Undergraduate Catalog 08-10

The Universit y of Te x a s at Aus tin
Undergraduate Catalog
2008–2010
The benefits of education and of useful knowledge,
generally diffused through a community, are essential to
the preservation of a free government.
Sam Houston
Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of

Democracy, and while guided and controlled by virtue,
the noblest attribute of man. It is the only dictator that
freemen acknowledge, and the only security which
freemen desire.
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Where liberty has arisen, learning must be

cherished—or liberty itself becomes a fragile thing.
Lyndon B. Johnson
T
he mission of the University is to
achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of
undergraduate education, graduate education,
research, and public service. The University provides
superior and comprehensive educational opportunities
at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special
professional educational levels. The University
contributes to the advancement of society through
research, creative activity, scholarly inquiry, and the
development of new knowledge. The University preserves
and promotes the arts, benefits the state’s economy,
serves the citizens through public programs, and provides
other public service.
H
onor code. The core values of the University
of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery,
freedom, leadership, individual opportunity,
and responsibility. Each member of the University
is expected to uphold these values through integrity,
honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and
community.
Officers of Administration
The Universit y of Te x a s at Aus tin
William Powers Jr., JD, President

Steven W. Leslie, PhD, Executive Vice President and Provost
Gregory J. Vincent, JD, PhD, Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement
Patricia L. Clubb, PhD, Vice President for Employee and Campus Services
Kevin P. Hegarty, MPA, CPA, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Brian Roberts, PhD, Vice President for Information Technology
Patricia C. Ohlendorf, JD, Vice President for Legal Affairs
Donald A. Hale, BS, Vice President for Public Affairs
Juan M. Sanchez, PhD, Vice President for Research
Richard B. Eason, BS, Vice President for Development
Juan C. González, PhD, Vice President for Student Affairs
James L. Hill, PhD, Senior Vice President
Shirley Bird Perry, MA, Senior Vice President
DeLoss Dodds, BS, Athletic Director
Christine A. Plonsky, BS, Athletic Director
Stephen A. Monti, PhD, Executive Vice Provost
Nancy A. Brazzil, BS, Deputy to the President
Charles A. Roeckle, PhD, Deputy to the President
Gwen W. Grigsby, BS, Associate Vice President for Governmental Relations
iv Officers of Administration
Adminis tr ative Offi cer s of the College s and S chool s
Frederick R. Steiner, PhD, Dean, School of Architecture

Thomas W. Gilligan, PhD, Dean, Red McCombs School of Business1
Roderick P. Hart, PhD, Dean, College of Communication
Judy Ashcroft, EdD, Dean, Division of Continuing and Innovative Education
Manuel J. Justiz, PhD, Dean, College of Education
Gregory L. Fenves, PhD, Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering 2
Douglas Dempster, PhD, Dean, College of Fine Arts
Charles G. Groat, PhD, Interim Dean, John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences
Victoria E. Rodríguez, PhD, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies
Andrew P. Dillon, PhD, Dean, School of Information
Lawrence G. Sager, LLB, Dean, School of Law
Randy L. Diehl, PhD, Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Mary Ann Rankin, PhD, Dean, College of Natural Sciences
Dolores Sands, PhD, RN, Dean, School of Nursing
Miles L. Crismon, PharmD, Dean, College of Pharmacy
James B. Steinberg, JD, Dean, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Barbara W. White, PhD, Dean, School of Social Work
Paul B. Woodruff, PhD, Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies
The Universit y of Te x a s S ys tem
Kenneth I. Shine, MD, Interim Chancellor; Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs
David B. Prior, PhD, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Scott C. Kelley, PhD, Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
Tonya Moten Brown, JD, Vice Chancellor for Administration
Barry D. Burgdorf, JD, Vice Chancellor and General Counsel
Randa S. Safady, PhD, Vice Chancellor for External Relations
William H. Shute, JD, Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations
Barry R. McBee, JD, Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations
Keith McDowell, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology Transfer
Geri H. Malandra, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Management
1. Effective September 1, 2008. George W. Gau served as dean of the McCombs School through August 31, 2008.
2. Effective September 1, 2008. Ben G. Streetman served as dean of the Cockrell School through August 31, 2008.
Officers of Administration v
Board of Regents
Board of Regents
Offi cer s
H. Scott Caven Jr., Chairman

James R. Huffines, Vice Chairman
Robert B. Rowling, Vice Chairman
Francie A. Frederick, General Counsel to the Board of Regents
Memb er s
Terms scheduled to expire February 1, 2009

John W. Barnhill Jr., Brenham
H. Scott Caven Jr., Houston
James R. Huffines, Austin

Janiece Longoria, Houston
Colleen McHugh, Corpus Christi
Robert B. Rowling, Dallas

James D. Dannenbaum, Houston
Paul Foster, El Paso
Printice L. Gary, Dallas
Student regent with term to expire May 31, 2009

Benjamin L. Dower, UT Dallas
Each regent’s term expires when a successor has been appointed and qualified and has taken the oath of office. The student regent serves
a one-year term.
vi Board of Regents
Directory of Offices
The following list includes some University offices of general interest. A complete directory of offices on campus
is published at http://www.utexas.edu/directory/offices/.
Academic Calendar
The University of Texas at Austin
Office of the Registrar
The academic calendar is published in General Information, P O Box 7216
in the Course Schedule, and at http://registrar.utexas.edu/calendars/. Austin TX 78713-7216
A recording of the calendar may be heard at (512) 475-7591.
Admission
Freshmen: Freshman Admissions Center, John Hargis Hall 1.200, The University of Texas at Austin
Office of Admissions
(512) 475-7440, fax (512) 475-7475 P O Box 8058
Transfer students: Office of Admissions, Main Building 7, Austin TX 78713-8058
(512) 475-7399, fax (512) 475-7478
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/
Catalogs and Course Schedules

Office of the Registrar /
Printed catalogs may be purchased at campus-area bookstores and from Mail and Publications Distribution
the Office of the Registrar Catalog Store at TXShop, http://utdirect.utex- P O Box 7216
as.edu/txshop/. Catalogs and Course Schedules are also published at the Austin TX 78713-7216
registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/.
Housing
Residence halls: Division of Housing and Food Service, Kinsolving, 200 The University of Texas at Austin
Division of Housing and Food Service
West Dean Keeton Street, (512) 471-3136, fax (512) 475-6532 P O Box 7666
University apartments: Division of Housing and Food Service, 3501 Lake Austin TX 78713-7666
Austin Boulevard, (512) 232-5299, fax (512) 232-5353
http://www.utexas.edu/student/housing/
Internation al Students
International Office
International Office, 600 West 24th Street, P O Drawer A
Austin TX 78713-8901
(512) 471-1211, fax (512) 232-4363 USA
http://www.utexas.edu/international/
Directory of Offices vii

Medical Services
University Health Services

University Health Services, Student Services Building 2.212, P O Box 7339
(512) 471-4955 Austin TX 78713-7339
http://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/
Orientation
New Student Services
Office of the Dean of Students, Student Services Building 4.400, Office of the Dean of Students
1 University Station A5800
(512) 471-3304, fax (512) 471-7833 Austin TX 78712
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/nss/index.php
Placement Tests
Division of Instructional Innovation and
Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment, Assessment
2616 Wichita Street, (512) 232-2662, fax (512) 471-3509 P O Box 7246
http://www.utexas.edu/academic/diia/assessment/ Austin TX 78713-7246
credit_exam_cp/index.php
Registration Information
Registration, Main Building 16, Registration
P O Box 7216
(512) 475-7656, fax (512) 475-7515 Austin TX 78713-7216
http://registrar.utexas.edu/students/registration/
Services for Students with Disabilities

Services for Students with Disabilities
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Student Services Division of Diversity and
Building 4.104, (512) 471-6259, video phone (866) 327-8877 then Community Engagement
1 University Station A5800
(512) 232-2937, fax (512) 475-7730 Austin TX 78712
http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/
TSI
TSI Office
Texas Success Initiative, Flawn Academic Center 22, 1 University Station F4000
(512) 471-8277, fax (512) 471-4990 Austin TX 78712
http://www.utexas.edu/academic/tsi/
Transcripts
Office of the Registrar, Main Building 1, Transcripts
P O Box 7216
(512) 475-7689, fax (512) 475-7515 Austin TX 78713-7216
http://registrar.utexas.edu/students/records/transcripts/
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Contents
Contents
Officers of Administration iv 2. School of Undergraduate Studies 18
Mission • 18
Board of Regents vi Basic Education Requirements • 18
Core Curriculum • 19
Directory of Offices vii Additional Basic Education Requirements • 20
Skills and Experiences Flags • 20
1. The University 1 Foreign Language • 20
Statement on Equal Educational Opportunity • 1 Admission and Registration • 20
Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinators • 1 Center for Strategic Advising • 20
Accreditation • 1 Signature Course Program • 21
The University of Texas at Austin • 1 First-Year Interest Groups • 21
The University of Texas System • 2 Bridging Disciplines Programs • 21
Organization of the University • 2 Office of Undergraduate Research • 22
Academic Affairs • 2 University Honors Center • 22
Student Services • 2 Honor Societies for Freshmen • 22
Undergraduate Degrees • 2 Phi Beta Kappa • 23
Degree Programs • 3 Phi Kappa Phi • 23
Simultaneous Majors • 7 Mortar Board • 23
Interdisciplinary Opportunities • 7 Longhorn Scholars Program • 23
Preprofessional Programs • 7 Courses • 23
Preparation for Health Professions • 7 Bridging Disciplines: BDP • 23
Preparation for Law • 10 Developmental Studies: DEV • 25
Preparation for Teacher Certification • 10 Undergraduate Studies: UGS • 25
Coursework in the Graduate School and the
School of Law • 10 3. School of Architecture 26
Graduate Work for Undergraduate Credit • 10
General Information 26
Reservation of Work by Undergraduates for
Graduate Credit • 11 Purpose • 26
Courses in the School of Law • 11 History • 26
Honors • 11 Facilities for Study and Research • 27
Honor Societies for Freshmen • 11 Study Abroad • 27
Junior Fellows Program • 11 Student Organizations • 27
College Scholars • 11 Honors • 27
University Honors • 12 University Honors • 27
Scholarships • 12 Graduation with University Honors • 27
Graduation with University Honors • 13 School of Architecture Recognition Awards • 28
Academic Advising • 14 Financial Assistance Available through the School • 28
Student Responsibility • 14 Admission and Registration 28
Graduation • 15
Admission • 28
General Requirements • 15
Freshman Admission • 28
Multiple Degrees • 16
Students in Other Colleges of the University • 29
Graduation under a Particular Catalog • 16
Transfer Admission • 29
Transfer Credit • 29
Duration of Programs • 29 4. Red McCombs School of Business 47
Registration • 30
Minimum Number of Hours in the General Information 47
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Long Session • 30 Objectives • 47

Registration for Advanced Design Courses • 30 History and Facilities • 47
Third-Year Portfolio Requirement • 30 Financial Assistance Available through the School • 47
Advising • 30 Student Services and Academic Advising • 48
Self-Advising • 48
Academic Policies and Procedures 30
BBA Career Services • 48
Equipment and Supplies • 30 Student Organizations • 49
Ownership of Student Work • 30
Standard of Work Required • 30 Admission and Registration 49
Employed Students • 31 Requirements for Admission to the McCombs
School of Business • 49
Graduation 31
Freshman Admission Requirements for Texas
The Degree Audit • 31 Residents • 49
Degrees 31 Freshman Admission Requirements for
Nonresidents • 50
Degrees Offered • 31
Application Procedures for Freshman
Sequence of Work • 32
Admission • 50
Applicability of Certain Courses • 32
Students in Other Divisions of the University • 50
Correspondence and Extension Courses • 32
Transfer Admission • 50
Courses Taken on the Pass/Fail Basis • 32
Claiming a Major • 51
Physical Activity Courses • 32
Admission-to-Major Requirements for Students
ROTC Courses • 32
Previously Enrolled in the School • 51
Admission Deficiencies • 32
Registration • 51
Bachelor of Architecture • 33
Curriculum • 33 Academic Policies and Procedures 51
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 34 Computer Proficiency Requirement • 51
Bachelor of Architecture/Bachelor of Science in Honors • 51
Architectural Engineering Dual Degree Business Honors Program • 51
Program • 35 University Honors • 51
Curriculum • 35 Graduation with University Honors • 52
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 36 Beta Gamma Sigma • 52
Bachelor of Architecture/Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, The Minor • 52
Dual Degree Program • 37 The Customer Insight Concentration • 52
Curriculum • 37 The Business Foundations Program • 52
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 38 Business Foundations Certification
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies • 39 Requirements • 53
Curriculum • 39
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 40 Graduation 53
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design • 41 Special Requirements of the McCombs School
Curriculum • 41 of Business • 53
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 42 The Degree Audit and Graduation Application • 54
Courses 43 Degrees 54
Architectural Interior Design: ARI • 43 Applicability of Certain Courses • 54
Architecture: ARC • 44 Physical Activity Courses • 54
Community and Regional Planning: CRP • 46 ROTC Courses • 54
Concurrent Enrollment • 55
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Core Curriculum • 55 University Honors • 82
BBA Degree Requirements • 55 Graduation with University Honors • 82
Program Degree Requirements • 56 Communication and Society Concentration • 82
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Accounting • 56 Concentration Courses • 82
Business Honors Program • 58 US Latino and Latin American Media Studies
Engineering Route to the BBA • 59 Concentration • 82
Finance • 60 Concentration Courses • 83
International Business • 62 Courses for Teacher Preparation • 83
Management • 62
Graduation 83
Management Information Systems • 63
Marketing • 63 Special Requirements of the College • 83
Supply Chain Management • 63 The Degree Audit • 83
Applying for Graduation • 84
Courses 64
Degrees 84
Business Administration • 64
Business Administration: B A • 64 Degrees Offered • 84
Department of Accounting • 65 Writing Requirement • 84
Accounting: ACC • 65 Communication and Culture Requirement • 84
Department of Finance • 67 Applicability of Certain Courses • 85
Finance: FIN • 67 Internship Credit • 85
Real Estate: R E • 69 Physical Activity Courses • 85
Department of Information, Risk, and Operations ROTC Courses • 85
Management • 69 Concurrent Enrollment and Correspondence
Legal Environment of Business: LEB • 69 and Extension Courses • 85
Management Information Systems: MIS • 70 Courses Taken on the Pass/Fail Basis • 85
Operations Management: O M • 72 Bible Courses • 85
Risk Management: R M • 73 Bachelor of Science in Advertising • 85
Statistics: STA • 73 Areas of Study • 85
Department of Management • 74 The Consent Procedure • 86
Management: MAN • 74 Special Requirements • 87
Department of Marketing • 75 Core Curriculum • 87
International Business: I B • 75 Prescribed Work • 87
Marketing: MKT • 76 Major Requirements • 87
Order and Choice of Work • 88
5. College of Communication 78 Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences
and Disorders • 88
General Information 78 Special Requirements • 88
Facilities • 78 Core Curriculum • 89
Financial Assistance Available through Prescribed Work • 89
the College • 79 Special Emphases in Communication Sciences
Academic Advising • 79 and Disorders • 89
Communication Career Services • 79 Major Requirements • 89
Student Organizations • 79 Order and Choice of Work • 90
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies • 90
Admission and Registration 79
Special Requirements • 90
Admission to the University • 79 Core Curriculum • 91
Admission Policies of the College • 80 Prescribed Work • 91
Registration • 80 Major Requirements • 91
Academic Policies and Procedures 80 Order and Choice of Work • 92
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test • 80

Honors • 80
Senior Fellows Program • 80
Departmental Honors Programs • 80
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Bachelor of Journalism • 92 Admission and Registration 121
Areas of Study • 92 Admission • 121
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Registration • 121
Core Curriculum • 93 Admission to the Professional Development
Prescribed Work • 93 Sequence • 121
Major Requirements • 94
Order and Choice of Work • 94 Academic Policies and Procedures 122
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations • 95 Honors • 122
The Consent Procedure • 95 University Honors • 122
Special Requirements • 95 Graduation with University Honors • 122
Graduation 122
Prescribed Work • 96
Major Requirements • 96 Special Requirements of the College • 122
Order and Choice of Work • 96 Applying for a Degree • 122
Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film • 97 Degrees 122
General Requirements • 122
ROTC Courses • 123
Areas of Study • 98
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and
Courses 100 Development • 123
Communication • 100 Core Curriculum • 123
Communication: COM • 100 Prescribed Work • 123
Department of Advertising • 101 Major Requirements • 124
Advertising: ADV • 101 Early Childhood through Grade Four
Public Relations: P R • 103 Generalist • 124
Department of Communication Sciences and All-Level Generic Special Education • 125
Disorders • 104 Youth and Community Studies • 125
Communication Sciences and Disorders: CSD • 104 Electives • 125
Department of Communication Studies • 106 Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training • 125
Communication Studies: CMS • 106 Core Curriculum • 126
School of Journalism • 108 Prescribed Work • 126
Journalism: J • 108 Major Requirements • 126
Department of Radio-Television-Film • 113 Electives • 127
Radio-Television-Film: RTF • 113 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health • 127
6. College of Education 120 Prescribed Work • 127
General Information 120 Exercise Science • 128
Mission and Functions • 120 Health Promotion • 129
Facilities • 120 Physical Culture and Sports • 129
Financial Assistance Available through Sport Management • 129
the College • 121 Applied Movement Science • 130
Student Services • 121 Electives • 130
Academic Advising • 121 Middle Grades, Secondary, and All-Level Teacher
Student Organizations • 121 Certification • 130
Education Career Services • 121 Certification Requirements • 131
Minimum Scholastic Requirements • 131
Teaching Fields • 131
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Courses 132 Academic Policies and Procedures 154
Applied Learning and Development • 132 Grade Point Average for Academic Decisions • 154
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Applied Learning and Development: ALD • 132 Quantity of Work Rule • 154
Department of Curriculum and Instruction • 133 Maximum Number of Hours in the
Curriculum and Instruction: EDC • 133 Long Session • 154
Department of Educational Psychology • 136 Minimum Number of Hours in the
Educational Psychology: EDP • 136 Long Session • 154
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education • 137 Rules for the Summer Session • 154
Health Education: HED • 137 Combined Work-Study Load • 154
Kinesiology: KIN • 138 Repetition of a Course • 154
Physical Education (Activity Courses): PED • 142 Attendance • 155
Science • 144 Standard of Work Required and Scholastic
Science: SCI • 144 Policies • 155
Department of Special Education • 144 Pass/Fail Option • 156
Special Education: SED • 144 Honors • 156
Engineering Honors Program • 156
7. Cockrell School of Engineering 146 Engineering Scholars • 156
University Honors • 156
Graduation with University Honors • 157
History • 146 Professional and Honor Societies • 157
Engineering Education • 146
Instructional Facilities • 147 Graduation 157
Libraries • 147 Special Requirements of the Cockrell School • 157
Office of Student Affairs • 147 Residence Rules • 157
Engineering Students with Disabilities • 148 The Degree Audit • 157
International Engineering Education • 148 Applying for Graduation • 158
Engineering Career Assistance Center • 148 Nonresidence Coursework • 158
Cooperative Engineering Education Program • 149 Final Degree Audit • 158
Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Second Degrees • 158
Program • 149 Commencement • 158
Engineering Scholarship Program • 149 Registration as a Professional Engineer • 158
Office of Student Life • 149
Degrees 159
Women in Engineering Program • 150
Research Organizations • 150 Dual Degree Programs • 159
Engineering Foundation • 150 Engineering/Plan II Honors Program • 159
Architectural Engineering/Architecture • 159
Admission and Registration 151 Simultaneous Majors • 159
Required and Optional Placement Tests • 151 Technical Area Options • 159
Information for Transfer Students • 151 Interdisciplinary Options • 159
Guidelines for Transfer Students • 151 Preparation for Professional School • 160
Admission to a Major Sequence • 151 The Minor • 160
Registration • 152 ABET Criteria • 161
Concurrent Enrollment • 153 Liberal Education of Engineers • 161
Advising • 153 Social Science Elective • 161
Academic Advising • 153 Fine Arts/Humanities Elective • 162
Counseling and Referral Services • 153 Foreign Language Requirement • 162
Transfer to an Engineering Major (Internal Writing Requirement • 162
Transfer) • 153
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Applicability of Certain Courses • 162 Bridges to the Future Certificate Program • 190
Physical Activity Courses • 162 Career Gateway Elective Options • 190
ROTC Courses • 162 Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 192
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Correspondence and Extension Courses • 162 Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering • 193
Requirements Included in All Engineering Degree Curriculum • 194
Plans • 163 Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 194
Length of Degree Program • 163
Courses 195
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering • 163
Curriculum • 164 General Engineering • 195
Technical Area Options • 164 General Engineering: G E • 195
Special Projects Laboratories • 165 Department of Aerospace Engineering and
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 165 Engineering Mechanics • 197
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering • 166 Aerospace Engineering: ASE • 197
Dual Degree Program in Architectural Engineering Mechanics: E M • 200
Engineering and Architecture • 166 Department of Biomedical Engineering • 200
Curriculum • 167 Biomedical Engineering: BME • 200
Technical Electives • 167 Department of Chemical Engineering • 204
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 168 Chemical Engineering: CHE • 204
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering • 168 Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental
Program Outcomes • 169 Engineering • 206
Program Educational Objectives • 169 Architectural Engineering: ARE • 206
Curriculum • 169 Civil Engineering: C E • 208
Technical Area Options • 169 Department of Electrical and Computer
Senior Engineering Electives • 171 Engineering • 210
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 172 Electrical Engineering: E E • 210
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering • 173 Department of Mechanical Engineering • 216
Curriculum • 173 Mechanical Engineering: M E • 216
Honors Program • 173 Department of Petroleum and Geosystems
Technical Area Options • 174 Engineering • 223
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 175 Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • 176 PGE • 223
Curriculum • 177
Level I and Level II Technical Electives • 177 8. College of Fine Arts 226
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 178 General Information 226
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering • 179
History and Mission • 226
Program Outcomes • 179
Facilities • 226
Program Educational Objectives • 180
Performing Arts Center • 226
Curricula • 180
Blanton Museum of Art • 227
Upper-Division Technical Electives • 180
Computer Facilities • 227
Technical Area Options • 181
Fine Arts Library • 227
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 185
Study Abroad • 227
Bachelor of Science in Geosystems Engineering
Financial Assistance Available through
and Hydrogeology • 186
the College • 228
Curriculum • 187
Student Services and Academic Advising • 228
Suggested Arrangement of Courses • 187
Office of the Dean • 228
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering • 188
Departmental Advising • 228
proceed (Project-Centered Education) • 189
Career Advising • 228
Curriculum • 189
Education Career Services • 228
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Admission and Registration 228 Visual Art Studies Major • 238
Special Admission Requirements in the College Theatre Studies Major • 239
Dance Major • 239
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of Fine Arts • 229
Department of Art and Art History • 229 Bachelor of Music • 239
Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music • 229 Voice Performance Major • 239
Department of Theatre and Dance • 229 Piano Performance Major • 240
Students Transferring from Another College or Organ or Harpsichord Performance Major • 240
University • 229 Harp Performance Major • 240
Students Transferring within the University • 229 Orchestral Instrument Performance Major • 241
Registration • 229 Jazz Performance Major • 241
Approvals Required • 230 Composition Major • 242
Prerequisites • 230 Jazz Composition Major • 242
Fine Arts Registration Requirements • 230 Music Studies Major • 243
Music Business Major • 243
Academic Policies and Procedures 230 Recording Technology Major • 244
Class Attendance and Absences • 230 Bachelor of Arts in Art • 244
Special Regulations of the College • 230 Studio Art Major • 244
Honors • 231 Art History Major • 245
University Honors • 231 Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance • 245
Graduation with University Honors • 231 Bachelor of Arts in Music • 246
Special Honors in Art History • 231 Course Requirements • 246
Certificate of Recognition in Music Advancement to Upper-Division Standing • 246
Performance • 232 Grade Point Average Requirements • 246
Student Organizations • 232
Courses 247
Graduation 232 Fine Arts • 247
Special Requirements of the College • 232 Fine Arts: F A • 247
Residence • 232 Department of Art and Art History • 248
Grade Point Average • 232 Art History: ARH • 248
Butler School of Music Special Requirements • 233 Design: DES • 252
Applying for a Degree Audit • 233 Studio Art: ART • 252
Applying for Graduation • 234 Visual Art Studies: VAS • 257
Teacher Certification • 234 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music • 258
Areas of Study • 258
Degrees 234
Music: MUS • 260
Degrees Offered • 234 Ensemble: ENS • 266
Department of Art and Art History • 234 Performance • 266
Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music • 235 Department of Theatre and Dance • 267
Department of Theatre and Dance • 235 Theatre and Dance: T D • 267
Physical Activity Courses • 236 9. John A. and Katherine G. Jackson
Bible Courses • 236 School of Geosciences 271
Credit by Examination, Correspondence, and General Information 271
Transfer • 236 Jackson School Academic Programs • 272
Basic Education Requirements for All Programs Undergraduate Research • 272
except Music Performance • 236 UTeach-Natural Sciences • 272
Basic Education Requirements for Programs Concentrations • 272
in Music Performance • 237 Financial Assistance • 272
Bachelor of Fine Arts • 238 Career Services • 272
Studio Art Major • 238
Design Major • 238
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Admission and Registration 273 Department of Geography and the
Admission • 273 Environment • 293
Department of Germanic Studies • 293
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Academic Advising • 273

Registration • 273 Department of Government • 293
Department of History • 294
Academic Policies and Procedures 273 Humanities Program • 295
Repetition of a Course • 273 Junior Fellows Program • 295
Honors • 273 Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American
Departmental Honors Program • 273 Studies • 295
Liberal Arts Honors • 296
Graduation 274
Department of Middle Eastern Studies • 296
Special Requirements of the Jackson School • 274 Department of Philosophy • 297
Correspondence and Extension Courses • 274 Plan II Honors Program • 297
Applying for a Degree • 274 Department of Psychology • 299
Degrees 274 ROTC • 299
Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies • 301
Department of Sociology • 301
Department of Spanish and Portuguese • 301
Center for Women’s and Gender Studies • 301
Bible Courses • 274
UTeach-Liberal Arts • 302
Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences • 275
Program in Comparative Literature • 302
Concentrations • 302
The BA Major and Minor • 276
Cultural Studies • 302
Electives • 276
Science, Technology, and Society • 303
Minimum Scholastic Requirements • 276
Western Civilization and American
Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences • 276
Institutions • 303
Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 276
Career Services • 303
Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 277
Bachelor of Science in Geosystems Engineering and Admission and Registration 304
Hydrogeology • 279 Admission • 304
Curriculum • 280 Registration • 304
Courses 280 Academic Advising • 304
Geological Sciences: GEO • 281 Academic Policies and Procedures 304

Repetition of a Course • 304
10. School of Information 286 Honors • 304
Dean’s Honor List • 304
11. College of Liberal Arts 288 Liberal Arts Honors Programs, Plan I • 305
General Information 288 Scholastic Honorary Societies • 314
Arts and Sciences Education • 288 Graduation 314

Scholarships Awarded through the College of Liberal Special Requirements of the College of
Arts • 289 Liberal Arts • 314
College of Liberal Arts • 289 Receiving a Degree Audit and Applying for
Department of American Studies • 290 Graduation • 314
Department of Anthropology • 290
Department of Asian Studies • 291 Degrees 315
Department of Classics • 291 Applicability of Certain Courses • 315
Department of English • 292 Physical Activity Courses • 315
Competitive Awards in English • 292 ROTC Courses • 315
Department of French and Italian • 292 Internship Courses • 315
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Admission Deficiencies • 315 Turkish Language and Literature • 329
Correspondence and Extension Courses • 316 Urban Studies • 329
Courses Taken on the Pass/Fail Basis • 316 Women’s and Gender Studies • 330
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Courses in a Single Field • 316 Bachelor of Arts, Plan II • 330
Bachelor of Arts, Plan I • 316 Special Requirements • 330
Prescribed Work • 316 Choice of Work • 331
Electives • 317 Electives • 332
Majors and Minors • 317 Order of Work • 332
American Studies • 318 Bachelor of Science in Geography and the
Ancient History and Classical Civilization • 318 Environment • 332
Anthropology • 319 Prescribed Work • 333
Arabic Language and Literature • 319 The Major • 334
Asian Cultures and Languages • 319 The Minor • 334
Asian Studies • 320 Electives • 334
Classical Archaeology • 320 Bachelor of Science in Psychology • 335
Classics • 321 Prescribed Work • 335
Czech Language and Culture • 321 The Major • 336
Economics • 321 The Minor • 336
English • 321 Electives • 337
Ethnic Studies • 322
Courses 337
African and African American Studies • 322
Asian American Studies • 322 Liberal Arts • 337
Mexican American Studies • 322 Liberal Arts: L A • 337
European Studies • 322 Liberal Arts Honors • 338
French • 323 Liberal Arts Honors: LAH • 338
Geography • 323 Department of American Studies • 339
German • 323 American Studies: AMS • 339
Government • 323 Department of Anthropology • 341
Greek • 324 Anthropology: ANT • 342
Hebrew Language and Literature • 324 Science, Technology, and Society: STS • 346
History • 324 Archaeology: ARY • 347
Humanities • 324 Department of Asian Studies • 347
International Relations and Global Studies • 325 Asian Studies: ANS • 347
Islamic Studies • 325 Bengali: BEN • 352
Italian • 325 Chinese: CHI • 352
Jewish Studies • 326 Hindi: HIN • 353
Latin • 326 Japanese: JPN • 354
Latin American Studies • 326 Korean: KOR • 355
Linguistics • 326 Malayalam: MAL • 356
Middle Eastern Studies • 326 Sanskrit: SAN • 356
Persian Language and Literature • 327 Tamil: TAM • 356
Philosophy • 327 Telugu: TEL • 357
Portuguese • 327 Urdu: URD • 357
Psychology • 327 Vietnamese: VTN • 358
Religious Studies • 327 Department of Classics • 359
Rhetoric and Writing • 328 Ancient History and Classical Civilization: AHC • 359
Russian Language and Culture • 328 Classical Civilization: C C • 360
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies • 328 Greek: GK • 363
Scandinavian Studies • 328 Latin: LAT • 364
Sociology • 329 Cognitive Science • 365
Spanish • 329 Cognitive Science: CGS • 365
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Comparative Literature • 365 Department of Linguistics • 428
Comparative Literature: C L • 365 American Sign Language: ASL • 428
Américo Paredes Center for Cultural Studies • 366 Linguistics: LIN • 428
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Cultural Studies: CLS • 366 Department of Middle Eastern Studies • 430

Department of Economics • 366 Arabic: ARA • 430
Economics: ECO • 366 Hebrew: HEB • 432
Department of English • 369 Islamic Studies: ISL • 433
English: E • 369 Middle Eastern Studies: MES • 435
Ethnic Studies Program • 375 Persian: PRS • 440
John L. Warfield Center for African and African Turkish: TUR • 441
American Studies • 375 Department of Philosophy • 442
African and African American Studies: AFR • 375 Philosophy: PHL • 442
Yoruba: YOR • 379 Plan II Honors Program • 446
Center for Asian American Studies • 379 Social Science: S S • 446
Asian American Studies: AAS • 379 Tutorial Course: T C • 446
Center for Mexican American Studies • 380 Department of Psychology • 447
Mexican American Studies: MAS • 380 Psychology: PSY • 447
Center for European Studies • 384 Department of Religious Studies • 452
European Studies: EUS • 384 Religious Studies: R S • 452
Department of French and Italian • 385 Department of Rhetoric and Writing • 456
Course Levels and Placement • 385 Rhetoric and Writing: RHE • 457
French: FR • 386 ROTC Courses • 458
French Civilization: F C • 388 Department of Air Force Science • 458
Italian: ITL • 388 Air Force Science: AFS • 459
Italian Civilization: ITC • 389 Department of Military Science • 459
Department of Geography and the Environment • 390 Military Science: M S • 460
Geography: GRG • 390 Department of Naval Science • 460
Urban Studies: URB • 393 Naval Science: N S • 461
Department of Germanic Studies • 395 Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian
Danish: DAN • 395 Studies • 461
Dutch: DCH • 396 Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies:
German: GER • 396 REE • 461
Germanic Civilization: GRC • 398 Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies • 465
Norwegian: NOR • 401 Czech: CZ • 465
Scandinavian: SCA • 402 Polish: POL • 466
Swedish: SWE • 403 Russian: RUS • 466
Yiddish: YID • 403 Serbian/Croatian: S C • 468
Department of Government • 404 Slavic: SLA • 468
Government: GOV • 404 Department of Sociology • 469
Department of History • 409 Sociology: SOC • 469
History: HIS • 409 Department of Spanish and Portuguese • 474
Humanities Program • 419 Portuguese Civilization: PRC • 474
Humanities: HMN • 419 Portuguese: POR • 475
International Relations and Global Studies Spanish: SPN • 476
Program • 420 UTeach-Liberal Arts • 480
International Relations and Global UTeach-Liberal Arts: UTL • 480
Studies: IRG • 420 Western Civilization and American Institutions • 480
Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies • 421 Western Civilization: WCV • 480
Jewish Studies: J S • 421 Center for Women’s and Gender Studies • 481
Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Women’s and Gender Studies: WGS • 481
Studies • 423
Latin American Studies: LAS • 423
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12. College of Natural Sciences 485 Concurrent Enrollment • 496
General Information 485 Courses in a Single Field • 497
Contents
Arts and Sciences Education • 485 Bachelor of Arts, Plan I • 497
College Academic Programs • 486 Prescribed Work • 497
Emerging Scholars Program • 486 Electives • 498
Division of Statistics and Scientific Majors and Minors • 498
Computation • 486 Astronomy • 498
Texas Interdisciplinary Plan • 486 Biochemistry • 499
Undergraduate Research • 487 Biology • 499
UTeach-Natural Sciences • 487 Chemistry • 499
The Elements of Computing Program • 488 Computer Sciences • 500
International Studies in Science • 488 Human Ecology • 500
Concentrations • 488 Mathematics • 500
Financial Assistance Available through Physics • 501
the College • 488 Bachelor of Science in Astronomy • 501
Natural Sciences Career Services • 488 Prescribed Work Common to Both Options • 501
Admission and Registration 489
Admission • 489 Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry • 502
Admission to Programs in Computer Sciences • 489 Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 502
The Entry-Level Major • 489 Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 503
The Major in Computer Sciences • 489 Special Requirements • 504
The Turing Scholars Program • 489 Order and Choice of Work • 504
The Integrated Program • 490 Bachelor of Science in Biology • 504
Admission to the Coordinated Program in Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 505
Dietetics • 490 Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 505
Admission to the Textiles and Apparel Program • 490 Special Requirements • 509
Admission to the Major in Textiles and Apparel • 491 Order and Choice of Work • 510
Admission to the Field Experience Programs • 491 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry • 510
Registration • 491 Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 510
Academic Advising • 491 Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 511
Academic Policies and Procedures 492 Special Requirements • 512
Repetition of a Course • 492
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science • 513
Honors • 492
Dean’s Scholars Honors Option • 492
Turing Scholars in Computer Sciences • 492
Departmental Honorary Societies • 492
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences • 514
Departmental Honors Programs • 493
Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 515
Graduation 495 Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 515
Special Requirements of the College • 495 Special Requirements • 517
Applying for a Degree • 495 Order and Choice of Work • 518
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family
Degrees 496 Sciences • 518
Marine Science Program • 496 Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 518
Applicability of Certain Courses • 496 Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 519
Physical Activity Courses • 496 Special Requirements • 521
Admission Deficiencies • 496
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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science • 521 Division of Statistics and Scientific Computation • 576
Prescribed Work Common to Both Options • 521 Statistics and Scientific Computation: SSC • 576
Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 522 UTeach-Natural Sciences • 577
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Special Requirements • 523 UTeach-Natural Sciences: UTS • 577

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics • 523
Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 523 13. School of Nursing 579
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition • 527 History • 579
Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 528 Facilities • 580
Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 528 Financial Assistance Available through the
Special Requirements • 531 School of Nursing • 580
Bachelor of Science in Physics • 532 Endowed Scholarships • 580
Prescribed Work Common to All Options • 532 Nonendowed Scholarships • 582
Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option • 532 Other Financial Aid Programs • 582
Special Requirements • 534 ROTC Nursing Scholarships • 582
Bachelor of Science in Textiles and Apparel • 535 Vocational Rehabilitation • 583
Option I: Apparel Design and Conservation • 535 Student Organizations • 583
Option II: Retail Merchandising • 536 Admission and Registration 583
Admission to the University • 583
Courses 537 Preprofessional Sequence • 583
Natural Sciences • 537 Admission to the Professional Sequence
Natural Sciences: NSC • 537 in Nursing • 583
Department of Astronomy • 538 Students from Other Institutions • 583
Astronomy: AST • 538 Preprofessional Sequence • 583
School of Biological Sciences • 540 Professional Sequence • 583
Biology: BIO • 540 Registration • 584
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry • 547 Academic Advising • 584
Biochemistry: BCH • 547 Academic Policies and Procedures 584
Chemistry: CH • 548
Student Responsibility • 584
Department of Computer Sciences • 551
School of Nursing Code of Honor • 585
Computer Sciences: C S • 552
Standards of Nursing Performance and Progress • 585
School of Human Ecology • 556
Medical Clearance Requirements • 585
Human Development and Family Sciences:
Background Checks • 585
HDF • 557
CPR and First Aid Requirements • 585
Human Ecology: H E • 559
Health and Hospitalization Insurance • 585
Nutrition: NTR • 560
Professional Liability Insurance • 586
Textiles and Apparel: TXA • 562
Compliance Requirement • 586
Department of Marine Science • 564
Uniforms and Other Expenses • 586
Marine Science: MNS • 564
Transportation • 586
Department of Mathematics • 566
Honors • 586
Actuarial Foundations: ACF • 567
Mathematics: M • 567
Graduation with University Honors • 586
Department of Physics • 572
Dean’s Honor List • 586
Physical Science: P S • 573
Nursing Honors Program • 586
Physics: PHY • 573
Sigma Theta Tau International • 586
Credit by Examination • 587
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Graduation 587 Admission and Registration 600
Special Requirements of the School of Nursing • 587 Admission to the University • 600
Contents
Degree Audit • 587 Admission to the Professional Curriculum • 601
Graduation Application Form • 588 Admission to the First Professional Year • 601
Licensure as a Professional Nurse • 588 Registration • 603
Degrees 588
Medical Clearance Requirements • 603
Programs in the School of Nursing • 588 Registration as a Student Pharmacist-Intern • 604
Purpose of the School of Nursing • 588 Student Health Insurance • 604
Objectives of the Bachelor’s Degree Program • 589
Applicability of Certain Courses • 589 Academic Policies and Procedures 604
ROTC Courses • 589 Academic Standards in the College • 604
Correspondence and Extension Courses • 589 Academic Progress • 604
Bachelor of Science in Nursing • 589 Academic Probation and Dismissal • 604
Foreign Language Requirement • 589 Calculation of Grade Point Averages • 605
Writing Requirement • 589 The Academic Performance Committee • 605
Preprofessional Sequence • 590 Course Load and Sequence of Work • 606
Professional Sequence • 590 Early Practice Experience • 606
BSN for Registered Nurses • 590 Standards of Ethical Conduct • 606
Attendance in Classes and Laboratories • 606
Courses 591
Nursing: N • 591 Career Counseling in the College of Pharmacy • 607
Honors • 607
14. College of Pharmacy 594 Pharmacy Honors Program • 607
General Information 594 Graduation 607
History • 594
Accreditation • 595 Degrees 608
Aims and Curricula • 595 The Minor • 608
Legal Requirements for Professional Practice • 595 Applicability of Certain Courses • 608
Facilities • 596 Physical Activity Courses • 608
The Pharmacy Building • 596 ROTC Courses • 608
Pharmacy Facilities in San Antonio • 596 Correspondence and Extension Courses • 609
Pharmacy Facilities in El Paso • 596 Prescribed Work • 609
Pharmacy Facilities in Edinburg • 596 Basic Education Requirements • 609
Office of Pharmacy Continuing Education • 597 Professional Electives • 609
Learning Resource Center • 597 Preprofessional and Professional Coursework • 609
Libraries • 597
Courses 611
Honors and Awards • 598
Financial Assistance Available through the Pharmacy: PHR • 611
College of Pharmacy • 598
Endowed Presidential Scholarships • 598 15. Lyndon B. Johnson School of
Other Endowed Scholarships • 598 Public Affairs 618
Other Scholarships • 598
Loan Funds • 598
Student Organizations • 599
Placement Services • 600
Graduate Degrees • 600
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16. School of Social Work 619 Honors • 624
General Information 619 Graduation with University Honors • 624
Contents
Accreditation • 619 Review and Grievance Procedures • 625

History • 619
Graduation 625
Purpose • 619
Program Objectives • 620 Special Requirements of the School • 625
Facilities • 620 Applying for a Degree • 625
Financial Assistance Available through the Advanced Standing in Master’s Degree
School of Social Work • 620 Programs • 626
Career Services • 621 Degrees 626
College Council of Social Work • 621
Admission and Registration 622 ROTC Courses • 626
Requirements for Admission to the University • 622 Correspondence and Extension Courses • 626
Requirements for Admission to the School of Courses Taken on the Pass/Fail Basis • 626
Social Work • 622 Other Courses • 626
Admission to the School of Social Work as a The Minor • 626
Pre–Social Work Major • 622 Bachelor of Social Work • 626
Admission to the Major in Social Work • 622 Prescribed Work • 627
Transfer Credit • 623 Major Requirements • 628
Registration • 624 Special Requirements • 629
Academic Policies and Procedures 624
Courses 631
Career Choice Information • 624 Social Work: S W • 631
17. The Faculty 633
Appendix A: Texas Common Course

