested from alumni, in an effort to assess how the curriculum has prepared them to meet necessary employment expectations.
Additional Information Major requirement sheets, which provide detailed information about requirements for the Interior Design major, can be obtained from the Interior Design Program, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
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Interior Design Faculty Professor Tom C. Peterson, design process and experiential learning Assistant Professor Steven R. Mansfield, architecture and computer aided design Lecturers Darrin S. Brooks, residential design and interior history Kevin H. Woolley, commercial design and space planning
Course Descriptions Interior Design (ID), pages 541-542
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International Studies Major and Minor Contact: Veronica Ward Location: Main 324E Phone: (435) 797-1319 FAX: (435) 797-3751 E-mail: vward@hass.usu.edu WWW: http://websites.usu.edu/politicalscience/ Advising: Political Science Department, Main 320, (435) 797-1306 Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA) Area Options: World Economy and Development, Peace and Security, Global Environment and Natural Resources, and Peoples and Nations
Admission Requirements for this Major 1. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major. 2. Transfer students from other institutions or from other USU majors need a 2.5 total GPA for admission to this major in good standing.
Overview Problems of security, development, ethnic conflict, and human rights, as well as problems relating to the environment and natural resources, are increasingly confronted at a global rather than a national level. With its theoretical models and real-world application, the study of international studies is an exciting and highly relevant interdisciplinary major. This program cultivates the development of language and intercultural skills, develops understanding of global problems and circumstances, and expands the student’s capacity to make informed judgments regarding complex international and global issues.
Requirements In addition to completing the necessary core courses listed below, students must also choose one area option from one of the four available options. Through these options, students gain a level of expertise in their chosen area. Each student must also complete a senior research project (3 credits). This project must fit within the area option chosen by the student. Under the direction of a faculty member, this project may be completed within the context of an existing course, or may be completed independently under the guidance of the chosen faculty member. In addition to the senior research project and the choice of one area option, the student must also complete an international experience component. The student may choose the traditional study abroad experience in an accredited program, which must be approved by the international studies advisor. The student may also choose an internship. The internship must have a clear international focus and must be supervised by a faculty member. The relevant faculty member, as well as the international studies advisor, must approve proposals for internships. Students may count a total of 3 credits earned during an internship toward completion of the major.
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original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Graduation Requirements International Studies Major (39 credits minimum) (3.0 GPA)
A. Core Courses (15 credits) ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (3 cr) or ANTH 2100 (BSS) Peoples of the Contemporary World (3 cr) ............. 3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (3 cr) or ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (prereq: ECON 2010) (3 cr) ...............................................................3 GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography....................................3 HIST 1020 (BHU) Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteeth Century World (3 cr) or HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World (3 cr) ..........................................3 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Politics ...................................3 B. Electives (6 credits) Students may earn these credits by taking any of the courses listed in the four area options: (1) World Economy and Development, (2) Peace and Security, (3) Global Environment and Natural Resources, and (4) Peoples and Nations. C. Language Requirement Students must acquire at least a basic knowledge of one foreign language. Students must successfully complete either one course at the 3000 level or pass a competency examination at the same level. D. Area Option Requirement (15 credits) Students must choose one option from the four listed below. Students must complete courses from at least two different departments within their chosen option, for a total of 15 credits. E. Senior Research Project (3 credits) Each student must complete a senior research project which must fit within the area option chosen by the student.
Area Options World Economy and Development ANTH 5160 (DSS) Cities and Development .........................................3 ANTH/GEOG/SOC 5650 (DSS) Developing Societies ......................... 3 BA 4300 International Finance ..............................................................3 BA 4590 Global Marketing Strategy (prereq: BA 4540, 4550) .............. 3
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International Studies Major and Minor BIS 4550 (CI) Principles of International Business Communications .... 3 ECON 5100 History of Economic Thought (prereq: ECON 2010) ......... 3 ECON/POLS 5120 Economics of Russia and Eastern Europe, 9th Century to 21st Century ....................................................................3 ECON 5150 (DSS) Comparative Economic Systems (prereq: ECON 2010) ........................................................................3 ECON 5400 International and Development Economics (prereq: ECON 4020 or 5000; ECON 4010 or 5010) ........................ 4 HIST 4610 Themes and Methods in Economic History ......................... 3 MHR 3820 (DSS) International Management ........................................3 MHR 4890 (CI) Business Strategy in a Global Context (prereq: senior standing; MHR 3110; BA 3400, 3500, 3700) ............. 3 PHIL 3520 (DHA) Business Ethics ........................................................3 PLSC 4300 World Food Crops and Cropping Systems: The Plants That Feed Us .....................................................................................3 POLS 3100 Global Issues .....................................................................3 POLS 4480 International Trade Policy ..................................................3 POLS 5210 Comparative Political Change/Development ..................... 3 SOC 3600 Sociology of Urban Places ..................................................3 SOC 3610 (DSS) Rural Sociology .........................................................3 SOC 4730 Women in International Development..................................3 Peace and Security GEOG/POLS 3430 Political Geography ................................................3 HIST 3230 Early Modern Europe ..........................................................3 HIST 3240 Modern Europe from 1789 to the Present ........................... 3 HIST 3310 Balkans Since 1389 ............................................................3 HIST 3410 The Modern Middle East .....................................................3 HIST 3460 Comparative Asian History ..................................................3 HIST 4290 Europe and the French Revolution, 1700-1815 .................. 3 HIST 4310 History of Nationalism .........................................................3 HIST 4390 British Imperialism from 1688 to the Present ...................... 3 HIST 4810 American Military History .....................................................3 PHIL 4610 (DHA) Social and Political Philosophy ................................3 POLS 3100 Global Issues .....................................................................3 POLS 3190 (DSS) Gender, Power, and Politics ....................................3 POLS 3400 (DSS) United States Foreign Policy ..................................3 POLS 4210 European Union Politics ....................................................3 POLS 4220 (CI) Ethnic Conflict and Cooperation .................................3 POLS 4280 Politics and War .................................................................3 POLS 4410 Global Negotiations ...........................................................3 POLS 4450 (CI) United States and Latin America ................................3 POLS 4460 National Security Policy .....................................................3 POLS 4470 Foreign Policy in the Pacific ..............................................3 POLS 4890 Special Topics (1-5 cr) or POLS 4990 (CI) Senior Research Seminar (3 cr) ..............................1-5 (Note: POLS 4890 and 4990 may only be counted toward the major when the topic is appropriate.) Global Environment and Natural Resources AWER 4750 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Science ..................... 3 AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems .....................................4 BIOL 3100 (CI) Bioethics ......................................................................3 ECON 1550 (BSS) Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics ........................................................................3 ECON 5560 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (prereq: ECON 1550 or 2010) ...........................................................3 ENVS 2340 (BSS) Natural Resources and Society ..............................3 ENVS 3330 Environment and Society ...................................................3 ENVS 5550 Environment, Resources, and Development Policy .......... 3 ENVS 5640 Conflict Management in Natural Resources ...................... 3 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World .............................3 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography ...............................................3 GEOG 2130 Population Geography ......................................................3
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HIST 3530 African Environmental History .............................................3 HIST 3950 (DHA/CI) Environmental History .........................................3 PHIL 3510 (DHA) Environmental Ethics ...............................................3 POLS 3100 Global Issues .....................................................................3 POLS 5200 Global Environment ...........................................................3 SOC 4620 (DSS) Sociology of the Environment and Natural Resources .........................................................................................3 Peoples and Nations ANTH 3130 (CI) Peoples of Latin America ............................................3 ANTH 3160 (DSS) Anthropology of Religion .........................................3 ANTH 3200 (DSS/CI) Perspectives on Race ........................................3 ANTH 4100 The Study of Language .....................................................3 ANTH 4130 (DSS) Medical Anthropology: Matter, Culture, Spirit, and Health ................................................................................................3 ANTH 5100 (DSS) Anthropology of Sex and Gender ...........................3 ENGL/HIST 2040 (BHU) British and Commonwealth Cultures ............. 3 ENGL 4230 Language and Society .......................................................3 ENGL 5320 (CI) Literature and Cultural Difference ...............................3 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography ................................................3 GEOG 2130 Population Geography ......................................................3 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography ..................................................3 HIST 3240 Modern Europe from 1789 to the Present ........................... 3 HIST 3280 East Central Europe Since 1520 .........................................3 HIST 3310 Balkans Since 1389 ............................................................3 HIST 3410 The Modern Middle East .....................................................3 HIST 3460 Comparative Asian History ..................................................3 HIST 3480 History of China ...................................................................3 HIST 3510 Africa and the World ............................................................3 HIST 3630 History of Modern Latin America .........................................3 HIST 4310 History of Nationalism .........................................................3 JCOM 4020 (DSS) Mass Media and Society ........................................3 PHIL 3700 Philosophy of Religion .........................................................3 PHIL 3710 Philosophies of East Asia ....................................................3 POLS 2200 (BSS) Comparative Politics ...............................................3 POLS 3190 (DSS) Gender, Power, and Politics ....................................3 POLS 3210 (DSS) Western European Government and Politics .......... 3 POLS 3220 (DSS) Russian and East European Government and Politics ...............................................................................................3 POLS 3230 Middle Eastern Government and Politics .......................... 3 POLS 3250 (DSS) Chinese Government and Politics .......................... 3 POLS 3270 (DSS) Latin American Government and Politics ................ 3 POLS 4220 (CI) Ethnic Conflict and Cooperation .................................3 POLS 4230 Issues in Middle East Politics ............................................3 POLS 4260 Southeast Asian Government and Politics ........................ 3 PSY 4240 (DSS) Multicultural Psychology (prereq: PSY 1010) ............ 3 SOC 2500 Sociology of Gender ............................................................3 SOC 3200 (DSS) Population and Society .............................................3 SOC 4330 Sociology of Religion ...........................................................3 SOC 4710 Asian Societies ....................................................................3
International Studies Minor (18 credits) (3.0 minimum overall GPA)
A. Core Courses (15 credits) ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (3 cr) or ANTH 2100 (BSS) Peoples of the Contemporary World (3 cr) ............. 3 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (3 cr) or ECON 3400 (DSS) International Economics for Business (prereq: ECON 2010) (3 cr) ...............................................................3 GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography....................................3
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International Studies Major and Minor HIST 1020 (BHU) Cultural and Economic Exchange in the Pre-Nineteeth Century World (3 cr) or HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World (3 cr) ..........................................3 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Politics ...................................3 B. Electives (3 credits) Any course listed in any of the four area options is acceptable.
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Additional Information For detailed information about requirements for the International Studies major and minor, see the major requirement sheet, which can be obtained from the Political Science Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
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Department of Journalism and Communication Department Head: Michael S. Sweeney Location: Animal Science 310 Phone: (435) 797-3292 FAX: (435) 797-3973 E-mail: jcom@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/journalism Assistant Department Head: Penny M. Byrne, Animal Science 108A, (435) 797-3289, pennyb@hass.usu.edu Graduate Program Coordinator: Michael S. Sweeney, Animal Science 311, (435) 797-3213, msweeney@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism; Master of Science (MS) and Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Undergraduate emphases: Broadcast/Electronic Media, Print Journalism, Public Relations/Corporate Communications Graduate specializations: Print, Photo, and Broadcast Journalism
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The undergraduate major in the Journalism and Communication Department, leading to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism, is designed to prepare students for careers in a wide range of communication fields, through instruction in the philosophical groundings, theoretical perspectives, and hands-on applications of communications skills and practice. The curriculum integrates practical mass communications skills training with critical thinking skills, while helping students to understand the processes and effects of communication, as well as the relationships, roles, and interactions of mass communication with other social institutions. With individual student objectives in mind, the Department of Journalism and Communication offers a flexible program of study having the following goals: 1. Provide students with theoretical and practical understanding of the workings of mass communication principles and practice. 2. Provide students with abilities and practical skills required to work in communications professions. 3. Provide students with a grounding in the philosophical, ethical, and legal frameworks of mass communication, as well as an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of mass communication in a democratic society. 4. Develop in students critical thinking and analytical abilities, facility in social science research methods, and strong written and oral communication skills, within a broad liberal arts context. The Department of Journalism and Communication maintains professional studios and labs, designed to train students in various communications and journalism skills. These include the multimedia computer newsroom, a digital nonlinear video editing lab, a full TV studio, and a photographic darkroom. Students receive instruction in
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traditional journalistic basics, such as writing, information-gathering, reporting, and video production; in new technologies of online information gathering; and in critical skills of media literacy.
Requirements Course Requirements
Journalism majors must complete a minimum of 30 credits and a maximum of 36 credits in Journalism and Communication courses, while pursuing one of the three emphasis course sequences outlined below. Of the 120 semester credits required for graduation from Utah State University, Journalism majors must complete at least 65 credits in other departments within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. In addition, majors must complete a minor/cognate area outside of the Journalism and Communication Department, selected with the approval of an advisor. Therefore, the basic Journalism course of study is as follows: Journalism and Communication courses, 30-36 credits; University Studies courses, 30 credits; courses in the minor/cognate area, 18 credits; electives from outside the Journalism and Communication Department, 36-40 credits; Total Credits, 120.
Major Status
Students may apply for major status upon completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits, including the Journalism Premajor Core requirements, while maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students may declare themselves as Journalism Premajors at any time after their admission to the University. Majors must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, both overall and in the major. Students whose GPA drops below 2.5 will be placed on probation and may be dropped from the major if grades do not improve within one semester. No Journalism and Communication class may be repeated more than once. All courses in the major must be taken for a grade (not Pass-Fail). Courses must be taken in sequence. Students transferring from other institutions may be accepted into the major if they fulfill these requirements. Up to 9 transferred semester credits may count toward the major, if approved by an advisor.
Premajor Core Requirement (9 credits)
The following courses are required for all majors, and must be completed prior to application for major status: JCOM 1000 (BSS) Introduction to Mass Communication (F, Sp) ......... 3 JCOM 1110 Beginning Newswriting for Mass Media (F, Sp, Su) .......... 3 JCOM 2000 (BSS) Media Smarts: Making Sense of the Information Age (F, Sp) ........................................................................................3 Prior to taking JCOM 1110, students must complete ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing (or equivalent), an English proficiency test, and a typing test. Majors must complete each of the premajor requirements with a C+ or better.
Major Requirements (6 credits)
The following courses are required for all majors after acceptance into the department: JCOM 2110 (CI) Introduction to Online Journalism (F, Sp) ................... 2 (prereq: min of C+ in JCOM 1000, 1100, and 2000) JCOM 4000 Senior Seminar in Mass Communication (F, Sp) .............. 1 (prereq: senior standing) JCOM 4030 Mass Media Law (F, Sp) ...................................................3 (should have junior standing or instructor’s permission)
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Department of Journalism and Communication Emphasis Areas
Each student must select one of the following emphasis areas: Broadcast/Electronic Media Emphasis (30-35 credits) A. Premajor Core Requirements (9 credits) Journalism majors must complete the Premajor Core Requirements before taking courses in section B below. B. Broadcast/Electronic Media Requirements (12 credits) JCOM 2200 Introduction to Video Media (F, Sp) ...................................3 JCOM 2210 Writing for Electronic Media (F, Sp)...................................3 Additional major requirements (JCOM 2110, 4000, 4030) ................... 6 C. Newscast or Corporate Video/Multimedia (6-8 credits) Students should complete one of the two pairs of courses listed below. JCOM 4210 (CI) Newscast I (F, Sp) (4 cr) and JCOM 4220 (CI) Newscast II (F, Sp) (4 cr)...........................................8 Or JCOM 4230 Corporate Video (F, Sp) (3 cr) and JCOM 5210 Website Design and Production (Sp) (3 cr)....................... 6 D. Communication Electives (3-6 credits) Students should consult with their advisor to choose appropriate electives. Print Journalisim Emphasis (30-36 credits) A. Premajor Core Requirements (9 credits) Journalism majors must complete the Premajor Core Requirements before taking courses in section B below. B. Print Journalism Requirements (15 credits) JCOM 2120 (CI) Reporting Public Affairs (F, Sp) ..................................3 JCOM 3110 (CI) Beyond the Inverted Pyramid (Sp) .............................3 JCOM 3120 (CI) Copy Editing and Publication Design (F, Sp) ............. 3 Additional major requirements (JCOM 2110, 4000, 4030) ................... 6 C. Communication Electives (6-12 credits) Students should consult with their advisor to choose appropriate electives. Public Relations/Corporate Communications Emphasis (30-36 credits) A. Premajor Core Requirements (9 credits) Journalism majors must complete the Premajor Core Requirements before taking courses in section B below. B. Required Courses (12 credits, may be taken concurrently) JCOM 2300 Introduction to Public Relastions (F, Sp) .......................... 3 JCOM 2310 (CI) Writing for Public Relations (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 3 Additional major requirements (JCOM 2110, 4000, 4030) ................... 6 C. Upper-division Required Courses (6 credits; must be taken in sequence after completion of JCOM 2300, 2310) JCOM 3300 Corporate Communications (F, Sp) ..................................3 JCOM 5300 (CI) Public Relations Agency I (F, Sp) ..............................3 D. Electives (3-9 credits; at least 3 credits in skills course; 3 credits upper division)
Other Communications Electives
In addition to the Pre-major, major, and emphasis area courses listed above, students must select additional electives from courses in the
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Department of Journalism and Communication, to ensure a total of 30-36 credits completed in the Journalism and Communication Department.
Journalism Minor Students may earn a minor in Journalism by completing a minimum of 18 JCOM credits. The minimum GPA requirements for Journalism minors are the same as those required for Journalism majors. These credits must include: JCOM 1000 (BSS) Introduction to Mass Communication (F, Sp) ......... 3 JCOM 1110 Beginning Newswriting for the Mass Media (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or JCOM 2000 (BSS) Media Smarts: Making Sense of the Information Age (F, Sp) (3 cr) ...............................................................................3 For the remaining 12 JCOM credits, students must select one of the following options: (a) JCOM 2120 (CI) Reporting Public Affairs (F, Sp) ..................................3 JCOM faculty advisor-approved upper-division JCOM credits .............. 9 (b) JCOM 2200 Introduction to Video Media (F, Sp) ...................................3 JCOM 2210 Writing for Electronic Media (F, Sp)...................................3 JCOM faculty advisor-approved upper-division JCOM credits .............. 6 (c) JCOM 2300 Introduction to Public Relations (F, Sp) ............................. 3 JCOM 2310 (CI) Writing for Public Relations (F, Sp, Su)) ..................... 3 JCOM faculty advisor-approved upper-division JCOM credits .............. 6
Financial Support In addition to general scholarships and other ďŹ nancial support opportunities available through the University and the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, the Department of Journalism and Communication awards various scholarships to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. For a listing of scholarships, deadlines, and application requirements, contact the Department of Journalism and Communication. In addition, many professional paid and unpaid internships are available through the department.
Careers in Journalism and Communication Journalism majors often begin their careers in various media professions, such as newspapers, radio and TV broadcasting, and public relations, many serving as interns while still attending school. Upon graduation, they land jobs in a variety of capacities for both journalism businesses and other industries requiring workers with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. In recent years, USU journalism students have routinely swept state, regional, and national competitions in print and video journalism, multimedia and new technologies, and, increasingly, public relations. This success translates into an excellent reputation for USU students among businesses hiring USU students as interns and hiring USU graduates for professional positions. Jobs held by recent graduates include newspaper and magazine reporter, photographer, graphic artist, and editor; radio and television reporter, anchor, and producer;
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Department of Journalism and Communication public relations director and account executive; multimedia software designer for HTML, web pages, CD-ROMs, etc.; and public information officer for politicians, legislative and lobbying groups, sports teams, and colleges, as well as for environmental organizations and other groups in the business and public sectors. Training and expertise in communication, including writing and reporting, visual literacy, publication layout and design, computer graphics, and online applications, prove to be valuable add-on skills for graduates entering a variety of occupations or going on to graduate school and law school. In addition to these kinds of opportunities enjoyed by undergraduates, master’s degree graduates often return to communication careers in new capacities, or teach at the community college level in journalism and communication departments.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For further information about publications, curriculum, scholarships, faculty, and other program offerings, including USU’s TV studio facilities; weekly newscasts and TV programs; the award-winning student news website, the Hard News Café; and the Media and Society Lecture Series; check out the Journalism and Communication Department’s website: http://www.usu.edu/journalism For detailed information about requirements for the Journalism major and minor, see the major requirement sheet, which can be obtained from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs The Master of Science (MS) and the Master of Arts (MA) degrees in Communication combine professional practice and theoretical training, and are designed to fit individual student needs. Students may specialize in print, photo, or broadcast journalism. Application to the graduate program is made through the USU School of Graduate Studies.
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Objectives The master’s program in Communication at Utah State University offers a two-track approach to graduate study, designed for the maximum individual flexibility in pursuit of the student’s goals. The Plan A, also known as the “Thesis Option” or “Media Research,” is a course of study designed for students considering or planning to go on to a doctoral program. The Plan A option requires more coursework in theory and methodology, as well as in research tools, in order to provide grounding for advanced study at the PhD level, whether in communication or another discipline. This option also requires completion of a master’s thesis, consisting of original research. The Plan B, also known as the “Professional Option” or “Media Practice,” is designed for students seeking the master’s degree as a terminal degree, and planning to go from USU into the mass media professions, or into a teaching position at the junior college level. Typically, Plan B students are mid-career media professionals seeking retooling, refreshers, or credentials for community college teaching. The Plan B option requires a professional project, approved by a major professor, in place of the research thesis. In either case, graduate students in Communication work closely with advisors throughout their programs to design coursework and a research or professional activity agenda, along with appropriate study in a cognate area outside of Communication, that will permit them to achieve their individual goals, within the core framework of Communication coursework, whether they include professional training or additional doctoral work.
Admission Requirements For admission to the graduate program in Communication, all students must complete the department’s English Language Proficiency Examination, and must complete or demonstrate competency in the following Communication foundation courses: JCOM 1110 Beginning Newswriting for the Mass Media (F, Sp, Su) .... 3 JCOM 3110 (CI) Beyond the Inverted Pyramid (Sp) .............................3 JCOM 4020 (DSS) Mass Media and Society (Sp) ................................3 JCOM 4030 (DSS) Mass Media Law (F, Sp) .........................................3 Competency may be demonstrated through previous coursework or experience, and one or more of these requirements may be waived with permission of the graduate program coordinator. These credits do not count toward the graduate degree. In addition, other undergraduate courses may be required.
Degree Requirements Students may elect either the Plan A (thesis) or the Plan B (professional) option to fulfill the degree requirements of 30 semester credits as outlined below. Plan A is intended for students planning to continue graduate study, to teach, or to enter professions requiring research skills. Plan B is intended for students seeking a terminal professional degree. Selection of either the Plan A or Plan B option must be made in consultation with the student’s advisor and filed with the graduate coordinator by the end of the first semester of study. All students must complete core requirements in either plan. Students must, in consultation with their advisor, select an appropriate research tools class in research methods; the course need not be taught by the Journalism and Communication Department. To remain in good standing, all students must fulfill Graduate School requirements.
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Core Requirements (21 credits). All students must complete the following courses: JCOM 6000 (3 cr.), 6020 (3 cr.), 6040 (3 cr.), 6400 (3 cr.), and 6970 (6 cr.). In addition, students must select an appropriate 3-credit Research Tools course (from any department), providing methodological training most appropriate for the student, in consultation with the advisor. Journalism and Communication Electives (6 credits) Cognate Area (6 credits). With advisor permission, students may include additional Journalism and Communication electives.
Plan B: Media Practice
Core Requirements (18 credits). All students must complete the following courses: JCOM 6000 (3 cr.), 6020 (3 cr.), 6040 (3 cr.), 6400 (3 cr.), and 6500 (3 cr.). In addition, students must select an appropriate 3-credit Research and Practice course, in consultation with their advisor. A Research Tools course (from any department), providing methodological training most appropriate for the student, must also be selected in consultation with the advisor. Journalism and Communication Electives (6 credits) Cognate Area (9 credits). With advisor permission, students may include additional Journalism and Communication electives.
Additional Information For more information about graduate studies in the Department of Journalism and Communication, contact the School of Graduate Studies or the Department of Journalism and Communication. Also, check out the departmental website at: http://www.usu.edu/journalism
Journalism and Communication Faculty Professor Edward C. Pease, journalism, media criticism Professor Emeritus Nelson B. Wadsworth, print journalism Associate Professors Penny M. Byrne, broadcasting, media law Brenda Cooper, media criticism, gender and mass communication Michael S. Sweeney, print journalism, media history Associate Professors Emeritus Scott A. Chisholm, media management, literary journalism James O. Derry, international mass communication development Assistant Professors Cathy Ferrand Bullock, mass communication theory and research methods Emmanuel E. “Emeka� Nneji, public relations Les A. Roka, public relations Nancy M. Williams, print journalism, Internet Video Lab Supervisor S. Dean Byrne, broadcast and electronic media Temporary Lecturer R. Troy Oldham, public relations, corporate communications Adjunct Instructors Tim Vitale, public relations Jay C. Wamsley, print journalism
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Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department Head: Elizabeth A. Brabec Location: Fine Arts Visual 230 Phone: (435) 797-0500 FAX: (435) 797-0503 E-mail: ainscoughm@hass.usu.edu (faculty e-mail addresses available on departmental website) WWW: http://www.usu.edu/laep/ Undergraduate Program Director: Michael L. Timmons, Fine Arts Visual 260, (435) 797-1510, michael.timmons@usu.edu Graduate Program Director: John C. Ellsworth, Fine Arts Visual 238, (435) 797-0504, john.ellsworth@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA); Master of Science (MS) in Bioregional Planning. BLA and first professional MLA programs are fully accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Graduate specializations: MLA—Land Rehabilitation/Revegetation, Small Town Rehabilitation, Urban Wildlife, Visual Resource Management, Water Resources
Department Objectives The objectives of the department are to (1) provide an educational and technical program responsive to current societal needs related to environmental planning, landscape architecture, and urban design; (2) give students the opportunity to participate in collaborative learning experiences with other disciplines on campus; (3) prepare students for professional careers in the private or public sector; and (4) conduct original research to advance the body of knowledge in landscape architecture, environmental planning, and design.
Undergraduate Programs Admission and Graduation Requirements The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree program is an intensive four-year studio-based course of study, fully accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Accreditation standards require the department to maintain a reasonable faculty/student ratio. Space in the program is restricted by facility availability and faculty size. Admission to the upper division is competitive, and is limited to students who are determined by the faculty to have the best potential for academic success. Matriculation into the upper division will normally be limited to 25 students, although additional students may be matriculated in special circumstances at the discretion of the LAEP faculty. Any student admitted to USU is eligible for enrollment in lower-division LAEP courses. Declared LAEP majors will be advised of their relative class standing at the mid-point of their sophomore year, to assist in their personal academic career planning. At the end of the sophomore year, a selection process will determine which students will matriculate into the upper division of the program. Students applying for matriculation must have a minimum USU GPA of 2.5. Eligibility for matriculation requires the completion of the following
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prerequisite courses: LAEP 1030 (BCA) Introduction to Landscape Architecture (F, Sp, Su) 3 LAEP 1200 Basic Graphics in Landscape Architecture (F) ................... 4 LAEP 1350 Theory of Design (Sp) ........................................................4 LAEP 2300 History of Landscape Architecture (F)................................3 LAEP 2600 (QI) Landscape Construction I (F) .....................................4 LAEP 2650 Architecture and the Built Environment (Sp) ...................... 4 LAEP 2700 (CI) Site Analysis and Design (F) .......................................5 LAEP 2720 Site Planning and Design (Sp) ...........................................5 ETE 1200 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or ETE 2270 Computer Engineering Drafting (F, Sp, Su) (2 cr) .........2 or 3 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ........................................................................3 Selection of students to be matriculated to the upper division is based on a letter of intent; a portfolio demonstrating creative potential, problem solving skills, and graphic fluency; and cumulative GPA earned in the eight LAEP prefix courses listed above. Portfolios and letters of intent are to be submitted by the last Monday in March. Detailed information regarding the letter of intent and portfolio requirements may be obtained from the LAEP Department website: http://www.usu.edu/laep/. The final selection of students to matriculate to the upper division is a decision of the LAEP faculty. The review of students for matriculation will take place during the week following spring semester final exams, and students will be notified as soon as possible thereafter. Students who have had LAEP courses waived or covered by articulation from another institution will have their GPA calculated only on the basis of LAEP grades actually earned at USU. Transfer students from other programs of landscape architecture who have completed the equivalent of the lower-division USU LAEP coursework may apply for admission to the upper division of the program through submission of a portfolio, letter of intent, transcript of grades, and description of landscape architecture courses taken. Students who have previously been enrolled and matriculated into the upper division at USU, and must interrupt their education for up to three academic years, may resume their studies at the same level of the program which they departed upon returning to USU. Students who have stopped-out longer than three years must reapply, following the guidelines specified for transfer students. The decision on applications from transfer students and for readmission rests with the LAEP faculty and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Computer Requirement
Computer competency is essential in the contemporary professional environment. Appropriate computer skills are required for most entry-level opportunities in landscape architecture and environmental planning. Course content increasingly relies on computer skills and personal access to computers with the appropriate software. All students entering the upper division of the BLA program must purchase, lease, or otherwise obtain continuing and uninterrupted access to a personal computer which meets the configuration requirements specified by the LAEP Department. Contact the department for current specifications.
Recommended High School Courses
High school students planning to major in landscape architecture may enhance their preparation with courses in art, natural sciences, social sciences, and math through college algebra.
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The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree is a four-year program consisting of courses relating to theory, design, history, and the various technical areas of the profession. The degree provides a substantial basis for a professional career, as well as an excellent foundation for advanced graduate studies. In addition to the courses required for upper-division status, the following LAEP courses are required for graduation: LAEP 3100 Recreation/Open Space (F) ...............................................5 LAEP 3120 Residential Planning and Design (Sp) ...............................5 LAEP 3300 Advanced Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture (F) ..................................................................................4 LAEP 3500 Planting Design (F) .........................................................2-4 LAEP 3610 Landscape Construction II (Sp) .........................................4 LAEP 3700 City and Regional Planning (Sp) ........................................3 LAEP 4100 Urban Theory, Systems, and Design (F) ............................ 5 LAEP 4110 Construction Document Preparation (F) ............................ 4 LAEP 4120 Emerging Areas in Landscape Architecture (Sp) ............... 5 LAEP 4920 (CI) Professional Practice (Sp) ..........................................2 Non-LAEP Courses Required for BLA majors: The following courses taught outside the LAEP Department are required for all BLA majors. Note that several of these courses will also assist in fulfillment of University Studies Requirements. ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F, Sp) .........................................................3 GEOL 3100 (DSC) Natural Disasters (Sp) ............................................3 AWER 1200 (BLS) Biodiversity: Its Conservation and Future (F) (3 cr) or FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World (F, Sp) (3 cr) ........ 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F, Sp, Su).......................................4 SOC 3610 (DSS) Rural Sociology (F) (3 cr) or SOC 4620 (DSS) Sociology of the Environment and Natural Resources (Sp) (3 cr) ........................................................................3 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 ETE 1200 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or ETE 2270 Computer Engineering Drafting (F, Sp, Su) (2 cr) .........2 or 3 All required courses with an LAEP prefix must be passed with a grade of C- or better. Students must also complete the University Studies requirements. For more detailed information, see major requirement sheet available from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Required Courses—Four-year Sequence Freshman Year (31-32 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) LAEP 1030 (BCA) Introduction to Landscape Architecture .................. 3 LAEP 1200 Basic Graphics in Landscape Architecture ........................ 4 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape .........................................................................................3 Breadth Physical Science (BPS) course ...............................................3 Elective course ......................................................................................3 Spring Semester (15-16 credits) LAEP 1350 Theory of Design ................................................................4 GEOL 3100 (DSC) Natural Disasters ....................................................3 ETE 1200 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (3 cr) or ETE 2270 Computer Engineering Drafting (2 cr) ...........................2 or 3 University Studies1 and Elective Courses .............................................6
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Sophomore Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) LAEP 2300 History of Landscape Architecture .....................................3 LAEP 2600 (QI) Landscape Construction I ...........................................4 LAEP 2700 (CI) Site Analysis and Design ............................................5 University Studies2 and Elective Courses .............................................3 Spring Semester (15 credits) LAEP 2650 Architecture and the Built Environment ..............................4 LAEP 2720 Site Planning and Design...................................................5 University Studies3 and Elective Courses .............................................6 Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) LAEP 3100 Recreation/Open Space.....................................................5 LAEP 3300 Advanced Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture .......................................................................................4 LAEP 3500 Planting Design ..................................................................4 University Studies and Elective Courses ...............................................3 Spring Semester (15 credits) LAEP 3120 Residential Planning and Design .......................................5 LAEP 3610 Landscape Construction II .................................................4 LAEP 3700 City and Regional Planning................................................3 ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture .....................................................................3 Senior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) LAEP 4100 Urban Theory, Systems, and Design .................................5 LAEP 4110 Construction Document Preparation ..................................4 SOC 3610 (DSS) Rural Sociology (3 cr) or SOC 4620 (DSS) Sociology of the Environment and Natural Resources (3 cr) ................................................................................3 Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course ...........................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) LAEP 4120 Emerging Areas in Landscape Architecture ....................... 5 LAEP 4920 (CI) Professional Practice ..................................................2 University Studies and Elective Courses ...............................................9 _______________ 1Recommended: MATH 1050 (QL), College Algebra; ENGL 1010 (CL), Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose. 2Recommended: ENGL 2010 (CL), Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode. 3Recommended: AWER 1200 (BLS), Biodiversity: Its Conservation and Future; or FRWS 2200 (BLS), Ecology of Our Changing World.
Specialized Service Courses
The following courses are available for majors in other fields who may wish to gain an exposure to the different aspects of landscape architecture and environmental planning. A minor is not given in LAEP; however, these service courses are available, without prerequisites, for those requesting them. LAEP 1030 (BCA) Introduction to Landscape Architecture (F, Sp, Su) .....................................................................3 LAEP 1200 Basic Graphics in Landscape Architecture (F) ................... 3 LAEP 2300 History of Landscape Architecture (F)................................3 LAEP 3700 City and Regional Planning (Sp) ........................................3
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also
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Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. The LAEP Department offers a departmental honors program for BLA students. To qualify, students must be matriculated in the upper division of the LAEP program and must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50. The 15-credit honors course requirement for LAEP honors recognition is met by completion of the following: (1) a 3-credit honors thesis during the senior year, (2) two readings seminars (LAEP 6910 and 6930), and (3) an additional 10 credits of upper-division honors coursework. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For detailed information about requirements for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, see the major requirement sheet, which can be obtained from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements The application deadline for consideration in the first round of reviews is March 15. Applications received later than March 15 will be considered as space availability allows. February 1 is the application deadline for consideration for some scholarships, fellowships, and other financial aid. For general admissions requirements, see the appropriate sections of this catalog.
Computer Requirement
Computer competency is essential in the contemporary professional environment. Appropriate computer skills are required for most entry-level opportunities in landscape architecture and environmental planning. Course content increasingly relies on computer skills and personal access to computers with the appropriate software. All students entering the second year of the First Professional Degree MLA program and all students entering the first year of the Advanced Professional Degree MLA program must purchase, lease, or otherwise obtain continuing and uninterrupted access to a personal computer which meets the configuration requirements specified by the LAEP Department. Contact the department for current specifications.
Master of Landscape Architecture The program for the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) emphasizes both traditional site scale planning and design, as well as broader areas of the profession, such as large-scale regional landscape analysis and planning, and computer-aided design and planning techniques. The MLA first professional degree is fully accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
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The Master of Landscape Architecture program is designed to prepare the student for the landscape architect’s challenging role of providing a holistic approach to environmental planning and design. In order for landscape architects to contribute effectively to an interdisciplinary effort, they must be competent in the fundamentals of landscape architecture and also have an understanding of the subject matter of other professions. Landscape architects must master the communication skills necessary to achieve meaningful collaboration. In support of this philosophy, the following are the major objectives of the MLA program. 1. To provide a well-structured curriculum in fundamental professional knowledge and skills. 2. To research, analyze, and resolve land use and design issues related specifically to the Intermountain West. The scope of the program examines national, regional, and local issues; and their impact on the visual, physical, and cultural setting of the Intermountain West. 3. To integrate field experience and research into major graduate studio courses structured around real-world projects. 4. To provide opportunities for each student for exploration and development of an area of specialization as noted elsewhere. 5. To draw upon the regional, national, and international relationships of Utah State University to facilitate a program of academic and professional excellence which will allow the student to achieve eminence in practice, research, or education.
Areas of Faculty Expertise
The Master of Landscape Architecture Program provides opportunities for each student to study and conduct research in areas which take advantage of the strengths of Utah State University and the landscape context of the Intermountain West centered around the expertise of the LAEP Department faculty, including: Land Rehabilitation/Revegetation—Ellsworth and Johnson; Regional Landscape Planning—Shapiro, Kumble, Brabec, and Nicholson; Visual Resources Management—Ellsworth; Urban Wildlife/Refuge Planning—Johnson; Riparian Systems—Johnson and Bell; Community Planning—Nicholson, Lavoie, and Bell; Public Lands/Recreation— Timmons; Urban Design/Theory—Lavoie; Historic Landscapes and Preservation—Timmons and Brabec; Land Use Law—Brabec; Open Space Conservation and Greenways Development—Brabec, Kumble, and Shapiro. These areas of faculty expertise include an assessment of the relevant environmental, design, social, economic, and public policy issues utilizing a wide range of computer-compatible techniques and models.
Specializations
Graduate specializations (MLA) may be designated on a student’s transcript with the approval of the supervisory committee after completion of a Plan A original research thesis. There are currently five specializations: Land Rehabilitation/Revegetation, Small Town Rehabilitation, Urban Wildlife, Visual Resource Management, and Water Resources.
Course of Study
The graduate program director advises all incoming students until they have selected a thesis topic. A major professor whose interests are closely aligned to those of the student (see areas of faculty expertise above) supervises thesis work. A minimum of 30 graduate-level credits, including thesis work, is required. Students supplement requirements
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Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning with courses negotiated with the major professor and supervisory committee. An outside area of emphasis or graduate specialization (see above) may be pursued by concentrating elective coursework in another department. The department offers two MLA programs. One is for students who have previously earned baccalaureate degrees in landscape architecture from accredited programs and the other is for students with degrees from other fields.
MLA—Advanced Professional Degree
The MLA—Advanced Professional Degree is a two-year program of study. Applicants must hold baccalaureate degrees in landscape architecture from accredited programs. The advanced degree allows outstanding students to expand their knowledge in areas of special interest under the supervision of a major professor and supervisory committee. For information about currently required and recommended coursework, as well as other requirements for this degree, visit the departmental website: http://www.usu.edu/laep/
MLA—First Professional Degree
A three-year program leading to the MLA degree is available for candidates with previous baccalaureate degrees in fields other than landscape architecture. The curriculum includes a substantial lecture and studio sequence designed to establish fundamental professional skills. For information about currently required and recommended coursework, as well as other requirements for this degree, visit the departmental website: http://www.usu.edu/laep/
Master of Science in Bioregional Planning (joint degree program with Environment and Society) Good planning and management of natural resources and systems supersedes individual disciplines, requiring an interdisciplinary approach for the successful resolution of environmental issues. The intent of this program’s curriculum is to integrate the biophysical disciplines more closely while also addressing the social and political sciences. This degree program is offered jointly by the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and by the Department of Environment and Society in the College of Natural Resources. This program consists of a two-year period of study with a required thesis or paper/project. To maintain a program focus, the student selects from three clusters of coursework (research methods/case studies, biophysical, and social/economic policy). A minimum of 36 graduate-level credits, including 3-6 credits of thesis or paper/project is required. A capstone course is required for all LAEP students. The program contains a total of nine elective credits from which the candidate and his or her committee can formulate an area of emphasis.
Course of Study
This two-year MS program is comprised of an interdisciplinary core of courses and faculty for addressing complex issues in the areas of bioregional planning and management. Emphasis is placed on four problematic content areas: biophysical, social/demographic, economic, and public policy. The spatial focus is on the planning for large
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landscape areas with dispersed populations with a primary economic base in agriculture, energy development, tourism/recreation, retirement communities, and natural resources. The program requires a minimum of 36 graduate-level credits, including 3-6 credits of work on a thesis or paper/project. Nine of the required credits may be in an area of emphasis. These nine credits are to be negotiated with the candidate’s major professor and supervisory committee. Requirements for the MS in Bioregional Planning are as follows: Required Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) certification course or ENVS 6900 (Geographic Information Systems), LAEP 6740, and ENVS 6900 (Shipley Seminar/ NEPA/EIS). Research Methods/Case Studies (3-4 credits) One of the following courses is required: FRWS 6500, SOC 6100, 6150. Biophysical (3-4 credits) One of the following courses is required: FRWS 5400, 6710, AWER 6330. For those students without a background in ecology, FRWS 4600 is also required. Credits earned for FRWS 4600 or equivalent do not apply to the graduate program. Social/Economic Policy (3-4 credits) One of the following courses is required: ENVS 6000, POLS 5180, or SOC 6630. Capstone Course (5 credits) LAEP 6100 is required for all LAEP students. Area of Emphasis (9 credits) Nine credits should be available to the candidate for an area of emphasis. Thesis or Project (3 or 6 credits) A thesis or Plan B paper/project option is required and is to be negotiated with the candidate, major professor, and supervisory committee. Total Credits: 36-39
Environmental Field Service Practical Education and Community Service
The department sponsors a program of planning and design services in which MS, MLA, and BLA students may participate. The Environmental Field Service program offers students the opportunity to interact with community leaders and citizens and to test concepts and skills acquired in the classroom while working on real projects.
Internships and Cooperative Education Many students take advantage of the practical learning opportunities available through internships and cooperative education programs. The department, student, and government agency or private firm, make the necessary arrangements. Internships and cooperative education experiences are not required for degree completion. In some cases, these experiences may be used as the basis for waiver of selected courses, subject to approval in advance by the major professor,
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Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning graduate program director, and department head. Students completing these experiences are required to make a summary presentation to department faculty and students.
Financial Assistance The application deadlines for scholarships and financial assistance vary. For current application deadline information, contact the LAEP Department, the USU Financial Aid Office, and the School of Graduate Studies. Acceptance to pursue graduate study does not guarantee the student financial assistance.
Career Opportunities The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning provides education for careers in landscape architectural site planning, design, environmental planning, and management, with special consideration for conditions in the Intermountain West. Graduates are employed by local, state, and federal agencies, as well as by private sector professional firms. LAEP graduates also find employment in academia at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Faculty Sumner Margetts Swaner Professor Tamara F. Shapiro, regional landscape planning
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Professors Elizabeth A. Brabec, cultural landscapes, landscape and open space management John C. Ellsworth, visual resources management, computer applications, and disturbed lands rehabilitation Craig W. Johnson, planting design, land rehabilitation, wildlife habitat planning and design Associate Professors David L. Bell, residential design, landscape construction, and community planning and design Caroline Lavoie, urban design/theory John K. Nicholson, urban and regional planning, and computer applications Michael L. Timmons, site planning and design, recreation planning, and landscape history Associate Professor Emeritus Vern J. Budge, landscape construction and recreation planning Assistant Professor Peter Kumble, regional landscape planning, professional practice, open space preservation
Course Descriptions Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP), pages 546-547
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Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department Head: Charlie Huenemann Location: Main 204 Phone: (435) 797-1209 FAX: (435) 797-1329 E-mail: langphil@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/langphil Undergraduate Advisors: French: Charlie Huenemann, Main 204A, (435) 797-0254, hueneman@cc.usu.edu German: Renate Posthofen, Main 212, (435) 797-1336, posthofr@cc.usu.edu Philosophy: Richard Sherlock, Main 202E, (435) 797-1244, ruffie@cc.usu.edu Spanish: M. Isela Chiu-Olivares, Main 202G, (435) 797-1213, isela@cc.usu.edu Spanish Teaching: John E. Lackstrom, Main 211, (435) 797-1210, fat88@cc.usu.edu
Admission Requirements Admission requirements for freshmen desiring entrance to major programs offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication are the same as those for Utah State University (see pages 16-19). Transfer students from other institutions and from other majors within Utah State University must have an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 (2.75 for Spanish) to be admitted to the department’s major programs. All students majoring in programs offered by this department must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in their major (3.0 in Spanish) to be in good standing in the department and to obtain official approval for graduation.
Career Information For career and graduate school information, students should contact undergraduate advisors in the department.
Scholarship Information
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French, German, and Spanish; BA and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Philosophy; BA and BS in Speech; Master of Second Language Teaching (MSLT)
Four scholarships are offered through the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. The Brett Blanch Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding philosophy major. The Carl T. Degener Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding language major at the junior level. Outstanding upper-division students in French (and under some circumstances Spanish) are eligible for the Jean Inness Scholarship. The Thain Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding high school senior enrolling in a language or philosophy course at USU. For more details, contact the department office.
Undergraduate Programs
Departmental Honors
Mission Statement
Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Speech: Harold J. Kinzer, Barn 202, (435) 797-3610, kinzer@cc.usu.edu
The Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication offers programs in modern languages and literature, philosophy, and speech communication. While these programs differ widely in their curricula, they are bound together by two considerations: (1) an emphasis on humanistic content and method of inquiry; and (2) a recognition on the part of the departmental faculty that a critical part of becoming an educated person lies in achieving a greater understanding of one’s self and of others, an understanding opened up through insight into the spoken and written word. Courses offered by the department provide majors and minors with opportunities to achieve this understanding by increasing their communicative, logical, interpretive, linguistic and research skills; their ability to function within an increasingly globalized society; and their awareness of ethical, aesthetic, and other values. Courses offered by the department also give teaching majors and minors the opportunity to serve the needs of the education professions. Through its participation in the University Studies program, the department provides all students with an opportunity to gain knowledge of how people come to understand themselves through their cultural, literary, and philosophical achievements. The department also furthers the education of both traditional and nontraditional students through faculty participation in interdisciplinary programs such as Honors, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Asian Studies, and Women and Gender Studies; and in cooperative education, distance learning, extension, and study-abroad programs.
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Additional Information For detailed information about requirements for majors and minors within the Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department, see the major requirement sheets, which are available from the department, or which can be accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
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Course Requirements
Master of Second Language Teaching (MSLT)
Language Major Requirements
The Master of Second Language Teaching (MSLT) degree program is designed for students desiring additional training at the graduate level in an integrative, interdisciplinary program combining coursework in the field of Foreign Language Education, Bilingual Education, and ESL/EFL Education. Attainment of the degree requires the completion of a minimum of 30 credits of coursework in the MSLT program. The program leading to the MSLT consists of a core curriculum of 18 credits and a professional curriculum of 12 credits. Courses in the core curriculum are designed to respond to the program’s emphasis areas in language, literacy, and culture. Courses in the professional curriculum address teaching methodology, curriculum preparation, materials development, and testing. A Master’s Project in the form of a substantial, cumulative Master’s Portfolio is also required. The Master’s Portfolio will include a comprehensive statement of the candidate’s philosophy of second language teaching and learning and how this philosophy will be applied in a professional environment. This project will be defended at the end of the degree program. All candidates must take a series of research courses in the professional curriculum designed to aid in preparing the Portfolio Project.
Minimum Departmental Requirements Total Credits: French Major ...............................................................................33 French Major, Teaching Emphasis ................31 FREN & 31 SCED French Minor ...............................................................................12 French Minor, Teaching Emphasis ................15 FREN & 31 SCED French Major, Teaching Emphasis without licensure .................. 35 French Minor, Teaching Emphasis without licensure .................. 19
This master’s degree program does not lead to licensure by the Utah State Board of Education. Individuals who do not have Utah State Board of Education licensure and wish to obtain that credential must take the three-semester Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) in the College of Education and Human Services. For program information, including admission requirements, degree requirements, courses, and financial assistance, contact the departmental office or see the program’s website at: http://www.usu.edu/langphil/mslt
Languages Language faculty members in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication teach courses leading to undergraduate degrees in French, German, and Spanish, as well as to undergraduate minors in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Teaching emphases and minors are also offered in French, German, and Spanish. The department also offers a minor program in Linguistics.
French, German, and Spanish Major Programs The goal of the French, German, and Spanish BA degree programs is to prepare students to be able to take advanced studies in these languages, literatures, and cultures; to be quality teachers of these languages, literatures, and cultures in the public schools; and to provide those who may enter other professions a solid grounding in these languages, literatures, and cultures, in order that they may function as members of the international community. The curricula supporting these goals includes courses in language, literature, civilization, culture, and linguistics. See the course requirements which follow.
French Major and Minor Requirements
Grade Point Average to Declare a Major or Minor..........2.5 Career GPA Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major or Minor...2.0 Career GPA and 2.5 GPA within Major/Minor Classes Notes: Courses for French Majors and Minors require a minimum of C- or better. Courses for French Majors and Minors may not be taken on a Pass/ Fail Basis (except for FREN 30307).
French Major (33 credits) (2.5 GPA)
A. Required Course (3 credits) LING 41005 The Study of Language (F,Sp) ...........................................3 B. Elective Courses (30 credits minimum) Students must complete at least 30 credits of upper-division coursework selected from the following list. FREN 30307 Advanced French for Everyday Communication (Su) ...... 3 FREN 3060 (CI)2 French Conversation (F) ...........................................3 FREN 30707 Advanced French Language Study Abroad I (Su) ............ 4 FREN 30807 Advanced French Language Study Abroad II (Su) ........... 4 FREN 3090 (CI)3 French Intermediate Written Communication (F) ...... 3 FREN 3510 (CI) Business French (F) ...................................................3 FREN 3550 French Civilization (F) ........................................................3 FREN 3570 France Today (Sp) .............................................................3 FREN 36006 Textual Analysis (F) ..........................................................3 FREN 38207 Advanced Independent Study: Experiencing Paris (Su) ... 2 FREN 3880 Individual Readings (F,Sp,Su) ........................................1-4 FREN 39001 Topics in French and Francophone Studies (F) ............... 3 FREN 4060 (CI)2 Advanced French Conversation (Sp) ........................ 3 FREN 4090 (CI)3 Advanced Written Communication (F) ....................... 3 FREN 42005 Applied French Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) ................ 3 FREN 4520 Information Technologies in French (F) .............................3 FREN 4610 (DHA)1 Period Studies in French Literature (Sp) ............... 3 FREN 4620 (DHA)1 Genre Studies in French Literature (F) ................. 3 FREN 4880 Individual Readings (F,Sp) ..............................................1-4 FREN 49001 Seminar in French and Francophone Studies (Sp) .......... 3 FREN 49201,4 French Language Tutoring (F,Sp,Su) ..........................1-2 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3
French Major—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (62 credits) (2.5 GPA) Note: The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. To be licensed to teach in the Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional
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Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication courses (approximately 31 credits) required by the Department of Secondary Education. For more information, please contact the Department of Secondary Education, Education Building 330, or review the supplementary section, entitled STEP Level Outline, following the Spanish Course Requirements section (page 326). Information is also provided on the Web at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/
Students should note that only one credit of FREN 4920 may count toward the French Minor—Teaching Emphasis. In addition, courses taken for the French minor programs may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, with the exception of FREN 3030.
I. French and Linguistics Courses (31 credits)
A. Required Courses (12 credits) FREN 3090 (CI) French Intermediate Written Communication (F) (3 cr) or FREN 4090 (CI)3 Advanced Written Communication (F) (3 cr) ............. 3 FREN 3550 French Civilization (F) (3 cr) or FREN 3570 France Today (Sp) (3 cr) ....................................................3 FREN 36006 Textual Analysis (F) ..........................................................3 FREN 42009 Applied French Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) ................ 3
A. Required Courses (25 credits) LING 41005 The Study of Language (F,Sp) ...........................................3 FREN 42005,9 Applied French Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) .............. 3 FREN 3060 (CI) French Conversation (F) (3 cr) or FREN 4060 (CI)2 Advanced French Conversation (Sp) (3 cr) ............... 3 FREN 3090 (CI) French Intermediate Written Communication (F) (3 cr) or FREN 4090 (CI)3 Advanced Written Communication (F) (3 cr) ............. 3 FREN 3550 French Civilization (F) (3 cr) or FREN 3570 France Today (Sp) (3 cr) ....................................................3 FREN 36006 Textual Analysis (F) ..........................................................3 FREN 4610 (DHA)1 Period Studies in French Literature (Sp) ............... 3 FREN 4620 (DHA)1 Genre Studies in French Literature (F) ................. 3 FREN 49201,4 French Language Tutoring (F,Sp,Su) ..........................1-2 B. Elective Courses (6 credits) Students must complete 6 additional upper-division credits in coursework either not taken above or from the following list: FREN 3510 (CI) Business French (F) ...................................................3 FREN 39001 Topics in French and Francophone Studies (F) ............... 3 FREN 4520 Information Technologies in French (F) .............................3 FREN 49001 Seminar in French and Francophone Studies (Sp) .......... 3 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 FREN 30307 Advanced French for Everyday Communication (Su) ...... 3 FREN 30707 Advanced French Language Study Abroad I (Su) ............ 4 FREN 30807 Advanced French Language Study Abroad II (Su) ........... 4 FREN 38207 Advanced Independent Study: Experiencing Paris (Su) ... 2 FREN 3880 Individual Readings (F,Sp,Su) ........................................1-4 II. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Courses (31 credits; 35 credits including courses for teaching minor) For further information, review the STEP Level Outline on page 326, following the Spanish Course Requirements section.
French Minor (12 credits) (2.5 GPA)
To receive a French minor, students must complete 12 upper-division credits in French. Students should note that only one credit of FREN 4920 may count toward the French minor. In addition, courses taken for the French minor programs may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, with the exception of FREN 3030.
French Minor—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (46 credits) (2.5 GPA) Note: The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. To be licensed to teach in Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional courses (approximately 31 credits) required by the Department of Secondary Education. For more information, please contact the Department of Secondary Education, Education Building 330, or review the supplementary section, entitled STEP Level Outline, following the Spanish Course Requirements section (page 326). Information is also provided on the Web at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/
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I. French and Linguistics Courses (15 credits)
B. Elective Courses (3 credits) Students must complete an additional three credits in coursework selected from the following list: FREN 4610 (DHA)1 Period Studies in French Literature (Sp) ............... 3 FREN 4620 (DHA)1 Genre Studies in French Literature (F) ................. 3 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 FREN 30307 Advanced French for Everyday Communication (Su) ...... 3 FREN 30707 Advanced French Language Study Abroad I (Su) ............ 4 FREN 30807 Advanced French Language Study Abroad II (Su) ........... 4 FREN 38207 Advanced Independent Study: Experiencing Paris (Su) ... 2 FREN 3880 Individual Readings (F,Sp,Su) ........................................1-4 FREN 49001 Seminar in French and Francophone Studies (Sp) .......... 3 FREN 49201,8 French Language Tutoring (F,Sp,Su) .............................1 II. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Courses (31 credits; 35 credits including courses for teaching major) For further information, review the STEP Level Outline on page 326, following the Spanish Course Requirements section.
French Major and/or Minor—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure (major 35 credits, minor 19 credits) (2.5 GPA) It is possible to have a teaching emphasis within a major or minor in French without receiving Secondary School teaching licensure. However, unless the student is an elementary education major, he or she would not be able to teach in Utah public schools (nor at many private ones). Graduating without licensure may allow employment at some community colleges and universities.
In order to complete the French Major—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (French and Linguistics Courses) of the French Major—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (31 credits), plus either LING 330010 or 430010 (1 credit) and LING 440010 (3 credits), for a total of 35 credits. Similarly, to complete a French Minor—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (French and Linguistics Courses) of the French Minor—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (15 credits), plus either LING 330010 or 430010 (1 credit) and LING 440010 (3 credits), for a total of 19 credits.
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with foreign experience may be advised to enroll in FREN 3090 or 4090, depending upon results of a placement test and/or instructor’s determination. two credits of FREN 4920 may count toward the French Major or French Major— Teaching Emphasis. 5It is recommended that LING 4100 be taken before FREN 4200. 6This course may be repeated one time for credit with different content. 7Offered only through USU’s Summer Study Abroad program in France. 8Only one credit of FREN 4920 may count toward the French Minor or French Minor— Teaching Emphasis. 9Students should take FREN 4200 near the end of their coursework. Please note that FREN 4200 is offered every other year. 10LING 3300 or 4300 and LING 4400 must be taken during the same semester, and should be the last courses taken for the major or minor. 4Only
German Major and Minor Requirements Minimum Departmental Requirements Total Credits: German Major .............................................................................33 German Major, Teaching Emphasis .............31 GERM & 31 SCED German Minor .............................................................................12 German Minor, Teaching Emphasis .............15 GERM & 31 SCED German Major, Teaching Emphasis without licensure ................. 35 German Minor, Teaching Emphasis without licensure ................. 19 Grade Point Average to Declare a Major or Minor..........2.5 Career GPA Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major or Minor...2.0 Career GPA and 2.5 GPA within Major/Minor Classes Notes: Courses for German Majors and Minors require a minimum of C- or better. Courses for German Majors and Minors may not be taken on a Pass/ Fail Basis.
German Major (33 credits) (2.5 GPA) A. Required Courses (9 credits) GERM 3000 (DHA) Introduction to German Studies (F) ....................... 3 GERM 3040 (CI) Advanced German Grammar and Composition (F) ... 3 LING 4100 The Study of Language (F,Sp) ............................................3 B. Elective Courses (24 credits) Students must complete at least 24 credits of upper-division coursework from the following list. GERM 3050 (CI) Advanced German Grammar and Composition (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 GERM 3300 (DHA) Contemporary German Speaking Cultures (Sp) ... 3 GERM 3510 (CI) Business German (Sp) ..............................................3 GERM 3540 (CI) Techniques in Translating German Texts (F) ............. 3 GERM 3550 (DHA) Cultural History of German Speaking Peoples (F) ......................................................................................................3 GERM 3600 (DHA) Survey of German Literature I (F) ......................... 3 GERM 3610 (DHA) Survey of German Literature II (Sp) ...................... 3 GERM 380011 German III Study Abroad (Su) ........................................3 GERM 388011 Individual Readings (F,Sp) ..........................................1-4 GERM 4200 Applied German Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) .............. 3 GERM 4610 German Narratives (Sp) ...................................................3 GERM 4650 Trends in Modern German Literature (F) .......................... 3 GERM 480011 German IV Study Abroad (Su).....................................1-4 GERM 488011 Individual Readings (F,Sp) ..........................................1-4 GERM 490011 Special Topics (Sp).........................................................3 GERM 4910 German for Special Purposes (Sp) ...................................3 GERM 492011,12 German Language Tutoring (F,Sp,Su) ........................ 1 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 Note: Credits obtained in lower-division German courses cannot be applied toward the German major programs.
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German Major—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (62 credits) (2.5 GPA) Note: The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. To be licensed to teach in the Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional courses (approximately 31 credits) required by the Department of Secondary Education. For more information, please contact the Department of Secondary Education, Education Building 330, or review the supplementary section, entitled STEP Level Outline, following the Spanish Course Requirements section (page 326). Information is also provided on the Web at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/ I. German and Linguistics Courses (31 credits) A. Required Courses (18 credits) LING 410013 The Study of Language (F,Sp) .........................................3 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 GERM 3000 (DHA) Introduction to German Studies (F) ....................... 3 GERM 3040 (CI) Advanced German Grammar and Composition (F) ... 3 GERM 3050 (CI) Advanced German Grammar and Composition (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 GERM 420014 Applied German Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) ............ 3 B. Elective Courses (13 credits) GERM 3300 (DHA) Contemporary German Speaking Cultures (Sp) ... 3 GERM 3510 (CI) Business German (Sp) ..............................................3 GERM 3540 (CI) Techniques in Translating German Texts (F) ............. 3 GERM 3550 (DHA) Cultural History of German Speaking Peoples (F) ......................................................................................................3 GERM 3600 (DHA) Survey of German Literature I (F) ......................... 3 GERM 3610 (DHA) Survey of German Literature II (Sp) ...................... 3 GERM 380011 German III Study Abroad (Su) .....................................1-4 GERM 388011 Individual Readings (F,Sp) ..........................................1-4 GERM 4610 German Narratives (Sp) ...................................................3 GERM 4650 Trends in Modern German Literature (F) .......................... 3 GERM 480011 German IV Study Abroad (Su).....................................1-4 GERM 488011 Individual Readings (F,Sp) ..........................................1-4 GERM 490011 Special Topics (Sp).........................................................3 GERM 4910 German for Special Purposes (Sp) ...................................3 GERM 492011,12 German Language Tutoring (F,Sp,Su) ........................ 1 II. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Courses (31 credits; 35 credits including courses for teaching minor) For further information, review the STEP Level Outline on page 326, following the Spanish Course Requirements section.
German Minor (12 credits) (2.5 GPA)
To receive a German minor, students must complete 12 upper-division credits in German. Students should note that only one credit of GERM 4920 may count toward the German minor. In addition, courses taken for the German minor programs may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.
German Minor—Teaching Emphasis with Licensure (46 credits) (2.5 GPA) Note: The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. To be licensed to teach in the Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional
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Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication courses (approximately 31 credits) required by the Department of Secondary Education. For more information, please contact the Department of Secondary Education, Education Building 330, or review the supplementary section, entitled STEP Level Outline, following the Spanish Course Requirements section (page 326). Information is also provided on the Web at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/ Students should note that only 1 credit from GERM 4920 may count toward the German Minor—Teaching Emphasis. In addition, courses taken for the German minor programs may not be taken on a pass/fail basis. I. German and Linguistics Courses (15 credits) A. Required Courses (12 credits) LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 GERM 3040 (CI) Advanced German Grammar and Composition (F) ..........................................................................3 GERM 3050 (CI) Advanced German Grammar and Composition (Sp) ........................................................................3 GERM 420014 Applied German Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) ............ 3 B. Elective Courses (3 credits) GERM 3300 (DHA) Contemporary German Speaking Cultures (Sp) ... 3 GERM 3510 (CI) Business German (Sp) ..............................................3 GERM 3540 (CI) Techniques in Translating German Texts (F) ............. 3 GERM 3550 (DHA) Cultural History of German Speaking Peoples (F) ......................................................................................................3 GERM 3600 (DHA) Survey of German Literature I (F) ......................... 3 GERM 3610 (DHA) Survey of German Literature II (Sp) ...................... 3 GERM 380011 German III Study Abroad (Su) .....................................1-4 GERM 388011 Individual Readings (F,Sp) ..........................................1-4 GERM 4610 German Narratives (Sp) ...................................................3 GERM 4650 Trends in Modern German Literature (F) .......................... 3 GERM 480011 German IV Study Abroad (Su).....................................1-4 GERM 488011 Individual Readings (F,Sp) ..........................................1-4 GERM 490011 Special Topics (Sp).........................................................3 GERM 4910 German for Special Purposes (Sp) ...................................3 GERM 492011,12 German Language Tutoring (F,Sp,Su) ........................ 1 II. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Courses (31 credits; 35 credits including courses for teaching major) For further information, review the STEP Level Outline on page 326, following the Spanish Course Requirements section.
German Teaching Major and/or Minor— Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure (major 35 credits) (minor 19 credits) (2.5 GPA)
It is possible to have a teaching emphasis within a major or minor in German without receiving Secondary School teaching licensure. However, unless the student is an elementary education major, he or she would not be able to teach in Utah public schools (nor at many private ones). Graduating without licensure may allow employment at some community colleges and universities. In order to complete the German Major—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (German and Linguistics Courses) of the German Major—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (31 credits), plus either LING 330015 or LING 430015 (1 credit) and LING 440015 (3 credits), for a total of 35 credits.
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Similarly, to complete a German Minor—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (German and Linguistics Courses) of the German Minor—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (15 credits), plus either LING 330015 or 430015 (1 credit) and LING 440015 (3 credits) for a total of 19 credits. _______________ 11This course may be repeated for credit. 12Only 2 credits of GERM 4920 may count toward the German major. 13LING 4100 should be taken at the beginning of the student’s coursework. 14GERM 4200 should be taken near the end of the student’s coursework. However, GERM 4200 is not offered every year. Therefore, students should check to see when the course will be offered. 15LING 3300 or 4300 and LING 4400 must be taken during the same semester, and should be the last courses taken for the major or minor.
Spanish Major and Minor Requirements Minimum Departmental Requirements Total Credits: Spanish Major .............................................................................34 Spanish Major, Teaching Emphasis .............. 34 SPAN & 31 SCED Spanish Minor .............................................................................16 Spanish Minor, Teaching Emphasis .............. 16 SPAN & 31 SCED Spanish Major, Teaching Emphasis without licensure ................. 38 Spanish Minor, Teaching Emphasis without licensure ................. 20 Grade Point Average to Declare a Major or Minor........2.75 Career GPA Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major or Minor......... 2.75 Career GPA and 3.00 GPA within Major/Minor Classes Notes: Courses for Spanish Majors and Minors require a minimum of C- or better. Courses for Spanish Majors and Minors may not be taken on a Pass/ Fail Basis (except for LING 330023or 430023). At least half (50 percent) of credits for degrees must be completed through USU or sponsored16 programs.
Spanish Major (34 credits) (3.00 GPA) A. Required Courses (22 credits) LING 4100 The Study of Language (F,Sp) ............................................3 Select at least one of the following two courses: SPAN 3040 Advanced Spanish Grammar (F,Sp) ..................................3 SPAN 380017 Spanish III Study Abroad (Su) ......................................1-4 Select at least one of the following three courses: SPAN 3550 (DHA) Spanish Culture and Civilization (F) ....................... 3 SPAN 3570 (DHA) Latin American Culture and Civilization (Sp) .......... 3 SPAN 480017 Hispanic Culture and Civilization—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-4 Select at least three of the following six courses: Select at least one or two courses from this group: SPAN 3600 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature I (F,Sp)...................... 3 SPAN 3610 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature II (F,Sp)..................... 3 SPAN 365017 Spanish Literature—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ...............1-4 Select at least one or two courses from this group: SPAN 3620 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature I (F,Sp) ........... 3 SPAN 3630 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature II (F,Sp) .......... 3 SPAN 366017 Latin American Literature—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ....1-4 Select at least one of the following two courses: SPAN 490017 Topics of Spanish Literature (F,Sp) .................................3 SPAN 491017 Topics of Latin American Literature (F,Sp)....................... 3
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Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication SPAN 499018,24 Spanish Degree Assessment (P/F only) ...................... 1 B. Elective Courses (12 credits) Students must complete 12 additional credits in courses either not taken above or selected from the following list: SPAN 301017,18,19,24 Hispanic Outreach Practicum (P/F only) .............1-4 SPAN 3060 (CI) Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (F) ..........................................................................3 SPAN 3510 Business Spanish (F).........................................................3 SPAN 352017,18,19,24 Business Spanish Practicum (P/F only) ..............1-4 SPAN 420020 Applied Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) ............. 3 SPAN 488017,18,21 Individual Readings (F,Sp) .....................................1-4 SPAN 492017,18,19,22 Spanish Language Tutoring (P/F only) (F,Sp,Su) .. 1 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3
Spanish Major—Teaching Emphasis (65 credits) (3.00 GPA) Note: The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. To be licensed to teach in the Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional courses (approximately 31 credits) required by the Department of Secondary Education. For more information, please contact the Department of Secondary Education, Education Building 330, or review the supplementary section, entitled STEP Level Outline, following the Spanish Course Requirements section (page 326). Information is also provided on the Web at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/ I. Spanish and Linguistics Courses (34 credits) A. Required Courses (26 credits) LING 4100 The Study of Language (F,Sp) ............................................3 SPAN 420020 Applied Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) ............. 3 SPAN 492017,18,19,22 Spanish Language Tutoring (P/F only) (F,Sp,Su) .. 1 Select at least one of the following two courses: SPAN 3040 Advanced Spanish Grammar (F,Sp) ..................................3 SPAN 380017 Spanish III Study Abroad (Su) ......................................1-4 Select at least one of the following three courses: SPAN 3550 (DHA) Spanish Culture and Civilization (F) ....................... 3 SPAN 3570 (DHA) Latin American Culture and Civilization (Sp) .......... 3 SPAN 480017 Hispanic Culture and Civilization—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-4 Select at least three of the following six courses: Select at least one or two courses from this group: SPAN 3600 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature I (F,Sp)...................... 3 SPAN 3610 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature II (F,Sp)..................... 3 SPAN 365017 Spanish Literature—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ...............1-4 Select at least one or two courses from this group: SPAN 3620 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature I (F,Sp) ........... 3 SPAN 3630 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature II (F,Sp) .......... 3 SPAN 366017 Latin American Literature—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ....1-4 Select at least one of the following two courses: SPAN 490017 Topics of Spanish Literature (F,Sp) .................................3 SPAN 491017 Topics of Latin American Literature (F,Sp) ...................... 3 SPAN 499018,24 Spanish Degree Assessment (P/F only) ...................... 1 B. Elective Courses (8 credits) Students must complete 8 additional credits in courses either not taken above or selected from the following list:
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SPAN 301017,18,19,24 Hispanic Outreach Practicum (P/F only) .............1-4 SPAN 3060 (CI) Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (F) ......................................................................................................3 SPAN 3510 Business Spanish (F).........................................................3 SPAN 352017,18,19,24 Business Spanish Practicum (P/F only) ..............1-4 SPAN 488017,18,21 Individual Readings (F,Sp) .....................................1-4 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp) ......................... 3
Spanish Minor (16 credits) (3.00 GPA)
A. Required Courses (13 credits) Select at least one of the following two courses: SPAN 3040 Advanced Spanish Grammar (F,Sp) ..................................3 SPAN 380017 Spanish III Study Abroad (Su) ......................................1-4 Select at least three of the following nine courses: Select at least one or two courses from this group: SPAN 3550 (DHA) Spanish Culture and Civilization (F) ....................... 3 SPAN 3570 (DHA) Latin American Culture and Civilization (Sp) .......... 3 SPAN 480017 Hispanic Culture and Civilization—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-4 Select at least one or two courses from this group: SPAN 3600 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature I (F,Sp)...................... 3 SPAN 3610 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature II (F,Sp)..................... 3 SPAN 3620 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature I (F,Sp) ........... 3 SPAN 3630 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature II (F,Sp) .......... 3 SPAN 365017 Spanish Literature—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ...............1-4 SPAN 366017 Latin American Literature—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ....1-4 SPAN 499018,24 Spanish Degree Assessment (P/F only) ...................... 1 B. Elective Courses (3 credits) Students must complete 3 additional credits in courses either not taken above or selected from the following list: SPAN 301017,18,19,24 Hispanic Outreach Practicum (P/F only) .............1-4 SPAN 3060 (CI) Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (F) ......................................................................................................3 SPAN 3510 Business Spanish (F).........................................................3 SPAN 352017,18,19,24 Business Spanish Practicum (P/F only) ..............1-4 SPAN 420020 Applied Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) ............. 3 SPAN 492017,18,19,22 Spanish Tutoring Practicum (P/F only) (F,Sp,Su) .. 1 LING 4100 The Study of Language (F,Sp) ............................................3 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp) ......................... 3
Spanish Minor—Teaching Emphasis (47 credits) (3.00 GPA) Note: The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. To be licensed to teach in the Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional courses (approximately 31 credits) required by the Department of Secondary Education. For more information, please contact the Department of Secondary Education, Education Building 330, or review the supplementary section, entitled STEP Level Outline, following the Spanish Course Requirements section (page 326). Information is also provided on the Web at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/ A. Required Courses (16 credits) SPAN 420020 Applied Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics (Sp) ............. 3 Select at least one of the following two courses: SPAN 3040 Advanced Spanish Grammar (F,Sp) ..................................3 SPAN 380017 Spanish III Study Abroad (Su) ......................................1-4
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Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Select at least three of the following nine courses: Select at least one or two courses from this group: SPAN 3550 (DHA) Spanish Culture and Civilization (F) ....................... 3 SPAN 3570 (DHA) Latin American Culture and Civilization (Sp) .......... 3 SPAN 480017 Hispanic Culture and Civilization—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-4 Select at least one or two courses from this group: SPAN 3600 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature I (F,Sp)...................... 3 SPAN 3610 (DHA) Survey of Spanish Literature II (F,Sp)..................... 3 SPAN 3620 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature I (F,Sp) ........... 3 SPAN 3630 (DHA) Survey of Latin American Literature II (F,Sp) .......... 3 SPAN 365017 Spanish Literature—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ...............1-4 SPAN 366017 Latin American Literature—Study Abroad (F,Sp,Su) ....1-4
LING 3300 Clinical Experience I (F,Sp) .................................................1 LING 4400 Teaching Modern Languages (F,Sp) ...................................3 (LING 3300 and 4400 may be taken in either Level 1 or Level 2.) INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F, Sp, Su) ........ 1 B. Level 2 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken earlier) (F,Sp,Su) .......................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 Clinical Experience II course in teaching minor25 ..................................1 Special Methods II course in teaching minor26 ......................................3 (The two courses above may be taken in either Level 1 or Level 2.)
B. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Courses (31 credits; 35 credits including courses for teaching minor)
C. Level 3 Because student teaching requires a major commitment of time and energy, students should take only the courses listed below during this semester. Students are also urged to forgo outside employment, if possible, during the student teaching experience.
For further information, review the STEP Level Outline shown on this page.
LING 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (F,Sp) .......................................2 LING 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (F,Sp) ................ 10
Spanish Major and/or Minor—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure It is possible to have a teaching emphasis within a major or minor in Spanish without receiving Secondary School teaching licensure. However, unless the student is an elementary education major, he or she would not be able to teach in Utah public schools (nor at many private ones). Graduating without licensure may allow employment at some community college and universities.
Additional Language Minor Requirements
SPAN 499018,24 Spanish Degree Assessment (P/F only) ...................... 1
In order to complete the Spanish Major—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (Spanish and Linguistics Courses) of the Spanish Major—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (34 credits), plus either LING 330023 or LING 430023 (1 credit) and LING 440023 (3 credits), for a total of 38 credits. Similarly, to complete a Spanish Minor—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (Spanish and Linguistics Courses) of the Spanish Minor—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (16 credits), plus either LING 330023 or 430023 (1 credit) and LING 440023 (3 credits) for a total of 20 credits.
_______________ 16A program is considered “sponsored” if students pay the fees to participate directly to USU. 17This course may be repeated for additional credit. 18Enrollment in this course is by permission of instructor only. 19Only 3 credits maximum in practicum courses may count toward a Spanish major or minor. 20This course is required for a teaching emphasis in the Spanish major or minor. 21This course is only open to those who have first completed 45 credits in the program. 22This practicum is required for a teaching emphasis in the Spanish major. 23LING 3300 or 4300, and LING 4400 must be taken during the same semester, and should be the last courses taken for the major or minor. 24This course is under development. Contact department for further details.
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Level Outline (31 credits; 35 credits including courses for teaching major/minor)
Most of the courses listed below count for both the teaching major and the teaching minor. A. Level 1 (first semester in program) SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3
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_______________ 25The Clinical Experience II course is taught under course number 4300 in various departments. Course title varies among departments. 26The Special Methods II course is taught by various departments under various course numbers. Course title varies among departments.
Minimum Departmental Requirements Total Credits: Chinese Minor .............................................................................12 Japanese Minor ...........................................................................12 Portuguese Minor ........................................................................12 Russian Minor .............................................................................12 Linguistics Minor..........................................................................12 Grade Point Average to Declare Minor ...........................2.5 Career GPA Grade Point Average to Graduate with Minor .................2.0 Career GPA and 2.5 GPA within Minor Classes Notes: Courses for Minors may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. Courses for Minors require a minimum grade of C- or better. At least half (50 percent) of credits for Minors must be completed through USU, and approved by the department head (except for the Portuguese Minor). Any 4920 course is repeatable; however, only 1 credit may be applied toward the minor.
Chinese Minor
Select 12 upper-division credits in Chinese from the following courses: CHIN 3010 Chinese Third Year I (F)......................................................4 CHIN 3020 Chinese Third Year II (Sp) ..................................................4 CHIN 3100 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Culture (Sp) .............. 3 CHIN 3510 Chinese Business Language (F) ........................................3 CHIN 3880 Individual Readings in Chinese (F,Sp) .............................1-2 CHIN 4920 Chinese Language Tutoring (F,Sp,Su) ...............................1
Japanese Minor
Select 12 credits from the following courses: JAPN 3010 Japanese Third Year I (F) ..................................................4 JAPN 3020 Japanese Third Year II (Sp) ...............................................4 JAPN 305027 Japanese Calligraphy (Sp) ..............................................3
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Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication JAPN 3100 Readings in Contemporary Japanese Culture (F) ............. 3 JAPN 3510 Japanese for the Business Environment (Sp) ................... 3 JAPN 4920 Japanese Language Tutoring (F,Sp,Su) ............................1
Portuguese Minor
PORT 1020 Portuguese First Year II (F,Sp) ..........................................4 PORT 2010 Portuguese Second Year I (F) ...........................................4 PORT 2020 Portuguese Second Year II (Sp) ........................................4 PORT 3040 (CI) Advanced Portuguese Grammar and Composition (must be completed at USU) (F,Sp) ..................................................3
Russian Minor
Select 12 credits from the following courses: RUSS 3040 Advanced Russian Grammar and Composition (F) ........... 3 RUSS 3050 Advanced Russian Grammar and Composition (Sp) ......... 3 RUSS 3300 Contemporary Russian Language and Culture (F) ........... 3 RUSS 3510 (CI) Business Russian (F) .................................................3 RUSS 3540 Russian Translation for Science, Business, and Culture (Sp) ....................................................................................................3
Linguistics Minor
Select 12 credits from the following courses: LING 4100 The Study of Language (F,Sp) ............................................3 LING 4400 Teaching Modern Languages (F,Sp) ...................................3 LING 4520 Technology for Language Teaching (Su) ............................ 3 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 ENGL 3020 (DHA) Perspectives in Linguistics (Sp) .............................3 ENGL 4200 Linguistic Structures (F,Sp,Su) ..........................................3 ENGL 4210 History of the English Language (Sp) ................................3 ENGL 4230 Language and Society (F) .................................................3 ENGL 5210 Topics in Linguistics (F) .....................................................3 For additional information on language major and minor programs offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication, contact the department office.
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Proficiency Tests, Placement in Language Courses, and Obtaining Credit by Special Examination Students who have completed one or more years of language study may take proficiency tests to determine their proper placement in language courses. When basic skills in a department-taught language (other than French, German, and Spanish) have been acquired by means other than college courses, students can receive 4-20 lower-division credits with a letter grade by completing a course in that language at a higher level than the credits to be acquired. This course needs to be completed with a grade of B or better.
Exchange Programs, Semester Abroad Programs, and Summer Study Abroad Programs The Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication assists students with academic advising for study abroad exchange programs, semester abroad programs, and summer study abroad programs. Students must be in good standing at the University, and it is recommended that the students have some language preparation in order to participate in these programs. For program information, contact the USU Study Abroad Office, Student Center 313, or visit their website at: http://www.usu.edu/stdyabrd
National Honor Societies Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Honor Society of the National Communication Association for undergraduate junior and senior communication students. Among the goals of LPH are to recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement; and to provide an opportunity for faculty and students to discuss and exchange ideas about their field of interest. Sigma Delta Pi (SDP) is the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese for students studying Spanish. Among the goals of SDP are to honor those who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and of the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples, and to encourage college and university students to acquire a greater interest in and a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture. Phi Sigma Iota (PSI) is an international language honor society for juniors, seniors, and graduate students who excel in foreign language. PSI promotes international communication and understanding, as well as a sentiment of unity among nations. Phi Sigma Iota helps members further their training through scholarship and graduation honors. The society also promotes trips abroad.
Languages Course Descriptions Chinese (CHIN), page 479 French (FREN), pages 523-525 German (GERM), pages 529-530 Italian (ITAL), page 542 Japanese (JAPN), pages 542-543 Korean (KOR), page 546 Language (LANG), pages 547-548
These credits will count as transfer credits. They will not count toward a certain semester or the USU GPA, but will be counted into the cumulative GPA. Please contact the department for further details.
Linguistics (LING), pages 548-549
Technology Assisted Language Center
Portuguese (PORT), pages 585-586
The department operates a technology assisted language center, located in Main 004, for instructional use associated with language classes, and for students desiring additional language practice outside of the classroom. The center includes computer workstations capable of running multimedia applications, as well as audio equipment.
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Russian (RUSS), page 592 Spanish (SPAN), page 601
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Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Philosophy Philosophy at USU reflects the ideals of the liberal arts in encouraging the respect for truth without promoting dogmatism, and in offering the opportunity for students to increase their self-understanding at the same time as they increase their knowledge of the world around them. Philosophy faculty in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication teach courses leading to an undergraduate major and a minor in philosophy. The mission of the Philosophy program at Utah State University is to provide a high-quality education leading to an understanding of the major areas of inquiry represented within the discipline of philosophy. Coursework emphasizes the areas of the history of philosophy, logic, ethical theory and applied ethics, and metaphysics and epistemology. The curriculum is designed to meet a wide variety of student interests in pursuing a major in philosophy. It provides a rigorous foundation for students intending to further their education in law school or graduate school in philosophy, and it also provides an exciting and challenging education for those students who enjoy thinking about ideas for their own sake. Coursework is also designed to enrich the education of students majoring in other subjects, by providing them with opportunities to gain an understanding of philosophical perspectives on and philosophical foundations of their chosen fields. Minimum Departmental Requirements Total Credits: Philosophy Major .........................................................................30 Philosophy Minor .........................................................................15 Grade Point Average to Declare a Major or Minor..........2.5 Career GPA Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major or Minor...2.5 Career GPA and 2.5 GPA within Major/Minor Classes Notes: Courses for Philosophy Majors and Minors require a minimum grade of C- or better. Courses for Philosophy Majors and Minors may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree additional requirements include two years of language, or same as University Requirement (see Bachelor of Arts section, page 55). Bachelor of Science (BS) degree additional requirements include PHIL 2200 and 4310 and 12 credits of Math and/or Science.
Course Requirements Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (30 credits) (2.5 GPA)
All philosophy majors must complete 30 credits of philosophy. Up to 6 pass/fail credits in philosophy courses may be applied toward the philosophy major. PHIL 3100, 3120, 4300, and 4400 may not be taken on a pass/fail basis for the philosophy major. The requirements are distributed as follows: A. Required Courses (21 credits) PHIL 1200 (BHU)28 Practical Logic (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 2200 (QI) Deductive Logic (F,Sp) (3 cr)........................................3 PHIL 2400 (BHU) Ethics (Sp) (3 cr) or PHIL 2500 (BHU) Social Ethics (F) (3 cr)..............................................3 PHIL 3100 (CI)29 Ancient Philosophy (F) ...............................................3 PHIL 3120 (CI)29 Early Modern Philosophy (F) .....................................3
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Choose one course from the following: PHIL 3500 Medical Ethics (F)................................................................3 PHIL 351028 Environmental Ethics (F,Sp) .............................................3 PHIL 352028 Business Ethics (Sp) .........................................................3 PHIL 450028 Contemporary Ethical Theory (Sp) ...................................3 PHIL 4530 (DSC)28 Ethics and Biotechnology (Sp) ...............................3 PHIL 454028 Human Values and Information Technology (Sp).............. 3 PHIL 461028 Social and Political Philosophy (Sp) .................................3 Choose two of the following courses, at least one of which must be PHIL 4300 or 4400: PHIL 430029 Epistemology (F) ...............................................................3 PHIL 4310 Philosophy of Science (Sp) .................................................3 PHIL 440029 Metaphysics (F) ................................................................3 PHIL 4410 Philosophy of Mind (F) ........................................................3 PHIL 442028 Philosophy of Language (Sp) ...........................................3 B. Elective Courses (9 credits) Choose three other upper-division philosophy courses from the following list of courses: PHIL 311028 Medieval Philosophy (Sp) .................................................3 PHIL 3150 (CI)28 Kant and His Successors (Sp) ...................................3 PHIL 3160 (CI)29 Contemporary Philosophy (F) ....................................3 PHIL 3180 (CI)29 Contemporary European Philosophy (F) ................... 3 PHIL 3500 Medical Ethics (F)................................................................3 PHIL 3510 Environmental Ethics (F,Sp) ................................................3 PHIL 3520 Business Ethics (Sp) ...........................................................3 PHIL 3700 Philosophy of Religion (F) ...................................................3 PHIL 371029 Philosophies of East Asia (F) ...........................................3 PHIL 372029 Philosophical Theology After Kant (F)...............................3 PHIL 3730 (CI)28 Philosophy of the New Testament (Sp) ...................... 3 PHIL 3750 Religion and Science in the Modern World (Sp) ................. 3 PHIL 3800 Philosophy in Literature (F) .................................................3 PHIL 3810 Aesthetics (Sp) ....................................................................3 PHIL 430029 Epistemology (F) ...............................................................3 PHIL 4310 Philosophy of Science (Sp) .................................................3 PHIL 432028 History of Scientific Thought (Sp) .....................................3 PHIL 440029 Metaphysics (F) ................................................................3 PHIL 4410 Philosophy of Mind (F) ........................................................3 PHIL 442028 Philosophy of Language (Sp) ...........................................3 PHIL 450028 Contemporary Ethical Theory (Sp) ...................................3 PHIL 4530 (DSC) Ethics and Biotechnology (Sp) .................................3 PHIL 454028 Human Values and Information Technology (Sp).............. 3 PHIL 460029 Philosophy of Law (F) .......................................................3 PHIL 461028 Social and Political Philosophy (Sp) .................................3 PHIL 490030 Special Topics (F,Sp) ........................................................3 PHIL 491030 Readings and Research (F,Sp) ......................................1-4 PHIL 4920H Senior Honors Seminar (Sp).............................................1 PHIL 4930H30 Senior Honors Thesis (F,Sp,Su) ..................................1-4 PHIL 4990 Philosophy Seminar (Sp).....................................................3 PHIL 520028 Symbolic Logic (Sp) ..........................................................3 PHIL 551029 Ethics and the Environment (F) ........................................3 PHIL 5600 Legal Ethics (F) ...................................................................3 In addition, other University Studies courses, as required by the University, must be completed. To receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, students must also complete the foreign language requirement.
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy (30 credits) (2.5 GPA) The requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Philosophy are the same as those for the Bachelor of Arts (BA), with these additional limitations: (1) no foreign language instruction is necessary, (2) PHIL
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which students learn how to critique and coach speech communication students.
Philosophy Minor (18 credits) (2.5 GPA)
Minimum Departmental Requirements Total Credits: Speech Major ..............................................................................30 Organizational Communication Minor .........................................15 Speech Communication Teaching Minor .....................................19
Six courses in Philosophy, at least four of which must be at the upperdivision level, must be completed for a philosophy minor. _______________ 28This course is taught spring semester, alternate years. 29This course is taught fall semester, alternate years. 30This course is repeatable for credit.
Philosophy Course Descriptions Philosophy (PHIL), pages 571-573
Speech Communication Speech Communication has been taught continuously at USU almost from the University’s founding in 1888. Speech Communication faculty in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication teach courses leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, as well as to minors in Organizational Communication and Speech Communication Teaching. The speech major emphasizes organizational communication. Organizational communication is the study of how communication creates organizations and of how organizations shape communication. Coursework in the program addresses the theories and analytical skills enabling students to identify common communication problems arising in organizational contexts and to develop appropriate communication policies and practices. The program also teaches important aspects of intercultural and interpersonal communication theory. Students majoring in speech are encouraged to earn a BA degree by completing two years of study in a foreign language. This broadens cultural and social awareness and can increase one’s understanding of the nature of language in general. Admission to the speech major will be limited to 25 students each year. Admission decisions will be based on (1) academic record, (2) realistic career or professional study objective, (3) ability of this program to prepare the student for intended career, (4) satisfactory speaking and writing competencies, and (5) motivation and creativity demonstrated by class performance, work experience, volunteer activities, and other means offered by the student during the application process. Students not admitted may apply the following year. If not admitted on the second application, the student will be permitted to complete a minor, but will not be considered again for the major. To obtain guidelines for applying to the speech major, contact the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. The minor program in Organizational Communication is designed for students who seek communication and human relations competencies, an understanding of human communication behavior, and the critical thinking skills required for success in a variety of careers. The course of study leading to a minor in Speech Communication Teaching is designed to develop the communication competencies and the understanding of communication processes and theory necessary for effective high school speech communication instruction. Prior to student teaching, the program features practicum experience in
Grade Point Average to Declare a Major or Minor..........2.5 Career GPA Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major or Minor...2.5 Career GPA and 2.5 GPA within Major/Minor Classes Note: As many as 15 credits for the Major and 6 credits for the Minor completed at other colleges or universities may be used to partially satisfy these requirements, with advisor permission only.
Course Requirements Speech Major (30 credits) (2.5 GPA in major classes)
As many as 15 credits completed at other colleges or universities may be used to partially satisfy these requirements. For more information, students should contact their advisor. Students must earn an overall GPA of at least 2.5 in all classes applied toward the major. A. Communication Core (6 credits) SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication (F,Sp) .......................... 3 B. Senior Year Capstone Course (3 credits) This course, which is offered spring semester only, must be taken during the student’s senior year. SPCH 5100 (CI) Theories of Speech Communication (Sp)................... 3 C. Organizational Communication Theory (9-12 credits) SPCH 3250 (CI) Organizational Communication (F) .............................3 SPCH 3330 (DSS) Intercultural Communication (F) .............................3 SPCH 3400 (CI) Persuasion (F) ............................................................3 SPCH 5000 Studies in Speech Communication (repeatable) (F,Sp) .... 3 SPCH 5090 Small Group Theory (Sp)...................................................3 SPCH 5250 Environmental Rhetoric (Sp) .............................................3 SPCH 5280 Communication Education Theory (Sp)............................. 3 JCOM 3400 (DSS) Gender and Communication (F,Sp) ........................ 3 D. Organizational Communication Application (9-12 credits) SPCH 2280 Listening (Sp) ....................................................................2 SPCH 3000 Speech Communication Teaching Practicum (repeatable) (Sp) ...............................................................................1 SPCH 3050 (DSS) Technical and Professional Communication (Sp) ... 3 SPCH 3600 Communication and Conflict (F) ........................................3 SPCH 4280 Argumentation and Debate (F) ..........................................3 SPCH 4800 (CI) Nonverbal Communication (F) ...................................3 LING 4900 Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference (Sp).......................... 3 BIS 4350 Introduction to Training and Development (Sp) ..................... 3 BIS 5660 The Adult Business Learner ..................................................3 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F,Sp)................ 3 MHR 3820 (DSS) International Management (F,Sp) ............................. 3 HASS 225031 Introductory Internship/Co-op (F,Sp,Su) ......................1-5 HASS 425031 Advanced Internship/Co-op (F,Sp,Su)........................1-15 _______________ 31Internship project and number of credits must be approved by advisor.
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Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Speech Communication Minor Programs Organizational Communication Minor (15 credits) (2.5 GPA) A. Required Courses (6 credits) SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) (3 cr) or SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication (F,Sp) (3 cr) ................ 3 SPCH 3250 (CI) Organizational Communication (F) .............................3 B. Elective Courses (9 credits) In consultation with a program advisor, select 9 credits from courses having the SPCH prefix. Of these 9 credits, at least 3 credits must be completed in a course offered at the 4000 or 5000 level.
Speech Communication Minor—Teaching Emphasis (50 credits) (2.5 GPA) Note: The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication. To be licensed to teach in the Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional courses (approximately 31 credits) required by the Department of Secondary Education. For more information, please contact the Department of Secondary Education, Education Building 330, or review the supplementary section, entitled STEP Level Outline, following the Spanish Course Requirements section (page 326). Information is also provided on the Web at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/ Also Note: SPCH 1050, 2600, and 3000 should be completed prior to enrollment in the 4000- and 5000-level courses. A minimum grade of C- is required in each of these classes. I. Speech Communication Courses (19 credits) SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication (F,Sp) .......................... 3 SPCH 3000 Speech Communication Teaching Practicum (Sp) ............ 1 SPCH 4280 Argumentation and Debate (F) ..........................................3 SPCH 5100 (CI) Theories of Speech Communication (Sp)................... 3 SPCH 5280 Communication Education Theory (Sp)............................. 3 SPCH 3330 (DSS) Intercultural Communication (F) (3 cr) or SPCH 5090 Small Group Theory (Sp) (3 cr) .........................................3 II. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Courses (31 credits; 35 credits including courses for teaching minor) For further information, review the STEP Level Outline on page 326, following the Spanish Course Requirements section.
Speech Communication Course Descriptions Speech Communication (SPCH), page 606
Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Faculty Professors Charles W. Johnson, philosophy of mind, Wittgenstein, logic, philosophical methods John E. Lackstrom, linguistics, Spanish applied linguistics, TESL
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Liberal Arts and Sciences Major Contact and Advising: College of HASS Advising Center Location: Student Center 302 Phone: (435) 797-3883 FAX: (435) 797-2096 E-mail: mary.leavitt@usu.edu or lynne.slade@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/shac/las.html
Department. One year or equivalent in each of two foreign languages may also satisfy the foreign language requirement for the BA degree. Specifically, the BA language requirement may be completed in one of the following ways: 1. Completion of 16 credits in one foreign language.
Degree Offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Arts and Sciences
2. Completion of 20 credits in two foreign languages.
The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Major offers a broad and challenging course of study in the humanities, sciences, arts, and social sciences. Through a multi-disciplinary but coherent approach to learning, the program meets the needs of students majoring in professional fields, as well as those desiring a general background for adaptability and mobility in employment. LAS offers USU students the training required to be competitive and to contribute effectively in the organizations, professions, and communities of the twenty-first century.
3. In general, completion of course number 2020 in one of the foreign languages or an upper-division (3000-level or above) foreign language grammar or literature course. Conversation classes generally cannot be considered in satisfying this requirement.
This major allows the student to develop an individualized curriculum in consultation with the program advisor (Student Center 302). This major requires a 2.3 overall GPA for admission and a 2.3 USU Cumulative GPA for graduation.
5. TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Although the emphasis of this major is in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, the student is encouraged to seek out other educational interests as part of an academic program. The following credit distribution will be typical of most students:
University Studies (30 credits)
The University Studies Program (which is required for all students seeking a bachelor’s degree) consists of two sets of requirements: General Education Requirements and Depth Education Requirements. Included in the General Education Requirements are Competency Requirements, including Communications Literacy, Quantitative Literacy, and Computer and Information Literacy. General Education also includes Breadth Requirements in the areas of American Institutions, Creative Arts, Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. To complete the Depth Education Requirements, students must complete two Communications Intensive courses, one Quantitative Intensive course, and two Depth courses. For more information about the University Studies Program, as well as lists of courses approved for meeting University Studies Requirements, see pages 46-54 in this catalog. Students should consult with the program advisor to determine which University Studies courses will best meet their learning goals.
Foreign Language (2 years)
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4. Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
The focus of study for the Liberal Arts and Sciences major is to help students gain a basic understanding of the development of civilization, including historical and cultural traditions, political institutions and processes, an appreciation of arts and literature, and expanded capacities for critical thought. Four learning goals are identified, each requiring a minimum of 9 credits, for a total of 36 credits. Students plan a multi-disciplinary academic program providing a focus for study, with emphasis in primarily social sciences, humanities, and arts.
Pre-professional and Elective Credits
Depending on a student’s career objectives, a student may take courses leading to further study in medicine, law, business, or other graduate programs, or continue to study in a number of different disciplines.
Additional Information Details of requirements for the Liberal Arts and Sciences major, as well as a worksheet for students to record their progress, can be found on the major requirement sheet, available from the College of HASS Advising Center, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Course Description Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS), page 548
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Department of Management and Human Resources Department Head: Gaylen N. Chandler Location: Business 415 Phone: (435) 797-1789 FAX: (435) 797-1091 E-mail: mhr@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/cob/mhr/ Undergraduate Advisor: Megen Ralphs, Business 309, (435) 797-2272, megen.ralphs@usu.edu
Learning Objectives and Assessment Assessment information for the Management and Human Resources Department can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/cob/mhr/dept_info/assess.htm
College of Business Requirements
Graduate Program Director: Glenn M. McEvoy, Business 807, (435) 797-2375, glenn.mcevoy@usu.edu
All students majoring in management or human resource management must satisfy the College of Business requirements, provided on pages 105-106. Academic advising about these requirements is available in the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309.
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management; BS and BA in Human Resource Management; Master of Science (MS) in Human Resources
All students at the University are required to satisfy the University Studies requirements of the University as described on pages 46-54 of this catalog.
The department also participates in the College of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree. A description of the MBA degree and program requirements can be found on pages 178-179. Graduate-level courses offered by the department are included in the plans of study of graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines. Students can specialize in Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management in the on-campus MBA program.
Matriculation Requirement and Transfer Limitation
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The programs in the Department of Management and Human Resources are designed to prepare students for administrative and leadership positions in business, government, and other institutions. Specialized training is provided in Management and Human Resource Management, as well as training directed at understanding the broader aspects of business as it functions within a national and international environment. The study of management is approached from an organizational leadership framework. Management focuses on the development of entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities. These include recognizing viable business opportunities and developing business concepts that allow firms to take advantage of unique competencies and capabilities. In addition, there is substantial emphasis on the acquisition and allocation of resources, as well as on organizing, leading, and empowering people. Human Resource Management deals with those processes which provide, develop, and maintain a productive workforce. Subject areas include recruiting employees, determining what tasks need to be performed, placing the right person in the right position, determining fair benefits and compensation, evaluating performance, determining current and future employment needs, training and development, labor-management relations, and following legal/ethical practices in employment.
Departmental Honors See Honors in Business description in the College of Business section of this catalog (page 105).
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No more than 15 USU College of Business credits (ACCT, BA, BIS, BUS, MHR), numbered 2000 and above, earned as a nonbusiness major (before acceptance into the College of Business) can be applied to a College of Business degree. More than 15 business credits can be transferred from other accredited institutions. However, additional USU College of Business credits added to previously earned transfer business credits may not exceed a combined total of 15. Furthermore, to earn a bachelor’s degree in a College of Business major, at least 50 percent of the required College of Business credits must be earned from coursework taken from the Utah State University College of Business.
USU Credits and Business Credits
At least 30 of the last 60 semester credits must be taken from Utah State University, 10 of which must be included within the last 40 credits presented for the degree. At least 50 percent of the College of Business credits required for a College of Business degree must be taken from the Utah State University College of Business or its departments, which include: School of Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Economics, and Management and Human Resources.
College of Business Core All majors in the Department of Management and Human Resources must complete the following prerequisite courses and business core courses, in addition to the specific courses listed for the major. Business majors must take these courses as prerequisite to 3000-, 4000-, and 5000-level courses in the College of Business. Pre-Business Course Requirements (13 credits) ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques (F, Sp, Su) ...............................3 STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F, Sp, Su) ...................................4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) or SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) (3 cr) .........................3 All 3000-, 4000-, and 5000-level courses in the College of Business are restricted to students admitted to the College of Business or another USU major with an overall GPA of at least 2.67 and completion of at least 40 credits.
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Department of Management and Human Resources College of Business Core (37 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F, Sp, Su) .....................................3 ACCT 2020 Survey of Accounting II (F, Sp, Su) ....................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F, Sp, Su) ........................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F, Sp, Su) ..................................3 BA 3700 Operations Management (F, Sp, Su) ......................................3 BIS 2450 Spreadsheets and Databases for Business (F, Sp, Su) ........ 3 BIS 2550 (CI) Business Communication (F, Sp, Su) .............................3 BUS 3250 Discussions With Business Leaders (F, Sp) ........................ 1 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F, Sp) .................. 3 ECON 3400 International Economics for Business (F, Sp, Su) ............. 3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F, Sp, Su) ...... 3 MHR 3110 Managing Organizations and People (F, Sp, Su) ................ 3 MHR 4880 (CI) Business Strategy in an Entrepreneurial Context (F, Sp) (3 cr) or MHR 4890 (CI) Business Strategy in a Global Context (F, Sp, Su) (3 cr) ................................................................................3
Requirements for Majors Management (15 credits) MHR 3510 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (F) ...............................3 MHR 3520 Relationship and Organizational Competencies for Entrepreneurs (Sp) ............................................................................3 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F,Sp)................ 3 MHR 3820 International Management (F,Sp) ........................................3 MHR 4510 Senior Seminar in Entrepreneurship (F) ............................. 3 Students completing the Management major requirements must take MHR 4880 as their senior capstone course in the Business Core requirements. Students should also note that MHR 3510 and 3520 should be taken prior to MHR 4510. Human Resource Management (9 credits) MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F,Sp)................ 3 MHR 3820 International Management (F,Sp) ........................................3 MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F,Sp) ................................3 Human Resource Management Major Electives (6 credits) Students must complete at least two of the following: MHR 3720 Leading Organization Change ............................................3 MHR 3810 Employment Law and Policy Development (F,Sp) .............. 3 MHR 4730 Business and Society (3 cr) or PHIL 3520 (DHA) Business Ethics (Sp) (3 cr).......................................3 MHR 5640 Selected Topics in Management and Human Resources.... 3 ECON 5680 Labor Economics (Sp) ......................................................3 BIS 4350 Introduction to Training and Development (Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5660 Training and Organizational Development (Sp) (2 cr) ...................................................................................2 or 3 Elective Course Requirements Because the University requires a minimum of 120 credits for a bachelor’s degree, students will need to take some elective credits. These credits may be chosen from any course (1000-level or above) offered by the University. If a student wants to complete a minor or a dual major in another department, the use of elective credits should be planned carefully with an advisor in the other department. If a College of Business student elects to take a minor, he or she is encouraged to select one from outside the College of Business.
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outlined must be submitted in writing, with justification for the changes, to the department head for approval. A 2.50 GPA in the minor courses is required. Minor in Management This minor is for students who expect to work in an organization where they will assume supervisory or management responsibilities. The Management minor consists of a minimum of 12 credits. Required: MHR 3110 Managing Organizations and People (F,Sp,Su) .................. 3 Select three courses from the following: MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F,Sp)................ 3 MHR 3720 Leading Organization Change ............................................3 MHR 3810 Employment Law and Policy Development (Prerequisite: MHR 2990) (F,Sp) .......................................................3 MHR 3820 International Management (F,Sp) ........................................3 MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F,Sp) ................................3 MHR 4730 Business and Society (3 cr) or PHIL 3520 (DHA) Business Ethics (Sp) (3 cr).......................................3 MHR 5640 Selected Topics in Management and Human Resources.... 3 BIS 4350 Introduction to Training and Development (Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5660 Training and Organizational Development (Sp) (2 cr) ...................................................................................2 or 3 ECON 5680 Labor Economics (Sp) ......................................................3 Minor in Human Resource Management This minor is for students who want to work in any of the human resource functions of an organization. The Human Resource Management minor consists of a minimum of 12 credits. Required: MHR 3110 Managing Organizations and People (F,Sp,Su) .................. 3 MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F,Sp) ................................3 Select two courses from the following: MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F,Sp)................ 3 MHR 3720 Leading Organization Change ............................................3 MHR 3810 Employment Law and Policy Development (Prerequisite: MHR 2990) (F,Sp) .......................................................3 MHR 3820 International Management (F,Sp) ........................................3 MHR 4730 Business and Society (3 cr) or PHIL 3520 (DHA) Business Ethics (Sp) (3 cr).......................................3 MHR 5640 Selected Topics in Management and Human Resources.... 3 BIS 4350 Introduction to Training and Development (Sp) (3 cr) or ECON 5660 Training and Organizational Development (Sp) (2 cr) ...................................................................................2 or 3 ECON 5680 Labor Economics (Sp) ......................................................3 Note: An overall GPA of 2.67 and admission into a degree-seeking major are required for enrollment in 3000- or 4000-level courses in the Department of Management and Human Resources.
Graduation Requirements To be recommended by the department for graduation, majors in the Department of Management and Human Resources must have a grade point average of at least 2.50 in their upper-division core and specialization courses, as well as an overall GPA of 2.50. This includes transfer credits. At least fifty percent of the business credits required for a business degree must be taken on the Utah State University campus or at a designated residence center.
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Department of Management and Human Resources Financial Assistance The Department of Management and Human Resources and the College of Business award scholarships in addition to those available through the University Financial Aid Office. Information and application forms are available from the College of Business Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309.
Student Organization The department sponsors a student organization. Membership in the organization is open to all students, both undergraduate and graduate, who meet the membership requirements. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the professional Human Resource Management organization cosponsored by the Bridgerland Chapter of SHRM.
Additional Information A major requirement sheet, which includes further information about career opportunities and course requirements for the majors and minors within the Management and Human Resources Department, can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/ Further information about undergraduate programs in the College of Business can be obtained from the Career and Education Opportunities Center, Business 309, or found on the Web at: http://www.usu.edu/cobceo
Graduate Programs Master of Science in Human Resources (MS HR) Objectives
The MS in Human Resources degree prepares students for professional careers in the field of Human Resource Management. The instruction is designed to teach students to assume a strategic role in helping organizations gain competitive advantage by building employee commitment, competence, and effectiveness. Required subject areas include human resource planning, recruiting, selection, placement, compensation and benefits, career planning, training and organizational development, labor and employee relations, ethical/legal employment practices, statistical methods, and program evaluation.
Admission Requirements
See Admission Procedures on pages 93-94. Students are required to submit scores on either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Prospective students may request information on the expected test performance standards for acceptance. Applicants are expected to have strong written and oral communication skills. Students without sufficient relevant work experience are required to complete an approved internship. The executive in residence in the MHR Department and/or the MS in Human Resources steering committee will serve as facilitators to help secure internship opportunities. All students are strongly encouraged to take the certification exam of the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
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Students are expected to be admitted to the program as matriculated students before taking coursework leading to the degree.
Degree Requirements
Students are held responsible for meeting requirements as outlined below. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of all requirements and initiate the resolution of apparent inconsistencies. The typical degree option is Plan C, which includes coursework to meet the degree requirements. The student should consult with the graduate program director if the Plan B option is being considered. The MS in Human Resources degree usually requires 33 credits beyond the Business Core. The total number of credits is 47 for students without an undergraduate business degree or commensurate work experience. Coursework includes MHR 6330, 6550, 6620, 6630, 6650, 6670, 6680, 6690, 6760; BUS 6250; and MHR 6310 or one 3-credit elective approved by the steering committee. Students with applicable and relevant work experience may substitute MHR 6900 for BUS 6250 (Graduate Internship) on approval of the MS in Human Resources steering committee. Students with an undergraduate degree from an AACSB-International accredited business school or equivalent work experience will not be required to take the business core. Students are also strongly encouraged to take the HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) exam. Additional information about the MS in Human Resources degree may be obtained by contacting the Department of Management and Human Resources.
Financial Assistance and Assistantships A limited number of graduate assistantships, scholarships, and other departmental awards are provided to outstanding on-campus students on a competitive basis. Acceptance to the program does not guarantee financial assistance. Application forms are available from the MHR Department. The deadline for financial aid assistance is March 15.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) The department also participates with other departments in the College of Business in offering the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree. A description of the MBA degree and program requirements can be found on pages 178-179 of this catalog.
Management and Human Resources Faculty Professors Caryn L. Beck-Dudley, Dean of College of Business, business law, employment law, and social responsibility Gaylen N. Chandler, entrepreneurship, management Glenn M. McEvoy, human resources, organizational behavior, management David B. Stephens, business strategy and labor relations Professors Emeritus Vernon M. Buehler Howard M. Carlisle John R. Cragun
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Department of Management and Human Resources Gary B. Hansen Leon R. McCarrey Y. Krishna Shetty
Konrad S. Lee, employment law, business law Troy V. Mumford, organizational behavior, human resource management, compensation
Associate Professors Ronda R. Callister, management, organizational behavior, international management David R. Daines, business law, employment law, and social responsibility Ross E. Robson, lean manufacturing, management
Adjunct Senior Lecturers Mary Jo Blahna, organizational behavior, management, human resources Shari Tarnutzer, international management
Adjunct Associate Professor Steven H. Hanks, business strategy, management, and entrepreneurship Assistant Professors Alison Cook, organizational behavior, human resource management Dawn DeTienne, entrepreneurship James Hayton, management, human resources
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Principal Lecturer Alan P. Warnick, human resource management Lecturer David G. Herrmann, management and entrepreneurship
Course Descriptions Management and Human Resources (MHR), pages 549-551
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics Department Head: Russell C. Thompson Location: Lund Hall 211 Phone: (435) 797-2809 FAX: (435) 797-1822 E-mail: mathstat@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.math.usu.edu/ Assistant Department Head: Daniel C. Coster, Lund Hall 211B, (435) 797-2811, coster@math.usu.edu Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Ian M. Anderson, Lund Hall 318, (435) 797-2822, anderson@math.usu.edu Graduate Program Coordinator: D. Richard Cutler, Lund Hall 302C, (435) 797-2699, richard@math.usu.edu Mathematics Education Program Director: James S. Cangelosi, Lund Hall 325C, (435) 797-1415, jcang@math.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisors: Mathematics: Chris S. Coray, Lund Hall 310, (435) 797-2861, coray@math.usu.edu Statistics: Christopher D. Corcoran, Lund Hall 204, (435) 797-4012, corcoran@math.usu.edu
to register for MATH 1030 (Quantitative Reasoning), MATH 1050 (College Algebra), and MATH 1060 (Trigonometry). The alternative to this is to take a placement examination in the Testing Services Office, University Inn 115. A student who has already taken a math class at USU may register for the next higher level course, providing he or she received a grade of C- or better in the prerequisite course. Equivalent transfer courses must also have a C- or better grade. Entering students with math ACT scores of less than 18 should register for MATH 0900 (Elements of Algebra) or take the placement examination to qualify for a higher-level course. The placement exam requires a small fee. A math ACT score of at least 25 is needed to begin in MATH 1100, and an ACT score of at least 27 is needed to begin in MATH 1210. Entering students with passing scores on AP calculus or statistics exams will be given 8 semester credits in mathematics for passing either one of the calculus exams, and 4 semester credits for passing the statistics exam. Part of this credit may include specific USU courses. Students with an AP calculus AB score of 3 will generally be advised to start in MATH 1210 (Calculus I). Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the calculus AB exam or a score of 3 or 4 on the calculus BC exam will be given credit for MATH 1210, and will be advised to begin in MATH 1220 (Calculus II). Students with a score of 5 on the calculus BC exam will be given credit for MATH 1210 and 1220, and will be advised to begin in MATH 2210 (Multivariable Calculus). Students with a score of 3 or higher on the AP statistics exam will be given credit for STAT 2000. Students may also take a placement test in the USU Testing Center to determine if MATH 1100 (Calculus Techniques) or MATH 1210 (Calculus I) is an appropriate place to start.
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), and Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics; BS and BA in Mathematics Education; BS in Composite Mathematics-Statistics Education; BS in Composite Mathematics/Statistics; Master of Mathematics (MMath); BS, BA, and MS in Statistics; MS in Industrial Mathematics; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematical Sciences
The calculus courses MATH 1210, 1220, and 2210 are designed for students in mathematics, the sciences, and engineering. MATH 1100 (Calculus Techniques) is designed primarily for students in business and a few other majors. All students in calculus classes need strong backgrounds in the material covered in MATH 1010 and MATH 1050. In addition, the MATH 1210, 1220, 2210 sequence requires trigonometry (MATH 1060) and a graphics calculator.
Graduate specializations: PhD in Mathematical Sciences—College Teaching, Interdisciplinary Studies, Pure and Applied Mathematics, and Statistics
Students with outstanding mathematics records in high school and transfer students with some experience in calculus may wish to consult with a departmental advisor prior to registration.
Undergraduate Programs
Departmental Admission Requirements
Objectives The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a variety of programs and courses designed to prepare students for careers in teaching and for positions as mathematicians and statisticians in industry and government. The department also provides service courses for students in many other disciplines and contributes to the University Studies program by providing Quantitative Literacy and Quantitative Intensive classes.
Placement of New Students The mathematics ACT score, on-campus placement tests, and Advanced Placement (AP) calculus and statistics scores are used for placement in 1000-level and 2000-level mathematics and statistics courses. New students and students who are registering for a math class at USU for the first time should have a math ACT score of at least 18 to register for MATH 1010 (Intermediate Algebra), a score of at least 19 to register for STAT 1040, and a score of at least 23
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1. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the major. 2. Transfer students from other institutions need a 2.2 transfer GPA, and students transferring from other USU majors need a 2.0 total GPA for admission to this major in good standing. 3. Students may be admitted to the Mathematics Education major by satisfying either of the above conditions. However, in order to be admitted to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), and to graduate from the Mathematics Education major (and minor), students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the equivalent of MATH 1210, 1220, and 2210, and an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics University Requirements All students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics must satisfy the requirements of USU’s University Studies program, described on pages 46-54 of this catalog.
College of Science Requirements Every bachelor’s degree candidate in the College of Science must complete the following coursework or its equivalent: 1. One year of calculus: MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) and MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) ........................................8 In some degrees or emphases within degrees, the second semester of calculus may be replaced by STAT 3000. The substitution will be for specific degree programs, not by student choice. 2. One of the following year-long sequences. The chosen sequence must be outside the student’s major department. BIOL 1210 Biology I (F) (4 cr) and BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) (4 cr) .................................................8 Or CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) (4 cr) and CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) .............. 8 Or GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) (4 cr) and GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (Sp) (4 cr) ....................... 8 Or PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (4 cr) ................... 8 Or PHYX 2210 General Physics—Science and Engineering I (4 cr) PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II (4 cr) ...........................................................................8
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree For this degree, students must complete the major requirements for the corresponding BS degree, plus the equivalent of two years of training in a foreign language. The Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department is responsible for approving the foreign language coursework for this degree.
Major Requirements Major and minor requirements in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics vary from time to time. Students may obtain from the department information about the exact requirements in effect at any given time. All grades for MATH and STAT courses applied toward a departmental major or minor must be C- or better. Major and minor requirements in effect at the beginning of Fall Semester 2005 are given below.
Mathematics Major (44 credits)
A. Required Courses (29 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations (Sp) .......................... 3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3
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MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (F,Sp) ................. 3 MATH 5210 Introduction to Analysis I (F) ..............................................3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 B. Core Courses (6 credits) Select at least two courses (6 credits) from the following: MATH 5110 Differential Geometry (F) ...................................................3 MATH 5220 Introduction to Analysis II (Sp)...........................................3 MATH 5270 Complex Variables (Sp) .....................................................3 MATH 5310 Introduction to Modern Algebra (Sp) (3 cr) or MATH 5340 Theory of Linear Algebra (Sp) (3 cr) ..................................3 MATH 5510 Introduction to Topology (F) ...............................................3 C. Elective Courses (9 credits) Select at least three courses (9 credits) in mathematics courses numbered above 5000, excluding MATH 5570 (Actuarial Math I) and 5580 (Actuarial Math II). Note: MATH 2250 (Linear Algebra and Differential Equations) may substitute for both MATH 2270 (Linear Algebra) and Math 2280 (Ordinary Differential Equations); however, MATH 2270 and 2280 are recommended. Several options in this major exist (e.g., Actuarial Science and Computational Mathematics). Contact the Mathematics and Statistics Department for details.
Mathematics Education Major (71 credits)
A. Mathematics and Statistics Courses (39 credits) STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F,Sp,Su) .. 4 MATH 3110 Modern Geometry (Sp) ......................................................3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (F,Sp) ................. 3 MATH 4400 History of Mathematics and Number Theory (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 4620 Computer Aided Math for Secondary Math Teachers (F) .. 3 MATH 5500 Capstone Mathematics and Statistics for Teachers (F) ..... 3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 B. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (32 credits) Level 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 MATH 3300 School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level I (F,Sp) .................................................................................................1 MATH 4500 Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .......... 1 Level 2 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 MATH 4300 School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level II (F,Sp) .................................................................................................1 Level 3 SCED 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (F,Sp) ......................................2 SCED 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (F,Sp) .............. 10 Note: Admission to the STEP requires a GPA of at least 3.00 in the equivalent of MATH 1210 (Calculus I), Math 1220 (Calculus II), and
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics MATH 2210 (Multivariable Calculus) and an overall GPA of at least 2.75. Graduation from this major also requires an overall GPA of at least 2.75. No more than three repeats in all required courses may be used in GPA computations. The STEP is normally completed during the last three semesters of the degree program, and consequently nearly all the mathematics classes in the Mathematics Education Major must be completed before beginning the STEP. Note: Beginning in 2006, all USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching. Note: MATH 2270 (Linear Algebra) and MATH 2280 (Ordinary Differential Equations) may substitute for MATH 2250 (Linear Algebra and Differential Equations).
Composite Mathematics-Statistics Education Major (85-86 credits)
A. Mathematics and Statistics Courses (50-51 credits) STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) .............................3 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) or MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) (3 cr) ......................................3 or 4 STAT 5100 (QI/CI) Linear Regression and Time Series (F) .................. 3 MATH 3110 Modern Geometry (Sp) ......................................................3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (F,Sp) ................. 3 MATH 4400 History of Mathematics and Number Theory (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 4620 Computer Aided Math for Secondary Math Teachers (F) .. 3 MATH 5500 Capstone Mathematics and Statistics for Teachers (F) ..... 3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3 STAT 5890 (CI) Problem Solving in Statistics (Sp) ...............................3 B. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) Level 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 MATH 3300 School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level I (F,Sp) .................................................................................................1 MATH 4500 Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 STAT 4500 Methods of Teaching Statistics in Secondary and Middle School (F,Sp) .....................................................................................3 INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .......... 1 Level 2 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 MATH 4300 School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level II (F,Sp) .................................................................................................1 Level 3 SCED 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (F,Sp) ......................................2 SCED 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (F,Sp) .............. 10
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Note: Admission to the STEP requires a GPA of at least 3.00 in the equivalent of MATH 1210 (Calculus I), Math 1220 (Calculus II), and MATH 2210 (Multivariable Calculus) and an overall GPA of at least 2.75. Graduation from this major also requires an overall GPA of at least 2.75. No more than three repeats in all required courses may be used in GPA computations. The STEP is normally completed during the last three semesters of the degree program, and consequently nearly all the mathematics classes in the Mathematics-Statistics Education Major must be completed before beginning the STEP. Note: Beginning in 2006, all USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching.
Statistics Major (47 credits)
A. Required Courses (38 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 MATH 5720 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (Sp) ...................... 3 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) .............. 3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) .............................3 STAT 5100 (QI/CI) Linear Regression and Time Series (F) .................. 3 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3 STAT 5890 (CI) Problem Solving in Statistics (Sp) ...............................3 B. Elective Courses (9 credits) Select three courses (9 credits) in statistics numbered above 5000. One of the three elective classes may be selected from: MATH 4630 Computer Aided Math for Scientists and Engineers (Sp) .. 3 MATH 5570 Actuarial Math I (F) ............................................................3 MATH 5610 Computational Linear Algebra and Solution of Systems of Equations (F) .................................................................................3 MATH 5760 Stochastic Processes (F) ..................................................3 Note: MATH 2250 (Linear Algebra and Differential Equations) may substitute for MATH 2270 (Linear Algebra).
Emphasis Requirements Computational Mathematics Emphasis (60 credits)
The Computational Mathematics Emphasis is available in the Mathematics Major. A. Required Mathematics Courses (35 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations (Sp) .......................... 3 MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics (F,Sp,Su) ........................................3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 5210 Introduction to Analysis I (F) ..............................................3 MATH 5610 Computational Linear Algebra and Solution of Systems of Equations (F) .................................................................................3 MATH 5620 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics B. Required Computer Science Courses (13 credits) CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) .............. 3 CS 1710 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 Lab (F,Sp,Su) ....... 1 CS 1720 (QI) Introduction to Computer Science—CS 2 (F,Sp,Su) ....... 3 CS 2200 (QI) Algorithms and Data Structures—CS 3 (F,Sp,Su) ........... 3 CS 2370 (CI) Software Engineering (F,Sp) ...........................................3
Note: Mathematics majors are strongly urged to take MATH 2270 (Linear Algebra) and MATH 2280 (Ordinary Differential Equations) instead of MATH 2250 (Linear Algebra and Differential Equations).
C. Mathematics Elective Courses (6 credits) Select two courses (6 credits) in mathematics numbered above 4620, excluding MATH 5570 (Actuarial Math I) and 5580 (Actuarial Math II).
Composite Major in Mathematics/Statistics (59 credits)
D. Computer Science Elective Courses (6 credits) Select at least two courses (6 credits) in computer science numbered above 4000. Note: Mathematics majors are strongly urged to take MATH 2270 (Linear Algebra) and MATH 2280 (Ordinary Differential Equations) instead of MATH 2250 (Linear Algebra and Differential Equations). Note: Students who complete the Computer Science coursework with a GPA of at least 2.5 automatically earn a minor in Computer Science.
Actuarial Science Emphasis (59 credits)
The Actuarial Science Emphasis is available in either the Mathematics Major or the Statistics Major. A. Mathematics and Statistics Courses (for Mathematics Majors) (44 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations (Sp) .......................... 3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (F,Sp) ................. 3 MATH 5210 Introduction to Analysis I (F) ..............................................3 MATH 5570 Actuarial Math I (F) ............................................................3 MATH 5580 (CI) Actuarial Math II (Sp) ..................................................3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 MATH 5720 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (Sp) ...................... 3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp) (3 cr) ..................................3 STAT 5100 (QI/CI) Linear Regression and Time Series (F) .................. 3 B. Mathematics and Statistics Courses (for Statistics Majors) (44 credits) Statistics Majors must complete all of the courses listed above in Section A, except for the following two courses: MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (F,Sp) ................. 3 MATH 5210 Introduction to Analysis I (F) ..............................................3 In addition, students must complete the following: STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3 Elective STAT course numbered above 5000 .......................................3 C. Required Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and Management and Human Resources Courses (15 credits) ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 BA 3400 (QI) Corporate Finance (F,Sp,Su) ..........................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp) ................... 3 ECON 5000 Macroeconomics (F) .........................................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) ........ 3
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Note: Admission to the Actuarial Science Emphasis requires explicit departmental approval.
A. Required Courses (47 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations (Sp) .......................... 3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (F,Sp) ................. 3 MATH 5210 Introduction to Analysis I (F) ..............................................3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 MATH 5720 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (Sp) ...................... 3 CS 1700 Introduction to Computer Science—CS 1 (F,Sp,Su) .............. 3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) .............................3 STAT 5100 (QI/CI) Linear Regression and Time Series (F) .................. 3 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3 STAT 5890 (CI) Problem Solving in Statistics (Sp) ...............................3 B. Elective Mathematics Courses (6 credits) Select at least two courses (6 credits) in mathematics numbered above 5000. C. Elective Statistics Courses (6 credits) Select at least two courses (6 credits) in statistics numbered above 5000. Either MATH 5760 (Stochastic Processes) or MATH 5570 (Actuarial Math I) may substitute for one of the statistics elective courses. Note: Mathematics majors are strongly urged to take MATH 2270 and 2280 instead of MATH 2250, but MATH 2250 may substitute for MATH 2270 and 2280.
Minor Requirements Mathematics Minor (23 credits)
A. Required Courses (17 credits) MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations (Sp) .......................... 3 B. Elective Courses (6 credits) Select at least two additional courses (6 credits) in mathematics numbered above 4000, excluding the following courses: MATH 4300, 4400, 4500, 4620, 5570, and 5580. Note: Mathematics minors are strongly urged to take MATH 2270 and 2280 instead of MATH 2250, but MATH 2250 may substitute for MATH 2270 and 2280.
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BIOL 5380 Evolutionary Genetics (F) ...................................................4 BIOL 5600 Comparative Animal Physiology (F) ....................................3 BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) .....................................................3 FRWS 3810 Plant and Animal Populations (Sp) ...................................3 PUBH 5330 (QI) Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Control (F) ....... 3 BMET 5500 Land-Atmosphere Interactions (Sp) ..................................3
B. Elective Courses (6 credits) Select two additional courses (6 credits) from statistics courses numbered above 5000, or from the following courses: MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 MATH 5720 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (Sp) ...................... 3 MATH 5760 Stochastic Processes (F) ..................................................3
Mathematics and Statistics Electives MATH 4630 Computer Aided Math for Scientists and Engineers (Sp) .. 3 MATH 5410 Methods of Applied Mathematics (F) .................................3 MATH 5420 Partial Differential Equations (Sp) .....................................3 MATH 5460 Introduction to the Theory and Application of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (Sp) ...................................................................3 MATH 5610 Computational Linear Algebra and Solution of Systems of Equations (F) .................................................................................3 MATH 5620 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 STAT 5100 (CI/QI) Linear Regression and Time Series (F) .................. 3 STAT 5110 Theory of Linear Models (F) ...............................................3 STAT 5120 Categorical Data Analysis (F) .............................................3 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3 STAT 5300 (QI) Statistical Process Control (Sp) ...................................3 STAT 5600 (CI) Applied Multivariable Statistics (Sp) ............................3
A. Required Courses (9 credits) STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) (3 cr) or STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp) (3 cr) ..................................3 STAT 5100 (QI/CI) Linear Regression and Time Series (F) .................. 3 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3
Mathematics Education Minor (42 credits)
STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F,Sp,Su) .. 4 MATH 3110 Modern Geometry (Sp) ......................................................3 MATH 4200 (CI) Foundations of Analysis (F,Sp) ...................................3 MATH 4310 (CI) Introduction to Algebraic Structures (F,Sp) ................. 3 MATH 4400 History of Mathematics and Number Theory (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 4500 Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 MATH 4620 Computer Aided Math for Secondary Math Teachers (F) .. 3 MATH 5500 Capstone Mathematics and Statistics for Teachers (F) ..... 3 MATH 5710 Introduction to Probability (F,Sp) .......................................3 Completion of the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) for the student’s Secondary Education major is also required. Admission to the STEP requires a GPA of at least 3.00 in the equivalent of MATH 1210, 1220, and 2210, and an overall GPA of at least 2.75. Graduation from this minor also requires an overall GPA of at least 2.75. No more than three repeats in all required courses may be used in GPA computations. The STEP is normally completed during the last three semesters of study, and consequently nearly all the mathematics classes in the Mathematics Education Minor must be completed before beginning the STEP.
Biomathematics Minor (36-40 credits)
A. Required Courses (28 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 2270 (QI) Linear Algebra (F) ......................................................3 MATH 2280 (QI) Ordinary Differential Equations (Sp) .......................... 3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ......................................3 MATH/BIOL 4230 (QI) Applied Mathematics in Biology (Sp) ................ 3 Note: MATH 2250 may substitute for both MATH 2270 and 2280. B. Elective Courses (8-12 credits) Biology majors must take one course from the biology electives (listed below), and two courses from the mathematics and statistics electives (listed below). Mathematics and Statistics majors must take two courses from the biology electives, and one course from the mathematics and statistics electives. All other majors must take two courses from each set of electives. Biology Electives BIOL 3220 (QI) Field Ecology (F)..........................................................2 BIOL 5020 (QI) Modeling Biological Systems (F) .................................3
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Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information Students who enter the University with AP credit in Mathematics and/or Statistics, and about 30 additional AP or CLEP credits, may be able to complete both a BS and an MS degree within five years or less. Interested students should consult with a departmental undergraduate advisor. For detailed information about requirements for majors and minors within the Mathematics and Statistics Department, see the major requirement sheet, which is available from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Financial Support The department offers several one-, two-, and four-year scholarships to qualified students who enroll as full-time Mathematics, Mathematics
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics Education, or Statistics majors. The winner of the Hunsaker Scholarship receives a cash award each semester for two years. This award is given in addition to any four-year scholarship or tuition waiver for which the student is eligible. During the final two years, the recipient is expected to work as a grader for the department. The department also offers other scholarships (Elich, Ellis, van Vliet, and departmental). The amount of these scholarships varies from year to year. The Ellis Scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior Mathematics Education major, and the recipient is selected by the department. To apply for any of these scholarships (except for the Ellis Scholarship, for which there is no application) fill out the scholarship application form located at http://www.math.usu.edu/undergrad/application.html, send a statement of qualifications, including high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores, and three letters of recommendation to: Scholarship Committee Department of Mathematics and Statistics Utah State University 3900 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-3900 Applications must be received by April 1.
Learning Objectives All students having majors within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are expected to achieve competency in: (1) pre-calculus algebra; (2) calculus of one and several variables; (3) ordinary differential equations; (4) linear algebra/matricies, eigenvalues/ eigenvectors, determinant, rank; and (5) analysis (introduction to formal proofs/analysis theory). Students enrolled in specific departmental majors should also have competence in additional areas pertaining to their major. These areas are listed in the following paragraphs.
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Assessment Assessment of General Education Courses (MATH 1050 and STAT 1040)
Beginning with Spring Semester 2004, the department has conducted an annual assessment of student performance in primary General Education courses (including MATH 1050 and STAT 1040). The performance of approximately 100 randomly selected students from each of MATH 1050 and STAT 1040 was evaluated by topic area on the common finals of these courses. Summary results will be available soon. The process will be repeated for Spring Semester 2005. Together, these two years of data will provide a baseline against which future groups of students will be compared. Weaknesses in topic learning will then be identified, and the Undergraduate Committee and course supervisors will provide feedback to instructors in an effort to bring overall student performance to target levels.
Assessment of Core Courses (MATH 1210, 1220, 2210, 2250, and STAT 1040, 2000, 3000) Core content of these courses changes infrequently and is primarily addressed through the selection of textbooks at three-year to five-year intervals. Primary assessment of these courses is through semester evaluations and final examination scores and course grade profiles. Competency in these areas is essential for any student majoring in mathematics or statistics.
Assessment of Upper-division Major Courses
These courses are re-evaluated by subcommittees of the Undergraduate Committee in terms of: level and appropriateness of content relative to learning objectives, textbook selection, final examinations, course grades, and student evaluations. At two-year to five-year intervals, courses are redesigned if the subject matter develops beyond traditional norms, or if market demand indicates that an under-utilized course should be replaced by a course having greater demand (e.g., development of a new cryptography course).
(1) algebraic structures; (2) analysis/advanced calculus; (3) complex variables; (4) topology; (5) algebraic theory; and (6) partial differential equations.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Statistics Major
Students interested in undergraduate research opportunities in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University should begin by contacting the assistant department head and undergraduate research liaison, Daniel C. Coster, (435) 797-2815, coster@math.usu.edu.
(1) theory of probability and statistics; (2) linear regression/time series; (3) experiment design; and (4) one or more of sampling, categorical analysis, multivariate analysis, quality control.
Mathematics Education Major (including Composite Mathematics-Statistics Education) (1) algebraic structures; (2) probability; (3) history of mathematics; (4) methods for secondary school teaching of mathematics and/or statistics; and (5) in-service teaching experiences.
Other Majors and Emphases (e.g., Computational Mathematics Emphasis, Actuarial Science Emphasis, etc.)
Replace general competencies in traditional areas (i.e., algebra, topology, analysis) with specific topics related to the specialized emphasis. For example, students in the Computational Mathematics Emphasis need the ability to write computer code to solve linear, nonlinear, stochastic, and (partial and ordinary) differential equations; and students in the Actuarial Science Emphasis need two semesters of actuarial mathematics.
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Several departmental faculty members have engaged in successful undergraduate research projects. These faculty members, along with their research areas, include: James Powell (mathematical modeling of pine beetle infestations), Ian Anderson (differential geometry applications to theoretical and applied physics), and Richard Cutler (computational statistics and analysis of microarray genetic data). In general, undergraduate research offers students an excellent opportunity to explore mathematical and statistical theory and practice under the guidance of an experienced researcher, to focus their own course selection on particular career paths and research areas (including graduate school), to co-author professional publications, and to actively make presentations at conferences or local seminars.
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics Graduate Programs Admission Requirements See the general admission requirements for graduate programs at Utah State University on pages 93-94 of this catalog. In general, students wishing to pursue graduate studies in mathematics or statistics should have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field, with extensive coursework in one of the departmental disciplines. Students entering the Master of Mathematics (MMath) program must either possess a valid secondary school teaching license or be concurrently enrolled in a secondary school teacher licensure program.
Degree Programs Master of Science (MS)
The department offers MS programs in mathematics and statistics. This degree is a terminal degree for most students, but is also a “stepping stone” for students who ultimately wish to pursue a doctorate in mathematics or statistics.
Master of Mathematics (MMath)
This program is designed specifically for secondary school teachers of mathematics. The purpose of this degree is to provide students with a broad background in mathematics.
Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Mathematics
The Industrial Mathematics master’s degree is designed to broaden the learning experiences and job opportunities for master’s students in mathematics. The program of study incorporates fundamental applied mathematics and interdisciplinary coursework in support of an industrial internship experience.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematical Sciences
This is a terminal degree for mathematics and statistics researchers in academe, government, and industry, as well as for prospective college teachers.
Specializations for PhD in Mathematical Sciences The College Teaching Specialization is designed to prepare students to teach undergraduate mathematics in two- and four-year colleges and in universities. This program is less specialized than the other two options. Students in the College Teaching specialization receive broad training in pure and applied mathematics. The dissertation for this specialization includes exposition of important mathematical theories and their historical relationships in an area of mathematics of the student’s choosing. The Interdisciplinary Studies Specialization offers advanced training in mathematics as a research tool. The mathematical component emphasizes areas of applied mathematics. In addition, the student receives graduate-level training in the chosen area of application. The student’s course of study and research is directed both by scholars in mathematics and by scholars in the related discipline. The dissertation involves the development and application of mathematics in the context of research problems arising in the chosen interdisciplinary area.
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The Pure and Applied Mathematics Specialization is a traditional doctoral program in mathematics, offering broad training in the foundations of modern mathematics together with specialized training in an area of mathematical research. The dissertation represents a significant contribution to mathematics research in the chosen area of specialization. The Statistics Specialization offers broad training in theoretical and applied statistics for students seeking careers in academia, industry, or government. The dissertation represents a significant contribution to statistical research.
Course Requirements Departmental requirements change from time to time. Check with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for the list of requirements currently in effect. The requirements listed below are in effect for Fall Semester 2005.
Master of Science in Mathematics
This degree requires 30 credits of approved coursework at or above the 5000 level. At least 18 of these credits must be at the 6000 level or above, excluding MATH 6990 and 7990 (Continuing Graduate Advisement) and MATH 7910 (College Teaching Internship). Generally, most of the coursework will be in mathematics, but the student’s supervisory committee may approve courses in statistics, physics, engineering, or any other discipline, if it seems such coursework is appropriate for the student’s program of study. The MS in mathematics has three options. The Plan A or the thesis option requires taking 6 credits of MATH 6970 (Thesis and Research) and working with a faculty member on a substantial research project. The research must be presented in a thesis, which must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee and the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. An oral defense of the thesis must be arranged through the School of Graduate Studies. The Plan B or project option requires taking 3 credits of MATH 6970 and working with a faculty member on a smaller research project. A written report of the research must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee. An oral defense of the report must be scheduled through the School of Graduate Studies. The third option of the MS in Mathematics requires only coursework, and is called the Plan C option. All students in the MS program in Mathematics must pass a written qualifying examination covering the introductory analysis and advanced calculus material presented in MATH 4200, 5210, and 5220. Students may take this exam before beginning formal coursework in the MS program, and must take the exam at the end of the first full year of matriculation. The exam is typically given twice a year, in May and September. Matriculated students who fail on their first try must pass the exam at the next scheduled opportunity. A detailed exam syllabus is contained in the Graduate Handbook, available from the department.
Master of Science in Statistics
This degree requires 30 credits of approved coursework at or above the 5000 level. At least 18 credits must be at the 6000 level or above, excluding STAT 6990 and STAT 7990 (Continuing Graduate Advisement). All students must take STAT 6710 and 6720 (Mathematical Statistics I and II). Generally, most of the coursework will be in statistics, but the student’s supervisory committee may approve
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics courses in mathematics, biology, economics, or any other discipline if it deems such coursework to be appropriate for the student’s program of study.
statistics must pass an examination in English writing. This exam is administered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
The MS in statistics has Plan A (thesis), Plan B (report), and Plan C (coursework only) options. The Plan A and Plan B options require students to work with a faculty member on a research project, taking 6 or 3 credits of MATH 6970, respectively, and presenting the results of the research in a written report. For both the Plan A and Plan B options, the report must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee. A Plan A report (thesis) must also be approved by the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Both Plan A and Plan B reports require an oral defense that must be scheduled through the School of Graduate Studies.
In all the doctoral specializations, a course of study consists of 90 credits beyond a bachelor’s degree or 60 credits beyond a master’s degree. The minimal course requirements described below assume that the student needs 90 credits. In all specializations, credit may be earned toward a master’s degree, as part of the 42 required credits (see below), but coursework cannot be applied to two degrees. The complete course of study must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee.
Students in all three options of the MS in Statistics must pass a written qualifying examination based on the material presented in STAT 3000 (Statistics for Scientists), MATH 5710 (Introduction to Probability), and MATH 5720 (Introduction to Mathematical Statistics). Students may take the exam before beginning any formal coursework in the MS program. Students must attempt the exam by the end of the first full year of matriculation. The exam is usually given in May and September each year. Matriculated students who fail the exam on their first try must pass the exam at the next scheduled opportunity. A detailed exam syllabus is available in the Graduate Handbook, available from the department.
Master of Mathematics
This program requires at least 36 credits approved by the Graduate Committee within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. At least 21 of these credits must come from mathematics classes numbered above 5000. MATH 4620 or an approved substitute must also be included. The GPA for the 36 credits and for the 21 math credits must be at least 3.0.
Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics
This degree requires 36 credits of coursework at or above the 5000 level. At least 15 of these credits must be completed in MATH courses at the 6000 level or above. Additionally, students must complete a total of 9 credits outside of Mathematics which complement their internship and final project. A maximum of 3 of these credits may be taken at the 5000-level (i.e., one 3-credit course in another department). See the departmental website or the Graduate Handbook for more detailed information about coursework requirements. Students in the MS program in Industrial Mathematics are required to pass the Advanced Calculus examination (see the Master of Science in Mathematics examination requirements), or the Statistics qualifying examination (see the Master of Science in Statistics examination requirements), or an examination based on material presented in four core courses chosen by the student during the first year. The exam, which can be taken before or at the beginning of the student’s second year in the program, is usually given in May or September. Students are also required to complete a final project based on work done during an internship, either with a company or possibly with another department on campus. The project will include a technical write-up suitable to the industry/field, and presentation to the involved faculty and students in the program. This follows the Plan B option listed for the Master of Science in Mathematics degree. The Departmental Graduate Committee supervises all MS and MMath students until a supervisory committee for the student is established and approved. Prior to advancement to candidacy, students in Plan A and Plan B options for the MS degree in mathematics and
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PhD in Mathematical Sciences
College Teaching Specialization
Seven course sequences (42 credits) in mathematics courses numbered 6000 and above, excluding MATH 7970 and including at least 6 credits in seminars and topics courses in mathematics at the 7000 level and 6 credits of MATH 7910 (College Teaching Internship), are required.