Numbering System 683
Appendix B: Course Abbreviations 690
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1. The University
The University
S tatement on Eq ual E d u c ational For employees: Linda Millstone, Deputy to the Vice
Oppor tunit y President for Diversity and Community Engagement
and Director of Equal Opportunity Services, NOA 4.302
The University of Texas at Austin is committed to an (101 East 27th Street), (512) 471-1849
educational and working environment that provides
equal opportunity to all members of the University Accre d itation
community. In accordance with federal and state law,
the University prohibits unlawful discrimination The University of Texas at Austin is accredited by the
on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
gender, age, disability, citizenship, and veteran status. of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s,
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is first-professional, and doctoral degrees. Contact the
also prohibited pursuant to University policy. Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur GA 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for
Title IX/ADA/5 0 4 Coor d inator s questions about the accreditation of the University of
Texas at Austin.
Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of
gender (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972) The Univer sit y of Te xa s at Aus tin
and disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act The University of Texas was established by the state
of 1990). The University has designated the following legislature in 1881; by popular vote, the Main Univer-
persons as Coordinators to monitor compliance with sity was located at Austin and the Medical Branch at
these statutes and to resolve complaints of discrimina- Galveston. The Austin campus was opened in Septem-
tion based on gender or disability. ber, 1883, with a faculty of 8 and a student body of 218;
about three-quarters of the students were registered
D isabil it y ( Sect i o n 50 4/A D A ) in the Academic Department and the remainder in
the Law Department. In the intervening decades, the
For students and employees: Linda Millstone, Deputy central campus has grown from 40 to more than 360
to the Vice President for Diversity and Community En- acres, while the student body has increased to about
gagement and Director of Equal Opportunity Services, 39,000 undergraduates and 11,000 graduate students.
NOA 4.302 (101 East 27th Street), (512) 471-1849 In 1967, with the creation of The University of Texas
System, the name of the Main University was changed
G e nder ( T it le I X ) to the University of Texas at Austin.
University students represent both the diverse popu-
For students: Soncia Reagins-Lilly, Senior Associate lation of the state and the full range of contemporary
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Stu- scholarship: an undergraduate may choose courses
dents, SSB 4.104 (100-B West Dean Keeton Street), from more than 170 fields of study while pursuing
(512) 471-1201 any of more than 100 majors. Undergraduate study is
supported by extensive computer facilities and by one Organiz ation of the Univer sit y
of the largest academic libraries in the nation. Students
The University
also benefit from the broad range of scholarly and Academ i c Af fai rs
technical research conducted by the faculty and the
research staff. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Regents and
The city of Austin, with a population of about to the authority the board has vested in administrative
750,000, is a relaxed and cosmopolitan setting for the officers, the General Faculty is responsible for the gov-
University. The city is home to respected professional ernance of the University. The president is the chief
communities in theatre, dance, the visual arts, and executive officer; the executive vice president and pro-
classical and popular music that offer a wide range vost is the chief academic officer. The administration
of cultural events. Students may also take part in of each college or school is the responsibility of that
recreational activities made possible by the temperate division’s dean; in most colleges and schools, an associ-
climate and Austin’s location in the Hill Country of ate or assistant dean for academic affairs oversees the
central Texas. day-to-day academic life of the division. Several colleges
For further historical and current information about are further divided into departments and academic
the University, see General Information. centers; academic and administrative matters in these
units are the responsibility of the department chair
The Univer sit y of Te xa s S ys tem or center director. A list of the University’s colleges
and schools and their constituent departments and
The University of Texas at Austin is the largest com- academic centers is given in General Information.
ponent of The University of Texas System. The system
is governed by a nine-member Board of Regents ap- S tude nt S er vi ces
pointed by the governor with the advice and consent
of the state Senate. In addition to the University, the Student services are provided by the Division of Student
system consists of the following institutions. Informa- Affairs, under the direction of the vice president for
tion about the system and its components is published student affairs. The division consists of several units,
at http://www.utsystem.edu/. which administer the University’s programs in such
t The University of Texas at Arlington areas as financial aid, student record management,
t The University of Texas at Brownsville counseling and learning support, housing and food,
t The University of Texas at Dallas recreation, health services, and student media. The
t The University of Texas at El Paso services of the student affairs units are described in
t The University of Texas - Pan American General Information. Services provided by the colleges
t The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and schools are described in chapters 2 through 16 of
t The University of Texas at San Antonio this catalog.
t The University of Texas at Tyler
t The University of Texas Southwestern Undergr ad uate Degree s
Medical Center at Dallas
t The University of Texas Medical Branch The University offers the following undergraduate
at Galveston degrees.
t The University of Texas Health Science Center
at Houston Bachelor of Architecture BArch
t The University of Texas Health Science Center Bachelor of Arts BA
at San Antonio Bachelor of Arts in Art BAArt
t The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences BAGeoSci
Cancer Center Bachelor of Arts in Music BAMusic
t The University of Texas Health Science Center at Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance BATD
Tyler Bachelor of Business Administration BBA
Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA
Bachelor of Journalism BJ
Bachelor of Music BMusic
Bachelor of Science in Advertising BSAdv
2 The University
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering BSAsE semester hours of coursework; some programs require
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning more coursework. Degree programs are described in
and Development BSALD
The University
chapters 3 through 16.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural The University offers graduate study in most of the
Engineering BSArchE
following areas and in other fields. Information about
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies BSArchStds
graduate courses and degrees and other information for
Bachelor of Science in Astronomy BSAst
graduate students is given in the Graduate Catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training BSAthlTrng
A list of the fields of study in which undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry BSBioch
and graduate courses are offered is given in Appendix
Bachelor of Science in Biology BSBio
B.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering BSBiomedE
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering BSChE
School of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry BSCh
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering BSCE
Architecture BArch
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory
Science BSClnLabSci Architectural studies BSArchStds
Bachelor of Science in Communication Interior design BSID
Sciences and Disorders BSCSD
Bachelor of Science in Red McCo mbs School of Business
Communication Studies BSCommStds
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences BSCS Business Honors Program BBA
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering BSEE
Bachelor of Science in Geography Department of Accounting
and the Environment1 BSGrg&Environ Accounting BBA
Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences BSGeoSci Integrated approach BBA and MPA
Bachelor of Science in Geosystems Engineering
and Hydrogeology BSGEH Department of Finance
Bachelor of Science in Human Development Finance BBA
and Family Sciences BSHDFS
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary
Science BSIntrdscSci Department of Information, Risk, and
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design BSID Operations Management
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Management information systems BBA
and Health2 BSKin&Health Engineering route to the Bachelor of
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics BSMath Business Administration BBA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering BSME Supply chain management BBA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition BSNtr Department of Management
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering BSPE Management BBA
Bachelor of Science in Physics BSPhy
Bachelor of Science in Psychology BSPsy Department of Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations BSPR International business BBA
Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film BSRTF Marketing BBA
Bachelor of Science in Textiles and Apparel BSTA
Bachelor of Social Work BSW Co llege of Co mmunication
Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD
Department of Advertising
Degree Pro gr ams Advertising BSAdv
Public relations BSPR
The University offers the undergraduate majors listed
in the first column; the degree(s) available in each field Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
are given in the second column. All undergraduate de- Communication sciences and disorders BSCSD
gree programs require students to complete at least 120
1. Final approval is pending for the Bachelor of Science in Geography and the Environment.
2. Final approval is pending to change the name of the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology to “Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health.”
The University t Degree Programs 3

Department of Communication Studies Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering
Communication studies BSCommStds Petroleum engineering BSPE
The University
Geosystems engineering and hydrogeology5 BSGEH

School of Journalism
Journalism BJ Co llege of Fine Arts
Department of Radio-Television-Film Department of Art and Art History

Radio-television-film BSRTF Art history BAArt
Design BFA
College of Education Studio art BAArt, BFA
Visual art studies BFA
All-level generic special education BSALD
Early childhood through grade four generalist3 BSALD Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music
Youth and community studies BSALD Music BAMusic
Composition BMusic
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education4 Jazz composition BMusic
Applied movement science BSKin&Health Performance6 BMusic
Athletic training BSAthlTrng Jazz performance6 BMusic
Exercise science BSKin&Health Music business BMusic
Health promotion BSKin&Health Music studies BMusic
Physical culture and sports BSKin&Health Recording technology BMusic
Sport management BSKin&Health
Department of Theatre and Dance
Cockrell School of Engineering Theatre and dance BATD
Theatre studies BFA
Department of Aerospace Engineering Dance BFA
and Engineering Mechanics
Aerospace engineering BSAsE John A. and Katherine G. Jackson
School of Geosciences
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering BSBiomedE Department of Geological Sciences
Geological sciences BAGeoSci
Department of Chemical Engineering Geological sciences
Chemical engineering BSChE Option I: General geology BSGeoSci
Option II: Geophysics BSGeoSci
Department of Civil, Architectural, and Option III: Hydrogeology BSGeoSci
Environmental Engineering Option IV: Environmental science
Architectural engineering BSArchE and sustainability BSGeoSci
Civil engineering BSCE Option V: Teaching BSGeoSci
Geosystems engineering 7 BSGEH
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical engineering BSEE Co llege of Liberal Arts
Department of Mechanical Engineering Humanities BA

Mechanical engineering BSME International relations and global studies8 BA
3. State elementary teacher certification requirements will change in fall, 2009. More information is given on page 124.
4. Final approval is pending to change the name of the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology to “Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health.” Final
approval is also pending for the names of the majors in applied movement science, exercise science, and health promotion.
5. The program in geosystems engineering and hydrogeology is offered jointly by the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering and the
Jackson School of Geosciences.
6. The performance student may major in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, harp, or one of the orchestral instruments (including euphonium, guitar,
and saxophone). The jazz performance student may major in double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, or vibraphone.
7. The program in geosystems engineering and hydrogeology is offered jointly by the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering and the
Jackson School of Geosciences.
8. Final approval is pending for the major in international relations and global studies.
4 The University
John L. Warfield Center for African and Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies
African American Studies Jewish studies BA
The University
Ethnic studies9 BA
Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies
Department of American Studies Latin American studies BA
American studies BA
Department of Linguistics
Department of Anthropology Linguistics BA
Anthropology BA
Center for Mexican American Studies
Center for Asian American Studies Ethnic studies12 BA
Ethnic studies9 BA
Department of Middle Eastern Studies
Department of Asian Studies Arabic language and literature BA
Asian cultures and languages10 BA Hebrew language and literature BA
Asian studies BA Islamic studies BA
Middle Eastern studies BA
Department of Classics Persian language and literature BA
Ancient history and classical civilization BA Turkish language and literature BA
Classical archaeology BA
Classics BA Department of Philosophy
Greek BA Philosophy BA
Latin BA
Plan II Honors Program
Department of Economics Plan II BA
Economics BA
Department of Psychology
Department of English Psychology BA, BSPsy
English BA
Department of Religious Studies
Center for European Studies Religious studies BA
European studies BA
Department of Rhetoric and Writing
Department of French and Italian Rhetoric and writing BA
French BA
Italian BA Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies BA
Department of Geography and the Environment
Geography BA Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies
Geography and the environment BSGrg&Environ11 Czech language and culture BA
Urban studies BA Russian language and culture BA
Department of Germanic Studies Department of Sociology

German BA Sociology BA
Scandinavian studies BA
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Department of Government Portuguese BA
Government BA Spanish BA
Department of History
History BA
9. The student majoring in ethnic studies concentrates in African and African American studies, Asian American studies, or Mexican American studies.
10. The student majoring in Asian cultures and languages specializes in Chinese, Japanese, Hindi/Urdu, Malayalam, Sanskrit, or Tamil.
11. Final approval is pending for the Bachelor of Science in Geography and the Environment.
12. The student majoring in ethnic studies concentrates in African and African American studies, Asian American studies, or Mexican American studies.
The University t Degree Programs 5

Center for Women’s and Gender Studies School of Human Ecology
Women’s and gender studies BA Human development and family sciences
The University
Option I: Early childhood BSHDFS

College of Natural Sciences Option II: Human development BSHDFS
Option III: Families and personal
Interdisciplinary science relationships BSHDFS
Option I: Middle grades teaching in Option IV: Families and society BSHDFS
mathematics and science BSIntrdscSci Option V: General human development
Option II: Secondary school teaching in and family sciences BSHDFS
computer sciences and mathematics BSIntrdscSci Option VI: Human development and
family sciences honors BSHDFS
Department of Astronomy Human ecology BA
Astronomy BA Nutrition
Astronomy Option I: Dietetics BSNtr
Option I: Astronomy BSAst Option II: Nutritional sciences BSNtr
Option II: Astronomy honors BSAst Option III: Nutrition in business BSNtr
Option IV: Teaching BSNtr
School of Biological Sciences Option V: Nutrition honors BSNtr
Biology BA Option VI: International nutrition BSNtr
Biology Textiles and apparel
Option I: Ecology, evolution, and behavior BSBio Option I: Apparel design and conservation BSTA
Option II: Human biology BSBio Option II: Retail merchandising BSTA
Option III: Marine and freshwater biology BSBio
Option IV: Microbiology BSBio Department of Mathematics
Option V: Cell and molecular biology BSBio Mathematics BA
Option VI: Neurobiology BSBio Mathematics
Option VII: Plant biology BSBio Option I: Actuarial science BSMath
Option VIII: Teaching BSBio Option II: Applied mathematics BSMath
Option IX: Biology honors BSBio Option III: Mathematical sciences BSMath
Option X: Computational biology BSBio Option IV: Pure mathematics BSMath
Clinical laboratory science BSClnLabSci Option V: Teaching BSMath
Option VI: Mathematics honors BSMath
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Biochemistry BA Department of Physics
Biochemistry Physics BA
Option I: Biochemistry BSBioch Physics
Option II: Computation BSBioch Option I: Physics BSPhy
Option III: Biochemistry honors BSBioch Option II: Computation BSPhy
Chemistry BA Option III: Radiation physics BSPhy
Chemistry Option IV: Space sciences BSPhy
Option I: Chemistry BSCh Option V: Teaching BSPhy
Option II: Computation BSCh Option VI: Physics honors BSPhy
Option III: Teaching BSCh
School of Nursing
Option IV: Chemistry honors BSCh
Department of Computer Sciences Nursing BSN

Computer sciences BA
Co llege of Pharmacy
Computer sciences
Option I: Computer sciences BSCS
Option II: Turing Scholars Honors BSCS Pharmacy PharmD
Option III: Computer sciences honors BSCS
School of So cial Work
Option IV: Integrated approach BSCS and MSCS
Social work BSW
6 The University
Simultaneo us Major s requirements of one of the concentrations described
on pages 302–303; the concentrations are also open
The University
With proper approval, an undergraduate may pursue to students outside liberal arts and natural sciences
two majors simultaneously. The two majors may with their deans’ approval. The Study Abroad program,
lead either to a single degree or to two degrees. For described in General Information, allows students to
example, a student who majors simultaneously in consider their own field from the unique viewpoint of
history and government is awarded a single Bachelor another culture. The Bridging Disciplines Programs
of Arts degree; a student who majors simultaneously and other initiatives of the Office of the Dean of Under-
in journalism and government receives the Bachelor graduate Studies help students traverse the traditional
of Journalism and the Bachelor of Arts. boundaries between colleges and disciplines.
The student is admitted to the University with a Cross-disciplinary initiatives of the colleges and
single major. He or she may choose a second major schools are often described on their Web sites, which
after completing thirty semester hours of coursework may be reached via http://www.utexas.edu/dept/.
in residence at the University. The student must follow
any application procedures and meet any admission Preprofe ssional Pro gr ams
requirements that have been established for the second
major; information about these and other relevant col- Preparati on f or Health Prof ess i ons
lege policies is available from the dean.
Students with simultaneous majors must pay all The rapid expansion and diversification of services
applicable major-related fees for both fields, and they designed to meet the health needs of society provide
have the right to use the advising and student services students with a variety of career opportunities in health
provided by both colleges. Decisions about admis- care. However, since competition for admission to
sion to programs, honors, scholastic probation, and professional school programs is keen, it is important
dismissal are based independently on the criteria for to maintain a strong academic record.
each major.
A student who chooses to pursue two majors simul- Advisory Services
taneously is expected to take responsibility for his or
her educational development. The student must know Students interested in a health career should contact
and abide by all policies of each of the colleges in which the Health Professions Office, T. S. Painter Hall, suite
he or she is enrolled. The student must also know and 5.03. The Health Professions Office maintains a Web
meet the requirements of both degree programs, enroll page, http://cns.utexas.edu/hpo/, and a reference col-
in courses appropriate to both, meet prerequisites and lection of information on a broad spectrum of health
take courses in the proper sequence, and seek advice careers. The office also sponsors programs on topics of
from both colleges about degree requirements and interest throughout the year and maintains an e-mail
other University policies when necessary. distribution list. Individual course and career advising
concerning preparation for admission to professional
Inter d is ciplinary Oppor tunitie s schools can be arranged through the Health Profes-
sions Office.
Several of the majors listed in the section “Degree In general, professional schools do not indicate a pre-
Programs” above are interdisciplinary in nature. The ferred undergraduate major, leaving the student free to
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, for choose a degree program suited to his or her interests
example, is offered by the Cockrell School of Engineer- and abilities. The student should complete minimum
ing but involves substantial coursework in the life and professional school course requirements before taking
physical sciences; in the various area studies programs a nationally standardized admission test such as the
in the College of Liberal Arts, such as Latin American Dental Admission Test, Medical College Admission
studies and Middle Eastern studies, students examine Test, Pharmacy College Admission Test, or Graduate
a geographic area from the viewpoints of several tra- Record Examinations. The Health Professions Office
ditional disciplines. provides advice concerning courses that meet profes-
In addition to interdisciplinary majors, the simul- sional school admission requirements; advising for
taneous major option described above, and the formal degree requirements is available in the student’s major
dual degree programs described later in this catalog, department. Students are encouraged to register using
the University provides various ways for students to the special advising area code appropriate to the health
add breadth and diversity to their studies. Students career they are pursuing.
pursuing the Bachelor of Arts may complete the
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A student planning to pursue a degree in clinical 2. To be eligible to receive such transfer hours from
laboratory science, nursing, or dietetics at the Uni- a professional school the student must
The University
versity should consult an adviser in the appropriate a. Receive dean’s certification indicating com
department or school. pletion in residence at the University of at
least sixty semester hours counted toward the
Prepa ration for Dentistry, Medicine, degree.
and Veterinary Medicine b. Provide an official transcript indicating satis-
factory completion of the traditional first year
Transfer of Professional School Coursework at an accredited and approved United States
toward an Undergraduate Degree school of dentistry, medicine, or veterinary
All students preparing for professional training in medicine. If eligible, the student may petition
dentistry, medicine, or veterinary medicine should the academic dean to have the Office of Ad-
plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in the field of missions record on the University transcript,
their choice before entering professional school, since without letter grade, the total number of se-
the number of students admitted without a degree is mester hours transferred as noted above.
small. 3. After the student’s eligibility is verified and the
If a preprofessional student undertakes work leading hours described in section 1 above are accepted
to an established undergraduate degree in the College for transfer to the University, degree credit may
of Liberal Arts or the College of Natural Sciences but be granted as follows:
is accepted into the professional school before finish- a. Up to six of these hours may be used as ap-
ing the degree, it may be possible by special petition propriate and necessary toward a degree, as
for the student to use professional school coursework certified by the student’s academic dean.
toward the degree as transfer hours. In this instance, These initial six semester hours must include
to graduate the student must meet, without exception, all transfer work used within the last thirty
all requirements for the degree. This includes all semester hours counted toward the student’s
residence rules—both general and specific—for the degree.
desired degree, except as indicated in section 3 below. b. Additional hours beyond the initial six, but
If the petition is approved, limited transfer of unspeci- limited to the total allowable, may be used as
fied upper-division credit in chemistry and biology is elective credit toward the degree upon written
allowed as applicable and necessary to the degree. petition to and final approval of the student’s
University regulations allow a student to transfer six academic dean.
of the last thirty semester hours from another under- c. Additional hours beyond the initial six, but
graduate school if other residence requirements have limited to the total allowable, may be used
been met. If a preprofessional student meets certain in fulfillment of specific requirements of the
additional requirements as outlined below, it may be major and/or other required coursework for
possible for the student to transfer and use toward the degree upon written petition to and final
the degree a limited number of semester hours from approval of the student’s academic dean, but
a professional school. only if the major department or the respon-
1. The maximum number of hours allowed for sible degree program unit has endorsed the
transfer and application toward a University de- request.
gree is
a. Dental schools: A total of twelve semester Preparation for Dentistry
hours of credit, of which nine hours are The minimum admission requirements for most Texas
upper-division unspecified biology and dental schools are two years of biological science, in-
three hours are upper-division unspecified cluding at least one year of formal laboratory work, one
chemistry. year of general chemistry, one semester of biochemis-
b. Medical schools (including schools of osteo- try, one year of organic chemistry, one year of English,
pathic medicine): A total of eighteen semester and one year of physics. Required courses must be
hours of credit, of which twelve hours are up- college-level courses designed for science majors. All
per-division unspecified biology and six hours applicants to dental schools must take the Dental
are upper-division unspecified chemistry. Admission Test (DAT) and submit their applications
c. Veterinary schools: A total of twelve semester to the schools approximately one year in advance of
hours of upper-division unspecified biology. planned entrance. For specific admission requirements,
students should consult the most recent edition of
8 The University
Admissions Requirements of United States and Canadian Prepa ration for Pharmacy
Dental Schools and dental school Web sites or catalogs.
The University
Articles of current interest, admission statistics, and Admission requirements of professional pharmacy
information on application procedures are available for programs vary, but all require that the applicant have
reference in the Health Professions Office. completed from thirty to seventy semester hours of
All students should plan to complete a bachelor’s prepharmacy coursework. The coursework generally
degree in the field of their choice before entering dental includes one year of general chemistry, one year of or-
school, since the number of students admitted without ganic chemistry, one year of mathematics, one semester
a degree is small. of physics, one and one-half years of biological science,
and one year of English; all required courses must be
Preparation for Medicine college-level courses designed for science majors. Ap-
The minimum admission requirements for most Texas plicants submit their applications to the professional
medical schools are two years of biological science, schools six to nine months before planned entrance;
including at least one year of formal laboratory work, some schools require applicants to take the Pharmacy
one-half year of calculus or statistics, one year of gen- College Admission Test (PCAT). For specific admission
eral chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year requirements, students should consult the most recent
of English, and one year of physics. One semester of edition of Pharmacy School Admission Requirements
biochemistry is highly recommended and is required and pharmacy school Web sites or catalogs. Articles of
by at least one Texas medical school. Required courses current interest, admission statistics, and information
must be college-level courses designed for science on application procedures are available for reference in
majors. Applicants to medical schools must take the the Health Professions Office.
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and submit Four of the ninety-one United States colleges of
their applications to the schools approximately one year pharmacy are in Texas, at the University of Texas at
in advance of planned entrance. For specific admission Austin, the University of Houston, Texas Tech Uni-
requirements, students should consult the most recent versity Health Sciences Center, and Texas Southern
edition of Medical School Admission Requirements and University.
medical school Web sites or catalogs. Articles of cur-
rent interest, admission statistics, and information on Prepa ration for the Allied Health Sciences
application procedures are also available for reference
in the Health Professions Office. The allied health sciences include such programs as
All students should plan to complete a bachelor’s de- allied health education, biomedical communications,
gree in the field of their choice before entering medical medical illustration, dental hygiene, dietetics, health
school, since the number of students admitted without care administration, health information manage-
a degree is small. ment, clinical laboratory science, occupational therapy,
optometry, physical therapy, physician assistant, and
Preparation for Veterinary Medicine rehabilitation technology.
Students seeking to prepare for a career in veterinary Requirements for admission to allied health science
medicine must complete at least two years of required programs vary greatly, but competition to enter many
coursework, including biological science, chemistry, programs is keen. Some programs require sixty to
biochemistry, English, mathematics, and physics. Six to ninety semester hours of college study prior to entrance
twelve months before planned entrance, all applicants into the professional school; others require completion
to schools of veterinary medicine must take a nationally of a baccalaureate degree prior to entrance. Application
standardized test and submit their applications. Some deadlines vary, but applications are usually submitted
schools require the Veterinary College Admission Test six to twelve months before planned entrance. Upon
(VCAT), others the Graduate Record Examinations completion of the professional school program, stu-
(GRE) or the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). dents are awarded degrees and/or certificates of pro-
For specific admission requirements, students should ficiency by the professional school. Most allied health
consult the most recent edition of Veterinary Medical sciences programs are not offered at the University;
School Admission Requirements and veterinary medical however, some students who complete their studies
school Web sites or catalogs. Articles of current interest, at a University of Texas System school of allied health
admission statistics, and information on application sciences may be eligible or required to receive a bac-
procedures are available for reference in the Health calaureate degree jointly awarded by the University of
Professions Office. Texas at Austin and a University of Texas System school
of allied health sciences. If a student has received a
The University t Preprofessional Programs 9

baccalaureate or graduate degree from a University long session. Each applicant for admission must take
of Texas System general academic institution before the Law School Admission Test administered by the
The University
enrolling at a University of Texas System health science Law School Admission Council. This is usually taken
center to pursue a second baccalaureate degree, the in October of the senior year. The test score and un-
health science center awards the second degree. dergraduate academic performance are important in
Information is provided by the Health Professions determining eligibility for admission to law school;
Office about programs available, entrance require- but all law schools consider a variety of factors in their
ments, prerequisite courses, admission statistics, ap- admission policies, and no single factor by itself will
plication procedures, and required tests. guarantee admission or denial.
Changes in admission requirements for allied health
programs occur frequently. Therefore, each semester, Preparati on f or Teacher C erti f i cation
students should check for updates on the Health Pro-
fessions Office and professional school Web sites. Students who plan to teach in Texas public schools in
the early grades must earn the Bachelor of Science in
Preparatio n f or Law Applied Learning and Development in the College of
Education and must meet the appropriate state certifi-
Information about admission to the School of Law at cation requirements.
the University is given in General Information and in Students who plan to teach in Texas public middle
the Law School Catalog. schools or high schools must earn a bachelor’s degree
There is no sequential arrangement of courses pre- in the field they intend to teach and must meet the
scribed for a prelaw program; neither is any particular requirements for teacher certification. Students pursu-
major specified. In discussing the objectives of prelegal ing either middle grades or secondary math or science
education, the Association of American Law Schools certification must follow the curriculum prescribed by
puts special emphasis on comprehension and expres- the UTeach-Natural Sciences program. Students pur-
sion in words, critical understanding of the human suing either middle grades or secondary certification
institutions and values with which the law deals, and in English language arts, social studies, or languages
analytical power in thinking. The association suggests other than English must follow the curriculum pre-
that courses relevant to these objectives are those scribed by the UTeach-Liberal Arts program. Students
dealing with the communication of ideas, logic and pursuing other areas of certification should consult an
mathematics, the social sciences, history, philosophy, adviser in the major department about degree require-
and the physical sciences. Some understanding of ac- ments and an adviser in the College of Education about
counting principles is also recommended, although certification requirements.
this may be gained after entrance to law school. For
answers to specific questions about a prelaw program, Co ur se wor k in the Gr ad uate S chool
the student should consult the prelaw adviser in his or and the S chool of Law
her major department.
Services for prelaw students in the College of Lib- Graduate Work for Un dergraduate
eral Arts are provided by Liberal Arts Career Services C red i t
(LACS), Peter T. Flawn Academic Center 18. These
include the annual fall law fair, information on how An undergraduate may enroll in a graduate course
to research law schools, and assistance with the ap- under the following conditions:
plication procedure, including the personal statement. 1. He or she must be an upper-division student and
Prelaw students in all majors may consult the prelaw must fulfill the prerequisite for the course (ex-
adviser in LACS. Additional information about prepara- cept graduate standing).
tion for law is available at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/ 2. He or she must have a University grade point
lacs/pre-law_services/. average of at least 3.00.
Like most schools offering professional training, 3. He or she must receive the consent of the in-
the School of Law at the University has a number of structor of the course and of the graduate adviser
specific requirements and limitations. For example, for the field in which the course is offered. Some
to be eligible for admission to the School of Law the colleges and schools may also require the ap-
student must have completed a baccalaureate degree. proval of the dean’s office. Individual divisions
Students are admitted only at the beginning of the may impose additional requirements or bar un-
dergraduates from enrolling in graduate courses.
10 The University
4. Students in most colleges must have their dean’s C ourses i n the S choo l of Law
approval before they register for a graduate
The University
course. Undergraduate students may not take courses in the
Undergraduate students may not enroll in graduate School of Law.
courses that have fewer than five graduate students
enrolled. Honor s
A graduate course taken by an undergraduate is
counted toward the student’s bachelor’s degree in the Except as noted, the following programs, scholarships,
same way that upper-division courses are counted, and organizations are open to all qualified under-
unless the course is reserved for graduate credit as graduates. Honors available through the colleges and
described in the next section. Courses reserved for schools are described in chapters 3 through 16. Other
graduate credit may not also be used to fulfill the re- University-wide honors programs are described in
quirements of an undergraduate degree. chapter 2.
An undergraduate student enrolled in a graduate
course is subject to all University regulations affecting Honor S oc i eti es f or Freshmen
undergraduates.
Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma are national
R eser vat io n o f Work b y honor societies that recognize scholastic attainment
U ndergraduates f or G raduate C red i t during the freshman year. Members are chosen each
fall and spring. Membership is offered to students who
Under the following conditions, a degree-seeking earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 during the
undergraduate may enroll in a graduate course and re- first semester of their freshman year while completing
serve that course for credit toward a graduate degree. at least twelve semester hours of coursework. Students
1. The student must have a University grade point who do not qualify during the first semester may be-
average of at least 3.00. come eligible by earning a grade point average of at least
2. The student must have completed at least ninety 3.50 for the first two semesters of work combined.
semester hours of coursework toward an under-
graduate degree. J uni or Fe l l ows Program
3. The student may not register for more than fif-
teen semester hours in the semester or for more The Junior Fellows Program provides recognition for
than twelve semester hours in the summer ses- outstanding students who have completed four se-
sion in which the course is reserved. mesters, or about sixty semester hours of coursework.
4. No more than twelve semester hours may be re- Chosen annually from the best students across the
served for graduate credit. campus, junior fellows are given the opportunity to
5. All courses reserved for graduate credit must be do independent study and research with distinguished
approved by the twelfth class day of the semester professors of their choice and to have that research
or the fourth class day of the summer session by supported by small grants, if necessary. The program
the course instructor, the student’s undergradu- is administered by the College of Liberal Arts, but un-
ate adviser, the graduate adviser in the student’s dergraduates in all colleges and schools are eligible to
proposed graduate major area, the dean of the take part. Students who wish to be considered should
student’s undergraduate college, and the gradu- apply in February. Application forms are available
ate dean. A form for this purpose is available in in the Liberal Arts Honors Program Office, Dorothy
the Office of Graduate Studies. Gebauer Building 1.206.
An undergraduate student enrolled in a graduate
course is subject to all University regulations affecting C ol l ege S cho l ars
undergraduates.
A student who reserves courses for graduate credit On Honors Day each spring, the University designates
must be admitted to a University graduate program outstanding students as College Scholars and Distin-
through regular channels before the credit may be ap- guished College Scholars, on the basis of registration
plied toward a graduate degree. By allowing the student and grade point average requirements for courses
to earn graduate credit while still an undergraduate, taken in residence at the University, as specified below.
the University makes no guarantee of the student’s Students who are eligible for recognition receive invita-
admissibility to any graduate program.
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tions to the Honors Day convocation about three weeks forty-five grade points and a grade point average of at
before Honors Day. least 3.50 on courses completed in residence and must
The University
To be designated a College Scholar, a student must have no incomplete grades (symbol X).
meet the following requirements: Students are notified on the semester grade report
1. The student must be registered as an under- of their inclusion on the list.
graduate for at least twelve semester hours of
coursework in residence, unless he or she lacks S cho l arshi ps
fewer than twelve hours to complete degree re-
quirements. Students who hold an undergradu- British Marshall scholarships. British Marshall scholar-
ate degree are not eligible. ships allow young Americans of high ability to study
2. The student must have completed at least twelve for a degree in the system of higher education of their
semester hours of coursework in residence in choice in the United Kingdom. Each scholarship offers
either the spring or the fall semester of the previ- two years or more of postgraduate study. Up to forty
ous calendar year. new awards are offered every year in the United States.
3. The student must have completed at least thirty Students should apply in their senior year. Applications
semester hours of coursework at the University, are due in the Liberal Arts Honors Program Office,
excluding credit by examination, and at least six- Dorothy Gebauer Building 1.206, in early September.
ty semester hours of college coursework, includ-
ing transferred work and credit by examination. Rhodes scholarships. Rhodes scholarships are for
4. The student must have an in-residence Univer- outstanding United States citizens who are between
sity grade point average of at least 3.50. eighteen and twenty-four on October 1 of the year
To be designated a Distinguished College Scholar, a of application. Students should apply in their senior
student must meet the following requirements: year. Each scholarship offers two years or more of
1. The student must be registered as an under- postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Thirty-
graduate for at least fifteen semester hours of two scholarships are assigned annually to the United
coursework in residence, unless he or she lacks States. Applications are due in the Liberal Arts Honors
fewer than fifteen hours to complete degree re- Program Office, Dorothy Gebauer Building 1.206, in
quirements. Students who hold an undergradu- early September.
ate degree are not eligible.
2. The student must have completed at least fifteen Harry S. Truman scholarships. The Harry S. Truman
semester hours of coursework in residence in Foundation awards seventy-five to eighty $30,000
either the spring or the fall semester of the previ- merit-based scholarships annually to college students
ous calendar year. who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for
3. The student must have completed at least thirty careers in government or elsewhere in public service.
semester hours of coursework at the University, Applicants must be in the top quarter of their class,
excluding credit by examination, and at least six- with a grade point average of at least 3.80, and must be
ty semester hours of college coursework, includ- United States citizens or nationals. Each scholarship
ing transferred work and credit by examination. covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board, to a
4. The student must have an in-residence Univer- maximum of $3,000 for the student’s senior year. In
sity grade point average of at least 3.80. addition, Truman Scholars receive $13,500 yearly if
enrolled in a two-year graduate program or $9,000
U niv ersit y H o n ors yearly if enrolled in a three-year graduate program.
They also receive leadership training, graduate school
Each semester, undergraduates who complete a full counseling, preferential admission and merit-based aid
course load and earn outstanding grades are recog- at some premier graduate institutions, and internship
nized by inclusion on the University Honors list. Each opportunities with federal agencies. Students who will
time a student is included on the list, his or her official be seniors the following academic year should apply
record also shows the award of University Honors for to the Liberal Arts Honors Program Office, Dorothy
that semester. The list is compiled at the end of the fall Gebauer Building 1.206, in mid-October.
and spring semesters but not at the end of the summer
session. To be included, a student must earn at least
12 The University
G raduat io n w i th Un i v ers i t y H o n ors than 10 percent of the class may receive high
honors and highest honors. No more than 4 per-
The University
To be eligible to graduate with University Honors, cent may receive highest honors.
an undergraduate must have completed at least sixty 2. Honors graduates must have a grade point aver-
semester hours at the University of Texas at Austin. age of at least 3.30 in courses taken in residence
Graduation with University Honors is based on the at the University
average of all grades earned in courses taken in The faculty may adopt college- or school-wide standards
residence at the University, whether the courses were or may designate grade point average and percentage
passed, failed, or repeated. Courses taken pass/fail are requirements for each program within the college or
counted in the sixty-hour minimum, but only letter school, but the percentage of the college or school class
grades (including Fs in pass/fail courses) are used to receiving honors, high honors, and highest honors may
determine the grade point average. not exceed those above.
The faculty of each college or school determines the Percentage requirements are not applied to August
percentage of the graduating class of that division to and December graduating classes. The grade point av-
receive honors, high honors, and highest honors and erages established for May graduates are applied to the
the minimum grade point average for each category, following August and December classes to determine
subject to the following requirements: honors, high honors, and highest honors.
1. No more than 20 percent of the May graduating
class of each college or school may receive hon-
ors, high honors, and highest honors. No more
Honors . High Honors . Highest Honors .
College or School Rank Min. GPA 13 Rank Min. GPA 13 Rank Min. GPA 13
School of Architecture top 20% 3.30 top 10% 3.30 top 4% 3.30
McCombs School of Business14 top 20% 3.50 top 10% 3.65 top 4% 3.80
College of Communication15 top 20% 3.465 top 10% 3.665 top 4% 3.865
College of Education top 20% 3.50 top 10% 3.65 top 4% 3.80
Cockrell School of Engineering16 top 20% 3.50 top 10% 3.70 top 4% 3.85
College of Fine Arts 17
top 20% 3.30 top 10% 3.60 top 4% 3.85
Jackson School of Geosciences top 20% 3.30 top 10% 3.667 top 4% 3.867
College of Liberal Arts top 20% 3.30 top 10% 3.667 top 4% 3.867
College of Natural Sciences top 20% 3.30 top 10% 3.667 top 4% 3.867
School of Nursing top 20% 3.30 top 10% 3.30 top 4% 3.30
College of Pharmacy top 20% 3.30 top 10% 3.30 top 4% 3.30
School of Social Work top 20% 3.30 top 10% 3.30 top 4% 3.30
13. Each grade point average is the minimum required for graduation with honors, high honors, or highest honors. Because only a certain percentage of
the class may receive honors, the average required for each category may be higher.
14. To graduate with University Honors, a student in the McCombs School must have completed at least sixty semester hours of coursework in resi-
dence at the University.
15. To graduate with University Honors, a student in the College of Communication must have completed at the University at least sixty semester hours
of coursework counted toward the degree.
16. To graduate with University Honors, a student in the Cockrell School must have completed in residence at the University at least sixty semester
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. A student may receive only one bachelor’s degree with University Honors from the Cockrell School.
17. To graduate with University Honors, a student in the College of Fine Arts must rank in the indicated percent of students graduating that semester
from his or her academic unit (art and art history, music, or theatre and dance) and must have no outstanding delay of grade (symbol X). He or she
must have completed at least sixty semester hours of coursework in residence at the University. A student may receive only one bachelor’s degree
with University Honors from the College of Fine Arts.
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Ac ademi c Advising of the student’s deans and must notify these offices
immediately of any changes. Official correspondence
The University
The University views sound academic advising as a is sent to the postal or e-mail address last given to the
significant responsibility in educating students. Aca- registrar; if the student has failed to correct this address,
demic advisers assist students in developing intellec- he or she will not be relieved of responsibility on the
tual potential and exploring educational opportunities grounds that the correspondence was not delivered.
and life goals. Many people in the campus community The student must verify his or her schedule of
contribute to the advising process, including faculty, classes each semester, must see that necessary correc-
staff, student, and professional advisers. Through the tions are made, and must keep documentation of all
relationship established between adviser and student schedule changes and other transactions.
within a friendly, helpful, and professional atmosphere, All students should be familiar with the following
a student has the opportunity to learn about educational sources of information:
options, degree requirements, and academic policies
and procedures; to clarify educational objectives; to University catalogs. General Information gives im-
plan and pursue programs consistent with abilities, portant information about academic policies and
interests, and life goals; and to use all resources of the procedures that apply to all students. It includes the
University to best advantage. official academic calendar, admission procedures and
Ultimately, the student is responsible for seeking residence requirements, information about tuition
adequate academic advice, for knowing and meeting and fees, and policies on quantity of work, grades and
degree requirements, and for enrolling in appropriate the grade point average, credit by examination and
courses to ensure orderly and timely progress toward a correspondence, adding and dropping courses, with-
degree. Frequent adviser contact provides students with drawal from the University, and scholastic probation
current academic information and promotes progress and dismissal. This catalog also gives historical and
toward educational goals. The University supports that current information about the University’s organiza-
progress and encourages effective academic advising tion and physical facilities. It describes the services
campus-wide. of the Division of Student Affairs and the libraries
The advising systems of the colleges and schools and research facilities that support the University’s
are described in chapters 3 through 16. academic programs.
The Undergraduate Catalog gives information about
S tude nt R espo n s i b i li t y degrees offered by the undergraduate divisions and
lists the faculty. The chapter for each college or school
While University faculty and staff members give stu- describes the academic policies and procedures that
dents academic advice and assistance, each student is apply to students in that division and lists the divi-
expected to take responsibility for his or her education sion’s undergraduate courses. The Graduate Catalog
and personal development. The student must know and and the Law School Catalog give similar information
abide by the academic and disciplinary policies given about graduate programs and the programs of the
in this catalog and in General Information, including School of Law.
rules governing quantity of work, the standard of work Printed catalogs are available at campus-area book-
required to continue in the University, scholastic pro- stores and from the Office of the Registrar Catalog
bation and dismissal, and enforced withdrawal. The Store at TXShop, http://utdirect.utexas.edu/txshop/.
student must also know and meet the requirements of The online catalogs are available at http://registrar.
his or her degree program, including the University’s utexas.edu/catalogs/.
basic education requirements; must enroll in courses
appropriate to the program; must meet prerequisites The Course Schedule. The Course Schedule is published
and take courses in the proper sequence to ensure or- by the Office of the Registrar and is available before
derly and timely progress; and must seek advice about registration for each semester and summer session
degree requirements and other University policies at http://registrar.utexas.edu/schedules/. It includes
when necessary. information about registration procedures; times, lo-
The student must give correct local and permanent cations, instructors, prerequisites, and special fees of
postal addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail ad- classes offered; and advising locations.
dress to the Office of the Registrar and to the offices
14 The University
Dean’s offices. In each college, the office of the as- and 2b below. However, coursework in Univer-
sistant or associate dean for student affairs serves as a sity-approved affiliated study abroad programs
The University
central source of information about academic affairs may not be used to fulfill requirement 2c.
and student services. The student should consult the a. The student must complete in residence at
dean’s office staff for information not provided in the least sixty semester hours of coursework
publications listed above; a student who is in doubt counted toward the degree.18
about any University regulation should always seek b. Twenty-four of the last thirty semester hours
clarification in the dean’s office before proceeding. counted toward the degree must be completed
in residence.
Gr ad uation c. At least six semester hours of advanced
coursework in the major must be completed
The University holds commencement exercises at in residence.
the end of the spring semester. Each college and Additional requirements imposed by a college or
school also holds a commencement ceremony in the school, if any, are given in the college’s chapter
spring, and many hold graduation exercises in the fall. of this catalog. Many degree plans include resi-
Graduating students are encouraged to participate. dence rules in addition to the above University-
Those who graduate in the summer or fall may attend wide requirements; the appropriate academic
Commencement the following spring. Each student units have the discretion to determine applicabil-
should consult his or her dean early in the semester ity of University-approved affiliated study abroad
of graduation for information about commencement credit toward all college- and school-specific re-
activities and procedures. quirements for coursework in residence. Course
No degree will be conferred except on publicly an- equivalency and University approval of study
nounced dates. abroad courses are determined by the appropri-
ate academic units.
G e neral R e q u i remen ts 3. Coursework in American government and Amer-
ican history (the legislative requirement):
To receive an undergraduate degree from the University a. Each student must complete six semester
of Texas at Austin, a student must fulfill all require- hours of coursework in American govern-
ments for the degree as set forth in a catalog under ment, including Texas government. Because
which he or she is eligible to graduate and any special these courses are not electives, they may not
requirements of the college or school and department be taken on the pass/fail basis at the Univer-
offering the degree, as well as the following minimum sity. Credit by examination may be counted
general requirements: toward the requirement.
1. The student must have a grade point average of The six hours of coursework used to fulfill
at least 2.00 on all courses undertaken at the the requirement must cover both the United
University (including credit by examination, cor- States and the Texas constitutions. Texas col-
respondence, and extension) for which a grade leges and universities differ in the way they
or symbol other than Q, W, X, or CR is recorded. include this material in the courses they offer.
Additional requirements imposed by a college or As a result, some combinations of govern-
school, if any, are given in the college’s chapter ment courses taken at different institutions
of this catalog. do not fulfill the requirement, even though
2. The student must fulfill the following require- they provide six hours of credit. The following
ments regarding coursework taken in residence. combinations of coursework, some of which
Residence credit includes only courses taken include transferred work, fulfill the govern-
at the University of Texas at Austin; it does not ment requirement at the University:
include credit by examination, courses taken by 1. Government 310L and 312L
extension or correspondence, and online courses 2. Government 310L and three hours of trans-
that are recorded as transfer credit. Coursework fer credit in United States government (en-
in University-approved affiliated study abroad tered into the student’s University record
programs (international provider programs) is as “GOV 3 US”)
treated as residence credit for requirements 2a
18. This requirement is waived for students in the Accelerated Track for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a degree program for registered nurses who
hold associate’s degrees or diplomas in nursing.
The University t Graduation 15

3. Government 310L and three hours of trans- from the McCombs School of Business, the
fer credit in Texas government (“GOV 3 Cockrell School of Engineering, or the College of
The University
TX”) Communication, Education, or Natural Sciences,