Interdisciplinary Studies Specialization
Forty-two (42) credits in courses numbered 6000 and above, excluding MATH 7970 and including at least four course sequences (24 credits) in mathematics, 6 credits in seminars and topics courses in mathematics or statistics at the 7000 level, and approved courses in the student’s interdisciplinary area, are required.
Pure and Applied Mathematics Specialization Seven course sequences (42 credits) in mathematics courses numbered 6000 and above, excluding MATH 7970 and including at least 6 credits in seminars and topics courses at the 7000 level, are required.
Statistics Specialization
Seven course sequences (42 credits) in mathematics or statistics in courses numbered 6000 and above, excluding MATH 7970 and STAT 7970 and including at least 6 credits in seminars and topics courses at the 7000 level, are required.
Common Degree Requirements For all students in the Pure and Applied Mathematics, the Interdisciplinary Studies, and the Statistics specializations, a maximum of 30 credits of MATH 7970 (Dissertation Research) is allowed. Students in the College Teaching specialization are allowed a maximum of 20 credits of MATH 7970. In addition to completing the coursework requirements, PhD students must: 1. Demonstrate competency in advanced calculus. 2. Pass a written PhD qualifying examination. For students in the College Teaching and Pure and Applied Mathematics specializations, the examination is on Real Analysis. For students in the Statistics specialization, the examination will be on Probability and Mathematical Statistics. Students in the Interdisciplinary Studies specialization may take the qualifying exam in Real Analysis or the exam in Probability and Mathematical Statistics, depending on the emphasis of their coursework within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics 3. Pass a PhD comprehensive examination that is constructed by the student’s committee. This examination may have written or oral components, or both, and may require a student to prepare and defend a report.
David H. Sattinger, differential equations Russell C. Thompson, differential equations Zhi-Qiang Wang, nonlinear differential equations, nonlinear analysis Stanley C. Williams, measure theory, modern analysis
4. Successfully complete an examination in English writing skills. Often this exam will be the student’s dissertation research proposal.
Professors Emeriti Ronald V. Canfield, multivariate and industrial statistics Duane Loveland, geometric topology, continuum theory Jerry Ridenhour, differential equations Donald V. Sisson, statistical methods, experimental design
5. Complete a dissertation. 6. Pass a final oral examination defending the dissertation and demonstrating a general knowledge of core mathematics or statistics.
Research Mathematics research opportunities within the department are many and varied, and students are urged to contact faculty about mutual interests at as early a stage as feasible. The interdisciplinary option permits and encourages study with a broad spectrum of outstanding nationally recognized University research programs.
Financial Assistance The department offers full-time teaching assistantships, half-time paper-grading assistantships, research fellowships, and work-study assistance for students in all graduate degree programs. Stipends vary from $6,500 for a half-time paper-grading assistantship to $13,000 for teaching assistants pursuing a master’s degree. Stipends for PhD students range from $14,000 for incoming students to $16,000 for students who have passed all required comprehensive examinations. Normally, a teaching assistant has responsibility for a single course each semester. Out-of-state tuition waivers are usually given with each full-time teaching or half-time paper-grading assistantship. All tuition is usually waived for PhD students. Applications for teaching assistantships should be mailed by March 1 of each year.
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Professors Ian M. Anderson, differential geometry, global analysis LeRoy B. Beasley, matrix theory, linear algebra, combinatorics James S. Cangelosi, mathematics education Lawrence O. Cannon, topology, mathematics education Chris S. Coray, numerical analysis D. Richard Cutler, statistics, computational fluid dynamics E. Robert Heal, analysis, statistics, mathematics education Lance L. Littlejohn, differential equations, special functions James Powell, applied mathematics, mathematical biology
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Associate Professors Daniel C. Coster, experimental design, linear models Adele Cutler, statistical computing Mark E. Fels, differential geometry Joseph V. Koebbe, numerical analysis, applied mathematics Piotr Kokoszka, probability and time series analysis Michael C. Minnotte, nonparametric density estimation, statistical visualization Xiaofeng Ren, partial differential equations, applied mathematics Emily F. Stone, dynamical systems Kathryn Turner, numerical analysis, optimization, linear algebra Dariusz M. Wilczynski, geometric and algebraic topology Associate Professors Emeriti Wayne R. Rich, mathematics education E. Eugene Underwood, matrix theory, linear algebra James D. Watson, numerical analysis Assistant Professors David E. Brown, discrete mathematics, graph theory Christopher D. Corcoran, computational biostatistics Peggy J. Howland, numerical linear algebra Brynja R. Kohler, mathematics education, mathematical biology Juergen Symanzik, computational and graphical statistics M. K. Stephen Yeung, dynamical systems, gene network structures Principal Lecturer David D. Bregenzer, mathematics, statistics Senior Lecturer Eric Rowley, mathematics, mathematics education Lecturers Bryan Bornholdt, mathematics, mathematics education Claudia Mora, mathematics, mathematics education
Course Descriptions Mathematics (MATH), pages 551-554 Statistics (STAT), pages 607-608
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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Head: Byard D. Wood Location: Engineering 419 Phone: (435) 797-2867 FAX: (435) 797-2417 Undergraduate/Graduate E-mail: joan.smith@usu.edu WWW: http://www.mae.usu.edu/ Undergraduate Advisor: Kathleen E. Bayn, Engineering 308, (435) 797-2705, kathy.bayn@usu.edu Professional Program and Graduate Advisor: Joan P. Smith, Engineering 419, (435) 797-0330, joan.smith@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Emphases: Mechanical Engineering—Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Graduate specializations: Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Programs
5. Graduates will be prepared to communicate and work effectively on team-based engineering projects. 6. Graduates will recognize the importance of, and have the skills for, continued independent learning.
Undergraduate Program Outcomes (Mechanical Engineering) Fundamentals Students will identify, formulate, and solve basic engineering problems utilizing: 1. linear algebra 2. calculus-based statistics 3. multivariable calculus 4. differential equations 5. calculus-based physics 6. chemistry 7. material science
Mission
8. solid mechanics
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering provides graduates with a foundation of knowledge and experience upon which to build successful careers in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering, or other fields where a strong engineering background is required or desirable. Undergraduate programs emphasize mechanical engineering fundamentals and computer-based problem solving, while teaching students to learn, synthesize, and communicate engineering information. Graduate programs emphasize fundamental and applied research, providing students with enhanced preparation for engineering practice, research, and education. Students, faculty, and staff are committed to excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement in an environment that fosters diversity and mutual respect.
9. fluid mechanics
Undergraduate Program Objectives (Mechanical Engineering) 1. Graduates will succeed in entry-level engineering positions with mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace firms in regional, national, or international industries, as well as with government agencies. 2. Graduates will succeed in the pursuit of advanced degrees in engineering or other fields where a solid foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals is required. 3. Graduates will be able to synthesize mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and laboratory and work-based experiences to formulate and solve engineering problems in both thermal and mechanical systems areas. 4. Graduates will have proficiency in computer-based engineering, including modern numerical methods, software design and development, and the use of computational tools.
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10. thermal science 11. manufacturing science Communication Students will develop and demonstrate the ability to communicate engineering information, including geometry, technical concepts, and results, by: 1. participating in oral presentations. 2. writing proposals and reports. 3. developing engineering drawings and specifications. 4. participating in team-based engineering projects. Laboratory Experiences Students will participate in laboratory experiences, which: 1. include experimental design, data collection, and data analyses. 2. incorporate the use of modern laboratory and data acquisition equipment. 3. utilize statistical analysis and interpretation of data. 4. develop basic manufacturing skills. 5. may include work-based learning experiences, such as internships.
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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Computer-based Engineering Students will demonstrate proficiency in the application of computer technology to engineering problem-solving through: 1. application of modern numerical methods and computational techniques. 2. design and development of engineering software. 3. integration of numerical solutions into the engineering process of design and analysis. 4. use of current commercial engineering software. Humanities and Social Sciences Students will acquire significant exposure to the humanities and social sciences, so as to: 1. gain an appreciation for the broad impact of engineering solutions on society. 2. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States. 3. demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary global issues. 4. contribute to the development of the individual as a responsible well-rounded citizen. Design and Synthesis Students will participate in the design and realization process, in which they will: 1. develop a set of multidisciplinary engineering requirements. 2. synthesize material from mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals to solve engineering problems. 3. design, develop, and verify software to solve engineering problems. 4. bring a system from requirements definition to concept development, then specification, prototype and testing, and production or fabrication using significant engineering analysis. 5. demonstrate the links between design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and other disciplines. 6. manage a project, including budgeting and detailed planning. Independent Learning Students will recognize the importance of, and demonstrate the skills required for, independent learning through: 1. independent study required in the engineering curriculum. 2. exposure to case studies in ethics and professional responsibility. 3. exposure to advanced topics in engineering science. 4. exposure to advanced topics in engineering research. 5. studying for and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.
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Assessment and Quality Improvement The MAE faculty and staff are committed to excellence and to continuous quality improvement. A responsive assessment and feedback process involving major constituencies, including faculty, students, alumni, and industrial employers of students and graduates, is in place and ongoing.
Options for Undergraduate Study The Mechanical Engineering BS degree provides the broadest background of any discipline in the field of engineering. Mechanical Engineering graduates are prepared to pursue careers in such widely diverse industries as aerospace, agricultural equipment, automotive, biotechnical, chemical processing, composite materials, computer equipment, defense, electrical utilities, food processing, industrial equipment, manufacturing, materials processing, nuclear, petroleum, robotics, and solar energy. Most Mechanical Engineering graduates are prepared for graduate studies and enhanced career prospects in engineering or other areas, such as consulting, law, medicine, business management, or teaching. In addition, students who are preparing to apply for admission to medical school will find that Mechanical Engineering provides an excellent foundation for the increasingly technology-oriented field of medicine. The Aerospace Engineering emphasis within the Mechanical Engineering BS degree serves to focus mechanical engineering fundamentals on the mechanics and dynamics of both flight within the atmosphere and space flight. Included within its scope are studies in aerodynamics, aircraft flight dynamics and control, aircraft design, spacecraft orbital mechanics, spacecraft attitude motion and control, and space systems design. Graduates who complete the aerospace engineering emphasis are prepared to pursue careers in aircraft design and development, aircraft flight testing, spacecraft and space systems design, and spacecraft trajectory design and analysis. As fully qualified Mechanical Engineers, graduates with the aerospace engineering emphasis are also well-prepared to pursue graduate studies or careers in the industries listed above under Mechanical Engineering. The Manufacturing Engineering emphasis within the Mechanical Engineering BS degree prepares students to be proficient in the fundamentals of engineering, as well as in materials and manufacturing processes; process, assembly, and product engineering; manufacturing competitiveness; manufacturing systems design; and laboratory experience. Graduates will understand the behavior and properties of materials as they are altered and influenced by processing in manufacturing; the design of products and the equipment, tooling, and environment necessary for their manufacture; the creation of competitive advantage through manufacturing planning, strategy, and control; the analysis, synthesis, and control of manufacturing operations using statistical and calculus based methods; and how to measure manufacturing process variables and make technical inferences about the process. Graduates will have the necessary background to pass the Certified Manufacturing Technologist and Certified Manufacturing Engineer exams. Graduates who complete the Manufacturing Engineering emphasis are prepared to pursue graduate studies or careers in any industry that manufactures a product. For example, the aerospace, automotive, electronics, machine tool, petroleum, and electronics industries all employ manufacturing engineers as product designers, process designers and managers, maintenance engineers, and quality control engineers. The Computational Engineering emphasis within the Mechanical Engineering BS degree prepares students to be proficient in the theory and fundamentals of engineering, as well as in advanced
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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering simulation techniques and numerical methods. Computational engineering encompasses the design, development, and application of computational systems for the solution of physical problems in engineering and science. These computational systems include not only the algorithms and software required for the solution of mathematical equations describing physical processes, but also the means and methods of visualizing, analyzing, and interpreting computed results and other physical data. Computational engineering focuses on developing the student’s readiness in solving problems of complex systems in engineering and technology by means of computational modeling, analysis, and simulations. Students graduating with this emphasis will also earn a minor in mathematics. Students who complete the computational engineering emphasis will be prepared to pursue careers in all fields of mechanical engineering, including design, simulation, and modeling, and will also be wellprepared to pursue graduate studies. The first two years of the MAE curriculum are structured to concentrate on the fundamentals of mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer science, and basic engineering science. During the second two years, students apply these fundamentals to more concentrated courses in the essentials of mechanical, aerospace, and/or manufacturing engineering. Laboratory activities and computer usage are integrated throughout the curriculum to give students opportunities for handson exposure to modern computer hardware and software, as well as other modern hardware and laboratory facilities. Engineering design activities begin during the first two years and progress in depth as the student’s proficiency increases. The engineering design experience culminates in a capstone senior design course, integrating the engineering coursework into a focused, realistic design project. The Mechanical Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). The Aerospace Engineering emphasis, Computational Engineering emphasis, and Manufacturing Engineering emphasis are included within the Mechanical Engineering degree.
Admission and Graduation Requirements Freshman and transfer students must satisfy the admission policies and entrance requirements of both the University and the College of Engineering. Each new student will be assigned an advisor, who will help plan an educational program fulfilling the student’s professional goals. Placement of incoming students will depend on high school and/or prior college coursework. Those who complete a portion of the University Studies requirements by examination (CLEP) and/or by advanced placement (AP) credit may complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in less than four years.
Curriculum
At the beginning of each school year, each student should obtain a detailed, four-year requirement sheet. This sheet, which lists semester requirements for each of the four curricula (mechanical, computational, manufacturing, and aerospace), may be obtained from the departmental office. All students in the department follow the preprofessional engineering curriculum for the freshman and sophomore years. Prior to the junior year, the student must apply for admission to the professional program and, in consultation with the faculty mentor, select an area of emphasis. Students who are unable to take courses during the semester indicated on the curriculum requirement sheet may develop alternative schedules, consistent with prerequisites and the timing of course offerings.
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GPA Requirement
A 2.3 GPA in all technical courses is the minimum standard which preprofessional students must attain in order to be considered for admission to any MAE professional program.
Course Requirements
The specific course requirements for the MAE preprofessional program and the MAE professional programs are quite extensive and may occasionally change. For these reasons, the complete requirements are not listed here. For more information, contact the department or send an Internet e-mail request to joan.smith@usu.edu. A passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, the first step in becoming a licensed professional engineer, is required for graduation. Past experience has shown that the USU Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students are well-prepared for this locally administered, national exam. For additional information on academic requirements, see the College of Engineering (pages 111-113) and the Undergraduate Graduation Requirements (pages 55-58) sections of this catalog. Pre-professional Program The curriculum for the first two years is common for Aerospace, Computational, Mechanical, and Manufacturing students. Required Coursework Freshman Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) MATH 1210 (QL)2 Calculus I .................................................................4 CHEM 12102 Principles of Chemistry I ..................................................4 CHEM 12302 Chemical Principles Laboratory I .....................................1 University Studies Breadth Courses ......................................................6 Spring Semester (17 credits) MATH 1220 (QL)2 Calculus II ................................................................4 PHYX 22002 Elements of Mechanics ....................................................2 MAE 12002 Engineering Graphics .........................................................2 MAE 26002 Manufacturing Processes ...................................................3 University Studies Breadth Courses ......................................................6 Sophomore Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) MATH 2210 (QI)2 Multivariable Calculus ...............................................3 ENGR 20002 Engineering Mechanics Statics ........................................2 ECE 22002 Electrical Engineering for Nonmajors .................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL)2 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI)2 General Physics—Science and Engineering II . 4 Spring Semester (15 credits) MATH 2250 (QI)2 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations................. 4 MAE 24002 Thermodynamics I ..............................................................3 ENGR 20202 Engineering Mechanics Dynamics ...................................3 ENGR 20402 Strength of Materials ........................................................2 MAE 20602 Material Science .................................................................3 Professional Program in Mechanical Engineering Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) MAE 2200 Engineering Numerical Methods I .......................................2 MAE 3040 Mechanics of Solids ............................................................3 MAE 3320 Advanced Dynamics ............................................................3 MAE 3400 Thermodynamics II ..............................................................3 MAE 3420 Fluid Mechanics ..................................................................3 MATH 4700 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics ...........................3
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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Spring Semester (14 credits) MAE 2210 Engineering Numerical Methods II ......................................3 MAE 3340 Instrumentation and Measurements ....................................3 MAE 3440 (QI) Heat and Mass Transfer ...............................................3 MAE 3800 Design I ...............................................................................2 MAE 4300 Machine Design ...................................................................3 Senior Year (31-32 credits) Fall Semester (16-17 credits) MAE 4400 (CI) Fluids/Thermal Laboratory ...........................................2 MAE 4800 (CI) Design II .......................................................................3 MAE 5300 Vibrations.............................................................................3 Technical Elective Course1 ....................................................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DHA) ............................................2-3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (15 credits) Technical Elective Courses1 ................................................................12 University Studies Depth Course (DSS) ................................................3 _______________ 1Students must select 15 credits of technical elective courses from the list of approved MAE Technical Elective Courses shown below. 2These courses are required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program (PEP).
Note: Elective courses, once selected and undertaken by a student, become part of the required program for that student. The selection of elective courses needs to be given careful consideration. The preparation for a career in the broad ďŹ eld of mechanical and aerospace engineering and the selection of classes by real interest is more important than the maximization of the undergraduate grade point average. MAE Technical Elective Courses MAE 5020 Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I (F) ................ 3 MAE 5060 Mechanics of Composite Materials I (Sp) ............................ 3 MAE 5310 Dynamic Systems and Controls (F) .....................................3 MAE 5410 Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems (F) ............... 3 MAE 5420 Compressible Fluid Flow (Sp) .............................................3 MAE 5440 Computational Fluid Dynamics (Sp) ....................................3 MAE 5500 Aerodynamics (F) ................................................................3 MAE 5510 Dynamics of Atmospheric Flight (Sp) ..................................3 MAE 5520 Elements of Space Flight (F) ...............................................3 MAE 5530 Space System Design (Sp) .................................................3 MAE 5580 Aircraft Design (F) ...............................................................3 MAE 5600 Manufacturing Process Planning and Statistical Quality Control (F) .........................................................................................3 MAE 5610 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Sp) .........................................3 MAE 5620 Manufacturing Automation (F) .............................................3 MAE 5630 Machining Theory and Applications (Sp) .............................3 MAE 5640 Design for Manufacturability (F) ..........................................3 MAE 5650 Nontraditional and Additive Manufacturing Processes (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 MAE 5660 Transport Phenomena in Manufacturing Processes (Sp) .... 3 MAE 5680 Manufacturing Planning and Simulation (Sp) ...................... 3 MAE 5900 Cooperative Practice (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................3 MAE 5930 ST: Kinematics (F) ............................................................1-3 ECE 3710 Microcomputer Hardware and Software (F,Sp) .................... 4 ECE 5230 Spacecraft Systems Engineering (F) ...................................3 ECE 5310 Control Systems (F) .............................................................3 ECE 5320 Mechatronics (Sp) ................................................................4 ENGR 5500 High Performance Computing for Engineers (F) ............... 3 MHR 5350 Contemporary Manufacturing Management (F) .................. 3 Students may choose one of their technical electives from the following courses: MATH 4630 Computer Aided Math for Scientists and Engineers (Sp) .. 3
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MATH 5270 Complex Variables (Sp) .....................................................3 MATH 5410 Methods of Applied Mathematics (F) .................................3 MATH 5420 Partial Differential Equations (Sp) .....................................3 MATH 5620 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations (Sp) ............. 3 MATH 5640 Optimization (Sp)...............................................................3 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3 STAT 5300 (QI) Statistical Process Control (Sp) ...................................3 Special Problems courses under MAE 5930 may be used as technical electives with prior approval. Professional Program in Aerospace Engineering In addition to completing the pre-professional program, students who choose to graduate with the Aerospace Engineering emphasis must complete the following courses as their elective selection. Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) MAE 2200 Engineering Numerical Methods I .......................................2 MAE 3040 Mechanics of Solids ............................................................3 MAE 3320 Advanced Dynamics ............................................................3 MAE 3400 Thermodynamics II ..............................................................3 MAE 3420 Fluid Mechanics ..................................................................3 MATH 4700 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics ...........................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) MAE 2210 Engineering Numerical Methods II ......................................3 MAE 3340 Instrumentation and Measurements ....................................3 MAE 3440 (QI) Heat and Mass Transfer ...............................................3 MAE 3800 Design I ...............................................................................2 MAE 4300 Machine Design ...................................................................3 Senior Year (31-32 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) MAE 4400 (CI) Fluids/Thermal Laboratory ...........................................2 MAE 5300 Vibrations.............................................................................3 MAE 5500 Aerodynamics ......................................................................3 MAE 5520 Elements of Space Flight ....................................................3 Aerospace Technical Course3 ...............................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 Spring Semester (14-15 credits) MAE 4800 (CI) Design II .......................................................................3 Aerospace Technical Courses3 ..............................................................6 University Studies Depth Courses (DHA and DSS) ...........................5-6 _______________ 3During their senior year, Aerospace Engineering students must take one of the following classes: MAE 5020, 5060, or 5440; and two of the following classes: MAE 5510, 5530, 5580, or 5930 (ST: Kinematics–Moonbuggy).
Professional Program in Manufacturing Engineering In addition to completing the pre-professional program, students who choose to graduate with the Manufacturing Engineering emphasis must complete the following courses as their elective selection. Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) MAE 2200 Engineering Numerical Methods I .......................................2 MAE 3040 Mechanics of Solids ............................................................3 MAE 3320 Advanced Dynamics ............................................................3 MAE 3400 Thermodynamics II ..............................................................3 MAE 3420 Fluid Mechanics ..................................................................3 MATH 4700 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics ...........................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) MAE 2210 Engineering Numerical Methods II ......................................3 MAE 3340 Instrumentation and Measurements ....................................3 MAE 3440 (QI) Heat and Mass Transfer ...............................................3
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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering MAE 3800 Design I ...............................................................................2 MAE 4300 Machine Design ...................................................................3 Senior Year (31-32 credits) MAE 4400 (CI) Fluids/Thermal Laboratory (F) ......................................2 MAE 4800 (CI) Design II (F,Sp) .............................................................3 MAE 5300 Vibrations (F) .......................................................................3 Manufacturing Technical Electives ......................................................15 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 University Studies Depth Courses (DHA and DSS) ...........................5-6 Manufacturing Engineering Approved Technical Elective Courses Students must choose five courses from the following list: MAE 5020 Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I (F) ................ 3 MAE 5310 Dynamic Systems and Controls (F) (3 cr) or MAE 5620 Manufacturing Automation (F) (3 cr) ....................................3 MAE 5600 Manufacturing Process Planning and Statistical Quality Control (F) (3 cr) or STAT 5300 (QI) Statistical Process Control (Sp) (3 cr) .........................3 MAE 5630 Machining Theory and Applications (Sp) .............................3 MAE 5640 Design for Manufacturability (F) ..........................................3 MAE 5650 Nontraditional and Additive Manufacturing Processes (Sp) 3 MAE 5660 Transport Phenomena in Manufacturing Processes (Sp) .... 3 MAE 5680 Manufacturing Planning and Simulation (Sp) ...................... 3 MHR 5350 Contemporary Manufacturing Management (F) .................. 3 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments (Sp) ................................................3 Computational Engineering Emphasis In addition to completing the pre-professional program, students who choose to graduate with the Computational Engineering emphasis must complete the following courses as their elective selection. Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) MAE 2200 Engineering Numerical Methods I .......................................2 MAE 3040 Mechanics of Solids ............................................................3 MAE 3320 Advanced Dynamics ............................................................3 MAE 3400 Thermodynamics II ..............................................................3 MAE 3420 Fluid Mechanics ..................................................................3 MATH 4700 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics ...........................3 Spring Semester (14 credits) MAE 2210 Engineering Numerical Methods II ......................................3 MAE 3340 Instrumentation and Measurements ....................................3 MAE 3440 (QI) Heat and Mass Transfer ...............................................3 MAE 3800 Design I ...............................................................................2 MAE 4300 Machine Design ...................................................................3 Senior Year (34-35 credits) Fall Semester (17 credits) MAE 4400 (CI) Fluids/Thermal Laboratory ...........................................2 MAE 5020 Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I ...................... 3 MAE 5300 Vibrations.............................................................................3 ENGR 5500 High Performance Computing for Engineers .................... 3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DSS) ................................................3 Spring Semester (17-18 credits) MAE 4800 (CI) Design II .......................................................................3 MAE 5440 Computational Fluid Dynamics ............................................3 MATH 56204 Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations .................. 3 MAE Technical Elective Course.............................................................3 University Studies Breadth Course .......................................................3 University Studies Depth Course (DHA) ............................................2-3
Financial Support Scholarships, assistantships, grants-in-aid, and work-study programs are available to undergraduate students through the University. In addition, the MAE department employs undergraduates to assist in engineering research and development. Aerodynamics, design of instrumentation and payloads for the upper atmosphere and space, buried structures, and manufacturing processes and controls are some of the research programs that involve undergraduate students. Cooperative education and industrial employment opportunities for students are coordinated by the University Placement Office.
Concurrent BS/Master’s Program The concurrent BS/Master’s program allows engineering students to begin taking graduate-level classes during their senior year. This permits them to complete requirements for both the BS degree and the master’s degree concurrently during two years. Students in this program have a greater selection of graduate courses, since many graduate courses are taught during alternate years. In addition, the student’s senior design project could be a start for a graduate design project or thesis. After completing their BS degree, students in the program can earn a master’s degree in only one additional year. Both the BS and the master’s degree can generally be earned with 150 total credits, although students should note that a Plan C MS requires 3 extra credits. Finally, students with a master’s degree can expect a much higher starting salary following graduation. (For more information, see College of Engineering section of this catalog, pages 113-114.)
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For more information about Bachelor of Science requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheet, available from the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
________________ 4MATH 5620 fulfills the requirement for a Math Minor.
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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Programs Admission Requirements All students intending to pursue graduate studies at Utah State University must complete and return an Application for Admission to the School of Graduate Studies. In addition to the general graduate admission requirements listed on pages 93-94, the department requires all graduate applicants to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. A minimum GPA of 3.0 for MS applicants and 3.3 for PhD applicants is required for the last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits earned. All MAE graduate students are expected to be wellacquainted with either the FORTRAN or C programming language. Those students who do not have a BS degree in an appropriate engineering discipline may be admitted with nonmatriculated status and required to complete some remedial requirements. Applicants are also required to submit evidence of potential graduate-level success through GRE scores in the verbal, quantitative, and analytical categories.
Specializations The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers ME, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering, with specializations in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Aerospace Engineering addresses atmospheric and space flight. Included are such disciplines as computational fluid dynamics, experimental fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, aircraft flight dynamics, aircraft design, spacecraft orbital mechanics, spacecraft attitude motion and control, aircraft and spacecraft propulsion systems, space system design, thermal management of space deployed systems, and the space environment. Mechanical Engineering graduates choosing the aerospace engineering specialization may pursue careers in such areas as aircraft design and development, aircraft flight testing, spacecraft and space systems design, and spacecraft trajectory design and analysis, as well as the broader, traditional mechanical engineering fields. Manufacturing Engineering concentrates on the theory of manufacturing systems, including manufacturing processes, the design of manufacturing systems, product design, productivity, quality, and life cycle analysis. Principal areas of emphasis include manufacturing automation, machining theory, and mold flow analysis, as well as flexible manufacturing systems and computerintegrated manufacturing. Manufacturing engineers are prepared to pursue product and process design careers in any electronics, food processing, and petroleum industries. Mechanical Engineering deals with the creation of the mechanical systems and machines that serve society. Areas of emphasis include solid mechanics, thermal/fluids, and dynamics and control. The solid mechanics emphasis is concerned with the mechanics of displacement and stress analysis combined with material science for selection of an optimum design. Students learn to use the finite element method as well as classical methods for the determination of stresses, strains, and displacements. Included are studies of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in traditional metals and high-tech composite materials. The thermal/fluids emphasis is concerned with the transport of mass, momentum, and energy in solids, liquids, and gasses. Included within its scope are the fundamental studies of
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thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. The dynamics and control emphasis is concerned with describing and controlling the motion of mechanical systems. Included within its scope are the fundamental studies of dynamics, kinematics, vibrations, control theory, hydraulics and pneumatics, electromechanical systems, and machine design. Graduates who select the broad mechanical engineering specialization are prepared to pursue careers in such widely diverse disciplines as aerospace, automotive, building, chemical, defense, electronics, environmental engineering, food processing, heating and air conditioning, heavy equipment, machine tools, manufacturing, nuclear, petroleum, public utilities, and solar energy.
Degree Programs The Plan A MS Degree requires 6 credits of graduate-level coursework in Mechanical Engineering fundamentals; 12 credits of 6000-level (or above) engineering coursework, exclusive of MAE 6930, 6950, 6970, and 6990; a minimum of 3 credits of 5000-level (or above) coursework in approved mathematics; and 9 credits selected from any one of five declared areas of emphasis. A minimum of 30 credits is required beyond the BS, including a 6-credit thesis (MAE 6970). The thesis must meet School of Graduate Studies requirements. The Plan B MS Degree requires 6 credits of graduate-level coursework in Mechanical Engineering fundamentals; 12 credits of 6000-level (or above) engineering coursework, exclusive of MAE 6930, 6950, 6970, and 6990; a minimum of 3 credits of 5000-level (or above) coursework in approved mathematics; and either 12 credits selected from any one of five declared areas of emphasis or 15 credits selected from any two of the areas. A minimum of 30 credits is required beyond the BS, which includes a 3-credit report written to thesis standards. The Plan C MS Degree requires 6 credits of graduate-level coursework in Mechanical Engineering fundamentals; 18 credits of 6000-level (or above) engineering coursework, exclusive of MAE 6930, 6950, 6970, and 6990; a minimum of 3 credits of 5000-level (or above) coursework in approved mathematics; and either 12 credits selected from any one of five declared areas of emphasis, or 15 credits selected from any two of the areas. A minimum of 33 credits is required beyond the BS, which may not include a thesis (MAE 6970), but may include up to 3 credits of Design Project (MAE 6950). MAE 6950 requires a report written to thesis standards. The Master of Engineering Degree requires 15 credits of 6000-level (or above) engineering coursework exclusive of MAE 6930, 6950, 6970, 6990, 7930, 7970, and 7990; a minimum of 3 credits of 5000level (or above) coursework in approved mathematics; and either 15 credits selected from Group A or at least 9 credits from Group A and the remainder chosen from Group B. (Contact Joan Smith at joan. smith@usu.edu for requirement details.) A minimum of 30 credits is required beyond the BS, which may not include a thesis (MAE 6970), but may include up to three credits of Design Project (MAE 6950). MAE 6950 requires a report written to thesis standards. Students are not required to defend the report. However, the report must be approved by the major professor. The PhD Degree requires 24 credits of 6000-level (or above) engineering coursework, exclusive of MAE 6930, 6950, 6970, 6990, 7930, 7970, and 7990; a minimum of 6 credits of 5000-level (or above) coursework in approved mathematics; and 18 credits selected from any one of five declared areas of emphasis. A minimum of 90 credits is required beyond the BS, including a dissertation (MAE 7970). The dissertation must meet School of Graduate Studies requirements and be at least 24 credits, but no more than 39 credits. A Qualifying Exam
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty
GPA Requirement
Professors Alma P. Moser, engineering mechanics, piping systems Warren F. Phillips, aerodynamics, flight mechanics Robert E. Spall, thermal/fluids, CFD, computational Byard D. Wood, solar energy for heating and cooling, heat and mass transfer
A 3.0 GPA is the minimum acceptable for an ME or MS degree from USU. A PhD degree from USU requires a minimum GPA of 3.3.
Course Requirements
The specific course requirements for the ME, MS, and PhD degrees offered through the department may occasionally change. For this reason, prospective students are advised to seek current details concerning graduate degree requirements and program coursework by contacting the department or sending an Internet e-mail request to: joan.smith@usu.edu.
Research The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is conducting research in all three of the areas of specialization listed above. Departmental research projects are funded by both government agencies and private industry. Current research topics include analytical and experimental structural dynamics, computational and experimental fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, plastics and composite materials, numerical modeling and design of composite structures, buried structures, thermodynamics, heat transfer, cryogenics, intelligent control systems, manufacturing automation, spacecraft control, design and analysis of space systems, orbital mechanics, remote sensing, robotics, design theory and methodology, and production modeling and simulation.
Financial Assistance A number of teaching and research assistantships are available to graduate students through the department, and are awarded on a competitive basis each year. In addition, scholarships covering the nonresident portion of tuition are available each semester, on a competitive basis, to nonresident students who hold a graduate assistantship paying at least $250 per month. Students interested in working part time as teaching or research assistants should apply to the department by March 31 for the coming academic year. Acceptance to pursue graduate studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering does not imply a commitment to any type of financial aid. All awards for financial aid are made on a competitive basis after applicants are admitted to graduate school. All students who receive any type of financial support from the University or who are supplied University space for study or research must carry a minimum of 9 credits of approved coursework for an MS or ME degree or a minimum of 12 credits of approved coursework for a PhD degree each semester while receiving such support.
Trustee Professor Emeritus J. Clair Batty, thermal science, cryogenics, space systems Professors Emeriti P. Thomas Blotter, structural dynamics Ralph H. Haycock, mechanics, manufacturing Russell M. Holdredge, heat transfer, fluid mechanics Owen K. Shupe, nuclear, material science Carl D. Spear, material science Edward W. Vendell, Jr., cryogenics, heat transfer, thermal systems design Associate Professors Steven L. Folkman, applied mechanics, structural dynamics, space structures Thomas H. Fronk, mechanics of composites and materials R. Rees Fullmer, manufacturing, controls, robotics, dynamics, spacecraft Assistant Professors Ning Fang, manufacturing David K. Geller, spacecraft guidance and navigation Thomas Hauser, computational fluid dynamics, thermal/fluids, numerical methods Leijun Li, manufacturing Todd J. Mosher, space engineering Barton L. Smith, thermal/fluids Brent E. Stucker, advanced manufacturing and materials Stephen A. Whitmore, high-speed aerodynamics Wenbin Yu, advanced structures, solid mechanics, computational solid mechanics (FEM) Adjunct Assistant Professors Scott M. Jensen, thermal management of space systems Paul J. Mueller, thermal science, propulsion Steven R. Wassom, controls, dynamic spaceflight Principal Lecturer Carl G. Wood, design, manufacturing Adjunct Lecturer Angie Minichiello, thermal/fluids
Course Descriptions Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), pages 554-557
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Department of Military Science Department Head: Lt. Colonel S. Rand Curtis Location: Military Science 106 Phone: (435) 797-3637 FAX: (435) 797-3330 E-mail: armyrotc@hass.usu.edu WWW: http://armyrotc.usu.edu
Undergraduate Programs Objectives Military Science (Army ROTC) focuses on leadership development. Students pursue the major of their choice while studying Military Science, and graduate with the ability to function effectively as leaders. Upon completion of Army ROTC and graduation from college, students become commissioned officers in the active Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard. Instructors, textbooks, uniforms, and equipment are provided at no cost to the student or the University. All contracted students receive between $250-400 per month (up to 10 months per academic year). Army ROTC also covers the cost of tuition and fees for Army ROTC scholarship students and provides a $800-per-year book allowance.
The Margin of Difference Army ROTC cadets learn to be leaders and receive hands-on experience in managing physical, financial, and human resources. They develop self-confidence and superior decision-making skills. Employers value these leadership qualities and recognize associated potential.
Four-Year Program The traditional Army ROTC program covers four years consistent with normal undergraduate progression (freshman-senior). The four-year program is divided into two parts: the basic course and the advanced course. The basic course is usually taken during the first two years of college. It covers subjects such as mountaineering, land navigation, wilderness survival, leadership development, small unit tactics, weapons marksmanship, and military history. This program is designed for high-performing students who wish to try Military Science without obligation, while enhancing their leadership skills and self-confidence. Upon successful completion of the basic course, students are eligible to enter the advanced course. Advanced course requirements are normally completed during the junior and senior years. The advanced course further develops and refines leadership competencies, and qualifies the student for a commission in the United States Army. Advanced course students receive a $350-400 per month tax-free subsistence allowance (up to $3,000-4,000 per year), and attend a paid five-week leader development course between their junior and senior years.
Two-Year Program This is a special program for junior and community college transfer students or for students who did not take Army ROTC during their first two years of college. To enter the two-year program, a student must have completed Basic Training in a military service or participate in five weeks of basic leadership instruction. This instruction usually takes place between the sophomore and junior year. Students are paid for
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attending this instruction, have the opportunity to compete for two-year scholarships, and may receive academic credit. Students who qualify for the two-year program are enrolled directly in the advanced course.
Course Requirements for Military Science Programs
Basic Course Requirements (8 credits) MS 1010 Introduction to Leadership .....................................................2 MS 1020 Leadership Skills ....................................................................2 MS 2010 Leadership Development .......................................................2 MS 2020 Small Unit Leadership ............................................................2 Advanced Course Requirements (16 credits) MS 2400 Physical Readiness (repeatable; take during four semesters) ..........................................4 MS 3010 Organizational Leadership and Small Unit Tactics ................. 3 MS 3020 Advanced Tactics and Operations ..........................................3 MS 4010 Command and Staff Functions...............................................3 MS 4020 Officer Perspectives ...............................................................3
Scholarships Army ROTC provides numerous scholarship opportunities. High school seniors may qualify for the four-year Army ROTC scholarship. College students may qualify for three- or two-year scholarships. These scholarships pay the cost of tuition and fees, a flat rate for textbooks and classroom supplies, and a monthly cash stipend between $2,500-4,000 per year. The Green to Gold scholarship allows soldiers serving on active duty to leave the Army early and attend college/ROTC full time while receiving scholarship benefits. Other scholarship opportunities include: room and book grants and the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Call or visit the Department of Military Science for details.
Placement Credit For Veterans Veterans may qualify for advanced course placement based on prior military experience. They can take full advantage of veteran’s benefits and receive financial aid from Army ROTC concurrently.
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) This program is available to advanced course cadets who wish to serve in the Army Reserve or National Guard while attending college and pursuing a commission through Army ROTC. SMP students are eligible to receive reserve drill pay, tuition assistance, other monetary incentives, and $350-400 per month (up to $3,000–4,000 per academic year) from Army ROTC. Call or visit the Department of Military Science for details.
Leave of Absence If students (including scholarship recipients) wish to take a leave of absence to serve a mission for their church, they can do so conveniently between their freshman and sophomore years.
Commission Requirements In order to qualify for a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, each student must:
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Elective Course Offerings MS 2420 Ranger Preparation ................................................................2 MS 2430 Air Assault ..............................................................................2 MS 2440 Airborne Operations ...............................................................2 MS 2510 ROTC Basic Camp .............................................................1-6 MS 3110 Staff Organization and Operations ......................................1-3 MS 3210 Independent Study ..............................................................1-3 MS 4110 Advanced Staff Operations..................................................1-3 MS 4400 Advanced Physical Readiness ...............................................1 MS 4510 ROTC Advanced Camp ....................................................1-10 MS 4520 Cadet Troop Leadership Training ...........................................2 MS 4610 Military History Seminar ......................................................1-3
Service Obligation
Additional Information
There is no military service obligation for basic course students, unless they have received an Army ROTC scholarship. Advanced course (contracted) and scholarship students incur an obligation to serve in the active Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard.
For more detailed information about course requirements for Military Science programs, as well as information about career opportunities, see the major requirement sheet, which is available from the Military Science Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Minor in Military Science Grade Requirements
Students must obtain a grade of C or better in all courses used toward the minor, as well as maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for these courses.
Credit Requirements
A minimum of 21 credits must be earned in Military Science and related courses, as follows:
Course Requirements for Military Science Minor (21 credits)
MS 3010 Organizational Leadership and Small Unit Tactics ................. 3 MS 3020 Advanced Tactics and Operations ..........................................3 MS 4010 Command and Staff Functions...............................................3 MS 4020 OfďŹ cer Perspectives ...............................................................3 HIST 4810 American Military History (3 cr) or MS 4610 Military History Seminar (3 cr) ................................................3 Electives (must be approved by department head) ...............................6
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Military Science Faculty Assistant Professor Captain Reece D. Roberts Personnel Specialist Marie Behling Instructors Sergeant First Class Scott Womack Sergeant First Class LaWrell D. Cook
Course Descriptions Military Science (MS), pages 557-558
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Department of Music Department Head: Bruce M. Saperston Location: Fine Arts 107 Phone: (435) 797-3036 FAX: (435) 797-1862 E-mail: musicdep@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/music/ Assistant Department Heads: Gary Amano, Fine Arts 201, (435) 797-3028, gamano@hass.usu.edu Cindy J. Dewey, Fine Arts 208B, (435) 797-3055, cdewey@hass.usu.edu Undergradute Advisors: Music Education/Choral: Lane M. Cheney, Fine Arts 204, (435) 797-3052, lcheney@hass.usu.edu Music Education/Instrumental: Thomas P. Rohrer, Fine Arts 106, (435) 797-3004, rohrer@hass.usu.edu Music Therapy: Elizabeth York, Fine Arts 220B, (435) 797-3009, eyork@hass.usu.edu Guitar: Michael K. Christiansen, Fine Arts 124, (435) 797-3011, mchristiansen@hass.usu.edu Percussion: Dennis D. Griffin, Fine Arts 114, (435) 797-3008, dgriffin@cc.usu.edu Organ: James M. Drake, Fine Arts 210, (435) 797-3029, septerz@yahoo.com Piano: Gary Amano, Fine Arts 201, (435) 797-3028, gamano@hass.usu.edu R. Dennis Hirst, Fine Arts 101, (435) 797-3257, dennis.hirst@usu.edu Ralph H. van der Beek, Fine Arts 203, (435) 797-3033, rvanderbeek@cc.usu.edu
Woodwinds: Nicholas E. Morrison, Fine Arts 103, (435) 797-3506, nicholas.morrison@usu.edu Voice: Cindy J. Dewey, Fine Arts 208B, (435) 797-3055, cdewey@hass.usu.edu Music (Undecided): Bruce M. Saperston, Fine Arts 107, (435) 797-3036, bsaperston@hass.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music; Bachelor of Science (BS) and BA in Music Therapy Undergraduate emphases: BM degree in Music—Music Education, Performance, Piano Pedagogy Two-year Certificate Programs: Piano, Organ, Guitar, Music Therapy Equivalency Two-year Diploma Programs: Organ and Church Music, Piano Pedagogy, Guitar (Certificates and diplomas are issued directly through the Music Department.)
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Music provides instruction in music by: (1) offering service courses which contribute to the Liberal Arts and Sciences major in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Science, and to the University Studies Program of the University; (2) offering specific sequences of courses leading to professional preparation in music education, music therapy, and performance/pedagogy; and (3) providing public musical service to the University and the community. The specific objectives of the programs in music for the music major are fourfold: (1) to prepare licensed music teachers to serve effectively in elementary and secondary schools; (2) to prepare musically talented students for careers as professional performers and/or studio teachers; (3) to prepare board-certified music therapists to serve in educational and therapeutic settings; and (4) to prepare music students for graduate study in their areas of specialization.
Strings: Sergio Bernal, Fine Arts 218A, (435) 797-0487, sergio.bernal@usu.edu
Requirements
Violin: Jessica Guideri, Fine Arts 104C, (435) 797-0083, jguideri@hass.usu.edu
Admission requirements for the Department of Music include those described for the University in this catalog (see pages 16-19). In addition, transfer students must have a minimum 3.00 GPA in music courses and a minimum 2.75 GPA overall. All students interested in majoring in Music or Music Therapy will be given pre-music major status until they have completed the required audition/interview process, as verified by their area advisor through the Change of Major Form. It is strongly recommended that prospective majors complete their audition/interview during the department’s scholarship auditions in February preceding matriculation at USU. To schedule an audition/ interview, contact the department at (435) 797-3015.
Rebecca J. McFaul, University Reserve 21, (435) 797-3052, rebeccamcfaul@hass.usu.edu Viola: Russell Fallstad, University Reserve 21, (435) 797-3092, russellfallstad@hass.usu.edu Cello/String Bass: Anne Francis, Fine Arts Visual 129, (435) 797-3086, afrancis@hass.usu.edu
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Department of Music Prospective majors in Music Therapy should complete the audition/ interview prior to May 1 of the year of admission.
GPA Requirement
Students majoring in music, music education, or music therapy must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 in music courses and a minimum 2.75 GPA overall. All core curriculum classes must be completed with a C- or higher in order to progress to the next courses in sequence. A student receiving a grade lower than C- is placed on probation, and may repeat the course once to raise the grade to C- or higher. If the grade received on the repeat is lower than C-, the student is no longer a music, music education, or music therapy major.
Music Core Curriculum Requirements (34 credits)
All majors in the department must complete the music core curriculum. Although it is possible to complete the degree if these courses are begun after the first year of study, the department strongly recommends that students begin the core curriculum during the first year, completing the courses in the following recommended sequence. Freshman Year Fall Semester MUSC 1110 Music Theory I ...................................................................3 MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I ......................................................................1 MUSC 11501 Keyboard Harmony I ........................................................1 Spring Semester MUSC 1120 Music Theory II..................................................................3 MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II .....................................................................1 MUSC 11601 Keyboard Harmony II .......................................................1 Sophomore Year Fall Semester MUSC 2130 Music Theory III ................................................................3 MUSC 2150 Aural Skills III ....................................................................1 MUSC 2170 Keyboard Harmony III .......................................................1 MUSC 2180 Computer Applications in Music ........................................2 Spring Semester MUSC 21602 Aural Skills IV ...................................................................1 MUSC 3110 Music History I: Origins through Baroque ......................... 3 MUSC 3140 Musical Form and Analysis ...............................................3 Junior Year: Fall Semester MUSC 3120 Music History II: Classical and Romantic Periods ............ 3 MUSC 3170 Conducting ........................................................................2 Spring Semester MUSC 3130 (CI) Music History III/Theory IV: The Twentieth Century .. 3 MUSC 31803 Scoring and Arranging .....................................................2 Students should note that MUSC 2180, 3170, and 3180 may be taken during different semesters, if necessary. Also, since MUSC 2160 is not required for all music areas, students should contact their advisor to determine whether or not they should enroll in this course. Additional requirements for specific emphasis areas are available from the Music Department Student Services Office, Fine Arts 102. _______________ 1MUSC 1150 and 1160 are not required for the Music Education (General) Emphasis, nor for the Guitar Performance Emphasis. 2MUSC 2160 is not required for the Composite Major in Music Education, nor for the Guitar Performance Emphasis or the Wind/Brass/Percussion Performance Emphasis. 3MUSC 3180 is not required for the Vocal Performance Emphasis.
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Music majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Music courses. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all core and emphasis classes. A 2.75 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. Additional requirements, such as piano proficiency, concert attendance, etc., are stipulated in the Department of Music’s Student Handbook. Emphasis Area Students must select one area of emphasis and complete the required coursework for that emphasis. The student’s transcript will show the area of emphasis selected by the student from those listed below. Please note that all music majors are required to participate in major departmental ensemble organizations each semester. The student and an advisor will determine the organizations in which the student will participate. Music Education (Band) (44-49 credits) MUSC 1500 String Techniques I (F,Sp) .................................................1 MUSC 1600 Voice Techniques (F,Sp) ...................................................1 MUSC 1800 Percussion Techniques (F) ...............................................1 MUSC 2600 Women’s Choir (F,Sp) (1 cr) or MUSC 4600 University Chorale (F,Sp) (1 cr) ........................................1 MUSC 2700 Woodwind Techniques I: Flute, Clarinet (F) ...................... 1 MUSC 2710 Woodwind Techniques II: Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon (Sp) ....................................................................................................1 MUSC 2720 Marching Band (4 semesters) (2 cr, repeatable) (F) ......... 8 MUSC 2800 Brass Techniques I: Trumpet, French Horn (F) ................. 1 MUSC 2810 Brass Techniques II: Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium (Sp) .. 1 MUSC 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management Strategies in Secondary Classroom Music (Sp) .....................................................3 MUSC 3220 Choral Methods and Materials (F) ....................................2 MUSC 3240 Instrumental Methods and Materials (Sp) ......................... 2 MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band (F,Sp) (1 cr, repeatable) or MUSC 4700 Wind Orchestra (F,Sp) (1 cr, repeatable) ..........................7 MUSC 3900 Jazz Improvisation (F,Sp) .................................................2 MUSC 4240 Advanced Conducting (F) .................................................2 MUSC 4920 Individual Recital (F,Sp,Su) ............................................1-6 Small Ensembles (2 credits) Select 2 credits from the following: MUSC 2740 Recorder Techniques (Sp) ................................................1 MUSC 3700 Woodwind Ensemble (F,Sp)...........................................1-2 MUSC 3780 Flute Ensemble (F,Sp) ......................................................1 MUSC 3800 Trombone Ensemble (F,Sp) ..............................................1 MUSC 3850 Brass Ensemble (F,Sp) .....................................................1 MUSC 3870 Percussion Ensemble (F,Sp) ............................................1 Individual Instruction (7 credits) Students should complete 7 credits from the following on their major instrument. MUSC 3710 Individual Flute Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ...........1-2 MUSC 3720 Individual Oboe Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ..........1-2 MUSC 3730 Individual Clarinet Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .......1-2 MUSC 3740 Individual Bassoon Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .....1-2 MUSC 3750 Individual Saxophone Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .1-2 MUSC 3810 Individual Trumpet Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp) ...........1-2 MUSC 3820 Individual Trombone Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp) ........1-2 MUSC 3830 Individual French Horn Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp) .....1-2 MUSC 3840 Individual Tuba/Euphonium Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp) ..............................................................................................1-2 MUSC 3860 Individual Percussion Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .1-2 Music Education (Orchestra) (39-44 credits) MUSC 1500 String Techniques I (F,Sp) .................................................1 MUSC 1600 Voice Techniques (F,Sp) ...................................................1
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Dual Licensure (Recommended)
Students receiving licensure in secondary music education are encouraged to qualify for teaching music (vocal and/or instrumental) in the elementary schools. In addition to the graduation and licensure requirements for the BM Degree in Music Education, the following courses are required. PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood (F,Sp) (3 cr) or FCHD 1500 (BSS)4 Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) (3 cr) .......................................................................................3 MUSC 32605 Elementary School Music (F,Sp,Su) ................................2 MUSC 32705 Teaching Strategies and Practicum in Elementary Music (Sp) .........................................................................................3 _______________ 4Will fulfill the University Studies Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) requirement. 5Two credits are given for MUSC 3260. Two additional credits may be obtained by arranging for a two-hour-a-week practicum experience in the elementary schools. Scheduling arrangements for the practicum are made through the MUSC 3260 instructor. Orff Schulwerk course (taught summer semester only) may be substituted for both MUSC 3260 and 3270.
Bachelor of Music Degree (Performance Emphases) (2.75 cumulative GPA; 3.0 GPA in Music courses)
The Bachelor of Music Degree with one of the performance emphases requires completion of University Studies Requirements, Core Requirements, and Emphasis Area Requirements. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all core and emphasis classes. Music Core Curriculum Requirements (35 credits) All of the Music Core Curriculum courses (shown on page 355) are required, with the following exceptions:
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Department of Music MUSC 1150, 1160, and 2160 are not required for the Guitar Performance Emphasis. MUSC 2160 is not required for the Wind/Brass/Percussion Performance Emphasis. MUSC 3180 is not required for the Vocal Performance Emphasis. Emphasis Area Students must select one area of emphasis and complete the required coursework for that emphasis. The student’s transcript will show the area of emphasis selected by the student from those listed below. Please note that all music majors are required to participate in major departmental ensemble organizations each semester. The student and an advisor will determine the organizations in which the student will participate. Piano Performance (60-63 credits) MUSC 1420 Pedagogy Practicum (F,Sp) ..............................................9 MUSC 1430 Piano Pedagogy I (F) ........................................................3 MUSC 1440 Piano Pedagogy II (Sp) .....................................................3 MUSC 2420 Piano Literature I (F) .........................................................3 MUSC 2430 Piano Literature II (Sp) ......................................................3 MUSC 2440 Piano Literature III (F) .......................................................3 MUSC 2450 Piano Literature IV (Sp) ....................................................3 MUSC 3400 Individual Piano Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) . 12 MUSC 3410 Ensemble and Accompanying (Piano) (F,Sp) ................... 6 MUSC 3420 Keyboard Skills I (F) .........................................................3 MUSC 3430 Keyboard Skills II (Sp) ......................................................3 MUSC 4410 Advanced Piano Pedagogy I (F) .......................................3 MUSC 4420 Advanced Piano Pedagogy II (Sp) ....................................3 MUSC 4920 Individual Recital (F,Sp,Su) ............................................3-6 Organ Performance (52 credits) MUSC 1460 (CI) Organ Literature I (F) .................................................3 MUSC 1470 (CI) Organ Literature II (Sp) ..............................................3 MUSC 1600 Voice Techniques (F,Sp) ...................................................1 MUSC 2600 Women’s Choir (F,Sp) (1 cr) or MUSC 4600 University Chorale (F,Sp) (1 cr) ........................................1 MUSC 3230 Choral Literature (Sp) .......................................................2 MUSC 3460 Church Music for Organists I (F) .......................................3 MUSC 3470 Church Music for Organists II (Sp) ...................................3 MUSC 3480 Individual Organ Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .........................................................................................16 MUSC 4900 Baroque Counterpoint (F) .................................................2 MUSC 4920 Individual Recital (F,Sp,Su) ...............................................4 Music Electives ....................................................................................14 String Performance (50 credits) MUSC 2490 Individual Piano Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................2 MUSC 3500 Symphony Orchestra (F,Sp) .............................................8 MUSC 4500 String Ensemble (F,Sp) .....................................................8 MUSC 4920 Individual Recital (Sophomore) (F,Sp,Su) ......................... 2 MUSC 4920 Individual Recital (Junior) (F,Sp,Su) .................................2 MUSC 4920 Individual Recital (Senior) (F,Sp,Su) .................................2 Music Electives ......................................................................................6 University Electives ...............................................................................4 Individual String Instruction6 (16 credits) Students must complete credits from one of the following: MUSC 4510 Individual Violin Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su)...........1-2 MUSC 4520 Individual Viola Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ...........1-2 MUSC 4530 Individual Cello Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ...........1-2 MUSC 4540 Individual String Bass Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-2
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Vocal Performance (56-62 credits) MUSC 1610 Introduction to Musical Theatre (Sp) (2 cr) or MUSC 1620 Introduction to Opera (F) (2 cr) .........................................2 MUSC 2490 Individual Piano Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................................0-6 MUSC 2660 Italian Diction for Singers (Sp) ..........................................2 MUSC 2670 German Diction for Singers (F) .........................................2 MUSC 2680 French Diction for Singers (Sp) ........................................2 MUSC 3600 Opera Workshop (F,Sp) ....................................................6 MUSC 3610 Vocal Repertory I (F) .........................................................2 MUSC 3620 (CI) Vocal Repertory II (Sp) ..............................................2 MUSC 3630 Vocal Pedagogy I (F) ........................................................2 MUSC 3640 Vocal Pedagogy II (Sp) .....................................................2 MUSC 3670 Individual Vocal Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .. 16 MUSC 4920 Individual Recital (F,Sp,Su) ...............................................4 Major Performance Group (MUSC 4600, 4650, 2610, or 2600) ........... 8 Italian or German or French (2 semesters) ...........................................6 All students selecting the Vocal Performance Emphasis must complete performance level 5 in piano or MUSC 2490 until level requirement is met. Wind/Brass/Percussion Performance (48-56 credits) Individual Instruction6 (12 credits) Students must complete 12 credits from one of the following three groups of courses in their area (Individual Woodwind Instruction or Individual Brass Instruction or Individual Percussion Instruction). Individual Woodwind Instruction MUSC 3710 Individual Flute Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ...........1-2 MUSC 3720 Individual Oboe Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ..........1-2 MUSC 3730 Individual Clarinet Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .......1-2 MUSC 3740 Individual Bassoon Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .....1-2 MUSC 3750 Individual Saxophone Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-2 Individual Brass Instruction MUSC 3810 Individual Trumpet Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp) ...........1-2 MUSC 3820 Individual Trombone Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp) ........1-2 MUSC 3830 Individual French Horn Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp) .....1-2 MUSC 3840 Individual Tuba/Euphonium Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp) ..............................................................................................1-2 Individual Percussion Instruction MUSC 3860 Individual Percussion Instr for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .1-2 Large Ensembles7 (8 credits) Select 8 credits from the following: MUSC 3500 Symphony Orchestra (repeatable) (F,Sp) ......................... 1 MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band (repeatable) (F,Sp) ................................1 MUSC 4700 Wind Orchestra (repeatable) (F,Sp) ..................................1 Small Ensembles (4 credits) Select 4 credits from the following five courses: MUSC 3700 Woodwind Ensemble (F,Sp)...........................................1-2 MUSC 3780 Flute Ensemble (F,Sp) ......................................................1 MUSC 3800 Trombone Ensemble (F,Sp) ..............................................1 MUSC 3850 Brass Ensemble (F,Sp) .....................................................1 MUSC 3870 Percussion Ensemble (F,Sp) ............................................1 Additional Courses (24-32 credits) MUSC 1800 Percussion Techniques (F) ...............................................1 MUSC 2700 Woodwind Techniques I: Flute, Clarinet (F) (1 cr) or MUSC 2710 Woodwind Techniques II: Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon (Sp) (1 cr) or MUSC 2740 Recorder Techniques (Sp) (1 cr) .......................................1
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Guitar Performance (54 credits) MUSC 1400 Beginning Group Piano (Sp) (1 cr) or MUSC 1410 Intermediate Group Piano (Sp) (1 cr) or MUSC 2490 Individual Piano Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) (1 cr, repeatable) .........................................2 MUSC 2550 Guitar Styles (Blues/Bluegrass) (F) ..................................2 MUSC 2560 Guitar Styles (Jazz/Classical) (Sp) ...................................2 MUSC 2570 Fingerboard Theory I (F) ...................................................2 MUSC 2580 Fingerboard Theory II (Sp)................................................2 MUSC 3550 Individual Guitar Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .........................................................................................10 MUSC 3560 Guitar History and Literature (Sp) .....................................3 MUSC 3570 Guitar Pedagogy I (F) .......................................................2 MUSC 3580 Guitar Pedagogy II (Sp) ....................................................2 MUSC 3590 Electric Guitar Ensemble (F,Sp) (1 cr, repeatable) or MUSC 4550 Acoustic Guitar Ensemble (1 cr, repeatable) (F,Sp) .......... 8 MUSC 3900 Jazz Improvisation (F,Sp) .................................................2 MUSC 4920 Individual Recital (F,Sp,Su) ...............................................6 MUSC 4930 Readings and Conference (F,Sp,Su) ................................2 Music Electives ......................................................................................3 University Electives ...............................................................................6
Bachelor of Music Degree (Piano Pedagogy Emphasis) (2.75 cumulative GPA; 3.0 GPA in Music courses)
The Bachelor of Music Degree with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy requires completion of University Studies Requirements, Core Requirements, Pedagogy Emphasis, and Electives. Music majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Music courses. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all core and emphasis classes. A 2.75 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. Additional requirements, such as piano proficiency, concert attendance, etc., are stipulated in the Department of Music’s Student Handbook. Music Core Curriculum Requirements (35 credits) Students in the Piano Pedagogy emphasis must complete the 35-credit music core curriculum as listed on page 355. Pedagogy Emphasis Requirements (56-57 credits) MUSC 1420 Pedagogy Practicum (F,Sp) ..............................................6 MUSC 1430 Piano Pedagogy I (F) ........................................................3 MUSC 1440 Piano Pedagogy II (Sp) .....................................................3 MUSC 2420 Piano Literature I (F) .........................................................3 MUSC 2430 Piano Literature II (Sp) ......................................................3 MUSC 2440 Piano Literature III (F) .......................................................3 MUSC 2450 Piano Literature IV (Sp) ....................................................3
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Bachelor of Music Degree (Individualized Program) (2.75 cumulative GPA; 3.0 GPA in Music courses)
The Individualized Bachelor of Music Degree is intended for persons whose musical goals are not met by USU’s other bachelor of music programs in music education, performance/pedagogy, or music therapy. The individualized program is also appropriate for those who wish to combine music with another discipline, such as business, electrical engineering, computer science, etc. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all classes applied toward the degree. All individualized curricula must meet criteria established by the National Association of Schools of Music. Students in the individualized program are expected to complete at least the minimum jury performance level required for their major instrument or voice, and to complete a senior recital appropriate to their emphasis. All proposed individualized curricula must be approved by an appropriate advisor, the Individualized Bachelor of Music Degree Committee, and the Head of the Department of Music. University Studies Requirements Music Core Curriculum (35 credits) (see page 355) Music Performance (16 credits) Individual Instruction (8 credits) Individual Instruction should be taken in either the major instrument or voice. Large and Small Ensembles (8 credits) As part of the 8 required credits, a minimum of 4 credits must be taken in a large ensemble. Emphasis Area (37 credits) The curriculum for the emphasis area must be developed in consultation with an appropriate advisor and approved by the Individualized Bachelor of Music Degree Program Committee and by the Head of the Department of Music. It must form a coherent plan leading to the fulfillment of specific objectives. Student transcripts will show Individualized Program, not the emphasis area approved by the committee. If the plan involves relating music to other fields, it must meet appropriate criteria as outlined in the Handbook of the National Association of Schools of Music for the degree of Bachelor of Music in Combinations with an Outside Field. Such a plan must also be developed and approved in consultation with an advisor in the other field, in addition to the appropriate advisor in the Department of Music.
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Department of Music Music Therapy Requirements
Students must complete an application process through the Music Department in order to be accepted for the Music Therapy major. Music Therapy majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Music Therapy courses. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all required classes. A 2.75 total GPA is required for graduation. Additional requirements, such as piano proficiency, concert attendance, etc., are stipulated in the Department of Music’s Student Handbook and Music Therapy Addendum to the Handbook. Core Course Requirements (33-34 credits) MUSC 1110 Music Theory I (F) .............................................................3 MUSC 1120 Music Theory II (Sp) ..........................................................3 MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I (F) .................................................................1 MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II (Sp) ..............................................................1 MUSC 1150 Keyboard Harmony I (F) ...................................................1 MUSC 1160 Keyboard Harmony II (Sp) ................................................1 MUSC 2130 Music Theory III (F) ...........................................................3 MUSC 2150 Aural Skills III (F) ...............................................................1 MUSC 2160 Aural Skills IV (Sp) (1 cr) or MUSC 3900 Jazz Improvisation (F,Sp) (2 cr) .................................1 or 2 MUSC 2180 Computer Applications in Music (F,Sp) ............................. 2 MUSC 3110 Music History I: Origins Through Baroque (Sp) ................ 3 MUSC 3120 Music History II: Classical and Romantic Periods (F) ....... 3 MUSC 3130 (CI) Music History III/Theory IV: The Twentieth Century (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 MUSC 3140 Musical Form and Analysis (Sp) .......................................3 MUSC 3160 World Music (Sp) ..............................................................2 MUSC 3170 Conducting (F) ..................................................................2 Additional Music Coursework (4 credits) MUSC 1800 Percussion Techniques (F) ...............................................1 MUSC 2740 Recorder Techniques (Sp) ................................................1 MUSC 3260 Elementary School Music (F,Sp,Su) .................................2 Ensemble Performance (2 credits) Select 2 credits from the following: MUSC 1320 Music Therapy Ensemble (F,Sp) .......................................1 MUSC 3500 Symphony Orchestra (F,Sp) .............................................1 MUSC 3700 Woodwind Ensemble (F,Sp)...........................................1-2 MUSC 3780 Flute Ensemble (F,Sp) ......................................................1 MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band (F,Sp) ....................................................1 MUSC 3800 Trombone Ensemble (F,Sp) ..............................................1 MUSC 3850 Brass Ensemble (F,Sp) .....................................................1 MUSC 3870 Percussion Ensemble (F,Sp) ............................................1 MUSC 4500 String Ensemble (F,Sp) .....................................................1 MUSC 4600 University Chorale (F,Sp) ..................................................1 MUSC 4650 Chamber Singers (F,Sp) ...................................................1 Individual Instruction (Major Instrument) (4 credits) Guitar Requirements (with advisor approval) (1-4 credits) Select 1-4 credits from the following: MUSC 1550 Beginning Group Guitar (F,Sp) .........................................1 MUSC 1560 Intermediate Group Guitar (F,Sp) .....................................1 MUSC 2550 Guitar Styles (Blues/Bluegrass) (F) ..................................2 MUSC 2560 Guitar Styles (Jazz/Classical) (Sp) ...................................2 MUSC 2590 Individual Guitar Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................1 MUSC 3550 Individual Guitar Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-2 Piano Requirements (with advisor approval) (1-4 credits) Select 1-4 credits from the following: MUSC 2490 Individual Piano Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors (repeatable) (F,Sp,Su) .................................................1
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MUSC 3400 Individual Piano Instruction for Music Majors (repeatable) (F,Sp,Su) .......................................................................1 Vocal Requirements (with advisor approval) (2 credits) Select 2 credits from the following: MUSC 2640 Individual Vocal Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors (repeatable) (F,Sp,Su) .................................................1 MUSC 3670 Individual Vocal Instruction for Music Majors (repeatable) (F,Sp,Su) ....................................................................1-2 Music Therapy Core Courses (29-31 credits) MUSC 1310 Introduction to Music Therapy (F) .....................................2 MUSC 2310 Introduction to Observational and Behavioral Methods in Music Therapy (F)..........................................................................2 MUSC 2320 Music Therapy Methods and Materials (Sp) ..................... 2 MUSC 3310 Music Therapy and the Exceptional Child (F) ................... 3 MUSC 3320 Psychology of Music I (Sp) ...............................................2 MUSC 3330 Music Therapy Practicum (F,Sp) .................................. 9-11 MUSC 4310 Music Therapy with Adult Populations (F).........................3 MUSC 4320 (CI) Psychology of Music II (Sp) .......................................2 MUSC 4330 Clinical and Professional Issues in Music Therapy (Sp) ... 2 MUSC 4340 Internship in Music Therapy (taken only after all academic coursework has been completed) (F,Sp,Su) ..................... 2 Behavioral Health/Natural Sciences (20 credits) PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 PSY 3210 (DSS) Abnormal Psychology (F,Sp) .....................................3 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ....................................................4 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................ 2 Electives (must be approved by student’s advisor) ...............................8
Music Minors Admission to Music Minor Programs
To be admitted as music minors, students must complete the Music Minor Admission Form and return it to the Department of Music Student Services Office, Fine Arts 102. Students are required to meet the requirements which are in effect at the time the Admission Form is completed.
Basic Music Minor (24 credits)
Advisor: Dr. Dean Madsen, 797-3031, University Reserve 202 MUSC 111010 Music Theory I (music minor section) (F) ....................... 3 MUSC 113010 Aural Skills I (music minor section) (F) ........................... 1 MUSC 1480 Individual Piano Instruction for Nonmusic Majors (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................1 MUSC 3170 Conducting (F) ..................................................................2 Large or Small Ensemble ......................................................................4 Individual Instruction (nonmajor courses, primary instrument/voice) .... 4 In addition, complete the following three courses, which may also count toward University Studies requirements. MUSC 1010 (BCA) Introduction to Music (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 MUSC 3010 (DHA)11 Masterpieces of Music (F,Sp) .............................. 3 MUSC 3020 (DHA)11 History of Jazz (Sp) .............................................3
Music Composition Minor (21 credits) (Approval pending)
This minor is available to Music and Music Therapy majors only. Advisor: Dr. Dean Madsen, 797-3031, University Reserve 202
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baccalaureate degree. These programs focus on a practical music education with minimal or no involvement with general university studies.
In addition, complete the following two courses. ECE 3260 may also count toward University Studies requirements. PHIL 3810 Aesthetics (Sp) ....................................................................3 ECE 3260 (QI/DSC) Science of Sound (F) ...........................................3
Requirements for Certificate Programs
Elementary School Music Teaching Minor (19 credits) This minor is for Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education majors only. Advisor: Professor Leslie Timmons, 797-3699, Fine Arts 105 MUSC 111010 Music Theory I (music minor section) (F) ....................... 3 MUSC 113010 Aural Skills I (music minor section) (F) ........................... 1 MUSC 1150 Keyboard Harmony I (music minor section) (F) ................ 1 MUSC 1600 Voice Techniques (F,Sp) (1 cr) or MUSC 1630 Individual Vocal Instruction for Nonmusic Majors (F,Sp,Su) (1 cr) ..................................................................................1 MUSC 326012 Elementary School Music (F,Sp,Su) ...............................2 MUSC 327013 Teaching Strategies and Practicum in Elementary Music (Sp) .........................................................................................3 Choral Performance Ensemble .............................................................2 Large or Small Performance Ensembles ...............................................2 In addition, complete the following course, which may also count toward University Studies requirements. MUSC 1010 (BCA) Introduction to Music (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 Elective Courses Complete at least one of the three courses listed below. MUSC 1480 Individual Piano Instruction for Nonmusic Majors (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................1 MUSC 1550 Beginning Group Guitar (F,Sp) .........................................1 MUSC 1560 Intermediate Group Guitar (F,Sp) .....................................1 _______________ 10Offered during spring semester only. These courses must be taken concurrently. 11It is recommended that students complete MUSC 1010 prior to enrolling in MUSC 3010 and 3020. 12Students must have completed a minimum of 55 credits prior to enrolling in MUSC 3260. It is recommended that students complete MUSC 1010, 1110, 1130, and 1150 prior to enrolling in MUSC 3260. 13Offered spring semester only. Level I Orff Schulwerk (taught summer semester only) may also fulfill this requirement. MUSC 1110 and 3260 are prerequisites for MUSC 3270. It is recommended that students complete MUSC 1600 or 1630 prior to enrolling in MUSC 3270.
Two-year Certificate and Diploma Programs The Music Department offers two programs leading to certificates of completion: 1. The Diploma Program in the areas of organ and church music, piano pedagogy, or guitar. 2. The Music Certificate Program in the areas of piano, organ, or guitar. Both of these programs are intended to develop performance or teaching competence for individuals who do not desire the
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Students are issued their certificate and/or diploma directly through the Music Department. For more information, contact the student services secretary in Fine Arts 102. Piano Certificate (47 credits) A minimum grade of C- is required for all piano courses.
MUSC 1110 Music Theory I (F) .............................................................3 MUSC 1120 Music Theory II (Sp) ..........................................................3 MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I (F) .................................................................1 MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II (Sp) ..............................................................1 MUSC 1150 Keyboard Harmony I (F) ...................................................1 MUSC 1160 Keyboard Harmony II (Sp) ................................................1 MUSC 1420 Pedagogy Practicum (F,Sp) ..............................................6 MUSC 1430 Piano Pedagogy I (F) ........................................................3 MUSC 1440 Piano Pedagogy II (Sp) .....................................................3 MUSC 2420 Piano Literature I (F) (3 cr) or MUSC 2440 Piano Literature III (F) (3 cr) .............................................3 MUSC 2430 Piano Literature II (Sp) (3 cr) or MUSC 2450 Piano Literature IV (Sp) (3 cr) ...........................................3 MUSC 3110 Music History I: Origins through Baroque (Sp) ................. 3 MUSC 3120 Music History II: Classical and Romantic Periods (F) ....... 3 MUSC 3400 Individual Piano Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ... 6 MUSC 3410 Ensemble and Accompanying (Piano) (F,Sp) ................... 2 MUSC 3420 Keyboard Skills I (F) .........................................................3 MUSC 4910 Music Composition (Sp) ....................................................2 Organ Certificate (42 credits) MUSC 1110 Music Theory I (F) .............................................................3 MUSC 1120 Music Theory II (Sp) ..........................................................3 MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I (F) .................................................................1 MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II (Sp) ..............................................................1 MUSC 1150 Keyboard Harmony I (F) ...................................................1 MUSC 1160 Keyboard Harmony II (Sp) ................................................1 MUSC 1460 Organ Literature I (F) ........................................................3 MUSC 1470 Organ Literature II (Sp) .....................................................3 MUSC 2130 Music Theory III (F) ...........................................................3 MUSC 2150 Aural Skills III (F) ...............................................................1 MUSC 3110 Music History I: Origins through Baroque (Sp) ................. 3 MUSC 3120 Music History II: Classical and Romantic Periods (F) ....... 3 MUSC 3460 Church Music for Organists I (F) .......................................3 MUSC 3470 Church Music for Organists II (Sp) ...................................3 MUSC 3480 Individual Organ Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ... 3 MUSC 4900 Baroque Counterpoint (F) .................................................2 MUSC 4910 Music Composition (Sp) ....................................................2 Additional Courses (3 credits) Select 3 credits from the following: MUSC 1600 Voice Techniques (F,Sp) ...................................................1 MUSC 2490 Individual Piano Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................1 MUSC 2600 Women’s Choir (F,Sp) .......................................................1 MUSC 3410 Ensemble and Accompanying (Piano) (F,Sp) ................... 1 Guitar Certificate (39 credits) MUSC 1110 Music Theory I (F) .............................................................3 MUSC 1120 Music Theory II (Sp) ..........................................................3 MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I (F) .................................................................1 MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II (Sp) ..............................................................1 MUSC 1150 Keyboard Harmony I (F) ...................................................1
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MUSC 1420 Pedagogy Practicum (F,Sp) ..............................................6 MUSC 1430 Piano Pedagogy I (F) ........................................................3 MUSC 1440 Piano Pedagogy II (Sp) .....................................................3 MUSC 2130 Music Theory III (F) ...........................................................3 MUSC 2150 Aural Skills III (F) ...............................................................1 MUSC 2420 Piano Literature I (F) (3 cr) or MUSC 2440 Piano Literature III (F) (3 cr) .............................................3 MUSC 2430 Piano Literature II (Sp) (3 cr) or MUSC 2450 Piano Literature IV (Sp) (3 cr) ...........................................3 MUSC 3110 Music History I: Origins through Baroque (Sp) ................. 3 MUSC 3120 Music History II: Classical and Romantic Periods (F) ....... 3 MUSC 3400 Individual Piano Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ... 6 MUSC 3410 Ensemble and Accompanying (F,Sp) ............................... 1 MUSC 3420 Keyboard Skills I (F) .........................................................3
Organ and Church Music Requirements for Two-year Diploma14
Guitar Requirements for Two-year Diploma14
University Studies Competency Requirements (12-18 credits)
University Studies Competency Requirements (12-18 credits)
Organ and Church Music Core (49 credits) MUSC 1110 Music Theory I (F) .............................................................3 MUSC 1120 Music Theory II (Sp) ..........................................................3 MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I (F) .................................................................1 MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II (Sp) ..............................................................1 MUSC 1150 Keyboard Harmony I (F) ...................................................1 MUSC 1160 Keyboard Harmony II (Sp) ................................................1 MUSC 1430 Piano Pedagogy I (F) ........................................................3 MUSC 1440 Piano Pedagogy II (Sp) .....................................................3 MUSC 1460 Organ Literature I (F) ........................................................3 MUSC 1470 Organ Literature II (Sp) .....................................................3 MUSC 2130 Music Theory III (F) ...........................................................3 MUSC 2150 Aural Skills III (F) ...............................................................1 MUSC 3110 Music History I: Origins through Baroque (Sp) ................. 3 MUSC 3120 Music History II: Classical and Romantic Periods (F) ....... 3 MUSC 3170 Conducting (F) ..................................................................2 MUSC 3460 Church Music for Organists I (F) .......................................3 MUSC 3470 Church Music for Organists II (Sp) ...................................3 MUSC 3480 Individual Organ Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ... 3 MUSC 4900 Baroque Counterpoint (F) .................................................2 MUSC 4910 Music Composition (Sp) ....................................................2
Music Core (42 credits) MUSC 1110 Music Theory I (F) .............................................................3 MUSC 1120 Music Theory II (Sp) ..........................................................3 MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I (F) .................................................................1 MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II (Sp) ..............................................................1 MUSC 1150 Keyboard Harmony I (F) ...................................................1 MUSC 1160 Keyboard Harmony II (Sp) ................................................1 MUSC 1600 Voice Techniques (F,Sp) ...................................................1 MUSC 2130 Music Theory III (F) ...........................................................3 MUSC 2150 Aural Skills III (F) ...............................................................1 MUSC 2550 Guitar Styles (Blues/Bluegrass) (F) ..................................2 MUSC 2560 Guitar Styles (Jazz/Classical) (Sp) ...................................2 MUSC 2570 Fingerboard Theory I (F) ...................................................2 MUSC 2580 Fingerboard Theory II (Sp)................................................2 MUSC 3550 Individual Guitar Instruction for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) ... 3 MUSC 3560 Guitar History and Literature (Sp) .....................................3 MUSC 3570 Guitar Pedagogy I (F) .......................................................2 MUSC 3580 Guitar Pedagogy II (Sp) ....................................................2 MUSC 3590 Electric (or Acoustic) Guitar Ensemble (F,Sp) .................. 3 Music Electives .....................................................................................6
Additional Courses (2 credits) Select 2 credits from the following: MUSC 1600 Voice Techniques (F,Sp) ...................................................1 MUSC 2490 Individual Piano Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................................1 MUSC 2600 Women’s Choir (F,Sp) .......................................................1 MUSC 3410 Ensemble and Accompanying (F,Sp) ................................ 1 Piano Pedagogy Requirements for Two-year Diploma14 University Studies Competency Requirements (12-18 credits) Piano Core (48 credits) A minimum grade of C is required for all piano courses. MUSC 1110 Music Theory I (F) .............................................................3 MUSC 1120 Music Theory II (Sp) ..........................................................3 MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I (F) .................................................................1 MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II (Sp) ..............................................................1 MUSC 1150 Keyboard Harmony I (F) ...................................................1 MUSC 1160 Keyboard Harmony II (Sp) ................................................1
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_______________ 14A minimum of 60 credits is required for the diploma. If University Studies or other requirements are satisfied by examination, the student must take electives to achieve the 60-credit minimum.
Recital and Concert Attendance
Recital and concert attendance is required and will be monitored. Students should turn in programs after attending concerts and recitals. A summary of attendance will be kept in the student’s file. To graduate, students are required to attend a minimum of 10 concerts and 10 recitals each year.
Individual Performance and Jury Requirements
Music majors enroll in individual instruction each semester and practice regularly outside of lessons. Jury exams are held at the end of each semester to assess individual progress. To determine specific jury requirements for their area, students should contact their advisor.
Recital Participation
Each music education, performance, and pedagogy major is encouraged to appear in a departmental recital each semester. Four such appearances are required for graduation. Since junior and senior recital requirements vary, students should consult program advisors and degree requirement sheets for specific information.
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Department of Music Piano Proficiency Requirements
Music, Music Education, and Music Therapy majors must meet a minimum standard of piano proficiency before graduation. The specific requirements are detailed in the department’s Student Handbook.
Music Theory Proficiency
Music, Music Education, and Music Therapy majors must meet a minimum standard of theory proficiency before entering third-year core music courses. This theory exam is administered upon completion of the theory sequence and is also required for all transfer students. It serves as a placement exam for those who have not completed the theory sequence at their previous schools. For details, contact the Music Department Student Services Office, (435) 797-3015, Fine Arts 102.
Assessment Information about the ongoing assessment of the Music Department can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/music/assessment/index.html
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information and Updates Degree requirements are listed on the Music Major Requirement Sheet and the Music Therapy Major Requirement Sheet, which can be obtained from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/ Additional requirements, including appropriate sequencing of courses, are listed in the Department of Music Student Handbook. For the most recent information regarding degree requirements and course sequencing, contact advisors over specific programs. Further information can also be obtained by contacting the Music Department Office, Fine Arts 102, or by visiting the department’s website.
Financial Support Scholarships, grants, and work-study programs are available through the University. Information about these programs can be obtained by calling the Admissions Office, (435) 797-1129 or 1-800-488-8108. In addition, the Department of Music offers talent-based scholarships to
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undergraduate students and employs students as part-time workers. For scholarship information or to arrange an audition, contact the department at (435) 797-3015 or visit the department’s website.
Music Faculty Professors Gary Amano, piano Michael L. Ballam, opera Michael K. Christiansen, guitar program James M. Drake, organ program Todd L. Fallis, instrumental music education, student advising, low brass F. Dean Madsen, music theory, twentieth century music, composition Nicholas E. Morrison, clarinet, associate director of bands Adjunct Professor Michael Martin Murphey, songwriting, American studies Professors Emeriti Warren L. Burton, introduction to music Max F. Dalby, bands, woodwind, conducting Glen A. Fifield, elementary music, cornet and trumpet Larry G. Smith, jazz program, musicianship program, staff arranger, saxophone, jazz piano Alvin Wardle, music education, low brass Associate Professors Cindy J. Dewey, voice, opera, pedagogy Mark A. Emile, string performance and pedagogy, violin/viola Dennis D. Griffin, percussion, electronic music, composition Lynn Jemison-Keisker, opera, voice Bruce M. Saperston, music therapy Leslie Timmons, elementary music education, flute Elizabeth York, director of music therapy Associate Professor Emeritus Mildred Johnson, music history and literature, musicianship program, viola Assistant Professors Sergio Bernal, orchestra conductor, string program Jon Gudmundson, jazz, saxophone R. Dennis Hirst, piano, Youth Conservatory Thomas Rohrer, director of bands Eric Smigel, music history, world music Ralph van der Beek, piano, Youth Conservatory Assistant Professor Emeritus Betty Beecher, piano Instructors Lane Cheney, choral music education R. Cory Evans, choral music Lecturers (Fry Street Quartet) Russell Fallstad, viola Anne Francis, cello Jessica Guideri, violin Rebecca McFaul, violin
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Certificate Program in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Director: Joanna Endter-Wada, Department of Environment and Society Location: Natural Resources 355B Phone: (435) 797-2797 FAX: (435) 797-3526 E-mail: joanna.endter-wada@usu.edu WWW: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/policy/nepa.html Program Administrator: Judith A. Kurtzman, Natural Resources 322, (435) 797-0922
Graduate Program Description The Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Program (NREPP) at Utah State University and the Shipley Group, Inc. have formed a partnership to provide a graduate-level certificate program that offers training related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA is an important environmental law that requires analysis of impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures for all major federal actions affecting the environment, both within the territorial boundaries of the U.S. and at foreign military installations. Government agencies, private businesses, public interest organizations, and other groups involved in the NEPA process need individuals who have been trained in decisionmaking, analysis, and documentation aspects of NEPA, as well as in the accompanying Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations and various agencies’ NEPA implementing procedures. The NEPA Certificate Program was designed to prepare natural resource and environmental professionals to meet the challenges of complying with the act and working effectively on NEPA documents. Participants who successfully complete the program should have a solid understanding of both the spirit and the letter of the law, and will be more effective members of interdisciplinary teams responsible for developing NEPA documents.
Certificate Students who complete the program will receive a graduate-level certificate in the National Environmental Policy Act. Their Utah State University transcript will list the courses they attended to complete the program.
Admission Requirements To apply and gain acceptance into the program, a person must complete and submit a NEPA Certificate Program application form to the Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Program (NREPP) at USU, as well as provide a transcript documenting the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Students pursuing the NEPA Certificate are not required to be enrolled in a graduate degree program. However, credits obtained from the program may be applied toward a graduate degree.
Course Requirements To receive the certificate, a participant must complete the following set of requirements:
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1. apply and be accepted into the NEPA Certificate Program; 2. register for and successfully complete seven graduate-level courses taken for grades (four required courses and three elective courses); 3. undertake an individual capstone experience for graduate credit that involves a negotiated project; 4. maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for program courses (grades below C will not be accepted); 5. abide by the Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University.
NEPA Certificate Program Courses Courses for the program will be offered at USU and at other locations around the country. Courses will be offered on a short-course basis through Continuing Education. A two-credit course requires a minimum of three full days in class; a one-credit course requires two full days in class. To receive graduate credit that can be applied toward completion of the certificate, all NEPA courses must be taken for a letter grade, which requires completion of a written examination in addition to class attendance. All courses offered as part of the NEPA Certificate Program may be taken for University graduate credit, whether or not a participant in the course is enrolled in the NEPA Certificate Program.
Curriculum Students must complete four core courses (2 credits each), three elective courses (1 credit each), and a capstone experience (1 credit) in order to fulfill the requirements for the NEPA Certificate.
Core Courses Participants are required to take four of the following courses. The first three listed are required. However, participants may choose between the last two courses to fulfill the core course requirements. NEPA 6200 How to Manage the NEPA Process and Write Effective NEPA Documents ..............................................................................2 NEPA 6210 Clear Writing for NEPA Specialists ....................................2 NEPA 6220 Reviewing NEPA Documents .............................................2 NEPA 6230 Risk Communication for NEPA Specialists: Strategies and Implementation ..........................................................2 NEPA 6260 Cultural and Natural Resource Management .................... 2
Elective Courses Participants are required to take three courses of their choosing from the following list. NEPA 6270 Environmental Compliance Overview ................................1 NEPA 6280 Interdisciplinary Team Building ..........................................1 NEPA 6300 Effective Environmental Contracting ..................................1 NEPA 6310 NEPA Writing for Technical Specialists ..............................1 NEPA 6320 NEPA: Cumulative Impacts ................................................1 NEPA 6330 Conflict Management in the NEPA Process ....................... 1 NEPA 6340 Content Analysis and Public Response Management ....... 1 NEPA 6350 Socio-economic Imact Analysis for NEPA Specialists........ 1 NEPA 6360 Overview of the Endangered Species Act ......................... 1
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Course Descriptions
After completing the coursework, participants are required to complete a NEPA Capstone Experience (NEPA 6370) before being awarded the NEPA Certificate. This experience will be individualized for each participant, will consist of a project that has been negotiated between the participant and the program faculty, and may be subject to oversight from the NEPA Certificate Program Advisory Board.
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Natural Resources and Environmental Education Graduate Certificate Director: Steven W. Burr, Environment and Society Location: Biology-Natural Resources 289 Phone: (435) 797-7094 E-mail: steve.burr@usu.edu Program Office: Department of Environment and Society Location: Natural Resources 201 Phone: (435) 797-1790 FAX: (435) 797-4048 WWW: http://www.cnr.usu.edu/envs
Graduate Program Description The Natural Resources and Environmental Education (NREE) Program offers an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program to provide graduate students with a comprehensive educational foundation for understanding and communicating natural resources and environmental information, and for developing the analytical skills needed to effectively implement appropriate environmental education and communication techniques for varying audiences. The NREE Certificate Program is administered by the Department of Environment and Society, College of Natural Resources. The certificate program consists of three components, for a total of 15-17 credits: (1) the NREE Core that includes two foundation courses, a NREE graduate seminar, and an “integrating” capstone experience; (2) one Human Dimensions of Natural Resources/Environment course; and (3) one Natural Resources/Environmental Management course. The purpose of the certificate is to meet an identified need expressed by graduate students with interests in working professionally in the field of natural resources and environmental education and interpretation. The certificate program provides an interdisciplinary perspective on environmental education, and provides graduate students with the ability to teach people how to think critically and creatively in understanding, interpreting, and dealing with environmental issues and challenges. This approach enables students to focus on a broad spectrum of issues and content related to natural resources and the environment. The structure of the certificate program emphasizes: (1) processes and skills necessary to present and integrate information across a broad spectrum of delivery systems; (2) interdisciplinary information and technical content across many areas, including natural resources, ecology, human resources, history, education, sociology, etc.; and (3) development of an interest area of personal/professional inquiry. The program provides a mechanism to support graduate student project development and research, emphasizing scholarship, discovery, and application of findings in applied settings in order to contribute to the professional field of natural resources and environmental education and interpretation. Completion of the certificate program will provide graduate students with a working knowledge of the depth and breadth of the professional field of environmental education and interpretation. Moreover, it will prepare them for a job market demanding innovative and creative approaches for incorporating environmental education and interpretation in natural resource management agencies, in both formal (K-12 school-based) and nonformal (youth, community, and outdoor) education programs, in nonprofit organizations, and in the for-profit commercial sector. Although professionals working in natural resources and environmental education may work in a wide range of settings, they share one objective: to help people appreciate and understand the relationship between humans and the natural world around them. Thus, the value of the NREE Certificate Program goes far beyond more traditional approaches associated with education-oriented certificate programs.
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Certificate Students who complete the program receive a certificate in Natural Resources and Environmental Education. Notification of this certificate appears on the student’s transcript.
Admission Requirements To apply for admittance into the NREE Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program, a graduate student must: (1) be accepted by the School of Graduate Studies at Utah State University for graduate study (current or provisional), (2) complete an NREE Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program Application, and (3) submit a resume with references, along with a narrative describing personal interest in completing the NREE Certificate Program with respect to his or her professional goals. The NREE Program Director reviews the application and makes a recommendation for admittance into the certificate program, if appropriate, to the NREE Certificate Advisory Committee.
Student Advisement An NREE Certificate Advisory Committee, comprised of the NREE Program Director, NREE Program Associate, and two NREE-affiliated faculty from participating departments and colleges, will assist in reviewing graduate student applications for admission into the certificate program, identifying major advisors, identifying funding opportunities, recommending courses to meet the NREE Certificate requirements, and advising graduate students. Graduate students accepted into the NREE Certificate Program will work with their major faculty advisor, as well as with the NREE Certificate Advisory Committee, to support them in understanding and meeting the requirements of the NREE Graduate Certificate Program.
Course Requirements The NREE Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program consists of three curriculum components, for a total of 15-17 credits: (1) the NREE Core, (2) one Human Dimensions of Natural Resources/Environment course, and (3) one Natural Resources/Environmental Management course. Many of the identified courses in the latter two categories will also satisfy the requirements for a specific degree program in different departments. Therefore, students can select courses in these two categories to complete their specific degree requirements, while at the same time satisfying the requirements of the NREE Certificate Program.
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Natural Resources and Environmental Education Core Courses (10 credits)
For the NREE Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program, students are required to take the following two foundation courses, participate in the Graduate Seminar, and complete an “integrating” capstone experience, for a total of 10 credits, to fulfill the requirements of the NREE Graduate Certificate Program Core. NREE Graduate Core: Foundation Courses ENVS 5110 Environmental Education (Sp) ...........................................3 ENVS 6600 Advanced Natural Resource Interpretation (F) .................. 3 The Environmental Education course and the Advanced Natural Resource Interpretation course serve as Foundation Courses. Environmental Education covers teaching about the environment,
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Natural Resources and Environmental Education Graduate Certificate as well as using the environment and natural world to teach other subjects, with a strong emphasis on participation and on practicing techniques. Advanced Natural Resource Interpretation examines the planning processes, techniques, and evaluation procedures for using information and education to influence human behavior and increase benefits to visitors in natural settings, and also focuses on the leadership of teams involved in producing interpretive plans and materials.
POLS 5180 Natural Resource Policy ....................................................3 POLS 5200 Global Environment ...........................................................3 SOC 6620 Environment, Technology, and Social Change .................... 3 SOC 6630 Natural Resources and Social Development ....................... 3
Graduate Seminar ENVS 6800 Environment and Society Departmental Seminar (F or Sp) ..............................................................................1
III. Natural Resources/Environmental Management Courses (3-4 credits)
The Graduate Seminar requires student attendance at a number of different speaker seminars, occurring during the fall or spring semester, that are related to NREE, along with occasional meetings with NREE affiliated faculty to discuss connections and relevance of the seminars to NREE. Capstone Experience Students must complete 3 credits in a capstone experience, developed in consultation with a faculty advisor. Credits may be completed in the following types of courses: Graduate Internship/Co-op Graduate Special Topics Graduate Directed Study Thesis Research Dissertation Research The Capstone Experience requirement may be fulfilled in a number of ways, based on each student’s interest, through an internship/coop/special field experience, an investigation of a special topic and/or development of a project, directed readings/study, or a research project. In meeting this requirement, it will be important for students to be able to demonstrate they are getting an “integrating” capstone experience in natural resources and environmental education. Depending on the topic and its relationship to natural resources and environmental education, the completion of a student’s Plan A thesis or Plan B project at the master’s level may also fulfill this requirement. A student’s doctoral dissertation research may qualify as a Capstone Experience. The student’s graduate advisor, graduate committee, and NREE Advisory Committee will approve the “capstone” experience. A final “integrative” paper or thesis/dissertation will be the product for the “capstone” experience, emphasizing scholarship and discovery, as well as application of findings in applied settings in natural resources and environmental education.
II. Human Dimensions of Natural Resources/ Environment Courses (2-3 credits)
For the NREE Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program, students are required to take one of the following courses, in order to gain a human dimensions’ orientation toward natural resources and the environment, and help place natural resources and environmental education in a broader context of human-environment relationships. ECON 5560 Natural Resources and Environmental Economics ........... 3 ENVS 5300 Natural Resources Policy and Law ....................................2 ENVS 5320 Water Law and Policy in the United States........................ 3 ENVS 5640 Conflict Management in Natural Resources ...................... 3 ENVS 6000 Theoretical Foundations in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management ..............................................3 ENVS 6110 Fisheries and Wildlife Policy and Administration ............... 3 HIST 6460 Seminar in Environmental History .......................................3 PHIL 5510 Ethics and the Environment ................................................3
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There may be another course that can satisfy this requirement, but the course will need to be approved by the student’s graduate advisor and the NREE Advisory Committee.
For the NREE Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program, students are required to take one of the following courses in order to gain a management perspective toward natural resources and the environment. ADVS 5030 Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems with Animals ..............................................................................................3 AWER 5150/6150 Fluvial Geomorphology ............................................3 AWER 5330/6330 Large River Management ........................................3 AWER 5640/7640 Riparian Ecology and Management ........................ 3 AWER 5660 Watershed and Stream Restoration .................................2 AWER 6530 Water Quality and Pollution ..............................................3 AWER 6650 Principles in Fishery Management ...................................3 ENVS 5000 Collaborative Problem-Solving for Environment and Natural Resources .............................................................................3 FRWS 5000 Predator Ecology and Management .................................3 FRWS 5070/6070 Range Wildlife Relations ..........................................3 FRWS 5300/7300 Wildlife Damage Management Principles ................ 3 FRWS 7000 Theory and Applications of Rangeland Ecosystem Management .....................................................................................3 PLSC 5550/6550 Weed Biology and Control ........................................4 SOIL 5350/6350 Wildland Soils.............................................................3 There may be another course that can satisfy this requirement, but the course will need to be approved by the student’s graduate advisor and the NREE Advisory Committee.
IV. Personal/Professional Inquiry
Although not formally required, a number of courses exist that can support students’ interest in natural resources and environmental education, and support student efforts in completing individual degree requirements. These courses include the following: ASTE 5260/6260 Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems ........ 3 ASTE 6070 Program and Curriculum Development in Career and Technical Education ...................................................................3 ASTE 6110 Applied Technology Education Program Planning and Evaluation ..........................................................................................3 ASTE 6170 Supervision and Administration of International Extension Programs ..........................................................................3 ASTE 6240 Strategies for Teaching Adults ...........................................3 BIOL 5550 Freshwater Invertebrates ....................................................3 BIOL 5560 Ornithology..........................................................................3 BIOL 5570 Herpetology.........................................................................3 BIOL 5580 Mammalogy ........................................................................3 BIOL 6510 Insect-Plant Interactions .....................................................2 ELED 6400 Multiple Talent Approach to Teaching ................................2 ELED 6700 Improvement of Science Instruction ..................................3 ENGL/HIST 6610 Seminar on the American West .............................3-4 ENGL/HIST 6620 Seminar in Native American Studies .....................3-4 ENGL/HIST 6700 Folklore Theory and Method ....................................3 ENGL/HIST 6720 Folklore Fieldwork ....................................................3 ENGL/HIST 6730 Public Folklore ..........................................................3 ENGL/HIST 6740 Folk Narrative ...........................................................3
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Natural Resources and Environmental Education Graduate Certificate ENGL/HIST 6760 Cultural and Historical Museums ............................. 3 GEOG 5650/6650 Developing Societies ...............................................3 GEOG 5810/6810 Geography Education Inservice Workshop ............. 3 GEOG 5970 Classroom Technology in Geography Education .............. 3 GEOG 6800 Teaching Geography.........................................................3 HIST 6460 Seminar in Environmental History .......................................3 LAEP 5400/6400 Low Water Landscaping ...........................................3 LAEP 6110 Landscape Planning for Wildlife .........................................3 MHR 6620 Training and Organizational Development .......................... 3 MHR 6650 Team and Interpersonal Effectiveness ................................3 PLSC 5100/6100 Landscape Irrigation Management ...........................3 POLS 5180 Natural Resource Policy ....................................................3 POLS 5200 Global Environment ...........................................................3 PSY 6660 Cognition and Instruction......................................................3 PSY/EDUC 7670 Literature Reviews in Education and Psychology ..... 1 PSY 7700 Grant Writing ........................................................................3 SCED/ELED 6150 Foundations of Curriculum ......................................3 SCED/ELED 6310 Content Area Reading and Writing ......................... 3 SPCH 5250 Environmental Rhetoric .....................................................3 THEA 6030 Storytelling .........................................................................3
NREE Affiliated Faculty Professors Clifford B. Craig, Environment and Society Melody Graulich, English Leona K. Hawks, Environment and Society Jack M. Payne, Environment and Society, and Vice President for University Extension Terry L. Sharik, Environment and Society Gary S. Straquadine, Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Richard E. Toth, Environment and Society Associate Professors James J. Barta, Elementary Education Dale J. Blahna, Environment and Society
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Mark W. Brunson, Environment and Society Steven W. Burr, Environment and Society Christopher A. Call, Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Christopher A. Conte, History Michael R. Kuhns, Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Rebecca M. Monhardt, Elementary Education Jan E. Roush, English Robert H. Schmidt, Environment and Society Assistant Professors Christopher Cokinos, English Nancy O. Mesner, Aquatic, Watershed, and Earth Resources Jennifer A. Peeples, Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Bonnie L. Pitblado, Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Senior Lecturer Michael F. Butkus, Environment and Society Lecturers Barbara Middleton, Environment and Society Susan K. Morgan, Geology Other Affiliated Individuals David T. Anderson, Project Director, Utah Botanical Center John Haskin, Director of Education and Dean of Faculty, Teton Science School Darren J. McAvoy, Extension Program Associate, Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences Kay Rhees, Principal, Edith Bowen Laboratory School Jack Shea, Director, Teton Science School Debra M. Spielmaker, Director, Utah Agriculture in the Classroom Karla VanderZanden, Director, Canyonlands Field Institute Douglas G. Wachob, Research Director, Teton Science School
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Certificate Program in Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Coordinator: Michael S. Lyons Location: Main 330D Phone: (435) 797-1312 E-mail: m.lyons@usu.edu Lead Department: Political Science Staff Assistant: Natalie Heaton Location: Main 320 Phone: (435) 797-1306 FAX: (435) 797-3751
Graduate Program Description The Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate is an interdisciplinary program designed for students seeking graduate degrees in fields related to environmental and natural resource policy analysis. The program introduces students to complementary scientific and social scientific perspectives on environmental and natural resource policy, linking the scientific dimensions of policy to its social context and to the operation of political and economic institutions. Courses that satisfy program requirements are currently offered by the departments of Agricultural Systems Technology and Education; Business Administration; Economics; Environment and Society; Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences; History; Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning; Political Science; and Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology. The program helps to prepare students for careers in public or private sector policy analysis, environmental planning, environmental program assessment, natural resource policy administration, environmental and natural resource consulting, and environmental and natural resource policy advocacy.
Certificate Students who complete the Policy Program receive a certificate in Natural Resource and Environmental Policy. Notification of this certificate appears on the student’s transcript.
Admission Requirements Admission to the Certificate Program is open to students accepted into a master’s degree program or a doctoral degree program at Utah State University, provided their degree program requirements include development of a written research paper or project defended before the student’s graduate committee. In all cases, the thesis, research report, or dissertation must contain a significant component addressing natural resource or environmental policy.
Prerequisites
Prior to admission into the Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate Program, a student must complete at least one upper-division or graduate course in ecology, biological systems, earth
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processes, or ecosystem management. In addition, each student must also complete at least one upper-division or graduate course in economics, political science, history, or sociology. With the approval of the program coordinator, appropriate professional experience can serve as a substitute for either one of these prerequisites.
Graduate Committee The student’s graduate committee must include one faculty member affiliated with the Policy Program to advise the student on meeting the program requirements and in selecting core courses.
Course Requirements (14 credits) Courses taken to satisfy requirements in a student’s major or minor area of study can also be used to satisfy Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate requirements. Required Courses (5-6 credits) NR 6430 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Cornerstone Seminar (3 cr) or POLS 5180 Natural Resource Policy (3 cr) ...........................................3 And ENVS 5300 Natural Resources Law and Policy (2 cr) or ENVS 5320 Water Law and Policy in the United States (3 cr) .......2 or 3 Elective Courses (8-9 credits) Because of ongoing changes in the curricular offerings of the participating departments, the list of Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate elective courses is updated annually. Students entering the program should immediately obtain a current list of electives from the program coordinator or staff assistant. Students may petition the program coordinator to use as electives courses not included on the current list; however, to gain approval as an elective, a course must have significant environmental or natural resource policy content. Approved elective courses include the following: ASTE 6260 Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems ................. 3 AWER 6330 Large River Management .................................................3 ECON 6500 Introduction to Natural Resource Economics .................... 3 ECON 6510 Introduction to Environmental Economics ......................... 3 ENVS 5640/6640 Conflict Management in Natural Resources ............. 3 ENVS 6000/7000 Theoretical Foundations in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management ...................... 3 ENVS 6130 Policy Aspects of Wildland Recreation ..............................3 ENVS 6530 Natural Resources Administration .....................................2 HIST 6460 Seminar in Environmental History .......................................3 POLS 5200 Global Environment ...........................................................3 SOC 6620 Environment, Technology, and Social Change .................... 3 SOC 6630 Natural Resources and Social Development ....................... 3 SOC 7620 Sociology of Environmental Hazards and Risks .................. 3
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Master of Natural Resources (MNR) Degree Coordinator: Todd A. Crowl
Admission Requirements
Location: Natural Resources 108
All MNR students are admitted through one of the three College of Natural Resources departments, following School of Graduate Studies standard procedures and policies (see pages 93-94). As with other USU master’s degrees, each student must be accepted by a faculty member (major professor) who agrees to guide the student in the MNR program.
Phone: (435) 797-7565 FAX: (435) 797-2443 E-mail: facrowl@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.cnr.usu.edu Degree offered: Master of Natural Resources (MNR)
Objectives The Master of Natural Resources (MNR) is a professional degree designed to prepare students to work in the interdisciplinary context of the 21st Century. It is a nonthesis program, intended for students and practicing professionals with a career orientation in natural resource management.
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Undergraduate prerequisites include courses in chemistry, physics, botany, zoology, ecology, economics, political science, algebra, and statistics; and at least three courses in natural resources disciplines. Students without undergraduate degrees in natural resources or similar majors will be required to make up deficiencies in undergraduate preparation prior to beginning MNR degree coursework.
Course Requirements The degree program includes two required core courses, courses in specified topic areas, and elective courses. The specific coursework required for each student will be determined by the major professor and the two other members of the student’s graduate supervisory committee.
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Cooperative Nursing Program Coordinator: Lori Hart Location: Lundberg Building 201 Phone: (435) 797-1515 FAX: (435) 797-3649 E-mail: lhart@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://colleges.weber.edu/chp/programs/nursing.asp Advisor: Doug Watson, (801) 626-6128 or (800) 350-7042 (Utah only), healthprofessions@weber.edu
Undergraduate Programs Associate Degree Program Objectives Weber State University and Utah State University jointly offer an Associate of Science degree or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing at Logan. All nursing theory, University Studies, and laboratory practice classes are offered on the Utah State University campus and in health service agencies within Box Elder and Cache Counties. Weber State University admits the prospective student and grants the Associate of Science degree or the Associate of Applied Science degree upon the student’s completion of the course. The student participates in pinning ceremonies held on the Utah State University Campus and graduation ceremonies held on the Weber State University campus.
Departmental Admission Requirements for Associate Degree Program Students apply for admission to the Cooperative Nursing Program by contacting the coordinator of the program, Lundberg Building, Room 201, 3250 Old Main Hill, Utah State University, Logan UT 84322-3250. The student’s application is handled through the Office of Nursing Admissions, Weber State University, Ogden UT 84408. Applicants have until February 1 to complete their application process. All application forms must be completed and sent to the Nursing Program admissions advisor at Weber State University. Notifications of status are sent to applicants around April 15. A graduate of this program is eligible to write the State Board licensing examination to become a registered nurse. The program is accredited by the Utah State Board of Nursing and the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission. Students admitted to the program have the prerogative of taking the licensing examination for Practical Nursing upon an equivalency basis with the completion of the first year’s course of studies.
Curriculum for Associate Degree Program The curriculum for the associate degree is planned over a six-semester period, using two academic years plus two summer semesters. It is planned to include a broad University Studies program concurrently with courses in Nursing. A grade of B or higher is required for all lower-
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division nursing courses, and a grade of C or higher is required for all support classes.
Graduation Requirements Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (Weber State University) (3.0 overall GPA minimum) Students must complete all prerequisite courses listed before beginning fall nursing classes. A grade of C or better must be achieved in each of these courses in order for the student to remain in the Nursing Program. First Year Summer Semester (or prior college credit) BIOL 2000 Human Physiology ..............................................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy .................................................................4 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (Prereq: MATH 1050) ............ 4 Breadth Humanities (BHU) elective .......................................................3 Note: If CHEM 1110 is taken at another university, MATH 1030, MATH 1050, or STAT 1040 must be completed before graduation with an AAS or AS degree. Fall Semester BIOL 1110 Elementary Microbiology (4 cr) or BIOL 1100 Introduction to Microbiology (Home Study only) (3 cr) .3 or 4 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 NURS 1030 Foundations of Nursing Practice .......................................3 NURS 1031 Foundations of Nursing Practice Clinical .......................... 3 NURS 1050 Treatment Modalities .........................................................3 Spring Semester PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology ..................................................3 HS 2230 Introductory Pathophysiology .................................................3 NURS 1040 Women’s Health and the Childbearing Family .................. 2 NURS 1041 Women’s Health and the Childbearing Family Clinical ...... 1 NURS 1045 Nursing Care of Adults and Children .................................3 NURS 1046 Nursing Care of Adults and Children Clinical .................... 2 Second Year Summer Semester ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 Breadth Social Sciences (BSS)/Diversity elective (SOC 1010) ............. 3 Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) elective ....................................................3 Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) competency exam Fall Semester ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 NURS 2050 Treatment Modalities .........................................................2 NURS 2070 Nursing Care of Adults and Children II ..............................3 NURS 2071 Nursing Care of Adults and Children II Clinical ................. 4 Breadth American Institutions (BAI) elective .........................................3 Spring Semester NURS 2060 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing ....................................2 NURS 2061 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical ........................ 1 NURS 2080 Patient Care Management ................................................2 NURS 2081 Patient Care Management Clinical ....................................3 Breadth Humanities (BHU) elective .......................................................3 Quantitative Literacy (QL) .....................................................................3
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Cooperative Nursing Program Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (Weber State University) (3.0 overall GPA minimum) Students must complete all prerequisite courses listed before beginning fall nursing classes. A grade of C or better must be achieved in each of these courses in order for the student to remain in the Nursing Program. First Year Summer Semester (or prior college credit) BIOL 2000 Human Physiology ..............................................................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy .................................................................4 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (Prereq: MATH 1050) ............ 4 Note: If CHEM 1110 is taken at another university, MATH 1030, MATH 1050, or STAT 1040 must be completed before graduation with an AAS or AS degree. Fall Semester BIOL 1110 Elementary Microbiology (4 cr) or BIOL 1100 Introduction to Microbiology (Home Study only) (3 cr) .3 or 4 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 NURS 1030 Foundations of Nursing Practice .......................................3 NURS 1031 Foundations of Nursing Practice Clinical .......................... 3 NURS 1050 Treatment Modalities .........................................................3 Spring Semester PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology .................................................3 HS 2230 Introductory Pathophysiology ................................................3 NURS 1040 Women’s Health and the Childbearing Family .................. 2 NURS 1041 Women’s Health and the Childbearing Family Clinical ...... 1 NURS 1045 Nursing Care of Adults and Children .................................3 NURS 1046 Nursing Care of Adults and Children Clinical .................... 2 Second Year Summer Semester ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 Breadth Humanities (BHU) elective .......................................................3
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Fall Semester ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 NURS 2050 Treatment Modalities .........................................................2 NURS 2070 Nursing Care of Adults and Children II ..............................3 NURS 2071 Nursing Care of Adults and Children II Clinical ................. 4 Spring Semester NURS 2060 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing ....................................2 NURS 2061 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical ........................ 1 NURS 2080 Patient Care Management ................................................2 NURS 2081 Patient Care Management Clinical ....................................3
Additional Information For detailed information about course requirements for the Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees in Nursing, see the major requirement sheet, available from the Nursing Program, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Nursing Program Faculty Assistant Professors Charlotte Harris Lori Hart Jon Kelly Jeanne Kirby Julie O’Brien Linda Richards Kelly Shoell
Course Descriptions Nursing (NURS), page 566
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences Department Head: Charles E. Carpenter Location: Nutrition and Food Sciences 213 Phone: (435) 797-2126 FAX: (435) 797-2379 E-mail: nfs@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/nfs Undergraduate Advisor: Emily W. Hoffman, Nutrition and Food Sciences 222, (435) 797-2131 Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutrition and Food Sciences; Master of Food Microbiology and Safety (MFMS); Master of Dietetics Administration (MDA) Undergraduate emphases: BS—Food Science, Food Technology Management, Nutrition Science, Biotechnology, Dietetics, and Culinary Arts/Food Service Management Graduate specializations: MS, PhD—Dietetics, Food Biotechnology, Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Human Nutrition, and Nutrient Metabolism
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences has the following three objectives: 1. To provide students with the scientific/academic background necessary to function well in further academic pursuits or future work environments. 2. To provide students with the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to enhance further academic pursuits or future work environments. 3. To provide students with practical application and work experience credentials to provide personal and employment satisfaction.
Program Emphases and Career Opportunities Food Science
Students receive an excellent background in chemistry, engineering, food processing, statistics, sensory evaluation, and microbiology. The Food Science program is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists. Graduates are in demand by industry for positions in research, quality control/assurance, product development, and processing. Government laboratories and regulatory agencies also hire food science graduates. With a food science degree, students can also qualify to enter graduate school.
Food Technology Management
The Food Technology Management program gives students a broad background in basic food science and in business administration to be applied to the business-oriented aspects of the food industry. Students also qualify for a Business Production Minor. Graduates are sought by private food industry and public institutions in management positions.
Nutrition Science
The Nutrition Science emphasis is for students who are interested in studying the molecular and cellular bases of human health and
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disease. This is a multi-disciplinary program in which students learn to apply techniques from the fields of molecular and cellular biology, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry to issues in nutrition. Students will gain experience in laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological methods, and may have the opportunity to gain laboratory research experience in nutrition studies being conducted by faculty members. The undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree qualifies a student with the Nutrition Science emphasis to find employment in industry or academic laboratories, as well as in government agencies. It can also be used as preparation for medical or graduate school.
Biotechnology
The Biotechnology emphasis gives students a specialized background in biotechnology with depth training in either Food Science or Nutrition Science. Graduates of the program will be well-qualified to pursue biotechnology-related positions related to their depth area of choice.
Dietetics
This emphasis is a Bachelor of Science program that prepares students to become registered dietitians with professional skills in clinical nutrition, community/public health nutrition, and food service management. Students should complete prerequisites and apply by March 15 of their sophomore year. Within this program, USU offers two options: the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) and the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), which are both accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of The American Dietetic Association, 20 South Riverside Plaza Suite 2000, Chicago IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040. Each of these programs is described below: 1. Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD). In addition to coursework, students complete 1,000 internship hours during their junior and senior years. Students should complete prerequisites and apply by mid-March of their sophomore year. Twelve students are accepted annually, and seniors must relocate to Salt Lake City during fall semester. Graduates are eligible to take the national registration exam upon completion of the BS degree. 2. Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). After completing prerequisites, students should apply by mid-March of their sophomore year. Twelve students are accepted annually. Upon completion of coursework required for the BS degree, students apply for internships (located throughout the U.S., including the Utah-based USU Extension Dietetic Internship Program). Graduates are eligible to take the national registration exam upon completion of their internship.
Culinary Arts/Food Service Management
This emphasis prepares students in the art and science of culinary arts, and provides the management principles needed to effectively manage a food service operation, including human resource management, financial management, time management, communications, etc. Students are required to obtain a minor in BA Marketing, MHR Management, or MHR Human Resource Management. Completion of courses required for the Food Science Emphasis, Nutrition Science emphasis, or Dietetics emphasis may be suitable preparation for students planning to apply to medical school.
Bachelor of Science Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences are the same as those described for the University on pages
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences 16-19. Students in good standing may apply for admission to the department. Students planning to major in Nutrition and Food Sciences should take algebra, chemistry, and biology in high school.
Graduation Requirements
All graduates from the department must have completed one of the six emphasis areas in the department and must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. Grade point average (GPA) must be 2.5 or higher in all courses required for the major. 2. A grade of C or better must be received in all courses required for the major. 3. Courses required for the major may be repeated only once to improve a grade. 4. Courses required for the major may not be taken as Pass-D-Fail credits.
Minor in Food Sciences Students with majors outside of the Nutrition and Food Sciences Department may graduate with a minor in Food Sciences by completing NFS 1020, 3110, 4070, 5020 (or 5030), and 5510 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for these courses.
Major and Emphasis Requirements Specific requirements for each emphasis are listed below. Requirements change periodically, and sequence of courses is important.
Food Science Emphasis
Courses followed by an asterisk (*) are suggested for fulfilling University Studies Requirements. Freshman Year Fall Semester NFS 1000 World of Food and Nutrition .................................................1 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............ 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 MATH 1060 Trigonometry .....................................................................2 Spring Semester NFS 1250 Sanitation and Safety ...........................................................3 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 ECON 1500 (BAI)* Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles .......................................................................3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I ..................................................................4 Sophomore Year Fall Semester NFS 3110 Food, Technology, and Health ..............................................3 BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry .......................................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 USU 1320 (BHU)* Civilization: Humanities ...........................................3
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Spring Semester NFS 4070 Experimental Foods .............................................................4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................1 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 Junior Year Fall Semester NFS 5020 Meat Technology and Processing ........................................4 NFS 5560 Food Chemistry ....................................................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology ..........................................................4 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 Spring Semester NFS 3100 (QI) Sensory Evaluation of Food ..........................................3 NFS 5110 (CI) Food Microbiology .........................................................4 NFS 5500 (QI) Food Analysis ................................................................4 PLSC 4600 (QI) Cereal Science (may be taken senior year) ............... 3 Summer Semester NFS 3250 Occupational Experience in Nutrition and Food Sciences ... 1 Senior Year Fall Semester NFS 4440 (QI) Fundamentals of Food Engineering ..............................4 NFS 5030 Dairy Technology and Processing ........................................4 NFS 5920 (CI) Food Product Development ..........................................3 SPCH 3330 (DSS) Intercultural Communication ...................................3 Spring Semester NFS 4990 Nutrition and Food Sciences Seminar ..................................1 NFS 5510 Food Laws and Regulations (may be taken junior year) ...... 2 PHIL 4310 (DHA)* Philosophy of Science ............................................3 STAT 5300 (QI) Statistical Process Control ..........................................3 USU 1330 (BCA)* Civilization: Creative Arts ........................................3 USU 1340 (BSS)* Social Systems and Issues ......................................3
Food Technology Management Emphasis Courses followed by an asterisk (*) are suggested for fulfilling University Studies Requirements.
Freshman Year Fall Semester CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I ...............................................4 NFS 1000 World of Food and Nutrition .................................................1 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 NFS 1240 Culinary Basics ....................................................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 Spring Semester CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II ..............................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory ..........................................1 USU 1320 (BHU)* Civilization: Humanities ...........................................3 NFS 1250 Sanitation and Safety ...........................................................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 Sophomore Year Fall Semester MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People ....................... 3 NFS 3110 Food, Technology, and Health ..............................................3 BIOL 1110 Elementary Microbiology .....................................................4 USU 1330 (BCA)* Civilization: Creative Arts ........................................3
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences Spring Semester NFS 4070 Experimental Foods .............................................................4 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing ....................................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 PHYX 1200 (BPS) Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration ... 4 Junior Year Fall Semester NFS 5030 Dairy Technology and Processing ........................................4 NFS 5560 Food Chemistry ....................................................................4 BA 3700 Operations Management ........................................................3 PSY 1010 (BSS)* General Psychology .................................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI)* Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 Spring Semester NFS 3100 (QI) Sensory Evaluation of Food ..........................................3 NFS 5110 (CI) Food Microbiology .........................................................4 NFS 5500 (QI) Food Analysis ................................................................4 STAT 5300 (QI) Statistical Process Control ..........................................3 Summer Semester NFS 3250 Occupational Experience in Nutrition and Food Sciences ... 1 Senior Year Fall Semester NFS 5020 Meat Technology and Processing ........................................4 NFS 5920 (CI) Food Product Development ..........................................3 BA 4720 Production Planning and Control ............................................3 BA 5730 Process Analysis and Improvement .......................................3 Spring Semester NFS 4990 Nutrition and Food Sciences Seminar ..................................1 NFS 5510 Food Laws and Regulations (may be taken junior year) ...... 2 BA 4790 Supply Chain Management ....................................................3 PHIL 4310 (DHA)* Philosophy of Science ............................................3 SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication ....................................3 ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I .......................................................3
CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 USU 1330 (BCA)* Civilization: Creative Arts ........................................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology ..............................................................4 Spring Semester NFS 2020 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle ......................................3 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I ..................................................................4 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................1 USU 1320 (BHU)* Civilization: Humanities ...........................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI)* Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ....................................................................................3 Junior Year Fall Semester NFS 4020 Advanced Nutrition ...............................................................3 NFS 4550 Nutrition Assessment/Clinical Nutrition I ..............................4 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 USU 1340 (BSS)* Social Systems and Issues ......................................3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 Spring Semester NFS 4070 Experimental Foods .............................................................4 NFS 5210 Advanced Public Health Nutrition .........................................2 Univ. Studies Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course ........ 3 Summer Semester NFS 3250 Occupational Experience in Nutrition and Food Sciences ... 2 Senior Year Fall Semester NFS 5220 Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition .............................................2 Univ. Studies Depth Social Sciences (DSS) Course .............................3 Spring Semester NFS 4990 Nutrition and Food Sciences Seminar ..................................1 NFS 5300 Advanced Micronutrient Nutrition .........................................3 NFS 5370 Molecular Methods in Nutrition Science ...............................2
Nutrition Science Emphasis
Electives Students in the Nutrition Science Emphasis must select 20 credits from the following courses to meet their career objectives.
Freshman Year Fall Semester NFS 1000 World of Food and Nutrition .................................................1 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4
NFS 1250 Sanitation and Safety (Sp) ...................................................3 NFS 3020 Nutrition and Physical Performance (F) ...............................2 NFS 3600 Medical Technology for Health Care Professionals (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................1 NFS 4480 Community Nutrition (F) .......................................................3 NFS 5200 Nutritional Epidemiology (F) .................................................2 NFS 5500 (QI) Food Analysis (Sp) ........................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 PUBH 4030 Communicable Disease Control (F) ..................................3 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II ............................4 BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy (Sp,Su) ....................................................4 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F,Sp) .......................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology (F,Sp) ...............................................4 BIOL 5210 Cell Biology (F) ...................................................................3 BIOL 5230 Developmental Biology (Sp) ...............................................3 BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology (Sp) .....................................................3 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (Sp) .................................................4
Courses followed by an asterisk (*) are suggested for fulďŹ lling University Studies Requirements.
Spring Semester NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 MATH 1060 Trigonometry .....................................................................2 Sophomore Year Fall Semester NFS 3110 Food, Technology, and Health ..............................................3 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (3 cr) or CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr) ..........................................3 or 4
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences Biotechnology Emphasis
Students selecting the Biotechnology Emphasis must choose either Depth Training in Food Science or Depth Training in Nutrition Science. Courses followed by an asterisk (*) are suggested for fulfilling University Studies Requirements.
Depth Training in Food Science Freshman Year Fall Semester NFS 1000 World of Food and Nutrition .................................................1 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 Spring Semester NFS 2040 Introduction to Biotechnology ...............................................1 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 USU 1320 (BHU)* Civilization: Humanities ...........................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI)* Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ....................................................................................3 Sophomore Year Fall Semester NFS 3110 Food, Technology, and Health ..............................................3 BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry .......................................3 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 Spring Semester BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics ..................................................4 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology ..........................................................4 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................1 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 Junior Year Fall Semester NFS 5260 Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning ..................... 3 NFS 5560 Food Chemistry ....................................................................4 SPCH 3330 (DSS) Intercultural Communication ...................................3 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 Spring Semester NFS 3100 (QI) Sensory Evaluation of Food ..........................................3 NFS 5110 (CI) Food Microbiology .........................................................4 NFS 5500 (QI) Food Analysis ................................................................4 NFS 5510 Food Laws and Regulations .................................................2 PLSC 4600 (QI) Cereal Science ...........................................................3 Summer Semester NFS 3250 Occupational Experience in Nutrition and Food Sciences .. 1 Senior Year Fall Semester NFS 5920 (CI) Food Product Development ..........................................3 NFS 5020 Meat Technology and Processing (4 cr) or NFS 5030 Dairy Technology and Processing (4 cr)...............................4 PHIL 4410 (DHA)* Philosophy of Mind .................................................3 USU 1330 (BCA)* Civilization: Creative Arts ........................................3 USU 1340 (BSS)* Social Systems and Issues ......................................3
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Spring Semester ADVS 3200 Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology .............................................................................3 NFS 4990 Nutrition and Food Sciences Seminar ..................................1 NFS 5160 Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture ...............................3 NFS 5240 Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques .........................................................3 NFS 5370 Molecular Methods in Nutrition Science ...............................2 STAT 5200 Design of Experiments .......................................................3
Depth Training in Nutrition Science Freshman Year Fall Semester NFS 1000 World of Food and Nutrition .................................................1 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I ......................................1 BIOL 1210 Biology I ..............................................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 Spring Semester NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II .....................................1 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II...................................................................4 MATH 1060 Trigonometry .....................................................................2 Sophomore Year Fall Semester BIOL 2000 Human Physiology ..............................................................4 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics ..................................................4 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry .......................................3 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ........................................1 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 MATH 1100 (QL) Calculus Techniques .................................................3 Spring Semester NFS 2020 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle ......................................3 NFS 2040 Introduction to Biotechnology ...............................................1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................1 USU 1320 (BHU)* Civilization: Humanities ...........................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI)* Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ....................................................................................3 Junior Year Fall Semester STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists ................................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ........................................................................3 NFS 4020 Advanced Nutrition ...............................................................3 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 USU 1330 (BCA)* Civilization: Creative Arts ........................................3 Spring Semester NFS 5370 Molecular Methods in Nutrition Science ...............................2 BIOL 5620 Medical Physiology .............................................................3 USU 1340 (BSS)* Social Systems and Issues ......................................3 Univ. Studies Depth Humanities and Arts (DHA) Course ...................... 3 Senior Year Fall Semester NFS 5200 Nutritional Epidemiology ......................................................2 NFS 5220 Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition .............................................2 NFS 5260 Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning ..................... 3 BIOL 3300 General Microbiology ..........................................................4
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences BIOL 5210 Cell Biology .........................................................................3 Univ. Studies Depth Social Sciences (DSS) Course .............................3 Spring Semester ADVS 3200 Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology .............................................................................3 BIOL 5150 Immunology ........................................................................3 NFS 4990 Nutrition and Food Sciences Seminar ..................................1 NFS 5160 Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture ...............................3 NFS 5240 Methods in Biotechnology: Protein PuriďŹ cation Techniques .........................................................3
Dietetics Emphasis
Students selecting the Dietetics Emphasis must choose either the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) or the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) Freshman Year Fall Semester NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 NFS 1240 Culinary Basics ....................................................................3 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (3 cr) or SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (3 cr) .....................................3 Spring Semester CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts ..........................................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 NFS 2020 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle ......................................3 Sophomore Year Fall Semester ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry .......................................3 NFS 3020 Nutrition and Physical Performance .....................................2 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (required) (3 cr) or STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (preferred) (3 cr) ..................... 3 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology ..............................................................4 USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities ............................................3 Spring Semester CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................1 NFS 1250 Sanitation and Safety ...........................................................3 NFS 3600 Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals............. 1 NFS 4070 Experimental Foods .............................................................4 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People (3 cr) or FCHD 3350 (DSS/QI) Family Finance (3 cr) .........................................3 Univ. Studies Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course ........ 3 Junior Year Fall Semester NFS 4020 Advanced Nutrition ...............................................................3 NFS 4050 (CI) Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics I ......... 2 NFS 4480 Community Nutrition .............................................................3 NFS 4550 Nutrition Assessment/Clinical Nutrition I ..............................4 NFS 4570 Clinical Nutrition Experience I ..............................................1 NFS 4710 Quantity Food Preparation ...................................................2 NFS 4730 Quantity Food Preparation Lab ............................................2
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Spring Semester NFS 4060 (CI) Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics II ........ 2 NFS 4560 (CI) Clinical Nutrition II .........................................................4 NFS 4580 Clinical Nutrition Experience II .............................................2 NFS 4720 (QI) Food Service Organization and Management .............. 2 NFS 4740 Food Service Organization and Management Lab ............... 2 Senior Year Fall Semester NFS 4660 (CI) Medical Dietetics .........................................................12 NFS 4780 (CI) Maternal and Child Nutrition ..........................................4 Spring Semester NFS 4420 (QI) Nutrition Research Methodology ...................................2 NFS 4750 Management of Dietetics .....................................................3 NFS 4990 Nutrition and Food Sciences Seminar ..................................1 NFS 5210 Advanced Public Health Nutrition .........................................2 NFS 5300 Advanced Micronutrient Nutrition .........................................3 NFS 5750 Advanced Dietetics Practicum .............................................3
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Freshman Year Fall Semester NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 NFS 1240 Culinary Basics ....................................................................3 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I ...................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra.........................................................4 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (3 cr) or SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (3 cr) .....................................3 Spring Semester CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II .......................................4 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 NFS 2020 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle ......................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts ..........................................3 Sophomore Year Fall Semester ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry .......................................3 NFS 3020 Nutrition and Physical Performance .....................................2 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (required) (3 cr) or STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (preferred) (3 cr) ..................... 3 BIOL 2000 Human Physiology ..............................................................4 USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities ............................................3 Spring Semester CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry .................................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................1 NFS 1250 Sanitation and Safety ...........................................................3 NFS 3600 Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals............. 1 NFS 4070 Experimental Foods .............................................................4 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People (3 cr) or FCHD 3350 (DSS/QI) Family Finance (3 cr) .........................................3 Univ. Studies Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course ........ 3 Junior Year Fall Semester NFS 4020 Advanced Nutrition ...............................................................3 NFS 4050 (CI) Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics I ......... 2 NFS 4480 Community Nutrition .............................................................3 NFS 4550 Nutrition Assessment/Clinical Nutrition I ..............................4 NFS 4710 Quantity Food Preparation ...................................................2
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences Spring Semester NFS 4060 (CI) Education and Counseling Methods in Dietetics II ........ 2 NFS 4560 (CI) Clinical Nutrition II .........................................................4 NFS 4720 (QI) Food Service Organization and Management .............. 2 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (3 cr) or SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication (3 cr) or SPCH 3330 (DSS) Intercultural Communication (3 cr) ......................... 3 Senior Year Fall Semester NFS 4780 (CI) Maternal and Child Nutrition ..........................................3 NFS 5200 Nutritional Epidemiology ......................................................2 NFS 5750 Advanced Dietetics Practicum ..............................................3 ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I .......................................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing ....................................................3 Spring Semester NFS 4750 Management of Dietetics .....................................................3 NFS 4990 Nutrition and Food Sciences Seminar ..................................1 NFS 5210 Advanced Public Health Nutrition .........................................2 NFS 5300 Advanced Micronutrient Nutrition .........................................3
Culinary Arts/Food Service Management Emphasis
Courses followed by an asterisk (*) are suggested for fulfilling University Studies Requirements.
Freshman Year Fall Semester NFS 1000 World of Food and Nutrition .................................................1 NFS 1020 (BLS) Science and Application of Human Nutrition ............. 3 NFS 1240 Culinary Basics ....................................................................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose ................... 3 MATH 1030 (QL) Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr) or MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (4 cr) ........................................3 or 4 SPCH 2600 (CI) Interpersonal Communication ....................................3 Spring Semester NFS 1250 Sanitation and Safety ...........................................................3 NFS 3510 The Business of Feeding......................................................3 ECON 1500 (BAI)* Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ....................................................................................3 CHEM 1010 (BPS)* Introduction to Chemistry ......................................3 USU 1340 (BSS)* Social Systems and Issues ......................................3 Sophomore Year Fall Semester NFS 2030 Catering ................................................................................3 ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I .......................................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business ........................ 3 USU 1320 (BHU)* Civilization: Humanities ...........................................3 NFS 3000 Beginning Baking .................................................................4 Spring Semester NFS 2050 Ala Carte (Front and Back House) .......................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing ....................................................3 BIS 3140 (QI)* Managing Personal Finances (taught through Center for Independent and Distance Learning only) ........................ 3 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People ....................... 3 Junior Year Fall Semester NFS 3060 Garde-Manger ......................................................................4 NFS 4250 Culinary Skills and Management Rotation ...........................6 ID 1750 (BCA)* Design in Everyday Living ...........................................3
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Spring Semester NFS 3030 Advanced Baking .................................................................4 NFS 4250 Culinary Skills and Management Rotation ........................6-9 Summer Semester NFS 4250 Culinary Skills and Management Rotation ...........................3 Senior Year Fall Semester NFS 3110 Food, Technology, and Health ..............................................3 NFS 3500 Beverage Management ........................................................2 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills .......................... 3 Univ. Studies Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course ........ 3 Univ. Studies Communications Intensive (CI) Course ...........................3 Courses in the Minor Spring Semester NFS 4810 History and Practices in World Cuisines ..............................4 NFS 4990 Nutrition and Food Sciences Seminar ..................................1 Courses in the Minor
Culinary Arts/Food Service Management Minors
Students in the Culinary Arts/Food Service Management emphasis must also fulfill requirements for one of the following three minors: Marketing Minor (Business Administration Dept.) STAT 2300 (QL) Business Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .....................................4 Select two of the following courses: BA 4510 Buyer Behavior (F,Sp) ............................................................3 BA 4530 Marketing Research (F,Sp) .....................................................3 BA 4540 Marketing Institutions (F,Sp) ...................................................3 BA 4550 Promotion Management (F,Sp) ..............................................3 Management Minor (Management and Human Resources Dept.) Select one of the following courses: MHR 3720 (DSS) Leading Organization Change ..................................3 MHR 3810 (DSS) Employment Law and Policy Development .............. 3 MHR 3820 (DSS) International Management (F,Sp) ............................. 3 MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F,Sp) ................................3 Human Resource Management Minor (Management and Human Resources Dept.) MHR 4630 Human Resource Management (F,Sp) ................................3 An additional 9-10 elective credits are required to meet NFS degree requirements with the Management Minor or the Human Resource Management Minor. Students may choose elective courses.
Financial Support
The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences and the College of Agriculture award scholarships in addition to those available through the University Financial Aid Office. Information and application forms may be obtained from the department office. Students may also contact the department for assistance in finding employment that will enhance their academic studies. Many students are employed by the department and by private firms near the University.
Assessment of Instruction Information about assessment within each of the departmental programs can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/nfs/assessment/index.htm
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
I. Research-based MS and PhD Programs Progress toward an advanced degree is outlined in the School of Graduate Studies section (pages 97-101). Students are responsible to see that all requirements are fulfilled, and should read these procedures carefully. Graduate students in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences should complete the following steps: 1.
Choose Major Professor. Students are accepted into the department with a temporary advisor. Although this person must guarantee, at the time of acceptance, that the student may work in his or her research program, students may choose as their major professor any faculty member who can and is willing to accommodate them.
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Establish Supervisory Committee. Faculty members who may serve on the student’s supervisory committee should be considered in consultation with the major professor. A minimum of three members (at least two from the department), including the major professor, must be suggested for the MS program. At least five (three or more from the department and one or more from outside the department) must be suggested for a PhD program.
Additional Information For more information about Bachelor of Science requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheet, available from the Nutrition and Food Sciences Department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
When the student and major professor have agreed on the committee members, a Supervisory Committee Assignment form must be prepared. The department head must approve the committee and may add members. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with proposed committee members to make certain they are able and willing to serve. The Supervisory Committee Assignment form is then forwarded to the dean of the School of Graduate Studies for final approval.
Graduate Programs MS and PhD Admission Requirements Candidates for graduate study in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences need a background in chemistry, physics, mathematics, bacteriology, and physiology. Prior coursework in food science or nutrition is desirable. If deficient in these areas, a student may be accepted with the understanding that the supervisory committee will require competence equivalent to a BS degree in nutrition and food sciences in the preliminary (MS) or comprehensive (PhD) examination.
The committee should be selected and the Supervisory Committee Assignment form submitted to the School of Graduate Studies no later than the second semester of an MS program or the third semester of a PhD program. 3.
Students must meet some departmental requirements in addition to requirements of the School of Graduate Studies. A minimum score at the fortieth percentile in Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing on the Graduate Record Examination is required for admission.
a. Title b. Description of the problem based on the most current literature
One year of general chemistry, one semester of organic chemistry, and math at least equivalent to college algebra must be completed before matriculation. If taken as a graduate student, these courses will not be counted as graduate credit. Before being accepted to work toward a PhD degree, a student must have obtained an MS degree or have a manuscript reporting original research accepted for publication in a refereed journal. Before being accepted into the department, potential graduate students must be accepted by a faculty member who is willing to add them to his or her research team.
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Select and Define Research Program. In consultation with the major professor, the student must choose a research area suitable for the MS thesis or PhD dissertation and prepare a Thesis or Dissertation Proposal. The proposal should include the following:
c. Statement of the purpose of the intended research d. Research plan e. List of the references cited in a form acceptable for publication in a scientific journal in the student’s field 4.
Select and Define Program of Study. Students must decide, in consultation with their major professor, the courses they will take that will be on their Program of Study. They must fulfill the following minimum requirements for all graduate students in Nutrition and Food Sciences and take other courses to provide the background necessary to conduct their research.
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences a. Biochemistry (CHEM 5700, 5710)—3 credits required for MS; 6 credits required for PhD. b. Statistics (STAT 5100, 5120, 5200, 5600)—3 credits required for MS; 6 credits required for PhD. c. Graduate-level NFS courses—PhD students must include 3 credits from NFS 6200, 6210, 6220, 6300, 6370; and 3 credits from NFS 6020, 6030, 6110, 6560. d. Additional graduate-level courses (from NFS or elsewhere)—3 credits required for MS; 10 credits required for PhD. e. Graduate Seminar (NFS 7800)—2 credits required for MS; 4 credits required for PhD. f. Graduate seminars in other departments—1 credit required for MS; 2 credits required for PhD. g. Teaching experience (NFS 6900)—2 credits required for PhD. h. Research (NFS 6970, 7970; assigned at discretion of the major professor)—6-12 credits required for MS; approximately 30 credits required for PhD. The PhD program includes 30 Master of Science credits. For more information, see the School of Graduate Studies requirements in this catalog. 5.
Meet with Supervisory Committee. Before the first meeting of the supervisory committee, the student must complete the Program of Study form. A copy of the form and the research proposal should be given to each committee member several days before the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to: a. Secure the committee’s approval of the Program of Study. Deficiencies in academic background will be discussed and plans made to resolve them. b. Obtain the committee’s approval of the research plan. c. Discuss regulated aspects of the research (hazardous materials, experimental animals, or human subjects). d. Allow the committee to determine the topic areas listed on the Program of Study form as other requirements of the program. All members of the committee and the department head must sign the Program of Study form before it is sent to the School of Graduate Studies.
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Begin Research and Continue Courses. Students must take the approved courses and conduct the research as outlined in the approved research proposal.
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Take Oral Preliminary (MS) or Comprehensive (PhD) Examination. The oral examination tests general knowledge that the student should have at this stage of academic training, as well as the student’s ability to synthesize information in relation to nutrition and food science. Material to be included is determined by the committee, but emphasis is on knowledge applicable to the research.
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Complete Application for Candidacy Forms. PhD candidates must submit the Application for Candidacy form to the School of Graduate Studies. It must be signed by all members of the
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committee at the end of the comprehensive examination, and then signed by the department head. This form must be received by the School of Graduate Studies at least three months before the dissertation defense. 9.
Complete Research and Write Thesis or Dissertation.
10. Departmental Seminar. Each student must present a seminar in the department to report the results of his or her research. This must be done before the defense, but is typically given on the day of the defense. 11. Final Examination (Thesis or Dissertation Defense). When both the student and the major professor are satisfied that the thesis is editorially correct, copies are given to the members of the committee. This should be done several weeks before the examination. Students must realize that committee members will review the thesis only as their schedules permit. Students should plan adequate time for thesis review and revision before their defense, so as to meet the deadlines. The final examination is scheduled with the School of Graduate Studies. The signed appointment form must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies at least ten business days before the defense, by all committee members, verifying that they have read the thesis or dissertation and it is ready to be defended at the scheduled day and time. The dean of the School of Graduate Studies will appoint one committee member, usually from outside the department, to serve as chair of the final examination. The School of Graduate Studies will also provide forms to be signed by the committee and returned to the School of Graduate Studies at the end of the defense. 12. Submit Thesis or Dissertation. After all changes suggested during the defense have been made, the thesis or dissertation is submitted to the departmental thesis reviewer, who will check to ensure that the thesis is in the correct format. The thesis or dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for review by the thesis coordinator only after all corrections suggested by the departmental reviewer have been made.
II. Other Graduate Programs Master of Food Microbiology and Safety (MFMS) The MFMS degree is a professional degree designed to provide students with depth training in food safety assurance and the use of management systems such as HACCP. The degree is primarily intended for individuals planning careers in food quality assurance or other food safety-related positions in the food industry.
MFMS Admission Requirements Students seeking entry into the MFMS program must satisfy the minimum admission requirements of the USU School of Graduate Studies and the NFS Department, and must also achieve a score of 3 (equivalent to the 40th percentile) or higher on the newly administered GRE Written Examination. Applications will be reviewed by the MFMS Advisory Committee, which is responsible for accepting students into the MFMS program and assigning them an advisor. The advisor will then consult with the student to select two additional graduate committee members.
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences MFMS Program of Study
MDA Admission Requirements
The MFMS program of study has been tailored for students with undergraduate training in (1) food science or (2) microbiology or biology. Students who lack prerequisite competencies in food science, microbiology, or biology will be required to address those deficiencies during the MFMS program of study. Course requirements to meet specific deficiencies will be designated by the student’s advisory committee and, in accordance with School of Graduate Studies policy, may or may not count toward course requirements for the MFMS program of study.