4. Three hours of transfer credit in United the student must be registered in that college or
States government (“GOV 3 US”) and three school.
hours of transfer credit in Texas govern-
ment (“GOV 3 TX”) M ulti pl e Degrees
A number of sections of Government 312L
are offered each semester. Because some of No second bachelor’s degree will be conferred until
these sections deal with state government and the candidate has completed at least twenty-four se-
some deal with federal government, credit mester hours in addition to those counted toward the
for Government 312L in combination with bachelor’s degree that requires the higher number of
transfer credit in United States government hours of credit. The McCombs School of Business, the
(“GOV 3 US”) or in Texas government (“GOV Cockrell School of Engineering, the College of Educa-
3 TX”) may fail to fulfill the legislative require- tion, and the School of Nursing require the student to
ment. If a student has such a combination of complete at least twenty-four hours in addition to those
credit, his or her dean’s office will evaluate counted toward the first bachelor’s degree. A student
the coursework to determine whether both may not receive the same degree twice.
the state and the federal components of the
requirement have been met. Graduati on under a Parti cu l ar C atalog
Students in the Cockrell School of En-
gineering may count three hours of ROTC To receive a bachelor’s degree, a student must fulfill all
coursework (air force science, military science, the degree requirements in a catalog under which he or
or naval science) toward fulfillment of this she is eligible to graduate; the choices open to students
requirement. Students in the College of Phar- in each college and school are explained below. The
macy may substitute three hours of ROTC student must complete degree requirements within a
coursework for Government 312L. In both specified time period; if he or she leaves school to enter
colleges, ROTC coursework may be counted military service during a national emergency, the time
toward the government requirement only by required to meet the military obligation is excluded
students who complete the ROTC program from the time allowed for completion of the degree.
and receive a commission. A student who transfers to the University from
b. Each student must complete six semester another Texas public institution of higher education
hours of coursework in American history. Up has the same catalog choices that he or she would
to three hours in Texas history may be count- have had if the dates of attendance at the University
ed toward this requirement. Because these had been the same as the dates of attendance at the
courses are not electives, they may not be other institution.
taken on the pass/fail basis at the University. Since each college and school must retain the flex-
Credit by examination may be counted toward ibility to improve its curriculum, course offerings
the requirement. may be changed during the student’s education. If a
In the College of Liberal Arts, ROTC courses course required under a previous catalog is no longer
that are cross-listed may be used as appropriate offered, students eligible to graduate according to
to fulfill other degree requirements. Students that catalog should consult the dean of the college to
should consult the staff in the Office of the Dean, learn whether another course may be used to fulfill
Student Division, to learn whether an ROTC the requirement.
course may be counted toward the legislative
requirement. Catalog choices. The catalog choices open to busi-
4. A candidate for a degree must be registered at ness, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy students
the University either in residence or in absentia are described below. In all other divisions, a student
the semester or summer session the degree is may graduate under the catalog covering any academic
to be awarded and must apply to the dean for year in which he or she was enrolled at the University.
the degree no later than the date specified in the Whichever catalog the student chooses, all degree re-
official academic calendar. To receive a degree quirements must be completed within six years (seven
16 The University
years for the Bachelor of Architecture) of the end of the ing to the requirements in the 2008–2010 catalog must
two-year period covered by that catalog. For example, do so by the end of the summer session 2016.
The University
a student who chooses to graduate according to the Course substitutions in the degree program are
requirements in the 2008–2010 catalog must do so permitted only with the approval of the departmental
by the end of the summer session 2016 (2017 for the undergraduate adviser and the dean.
Bachelor of Architecture).
School of Nursing. A nursing student may gradu-
McCombs School of Business. A business student may ate under the catalog covering any academic year in
graduate under the catalog covering any academic year which he or she was enrolled in the School of Nursing.
in which he or she was enrolled at the University. A Whichever catalog the student chooses, all degree re-
business honors student who adds a second business quirements must be completed within six years of the
major must graduate under the same catalog for both end of the two-year period covered by that catalog. For
majors. example, a student who chooses to graduate according
Whichever catalog the student chooses, all degree to the requirements in the 2008–2010 catalog must do
requirements must be completed within six years of the so by the end of the summer session 2016.
end of the two-year period covered by that catalog. For
example, a student who chooses to graduate according College of Pharmacy. A pharmacy student may gradu-
to the requirements in the 2008–2010 catalog must do ate under the catalog in effect immediately preceding
so by the end of the summer session 2016. the student’s admission to the college or the catalog
covering any academic year in which he or she was
Cockrell School of Engineering. An engineering stu- enrolled in the professional curriculum in the college.
dent may graduate under the catalog covering any Whichever catalog they choose, students must com-
academic year in which he or she was enrolled in the plete all degree requirements within seven years of the
school. Whichever catalog the student chooses, all de- end of the two-year period covered by that catalog. For
gree requirements must be completed within six years example, a student who chooses to graduate according
of the end of the two-year period covered by that catalog. to the requirements in the 2008–2010 catalog must do
For example, a student who chooses to graduate accord- so by the end of the summer session 2017.
The University t Graduation 17

2. School of Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies
Paul B. Woodruff, PhD, Dean

Cale McDowell, MPA, Deputy to the Dean
Cassandre Alvarado, PhD, Assistant Dean, Learning Communities and Assessment
Lane Foster Harrell, MA, Assistant Dean, Business Affairs
http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/
Mission t To initiate and enhance certificate and degree-

granting programs, working closely with the
The School of Undergraduate Studies was established other colleges and schools.
to oversee the education shared by all undergraduates t To foster undergraduate research.
at the University. The mission of the school is
t To develop and maintain a solid core curriculum
for all undergraduate majors at the University, Ba sic Educ ation Requirements
working closely with the other colleges and
schools, in accordance with decisions of the Fac- The University strives to enroll exceptionally well-
ulty Council. To evaluate courses satisfying the prepared, highly motivated students and to produce
core and to promulgate methods for continually self-reliant graduates who will become leaders in both
improving them. their chosen professions and their communities. The
t To set standards and evaluate courses satisfying University must not only equip its graduates with oc-
campus-wide requirements beyond the core in cupational skills but also educate them broadly enough
writing and speaking, leadership and ethics, to enable them to adapt to and cope with the accelerated
global cultures, ethnic diversity, quantitative process of change occurring in business, professional,
reasoning, and independent inquiry, includ- and social institutions today. Students must be exposed
ing undergraduate research. To develop teach- to a broad spectrum of arts and science, so that they
ing methods and curricula in support of these may be educated beyond vocational requirements and
courses. thus be prepared for responsible citizenship in an
t To advise students on matters relating to the core increasingly complex world.
curriculum; to foster and coordinate strategic Every graduate of the University is expected to
advising programs for students who are unde- t be able to express himself or herself clearly and
cided about their college choices or majors or are correctly in writing;
considering a change. t be capable of reasoning effectively from hypoth-
t To develop and maintain academic experiences, eses to conclusions and of logically analyzing the
especially for first-year students, in learning arguments of others;
communities through seminars, interest groups,
residence hall–based encounters with faculty
members, signature courses, and other initiatives.
t have a critical appreciation for the social frame- core area Sem Hrs
work in which we live and the ways it has evolved First-year signature course (090, Institutionally 3
designated option)2
through time; One of the following courses, completed during the
t have experience in thinking about moral and student’s first year in residence:
t Undergraduate Studies 302, 303
ethical problems;
t Tutorial Course 3023
t have an understanding of some facets of science
English composition (010, Communication) 64
and the ways in which knowledge of the universe One of the following courses:
is gained and applied; t Rhetoric and Writing 306 or 306Q
t have an understanding of some aspects of math- t English 603A3 or Tutorial Course 603A3
ematics and the application of quantitative skills Humanities (040, Humanities) 3

One of the following courses:
to problem solving; t English 316K
t have gained familiarity with a second language; t English 603B3 or Tutorial Course 603B3
t have an appreciation for literature and the arts; American and Texas government (070, Government) 6
t Government 310L and 312L
and
t Government 1055
t be competent in the basic use of computers.1
American history (060, History) 6
To help students in all majors acquire the traits of an Six hours are required; three hours may be in Texas
educated person, the General Faculty of the University history. This coursework also fulfills the legislative
has recently adopted the new core curriculum outlined requirement given on pages 15–16.
The following courses may be used:
below. Because each of the University’s colleges and t History 314K, 315K, 315L, 317L, 320L, 320P, 320R,
schools is at a different stage of implementation, these 329K, 333L, 333M, 334L, 334M, 336L, 340S, 341N,
requirements vary from one degree program to another. 345J, 345L, 345M, 351N, 351P, 355F, 355M, 355N,
355P, 355S, 356G, 356K, 356N, 356P, 356R, 357C,
For more information, students should consult their 357D, 357F, 357P, 365G, 366R, 366S, 376F, and
advisers and the degree requirements given in chapters other courses identified in the Course Schedule
3 through 16 of this catalog. Music performance majors Social science (080, Social and behavioral sciences) 3
should see the basic education requirements for music One of the following courses:
t Anthropology 302, 305, 307, 309L, 316L, 318L
performance programs on pages 237–238. t Economics 304K, 304L
Often, courses required by the student’s degree t Geography 305, 306C, 307C, 308, 309, 312, 319
t Linguistics 306, 312
program also fulfill the core curriculum requirements
t Psychology 301
listed below. When possible, students should select core t Sociology 302, 308, 308C, 308D, 309, 313K, 318, 319
courses that also satisfy the specific requirements of t Social Science 3013
their intended degrees. Mathematics (020, Mathematics) 3

One of the following courses:6
t Mathematics 302, 303D, 403K, 305G, 408C, 408K, 316
t Statistics and Scientific Computation 303, 304, 305,
Core Curriculum 306, 318
t Mathematics 310P3
All students pursuing an undergraduate degree at Natural science, Part I (030, Natural science) 6
Six hours in a single field of study.
the University must complete the following required The following courses may be used:
coursework. These requirements are consistent with t Astronomy 301, 302, 303, or 307; 309; 309L;
statewide core curriculum guidelines; the area of the 309N or 309Q; 309Q or 309R; 309S; 309T
t Two courses chosen from one of the following series:7
statewide core that each requirement meets is given in Biology 301D, 301L, 301M; 311C, 311D; 416K, 416L
parentheses in the following table. t One of the following series:7 Chemistry 301, 302;
A single course may not be counted toward more 301H, 302H; 304K, 305; 313N, 314N
t Geological Sciences 401, 303, or 420H; 302C; 302D;
than one core area. 302E; 302K; 302M; 302P; 404C or 405; 305E; 307
t Physical Science 303, 304
t One of the following series:7 Physics 301, 316; 302K,
302L; 303K, 303L; 309K, 309L; 317K, 317L
t Biology 301E3
t Physics 3213
1. Within each discipline, the faculty defines and assesses student computer competence through learning activities that require the use of computers.
2. The first-year signature course is not yet required of students in the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Colleges of Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and
Pharmacy, and the School of Social Work. These colleges and schools are expected to adopt the signature course requirement for students who
enter the University in fall 2010 and after.
3. Open only to students in the Plan II Honors Program.
4. State guidelines call for six hours of coursework in communication. At the University, three hours are provided by (continued on next page)
Undergraduate Studies t Core Curriculum 19

core area Sem Hrs flags. The School of Undergraduate Studies monitors
Natural science, Part II (031, Additional natural science) 3 flagged courses to ensure that they meet the guidelines
Three hours in a field of study different from the field
counted toward the preceding requirement. set by the General Faculty.

Courses listed under Natural science, Part I, may be Each college or school implements these require-
counted toward this requirement; the following courses may ments in its own way. Students should consult their
also be used:
t Anthropology 301, 304 advisers and the degree requirements listed in chapters
t Biology 301C, 305E, 305F, 406D, 307D, 309D, 309F 3 through 16 of this catalog. Most degree programs
t Computer Sciences 302, 307
have not fully implemented the flag requirements for
t Geography 301C, 301K, 304E
t Mathematics courses at the level of Mathematics students following the 2008–2010 catalog.
302 or higher, excluding courses used to fulfill the
mathematics requirement Forei gn Language
Visual and performing arts (050, Visual/performing arts) 3
The following courses may be counted toward this
requirement:6 In addition to the core curriculum requirements above,
t American Studies 330 undergraduates are expected to have completed two
t Architecture 308, 318K, 318L
years in a single foreign language in high school.
t Art History 301, 302, 303, 325, 327J, 327L, 327M, 327N,
327P, 327R, 329J, 329K, 329R, 330G, 331K, 331L, 331M, Students without two years of high school foreign
332K, 332L, 333K, 333L, 334, 335N, 335P, 337K, 338L, language coursework must earn credit for the second
338M, 339J, 339K, 339L, 339M, 341K, 341L, 346, 347K, college-level course in a foreign language; this credit
347L, 347M, 359, 360L, 361, 361L, 362, 362R, 363, 364,
365, 366J, 366N, 366P, 367, 370, 372 does not count toward the student’s degree.
t Classical Civilization 302K, 307D
t Ensemble 103L, 103P, 105, 106, 107J, 107K, 207L, 107S,
109C, 109K, 109L, 109P
t Fine Arts 310, 320 Admission and Regis tr ation
t Music 201J, 201K, 302L, 302P, 303M, 303N, 303P,
606A, 307, 313, 334 Admission and readmission of undergraduate students
t Philosophy 317K, 346
t Studio Art 320K, 320L to the University is the responsibility of the director
t Theatre and Dance 301, 302T, 303, 303C, 317C, 317D of admissions. Because enrollment in some colleges
total 42 and schools is limited by the availability of academic
resources, some students may be admitted to the
Ad d itional Ba si c E d u c ation University but denied admission to their college or
Req uirement s school of choice.
Detailed information about the admission process
S k il l s a nd E xperi e n ces F lags is provided in General Information, which also includes
information about registration, adding and dropping
In the process of fulfilling the core curriculum and courses, transferring from one division of the Univer-
other degree requirements, all undergraduates are sity to another, and the academic calendar. The Course
expected to complete courses with content in the fol- Schedule, published before registration each semester,
lowing six areas: includes registration instructions, advising locations,
t Writing: three courses beyond Rhetoric and Writ- and the times, places, and instructors of classes. The
ing 306 or its equivalent Course Schedule and General Information are available
t Quantitative reasoning: one course through the registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.
t Global cultures: one course edu/. The printed General Information is available at
t Cultural diversity in the United States: one campus-area bookstores.
course
t Ethics and leadership: one course Center for S tr ategi c Advising
t Independent inquiry: one course
Courses with sufficient content in these areas will be Beginning in fall 2009, the School of Undergraduate
identified in the Course Schedule by the appropriate Studies will provide academic advising for students in
three categories:
the English composition course and three are provided by one of the writing courses required for every undergraduate degree.
5. Government 105 is designed for transfer students with five or more hours in American government who need one hour in Texas government
to fulfill the core requirement.
6. In accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, engineering majors may not count credit in
applied fine arts or in mathematics below the level of calculus toward any degree requirement, including the core curriculum.
7. While it is recommended that students complete two courses from the same series, courses from more than one series may be combined to
fulfill the natural science, part I, requirement.
20 Undergraduate Studies
t New students who select the School of Under- Firs t-Ye ar Interes t Groups
graduate Studies so that they may delay their
choice of major, college, or school until after a First-Year Interest Groups (figs) are cohorts of twenty
period of exploration to twenty-five students who take three or four courses
t New students who are admitted to the University together during the first semester of their first year.
but denied admission to their first two choices of These small groups help students get to know each
major other and make the transition from high school to col-
t Continuing students in transition from one ma- lege. In addition, every fig includes a weekly one-hour
jor to another seminar, led by a trained peer mentor and a profes-
The Center for Strategic Advising helps students think sional staff member facilitator. During the seminar,
through their career aspirations and academic interests participants are introduced to University resources
with the goal of developing a viable and attractive path and have opportunities to explore their intellectual
through the University. After a one- to four-semester interests and to interact with each other, the mentor,
period of exploration and strategic advising, students the facilitator, and faculty members.
enrolled in the School of Undergraduate Studies choose The Residential First-Year Interest Group program
a major in one of the University’s other colleges or (Resfig) offers incoming freshmen the opportunity to
schools. live as well as take classes together with their cohort.
In a Residential fig, students will
t be part of a small group that lives and studies
Signature Course Progr am together;
t enroll in a fig together for their first academic
The purpose of the first-year signature course program year;
is to provide all first-year students with a course that t participate in community service projects each
helps them to mature intellectually from promising semester; and
high school students to good college students. t have a room in one of the coeducational build-
Signature courses introduce undergraduates to ings in Whitis Court or Almetris Duren Hall.
academic discussion and analysis of issues from an More information about figs is available at http://www.
interdisciplinary perspective. The issues discussed utexas.edu/ugs/fig/.
in signature courses are sufficiently complex that the
lens of a single discipline does not offer an adequate
picture; to view such issues completely, students must Bridging Disciplines Progr ams
apply the perspectives of multiple disciplines.
Signature courses are taught in seminar format and The Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDPs) support
large format. All signature courses should students in becoming versatile thinkers with the skills
t engage students with an issue of contemporary to collaborate across disciplines and cultures. The
importance, introduce them to the methods BDPs are designed to complement a student’s major
of more than one discipline, and emphasize with an interdisciplinary specialization in one of the
college-level skills in communication, reasoning, following areas:
and the interpretation of data; t Children and Society
t help students become familiar with at least one t Cultural Studies
of the University’s special resources, such as li- t Digital Arts and Media
braries, museums, and research facilities, either t Environment
during a scheduled class or as assigned home- t Ethics and Leadership
work; t Film Studies
t incorporate at least one University Lecture, t International Studies
which will help create a common experience for t Social Entrepreneurship and Nonprofits
all first-year students; and t Social Inequality, Health, and Policy
t help students acquire a measure of information Each BDP is overseen by an interdisciplinary faculty
literacy in disciplines relevant to the class. panel that sets policy, approves courses, and selects
The signature course is required for all first-year students. Within each broad area, students choose a
students in architecture, business, communication, specific strand of specialized courses drawn from dis-
education, geosciences, liberal arts, and nursing. For ciplines across the University. Students are encouraged
all other students, the signature course is optional. to use the BDP theme to select courses and integrate
Undergraduate Studies t Bridging Disciplines Programs 21

degree requirements; to this end, courses taken to to this work. The Office of Undergraduate Research
fulfill core curriculum requirements, courses fulfill- connects students to research opportunities and re-
ing major requirements, and electives may also be sources, raises awareness of undergraduate research in
counted toward a BDP. Participation in undergraduate all disciplines, and provides support to faculty mem-
research and internships is also central to the design bers and advisers who work with undergraduates.
of the BDPs. Services offered through the Office of Undergradu-
All undergraduates are eligible to apply to BDPs. ate Research include weekly information sessions on
With careful planning, a BDP can complement most getting involved in research, individual advising ses-
degree plans. However, because the BDPs build on core sions, and workshops on a variety of topics tailored to
requirements and electives, students are encouraged the needs of student groups and advisers. The office
to get started early in their University careers. More also offers a workshop series that guides students
information about BDPs is provided at http://www. through the process of submitting an abstract and
utexas.edu/ugs/bdp/. presenting their work at a national conference.
Students who complete the requirements for the To facilitate involvement in undergraduate research,
BDP receive a certificate upon graduation. Students the School of Undergraduate Studies offers two courses
must fulfill the following requirements: that students may take to receive credit for research
1. At least nineteen semester hours of coursework. experiences with University faculty members: Un-
The distribution of coursework varies by spe- dergraduate Studies 310 and 320. Enrollment in these
cialization, but all students must complete the courses is coordinated through the Office of Under-
following: graduate Research.
a. Foundation Courses: One to ten hours in T he Off ice of Undergraduate Research also
foundation courses that introduce key oversees eureka (http://www.utexas.edu/research/
concepts and methodologies related to the eureka/), a Web site devoted to undergraduate research
concentration. resources and opportunities at the University. The site
b. Connecting Experiences: Three to nine hours provides a searchable database of more than two thou-
in undergraduate research, internships, and/ sand faculty research profiles, a list of faculty projects
or independent creative project courses that with opportunities for undergraduates, a research
connect the concentration to the student’s guide with information on getting started, and spot-
major. lights on successful faculty/student collaborations.
c. Courses in a Strand: Six to twelve hours in More information on the Office of Undergraduate
courses in a strand within the concentration. Research is available online at http://www.utexas.edu/
The courses in each strand are listed on the ugs/ugr/ or by phone at (512) 232-7564.
BDP Web site.
2. A short integration essay in which students
reflect on what they have learned and accom- Universit y Honors Center
plished through the BDP experience. Essays are
reviewed by members of the BDP faculty panel. The Honors Center in the School of Undergraduate
3. The requirements of a major. Studies is a focal point for interdisciplinary honors
4. A grade of at least C in each course counted activities at the University. The center offers a variety
toward BDP requirements. All but one of the of enrichment programs for undergraduate honors
courses used to fulfill BDP requirements must students and support to the campus activities of several
be completed on the letter-grade basis. national honor societies.
More information about the Honors Center and
campus honors programs and societies is available at
Office of Undergr aduate http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/uhc/.
Rese arch
Honor So cie tie s for Fre shmen
Every undergraduate at the University has the oppor-
tunity to become a researcher and to take part in the Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma are national
vibrant intellectual work of the University. Undergradu- honor societies that recognize scholastic achievement
ates often bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the re- during the freshman year. Members are chosen each
search process and therefore are valuable contributors fall and spring. Membership is offered to students who
earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 during the Longhorn Schol ars Progr am
first semester of their freshman year while completing
at least twelve semester hours of coursework. Students The Longhorn Scholars Program is designed for stu-
who do not qualify during the first semester may be- dents who graduate in the top 10 percent from selected
come eligible by earning a grade point average of at least Texas high schools whose graduates have historically
3.50 for the first two semesters of work combined. been underrepresented at the University.
Throughout their four years at the University, Long-
Phi B e ta K appa horn Scholars benefit from advising support, peer
mentoring, program events, a curriculum taught by
Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest honorary society in America, outstanding faculty members, and opportunities to
was founded by students at the College of William develop leadership skills, participate in faculty research,
and Mary in 1776. The Alpha of Texas chapter was and make connections across disciplines that integrate
organized at the University in 1904–1905. Eligibility classroom, research, and internship experiences.
is limited to upper-division students who achieve dis- Participation in the Longhorn Scholars Program
tinguished scholastic records in disciplines that Phi is by invitation. To be eligible, a student must gradu-
Beta Kappa designates as liberal arts and sciences. The ate from a participating Texas high school and be the
student must have completed at least sixty semester recipient of a Longhorn Opportunity Scholarship,
hours of coursework at the University. Presidential Achievement Scholarship, Terry Scholar-
Elections to Phi Beta Kappa are held in the fall, ship, or other qualifying scholarship.
spring, and summer each year. Alumni members are More information about the Longhorn Scholars Pro-
occasionally selected from among graduates of at least gram is available at http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/ls/.
five years’ standing who have won appropriate distinc-
tion since graduation; honorary members are selected
for special merit. Courses
Phi K appa Phi Undergraduate Studies has approval to offer the fol-
lowing courses in the academic years 2008–2009 and
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa 2009–2010; however, not all courses are taught each
Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective semester or summer session. Students should consult
honor society for all academic disciplines. The Uni- the Course Schedule to determine which courses and
versity chapter was established in 1962. Members topics will be offered during a particular semester or
are traditionally chosen once a year. Upper-division summer session. The Course Schedule may also reflect
and graduate students are eligible for membership changes made to the course inventory after the publica-
if they have completed at least seventy-two semester tion of this catalog.
hours of coursework at the University and have the A full explanation of course numbers is given in
required grade point average. The University chapter General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course
typically invites to membership fewer than 7.5 percent number indicates the semester hour value of the course.
of undergraduates and fewer than 10 percent of gradu- The second and third digits indicate the rank of the
ate students. course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank;
Mor tar B oar d if 80 through 99, of graduate rank.
Mortar Board is a national honor society that recog- B RIDGING DISCIPLINES: B D P

nizes college seniors for distinguished ability and
Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service.
The national network includes more than two hundred 1 01, 201, 301. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to freshmen
chapters; more than 180,000 students have been in- and sophomores, and to students in the Bridging Dis-
ducted since Mortar Board was founded in 1918. Mem- ciplines Programs. Discussion of various contemporary
bership is a nationally recognized distinction earned issues, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspec-
by outstanding students across the country. Members tives and critical discourse. For 101, two lecture hours a
week for eight weeks; for 201, two lecture hours a week
are chosen each spring.
for one semester; for 301, three lecture hours a week for
Undergraduate Studies t Courses 23

one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
vary. Some topics are offered on the letter-grade basis only;
these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one of the 1 20, 220, 320. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to
following may be counted unless the topics vary: Bridging students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Supervised
Disciplines 101, 201, 301, Connexus 118, 218, 318, Freshman research with a faculty member, related to the interdisci-
Seminar 118, 218, 318. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and plinary themes of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Research
is given in the Course Schedule. may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty
306. Fundamentals of Ethical Leadership. Restricted to fresh- research project. Individual instruction. With consent of the
men and sophomores, and to students in the Bridging Bridging Disciplines research coordinator, may be repeated
Disciplines Programs. Discussion of various contemporary for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the Bridging Disciplines
issues related to ethical leadership, with an emphasis on research coordinator.
interdisciplinary perspectives and critical discourse. Three 1 21, 221, 321. Connecting Internship Experience. Restricted to
lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Super-
letter-grade basis only. Only one of the following may be vised internship experience related to the interdisciplinary
counted: Bridging Disciplines 306, Connexus 318 (Topic: themes of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Internships may
Fundamentals of Ethical Leadership), Freshman Seminar be on or off campus, be paid or unpaid, and may include
318 (Topic: Fundamentals of Ethical Leadership). work with nonprofit agencies, government offices, or pri-
1 10, 210, 310. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to vate corporations. For 121, three hours of fieldwork a week
students in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Supervised for one semester; for 221, six hours of fieldwork a week for
research with a faculty member, related to the interdisci- one semester; for 321, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one
plinary themes of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Research semester. With consent of the Bridging Disciplines research
may consist of an individual project or assisting a faculty coordinator, may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite:
research project. Individual instruction. With consent of Consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator.
the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator, may be re- 1 26, 226, 326. Advanced Forum Seminar Series. Discussion of
peated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and contemporary issues related to the topics of a Bridging
consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator. Disciplines Program, with an emphasis on interdisciplin-
1 11, 211, 311. Connecting Internship Experience. Restricted to stu- ary perspectives and critical discourse. For 126, two lecture
dents in the Bridging Disciplines Programs. Supervised in- hours a week for eight weeks; for 226, two lecture hours a
ternship experience related to the interdisciplinary themes week for one semester; for 326, three lecture hours a week
of a Bridging Disciplines Program. Internships may be paid for one semester. Some topics may require additional hours
or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit agencies, or lab hours; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May
government offices, or private corporations. For 111, three be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics are
hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 211, six hours offered on the letter-grade basis only; these are identified
of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 311, ten hours of in the Course Schedule. Bridging Disciplines 126, 226, 326
fieldwork a week for one semester. With consent of the and Connexus 128C, 228C, 328C may not both be counted
Bridging Disciplines research coordinator, may be repeated unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and ing. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic and
consent of the Bridging Disciplines research coordinator. are given in the Course Schedule.
1 19, 219, 319. Specialized Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to 1 29, 229, 329. Specialized Advanced Forum Seminar Series.
freshmen and sophomores. Discussion of various con- Discussion of contemporary issues related to the topics
temporary issues, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary of a Bridging Disciplines Program, with an emphasis on
perspectives and critical discourse. For 119, two lecture interdisciplinary perspectives, research, and critical dis-
hours a week for eight weeks; for 219, two lecture hours a course. For 129, two lecture hours a week for eight weeks;
week for one semester; for 319, three lecture hours a week for 229, two lecture hours a week for one semester; for 329,
for one semester. Some topics require additional hours or three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics
laboratory hours; these are identified in the Course Sched- may require additional hours or laboratory hours; these
ule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for
topics are offered on the letter-grade basis only; these are credit when the topics vary. Some topics are offered on the
identified in the Course Schedule. Only one of the following letter-grade basis only; these are identified in the Course
may be counted unless the topics vary: Bridging Disciplines Schedule. Bridging Disciplines 129, 229, 329 and Connexus
119, 219, 319, Connexus 118, 218, 318, Freshman Seminar 118, 128C, 228C, 328C may not both be counted unless the top-
218, 318. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in ics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Additional
the Course Schedule. prerequisites may vary with the topic and are given in the
Course Schedule.
DEVELO PMENTAL STUDIES: DEV of the following may be counted: Tutorial Course 301, 302,
Undergraduate Studies 302, 303.
0 00M, 300M. Basic Mathematics and Algebra Skills. Develop- 309. Analytical Reading and Writing. Examination of fundamen-
mental mathematics instruction. Emphasis on fundamental tal concepts in analytical reading from different disciplinary
mathematics, including computation skills, graphing, and perspectives, with an emphasis on sociocultural influences
solving word problems, and on algebraic graphing, equa- on comprehension and writing styles. Three lecture hours
tions, operations, and quadratics. Three lecture hours a a week for one semester. Connexus 318 (Topic: Analytical
week for one semester. Offered on the satisfactory/un- Reading and Writing) and Undergraduate Studies 309 may
satisfactory basis only. With consent of the Texas Success not both be counted. Prerequisite: Consent of the Texas
Initiative office, may be repeated for credit. May not be Success Initiative coordinator.
counted toward any degree. 1 10, 210, 310. Undergraduate Research Experience. Restricted to
0 00R, 300R. Basic Reading Skills. Developmental reading instruc- freshmen and sophomores. Supervised research with a fac-
tion, with emphasis on strategies for improving vocabulary, ulty member. Research may consist of an individual project
reading comprehension, and reading study skills. Three or assisting a faculty research project. Individual instruction.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the With consent of the undergraduate studies research coor-
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. With consent of the dinator, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent
Texas Success Initiative office, may be repeated for credit. of the undergraduate studies research coordinator.
May not be counted toward any degree. 1 11, 211, 311. Undergraduate Internship Experience. Supervised
000W, 300W. Basic Writing Skills. Developmental writing instruc- internship experience. Internships may be on or off campus,
tion, with emphasis on the elements of composition, sen- be paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit
tence structure, and standard English usage and mechanics. agencies, government offices, or private corporations. For
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the 111, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 211,
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. With consent of the six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 311, ten
Texas Success Initiative office, may be repeated for credit. hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. With consent
May not be counted toward any degree. of the undergraduate studies research coordinator, may
be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the
Und e r gr ad uate S t u d ie s: UGS undergraduate studies research coordinator.
119. International Learning Seminar. Restricted to students
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses registered in a Maymester Abroad course. Discussion of
various issues related to the academic, cultural, and per-
001. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students sonal aspects of studying abroad in particular locations.
in the First-Year Interest Group Program. Basic issues in Two lecture hours a week for eight weeks, or as required
various interdisciplinary fields of study. One lecture hour by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics
a week for one semester. vary. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
302. First-Year Signature Course. Restricted to first-year stu-
dents. Seminar class focusing on a contemporary issue. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Designed to introduce undergraduates to scholarly analysis
from an interdisciplinary perspective. Includes an introduc- 1 20, 220, 320. Undergraduate Research Experience. Supervised
tion to University resources, such as research facilities, research with a faculty member. Research may consist of
museums, and attendance at University lectures or per- an individual project or assisting a faculty research project.
formances as assigned. Multiple sections may be offered Individual instruction. With consent of the undergraduate
in the fall and spring with various topics and instructors. studies research coordinator, may be repeated for credit.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some sections Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the
may require additional meeting times; these are identified undergraduate studies research coordinator.
in the Course Schedule. Only one of the following may be 1 21, 221, 321. Undergraduate Internship Experience. Supervised
counted: Tutorial Course 301, 302, Undergraduate Studies internship experience. Internships may be on or off campus,
302, 303. be paid or unpaid, and may include work with nonprofit
303. First-Year Signature Course. Restricted to first-year stu- agencies, government offices, or private corporations. For
dents. Large-group lecture and discussion class focusing 121, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 221,
on a contemporary issue. Designed to introduce under- six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 321, ten
graduates to scholarly analysis from an interdisciplinary per- hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. With consent
spective. Includes an introduction to University resources, of the undergraduate studies research coordinator, may
such as research facilities, museums, and attendance at be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division
University lectures or performances as assigned. Multiple standing and consent of the undergraduate studies research
sections may be offered in the fall and spring with various coordinator.
topics and instructors. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. Some sections may require additional meeting
times; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one
Undergraduate Studies t Courses 25

3. School of Architecture
Architecture
Frederick R. Steiner, PhD, Dean

Kevin S. Alter, MArch, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Kent Butler, PhD, Associate Dean, Research and Operations
Nichole Wiedemann, MArch, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs1
http://soa.utexas.edu/
Gener al Information its consortium of architects, interior designers, and

planners, and educators and scholars in these fields,
The School of Architecture is a member of the Asso- the school provides a service to society and to the
ciation of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and the architecture, interior design, and planning profes-
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. The sions by advancing the state of the art in design and
Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture technology.
are accredited by the National Architectural Accredit-
ing Board and satisfy the registration requirements His tory
of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. The
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design satisfies the The University began offering professional degrees in
interior design registration requirements of the Texas architecture in 1910 within the Department of Engi-
Board of Architectural Examiners; it is accredited neering. The School of Architecture was established
by the Foundation of Interior Design Education and in 1948 as a division of the College of Engineering and
Research and the National Association of Schools of became an autonomous school of the University in
Art and Design. The Master of Science in Community September 1951. Graduate study in architecture began
and Regional Planning is accredited by the American at the University in 1912. More than four thousand
Planning Association. undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture
and planning have been conferred.
Purpose Education in community and regional planning was
first offered as an undergraduate study option in the
The School of Architecture seeks to assist those who School of Architecture from 1948 to 1957. The Master
wish to develop knowledge, sensitivity, and skill in de- of Science in Community and Regional Planning was
sign, planning, and construction, so that as architects, formally approved in October 1959; the Doctor of Phi-
interior designers, and planners they may improve the losophy, in April 1995.
human environment. The curriculum offers oppor- Education in interior design was first offered in
tunities for a broad education in professional subjects 1939 within the degree of Bachelor of Science in Home
and in the arts and the humanities. Through avenues Economics. In 1992 the College of Natural Sciences
that stress solving actual and theoretical problems, created the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
the school seeks to enhance the knowledge and skill degree program; in the fall of 1998 this program was
necessary to link understanding to experience, theory revised and transferred to the School of Architecture.
to practice, and art to science in ways that respond to The first interior design degrees were conferred by the
human needs, aspirations, and sensibilities. Through school in May 2001.
1. Effective September 1, 2008. Louise Harpman served as the associate dean, undergraduate programs through August 31, 2008.
Facilitie s for S tudy and Re se ar ch S tudy Ab road
Architecture
The School of Architecture is centrally located on The School of Architecture offers several opportuni-
campus in four adjacent buildings: the historically ties to study architecture, interior design, planning,
significant Battle Hall (1911); Sutton Hall (1918, reno- and urban design in settings very different from those
vated in 1982), designed by distinguished American familiar to United States residents. Students may par-
architect Cass Gilbert; Goldsmith Hall (1933, expanded ticipate in these programs after completing the third
and renovated in 1988), designed by noted architect year of their degree programs. The school offers a broad
Paul Philippe Cret, one of the primary planners of the range of scholarships to help students take advantage
forty-acre campus; and the West Mall Office Building of these programs.
(1961). Regular summer study abroad programs take place
The Architecture and Planning Library, a branch of in Oxford and other locations within the United King-
the University Libraries, maintains more than 50,000 dom. Recent programs have also been conducted in
volumes, including bound periodicals; several thou- Bosnia, Turkey, Morocco, and India. Regular fall semes-
sand professional reports; all major architecture, inte- ter programs allow students to travel to Europe, Italy’s
rior design, and planning journals; and the Alexander Santa Chiara Study Center near Florence, or Japan; in
Architectural Archive of more than 120,000 drawings the spring, students may study in Mexico.
and photographs. The Harry Ransom Humanities Re- More information on these programs is available in
search Center, one of the world’s foremost institutions the undergraduate dean’s office.
for literary and cultural research, houses a large collec-
tion of rare architecture books, including the classics of S tudent Organiz ations
architectural literature. The Teresa Lozano Long Insti-
tute of Latin American Studies and the Benson Latin The Undergraduate Architecture Student Council rep-
American Collection provide exceptional opportunities resents the student body. All students are automatically
for the study of Latin American architecture. members. The council’s elected executive committee
The Visual Resources Collection (VRC) comprises includes the school’s representative to the American
more than 60,000 digital images and about 240,000 Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) and the
35 mm slides documenting the built environment. The student representatives to the American Society of
VRC circulates analog photography equipment as well Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior
as slide projectors. For a nominal fee, students enrolled Design Association (IIDA), and the American Planning
in the School of Architecture may join the Photo Union, Association (APA).
a fully equipped black-and-white darkroom maintained Tau Sigma Delta is the national honorary society for
by the VRC. architecture students. Alpha Rho Chi is the national
The University Co-op Materials Resource Center architecture fraternity for men and women.
provides architecture and interior design students with
state-of-the-art laboratories for research and experi- Honor s
mentation with materials, lighting, and preservation
technology. Uni versi ty Honors
The Center for American Architecture and Design,
established in the School of Architecture in 1982, The designation University Honors, awarded at the end of
provides support and resources for the scholarly study each long-session semester, gives official recognition and
of American architecture, particularly that of the commendation to students whose grades for the semester
Southwest. Through lectures, exhibitions, seminars, indicate distinguished academic accomplishment. Both
symposia, fellowship support, and the collection of the quality and the quantity of work done are considered.
research materials, the center encourages a community Criteria for University Honors are given on page 12.
of architecture scholarship.
Computer-aided design and research opportunities Graduati on wi th Uni versi ty Honors
are provided in the design studios and by the school’s
computer laboratory, which maintains desktop com- Students who, upon graduation, have demonstrated
puters and terminals interfaced with the University’s outstanding academic achievement are eligible to
extensive academic computing facilities. graduate with University Honors. Criteria for gradua-
tion with University Honors are given on page 13.
School of Architecture t General Information 27

S chool o f A rch i tecture Incoming students may wish to contact local chap-
R ecognit io n Awards ters of the American Institute of Architects, the Ameri-
Architecture
can Society of Interior Designers, the International

Award: Alpha Rho Chi Medal Interior Design Association, and the University’s Texas
Donor: Alpha Rho Chi, professional architectural Exes, as well as other civic organizations, for informa-
fraternity tion about locally sponsored scholarships. Students
Eligibility: Graduating student who has shown an abil- are also encouraged to contact the University’s Office
ity for leadership, has performed willing service to of Student Financial Services for information about
the school, and gives promise of professional merit other merit- and need-based scholarships.
through attitude and personality
Award: American Institute of Architects’ Medal
Donor: American Institute of Architects Admission and Regis tr ation
Eligibility: Graduating student, in recognition of
scholastic achievement, character, and promise of Admis sion
professional ability
Admission and readmission of undergraduate students
Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le to the University is the responsibility of the director
thro u gh the S chool of admissions. Information about admission to the
University is given in General Information.
Scholarship funds established by individuals, founda- Students who are not admitted to the School of Ar-
tions, and the University are available to current under- chitecture may not pursue any degree offered by the
graduates in the School of Architecture. These include school. Information about admission is published by
the Marvin E. and Anne Price Beck Endowed Scholar- the school at http://soa.utexas.edu/.
ship; the Carl O. Bergquist Endowed Scholarship; the
Hal Box Scholarship Fund; the John Buck Company Freshman Admi ssi on
and First Chicago Investment Advisors for Fund F En-
dowed Scholarship in Architecture; the John S. Chase Texas-resident high school students have priority over
Endowed Presidential Scholarship; the Fred Winfield nonresidents in admission decisions. All applicants
Day Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Architecture; the Jorge are considered on the basis of their SAT Reasoning
Luis Divino Centennial Scholarship in Architecture; Test or American College Testing Program score, their
the William H. Emis III Traveling Scholarship in Ar- high school class rank, the required essays, and the
chitecture; the Ted Freedman Endowed Scholarship; information provided on the admission application.
the Lily Rush Walker and Coulter Hoppess Scholarship All applicants must fulfill the high school unit require-
in Architecture; the Wolf E. Jessen Endowed Fund; the ments given in General Information.
Henrietta Chamberlain King Endowed Scholarship; the To be considered for admission to the School of
Lake/Flato Endowed Scholarship; the Mike and Maxine Architecture, applicants should enter one of the
Mebane Endowed Traveling Scholarship in Architecture; following major codes on the ApplyTexas applica-
the Jack H. Morgan Scholarship; the Oglesby Prize En- tion: 909200, for architecture; 908000, for interior
dowment; the Alma Piner Scholarship in Architecture; design; 909201, for the architecture/architectural
the Brandon Shaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship; the engineering dual degree program; 909300, for the
Debbie Ann Rock Scholarship in Interior Design; the architecture/Plan II dual degree program; or 908400,
School of Architecture Scholarship Awards; the Louis for architectural studies. All application materials
F. Southerland Endowed Scholarship; the Robert Leon must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the
White Memorial Fund—Architecture; the Roxanne Wil- deadline to apply for admission to the University for
liamson Endowed Scholarship; and several scholarships the fall semester; this date is given in General Informa-
provided by the American Institute of Architects, the tion. Applicants to the dual degree program offered
American Architectural Foundation, the Texas Society with the Plan II Honors Program must submit an
of Architects, the Texas American Planning Association, additional application; more information about Plan
and the Texas Architectural Foundation. Additional in- II is given on pages 330–332.
formation is available in the Office of the Dean.
28 School of Architecture
S tude nts i n O ther C o lleges Tr ansfer Cre d it
o f the U ni v ers i t y
Architecture
Transfer students with design studio credit from
Students currently or formerly enrolled in other Uni- another school must submit samples of their design
versity degree programs who wish to enroll in a degree work to the associate dean for undergraduate programs
program in the School of Architecture must submit before they may register for a design studio. On the
a Change-of-Major Application to the undergraduate basis of this work, the associate dean determines the
dean’s office, School of Architecture, by March 1 to be level at which the student enters the design sequence
considered for admission for the following fall semes- and assigns credit toward the degree if appropriate.
ter. To be considered for change-of-major admission, Transfer students must also meet all requirements
the student must have completed at least twenty-four prescribed for the degree, including those described
semester hours of University coursework, must attend in the sections “Registration for Advanced Design
one of the school’s information sessions, and should Courses” and “Third-Year Portfolio Requirement” on
have a University grade point average of at least 3.25. the following page. Additional information is available
Frequently, a higher grade point average is required for from the School of Architecture.
admission, because the number of applicants exceeds
the number of spaces available. Admission decisions D ur ation of Pro gr ams
are made after the end of the spring semester.
Bachelor of Architecture. This degree program is
T ra ns f er A dmi ssi o n structured around a core of ten semesters of design
coursework and normally requires five years of study.
Students applying to transfer from another university The dual degree program with architectural engi-
to the School of Architecture should enter one of the neering normally requires six years; the dual degree
following major codes on the ApplyTexas application: program with the Plan II Honors Program normally
909200, for architecture; 908000, for interior design; requires five years, including three summer sessions.
909201, for the architecture/architectural engineering Only one studio may be taken at a time, and few are
dual degree program; 909300, for the architecture/ offered in the summer. In general, architectural design
Plan II dual degree program; or 908400, for archi- studios are open only to students accepted into an ar-
tectural studies. All application materials must be chitecture degree program. To complete the Bachelor
submitted to the Office of Admissions by the deadline of Architecture degree, students without transfer credit
to apply for admission to the University for the fall in architectural design should plan to be in residence
semester; this date is given in General Information. ten semesters from the time they are admitted and
To be considered for transfer admission to the School enrolled in Architecture 310K.
of Architecture, the applicant must have completed
at least thirty semester hours of transferable college Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies. This de-
coursework and must submit a portfolio; information gree program normally requires four years of study.
about the portfolio is given on the school’s transfer Since the program includes five semesters of archi-
admission Web site, http://soa.utexas.edu/admissions/ tectural design coursework, students without transfer
transferfaq/. All admission decisions are made before credit in architectural design should plan to spend at
the end of the spring semester; the Office of Admis- least five semesters in residence.
sions cannot consider spring coursework in progress.
Transfer admission to the School of Architecture is Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. This degree
quite competitive. Applicants are strongly encouraged program normally requires four years of study. Since
to indicate a second choice of major so that, if they are the program includes eight semesters of design
not admitted to the School of Architecture as transfer coursework, students without transfer credit in interior
students, they will be eligible for change-of-major design should plan to spend at least eight semesters
admission the following fall. Additional information in residence.
is given in the section “Students in Other Colleges of
the University,” above.
School of Architecture t Admission and Registration 29

Regis tr ation The reviewing committee, at its discretion, may re-
quire a student to take additional coursework before be-
Architecture
General Information gives information about registra- ing permitted to register for advanced design courses or
tion, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one may require the student to undertake specific courses
division of the University to another, and auditing a in the remaining years.
course. The Course Schedule, published before regis-
tration each semester and summer session, includes Advising
registration instructions, advising locations, and the
times, places, and instructors of classes. The Course In the School of Architecture, the undergraduate dean’s
Schedule and General Information are published on the office, located in Goldsmith Hall 2.116, and the aca-
registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The demic adviser’s office, located in Goldsmith Hall 2.118,
printed General Information is sold at campus-area are responsible for providing information and advice
bookstores. to undergraduate students. An important aspect of the
Students should carefully verify that they have advising system is the third-year portfolio requirement
completed all course prerequisites, should consult the described above. The student should also consult the
undergraduate dean’s office, and should be sure to sections “The Degree Audit” and “Sequence of Work”
include in each semester’s work the courses that are later in this chapter.
prerequisites for those to be taken in later semesters.
Minimum Number o f H ours Ac ademic P olicies and

in the Long Sess i o n Procedures
Students must register each semester for at least twelve Eq uipment and Supplie s
semester hours of coursework prescribed for the de-
gree. Registration for fewer hours must be approved Students are required to furnish their own drawing
by the undergraduate dean’s office. equipment and supplies. Instructors will provide in-
formation about necessary supplies at the beginning
R egistratio n f or A d va n ced of each semester. The School of Architecture provides
D esig n C ourses studio space for design and drawing courses, and cer-
tain technical and audiovisual equipment is available
To register for advanced design courses, a student for loan to students for classroom use. Valid student
seeking the Bachelor of Architecture degree must have identification is required. Students are liable for dam-
completed all of the work prescribed for the preceding age or loss of equipment on loan to them and for delay
years, with the exception of electives, and must satisfy in its return.
the third-year portfolio requirement.
Owner ship of S tudent Wor k
Thir d -Ye ar P or tfolio Req uirement
All student work is the property of the School of Archi-
All students, whether continuing in or transferring to tecture. Work not retained is usually returned to the
the School of Architecture, must pass the third-year student after it has been reviewed.
portfolio review. The portfolio should summarize the
student’s work completed in design and visual com- S tandar d of Wor k Req uire d
munication courses. Supplementary material that will
provide useful information to the reviewing committee Bachelor of Architecture. To progress in the BArch
in evaluating the student’s progress toward the degree degree program and to qualify for graduation, a student
may also be included. The portfolio is submitted by must earn a grade of C or better in each of the following
continuing students at the beginning of the second courses: (1) all design courses: Architecture 310K, 310L,
semester of the third year, and by transfer students 320K, 520L, 520M, 530T, 560R (three sections), 560T;
before they register for any design studio beyond (2) all construction courses: Architecture 415K, 415L,
Architecture 310K. Guidelines for submission of the 435K, 435L, 335M; (3) all visual communication courses:
portfolio, including the submission deadline, are avail- Architecture 311K, 311L, 221K, 361T; (4) environmental
able from the undergraduate dean’s office. controls courses: Architectural Interior Design 324K,
Architecture 334L; and (5) the professional practice The Degree Aud it
course, Architecture 362.
Architecture
The undergraduate dean’s office prepares a degree audit
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies. To prog- for each currently enrolled student each semester. The
ress in the BSArchStds degree program and to qualify degree audit lists the courses the student has taken,
for graduation, a student must earn a grade of C or the degree requirements he or she has fulfilled, and
better in each of the following courses: (1) all design the requirements that remain to be met. The student
courses: Architecture 310K, 310L, 320K, 520L, 520M; (2) may also use the University’s interactive degree au-
all construction courses: Architecture 415K, 415L, 435K; dit system, ida, at any time. ida is available at http://
(3) all visual communication courses: Architecture 311K, registrar.utexas.edu/students/degrees/ida/. It is the
311L, 221K; and (4) the environmental controls course: student’s responsibility to know the requirements for
Architectural Interior Design 324K. the degree as stated in a catalog under which he or she
is eligible to graduate and to register so as to fulfill
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. To progress in those requirements.
the BSID degree program and to qualify for graduation,
a student must earn a grade of C or better in all archi-
tectural interior design and architecture courses. Degrees
Employe d S tudent s Degree s Offere d
Before registering, students should consult the under- Five undergraduate degree programs are offered by the
graduate dean’s office about their plans for employment School of Architecture. Each degree program satisfies
in addition to their scholastic work. Students should the University’s basic education requirements.
keep the dean’s office informed of subsequent changes
in the number of hours required by their employment. Bachelor of Architecture. The Bachelor of Architecture,
If a student is employed by the University, the number the culmination of a five-year program of study, is
of hours of work required by the student’s employment accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting
must comply with the quantity of work rule given in Board as a first professional degree.
General Information.
Bachelor of Architecture/Bachelor of Science in Architec-
tural Engineering. This dual degree option, a six-year
Gr aduation program of study, leads to the degrees of Bachelor of
Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Architectural
All students must fulfill the general requirements Engineering, accredited as first professional degrees
for graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the in architecture and in engineering. Students in this
School of Architecture must also fulfill the following program must fulfill admission and degree require-
requirements. ments of the School of Architecture and the Cockrell
1. The University requires that the student complete School of Engineering and must follow the procedures
in residence at least sixty semester hours of the of both schools.
coursework counted toward the degree. In the
School of Architecture, thirty of these sixty hours Bachelor of Architecture/Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. This
must be in the major or in a field closely related dual degree option provides the opportunity for honors
to the major as approved by the dean. students to pursue a professional degree in architec-
2. A candidate for a degree must be registered at ture and the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, simultaneously.
the University either in residence or in absentia Students in this program must fulfill admission and
the semester or summer session the degree is to degree requirements of the School of Architecture
be awarded and must file an application for the and of the College of Liberal Arts and must follow the
degree in the undergraduate dean’s office. Stu- procedures of both divisions.
dents are encouraged to file the application at the
beginning of the semester or summer session Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies. The
of graduation; they must file it by the deadline Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is the
given in the official academic calendar. culmination of a four-year preprofessional program of
School of Architecture t Degrees 31

study. This degree program prepares students for sev- C ourses Take n on the Pass / Fai l Basi s
eral opportunities, including pursuit of a professional
Architecture
Master of Architecture degree. An undergraduate may count toward the degree up to

fifteen hours of coursework in electives completed on
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. The Bachelor the pass/fail basis. Credit earned by examination is not
of Science in Interior Design program is grounded in counted toward the fifteen hours that the student may
study of the history of art, architecture, and interiors. take on this basis. If a student chooses to major in a
It is accredited by the Foundation of Interior Design subject in which he or she has taken a course pass/fail,
Education and Research and the National Association the major department decides whether the course may
of Schools of Art and Design. The program is designed be counted toward the student’s major requirements.
to give students a sound theoretical base that allows Complete rules on registration on the pass/fail basis
them to integrate creative problem-solving skills with are given in General Information.
an understanding of the aesthetic, technological, and
behavioral aspects of design. Phy si cal Acti vi ty C ourses
Seq uence of Wor k Physical activity (PED) courses are offered by the
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education.
The student should complete the School of Architecture They may not be counted toward the number of hours
courses required for the degree in the order set forth in required for a degree in the School of Architecture.
the plan for that degree, whether beginning work in the However, they are counted among courses for which
summer or in the fall. In arranging a program of work the student is enrolled, and the grades are included in
for any semester or summer session, the student should the grade point average.
include any architecture or architectural interior design
coursework recommended for the preceding semester R OTC C ourses
or summer session that he or she did not complete.
It is entirely the student’s responsibility to register No more than six semester hours of air force science,
for courses that will fulfill degree requirements, in- military science, or naval science coursework may be
cluding the basic education requirements. Students counted toward any degree in the School of Architec-
are advised to seek assistance in curriculum planning ture. These courses may be used only as lower-division
from the undergraduate dean’s office. electives (in degree programs that have such electives)
and only by students who complete the third and fourth
Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s years of the ROTC program.
C orrespo nde n ce a n d Admi ssi on Def i ci enci es

E xte ns io n C ourses
Students admitted to the University with deficiencies
In very special circumstances, a student in residence in high school units must remove them as specified
may be allowed to take coursework by extension or cor- in General Information. Course credit used to remove
respondence. Credit that the student in residence earns deficiencies may not be counted toward the student’s
by extension or correspondence will not be counted degree.
toward the degree unless it was approved in advance
by the undergraduate dean’s office. No more than 30
percent of the semester hours required for any degree
may be taken by correspondence.
Bachelor of Ar chitec ture Writing requirement. In addition to core curriculum
requirements Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English
Architecture
C urricu lum 316K, each student must complete two courses with a
substantial writing component or a writing flag. One
A total of at least 167 hours of coursework is required course must be upper-division. Courses that fulfill
for the Bachelor of Architecture. this requirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
All students must complete the University’s core Courses used to fulfill the writing requirement may
curriculum, described in chapter 2, as well as the also be counted toward other requirements for the
courses listed in the following table. In some cases, degree. The Bachelor of Architecture degree program
a course that is required for the BArch may also be includes two architecture courses that normally fulfill
counted toward the core curriculum; these courses this requirement.
are identified below.
Foreign language requirement. In accordance with the
courses Sem Hrs University’s basic education requirements, the student
Major Sequence Courses must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language
t Design: Architecture 310K, 310L, 320K, 520L, 520M, 104 equivalent to that shown by the completion of two
530T, 560R (taken three times), 560T
t Visual communication: Architecture 311K, 311L, 221K, semesters of college coursework. College-level courses
361T taken to establish proficiency may not be counted to-
t Professional practice: Architecture 362
ward a degree.
t Site design: Architecture 333
t Environmental controls: Architectural Interior Design For a student admitted to the University as a fresh-
324K, Architecture 334L man, this requirement is fulfilled by the completion of
t Construction: Architecture 415K, 415L, 435K, 435L, 335M
the two high school units in a single foreign language
t History: Architecture 308,2 318K, 318L, 368R (taken three
times) that are required for admission; students admitted
Community and Regional Planning 369K 3 with a deficiency in foreign language must remove that
Other Required Courses deficiency as specified in General Information.
Mathematics 408C3 4
Physics 302K, 302L, 102M, 102N4 8 Professional residency program. A seven-month period
Upper-division humanities elective in literature, 3 of varied architectural experience with selected archi-
foreign language, philosophy, or another field approved tectural firms is available to qualified second-semester
by the undergraduate dean’s office fourth-year and first-semester fifth-year architecture
Electives approved by the undergraduate dean’s office 9 students. The student must have completed at least
Open electives 9 one semester of advanced design before beginning the
Core Curriculum professional residency program and should have at least
Additional coursework to satisfy the core curriculum 27 one semester of advanced design remaining toward a
total 167 degree after completion of the residency program.
For information on requirements for participation
Electives. Twenty-one semester hours of electives are in the residency program and on the courses for which
required for the completion of the BArch degree pro- participants register during the residency, consult the
gram. These electives consist of three hours of upper- program’s director or the undergraduate dean’s office.
division coursework in humanities; nine approved Students must pay fees associated with the residency
elective hours, generally taken outside the School of program.
Architecture; and nine semester hours of open elec- A participant in the professional residency program
tives that must be completed outside the School of may receive up to fifteen semester hours of credit.
Architecture.
Many courses that fulfill the elective requirement
have prerequisite courses that are not part of the BArch
degree program. Before planning to use a course as an
elective, the student should be sure that he or she has
fulfilled the prerequisite.
2. Architecture 308 also meets the core curriculum visual and performing arts requirement.
3. Mathematics 408C also meets the core curriculum mathematics requirement.
4. The physics sequence also meets part I of the core curriculum natural science requirement.

S uggested A rra n gemen t o f C ourses
Architecture
Sem Sem Sem

courses Hrs courses Hrs courses Hrs
F i r s t Y e a r Th i rd Year Fifth Year

Fall Fall Fall
ARC 310K, Design I 3 ARC 520M, Design V 5 ARC 560R, Advanced Design 5
ARC 311K, Visual Communication I 3 ARC 435K, Construction III 4 ARC 368R, Topics in the History of 3
ARC 308, Architecture and Society 3 ARI 324K, Environmental Controls I 3 Architecture
M 408C, Differential and Integral 4 HIS 315K, The United States, 3 Approved elective 3
Calculus 1492–1865 Open elective 3
RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3 Social science core course 3 Open elective 3
total 16 total 18 total 17
Spring Spring Spring
ARC 310L, Design II 3 ARC 530T, Design VI 5 ARC 560R, Advanced Design 5
ARC 311L, Visual Communication II 3 ARC 334L, Environmental Controls II 3 ARC 362, Professional Practice 3
ARC 318K, World Architecture: Origins 3 ARC 435L, Construction IV 4 ARC 368R, Topics in the History of 3
to 1750 Approved elective 3 Architecture
PHY 302K, General Physics—Technical 3 total 15
Approved elective 3
Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound Open elective 3
PHY 102M, Laboratory for Physics 1 Fo urt h Year
total 17
302K Fall
UGS 302 or 303, First-Year Signature 3 ARC 560R, Advanced Design 5

Course GOV 310L, American Government 3
total 16 HIS 315L, The United States since 1865 3
S e c o nd Y e a r Upper-division humanities elective 3
Fall Natural science, part II, core course 3
ARC 320K, Design III 3 total 17
ARC 221K, Visual Communication III 2 Spring
ARC 318L, World Architecture from the 3 ARC 560T, Advanced Design 5
Industrial Revolution to the Present ARC 335M, Construction V 3
ARC 415K, Construction I 4 ARC 361T, Technical Communication 3
PHY 302L, General Physics—Technical 3 CRP 369K, Principles of Physical 3
Course: Electricity and Magnetism, Planning
Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics GOV 312L, Issues and Policies in 3
PHY 102N, Laboratory for Physics 302L 1 American Government
total 16 total 17
Spring
ARC 520L, Design IV 5

ARC 415L, Construction II 4
ARC 333, Site Design 3
ARC 368R, Topics in the History of 3
Architecture
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3
total 18
Bachelor of Ar chitec ture/ C urri cu l um
Bachelor of S cience in
Architecture
Ar chitec tur al Engineering A total of at least 197 hours of coursework is required for
D ual Degree Pro gr am this dual degree program.
All students must complete the University’s core cur-
Students may elect to enter a six-year dual degree pro- riculum, described in chapter 2, as well as the courses
gram offered jointly by the School of Architecture and the listed in the following table. In some cases, a course
Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental that is required for the dual degree program may also
Engineering in the Cockrell School of Engineering. The be counted toward the core curriculum; these courses
dual degree program combines the areas of common are identified below.
interest in the two programs and allows the student to
courses Sem Hrs
pursue the two degrees simultaneously.
Architecture 77
For admission to the dual degree program, a student t Design: Architecture 310K, 310L, 320K, 520L, 520M,
must meet the admission requirements of the School of 530T, 560R (taken twice), 560T5
t Visual communication: Architecture 311K, 311L, 221K,
Architecture given in this chapter and the requirements
361T
given on pages 151–152 for admission to a major sequence t Professional practice: Architecture 362
in the Cockrell School. Students are advised to contact both t Site design: Architecture 333
t Construction: Architecture 335M
the School of Architecture and the Cockrell School for
t History: Architecture 308,6 318K, 318L, 368R (taken
specific information about the dual degree program. three times)
Students in the dual degree program complete the Community and Regional Planning 369K 3
requirements of the Bachelor of Architecture and the Architectural Engineering 102, 217, 323K, 335, 346N, 465, 19
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering 366
degrees. A description of the five-year Bachelor of Ar- Chemistry 3017 3
chitecture program begins on page 33; a description of Civil Engineering 311K, 311S, 314K, 319F, 329, 331 or 335, 24
the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering 333T, 357
is given on pages 166–168. Engineering Mechanics 306, 319 6
The following outline of courses is the suggested Geological Sciences 303 3
method for completing the requirements for both degrees Mathematics 408C,8 408D, 427K 12
simultaneously. Dual degree students must also consult Mechanical Engineering 320 3
chapter 7 for additional requirements of the Bachelor Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N9 8
of Science in Architectural Engineering degree. Dual Approved mathematics or science elective 3
degree students are responsible for fulfilling the require- Approved technical electives 15
ments of both degrees. Additional coursework to satisfy the core curriculum 21
A student who follows the suggested arrangement of total 197
courses below completes all requirements for both degrees

at the end of the spring semester of the sixth year.
5. Students in this dual degree program may not receive credit for sections of Architecture 560T offered by the professional residency program; these
sections are identified in the Course Schedule.
7. Chemistry 301 also meets part II of the core curriculum natural science requirement.

Architecture
Sem Sem Sem

F i r s t Y e a r Th i rd Year Fifth Year

Fall Fall Fall
ARC 310K, Design I 3 ARC 520M, Design V 5 ARC 560R, Advanced Design 5
ARC 311K, Visual Communication I 3 ARE 217, Computer-Aided Design 2 C E 333T, Engineering Communication 3
ARC 308, Architecture and Society 3 and Graphics HIS 315K, The United States, 3
ARE 102, Introduction to Architectural 1 C E 311S, Elementary Statistics for 3 1492–1865
Engineering Civil Engineers Approved technical electives 6
M 408C, Differential and Integral 4 CH 301, Principles of Chemistry I 3 total 17
Calculus E M 319, Mechanics of Solids 3 Spring
RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3 total 16 ARC 335M, Construction V 3

Spring
total 17 ARE 366, Contracts, Liability, and 3
Spring ARC 530T, Design VI 5 Ethics
ARC 310L, Design II 3 C E 314K, Properties and Behavior of 3 GOV 312L, Issues and Policies in 3
ARC 311L, Visual Communication II 3 Engineering Materials American Government
ARC 318K, World Architecture: Origins 3 GEO 303, Introduction to Geology 3 Approved technical electives 6
to 1750 Approved mathematics or science 3 total 15
M 408D, Sequences, Series, and 4 elective
Sixth Year
Multivariable Calculus total 14
Fall
PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3 Fo urt h Year ARC 560T, Advanced Design 5
PHY 103M, Laboratory for Physics 303K 1 Fall
ARC 361T, Technical Communication 3
total 17 ARE 335, Materials and Methods of 3 ARC 368R, Topics in the History 3
S e c o nd Y e a r Building Construction of Architecture
Fall
C E 319F, Elementary Mechanics of 3 HIS 315L, The United States since 1865 3
Fluids
ARC 320K, Design III 3 Approved technical elective 3
C E 329, Structural Analysis 3
ARC 221K, Visual Communication III 2 total 17
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3 Spring
ARC 318L, World Architecture from the 3
Industrial Revolution to the Present M E 320, Applied Thermodynamics 3 ARC 560R, Advanced Design 5
M 427K, Advanced Calculus for 4 Core social science course 3 ARC 362, Professional Practice 3
Applications I total 18
ARC 368R, Topics in the History 3
Spring
PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3 of Architecture
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1 ARE 323K, Project Management 3 ARE 465, Integrated Design Project 4
and Economics
total 16 total 15
Spring
ARE 346N, Building Environmental 3
Systems
ARC 520L, Design IV 5
C E 331, Reinforced Concrete Design, or 3
ARC 333, Site Design 3 C E 335, Elements of Steel Design
ARC 368R, Topics in the History of 3 C E 357, Geotechnical Engineering 3
Architecture
CRP 369K, Principles of Physical 3
C E 311K, Introduction to Computer 3 Planning
Methods
GOV 310L, American Government 3
E M 306, Statics 3
total 18
total 17
courses Sem Hrs
Bachelor of Ar chitec ture/
Architecture 104
Bachelor of Ar t s , Pl an II , D ual t Design: Architecture 310K, 310L, 320K, 520L, 520M,
Architecture
degree pro gr am 530T, 560R (taken three times), 560T
t Visual communication: Architecture 311K, 311L, 221K,
361T
A limited number of students whose high school class t Professional practice: Architecture 362
standing and SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores in- t Site design: Architecture 333
t Environmental controls: Architectural Interior Design
dicate strong academic potential and motivation may
324K, Architecture 334L
pursue the Bachelor of Architecture and the Bachelor t Construction: Architecture 415K, 415L, 435K, 435L, 335M
of Arts, Plan II, simultaneously. t History: Architecture 308,10 318K, 318L, 368R (taken
This dual degree option, offered jointly by the School three times)
of Architecture and the Plan II Honors Program of the Community and Regional Planning 369K 3
College of Liberal Arts, gives students the flexibility English 603 or Tutorial Course 60311 6
they need to take challenging liberal arts courses while Foreign language 506, 507, 312K, and 312L, or an 16
equivalent sequence
pursuing a professional degree in architecture. Admis-
Mathematics 408C12 4
sion to both the School of Architecture and the Plan II
Philosophy 610Q 6
Honors Program is required.
Physics 302K, 302L, 102M, 102N (or 303K, 303L, 103M, 8
Students interested in this program should consult 103N)13
pages 330–332 for a more detailed description of the Social Science 30114 3
Plan II program. Tutorial Course 302, 357 (taken twice), 359T15 12
The following outline of courses is a suggested Approved upper-division humanities elective in 3
method to complete the requirements for both degrees literature, foreign language, philosophy, or another field
simultaneously. Students should consult advisers and approved by the undergraduate dean’s office
both this chapter and chapter 11 of this catalog to ensure Biology 301E16 3
that their degree programs fulfill all requirements of Natural science elective 3
both degrees. Electives in the College of Liberal Arts prescribed by the 9
Plan II Committee17
Additional coursework to satisfy the core curriculum 12
C urricul um
total 192
A total of at least 192 hours of coursework is required
for this dual degree program.
All students must complete the University’s core
curriculum, described in chapter 2, as well as the
courses listed in the following table. In some cases,
a course that is required for the dual degree program
may also be counted toward the core curriculum; these
courses are identified below.
11. This two-semester course also meets the core curriculum English composition and humanities requirements.
14. Social Science 301 also meets the core curriculum social science requirement.
15. Tutorial Course 302 also meets the core curriculum signature course requirement.
16. Biology 301E also counts toward part II of the core curriculum natural science requirement.
17. A student must complete at least 191 semester hours (24 hours beyond the total of 167 required for the Bachelor of Architecture degree) to earn
both degrees. Those who fulfill the foreign language requirement by completing fewer than sixteen semester hours must take additional elective
coursework to achieve the minimum required total.

Architecture
Sem Sem Sem

F i r s t Y e a r Secon d Year Fo u rth Year

Fall Fall Fall
ARC 310K, Design I 3 ARC 320K, Design III 3 ARC 560R, Advanced Design 5
ARC 311K, Visual Communication I 3 ARC 221K, Visual Communication III 2 PHL 610QA, Problems of Knowledge 3
ARC 308, Architecture and Society 3 ARC 318L, World Architecture from the 3 and Valuation
E 603A or T C 603A, Composition 3 Industrial Revolution to the Present T C 357, The Junior Seminar 3
and Reading in World Literature ARC 415K, Construction I 4 HIS 315L, The United States since 1865 3
T C 302, First-Year Signature Course: 3 HIS 315K, The United States, 3 total 14
Plan II 1492–1865 Spring
total 15 total 15 ARC 560T, Advanced Design 5

Spring Spring
ARC 361T, Technical Communication 3
ARC 310L, Design II 3 ARC 520L, Design IV 5 PHL 610QB, Problems of Knowledge 3
ARC 311L, Visual Communication II 3 ARC 368R, Topics in the History of 3 and Valuation
ARC 318K, World Architecture: Origins 3 Architecture T C 357, The Junior Seminar 3
to 1750 ARC 415L, Construction II 4 Elective prescribed by the Plan II 3
M 408C, Differential and Integral 4 ARC 333, Site Design 3 Committee
Calculus Science course prescribed by the 3 total 17
E 603B or T C 603B, Composition 3 Plan II Committee
and Reading in World Literature Fif th Year
total 18
Fall
total 16 Summer
Summer Foreign language 506 (or 406) 5 ARC 560R, Advanced Design 5
PHY 302K, General Physics—Technical 3 Foreign language 507 (or 407) 5 ARC 368R, Topics in the History 3
Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound of Architecture
total 10
PHY 102M, Laboratory for Physics 1 ARC 335M, Construction V 3
302K Th i rd Year T C 359T, Essay Course 3
PHY 302L, General Physics—Technical 3 Fall
Approved upper-division humanities 3
Course: Electricity and Magnetism, ARC 520M, Design V 5 elective
Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
ARC 435K, Construction III 4 total 17
PHY 102N, Laboratory for Physics 302L 1 Spring
ARI 324K, Environmental Controls I 3
total 8
S S 301, Honors Social Science 3 ARC 560R, Advanced Design 5
Science course prescribed by the 3 ARC 362, Professional Practice 3
Plan II Committee ARC 368R, Topics in the History 3
total 18 of Architecture
Spring CRP 369K, Principles of Physical 3
ARC 530T, Design VI 5 Planning
ARC 334L, Environmental Controls II 3 Elective prescribed by the Plan II 3
Committee
ARC 435L, Construction IV 4
total 17
Elective prescribed by the Plan II 3
Committee
total 15
Summer

GOV 312L, Issues and Policies in 3
American Government
Foreign language 312K 3
Foreign language 312L 3
total 12
Bachelor of S cience in Electives. Twenty-six semester hours of electives are re-
Ar chitec tur al S tud ie s quired for the completion of the Bachelor of Science in
Architecture
Architectural Studies degree program. These electives
The four-year Bachelor of Science in Architectural consist of three hours of upper-division coursework
Studies degree program combines architecture with in humanities, three hours in philosophy, and twenty
arts and sciences. Students transferring from other additional elective hours, generally completed outside
disciplines may find that more of their coursework is the School of Architecture.
applicable toward this degree than toward the Bachelor
of Architecture. Writing requirement. In addition to core curriculum
Applicants for admission to this program must requirements Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English
fulfill the requirements for admission to the School 316K, each student must complete two courses with a
of Architecture given on page 28. substantial writing component or a writing flag. One
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies course must be upper-division. Courses that fulfill
alone does not fulfill the educational requirements for this requirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
registration as an architect. Students interested in earn- Courses used to fulfill the writing requirement may
ing the Master of Architecture as a professional degree also be counted toward other requirements for the
in addition to the Bachelor of Science in Architectural degree.
Studies, requiring a minimum of six years of study in
total, should consult the undergraduate dean’s office.
C urricul um
A total of at least 125 hours of coursework is required for

the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies.
courses listed in the following table. In some cases, a
course that is required for the BSArchStds may also
be counted toward the core curriculum; these courses
courses Sem Hrs
Architecture 60
t Design: Architecture 310K, 310L, 320K, 520L, 520M
t Visual communication: Architecture 311K, 311L, 221K
t Design theory: Architecture 350R
t Site design: Architecture 333
324K
t Construction: Architecture 415K, 415L, 435K
t History: Architecture 308,18 318K, 318L, 368R
Physics 302K, 302L, 102M, 102N (or 303K, 303L, 103M, 8
103N)20
Upper-division humanities elective in literature, foreign 3
language, philosophy, or another field approved by the
undergraduate dean’s office
Philosophy elective 3
Electives21 20
total 125
21. Foreign language courses that are used to remove an admission deficiency may not be used to fulfill this requirement and may not be counted
toward the degree.

Architecture
Sem Sem Sem

F i r s t Y e a r Secon d Year Third Year

Fall Fall Fall
ARC 310K, Design I 3 ARC 320K, Design III 3 ARC 520M, Design V 5
ARC 311K, Visual Communication I 3 ARC 221K, Visual Communication III 2 ARC 435K, Construction III 4
ARC 308, Architecture and Society 3 ARC 318L, World Architecture from the 3 ARI 324K, Environmental Controls I 3
M 408C, Differential and Integral 4 Industrial Revolution to the Present E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3
Calculus ARC 415K, Construction I 4 HIS 315K, The United States, 3
RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3 PHY 302L, General Physics—Technical 3 1492–1865
total 16
Course: Electricity and Magnetism, total 18
Spring
Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics Spring
ARC 310L, Design II 3 PHY 102N, Laboratory for Physics 302L 1 ARC 350R, Topics in Design Theory 3
ARC 311L, Visual Communication II 3 total 16 Electives 12
Spring
ARC 318K, World Architecture: Origins 3 total 15
to 1750 ARC 520L, Design IV 5
ARC 415L, Construction II 4 Fo u rth Year
PHY 302K, General Physics—Technical 3
Fall
Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound ARC 368R, Topics in the History of 3
PHY 102M, Laboratory for Physics 1 Architecture GOV 310L, American Government 3
302K ARC 333, Site Design 3 Natural science, part II, core course 3
UGS 302 or 303, First-Year Signature 3 total 15 Philosophy elective 3
Course Core social science course 3
total 16 HIS 315L, The United States since 1865 3
total 15
Spring

American Government
Approved upper-division humanities 3
elective
Electives 8
total 14
Bachelor of S cience in Writing requirement. In addition to core curriculum
Interior De sign requirements Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English
Architecture
316K, each student must complete two courses with a
The first year of this degree program is designed to give substantial writing component or a writing flag. One
the student conceptual knowledge and skills, especially course must be upper-division. Courses that fulfill
in critical thinking. The second year is intended to lay a this requirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
foundation of knowledge in design, history, structure, Courses used to fulfill the writing requirement may
technology, and environmental controls, on which the also be counted toward other requirements for the
student builds in the third year. The final year empha- degree.
sizes synthesis, specialization, and the challenge of
creating interiors that improve the quality of life.
C urricul um
A total of at least 126 hours of coursework is required

for the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.
courses listed in the following table. In some cases,
a course that is required for the BSID may also be
counted toward the core curriculum; these courses
courses Sem Hrs
Architectural Interior Design, Architecture 78

t Design: Architectural Interior Design 310K, 310L, 320K,
520L, 530K, 530T, 560R (taken twice)

t Visual communication: Architectural Interior Design
311K, 311L, 221K

t Design theory: Architectural Interior Design 350R
t Interior building systems and construction: Architecture
415K, Architectural Interior Design 434K

t Professional practice: Architectural Interior Design 362
t History: Architectural Interior Design 318K, 318M, 368R,
Architecture 368R
324K, Architecture 334L

t Human behavior: Architectural Interior Design 338
t Professional internship: Architectural Interior Design 130
Physics 302K, 302L, 102M, 102N23 8
Psychology 30124 3
Architecture 318K, 318L25 6
Upper-division course in art history 3
total 126
24. Psychology 301 also meets the core curriculum social science requirement.
25. Architecture 318K also meets the core curriculum visual and performing arts requirement.

Architecture
Sem Sem Sem

courses HRS courses HRS courses HRS
F i r s t Y e a r Secon d Year Third Year

Fall Fall Fall
ARI 310K, Design I 3 ARC 415K, Construction I 4 ARI 324K, Environmental Controls I 3
ARI 311K, Visual Communication I 3 ARC 318L, World Architecture from the 3 ARI 530K, Design V—Interiors 5
ARI 318K, Interiors and Society 3 Industrial Revolution to the Present ARI 368R, Interior Design History II 3
M 408C, Differential and Integral 4 ARI 320K, Design III—Interiors 3 HIS 315K, The United States, 3
Calculus ARI 221K, Visual Communication III 2 1492–1865
PHY 302K, General Physics—Technical 3 PHY 302L, General Physics—Technical 3 PSY 301, Introduction to Psychology 3
Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound Course: Electricity and Magnetism, total 17
PHY 102M, Laboratory for Physics 1 Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics Spring
302K PHY 102N, Laboratory for Physics 302L 1 ARC 334L, Environmental Controls II 3
total 17 total 16
ARI 530T, Design VI—Interiors 5
Spring Spring
ARI 362, Interior Design Practice 3
ARC 318K, World Architecture: Origins 3 ARC 368R, Topics in the History of 3
to 1750 Architecture E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3
ARI 310L, Design II 3 ARI 520L, Design IV—Interiors 5 Upper-division art history elective 3
ARI 311L, Visual Communication II 3 ARI 318M, Interior Design History 3 total 17
Summer
RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3 ARI 434K, Construction II—Interior 4
Materials and Assemblies ARI 130, Interior Design Internship 1
UGS 302 or 303, First-Year Signature 3
Course total 15 total 1
total 15 Fo u rth Year
Fall
ARI 560R, Advanced Interior Design 5

ARI 338, Designing for Human 3
Behavior
ARI 350R, Topics in Interior Design 3
Theory
total 14
Spring
ARI 560R, Advanced Interior Design 5

American Government
HIS 315L, The United States since 1865 3
Natural science, part II, core course 3
total 14
Courses 318K. Interiors and Society. Concepts, principles, and elements
of interior design, presented in artistic, philosophical, and
professional contexts. Includes a basic historical overview
Architecture
The faculty has approval to offer the following courses
of the development of interior design. Three lecture hours
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For students in
however, not all courses are taught each semester or the School of Architecture, none; for others, consent of
summer session. Students should consult the Course instructor.
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be 318M. Interior Design History. Survey of interior design from
offered during a particular semester or summer session. antiquity through the eighteenth century, including theo-
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to retical, social, technical, and environmental forces. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Archi-
the course inventory after the publication of this catalog.
tectural Interior Design 318K with a grade of at least C.
For current information, students should consult the
schedule posted in the School of Architecture. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
A full explanation of course numbers is given in
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course 320K. Design III—Interiors. Restricted to students in the School
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. of Architecture. Focus on the physical and psychological
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the needs of the inhabitants of interior space. Emphasis on
conceptual process and diagrammatic techniques. Projects
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-
deal with real building situations and introduce implica-
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; tions of fenestration, structure, and materials. Nine hours
if 80 through 99, of graduate rank. of lecture and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Architectural Interior Design 310L and 311L, or Architecture
Ar chite c t ur al Inte r i o r D e s i gn: ARI 310L and 311L, with a grade of at least C in each.
520L. Design IV—Interiors. Restricted to students in the School
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses of Architecture. Explores linkages between multiple interior
spaces and the study of spatial thresholds. Investigates in-
310K. Design I. Restricted to students in the School of Architec- dividual spaces in relation to the body and the surrounding
ture. Introduction to studio design, with an emphasis on environment, utilizing a clearly defined program. Fifteen
foundations in form, space, scale, human aspects of design, hours of lecture and studio a week for one semester. Pre-
movement, structure, and place-making. Nine hours of requisite: Architectural Interior Design 320K, Architecture
lecture and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 415K, and Architectural Interior Design 221K or Architecture
Concurrent enrollment in Architectural Interior Design 221K, with a grade of at least C in each.
311K. 221K. Visual Communication III. Restricted to students in the
310L. Design II. Restricted to students in the School of Archi- School of Architecture. Introduction to digital tools for com-
tecture. Application of foundation elements, such as light, municating design, with an emphasis on integrating digital
color, and texture. Introduction of concerns for program image, CAD, and 3-D software processes with hand drawing
and activity accommodation within interior environments. and modeling techniques. Topics include manipulation of
Nine hours of lecture and studio a week for one semester. digital images, combination of text and image, rendered
Prerequisite: Architectural Interior Design 310K and 311K, perspectives, measured drawings, and an introduction
or Architecture 310K and 311K, with a grade of at least C in to 3-D modeling. Use of advanced visual language. Some
each. projects are based on work done in the student’s design
311K. Visual Communication I. Restricted to students in the studios. Six hours of lecture and studio a week for one se-
School of Architecture. Introduction to freehand drawing mester. Prerequisite: Architectural Interior Design 310L and
and the fundamentals of two- and three-dimensional visual 311L (or 211L), or Architecture 310L and 311L, with a grade of
design. Includes exercises in color theory and application, at least C in each.
formal and spatial studies, life drawing and building sketch- 324K. Environmental Controls I. Restricted to students in the
ing, and the principles of linear perspective. Employs a School of Architecture. A survey of acoustics, color, light,
variety of media. Six hours of lecture and studio a week illumination, and electrical and information systems in
for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in architectural interiors. Includes techniques of documenta-
Architectural Interior Design 310K. tion. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week
311L. Visual Communication II. Restricted to students in the for one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural Interior Design
School of Architecture. Study and application of drawing 520L or Architecture 520L with a grade of at least C.
and other communication skills for designers. Six hours of 130. Interior Design Internship. Practical application of design
lecture and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite: procedures in a professional design office. At least 250
Architectural Interior Design 310K and 311K, or Architecture hours of work in one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural
310K and 311K, with a grade of at least C in each. Interior Design 530T.
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530K. Design V—Interiors. Examination of the elements of in- equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
terior space and scale, including specific human factors. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of in-
Particular emphasis on the design, documentation, produc- structor and the dean.
Architecture
tion, and placement of objects in interiors. Fifteen hours of

lecture and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Ar chite c t ur e : ARC
Architectural Interior Design 520L (or 320L and 221L) and
434K with a grade of at least C in each. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
530T. Design VI—Interiors. Capstone studio with projects that
are specific design situations from current markets. Appli- 301D. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to freshmen
cation of code issues, regulatory restraints, fire safety, and and sophomores. Supervised research associated with the
regulations for accessibility in interiors. Fifteen hours of Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program. The equivalent of
lecture and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite: three lecture hours a week for one semester. With consent
Architectural Interior Design 324K and 530K with a grade of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program, may be re-
of at least C in each. peated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Connexus
434K. Construction II—Interior Materials and Assemblies. Re- Bridging Disciplines Program.
stricted to students in the School of Architecture. Core 001F. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students
concepts in interior materials, assemblies, and systems. In- in the First-Year Interest Group Program. Basic issues in
cludes material properties, environmental and sustainable various School of Architecture disciplines. One lecture hour
issues, attachment, detailing, and product specifications. a week for one semester.
Projects encourage manipulation and assembly of various 308. Architecture and Society. Introduction to the social con-
material systems. Case studies using material samples, texts, potential, and consequences of architecture and in-
and field trips to sites of fabrication. Six hours of lecture terior design. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour
and laboratory a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Ar- a week for one semester.
chitecture 415K with a grade of at least C. 310K. Design I. Restricted to students in the School of Architecture.
338. Designing for Human Behavior. Issues of mood, privacy, Introduction to forms and methods of architectural design.
perception, proxemics, and preferences applied to the Taught in a studio format by faculty members under the
design of interiors. Three lecture hours a week for one direction of a faculty coordinator. Nine hours of lecture and
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent
350R. Topics in Interior Design Theory. Seminar in a variety of enrollment in Architecture 311K.
topics. Designed to broaden the student’s knowledge of 310L. Design II. Restricted to students in the School of Architec-
interior design and to encourage critical and theoretical ture. Introduction to forms and methods of architectural
thinking in the discipline. Three lecture hours a week for design. Taught in a studio format by faculty members under
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics the direction of a faculty coordinator. Nine hours of lecture
vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architec-
560R. Advanced Interior Design. Synthesis of components tural Interior Design 310K and 311K, or Architecture 310K
covered in other interior design courses, such as human and 311K, with a grade of at least C in each.
aspects, place-making, the interior envelope, transitional 311K. Visual Communication I. Restricted to students in the
spaces, and conceptual processes. These components form School of Architecture. Study and application of drawing
a basis for addressing specific topics related to interiors. and other communication skills for architects. Six hours of
Fifteen hours of lecture and studio a week for one semester. lecture and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi- Concurrent enrollment in Architecture 310K.
site: Architectural Interior Design 530T with a grade of at 311L. Visual Communication II. Restricted to students in the
least C and satisfactory completion of a third-year portfolio School of Architecture. Study and application of drawing
review. and other communication skills for designers. Six hours of
362. Interior Design Practice. Restricted to students in the lecture and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
School of Architecture. Business procedures, professional Architectural Interior Design 310K and 311K, or Architecture
practice, design project control and management, and pro- 310K and 311K, with a grade of at least C in each.
fessional ethics. Documents procedures for interior design. 415K. Construction I. Restricted to students in the School of Ar-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: chitecture. Introduction to building construction, materials,
Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. and structures. Three lecture hours and three laboratory
368R. Interior Design History II. Study of function and aesthetics, hours a week for one semester.
and decoration and use, emphasizing interiors from the 415L. Construction II. Restricted to students in the School of
nineteenth century to the present. Three lecture hours a Architecture. Analysis of building assemblies, envelope
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural Interior design, and structures. Three lecture hours and three
Design 318M with a grade of at least C. laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
279, 379. Interior Design Research. Investigation of problems Architecture 415K with a grade of at least C; Mathematics
selected by the student with approval of the supervising 408C, or 408K and 408L; and Physics 302K and 102M, or
instructor. For each semester hour of credit earned, the 303K and 103M.
318K. World Architecture: Origins to 1750. Comparative study weeks; for 228C, two lecture hours a week for one semes-
of the architecture of the ancient world, including Asia, ter; for 328C, three lecture hours or two lecture hours and
Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Three lecture hours and one hour of supervised research a week for one semester.
Architecture
one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered
Architecture 308 with a grade of at least C. on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division
318L. World Architecture: The Industrial Revolution to the Pres- standing. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic
ent. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prereq- and are given in the Course Schedule.
uisite: Architecture 318K with a grade of at least C. 530T. Design VI. Restricted to students in the School of Architec-
ture. Intermediate-level studio addressing the requirements
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses of sound buildings—their programmatic, spatial, and tec-
tonic resolution and their relationships to the physical and
320C. Connecting Research Experience. Supervised research as- social context of the site. Taught in a studio format by fac-
sociated with the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program. ulty members under the direction of a faculty coordinator.
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one se- Fifteen studio hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
mester. With consent of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Architectural Interior Design 324K, and Architecture 520M
Program, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper- and 435K, with a grade of at least C in each.
division standing and admission to the Connexus Bridging 333. Site Design. Restricted to students in the School of Ar-
Disciplines Program. chitecture. History, theory, and technique of landscape
320K. Design III. Restricted to students in the School of Architec- design, with emphasis on the relationship of a building to
ture. Intermediate-level studio addressing spatial, tectonic, its landscape. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
environmental, social, and theoretical issues in architec- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
tural design. Taught in a studio format by faculty members 334L. Environmental Controls II. Restricted to students in the
under the direction of a faculty coordinator. Nine hours of School of Architecture. A survey of heating, ventilating,
lecture and studio a week for one semester. Prerequisite: air conditioning, vertical transportation, and wiring and
Architectural Interior Design 310L and 311L, or Architecture plumbing systems in buildings, including techniques of
310L and 311L, with a grade of at least C in each. documentation. Three lecture hours and one laboratory
520L. Design IV. Restricted to students in the School of Archi- hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural
tecture. Intermediate-level studio addressing urban design Interior Design 324K with a grade of at least C.
and building design. Taught in a studio format by faculty 435K. Construction III. Restricted to students in the School of
members under the direction of a faculty coordinator. Fif- Architecture. Theories of building construction and materi-
teen studio hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: als; structural component analysis and design. Three lecture
Architecture 415K, 320K, and Architectural Interior Design hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
221K or Architecture 221K, with a grade of at least C in Prerequisite: Architecture 415L with a grade of at least C,
each. and Physics 302L and 102N.
520M. Design V. Restricted to students in the School of Architec- 435L. Construction IV. Restricted to students in the School of
ture. Intermediate-level studio with an emphasis on theory Architecture. Theories of building behavior and materials;
and research. Taught in a studio format by faculty members structural system analysis and design. Three lecture hours
under the direction of a faculty coordinator. Fifteen studio and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Pre-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architecture requisite: Architecture 435K with a grade of at least C.
415L and 520L with a grade of at least C in each. 335M. Construction V. Restricted to students in the School of
221K. Visual Communication III. Restricted to students in the Architecture. Advanced analysis of building envelope, as-
School of Architecture. Introduction to digital tools for com- semblies, detailing, and specifications. Three lecture hours
municating design, with an emphasis on integrating digital a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architecture 435L
image, CAD, and 3-D software processes with hand drawing with a grade of at least C.
and modeling techniques. Topics include manipulation of 350R. Topics in Design Theory. Three lecture hours a week for
digital images, combination of text and image, rendered one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
perspectives, measured drawings, and an introduction vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the
to 3-D modeling. Use of advanced visual language. Some Course Schedule.
projects are based on work done in the student’s design Topic 1: The Modern American City. Same as Geography
studios. Six hours of lecture and studio a week for one 337 and Urban Studies 352 (Topic 1: The Modern Ameri-
semester. Prerequisite: Architectural Interior Design 310L can City). Issues facing residents of United States cities,
and 311L, or Architecture 310L and 311L, with a grade of at such as transportation and housing, poverty and crime,
least C in each. metropolitan finance, environmental and architectural
128C, 228C, 328C. Advanced Connexus Forum Seminar Se- design; historical/comparative urban evolution. Prereq-
ries. Discussion of contemporary issues related to the uisite: Upper-division standing.
topics of a Bridging Disciplines Program, with an empha- Topic 2: Housing America. Same as Urban Studies 352
sis on multidisciplinary perspectives, research, and critical (Topic 2: Housing America).
discourse. For 128C, two lecture hours a week for eight
School of Architecture t Courses 45