Candidates for the MDA program must qualify for one of the following categories: Option 1: Must have completed the USU Extension Dietetics Internship; or Option 2: Must be currently registered as a dietitian with at least two years of work experience. Students seeking entry must also satisfy: (1) admission requirements of the USU School of Graduate Studies; and (2) admission requirements of the NFS Department.
The MFMS program of study, outlined below, requires a minimum of 32 semester credits, including (1) 10 semester credits of core coursework in food safety assurance, microbiology, and epidemiology; (2) at least 19 semester credits of coursework based on the student’s career goals and undergraduate competencies; and (3) the written preparation and oral presentation of a substantive literature review on a food safety topic.
MFMS Program Requirements (32 credits minimum)
Students must complete all of the following courses (12 credits): NFS 6170, 6200, 6900 (2 credits), 7800 (2 credits); BIOL 6810 (or 6890); and PUBH 5010. During NFS 6900 (Special Problems), students will prepare a substantive written literature review of a food safety topic. NFS 7800 (Seminar) must be taken during two semesters; during the final seminar, students must make an oral presentation on the food safety topic used for their literature review. Students with a BS degree in Food Sciences must demonstrate competency equivalent to a USU BS degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences with a Food Science emphasis. These students must also select a minimum of 10 credits from the following: ADVS 6400; BIOL 5150 (offered biennially), 5300, 5330. The remaining credits should generally be selected from the following, although additional course substitutions may be made with approval of the student’s advisory committee: NFS 6020, 6030, 6120, 6140 (offered biennially), 6210, 6500, 6510, 6600 (offered biennially), 6610; ASTE 6260; CHEM 6730.
The MDA Advisory Committee is responsible for reviewing applications, accepting students into the MDA program, and assigning students to an advisor.
MDA Program of Study Option 1 is tailored for applicants who have completed the USU Extension Dietetics Internship. Students must complete a minimum of 41 credits and a Plan B thesis. The completed USU Extension Dietetics Internship provides 26 of the 41 credits. Following the internship, 15 additional credits are required including: NFS 6780, 6900 (3 credits), 6970 (2 credits), 7800 (1 credit), and two elective courses to be determined by the MDA candidate and the Advisory Committee. Option 2 is tailored to the registered dietitian with at least two years of work experience. A minimum of 30 credits is required for this Plan B option. Students must complete 18 credits from the NFS Department and a minimum of 6 credits each in two of the three related disciplines. These disciplines include overall management, financial management, and human resource management. Coursework will be based on the student’s career goals and competencies. The following courses are required: NFS 4750, 5200, 5210, 5510, 6750, 6780, 6900 (3 credits), 6970 (2 credits), and 7800 (1 credit). The remaining courses must be selected from the following: ACCT 6010; BA 3400, 6350, 6440, 6520; INST 6490; MHR 6350, 6370, 6410, 6500, 6510, 6550, 6630, 6760.
Registration Requirements for Graduate Students
Minimum program prerequisites for students with a BS in biology, microbiology, or an equivalent degree include the following (the USU equivalent course is listed in parentheses): biochemistry (CHEM 3700), general microbiology (BIOL 3300), microbial physiology (BIOL 5300), and statistics (STAT 3000). In addition, these students must complete both NFS 6110 and 6500, and must take at least one of NFS 6020 and 6030. The remaining credits should generally be selected from the following, although additional course substitutions may be made with approval of the student’s advisory committee: NFS 6120, 6140 (offered biennially), 6210, 6510, 6600 (offered biennially), 6610; ADVS 6400; ASTE 6260; BIOL 5150 (offered biennially); CHEM 6730.
Once admitted, students are required to maintain enrollment as follows: at least 3 credits to use University facilities and receive direction (including thesis or dissertation direction) from their major professor; at least 6 credits if on a Graduate Teaching or Research Assistantship (9 credits if employed less than 15 hours per week); at least 9 credits if on a Research Fellowship or unsupported; at least 6 credits if receiving tuition waivers, student loans, or other Universityadministered financial aid; and no more than 6 credits if employed full time by the University.
Master of Dietetics Administration (MDA)
Some teaching assistantships and research fellowships and many research assistantships are available to graduate students in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. Teaching assistantships are used to cover the teaching needs of the department. Research fellowships and research assistantships are available through individual faculty members. Most research assistantships are tied to specific research projects.
The MDA degree is a professional degree designed to provide dietitians with in-depth training in management and leadership in food and nutrition program administration. Nationwide, there is a need for professionally trained managers at local, district, state, and federal levels in food and nutrition programs, including school, university, and hospital food services; public health programs; and clinical management. This program provides in-depth training in financial management, human resource management, marketing, and dieteticsspecific management.
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Financial Assistance
The Gandhi Scholarship is available, on a competitive basis, to support outstanding students during their graduate education in food science. Each incoming student may select any advisor who fits his or her area of interest in food science. Awards are available for entering master’s degree students, as well as for PhD candidates. Applications are due February 1. To obtain an application, visit the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences website or contact the departmental staff.
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Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences Career Opportunities
Adjunct Research Associate Professor Laurie J. Moyer-Mileur, pediatric nutrition
There is a continuing shortage of MS and PhD graduates in nutrition and food sciences. Many MS graduates go on to obtain a PhD, but all graduates have a wide choice of career opportunities.
Associate Professor Emeritus Charlotte P. Brennand
Additional Information
Assistant Professor Heidi J. Wengreen, nutrition, clinical dietetics, epidemiology
Additional information and updates may be obtained by writing or telephoning the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences directly or by checking out the departmental website at: http://www.usu.edu/nfs
Research Assistant Professor Dong Chen, molecular structure and biochemistry
Graduation requirements described in this catalog are subject to change. Students should check with the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences concerning possible changes.
Nutrition and Food Sciences Faculty Professors Jeffery R. Broadbent, food science, microbial genetics Charles E. Carpenter, food science, muscle biochemistry and physiology, meat processing Daren P. Cornforth, food science, meat and muscle chemistry Conly L. Hansen, food science, food engineering Deloy G. Hendricks, nutrition, food storage Donald J. McMahon, food science, dairy chemistry and technology Ronald G. Munger, nutrition, epidemiology, and public health Bart C. Weimer, food science, microbial physiology Adjunct Professors Gary M. Chan, pediatrics Craig J. Oberg, microbiology Professors Emeritus Georgia C. Lauritzen Von T. Mendenhall Gary H. Richardson D. K. Salunkhe Ann W. Sorenson Bonita W. Wyse Associate Professors Nedra K. Christensen, nutrition, dietetics Ilka Nemere, nutrition, molecular nutrition Marie K. Walsh, food science, dairy chemistry Clinical Associate Professors Janet B. Anderson, dietetics, food science management, food safety Noreen B. Schvaneveldt, dietetics, clinical nutrition Adjunct Associate Professors Barbara ChatďŹ eld, pediatric pulmonology Wayne G. Geilman, dairy processing and technology Paul A. Savello, dairy processing and food science, food laws and regulations, milk ultra high temperature and whitening
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Clinical Assistant Professor Tamara S. Vitale, dietetics, community nutrition Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Ann M. Mildenhall, dietetics, director of dietetic internship program Assistant Professor Emeritus Frances G. Taylor Adjunct Assistant Professors Deborah R. Gustafson, nutrition Bradley J. Haack, molecular pathogenesis Theodore Liou, nutrition, internal medicine, pulmonology Robert Miceli, molecular assay development, biosensor development, infectious disease, antibody engineering, immune regulation Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor W. Daniel Jackson, pediatrics Clinical Instructor Kim McMahon, dietetics/food service management Adjunct Instructors Catherine McDonald, pediatric nutrition, clinical dietetics Rachel T. Rood, nutrition, registered dietitian Lecturers Randall T. Bagley, dairy processing Virginia C. Bragg, nutrition Erik T. Burlile, culinary arts/food service management, chef Grace B. Harvell, culinary arts John L. Simpson, culinary arts/food service management, chef Dick R. Whittier, meat processing Jeffrey W. Woolley, culinary arts/food service management, chef Adjunct Lecturer Jan P. Jenkins, clinical dietetics, assistant director of dietetic internship program Adjunct Clinical Lecturer Rebecca S. Cole, dietetics/food service management
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Department of Physics Department Head: Jan J. Sojka Location: Science Engineering Research 250A Phone: (435) 797-2848 FAX: (435) 797-2492 E-mail: physics@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.physics.usu.edu/ Assistant Department Head: Charles G. Torre, Science Engineering Research 232, (435) 797-3426, charles.torre@usu.edu Academic Advisor: Karalee Ransom, Science Engineering Research 250D, (435) 797-4021, karalee.ransom@usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics; BS and BA in Physics Teaching; BS and BA in Composite Teaching— Physical Science (Physics) Undergraduate emphases: BS—Professional Emphasis or Applied Emphasis Graduate specialization: MS—Upper Atmospheric Physics
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Physics Department embraces undergraduate students from all quarters of the University—in introductory courses required for majors by various departments, in courses for more general audiences that are part of the University Studies Program, and in upper-level courses designed primarily to fulfill bachelor’s degree requirements in Physics. These courses, and the degree programs offered, are strongly impacted by the department’s central goals: 1. to communicate the beauty and utility of the fundamental principles of the physical universe and the power of describing nature in quantitative terms, 2. to create new knowledge, 3. to foster critical and creative thinking, 4. to enhance the ability of citizens to participate in a technological democracy, 5. to assist in the preparation of elementary and secondary school teachers, 6. to provide opportunities for students to sharpen their communication and interpersonal skills, and 7. to develop new tools and texts to improve physics pedagogy. The degree programs of the department are constructed to be rigorous, yet flexible, and are intended to help students prepare for careers in academia, government and industrial laboratories, medicine, law, teaching, and business. Required course and laboratory work in these programs carefully balances theory and experiment. Because the department believes that one must participate in discovery to understand science, undergraduates are encouraged to engage in departmental research early in their studies, and a formal
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Requirements Departmental Admission and Graduation Requirements
New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the degree programs in Physics. Admission in good standing for students transferring from another institution requires a minimum transfer GPA of 2.2, while students transferring from another USU major are required to have a minimum total GPA of 2.0. Students wishing to complete the Teaching Major in Physics must apply for admission to the Secondary Education program as well. Requirements for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) include a minimum GPA of 2.75 in either PHYX 2110 and 2120, or PHYX 2210 and 2220; and at least 60 total credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75. A Composite Teaching Major in Physical Science is available through either the Physics or the Chemistry and Biochemistry departments. Students applying for admission to the STEP with the Composite major must satisfy the latter requirements, plus a minimum GPA of 2.75 in CHEM 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240. Students may use no more than one course with the P-D-F option to satisfy a major or minor requirement in Physics. All other courses used to satisfy major or minor requirements must be completed with at least a C- grade, and the total GPA in all required Physics courses must be at least 2.3. The Teaching Major and Teaching Minor in Physics and the Composite Teaching Major in Physical Science require a 2.75 minimum GPA in Physics courses and a minimum 2.75 overall GPA for graduation.
College of Science Requirements
The College of Science requires a year of mathematics (8 credits) and a year sequence in science (6-8 credits) for all of its majors. For Physics majors, the College of Science requirements are: MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I, (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calclulus II (F,Sp,Su) ................................................4 Choose one of the following pairs of courses: BIOL 1210 Biology I (F) (4 cr) and BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) (4 cr) .................................................8 Or CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) (4 cr) and CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) (4 cr) .............. 8 Or GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F, Sp) (4 cr) and GEOL 3200 (DSC) The Earth Through Time (Sp) (4 cr) ....................... 8
Bachelor’s Degrees and Core Requirements
The Physics Department awards the following degrees: BS in Physics, BA in Physics, BS in Physics with a Professional Emphasis, BS in Physics with an Applied Emphasis, BS in Mathematics and Physics Dual Major Option, BS in Physics Teaching, and BS in Composite Teaching—Physical Science. Except for the two Teaching Majors, all degrees require a common core (42 credits): A. College of Science Requirements (16 credits)
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Department of Physics B. Required Physics Courses (23 credits) PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering I (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering II (4 cr) ..................................................................................................8 Or (PHYX 2210, 2220 preferred; or PHYX 2110, 2120) PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (4 cr) ................... 8
5. Mathematics and Physics Dual Major Option By fulfilling all degree requirements for any two separate majors, it is possible for a student to receive a diploma having two majors listed. Because most physics majors are required to complete a minimum of 14 credits in mathematics courses, many students elect to complete the requirements for a BS degree in mathematics, as well as the requirements for their physics degree.
PHYX 2500 Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics ................... 2 PHYX 2710 Introductory Modern Physics .............................................3 PHYX 3550 Intermediate Classical Mechanics .....................................3 PHYX 3600 Intermediate Electromagnetism (3 cr) or ECE 3870 Electromagnetics I (F, Sp) (3 cr) ..........................................3 PHYX 3870 (CI) Intermediate Laboratory I ...........................................2 PHYX 4900 (CI) Research in Physics ...................................................2
Majors in other departments may obtain a minor in physics by successfully completing the following courses: PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering I (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering II (4 cr) ..................................................................................................8 Or (PHYX 2210, 2220 preferred; or PHYX 2110, 2120) PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (4 cr) ................... 8 To obtain a physics minor, students must also select 10 additional credits from PHYX courses at the 2500 level and above (not to include PHYX courses designated as USU Depth courses). Note that MATH 1100 or 1210 is a prerequisite for PHYX 2110, MATH 1210 is a prerequisite for PHYX 2210, and MATH 1220 is a prerequisite for PHYX 2710.
C. Required Mathematics Course (3 credits) MATH 2210 (QI) Multivariable Calculus (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 The specific requirements beyond this core for the various bachelor’s degrees are: 1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics (15 credits) MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................4 PHYX 3710 Intermediate Modern Physics ............................................3 PHYX 3700 Thermal Physics (3 cr) or PHYX 4650 Optics I (3 cr) .....................................................................3 Courses in Physics at the 3500 level and above (not to include PHYX courses designed as University Studies depth courses) ................... 5 2. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics (32 credits) MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................4 PHIL 4310 (DHA) Philosophy of Science (Sp) ......................................3 PHIL 4320 (DHA) History of Scientific Thought (Sp) ............................. 3 Courses in Physics at the 3500 level and above (not to include PHYX courses designed as University Studies depth courses) ................... 6 Two years training (or equivalent) in a foreign language ..................... 16 3. Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics with a Professional Emphasis (29 credits) MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................4 PHYX 3700 Thermal Physics ................................................................3 PHYX 3710 Intermediate Modern Physics ............................................3 PHXY 3750 Foundations of Wave Phenomena ....................................3 PHXY 3880 (CI) Intermediate Laboratory II...........................................2 PHYX 4600 Advanced Electromagnetism .............................................3 PHYX 4650 Optics I ..............................................................................3 PHYX 4700 Quantum Mechanics I ........................................................3 PHYX 4710 Quantum Mechanics II .......................................................3 PHXY 4900 (CI) Research in Physics ...................................................2 4. Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics with an Applied Emphasis (24 credits) MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................4 PHYX 3700 Thermal Physics ................................................................3 PHYX 3880 (CI) Intermediate Laboratory II ..........................................2 PHYX 4650 Optics I ..............................................................................3 Courses in other technical departments at the 3000 level or above (not to include courses designated as University Studies depth courses). Selected courses must have a coherent theme and must be approved by the Physics Department ........................................12
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Bachelor of Science in Physics Teaching
In addition to the College of Science requirements, courses required for the Bachelor of Science in Physics Teaching include the following: MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F, Sp, Su) ...............................................4 MATH 2250 (QI) Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp) .....................................3 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering I (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering II (4 cr) ..................................................................................................8 Or (PHYX 2210, 2220 preferred; or PHYX 2110, 2120) PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (4 cr) ................... 8 PHYX 1000 (BPS) Introductory Astronomy ...........................................3 PHYX 2500 Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics ................... 2 PHYX 2710 Introductory Modern Physics .............................................3 PHYX 3710 Intermediate Modern Physics ............................................3 PHYX 3870 (CI) Intermediate Laboratory I ...........................................2 In addition, student must select 5 credits in Physics above the 3000 level (including USU Depth courses); SCI 4300; and 6 credits in science, with 3 in each of the two areas not covered by the College of Science science sequence requirement. Students seeking this degree must complete the requirements for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Admission to the STEP with this major requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 in either PHYX 2110 and 2120 or PHYX 2210 and 2220, in addition to Department of Secondary Education requirements. Note: Beginning in 2006, all USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching.
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Department of Physics Bachelor of Science Degree in Composite Teaching—Physical Science (91-92 credits)
Courses required for the Bachelor of Science in Composite Teaching— Physical Science include the following: MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F, Sp, Su) ................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F, Sp, Su) ...............................................4 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F, Sp) .....................................3 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering I (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering II (4 cr) ..................................................................................................8 Or (PHYX 2210, 2220 preferred; or PHYX 2110, 2120) PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (4 cr) ................... 8 PHYX 1000 (BPS) Introductory Astronomy ...........................................3 PHYX 1030 (BPS) Intelligent Life in the Universe (sometimes listed as USU 1360, ST: Intelligent Life in the Universe) (3 cr) or PHYX 3030 (QI) The Universe (3 cr) .....................................................3 Courses in Physics from PHYX courses at the 2500 level and above (including USU Depth courses) .........................................................5 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F, Sp) .......................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F, Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F, Sp) ......................... 1 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (F) (3 cr) or CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (F) (4 cr) ....................................3 or 4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F) ..................................1 BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F, Sp, Su)...........................3 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F, Sp) ........ 4 BMET 2000 (BPS) The Atmosphere and Weather (F, Sp) .................... 3 SCI 4300 Science in Society (F, Sp) .....................................................2 Students seeking this degree must complete the requirements for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Admission to the STEP with this major requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 in either PHYX 2110 and 2120 or PHYX 2210 and 2220, in addition to Department of Secondary Education requirements. Students who may wish to teach Integrated Science at the middle or junior high school level should talk to their advisor about completing the courses necessary for an Integrated Science endorsement. Note: Beginning in 2006, all USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching.
Teaching Minor in Physics
Students who complete the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) are eligible to obtain a Teaching Minor in Physics by successfully completing the following courses: PHYX 1000 (BPS) Introductory Astronomy ...........................................3 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I (4 cr) and PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II (4 cr) ................... 8 Or PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering I (4 cr) and PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics–Science and Engineering II (4 cr) ...........................................................................8 Courses in Physics chosen from PHYX 2500 and/or courses above the 3000 level (including USU Depth courses) ..................................6
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SCI 4300 Science in Society (F, Sp) (2 cr) or Science course (not including Physics) not required by the major, if SCI 4300 is required by the student’s major ........................ 2 Note: MATH 1100 or 1210 is a prerequisite for PHYX 2110, MATH 1210 is a prerequisite for PHYX 2210, and MATH 1220 is a prerequisite for PHYX 2710. In addition, the Teaching Minor in Physics requires completion of the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Admission to the STEP with this major requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 in either PHYX 2110 and 2120, or PHYX 2210 and 2220, in addition to Department of Secondary Education requirements. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) Level 1 (11 credits) SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F, Sp) ............... 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F, Sp) ................................................................................................3 SCED 3300 Clinical Experience I (40 hours minimum) (F, Sp) ............. 1 SCED 3400* Teaching Science I (F, Sp) ...............................................3 INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F, Sp, Su) ........ 1 Level 2 (12 credits) SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F, Sp) .................. 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F, Sp) ...... 3 SCED 4300 Clinical Experience II (40 hours minimum) (F, Sp) ............ 1 SCED 4400* Teaching Science II (F, Sp) ..............................................3 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Students (may be taken at any time) (F, Sp, Su) ..............................................2 Level 3 (12 credits) SCED 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (2 weeks) (F, Sp) .................... 2 SCED 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (13 weeks, full-time) (F, Sp) .............................................................10 _______________ *Science methods courses (SCED 3400 and 4400) may only be taught once per year. Therefore, students should take whichever one is taught during the term they are in Level 1 or Level 2.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities The Physics Department at Utah State University has a long record of successfully involving its undergraduate students in research and extracurricular scholarly activities. Learning what science is requires more than just doing homework and taking exams; it requires getting involved in the pursuit of knowledge that is not yet in any textbook. Undergraduates can take PHYX 4900 (Research in Physics) for academic credit. However, many students participate in research activities without credit, because they enjoy being immersed in the act of discovery. Having a meaningful research experience and working closely with faculty are useful for applying for employment, admission to graduate schools, and applying for competitive scholarships. For more information, contact David Peak at david.peak@usu.edu, or visit the following website: http://www.physics.usu.edu/research/undergrad.html
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty
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Department of Physics in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Learning Objectives The Physics Department has the following learning objectives. While many of these objectives are applicable to all six departmental programs, some apply only to specific programs. To see which program(s) includes each learning objective, see the footnotes which follow. 1. Capable communication, written and oral1,2,3,4,5,6 2. Skepticism1,2,3,4,5,6 3. Ability in critical thinking and problem solving1,2,3,4,5,6 4. Knowledge of physics subjects to an advanced undergraduate level1,2,3,4,5,6 5. Wide knowledge of physics subjects to an advanced undergraduate level2,3 6. Knowledge of focused applied areas of study to the undergraduate level4 7. Experience in experimental physics1,2,3,4,5,6 8. Experience in physics research1,2,3,4,5,6 9. Knowledge of computer methods in physics1,2,3,4,5,6
_______________ 1BA degree in physics 2BS degree in physics 3BS degree in physics with professional emphasis 4BS degree in physics with applied emphasis 5BS degree in physics teaching 6BS degree in composite teaching
Assessment The principal assessment tools of the Physics Department are (1) an exit interview, which is conducted by the department head with all graduating seniors; and (2) follow-up on the work or advanced education of all graduating seniors. The department also makes special note of awards and honors received by students having majors within the department. At the annual departmental retreat (as well as at faculty meetings), faculty members conduct a careful review of any deficiencies in departmental programs. If it is perceived and agreed that these deficiencies are real, and if departmental resources are available to remedy them, then the department undertakes steps to modify their teaching program in order to address the problems. Details of the assessment plan can be found at the following website: http://www.physics.usu.edu/teaching/assessment.html
Financial Support The Physics Department has several small scholarship funds available for physics majors with excellent academic records. In addition, there are a number of Get Away Special (GAS) scholarships for students interested in designing and constructing experiments to be flown in space and in participating in other GAS activities. Inquiries should be made with the Physics advisor in SER 250.
Additional Information Information concerning degree programs, recommended schedules of courses, career opportunities, and opportunities to participate in the Get Away Special activities and in other areas of undergraduate research may be obtained by consulting the Physics advisor in SER 250. Also see the department’s website at: http://www.physics.usu.edu/ Major requirement sheets, which provide details of undergraduate programs in physics, can be obtained from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
10. Knowledge of broadening subjects1,2,3,4,5,6
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11. Knowledge of mathematics to undergraduate calculus level1,2,3,4,5,6
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12. Knowledge of mathematics to undergraduate differential equations level1,2,3,4,5
In addition to the general requirements for admission established by the School of Graduate Studies (see pages 93-94), the department admission committee bases its decisions for offering admission on the following criteria: review of applicants’ undergraduate records, letters of recommendation, performance in graduate courses (if any), performance in research (if any), and scores on the General portion of the Graduate Record Examination. Students whose native language is not English are strongly encouraged to submit to the School of Graduate Studies results of the Test of Spoken English (TSE). Regardless, nonnative English speakers must submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If a satisfactory score on the TSE is not provided, such students will be required to take a test given by the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at USU. The purpose of this test is to guide the selection of remedial language
13. Knowledge of statistics to undergraduate level5,6 14. Knowledge of philosophy of science to the undergraduate level1 15. Knowledge of a foreign language to the undergraduate level1 Programs: The footnotes following each of the preceding learning objectives indicate which program(s) include that objective. The six undergraduate programs are as follows:
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Department of Physics courses, if needed, to help with physics coursework comprehension. (See also Financial Assistance, page 387.)
Placement Prior to registering for graduate courses for the first time, each student will consult with the Graduate Student Tracking Committee and the departmental advisor. Based on these discussions, the student will be advised to register for courses in either the Physics Department standard curriculum or advanced curriculum. Continuing advisement concerning courses will be provided by the Graduate Student Tracking Committee, the departmental advisor, and the student’s graduate supervisory committee.
Qualification Requirements Each student enrolled in the PhD program will be evaluated for qualification for PhD work. Consideration of qualification will occur no later than the end of the second semester after the student has been admitted for study in the PhD program and has taken a first graduate course in physics. Evaluation will be based on whatever relevant information the student wishes to have presented on his or her behalf (coursework, research, TA performance, subject GRE, etc.), but must include a faculty evaluation of coursework in physics for courses taken at USU. Normally, the student should present the results of at least four physics courses. Students admitted to the PhD program with considerable coursework from another institution, who have not taken at least four courses in physics at USU, must present a qualification seminar to the Department of Physics on research he or she has done during the preceding year at USU. Based on the various pieces of information presented on behalf of the student, the department will judge whether or not the student is qualified to continue in the PhD program. If not, a student already having an MS in physics from USU will be asked to leave. A student without an MS in physics from USU will be invited to finish his or her MS degree. Upon completion, the student can reapply to the PhD program, but acceptance will be contingent on the evaluation of the student’s graduate work to that point.
Degree Programs Master of Science
In addition to the above general requirements, students completing a Plan A MS degree must complete four of the nine required PhD courses listed below (see Doctor of Philosophy). Plan B MS students must complete five of the nine courses, and Plan C MS students must complete six of the nine courses. Each student is required to pass PHYX 5800 (Physics Colloquium) for four consecutive semesters, beginning with the first semester after matriculation. The student must also submit and orally defend either a thesis (Plan A) or a research report (Plan B) at the discretion of the student’s supervisory committee. Plan A and Plan B MS candidates must present a colloquium to the department on the research topic during the time the thesis or research report is being written. The department also accepts Plan C, which has no research component. For Plan C, the student must complete 33 credits of graduate-level classwork, the composition of which shall include the required courses listed above. In addition, the student must present a seminar and a paper to his or her supervisory committee on a topic related to educational or managerial aspects of physics graduate education, which is chosen by his or her supervisory committee.
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Master of Science (Upper Atmospheric Physics Specialization)
The department offers a specialization in Upper Atmospheric Physics for MS students. This degree is a Plan A MS. In consultation with his or her advisor, the student selects a minimum of 18 credits of classwork from the following courses: PHYX 4600 Advanced Electromagnetism .............................................3 PHYX 6240 Space Environment and Engineering (F) .......................... 3 PHYX 6310 Solar-terrestrial Physics I ...................................................3 PHYX 6320 Solar-terrestrial Physics II ..................................................3 PHYX 6330 Plasma Physics I ...............................................................3 PHYX 6340 Plasma Physics II ..............................................................3 PHYX 7210 Spacecraft Instrumentation (Sp) ........................................3 PHYX 7500 Advanced Topics in Physics (Topic) ...................................3 Three to six additional credits may be chosen from courses in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, and biometeorology. The student may gain from 6 to 12 credits by research, to be written up as a thesis that must be defended orally. In addition, the student must present a colloquium on the topic of his or her research.
Doctor of Philosophy
In addition to the general requirements, a total of nine courses (27 credits) are required for all PhD students. The required courses are: PHYX 5340 Methods of Theoretical Physics I .......................................3 PHYX 5350 Methods of Theoretical Physics II ......................................3 PHYX 6010 Classical Mechanics I ........................................................3 PHYX 6110 Electrodynamics I ..............................................................3 PHYX 6210 Quantum Mechanics I ........................................................3 PHYX 6410 Statistical Mechanics I .......................................................3 One State of Matter course ...................................................................3 Two courses in Advanced Topics...........................................................6 The State of Matter requirement can be fulfilled by taking any one of PHYX 6330 (Plasma Physics I), 6530 (Solid State Physics I), or 6930 (Quantum Field Theory I). These courses must be completed no more than one year after PhD qualification. Each student is required to pass PHYX 5800 (Physics Colloquium) for four consecutive semesters, beginning with the first semester after matriculation. The student must also take an oral candidacy examination, consisting of a presentation made by the student, then followed by questions from departmental faculty. The presentation and questions will be based upon a research topic set by the student’s supervisory committee. The candidacy oral examination will normally occur no later than the fifth semester after the student begins graduate coursework. The student will have at least two months to prepare for the examination. The student must also complete a research dissertation and give an oral defense of the dissertation. Furthermore, the PhD candidate is expected to give two colloquia to the department. The first of these will normally be given at the time of submission of the research proposal, with the other given at the time the dissertation is completed.
Research Space Science
The Physics Department is active in the field of atmospheric and space science, in close association with the interdisciplinary Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences and the Space Dynamics Laboratory. Atmospheric and space science involves many areas of physics, in addition to such disciplines as engineering, chemistry, and meteorology. At USU, these groups enjoy a strong cooperative relationship and, as a result, the atmospheric and space science program has flourished for many years. Once the departmental requirements have been met, students may select courses from the
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Department of Physics offerings of the associated departments suited for their particular interests and needs while they gain research experience on challenging problems in atmospheric and space science. Opportunities are available for students in both experimental and theoretical projects. These include participation in instrument development and data analysis related to rocket, satellite, and space shuttle projects and projects in experimental design and data analysis related to incoherent-scatter and coherent radars, ground-based magnetometer, and ground-based optical instruments including a LIDAR system. Opportunities also exist in theoretical modeling of physical processes occurring in both the neutral atmosphere and in the plasma in the solar-terrestrial environment.
Plasma Theory and Confinement
Research in the field of magnetic confinement fusion at Utah State University includes the theoretical development and experimental realization of minimum-energy confinement configurations possessing substantial electric fields. These configurations hold promise as neutron and energy sources and are being developed as a collaborative effort between Dr. Farrell Edwards and Dr. Eric Held. In addition, Dr. Held is involved in developing improved hybrid fluid/kinetic models for terrestrial and astrophysical plasmas. This work provides theoretical support for next-step fusion experiments such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
Surface Physics
The surface physics group has an active experimental research program studying the structure, growth, dynamics, electronic properties, and optical properties of surfaces, interfaces, and adsorbed layers. The group has expertise in the interactions of electrons, ions, and photons with materials. Experimental techniques used within the group include atomic force microscopy (AFM), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), infrared spectroscopy, ion scattering spectroscopy, ion implantation, low-energy electron diffraction (LEED), photoemission spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), thermal deflection spectroscopy, ultrafast femtosecond laser spectroscopy, vapor pressure adsorption isotherms, and x-ray diffraction. This interdisciplinary research brings together the fields of solid-state physics, surface physics and chemistry, optics, physical chemistry, and electrochemistry through active collaborations between Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and other departments. It includes both basic and applied research.
Physics of Quantum Devices
The rapid advance of technology has made quantum physics an indispensable foundation of the nanoscale devices. The Physics Department is positioned to explore this new field with two complementary research themes. The first theme is to study the growth of novel electronic/photonic materials involving group III-V elements using a commericial, state-of-the-art molecular beam epitaxy machine. Also, novel semiconductor quantum nanostructures are studied using an in-situ scanning tunneling microscope directly attached to the machine. The second theme is to use the most advanced surface science techniques to fabricate nanoscale structures on semiconductor surfaces. The interdisciplinary nature of this field provides a stimulating research environment for faculty and students with backgrounds in physics, electrical engineering, material sciences, and chemistry.
Theoretical Physics
The department maintains an active research program in theoretical physics via its Field Theory Group. The principal focus of this group is on unified field theories, gravitational theory, classical and quantum field theory, and geometric methods in mathematical physics. Current research projects include: conformal and scale invariant gravity theories and unified field theories, Weyl-geometric quantization, exact solutions in Gauss-Bonnet extended gravity, classical and quantum dynamics of the gravitational field, symmetries and conservation laws in relativistic field theories, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of field theory, and application of geometrical methods in physics. Weekly seminars and ongoing collaborations with members of the USU Mathematics and Statistics Department and the University of Utah Physics Department provide an active research environment that allows for substantial interaction between students and faculty.
Physics Education
The USU Physics Department is engaged in the study of how to improve the teaching and learning of physics. The program currently emphasizes introductory and general education courses and involves development of hands-on, inquiry-based curricula for lecture and laboratory, development of associated laboratory and multimedia equipment and modules, preparation of new texts and workbooks, sponsorship of undergraduate research, and outreach to the precollege community.
Complex Materials and Dynamics
Current work at USU in the interdisciplinary area of complex systems includes theoretical and experimental studies of the physical properties of granular materials, liquid flow in fractured media, and development of new data analysis techniques for uncovering evidence for determinism and computation in biological systems.
Financial Assistance Financial assistance in the form of teaching assistantships and fellowships is awarded by the department. Research assistantships are available from research groups or individuals. Some support for teaching laboratory sections or grading papers is available. To be eligible for a teaching assistantship (TA), a student must successfully complete a graduate TA workshop. Nonnative English-speaking students must pass a test of spoken English (or submit a satisfactory TSE score) administered by the Intensive English Language Institute before being admitted to the TA workshop. The MS specialization in Upper Atmospheric Physics is a Western Regional Graduate Program (see page 92).
Career Opportunities Master’s degree holders in physics are generally employed by industrial or government laboratories as either physicists or engineers. Some are hired as teachers by high schools and by two-year colleges. Holders of the PhD in physics will generally be hired as research and development physicists by industrial or government laboratories and as professors in universities (though usually only following an appointment as a postdoctoral fellow for one to three years).
Additional Information Regularly updated information about Physics Department activities and programs may be obtained via the Web at: http://www.physics.usu.edu/
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Department of Physics Physics Faculty Professors J. R. Dennison, surface physics W. Farrell Edwards, electromagnetic and plasma theory Bela G. Fejer, space plasma physics David Peak, nonlinear dynamics, complex materials W. John Raitt, space plasma physics Robert W. Schunk, space plasma physics Jan J. Sojka, atmospheric and space physics Charles G. Torre, mathematical physics and general relativity Vincent B. Wickwar, atmospheric and space physics Research Professors F. Tom Berkey, atmospheric and space physics Kent L. Miller, atmospheric physics Thomas D. Wilkerson, atmospheric and space physics Adjunct Professors Stephen E. Bialkowski, nonlinear optics and laser spectroscopy Yeaton H. Clifton, mathematical physics Raymond DeVito, medical physics Leonard F. Hall, structure forming systems Allen Q. Howard, electromagnetic theory R. Gilbert Moore, space physics David Rees, atmospheric physics Ray W. Russell, astronomy Neal D. Shinn, surface interface physics John R. Tucker, device physics and superconductivity Professors Emeriti Wilford N. Hansen, reection spectroscopy, surface physics Eastman N. Hatch, nuclear physics Don L. Lind, space physics V. Gordon Lind, medium energy nuclear physics William R. Pendleton, Jr., atomic and molecular physics John K. Wood, spectroscopy
Associate Professors D. Mark Riffe, surface physics Tsung-Cheng Shen, surface physics, nanotechnology Michael J. Taylor, atmospheric and space physics James T. Wheeler, mathematical physics and general relativity Research Associate Professors Abdallah R. Barakat, space plasma physics Howard G. Demars, space physics Timothy E. Doyle, random and disordered systems J. Steven Hansen, image processing Lie Zhu, space physics Adjunct Associate Professors K. S. Balasubramanian, solar physics I. Lee Davis, condensed matter physics Hugo deGaris, artiďŹ cial intelligence James S. Dyer, space contamination and outgassing Jill A. Marshall, physics education David J. Vieira, nuclear physics Vladimir Zavyalov, condensed matter physics Associate Professor Emeritus Robert E. McAdams, nuclear physics Assistant Professors Eric D. Held, plasma physics Haeyeon Yang, surface physics, nanotechnology Adjunct Assistant Professor Jeremy R. King, astrophysics Lecturer Tonya B. Triplett, physics education
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department Head: Larry A. Rupp Location: Agricultural Science 322C Phone: (435) 797-2233 FAX: (435) 797-3376 E-mail: larry.rupp@usu.edu WWW: http://www.psb.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisor: M. Cathryn Myers-Roche, Agricultural Science 322, (435) 797-5560, cmyers@mendel.usu.edu Undergraduate Off-Campus Advisor: Donna B. Minch, Farmington, (801) 451-4604, minch@sisna.com Graduate Program Coordinator: Paul G. Johnson, Agricultural Science 304, (435) 797-7039, paul.johnson@usu.edu Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Crop Science, Horticulture, Environmental Soil/Water Science; Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biometeorology, Plant Science, Soil Science, and Ecology; Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture (MPSH) Undergraduate emphases: Crop Science BS, BA—Agronomy, Research/Biotechnology; Horticulture BS, BA—Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Maintenance and Construction, Turfgrass Management, Business, Science; Environmental Soil/Water Science BS, BA—Soil, Water, Plant Graduate specializations: Biometeorology MS, PhD—Agricultural Meteorology, Climatology, Micrometeorology, Remote Sensing, Turbulence in Plant Canopies; Plant Science MS, PhD—Crop Physiology, Crop Production and Management, Molecular Biology, Plant Breeding and Cytology, Plant Biotechnology and Tissue Culture, Plant Nutrition, Space Biology, Weed Science; Soil Science MS, PhD— Molecular Biology, Soil and Water Chemistry, Soil Biochemistry and Ecology, Soil Conservation Systems, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, Soil Physics, Soil-Plant-Water Relations, Soil Taxonomy and Genesis, Soils and Irrigation; Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture (MPSH)—Water Efficient Landscaping Certificate and Associate Degree Program: Ornamental Horticulture
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The departmental curricula emphasize understanding the physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms that operate in the continuum of the soil, plants, and the atmosphere; and how they impact management of a wide range of agricultural and natural systems. The undergraduate teaching program facilitates the acquisition and application of knowledge, understanding, and skills by students within their chosen field of study. The program also prepares students to develop lifelong learning skills, understand and appreciate diversity, be productive citizens of the world, and be professionals in their vocations. The department also provides training of undergraduates for graduate school and maintains a strong graduate program in biometeorology, plant science, and soil science. The research that underlies the graduate program is conducted in biometeorology (micro- and meso-scale), crop biotechnology, crop ecology, crop physiology, crop science, horticulture (general and ornamental), plant breeding,
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soil microbiology, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, soil fertility, environmental soil and water science, and arid landscaping. A major effort is directed at extending research and teaching programs to all citizens of the State of Utah.
Departmental Facilities To support these objectives, departmental facilities include wellequipped laboratories and greenhouses on campus. The University has significant acreage for field research at strategic locations throughout the state. In addition, the University is developing a botanical garden, which will offer opportunities to a broad spectra of clientele. The department maintains state-of-the-art analytical equipment for the measurement of critical soil, plant, and climatic variables.
Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
Persons meeting the admission requirements for the University (see pages 16-19) are admitted to the Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology by listing the department major code on the University admission application form. A change of major form is used when students in good standing wish to transfer from another department to the Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology.
ARCPACS Certification
Students who meet specific requirements are eligible, after five years of work experience, for professional certification as an Agronomist, Crop Scientist, Crop Specialist, Horticulturist, Soil Scientist, Soil Specialist, Soil Classifier, or Weed Scientist through the American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy, Crops, and Soils (ARCPACS). General information about ARCPACS certifications can be found at http://www.agronomy.org/certification. Students interested in becoming certified should inform their advisor of their intent. This certification is granted in addition to the bachelor’s degree.
Applied Ornamental Horticulture Certificates and AAS Degree
This program provides practical training in greenhouse and nursery management, turf production, floral design, and maintenance of home and commercial grounds. Coursework encompasses pest control, plant identification, construction of landscapes, small business management, and the operation and maintenance of equipment, including small engines. As an integral part of their training, students are required to complete an internship in the industry. Students may work toward a one-year certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Bachelor of Science Degree
The department offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in three areas: (1) Crop Science, which deals with agronomic (commonly called field) crops, such as forages, grains, corn, pasture, etc.; (2) Horticulture, which deals with tree fruits, berries, vine fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants (ornamental includes all aspects of floriculture and landscape plant production and use); and (3) Environmental Soil/Water Science, which deals with soil and water in relation to plant growth and environmental quality. In all three majors, there are science-oriented emphases intended to prepare students for research or professional studies, and degree emphases that emphasize a practical, applied approach to application of information. All courses used to fill major requirements must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required for courses used for the major. Transfer students are required to take at least 18 credits of major subject
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology courses in residence at USU. A minor may be earned in Agronomy, Crop Biotechnology, Horticulture, Ornamental Horticulture, and Soil Science. A minimum of 16 approved credits are required (see lists below). All courses must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis and passed with a grade of C- or better. For information about receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree, consult the departmental undergraduate advisor. The course requirements for the Crop Science Major are designed to prepare students for a career related to the production of agronomic crops. These courses allow students to function well in a rapidly changing technological environment and to acquire new skills and understanding as their career evolves. Each of the emphases within this major has been designed to allow students the flexibility to add courses or a minor to meet their own goals. The Agronomy Emphasis is designed for students interested in learning more about the applied aspects of crop production. Some courses emphasize production techniques and systems, while others provide the student with an understanding of the principles underlying crop production. The Research/Biotechnology Emphasis is designed for students who wish to participate in the development of plant-oriented technologies at any level of employment, and for those who intend to pursue a career in private or public research requiring graduate degrees. Courses provide the fundamental tools for a twenty-first century career in agriculture. The Horticulture Major prepares students for production of fruits, vegetables, turf, or ornamentals and for landscape construction and maintenance. Course topics include biology, chemistry, and control of insects, diseases, and weeds. The Ornamental Horticulture Emphasis adds courses in production management techniques, such as pruning, spraying, and landscaping (materials, design, and maintenance); and greenhouse management. In the Landscape Maintenance and Construction Emphasis, students learn design, construction, and maintenance through a joint program with the Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department. In the Turfgrass Management Emphasis, students complete courses in turfgrass management to prepare them for careers in golf course, park, athletic field, and landscaping management. The Science Emphasis prepares students for graduate study and for employment in technical occupations. The Business Emphasis joins courses necessary for a minor in Business with those necessary for obtaining expertise in horticulture. The Environmental Soil/Water Science Major is intended to provide each student with a fundamental understanding of the basic sciences and mathematics, as well as a strong background in both soil and water sciences. Preparatory requirements include chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, geology, and statistics. The core courses for Environmental Soil/Water Science emphasize the interactive soil/water processes in the soil’s plant-rooting zone—from the microscopic to the landscape perspective. From this base, each student can design his or her own program of specialization in one of the many aspects of soil science, water science, or the integration of both soil and water sciences. Students may choose complementary classes in the Soil Emphasis, Water Emphasis, or Plant Emphasis in preparation for a variety of career opportunities. The Environmental Soil/Water Science Major is complementary to existing undergraduate programs at Utah State University in Geology, Environmental Studies, Watershed and Earth Systems, and Environmental Engineering.
Course Requirements Crop Science Major
Crop Science Major Core Courses (30 credits) All Crop Science majors must complete the following courses: BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4
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BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 PHYX 1200 (BPS) Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration ... 4 PSB 1050 Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Orientation (F) ............... 1 PSB 4890 (CI) Senior Seminar (F,Sp) (take one credit per semester) .. 2 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 In addition to the courses listed above, students must complete the course requirements for either Emphasis A (Agronomy) or B (Research/Biotechnology). A. Agronomy Emphasis (56 credits) Students must complete all of the following courses for the Agronomy Emphasis (9 credits). CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) ......................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory (Sp) ..................................1 Additional Crop-related Courses: Students must complete at least 36 credits chosen from the following crop-related courses, including 9 credits from pest management courses identified with an asterisk (*): BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F,Sp,Su) ..................................4 BIOL 4410 Plant Structure (Sp) ............................................................3 BIOL 4500* Applied Entomology (Sp) ...................................................3 BIOL 5410* Introduction to Plant Pathology (F) ....................................4 PLSC 2650 Identification and Selection of Plants in Production Agriculture (F) ....................................................................................1 PLSC 3500 The Structure and Function of Economic Crop Plants (Sp) .........................................................................................3 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 PLSC 4280 Field Crops (F) ...................................................................3 PLSC 4300 World Food Crops and Cropping Systems: The Plants That Feed Us (Sp) .............................................................................3 PLSC 4320 Forage Production and Pasture Ecology (F) ..................... 3 PLSC 4600 (QI) Cereal Science (Sp, even years) ................................3 PLSC 5200 Crop Physiology (Sp) .........................................................2 PLSC 5210 Crop Physiology Laboratory (Sp) .......................................1 PLSC 5550* Weed Biology and Control (F) ..........................................4 PLSC 5700 Principles of Plant Breeding (Sp, odd years) ..................... 3 PLSC 5750 Crop Biotechnology (Sp) ....................................................2 PSB 4250 Internship in Plants, Soils, and/or Biometeorology (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-4 PSB 5200 Site-Specific Agriculture and Landscape/Horticultural Management (Sp, half semester) ......................................................3 Additional Soils-related Courses: Students must complete at least 11 credits chosen from the following soils-related courses: SOIL 4000 Soil and Water Conservation (F) ........................................4 SOIL 4700 Irrigated Soils (Sp, half semester) .......................................3 SOIL 5050 Principles of Environmental Soil Chemistry (Sp)................. 3 SOIL 5130 Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification (F) ................ 4 SOIL 5310 Soil Microbiology (F, even years) ........................................3 SOIL 5320 Soil Microbiology Laboratory (F, even years) ...................... 2 SOIL 5550 (QI) Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) ................. 3 SOIL 5560 Analytical Techniques for the Soil Environment (Sp)........... 2 SOIL 5650 Applied Soil Physics (F) ......................................................3 B. Research/Biotechnology Emphasis (58 credits) Students must complete all of the following courses for the Research/ Biotechnology Emphasis (38 credits).
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F,Sp,Su) ..................................4 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (F) ....................................................4 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (Sp) .................................................4 CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (F,Sp) .............................1 CHEM 2340 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (Sp, blocks 1 & 2) ......... 1 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1 MATH 1060 Trigonometry (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 PLSC 5200 Crop Physiology (Sp) .........................................................2 PLSC 5210 Crop Physiology Laboratory (Sp) .......................................1 PLSC 5750 Crop Biotechnology (Sp) ....................................................2 SOIL 5550 (QI) Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) ................. 3 Additional Crop-related Courses: Students must complete at least 18 credits chosen from the following crop-related courses: PLSC 2650 Identification and Selection of Plants in Production Agriculture (F) ....................................................................................1 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 4280 Field Crops (F) ...................................................................3 PLSC 4300 World Food Crops and Cropping Systems: The Plants That Feed Us (Sp) .............................................................................3 PLSC 4320 Forage Production and Pasture Ecology (F) ..................... 3 PLSC 4600 (QI) Cereal Science (Sp, even years) ................................3 PLSC 5550 Weed Biology and Control (F)............................................4 PLSC 5700 Principles of Plant Breeding (Sp, odd years) ..................... 3 PSB 5160 Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture (Sp) ....................... 3 PSB 5240 Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 PSB 5260 Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning (F) ............... 3 SOIL 5560 Analytical Techniques for the Soil Environment (Sp)........... 2 The following courses are also recommended: BIOL 4410 Plant Structure (Sp) ............................................................3 BIOL 4500 Applied Entomology (Sp) ....................................................3 BIOL 5210 Cell Biology (F) ...................................................................3 BIOL 5230 Developmental Biology (Sp) ...............................................3 BIOL 5410 Introduction to Plant Pathology (F) .....................................4 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 PLSC 5440 Plant Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology I (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 PLSC 5450 Plant Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology II (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 Sample Curriculum for Crop Science Major—Agronomy Emphasis The sample curriculum shows most lower-division courses selected freshman and sophomore years, and most upper-division courses selected junior and senior years. Freshman Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 12101 Biology I .............................................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL)1 College Algebra .......................................................4 PSB 10501 Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Orientation ................... 1 CHEM 1110 (BPS)2 General Chemistry I ..............................................4 Elective6 .................................................................................................2
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Spring Semester (15 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS)1 Biology II .................................................................4 CHEM 1120 (BPS)2 General Chemistry II .............................................4 CHEM 11302 General Chemistry Laboratory .........................................1 ECON 1500 (BAI)1 Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 PSB 20406 Introduction to Biotechnology .............................................1 Elective6 .................................................................................................2 Sophomore Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (16 credits) PLSC 42803 Field Crops .......................................................................3 PLSC 43203 Forage Production and Pasture Ecology .......................... 3 USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities ............................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts ..........................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL)5 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 PLSC 26503 Identification and Selection of Plants in Production Agriculture .............................................................................................1 Spring Semester (16 credits) PLSC 35003 The Structure and Function of Economic Crop Plants ..... 3 PLSC 43003 World Food Crops and Cropping Systems: The Plants That Feed Us .....................................................................................3 PHYX 1200 (BPS)1 Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration .. 4 BIS 3100 (DSS)5 Business Information Systems ..................................3 BIOL 45007 Applied Entomology ...........................................................3 Junior Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 3200 (QI)3 Principles of Genetics .................................................4 BIOL 54107 Introduction to Plant Pathology ..........................................4 SOIL 30001 Fundamentals of Soil Science ...........................................4 HIST 3850 (DHA/CI)5 History of Utah ...................................................3 Spring Semester (16 credits) PLSC 4600 (QI)3 Cereal Science (taught even years only) .................. 3 PLSC 57003 Principles of Plant Breeding (taught odd years only) ........ 3 SOIL 47004 Irrigated Soils (half semester) ............................................3 STAT 3000 (QI)6 Statistics for Scientists ...............................................3 Elective6 .................................................................................................4 Senior Year (30 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 4400 (QI)1 Plant Physiology .........................................................4 PLSC 55507 Weed Biology and Control ................................................4 PSB 42503 Internship in Plants, Soils, and/or Biometeorology ............. 2 PSB 4890 (CI)1 Senior Seminar ............................................................1 SOIL 40004 Soil and Water Conservation .............................................4 Spring Semester (15 credits) BIOL 44103 Plant Structure ...................................................................3 PLSC 52003 Crop Physiology ...............................................................2 PLSC 52103 Crop Physiology Laboratory .............................................1 SOIL 5550 (QI)4 Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability ....................... 3 SOIL 55604 Analytical Techniques for the Soil Environment ................. 2 Elective6 .................................................................................................4 Sample Curriculum for Crop Science Major— Research/Biotechnology Emphasis The sample curriculum shows most lower-division courses selected freshman and sophomore years, and most upper-division courses selected junior and senior years.
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Freshman Year (28 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 12101 Biology I .............................................................................4 MATH 1050 (QL)1 College Algebra .......................................................4 PSB 10501 Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Orientation ................... 1 CHEM 12108 Principles of Chemistry I ..................................................4 CHEM 12308 Chemical Principles Laboratory I .....................................1 Elective11................................................................................................1 Spring Semester (13 credits) BIOL 1220 (BLS)1 Biology II .................................................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS)8 Principles of Chemistry II ......................................4 CHEM 12408 Chemical Principles Laboratory II ....................................1 ECON 1500 (BAI)1 Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles ...........................................................................................3 PSB 204011 Introduction to Biotechnology ............................................1 Sophomore Year (31 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) CHEM 23108 Organic Chemistry I .........................................................4 CHEM 23308 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I .......................................1 USU 1320 (BHU) Civilization: Humanities ............................................3 USU 1330 (BCA) Civilization: Creative Arts ..........................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL)5 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode ...............................................................................3 PLSC 26509 Identification and Selection of Plants in Production Agriculture .........................................................................................1 Spring Semester (16 credits) CHEM 23208 Organic Chemistry II ........................................................4 CHEM 23408 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (blocks 1 & 2) ............... 1 PHYX 1200 (BPS)1 Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration .. 4 BIS 3100 (DSS)5 Business Information Systems ..................................3 MATH 1210 (QL)10 Calculus I ................................................................4 Junior Year (28 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 3200 (QI)8 Principles of Genetics .................................................4 SOIL 30001 Fundamentals of Soil Science ...........................................4 PLSC 37009 Plant Propagation .............................................................4 HIST 3850 (DHA/CI)5 History of Utah ...................................................3 Spring Semester (13 credits) CHEM 37008 Introductory Biochemistry ................................................3 CHEM 37108 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory ..............................1 PLSC 4600 (QI)9 Cereal Science (taught even years only) .................. 3 STAT 3000 (QI)11 Statistics for Scientists ..............................................3 Elective11................................................................................................3 Senior Year (32 credits) Fall Semester (15 credits) BIOL 4400 (QI)1 Plant Physiology .........................................................4 BIOL 521010 Cell Biology ......................................................................3 PLSC 55509 Weed Biology and Control ................................................4 PSB 4890 (CI)1 Senior Seminar ............................................................1 Elective11................................................................................................3 Spring Semester (17 credits) BIOL 523010 Developmental Biology .....................................................3 PLSC 52008 Crop Physiology ...............................................................2 PLSC 52108 Crop Physiology Laboratory .............................................1 PLSC 57508 Crop Biotechnology ..........................................................2 SOIL 5550 (QI)8 Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability ....................... 3 Elective11................................................................................................5
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_______________ 1This course is required as part of the Crop Science Major Core. 2This course is required for the Agronomy Emphasis. 3This course is included in the Additional Crop-related Courses for the Agronomy Emphasis. 4This course is included in the Additional Soils-related Courses for the Agronomy Emphasis. 5This course is a restricted elective. Other courses may be used to satisfy this requirement. 6This course is an unrestricted elective. 7Students must complete at least 9 credits selected from these Agronomy Emphasis courses. 8This course is required for the Research/Biotechnology Emphasis. 9This course is included in the Additional Crop-related Courses for the Research/ Biotechnology Emphasis. 10This course is a recommended elective for the Research/Biotechnology Emphasis. 11This course is an unrestricted elective. Some suggested courses are indicated.
ARCPACS Certification For more information, students should refer to the American Society of Agronomy website at: http://www.agronomy.org or http://www.agronomy.org/certification
ARCPACS Requirements
Certified Professional Agronomist (84 credits) Certified Professional Crop Scientist (84 credits) Certified Professional Weed Scientist (82 credits) Students wishing to obtain ARCPACS certification must satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree, as well as complete any additional courses. For Certified Agronomist or Certified Weed Scientist, take 9 credits chosen from the following courses. For Certified Crop Scientist, take 15 credits chosen from the following courses. PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 PLSC 4280 Field Crops (F) ...................................................................3 PLSC 4300 World Food Crops and Cropping Systems: The Plants That Feed Us (Sp) .............................................................................3 PLSC 4320 Forage Production and Pasture Ecology (F) ..................... 3 PLSC 4600 (QI) Cereal Science (Sp, even years) ................................3 PLSC 5200 Crop Physiology (Sp) .........................................................2 PLSC 5210 Crop Physiology Laboratory (Sp) .......................................1 PLSC 5700 Principles of Plant Breeding (Sp, odd years) ..................... 3 All ARCPACS categories (Agronomy, Crop Science, and Weed Science) require the following course: SOIL 5550 (QI) Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) ................. 3 For Certified Agronomist, take at least 6 credits from the following list: SOIL 4000 Soil and Water Conservation (F) ........................................4 SOIL 4700 Irrigated Soils (Sp, half semester) .......................................3 SOIL 5050 Principles of Environmental Soil Chemistry (Sp)................. 3 SOIL 5130 Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification (F) ................ 4 For Certified Agronomist or Certified Crop Scientist, take at least two of the following four courses: BIOL 4500 Applied Entomology (Sp) ....................................................3 BIOL 5410 Introduction to Plant Pathology (F) .....................................4 FRWS 5100 Wildlife Management Laboratory (F).................................3 PLSC 5550 Weed Biology and Control (F)............................................4 For Certified Agronomist or Certified Crop Scientist, take all of these courses: ASTE 3050 (CI) Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (F,Sp) ...........................................................................3 SPCH 1050 (CI) Public Speaking (F,Sp) ...............................................3 CS 1010 (BPS) Foundations of Computer Science, and the Application of Computer Science to the Investigation of Physical Systems and Phenomena (F,Sp,Su) ................................................................3
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp,Su) ............. 3 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 CHEM 3650 Environmental Chemistry (Sp) ..........................................3 For Certified Weed Scientist, choose 9 credits from the above list. In addition, take at least 19 credits from the following, including the four courses identified with an asterisk (*): BIOL 4410* Plant Structure (Sp) ...........................................................3 BIOL 4420* Plant Taxonomy (Sp) .........................................................3 BIOL 4500 Applied Entomology (Sp) ....................................................3 BIOL 5410 Introduction to Plant Pathology (F) .....................................4 FRWS 5100 Wildlife Management Laboratory (F).................................3 PLSC 2200* Pest Management Principles and Practices (Sp) ............. 3 PLSC 5550* Weed Biology and Control (F) ..........................................4
Horticulture Major
Students must complete the core courses and courses for one of the four emphases to fulfill the requirements for a Horticulture Degree. Core Courses (26-29 credits) BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F,Sp,Su) ............... 3 CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) (4 cr) or CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) (4 cr) ............................... 4 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World (F,Sp) .................. 3 MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4 PLSC 2250 Occupational Experience in Agronomy and Horticulture (F,Sp) (1-4 cr) or PSB 4250 Internship in Plants, Soils, and/or Biometeorology (F,Sp) (1-4 cr) .................................................................................1-4 PLSC 2650 Identification and Selection of Plants in Production Agriculture (F) ....................................................................................1 PSB 1050 Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Orientation (F) ............... 1 PSB 4890 (CI) Senior Seminar (take one credit per semester) (F,Sp) .. 2 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 Advisor-approved PSB upper-division course .......................................3 A. Ornamental Horticulture Emphasis (44 credits minimum) In addition to the Core Courses, select 36 credits from the following courses. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are required. ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 BIOL 1210* Biology I (F) .......................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS)* Biology II (Sp) .........................................................4 PLSC 2100 (BLS) Introduction to Horticulture (F) ................................3 PLSC 2600* Annual and Perennial Plant Materials (F) ...................... 1.5 PLSC 2610 Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping (F) .............................1.5 PLSC 2620* Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 PLSC 3050 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production (Sp) ....... 4 PLSC 3300 Residential Landscapes (Sp) .............................................3 PLSC 3400 Landscape Management Principles and Practices (F) ...... 3 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 PLSC 4400* Modern Vegetable Production (F) ....................................3 PLSC 4500* Fruit Production (Sp) ........................................................4 PLSC 4800 Professional Turfgrass Management (Sp, even years) ...... 2 SOIL 5550 (QI)* Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) ............... 3 Select two of the following courses: BIOL 4500 Applied Entomology (Sp) ....................................................3 BIOL 5410 Introduction to Plant Pathology (F) .....................................4 PLSC 5550 Weed Biology and Control (F)............................................4 Select two of the following courses (not including CHEM 1130): BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 4410 Plant Structure (Sp) ............................................................3
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CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) ......................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory (Sp) ..................................1 PLSC 3500 The Structure and Function of Economic Crop Plants (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 PLSC 5200 Crop Physiology (Sp, half semester) .................................2 PLSC 5210 Crop Physiology Laboratory (Sp) .......................................1 B. Landscape Maintenance and Construction Emphasis (44.5-45.5 credits) In addition to the Core Courses, students must complete the following courses for the Landscape Maintenance and Construction Emphasis. All courses are required. BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 LAEP 1200 Basic Graphics in Landscape Architecture (F) ................... 4 LAEP 2600 (QI) Landscape Construction I (F) .....................................4 LAEP 3500 Planting Design (F) ............................................................2 LAEP 3610 Landscape Construction II (Sp) .........................................4 PLSC 2200 Pest Management Principles and Practices (Sp) .............. 3 PLSC 2600 Annual and Perennial Plant Materials (F) ....................... 1.5 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 PLSC 3400 Landscape Management Principles and Practices (F) ...... 3 PLSC 3500 The Structure and Function of Economic Crop Plants (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 PLSC 4400 Modern Vegetable Production (F) (3 cr) or PLSC 4500 Fruit Production (Sp) (4 cr) .........................................3 or 4 PLSC 5550 Weed Biology and Control (F)............................................4 SOIL 4700 Irrigated Soils (Sp, half semester) .......................................3 The following courses are suggested as electives: ASTE 3200 Irrigation Principles and Practices (Sp) ..............................3 PLSC 2100 (BLS) Introduction to Horticulture (F) ................................3 PLSC 2610 Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping (F) .............................1.5 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 4800 Professional Turfgrass Management (Sp, even years) ...... 2 PSB 5200 Site-Specific Agriculture and Landscape/Horticultural Management (Sp, half semester) ......................................................3 SOIL 5550 (QI) Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) ................. 3 C. Turfgrass Management Emphasis (44-49 credits) In addition to the Core Courses, students must complete the following courses for the Turfgrass Management Emphasis. BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 PLSC 3400 Landscape Management Principles and Practices (F) ...... 3 PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 PLSC 4400 Modern Vegetable Production (F) (3 cr) or PLSC 4500 Fruit Production (Sp) (4 cr) .........................................3 or 4 PLSC 4800 Professional Turfgrass Management (Sp, even years) ...... 2 The following courses are suggested as electives. Select a minimum of two courses from each category: Horticulture ASTE 3080 Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications (Sp) ...............................................................................3 ASTE 3200 Irrigation Principles and Practices (Sp) ..............................3 FRWS 5300 Wildlife Damage Management Principles (Sp) ................. 3 PLSC 2200 Pest Management Principles and Practices (Sp) .............. 3 PLSC 3300 Residential Landscapes (Sp) .............................................3 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 5100 Landscape Irrigation Management (Sp) ............................ 3 PLSC 5550 Weed Biology and Control (F)............................................4 SOIL 4700 Irrigated Soils (Sp, half semester) .......................................3
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E. Science Emphasis (44 credits minimum) In addition to the Core Courses, students must select 41 credits from the following courses for the Science Emphasis. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are required. BIOL 1210* Biology I (F) .......................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS)* Biology II (Sp) .........................................................4 BIOL 3200 (QI) Principles of Genetics (F,Sp) .......................................4 BIOL 4400 (QI)* Plant Physiology (F) ...................................................4 BIOL 4410 Plant Structure (Sp) ............................................................3 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) ......................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp) ............................. 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I (F) ....................................................4 CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (Sp) .................................................4 CHEM 3700 Introductory Biochemistry (Sp) .........................................3 CHEM 3710 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (Sp) ....................... 1 MATH 1060 Trigonometry (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 MATH 1100 (QL)* Calculus Techniques (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 PHYX 1200 (BPS) Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration ... 4 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 4400* Modern Vegetable Production (F) ....................................3 PLSC 4500* Fruit Production (Sp) ........................................................4 PLSC 5200* Crop Physiology (Sp) .......................................................2 PLSC 5210 Crop Physiology Laboratory (Sp) .......................................1 PLSC 5760 Crop Ecology (Sp) .............................................................2 SOIL 5550 (QI)* Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) ............... 3 STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) ......................................3 Select any Ornamental Horticulture class* .........................................2-3
D. Business Emphasis (45 credits) In addition to the Core Courses, select 30 credits from the following courses. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are required. BIOL 1210* Biology I (F) .......................................................................4 PLSC 2100 (BLS) Introduction to Horticulture (F) ................................3 PLSC 2200* Pest Management Principles and Practices (Sp) ............. 3 PLSC 2600 Annual and Perennial Plant Materials (F) ....................... 1.5 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 PLSC 3050 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production (Sp) ....... 4 PLSC 3300 Residential Landscapes (Sp) .............................................3 PLSC 3400 Landscape Management Principles and Practices (F) ...... 3 PLSC 3500* The Structure and Function of Economic Crop Plants (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 PLSC 4400* Modern Vegetable Production (F) ....................................3 PLSC 4500* Fruit Production (Sp) ........................................................4 PLSC 5200 Crop Physiology (Sp) .........................................................2 PLSC 5210 Crop Physiology Laboratory (Sp) .......................................1 PLSC 5550* Weed Biology and Control (F) ..........................................4 SOIL 4700 Irrigated Soils (Sp, half semester) .......................................3 SOIL 5550 (QI)* Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) ............... 3
Select one of the following: BIOL 4500 Applied Entomology (Sp) ....................................................3 BIOL 5410 Introduction to Plant Pathology (F) .....................................4 FRWS 5100 Wildlife Management Laboratory (F).................................3 PLSC 5550 Weed Biology and Control (F)............................................4
The following courses are required for a Business Minor and the Business Emphasis: ACCT 2010 Survey of Accounting I (F,Sp,Su) .......................................3 BA 3460 Fundamentals of Personal Investing ......................................3 BA 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing (F,Sp,Su) ....................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or BIS 3100 (DSS) Business Information Systems (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) .......... 3 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People (F,Sp) ............. 3
Block 2 (13 credits)12 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I (F,Sp) ........................................4 CHEM 1220 (BPS) Principles of Chemistry II (F,Sp,Su) ....................... 4 CHEM 1230 Chemical Principles Laboratory I (F,Sp) ........................... 1 CHEM 1240 Chemical Principles Laboratory II (F,Sp) .......................... 1 CHEM 2300 Principles of Organic Chemistry (F) ..................................3
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Environmental Soil/Water Science Major
Preparatory Core Courses (43-49 credits) Required Courses (18 credits) BIOL 1210 Biology I (F).........................................................................4 BIOL 1220 (BLS) Biology II (Sp) ...........................................................4 GEOL 1150 (BPS) The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (F,Sp) ......... 4 FRWS 2200 (BLS) Ecology of Our Changing World (F,Su) (3 cr) or BIOL 2220 General Ecology (F,Sp) (3 cr) .............................................3 STAT 2000 (QI) Statistical Methods (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or STAT 3000 (QI) Statistics for Scientists (F,Sp) (3 cr) ............................3 Chemistry Courses (9 or 13 credits) Complete one of the two following blocks of Chemistry courses: Block 1 (9 credits) CHEM 1110 (BPS) General Chemistry I (F,Sp) .....................................4 CHEM 1120 (BPS) General Chemistry II (Sp) ......................................4 CHEM 1130 General Chemistry Laboratory (Sp) ..................................1
Mathematics Courses (10 or 8 credits) Complete one of the two following blocks of Mathematics courses: Block 1 (10 credits) MATH 1050 (QL) College Algebra (F,Sp,Su).........................................4
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology MATH 1060 Trigonometry (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 Block 2 (8 credits)12 MATH 1210 (QL) Calculus I (F,Sp,Su) ..................................................4 MATH 1220 (QL) Calculus II (F,Sp,Su) .................................................4 Physics Courses (8 credits) Complete one of the two following blocks of Physics courses: Block 1 (8 credits) PHYX 2110 The Physics of Living Systems I ........................................4 PHYX 2120 (BPS) The Physics of Living Systems II ............................4 Block 2 (8 credits)12 PHYX 2210 (QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering I ............ 4 PHYX 2220 (BPS/QI) General Physics—Science and Engineering II .. 4 Professional Core Courses (26 credits) SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4 SOIL 5050 Principles of Environmental Soil Chemistry (Sp)................. 3 SOIL 5130 Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification (F)................ 4 SOIL 5310 Soil Microbiology (F, even years) (3 cr) or SOIL 5550 (QI)13 Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) (3 cr) ..... 3 SOIL 5560 Analytical Techniques for the Soil Environment (Sp)........... 2 SOIL 5600 Surface Hydrologic Field Methods (Sp) ..............................3 SOIL 5650 Applied Soil Physics (F) ......................................................3 SOIL 5750 Environmental Quality: Soil and Water (Sp) ........................ 2 PSB 4890 (CI) Senior Seminar (F,Sp) (take 1 credit per semester) ...... 2 _______________ 12Students in the Water Emphasis should take the Block 2 courses in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. 13Students in the Plant Emphasis must select SOIL 5550.