Topic 3: Urban Design Practice. Same as Urban Studies 560T, 660T. Advanced Design. Restricted to students in the
352 (Topic 3: Urban Design Practice). School of Architecture. Comprehensive studio to develop
Topic 4: Economy/Value/Quality of Life. Same as Urban the student’s ability to combine the elements that create
Architecture
Studies 352 (Topic 4: Economy/Value/Quality of Life). a thorough building design. For 560T, fifteen studio hours
351R. Visual Communication. Advanced problems for the refine- a week for one semester; for 660T, eighteen studio hours
ment of visual communication skills and architectural pre- a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architecture 560R
sentation methods, including drawing, photography, and with a grade of at least C. 361T. Technical Communica-
computer-aided graphics. Three lecture hours or six studio tion. Restricted to students in the School of Architecture.
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit Studio to produce construction documents for buildings
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Architecture 520L. designed in Architecture 560T. Six studio hours a week for
Topic 1: Computer Applications in Design. Six studio one semester. Prerequisite: Architecture 560R with a grade
hours a week for one semester. of at least C.
Topic 2: Introduction to Computer Applications. Six 362. Professional Practice. Restricted to students in the School
studio hours a week for one semester. of Architecture. Ethical, legal, and administrative responsi-
Topic 4: Composition, Presentation, and Portfolio. Three bilities of the architect; organizations, processes, and roles
lecture hours a week for one semester. in architecture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Topic 5: Descriptive Geometry. Three lecture hours a Prerequisite: Architecture 560R with a grade of at least C.
week for one semester. 368R. Topics in the History of Architecture. Restricted to stu-
Topic 6: Drawing Clinic. Three lecture hours a week for dents in the School of Architecture. Seminars and lecture/
one semester. seminars on advanced topics in the history of architecture.
Topic 7: Introduction to Computer Imaging. Three lec- Topics address medieval, Renaissance, Latin American,
ture hours a week for one semester. Asian, and nineteenth- and twentieth-century history of
Topic 8: Seeing Things: General Drawing. Three lecture architecture, and historiography of architecture. Three
hours a week for one semester. lecture/seminar hours a week for one semester. May be
Topic 9: Solid Geometry Drawing. Three lecture hours repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Ar-
a week for one semester. chitecture 318L.
Topic 10: Visual Communication Exercises. Three lec- 279, 379, 479, 579. Architectural Research. Investigation of prob-
ture hours a week for one semester. lems selected by the student with approval of the supervis-
Topic 11: Wood Design. Three lecture hours a week for ing instructor. For each semester hour of credit earned, the
one semester. equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. A
560R. Advanced Design. Restricted to students in the School of grade of at least C is required for degree credit.
Architecture. Advanced problems in architectural design.
Fifteen hours of lecture and studio a week for one semester. Communit y and R egi onal
May be repeated for credit when the topics and instruc- Pl anning: CR P
tors vary. Prerequisite: Architecture 530T with a grade of at
least C and satisfactory completion of third-year portfolio Upper- Di vi si on C ourse
review.
369K. Principles of Physical Planning. Introductory course in the
physical dimension of urban planning. Three lecture hours a
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
ing or six semester hours of upper-division coursework.
4. Red M
cCombs School of Business
Business
Thomas W. Gilligan, PhD, Dean1
Janet M. Dukerich, PhD, Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Paula C. Murray, JD, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Program
Arthur T. Allert, BA, BSEd, Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program
Lise G.Burson, BA, Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/
Gener al Information ness Administration and to several advanced degrees,

described in the Graduate Catalog.
Objec tive s The McCombs School is housed in the George
Kozmetsky Center for Business Education. This three-
The undergraduate program of the Red McCombs building complex includes modern classrooms and
School of Business seeks to transform the lives of its offices, lecture rooms with sophisticated multimedia
students through a well-rounded professional educa- equipment, and conference and study rooms, as well
tion. The challenging curriculum is designed to pro- as lounges for informal student and teacher interaction.
vide a balanced perspective of business disciplines and Computer and computer-access facilities are also avail-
a foundation for the lifelong development of an appre- able to students, faculty members, and staff members.
ciation of the social, technological, and global economic
forces shaping the future; the ability to recognize and Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le
promote ethical behavior; interpersonal and leadership thro u gh the S chool
skills; and the quantitative and analytical skills neces-
sary for professional progress and advanced study. Students who are enrolled in the McCombs School of
Business are eligible for scholarships and awards fund-
His tory and Facilitie s ed by industry, foundations, and individuals. Some of
these awards are available school-wide, while others are
The School of Business Administration was created in restricted to students in one department. Since funds
1922, the outgrowth of the work in business administra- are limited, students selected to receive an award must
tion first offered in the College of Arts and Sciences in demonstrate outstanding academic aptitude and a firm
the fall of 1912. In 1945, the school was reorganized as commitment to a business education.
a college; in 2000, the college was renamed in honor of Most scholarships for continuing students are
University alumnus and benefactor Red McCombs. The reserved for students who have declared a business
degree of Bachelor of Business Administration was first major. Generally, seventy to eighty school scholarships
offered in 1916–1917. The Bureau of Business Research, are awarded annually, in amounts of $500 to $2,500;
organized in 1926 as one of the Extramural Divisions of some are renewable. Criteria for awarding scholarships
the University, became the research division of the school vary to meet the wishes of the donors but often include
in September, 1945. In addition to the Bureau of Busi- financial need, academic performance, major area of
ness Research, the school includes the Departments of study, and hometown. Descriptions of school scholar-
Accounting; Finance; Information, Risk, and Operations ships and applications for them are available on the
Management; Management; and Marketing. Coursework Undergraduate Programs Office Web site in March of
in business may lead to the degree of Bachelor of Busi- each year. The deadline for submission is the end of
1. Effective September 1, 2008. George W. Gau served as dean through August 31, 2008.
May for scholarships for the following academic year. B BA Career Servi ce s
Recipients are selected by the Undergraduate Student
Business
Affairs Committee of the school and are usually noti- BBA Career Services offers job search assistance to
fied during the summer. business students and alumni. The purpose of the
Departmental scholarships are generally reserved office is to help students determine their career goals,
for juniors and seniors majoring in a program of the develop a plan for achieving these goals, and select and
department. Because departmental scholarships are obtain employment commensurate with their goals,
normally funded by annual contributions, the number interests, and training. To help students prepare for
of scholarships and the amounts awarded vary among their career search, the office presents workshops on
departments and over time. Criteria for departmental résumé writing, interviewing, conducting a job search,
awards are specified by the donors and include the evaluating offers, and other career interest areas.
same kinds of characteristics as those established for In addition to the career-related workshops, the BBA
school-wide awards; deadlines and other elements of Career Advising team also teaches the required courses
the selection process also vary among departments. Business Administration 101S and 101T to freshmen
Interested students should contact the major depart- and transfer students. The purpose of these courses is
ment for further information. to assist business students with planning, implement-
ing, and evaluating their careers. These courses are
S tudent Servi ce s designed to provide students with the foundations for
and Ac ademi c Advising executing a successful job search and focus on career
management as a lifelong process. After completing
The Undergraduate Programs Office provides admin- these courses, students can implement job search
istrative support and student services for the school. strategies and interviewing techniques in pursuing
Student services include maintenance of student aca- internship and full-time employment opportunities.
demic records, academic counseling by appointment, Most students obtain their internship, which is a re-
development of official degree audits for students, and quired part of the undergraduate business curriculum,
graduation certification. at the end of their junior year. However, BBA Career
In addition, every undergraduate student enrolled in Services encourages freshmen and sophomores to at-
the McCombs School of Business is assigned to a pro- tend its recruiting activities and events, which can help
fessional academic adviser. Academic advisers in the them obtain various internships prior to the required
Undergraduate Programs Office are available to assist internship. These experiences can help students de-
all students with questions about scholastic progress, velop their résumés and job search skills.
degree requirements, rules and regulations, and other The office maintains a career resource library of
available campus services such as career and personal company literature, videos, employment information,
counseling. Faculty advisers are also available in each and general business publications for students’ use.
department to help students explore their educational About fourteen thousand individual interviews for
and career goals. internships and full-time opportunities are arranged
annually with employers in business, industry, govern-
S e l f - Ad v is in g ment, and not-for-profit organizations. Several hundred
firms conduct on-campus interviews at the McCombs
Although all students are encouraged to meet regularly School each year.
with their assigned advisers, those who have been en- To assist employers, the office provides résumé
rolled in the McCombs School of Business for at least searches among graduating seniors seeking full-time
one semester are permitted to self-advise and therefore positions and among juniors seeking internships; these
to register without consulting an academic adviser. To are sent to organizations nationwide that request them.
be eligible to self-advise, the student must have a Uni- The office also coordinates about three hundred recep-
versity grade point average of at least 2.00. Like all other tions and information sessions each year.
students, those who self-advise are responsible for knowing Another resource for employers, students, and alumni
the requirements of the degree program they have chosen, is the online McCombs Job Board. The Job Board helps
for enrolling in courses appropriate to that degree program, recruiters reach business alumni and current students. It
for meeting the prerequisites of the courses selected, and complements the on-campus recruiting program by allow-
for taking courses in the proper sequence to ensure orderly ing companies to recruit candidates for a wide variety of
and timely progress toward the degree. roles in their organizations throughout the calendar year.
48 Red McCombs School of Business

More information about BBA Career Services McCombs Diversity Council, National Association of
is provided by the McCombs School at http://fcc. Black Accountants, Net Impact, Phi Beta Chi (profes-
Business
mccombs.utexas.edu/. sional business fraternity for men and women), Phi
As a complement to the assistance available from the Chi Theta (professional business fraternity for men
school, the Career Exploration Center provides com- and women), Student Consulting Initiative, Return on
prehensive career services to all University students. Investment (Christians in Business), Tech Connects,
The center offers professional assistance to students in University Accounting Association, University Finance
choosing or changing their majors or careers, seeking Association, and University Investors Association.
an internship, and planning for the job search or for
graduate study.
The University makes no promise to secure employ- Admission and Regis tr ation
ment for each graduate, but rather provides the tools
and resources to ensure that students have access to Req uirement s for Admission to the
employment opportunities. McComb s S chool of B usine ss
S tudent Organiz ations Admission and readmission of undergraduate students

to the University is the responsibility of the University
Student organizations play a vital role in the educa- director of admissions. Information about admission
tional experience offered by the University. Students to the University is given in General Information.
who become involved in organizations gain experience Each year there are more qualified applicants to the
in leadership, teamwork, networking, time manage- McCombs School than can adequately be instructed by
ment, and other practical areas. This experience, when the faculty or accommodated within existing facilities.
combined with the theoretical knowledge gained in To provide students with the best educational experi-
the classroom, helps students develop a well-rounded ence possible, the school must limit undergraduate
set of skills for use academically, professionally, and admission. Therefore, admission to the school is
personally. extremely competitive and admission requirements
The Undergraduate Business Council (UBC) is the are more stringent than those of the University. As
governing student body in the school. It comprises a result, a student may be admitted to the University
representatives from each McCombs affiliated stu- but denied admission to the school. The student must
dent organization, an executive board, representatives be admitted to the school to pursue a degree program
elected by the student body, and members appointed by described in this chapter.
the executive board. The UBC acts as a representative Admission to the school is granted for the fall se-
of all undergraduate business students and sponsors mester only. Admitted students are expected to attend
such programs as Parents’ Day and the VIP Lecture Orientation the summer before they enter the school.
Series.
Business student organizations sponsor profes- Freshma n A dmi ss i on R e qu ireme nts
sional activities such as guest lectures, field trips, and f or Texas R esi dents
faculty “fireside chats”; many offer social activities as
well. McCombs affiliated student organizations are To be considered for admission to the school, Texas-
American Marketing Association, Asian Business resident high school students must be granted regular
Students Association, International Association of admission to the University. However, because enroll-
Students in Economics and Commerce (AIESEC), ment is limited by the availability of instructional
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and resources, admission requirements for business de-
Accounting (ALPFA), Alpha Kappa Psi (professional gree programs are more restrictive than those of the
business fraternity for men and women), BBA Energy University. High school rank and SAT Reasoning Test
Finance, Beta Alpha Psi, Black Business Student As- or American College Testing Program (ACT) scores
sociation, Business and Healthcare Association, Busi- are among the factors used in making admission deci-
ness Transfer Student Association, Delta Sigma Pi, sions. Students may be placed in a deferred decision
Engineering Route to Business Leadership Council, category until they submit additional information. A
Freshman Business Association, Honors Business student who is admitted to the University but denied
Association, Hispanic Business Students Associa- admission to the school may seek admission to another
tion, Management Information Systems Association, academic program at the University.
Red McCombs School of Business t Admission and Registration 49

Freshman Admi ssi o n Re q u ireme n ts 6. Completion of the foreign language proficiency
f or No nres i den ts requirement of two years of a single foreign
Business
language in high school or one year of a single

Because of enrollment restrictions dictated by the foreign language in college.
availability of faculty and facilities in the school and Admission is granted on a space-available basis and
limitations on nonresident enrollment imposed by the may not be possible if instructional resources are not
Board of Regents, nonresident applicants are consid- compatible with enrollment demands. A student with
ered individually. a grade point average of less than 3.30 is unlikely to be
admitted to the school.
Appl icati on P rocedures for Freshman
Admiss io n Tra nsf er Admi ssi on
Students may apply for admission through the Office A student seeking to transfer to the McCombs School
of Admissions Web site, http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu. of Business from another university should list busi-
To be considered for admission to the McCombs School ness as his or her intended major on the admission
of Business, the student should specify business as his application. Because students are not admitted to the
or her intended major. All application materials must school for the spring or summer, application materials
be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the dead- must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the
line to apply for admission to the University for the fall appropriate deadline for the student to be considered
semester; this date is given in General Information. for admission in the following fall semester. The fol-
lowing minimum requirements for consideration are
S tude nts in O ther D i v i s i o n s in addition to the requirements for transfer admission
o f the U niv ers i t y that are given in General Information.
1. Completion of Mathematics 408K, 408C, or the
Students enrolled in other degree programs at the Uni- equivalent, and Management Information Sys-
versity who wish to enter a degree program described in tems 310 or the equivalent.2
this chapter must submit an application for a change of 2. Completion of at least one of the following cours-
major to the Undergraduate Programs Office by the end es: Mathematics 408L, 408D, or the equivalent;
of May to be considered for admission in the following Economics 304K; 304L.
fall semester. The following minimum requirements 3. Students who have sixty hours or more of col-
for consideration are in addition to the requirements lege credit must have completed the following
to transfer from one division to another that are given courses: Mathematics 408K or 408C, Mathemat-
in General Information. ics 408L or 408D or the equivalent, Economics
1. Completion of twenty-four semester hours of 304K and 304L, and Management Information
coursework in residence on the letter-grade basis Systems 310 or the equivalent.2
by the end of the preceding spring semester. 4. Completion of the foreign language proficiency
2. Completion of Mathematics 408K, 408C, or the requirement of two years of a single foreign
equivalent. language in high school or one year of a single
3. A passing score on the Computer Proficiency foreign language in college.
Test. 5. A grade point average of at least 3.00 on transfer-
4. Completion of at least one of the following able college credit.
courses: Mathematics 408L or 408D, Economics Because of enrollment restrictions dictated by the
304K, 304L. availability of faculty and facilities in the school and
5. Students who have sixty hours or more of college limitations on nonresident enrollment imposed by
credit must have completed the following cours- the Board of Regents, an applicant may be denied
es: Mathematics 408K or 408C, 408L or 408D, admission to the McCombs School even though he
Economics 304K, 304L. or she meets University transfer requirements. Such
an applicant may seek admission to another academic
program at the University. A student with a grade point
average of less than 3.30 is unlikely to be admitted to
the McCombs School.
2. Texas Common Course Numbers BCIS 1305 and 1405 transfer as Management Information Systems 310.

C l a im ing a M ajor sion to a business major according to the procedures
given in the section “Students in Other Divisions of
Business
Each student is admitted to the McCombs School as an the University” on page 50.
unspecified major. The student may claim a specific
business major when he or she has completed thirty Regis tr ation
semester hours of coursework, including Business Ad-
ministration 101H, 101S, or 101T, Economics 304K and General Information gives information about registra-
304L, Mathematics 408K or 408C, and Mathematics tion, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one
408L or 408D; has registered with BBA Career Services; division of the University to another, and auditing a
and has fulfilled the foreign language requirement for course. The Course Schedule, published before regis-
the BBA degree. All students are required to claim a tration each semester and summer session, includes
major before completing seventy-five semester hours. registration instructions, advising locations, and the
Students may claim their majors online at https:// times, places, and instructors of classes. The Course
utdirect.utexas.edu/business/bba/. A student seek- Schedule and General Information are published on the
ing admission to the integrated MPA or the Business registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The
Honors Program must complete a separate application; printed General Information is sold at campus-area
requirements for admission to these programs are bookstores.
given in this chapter in the section “Degrees.”
Admission with Deficiencies Ac ademic P olicies and

Procedures
Students who were admitted to the University with
deficiencies in high school units must remove them Computer Profi cienc y Req uirement
by the means prescribed in General Information. Credit
used to remove a deficiency may not be counted toward Business students must demonstrate computer compe-
the degree. It may be earned on the pass/fail basis. tency by passing the Computer Proficiency Test before
Students may not claim a major until high school unit they enroll in courses for which the test is a prerequi-
deficiencies have been removed. site. Information about test dates is published by the
Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment
Fo reign Language Proficiency at http://www.utexas.edu/academic/mec/index.shtml.
Transfer students should consult their academic advis-
Each student must provide evidence that he or she has ers before taking the test.
fulfilled the foreign language proficiency requirement
for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Honor s
Students may not claim a major until the foreign lan-
guage proficiency requirement has been met. Bus i ness Honors Program
Admission -to - Major Req uirement s The Business Honors Program is available to outstand-
for S tudent s Pre vio usly Enrolle d ing students who have distinguished themselves inside
in the S chool the classroom and out by superior performance during
high school or in their first year at the University. The
A former student who was most recently enrolled in program is described on pages 58–59.
the McCombs School of Business and who is readmit-
ted to the University reenters the major in which he Uni versi ty Honors
or she was last enrolled. However, a former business
student who has earned a BBA degree at the University The designation University Honors, awarded at the end
is readmitted with the classification “degree holder but of each long-session semester, gives official recognition
nondegree seeker.” and commendation to students whose grades for the
A former student who was most recently classified semester indicate distinguished academic accomplish-
as a prebusiness student or an unspecified business ment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done
student will be readmitted to the transitional student are considered. Criteria for University Honors are
classification. The student may then apply for admis- given on page 12.
Red McCombs School of Business t Academic Policies and Procedures 51

G raduat io n w i th Un i v ers i t y H o n ors The Cus tomer Insight
Concentr ation
Business
Students who, upon graduation, have demonstrated

outstanding academic achievement are eligible to The concentration in customer insight is a multiarea
graduate with University Honors. Criteria for gradua- specialization for BBA students who want to explore
tion with University Honors are given on page 13. how technology is changing customer relationships
and to develop expertise in responding to new tech-
Beta G amma Si gma nological imperatives. The concentration includes
courses in supply chain management, new product
The Alpha of Texas chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the development, organizational change, data communi-
national scholastic honor society in the field of business cation and management, and customer relationships.
and administration, was chartered in 1922. Member- Emphasis is on contemporary business problems and
ship, based on outstanding scholarship, is restricted to the knowledge of hands-on solutions that students
the top 7 percent of the junior class, top 10 percent of the need to cross the traditional boundaries among job
senior class, and top 20 percent of graduate students. functions. Students gain exposure to prospective em-
The objectives of Beta Gamma Sigma are “to encourage ployers through research projects based on real-world
and reward scholarship and accomplishment among business problems.
students of business and administration, to promote The student must fulfill the following requirements.
the advancement of education in the art and science Courses required for the concentration may also be
of business, and to foster integrity in the conduct of counted toward major and minor requirements.
business operations.” 1. A major in marketing or management informa-
tion systems.
The Minor 2. Fifteen semester hours of coursework, consisting
of Marketing 372, Management Information Sys-
While a minor is not required as part of the BBA degree tems 325, one approved management informa-
program, the student may choose to complete a minor tion systems or management elective, and two
in either a second business field or a field outside the approved marketing electives. A list of approved
school. A student may complete only one minor. The electives is available from the student’s academic
minor consists of at least twelve semester hours in a adviser.
single field, including at least nine hours of upper-
division coursework.3 Six of the required hours must The B usine ss Fo undations Pro gr am
be completed in residence. A course used to fulfill the
requirements of a minor may not be taken on the pass/ The Business Foundations Program (BFP) is designed
fail basis unless the course is offered only on that basis. to provide a foundation in business concepts and
Only one business core course or one course counted practice for students in other majors. Any nonbusi-
toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree ness student with a University grade point average of
requirements on pages 55–56 may also be counted at least 2.00 may take any BFP courses for which he
toward the minor. The internship course may not be or she meets the prerequisite. No admission process
counted toward the minor. is required.
The McCombs School allows the student to minor Nonbusiness students who wish to build a business
in any field in which the University offers a major. course concentration may request certification in the
However, prerequisites and other enrollment restric- BFP. Students who complete the following certifica-
tions may prevent the student from minoring in some tion requirements in either the general track or the
fields. Before planning to take specific courses to fulfill global track and submit a request to the BFP director
the minor requirement, the student should consult the receive a certificate and a letter verifying completion
department that offers those courses. of the program.
3. Students who minor in management information systems may count six hours of lower-division and six hours of upper-division coursework.
Students who minor in any area of finance must take Finance 367 as three of the required twelve hours.

Bus iness Foun dati o n s C erti f i cat i on 4. The following courses, completed in residence:
R e qu ireme n ts a. Accounting 310F; or both Accounting 311 and
Business
312.
General Track b. Management Information Systems 302F; or
Statistics 309 and either Management Infor-
The certification requirements are mation Systems 301 or 310.
1. The following prerequisite courses: 5. International Business 320F. This course must
a. Economics 304K or 304L or the equivalent. be completed in an approved study abroad pro-
b. An introductory statistics course chosen from gram. A list of approved programs is available in
the list of approved courses available in the the business Undergraduate Programs Office.
advising office. 6. Finance 320F.
2. The following courses, completed in residence: 7. Two of the following three courses: Legal Envi-
a. Accounting 310F; or both Accounting 311 and ronment of Business 320F, Management 320F,
312. Marketing 320F.
b. Management Information Systems 302F; or 8. Two of the three courses taken to fulfill require-
Statistics 309 and either Management Infor- ments 6 and 7 above, with the exception of Legal
mation Systems 301 or 310. Environment of Business 320F, may be taken
3. Finance 320F. in an approved study abroad program. A list of
4. Three of the following four courses: Internation- approved programs is available in the business
al Business 320F, Legal Environment of Busi- Undergraduate Programs Office.
ness 320F, Management 320F, Marketing 320F. 9. The student must complete the courses listed in
5. Two of the four courses taken to fulfill require- requirements 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the letter-grade
ments 3 and 4 above, with the exception of Legal basis. He or she must earn a grade point average
Environment of Business 320F, may be taken of at least 2.00 in these courses.
in an approved study abroad program. A list of 10. The student must complete at least two long-
approved programs is available in the business session semesters in residence.
Undergraduate Programs Office.
6. The student must complete the courses used
to fulfill requirements 1 through 5 on the letter- Gr aduation
grade basis. He or she must earn a grade point
average of at least 2.00 in these courses. Special Req uirement s of the
7. The student must complete at least two long- McComb s S chool of B usine ss
session semesters in residence.
All students must fulfill the general requirements for
Global Track graduation given on pages 15–16. Business students
must also fulfill the following requirements.
The certification requirements are 1. All University students must have a grade point
1. The following prerequisite courses: average of at least 2.00 to graduate. Business
a. Economics 304K or 304L or the equivalent. students must also have a grade point average
b. An introductory statistics course chosen from in business courses of at least 2.00. Students
the list of approved courses available in the in the Business Honors Program must have
advising office. a University grade point average and a grade
2. Proficiency in a modern foreign language, dem- point average in business courses of at least 3.25.
onstrated by earning nine semester hours of Students in the integrated MPA program must
credit beyond course 507 or the equivalent in have a grade point average of at least 3.00 in all
the language. Three of these hours must be coursework taken as part of the minimum thirty-
in an upper-division course in grammar and six-hour graduate program; they must also have
composition. a grade point average of at least 3.00 in graduate
3. Completion of at least one semester in an ap- accounting coursework.
proved study abroad program. A list of approved 2. The University requires that at least six semester
programs is available in the business Undergrad- hours of advanced coursework in the major field
uate Programs Office. of study be completed in residence. For addition-
Red McCombs School of Business t Graduation 53

al requirements, see “BBA Degree Requirements” among courses for which the student is enrolled, and
on pages 55–56. the grades are included in the grade point average.
Business
3. A candidate for a degree must be registered in

the McCombs School of Business either in resi- R OTC C ourses
dence or in absentia the semester or summer
session the degree is to be awarded and must No more than twelve semester hours of air force sci-
apply to the dean for the degree no later than the ence, military science, or naval science coursework
date specified in the official academic calendar. may be counted toward the Bachelor of Business Ad-
ministration degree. ROTC courses may be used only
The Degree Aud it and Gr ad uation as nonbusiness electives and may be counted toward
Appli c ation the degree only by students who complete the third
and fourth years of the ROTC program and accept a
The student may request a degree audit in the Un- commission in the service.
dergraduate Programs Office when he or she enters
a business major. The degree audit is prepared by C ourses Take n on the Pass / Fai l Basi s
comparing the degree requirements of the student’s
major with the student’s University record, including A business student may count toward the degree up to
transferred work. It shows the coursework required for four one-semester courses in elective subjects outside
the major, the courses completed that fulfill require- the major taken on the pass/fail basis; only electives,
ments, the hours of designated coursework that are nonbusiness electives, and upper-division nonbusiness
still needed, grade point averages, and the residency electives may be taken on the pass/fail basis. Credit
requirements that have been fulfilled. In preparing the earned by examination is not counted toward the total
degree audit, every effort is made to avoid errors, but of four courses that the student may take pass/fail.
it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and to If a student decides to major in a subject in which
fulfill all graduation requirements. he or she has taken a course on the pass/fail basis, it
A degree candidate must apply for the degree is generally the prerogative of the major department
no later than the date given in the off icial ac- to decide whether the course will be counted toward
ademic calendar. No degree will be conferred degree requirements; in the McCombs School of Busi-
unless the diploma application form has been prop- ness, such courses may not be counted toward the
erly filed. The graduation application is available at major. Complete rules on registration on the pass/fail
https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/udean/advising/ basis are given in General Information.
graduation/index.asp.
C orrespondence and Extensi on C ourses
Degrees Students planning to take correspondence or exten-

sion courses should consult with the Undergraduate
Degree requirements are listed in “BBA Degree Re- Programs Office before doing so to ensure compliance
quirements” on pages 55–56 and in “Program Degree with the following restrictions.
Requirements” beginning on page 56. For a complete 1. Credit that a University student in residence
list of requirements for a degree, the student should earns simultaneously by correspondence or ex-
combine the requirements in these two sections with tension from the University or elsewhere will not
the University-wide graduation requirements on pages be counted toward a business degree unless it is
15–16 and the school graduation requirements begin- specifically approved in advance by the dean. A
ning on page 53. student may not be enrolled concurrently for cor-
respondence courses from the University or for
Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s correspondence or extension courses from an-
other institution during his or her last semester.
Ph ys ica l Acti v i t y C ourses 2. Correspondence instruction in the required busi-
ness core courses may not be counted toward the
Physical activity (PED) courses are offered by the De- degree unless specifically approved in advance by
partment of Kinesiology and Health Education. They the dean.
may not be counted toward the Bachelor of Business 3. No more than 30 percent of the semester hours
Administration degree. However, they are counted required for any degree may be completed by

correspondence, extension, or a combination of 3. Each student is expected to complete the courses
the two methods. required for his or her major and to meet the
Business
4. With regard to registration on the pass/fail basis, curriculum requirements described in items 4
correspondence and extension courses are sub- through 7 below in the year specified.
ject to the same restrictions as courses taken in 4. During their freshman and sophomore years,
residence; these restrictions are given in the sec- students must complete the University’s core
tion “Courses Taken on the Pass/Fail Basis” on curriculum, described in chapter 2.
page 54. 5. Students must complete the following BBA de-
gree requirements during the freshman year:
C o ncurren t E n rollmen t a. Mathematics 408K and 408L, or 408C and
408D, or the equivalent. This coursework also
A student must have the approval of the dean before reg- meets the core curriculum mathematics re-
istering concurrently at another institution, either for quirement and part II of the core curriculum
resident coursework or for a distance education course, natural science requirement.
and before enrolling in correspondence or extension b. Economics 304K and 304L. Economics 304K
coursework at the University. A student may not be also meets the core curriculum social science
enrolled concurrently during his or her last semester requirement.
in any course to be counted toward the degree. c. Management Information Systems 301.
d. Three hours of coursework in anthropol-
Core Curri culum ogy, psychology, or sociology, chosen from
approved courses; courses dealing primarily
All students must complete the University’s core cur- with statistics or data processing may not be
riculum, described in chapter 2, and the following used to fulfill this requirement.
specific requirements for the BBA, including the e. One of the following:
requirements of a major. In some cases, a course that 1. Three additional hours of coursework in
is required for the BBA or for a major may also be anthropology, psychology, or sociology,
counted toward the core curriculum; these courses chosen from the list of courses that may be
are identified below. counted toward requirement 5d above.
2. Three additional hours of coursework in
B BA Degree Req uirement s fine arts, chosen from the courses that may
be counted toward the core curriculum vi-
1. A grade point average of at least 2.00 is required sual and performing arts requirement.
on all work undertaken at the University for 3. Three hours of upper-division coursework
which a grade or symbol other than Q, W, X, completed in an approved study abroad
or CR is recorded. In addition, a grade point program. A list of approved programs is
average of at least 2.00 in business courses is available in the Undergraduate Programs
required. Office.
The official grade in a course is the last one f. Business Administration 101H, 101S, or 101T.
made; however, if a student repeats a course Entering freshmen take Business Adminis-
and has two or more grades, all grades and all tration 101S, entering transfer students take
semester hours are used to calculate the Uni- Business Administration 101T, and entering
versity grade point average and to determine the business honors students take Business Ad-
student’s scholastic eligibility to remain in the ministration 101H. Because each course is
University and his or her academic standing in offered only once a year, failure to take the
the McCombs School of Business. course in the proper semester will prevent the
A student may not repeat for credit or grade student from declaring a major and progress-
points any course in which he or she has earned ing toward the degree.
a grade of C or higher (or the symbol CR, if the 6. Students must complete the following BBA de-
course was taken on the pass/fail basis). gree requirements during the sophomore year:
2. A candidate for the Bachelor of Business Ad- a. Accounting 311 and 312.
ministration degree must be enrolled in the b. Statistics 309.
McCombs School in the semester or summer c. Three hours of coursework in public speak-
session in which the degree is awarded. ing, with an emphasis (at least 50 percent of
Red McCombs School of Business t Degrees 55

the course content) on the preparation and ment may be fulfilled either by completion of
presentation of professional speeches, using the two high school units in a single foreign lan-
Business
computer technology when appropriate. guage that are required for admission to the Uni-
d. Business Administration 324. versity as a freshman or by the demonstration of
7. Eighteen semester hours beyond the first two proficiency at the second-semester level. Credit
years are specified as follows:4 earned at the college level to achieve the profi-
a. Legal Environment of Business 323. ciency may not be counted toward the degree. It
b. Finance 357. may be earned on the pass/fail basis.
c. Marketing 337. 10. Any two courses with a substantial writing com-
d. Operations Management 335 or Management ponent or a writing flag; one of these courses
336. must be upper-division. Courses that fulfill this
e. A professional, business-related internship or requirement are identified in the Course Sched-
practicum course chosen from the following: ule. They must be taken on the letter-grade basis.
Accounting 353J, 366P, Business Administra- They may be used simultaneously to fulfill other
tion 353H, Finance 353, 366P, Management requirements.
353, 366P, Management Information Systems
353, 366P, Marketing 353, 366P, Operations Pro gr am Degree Req uirement s
Management 353, 366P. Only one internship
course may be counted toward the degree. Accounti ng
f. Statistics 371G.
8. The following requirements apply in addition to Two programs are available to students who wish to
those in items 4 through 7 above: study accounting at the University. The first is the
a. Additional coursework to provide a total four-year major in accounting leading to the Bachelor of
of at least sixty semester hours outside the Business Administration degree. The second is the five-
McCombs School. At least six of these hours year integrated approach to the Master in Professional
must be at the upper-division level. Students Accounting degree, which leads to the simultaneous
should consult the requirements of their award of the BBA and the Master in Professional Ac-
major department for additional information counting degrees. The objective of the BBA accounting
about coursework to be taken outside the curriculum is to provide students with a broad overall
school. education, solid grounding in the common body of
b. Completion of the requirements of one of the knowledge of business administration, and exposure
majors listed in the section “Program Degree to accounting in sufficient depth to help them achieve
Requirements” that begins on this page. In entry-level competence for pursuit of a career in indus-
no event is a degree of Bachelor of Business try. The integrated approach is designed for students
Administration awarded to a student with who wish to concentrate in accounting and obtain
fewer than forty-eight semester hours in busi- education in an accounting specialization.
ness, at least twenty-four of which have been
completed in residence on the letter-grade Bachelor of Business Administration
basis at the University. At least twelve semes-
ter hours of upper-division coursework in the The requirements of this program are
major must be completed in residence at the 1. The core curriculum requirements described in
University on the letter-grade basis.5 For addi- chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on
tional residence requirements, see the general pages 55–56.
requirements for graduation on pages 15–16. 2. Twenty-one semester hours of accounting: Ac-
9. Proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to counting 311, 312, 326, 327, 329, 362, and 364.
that shown by the completion of the first two 3. Economics 420K.
semesters taught at the University. This require-
4. The following are the “business core courses”: Accounting 311 and 312, Business Administration 324, Finance 357, Legal Environment of Business
323, Management 336 or Operations Management 335, Management Information Systems 301, Marketing 337, and Statistics 309 and 371G.
5. These are the courses that may be counted toward this requirement for each major:
t Accounting (BBA): Accounting 326, 327, 329, 362, and 364.
t Business Honors Program: Business Administration 324H, Finance 357H, Legal Environment of Business 323H, Management 336H and 374H,
Marketing 337H, Operations Management 335H, and Statistics 371H.
t Engineering route to the BBA: Management 374, Operations Management 337 (Topic 5: Project Management), and the student’s upper-division
business block option courses.

4. Operations Management 335 and Management admitted to this program. Admission may be restricted
336 and 374. by the availability of instructional resources. Applica-
Business
5. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to tion materials and information about deadlines are
provide a total of at least 121 semester hours. available at http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/mpa/
integrated/.
BBA/MPA: Integrated Approach Before beginning the fifth year, integrated approach
students must be admitted to the MPA program. Stu-
The integrated approach to the Master in Professional dents must complete at least two long-session semes-
Accounting is a five-year program of undergraduate and ters in residence in the MPA program. Application
graduate coursework that allows the student to earn the forms must be submitted by February 1 of the student’s
BBA and the Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) fourth year. Students must have completed the follow-
degrees at the same time. The professional curriculum, ing BBA degree requirements before the application
which usually begins in the student’s junior year, in- deadline: Rhetoric and Writing 306, English 316K, and
cludes specially designed accounting courses taught three hours of coursework in public speaking. They
in relatively small classes by full-time faculty members. must also earn an acceptable score on the Graduate
The accounting faculty has designed three concen- Management Admission Test (GMAT) and have their
trations within this program: auditing/financial report- test scores sent to the University’s Office of Admissions.
ing, managerial accounting/control, and taxation. Each Students usually take the GMAT in the fall or winter
concentration is a sequence of courses that offers strong of their fourth year.
preparation for a particular career path. In addition, the
student may choose a generalist curriculum. Satisfactory Progress
Because MPA graduates are expected to become Students are expected to make continuous progress
leaders in the accounting profession, highly motivated toward the degree by completing required accounting
students with the personal qualities and intellectual coursework each semester. Students who fail to take
capacity to establish successful careers in public ac- required accounting coursework two long-session se-
counting, industry, not-for-profit organizations, and mesters in a row will be removed from the program and
higher education are encouraged to apply. placed in the unspecified business major. Students will
be notified before this action is taken; they must meet
Admission with their academic adviser upon being notified.
Students are admitted to the integrated approach ac-
cording to the following requirements. Admission is Probation
granted only for the fall semester; June 1 is the applica- A student is placed on probation if his or her grade point
tion deadline for those who wish to begin the program average in core undergraduate accounting courses
the following fall. Students interested in this program falls below 3.00. Except with the consent of the MPA
must have met the following requirements by the June Program Office, a student on probation may not take
1 deadline: the foreign language requirement for the graduate accounting courses.
BBA degree; and completion of at least sixty semester
hours of coursework, including Accounting 311 and 312, Dismissal
Business Administration 101H, 101S, or 101T, Econom- The student is dismissed from the integrated approach
ics 304K and 304L, Mathematics 408K or 408C, and if (1) he or she fails to improve his or her academic
Mathematics 408L or 408D. performance significantly while on probation, or (2)
Admission is based on the applicant’s University he or she will not achieve a grade point average of
grade point average and SAT Reasoning Test or ACT 3.00 even by earning grades of A in all remaining core
scores, as well as other relevant examples of academic undergraduate accounting courses.
ability and leadership. An applicant with a University
grade point average of less than 3.00 is unlikely to be
t Finance: Finance 357, 367, 370, and the courses required for the student’s track.
t International business: International Business 350 and 378, and the courses specified in requirements 4 and 6 of the major.
t Management (consulting and change management track): Management 325, 328, 336, 337, and 374, and Operations Management 335 and 337
(Topic 1: Total Quality Management).
t Management (general management track): Management 325, 336, 337, and 374, Mechanical Engineering 366L, and Operations Management 335,
337, 367, and 368.
t Management information systems: Management Information Systems 325, 333K, 365, 374, and 375.
t Marketing: International Business 350 and Marketing 338, 460, 363, 370, 370K, and 372.
t Supply chain management: Management 336 and 374, and Operations Management 335, 337 (Topics 1: Total Quality Management, 2: Supply
Chain Modeling and Optimization, 3: Procurement and Supplier Management, and 4: Information Systems for Operations), 367, and 368.

Graduation dents take twelve business courses in special sections
To receive an MPA degree, a student must have a grade open only to them. At least two and one-half years are
Business
point average of at least 3.00 in all coursework taken as required to complete the Business Honors Program
part of the minimum thirty-six-hour MPA degree. He sequence of courses. Additional information is avail-
or she must also have a grade point average in graduate able from the Business Honors Program Office.
accounting coursework of at least 3.00.
Admission
Degree Requirements
The requirements of this program are Admission to the Business Honors Program is limited
1. Undergraduate coursework to a small number of exceptional students who are
a. The core curriculum requirements described chosen on a competitive basis. Admission decisions
in chapter 2 and the BBA degree require- are made by the Business Honors Program Commit-
ments on pages 55–56. Because the integrated tee. Most students enter the program as freshmen, but
approach includes a graduate-level internship some are admitted as sophomores.
course, students may forgo the undergraduate Students entering the University and the McCombs
internship course described in requirement School of Business as freshmen may apply to the
7e of the BBA degree requirements. Business Honors Program by completing a separate
b. Economics 420K. application form available from the Business Honors
c. Operations Management 335 and Manage- Program Office. The Business Honors Program Com-
ment 336 and 374. mittee considers the student’s SAT Reasoning Test or
d. The following courses: Accounting 152 or 153, ACT scores, high school class rank, preparatory courses,
254, 355, 356, 358C, and 359. extracurricular activities, evidence of leadership ability,
e. For students in the auditing/financial re- and other objective criteria.
porting, managerial accounting/control, or Students may also seek admission to the Business
generalist concentration, Finance 367 and a Honors Program during the spring semester of their
business elective; for students in the taxation freshman year. To be considered for admission, the
concentration, Finance 367 and three semes- student must have completed in the fall and spring
ter hours of coursework in legal environment semesters of the freshman year at least twenty-four
of business approved by the student’s academ- semester hours of college-level coursework; coursework
ic adviser. must include Economics 304K and 304L, Mathematics
f. Additional elective work, if necessary, to pro- 408K or 408C, and Mathematics 408L or 408D. The
vide a total of at least 121 semester hours of student must also have fulfilled the foreign language
undergraduate coursework. requirement for the BBA degree. In addition to the cri-
2. Graduate coursework teria listed above for freshman applicants, the Business
a. Accounting 380K (Topic 1: Financial Account- Honors Program Committee considers the student’s
ing Standards and Analysis I) and 380K (Topic grade point average in courses taken in residence at
13: Information Technology for Accounting and the University and the number, type, and rigor of
Control). the courses the student has taken at the University.
b. Thirty additional semester hours of graduate No student will be admitted to the Business Honors
coursework, including at least twelve hours in Program who has received credit for Management
accounting and no more than six hours out- Information Systems 301 and more than one of the
side business. The student’s academic adviser other business core courses listed below in a regular
must approve coursework in the student’s (nonhonors) section.
concentration in advance. Application materials and information about
deadlines are available at http://www.mccombs.
Bus iness H o n ors P rogram utexas.edu/bhp/.
The Business Honors Program is designed to provide Co ntinuance

an intellectual challenge for students who have dis-
tinguished themselves academically and in leadership A student who enters the Business Honors Program
roles outside the classroom. The student may choose a as a freshman must have a grade point average of at
general program of study or one of the major programs least 3.50 on the courses taken in residence during the
in business or both. Business Honors Program stu- fall and spring semesters of the first year to continue

in the program. The student must complete at least advised in the Department of Information, Risk, and
twelve semester hours in residence on the letter-grade Operations Management.
Business
basis during each of those two semesters. After the All students must take the courses listed below,
freshman year, each student, whether admitted as a with a minimum of forty-eight semester hours in the
freshman or as a sophomore, is dismissed from the McCombs School of Business. In addition, a block op-
program if his or her overall or business grade point tion may include courses that have prerequisite courses
average drops below 3.25. Exceptions are granted only that are not part of the engineering route degree re-
by the Business Honors Program Committee. quirements. Students should plan their schedules care-
fully to ensure that the prerequisites of all block option
Graduation courses are met. Prerequisites for all courses are given
in this catalog. Other requirements of the Cockrell
To graduate under the Business Honors Program, the School of Engineering must also be fulfilled.
student must earn a University grade point average of The requirements of this program are
at least 3.25 and a grade point average of at least 3.25 1. The core curriculum requirements described in
in business courses. chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on
pages 55–56, with the following modifications:
Degree Requirements a. Students in this program must complete
Mathematics 408C and 408D or Mathematics
Business Honors Program students may choose a 408K, 408L, and 408M.
general program of study, one of the major subject b. Operations Management 335 is required as
degree plans, or both. Requirements for the general the upper-division business core course in
program of study are management.
1. The core curriculum requirements described in 2. The following business courses: Operations
chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on Management 337 (Topic 5: Project Management)
pages 55–56. and Management 374.
2. Completion of the following business core cours- 3. The following nonbusiness courses: Chemistry
es and other business courses in special Honors 301, Mechanical Engineering 210, and Physics
Program sections: Accounting 311H, 312H, Busi- 303K, 303L, 103M, and 103N. The physics se-
ness Administration 324H and 151H, Finance quence also meets part I of the core curriculum
357H, Legal Environment of Business 323H, natural science requirement.
Management 336H and 374H, Management 4. Mathematics 427K or Philosophy 313K.
Information Systems 301, Marketing 337H, Op- 5. Twelve semester hours of coursework, at least six
erations Management 335H, and Statistics 309H of which must be upper-division, chosen from
and 371H. one of the engineering block options below.
3. Nine semester hours of upper-division business 6. Nine semester hours of coursework, at least six
electives. of which must be upper-division, chosen from
4. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to one of the business block options below.
provide a total of at least 121 semester hours. 7. A three-semester-hour business elective.
8. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to
E ng ineerin g R oute to the B B A provide a total of at least 124 semester hours.
The program of study for the engineering route to the Engineering Block Options
BBA provides a sound foundation in mathematics, in
science, and in business, qualifying the student for Biomedical Engineering
more advanced study in the management of technologi- BME 301, World Health and Biotechnology
cal, engineering, and scientific enterprises. In addition BME 314, Engineering Foundations of Biomedical
to specific required business and engineering courses, Engineering
the program contains two block options. Students BME 221, Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory;
choose an engineering block option consisting of four and 251, Biomedical Image, Signal, and
courses and a business block option consisting of three Transport Process Laboratory
courses. The block option program is designed to help BME 348, Modeling of Biomedical Engineering Systems
students develop greater competence in particular BME 353, Transport Phenomena in Living Systems
aspects of engineering and business. Students are

Chemical Engineering ACC 329, Managerial Accounting and Control
CHE 317, Introduction to Chemical Engineering ACC 362, Auditing and Control
Business
Analysis ACC 364, Fundamentals of Taxation

CHE 322, Thermodynamics FIN 367, Investment Management
CHE 348, Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering FIN 370, Integrative Finance
and Problem Solving FIN 371M, Money and Capital Markets
CHE 350, Chemical Engineering Materials FIN 374C, Financial Planning and Policy for Large
CHE 353, Transport Phenomena Corporations
FIN 374S, Entrepreneurial Finance
Computer Engineering FIN 376, International Finance
C S 307, Foundations of Computer Science FIN 377, Advanced Investment Analysis
C S 315, Algorithms and Data Structures
C S 336, Analysis of Programs Management Information Systems
E E 306, Introduction to Computing MIS 304, Introduction to Problem Solving and
E E 312, Introduction to Programming; or C S 310, Programming
Computer Organization and Programming MIS 325, Introduction to Data Management
E E 313, Linear Systems and Signals MIS 333K, Web Application Development
E E 316, Digital Logic Design MIS 373, Topics in Management Information Systems
E E 319K, Introduction to Microcontrollers MIS 374, Business System Development
E E 360C, Algorithms
E E 360F, Software Engineering Processes Marketing
E E 360N, Computer Architecture I B 350, International Trade
MKT 338, Promotional Policies
Electrical Engineering MKT 460, Information and Analysis
E E 302, Introduction to Electrical Engineering MKT 363, Professional Selling and Sales Management
E E 411, Circuit Theory MKT 370, Marketing Policies
E E 313, Linear Systems and Signals MKT 370K, Retail Merchandising
E E 331, Electrical Circuits, Electronics, and Machinery MKT 372, Marketing Seminar
E E 438, Electronic Circuits I
E E 339, Solid-State Electronic Devices Supply Chain Management
O M 368, Logistics and Inventory Management—
Mechanical Systems required
E M 306, Statics O M 337, Topic 1: Total Quality Management
M E 311, Materials Engineering O M 337, Topic 2: Supply Chain Modeling and
M E 320, Applied Thermodynamics Optimization
M E 326, Thermodynamics O M 337, Topic 3: Procurement and Supplier
M E 330, Fluid Mechanics Management
M E 338, Machine Elements O M 337, Topic 4: Information Systems for Operations
M E 365L, Industrial Design for Production
M E 368J, Computer-Aided Design Fi nance
Operations Engineering Finance is the study of resource allocation—the process,

M E 218, Engineering Computational Methods markets, institutions, and instruments that provide for
M E 366L, Operations Research Models the transfer of money and wealth. The finance degree
M E 367S, Simulation Modeling program offers students an opportunity to study the
M E 373K, Basic Industrial Engineering finance function in the business firm, the financial
M E 375K, Production Engineering Management services firm, and the financial system.
The finance major presents students with the theo-
Business Block Options retical framework and analytical tools and techniques
to handle a variety of finance and business functions.
Accounting/Finance Students may choose one of five tracks: corporate
ACC 326, Financial Accounting—Intermediate finance and investment banking, energy finance, in-
ACC 327, Financial Statement Analysis vestment management, financial markets/banking, or

real estate; students who do not wish to specialize may 1. Accounting 326, Finance 374C, and Fi-
choose the general finance program. nance 377 (Topic 5: Energy Financial Risk
Business
Corporate finance and investment banking courses Management).
are designed to prepare students for careers as associ- 2. Two of the following courses: Finance
ates of corporate treasury departments, as corporate 366P, 371M, 372, 373, 374S, 375F, 376, 377
financial analysts, and as management consultants. (Topic 1: Portfolio Analysis and Management),
Energy finance courses are designed to prepare stu- and either 377 (Topic 3: Security Analysis) or
dents for positions in project financing, valuation, and 377 (Topic 4: Financial Analysis).6
risk management in the energy sector. Investment c. Investment Management
management courses are designed to give students a 1. Accounting 326 and Finance 377 (Topic 1:
background suitable for starting positions as financial Portfolio Analysis and Management).
analysts with investment funds, investment banks, and 2. Three of the following courses: Finance 366P,
other financial institutions. Financial markets/banking 371M, 372, 373, 374C, 374S, 375F, 376, either
courses are designed to prepare students for a variety 377 (Topic 2: Financial Risk Management) or
of financial institution–related careers, such as lend- 377 (Topic 5: Energy Financial Risk Manage-
ing officer and financial analyst. Real estate courses ment), and either 377 (Topic 3: Security Analy-
are designed to give students a broad background in sis) or 377 (Topic 4: Financial Analysis).6
valuing and managing real estate; the track is intended d. Financial Markets/Banking
to prepare students for positions in real estate commer- 1. Accounting 326, and Finance 354 or 371M.
cial brokerage and appraisal, mortgage banking, loan 2. Three of the following courses: Finance
underwriting, real estate development and investment, 354 or 371M (whichever is not used to fulfill
and property management. requirement 1), 366P, 372, 373, 374C, 374S,
Finance majors may specialize further by com- 375F, 376, 377 (Topic 1: Portfolio Analysis
pleting the Financial Analyst Program (FAP). This and Management), either 377 (Topic 2: Fi-
one and one-half year program allows competitively nancial Risk Management) or 377 (Topic 5:
selected business students to work closely with fi- Energy Financial Risk Management), and
nance faculty members and industry professionals to either 377 (Topic 3: Security Analysis) or 377
develop their skills and experience as analysts. The (Topic 4: Financial Analysis).6
program may be combined with any of the finance e. General Finance
options. Information about the FAP is available 1. Accounting 326.
in the Department of Finance and at http://www. 2. Twelve semester hours of upper-division
mccombs.utexas.edu/aimcenter/fapmain.htm. coursework in finance or real estate. The
The requirements of this program are following courses may not be used to fulfill
1. The core curriculum requirements described in this requirement: Finance 353, 357, 367,
chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on and 370. Finance 377 (Topic 2: Financial
pages 55–56. Risk Management) and 377 (Topic 5: Energy
2. Finance 367 and 370. Financial Risk Management) may not both
3. One of the following: be used. Finance 377 (Topic 3: Security
a. Corporate Finance and Investment Banking Analysis) and 377 (Topic 4: Financial Analy-
1. Accounting 326 and Finance 374C. sis) may not both be used; topic 3 is open
2. One of the following courses: Accounting only to students in the Financial Analyst
327, 329, 362, or 364. Program.
3. Two of the following courses: Finance 3. Only one independent study course may be
366P, 371M, 372, 373, 376, 377 (Topic 1: counted toward the general finance option.
Portfolio Analysis and Management), either F. Real Estate
377 (Topic 2: Financial Risk Management) 1. Finance 354 or 371M.
or 377 (Topic 5: Energy Financial Risk 2. Finance 377 (Topic 3: Security Analysis) or
Management), and either 377 (Topic 3: Se- 377 (Topic 4: Financial Analysis).6
curity Analysis) or 377 (Topic 4: Financial 3. Accounting 326.
Analysis).6 4. Six semester hours of coursework in real
b. Energy Finance estate.
6. Only students in the Financial Analyst Program may register for Finance 366P and Finance 377 (Topic 3: Security Analysis).

5. Only one independent study course may be the University’s Study Abroad Office are accept-
counted toward the real estate option. able, depending on the course of study.
Business
4. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to Students must complete the equivalent of

provide a total of at least 120 semester hours. at least six semester hours during their study
abroad period. Credit earned abroad may be
I nter nat io n a l B us i n ess used to fulfill other degree requirements if
appropriate.
Recognizing the role of the United States in world af- 8. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to
fairs and the importance of international operations provide a total of at least 123 semester hours.
to American business enterprise, this major offers
a combination of basic business knowledge with an M anagement
interdisciplinary study of international policies and
practices. The curriculum is designed to help prepare The Department of Management offers courses in such
students for positions in global business operations, areas as consulting, change management, human capi-
government, or international agencies in the fields of tal management, and entrepreneurship. Students may
economic development and international trade. either choose from the available courses to customize
The requirements of this program are a major in general management or follow the focused
1. The core curriculum requirements described in curriculum in consulting and change management.
chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on The major objective of the general management
pages 55–56. track is to train broadly competent administrators for
2. Twelve semester hours of coursework beyond the service in a wide variety of organizations—public or
freshman level in a foreign language associated private, product- or service-oriented, profit or not-for-
with the area studies specialization used to fulfill profit. To accomplish this basic objective, the program
requirement 6 below. Six of the twelve required offers the student the opportunity to acquire knowl-
hours must be at the upper-division level. edge about the management of human and physical
3. International Business 350 and 378. resources and to acquire skills useful in the manage-
4. Six semester hours chosen from the following ment of any organization.
courses: Finance 376, International Business 372, The consulting and change management track is
and Marketing 372 (Topic 4: Global Marketing). designed to prepare students to become leaders in
5. Six semester hours of business electives. consulting firms, firms that require consulting advice,
6. Nine semester hours of upper-division coursework and firms implementing important changes. At times,
focused on a specific geographic region. These every organization must renew its ability to compete;
courses must be approved by the international many firms use external advisers to assist in the re-
business faculty adviser. Examples of acceptable newal process. The consulting process often involves
fields of study are Latin American studies; Middle extensive analysis of the firm’s competitive position, ca-
Eastern studies; Asian studies; and Russian, East pabilities, organizational processes, and culture. Once
European, and Eurasian studies. a new direction is developed, the implementation of
7. All international business majors must study change must be managed. Such changes include intro-
abroad for at least one semester or summer ses- duction of new competitive thrusts, revision of organi-
sion. Students should study in a country or region zational structures, incorporation of new technologies,
associated with their foreign language and area and expansion into new geographic markets.
studies specialization. Ideally, the study abroad ex- The requirements of the general management
perience should be in an immersion program that track are
includes courses taken with local students. 1. The core curriculum requirements described in
The international business faculty adviser chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on
must approve all study abroad programs in pages 55–56.
advance. Any McCombs School program is ac- 2. The following courses: Management 336, 374,
ceptable if it takes place in a country in which and Operations Management 335.
English is not the dominant language. (The 3. Twelve semester hours chosen from the follow-
ciber Summer Study Abroad programs will not ing courses: Management 325, 337, Mechanical
fulfill this requirement.) In addition, most affili- Engineering 366L, and Operations Management
ated study abroad programs available through 337, 367, and 368.
4. Six semester hours of upper-division coursework
in social science.

5. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to variety of activities, including research, strategic plan-
provide a total of at least 120 semester hours. ning, product development, sales management, and
Business
The requirements of the consulting and change man- marketing communications. Because the opportuni-
agement track are ties in the profession are diverse, the marketing degree
1. The core curriculum requirements described in program allows students to specialize in areas in which
chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on they have the strongest interest, while offering them
pages 55–56. a solid background in the concepts of marketing and
2. The following courses: Management 328, 336, business. A marketing degree can lead to a career in
374, and Operations Management 335. such areas as sales management, retail merchandising
3. Nine semester hours chosen from the following and management, marketing management, marketing
courses: Accounting 329, Management 325, 337, research, and promotional strategy and management.
and Operations Management 337 (Topic 1: Total The requirements of this program are
Quality Management). The following topics of 1. The core curriculum requirements described in
Management 337 are recommended: Business chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on
Process Improvement, Groups and Teams, Interna- pages 55–56.
tional Strategic Management, Leadership, Negotia- 2. International Business 350 and Marketing 460
tion, and Project Management. and 370.
4. Six semester hours of upper-division coursework 3. Nine semester hours chosen from Marketing 338,
in social science. 363, 370K, and 372.
5. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to 4. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to
provide a total of at least 120 semester hours. provide a total of at least 121 semester hours.
Ma nagemen t I n f ormat i o n Sy stems S upply C ha i n M anagement
There is a great demand for individuals with knowledge The supply chain management major is designed to
about both business and computer applications. Through prepare students to become leaders in supply chain
a series of business core courses and business computer management, a total systems approach taken by com-
courses, the program in management information sys- panies, suppliers, and partners to deliver manufactured
tems is intended to prepare a professional who can fully products and services to the end customer. Information
appreciate the complexity of information system design. technology is used to integrate all elements of the sup-
The graduate is expected to have both the technical and ply chain from sourcing parts to coordination of retail-
the managerial knowledge to solve fundamental busi- ers; this integration gives the enterprise a competitive
ness problems in inventory control, production, forecast- advantage that is not available in traditional logistics
ing, finance, cost accounting, and other areas. Courses systems. Entry-level positions in supply chain manage-
are designed to provide a foundation in the integration of ment include buyer, materials manager, risk manage-
hardware, software, networking, and business functional ment analyst, logistics planner, and staff consultant.
analysis for business systems. Students are advised in the Department of Information,
The requirements of this program are Risk, and Operations Management.
1. The core curriculum requirements described in The requirements of this program are
chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on 1. The core curriculum requirements described in
pages 55–56. chapter 2 and the BBA degree requirements on
2. The following courses: Management Informa- pages 55–56.
tion Systems 304, 325, 333K, 365, 374, and 375. 2. Management 336 and 374.
3. Three additional semester hours of upper-division 3. Operations Management 335, 367, and 368.
coursework in management information systems. 4. Six semester hours chosen from the following
4. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to topics of Operations Management 337: Topic 1:
provide a total of at least 120 semester hours. Total Quality Management; Topic 2: Supply Chain
Modeling and Optimization; Topic 3: Procurement
Market ing and Supplier Management; and Topic 4: Informa-
tion Systems for Operations.
Marketers provide the link between businesses that 5. Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to
have goods and services to sell and customers who want provide a total of at least 120 semester hours.
to purchase them. The marketing process involves a

Courses 101T. Career Planning Strategies. Restricted to students in the
McCombs School of Business. Discussion of issues sur-
rounding career planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Business

One lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; letter-grade basis only. Only one of the following may be
however, not all courses are taught each semester or counted: Business Administration 101, 101H, 101S, 101T, 102,
summer session. Students should consult the Course 102H.
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be 118C, 218C, 318C. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to fresh-
offered during a particular semester or summer session. men and sophomores. Lectures and discussions on vari-
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the ous contemporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary
perspectives and critical discourse. For 118C, two lecture
course inventory after the publication of this catalog.
hours a week for eight weeks; for 218C, two lecture hours
A full explanation of course numbers is given in a week for one semester; for 318C, three lecture hours a
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course week for one semester, or two lecture hours and one hour
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. of supervised research a week for one semester. May be
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the repeated for credit when the topics vary.
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
if 80 through 99, of graduate rank.
320C. Connecting Research Experience. Supervised research as-
sociated with the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program.
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one se-
B usine ss Adminis tr ation
mester. With consent of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines
Program, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
B u s ine s s Ad mini s tr ati on: B A
division standing and admission to the Connexus Bridging
Disciplines Program.
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses
320F. Foundations of Entrepreneurship. Introduction to the
mechanics and strategies for starting a business. Three
301D. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to freshmen
lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted
and sophomores. Supervised research associated with the
toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program. The equivalent of
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Accounting 310F, or
three lecture hours a week for one semester. With consent
Accounting 311 and 312; and Management Information Sys-
of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program, may be re-
tems 302F (or 311F), or Management Information Systems
peated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Connexus
310 and Statistics 309.
Bridging Disciplines Program.
324. Business Communication: Oral and Written. Restricted to
001F. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students
students in the McCombs School of Business. Theory and
in the First-Year Interest Group Program. Basic issues in
practice of effective communication, using models from
various McCombs School of Business disciplines. One
business situations. Students practice what they learn with
lecture hour a week for one semester.
a variety of in-class activities, written assignments, and oral
101H. Professional Development and Career Planning: Hon-
presentations. Teamwork and use of interpersonal skills
ors. Restricted to students admitted to the McCombs
are included. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
School of Business Honors Program. Professional devel-
Business Administration 324 and 324H may not both be
opment issues including self-assessment, identification of
counted. Prerequisite: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing
personal life goals, identification of business majors and
306, 306Q, 309K, or Tutorial Course 603A; Management
exploration of potential career fields for each major, and
Information Systems 310 or a score of at least 79 on the
analysis and discussion of the academic planning process
Computer Proficiency Test; and credit or registration for
and how it relates to professional development and career
Business Administration 101H (or 101 or 102 or 102H), 101S
planning. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Of-
(or 101), or 101T (or 101).
fered on the letter-grade basis only. Only one of the follow-
324H. Business Communication: Oral and Written: Honors. Re-
ing may be counted: Business Administration 101, 101H,
stricted to students admitted to the McCombs School of
101S, 101T, 102, 102H.
Business Honors Program. Theory and practice of effective
101S. Career Planning: Freshman. Restricted to students in the
communication, using models from business situations.
McCombs School of Business. Discussion of issues sur-
Students practice what they learn with a variety of in-class
rounding career planning, implementation, and evaluation
activities, written assignments, and oral presentations.
in order to establish career goals. Strategies for executing
Teamwork and use of interpersonal skills are included.
a successful job search, including interviewing techniques,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Business
résumés, networking, and job search ethics. Focus on ca-
Administration 324 and 324H may not both be counted.
reer management as a lifelong process. One lecture hour
Prerequisite: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q,
a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis
309K, or Tutorial Course 603A; and Business Administra-
only. Only one of the following may be counted: Business
tion 101H or 101S, or credit or registration for Business
Administration 101, 101H, 101S, 101T, 102, 102H.
Administration 101T.

151H. Honors Lyceum in Business Administration. Restricted semester. Accounting 311 and 311H may not both be counted.
to students admitted to the McCombs School of Business Prerequisite: Twenty-four semester hours of college credit;
Honors Program. Presentations by professionals from Management Information Systems 310 or a score of at least
Business
various fields of business. One lecture hour a week for one 79 on the Computer Proficiency Test; and credit or registra-
semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Business tion for Business Administration 324 or 324H.
Administration 101H or 101S, or credit or registration for 3 12 (TCCN: ACCT 2302). Fundamentals of Managerial Account-
Business Administration 101T. ing. Restricted to students in the McCombs School of Busi-
353H. Internship in Business Administration—Honors. Re- ness. Introduction to cost behavior, budgeting, responsibility
stricted to students admitted to the McCombs School of accounting, cost control, and product costing. Three lecture
Business Honors Program. Focuses on students’ career hours a week for one semester. Accounting 312 and 312H may
goals through academic discussion and evaluations, while not both be counted. Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or 311H.
placing students in professional internships with public 312H. Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting: Honors. Re-
and private enterprises. Three lecture hours a week for stricted to students admitted to the McCombs School of
one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Only Business Honors Program. Introduction to cost behavior,
one of the following may be counted toward the Bachelor budgeting, responsibility accounting, cost control, and
of Business Administration: Accounting 353J, Business Ad- product costing. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
ministration 353H, Finance 353, Management 353, Manage- mester. Accounting 312 and 312H may not both be counted.
ment Information Systems 353, Marketing 353, Operations Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or 311H, and credit or registra-
Management 353. May not be counted toward the student’s tion for Business Administration 151H.
major requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of forty-five
semester hours of college coursework and consent of the Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
departmental internship coordinator.
326. Financial Accounting—Intermediate. Restricted to stu-
dents in a business major. Theoretical foundation, concepts,
Depar tment of Acco unting and principles underlying financial statements; current
assets; current liabilities; property, plant, and equipment;
The information in parentheses after a course number short-term investments; present value analysis. Three
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the
letter-grade basis only. Accounting 326 and 380K (Topic
designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
1: Financial Accounting Standards and Analysis I) may not
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are both be counted. Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or 311H, and
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in 312 or 312H, with a grade of at least C in each.
Appendix A on pages 683–689. 327. Financial Statement Analysis. Restricted to students in
a business major. Study of financial statements and their
Acco unting: ACC related footnotes; tools and procedures common to finan-
cial statement analysis; the relationships among business
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses transactions, environmental forces (political, economic,
and social), and reported financial information; and how
310F. Foundations of Accounting. An introduction to financial financial statement information can help solve certain busi-
and managerial accounting, with emphasis on the content, ness problems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
interpretation, and uses of accounting reports. Discussion Prerequisite: Accounting 326 with a grade of at least C.
of the determination and reporting of net income and finan- 329. Managerial Accounting and Control. Restricted to students
cial position, and the theories underlying business financial in a business major. The origination, processing, reporting,
statements; consideration of managerial accounting topics and use in business operations of accounting information
designed to extend the student’s knowledge to the planning for management purposes. Three lecture hours a week for
and controlling of the operations of the firm. Three lecture one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward Business Administration 380E, Accounting 329, 359, 387
the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. (Topic 1: Introduction to Managerial Accounting). Prerequi-
311. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting. Restricted to stu- site: Accounting 311 or 311H, and 312 or 312H, with a grade
dents in the McCombs School of Business. Concepts and of at least C in each.
their application in transaction analysis and financial state- 140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in
ment preparation; analysis of financial statements. Three Accounting. This course is used to record credit the student
lecture hours a week for one semester. Accounting 311 and earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
311H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Twenty-four administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office or the
semester hours of college credit. school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded as as-
311H. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting: Honors. Restricted signed by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Ac-
to students admitted to the McCombs School of Business counting. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange
Honors Program. Concepts and their application in transac- program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence.
tion analysis and financial statement preparation; analysis May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
of financial statements. Three lecture hours a week for one
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151. MPA Lyceum—Third Year. Restricted to students admitted 358C, 362, 380K (Topic 4: Introduction to Assurance Services).
to the integrated approach to the Master in Professional Prerequisite: Accounting 356 or the equivalent.
Accounting. Presentations by professional accountants and 458K. Financial Accounting Standards and Analysis II. Restricted
Business
managers. One and one-half lecture hours a week for one to students admitted to the integrated approach to the
semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Master in Professional Accounting. Further study of the
152. MPA Distinguished Speaker Series. Restricted to students concepts, standards, and procedures underlying financial
admitted to the integrated approach to the Master in Profes- statements, including those of consolidated enterprises and
sional Accounting. Discussion of current issues confronting foreign entities. Four lecture hours a week for one semester.
the accounting profession. The equivalent of two lecture hours Prerequisite: Accounting 457 with a grade of at least C.
a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. 359. Managerial/Cost Accounting. Restricted to students admit-
153. MPA Lyceum—Fifth Year. Restricted to students admitted ted to the integrated approach to the Master in Professional
to the integrated approach to the Master in Professional Accounting. Analysis of manufacturing costs, development
Accounting. Discussion of current issues confronting the ac- of cost estimates, and preparation of relevant information
counting profession. The equivalent of two lecture hours a for management decision making. Three lecture hours a
week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis
353J. Internship in Accounting. Restricted to students in a business only. Only one of the following may be counted: Business
major. Focuses on students’ career goals through academic Administration 380E, Accounting 329, 359, 387 (Topic 1:
discussion and evaluations, while placing students in profes- Introduction to Managerial Accounting).
sional internships with public and private enterprises. Intern- 360. Financial Accounting—Advanced. Restricted to students
ship and discussion hours to be arranged. Offered on the in a business major. Accounting problems in respect to
pass/fail basis only. Only one of the following may be counted multiple ownership; consolidated financial statements
toward the Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting and partnership accounts; foreign currency translation;
353J, Business Administration 353H, Finance 353, Manage- segmental reporting; other special topics. Three lecture
ment 353, Management Information Systems 353, Marketing hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade
353, Operations Management 353. May not be counted toward basis only. Accounting 360 and 380K (Topic 2: Financial Ac-
the student’s major requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of counting Standards and Analysis II) may not both be counted.
forty-five semester hours of college coursework and consent Prerequisite: Accounting 327 with a grade of at least C.
of the departmental internship coordinator. 361. Governmental and Institutional Accounting. Restricted
254. Accounting Careers. Presentations by professional ac- to students in a business major. Budgeting, accounting,
countants, managers, and career specialists. One and auditing, and financial reporting principles and practices
one-half lecture hours a week for two semesters. Offered for government and other nonprofit entities. Three lecture
on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: For Accounting hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade
254A, admission to the integrated approach to the Master basis only. Accounting 361 and 380K (Topic 6: Issues in Ac-
in Professional Accounting; for 254B, Accounting 254A. counting and Control for Nonprofit Organizations) may not
355. Introduction to Taxation. Restricted to students admitted both be counted. Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or 311H, and
to the integrated approach to the Master in Professional Ac- 312 or 312H, with a grade of at least C in each.
counting. The role of taxes in contemporary society and their 362. Auditing and Control. Restricted to students in a business
impact on individuals and business. Three lecture hours a major. Professional practice standards and procedures of
week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. auditing: ethics, legal liability, sampling methods, control
Only one of the following may be counted: Accounting 355, systems, control design, and control evaluation. Three lecture
364, 380K (Topic 11: Introduction to Taxation). hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may
356. Financial Accounting Concepts and Research. Restricted be counted: Accounting 358C, 362, 380K (Topic 4: Introduc-
to students admitted to the integrated approach to the tion to Auditing). Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or 311H, and
Master in Professional Accounting. Conceptual framework 312 or 312H, with a grade of at least C in each; and credit or
of financial accounting; research methods in financial re- registration for one of the following: Accounting 353J, 366P,
porting; and financial reporting institutions and regulations. Business Administration 353H, Finance 353, 366P, Manage-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on ment 353, 366P, Management Information Systems 353, 366P,
the letter-grade basis only. Marketing 353, 366P, Operations Management 353, 366P.
457. Financial Accounting Standards and Analysis I. Restricted 364. Fundamentals of Taxation. Restricted to students in a busi-
to students admitted to the integrated approach to the ness major. Introduction to the role of taxes in contemporary
Master in Professional Accounting. Theoretical concepts, society and their impact on individuals and business entities;
standards, and procedures underlying financial statements. emphasis on federal income taxation. Three lecture hours
Four lecture hours a week for one semester. a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
358C. Introduction to Assurance Services. Restricted to stu- counted: Accounting 355, 364, 380K (Topic 11: Introduction
dents admitted to the integrated approach to the Master to Taxation). Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or 311H, and 312 or
in Professional Accounting. Information quality assurance, 312H, with a grade of at least C in each.
auditing, and control, considered from the perspective of a 365. Fundamentals of Financial and Administrative Informa-
business manager who must decide the type and amount tion Systems. Restricted to students in a business major.
of assurance to acquire. Offered on the letter-grade basis Accounting information systems of organizations. Topics
only. Only one of the following may be counted: Accounting include selected hardware and software concepts, funda-

mentals of accounting information systems analysis, design, Engineering 253K, Civil Engineering 311K, 311S, Economics
implementation, and control. Three lecture hours a week 329, Educational Psychology 371, Electrical Engineering 312,
for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. 351K, Mechanical Engineering 218 (or 204), Petroleum and
Business
Accounting 365 and 382K (Topic 1: Principles of Systems Geosystems Engineering 310, Psychology 317, 418, Social
Analysis) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Account- Work 318, Statistics 309, and 309H.
ing 311 or 311H, and 312 or 312H, with a grade of at least C in 140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in
each; and Management Information Systems 301 or 310. Finance. This course is used to record credit the student
366P. Accounting Practicum. Restricted to business majors. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
Students apply skills in their major area and focus on ad- administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. or
ditional project management skills through group projects the school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded as
conducted in a professional setting. Students may work assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of
with a private or a public enterprise. The equivalent of Finance. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange
three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence.
Forty-five semester hours of college coursework. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
378. Contemporary Accounting Topics. Restricted to students in a 353. Internship in Finance. Restricted to students in a business
business major. In-depth study of selected accounting topics. major. Focuses on students’ career goals through academic
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the discussion and evaluations, while placing students in profes-
letter-grade basis only. May be repeated for credit when the sional internships with public and private enterprises. Intern-
topics vary. Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or 311H, and 312 or ship and discussion hours to be arranged. Offered on the
312H, with a grade of at least C in each. Some topics have ad- pass/fail basis only. Only one of the following may be counted
ditional prerequisites; these are given in the Course Schedule. toward the Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting
Topic 1: Hardware, Software, and 353J, Business Administration 353H, Finance 353, Manage-
Telecommunications. ment 353, Management Information Systems 353, Marketing
179C, 379C. Problems in Accounting. Restricted to students in 353, Operations Management 353. May not be counted toward
a business major. Conference course. Only two of the fol- the student’s major requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of
lowing may be counted toward the Bachelor of Business forty-five semester hours of college coursework and consent
Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance 179C, 379C, of the departmental internship coordinator.
International Business 179C, 379C, Legal Environment of 354. Money, Banking, and Economic Conditions. Restricted to
Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C, Management students in a business major. The monetary system, financial
Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing 179C, 379C, Op- markets, national income components, and their relationship
erations Management 179, 379, Real Estate 179C, 379C, Risk to business activity. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: Eighteen semester hours mester. Only one of the following may be counted: Econom-
of coursework in business and economics, six of which must ics 322, Finance 354, 354H. Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or
be upper-division; Accounting 311 or 311H, and 312 or 312H, 311H; Economics 304K and 304L; and credit or registration
with a grade of at least C in each; and consent of instructor. for Business Administration 324 or 324H.
A student registering for this course must obtain written ap- 354H. Money, Banking, and Economic Conditions: Honors. Re-
proval from the department chair’s office, on forms provided stricted to students admitted to the McCombs School of
for that purpose, before the first meeting of the course. Business Honors Program. The monetary system, financial
markets, national income components, and their relation-
ship to business activity. Three lecture hours a week for one
Depar tment of Finance semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Econom-
ics 322, Finance 354, 354H. Prerequisite: Forty-five semester
Finan ce : FIN hours of college coursework, Accounting 311 or 311H, credit
or registration for Business Administration 324 or 324H, Eco-
U pper- Div is i o n C ourses nomics 304K and 304L, and Mathematics 408K and 408L.
357. Business Finance. Restricted to students in a business
320F. Foundations of Finance. Principles of effective financial major. Principles of finance, with application to all as-
management, including planning, organization, and con- pects of the business firm; particular attention to cost of
trol; financial intermediaries; securities markets; evaluat- capital, investment decisions, management of assets, and
ing alternative assets, debt, and capital structures. Three procurement of funds. Three lecture hours a week for one
lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted semester. Finance 357 and 357H may not both be counted.
toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Prerequisite: Accounting 311 or 311H, 312 or 312H, Econom-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Accounting 310F or ics 304K and 304L, and Statistics 309 or 309H; and credit
311 (or 311H), and 312 (or 312H); and one of the following: or registration for Business Administration 324 or 324H.
Management Information Systems 301 and a statistics 357H. Business Finance: Honors. Restricted to students admit-
course, Management Information Systems 310 and a ted to the McCombs School of Business Honors Program.
statistics course, or Management Information Systems Principles of finance, with application to all aspects of the
302F (or 311F). Statistics courses that may be counted business firm; particular attention to cost of capital, invest-
toward this requirement are Aerospace Engineering 201, ment decisions, management of assets, and procurement of
Biology 318M, Biomedical Engineering 303, 335, Chemical funds. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Finance

357 and 357H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Forty-five 374S. Entrepreneurial Finance. Restricted to students in a busi-
semester hours of college coursework, Accounting 311 or 311H, ness major. Development, implementation, and control of
312 or 312H, Economics 304K, Statistics 309 or 309H, credit financial plans, strategies, and policies by owner-managers
Business
or registration for Business Administration 324 or 324H, and of small and medium-sized firms; analysis of alternatives
credit or registration for Economics 304L. and decision making. Three lecture hours a week for one
366P. Finance Practicum. Restricted to finance majors. Students semester. Prerequisite: Finance 357 or 357H.
apply skills in their major area and focus on additional proj- 375F. Banking and Financial Intermediation. Restricted to students
ect management skills through group projects conducted in a business major. Theory of financial intermediation, regula-
in a professional setting. Students may work with a private tory environment, interest rates, and asset/liability manage-
or a public enterprise. The equivalent of three lecture hours ment with a focus on commercial banking; depository and
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Forty-five semester contractual intermediation. Three lecture hours a week for
hours of college coursework and consent of instructor. one semester. Prerequisite: Finance 357 or 357H.
367. Investment Management. Restricted to students in a 376. International Finance. Restricted to students in a busi-
business major. Investment theory, alternatives, and deci- ness major. The international financial environment, with
sion making under differing uncertainties and constraints; emphasis on the factors affecting exchange rates and how
formulation of objectives and strategies; development of exchange rate changes affect the firm. Three lecture hours a
conceptual managerial perspectives and philosophies for week for one semester. Prerequisite: Finance 357 or 357H.
investment environments. Three lecture hours a week for 377. Advanced Investment Analysis. Second course in invest-
one semester. Prerequisite: Finance 357 or 357H, and Sta- ments, with emphasis on quantitative applications and the
tistics 371G or 371H. underlying theory in the analysis and management of se-
370. Integrative Finance. Restricted to students in a business ma- curities and portfolios. Three lecture hours a week for one
jor. Integrates financial decision making in functional areas semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
of finance; utilizes various concepts to promulgate strate- Topic 1: Portfolio Analysis and Management. Restricted
gies, policies, and procedures in managing funds to achieve to students in a business major. Additional prerequisite:
objectives. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Finance 367.
Prerequisite: Ninety semester hours of college coursework; Topic 2: Financial Risk Management. Restricted to
Finance 357 or 357H, and 367; credit or registration for one of students in a business major. Finance 377 (Topic 2)
the following: Accounting 353J, 366P, Business Administration and 377 (Topic 5) may not both be counted. Additional
353H, Finance 353, 366P, Management 353, 366P, Manage- prerequisite: Credit or registration for Finance 367; and
ment Information Systems 353, 366P, Marketing 353, 366P, Mathematics 408D or 408L.
Operations Management 353, 366P; and three additional Topic 3: Security Analysis. For finance majors only. Fi-
semester hours of coursework in finance or real estate. nance 377 (Topic 3) and 377 (Topic 4) may not both be
3 71M. Money and Capital Markets. Restricted to students in a counted. Additional prerequisite: Credit or registration
business major. Development of modern financial markets, for Finance 367 and consent of instructor.
with emphasis on the factors that determine interest rates; Topic 4: Financial Analysis. Restricted to students in
institutional characteristics and pricing mechanisms of a business major. Application of fundamental analysis
various interest-sensitive securities. Three lecture hours a and valuation techniques. Finance 377 (Topic 3) and 377
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Finance 357 or 357H. (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Additional prerequi-
372. Advanced Topics in Finance. Restricted to students in a site: Credit or registration for Finance 367.
business major. Advanced topics in finance with emphasis Topic 5: Energy Financial Risk Management. Restricted
on theoretical and quantitative analysis. Three lecture hours to students in a business major. Finance 377 (Topic 2)
a week for one semester, or as required by the topic. May and 377 (Topic 5) may not both be counted. Additional
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: prerequisite: Credit or registration for Finance 367.
Finance 357 or 357H. 377L. Portfolio Analysis and Management. Restricted to stu-
373. Research Topics in Finance. Restricted to students in a busi- dents in a business major. Quantitative applications and
ness major. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for the underlying theory in the analysis and management of
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. securities and portfolios; designed for students with career
Prerequisite: Finance 357 or 357H, and consent of instructor. goals in investment. Three lecture hours a week for one
Topic 1: Advanced Studies in International Finance. Stu- semester. Prerequisite: Finance 367.
dents work in small research groups to write academic 179C, 379C. Problems in Finance. Restricted to students in a
papers on topics in international finance and business. business major. Conference course. Only two of the fol-
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, writing skills, lowing may be counted toward the Bachelor of Business
sophisticated use of technology, and experience working Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance 179C, 379C,
across different cultures. International Business 179C, 379C, Legal Environment of
374C. Financial Planning and Policy for Large Corporations. Re- Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C, Management
stricted to students in a business major. An in-depth study of Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing 179C, 379C, Op-
theory and practice of corporate financial management in es- erations Management 179, 379, Real Estate 179C, 379C,
tablishing major financial and investment policies; techniques Risk Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: Eighteen semes-
for analysis, evaluation, and control. Three lecture hours a ter hours of coursework in business and economics, six of
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Finance 357 or 357H. which must be upper-division; Finance 357 or 357H with a

grade of at least C; and consent of instructor. A student Depar tment of Information, Risk ,
registering for this course must obtain written approval and Oper ations Management
from the department chair’s office, on forms provided for
Business
that purpose, before the first meeting of the course. The information in parentheses after a course number
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
R e al E s tate : R E designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in Appendix A on pages 683–689.
Real Estate. This course is used to record credit the student
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program Leg al Envir onment o f B u s ine s s: LE B
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office or
the school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded as Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of
Finance. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange 320F. Foundations of the Legal Environment of Business. Not
program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. open to law students. Introduction to the legal problems
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. confronting businesses in the global environment. Three
358. Introduction to Real Estate and Urban Land Develop- lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted
ment. Restricted to students in a business major. Principles toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
of real estate and urban land economics, including an ex- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
amination of investment, valuation, financing, and public 323. Business Law. Restricted to students in a business major.
policy in real estate and mortgage markets. Three lecture Role of law in society; introduction to legal reasoning, dis-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division pute resolution, judicial process, constitutional law, agency,
standing and Finance 357 or 357H. torts, government regulations; business ethics; study of
376G. Real Estate Investment. Restricted to students in a busi- contracts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
ness major. Study of the setting and measurement of prop- Legal Environment of Business 323 and 323H may not both
erty values in real estate markets and an analysis of real be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Business
estate assets as investments. Three lecture hours a week Administration 324 or 324H.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Real Estate 358. 323H. Business Law: Honors. Restricted to students admitted to
378K. Real Estate Finance and Syndication. Restricted to students the McCombs School of Business Honors Program. Role
in a business major. Debt and equity financing of residential of law in society; introduction to legal reasoning, dispute
and commercial properties; mortgage markets and instru- resolution, judicial process, constitutional law, agency,
ments; lender and investor decisions in real estate financing. torts, government regulations; business ethics; study of
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: contracts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Real Estate 358. Legal Environment of Business 323 and 323H may not both
179C, 379C. Problems in Real Estate. Restricted to students in be counted. Prerequisite: Ninety semester hours of college
a business major. Conference course. Only two of the fol- coursework, Accounting 312 or 312H, and credit or registra-
lowing may be counted toward the Bachelor of Business tion for Business Administration 324 or 324H.
Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance 179C, 140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in
379C, International Business 179C, 379C, Legal Environ- the Legal Environment of Business. This course is used to
ment of Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C, Man- record credit the student earns while enrolled at another in-
agement Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing 179C, stitution in a program administered by the University’s Study
379C, Operations Management 179, 379, Real Estate 179C, Abroad Office or by the school’s BBA Exchange Programs.
379C, Risk Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: Eighteen Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in
semester hours of coursework in business and economics, the Department of Information, Risk, and Operations Man-
six of which must be upper-division; Real Estate 358 with agement. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange
a grade of at least C; and consent of instructor. A student program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence.
registering for this course must obtain written approval May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
from the department chair’s office, on forms provided for 361. Law of Business Organizations. Restricted to students in a
that purpose, before the first meeting of the course. business major. Study of basic legal principles of business
organizations and operations, including practical compari-
R e l ated C ourse son and assessment of advantages and disadvantages of
different types of organization. Three lecture hours a week
Legal Environment of Business 363. Real Estate Law. See Depart- for one semester. Prerequisite: Legal Environment of Busi-
ment of Information, Risk, and Operations Management. ness 323 or 323H.
363. Real Estate Law. Restricted to students in a business major.
Law pertaining to estates and interests in land, conveyances
International B usine ss and mortgages, brokers, easements, contracts, default and
See Department of Marketing, page 75. foreclosure. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Prerequisite: Legal Environment of Business 323 or 323H, petitive advantage and improve decision making, business
or consent of instructor. processes, operations, and organizational design. Uses a
366. Commercial Transactions. Restricted to students in a busi- cross-functional perspective to recognize the role of tech-
Business
ness major. Applied business transactions, with emphasis nology across business activities of management, finance,
on the Uniform Commercial Code; emphasis on bailments, marketing, human resources, and operations. Three lecture
sales of goods, commercial paper, bank-customer relation- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A score of at
ships, creditor security devices, and bankruptcy. Three least 79 on the Computer Proficiency Test.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Legal 302F. Introduction to Information Technology Management. Open
Environment of Business 323 or 323H. only to nonbusiness majors. Explores how information
370. Topics in the Legal Environment of Business. Restricted to technology helps to achieve competitive advantage and
students in a business major. Selected topics on legal con- improve decision making, business processes, opera-
straints affecting managerial decision making and business tions, and organizational design. Uses a cross-functional
behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May perspective to recognize the role of technology across busi-
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: ness activities of management, finance, marketing, human
Legal Environment of Business 323 or 323H with a grade of resources, and operations. Three lecture hours a week for
at least C. Some topics may have additional prerequisites; one semester. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of
these are given in the Course Schedule. Business Administration degree. Management Information
Topic 1: Antitrust Law. Systems 302F and 311F may not both be counted.
Topic 2: Environmental Law. 304. Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming. Re-
Topic 3: Employer-Employee Relations. stricted to students in the McCombs School of Business.
Topic 4: Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Business. Programming skills for creating easy-to-maintain systems
Topic 5: The Law and the Multinational Corporation. for business applications. Object-oriented and structured
Topic 6: Law of the Entertainment Business. methodologies with Visual Basic. Three lecture hours a week
Topic 7: Business Torts. for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Topic 8: Constitutional Issues in Business. 3 10 (TCCN: BCIS 1305). Introduction to Management Informa-
Topic 9: Business Dispute Resolution. tion Systems. Basic computer terminology, hardware and
Topic 10: Intellectual Property. software, communications technology, graphics, systems
Topic 11: Sports, Sports Management, and Entertain- analysis and design, and issues arising out of the rapidly
ment Law. Survey of the law as it relates to amateur and evolving field of information systems. Students are ex-
professional sports and sports management. Includes pected to achieve a working knowledge of personal com-
an entertainment law component that examines the puter software, including operating system software and
legal aspects of the film industry. environments, as well as spreadsheets, analytical graphics,
Topic 12: Law of the European Union. Introduction to databases, and presentation software. Hands-on experi-
the rapidly evolving law of the European Union, with ence with the Internet and use of electronic mail. Three
particular emphasis on business applications and com- lecture hours a week for one semester.
parisons to American law.
179, 379. Problems in the Legal Environment of Business. Re- Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
stricted to students in a business major. Conference course.
Only two of the following may be counted toward the Bach- 325. Introduction to Data Management. Restricted to students
elor of Business Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, in the McCombs School of Business. Beginning and inter-
Finance 179C, 379C, International Business 179C, 379C, mediate topics in data modeling for relational database
Legal Environment of Business 179, 379, Management management systems. Three lecture hours a week for one
179C, 379C, Management Information Systems 179, 379, semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Marketing 179C, 379C, Operations Management 179, 379, 333K. Web Application Development. Restricted to students
Real Estate 179C, 379C, Risk Management 179, 379. Prereq- in a business major. Concepts and practices of informa-
uisite: Eighteen semester hours of coursework in business tion systems. Advanced programming techniques used to
and economics, six of which must be upper-division; Legal generate menu-driven applications. Three lecture hours a
Environment of Business 323 or 323H with a grade of at least week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis
C; and consent of instructor. A student registering for this only. Prerequisite: Management Information Systems 304
course must obtain written approval from the department and 325.
chair’s office, on forms provided for that purpose, before 140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in
the first meeting of the course. Management Information Systems. This course is used to
record credit the student earns while enrolled at another in-
Manage me nt Info rmati on S ys te ms: MIS stitution in a program administered by the University’s Study
Abroad Office or the school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Department of Information, Risk, and Operations Manage-
301. Introduction to Information Technology Management. Re- ment. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange
stricted to students in the McCombs School of Business. program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence.
Explores how information technology helps to achieve com- May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