Emphases Students must select 12 credits from one or a combination of the following three emphases. Soil Emphasis AWER 475014 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Science (F) ............. 3 AWER 4930 Geographic Information Systems (F) ................................4 AWER 5930 Geographic Information Analysis (Sp) ..............................4 BMET 5250 Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (Sp) ............................ 4 CEE 5190 Geographic Information Systems for Civil Engineers (Sp) ... 3 CHEM 3600 (QI) Quantitative Analysis (F) ............................................3 FRWS 5750 Applied Remote Sensing (Sp) ...........................................3 GEOL 3500 Mineralogy and Crystallography (Sp) ................................4 GEOL 3550 (CI) Sedimentation and Stratigraphy (F) ...........................4 GEOL 3600 Geomorphology (F) ...........................................................4 GEOL 541014 Introduction to Clay Mineralogy (Sp) ..............................2 GEOL 5600 Geochemistry (F)...............................................................3 GEOL 5630 Photogeology ....................................................................2 PSB 5200 Site-Specific Agriculture and Landscape/Horticultural Management (Sp, half semester) ......................................................3 SOIL 3100 Soils and Civilization (Sp) ...................................................3 SOIL 4000 Soil and Water Conservation (F) .........................................4 SOIL 5310 Soil Microbiology (F) ...........................................................3 SOIL 5320 Soil Microbiology Laboratory (F, even years) ...................... 2 SOIL 5350 Wildland Soils (Sp) ..............................................................3 SOIL 5550 (QI) Soils and Plant Nutrient Bioavailability (Sp) ................. 3 Water Emphasis ASTE 5260 (CI) Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (F) .... 3 AWER 3700 (CI) Fundamentals of Watershed Science (Sp) ................ 3 AWER 4500 Freshwater Ecology (Sp) ..................................................3 AWER 4510 Aquatic Ecology Practicum (F) .........................................3 AWER 4530 Water Quality and Pollution (Sp) ......................................3 AWER 564014 Riparian Ecology and Management (Sp) ....................... 3
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BIE 501014 Principles of Irrigation Engineering (F)................................3 BIE 511014 Sprinkle and Trickle Irrigation (F) ........................................4 BIE 515014 Surface Irrigation Design (Sp).............................................3 BMET 4300 General Meteorology (F) (not taught Fall 2005) ................ 3 BMET 5250 Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces (Sp) ............................ 4 BMET 5500 Land-Atmosphere Interactions (Sp) ..................................3 BMET 5700 Environmental Measurements (Sp) (not taught Spring 2006) ....................................................................3 CEE 3430 Engineering Hydrology (Sp) .................................................3 CHEM 3600 (QI) Quantitative Analysis (F) ............................................3 GEOL 515014 Fluvial Geomorphology (F) .............................................3 GEOL 5510 (QI) Groundwater Geology (F) ..........................................3 GEOL 5520 (CI)14 Techniques of Groundwater Investigations (Sp) ...... 3 PLSC 5200 Crop Physiology (Sp) .........................................................2 PLSC 5210 Crop Physiology Laboratory (Sp) .......................................1 SOIL 4000 Soil and Water Conservation (F) .........................................4 SOIL 4700 Irrigated Soils (Sp, half semester) .......................................3 Plant Emphasis BIOL 2410 Plants and Fungi in the Field (Su).......................................2 BIOL 4400 (QI) Plant Physiology (F).....................................................4 BIOL 4410 Plant Structure (Sp) ............................................................3 BIOL 4420 Plant Taxonomy (Sp) ...........................................................3 BMET 5500 Land-Atmosphere Interactions (Sp) ..................................3 FRWS 3600 Wildland Plant Ecology and Identification (F) ................... 4 FRWS 3700 (CI) Inventory and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management (F) ........................................................3 FRWS 3710 Monitoring and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management (Sp) ......................................................3 PLSC 2100 (BLS) Introduction to Horticulture (F) ................................3 PLSC 2600 Annual and Perennial Plant Materials (F) ....................... 1.5 PLSC 2610 Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping (F) .............................1.5 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 PLSC 3400 Landscape Management Principles and Practices (F) ...... 3 PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 PLSC 4280 Field Crops (F) ...................................................................3 PLSC 4300 World Food Crops and Cropping Systems: The Plants That Feed Us (Sp) .............................................................................3 PLSC 4320 Forage Production and Pasture Ecology (F) ..................... 3 PLSC 4400 Modern Vegetable Production (F) ......................................3 PLSC 4500 Fruit Production (Sp) ..........................................................4 PLSC 520014 Crop Physiology (Sp) ......................................................2 PLSC 521014 Crop Physiology Laboratory (Sp) ....................................1 PLSC 543014 Plant Nutrition (F, odd years) ...........................................2 PLSC 5550 Weed Biology and Control (F)............................................4 PLSC 576014 Crop Ecology (Sp) ...........................................................2 SOIL 4700 Irrigated Soils (Sp, half semester) .......................................3 _______________ 14Prerequisites are required for this course.
Ornamental Horticulture Program One-year Certificate (27 credits) The 27 credits are distributed as follows: PLSC 2600 Annual and Perennial Plant Materials (F) ....................... 1.5 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 Additional PLSC courses selected from Associate of Applied Science Core Classes** ........................................................................18.5-20 Courses selected from Approved Electives ........................................3-5 _______________ **Students should choose courses that emphasize either Floriculture or Landscape Horticulture.
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Ornamental Horticulture Program Associate of Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
The 60 credits are distributed as follows: University Studies Requirements (15 credits) ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (F,Sp,Su) ... 3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (F,Sp,Su) ...............................................................3 Social Sciences/Humanities Breadth Courses ......................................6 Life Sciences/Physical Sciences Breadth Course .................................3 Professional Requirement All of the Core Courses ..................................................................35-38 Courses selected from Approved Electives ......................................7-10 Core Courses (35-38 credits) BIS 1400 Microcomputer Applications in Business (F,Sp,Su) ............... 3 PSB 1050 Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Orientation (F) ............... 1 PLSC 2100 (BLS) Introduction to Horticulture (F) ................................3 PLSC 2200 Pest Management Principles and Practices (Sp) .............. 3 PLSC 2250 Occupational Experience in Agronomy and Horticulture (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................................................1-4 PLSC 2600 Annual and Perennial Plant Materials (F) ....................... 1.5 PLSC 2610 Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping (F) .............................1.5 PLSC 2620 Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape (F) ...................................................................................3 PLSC 2650 Identification and Selection of Plants in Production Agriculture (F) ....................................................................................1 PLSC 3050 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production (Sp) ....... 4 PLSC 3300 Residential Landscapes (Sp) .............................................3 PLSC 3400 Landscape Management Principles and Practices (F) ...... 3 PLSC 3700 Plant Propagation (F) .........................................................4 PLSC 3800 Turfgrass Management (F) ................................................3 Approved Electives (10-14 credits) Choose electives from the following courses or choose from any courses that are part of a BS Degree in Horticulture. PLSC 2900 Special Problems in Plant Science (F,Sp,Su) .................1-4 PLSC 3010 Basic Flower Arranging (F) ................................................2 PLSC 3020 Floral Crops Judging and Contemporary Design (Sp) ....... 2 PLSC 3500 The Structure and Function of Economic Crop Plants (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 PLSC 4400 Modern Vegetable Production (F) ......................................3 PLSC 4500 Fruit Production (Sp) ..........................................................4 SOIL 3000 Fundamentals of Soil Science (F,Sp) ..................................4
Minors Crop Biotechnology Minor (16 credits required)
The following courses are required. PLSC 3700, 5750. Select the balance of credits from the following courses. At least one of the production courses, marked with an asterisk, (*) is required. PLSC 3500, 4280*, 4300*, 4320*, 4400*, 4500*, 5200, 5550, 5700, PSB 5160, 5240, 5260.
Agronomy Minor (16 credits required)
A minimum of 6 credits of Soil Science courses must be taken, including SOIL 3000. A minimum of 6 credits of Plant Science courses must be taken, including at least two of the following three courses: PLSC 4280, 4300, 4320. Select the balance of credits from the following courses: SOIL 4000, 4700, 5130, 5310, 5550, 5560, 5650, PLSC 2200, 3800, 4400, 5200, 5550, 5700.
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Soil Science Minor (16 credits required)
The following course is required: SOIL 3000. Select 12 credits from the following courses: SOIL 4000, 4700, 5050, 5130, 5310, 5350, 5550, 5560, 5650, 5750.
Ornamental Horticulture Minor (16 credits required)
The following courses are required: SOIL 2000, PLSC 2200. Select the balance of credits from the following courses: PLSC 2100, 2600, 2610, 3050, 3300, 3400, 3700, 3800, 4400, 4500.
Horticulture Minor (16 credits required)
SOIL 2000 is required. Select 6 credits from the following courses: PLSC 2100, 2200, 4400, 4500, one ornamental horticulture course. Select the remaining credits from the following: PLSC 2650, 3050, 3300, 3800, SOIL 3000.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities The Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department is dedicated to providing undergraduate students with opportunities to participate with faculty members in research and creative activities. Examples of recent research include salt cedar control, pasture growth dynamics, gene sequencing, and essential oils from native plants. In addition to faculty mentorship of such activities, students may obtain grants of up to $1,000 for support of their projects. For further information, students may contact any departmental faculty member, or view the undergraduate research section of the Vice President for Research website at: http://www.usu.edu/vpr/students/
Departmental Assessment Review and assessment of departmental programs is a commitment of the Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department. In 2002, the department completed a USDA-Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service review. On an ongoing basis, the department evaluates all academic programs. More information about departmental assessment can be found at: http://www.psb.usu.edu/about/assessment/
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Additional Information For more information about requirements for undergraduate programs and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheets available from the Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements See general admission requirements, pages 93-94. Departmental admission committees and potential graduate student advisors (major professors) consider previous work experience, undergraduate and graduate records and curriculum, and formal recommendations in their decisions concerning acceptance of applicants. Students without an undergraduate or graduate degree in plants, soils, biometeorology, or a closely related field may be required to complete selected undergraduate courses prior to admission as fully matriculated graduate students in the Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department. Qualified applicants are occasionally denied admission because faculty members in the applicant’s area of interest do not have the time or funds to advise additional students. The serious applicant is encouraged to discuss his or her goals with appropriate members of the graduate faculty prior to preparing an application. Graduate student candidates must have scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at or above the 40th percentile. TOEFL scores of 550 or higher are required for candidates from abroad. International students with a prior degree from an English-speaking university are exempted from the TOEFL exam.
Degree Programs and Specializations The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered as follows: (1) Plant Science with specializations in crop physiology, crop production and management, molecular biology, plant breeding and cytology, plant biotechnology and tissue culture, plant nutrition, space biology, and weed science; (2) Soil Science with specializations in molecular biology (interdepartmental program), soil and water chemistry, soil biochemistry and ecology, soil conservation systems, soil fertility and plant nutrition, soil physics, soil-plant-water relations, soil taxonomy and genesis, and soils and irrigation; (3) Biometeorology with specializations in agricultural meteorology, climatology, micrometeorology, remote sensing, and turbulence in plant canopies; and (4) Ecology. A Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture (MPSH) is also offered.
Course Requirements Course requirements leading to MS or PhD degrees are developed jointly by the student and the student’s advisory committee. Course selections reflect areas of specialization. There are, however, specific departmental requirements regarding physical sciences, biological sciences, and mathematics courses, which differ depending on the area of specialization.
Research
the graduate faculty to determine research interests and lists of recent publications. Some of the research interests in the department include (1) the control of diseases, nematodes, weeds, and other hazards to fruit, vegetable, ornamental, and field crops; (2) physiological and genetic improvement of fruit, vegetable, ornamental, and field crops (breeding and biotechnology); (3) the evolution, genetic regulation, and utilization of apomixis and other developmental phenomena of higher plants; (4) management of agronomic and horticultural production systems; (5) horticultural landscape water management; (6) soil formation and landscape evolution; (7) soil, plant, water, and nutrient relationships; (8) management of saline and sodic soils; (9) alternative land uses; (10) improved management of animal wastes and biosolids; (11) management of soil microbial processes; (12) drainage and irrigation systems; (13) adaptations to weather and weather modification; (14) analyses and modification of large-scale surface evaporation from atmospheric boundary layer measurements; (15) spatial and temporal properties of sun flecks in plant canopies; and (16) spatial variation in surface fluxes of heat and water vapor in semiarid regions.
Financial Assistance and Assistantships The financial awards provided by the School of Graduate Studies are listed on pages 92-93 of this catalog. The Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology does not have a formal application form for financial assistance. Most monies used to assist students in the department come from research grants controlled by individual faculty members. Negotiations for financial assistance (research assistantships or part-time employment) are made between faculty members and students. The department provides a few part-time teaching assistantships (a semester at a time). Graduate teaching assistants are responsible to their major professor and to the instructor whom they assist. The MS and PhD in Biometeorology are Western Regional Graduate Programs (see page 92).
Career Opportunities A broad range of career opportunities exists for students completing the MS or PhD degree from the Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology. Graduate students specializing in the plant sciences may expect to find employment as consulting scientists, or in the private sector as plant breeders, weed scientists, etc. Graduate students specializing in the soil sciences may expect to find employment as soil scientists with government agencies or in the private sector, where they may pursue careers in environmental consulting, fertilizer retail, irrigation system design, waste management, mineland reclamation, or related environmental or agricultural pursuits. Graduate students specializing in biometeorology may expect to find employment with government agencies, as consulting scientists, or with the private sector. Graduate students specializing in ecology may expect to find employment as research scientists, as consulting ecologists, or with environmental agencies. Graduate students completing the PhD may also find career opportunities in academia.
Additional Information and Updates Additional information and updates concerning graduate faculty and graduate student opportunities can be obtained from the web at: http://www.psb.usu.edu
Research projects vary over time, depending on funding and other factors. Students are encouraged to visit the home page websites of
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Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Faculty Professors Bruce G. Bugbee, crop physiology John G. Carman, plant reproduction and development Steven A. Dewey, weed science Lynn M. Dudley, soil physical chemistry Lawrence E. Hipps, biometeorology David J. Hole, cereal breeding H. Paul Rasmussen, horticulture V. Philip Rasmussen, sustainable agriculture Larry A. Rupp, ornamental horticulture Schuyler D. Seeley, pomology Ralph E. Whitesides, agronomy Research Professor Stanford A. Young, seed production Adjunct Professors Michael C. Amacher, soil chemistry Gail E. Bingham, micrometeorology N. Jerry Chatterton, forage/range physiology/biochemistry Wilford R. Gardner, soil physics Henry F. Mayland, soil science Charles W. Robbins, soil science Edward J. Souza, plant breeding and genetics Dale R. Westermann, soil science Raymond M. Wheeler, plant physiology James L. Wright, soil science Professors Emeriti Rulon S. Albrechtsen, plant breeding Keith R. Allred, forage physiology J. LaMar Anderson, pomology Gaylen L. Ashcroft, biometeorology William F. Campbell, crop stress physiology Paul D. Christensen, soil science Wade G. Dewey, plant breeding John O. Evans, weed science Alvin R. Hamson, horticulture R. John Hanks, soil physics Anthony H. Hatch, horticulture David W. James, soil fertility Donald T. Jensen, climatology Jerome J. Jurinak, soil chemistry R. Paul Larsen, horticulture DeVere McAllister, plant breeding Frank B. Salisbury, plant physiology John J. Skujins, soil microbiology R. L. Smith, soil science Alvin R. Southard, soil classiďŹ cation James H. Thomas, international agronomy H. Grant Vest, Jr., vegetable breeding David R. Walker, pomology Associate Professors Janis L. Boettinger, soil genesis, classiďŹ cation and mineralogy Grant E. Cardon, soil science Daniel T. Drost, vegetable production
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Robert R. Gillies, biometeorology Paul R. Grossl, biogeochemist Paul G. Johnson, turfgrass science Roger K. Kjelgren, urban horticulture Jennifer W. MacAdam, forage production and physiology Jeanette M. Norton, soil microbiology Research Associate Professor Esmaiel Malek, biometeorology Adjunct Associate Professors Ari M. Ferro, phytoremediation Kevin B. Jensen, forage breeding John M. Stark, microbial ecology and biogeochemistry Helga Van Miegroet, forest soils Assistant Professors David G. Chandler, surface hydrology Thomas C. Griggs, agronomy Scott B. Jones, soil physics Kelly L. Kopp, water conservation/turfgrass science Heidi A. Kratsch, ornamental horticulture Dominique J. P. Roche, small grains, breeding/genetics Yajun Wu, plant stress physiology, cell wall proteins Research Assistant Professor Raymond L. Cartee, soils and irrigation Adjunct Assistant Professors Jayne Belnap, biological soil crusts Richard T. Lamar, environmental microbiology Steven R. Larson, research geneticist Michael Peel, plant breeding Blair L. Waldron, research geneticist Senior Lecturer D. Craig Aston, ornamental horticulture Lecturer M. Cathryn Myers-Roche Research Associates Shyrl M. Clawson, plant breeding Robert L. Newhall, soil conservation and sustainable agriculture Director, Utah Botanical Gardens William A. Varga, ornamental horticulture Director, Soil Testing Lab Janice Kotuby-Amacher, soil chemistry
Course Descriptions Plant Science (PLSC), pages 580-582 Soil Science (SOIL), pages 599-600 Biometeorology (BMET), pages 470-471 Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology (PSB), pages 582-583
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Department of Political Science Department Head: Randy T. Simmons Location: Main 320A Phone: (435) 797-1310 FAX: (435) 797-3751 E-mail: rsimmons@hass.usu.edu WWW: http://websites.usu.edu/politicalscience Assistant Head: Patria D. Julnes, Main 320B, (435) 797-3889, pjulnes@hass.usu.edu Graduate Program Director: Veronica Ward, Main 324E, (435) 797-1319, vward@hass.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisors: Political Science: Randy T. Simmons, Main 320C, (435) 797-1310, rsimmons@hass.usu.edu Political Science Teaching: Peter F. Galderisi, Main 324D, (435) 797-1313, peterg@hass.usu.edu Law and Constitutional Studies: Anthony A. Peacock, Main 341, (435) 797-1314, apeacock@hass.usu.edu International Studies: Veronica Ward, Main 324E, (435) 797-1319, vward@hass.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), and Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science; BS and BA in Law and Constitutional Studies; Administers BA in International Studies; Participates in a pilot program of Master of Social Sciences (MSS), with an emphasis in Public Administration, administered through Continuing Education.
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Political Science offers a flexible program to accomplish the following objectives: 1. to provide students with theoretical and factual understanding of government, politics, and political philosophy, nationally and internationally; 2. to develop students’ analytic ability, communication skills, and facility with political research methods; 3. to prepare students for effective participation in civic affairs, careers in government and the teaching of government, and graduate study in political science, law, and other fields related to the public sector; and 4. to further the liberal arts education mission of the University and to enrich the educational experiences of students in all programs of study.
Admission and Prerequisite Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Department of Political Science include a minimum 2.5 GPA for Political Science majors and a minimum 3.0
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GPA for Law and Constitutional Studies majors. Students in good standing may apply for admission to the department.
Prerequisites
It is assumed that students registered for upper-division political science courses have acquired the basic knowledge and information taught in the lower-division courses required for the major. Anyone who wishes to take an upper-division course, but has not had the appropriate prerequisites, should consult with the instructor before registering. Faculty members reserve the right to drop from upperdivision courses students who do not meet these requirements.
Graduation Requirements Political Science Major
A. Total credits in Political Science Courses: 36 B. Overall GPA: 2.00 C. Average GPA in Political Science Courses: 2.50 D. Required Courses (15 credits) POLS 1100 (BAI) U.S. Government and Politics (F, Sp) ...................... 3 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Politics (F, Sp) (3 cr) or POLS 2200 (BSS) Comparative Politics (F, Sp) (3 cr) ..........................3 POLS 2350 Introduction to Political Theory (F, Sp) ...............................3 POLS 3000 (QI)1 Introduction to Political Research (F, Sp) .................. 3 POLS 4990 (CI)2 Senior Research Seminar (F, Sp) ..............................3 E. Area Requirements (15 credits minimum) Select two of the following four areas: U.S. Government and Policy, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory. Complete nine upper-division credits in one of the selected areas and six upper-division credits in the other. Even though a course may be listed under more than one area, it can be applied to only one area. Prior to taking the upper-division courses in a particular area, students must take the introductory course corresponding to that specific area. 1. U.S. Government and Policy POLS 1100, U.S. Government and Politics, must be taken prior to taking any of the upper-division coursework listed below. POLS 3110 Parties and Elections (Sp) .................................................3 POLS 3120 Law and Politics (F) ...........................................................3 POLS 3130 United States Legislative Politics (Sp) ...............................3 POLS 3140 The Presidency (F) ............................................................3 POLS 3150 State and Local Government (Sp) .....................................3 POLS 3170 Law and Economics (F) .....................................................3 POLS 3810 Introduction to Public Policy (F) .........................................3 POLS 4120 American Constitutional Law (F) ........................................3 POLS 4140 Political Organizations .......................................................3 POLS 4810 Politics and Public Policy (F) .............................................3 POLS 4820 Natural Resources and Environmental Policy (Sp) ........... 3 POLS 48903 Special Topics (F, Sp) .......................................................3 POLS 5110 Social Policy (F) .................................................................3 POLS 5130 Law and Policy (Sp) ...........................................................3 POLS 5180 Natural Resource Policy (Sp) ............................................3 2. International Relations POLS 2100, Introduction to International Politics, or POLS 2200, Comparative Politics, must be taken prior to taking any of the upperdivision coursework listed below. POLS 3100 Global Issues (F) ...............................................................3 POLS 3400 United States Foreign Policy (F, Sp) ..................................3 POLS 4210 European Union Politics (Sp) ............................................3
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_______________ 1Prerequisite: STAT 1040 or MATH 1030. 2POLS 3000 must be taken before POLS 4990. 3The subject matter of POLS 4890 determines the area to which it applies.
Law and Constitutional Studies Major
This is a rigorous program designed for students interested in leadership roles in business, public communications, government, education, or the study or practice of law. A. Total Credits in Political Science Courses: 36 Please note that none of the courses can be taken Pass/Fail; all Political Science courses must be taken for a letter grade. Also, all courses must be attended in their entirety. One must not take these courses during an internship. B. Career Total and USU Cumulative GPAs: 3.00 C. Average GPA in Political Science Courses: 3.00 D. Required Courses (21 credits) POLS 1100 (BAI) U.S. Government and Politics (F, Sp) ...................... 3 POLS 2350 Introduction to Political Theory (F, Sp) ...............................3 POLS 3120 Law and Politics (F) ...........................................................3 POLS 3170 Law and Economics (F) .....................................................3 POLS 4120 American Constitutional Law (F) ........................................3 POLS 5130 Law and Policy (Sp) ...........................................................3 POLS 3320 The Foundations of American Constitutionalism (3 cr) or POLS 4130 Constitutional Theory (Sp) (3 cr) or POLS 4140 Political Organizations (3 cr) ..............................................3 E. Course Sequencing Law and Constitutional Studies majors are required to complete POLS 1100 (U.S. Government and Politics) as a prerequisite to all 3000and 4000-level Political Science courses. It is advised that Law and Constitutional Studies majors take POLS 3120 (Law and Politics) prior to POLS 4120 (American Constitutional Law), 4130 (Constitutional Theory), or 5130 (Law and Policy). F. Area Requirements (6 credits minimum) Students must take a minimum of six upper-division credits in U.S. Government and Policy in addition to courses required for this major. G. Electives (9 credits) Any Political Science upper-division courses can be used to complete the major and fulfill this requirement, with two exceptions: 1. Not more than three credits in Directed Readings courses (POLS 4910) can apply to this requirement. 2. Not more than three credits in the following courses can apply to this requirement: POLS 5910 Campaign Internship ............................................2-15 POLS 5920 Washington Internship ..........................................2-15 POLS 5930 State Government Internship................................1-15 POLS 5940 Administrative Internship ......................................1-12
Minor
Students can obtain a minor in political science by completing a total of 18 credits in the field. The following courses must be included: POLS 1100 (BAI) U.S. Government and Politics (F, Sp) ...................... 3 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Politics (F, Sp) (3 cr) or POLS 2200 (BSS) Comparative Politics (F, Sp) (3 cr) ..........................3 POLS 2350 Introduction to Political Theory (F, Sp) ...............................3 The remaining credits must be from upper-division courses.
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Department of Political Science Teaching Major
This program is intended exclusively for students seeking careers in secondary education. Students must have at least 36 credits in political science courses chosen from a list available from the department and in the Guide to the Undergraduate Program in Secondary Education at USU, available at the USU Bookstore. A minimum 2.5 GPA in political science courses and a minimum 2.75 overall GPA are required.
Teaching Minor
This minor is designed specifically for students seeking careers in secondary education. Students must have at least 18 credits in political science chosen from a list available from the department and in the Guide to the Undergraduate Program in Secondary Education at USU, available at the USU Bookstore.
International Studies Major
The Political Science Department administers the International Studies Major. Students enrolled in this major select either a Breadth Option or a Depth Option. The Breadth Option is intended for students who want to have a broad exposure to international studies. Students must take 24 credits of core and elective international studies courses, complete a departmental minor, complete three years of foreign language study, spend at least eight weeks living in a foreign country or countries, and complete a 3-credit senior thesis or project. The Depth Option is intended for students who want to tie their disciplinary skills to an in-depth study of a particular area of the world. This track of the International Studies major would be pursued as a dual major. The student’s disciplinary program (first major) must be an approved major at USU other than the International Studies major. Courses may not be double-counted between the primary major and the International Studies major. Further information about this major is on pages 308-310. For assistance with course selection, program planning, and meeting graduation requirements, contact the Political Science Department (Main 320A, 797-1306).
Internships The department places approximately 40-45 students in government or related internships each year. Most of these interns work with a member of the Utah delegation to the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C., a member of the Utah Legislature in Salt Lake City, a political campaign, a state or local administrative agency, or a lobbying group. Students in any major, of at least junior class standing, and having a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply.
Pi Sigma Alpha Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honorary political science society. A member must have earned at least 15 credits in political science courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
Financial Support The Political Science Department offers a number of scholarships yearly to students. Contact the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences dean’s office for applications (usually available around the first week of January and due back the first week of March) at (435) 797-1195 or visit the college office in Main 338.
Departmental Honors
original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For detailed information about requirements for the majors and minors within the Political Science Department, see the major requirement sheets, which can be obtained from the department, or online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Departmental Admission Requirements Applicants must have a BS or BA degree. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, or a GPA of 3.5 or better over the last 90 semester credits of undergraduate coursework is required. Students must have quantitative, verbal, and analytical GRE scores at or above the 50th percentile. Applicants with very high GPAs and other exceptional supporting materials may petition for admission with deficient GRE scores. The graduate admissions committee will review petitions individually. International students must receive a score of 550 or better on the TOEFL exam. Due to limited space, acceptance into Political Science graduate programs is not guaranteed, even for students who meet admission requirements. Moreover, all students are expected to perform at high levels throughout their program. Any student receiving a C grade or lower for any course at any level or a grade point average below 3.0 for a given semester will be placed on academic probation. Receipt of two grades of C or lower or a grade point average below 3.0 for two semesters will result in termination from the program. In addition, students must meet the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants not meeting minimum requirements may be allowed to correct deficiencies concurrently with graduate coursework. Applications will be considered throughout the year. However, students who wish to be considered for financial aid outside of the department must submit applications by March 15 for the coming academic year. No application will be considered until all required information arrives in the office of the School of Graduate Studies.
Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through
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Department of Political Science Assistantships The department appoints a number of teaching assistants, each with a $7,000 annual stipend. Appointments are for one year, but are renewable for a second year. Research assistantships and government internships are sometimes available as well. Applications are available from the Political Science Department and are due on March 1.
Course Requirements Students must choose between two tracks: (1) Public Choice and Public Policy or (2) Comparative and International Change. Course requirements differ according to the track chosen. All students, however, must take POLS 6010 (Scope and Methods of Political Science), which is the foundation course for the program. Public Choice and Public Policy Students in this track must complete the following courses: POLS 6030 Political Theory, Political Economy, and Capitalism (Sp) ... 3 POLS 6040 Public Choice (F) ...............................................................3 In addition, students must complete 3 credits chosen from the following list: POLS 5110 Social Policy (F) .................................................................3 POLS 5130 Law and Policy (Sp) ...........................................................3 POLS 5180 Natural Resource Policy (Sp) ............................................3 ECON 5500 Public Finance (F) .............................................................3 Students must also take at least one course from the Comparative and International Change track. Comparative and International Change Students in this track must complete: POLS 6220 International Relations Theory (F) .....................................3 In addition, students must complete 6 credits chosen from the following list: POLS 5200 Global Environment (F) .....................................................3 POLS 5210 Comparative Political Change/Development (F) ............... 3 POLS 5230 Development in the Middle East (Sp) ................................3 POLS 5270 Latin American Politics and Development (Sp) ................. 3 POLS 5290 Development in Europe (Sp) .............................................3 POLS 5350 (DSS) Evolution, Conflict, and Cooperation (Sp) ............... 3 POLS 6030 Political Theory, Political Economy, and Capitalism (Sp) ... 3 Students must also take at least one course from the Public Choice and Public Policy track. For both tracks, the remaining 15 credits needed for the graduate degree may be comprised of: (1) up to 6 credits of POLS 6910 (subject to approval); (2) up to 3 credits of POLS 6920 (subject to approval); (3) up to 3 credits of approved graduate courses outside of Political
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Political Science Faculty Professors William L. Furlong, Latin America, Central America, democratization, development Carolyn Rhodes, international relations, comparative politics, European union, trade Randy T. Simmons, environmental politics and policy, public choice Adjunct Professors Larry Boothe, national security policy James L. Waite, European policy, comparative European government, methodology, public opinion Professor Emeritus Stanford Cazier, U.S. government, public law Associate Professors Peter F. Galderisi, parties, elections, interest groups, research methods, statistics David B. Goetze, human cooperation and conflict, ethnic conflict, evolutionary theory Roberta Q. Herzberg, public choice, health policy, public policy Patria D. Julnes, public administration, organization theory, information technology management, quantitative and statistical methods Michael S. Lyons, U.S. government, Congress, public policy, elections Peter McNamara, political theory Anthony A. Peacock, public law Veronica Ward, international relations, social choice, global environmental issues, conflict and cooperation Adjunct Associate Professor Charles E. Kay, environmental policy ecology Senior Lecturer Carol L. McNamara, political theory, presidency Lecturers Jeannie L. Johnson, international relations, comparative cultures Shannon Peterson, international relations, foreign policy
Course Descriptions Political Science (POLS), pages 583-585
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Department of Psychology Department Head: David M. Stein Location: Emma Eccles Jones Education 487E Phone: (435) 797-1460 Department Mailing Address: Department of Psychology, Utah State University, 2810 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-2810 FAX: (435) 797-1448 E-mail: psydept@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.coe.usu.edu/psyc/
The Department of Psychology at USU offers a rich undergraduate program in psychology with the primary objectives being: 1. To provide students with substantive knowledge in the basic discipline of psychology, such as history/systems, basic behavior processes, biological bases of behavior, development, personality, learning and cognition, social influences on individuals, research methods, and psychological disorders and treatment.
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2. Teaching students how to critically analyze and solve problems pertaining to human interaction, communication, and relationships.
Combined Clinical/Counseling/School PhD: Susan L. Crowley, Education 479, (435) 797-1251, susanc@cc.usu.edu
3. Student mastery of principles relating to the causes of behavior, basic learning processes, and the measurement and analysis of behavior.
Research and Evaluation Methodology PhD: Karl R. White, Education 430, (435) 797-3013, karl.white@usu.edu
4. Training students to use scientific and quantitative methods to better understand and apply social science research.
School Psychology MS: Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, Education 490, (435) 797-0721, ggimpel@cc.usu.edu School Counseling MS: Camille J. Odell, Education 476, (435) 797-5576, codell@usu.edu Undergraduate Program Faculty Coordinator: Tamara J. Ferguson, Education 499, (435) 797-3272, tjferguson@cc.usu.edu Undergraduate Advisors: Karen R. Ranson, Education 475, (435) 797-1456, karen.ranson@usu.edu Tressa M. Haderlie, Education 477, (435) 797-0097, thaderlie@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology Graduate specializations: MS—School Psychology, School Counseling; PhD—Combined Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology, Research and Evaluation Methodology
Undergraduate Programs Objectives Psychologists endeavor to scientifically understand the thought processes, emotions, and behavior of both humans and animals. Psychologists specialize in diverse areas. Some psychologists seek to better understand the interactions among genetic, biological, social, and psychological determinants of behavior. Other psychologists are concerned with how the body and brain create emotions, memories, and sensory experiences, and how these are perceived and interpreted. Still others are concerned with how we learn observable responses and how we process, store, and retrieve information. Additionally, psychologists focus their careers on the causes, assessment, and/or treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders. Psychologists utilize research methods to understand the causes of behavior, emotion, and thought processes.
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5. Preparing students to compete successfully for entry into nationally and internationally recognized graduate programs in the social sciences. 6. Preparing majors and minors to compete successfully for postbachelor employment opportunities in private/public education, human services, government, and corporations.
Assessment of Learning Objectives Didactic, Laboratory, Tutorial, and Independent Coursework All required, primary elective, and secondary elective courses in psychology address the programmatic learning objectives 1 through 6. Syllabi and ancillary course materials specify detailed learning objects in these six areas that are correlated with each unit of each course. Students complete a pre-test assessment in each of the courses pertaining to their knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills, principle mastery, and understanding of the scientific and quantitative methods encompassed by the discipline of psychology on which the course focuses. Their achievement of objectives in these areas is assessed periodically throughout the semester in the form of unit exams, written literature reviews or original research proposals, laboratory experiments and written exercises, or homework assignments. Post-tests are administered at the close of the semester. Records are kept of the students’ performance in each area, and final course grades are determined based on mastery of the objectives. Successful preparation and mastery of the programmatic objectives 5 and 6 are intensively addressed and assessed via the applied and research service-learning experiences that faculty offer to students via independent apprenticeship; independent research; independent applied service-learning coursework (PSY 2250, 4250, 4910, 4920, 5500, 5720, 5900, 5910, 5930, 5950, and 5960); supervision of honors’ coursework in any of the required, primary elective, and secondary elective courses in psychology; active student engagement in professional psychological organizations that model the standards and expectations of each employment career or post-baccalaureate graduate education opportunity in psychology (Psi Chi, American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society, and Student Analysis of Behavior Association); student poster or paper presentations at professional societies; and student submissions to competitive undergraduate journals dedicated to teaching or research in psychology. Students prepare a detailed set of learning objectives tailored to the goals of their independently supervised teaching,
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Department of Psychology applied projects, and/or research projects. These objectives and goals form the basis for a contract to be fulfilled by the end of semester. In collaboration with the faculty or the appointed field supervisor, student progress and the final grade are assessed based on the students’ successful and productive efforts toward mastering the objectives and meeting their goals. Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of the requirements of the American Psychological Association Style Manual (5th edition) in their required courses and selected coursework from the primary electives. PSY 5950 and 5960 additionally provide students with the presentation and documentation skills needed to achieve objectives 5 and 6 (e.g., to prepare and successfully complete applications for employment, employment interviews, graduate school admission materials, letters of intent, candidate interviews, a resume, and a curriculum vita). Because PSY 5950 provides specific information that students need to document their competency and achievement of learning objectives 5 and 6, the department strongly advises students to enroll in PSY 5950 very early in their undergraduate careers. Students should take this course as soon as they know they wish to major in psychology. PSY 5950 should be taken no later than the semester immediately following admission to the major. (Because this course should be taken as early as is feasible, plans are underway to renumber PSY 5950 to the undergraduate level to promote earlier enrollment.) Students are also strongly advised to affiliate themselves with a faculty mentor early in their careers and to participate actively in the teaching and research experiences that will help them document continued achievements and mastery of objectives 5 and 6. Students should thus also enroll early in the independent research study or applied courses (PSY 4910, 5900, 5910, and 5930). Departmental-level Competency Assessments Students are required to complete a pre-test, as well as two post-tests, and to submit written documentation of their progress and program accomplishments. Students should make arrangements with the Psychology Advising Office to complete the pre-test and the two posttests, and they should submit all written documentation to this office. Student completion of the departmental competency pre-test in psychology is a formal requirement for admission to the psychology major. The pre-test is a web-based, multiple-choice assessment of students’ incoming knowledge and mastery of required and elective coursework, and is correlated with the programmatic learning objectives 1-4. The Psychology Advising Office will not initiate the graduation application process until students have additionally completed two formal post-test assessments of their progress through the program, which are correlated with learning objectives 1-4. Specifically, students must take the departmental competency posttest in psychology, which is similar but not identical to the pre-test, as well as a departmentally prepared and administered analogue of the Graduate Record Examination subject test in psychology. Students’ performance in each content area of the three tests is recorded and maintained in a confidential, password-protected file accompanied by students’ pre-test and post-test scores from assessments administered in each USU-affiliated course in psychology. Graduation is not currently contingent upon the level of performance on these tests. Test performance is used, however, as a formative assessment of programmatic achievement. Students may sign an electronic release form that grants permission only to USU faculty or USU-affiliated and approved supervisors to inspect students’ test performance. The performance data may be used to inform and shape the content of any letters of recommendation that faculty prepare in support of students’ applications for post-baccalaureate employment or graduate school admission.
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Final approval of each student’s application for graduation is additionally contingent upon the student’s submission of three documents to the advising office. The student must submit a professionally prepared curriculum vita in APA style, in both hard copy and electronic (PDF) format. The vita must reflect the culmination of the student’s research, applied, and service-learning experiences and accomplishments in, or related to, the field of psychology. The vita must be current, must reflect all of the student’s work (up to two weeks prior to graduation), and may include his or her scores on standardized national tests (e.g., the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, and/or MAT, where applicable). It should also include a reliable e-mail address and phone number that will allow the student to be contacted after graduation to volunteer information regarding his or her postgraduation successes. Along with the vita, each student must submit an accompanying approval form that has been signed by his or her faculty mentor, or USU-affiliated and approved sponsor. The student must additionally complete a departmental exit survey that compiles information regarding the student’s perception of the program and his or her success in securing employment or admission to graduate programs. The vita and survey documents are used to assess program objectives 5 and 6. The assessment procedures and stipulations for the 2005-2006 General Catalog will be posted at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/psyc/assessmnt_main.html The courses in Psychology and the electives available in related departments allow students to tailor their education to meet specific career goals. Some students who major in psychology may qualify for admission to unique specialty tracks: (1) the (secondary education) Teaching Major; (2) Behavior Analysis Skill Track; (3) Interpersonal Relationships Skill Track; and (4) Graduate School Preparation Track. A human services/caseworker training option may also be available to majors. Students can complete the major or minor in psychology either oncampus (Logan), or through the USU Distance Education system (all required courses and selected electives are offered every 1-2 years) available throughout the State of Utah. The specific requirements for the skill tracks, the Apprenticeship, the on- and off-campus (distance education) options, and for how psychology electives can be used to advance students’ career goals can be obtained from the Psychology Advisement Office, Eccles-Jones Education Building, Room 475, (435) 797-1456.
Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the Department of Psychology as Prepsychology majors by meeting the Utah State University admission requirements (see pages 16-19). To be a Psychology major, a student must make written application to the department, after meeting the following prerequisites: (1) completion of at least 40 semester credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; (2) completion of at least 18 credits of the University Studies requirement with a GPA of 2.75 or higher; and (3) completion of PSY 1010, 1100, 1400, 1410, and 2800 with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Application to the department should be made during the semester in which these prerequisites will be completed. A student who wishes to be officially recognized as a psychology major or psychology teaching major must submit a formal application to the Department of Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office at Utah State University. The formal application will be reviewed and approved by the USU Psychology Department advisorial staff
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Department of Psychology only. This contingency applies to all students, including those in the on-campus programs and in any of the USU Distance Education, Continuing Education, or Extension programs. Applications that have been reviewed by a USU Psychology Department advisor and meet all requirements will be processed in a timely fashion. Students who wish to fulfill the major requirements via any of the USU Distance Education, Continuing Education, or Extension programs or sites must contact the Psychology Department Advising Office on the Logan campus to be informed of the contingencies regarding timely progression through the program. Students need to carefully review their program of study with the Psychology Department Advising Office. Students should be aware that their program of study will be delayed when either (1) they fail to contact advisors at the Logan campus or (2) Continuing Education deviates from the published schedule of courses.
General Undergraduate Psychology Major: Required Courses (22 credits), plus Primary Electives (16 credits), Secondary Electives (3 credits), and Apprenticeship (6 credits)
Requirements for a psychology major consist of a broad preparation of 22 credits of specified coursework, plus a minimum of 19 credits of approved Psychology elective courses, and 6 credits of an apprenticeship, which allows for integration of coursework knowledge (theory) through application, for a total of 47 credits. At least 20 Psychology credits must be upper-division, 12 of which must be taken at USU. A. Required Courses (22 credits) PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood (F,Sp) .. 3 PSY 1400 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles (F,Sp,Su).................. 3 PSY 1410 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles Lab (F,Sp,Su)........... 1 PSY 2800 (QI) Psychological Statistics (F,Sp) ......................................3 PSY 3500 Scientific Thinking and Methods in Psychology (F,Sp) ......... 3 PSY 5100 History and Systems of Psychology (Sp) .............................3 PSY 5330 Psychometrics (F) ................................................................3 B. Primary Elective Courses (16 credits) Select 3 credits from the following: PSY 3510 Social Psychology (F,Su)......................................................3 PSY 4210 Personality Theory (Sp) ........................................................3 Select 3 credits from the following: PSY 3450 Perception and Psychophysics (F) .......................................3 PSY 3460 Physiological Psychology (Sp) .............................................3 Select 4 credits from the following: PSY 3400 Analysis of Behavior: Advanced (F,Sp).................................4 PSY 4420 Cognitive Psychology (Sp) (3 cr) and PSY 4430 Cognitive Psychology Laboratory (Sp) (1 cr)........................ 4 Select 6 credits from the following: PSY 3110 Health Psychology (Sp) ........................................................3 PSY 3120 Abuse, Neglect, and the Psychological Dimensions of Intimate Violence (F,Su) ................................................................3 PSY 3210 Abnormal Psychology (F,Sp) ................................................3 PSY 5200 (CI) Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling (F) ............ 3 Behavior Pharmacology course (under development) .......................... 3 C. Secondary Elective Courses (3 credits minimum) Select at least 3 credits from the following. (A course from the Primary Electives list may count as fulfilling the Secondary Elective
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requirement if and only if it has not been counted as a Primary Elective requirement.) PSY 1210 Psychology of Human Adjustment (F,Sp) ............................. 3 PSY 2100 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (Sp) .................... 3 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers (F,Sp) ........................ 2 PSY 3720 Behavior Modification (Sp) ...................................................3 PSY 4230 Psychology of Gender (Sp) ..................................................3 PSY 4240 Multicultural Psychology (F) .................................................3 PSY 4510 (CI) Effective Social Skills Interventions (Sp) ....................... 3 PSY/PEP 4000 Mental Aspects of Sports Performance (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr) or PSY/PEP 5050 Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance (Sp) (3 cr) ..........................................................................................3 PSY/COMD 4790 Psychological Principles and Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Sp) ..........................................................3 PSY/SPED 5720 Behavior Analysis Practicum (F) ............................... 3 SPED 1010 (BSS) Disability in the American Experience ..................... 3 D. Required Apprenticeship Courses (6 credits) PSY 5950 (CI) Undergraduate Apprenticeship I (F,Sp) .........................3 PSY 5960 (CI) Undergraduate Apprenticeship II (F,Sp) ........................ 3 A minor in another area is required. A minimum overall USU GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Psychology. Students must receive a grade of C- or better in all psychology courses (USU and transfer) in order to have them counted toward major requirements. (Students desiring licensure for teaching in secondary schools must also meet the requirements of the Secondary Education Department.) Students must meet the above minimum requirements in order to graduate with a major in psychology. These requirements include completing all of the required assessments and providing the supporting documentation (see Assessment of Learning Objectives on pages 403-404). Meeting these minimum requirements alone is insufficient to prepare for competitive employment opportunities or to secure admission to graduate school. Students who are planning to secure optimal employment or graduate admissions need to first affiliate with a faculty mentor, as well as become involved in research or applied experiences with the faculty member, as soon as they know they will pursue a major in psychology. These students should enroll in one of PSY 5900, 5910, or 5930 as soon as they have identified a mentor and have met Utah State University’s admission requirements for the Department of Psychology Pre-psychology Major designation. They should pursue PSY 5950 early in their undergraduate career and no later than the semester following admission to the psychology major. They should pursue their own creative research opportunity experience with the faculty member and enroll in PSY 4910 during the second semester of their junior year and absolutely no later than the first semester of their senior year. They should plan to enroll in an additional section of PSY 5900, 5910, or 5930 during their senior year.
Undergraduate Psychology Minor: Required Courses (10 credits), plus Elective Courses (8 credits minimum)
A. Required Courses (10 credits) PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood (F,Sp) .. 3 PSY 1400 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles (F,Sp,Su).................. 3 PSY 1410 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles Lab (F,Sp,Su)........... 1
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Department of Psychology B. Electives (8 credits) Choose course(s) from required or primary elective courses listed for the Psychology Major to total 18 credits. The student’s grade point average for all psychology courses, USU or transfer, must average 3.0 or above to qualify for credit toward the minor. At least 12 credits of the 18 required credits must be completed at USU. Students must receive a grade of C- or higher in all psychology courses (USU and transfer) in order to have them counted toward minor requirements.
Psychology Teaching Major:
Required Psychology Courses (27 credits), plus Elective Psychology Courses (16 credits)
Requirements for a Teaching Major in Psychology broadly consist of 27 credits of specified psychology coursework and 16 credits of elective psychology coursework, for a total of 43 credits in psychology. Only 16 of these 43 psychology credits may be taken in lower-division courses. The remaining 27 credits must be received in 3000- or 4000-level psychology courses. At least 12 of the upper-division credits must have been earned in courses completed at USU. A minor in another field of study is also required. Prospective teachers must complete 35 credits of the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) in the Department of Secondary Education. Required GPA for psychology courses is 3.0. Students must receive a grade of C- or better in all psychology courses (USU and transfer) in order to have them counted toward major requirements. A. Required Courses (27 credits) PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood (F,Sp) .. 3 PSY 1400 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles (F,Sp,Su).................. 3 PSY 1410 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles Lab (F,Sp,Su)........... 1 PSY 2100 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (Sp) .................... 3 PSY 2800 (QI) Psychological Statistics (F,Sp) ......................................3 PSY 3500 Scientific Thinking and Methods in Psychology (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers (F,Sp) ........................ 2 PSY 5100 History and Systems of Psychology (Sp) .............................3 PSY 5330 Psychometrics (F) ................................................................3 B. Elective Courses (16 credits) Select 3 credits from the following: PSY 3510 Social Psychology (F,Su)......................................................3 PSY 4210 Personality Theory (Sp) ........................................................3 Select 3 credits from the following: PSY 3450 Perception and Psychophysics (F) .......................................3 PSY 3460 Physiological Psychology (Sp) .............................................3 Select 4 credits from the following: PSY 3400 Analysis of Behavior: Advanced (F,Sp).................................4 PSY 4420 Cognitive Psychology (Sp) (3 cr) and PSY 4430 Cognitive Psychology Laboratory (Sp) (1 cr)........................ 4 Select 6 credits from the following: PSY 3110 Health Psychology (Sp) ........................................................3 PSY 3120 Abuse, Neglect, and the Psychological Dimensions of Intimate Violence (F,Su) ................................................................3 PSY 3210 Abnormal Psychology (F,Sp) ................................................3 PSY 5200 (CI) Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling (F) ............ 3 Behavior Pharmacology course (under development) .......................... 3
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C. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) Admission to Secondary Education must be completed approximately one semester before the following courses may be taken. Level 1 (15-week courses) (11 credits) Students at Level 1 must complete the following courses: INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F,Sp,Su) .......... 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F,Sp) ................ 3 SCED 3210 (CI) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F,Sp) ...... 3 Special Methods Course (major or minor)1 ...........................................3 Clinical Experience I Course (major or minor)1 .....................................1 Level 2 (15-week courses) (12 credits) Students at Level 2 must complete the following courses: SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (may be taken anytime) (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F,Sp) ................... 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F,Sp) ....... 3 Special Methods Course (major or minor)1 ...........................................3 Clinical Experience II Course (major or minor)1 ....................................1 Level 3 (includes 13 weeks of student teaching and 2 weeks of Student Teaching Seminar) (12 credits) SCED 5500 Student Teaching Seminar (2 weeks) (F,Sp) ..................... 2 SCED 5630 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (13 weeks, full-time) (F,Sp) ..............................................................10 _______________ 1Students must complete a methods course and a clinical experience course for each of their teaching subjects. Students should check with the department offering their other teaching subject for methods and clinical experience course numbers in that subject. Students electing Psychology at Level 1 should register for SCED 3500 (methods course) and SCED 3300 (clinical course). Students electing Psychology at Level 2 should register for SCED 3500 (methods course) and SCED 4300 (clinical course).
Undergraduate Psychology Teaching Minor: Required Psychology Courses (15 credits), plus Elective Psychology Courses (3 credits)
At least 12 credits of the 18 required credits must be completed at USU. In addition, they must select at least one 3-credit class from the list of courses required for or serving as primary electives for the psychology major. Required GPA for psychology courses is 3.0. Students must receive a grade of C- or better in all psychology courses (USU and transfer) in order to have them counted toward minor requirements. Finally, they need to fulfill the 35-credit requirement for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) in the Department of Secondary Education. A. Required Courses (15 credits) PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ..................................3 PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood (F,Sp) .. 3 PSY 1400 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles (F,Sp,Su).................. 3 PSY 1410 Analysis of Behavior: Basic Principles Lab (F,Sp,Su)........... 1 PSY 2100 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence (Sp) .................... 3 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers (F,Sp) ........................ 2 B. Electives (3 credits minimum) Choose course(s) from required or primary elective courses listed for the Psychology Major to total 18 credits. Note: The Psychology Teaching Minor also requires the completion of the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits). See section C under Psychology Teaching Major.
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Department of Psychology Skill Tracks for Undergraduate Majors in Psychology
research journals in psychology (e.g., Developmental Psychology, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Clinical Psychology, Journal of Experimental Psychology, and Sex Roles) and books in psychology.
The following skill tracks can be completed as part of a student’s major in Psychology. A skill track represents a cluster of courses that help provide more comprehensive knowledge and practical skill in particular areas. After admission as a major in Psychology, students may apply for admission to a skill track. Completing a skill track requires careful planning, so that skill track courses and all other required and elective courses for the major are fulfilled. Enrollment in a skill track is entirely optional for majors.
The Department of Psychology and Utah State University actively supports students’ efforts by awarding matching funding to support the attendance of conferences at which they can present their accepted conference presentations.
Behavior Analysis Skill Track
The following Psychology courses may be used to fulfill University Studies requirements, in the areas indicated:
The following cluster of courses will provide psychology majors with a basic foundation in experimental and applied behavior analysis: PSY 1400, 1410, 3400, 4910, 5720; SPED 5010, 5050; BIOL 3010; and PHIL 4320 or 4900.
Interpersonal Relationships Skill Track
The following cluster of courses will assist psychology majors in systematically developing a broad range of interpersonal relationship skills, such as listening, assertiveness, negotiation, conflict resolution, anger management, etc.: PSY 1210, 3210, 3510, 4210, 4510, 5200; MHR 3710.
Graduate School Preparation Track
The major in Psychology has been designed so that students take classes that will help them compete in applying for graduate school. Students completing the graduate school track need to become actively involved with faculty research, form an association with Psi Chi, and enroll in independent research and readings courses. Students should also take a course covering use of statistical software (e.g., SPSS), offered through FCHD or Sociology. Furthermore, it is recommended that students take at least one upper-division course in statistics from Psychology, FCHD, or Sociology. Students who pursue the skills tracks in Psychology are encouraged to become involved with the faculty in independent research or applied experiences. Involvement in these experiences is associated with greater chances of successful graduate school admission and/or competitive post-baccalaureate employment, especially for students who pursue this involvement early in their undergraduate careers. The faculty who teach courses satisfying the skills track requirements are committed to working closely with students to hone their experiences and accomplishments in research methodology and applied fields of psychology. These faculty have a solid track record in mentoring students. Their students have achieved remarkable success in procuring funding to support student-initiated research projects via Utah State University’s competitive University Research Cooperative Opportunity (URCO) mechanism and the national honor society of psychology (Psi Chi). Their students have been first authors or co-authors on numerous scholarly presentations at regional, national, and international conferences in psychology (e.g., Association of Behavior Analysis, American Psychological Association, European Conference of Developmental Psychology, International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development, Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Society for Research in Adolescence, and Society for Research in Human Development). Their students have competed successfully each year for awards that recognize their achievements. Together with the faculty, the students have published in premier
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Psychology Courses Fulfilling University Studies Requirements
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS): PSY 1010. Depth Social Sciences (DSS): PSY 3120, 3210, 3400, 3500, 3510, 4210, 4230, 4240, 4420. Communications Intensive (CI): PSY 4510, 5200, 5950, 5960. Quantitative Intensive (QI): PSY 2800. Although these courses may be applied toward fulfilling the University Studies breadth, depth, communications intensive, and quantitative intensive requirements, students must be prepared to complete additional writing or library assignments, as required for University Studies.
Important Contingencies for Psychology Courses Prerequisites for Psychology courses are strictly enforced. The prerequisites are indicated, at the end of course descriptions, within the Psychology course listings (see pages 586-590). A student must be admitted as a psychology major or must complete at least 45 semester credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher prior to taking psychology courses numbered 3000 or above. However, students who have been admitted to the Teacher Education program may take PSY 3660, provided they have met the prerequisites. A student must be admitted as a psychology major or must complete at least 60 semester credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher prior to taking psychology courses numbered 4000 or above. Students desiring to receive credit for courses taken previously at other institutions will need to assure the Undergraduate Advising Office that the substitute class contained the requisite laboratory experience (where applicable). Students who can complete a baccalaureate degree within seven years of enrollment at USU can qualify for graduation by meeting (1) the General Education/University Studies requirements in effect when they initially enrolled and (2) the major requirements in effect when they officially declared their major, even though there may have been changes in General Education/University Studies and major requirements since that time. Students who have not completed the baccalaureate requirements within seven years of their initial enrollment at USU must have their General Education/University Studies and major requirements evaluated and approved by their department head and dean. However, exceptions to this sevenyear policy may be necessary for mandated changes in degree requirements.
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Department of Psychology Undergraduate psychology coursework (USU or transfer) that is more than eight years old may not be used toward meeting the specific psychology coursework requirements for a psychology major or psychology minor. However, the Psychology Department Undergraduate Committee may allow revalidation through testing. Testing arrangements may be made by contacting Karen Ranson at karen.ranson@usu.edu.
Studies must include the following: (1) transcript showing completion of undergraduate course prerequisites, plus any recommended coursework; (2) report of (GRE) test scores from ETS; (3) GPA of at least 3.2, covering the last 60 semester credits; (4) three letters of recommendation; and (5) a statement of professional goals and intent. The department requires a minimum GRE combined (Verbal and Quantitative) score of at least 1,100 for all programs.
Departmental Honors
The deadline for submitting applications for the Combined Clinical/ Counseling/School Psychology PhD program is January 15. Applications for the Research and Evaluation Methodology PhD program are reviewed throughout the year. The application deadline for the MS School Psychology program is March 1. Applications for the MS program in School Counseling must be submitted by June 1 during odd-numbered alternate years (e.g., 2003, 2005, etc.). With the exception of the PhD program in Combined Clinical/Counseling/ School, applications for programs may be accepted after these dates if openings still exist.
Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. In the Psychology Department, students may complete an Honors in University Studies with Department Honors or a Department Honors only program. The requirements for departmental honors are as follows:
Honors Coursework
Honors students must complete 12 credits in courses designated as Honors courses. These courses are selected by students, and are approved by the Department Honors Coordinator and individual faculty members. Any upper-division (3000-level or higher) course may be taken as Honors. Additional courses which will meet the criteria for an Honors designation are determined, in conjuction with the student, by the faculty members teaching the courses.
GPA Requirements
To qualify for departmental honors, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and a GPA of 3.5 within upper-division major requirements and Honors coursework.
Senior Thesis
In order to obtain departmental honors, students are required to design, conduct, and present a senior thesis/project under the supervision of a faculty mentor. The senior thesis/project can be built from the research component of PSY 5950 and 5960. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For detailed information about course requirements for majors and minors within the Psychology Department, see the major requirement sheet, which is available from the department, or which can be accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements Admissions requirements vary somewhat across Psychology graduate programs. However, applications submitted to the School of Graduate
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Students are admitted to Psychology master’s degree programs, including School Psychology and School Counseling, following completion of a bachelor’s degree. Prospective PhD program students can compete for admission to the Combined Clinical/Counseling/ School program or the Research and Evaluation Methodology program if they possess either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree.
Prerequisites for Admission to Graduate Programs Applicants to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program are advised that they should possess a broad base of knowledge at the undergraduate level in a substantive subgroup of the following: general psychology, human development, learning theory, cognition, personality theory research, psychometrics, elementary statistics, history and systems, physiological, sensation and perception, and social psychology. The absolute prerequisites for each graduate program are outlined below, along with a listing of graduate program course requirements for each program.
Psychology MS Programs School Psychology, NASP-accredited
USU’s nationally accredited program in school psychology emphasizes child development issues, assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders, and traditional psychoeducational assessment and consultation activities appropriate to school settings. The program is approved by the Utah State Office of Education for licensure of school psychologists. Students are required to complete either a research thesis (Graduate School Plan A option), or a major literature review/synthesis paper (Plan B). Absolute undergraduate course prerequisites for admission to the MS in School Psychology are as follows: (1) Elementary Statistics; (2) Theories/Research in Learning or Applied Behavior Analysis; (3) Abnormal Psychology; and (4) Theories/Research in Personality. The MS in School Psychology requires a minimum of 60 semester credits. The following courses are required: PSY 6150 Empirically Supported Treatments for Psychological Disorders of Children and Adolescents (Sp) .....................................3 PSY 6220 Group Counseling (F) ...........................................................3 PSY 6270 Child Psychopathology (F) ...................................................3 PSY 6290 Diversity Issues in Treatment and Assessment (Sp) ............ 3
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Department of Psychology PSY 6310 Intellectual Assessment (F) ..................................................3 PSY 6330 Psychometrics (F) (3 cr) or PSY 6600 Measurement, Design, and Analysis I (F,Sp,Su) (3 cr)......... 3 PSY 6340 Psychological and Educational Consultation (F) .................. 3 PSY 6350 Introduction to Theory and Practicum in Counseling (F) ...... 3 PSY 6360 Practicum in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Sp,Su).......... 3 PSY 6380 Practicum in School Psychology (F,Sp,Su) .......................... 3 PSY 6410 Psychoeducational Assessment (Sp) ...................................3 PSY 6450 Introduction to School Psychology (F)..................................1 PSY 6460 Professional Issues in School Counseling and School Psychology (Sp) ................................................................................3 PSY 6530 Developmental Psychology (F) ............................................3 PSY 6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 PSY 6660 Cognition and Instruction (Sp) ..............................................3 PSY 6880 Transcultural Assessment Lab (Sp)......................................1 PSY 6890 Assessment of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Personality (Su) .................................................................................3 PSY 6950 Internship in School Psychology (F,Sp,Su) .......................... 3 PSY 6970 Thesis (F,Sp,Su) ................................................................2-6
School Counselor Education (NCATE-accredited) Completion of this program qualifies graduates for professional licensure in School Guidance Counseling. Coursework is formulated to train students in a broad range of skills, including individual and group counseling for diverse populations; behavior and educational assessment and intervention; research and methodological foundations; and ethical, legal, and professional standards. Experiential learning in the form of practicum and internship placements is a critical component of the program. The program is approved by the Utah State Office of Education and most other states. It is offered on campus and via a live, satellite distance education system (EDNET) to sites within Utah’s boundaries. Absolute undergraduate course prerequisites for admission to the MS in School Counseling are as follows: (1) Theories of Personality, (2) Abnormal Psychology, and (3) Psychological Statistics (or equivalent). The MS in School Counseling requires a minimum of 48 semester credits. The following courses are required: PSY 6010 Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines (F,Su) .........................................................3 PSY 6150 Empirically Supported Treatments for Psychological Disorders of Children and Adolescents (Sp) .....................................3 PSY 6220 Group Counseling (F) ...........................................................3 PSY 6240 Introduction to School Counseling and Guidance (F)........... 3 PSY 6250 Internship in School Counseling and Guidance (F,Sp,Su) . 10 PSY 6260 Career Development: Theory and Practice (Sp) .................. 3 PSY 6290 Diversity Issues in Treatment and Assessment (Sp) ............ 3 PSY 6330 Psychometrics (F) ................................................................3 PSY 6340 Psychological and Educational Consultation (F) .................. 3 PSY 6350 Introduction to Theory and Practicum in Counseling (F) ...... 3 PSY 6370 Practicum in School Counseling (F,Sp,Su)...........................3 PSY 6460 Professional Issues in School Counseling and School Psychology (Sp) ................................................................................3 PSY 6530 Developmental Psychology (F) ............................................3 PSY 6810 Seminar (Grant Writing) (Su) ................................................2
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PhD Programs Combined and Integrated (C-I) Clinical/ Counseling/School Psychology, (APA-accredited) This program integrates the theory and practice of psychology common to the disciplines traditionally denoted as clinical, counseling, and school psychology. It subscribes to the scientist-practitioner model, and students completing the program will commonly enter professional practice in VA hospitals, mental health centers, hospitals, clinics, and academic settings. The program provides an excellent balance of research and practitioner skill training. Entering BS students can opt to earn an MS degree in either counseling psychology or school psychology prior to the PhD. A research thesis and dissertation are required of all students. The combined program provides generalized training, along with three areas of specialization. The emphasis areas are designed for students to begin systematically developing a specialty area in line with their future career goals. The three areas of specialization, which mirror faculty interest and expertise, are health psychology/neuropsychology, child clinical (with or without a school psychology emphasis), and rural and minority psychology. The program is also affiliated with the American Indian Support Project, one of the nation’s most successful programs for training and mentoring American Indian PhD psychologists. Complete information on accreditation guidelines and principles is available through the Committee on Accreditation (CoA) at Education Directorate, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street NE, Washington DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979, or on the web at: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/ Absolute undergraduate prerequisites for admission to the PhD program in Combined Clinical/Counseling/School are as follows: (1) Elementary Statistics; (2) Theories/Research in Learning; (3) Abnormal Psychology; and (4) Theories/Research in Personality. The Combined Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology PhD requires 107 total semester credits, including the following: A. MS Counseling Psychology Degree Curriculum PSY 6290 Diversity Issues in Treatment and Assessment (Sp) ............ 3 PSY 6310 Intellectual Assessment (F) ..................................................3 PSY 6320 Objective Assessment of Personality and Affect (Sp) .......... 3 PSY 6350 Introduction to Theory and Practicum in Counseling (F) ...... 3 PSY 6360 Practicum in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Sp,Su).......... 3 PSY 6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 PSY 6600 Measurement, Design, and Analysis I (F,Sp,Su) .................. 3 PSY 6880 Transcultural Assessment Lab (Sp)......................................1 PSY 6970 Thesis (F,Sp,Su) ................................................................1-6 B. PhD Program Courses PSY 6220 Group Counseling (F) ...........................................................3 PSY 6510 Social Psychology (Sp) ........................................................3 PSY 6530 Developmental Psychology (F) ............................................3 PSY 6650 Theories of Learning: The Behavioral Perspective (F) (3 cr) or PSY 6660 Cognition and Instruction (Sp) (3 cr) ....................................3 PSY 7100 Biological Basis of Behavior (Sp) .........................................3 PSY 7250 Professional Ethics and Standards (F) ..............................1-3 PSY 7270 Psychopathology (F) ............................................................3 PSY 7350 Practicum in School Psychology (F,Sp,Su) .......................... 3 PSY 7360 Practicum in Counseling Psychology (F,Sp,Su) ................... 3 PSY 7370 Practicum in Clinical Psychology (F,Sp,Su)..........................3
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Department of Psychology PSY 7610 Measurement, Design, and Analysis II (Sp,Su) .................... 3 PSY 7670 Literature Reviews in Education and Psychology ................ 1 PSY 7910 Independent Research (F,Sp,Su) ......................................1-3 PSY 7950 Internship in Professional Psychology (F,Sp,Su).................. 1 PSY 7970 Dissertation (F,Sp,Su) .....................................................1-18 Electives ................................................................................................6 Note: The MS counseling psychology degree is available only to students matriculated into the PhD Clinical/Counseling/School program.
Research and Evaluation Methodology (REM)
The department offers a PhD program in research and evaluation methodology. The program is designed to produce specialists capable of contributing to the knowledge base in psychology and education utilizing experimental and evaluation methods. While satisfying the department’s general requirements, students may design their programs to become specialists in a variety of areas, such as program evaluation, experimental health psychology, analysis of behavior, statistics, or similar areas. A research thesis and/or dissertation are required of all students. Absolute undergraduate prerequisites for admission to the PhD program in Research and Evaluation Methodology are as follows: (1) Elementary Statistics, (2) Psychometrics, and (3) History and Systems of Psychology. The Research and Evaluation Methodology PhD requires a minimum of 63 total credits past the MS degree (total of 40 credits): A. MS Degree Curriculum PSY 6010 Introduction to Program Evaluation: Evaluation Models and Practical Guidelines (F,Su) .........................................................3 PSY 6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 PSY 6600 Measurement, Design, and Analysis I (F,Sp,Su) .................. 3 Content Requirements (12 credits): PSY 6910 Independent Research (F,Sp,Su) ......................................1-3 PSY 7250 Professional Ethics and Standards (F) ..............................1-3 PSY 6970 Thesis (F,Sp,Su) ...................................................................8 B. PhD Degree Curriculum PSY 7090 Research and Evaluation Methodology Program Seminar (F,Sp) .................................................................................................1 PSY 7670 Literature Reviews in Education and Psychology ................ 1 PSY 7700 Grant Writing (Sp) ................................................................3 PSY 7780 Multivariate Methods in Psychology and Education (F) ....... 3 Specialty Area Electives (21 credits): PSY 6930 University Teaching Apprenticeship (F,Sp,Su)...................1-3 PSY 7050 Internship in Program Evaluation (F,Sp,Su) ......................1-9 PSY 7060 Internship in Research (F,Sp,Su) ......................................1-9 PSY 7810 Seminar (F,Sp,Su) .............................................................1-3 PSY 7900 Independent Study (F,Sp,Su) ............................................1-3 PSY 7910 Independent Research (F,Sp,Su) .........................................5 PSY 7970 Dissertation (F,Sp,Su) ........................................................12
Additional Requirements for Psychology PhD Programs
All PhD candidates must meet the following general core requirements, regardless of specialty emphasis: (1) submission of an article for publication in a recognized journal; (2) presentation of research findings at a regional or national convention or professional meeting; (3) completion of the doctoral dissertation; (4)
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a comprehensive literature review; (5) completion of the research core; and (6) completion of an apprenticeship or internship. Students in the combined PhD program must also complete a formal case presentation, and compete nationally for admission to an APAapproved, 2,000-hour predoctoral internship. The Research and Evaluation Methodology program has an additional requirement of a grant proposal.
Research Opportunities for Students Departmental faculty are heavily involved in basic and/or full-time applied research. A sampling of the diverse research interests of tenured and tenure-track faculty available to students includes: Ascione—prosocial, moral development, domestic violence, relation between cruelty to animals and psychopathology; Bates—adolescent problem behavior prevention, community-level prevention, higher education teaching and learning; Cheney—behavioral pharmacology, basic operant learning; Crowley—anxiety, depression, supervision and training; DeBerard—health psychology, behavioral medicine, spinal surgery outcome and technique efficacy; Domenech Rodríguez—Latino family dynamics, parent training programs; Fargo—statistical methods, quantitative neuropsychology, seizure disorders, classification statistics; Ferguson—social skills, guilt/shame development, social cognition; Field—adolescent behavior disorders, rural mental health issues, school psychology; Franco—student services, minority health issues, multicultural psychology; Galliher— social and dating relationship processes and dymanics in adolescence and rural mental health service delivery; Gilbertson—early intervention and prevention of behavior problems, school psychology; Gimpel Peacock—ADHD, behavioral disorders of children; Julnes—evaluation theory, human service delivery, family; Lehman—Web/Internet learning variables and efficacy, educational psychology; Odum—experimental analysis of behavior, behavior pharmacology; Roberts—early intervention with families of young children, community-based systems of services; Schroder—sexual risk behavior, models of health behavior, stress and coping; Shahan— experimental analysis of behavior, drug self-administration, behavior momentum, conditioned reinforcement, behavior economics; Sinex—processing of central auditory system, neuropsychology of sound discrimination; Stein—addictive behaviors and models, drug and alcohol prevention/treatment; J. Tschanz— neuropsychology of Alzheimer’s disease and other dimentias; White—educational research, hearing loss detection in infancy, and program evaluation.
Graduate Student Financial Assistance Financial support for students enrolled in terminal MS programs is limited. MS students should meet with their academic advisor for information about possible assistantship opportunities. PhD students are guaranteed an assistantship for at least their first year. However, for at least the last 15 years, 100 percent of PhD students have continued to enjoy assistantship support beyond their first year, if they desired it. The department has available a number of teaching assistantships. Though these are generally awarded to students matriculated in psychology PhD programs, they are occasionally given to exceptional MS students. Also, faculty in the department and college regularly offer research assistantships to graduate students, as does the Counseling Center and a variety of on- and off-campus facilities (e.g., Center for Persons with Disabilities, Bear River Mental Health Center, Head Start, and Early Head Start). Additionally, first-year psychology PhD students typically compete extremely well for several University Fellowships, which were
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Department of Psychology established to attract top student scholars to USU. Furthermore, the department has some scholarship support specifically available to psychology graduate students (e.g., Walter Borg and Elwin Nielsen scholarships). Finally, in accordance with current School of Graduate Studies policy, PhD students may qualify for full tuition remission for up to 70 credits within their program.