353. Internship in Management Information Systems. Restricted cess redesign. Prerequisite: Management Information
to students in a business major. Focuses on students’ ca- Systems 325.
reer goals through academic discussion and evaluations, Topic 16: Information Technology Security, Privacy, and
Business
while placing students in professional internships with Survivability. Prerequisite: For business majors, Manage-
public and private enterprises. Internship and discussion ment Information Systems 333K or the equivalent; for
hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. others, consent of instructor.
Only one of the following may be counted toward the Bach- Topic 17: Data Mining for Business Intelligence. Intro-
elor of Business Administration: Accounting 353J, Business duces the data mining process and primary data mining
Administration 353H, Finance 353, Management 353, Man- techniques employed to extract intelligence from data
agement Information Systems 353, Marketing 353, Opera- and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of data min-
tions Management 353. May not count toward the student’s ing techniques applied to challenges in various business
major requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of forty-five domains. Prerequisite: Statistics 309 or 309H.
semester hours of college coursework and consent of the Topic 18: Business Process Excellence. Provides in-
departmental internship coordinator. depth coverage of business process change and man-
365. Business Data Communications and Networking. Restrict- agement with information technology (IT) in today’s
ed to students in a business major. Introduces the founda- organizations. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
tions of data communications and information security in a Topic 19: Enterprise Application Integration. Prerequi-
networked economy. Provides tools for analyzing strategic, site: Management Information Systems 333K.
economic, organizational, and social implications of emerg- Topic 20: Managing the Future. Addresses the manage-
ing data communications technologies. Explores the use ment of uncertainty. Introduces managerial concepts and
of data communications technologies to increase returns methods for structuring decisions about the uncertainties
and decrease risks of organizations. Two lecture hours and in the future of industries, products, markets, and tech-
two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered nologies. Includes scenario analysis, technology roadmaps,
on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Management and dynamic innovation models. Students work in teams
Information Systems 304 and 325. and undertake hands-on exercises aimed at developing a
366P. Management Information Systems Practicum. Restricted set of alternative futures for industries and technologies.
to students in a business major. Students apply skills in Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
their major area and focus on additional project manage- 374. Business System Development. Restricted to students in
ment skills through group projects conducted in a profes- a business major. Provides background in business system
sional setting. Students may work with a private or a public analysis, evaluations, design, and implementation, using
enterprise. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for basic business knowledge and computer skills. Three lec-
one semester. Prerequisite: Forty-five semester hours of ture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-
college coursework and consent of instructor. grade basis only. Prerequisite: Management Information
373. Topics in Management Information Systems. Restricted to Systems 333K and credit or registration for Management
students in a business major. Provides in-depth treatment Information Systems 365.
of business data processing concerns such as database 375. Strategic Information Technology Management. Designed
management, telecommunications, and development of to develop an understanding and appreciation for the role of
commercial systems. Three lecture hours a week for one information technology in the context of a firm’s strategy. Ex-
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. plores the impact of information technology on the economy
Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Varies and business performance, the emergence of electronic busi-
with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. ness applications and organizational and market transforma-
Topic 6: Advanced Application of Software Development. tion, and the nature of technology-driven business models
Prerequisite: Management Information Systems 333K and strategies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
and consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and a major in man-
Topic 8: Advanced Data Communication Systems. Devel- agement information systems or consent of instructor.
opment issues for intranet- and internet-based systems. 179, 379. Problems in Management Information Systems. Restrict-
Prerequisite: Management Information Systems 365. ed to students in a business major. Conference course. Only
Topic 9: Health Care Management. Prerequisite: Man- two of the following may be counted toward the Bachelor of
agement Information Systems 325. Business Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance
Topic 12: Technical Consulting. Prerequisite: Management 179C, 379C, International Business 179C, 379C, Legal En-
Information Systems 304 and consent of instructor. vironment of Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C,
Topic 13: Supply-Chain Management. Prerequisite: Management Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing
Management Information Systems 325 with a grade of 179C, 379C, Operations Management 179, 379, Real Estate
at least C. 179C, 379C, Risk Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: Man-
Topic 14: Web Systems Development. Concepts underly- agement Information Systems 304 and 325 with a grade
ing Web development tools, page and site design, and of at least B in each, and consent of instructor. A student
building Web-based business sites. Prerequisite: Man- registering for this course must have written approval from
agement Information Systems 304 and 325. the department chair’s office, on forms provided for that
Topic 15: Systems Analysis for E-Business. Applications purpose, before the first meeting of the course.
of technology for creating e-business systems and pro-

O pe r ati ons Manage me nt: O M Management Science 335) or Operations Management
335H (or Management 335H or Management Science
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 335H) with a grade of at least C.
Business
Topic 4: Information Systems for Operations. Data model-

335. Operations Management. Restricted to students in a busi- ing of how firms gather, represent, process, and distribute
ness major. The operations or production function and the information and knowledge; forecasting, including trends
skills required for analyzing and solving related problems. and seasonality; data mining and total data quality man-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one agement; simultaneous material-data process redesign;
of the following may be counted: Management 335, 335H, and systems development and implementation in an
Management Science 335, 335H, Operations Management operations context. Three lecture hours a week for one
335, 335H. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Business semester. Prerequisite: Operations Management 335 (or
Administration 324 or 324H and credit or registration for Management 335 or Management Science 335) or Opera-
Statistics 309 or 309H. tions Management 335H (or Management 335H or Man-
335H. Operations Management: Honors. Restricted to students agement Science 335H) with a grade of at least C.
admitted to the McCombs School of Business Honors Topic 5: Project Management. Prerequisite: Operations
Program. The operations or production function and the Management 335 (or Management 335 or Management
skills required for analyzing and solving related problems. Science 335) or Operations Management 335H (or Man-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one agement 335H or Management Science 335H) with a
of the following may be counted: Management 335, 335H, grade of at least C.
Management Science 335, 335H, Operations Management 140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in
335, 335H. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Business Operations Management. This course is used to record credit
Administration 324 or 324H, and credit or registration for the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a
Statistics 309 or 309H. program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office
337. Special Topics in Operations Management. Restricted to or the school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded
students in a business major. Analysis of contemporary as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of
management problems. Three lecture hours or two lecture Information, Risk, and Operations Management. University
hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. counted as coursework taken in residence. May be repeated
Some sections are offered on the letter-grade basis only; for credit when the topics vary.
these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one of the 353. Internship in Operations Management. Restricted to stu-
following may be counted unless the topics vary: Manage- dents in a business major. Focuses on students’ career
ment 337, Management Science 337, Operations Manage- goals through academic discussion and evaluations, while
ment 337. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given placing students in professional internships with public
in the Course Schedule. and private enterprises. Internship and discussion hours
Topic 1: Total Quality Management. Three lecture hours a to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Only
week for one semester. Prerequisite: For business majors, one of the following may be counted toward the Bachelor
Operations Management 335 (or Management 335 or Man- of Business Administration: Accounting 353J, Business Ad-
agement Science 335) or Operations Management 335H (or ministration 353H, Finance 353, Management 353, Manage-
Management 335H or Management Science 335H) with a ment Information Systems 353, Marketing 353, Operations
grade of at least C; for others, admission to an appropriate Management 353. Prerequisite: Completion of forty-five
major sequence in engineering. semester hours of college coursework and consent of the
Topic 2: Supply Chain Modeling and Optimization. departmental internship coordinator.
Formulating models of decision-making situations, the 366P. Operations Management Practicum. Restricted to stu-
appropriate use of quantitative techniques, and finding dents in a business major. Students apply skills in their
solutions to the models that optimize objective mea- major area and focus on additional project management
sures of merit using readily available computer software. skills through group projects conducted in a professional
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequi- setting. Students may work with a private or a public en-
site: Credit or registration for Operations Management terprise. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for
335 (or credit for Management 335 or Management Sci- one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
ence 335) or Operations Management 335H (or credit for Management 366P, Management Science 366P, Operations
Management 335H or Management Science 335H). Management 366P. Prerequisite: Forty-five semester hours
Topic 3: Procurement and Supplier Management. Stra- of college coursework and consent of instructor.
tegic issues in procurement and supplier management; 367. Strategic Supply Chain Management. Restricted to stu-
review of competitive analysis and benchmarking; the dents in a business major. Management of manufacturing
purchasing role in fulfilling a firm’s operational and process technology in international competition. Three
competitive strategies; supplier evaluation, develop- lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the
ment, and relationship management; negotiating with following may be counted: Management 367, Management
suppliers for results; and commodity planning. Three Science 367, Operations Management 367. Prerequisite:
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Operations Management 335 (or Management 335 or Man-
Operations Management 335 (or Management 335 or agement Science 335) or Operations Management 335H (or
Management 335H or Management Science 335H).

368. Logistics and Inventory Management. Restricted to stu- following may be counted toward the Bachelor of Business
dents in a business major. Analysis of the entire flow of Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance 179C, 379C,
information, materials, and services from suppliers through International Business 179C, 379C, Legal Environment of
Business
factories and warehouses to the end customer. Includes Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C, Management
logistics, supplier selection, and inventory management, Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing 179C, 379C, Op-
using case studies, optimization, and simulation. Three erations Management 179, 379, Real Estate 179C, 379C, Risk
lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: Eighteen semester hours
following may be counted: Management 368, Management of coursework in business and economics, six of which must
Science 368, Operations Management 368. Prerequisite: be upper-division; and consent of instructor. A student regis-
Operations Management 335 (or Management 335 or Man- tering for this course must obtain written approval from the
agement Science 335) or Operations Management 335H (or department chair’s office, on forms provided for that purpose,
Management 335H or Management Science 335H). before the first meeting of the course.
179, 379. Problems in Operations Management. Restricted to
students in a business major. Conference course. Only two S tati s ti c s: STA
of the following may be counted toward the Bachelor of
Business Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
179C, 379C, International Business 179C, 379C, Legal En-
vironment of Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C, 309. Elementary Business Statistics. Restricted to students
Management Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing in the McCombs School of Business. Training in the use
179C, 379C, Operations Management 179, 379, Real Es- of data to gain insight into business problems; describing
tate 179C, 379C, Risk Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: distributions (center, spread, change, and relationships),
Eighteen semester hours of coursework in business and producing data (experiments and sampling), probability
economics, six of which must be upper-division; Manage- and inference (means, proportions, differences, regression
ment 336, 336H, Operations Management 335, or 335H with and correlation). Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
a grade of at least C; and consent of instructor. A student ter. Only one of the following may be counted: Economics
registering for this course must have written approval from 329, Statistics 309, 309H. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408C
the department chair’s office, on forms provided for that or 408K and Mathematics 408D or 408L.
purpose, before the first meeting of the course. 309H. Elementary Business Statistics: Honors. Restricted to stu-
dents admitted to the McCombs School of Business Hon-
R i s k Manage me nt: R M ors Program. Training in the use of data to gain insight into
business problems; describing distributions (center, spread,
U pper- Div is i o n C ourses change, and relationships), producing data (experiments and
sampling), probability and inference (means, proportions,
140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in differences, regression and correlation). Three lecture hours
Risk Management. This course is used to record credit the a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
student earns while enrolled at another institution in a pro- counted: Economics 329, Statistics 309, 309H. Prerequisite:
gram administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office Mathematics 408C or 408K, and Mathematics 408D or
or the school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded 408L.
as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department
of Information, Risk, and Operations Management. Univer- Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. May be 140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Statistics. This course is used to record credit the student
357E. Introduction to Risk Management. Principles of risk manage- earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
ment for individuals and organizations, financial aspects of administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office or
insurance companies and markets, industry structure, mana- the school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded
gerial aspects of underwriting and pricing, and public policy as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department
issues. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. of Information, Risk, and Operations Management. Univer-
369K. Managing Employee Risks and Benefits. Risk management sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
issues involving financial consequences of life and health con- may be counted as coursework taken in residence. May be
tingencies, health care finance, company management, pen- repeated for credit when the topics vary.
sion planning, economics of industry structure, and public 371G. Statistics and Modeling. Restricted to students admitted to
policy issues. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. the McCombs School of Business. Optimization techniques
377. Property-Liability Risk Management and Planning. Analysis for deterministic models (linear and integer programming)
of property-liability risks of businesses, risk management and stochastic models (queueing, simulation, Markov
tools, risk financing, and insurance contracts for financial chains). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only
planning purposes; investment and underwriting opera- one of the following may be counted: Management Science
tions, market structures, and insurance regulation. Three 371H, Statistics 371G, 371H. Prerequisite: Business Adminis-
lecture hours a week for one semester. tration 324 or 324H; Management Information Systems 301
179, 379. Problems in Risk Management. Restricted to students or 310; Mathematics 408D, 408L, or 408M; and Statistics
in a business major. Conference course. Only two of the 309 or 309H.

371H. Statistics and Modeling: Honors. Restricted to students The process of managing organizations and the behavior
admitted to the McCombs School of Business Honors Pro- of individuals and groups within the organizational setting.
gram. Focuses on methods used to model and analyze data. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Management
Business
Explores multiple regression models and their application 336 and 336H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit
in the functional areas of business, regression-based time or registration for Business Administration 324 or 324H;
series models, decision analysis and the value of informa- and thirty semester hours of college coursework, including
tion, and simulation-based methods. Three lecture hours credit or registration for three semester hours of course-
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may work in anthropology, psychology, or sociology.
be counted: Management Science 371H, Statistics 371G, 337. Special Topics in Management. Analysis of contemporary
371H. Prerequisite: Business Administration 324 or 324H; management problems. Three lecture hours or two lecture
Management Information Systems 301 or 310; Mathematics hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one
408D, 408L, or 408M; and Statistics 309 or 309H. semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
376. Intermediate Statistics. Restricted to students in a business Some sections are offered on the letter-grade basis only;
major. Analysis of forecasting techniques and theory; mac- these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one of the
roeconomic models; long-range and short-term forecasting; following may be counted unless the topics vary: Manage-
forecasting for the firm, using case material. Three lecture ment 337, Management Science 337, Operations Manage-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Statistics 309 ment 337. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given
or 309H. in the Course Schedule.
Topic 9: Leadership Issues. Restricted to students in
a business major. Three lecture hours a week for one
Depar tment of Management semester. Prerequisite: Management 336 or 336H with
a grade of at least C.
Manage me nt: MAN Topic 11: Management of Cultural Differences. Restrict-
ed to students in a business major. Three lecture hours a
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses week for one semester. Management 337 (Topic 11) and
Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 6: Management of
320F. Foundations of Organizational Behavior and Administra- Cultural Differences) may not both be counted. Prerequi-
tion. An introduction to the management of organizations. site: Management 336, 336H, Operations Management
Issues are addressed from the perspectives of strategy and 335, or 335H with a grade of at least C.
planning, organizational behavior, and operations manage- Topic 15: Government in the Business Environment.
ment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May not Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Government
be counted toward the Bachelor of Business Administration 370L (Topic 4: Government in the Business Environment)
degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. and Management 337 (Topic 15) may not both be counted.
325. Strategic Human Resources Management. Restricted to Prerequisite: Management 336, 336H, Operations Manage-
students in a business major. Overview of the person- ment 335, or 335H with a grade of at least C.
nel function, covering recruitment, compensation, equal Topic 16: Sociology of Entrepreneurship. Same as Afri-
employment, job analysis, training, benefits, employee can and African American Studies 358C and Sociology
discipline, collective bargaining, safety, and health. Three 358C. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit one of the following may be counted: African and African
or registration for Management 336 or 336H. American Studies 374 (Topic: Sociology of Entrepreneur-
328. Consulting and Change Management. Restricted to stu- ship), Management 337 (Topic 16), Sociology 321K (Topic:
dents in a business major. Designed to develop the funda- Sociology of Entrepreneurship). Prerequisite: For manage-
mental change knowledge and consulting skills of students ment majors, one of the following courses with a grade
who plan to work with organizations as change agents, of at least C, or two of the following courses with a grade
whether internally as managerial employees or externally of at least C in each: Management 336, 336H, Operations
as outside consultants. Three lecture hours a week for one Management 335 (or Management 335), Operations
semester. Prerequisite: Management 336 or 336H with a Management 335H (or Management 335H); for others,
grade of at least C. sixty semester hours of college coursework.
336. Organizational Behavior. Restricted to students in a busi- Topic 20: Entrepreneurial Management. Restricted to
ness major. The process of managing organizations and the students in a business major. Covers the life cycle of an
behavior of individuals and groups within the organizational entrepreneurial business, including evaluating the at-
setting. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Man- tractiveness of an idea, launching the business, growing
agement 336 and 336H may not both be counted. Prerequi- the business, and harvesting the profits. Three lecture
site: Credit or registration for Business Administration 324 hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Accounting
or 324H; and credit or registration for three semester hours 311; Management 336, 336H, Operations Management
of coursework in anthropology, psychology, or sociology. 335, or 335H with a grade of at least C; and credit or reg-
336H. Organizational Behavior: Honors. Restricted to students istration for Finance 357 or 357H.
admitted to the McCombs School of Business Program. Topic 21: The Art and Science of Negotiation. Restricted
to students in a business major. Designed to help stu-

dents develop a broad array of negotiation skills and to lecture hours a week for one semester. Management 374 and
understand negotiations in useful analytical frameworks. 374H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Ninety semester
Emphasis is placed on simulations, role-playing, and hours of college coursework; Management 336, 336H, Op-
Business
cases. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. erations Management 335, or 335H; and credit or registration
Prerequisite: Management 336 or 336H with a grade for one of the following: Accounting 353J, 336P, Business Ad-
of at least C. ministration 353H, Finance 353, 336P, Management 353, 366P,
140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics Management Information Systems 353, 366P.
in Management. This course is used to record credit the 179C, 379C. Problems in Management. Restricted to students
student earns while enrolled at another institution in a pro- in a business major. Conference course. Only two of the
gram administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office following may be counted toward the Bachelor of Business
or the school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance 179C, 379C,
as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department International Business 179C, 379C, Legal Environment of
of Management. University credit is awarded for work in an Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C, Management
exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing 179C, 379C, Op-
residence. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. erations Management 179, 379, Real Estate 179C, 379C,
353. Internship in Management. Restricted to students in a busi- Risk Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: Eighteen semes-
ness major. Focuses on students’ career goals through aca- ter hours of coursework in business and economics, six of
demic discussion and evaluations, while placing students in which must be upper-division; and Management 336 with
professional internships with public and private enterprises. a grade of at least C.
Internship and discussion hours to be arranged. Offered on
the pass/fail basis only. Only one of the following may be
counted toward the Bachelor of Business Administration: Depar tment of Mar ke ting
Accounting 353J, Business Administration 353H, Finance 353,
Management 353, Management Information Systems 353, Inte rnati onal B u s ine s s: I B
Marketing 353, Operations Management 353. May not be
counted toward the student’s major requirement. Prerequisite: Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Completion of forty-five semester hours of college coursework
and consent of the departmental internship coordinator. 320F. Foundations of International Business. Fundamentals of
366P. Management Practicum. Restricted to business majors. Stu- international trade and the international economy; interna-
dents apply skills in their major area and focus on additional tional dimensions of several functional areas of business,
project management skills through group projects conducted including management, marketing, finance, and human
in a professional setting. Students may work with a private or a resource management; theoretical, institutional, and func-
public enterprise. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week tional foundations of international business. Three lecture
for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward
Management 366P, Management Science 366P, Operations the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Prerequi-
Management 366P. Prerequisite: Forty-five semester hours site: Upper-division standing.
of college coursework and consent of instructor. 140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in
374. General Management and Strategy. Restricted to students International Business. This course is used to record credit
in a business major. Designed to enable students to analyze the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a
business situations from the point of view of the practicing program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office
general manager. Addresses key tasks involved in general or the school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded
management, including strategic decisions that insure the as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department
long-term health of the entire firm or a major division. Three of Marketing. University credit is awarded for work in an ex-
lecture hours a week for one semester. Management 374 change program; it may be counted a coursework taken in
and 374H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Seventy- residence. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
five semester hours of college coursework, including one 350. International Trade. Restricted to students in a business
of the following: Management 336, 336H, Operations Man- major. Study of the principles, policies, and problems of the
agement 335, 335H; credit or registration for Finance 357 or international exchange of goods and investments. Three
357H, and Marketing 337 or 337H; and credit or registration lecture hours a week for one semester. Economics 339K
for one of the following: Accounting 353J, 366P, Business and International Business 350 may not both be counted.
Administration 353H, Finance 353, 366P, Management 353, Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Business Administra-
366P, Management Information Systems 353, 366P, Market- tion 324 or 324H.
ing 353, 366P, Operations Management 353, 366P. 372. Seminar in International Business. Three lecture hours a
374H. General Management and Strategy: Honors. Restricted week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
to students admitted to the McCombs School of Business the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; ad-
Honors Program. Designed to enable students to analyze ditional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in
business situations from the point of view of the practicing the Course Schedule.
general manager. Addresses key tasks involved in general Topic 1: International Marketing.
management, including strategic decisions that insure the Topic 2: Business in Emerging Markets. Same as Latin
long-term health of the entire firm or a major division. Three American Studies 322 (Topic 9: Business in Emerging

Markets) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 4: Mar ke ting: MK T
Business in Emerging Markets). Only one of the follow-
ing may be counted: International Business 372 (Topic Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Business
2), 372 (Topic: Business in Developing Countries), Latin

American Studies 322 (Topic: Business in Developing 320F. Foundations of Marketing. Introduction to basic concepts
Countries), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Business and terminology in marketing: the process of developing
in Developing Countries). marketing strategy, the role of marketing activities within
Topic 3: Managing the Global Corporation. the firm, external influences that affect the development
Topic 4: Competing with the Japanese. of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools appropri-
Topic 5: Business in Latin America. ate to marketing decision making. Three lecture hours a
Topic 6: Business German. German 356W and Interna- week for one semester. May not be counted toward the
tional Business 372 (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Prerequisite:
Additional prerequisite: German 312K or 312V with a Upper-division standing.
grade of at least C, or appropriate score on the place- 337. Principles of Marketing. Restricted to students in a busi-
ment test. ness major. Designed to expand the student’s understand-
Topic 7: Advanced Business German. Designed for ing of the marketing system and basic marketing activities
students who have taken German 328. Taught in Ger- and to provide a framework for marketing strategy develop-
man. Normally meets with German 336W. Only one ment and implementation of marketing tools and tactics.
of the following may be counted: German 336W, 356V, Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Marketing 337
International Business 372 (Topic 7). May be counted and 337H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or
toward the international business elective requirement. registration for Accounting 312 or 312H, Business Admin-
Additional prerequisite: Three courses beyond German istration 324 or 324H, and Statistics 309 or 309H.
506, or equivalent credit on the placement test. 337H. Principles of Marketing: Honors. Restricted to students
Topic 8: Business Spanish. Only one of the following admitted to the McCombs School of Business Honors Pro-
may be counted: International Business 372 (Topic 8), gram. Designed to expand the student’s understanding of
Mexican American Studies 350, Spanish 327. Additional the marketing system and basic marketing activities and to
prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or 327). provide a framework for marketing strategy development and
Topic 9: Business French. Taught in French. Additional implementation of marketing tools and tactics. Three lecture
prerequisite: French 320E and one additional upper- hours a week for one semester. Marketing 337 and 337H may
division French course, or consent of instructor. not both be counted. Prerequisite: Accounting 312H and credit
378. International Business Operations. Restricted to students in or registration for Business Administration 324H.
a business major. Establishment and conduct of international 338. Promotional Policies. Restricted to students in a busi-
business operations: trade, investments, branch and subsid- ness major. Analysis of the use of promotional methods
iary management, intermediary functions; case studies in in marketing: advertising, personal selling, sales promo-
international enterprise. Three lecture hours a week for one tion, and indirect promotion; their social and economic
semester. Prerequisite: Economics 339K or International Busi- consequences; their coordination and relationship to other
ness 350, and credit or registration for one of the following: business functions. Three lecture hours a week for one
Accounting 353J, 366P, Finance 353, 366P, Management 353, semester. Prerequisite: Marketing 337 or 337H.
366P, Management Information Systems 353, 366P, Market- 140S, 240S, 340S, 440S, 540S, 640S, 740S, 840S, 940S. Topics in
ing 353, 366P, Operations Management 353, 366P. Marketing. This course is used to record credit the student
179C, 379C. Problems in International Business. Restricted to stu- earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
dents in a business major. Conference course. Only two of administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office or the
the following may be counted toward the Bachelor of Busi- school’s BBA Exchange Programs. Credit is recorded as as-
ness Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance 179C, signed by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Mar-
379C, International Business 179C, 379C, Legal Environment keting. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange
of Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C, Manage- program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence.
ment Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing 179C, 379C, May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Operations Management 179, 379, Real Estate 179C, 379C, 353. Internship in Marketing and International Business. Re-
Risk Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: Eighteen semes- stricted to students in a business major. Focuses on
ter hours of coursework in business and economics, six of students’ career goals through academic discussion and
which must be upper-division; International Business 350 evaluations, while placing students in professional intern-
with a grade of at least C; and consent of instructor. A stu- ships with public and private enterprises. Internship and
dent registering for this course must obtain written approval discussion hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail
from the department chair’s office, on forms provided for basis only. Only one of the following may be counted toward
that purpose, before the first meeting of the course. the Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting 353J,
Business Administration 353H, Finance 353, Management
353, Management Information Systems 353, Marketing 353,
Operations Management 353. May not be counted toward

the student’s major requirement. Prerequisite: Completion 179C, 379C. Problems in Marketing. Restricted to students in a
of forty-five semester hours of college coursework and business major. Conference course. Only two of the fol-
consent of the departmental internship coordinator. lowing may be counted toward the Bachelor of Business
Business
460. Information and Analysis. Restricted to students in a busi- Administration: Accounting 179C, 379C, Finance 179C, 379C,
ness major. The development and analysis of information International Business 179C, 379C, Legal Environment of
for marketing management sources. Three lecture hours Business 179, 379, Management 179C, 379C, Management
and one recitation hour a week for one semester. Prereq- Information Systems 179, 379, Marketing 179C, 379C, Op-
uisite: Marketing 337 or 337H, and Statistics 309 or 309H. erations Management 179, 379, Real Estate 179C, 379C,
363. Professional Selling and Sales Management. Restricted to Risk Management 179, 379. Prerequisite: Eighteen semes-
students in a business major. Policies, operation, coordina- ter hours of coursework in business and economics, six of
tion, and control of personal selling activities in marketing which must be upper-division; Marketing 337 or 337H with
organizations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. a grade of at least C; and consent of instructor. A student
Prerequisite: Marketing 337 or 337H. registering for this course must obtain written approval
366P. Marketing Practicum. Restricted to business majors. Stu- from the department chair’s office, on forms provided for
dents apply skills in their major area and focus on additional that purpose, before the first meeting of the course.
project management skills through group projects conducted
in a professional setting. Students may work with a private
or a public enterprise. The equivalent of three lecture hours Oper ations Management
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Forty-five semester See Department of Information, Risk, and Operations Manage-
hours of college coursework and consent of instructor. ment, page 72.
370. Marketing Policies. Restricted to students in a business
major. A capstone course focusing on case studies of ad-
vanced marketing problems, including analysis of markets, Re al E s tate
promotional planning, pricing, and distribution coordina- See Department of Finance, page 69.
tion. Designed to help the student develop a comprehensive
understanding of marketing policy and strategy formulation.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Ris k Management
Finance 357 or 357H, and Marketing 460; credit or registration See Department of Information, Risk, and Operations Manage-
for one of the following: Accounting 353J, 366P, Business Ad- ment, page 73.
ministration 353H, Finance 353, 366P, Management 353, 366P,
Management Information Systems 353, 366P, Marketing 353,
366P, Operations Management 353, 366P; and six additional S tatis ti c s
semester hours of coursework in marketing. See Department of Information, Risk, and Operations Manage-
370K. Retail Merchandising. Restricted to students in a business ment, page 73.
major. Designed to familiarize the student with all the ac-
tivities associated with the sale of goods and services for
final consumption and to provide an overview of the deci-
sions involved in merchandising and management, includ-
ing factors that influence and determine those decisions.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Marketing 337 or 337H.
372. Marketing Seminar. Restricted to students in a business
major. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Mar-
keting 337 or 337H. Additional prerequisites may be required
for some topics; these are given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Market Area Decisions.
Topic 2: Consumer Behavior.
Topic 3: Implementing Marketing Concepts. Implementa-
tion of marketing concepts in a real-world setting through
participation in marketing projects with area companies.
Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topic 4: Global Marketing. May be used in place of In-
ternational Business 372 in fulfilling the requirements
of the major in international business.

5. College of Communication
Communication
Roderick Hart, PhD, Dean

Mark Bernstein, EdD, Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Stephen Reese, PhD, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Janice M. Daman, MBA, Assistant Dean
Darrell D. Rocha, BA, Assistant Dean
http://communication.utexas.edu/
Gener al Information ted, and in the process become involved with human
desires and reactions. Linguistics investigates the
In an increasingly crowded and complex world, com- symbols by which human beings convey messages to
munication plays many roles. Accurate communication each other. All language study bears on the process
from person to person and from individual to public of communication. Art, drama, music, and literature
is essential to understanding, and understanding is are forms of communication. Psychology studies the
basic to intelligent agreement or disagreement. The relationship of communication to the individual, and
swift exchange of information permits business to sociology examines the impact of communication on
grow, stimulates public taste, and brings about change society. Education relies heavily on effective commu-
while helping individuals and institutions to adapt to nication. Thus the student who majors in the College
change. Decreasing the time between the discovery of of Communication should find relationships between
new knowledge by scientist, scholar, or industrial ex- the major and every course in the program. The major
perimenter and the comprehension of this knowledge should give focus to the student’s educational experi-
by large segments of the public counteracts inertia and ence at the University. Those who minor in one of the
spreads the benefits of such discoveries. Communica- communication fields should find means of increasing
tion makes possible the marshaling of public opinion their personal effectiveness through developing skill
and increases the effectiveness of forces for political in writing and speaking and in discerning the role
progress. of the mass media in the communication process in
The academic discipline of communication com- society.
bines the characteristics of an art and of a science.
Those who study communication as an art seek to Facilitie s
improve in themselves and in others the oral, writ-
ten, and visual skills of exchanging information. As In addition to the extensive library and computer
a science, communication emphasizes the objective resources of the University, certain special resources
study and investigation of this fundamental aspect of provide support for work in communication. Chief
human behavior. among them is the Jesse H. Jones Communication
The degree programs of the College of Communi- Center. Communication Building A (CMA) is a six-level
cation do not represent all of the academic disciplines building housing classrooms, offices, and sophisticated
concerned with the process of communication or multimedia facilities. All of the instructional and office
the effects of communication on the individual and spaces are equipped with Ethernet. Communication
society. Engineering and physics shape and design Building B (CMB), a nine-level production building,
the instruments by which communication is transmit- houses Austin’s public television station, KLRU, and
the National Public Radio station KUT-FM. Also résumé referral programs. Communication job and
housed in Communication Building B are teaching internship fairs, on-campus interviews, and a wide
Communication
and production facilities for the School of Journalism range of job search workshops and career explora-
and the Department of Radio-Television-Film. tion programs provide networking opportunities and
These facilities provide opportunities for academic allow students to explore their career options, gain
programs that cross disciplinary lines, interrelate print experience, and build their career management skills.
and electronic media, and otherwise combine the re- Individual career counseling, prelaw advising, and an
sources of the college in ways not feasible within any extensive library and Web site offer additional resources
one of the component units. to help candidates research and prepare for the job
Although students have access to the college’s market in a wide variety of media, communication,
computer writing laboratory, they are encouraged to and related industries.
purchase personal computers for their own use. As a complement to the assistance available from
the college, the University’s Career Exploration Center
Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le provides career counseling services to all students.
thro u gh the College The center offers professional career counseling, skill
and interest inventories and tests, and assistance to
The College of Communication has a large number students in choosing or changing their majors and
of scholarships that are awarded annually. Students considering graduate study.
interested in receiving one of these scholarships should The University makes no promise to secure employ-
apply online early in the spring semester for scholar- ment for each graduate.
ships to be awarded the following academic year. More
information about college scholarships is available at S tudent Organiz ations
http://communication.utexas.edu/ and from the Of-
fice of Student Affairs. Each academic unit also offers Student organizations provide an opportunity for
scholarships to its students; information is given on students to meet fellow students within their major,
the unit’s Web site. learn about a major or career, hear from profession-
als in the field, and gain hands-on experience in club
Ac ademi c Advising administration and leadership. One organization
students may join is the Communication Council, the
The Office of Student Affairs, CMA A4.140, in collabo- governing body for student activities in the college. The
ration with the academic units, oversees all advising Communication Council acts as a representative of all
in the college. To allow in-depth advising on specific undergraduate communication students and sponsors
programs of study, courses, and career choices in the college-wide programs such as Communication Week
major, each student is assigned an adviser. Students and Senior Celebration as well as other events through-
should meet with their advisers to select courses ap- out the year. A complete list of student organizations
propriate to the degree and to ensure that all degree in the college is available at http://communication.
requirements are met. utexas.edu/.
Some academic units require that the student be
advised before registering to ensure that he or she
takes courses in sequential order. Students in these Admission and Regis tr ation
units must see the academic adviser or a specific fac-
ulty member for approval to register for courses in the Admission to the Univer sit y
major. Finally, students should consult their advisers
for assistance in preparing for graduation. Admission and readmission of undergraduate students
to the University is the responsibility of the director
Communi c ation Career Servi ce s of admissions. Information about admission to the
University is given in General Information. Admission
Communication Career Services (CCS) provides a va- to a major may be restricted by the availability of in-
riety of career development and job/internship search structional resources.
programs for students, alumni, and employers. The
office’s online systems link clients to the CCS job and
internship databases and on-campus interviewing and
College of Communication t Admission and Registration 79

Admission P oli cie s of the College Students whose native language is not English may
appeal to the School of Journalism to waive the three-
Communication
Students admitted to the University with deficiencies trial limit. Information about test dates is available
in high school units must remove them by the means from the Division of Instructional Innovation and
prescribed in General Information. Course credit used Assessment and the School of Journalism.
to remove deficiencies may not be counted toward the
student’s degree. Honor s
A few students who already have a bachelor’s degree
and who are not candidates for an advanced degree are S eni or Fe l l ows Program
admitted to the college each year as nondegree students.
Such students are admitted only with the approval of The Senior Fellows Program is a college-wide honors
the appropriate academic unit head and the dean. program providing a broad, interdisciplinary supple-
ment to the student’s major. The program is designed
Regis tr ation for students with the talent and interest to go beyond
the usual undergraduate experience. Participants
General Information gives information about registra- who complete four honors courses in communication
tion, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one with a grade of at least B in each earn the distinction
division of the University to another, and auditing a of Senior Fellow. The coursework is undertaken in
course. The Course Schedule, published before regis- conjunction with the student’s degree requirements.
tration each semester and summer session, includes Students with a grade point average of at least 3.30 are
registration instructions, advising locations, and the invited to apply to participate during their junior and/
times, places, and instructors of classes. The Course or senior years. Requirements for admission include
Schedule and General Information are published on the completion of the formal application process, which
registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The includes a written statement of purpose indicating why
printed General Information is sold at campus-area the student wishes to be part of the program, and an
bookstores interview with members of the faculty committee that
Enrollment in upper-division courses in the College oversees the program. Twenty-five to thirty students
of Communication may be restricted because of limita- are selected for the program each year.
tions on instructional resources.
Departme ntal Honors Programs
Ac ademic P olicies and Each academic unit in the College of Communication

Procedures offers an honors program to students majoring in the
unit. Requirements for the programs vary, but all in-
Gr ammar , Spelling and clude (1) minimum grade point averages for admission
Punc tuation Te s t to and continuance in the program; (2) three to six se-
mester hours of honors coursework; and (3) completion
Journalism majors must earn a passing score of 45 on in residence at the University of at least sixty semester
the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
and Punctuation (GSP) Test as described in the major Each academic unit encourages eligible students to
requirements. Students who receive transfer credit for apply for admission to the honors program. Students
Journalism 315 must also take and pass the test before who complete the program receive a certificate indicat-
enrolling in subsequent courses in the major. All stu- ing “Special Honors in (name of field).” This notation
dents must pass the test before enrolling in courses for also appears on the student’s academic record.
which it is a prerequisite.
Students may take the test up to three times. A stu- Advertising Honors Program
dent who has not passed the test after three trials may
enroll in a GSP review class offered each semester by Students who plan to seek special honors in advertising
the School of Journalism. The student may take the should apply to the department undergraduate adviser
test a fourth and final time upon completion of the for admission to the honors program upon completion
review class. If the student does not pass the test on of sixty semester hours of coursework; they must apply
the fourth trial, he or she may not enroll in any course no later than upon completion of ninety semester hours.
for which the test is a prerequisite. A University grade point average of at least 3.50 and a
80 College of Communication
grade point average in advertising of at least 3.50 are re- Journalism Honors Program
quired for admission. The requirements for graduation
Communication
with special honors are (1) Advertising 373H, Integrated Students who plan to seek special honors in journal-
Communications Campaigns: Honors, and 379H, Honors ism should apply to the School of Journalism adviser
Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B in each; (2) for admission to the honors program upon completion
a University grade point average of at least 3.50 and a of sixty semester hours of coursework; they must ap-
grade point average in advertising of at least 3.50; and ply no later than upon completion of ninety semester
(3) completion in residence at the University of at least hours. A University grade point average of at least 3.50
sixty semester hours of coursework counted toward the and a grade point average in journalism of at least
degree of Bachelor of Science in Advertising. 3.50 are required for admission. The requirements for
graduation with special honors are (1) Journalism 379H,
Co mmunic ati on S ciences and Disorders Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B; (2)
Honors Program a University grade point average of at least 3.50 and a
grade point average in journalism of at least 3.50; and
Students who plan to seek special honors in com- (3) completion in residence at the University of at least
munication sciences and disorders should apply to sixty semester hours of coursework counted toward
the department undergraduate adviser for admission the degree of Bachelor of Journalism.
to the honors program upon completion of ninety se-
mester hours of coursework. A University grade point Public Relations Honors Program
average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in
communication sciences and disorders of at least 3.50 Students who plan to seek special honors in public
are required for admission. The requirements for relations should apply to the public relations adviser
graduation with special honors are (1) Communication for admission to the honors program upon completion
Sciences and Disorders 359H, Honors Tutorial Course: of sixty semester hours of coursework; they must ap-
Reading, with a grade of at least B; (2) Communication ply no later than upon completion of ninety semester
Sciences and Disorders 379H, Honors Tutorial Course: hours. A University grade point average of at least 3.50
Special Project, with a grade of at least B; (3) a University and a grade point average in public relations of at least
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point 3.50 are required for admission. The requirements for
average in communication sciences and disorders of at graduation with special honors are (1) Public Relations
least 3.50; and (4) completion in residence at the Uni- 377H, Integrated Communications Campaigns: Honors,
versity of at least sixty semester hours of coursework and 379H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at
counted toward the degree of Bachelor of Science in least B in each; (2) a University grade point average of
Communication Sciences and Disorders. at least 3.50 and a grade point average in public rela-
tions of at least 3.50; and (3) completion in residence
Communication Studies Honors Program at the University of at least sixty semester hours of
coursework counted toward the degree of Bachelor of
Students who plan to seek special honors in commu- Science in Public Relations.
nication studies should consult the communication
studies undergraduate adviser upon completion of Radio-Television-Film Honors Program
seventy-five semester hours of coursework. A Univer-
sity grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade Students who plan to seek special honors in radio-
point average in communication studies of at least 3.50 television-film should apply to the department chair for
are required for admission to the honors program. The admission to the honors program upon completion of
requirements for graduation with special honors are (1) seventy-five semester hours of coursework; they must
a major in communication studies; (2) Communication apply no later than upon completion of ninety semester
Studies 359H, Honors Tutorial Course: Reading, with a hours. A University grade point average of at least 3.00
grade of at least B; (3) Communication Studies 379H, and a grade point average in radio-television-film of at
Honors Tutorial Course: Special Project, with a grade least 3.50 are required for admission to and continu-
of at least B; (4) a University grade point average of at ation in the honors program. The requirements for
least 3.00 and a grade point average in communication graduation with special honors are (1) two semesters
studies of at least 3.50; and (5) completion in residence of Radio-Television-Film 378H, Honors Tutorial Course,
at the University of at least sixty semester hours of with a grade of at least B each semester; (2) a University
coursework counted toward the degree of Bachelor of grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point
Science in Communication Studies.
College of Communication t Academic Policies and Procedures 81

average in radio-television-film of at least 3.50; and (3) C oncentrati on C ourses
completion in residence at the University of at least
Communication
sixty semester hours of coursework counted toward Required Co urses

the degree of Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-
Film. COM 309, Communication Technology and Society
RTF 305, Introduction to Media Studies
U niv ersit y H o n ors
Electives
The designation University Honors, awarded at the end
of each long-session semester, gives official recognition ADV 315, History and Development of Advertising
and commendation to students whose grades for the COM 316M, Communication and Ethnic Groups
semester indicate distinguished academic accomplish- CMS 306M, Professional Communication Skills
ment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done CMS 332K, Theories of Persuasion
are considered. Criteria for University Honors are CMS 342K, Political Communication
given on page 12. J 360, Media Law and Ethics
J 364E, The Mass Media and Society
G raduat io n w i th Un i v ers i t y H o n ors
US Latino and Latin Ameri c an
Students who, upon graduation, have demonstrated Me d ia S tud ie s Concentr ation
outstanding academic achievement are eligible to
graduate with University Honors. Criteria for gradua- This concentration is designed to introduce students
tion with University Honors are given on page 13. to United States Latino and Latin American issues in
communication and the media and to give them the
Communi c ation and So cie t y opportunity to prepare for professional work related to
Concentr ation these areas. Completion of the concentration requires
twelve semester hours of coursework, consisting of
This concentration is designed for consumers and one required course and nine hours of elective work
creators of messages in public contexts. It is open only in upper-division courses. Any College of Communi-
to students in majors outside the College of Commu- cation student may enroll in any of the concentration
nication; any noncommunication student may enroll courses for which he or she meets the prerequisite. The
in any of these courses for which he or she meets the student must have a University grade point average of
prerequisite. In addition to fulfilling the prerequisite, at least 2.25 to enroll in any upper-division course in
the student must have a University grade point average the college.
of at least 2.25 to enroll in any upper-division course in The student must submit an application form on-
the College of Communication. line to the Office of Student Affairs in order to enroll
The communication and society concentration in the US Latino and Latin American media studies
requires eighteen semester hours of coursework, con- concentration. Certain course prerequisites may be
sisting of two required courses and twelve hours of waived once the student completes the concentration
electives; nine hours of the elective work must be in application form.
upper-division courses. Of the eighteen semester hours Each degree program in the college imposes a limit
required for the concentration, at least twelve must be on the number of hours in the college that may be
completed in residence. At any time after enrolling in counted toward the degree; each also imposes limits on
his or her last concentration course, the student should the number of hours in the major that may be counted.
fill out a concentration completion form in the Office For students who complete the US Latino and Latin
of Student Affairs. The form must be submitted by the American media studies concentration, these limits
deadline to apply for graduation in the student’s final may be modified with the approval of the Office of
semester. Students who complete the concentration Student Affairs.
will receive verification. Students should consult the Office of Student Af-
A student who wishes to use the concentration to fairs for additional information about the program and
fulfill minor requirements should make certain these the coursework that meets concentration requirements.
courses meet the requirements of his or her college. The courses that may be counted toward this concentra-
tion include, but are not limited to, the following.
C o nce ntrat i o n C ourses 4. A candidate for a degree must be registered in
the College of Communication either in resi-
Communication
Required Course dence or in absentia the semester or summer
session the degree is to be awarded and must
COM 316M, Communication and Ethnic Groups; or RTF apply to the dean for the degree no later than the
316M, Communication and Ethnic Groups date specified in the official academic calendar.
5. An Air Force, Army, or Naval Reserve Officer
Electives Training Corps student who elects the basic
and/or advanced program in air force science,
ADV 334, International Advertising military science, or naval science will not be
ADV 378, Topic 2: Advanced Issues in Multicultural approved for graduation until the student’s gov-
Markets ernment contract is completed or the student is
J 340C, Topic 1: Mass Media and Minorities released from the ROTC.
J 349T, Topic 4: International Reporting 6. Each degree program is arranged to provide for
J 367E, Journalism in Latin America the orderly progress of the student’s coursework.
RTF 359S, Topic: Brazilian Media and Culture A beginning student (including a transfer stu-
RTF 365, Topic: Race, Class, and Media dent with fewer than forty-eight semester hours
of transferable credit) who registers for twelve
Co ur se s for Te acher Prepar ation semester hours or more must take at least nine
semester hours, in at least three courses, of the
The college does not currently offer a teaching certifica- coursework listed as prescribed work for one of
tion program for any of its degrees. Students who wish the degrees in the College of Communication.
to pursue teacher certification should consult the teach- The student must continue to take at least nine
er certification officer in the College of Education. semester hours of the prescribed work each
long-session semester until he or she has com-
pleted forty-eight semester hours of credit. The
Gr aduation dean may adjust this rule in exceptional circum-
stances, or when the student has earned credit
Special Req uirement s of the College by examination, or when the student registers
for fewer than twelve hours in a long-session
All students must fulfill the general requirements for semester.
graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the College 7. No student in the College of Communication
of Communication must also fulfill the following may repeat for credit a course in which he or she
requirements. has earned a grade of C or better.
1. All University students must have a grade point
average of at least 2.00 to graduate. In the Col- The Degree Aud it
lege of Communication, a student who fails to
achieve this grade point average in the normal Students should verify the coursework they have com-
120 hours may register for up to forty additional pleted and the coursework still needed for the degree
hours in order to do so. by reviewing a degree audit at least once each semester
2. All communication majors must have a grade of with an adviser in the Office of Student Affairs. The
at least C in each course taken in the College of degree audit is a computer-generated report of the
Communication that is counted toward the de- student’s progress in completing degree requirements.
gree; if the course is offered on the pass/fail basis He or she may also create, print, and review an audit
only, the student must have the symbol CR. online through ida , the Interactive Degree Audit
3. The University requires that the student com- system; information about ida is available at http://
plete in residence at least sixty semester hours registrar.utexas.edu/students/degrees/ida/.
of the coursework counted toward the degree. In Although the degree audit normally provides an
the College of Communication, these sixty hours accurate statement of requirements, the student is
must include at least eighteen hours of upper- responsible for knowing the requirements for the
division coursework and at least six hours of degree as stated in a catalog under which he or she is
upper-division coursework in the major. eligible to graduate and for registering so as to fulfill
those requirements. Because the student is responsible
College of Communication t Graduation 83

for registering for the courses needed to fulfill degree courses as electives or in addition to the number of
requirements, he or she should seek an official ruling hours required for the degree. Courses with a substan-
Communication
in the student affairs office before registering if in tial writing component or writing flag are identified in
doubt about any requirement. the Course Schedule.
Applying for Gr ad uation Communi c ation and Culture