Psychology Faculty Professors Frank R. Ascione, developmental Carl D. Cheney, physiological Susan L. Crowley, counseling Tamara J. Ferguson, social and developmental psychology Juan N. Franco, Vice President for Student Services, counseling and educational psychology Richard N. Roberts, developmental Charles L. Salzberg, applied behavior analysis Donal G. Sinex, processing of central auditory systems, relation between neurophysiological processing and discrimination of sounds David M. Stein, clinical psychology Karl R. White, research and evaluation Research Professors Byron R. Burnham, qualitative evaluation methods Russell Snyder, cochlear implants Professors Emeriti Marvin G. Fifield, school and counseling J. Grayson Osborne, behavior therapy, child Associate Professors George Julnes, evaluation methodology, research methodology Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, school Research Associate Professor Mark S. Innocenti, school psychology Assistant Professors Scott C. Bates, social and community psychology M. Scott DeBerard, health psychology Jamison Fargo, neuropsychology, neuroepidemiology, taxometrics of seizure disorders
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Clint Field, school psychology Renee V. Galliher, clinical psychology Donna M. Gilbertson, school psychology Steve Lehman, educational psychology Maria C. Norton, research and evaluation methodology Amy I. Odum, behavior analysis Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez, counseling, child clinical Timothy Shahan, behavior analysis Kerstin E. E. Schroder, health psychology JoAnn T. Tschanz, neuropsychology, abnormal psychology, physiological psychology Research Assistant Professor Susan G. Friedman, research Adjunct and Clinical Faculty Ann M. Berghout Austin, infancy through childhood Carolyn G. Barcus, counseling David W. Bush, clinical/counseling Robert S. Cook, rural and family interventions Gwenaelle C. Couillard, training Mary E. Doty, clinical Monique Frazier, child clinical Eric J. Gee, research and evaluation Richard D. Gordin, Jr., sport and exercise psychology Randall M. Jones, family research management Joan A. Kleinke, counseling and personnel services J. Russell Mason, sensory evaluation, ethology Kent E. Nabers, gero-psychology Mark A. Nafziger, counseling psychology D. Kim Openshaw, marriage and family therapy Lori A. Roggman, developmental Thomas R. Schenkenberg, neuropsychology Patricia L. Truhn, neuropsychology, crisis intervention Brian Tschanz, social psychology Beth Walden, research and evaluation methodology Leland J. Winger, Jr., clinical Jean Wollam, educational psychology Blaine R. Worthen, research and evaluation
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Department of Secondary Education Interim Department Head: Gary L. Carlston Location: Emma Eccles Jones Education 330 Phone: (435) 797-2222 FAX: (435) 797-1441 E-mail: seced@usu.edu WWW: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/ Undergraduate Advisor: Harold E. Heap, Education 330B, (435) 797-2224, harold.heap@usu.edu Degrees Offered: Second Bachelor of Science (BS), Second Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Education; BS and BA in Composite Teaching—Social Studies. The department participates in the Interdepartmental Doctor of Education (EdD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs, focusing on the Curriculum and Instruction specialization. Graduate Specializations: Educational Leadership, English as a Second Language (MEd only), English Education, Gifted and Talented, Mathematics Education, Middle Level Education, Reading Education, Social Studies Education, Science Education
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The Department of Secondary Education coordinates state-approved programs for secondary teacher licensure across campus. The department offers the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), a sequence of courses and field experiences designed to prepare students for teaching careers in secondary schools. The STEP program is fully accredited by the Utah State Board of Education and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Students who successfully complete the program are recommended for secondary licensure in the State of Utah, enabling them to teach in grades 6-12.
Requirements Departmental Entrance Requirements
In addition to meeting the admission requirements for the University, students in good standing must have a minimum entrance GPA of 2.75 and maintain that GPA in order to student teach. All students must be admitted to the teacher education program. See details below.
Admission to Teacher Education
Prior to enrolling in STEP courses, students must be admitted to the teacher education program. Criteria for admission include completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits, and (1) minimum ACT scores, (2) University Studies requirements, (3) a speech and hearing test, (4) successful completion of the Teacher Education Writing Exam, and (5) recommendations from advisors in major and minor fields. Application forms are available from advisors; from the Office of Teacher Education, Graduation, and Educator Licensing, Room 103, Emma Eccles Jones Education Building; and from the Department of Secondary Education, Room 330, Emma Eccles Jones Education Building. Students must submit copies of University transcripts, including transfer coursework, verifying a minimum total GPA of 2.75. Criminal Background Check materials, required by the State of Utah, must also be submitted at this time. The fee for the Criminal Background Check
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is payable to the Utah State Office of Education. A money order must be provided as payment. Questions about the admission requirements may be directed to the Secondary Education advisor.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Composite Teaching
Students who are accepted in good standing by the University and who have a minimum total GPA of 2.75 may be admitted to the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major. In order to graduate with the Social Studies Composite Teaching degree, students must (1) maintain a minimum 2.75 total GPA, (2) earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the major, (3) complete the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), and (4) meet all requirements for the Secondary Teacher License (see below). For the bachelor’s degree, students must complete: (1) University Studies requirements, (2) courses required for the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major (see list below), (3) The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), and (4) electives. Students must complete each course in the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major with a minimum grade of C. Upon completing all requirements for graduation, students are eligible for a secondary teaching license from the Utah State Office of Education (grades 6-12). Students with the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major graduate from the Department of Secondary Education. Courses in the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major are provided by various departments. Students should check regularly with these departments and the Secondary Education advisor for changes and substitutions. Students must complete a total of 61 credits selected from various social science courses listed below. The number of credits and course choices are listed after the area in which they must be completed. A. History (21 credits) HIST 1030 (BHU) The Modern World (F,Sp,Su) ...................................3 HIST 1040 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval (F,Sp,Su) ............................................................................3 HIST 1050 (BHU) Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern (F,Sp,Su) ...........................................................................................3 HIST 2700 (BAI) United States to 1877 (F,Sp,Su) ................................3 HIST 2710 (BAI) United States 1877-Present (F,Sp,Su) ...................... 3 HIST 3850 (DHA/CI) History of Utah (Sp) .............................................3 Methods of Teaching History (course number varies) ...........................3 Note: The Clinical Experience for this course will be deferred to SCED 3500, taken for Special Methods I during Level 1 of the STEP. B. Geography (16 credits) GEOG 1030 (BSS) World Regional Geography (F,Sp) .........................3 GEOG 1130 (BPS) Physical Geography (F,Sp,Su) ...............................3 GEOG 2030 (BSS) Human Geography (F) ...........................................3 GEOG 3850 Map, Air Photo, and GIS Interpretation (F) .......................4 GEOG 4200 (CI) Regional Geography (Utah) (F,Sp,Su) .......................3 C. Economics (6 credits) ECON 1500 (BAI) Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 ECON 2010 (BSS) Introduction to Microeconomics (F,Sp) ................... 3 D. Political Science (9 credits) POLS 1100 (BAI) United States Government and Politics (F,Sp) ......... 3 POLS 2200 (BSS) Comparative Politics (F,Sp) (3 cr) or POLS 3130 (DSS) United States Legislative Politics (Sp) (3 cr) ........... 3 POLS 4120 American Constitutional Law (F) (3 cr) or POLS 4130 Constitutional Theory (Sp) (3 cr)........................................3
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Secondary Teaching License (grades 6-12)
To obtain a teaching license, undergraduate students must complete (1) 30 credits of University Studies requirements, including written communications, (2) an approved composite teaching major or approved teaching major and teaching minor (see below), and (3) the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). The Secondary Education advisor will assist returning students who already have an undergraduate degree with program planning for licensure. These students occupy “Second BS” or “Second BA” status while pursuing licensure. They also may apply for a second bachelor’s degree in conjunction with teacher licensure. Consult the Admissions Office for details. All students should note that secondary teacher licensure is not automatic upon completion of the program. In order to receive Utah licensure, students must apply for the Basic Teaching License. Applications are available in the Office of Teacher Education, Graduation, and Educator Licensing, Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 103.
Special Education Dual Licensure
Students can be licensed in both special education and in a secondary subject area through a dual licensure program offered jointly by two departments. Early in their programs, students should consult with undergraduate advisors in Secondary Education and the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation.
Optional Middle Level Endorsement (grades 6-9)
The Department of Secondary Education has joined with the Department of Elementary Education to offer a Middle Level Endorsement for students seeking initial teacher licensure and for persons who already have an elementary or secondary teaching license. Students pursing this endorsement must take additional coursework that specifically focuses on middle level curriculum and instruction. To be recommended for the Middle Level Endorsement, students must student teach (SCED 5630) in the middle grades. Information about this program is available from the Secondary Education Advisor and the Department of Elementary Education.
ESL Teaching Minor or Endorsement
The USU Elementary Education Department and the Secondary Education Department jointly offer a K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement. Undergraduate students seeking initial teacher licensure can obtain an ESL Teaching Minor (24 credits) and the ESL endorsement. Students pursuing the minor must complete the following courses: LING 4100, 4400, 4900; SCED 3300 or 4300; SCED 4710, 4770, 5630.
Composite Majors, Teaching Majors, and Teaching Minors
Secondary Teacher Licensure requires that students complete a composite teaching major or a combination of a single-subject teaching major and teaching minor. Students are strongly encouraged to meet as soon as possible with advisors in their declared teaching major and minor. The following composite teaching majors, single-subject teaching majors, and teaching minors are approved for Utah State University.
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Composite Teaching Majors (46 credits minimum)
Agricultural Education, Art Education, Biological Science, Business Information Technology and Education, Earth Science, Engineering and Technology Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Marketing Education, Music Education, and Social Studies Education.
Teaching Majors (30 credits minimum)
Chemistry, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physical Education (K-12), Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Theatre Arts.
Teaching Minors (16 credits minimum)
Business Computer and Information Systems, Business Information Technology and Education, Chemistry, Economics, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Marketing Education, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physical Education Coaching, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Speech Communication, and Theatre Arts.
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Three-Level Program (35 credits)
Secondary Education coordinates a state-approved program to complement the teaching majors and minors in 21 departments. The framework is organized into three sequential levels, each taken during a different semester. Students should plan to complete the STEP Program during their junior and senior years after most or all of the major and minor coursework has been completed. All three levels of the STEP are offered during fall and spring semesters, but not during summers. Levels of the STEP are taken as a package, not piecemeal. Each level must be satisfactorily completed before students advance to the next level. All courses in the STEP Program must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. As outlined below, Level 1 and Level 2 courses are offered by the Department of Secondary Education and other cooperating departments. Teaching Methods courses are offered by many departments across campus. Students should refer to the requirement sheets of their composite teaching major, or their teaching major and minor, to determine which methods courses they are required to complete on Levels 1 and 2 to prepare for student teaching at Level 3. Student teaching in a composite teaching major, or in at least one teaching major and one teaching minor, is required. A. Level 1 (15-week courses) INST 3500 Technology Tools for Secondary Teachers (F, Sp, Su) ........ 1 SCED 3100 Motivation and Classroom Management (F, Sp) ............... 3 SCED 3210 (CI/DSS) Educational and Multicultural Foundations (F, Sp) ................................................................................................3 Clinical Experience I1 (40 hours minimum) ............................................1 Special Methods I2 (major or minor) ......................................................3 B. Level 2 (15-week courses) SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F, Sp, Su) (may be taken anytime) .....................................................................2 SCED 4200 (CI) Reading, Writing, and Technology (F, Sp) .................. 3 SCED 4210 Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning (F, Sp) ...... 3 Clinical Experience II3 (40 hours minimum) ...........................................1 Special Methods II4 (major or minor) .....................................................3
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Department of Secondary Education C. Level 3 (includes 13 weeks of student teaching and 2 weeks of Student Teaching Seminar) Student Teaching Seminar5 (2 weeks) ..................................................2 Student Teaching6 (13 weeks, full-time) ..............................................10 _______________ 1The Clinical Experience I course is taught under course number 3300 in various departments. Course title varies among departments. 2The Special Methods I course is taught by various departments under various course numbers. Course title varies among departments. 3The Clinical Experience II course is taught under course number 4300 in various departments. Course title varies among departments. 4The Special Methods II course is taught by various departments under various course numbers. Course title varies among departments. 5The Student Teaching Seminar course is taught under course number 5500 in various departments. Course title varies among departments. 6The Student Teaching course is taught under course number 5630 in various departments. Course title varies among departments.
Clinical Experience
Students must enroll for either Clinical Experience I or Clinical Experience II concurrent with their methods courses. Methods instructors, in concert with the Office of Field Experiences, set up and monitor these field activities in middle and high school settings. The clinical experiences provide a classroom context for understanding STEP and methods courses. A clinical experience fee of $50 is assessed at each of the two levels. This fee provides a stipend to classroom teachers who work with clinical experience students in the public schools. Students should refer to the requirement sheet for their composite teaching major or their teaching minor to determine which methods courses they should take.
Background Check and Student Teaching
As a result of legislative mandate, all applicants for student teaching must undergo a criminal background check prior to student teaching placement. The Office of Field Experiences, Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, room 330, will assist students in complying with this mandate. The fee for the background check is payable only by money order to the Utah State Office of Education. Applications for student teaching must be submitted to the Office of Field Experiences, Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, room 330, one year in advance. The application deadline for student teaching during the following spring semester is February 1. The application deadline for student teaching during the following fall semester is September 15. Students must have completed 80 percent of their teaching major/minor (or composite major) requirements prior to student teaching. The Portfolio Interview is part of the application process. Students should be financially prepared to stay off campus, if necessary, during the 13-week block of student teaching. Because student teaching requires a major commitment of time and energy, it should be planned with care. Students are urged to forego outside employment, if possible, during the student teaching experience.
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close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information For detailed information about requirements for teaching majors and minors, students should see the major requirement sheet(s) for the subject area(s) in which they plan to seek licensure or receive a teaching minor. These requirement sheets can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements The Department of Secondary Education assists in the preparation of graduate students seeking the MEd, MA, and MS degrees, as well as the EdD and PhD degrees. Students desiring information concerning the various graduate programs should contact the department head. The application for admission to a graduate program is made through the School of Graduate Studies. See Graduate Admission Procedures (pages 93-94). Students applying to a master’s degree program may take either the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Students applying to a doctoral degree program should take the GRE. Scores at the 40th percentile or above are required for admission. In addition, students must have at least one year of teaching experience (or comparable professional experience) and a valid secondary teaching license. All students applying to the doctoral degree program (Curriculum and Instruction specialization) participate in oral interviews with the Curriculum and Instruction Management Committee. A sample of academic writing should be included as part of the doctoral-level admission folder.
The Department of Secondary Education is committed to principles and practices of continual assessment of its programs and its students. Information about current assessment tools that are being used by the department can be found at: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced/assessment/index.html
Master’s applications are considered on a rolling basis. Students applying for doctoral programs should consult the director of the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program for information about application deadlines. Application folders will be not be considered until all required information is received by the School of Graduate Studies and sent to the department.
Departmental Honors
Master’s Degree Programs
Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of
Secondary Education master’s degree programs provide coursework and professional experiences for those preparing to become master teachers, teacher-leaders, supervisors, or curriculum specialists. Each
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Department of Secondary Education program provides coursework in education, with associated work in a specialized subject matter, which is the teacher’s area of concentration. Typically, the area of concentration derives from the teacher’s ongoing work with middle school or high school students. Areas of specialization in Secondary Education include the following: Educational Leadership, English as a Second Language (MEd only), English Education, Gifted and Talented, Mathematics Education, Middle Level Education, Reading Education, Social Studies Education, and Science Education. Two University departments—Art and Business Information Systems—also participate in master’s degree programs sponsored by Secondary Education. Admission to these fields of study requires approval of the cooperating department. In planning areas of specialization, students work with a faculty advisor and select graduate courses from the University-wide curriculum.
MEd Degree Plan B (36 credits)
The MEd Plan B offers a Portfolio Project Option or Creative Project Option which culminates in the presentation of the project in a final exam setting. Students take a common core of courses from college and department curricula, then courses in areas of concentration in relation to their teaching specialities. The research course for the MEd focuses on issues of application as well as action research. Creative projects are diverse and range from action research to curriculum development. The professional portfolio project provides the context for a personal knowledge base. Although portfolios share certain structural features, each student’s portfolio is unique.
MEd Degree Plan C (40 credits)
The MEd Plan C is a coursework-only program. Students take a common core of courses from college and department curricula, then courses in areas of concentration in relation to their teaching specialities; additional coursework is taken in the area of concentration. At the conclusion of the program, a culminating experience to meet the needs of the student is developed. Options for the experience can be an interview with the advisor, oral comprehensive examination under the supervision of the advisor, written comprehensive examination under the supervision of the advisor, or other culminating experience developed by the student and advisor and approved by the department head.
MS and MA Degrees Plan A (30 credits)
The MS/MA option culminates in a formal defense of a thesis. This option is for teachers whose long-term goals require a traditional, research-oriented degree. The MS thesis involves either an experimental or qualitative research study. The MA thesis involves development of a scholarly literature review. The MA degree also requires foreign language competency.
Doctoral Degree Programs For students who have already completed a master’s degree, Secondary Education participates in the interdepartmental doctoral program coordinated by the dean of the College of Education and Human Services. Both PhD and EdD degrees are offered in the Curriculum and Instruction specialization. For an overview of the program, including program requirements and admission procedures, see pages 223-224 of this catalog. As with any degree program, students interested in doctoral study are encouraged to contact the department head of Secondary Education.
Financial Assistance Departmental support or grant support is available to doctoral-level and master’s level students pursuing full-time study on campus.
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Such financial support typically is through assistantships, which carry half-time teaching, research, or supervisory obligations. Typical assistantships carry forward for three years. Awards are made on a competitive basis. Students who wish to be considered for financial aid should apply to the department no later than February 1 for the following academic year. Acceptance to graduate study does not guarantee financial assistance.
Secondary Education Faculty Professor Barry M. Franklin, curriculum policy, theory, and history Professors Emeriti Ross R. Allen, mathematics education, comparative education Eldon M. Drake, journalism, general student teaching Kenneth C. Farrer, curriculum development Richard S. Knight, social studies specialist Izar A. Martinez, administration, research methods, measurement/evaluation Walter L. Saunders, science specialist James P. Shaver, social studies, former School of Graduate Studies Dean William J. Strong, content area reading, Utah Writing Project Director Associate Professors Kay Camperell, content area reading/writing, learning theory, literacy education Gary L. Carlston, instructional leadership Janice L. Hall, qualitative research, professional development, supervisor of student teaching Grace C. Huerta, educational foundations, multi-cultural education Adjunct Associate Professor Michael K. Freeman, higher/adult education, educational leadership Associate Professor Emeritus Varnell A. Bench, extension, administration, supervision Assistant Professors George G. Hruby, literacy/reading Carla C. Johnson, science Sherry Marx, ESL/Bilingual Thomas C. Pedroni, social studies, critical social theory, qualitative methods, critical pedagogy L. Ruth Struyk, classroom assessment, classroom management, measurement, instructional supervision, program evaluation Continuing Education Assistant Professors Peggie Lee Clelland, literacy, reading Laurie Culbreth, English education Steven Laing, educational leadership Lecturer Barbara Cangelosi, classroom management Adjunct Clinical Instructor Loo Leong Guan Eddie, instructional technology Undergraduate Advisor Harold E. Heap, classroom management, adolescent development
Course Descriptions Secondary Education (SCED), pages 593-596
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Academic Service-Learning Program and Certificate Coordinator: Robert H. Schmidt Location: Student Center 316A Phone: (435) 797-7947 FAX: (435) 797-2919 E-mail: rschmidt@cc.usu.edu Vice President for Student Services: Juan N. Franco, Student Center 220, (435) 797-1712, juan.franco@usu.edu Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Research: Joyce Kinkead, Main 142, (435) 797-1706, joyce.kinkead@usu.edu Assistant Director for Service and Leadership: Nellene Howard, Student Center 326, (435) 797-7482, nellene@cc.usu.edu
Program Description Utah State University has implemented an Academic ServiceLearning Program that leads to a Certificate in Service-Learning. This program provides a much-needed and desired academic component complementing the extensive public service efforts of many USU students. It supports broader state and national movements promoting more civic engagement among college and university students. It also supports USU’s undergraduate educational mission, which is to prepare citizen scholars “...who participate and lead in local, regional, national, and global communities.” Service-Learning is a well-researched and highly effective teaching pedagogy, which incorporates community service into the course curriculum. Academic Service-Learning is a credit-bearing educational experience where students: (1) gain a broader understanding of course content, (2) earn a deeper appreciation of the discipline, (3) help meet community needs, (4) reflect on service activities, and (5) develop an enhanced sense of civic responsibility. Many opportunities for servicelearning are available for USU students. Course sections listed in the Schedule of Classes with the SL designation have been approved by the Service-Learning Steering Committee to meet the criteria listed above. The program is housed organizationally within the Office of the Provost, with oversight by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Research. The program’s faculty and staff work very closely with the ASUSU Service Vice President, the Val R. Christensen Service Center program directors, and the Vice President for Student Services. The Service-Learning Coordinator is assisted by a steering committee consisting of faculty, students, and staff.
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Certificate Service-Learning Scholars are awarded a Service-Learning Certificate, which is recorded on a student’s official transcript, enabling employers and graduate programs to see evidence of a student’s determination to go the extra mile. As Service-Learning Scholars, students will also be recognized at graduation with a banquet in their honor, cords to wear during commencement, and their names in the graduation program.
Admission Requirements Service-Learning Scholars at USU are an elite group of students dedicated to making a difference in their community. Each year, 25 students will be admitted to the program. Admission to the program is competitive and is limited to a maximum of 100 students at any one time. In order to gain admittance to the program, students must submit an application, have a 3.0 or higher grade point average, and submit a written essay detailing their interest in Service-Learning and their dedication to community engagement.
Certificate Requirements To receive a Service-Learning Certificate, a student must: 1. Apply for and be accepted to the Service-Learning Scholars Program. 2. Earn a minimum of 9 SL designated credits (with a grade of B or better in each course). 3. Perform a minimum of 400 service hours. 4. Develop and complete an approved capstone project. 5. Maintain and present a reflective portfolio. The 9 credits must come from an approved list of Service-Learning courses. Course adaptations will be considered by the ServiceLearning Coordinator (for example, an instructor may work with one student in a non-SL course to complete the SL requirement). For answers to any questions, as well as an up-to-date list of approved SL courses and program applications, students should contact the Service-Learning Coordinator.
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Interdepartmental Program in Social Sciences Degree Coordinator: Gary Kiger, Dean of College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Location: Main 338 Phone: (435) 797-1195 Degree offered: Master of Social Sciences (MSS) Primary Disciplines: History, Political Science, and Sociology Secondary Disciplines: Anthropology; Business Administration; Instructional Technology; Environment and Society; Family, Consumer, and Human Development; History; Political Science; Psychology; Social Work; and Sociology
Graduate Program Administration The program is administered by a committee of the department heads (Management Committee) from the three primary disciplines or their designees. The committee is chaired by annual rotation by one of the members of the committee, and reports to the Degree Coordinator. The Management Committee reviews policy and develops recommendations which are submitted to the Degree Coordinator for approval.
Degree Description The social sciences are disciplines that have as a common objective the understanding of human behavior and social relationships. The MSS offers multidisciplinary graduate training for candidates desiring in-depth applied understanding of human performance, human environments, and/or the structuring of social, political, and economic systems. Students in History and Sociology typically follow the Plan B option, which requires a minimum of 30 credits. A minimum of 15 credits are required in a primary discipline, plus a minimum of 15 credits from one of the following two tracks: Track A: a minimum of 15 credits from two approved primary disciplines, with at least two courses in each secondary discipline. Track B: a minimum of 15 credits from an approved secondary discipline and a cluster, with at least two courses in the secondary discipline and two courses in the cluster. Courses counted in a cluster must be outside the selected primary discipline and secondary discipline. Three of the 30 credits required for the Plan
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B option must be thesis credits, but no more than 3 credits of thesis can be counted toward a degree. Departments may impose more rigorous requirements. A maximum of 3 credits may be earned either from readings/conferences or from independent research. The MSS degree is primarily intended to prepare degree recipients for employment or advancement in social science-related occupations. Students interested in pursuing doctoral work should consider a Plan A Master of Science program.
Admission Requirements See general admission requirements, pages 93-94. In addition, the faculty of each discipline determines whether to recommend to the graduate dean the acceptance of applicants. For further information, contact the Graduate Coordinator in the department of the proposed primary discipline.
Degree Requirements Student Supervision
For each student admitted, a supervisory committee is ordinarily appointed consisting of at least one faculty representative from the student’s primary discipline and (a) one from each of the secondary disciplines, or (b) one from a secondary discipline and one from a discipline associated with the cluster. Policies governing student supervision may vary from specialization to specialization.
Plan B Research Paper
Each Plan B student must submit a research paper for thesis credit in accordance with School of Graduate Studies and departmental requirements. Ordinarily, the Plan B paper is written in the primary discipline, but in some cases, with the approval of the student’s supervisory committee, it may be written in one of the secondary disciplines. Information specific to each primary discipline may be obtained by contacting the sponsoring department.
Further Information Candidates interested in pursuing this degree program may obtain specific information by contacting the head of one of the participating departments, the School of Graduate Studies, or the dean of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Department Head: Richard S. Krannich Location: Main 224 Phone: (435) 797-1230 FAX: (435) 797-1240 E-mail: ann.johns@usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/sswa Undergraduate Program Directors: Sociology: Peggy Petrzelka, Main 216E, (435) 797-0981, peggyp@hass.usu.edu Social Work: Terry L. Peak, Main 239D, (435) 797-4080, tpeak@hass.usu.edu Anthropology: Patricia M. Lambert, Main 245A, (435) 797-2603, plambert@hass.usu.edu Sociology Graduate Program Director: Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, Main 216H, (435) 797-0582, douglasj@hass.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology; participates in Master of Social Sciences (MSS); BS and BA in Social Work; BS and BA in Anthropology Graduate Specializations: PhD—Demography, Environmental Sociology/Sociology of Natural Resources, Social Problems, and Sociology of Development
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The department offers educational programs for students to prepare for positions in business, social welfare, teaching, research, personnel, government service, social services, law enforcement, and industry, as well as providing liberal and general education for all interested students. The department offers a wide range of courses for the study of social, cultural, and behavioral dynamics. The department also provides University Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and other service courses for students from all majors.
Requirements Departmental Admission Requirements
New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the sociology and anthropology majors, as well as to the pre-social work major. Undeclared and transfer students from other USU majors or other institutions must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA. For admission to the sociology major, students must additionally have earned a grade of C or better in SOC 1010 (effective Fall Semester 2005). For admission to the social work major, transfer students must have earned a minimum 2.75 GPA in all social work classes. Applicants to the social work major must have completed the basic social work core curriculum, must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA and a minimum 2.75 GPA in social work classes, must have completed SW 1050 with a grade of C+ or better, and must have completed an application form (available from the department).
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information Major requirement sheets, which provide detailed information about requirements for majors and minors within the Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Department, can be obtained from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Sociology Undergraduate Program Director: Peggy Petrzelka Program Office: Main 224, (435) 797-1230 The study of the human individual and human groups is central to sociology. Sociology offers a broad foundation for understanding human behavior on an individual and group basis, and encourages the development of skills necessary for establishing favorable societal conditions for human development. Students learn to systematically describe and explain group behavior, including the effects of one group on another and of groups upon individual behavior. Required sociology classes deal with how people in different societies organize and control their societies; critical issues, such as race, class, and gender, as they have developed through history; and research and statistical methods for analyzing sociological data. Upon completion of the prescribed program for a major in sociology, the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge essential for understanding society from a sociological perspective; 2. Identify and critically evaluate the contributions of sociologists, social scientists, and scholars; 3. Identify and critically evaluate the forces and institutions that influence his or her life as a member of society; 4. Identify, comprehend, and critically evaluate the influences of race, class, gender, age, and disability on a member of society;
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology 5. Pursue careers in sociological areas, business, government, and/or graduate study; and 6. Apply the methods and concepts of sociology to the analysis of social issues, problems, and conflicts in preparation for participation as agents of creative social change. Students select courses from three different areas. Social Problems classes focus on criminology and deviance, retirement and other aspects of aging, the causes and prevention of juvenile delinquency, and the cultural characteristics of various social groups. Groups and Institutions courses look at collective behavior, the organization of communities, and the development of gender roles, as well as economic systems, educational systems, and social inequality. Population and Environment and Development courses deal with the effects of the environment and human behavior and the consequences of different patterns of population growth and settlement. A Law and Society Area Studies Certificate is available. A teaching minor in sociology is available for students wishing to teach in secondary schools. Surveys of graduates indicate that sociology majors pursue a wide range of occupations. About one-third are employed in the professional sector, while close to one-fourth are in service occupations. In addition, 26 percent are involved in sales or management/administration. In terms of specific job titles, social service is a popular option, as are retail sales and teaching. Other frequent job titles include: vocational rehabilitation counselor, research analyst, data coordinator, management analyst, district sales manager, parole officer, juvenile probation officer, social services director, civil service test examiner, personnel director, insurance salesman, and correctional service officer. A variety of government and business positions are also expanding for sociology majors with the new emphasis on a liberal arts education. The growing awareness of the value of sociological perspectives for problem-solving continues to provide an increasing range of opportunities for employment in a variety of work settings.
Departmental Graduation Requirements
Sociology majors must meet the following course requirements: 1. Complete the general requirements of the University. Majors are expected to take STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics to fulfill the quantitative literacy requirement for University Studies. 2. Complete a minimum of 33 credits of sociology coursework. At least fifty percent of the sociology coursework must be completed in the USU Sociology program. Sociology majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in sociology courses and earn a grade of C or better in SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (effective Fall Semester 2005) and a C- or better in all other courses to be counted toward the major. 3. A minor outside the program is encouraged but not required. 4. Complete the following required courses (15 credits): SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp)...........................3 SOC 3010 Race, Class, and Gender (F, Sp).................................3 SOC 3110 (CI)1 Methods of Social Research (F, Sp) .................... 3 SOC 3120 (QI)2 Social Statistics I (F, Sp) .....................................3 SOC 4010 Contemporary Sociological Theory (F) ........................ 3 5. Choose a minimum of 18 credits from the following sociology elective courses. At least 3 credits must come from each of the three specialty areas listed below.
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a. Social Problems SOC 1020 Social Problems (F, Sp) ...............................................3 SOC 3410 Juvenile Delinquency (F, Sp) .......................................3 SOC 3420 Criminology (F, Sp) ......................................................3 SOC 3430 Social Deviance (F) .....................................................3 SOC 3750 Sociology of Aging (F) .................................................3 SOC 4420 (CI) Criminal Law and Justice (Sp) ..............................3 SOC 4800 Seminar in Sociology (F, Sp) ....................................1-3 b. Groups and Institutions SOC 2500 Sociology of Gender (F) ..............................................3 SOC 3320 Sociology of Work and Organization (Sp) ................... 3 SOC 3330 Medical Sociology (F) ..................................................3 SOC 3500 Social Psychology (F, Sp) ............................................3 SOC 4330 Sociology of Religion (F) .............................................3 SOC 4800 Seminar in Sociology (F, Sp) ....................................1-3 c. Population, Environment, and Development SOC 3200 Population and Society (F, Sp) ....................................3 SOC 3600 Sociology of Urban Places (F) .....................................3 SOC 3610 Rural Sociology (F) ......................................................3 SOC 4620 Sociology of the Environment and Natural Resources (Sp) .........................................................................3 SOC 4710 Asian Societies (Sp) ....................................................3 SOC 4730 Women in International Development (Sp) .................. 3 SOC 4800 Seminar in Sociology (F, Sp) ....................................1-3 SOC 5650/6650 Developing Societies (F) ....................................3
______________ 1Prerequisites: Six credits of departmental courses. 2Prerequisites: Six credits of departmental courses; and STAT 1040 or equivalent
Sociology and Social Work Dual Major
Sociology majors desiring additional preparation for employment in the social services may complete a dual major in sociology and social work. With the help of advisors, students who will seek positions in other special areas could include appropriately related courses.
Minor
Students minoring in sociology must complete a minimum of 12 credits in sociology courses. Sociology minors must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in sociology courses. They must also earn a grade of C or better in SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (effective Fall Semester 2005), and a grade of C- or better in all other courses to be counted toward the minor. SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) ...................................3 SOC 1020 Social Problems (F, Sp) .......................................................3 Additional credits with a SOC prefix ......................................................6
Sociology Student Organization
Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD), the sociology honor society, provides sociology undergraduates with a sense of community and an opportunity to build strong friendships outside of the classroom. Students are encouraged to become involved with AKD. For further information, contact Peggy Petrzelka, peggyp@hass.usu.edu.
Teaching License
Sociology is defined as an approved teaching major in Utah secondary schools by the State Board of Education. The sociology major must complete a minor in a subject that is required in Utah high schools. In addition to completing the courses required for the sociology major, the sociology teaching major must also complete the required teaching licensure courses in education. Students can also elect sociology as an approved teaching minor.
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Law and Society Area Studies Certificate
The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology sponsors an interdisciplinary program emphasizing the study of the relationship between law and society. Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits, chosen from a selected list of courses, in at least three disciplines. A minimum 3.0 GPA must be maintained in these courses. The selected courses are: FCHD 3100 Abuse and Neglect in Family Context (F, Sp) (prereq: Sophomore standing, FCHD 1500, 2400) (3 cr) or PSY 3120 Abuse, Neglect, and the Psychological Dimensions of Intimate Violence (F, Su) (prereq: PSY 1100) (3 cr) ..........................3 JCOM 4030 Mass Media Law (F, Sp) ...................................................3 MHR 2990 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (F, Sp, Su) ...... 3 MHR 3810 Employment Law and Policy Development (F, Sp) ............. 3 MHR 5640 Selected Topics: International Business Law ...................... 3 PHIL 2500 (BHU) Social Ethics (F) .......................................................3 PHIL 4600 Philosophy of Law (F)..........................................................3 PHIL 4610 (DHA) Social and Political Philosophy (Sp).........................3 PHIL 5600 Legal Ethics (F) (prereq: PHIL 4600) ..................................3 POLS 3120 Law and Politics (F) ...........................................................3 POLS 3130 United States Legislative Politics (Sp) ...............................3 POLS 3170 Law and Economics (F) .....................................................3 POLS 3320 The Foundations of American Constitutionalism ............... 3 POLS 3810 Introduction to Public Policy (F) .........................................3 POLS 4120 American Constitutional Law (F) ........................................3 POLS 4130 Constitutional Theory (Sp) .................................................3 POLS 4810 Politics and Public Policy (F) .............................................3 POLS 5130 Law and Policy (Sp) ...........................................................3 SOC 1020 Social Problems (F, Sp) .......................................................3 SOC 3410 Juvenile Delinquency (F, Sp) ...............................................3 SOC 3420 Criminology (F, Sp) ..............................................................3 SOC 3430 Social Deviance (F) .............................................................3 SOC 4420 (CI) Criminal Law and Justice (Sp) ......................................3 SPED 5070 Policies and Procedures in Special Education (F) ..........1-3 SW 5350 (CI) Social Welfare Policy (F) ................................................3 Only 12 credits may be selected from a single discipline. The Law and Society Area Studies certificate is pursued in conjunction with a major. Credits may be applied to the major, as well as to the area studies requirements. A student’s transcript will reflect the Law and Society Area Studies certificate upon completion of requirements for a degree. More information may be obtained from the department or from the College of HASS Advising Center, Student Center 302.
Gerontology Program
The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology is one of several departments sponsoring an interdisciplinary gerontology program, which prepares students for careers in the field of aging. Students may earn a certificate in gerontology by completing a selected list of course requirements, including supervised field practicum in a gerontological setting. More information concerning the gerontology certification program may be obtained from the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development.
American Studies Major
The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology is one of several departments offering an area of concentration for the American Studies program. Students who wish to focus their work in American culture should refer to the American Studies program description (pages 250-251).
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Social Work Program Director: Terry L. Peak Program Office: Main 239, (435) 797-1286; or Main 224, (435) 797-1230 Utah State University’s Social Work Program offers a baccalaureate degree in social work. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and meets requirements established by the State of Utah for licensure of social service workers. The Social Work Program provides a learning environment for those who seek to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to bring about meaningful social change in individuals, groups, communities, organizations, and society. The program provides grounding in the fundamental generalist skills, knowledge, and values of social work, such as critical thinking, clarification of personal values, awareness of diversity, professional use of self, and communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Social Work at Utah State University recognizes the historic importance of social welfare in balancing the country’s economic and social structure. The program is committed to the resolution of contemporary human social problems, such as poverty, racism, discrimination, and economic injustice.
Program Goals There are two fundamental goals that guide the Social Work Program: 1. To prepare students for employment as generalist social workers through education in a professional foundation curriculum and selected liberal arts education coursework. 2. To prepare students for advanced education. The program is based on a generalist conception of social work and a problem-solving, empowerment, and strengths model of practice. The social work sequence stresses problem solving at the interface of person and environment, which requires that students develop a repertoire of generalist practice skills. The program inculcates in students the knowledge, skills, understanding, and values necessary to perform multi-level assessments and interventions utilizing a theoretical knowledge base. The program is committed to building a student’s education on a solid base that includes a liberal arts perspective vital to the development of a social worker. The program endeavors to prepare students for advanced standing in graduate professional programs and to provide a solid academic base for continuing education. To accomplish this, the program facilitates the development of the profession’s knowledge, values, and skills; provides a well-rounded liberal arts educational foundation; and teaches good study habits, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to think critically. The program also endeavors to maintain a campus environment that will foster a sense of community and social responsibility. To accomplish this, the program provides opportunities for service learning, social development, and educational research forums through the state-affiliated National Association of Social Workers student organization and the Social Work Phi Alpha Honor Society.
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Licensure In the State of Utah, graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work are eligible to be licensed upon graduation as social service workers. Students may obtain further information on licensure from: Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing 160 East 300 South PO Box 146741 Salt Lake City UT 84114-6741 (801) 530-6628 http://www.dopl.utah.gov
Social Work Major Liberal Arts Foundation
All students pursuing an undergraduate degree at Utah State University must meet requirements designed to assure a broad, liberal arts foundation. Cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary perspectives are vital to a student’s development as a social worker. The University Studies program, which is described in detail in this catalog (see pages 46-54), is required of all majors. Majors are expected to take STAT 1040 (QL), Introduction to Statistics, to fulfill the quantitative literacy requirement for University Studies. In addition to fulfilling University Studies requirements, majors will need to complete specific liberal arts courses, listed in the Social Work Program requirements, some of which fulfill both University Studies and Social Work Program requirements. Social Work majors must complete STAT 1040 (Introduction to Statistics) and SOC 3120 (Social Statistics I) to graduate.
Program Admission Requirements
The following regulations apply for admission to the Social Work Program: (1) New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the Social Work Major. (2) Transfer students from other institutions must obtain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in social work classes. (Refer to the USU Social Work Program Transfer of Credit Policy.) (3) Students transferring from other USU majors must complete the Social Work Major course of study and must obtain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in social work classes. (4) Students must apply for and meet criteria for advanced standing, in order to continue on in upper-division social work practice courses and field practicum courses. (5) Students are responsible for reviewing and knowing the requirements for the Social Work degree. (6) All courses required for the Social Work degree must be taken for a letter grade.
Social Work Major
Students may declare Social Work as their major at any time. All course offerings in social work are open to all Social Work majors, with the exception of the practice courses (SW 3050 Practice I, SW 4150 Practice II, and SW 4160 Practice III) and the field practicum courses (SW 4870 Beginning Field Practicum and SW 5870 Advanced Field Practicum), which require admission to advanced standing. Social work students are expected to take courses in sequence, in order to have the professional foundation knowledge required for each class. Maintenance of a high grade point average is important as students progress through the major and continue on to graduate school. Requirements for the Social Work major are as follows: First year: SW 10503 Introduction to Social Welfare (F) ........................................3 ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (F, Sp) .................................3
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BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F, Sp, Su)...........................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (F, Sp, Su) . 3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F, Sp) .. 3 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F, Sp, Su) ............................... 3 SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) ..................................3 STAT 1040 (QL)4 Introduction to Statistics (F, Sp, Su) ......................... 3 _______________ 3Students must take SW 1050 before taking SW 2400 and 2500. 4Students must complete STAT 1040 as a prerequisite to SOC 3120 and to fulfill Social Work major requirements.
Second year: ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (F, Sp, Su) .............................................................3 SW 24005 Social Work with Diverse Populations (Sp) .......................... 3 SW 25005 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Sp) ................. 3 One elective enrichment course ............................................................3 Students should apply for advanced standing during their second year. _______________ 5Since SW2400 and 2500 are only offered during spring semester each year, students should plan accordingly.
Third year: SW 30506 Practice I (F) .........................................................................3 SW 4100 Social Work Research (F)......................................................3 SW 4150 Practice II (Sp) .......................................................................3 SW 4160 Practice III (Sp) ......................................................................3 SOC 3120 (QI)7 Social Statistics I (F, Sp) .............................................3 Two elective enrichment courses ..........................................................6 Students should apply for the practicum during their third year. _______________ 6Prior to taking SW 3050, students must apply for advanced standing, to qualify to enroll in practice courses. 7STAT 1040 (Introduction to Statistics), plus 6 credits in Social Work and/or Sociology courses, are prerequisites for this course. STAT 1040 and SOC 3120 must be completed in order to graduate with a social work degree.
Required Elective Enrichment Courses Nine credits of electives are to be chosen during the second and third years, prior to the practicum year. At least two electives are to be taken in Social Work, and one upper-division elective can be taken outside of Social Work. SW 3350 Child Welfare .........................................................................3 SW 3360 Adolescents: Theories, Problems, and Issues ....................... 3 SW 3450 School Social Work................................................................3 SW 3550 Social Gerontology ................................................................3 SW 3650 Mental Health ........................................................................3 SW 3750 Medical Social Services .........................................................3 SW 3850 Spirituality and Social Work ...................................................3 SW 3950 Occupational and Environmental Health ...............................3 SW 4900 Topical Issue Seminar (F, Sp) .............................................3-6 Optional Elective SW 49508 Directed Readings (F,Sp) ..................................................1-5 Fourth year: SW 48709 Beginning Field Practicum (F) ..............................................6 SW 5350 (CI) Social Welfare Policy (F) ................................................3 SW 5870 Advanced Field Practicum (Sp) .............................................6 _______________ 8SW 4950 requires a plan of study, approved by a social work faculty member, at least one semester prior to registration. This course is not considered to be a required elective. 9Prior to enrolling in Beginning Field Practicum, students must apply for admission to the Field Practicum and must have advanced standing status.
Procedures for Advanced Standing in the Social Work Major
In order to be considered for advanced standing, students must turn in a completed application form by March 1 of the academic year. Applications for admission can be obtained in the Social Work Office,
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Main 239. At the end of spring semester, when the criteria for advanced standing have been met, eligible students will be ranked according to their grade point average, personal statement, performance on the advanced placement test, and faculty evaluation. The highest ranking students will receive advanced standing, which will allow them to enroll in upper-division practice courses. Only those students who have completed first- and second-year requirements by the end of spring semester of the application year will be considered for advanced standing. The primary reasons for this evaluation are: (1) to maintain a high-quality educational experience for students in upper-division practice courses, and (2) to maintain the status of full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. Students will receive notification of acceptance in June of the application year. Those students who do not receive advanced standing, and are therefore not allowed to enroll in upper-division practice courses, may retake courses to improve their GPA and reapply for advanced standing during the following year. To be considered for advanced standing, students must meet the following minimum criteria:
Procedures for Admission to Field Practicum
Students must complete 480 clock hours of supervised field practicum and integrative seminar coursework. The field practicum courses are SW 4870 (Beginning Field Practicum) and SW 5870 (Advanced Field Practicum). Students may register for SW 4870 only after making application with the practicum director. Application must be made during the spring semester of the academic year prior to enrollment in the practicum, and is due by February 20. Applications are available in Main 239. No applications for the practicum will be accepted from students who will not complete all required coursework by the end of spring semester. The following are eligibility criteria for admission to the field practicum: 1. Senior status (92-120 credits completed) by the end of the spring semester in which the student applies. Only those students who are candidates for the baccalaureate degree in social work may be admitted to the field practicum. 2. Completion of University Studies program (including Depth Education requirements) and all social work courses, with the exception of SW 5350 (Social Welfare Policy).
1. Completion of the following courses with a C or better: ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (F, Sp).......................... 3 BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F, Sp, Su) .................. 3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (F, Sp, Su) .................................................................................3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (F, Sp, Su).....................................................3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F, Sp) ........................................................................................3 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F, Sp, Su) ........................ 3 SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp)...........................3 SW 2400 Social Work with Diverse Populations (Sp) ................... 3 SW 2500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Sp) .......... 3
4. A grade of C or better in all courses required for the major and a grade of C+ or better in SW 1050 (Introduction to Social Welfare).
2. Completion of SW 1050 (Introduction to Social Welfare) with a grade of C+ or better.
7. Maintenance of an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 and a 2.75 minimum GPA in the Social Work Major.
3. Junior status (61-90 credits) upon application.
8. A satisfactory grade (70 percent or better) on the Generalist Practice Test (GPT), given during finals week of spring semester.
4. Maintenance of a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in social work classes. 5. No Pass-D-Fail grades in courses required for the major. 6. A satisfactory grade (70 percent or better) on the Advanced Placement Test (APT), given during finals week of spring semester. Students should also be aware that if there are any personal data, such as that included on the application for state licensure, which indicate a potential threat to the public safety and welfare, a student may be denied advanced standing in the program. Students turned down for advanced standing will be assisted in finding a more suitable major or may reapply during the following year. To maintain advanced standing and eligibility for graduation as a Social Work Major, a student: (1) must obtain a B- or better in SW 3050 (Practice I), SW 4150 (Practice II), and SW 4160 (Practice III); (2) must have completed SW 1050 (Introduction to Social Welfare) with a C+ or better; (3) must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or better and a minimum 2.75 GPA in the Social Work Major; (4) must receive a grade of C or better in all other courses required for the major; (5) must not repeat more than once, to improve a grade, any course required for the major; and (6) must not receive a Pass-D-Fail grade for any course required for the major.
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3. A grade of B- or better in SW 3050 (Practice I), SW 4150 (Practice II), and SW 4160 (Practice II).
5. No Pass-D-Fail grades received in courses required for the major. 6. Demonstration of appropriate professional, moral, and ethical character, and must abide by the National Association of Social Work (NASW) code of ethics.
Students should also be aware that if there are any personal data, such as that included on the application for state licensure, which indicate a potential threat to the public safety and welfare, a student may be denied continuation in the program. If a student is denied admission to the practicum, the faculty will review his or her file upon request. Students entering the practicum cannot ordinarily begin their placement earlier than the start of fall semester. If they do so, this practice falls outside of the Social Work Program’s responsibility, and any accrued hours will not count toward the practicum.
Transfer of Credit Policy
Students who transfer to the USU Social Work Program are required to complete an application for transfer credit. Students may substitute certain social work classes taken at other Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited programs for USU courses. Course approval must be sought from the student’s advisor. When petitioning for a substitution, the student is responsible to meet with an advisor and fill out a transfer of credit form, available in Main 239. Social work courses taken ten or more years ago cannot ordinarily serve as substitutes. Courses taken in a department or program not accredited by the CSWE cannot ordinarily serve as substitutes for the USU Social Work courses unless they have been covered in an articulation agreement.
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology The following regulations apply to transfer students: (1) A transfer credit application, with official transcripts from all institutions previously attended, must be submitted. (2) The transcripts must reflect a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and a 2.75 GPA in all social work courses. (3) The credentials of students seeking transfer to the Utah State University Social Work Program will be evaluated on an individual basis. (4) University Studies Depth Education requirements must be completed by all students, including transfer students who have earned an associate degree. The following courses, or their equivalents, will be considered for transfer credit: ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (F, Sp) ..................................3 BIOL 1010 (BLS) Biology and the Citizen (F, Sp, Su)...........................3 ENGL 1010 (CL) Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (F, Sp, Su) . 3 ENGL 2010 (CL) Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (F, Sp, Su) .............................................................3 FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F, Sp) .. 3 PSY 1010 (BSS) General Psychology (F, Sp, Su) ................................3 SOC 1010 (BSS) Introductory Sociology (F, Sp) ...................................3 STAT 1040 (QL) Introduction to Statistics (F, Sp, Su) ...........................3 SW 1050 Introduction to Social Welfare (F) ..........................................3 SW 2400 Social Work with Diverse Populations (Sp) ...........................3 SW 2500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Sp) .................. 3 Students transferring from junior colleges will be required to apply for advanced standing and take upper-division social work courses at USU. Only those social work courses taken within the last ten years will be considered. Students transferring credits from CSWE accredited programs must apply for advanced standing, arrange to take the Advanced Placement Test (APT) during spring semester before they arrive on campus, and take the following courses with the USU Social Work Program: SW 3050 Practice I (F) ..........................................................................3 SW 4150 Practice II (Sp) .......................................................................3 SW 4160 Practice III (Sp) ......................................................................3 SW 4870 Beginning Field Practicum (F) ...............................................6 SW 5350 (CI) Social Welfare Policy (F) ................................................3 SW 5870 Advanced Field Practicum (Sp) .............................................6 Social Work faculty members will review applications for advanced standing, to qualify students to enroll in upper-division practice classes. Advanced standing is based on the following criteria: (1) completion of FCHD 1500 (BSS); ENGL 1010 (CL), 2010 (CL); ANTH 1010 (BSS); BIOL 1010 (BLS); SOC 1010 (BSS); PSY 1010 (BSS); and SW 2400, 2500 with a grade of C or better; (2) completion of SW 1050 with a grade of C+ or better; (3) junior status (61-90 credits) upon application; (4) maintenance of a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in social work classes; (5) a passing score on the Advanced Placement Test (APT), which is a score of 70 percent or higher; and (6) no Pass-D-Fail grades received in courses required for the major. Students transferring to USU should obtain and complete a copy of the social work advanced standing application and send the application to the Social Work Program by March 1, prior to the fall semester in which they intend to transfer. Students transferring to USU should be advised that social work education is a professional program designed to prepare competent and effective social work professionals. Coursework is based upon a specific body of knowledge, values, and professional skills. Therefore, if students have not completed the required criteria for advanced standing, completion of their educational program could take additional time. For more information about the Social Work Program, call (435) 797-1286, or visit the Social Work website at: http://www.usu.edu/sswa/sw.htm
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Social Work Student Organizations The Social Work Program recognizes the importance of students having opportunities to learn and socialize outside of the classroom. Students are encouraged to be become involved with the NASW student organization, as well as the USU Social Work Program Phi Alpha Honor Society. Information is available in Main 239.
Anthropology Program Director: Patricia M. Lambert Program Office: Main 245, (435) 797-0219; or Main 224, (435) 797-1230 Anthropology is the integrated study of humans in all their aspects. It offers a broad framework for understanding humans as individuals and as members of widely varying societies through courses dealing with the biological evolution of humans, prehistoric culture change, and present diversity of cultures and human populations. Two parallel goals of the discipline are to explore and develop an appreciation for human diversity and the shared legacy of our common humanity. Anthropology includes the following subspecialties: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Major requirements are designed to encourage broad exploration across anthropology, and students who major in anthropology examine a wide range of peoples and cultures, both past and present. They examine lifeways as different as the hunter-gatherers of Ice-Age Europe, tribal horticulturalists of lush interior Amazonia, and the diverse ethnic neighborhoods of modern U.S. cities. They explore both the biological and cultural basis of human behavior, and examine how it is manifested in individuals and groups. Anthropology courses use both scientific and humanistic approaches to the study of humankind, in all its complexity. Courses emphasize critical reasoning, oral and written communication skills, and the expansion of thinking beyond the familiar. The contemporary social science student lives in a world of diminishing cultural and national barriers. In this setting, a major in anthropology can lead to a wide variety of careers. Anthropologists are on the staff of leading medical, business, law, public affairs, and other professional schools, and have played critical roles in international ventures, public health programs, community development activities, and minority and migrant social actions. Additionally, anthropology serves applied interests in international development, archaeology and cultural resource management, cross-cultural health care, and osteology/ forensics. With first-hand experience in every region of the country and around the world, anthropologists bring a unique understanding of specific social and ethnic groups and of the biological, ecological, and cultural factors that influence human behavior. Special features of the anthropology program include smaller courses, individualized attention, opportunities for laboratory, museum, and field work, and the opportunity of working in teaching assistant positions. All these features give anthropology majors choice and experiences unavailable to undergraduates in most programs. The Anthropology Museum and Field Schools provide additional hands-on learning opportunities. Anthropology participates in the Department of Geology emphasis in Geoarchaeology, the American Studies Program, and the Folklore Program in the Department of English. Anthropology leads to a variety of “real-world” jobs. Anthropology graduates are: lawyers, nurses, health care administrators, travel consultants, teachers of all kinds, cultural resource professionals,
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology agency and program administrators, and technical writers. They work for museums, government land management, environmental and Foreign Service agencies, Indian tribes, and are common in both the government and private sectors of the environmental-cultural heritage protection industry. They can be found in public and private foundations, bureaus, and agencies for the arts, humanities, sciences, and tourism. Graduate study in anthropology opens the world of practicing anthropology. Not limited to college teaching, anthropologists with graduate degrees can be found in a variety of private sector and government agency positions. For students seeking a dual major, an Anthropology major can complement a major in American Studies, Biology, Geology, Geography, History, Languages, and Political Science. It also pairs well with majors in Natural Resources, because cultural resource and Native American issues are important to many positions in private firms and government agencies concerned with land management and the environment.
Major Requirements
A minimum of 33 credits is required for the anthropology major. All students must take four required courses, including a three-semester sequence in the basic areas of anthropology and a beginning upperdivision level course in the history of anthropology. The anthropology major also requires exposure across the breadth of the discipline. To achieve this, students select courses from topical and area clusters at the upper-division levels and a final capstone course. Additional graduation requirements include: Methods component Majors must complete one “Methods” course. The course chosen to meet this requirement may also count toward other anthropology major requirements. A minimum of 16 credits of the anthropology course credits counting toward the major must be Utah State University courses. Credits from distance and residence center courses are subject to departmental approval for application toward the anthropology major. Students majoring in anthropology must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in anthropology courses. A grade of C or better must be attained in courses counted for the major, including foreign language and statistics courses. In addition, majors must complete the general requirements of the University in consultation with the student’s advisor, and complete the following major courses: Required Courses (12 credits) ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (F, Sp) ..................................3 ANTH 1020 (BLS) Biological Anthropology (F) .....................................3 ANTH 1030 (BSS/CI) World Archaeology (F, Sp) .................................3 ANTH 3990 History and Theories of Anthropology (F) ..........................3 Cultural Anthropology (6 credits minimum) ANTH 2100 (BSS) Peoples of the Contemporary World (Sp) ............... 3 ANTH 3110 North American Indian Cultures (F) ...................................3 ANTH 3130 (CI) Peoples of Latin America ............................................3 ANTH 3150 Field-Methods and Career Options in Anthropology (Methods) (F,Sp) ................................................................................3 ANTH 3160 (DSS) Anthropology of Religion (F) ...................................3 ANTH 4110/6110 (DSS) Southwest Indian Cultures, Past and Present (F) ........................................................................................3 ANTH 4120 (CI) Ethnography of Childhood (Methods) (F) ................... 3 ANTH 4130 (DSS) Medical Anthropology: Matter, Culture, Spirit, and Health (Sp) .................................................................................3
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ANTH 4150 Problems in Cultural Anthropology (Methods) (Sp) (Currently under development) ..........................................................3 ANTH 5100/6100 (DSS) Anthropology of Sex and Gender (Sp) ........... 3 ANTH 5120/6120 Applied Rural Development (Sp) ..............................3 ANTH 5130/6130 Ethnographic Field School (Methods) (Su) ...........3-6 ANTH 5160/6160 (DSS) Cities and Development (Sp) ......................... 3 Biological/Physical Anthropology (6 credits minimum) ANTH 3200 (CI/DSS) Perspectives on Race (Sp) ................................3 ANTH 3250 Osteology (Methods) (F) ...................................................3 ANTH 4250 (QI) Problems in Bioarchaeology (Methods) (Sp) ............. 3 ANTH 5210 Physical Anthropology Lab (Methods) ............................1-3 Archaeology (6 credits minimum) ANTH 3300 (DSS) Archaeology in North America (Sp) ........................ 3 ANTH 3320 Ancient Humans and the Environment (F) ........................ 3 ANTH 3350 (DSS) Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations (Sp) ............... 3 ANTH 4350 Archaeological Method/Theory and Cultural Resource Management (Sp) ..............................................................................3 ANTH 4360 (DSS) Ancient Desert West (F)..........................................3 ANTH 4380 Peopling of the New World (Sp) ........................................3 Capstone Courses (3 credits minimum) ANTH 4250 (QI) Problems in Bioarchaeology (Methods) (Sp) ............. 3 ANTH 4350 Archaeological Method/Theory and Cultural Resource Management (Sp) ..............................................................................3 ANTH 5650/6650 (DSS) Developing Societies (F) ...............................3 ANTH 5990 Contemporary Anthropological Theory and Method (Sp) .. 3 Departmental Electives Note: Methods courses require permission of instructor. ANTH 1710 (BHU) Introduction to Folklore (F, Sp) ...............................3 ANTH 2720 Survey of American Folklore (Sp) ......................................3 ANTH 3310 (CI) Introduction to Museum Studies (Methods) (F) .......... 3 ANTH 4100 The Study of Language (F, Sp)..........................................3 ANTH 4370 Archaeology and Paleoenvironments Field Trip (F) .......... 2 ANTH 4800 Topics in Anthropology....................................................1-3 ANTH 5190 Applied Anthropology Practicum (Methods) ...................1-5 ANTH 5300 Archaeology Field School (Methods) (Su) ......................3-5 ANTH 5310 Archaeology Lab (Methods) ...........................................1-3 ANTH 5700 Folk Narrative (Sp) ............................................................3 ANTH 5800 Museum Development (Methods) (F, Sp, Su) ................1-3 ANTH 5900 Independent Studies ......................................................1-3 ANTH 5980 Senior Project ....................................................................1 ANTH 6900 Independent Studies ......................................................1-3 SOC 4730 Women in International Development (Sp) .......................... 3 Students planning to receive a BA degree must complete two years training or equivalent in a foreign language approved by the Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department or one year or equivalent in each of two foreign languages approved by the Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication Department. Students planning to receive a BS degree must complete STAT 1040 (Introduction to Statistics), and one course having a Quantitative Intensive (QI) University Studies designation. Anthropology majors are encouraged to complete both the foreign language and statistics requirements.
Minor Requirements
A minimum of 18 credits is required for the anthropology minor. A minimum of 12 anthropology credits counting toward the minor must be Utah State University courses. Credits from distance and residence center courses are subject to departmental approval for application
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology toward the anthropology minor. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in anthropology courses. A grade of C or better must be attained in courses counting toward the minor.
All application materials should be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies, 0900 Old Main Hill, Utah State University, Logan UT 84322-0900.
Required Courses (9 credits) ANTH 1010 (BSS) Cultural Anthropology (F, Sp) ..................................3 ANTH 1020 (BLS) Biological Anthropology (F) .....................................3 ANTH 1030 (BSS/CI) World Archaeology (F, Sp) .................................3
The department offers financial assistance to most graduate students enrolled in departmental programs. These funds are distributed through a competitive process, based on student qualifications, performance, and interests. Graduate assistants typically earn enough to cover basic costs of tuition and living expenses. In order to be considered for financial assistance for the following academic year, complete applications must be received by USU no later than February 1. Decisions on graduate student funding are usually based on an overall evaluation of all five components of the application.
Breadth-in-Anthropology Structured Electives (9 credits minimum) In addition to the required courses, students must complete a minimum of 9 credits (ANTH 2100, 3000-5000 level courses) in anthropology from the Structured Electives. (Independent Studies, Archaeology Lab, Physical Anthropology Lab, and Work Co-op may not be included).
Sociology Graduate Program Graduate Program Director: Douglas B. Jackson-Smith Program Office: Main 224, (435) 797-1230 The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology offers graduate work leading to the MS, MA, and PhD degrees in Sociology. The department also administers an interdisciplinary Master of Social Sciences (MSS) degree with emphasis in International Rural and Community Development. The Graduate Program in Sociology provides a unique integrative and reinforcing combination of demographic, organizational, political-economic, and social psychological orientations to major domestic and global issues. At the graduate level, the department is particularly strong in four areas: Demography, Natural Resource and Environmental Sociology, Social Problems, and Sociology of Development. Graduate students have the opportunity to merge basic foundation coursework in sociological theory and research methods with more specialized training in selected specialty areas and apprenticeship roles in both basic and applied research projects. Sustained personal interaction between faculty and students is a hallmark and strength of the program. The Graduate Program in Sociology has developed a Graduate Program Handbook that provides more details about the application process, financial assistance decisions, and graduation requirements. An electronic copy of this handbook is available on the departmental website: http://www.usu.edu/sswa/grad.htm The typical graduate application has five main components: 1. A formal application form, available from the School of Graduate Studies; 2. Transcripts from the applicant’s undergraduate and graduate studies; 3. Test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for all applicants, and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE) examinations for international students whose native language is not English; 4. Letters of reference from faculty or scholars who can attest to the applicant’s abilities to succeed in graduate school; and 5. A letter of intent providing background about the applicant’s training, interests, and experiences, as well as an overview of the applicant’s career goals and specific reasons why graduate training in sociology is important to the applicant.
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Students must have scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) at or above the 40th percentile. TOEFL scores are required for international candidates, with a minimum score of 600 (paper test) or 250 (computer-based test) deemed acceptable. The Test of Spoken English (TSE) is also strongly recommended, with a minimum score of 50 deemed acceptable. International applicants who are admitted without having taken the TSE will be required to take a test of spoken English fluency administered by the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at Utah State University prior to beginning their first semester in the Sociology Graduate Program. Dependent upon the test results, the student may be required to complete a program of English language training during the first semester of residence in the graduate program. For consideration for admission to the MSS degree program, applicants may submit either GRE or Miller Analogies Test scores. Applications are screened throughout the year by the Graduate Program Executive Committee. No applications will be considered until all required information arrives in the School of Graduate Studies or a formal petition to review a nearly-complete file is made and approved. Students with or without an undergraduate degree in sociology may enter the master’s degree program. However, before matriculating, basic competencies in sociology that have not been acquired through prior courses or experience must be satisfied. Students entering the doctoral program must complete master’s level prerequisites in sociological theory and research methods and statistics.
PhD in Sociology In addition to coursework in sociological theory and methods, doctoral students are expected to concentrate in and pass written comprehensive examinations in two of the following specialty areas. Specialty areas are distinct, but are also highly integrative. One line of integration involves the department’s continuing emphasis on Rural Sociology, which links elements of all four specialty areas. The program is sufficiently flexible to permit students with a strong interest in an area other than the established specialty areas to elect that area as an emphasis area, rather than having a second specialization, with approval of the supervisory committee and the department head or his or her delegated representative. In this case, the student would select a series of courses in that area in consultation with his or her supervisory committee and the department head or his or her delegated representative.
Demography
The demography area of specialization is administered through the Population Research Laboratory. The orientation is twofold: (1) basic and policy-oriented research on sociological aspects of demographic structure and processes, including migration, marriage and fertility, morbidity, and mortality; and technical demographic topics such
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology as population estimates and projections; and (2) the provision of demographic training to domestic and international students relevant to their respective settings. Research endeavors encompass a broad range of local, regional, national, and international projects in the areas of migration and population redistribution, family demography, life course and aging, health and disability, labor force, and population estimates and projections. Graduate coursework is provided in social demography, population theories and policy, and demographic methods, as well as through various special topic seminars.
Environmental Sociology/Sociology of Natural Resources
The faculty in this area maintain an active research involvement in a wide variety of areas, such as natural resource development, land use changes, public participation in environmental planning, hazardous facility siting, recreation, risk assessment, population/environment relationships, public land management issues, and natural resource policy. Faculty have been engaged in cooperative research ventures with engineering, natural resource sciences, and other physical and social sciences faculty. Graduate curricula offerings are focused on the sociology of natural resources, environmental sociology, environmental problems and inequality, and social risk analysis.
Social Problems
This area is a specialization focused on theoretical and researchrelated issues relevant to a range of topics. Students will find a good deal of flexibility in the program, allowing them to pursue special interests. The faculty members affiliated with this specialty area are actively involved in research on contemporary social problems and structures of inequality. A number of themes are emphasized in each of the specific content courses for this area. For example: How are social problems defined? What identifiable interest groups are involved in defining social problems? How do responses to social problems vary across time, place, and group? Examples of specific content courses this area may include are: criminal justice, aging, gender, race and ethnic relations, mental health, sexuality, stratification, science and technology, medicine, and work.
Sociology of Development
This specialization focuses on both domestic and international issues. Two major goals of the program are to give students the conceptual and analytic foundations to understand the dynamics and impact of social change and development, and to convey specific skills required for effective performance in applied fields. The basic curriculum includes courses covering a broad range of topics related to processes in local, national, and international development, including community, rural sociology, international development, applied anthropology, political sociology, and economic development.
Core Courses
The core courses for the PhD degree in Sociology include the following: SOC 7010 Issues in Sociological Theory (Sp) ......................................3 SOC 7100 Advanced Survey Techniques (Sp) ......................................3 SOC 7110 Advanced Sociological Analysis (F) .....................................3 SOC 7150 Advanced Qualitative Methods in Sociology (Sp) ................ 3
MS and MA in Sociology The main objective of this degree program is to provide a firm foundation in sociological theory and methods. Students also have the opportunity to take electives in any of the departmental specialty
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areas or outside the department. A minimum of 30 credits (including a research thesis) is required for the degree.
Core Courses
The core courses for the MS and MA degrees in Sociology include the folowing: SOC 6010 Development of Sociological Theory (F)..............................3 SOC 6020 Modern Social Theory (Sp) ..................................................3 SOC 6100 Advanced Methods of Social Research (F) ......................... 3 SOC 6150 Social Statistics II (Sp) .........................................................3 The ability to utilize a statistical package (or permission of instructor) is a prerequisite to SOC 6150 (Social Statistics II).
MSS Sociology Specialization This specialization enables interdisciplinary training in three related disciplines. The program requires a minimum of 35 credits, including 17 credits in a major discipline (Sociology); and either (1) a minimum of 9 credits in each of two minors or (2) a minimum of 9 credits in a minor and a minimum of 9 credits in a cluster. Two credits for the Plan B paper are included in the minimum 17 credits in Sociology. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required. This is an applied degree. Individual options and plans of study can be arranged in consultation with the student’s supervisory committee. At present, the degree is available with an emphasis in International Rural and Community Development.
International Rural and Community Development
This emphasis is designed to prepare administrators, planners, and researchers for work in international settings. The emphasis is on social and community factors in development. The interdisciplinary curriculum in sociology of development, rural sociology, economic anthropology, political science, and the economics of development has been specifically designed to prepare practitioners and leaders for careers in applied social development. The coursework can be adapted to the individual career interest of each student. The program involves students both from abroad and from the United States.
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Individualized programs of study are prepared with the cooperation of the student and supervisory committee.
Research The graduate program’s research agenda is focused within the framework of the department’s specialty areas. Since the areas are integrative, research tends to involve collaborative participation by several faculty members. Several active research projects are supported by the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station. Research is conducted at various levels, including international, national, regional, and state. The department houses two active research units, the Institute for Social Science Research on Natural Resources, and the Population Research Laboratory. Faculty play key roles in several interdisciplinary research units, including the Institute for Rural and Community Development and the Women and Gender Research Institute. Graduate program faculty are frequently involved in the research activities of other research units on campus, including the Center for Persons with Disabilities, the Utah Water Research Laboratory, the Mountain West Center for Regional Studies, and the International Irrigation Center.
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Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Financial Assistance Both departmental support and formal research grant support are available to graduate students and are awarded on a competitive basis. Some highly qualified departmental graduate students are also nominated to compete for University fellowships. Students who wish to be considered for financial aid must submit applications by February 1 for the coming academic year. Late applications are considered only if additional funds are still available. Teaching assistantships are available through the department. Research assistantships are available through faculty members who have ongoing projects with the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station or who have research grants from the University, private companies, and federal or state agencies. University fellowships are available for exceptionally qualified students.
Career Opportunities Traditionally, persons with advanced degrees in sociology have been employed in college and university settings. Recent evidence has shown a greater variety of career paths. A survey conducted by the American Sociological Association showed that 21 percent of sociologists holding the doctoral degree were employed in the private sector; 31 percent were working in the nonprofit sector; 46 percent were working in federal, state, or local government agencies; and 12 percent were self-employed. USU sociology graduates have followed this pattern of diversity. They have secured appointments in a variety of academic, governmental, and private settings, both domestic and abroad. A sizeable number have achieved key leadership positions and high visibility in the profession.
Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Faculty Professors Stan L. Albrecht, President of Utah State University, environmental sociology, rural sociology, health studies John C. Allen, rural development, natural resource sociology, survey research methods E. Helen Berry, demography, ecology, methods, urban Richley H. Crapo, religion, sex, and gender; sexuality and homosexuality Steven E. Daniels, rural development, natural resource policy Susan E. Dawson, occupational and environmental health H. Reed Geertsen, community, sociological theory, medical Gary Kiger, Dean of College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; social psychology; gender, work, and family; research methods Richard S. Krannich, environmental, community, and rural sociology; research methods David F. Lancy, educational anthropology, ethnography Gary E. Madsen, methods Jon R. Moris, applied anthropology, rural development, contemporary Africa Steven R. Simms, archaeology, anthropological theory, behavioral ecology Michael B. Toney, demography, ecology Adjunct Professors Gil-Sung Park, economic sociology Douglas N. Sharon, cultural anthropology
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Professors Emeriti Therel R. Black, theory, rural sociology H. Bruce Bylund, social change, methods Gordon N. Keller, comparative kinship, applied anthropology Yun Kim, demography, development, quantitative methodology Ronald L. Little, environmental sociology, rural, quantitative methodology Wesley T. Maughan, community organization, sociology of education Bradley W. Parlin, comparative sociology of work Pamela J. Riley, social psychology, international development, criminology, gender David L. Rogers, complex organizations, political sociology, communities William F. Stinner, social demography, life course, community Associate Professors M. Diane Calloway-Graham, women’s development, women’s clinical and societal issues, social work theory Bonnie Glass-Coffin, medical anthropology, shamanism, Latin America, applied anthropology, method and theory Patricia M. Lambert, biological anthropology, bioarchaeology, paleopathology Derek T. Mason, juvenile delinquency Terry L. Peak, social policy, health care, gerontology Adjunct Associate Professors Dale J. Blahna, natural resource sociology, policy, and outdoor recreation Joanna L. Endter-Wada, cultural anthropology and natural resource policy and sociology Assistant Professors Christy Glass, comparative sociology, work and labor markets, inequality Kelly H. Hardwick, criminology, deviance, theory, methods Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, sociology of agriculture, natural resources and environment, research methods, economic sociology Susan E. Mannon, social inequality, sociology of development, gender Sandra T. Marquart-Pyatt, environmental sociology, political sociology, methods Peggy Petrzelka, environmental sociology, rural sociology, social change and development Bonnie L. Pitblado, archaeology Eric Reither, demography, health Neil F. Wieloch, deviance, criminology, theory Adjunct Assistant Professors Nazih T. Al-Rashid, sociology of work Janet L. Osborne, sociology of gender Theresa L. Selfa, sociology of development Bryan R. Spykerman, research methods Assistant Professor Emeritus Alice C. Smith, sociology Lecturer Jason Leiker, criminology and juvenile delinquency
Course Descriptions Sociology (SOC), pages 597-599 Social Work (SW), pages 596-597 Anthropology (ANTH), pages 453-455
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Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Department Head: Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft Location: Emma Eccles Jones Education 313A Phone: (435) 797-2382 FAX: (435) 797-3572 E-mail: lig@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://sped.usu.edu Graduate Program Coordinators: Special Education Master’s Programs: David E. Forbush, Education 320, (435) 797-0697, davidf@cc.usu.edu Doctoral Programs: Timothy A. Slocum, Education 314, (435) 797-3212, tslocum@cc.usu.edu Doctoral Programs: Charles L. Salzberg, Education 326, (435) 797-3234, salzberg@cc.usu.edu Rehabilitation Counseling Program: Julie F. Smart, Education 322, (435) 797-3269, jsmart@cc.usu.edu Multi-university Consortium in Sensory Impairments Coordinator: Judith M. Holt, Center for Persons with Disabilities 197, (435) 797-7159, judith@cpd2.usu.edu Advising: Advising and Student Teaching Coordinator: Darcie L. Peterson, Education 107, (435) 797-3252, darcie.peterson@usu.edu Distance Undergraduate Programs Coordinator: Nancy K. Glomb, Education 326, (435) 797-3911, nkglomb@cc.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Education (MEd), and Educational Specialist (EdS) in Special Education; Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC); Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Disability Disciplines; the Special Education and Rehabilitation Department participates in the Interdepartmental Doctor of Education (EdD) Undergraduate emphases: BS, BA—Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Early Childhood Special Education Graduate specializations: MEd, MS, EdS—Behavioral Disorders, Early Childhood Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Transition/Special Education Licensure is available for teachers in early childhood special education, mild/moderate disabilities, and severe disabilities. At the postbachelor’s level, licensure is available for teachers in vision and hearing impairments. A Special Education composite licensure program is available with the Department of Elementary Education. A dual licensure program is available with secondary education content majors.
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teachers and support personnel working with exceptional children and adults with disabilities. The programs prepare students to work with individuals with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities and with early childhood special education. Students who are majoring in other teaching fields (i.e., elementary education, secondary education) are encouraged to pursue a second endorsement by taking those courses which lead to a special education license. Teacher education programs in the department are accredited by the State of Utah and nationally by NCATE.
Areas of Emphasis
The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation offers training programs for individuals who want to work with children and adults with disabilities. A student fulfilling the undergraduate course requirements will qualify for a BS or BA degree in special education and be eligible for a license to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities, students with severe disabilities, or young children with disabilities. The severe and mild/moderate endorsements allow graduates to teach pupils with disabilities from kindergarten through 12th grades. The early childhood special education license allows graduates to teach children with disabilities from birth to five years old. In addition, the department offers composite teaching majors with the Department of Elementary Education and dual teaching majors with the Department of Secondary Education. Students completing the dual major requirements in secondary education will be eligible for teacher licensure in one of the special education endorsement areas and their secondary education content major. Students completing the composite major requirements in elementary education will be eligible for teacher licensure in one of the special education endorsement areas and elementary education. Students interested in teaching preschool children with disabilities may receive an early childhood special education license for ages 0-5, in addition to a K-12 special education endorsement in severe or mild/moderate disabilities. A Birth to Age 5 minor is available for Family, Consumer, and Human Development majors.
Requirements Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation as Pre-Special Education majors by meeting the Utah State University minimum requirements (see pages 16-19). To become a Special Education major, a student must make written application to the department after meeting the following prerequisites: (1) completion of at least 40 attempted semester credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; and (2) completion of admission requirements to the College of Education and Human Services Teacher Education Program (see page 108). Students should apply to the department during fall semester of their sophomore year. Admission to the department is competitive based on several factors. These include: (1) the student’s current GPA; (2) the number of credit hours completed by the end of fall semester; (3) completion of premajor classes (such as STAT 1040 and FCHD 1500); and (4) the student’s career goals and experiences.
GPA Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required to apply for admission, to remain in good standing, and to graduate from the program. All required special education classes must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
Undergraduate study leads to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education with licensure to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities, severe disabilities, or early childhood special education. The degree requires a total of 120 credits. The requirements are as follows:
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Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation A.University Studies Requirements Competency Requirements (9-13 credits), Breadth Requirements (18 credits), and Depth Education Requirements (5 courses). For more information, see pages 46-54. B. Professional Education Requirements (18-22 credits) FCHD 1500 (BSS) Human Development Across the Lifespan (F,Sp) (3 cr) or PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood (F,Sp) (3 cr) .......................................................................................3 SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals (F,Sp,Su) ................. 2 SPED 5530 Technology for Teaching Exceptional Learners (Sp) ......... 3 PSY 3660 Educational Psychology for Teachers (F,Sp) ........................ 2 ELED 3000 (CI) Foundation Studies and Practicum in Teaching and Classroom Management Level II (F,Sp) ............................................8 FCHD 2250 Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Education (required only for students completing the Birth to Age 5 Certificate) (F,Sp) ........................................................................... (4) C. Special Education Major (42-60 credits) Coursework includes: human growth and development; applied behavior analysis; introduction to systematic instruction (task analysis, curriculum-based measurement, behavioral objectives, contingent reinforcement); designing curriculum; Individualized Educational Programs (IEP); educational assessment, analysis, and adaptation of instructional materials; intervention strategies for academic and social behaviors; and parent involvement. Additionally, each endorsement area includes practicum work with exceptional children or youth. Finally, all students must complete student teaching with students with disabilities. D. Teaching Support (15 credits) The support area is designed to enhance the Special Education major’s background. Areas recommended include communicative disorders, psychology, sociology, family and human development, recreation, and physical education. E. Electives (7-20 credits)
Endorsement Areas Students are required to complete the Mild/Moderate Disabilities Endorsement, the Severe Disabilities Endorsement, or the Birth to Age 5 Certificate.1 The following courses are required for the special education training programs. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is required for admission to the endorsement courses. Most of the courses should be taken during the junior year. Students enrolled in the endorsement programs are required to maintain a GPA of at least 2.75.
Mild/Moderate Disabilities Endorsement (48 credits)
SPED 5010 (QI) Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis (F) ...........................................................3 SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices (F) ......................................................................................3 SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications (Sp) ............... 3 SPED 5060 Consulting with Parents and Teachers (Sp)....................... 3 SPED 5070 Policies and Procedures in Special Education (F) ............. 3 SPED 5200 (CI)2 Student Teaching in Special Education (F or Sp) .... 15 SPED 5310 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (F) ............................................................4 SPED 5320 Teaching Content Areas and Transition to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Sp) ..........................................................3
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SPED 5330 Eligibility Assessment for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (F) ....................................................................................1 SPED 5340 Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Sp) .................................................................................3 SPED 5410 Practicum: Direct Instruction Reading and Language Arts for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (F) ................................3 SPED 5420 Practicum: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Sp) ..........................................................4
Severe Disabilities Endorsement (44 credits)
SPED 5010 (QI) Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis (F) ...........................................................3 SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices (F) ......................................................................................3 SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications (Sp) ............... 3 SPED 5060 Consulting with Parents and Teachers (Sp)....................... 3 SPED 5070 Policies and Procedures in Special Education (F) ............. 3 SPED 5200 (CI)2 Student Teaching in Special Education (F or Sp) .... 15 SPED 5510 Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities (F) ......... 4 SPED 5520 Curriculum for Secondary-Level Students with Severe Disabilities (Sp) .................................................................................3 SPED 5600 Practicum: Introduction to Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities (F) .......................................................................3 SPED 5610 Practicum: Advanced Systematic Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities (Sp) ..............................................................4
Birth to Age 5 Certificate (46 credits)
Students who are completing this certificate in addition to the Mild/Moderate Disabilities Endorsement or the Severe Disabilities Endorsement will need to complete only those courses which they have not already taken under their endorsement.3 SPED 5010 (QI) Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis (F) ...........................................................3 SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices (F) ......................................................................................3 SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications (Sp) ............... 3 SPED 5060 Consulting with Parents and Teachers (Sp)....................... 3 SPED 5070 Policies and Procedures in Special Education (F) ............. 3 SPED 5200 (CI)2 Student Teaching in Special Education (F or Sp) .... 15 SPED 5710 Young Children with Disabilities: Characteristics and Services (Sp) .....................................................................................3 SPED 5730 Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities (F) ....................................................................................3 SPED 5810 Seminar and Field Experiences with Infants and Families (Sp) .....................................................................................4 SPED 5820 Preschool Practicum with Young Children with Disabilities in Community Environments (F) ........................................................4 SPED 5840 Seminar: Preschool Practicum with Young Children with Disabilities (F) ....................................................................................2 _______________ 1After acceptance to the Special Education major and before beginning the Special Education practica, students are required to complete a background check for conviction of violating any law (except traffic violations). 2SPED 5200 should be taken during the senior year. 3Students working toward the Birth to Age 5 Certificate are encouraged to complete either the mild/moderate disabilities endorsement or the severe disabilities endorsement, as well as courses included in the Birth to Age 5 Certificate. For additional information, see the special education advisor.
Assessment and Accreditation Information about assessment within the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, as well as information about NCATE and CORE accreditation, can be found at: http://sped.usu.edu/accreditation/index.html
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Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Departmental Honors
Teaching Licenses
Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
The department prepares students for licensure as teachers of students with mild/moderate disabilities, students with severe disabilities, and preschool-age students with disabilities. Licensure may also be obtained in visual and/or hearing impairments through a multiuniversity consortium program. Licensure may be obtained as part of the graduate degree program or without a graduate degree.
Additional Information For more information concerning Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheets available from the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation (Education 313) or the Special Education Advising Office (Education 107). Requirement sheets can also be accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Financial Support Scholarships, assistantships, grants-in-aid, and work-study programs are available through the University. In addition, there are some endowed scholarships available through the department and, sometimes, there are stipends available from federal grants.
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements Admission decisions are made by the department’s Graduate Program Committee. Admission requirements are based upon those of the School of Graduate Studies (see pages 93-94). In addition, the committee considers experience, academic record and curriculum, formal recommendations, and test scores. To be considered for admission to the master’s degree programs, applicants must submit either GRE or Miller Analogies Test scores. Doctoral program admission requires GRE scores. Students applying for admission to special education graduate programs, who do not have an undergraduate special education background, may be required to complete selected undergraduate courses prior to admission as fullymatriculated graduate students. Applicants for the Rehabilitation Counseling and doctoral programs are screened throughout the year by the Graduate Program Committee. Applicants for the Special Education Master’s program are reviewed on March 15, June 15, and October 15. Only complete files will be reviewed. Applications received after these dates will be considered, but opportunities for financial assistance may be limited. No applications will be considered until all required information arrives at the School of Graduate Studies office.
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Degree Programs Master of Science in Special Education (MS)
The Master of Science degree program is designed for persons who desire to improve their teaching skills and who are contemplating an advanced degree beyond a master’s degree. Generally speaking, MS theses differ from MEd creative projects in that they involve experimental research. That is, a study is designed to determine the relationship between an independent variable (i.e., an intervention or treatment) and a dependent variable (i.e., a target behavior). The intent of such research is to contribute knowledge to the field of special education. A minimum of 36 credits, including a thesis, is required for the MS degree.
Master of Education in Special Education (MEd)
The Master of Education degree program is designed for persons who desire a graduate program that will help them improve their competencies as educators. This includes school personnel, as well as individuals who are involved in education-related activities across a variety of community, work, and clinical settings. The MEd degree focuses on refining school practices in terms of instruction and management practices, legal requirements, and professional collaboration. All candidates must complete a creative project. A minimum of 36 credits, including a creative project, is required for the MEd degree.
Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC)
The Master of Rehabilitation Counseling prepares persons with the basic competencies to provide rehabilitation counseling to a broad range of individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings, such as state rehabilitation agencies, independent living centers, rehabilitation hospitals, private rehabilitation facilities and agencies, employment assistance programs, and private industry. The degree is a 48credit program consistent with the requirements of the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). The Rehabilitation Counseling Program has a limited number of scholarships funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. These scholarships require a postgraduate commitment to work for a not-for-profit agency serving the needs of individuals with disabilities for two years for every year of scholarship received.
Educational Specialist Program (EdS)
The educational specialist degree is designed for advanced graduate students seeking instruction beyond a master’s degree. Programs are individually planned to address specific student needs. Completion of the EdS program is based on completion of required coursework, submission of a research proposal to a supervisory committee, and satisfactory defense of the research project.
Doctor of Philosophy in Disability Disciplines (PhD)
The PhD program prepares leadership personnel for positions in research and university programs.
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Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Completion of the PhD program certifies competence in the three following areas: (1) mastery of the theoretical and applied content required for providing appropriate services for persons with disabilities (infants and toddlers, children, youth, and/or adults), (2) ability to conduct independent research with particular emphasis on topics related to persons with disabilities, and (3) ability to effectively teach audiences of varying sophistication and expertise and to supervise the delivery of special education, rehabilitation, or other services.
Doctorate of Education (EdD)
The department participates in the College of Education and Human Services Interdepartmental Doctorate of Education (EdD) degree program. The general purpose of the special education emphasis area of the EdD program is to prepare leadership personnel for positions in administration, supervision, curriculum development, and teacher training. For information about areas of specialization, emphases of study, research sponsored, admission requirements, procedures to follow, and other information, see pages 223-224 of this catalog.
Financial Assistance Acceptance of a student to a graduate program is independent of financial aid. Financial assistance available through the School of Graduate Studies includes University fellowships, scholarships, and fee waivers. Further, federal grants to the faculty members often provide stipends and assistantships for doctoral students.
Additional Information Graduate handbooks outlining the graduate programs, policies, and procedures in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation may be obtained from the department office in room 313 of the Education Building. For more information about graduate requirements and the sequence in which courses should be taken, see major requirement sheets, available from the department. Graduation requirements described in this catalog are subject to change. Students should check with the department concerning possible changes. Because the Special Education and Rehabilitation graduate programs occasionally undergo fine-tuning and updating, prospective students are advised to check the departmental website at: http://sped.usu.edu
Special Education and Rehabilitation Faculty Professors Alan M. Hofmeister, technology, school reform, reading and math instruction Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft, personnel preparation, secondary special education, social/vocational skill training, behavioral analysis, instructional design and program development Sarah Rule, early intervention, developmental disabilities, technology and teacher education Charles L. Salzberg, applied behavioral analysis, single-subject research design, research on teacher training, employment preparation for persons with disabilities, video assisted training programs, paraeducator training, and students with disabilities in higher education
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Julie F. Smart, rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, Hispanics with disabilities, Spanish translation of rehabilitation instruments, multicultural rehabilitation Richard P. West, behavior analysis in education, computerbased decision making, parent training, school organization and administration Karl R. White, research and evaluation, early intervention Adjunct Professor K. Richard Young, behavior disorders, behavior analysis, social skills Professors Emeritus Garth M. Eldredge, rehabilitation counseling Marvin G. Fifield, evaluation of persons with emotional disturbances Associate Professors Judith M. Holt, early childhood and visually impaired Pamela J. Hudson, adolescents with mild disabilities, mathematics Robert L. Morgan, behavior analysis/transition Timothy A. Slocum, reading, mild/moderate disabilities, behavior analysis, research methods Research Associate Professor Marilyn Likins, paraeducators, mild and moderate disabilities, alternative teacher preparation Adjunct Associate Professor Daniel P. Morgan, behavior disorders, social skills, legal issues in special education, personnel development in special education Associate Professors Emeritus Hyrum S. Henderson, teacher training Devoe C. Rickert, vocational training Assistant Professors David E. Forbush, mild/moderate disabilities, reading, behavior analysis in schools, assessment, educational systems change, educational leadership Thomas S. Higbee, early childhood, severe disabilities, autism Timothy N. Tansey, rehabilitation, counseling, administration, employment training Research Assistant Professors Cynthia J. Rowland, distance education, speech and language development, naturalistic instructional methods, early literacy, assistive technology Jared Schultz, rehabilitation counseling Extension Assistant Profesor Nancy K. Glomb, special education teacher education, distance education, legal issues, behavior disorders, collaboration Adjunct Assistant Professors David W. Bush, psychological, assessment, counseling Julie Landeen, legal issues in special education, special education administration Sharon Neyme, students at-risk Ginger Rhode, legal issues in special education, behavior analysis Kathleen Robins, multi-sensory disabilities Randyl Schelble, mild and moderate disabilities Clinical Instructors Barbara J. Fiechtl, preschool and infant service delivery Kimberly H. Snow, curriculum development
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Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Adjunct Clinical Instructors Kirk Allen, emotionally disturbed, special education administration Gayle Baker, severe disabilities Jerry Christensen, personnel development, special education leadership Marlene Deer, clinical early childhood Glenn Dyke, behavior disorders, mild and moderate disabilities AnnaLee Hansen, mild and moderate disabilities Melanie Jones, mild and moderate disabilities Susanne Kuresa, behavior disorders, classroom management Martell Menlove, special education administration Cindy Myers, moderate and severe disabilities, alternative teacher preparation
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Lois Naegele, American Sign language, deaf culture, rehabilitation counseling Bruce Schroeder, collaboration, special education administration, special education personnel development Patricia B. Willis, learning disabilities, early literacy Clinical Instructor Emeritus Joan F. Forsgren-White
Course Descriptions Special Education (SPED), pages 602-606 Rehabilitation Counseling (REH), pages 591-592
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Department of Theatre Arts Department Head: Colin B. Johnson Location: Chase Fine Arts Center 232 Phone: (435) 797-3046 FAX: (435) 797-0086 E-mail: luannh@hass.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/theatre Undergraduate Advisors: General Theatre Arts Studies Program: Colin B. Johnson, Fine Arts Center 232, (435) 797-3046, colin.johnson@usu.edu Theatre Design and Technology Emphasis: Bruce L. Duerden, Fine Arts Center 148, (435) 797-3026, bruced@hass.usu.edu Acting Emphasis: Lynda Linford, Fine Arts Center 226A, (435) 797-3050, llinford@hass.usu.edu Theatre Education Emphasis: David E. Sidwell, University Reserve 125, (435) 797-3703, dsidwell@hass.usu.edu Graduate Program Coordinator: Nancy E. Hills, Fine Arts Center 229A, (435) 797-3049, nhills@hass.usu.edu Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre Arts Undergraduate programs: BA—General Theatre Arts Studies (History and Dramatic Literature); BFA—Acting; Theatre Design and Technology (costume design, lighting design, scenic design, stage management, theatre technology); and Theatre Education Graduate specializations: MFA—Advanced Technical Practice, Design (scenery, costume, lighting)
Undergraduate Programs Objectives The primary mission of the Department of Theatre Arts is to offer a flexible program with the following objectives: 1. To prepare students for professional work in performance, various types of theatre design, and technical practice with producing theatre organizations; 2. To teach appreciation and service courses contributing to the University Studies Program; 3. To prepare students for careers as theatre instructors in secondary schools and to provide service courses in support of the language arts curriculum of the State of Utah for elementary education majors; 4. To prepare students for advanced study and training; 5. To sponsor public performances in which students can practice the art and craft of theatre and interpretive/narrative performance. These productions will enhance the cultural life of the University community and region.
Production Groups and Theatres
The Theatre Arts Department sponsors the following production groups
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and divisions: Utah State Theatre, Old Lyric Repertory Company (summer), Studio/Conservatory Stage Series, Narrative Theatre, and Utah State Children’s Theatre. Facilities used for performances by these groups include a 660-seat thrust stage in the Chase Fine Arts Center, the 380-seat proscenium Lyric Theatre in downtown Logan, and the flexible 80-seat Studio Stage. Facilities also include a costume shop, scenery shop, sound studio, design studio, dance and movement laboratory, and storage areas.
Requirements Departmental Admission and Scholarship Requirements
Admission requirements are the same as those described for the University on pages 16-19. Students in good standing may apply for admission or transfer to the program. Students transferring into the department must have a minimum 2.75 GPA (on a scale of 4.0) regardless of credit amount transferred. Students are encouraged to declare a theatre arts major early and consult an advisor as soon as they arrive on campus, as the professional BFA degree requires a minimum of three full years to complete. Admission to specialized BFA programs by audition, interview, or portfolio review, subsequent to admission to the department, is explained below. Students must maintain an average 2.75 minimum GPA in all theatre classes required for graduation. No grade of less than a C- is accepted in any theatre class, and no required classes, regardless of department, may be taken on a pass-fail basis.
Required Core Courses (15 credits)
All Theatre Arts majors are required to complete the following core courses: THEA 1210 Introduction to Playscript Analysis (Sp) .............................3 THEA 1400 Beginning Acting (F, Sp) ....................................................3 THEA 1500 Stage and Costume Crafts (F, Sp) .....................................3 THEA 2410 Directing (F, Sp) .................................................................3 THEA 3230 Survey of Western Theatre (F) ..........................................3 Entering and transfer students must attend a noncredit theatre orientation seminar. In addition, all students must complete a minimum of 6 credits of production practicum work:
Required Practicum Courses (6 credits)
Theatre Arts majors and minors should expect to work on Utah State Theatre and studio productions as a crew member nearly every semester. All Theatre Arts majors, except for the BFA with the Theatre Education emphasis, are required to complete the following production work requirements (6 credits). Only 1 credit may be taken per assignment in a given semester (45 clock hours per term or until assignment is completed). THEA 2750/4750 Production Practicum: Scenery (F, Sp, Su) .............. 1 THEA 2750/4750 Production Practicum: Lighting (F, Sp, Su) ............... 1 THEA 2750/4750 Production Practicum: Properties (F, Sp, Su) ........... 1 THEA 2750/4750 Production Practicum: Costumes (F, Sp, Su) ........... 1 THEA 2750/4750 Production Practicum: Publicity (F, Sp, Su) .............. 1 THEA 2750/4750 Production Practicum: Run Crew (F, Sp, Su) ............ 1 Transfer students’ transcripts will be evaluated and a prorated production work requirement will be set at the time of admission to the program. Additional production work is required under some degree plans.
Bachelor of Arts Degree A Bachelor of Arts degree in the General Theatre Arts Studies Program requires 60 credits. Requirements are as follows: core
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Department of Theatre Arts courses and production work (21 credits); performance courses (9 credits); design/technical courses (3 credits); dramatic literature/history courses (15 credits); and a university minor (12 credits). To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must fulfill the language requirement (see page 55). All students declaring a Theatre Arts major are enrolled in the BA program until they audition or interview for one of the BFA tracks. The BA degree is recommended for students interested in pursuing careers in stage directing, especially in a graduate program. In lieu of a senior project, students in this program must select a minor in consultation with their advisor, and fulfill all requirements for the minor selected.
General Theatre Arts Studies Program (THEA) BA Degree in Theatre Arts (60 credits) (2.75 GPA) Language Requirement (see University graduation requirements) Required Theatre Arts Department Core Courses (15 credits) Required Practicum Courses (6 credits) Required Performance Courses (select 9 credits minimum) THEA 1430 Movement for Actors I (F, Sp) ............................................3 THEA 2420 Intermediate Acting: Scene Study (F, Sp) .......................... 3 THEA 2430 Movement for Actors II (F, Sp) ...........................................3 THEA 2440 Introduction to Dance for Theatre: Jazz, Ballet, and Tap (F) ......................................................................................................3 THEA 2470 Movement: Stage Combat (F, Sp) .....................................3 THEA 2480 Intermediate Voice for Theatre (Sp) ...................................3 THEA 2490 Intermediate Acting: Shakespeare (Sp) .............................3 THEA 2740 Performance Practicum (F, Sp) (1cr, repeatable) or THEA 4740 Advanced Performance Practicum (F, Sp) (1-2 cr, repeatable) .........................................................................1-2 THEA 3400 Mask Building and Performance (F, Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 3410 Dance for Theatre: Tap (F, Sp)...........................................3 THEA 3420 Dance for Theatre: Jazz (F, Sp) .........................................3 THEA 3440 Dance for Theatre: Ballet (F, Sp) .......................................3 THEA 5410 Advanced Directing (F, Sp) ................................................3 THEA 5420 Advanced Acting: Absurdists (F, Sp) ..................................3 THEA 5430 Advanced Acting: Acting for the Camera (F, Sp) ................ 3 THEA 5440 Advanced Acting: Musical Theatre Auditions (F, Sp) ......... 3 THEA 5470 Advanced Acting: Modern Methods (F, Sp)........................ 3 Required Design Courses (select 3 credits minimum) THEA 2540 Lighting Design (F, Sp) ......................................................3 THEA 3050 (DHA) Period Styles (Sp) ...................................................3 THEA 3510 Scene Design (F, Sp) .........................................................3 THEA 3520 Stage Costume Design (F, Sp) ..........................................3 THEA 3570 (DHA) Historic Costume for the Stage (F) ......................... 3 Required Dramatic Literature/History Courses (9 credits) ENGL 2030 (BHU) Introduction to Shakespeare (F) .............................3 THEA 5240 (DHA/CI) Contemporary Theatre (F,Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 5290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (F, Sp) .... 3 Elective Dramatic Literature/History Courses (select 6 credits minimum) ENGL 3030 (DHA) Perspectives in Literature (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 3 ENGL 4300 Shakespeare (F, Sp) ..........................................................3 THEA 5250 Playwriting Company Workshop (Sp) ................................3 THEA 5270 Performance Theory and Criticism (Sp) ............................ 3
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THEA 5290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (a different topic than taken for required credit) (F, Sp) ..................... 3 Required Minor (12 credits) Since the study of theatre requires an understanding of many different fields of human endeavor, students majoring in Theatre Arts must select a minor in consultation with their advisor. Students are encouraged to select a minor that will broaden their knowledge of the world, as well as strengthen their practice of theatre.
General Theatre Studies Minor (18 credits) (2.75 GPA)
Note: Transcripts will list this minor as Theatre Arts Minor. The General Theatre Studies Minor is available to all students. Students enrolled in this minor must submit a resume and/or production history of their theatre work to date. Progress will be reviewed on an annual basis. Required Theatre Arts Courses (15 credits) THEA 1210 Introduction to Playscript Analysis (Sp) .............................3 THEA 1400 Beginning Acting (F, Sp) ....................................................3 THEA 1500 Stage and Costume Crafts (F, Sp) .....................................3 THEA 2410 Directing (F, Sp) .................................................................3 THEA 3230 Survey of Western Theatre (F) ..........................................3 Elective Production Courses (3 credits) Complete three performance or production practicum courses, to be determined in consultation with Theatre Arts advisor. THEA 2740/4740 Performance Practicum (F, Sp) (1-2 cr, repeatable) or THEA 2750/4750 Production Practicum (F, Sp) (1-3 cr, repeatable)..... 3
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program Entrance Requirements
Students seeking the BFA degree who choose the Acting Emphasis or the Theatre Design and Technology Emphasis will be admitted by audition or an interview and portfolio review. Periodic audition and review will be undertaken to determine good standing in these programs. This degree is highly recommended for those students desiring more intensive preprofessional training in their selected discipline. Students in these programs also complete a capstone recital or project during their senior year.
Acting Emphasis (AE) (78 Credits) (2.75 GPA) BFA Degree in Theatre Arts
Candidates are accepted into this performance program through an audition and interview conducted by a BFA committee. Progress and retention in this emphasis is monitored through periodic recitals/ auditions before the same body, and students must maintain B or better grades in all performance courses. All students in the Acting Emphasis must perform a recital during their senior year. Transfer students are subject to the same acceptance process and progress review. Inquiries about specific requirements and expectations should be directed to the Theatre Arts Office. Students seeking the BFA degree must work closely with advisors. Most University Studies courses and the core curriculum should be completed before the end of the sophomore year, as training is conducted in a manner adapted from conservatory practice. Individual needs, interests, and goals of the student are taken into consideration for selection of elective courses.
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than two additional performers. All BFA candidates are required to attend recitals.
Required Practicum Courses (6 credits)
Required Acting Recital THEA 5910 Senior Project (BFA Performance Recital) (F, Sp) ............. 2
Required Performance Courses (23 credits) THEA 1430 Movement for Actors I (F, Sp) ............................................3 THEA 1450 Beginning Voice (F) ...........................................................3 THEA 2420 Intermediate Acting: Scene Study (F, Sp) .......................... 3 THEA 2440 Introduction to Dance for Theatre: Jazz, Ballet, and Tap (F) ......................................................................................................3 THEA 2480 Intermediate Voice for Theatre (Sp) ...................................3 THEA 2490 Intermediate Acting: Shakespeare (F,Sp) .......................... 3 THEA 2740 Performance Practicum (F, Sp) (1 cr, repeatable) or THEA 4740 Advanced Performance Practicum (F, Sp) (1-2 cr, repeatable) ............................................................................5 Elective Performance Courses (select 6 credits minimum) THEA 5400 Advanced Acting: Turn of the Twentieth Century (F, Sp) ... 3 THEA 5420 Advanced Acting: Absurdists (F, Sp) ..................................3 THEA 5430 Advanced Acting: Acting for the Camera (F, Sp) ................ 3 THEA 5440 Advanced Acting: Musical Theatre Auditions (F, Sp) ......... 3 THEA 5450 Advanced Acting: Restoration and Greek (F, Sp) .............. 3 THEA 5470 Advanced Acting: Modern Methods (F, Sp)........................ 3 Elective Movement Courses (select 6 credits minimum) THEA 2430 Movement for Actors II (F, Sp) ...........................................3 THEA 2470 Movement: Stage Combat (F, Sp) .....................................3 THEA 3400 Mask Building and Performance (F, Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 3410 Dance for Theatre: Tap (F, Sp)...........................................3 THEA 3420 Dance for Theatre: Jazz (F, Sp) .........................................3 THEA 3440 Dance for Theatre: Ballet (F, Sp) .......................................3 Elective Voice/Workshop Courses (select 6 credits minimum) THEA 3450 Dialects (F, Sp) ..................................................................3 THEA 4400 Company Workshop (F, Sp) ...............................................3 THEA 4450 Advanced Voice for Theatre (Sp) .......................................3 THEA 5410 Advanced Directing (F, Sp) ................................................3 Required Design/Technical Course (2 credits) THEA 1530 Stage Makeup (F, Sp) ........................................................2 Elective Theatre History/Literature (select 12 credits minimum) THEA 4250 Playwriting (F) ....................................................................3 THEA 5240 (DHA/CI) Contemporary Theatre (F,Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 5250 Playwriting Company Workshop (Sp) ................................3 THEA 5270 Performance Theory and Criticism (Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 5290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (repeatable for credit, if different topics) (F, Sp) ................................3 ENGL 2030 (BHU) Introduction to Shakespeare (F) .............................3 ENGL 3030 (DHA) Perspectives in Literature (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 3 BFA Acting Recital/Capstone (2 credits) All BFA Acting Emphasis majors must perform a recital during their senior year. Recital material is to be selected and approved during the spring semester of the junior year, including submission of a written proposal. Students must be enrolled in THEA 5910 for 2 credits during the semester in which the recital is to be presented. Recitals should be 45-60 minutes in duration and may be individual or combined efforts on the part of not more than two candidates (combined efforts must be approved by the BFA committee). Upon approval of the advisor, an individual performer may recruit no more
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Theatre Performance Minor (18 credits) (2.75 GPA)
Note: Transcripts will list this minor as Theatre Arts Minor. The Theatre Performance Minor is available to all students. Students enrolled in this minor must submit a resume and/or production history of their theatre work to date. Progress will be reviewed on an annual basis. Required Theatre Arts Courses (9 credits) THEA 1210 Introduction to Playscript Analysis (Sp) .............................3 THEA 1400 Beginning Acting (F, Sp) ....................................................3 THEA 2740/4740 Performance Practicum (1-2 cr, repeatable) (F, Sp) . 3 Elective Performance Courses (9 credits) Complete three or more classes from the BFA Acting Emphasis (AE) course of study, to be determined in consultation with Theatre Arts advisor.
Theatre Design and Technology Emphasis (TDE) (74-77 credits) (2.75 GPA) BFA Degree in Theatre Arts
Candidates are accepted into the design and technology emphasis by interview and review of a portfolio by a BFA committee. Progress and retention in this emphasis is monitored by an annual review/interview with the BFA Design Committee. Students must maintain B or better grades in all design/technical courses. All students in the Design/ Technical Emphasis must complete a ďŹ nal project during their senior year. Students may further specialize in costume design, lighting design, scenic design, stage management/technician, or theatre technology. Required Theatre Arts Department Core Courses (15 credits) Required Practicum Courses (6 credits) Required Design/Technical Courses (17 credits) THEA 1530 Stage Makeup (F, Sp) ........................................................2 THEA 2540 Lighting Design (F, Sp) ......................................................3 THEA 3050 (DHA) Period Styles (Sp) ...................................................3 THEA 3510 Scene Design (F, Sp) .........................................................3 THEA 3520 Stage Costume Design (F, Sp) ..........................................3 THEA 3570 (DHA) Historic Costume for the Stage (F) ......................... 3 Required Performance Courses (select 3 credits minimum) THEA 2420 Intermediate Acting: Scene Study (F, Sp) .......................... 3 THEA 2490 Intermediate Acting: Shakespeare (Sp) .............................3 THEA 5400 Advanced Acting: Turn of the Twentieth Century (F, Sp) ... 3 THEA 5420 Advanced Acting: Absurdists (F, Sp) ..................................3 THEA 5450 Advanced Acting: Restoration and Greek (F, Sp) .............. 3 Required Dramatic Literature/History Courses (select 6 credits minimum) THEA 4250 Playwriting (F) ....................................................................3 THEA 5240 (DHA/CI) Contemporary Theatre (F,Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 5250 Playwriting Company Workshop (Sp) ................................3 THEA 5270 Performance Theory and Criticism (Sp) ............................ 3
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Department of Theatre Arts THEA 5290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (repeatable for credit, if different topics) (F, Sp) ................................3 ENGL 2030 (BHU) Introduction to Shakespeare (F) .............................3 ENGL 3030 (DHA) Perspectives in Literature (F, Sp, Su) ..................... 3 BFA Design and Technology Senior Project/Capstone Requirements (2 credits) All BFA majors in the Theatre Design and Technology emphasis must complete a project during their senior year. The project is to be selected and approved spring semester of the junior year, including submission of a written proposal. Students must be enrolled in THEA 5910 for 2 credits during the semester in which the project is presented. The project will be to design the settings, costumes, lights, or technical direction for a Studio Stage or Mainstage production. THEA 5910 Senior Project (F, Sp) .........................................................2 Specialized Area Requirements (25-28 credits) Note: Student transcripts will show Theatre Design and Technology Emphasis (TDE) not one of the specialized areas listed below. Costume Design Required Theatre Design/Technical Courses (13 credits) THEA 4520 Advanced Costume Design (F, Sp) ....................................3 THEA 4750 Advanced Production Practicum: Costumes (F, Sp, Su) .... 1 THEA 5750 Repertory Theatre Production (Su) (2-8 cr, repeatable) or THEA 5900 Special Projects: Project in Theatre/Internship (F, Sp, Su) (1-4 cr, repeatable) ............................................................................3 THEA 5950 Rendering and Painting for the Theatre (F, Sp) ................. 3 ART 2720 (BHU) Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Post-Modern (Sp) ..............................................................................3 Elective Art Courses (select 12 credits minimum) ART 1100 (BCA) Exploring Art (F) ........................................................3 ART 1110 Drawing I (F,Sp) ....................................................................3 ART 2140 Drawing II (Sp) .....................................................................3 ART 2200 Painting I (F) ........................................................................3 ART 3260 Anatomy for Artists (F) .........................................................3 FCSE 2040 Clothing Production Principles (F,Sp) ................................3 FCSE 3040 Advanced Clothing Production Principles (F,Sp) ............... 3 THEA 5590 Design Studies for Theatre (F,Sp) .....................................2 Lighting Design Required Theatre Design/Technical Courses (19 credits) THEA 2510 Scene Painting/Properties (F,Sp) .......................................3 THEA 4540 Advanced Lighting Design (Sp) .........................................3 THEA 4750 Advanced Production Practicum: Lighting (F,Sp,Su) ......... 4 THEA 5510 Computer-Aided Design for Theatre (F) ............................ 3 THEA 5750 Repertory Theatre Production (Su) (2-8 cr, repeatable) or THEA 5900 Special Projects: Project in Theatre/Internship (F, Sp, Su) (1-4 cr, repeatable) ............................................................................3 THEA 5950 Rendering and Painting for the Theatre (F, Sp) ................. 3 Elective Technology Courses (select 3 credits minimum) ART 2800 Introduction to Photography (F) ...........................................3 ART 2810 Photography I (F, Sp) ...........................................................3 ETE 2240 Analog Devices and Circuits (F) ...........................................3 ETE 2300 (QI) Electronic Fundamentals (F, Su) ...................................4 ETE 2310 AC/DC Circuits (Sp) ..............................................................2 ETE 2360 Digital Circuits (Sp) ...............................................................3 THEA 2560 Theatre and Studio Sound (F, Sp) .....................................3 THEA 4480 Theatre Leadership and Management (Sp) ....................... 3 THEA 5590 Design Studies for Theatre (F, Sp) ....................................2
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Elective Art Courses (select 3 credits minimum) ART 1100 (BCA) Exploring Art (F) ........................................................3 ART 1110 Drawing I (F, Sp) ...................................................................3 ART 1120 Two-dimensional Design (F, Sp)...........................................3 ART 1130 Three-dimensional Design (F, Sp) ........................................3 ART 2200 Painting I (F) ........................................................................3 ART 2400 Computers and Art (Sp) .......................................................3 Scenic Design Required Theatre Design/Technical Courses (16 credits) THEA 2510 Scene Painting/Properties (F, Sp) ......................................3 THEA 4510 Advanced Scene Design (F, Sp) ........................................3 THEA 4750 Advanced Production Practicum (additional) (F, Sp, Su) ... 1 THEA 5510 Computer-Aided Design for Theatre (F) ............................ 3 THEA 5750 Repertory Theatre Production (Su) (2-8 cr, repeatable) or THEA 5900 Special Projects: Project in Theatre/Internship (F, Sp, Su) (1-4 cr, repeatable) ............................................................................3 THEA 5950 Rendering and Painting for the Theatre (F, Sp) ................. 3 Elective Art Courses (select 9 credits minimum) ART 1100 (BCA) Exploring Art (F) ........................................................3 ART 1110 Drawing I (F,Sp) ....................................................................3 ART 2140 Drawing II (Sp) .....................................................................3 ART 2200 Painting I (F) ........................................................................3 ART 2400 Computers and Art (Sp) .......................................................3 THEA 5590 Design Studies for Theatre (F,Sp) .....................................2 Stage Management/Technician Required Theatre Design/Technical Courses (16 credits) THEA 2510 Scene Painting/Properties (F,Sp) .......................................3 THEA 2550 Stage Management (F,Sp) .................................................3 THEA 2560 Theatre and Studio Sound (F,Sp) ......................................3 THEA 4750 Advanced Production Practicum (F,Sp,Su) ........................ 4 THEA 5750 Repertory Theatre Production (Su) (2-8 cr, repeatable) or THEA 5900 Special Projects: Project in Theatre/Internship (F,Sp,Su) (1-4 cr, repeatable) ............................................................................3 Elective Courses (select 10 credits minimum) ECE 1010 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (F) ..... 2 ECE 2410 Electrical Circuits (F,Sp) .......................................................4 ECE 3260 (DSC/QI) Science of Sound (F) ...........................................3 HEP 2000 First Aid and Emergency Care (F,Sp)...................................2 MHR 1160 Developing Self-Management Skills (F,Sp,Su) .................... 1 MHR 2350 Small Business Management (Sp) ......................................3 MHR 3110 (DSS) Managing Organizations and People (F,Sp) ............. 3 MHR 3710 Developing Team and Interpersonal Skills (F,Sp)................ 3 MUSC 1010 (BCA) Introduction to Music (F,Sp,Su) .............................3 MUSC 1020 (BCA) Fundamentals of Music (F, Sp) ..............................3 THEA 4480 Theatre Leadership and Management (Sp) ....................... 3 THEA 5510 Computer-Aided Design for Theatre (F) ............................ 3 THEA 5590 Design Studies for Theatre (F,Sp) .....................................2 Elective Technology Courses (select 6 credits minimum) ETE 1040 Construction and Estimating (Sp) .........................................3 ETE 1200 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (F,Sp,Su) .................. 3 ETE 1640 Introduction to Welding (F) ...................................................3 ETE 2850 Statics and Strength of Materials (F) ....................................3 THEA 4480 Theatre Leadership and Management (Sp) ....................... 3
Theatre Production Minor (18 credits) (2.75 GPA)
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Department of Theatre Arts of their theatre work to date. Progress will be reviewed on an annual basis. Required Theatre Arts Courses (9 credits) THEA 1210 Introduction to Playscript Analysis (Sp) .............................3 THEA 2410 Directing (F, Sp) .................................................................3 THEA 2750/4750 Production Practicum (F, Sp, Su) (1-3 cr, repeatable) ............................................................................3 Elective Production Courses (9 credits) Complete three or more classes from the BFA Theatre Design and Technology Emphasis (TDE) course of study, to be determined in consultation with Theatre Arts advisor.
Theatre Education Emphasis (79 credits)
Candidates are accepted into the theatre education emphasis by interview and a review of a portfolio by the theatre education committee. Students earning a secondary education license must complete 35 additional credits in the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), as well as an academic minor approved by the College of Education and Human Services. All majors desiring a teaching license must apply for admission to teacher education; it is recommended that this be done no later than the beginning of the sophomore year. Progress and retention in this emphasis requires a 2.75 GPA for admission to the STEP. All students in the Theatre Education Emphasis must complete a senior project. Required Theatre Arts Department Core Courses (15 credits) Theatre Education Courses (6 credits) THEA 5340 Theatre Production Methods for Educators (Sp) ............... 3 THEA 5360 Drama in the Secondary Education Classroom: Grades 7-12 (Sp) ...............................................................................3 Theatre History Courses (select 3 credits) THEA 4250 Playwriting (F) ....................................................................3 THEA 5240 (DHA/CI) Contemporary Theatre (F,Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 5270 Performance Theory and Criticism (Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 5290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (F, Sp) .... 3 ENGL 2030 (BHU) Introduction to Shakespeare (F) .............................3 ENGL 4300 Shakespeare (F, Sp) ..........................................................3 Theatre Performance Courses (select 6 credits minimum) THEA 1030 (BHU) Exploring Performance Through Aesthetic Texts (F, Sp, Su) .........................................................................................3 THEA 1430 Movement for Actors I (F, Sp) ............................................3 THEA 2420 Intermediate Acting: Scene Study (F, Sp) .......................... 3 THEA 2430 Movement for Actors II (F, Sp) ...........................................3 THEA 2440 Introduction to Dance for Theatre: Jazz, Ballet, and Tap (F) ......................................................................................................3 THEA 2490 Intermediate Acting: Shakespeare (Sp) .............................3 THEA 3410 Dance for Theatre: Tap (F, Sp)...........................................3 THEA 3420 Dance for Theatre: Jazz (F, Sp) .........................................3 THEA 3440 Dance for Theatre: Ballet (F, Sp) .......................................3 THEA 4030 Storytelling (F, Sp, Su) .......................................................3 THEA 4400 Company Workshop (F, Sp) ...............................................3 THEA 5410 Advanced Directing (F, Sp) ................................................3 THEA 5470 Advanced Acting: Modern Methods (F, Sp)........................ 3 Theatre Performance Practicum Courses (select 2 credits) THEA 4740 Advanced Performance Practicum (F, Sp) (1-2 cr, repeatable) .........................................................................1-2 THEA 5310 Theatre Mentorship and Service (F, Sp, Su) (1-3 cr, repeatable) .........................................................................1-3
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Theatre Design/Technical Courses (select 6 credits minimum) THEA 1530 Stage Makeup (F, Sp) ........................................................2 THEA 2540 Lighting Design (Required) (F, Sp) ....................................3 THEA 2550 Stage Management (F, Sp) ................................................3 THEA 3510 Scene Design (F, Sp) .........................................................3 THEA 3520 Stage Costume Design (F, Sp) ..........................................3 THEA 4480 Theatre Leadership and Management (Sp) ....................... 3 Theatre Production Practicum Courses (select 5 credits minimum; 3 credits must be upper division) THEA 2750 Production Practicum (F, Sp, Su) (1 cr, repeatable) .......1-2 THEA 4750 Advanced Production Practicum (F, Sp, Su) (1-3 cr, repeatable) .........................................................................1-3 BFA Theatre Education Senior Project/ Capstone Requirements During their senior year, students in the Theatre Education emphasis must complete a project chosen from among the following options, as approved by their advisor and one additional faculty member. The project may be developed in conjunction with student teaching to be assessed through THEA 5390, Student Teaching Seminar; or must be chosen from one of the following options: (1) a BFA design or technical Senior Project, subject to the same guidelines; (2) a BFA Performance Recital, subject to the same guidelines; or (3) directing a studio one-act play or independent production. Project material must be selected and approved during the spring semester of the junior year, including submission of a written proposal. If the project is not part of student teaching, students must be enrolled in THEA 5910 for 2 credits during the semester in which the recital is to be presented. These credits will be in addition to the 44 credits required for the Theatre Education emphasis. Required Senior Courses THEA 5390 Student Teaching Seminar (taken in conjunction with STEP Program) (F, Sp) ............................2 THEA 5910 Senior Project (F, Sp) .........................................................2 Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits) (2.75 GPA) The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) prepares and licenses students to teach in public secondary schools. The program consists of three successive semesters of education courses, culminating in supervised student teaching in both the major and minor subject areas. The STEP requires admission to the Secondary Education Department, College of Education and Human Services. Information about the program, including admission requirements, approved minor subject areas, and the three-semester course sequence, can be found at the Secondary Education website: http://www.coe.usu.edu/seced Minor Teaching Subject Area (Required) (approximately 20-30 credits, depending on subject) Students must complete a University-approved teaching minor.
Theatre Arts Teaching Minor (29 credits) (2.75 GPA)
The Theatre Arts Teaching Minor is an approved teaching minor for Secondary Education students majoring in other subject areas. Students enrolled in this minor must submit a portfolio that includes their diverse theatre experiences to date. This portfolio is used for advising purposes, as well as for scholarship consideration. The portfolio is required for entrance into the STEP Program, and USOE currently requires a portfolio in lieu of a praxis exam, in order
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Department of Theatre Arts for the student to be considered “highly qualified,” according to the “No Child Left Behind” regulations. Required Theatre Arts Department Core Courses (15 credits) Theatre Education Courses (select 3 credits minimum) THEA 5340 Theatre Production Methods for Educators (Sp) ............... 3 THEA 5360 Drama in the Secondary Education Classroom: Grades 7-12 (Sp) ...............................................................................3 Theatre Performance Practicum Courses (select 2 credits) THEA 4740 Advanced Performance Practicum (F, Sp) (1-2 cr, repeatable) .........................................................................1-2 THEA 5310 Theatre Mentorship and Service (F, Sp, Su) (1-3 cr, repeatable) .........................................................................1-3 Theatre Production Practicum Courses (select 6 credits minimum; 3 credits must be upper division) THEA 2750 Production Practicum (F,Sp,Su) (1 cr, repeatable) .........1-2 THEA 4750 Advanced Production Practicum (F, Sp, Su) (1-3 cr, repeatable) .........................................................................1-3
Production Responsibilities Because the production programs of the department are some of the most important training tools of the discipline, all majors and teaching minors are required to participate in them. A permanent theatre participation record is maintained for each student, and successful completion of crew and performance assignments is a requirement for graduation. As a capstone experience to their university careers, all majors in their senior year are required to complete a project or recital appropriate to their area of emphasis, except those in the General Theatre Arts Studies BA program.
Financial Support Scholarships, grants-in-aid, and work-study opportunities are available through the University. In addition, the department offers talent awards and tuition scholarships to its own majors. These are generally for one semester of in-state tuition and may be applied for each semester by continuing students. Several auditions and interviews are scheduled during the year, both on-campus and at regional theatre conferences and festivals. The department offers special work grants through its production program for qualified, skilled students. There are a number of named scholarships awarded to students qualifying under specific conditions. Contact the Theatre Arts Department for more information.
Departmental Honors Students who would like to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student’s discipline. Participating in departmental honors enhances students’ chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Minimum GPA requirements for participation
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in departmental honors vary by department, but usually fall within the range of 3.30-3.50. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level. The campus-wide Honors Program, which is open to all qualified students regardless of major, offers a rich array of cultural and social activities, special classes, and the benefit of Honors early registration. Interested students should contact the Honors Program, Merrill Library 374, (435) 797-2715, honors@cc.usu.edu. Additional information can be found online at: http://www.usu.edu/honors/
Additional Information Major requirement sheets, which provide detailed information about requirements for undergraduate programs within the Theatre Arts Department, can be obtained from the department, or accessed online at: http://www.usu.edu/ats/majorsheets/
Graduate Programs Admission Requirements All students making application to the MFA program who cannot audition or interview with a member of the theatre arts faculty must submit a resume and a portfolio with renderings, designs, photographs appropriate to the specialization, and any special letters of reference not included with the formal application to the School of Graduate Studies. The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) may be substituted for the more standard GRE, although the department does not recommend the MAT for international students. Students who have received their undergraduate training at other institutions or in a discipline other than theatre will be expected to meet a proficiency equivalent to that of USU Theatre Arts graduates. This may require the student to complete the following minimum 20-credit program, which will not count toward the graduate degree: THEA 1400 Beginning Acting (F, Sp) ....................................................3 THEA 1500 Stage and Costume Crafts (F, Sp) .....................................3 THEA 2410 Directing (F, Sp) .................................................................3 THEA 3230 Survey of Western Theatre (F) ..........................................3 THEA 4750 Advanced Production Practicum (F, Sp, Su) ...................... 3 Elective Theatre Arts courses in one program area ..............................6 The student will be given credit for any equivalent courses taken within seven years prior to the date of admission. Students accepted into the program must begin during the fall semester. The nature of the discipline and the program require that students maintain a continuous residence at the campus during the first two years of study.
Master of Arts The candidate for the 30 (minimum) credit MA degree will normally complete a thesis, but may, with the approval of the supervisory committee, present a thesis alternative Plan B (36 credits minimum required).
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Department of Theatre Arts Required Courses (30 credits) Requirements are as follows: THEA 6010 Introduction to Graduate Study in Theatre (F) ................... 3 THEA 6240 Contemporary Theatre (F, Sp) ...........................................3 THEA 6790 Seminar in Drama (Sp) ......................................................3 THEA 6800 Graduate Studies in Theatre: Dramaturgy Project ............. 2
B. Advanced Literature Component (select two courses) (6 credits) THEA 6030 Storytelling (F, Sp, Su) .......................................................3 THEA 6240 Contemporary Theatre (F, Sp) ...........................................3 THEA 6270 Performance Theory and Criticism (Sp) ............................ 3 THEA 6290 Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature (F, Sp) .... 3
Two advanced theatre history or dramatic literature courses selected from the Theatre Arts, English, or Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication departments are also required (6 credits).
Generally, students complete up to 8 thesis credits in THEA 6970. However, under special circumstances, a Plan B option in this program is available, requiring 12 credits of special project work and no more than 3 thesis credits in THEA 6970, for a total of 36 credits minimum.
C. Advanced Design Coursework (in areas of specialization) (select 6 credits) THEA 5510 Conputer-Aided Design for Theatre (F) ............................. 3 THEA 5950 Rendering and Painting for the Theatre (F, Sp) ................. 3 THEA 6480 Theatre Leadership and Management (Sp) ....................... 3 THEA 6510 Advanced Scene Design (F, Sp) ........................................3 THEA 6540 Advanced Lighting Design (Sp) .........................................3 THEA 6790 Seminar in Drama (Topics include: Drafting for Theatre, Tailoring, Pattern Drafting, Structural Design for the Stage, Costume Crafts) (F, Sp) .................................................................................1-4 THEA 6900 Research Studies (F, Sp, Su) .........................................1-4
In addition, the standard language competency of 15 credits in one language is required for the MA degree (see page 98).
D. Design Studies (complete 2 credits each semester) (4 credits) THEA 5590 Design Studies for Theatre (F, Sp) ....................................4
Master of Fine Arts (60 credits minimum)
During (or upon the completion of) the first semester of this phase, the student will:
Students must also complete two 5000- or 6000-level THEA courses, two of which must be in a single area.
The candidate for the 60 (minimum) credit MFA must complete the Plan B program, and will undertake from three to four creative projects in the appropriate specialization. Under this plan, the required project reports customarily take the form of production books, journals, or a design or technical portfolio. The student may specialize in one of the following areas. It is recommended that both a primary and a secondary emphasis be elected. Scenery Design Costume Design Lighting Design Advanced Technical Practice The minimum residency is four semesters, including one or two summers in an established repertory or stock company, or equivalent experience. Participation in the department’s summer Old Lyric Repertory Company will satisfy this requirement. A minimum total of 60 semester credits is required. The nature of the discipline, as well as the resources of the department, discourage credit by extension, large amounts of transfer credit (i.e., in excess of 12 credits), or numerous off-campus projects. Students who have already earned an MA degree in theatre from an accredited institution will generally be given approximately one academic year of credit toward the MFA degree. To finish the MFA degree, they will then be required to complete a specialized program of approximately 40 credits. Required Courses The program is completed in three phases, and while there may be considerable overlap between them, students undergo formal reviews before advancing to the next phase. The number of semesters given is approximate. I. Entry Phase (approximately two semesters) (19 credits) A. Required Course (3 credits) THEA 6010 Introduction to Graduate Study in Theatre (F) ................... 3
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1. Submit a petition to advance to the next phase. 2. Nominate an MFA Supervisory Committee of at least three members and submit the list of members to the department head. 3. Identify three projects for the next phase, after consultation with the graduate committee and department head of Utah State Theatre regarding program scheduling for the following season. 4. Develop a study list with the help of the committee, outlining the course of study for the project and cuminating phases. II. Project Phase (approximately three semesters) (35 credits) A. Design Studies (complete 2 credits each semester) (6 credits) THEA 5590 Design Studies for Theatre (F, Sp) ....................................6 B. Cognate Skill Coursework (6 credits) A minimum of two courses is required to develop skills or increase knowledge in a field related to the area of specialization. Courses are subject to approval by the Graduate Study Committee. Students in any of the Design or Advanced Technical Practice specializations will take courses in: art, engineering and technology education, welding, furniture construction or cabinetry, or landscape architecture. Students may petition to take coursework in other disciplines, upon justification of relevance to the course of study. C. Advanced Design Coursework (in areas of specialization) (9 credits) THEA 5510 Computer-Aided Design for Theatre (F) ............................ 3 THEA 5950 Rendering and Painting for the Theatre (F, Sp) ................. 3 THEA 6480 Theatre Leadership and Management (Sp) ....................... 3 THEA 6510 Advanced Scene Design (F, Sp) ........................................3 THEA 6520 Advanced Costume Design (F, Sp) ....................................3 THEA 6540 Advanced Lighting Design (Sp) .........................................3 THEA 6790 Seminar in Drama (Topics include: Drafting for Theatre, Tailoring, Pattern Drafting, Structural Design for the Stage, Costume Crafts) (F, Sp) .................................................................................1-4 THEA 6900 Research Studies (F, Sp, Su) .........................................1-4
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Department of Theatre Arts D. Graduate Projects in Theatre (9 credits) THEA 6920 Project in Theatre A ...........................................................3 THEA 6920 Project in Theatre B ...........................................................3 THEA 6920 Project in Theatre C ...........................................................3 E. Repertory Theatre Performance or Production (4-8 credits) THEA 6740 or 6750 Old Lyric Repertory Company or its equivalent in a recognized stock or repertory program; a letter of satisfactory performance from the company director should be submitted to the department (repeatable) ......................................4-8 Notes: 1. Students may also begin projects while they are still in the Entry Phase, but credit given for projects should include time for assembling and writing up the report, which is due the following semester; the supervising instructor will notify the major professor or advisor when this is completed. 2. Planning of the major projects should begin as early as possible in this phase. 3. Qualified major and minor projects should be identified by the faculty each spring, based upon the plays selected for the following season. Graduate students will meet with the faculty or department head to discuss directing, design, or technical assignments; or request a list of such projects by mid-April each year. 4. During (or upon completion of) this phase, the student will: a. Submit a petition to advance to the final phase. The date of this petition will depend upon individual progress. b. Submit proof that projects A, B, and C, as well as the written reports for them, have been completed. c. Submit a propasal and/or preliminary work for the major culminating project: renderings, preliminary working drawings, etc. Culminating Phase (one semester minimum) Required Courses (7 credits) THEA 6180 Theatre Production Portfolio (Sp) ......................................3 THEA 6970 Thesis (F, Sp) .....................................................................4 (Assemble Plan B reports and complete major report in thesis format.) Note: The option to cancel a student project, or to allow work to proceed but disqualify it as an MFA project based upon insufficient preparation or validity, rests with the department’s Graduate Study Committee, the student’s Supervisory Committee chairperson (advisor), and the Executive Producer of Utah State Theatre. This rule is designed to protect the priorities of the department and the integrity of its productions. During (or upon completion of) this phase, the student will: 1. Assemble the Supervisory Committee for a final review (defense) of the student’s graduate work. 2. File a complete copy of all Plan B reports with the department, in accordance with procedures of the School of Graduate Studies.
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Copyrighted material, such as published scripts, will be filed separately in the Theatre Arts Office. 3. Be awarded the appropriate degree.
Financial Assistance Teaching and general assistantships are awarded by the department. Assistantships are generally in the area of production, depending on theatre needs and the skills of applying students, and are renewable for up to three years. Application should be made directly to the department by February 1. Graduate students are not guaranteed financial assistance during their initial year of residence. Several other grants and forms of support are available on a competitive basis. Fellowships may supplement assistantships when funding is available.
Career Opportunities The MA degree is a general, nonterminal degree designed to train students for further doctoral work in the discipline and to serve as a career upgrade for secondary school teachers. Students interested in teaching dramatic literature and theatre history and criticism at the postsecondary level should plan to use the MA as a step toward further PhD studies. Some two-year colleges employ MA graduates in teaching positions; however, almost no four-year colleges do so. The MFA is designed for students pursuing careers in educational, professional, and regional theatres, or, in some cases, further doctorallevel work. It is regarded by most university and college administrations as a terminal degree for individuals with academic appointments as acting instructors, designers, and technicians. The department makes no guarantee that its training will qualify its graduates to pass examinations administered by the theatrical trade unions or otherwise meet requirements for guild membership. MFA graduates are qualified to seek employment with regional and professional theatres, regardless of the guild or trade union status of these organizations.
Additional Information Specific details about each of the foregoing programs are outlined in documents available through the department. Requirements are subject to change. Internet e-mail requests should be sent to: luannh@hass.usu.edu.
Theatre Arts Faculty Professor Colin B. Johnson, theatre history and criticism, film Professor Emeritus Sidney G. Perkes, scene and costume design Associate Professors Mark L. Damen, playwriting, history Kevin Doyle, acting, directing Bruce L. Duerden, technical theatre, lighting Dennis Hassan, scene design Nancy E. Hills, costume design Lynda Linford, acting David E. Sidwell, history, storytelling, theatre education Associate Professor Emeritus Arthur Y. Smith, interpretation, theatre education
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Department of Theatre Arts Assistant Professors Shawn Fisher, design, technical generalist Adrianne Moore, voice, acting, directing Artemis Preeshl, movement, dance, acting
Course Descriptions Theatre Arts (THEA), pages 608-611
Lecturer Robbin C. Black, theatre appreciation, theatre education
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Interdepartmental Program in Toxicology Director: Roger A. Coulombe, Jr. Location: Animal Science 213 Phone: (435) 797-1600 FAX: (435) 797-1601 E-mail: rogerc@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://toxicology.usu.edu
Course Requirements Students in the MS program are required to complete the following core courses: ADVS 6350, 6400, 6600 (taught alternate fall semesters), 6810; CHEM 5700, 5710; STAT 5200.
Degrees offered: Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Toxicology
Students in the PhD program are required to complete the following core courses: ADVS 6350, 6400, 6600 (taught alternate fall semesters), 6810; BIOL 5600 or 5620; CHEM 5700, 5710; STAT 5200.
Graduate Programs
Additional coursework may be required, at the discretion of the student’s advisory committee.
Established in 1962, USU’s Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Toxicology is one of the first degree-granting graduate toxicology programs in the country. More than 140 students have received MS and PhD degrees through this research-intensive interdisciplinary program. Students affiliate with the program through one of several departments: Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS); Biology; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE); or Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology (PSB). The USDA Poisonous Plants Laboratory also provides facilities and research projects for study.
Admission Requirements Students with a degree in life sciences, physical science, medical science, or engineering and with adequate preparation in chemistry, biology, physics, and/or mathematics are encouraged to apply. Admission to the program requires compliance with the general admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, a faculty sponsor, and acceptance into the sponsoring professor’s home department. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 from completed degree programs. International students must receive a minimum TOEFL score of 250 (computer-based) or 600 (paper-based).
Major Research Areas Molecular and Biochemical Toxicology
Modern molecular biological techniques are used to determine the mechanisms of toxicity and carcinogenesis by examining how various natural and synthetic compounds interact with the cellular genome. Resultant mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes are being investigated. The mechanisms of free-radical toxicity, specifically by iron and other transition elements, are also important research topics. Other ongoing studies examine the mechanisms of cancer chemoprevention, chemical metabolism, effects of toxicants on macromolecular syntheses, and metabolic intermediates. The toxicity of poisonous plants is another program emphasis.
Environmental Toxicology
Utah State University has a comprehensive research program in several aspects of environmental toxicology. Specifically, Utah State University faculty pioneered the use of white-rot fungi for the biodegradation of environmental contaminants. Models are developed and tested for dealing with the migration of chemicals in the environment, especially those with potential routes for human exposure. Basic biological, chemical, and physical methods are explored for hazardous waste management programs.
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Financial Assistance Graduate students are eligible for competitive fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. Out-of-state fees are waived, and in many cases, in-state fees are also waived. Hourly employment, which often permits waiver of out-of-state fees, is also available. The Toxicology Graduate Program participates in the WICHE Western Regional Graduate Degree Program (WRGP). Residents of participating states may enroll in this program without paying nonresident tuition. To facilitate this process, applicants should inform the Toxicology Program of their WRGP status upon application.
Toxicology Program Faculty Professors Anne J. Anderson, plant toxicology (Biology) Ann E. Aust, metal-induced carcinogenesis (Chemistry and Biochemistry) Steven D. Aust, biochemical toxicology and bioremediation (Chemistry and Biochemistry) Roger A. Coulombe, Jr., molecular toxicology, cancer chemoprevention, natural product toxicology (ADVS) Howard M. Deer, pesticides and occupational health (ADVS) William J. Doucette, fate of environmental chemicals, phytoremediation (CEE) R. Ryan Dupont, biological waste treatment (CEE) William J. Popendorf, occupational toxicology and industrial hygiene (Biology) Ronald C. Sims, environmental engineering (CEE) Research Professor Darwin L. Sorensen, aquatic toxicology (CEE) Associate Professors Paul R. Grossl, soil chemistry and phytoremediation (PSB) Jeffery O. Hall, veterinary toxicology (ADVS) Collaborators at USDA Poisonous Plants Laboratory Dale R. Gardner, natural product chemistry Kip E. Panter, poisonous plants James A. Pfister, behavioral toxicology Bryan L. Stegelmeier, veterinary pathology
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Women and Gender Studies Co-director: Patricia Gantt Location: Ray B. West 205 Phone: (435) 797-2718 E-mail: pgantt@english.usu.edu Co-director: Anne Shifrer Location: Ray B. West 301C Phone: (435) 797-2731 E-mail: annes@cc.usu.edu WWW: http://www.usu.edu/womenstu/ Women and Gender Studies at Utah State University is a multidisciplinary program focusing on the role of gender in the everyday experiences of women and men. Students are provided with opportunities to examine the diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of women in the past, present, and future, both nationally and internationally. Specific courses examine the processes of gender role socialization and the resulting cultural beliefs and stereotyped images of women. As a result, students gain appreciation for the role of gender and its practical implications in their basic life experiences, thus preparing them to understand current and future changes in the social construction of gender. Each semester, Women and Gender Studies courses are taught by faculty members from a variety of disciplines, including Anthropology, Journalism and Communication, English, Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education, History, Natural Resources, Political Science, Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology. Throughout the year, several special topics courses are offered, and new courses are continually being developed. Two Women and Gender Studies scholarships are awarded to undergraduates. Students may enroll in individual courses or apply coursework toward either a minor in Women and Gender Studies or an Area Studies certificate.
Area Studies Certificate in Women and Gender Studies (3.0 GPA)
Students desiring to explore Women and Gender Studies in depth may want an area studies certificate. To receive the certificate, students must complete 24 credits of courses from the list below or from the course list published each semester and earn a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in these courses. Other courses may count if at least 50 percent of the material is relevant to the issue of gender or if students complete a gender-related project in order to earn approximately onehalf of their grade. Courses must be taken from at least three different academic areas; no more than 12 credits can be counted from a single discipline. Courses may come from major, minor, or University Studies programs. Area studies certificates may be earned by undergraduate and graduate students. Forms for the area studies certificate may be obtained in Student Center 302.
Women and Gender Studies Minor (2.5 GPA)
To complete the minor, students must select 18 credits from the list below or from the course list published each semester and must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in these courses. Courses for the Area Studies Certificate and Minor in Women and Gender Studies: (Area Studies, 24 credits; Minor, 18 credits)
Required Course (3 credits) WGS 1010 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies (Sp) ............... 3 Electives (Minor, 15 credits; Area Studies, 21 credits) For the minor, select 15 credits from the following list. For the area studies certificate, select 21 credits. ANTH 5100 (DSS)/6100 Anthropology of Sex and Gender (Sp) ........... 3 ART 4790 Art History Seminar: Gender Issues in Art (F,Sp,Su) ........... 3 ENGL 3030 (DHA) Perspectives in Literature: Southern Women Writers (F,Sp,Su) ...............................................................................3 ENGL 3300 Period Studies in American Literature: Women’s Texts from the 1930s (F,Sp) ........................................................................3 ENGL 3510 Young Adult Literature: Reading and Writing Gender (F,Sp) .................................................................................................3 ENGL 3520 Multicultural American Literature: Gender Focus (F,Sp) .... 3 ENGL 3710 (CI) Folklore Colloquium: Folklore of the American Family and/or Folklore and Gender (Sp) ...........................................3 ENGL 4320 British Writers: Gender Focus (F,Sp) .................................3 ENGL 4350 Studies in Poetry: Women Poets 1950 to the Present (F) ......................................................................................................3 ENGL 4360 Studies in Film: Genre and Gender in Hollywood (Sp) ...... 3 ENGL 4370 Studies in Nonfiction Prose: Gender Focus (F) ................. 3 ENGL 4610 Western American Literature: Utah Women Writers and/or Western Women Writers (F) ...................................................3 ENGL 5300 (CI) Literature and Gender (F,Sp) ......................................3 ENGL 5320 (CI) Literature and Cultural Difference: Gender Focus (Sp) ....................................................................................................3 ENGL 5340 (CI) Studies in Literary Theory: Feminist Theory (F) ......... 3 ENGL 6330 Topics in Literary Studies: Women’s Literature of the American West and/or Politics and the American Woman Writer (1776-1886) (F,Sp) ............................................................................3 FCHD 3110 Human Sexuality (F,Su) .....................................................3 FCHD 3280 Economic Issues: Gender, Family, and Work Roles (Sp) .. 3 HEP 5000 (CI) Race, Class, and Gender Issues in Health (Arr) ........... 3 HEP 5700/6700 ST: Workshop on Women’s Health Issues (F,Sp,Su) .. 3 HIST 4550 (DHA/CI) The History of Women and Family in America .... 3 HIST 4730 (CI) History of Black America (Sp) ......................................3 JCOM 3410 (DSS) Film as Cultural Communication: Women, Feminism, and Film (F,Sp) ................................................................3 JCOM 5410/6410 Gender and the Mass Media (F,Sp) .........................3 POLS 3190 (DSS) Gender, Power, and Politics (F) ..............................3 POLS 5440 (DSS) Gender and World Politics (Sp) ..............................3 REH 6120 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (Su) ...............................3 SOC 2500 Sociology of Gender (F) ......................................................3 SOC 3010 Race, Class, and Gender (F,Sp) ..........................................3 SOC 4730 Women in International Development (Sp) .......................... 3 SOC 6420 Gender and Social Inequality (Sp) .......................................3 SOC 6730 Gender and International Development (Sp) ....................... 3 SPAN 4900 ST: Women Writers in the Spanish World (F,Sp) ............... 3 SPAN 4910 ST: Latin American Women Writers and/or Latin American Women Playwrights (F,Sp) ................................................3 WGS 4900 Directed Study: Women and Gender Studies (F,Sp,Su) .... 3 For additional course offerings, please consult the Women and Gender Studies website: http://www.usu.edu/womenstu/ Further information may be obtained from one of the co-directors or from the College of HASS Advising Center (Student Center 302).
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