Req uirement
To graduate, a student must be registered in the
College of Communication and must file a gradua- As part of the prescribed work for all degrees, students
tion application with the Office of Student Affairs. must complete three semester hours of coursework in
A student who is enrolled in residence must submit the College of Communication dealing with the study
the application online at http://communication. of communication issues concerning at least one mi-
utexas.edu/. A student who is not currently enrolled nority or nondominant group within the United States.
should contact the Office of Student Affairs about the Courses used to fulfill this requirement may also be
process to graduate in absentia. used to fulfill other degree requirements. Multicultural
The graduation application should be filed at the be- courses include, but are not limited to, the following;
ginning of the student’s last semester; it must be filed all courses that fulfill this requirement are identified
no later than the deadline given in the official academic in the Course Schedule.
calendar. No degree will be conferred unless the gradu- ADV 371J, Advertising and Society
ation application form has been filed on time. ADV 378, Topic 2: Advanced Issues in Multic ultural
Markets
ADV 378, Topic: African Americans and the Media
Degrees COM 316M, Communication and Ethnic Groups
CMS 314L, Language, Communication, and Culture
Degree s Offere d CMS 340K, Communication and Social Change
CMS 355K, Intercultural Communication
In the College of Communication, six undergraduate CMS 365K, Male-Female Communication
degrees are offered: Bachelor of Science in Advertis- CMS 367, Topic: Language and Culture
ing, Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences CSD 308K, Perspectives on Deafness
and Disorders, Bachelor of Science in Communication CSD 360M, Communication and Deaf People
Studies, Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Science J 335, Narrative Journalism
in Public Relations, and Bachelor of Science in Radio- J 340C, Topic 1: Mass Media and Minorities
Television-Film. In addition to the core curriculum, J 340C, Topic 2: African Americans and the Media
the requirements of each degree consist of special J 340C, Topic 3: Journalism and Religion
requirements, prescribed work, and major require- J 340C, Topic: African American Athletes and
ments; these are given later in this chapter under the the Media
heading for the degree. In addition, the student must J 340C, Topic: Leadership, Management, and
fulfill the University-wide graduation requirements the Media
given on pages 15–16 and the special requirements of J 340C, Topic: Women and the News
the College of Communication given on page 83. RTF 331K, Topic 1: Cult Movies and Gender Issues
A student may not earn more than two undergradu- RTF 331K, Topic 2: Television and Theories of Gender
ate degrees from the College of Communication. A RTF 359S, Topic 1: Hispanic Images and
student may not earn both the Bachelor of Science Counterimages
in Advertising and the Bachelor of Science in Public RTF 365, Topic 4: History of United States Latino
Relations. Media
RTF 365, Topic 6: Latinos and Media
Writing Req uirement RTF 370, Topic: Women and Film
As part of the prescribed work for all degrees in the

college, students must complete two courses with a
substantial writing component or a writing flag. If the
writing requirement is not fulfilled by courses speci-
fied for the degree, the student must complete writing
Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s C ourses Take n on the Pass / Fai l Basis
Communication
I nter nship C red i t A student in the College of Communication may count
toward the degree up to fifteen semester hours of
Some communication degree programs require an coursework in elective subjects outside the College of
internship; in other programs, students may elect to Communication taken on the pass/fail basis. No course
complete an internship. In either case, the student required for the degree and taken in residence may be
must be a communication major and must meet the taken pass/fail, unless the course is offered only on
prerequisite for the internship course. Up to but no that basis. The student may also take examinations for
more than four semester hours of credit in internship credit in elective subjects on the pass/fail basis; credit
courses may be counted toward the student’s degree. earned by examination is not counted toward the total
of five courses that the student may take on this basis.
Ph ys ica l Acti v i t y C ourses If a student chooses to major in a subject in which he or
she has taken a course pass/fail, the academic unit that
Physical activity (PED) courses are offered by the De- offers the major determines whether the course may
partment of Kinesiology and Health Education. They be counted toward the student’s major requirements.
are counted among courses for which a student is en- Complete rules on registration on the pass/fail basis
rolled, and the grades are included in the grade point are given in General Information.
average. However, these courses may not be counted
toward a degree in the College of Communication. Bi bl e C ourses
R OT C C ourses No more than twelve semester hours of Bible courses

may be counted toward a degree.
No more than nine semester hours of credit for air
force science, military science, or naval science courses Bachelor of S cience in Adver tising
may be counted toward any degree in the College of
Communication. Such coursework may be counted To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in
only as lower-division electives in degree programs Advertising, the candidate must complete 120 semester
that have room for such electives, and only by students hours of coursework and must fulfill the University-
who have completed the third and fourth years of the wide graduation requirements on pages 15–16, the
ROTC program. ROTC courses may not be substituted college graduation requirements on page 83, and the
for any specific required course. special requirements, core curriculum, prescribed
work, and major requirements on pages 87–88.
C on curren t E n rol lmen t a n d
C orrespo n den ce a n d E xten s i o n Courses Areas of S tudy
Credit that a University student in residence earns Texas Advertising Management Program
simultaneously by correspondence or extension from
the University or elsewhere or in residence at another All students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Advertis-
school will not be counted toward a degree in the Col- ing begin in the Texas Advertising Management pro-
lege of Communication unless specifically approved in gram. This program is designed for students interested
advance by the dean. Requests to take communication in a variety of professional careers, including advertis-
courses by correspondence or extension are normally ing management positions in a wide range of adver-
disapproved. A student in his or her final semester tising, sales promotion, direct response, promotional
may not enroll concurrently at another institution in products, and related agencies. Students planning to
any course that is to be counted toward the degree. No work for advertisers, such as manufacturing or service
more than 30 percent of the semester hours required companies, rather than for agencies, may also meet
for any degree offered in the College of Communica- their goals through the Texas Advertising Manage-
tion may be taken by correspondence. ment program. The program focuses on an integrated
approach in which communication problems are ad-
dressed with a variety of tools, including advertising,
public relations, sales promotion, and direct response.
Students must complete eight courses: Advertising
College of Communication t Degrees 85

318J, 325, 344K, 345J, 350 (or 468K, if applicable), 370J, who are not admitted may apply again the following
371J, and 373. In addition, all students must complete semester, but students may apply only twice.
Communication
at least twelve semester hours of electives within the Texas Media students complete three upper-division
Department of Advertising. Students may remain in courses, which may be counted as upper-division adver-
this program for flexibility in their choice of electives, tising electives. All students in the program complete
or they may choose to apply for acceptance into one of Advertising 377 (Topic 1: Advanced Media Strategies),
three specialty areas of study described below: Texas a seminar and hands-on, project-based course. For
Creative program, Texas Media program, or Texas their other two courses, students choose from topics of
Interactive program. Advertising 377. Courses in the program may be taken
concurrently. Most students complete the program in
Texas Creative Program two semesters.
This program is designed to mold talented students Texas Interactive Program

into skilled advertising copywriters and art direc-
tors. To achieve that goal, it focuses on the creative This program is designed to give students a better
and strategic thinking required to make the highest understanding of interactive communication in the
quality advertising messages. The program consists context of advertising, direct response, sales promotion,
of Advertising 343K, Portfolio I; 468K, Portfolio II; and and other forms of integrated promotional communi-
468L, Portfolio III. In these three courses, students cation. It encourages students to explore cornerstone
are expected to learn conceptual and critical thinking communication topics not only as academic subjects or
skills, computer design and page layout skills, and business applications but also as part of their everyday
copywriting. The sequence also helps students develop lives and the lives of the consumers with whom they
the portfolio of creative work that is required of those interact. The classes are intended to develop in students
seeking jobs in advertising. the creative and critical thinking skills necessary to par-
Students who complete Advertising 325 with a grade ticipate in the interactive marketplace and, ultimately,
of at least B may apply for admission to the Texas Cre- to contribute to its development.
ative program. Applications are generally distributed Students who complete Advertising 345J with a
during the last week of class, and decisions are posted grade of at least B may apply for admission to the Texas
the following week. Students who are accepted into the Interactive program. Applications are available from
program may enroll in Advertising 343K the following the undergraduate adviser’s office in the Department
semester; those who are not accepted may apply again of Advertising; completed applications are accepted
the following semester, but students may apply only each semester during the consent period.
twice. Student work is reviewed each semester, and Texas Interactive students complete three upper-di-
advancement through the program is contingent on vision courses, which may be counted as upper-division
the quality of portfolio development. advertising electives; these are Advertising 447, 350,
and 377 (Topic 3: Digital Media). They also complete
Texas Media Program a section of Advertising 373 that is limited to Texas
Interactive students. Students must take Advertising
This program is designed to help students develop the 447 and 377 before 350 and 373.
characteristics that define success in advertising media
planning, buying, sales, and new media development. The C onsent Procedure
Because advertising media is a broad and quickly evolv-
ing industry, the program offers a variety of courses, Part of the prerequisite for some advertising courses
allowing students to focus their training and allowing is consent of the instructor received prior to register-
the program itself to adapt to industry developments. ing. To be able to register for such a course, a student
Students who complete Advertising 345J with a must first ask for and receive the instructor’s consent.
grade of at least B may apply for admission to the Texas The student may be invited to an interview with the
Media program. Applications are accepted online each instructor or may be asked to provide supporting mate-
semester during the consent period; applicants are also rials, such as an application or an essay. The student is
interviewed briefly. A list of those admitted is posted responsible for knowing the deadline to apply. Consent
before registration for the following semester. Those forms are available online and in the Department of
Advertising.
S pecia l R e q u i remen ts 4. Students must demonstrate fourth-semester-
level proficiency in a foreign language. Courses
Communication
To enroll in upper-division advertising courses, a stu- taken to meet this requirement may not be taken
dent must have completed Advertising 318J in residence on the pass/fail basis.
with a grade of at least B, and must have a University Students who enter the University with a for-
grade point average of at least 2.25 and a grade point eign language deficiency must take the first two
average in courses in the College of Communication of semesters in a foreign language without degree
at least 2.00. Students who do not fulfill these require- credit to remove the deficiency.
ments will be dropped from upper-division advertising The usual course sequence is 406 or 506, 407
courses, normally before the twelfth class day. The grade or 507 or 508K, 312K, and 312L. For some lan-
point average requirement is waived for the transfer guages, different course numbers are used; such
student during the first semester of coursework, while courses may be counted toward this requirement
he or she is establishing a University grade point aver- if they are designed to provide first-semester-
age. Students may enroll in Advertising 318J no more level through fourth-semester-level proficiency.
than twice. Credit may be earned by examination for any
In addition, advertising majors must have a grade of part of the sequence.
at least C in each course taken in the College of Com- An extensive foreign language testing pro-
munication that is counted toward the degree and a gram is available at the University. Students with
grade of at least C in each course counted toward the knowledge of a language are encouraged to take
major requirements; if the course is offered on the pass/ appropriate tests both to earn as much credit as
fail basis only, the student must have the symbol CR. possible and to be placed at the proper level for
further study. Students should consult the Divi-
C ore C urri cu lum sion of Instructional Innovation and Assessment
or the department concerned for information on
All students must complete the University’s core cur- testing.
riculum, described in chapter 2, as well as the pre- 5. Statistics and Scientific Computation 306, com-
scribed work for the Bachelor of Science in Advertising pleted in residence. This course also meets the
that is listed below. In some cases, a course required core curriculum mathematics requirement.
for the BSAdv may also be counted toward the core 6. Twelve semester hours of coursework in the
curriculum; these courses are identified below. McCombs School of Business, preferably three
hours in marketing, three hours in accounting,
Prescribed Work three hours in either legal environment of busi-
ness or finance, and three hours in management.
1. Three semester hours in English or rhetoric and At least six of the twelve hours must be in upper-
writing in addition to the courses required by the division coursework. Marketing 338 may not be
core curriculum. used to fulfill this requirement.
2. Two courses with a writing flag or a substan- 7. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi-
tial writing component. Courses that fulfill this sion coursework.
requirement are identified in the Course Schedule. 8. No more than twelve semester hours of transfer
They may also be used to fulfill other degree credit in advertising may be counted toward the
requirements. degree.
3. Three semester hours of coursework in the Col- 9. Enough additional coursework to make a total
lege of Communication dealing with the study of 120 semester hours. No more than forty-two
of communication issues concerning at least hours in advertising and no more than thirty-six
one minority or nondominant group within the hours in any other single field may be counted
United States. Courses that fulfill this require- toward the degree.
ment may also be used to fulfill other degree
requirements. A partial list of these communica- M ajor R equi reme nts
tion and culture courses is given on pages 84–85
a complete list is available in the college’s Office 1. At least thirty-six but no more than forty-two
of Student Affairs before registration for each semester hours of advertising, of which at least
semester and summer session. The courses are twenty-four hours must be upper-division. The
also identified in the Course Schedule.

following courses are required: Advertising 318J, 4. Enough additional coursework, if needed, to
325, 344K, 345J, 350 or 468K, 370J, 371J, and 373. raise the student’s course load to fifteen or six-
Communication
The student must complete Advertising 318J in teen hours each semester. Basic courses in ac-
residence with a grade of at least B. counting, studio art, and computer sciences are
2. At least six semester hours of coursework must especially recommended.
be taken in the College of Communication but
outside the department. However, no student Third and Fourth Years
may count toward the degree more than forty-
eight hours (including transfer credit) in College 1. Two courses with a substantial writing compo-
of Communication coursework. nent or a writing flag.
3. No College of Communication course to be 2. Any remaining courses in the core curriculum
counted toward the degree and no course to be and the prescribed work.
counted toward major requirement 1 above may 3. The remaining courses listed as major
be taken on the pass/fail basis, unless the course requirements.
is offered only on that basis. 4. Upper-division electives chosen to support the
major. Advertising majors normally emphasize
Order a nd C hoi ce o f Work economics, government, history, English, sociol-
ogy, psychology, marketing, or management.
First Year
1. The student must take three courses from the Communi c ation S cience s and
following group each semester: D isor der s
a. Rhetoric and Writing 306.
b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov- To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in
ernment, social science, mathematics, and Communication Sciences and Disorders, the candidate
natural science areas of the core curriculum. must complete 120 semester hours of coursework and
c. Courses in a foreign language. must fulfill the University-wide graduation require-
2. Enough additional coursework to raise the stu- ments on pages 15–16, the college graduation require-
dent’s course load to fifteen or sixteen hours ments on page 83, and the special requirements, core
each semester. Courses should be chosen with curriculum, prescribed work, and major requirements
the guidance of a college adviser. below.
First-year students may not take two beginning foreign
language courses in the same semester. First-year stu- S pec i al R equi reme nts
dents may not take more than eight semester hours in
one department. To enroll in upper-division communication sciences
and disorders courses, a student must have a University
Second Year grade point average of at least 2.25 and a grade point av-
erage in courses in the College of Communication of at
1. The student must take three courses from least 2.00. Students who do not fulfill this requirement
the following group each semester; four are will be dropped from upper-division communication
recommended: sciences and disorders courses, normally before the
a. English 316K and any three-semester-hour twelfth class day. This requirement is waived for the
course in English or rhetoric and writing. transfer student during the first semester of course-
b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov- work, while he or she is establishing a University grade
ernment, social science, mathematics, and point average.
natural science areas of the core curriculum. In addition, a student with a major in communica-
c. Courses in the foreign language, unless the tion sciences and disorders must have a grade of at least
language requirement has been fulfilled. C in each course taken in the College of Communica-
2. Advertising 318J. tion that is counted toward the degree; if the course is
3. Statistics and Scientific Computation 306. offered on the pass/fail basis only, the student must
have the symbol CR.
C ore C urri cu lum knowledge of a language are encouraged to take
appropriate tests both to earn as much credit as
Communication
All students must complete the University’s core curric- possible and to be placed at the proper level for
ulum, described in chapter 2, as well as the prescribed further study. Students should consult the Divi-
work for the Bachelor of Science in Communication sion of Instructional Innovation and Assessment
Sciences and Disorders that is listed below. In some or the department concerned for information on
cases, a course required for the BSCSD may also be testing.
counted toward the core curriculum; these courses 5. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi-
are identified below. sion coursework.
6. No more than twelve semester hours of transfer
Prescribed Work credit in communication sciences and disorders
may be counted toward the degree.
1. Three semester hours in English or rhetoric and 7. Enough additional coursework to make a total
writing in addition to the courses required by the of 120 semester hours. No more than thirty-six
core curriculum. semester hours in one field of study may be
2. Two courses with a writing flag or a substantial counted toward the degree.
writing component. Courses that fulfill this re-
quirement are identified in the Course Schedule. S pec ial E mphases in C ommu nicat ion
They may also be used to fulfill other degree S ci ences and Di sorders
requirements.
3. Three semester hours of coursework in the Col- Students majoring in communication sciences and
lege of Communication dealing with the study disorders may specialize in speech/language pathology,
of communication issues concerning at least audiology, or education of the deaf/hearing-impaired.
one minority or nondominant group within the After completing the necessary undergraduate course-
United States. Courses that fulfill this require- work, they may seek the graduate degrees that are
ment may also be used to fulfill other degree required for professional accreditation by the Ameri-
requirements. A partial list of these communica- can Speech-Language-Hearing Association (for those
tion and culture courses is given on pages 84–85; in speech/language pathology and audiology) or the
a complete list is available in the college’s Office Council on Education of the Deaf (for those in educa-
of Student Affairs before registration for each tion of the deaf/hearing-impaired). Students in speech/
semester and summer session. The courses are language pathology and audiology who wish to practice
also identified in the Course Schedule. in Texas must be licensed by the Texas Department of
4. Students must demonstrate fourth-semester- State Health Services; those in education of the deaf/
level proficiency in a foreign language. Courses hearing-impaired must be certified by the Texas State
taken to meet this requirement may not be taken Board for Educator Certification.
on the pass/fail basis.
Students who enter the University with a for- M ajor R equi reme nts
eign language deficiency must take the first two
semesters in a foreign language without degree 1. Students specializing in speech/language pathol-
credit to remove the deficiency. ogy must complete at least thirty-four semester
The usual course sequence is 406 or 506, 407 hours of coursework in communication sciences
or 507 or 508K, 312K, and 312L. For some lan- and disorders; those specializing in audiology
guages, different course numbers are used; such must complete at least thirty-eight hours; those
courses may be counted toward this requirement specializing in education of the deaf/hearing-
if they are designed to provide first-semester- impaired must complete at least thirty-one hours.
level through fourth-semester-level proficiency. For students in all three specializations, fifteen
Coursework in American Sign Language may hours of this coursework must be upper-division.
be used to fulfill this requirement. Credit may No more than thirty-eight semester hours of
be earned by examination for any part of the coursework in communication sciences and
sequence. disorders may be counted toward the degree.
An extensive foreign language testing pro- Coursework in American Sign Language may
gram is available at the University. Students with

not be used to satisfy requirement 1 and is not a. English 316K and any three-semester-hour
included in the thirty-eight hours allowed for the course in English or rhetoric and writing.
Communication
degree. The following courses are required: b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov-
a. Speech/language pathology: Communication ernment, social science, mathematics, and
Sciences and Disorders 306K, 311K, 313L, 318K, natural science areas of the core curriculum.
118L, 341, 350, 358, 358S, 367K, 371, and 373. c. Courses in the foreign language, unless the
b. Audiology: Communication Sciences and language requirement has been fulfilled.
Disorders 306K, 311K, 313L, 318K, 118L, 341, 350, 2. Communication Sciences and Disorders 306K
358, 358S, 367K, 371, 373, 378, and 178L. (for students in speech/language pathology or
c. Education of the deaf/hearing-impaired: Com- audiology) or 308K (for students in education
munication Sciences and Disorders 308K, of the deaf/hearing-impaired) and other lower-
311K, 313L, 314L, 318K, 118L, 341, 360M, four division courses in communication sciences and
sections of 175K, and five additional semester disorders recommended by the student’s adviser.
hours of upper-division coursework in com- 3. Enough additional coursework, if needed, to
munication sciences and disorders. raise the student’s course load to fifteen or six-
2. At least six semester hours of coursework must teen hours each semester.
be taken in the College of Communication but
outside communication sciences and disorders. Third and Fourth Years
However, no student may count toward the
degree more than forty-four semester hours (in- 1. Two courses with a substantial writing compo-
cluding transfer credit) in College of Communi- nent or a writing flag.
cation coursework. 2. Any remaining courses in the core curriculum
3. No College of Communication course to be and the prescribed work.
counted toward the degree may be taken on the 3. The remaining courses listed as major
pass/fail basis, unless the course is offered only requirements.
on that basis. 4. Enough additional coursework to raise the stu-
dent’s course load to fifteen or sixteen hours
Order a nd C hoi ce o f Work each semester.
First Year Bachelor of S cience

in Communi c ation S tud ie s
1. The student must take three courses from the
following group each semester: To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in
a. Rhetoric and Writing 306. Communication Studies, the candidate must complete
b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov- 120 semester hours of coursework and fulfill the Uni-
ernment, social science, mathematics, and versity-wide graduation requirements on pages 15–16,
natural science areas of the core curriculum. the college graduation requirements on page 83, and
c. Courses in a foreign language. Students in the special requirements, core curriculum, prescribed
education of the deaf/hearing-impaired are work, and major requirements below.
encouraged to take American Sign Language.
2. Enough additional coursework to raise the stu- S pec i al R equi reme nts
each semester. Courses should be chosen with Students may take no more than nine hours of commu-
the guidance of a college adviser. nication studies coursework, including transfer work,
First-year students may not take two beginning foreign before they have declared a major in communication
language courses in the same semester. First-year stu- studies. Exceptions may be made for students who have
dents may not take more than eight semester hours in officially declared a communication studies minor with
one department. their colleges. Students minoring in communication
studies may take only the number of hours required
Second Year for the minor.
To enroll in upper-division communication studies
1. The student must take three courses from courses, a student must have a University grade point
the following group each semester; four are average of at least 2.25 and a grade point average in
recommended:
courses in the College of Communication of at least Students who enter the University with a for-
2.00. Students who do not fulfill this requirement will eign language deficiency must take the first two
Communication
be dropped from upper-division communication stud- semesters in a foreign language without degree
ies courses, normally before the twelfth class day. This credit to remove the deficiency.
requirement is waived for the transfer student during The usual course sequence is 406 or 506, 407
the first semester of coursework, while he or she is or 507 or 508K, 312K, and 312L. In some lan-
establishing a University grade point average. guages, different course numbers are used; such
In addition, a student with a major in communica- courses may be counted toward this requirement
tion studies must have a grade of at least C in each if they are designed to provide first-semester-
course taken in the College of Communication that level through fourth-semester-level proficiency.
is counted toward the degree; if the course is offered Credit may be earned by examination for any
on the pass/fail basis only, the student must have the part of the sequence.
symbol CR. An extensive foreign language testing pro-
A student majoring in communication studies may gram is available at the University. Students with
not register for more than nine semester hours of knowledge of a language are encouraged to take
communication studies in one semester or summer appropriate tests both to earn as much credit as
session. possible and to be placed at the proper level for
further study. Students should consult the Divi-
C ore C urri cu lum sion of Instructional Innovation and Assessment
or the department concerned for information on
All students must complete the University’s core testing.
curriculum, described in chapter 2, as well as the 5. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi-
prescribed work for the Bachelor of Science in Com- sion coursework.
munication Studies that is listed below. In some cases, 6. No more than twelve semester hours of transfer
a course required for the BSCommStds may also be credit in communication studies may be counted
counted toward the core curriculum; these courses toward the degree.
are identified below. 7. Enough additional coursework to make a total
of 120 semester hours. No more than thirty-six
Prescribed Work semester hours in one field of study may be
counted toward the degree.
1. Three semester hours in English or rhetoric and
writing in addition to the courses required by the M ajor R equi reme nts
core curriculum.
2. Two courses with a writing flag or a substantial 1. At least thirty but no more than thirty-six semes-
writing component. Courses that fulfill this re- ter hours of communication studies. At least
quirement are identified in the Course Schedule. fifteen hours must be in upper-division course-
They may also be used to fulfill other degree work. Each student must complete one of the
requirements. following tracks:
3. Three semester hours of coursework in the Col- a. Corporate Communication
lege of Communication dealing with the study 1. Communication Studies 306M, 313M, and
of communication issues concerning at least 332K.
one minority or nondominant group within the 2. Six semester hours chosen from the follow-
United States. Courses that fulfill this require- ing courses: Communication Studies 310K,
ment may also be used to fulfill other degree 316L, 350M, 352, 370K, 371L, and 372K.
requirements. A partial list of these communica- 3. Fifteen additional semester hours of com-
tion and culture courses is given on pages 84–85; munication studies.
a complete list is available in the college’s Office b. Human Relations
of Student Affairs before registration for each 1. Communication Studies 306M and 332K.
semester and summer session. The courses are 2. Nine semester hours chosen from the fol-
also identified in the Course Schedule. lowing courses: Communication Studies
4. Students must demonstrate fourth-semester- 314L, 315M, 334K, 344K, 354, 355K, 357, 358,
level proficiency in a foreign language. Courses and 371K.
taken to meet this requirement may not be taken
on the pass/fail basis.

3. Fifteen additional semester hours of com- 2. Lower-division communication studies courses
munication studies. recommended by the student’s adviser.
Communication
c. Political Communication 3. Enough additional coursework, if needed, to

1. Communication Studies 306M and 332K. raise the student’s course load to fifteen or six-
2. Nine semester hours chosen from the fol- teen hours each semester.
lowing courses: Communication Studies
317C, 332, 340K, 342K, and 370K. Third and Fourth Years
3. Fifteen additional semester hours of com-
munication studies. 1. Two courses with a substantial writing compo-
2. At least six semester hours of coursework must nent or a writing flag.
be taken in the College of Communication but 2. Any remaining courses in the core curriculum
outside communication studies. However, no and the prescribed work.
student may count toward the degree more than 3. The remaining courses listed as major require-
forty-two semester hours (including transfer ments. Students should note that some upper-
credit) in College of Communication coursework. division courses have a series of prerequisite
3. No College of Communication course to be count- courses that takes up to three semesters to
ed toward the degree may be taken on the pass/ complete.
fail basis, unless the course is offered only on that 4. Enough additional coursework to raise the student’s
basis. course load to fifteen or sixteen hours each semester.
Order a nd C hoi ce o f Work Bachelor of Jo urnalism
First Year To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Journalism,

the candidate must complete 120 semester hours
1. The student must take three courses from the of coursework and must fulfill the University-wide
following group each semester: graduation requirements on pages 15–16, the college
a. Rhetoric and Writing 306. graduation requirements on page 83, and the special
b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov- requirements, core curriculum, prescribed work, and
ernment, social science, mathematics, and major requirements below.
natural science areas of the core curriculum.
c. Courses in a foreign language. Areas of S tudy
2. Enough additional coursework to raise the stu-
dent’s course load to fifteen or sixteen hours Journalism courses are divided broadly into skills and
each semester. Courses should be chosen with studies courses and more narrowly within these two
the guidance of a college adviser. categories according to their level and probable writing
First-year students may not take two beginning foreign content. Not all courses are offered every semester.
language courses in the same semester. First-year stu-
dents may not take more than eight semester hours in Studies courses (numbered 310–314 and 360–369):
one department. Journalism 310, 310K, 360, 361E, 362E, 363, 364E,
366E, 367E
Second Year
Studies courses that may have a substantial writing compo-
1. The student must take three courses from nent or a writing flag (numbered 340–349): Journalism
the following group each semester; four are 340C, 347S, 348S, 349T
recommended:
a. English 316K and any three-semester-hour Skills courses (numbered 315–319): Journalism 315, 316
course in English or rhetoric and writing.
b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov- Introductory skills courses (numbered 320–329): Jour-
ernment, social science, mathematics, and nalism 320D, 321C, 322D, 325, 327
c. Courses in the foreign language, unless the Open skills courses (numbered 330–339): Journalism
language requirement has been fulfilled. 330, 331, 331K, 131P, 334, 335, 336, 338, 339D. In general,
these courses are open to all students who have com-
pleted the skills core (Journalism 315 and 321C) and
either 320D (print, photojournalism, and multimedia A score of at least 45 on the College of Communica-
majors) or 322D (broadcast news majors). tion Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test and a
Communication
score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word
Intermediate skills courses (numbered 350–359): Jour- Processing Test are required for admission to most
nalism 353D, 355, 359T journalism courses. Students will be unable to register
for these courses if they have not passed the tests.
Advanced skills courses (numbered 370–379): Journal- A student majoring in journalism may not register
ism 370K, 371K, 372D, 373D, 374D, 375, 376D, 377D, for more than nine semester hours in journalism in
379, 379P one semester or summer session. The director or as-
sociate director may make exceptions to this rule for
In addition, courses are divided into the school’s four seniors who need additional journalism courses in
areas of professional concentration: broadcast news, order to graduate on time.
multimedia journalism, photojournalism, and print Any student enrolled in a journalism course who
journalism. The print concentration is divided into three does not attend the first class meeting or laboratory
sequences: newspaper reporting and writing, magazine session may be dropped from that course.
writing and editing, and copy editing and design. A student with a major in journalism must have a
Courses in each concentration have prerequisites ap- grade of at least C in each course taken in the College
propriate to their skill level; prerequisites may include of Communication that is counted toward the degree;
testing, an interview, or other procedures in conjunc- if the course is offered on the pass/fail basis only, the
tion with the school’s application process. Information student must have the symbol CR.
about these additional requirements is available from Additional information about the preceding require-
the School of Journalism adviser. ments is available from the School of Journalism at
http://journalism.utexas.edu/ or (512) 471-1845.
S pecia l R e q u i remen ts
C ore C urri cu l um
Students who seek to study journalism are admitted to
the University as prejournalism majors. To continue in All students must complete the University’s core
the major, each student must be admitted to the con- curriculum, described in chapter 2, as well as the
centration in broadcast news, multimedia journalism, prescribed work for the Bachelor of Journalism that is
or photojournalism, or to one of the three sequences— listed below. In some cases, a course required for the
newspaper reporting and writing, magazine writing BJ may also be counted toward the core curriculum;
and editing, and copy editing and design—within the these courses are identified below.
concentration in print journalism. The student should
apply for admission to a concentration or sequence Prescri bed Work
while taking or upon completing Journalism 315. Ad-
mission decisions for each concentration or sequence 1. Three semester hours in English or rhetoric and
are made by the head of that area. writing in addition to the courses required by the
A student may not take any upper-division journalism core curriculum.
course except Journalism 320D unless he or she has been 2. Two courses with a writing flag or a substan-
admitted to an area of concentration or a sequence. tial writing component. Courses that fulfill this
To enroll in upper-division journalism courses, a requirement are identified in the Course Sched-
student must have a University grade point average of ule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree
at least 2.25 and a grade point average in courses in the requirements.
College of Communication of at least 2.00. Students 3. Three semester hours of coursework in the Col-
who do not fulfill this requirement will be unable to lege of Communication dealing with the study
register for upper-division courses. This requirement of communication issues concerning at least
is waived for the transfer student during the first se- one minority or nondominant group within the
mester of coursework, while he or she is establishing United States. Courses that fulfill this require-
a University grade point average. ment may also be used to fulfill other degree
The student must complete at least eighty semester requirements. A partial list of these communica-
hours outside journalism. At least sixty-five hours must tion and culture courses is given on pages 84–85;
be in liberal arts and natural sciences. a complete list is available in the college’s Office
of Student Affairs before registration for each

semester and summer session. The courses are 3. At least six semester hours chosen from the fol-
also identified in the Course Schedule. lowing studies courses: Journalism 310K, 340C,
Communication
4. Students must demonstrate fourth-semester- 347S, 348S, 349T, 361E, 363, 364E, 366E, 367E.
level proficiency in a foreign language. Courses These courses must be completed in addition
taken to meet this requirement may not be taken to those for the student’s concentration or se-
on the pass/fail basis. quence listed in requirement 4 below.
Students who enter the University with a for- 4. Skills courses required for the student’s concen-
eign language deficiency must take the first two tration or sequence:
semesters in a foreign language without degree a. Broadcast news: Journalism 322D, 353D, 372D,
credit to remove the deficiency. and a three-hour journalism course with a sub-
The usual course sequence is 406 or 506, 407 stantial writing component or a writing flag.
or 507 or 508K, 312K, and 312L. For some lan- b. Multimedia journalism: Journalism 320D, 331,
guages, different course numbers are used; such 334, 349T (Topic: Writing for Online Publica-
courses may be counted toward this requirement tions), and an advanced skills course.
if they are designed to provide first-semester- c. Photojournalism: Journalism 316, 320D, 325,
level through fourth-semester-level proficiency. 336, 355, and either 370K or 371K.
Credit may be earned by examination for any d. Print journalism:
part of the sequence. 1. Newspaper reporting and writing se-
An extensive foreign language testing program quence: Journalism 320D, 327, 330, and
is available at the University. Students with knowl- either 373D or 374D.
edge of a language are encouraged to take appro- 2. Magazine writing and editing sequence:
priate tests both to earn as much credit as possible Journalism 320D, 327, 330, 347S, and ei-
and to be placed at the proper level for further ther 373D, 374D, or 377D.
study. Students should consult the Division of 3. Copy editing and design sequence: Journal-
Instructional Innovation and Assessment or the ism 320D, 330, 336, and 377D.
department concerned for information on testing. 5. At least six semester hours of coursework must be
5. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi- taken in the College of Communication but outside
sion coursework. the School of Journalism. No more than forty-two
6. No more than twelve semester hours of transfer hours (including transfer credit) in College of Com-
credit in journalism may be counted toward the munication coursework may be counted toward the
degree. degree.
7. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 6. No College of Communication course to be count-
120 semester hours. No more than thirty-six seed toward the degree may be taken on the pass/
mester hours in one field of study may be counted fail basis, unless the course is offered only on that
toward the degree, except as indicated under basis.
“Major Requirements” below. Photojournalism stu-
dents are encouraged to take a three-semester-hour Order and C hoi ce of Work
survey or history course in the visual arts. Such a
course may be a prerequisite to photojournalism First Year
courses.
1. The student must take three courses from the
Major R e qu i remen ts following group each semester:
a. Rhetoric and Writing 306.
1. Broadcast news, multimedia, and print journal- b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov-
ism students must complete at least thirty-three ernment, social science, mathematics, and
but no more than thirty-six semester hours in natural science areas of the core curriculum.
journalism. Photojournalism students must Students who plan to concentrate in photo-
complete thirty-six semester hours. journalism are encouraged to take courses in
2. The studies core, Journalism 310 and 360, and chemistry, physics, and mathematics to fulfill
the skills core, Journalism 315 and 321C, are re- the natural science areas.
quired of all journalism majors. Students must c. Courses in a foreign language.
complete the skills core before taking most open, 2. Journalism 310.
intermediate, and advanced skills courses. 3. Enough additional coursework to raise the stu-
each semester. Courses should be chosen with Bachelor of S cience
the guidance of a college adviser. in Pub li c Rel ations
Communication
4. Students who plan to concentrate in photojour-
nalism are encouraged to take Journalism 316 in To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in
their second semester. Public Relations, the candidate must complete 120
First-year students may not take two beginning foreign semester hours of coursework and must fulfill the
language courses in the same semester. First-year stu- University-wide graduation requirements on pages
dents may not take more than eight semester hours in 15–16, the college graduation requirements on page
one department. 83, and the special requirements, core curriculum,
prescribed work, and major requirements below.
Second Year
The C onsent Procedure
1. The student must take three courses from
the following group each semester; four are Part of the prerequisite for some advertising and public
recommended: relations courses is consent of the instructor received
a. English 316K and any three-semester-hour prior to registering. To be able to register for such a
course in English or rhetoric and writing. course, a student must first ask for and receive the
b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov- instructor’s consent. The student may be invited to
ernment, social science, mathematics, and an interview with the instructor or may be asked to
natural science areas of the core curriculum. provide supporting materials, such as an application
c. Courses in the foreign language, unless the or an essay. The student is responsible for knowing the
language requirement has been fulfilled. deadline to apply. Consent forms are available online
2. Journalism 315 and additional coursework to and in the Department of Advertising.
fulfill the major requirements. Students may
take Journalism 320D if they have met the S pec i al R equi reme nts
prerequisite.
3. Enough additional coursework, if needed, to To enroll in upper-division public relations courses,
raise the student’s course load to fifteen or six- a student must have completed Advertising 318J in
teen hours each semester. Basic courses in ac- residence with a grade of at least B and must have
counting and computer sciences are especially a University grade point average of at least 2.25 and
recommended. a grade point average in courses in the College of
Communication of at least 2.00. Students who do not
Third Year fulfill these requirements will be dropped from upper-
division public relations courses, normally before the
1. Two courses with a substantial writing compo- twelfth class day. The grade point average requirement
nent or a writing flag. is waived for the transfer student during the first se-
2. Any remaining courses in the core curriculum mester of coursework, while he or she is establishing
and the prescribed work. a University grade point average. Students may enroll
3. Journalism 321C and 360 and additional course- in Advertising 318J no more than twice.
work to fulfill the major requirements. Students In addition, a student with a major in public rela-
who are required to take Journalism 320D are tions must have a grade of at least C in each course
strongly encouraged to do so as soon as they taken in the College of Communication that is counted
have been admitted to an area of concentration toward the degree and a grade of at least C in each
or a sequence. course counted toward the major requirements; if the
4. Upper-division electives chosen to support the major. course is offered on the pass/fail basis only, the student
must have the symbol CR.
Fo urth Year
1. Upper-division electives chosen to support the
major. All students must complete the University’s core
2. Any remaining major requirements. All stu- curriculum, described in chapter 2, as well as the
dents must complete at least one advanced skills prescribed work for the Bachelor of Science in Public
course. Relations that is listed below. In some cases, a course

required for the BSPR may also be counted toward the ing, and three hours in either legal environment
core curriculum; these courses are identified below. of business or finance. At least six of the twelve
Communication
hours must be in upper-division coursework.

Prescribed Work Marketing 338 may not be counted toward this
requirement.
1. Rhetoric and Writing 309K, 309S, or 310. 7. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi-
2. Two courses with a writing flag or a substantial sion coursework.
writing component. Courses that fulfill this re- 8. No more than twelve semester hours of transfer
quirement are identified in the Course Schedule. credit may be counted toward the major require-
They may also be used to fulfill other degree ments given below.
requirements. 9. Enough additional coursework to make a total
3. Three semester hours of coursework in the Col- of 120 semester hours. No more than thirty-six
lege of Communication dealing with the study of semester hours in one field of study may be
communication issues concerning at least one counted toward the degree.
minority or nondominant group within the United
States. Courses that fulfill this requirement may M ajor R equi reme nts
also be used to fulfill other degree requirements.
A partial list of these communication and culture 1. At least thirty-six but no more than forty-two
courses is given on pages 84–85; a complete list is semester hours of coursework, of which at least
available in the college’s Office of Student Affairs twenty-four hours must be upper-division. The
before registration for each semester and sum- following courses are required:
mer session. The courses are also identified in the a. Advertising 318J, 344K, 345J, Public Relations
Course Schedule. 317, 319 or 331, 348, 350, 352, 367, and 377K.
4. Students must demonstrate fourth-semester- The student must complete Advertising 318J
level proficiency in a foreign language. Courses in residence with a grade of at least B.
taken to meet this requirement may not be taken b. Six additional hours in public relations, ad-
on the pass/fail basis. vertising, and journalism, preferably chosen
Students who enter the University with a for- from Advertising 378, Public Relations 378,
eign language deficiency must take the first two and Journalism 327.
semesters in a foreign language without degree 2. At least six semester hours of coursework must
credit to remove the deficiency. be taken in the College of Communication but
The usual course sequence is 406 or 506, 407 outside advertising and public relations. The fol-
or 507 or 508K, 312K, and 312L. For some lan- lowing are preferred: Communication Studies
guages, different course numbers are used; such 306M, 313M, 332, 367 (approved topics), Journal-
courses may be counted toward this requirement ism 363; a list of approved topics of Communi-
if they are designed to provide first-semester-level cation Studies 367 is available from the public
through fourth-semester-level proficiency. Credit relations adviser. No student may count toward
may be earned by examination for any part of the the degree more than forty-eight hours (includ-
sequence. ing transfer credit) in College of Communication
An extensive foreign language testing program coursework.
is available at the University. Students with knowl- 3. No College of Communication course to be
edge of a language are encouraged to take appro- counted toward the degree and no course to be
priate tests both to earn as much credit as possible counted toward major requirement 1 above may
and to be placed at the proper level for further be taken on the pass/fail basis, unless the course
study. Students should consult the Division of is offered only on that basis.
Instructional Innovation and Assessment or the
department concerned for information on testing. Order and C hoi ce of Work
5. Statistics and Scientific Computation 306, com-
pleted in residence. This course also meets the First Year
core curriculum mathematics requirement.
6. Twelve semester hours of coursework in busi- 1. The student must take three courses from the
ness, preferably three hours in marketing, three following group each semester:
hours in management, three hours in account- a. Rhetoric and Writing 306.
b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov- 2. Upper-division electives chosen to support the
ernment, social science, mathematics, and major.
Communication
c. Courses in a foreign language. Bachelor of S cience
2. Advertising 318J and Public Relations 317. in Rad io -Tele visi on - Film
3. Additional coursework to raise the student’s
course load to fifteen or sixteen hours each se- To be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in
mester. Courses should be chosen with the guid- Radio-Television-Film, the candidate must complete
ance of a college adviser. 120 semester hours of coursework and must fulfill
First-year students may not take two beginning foreign the University-wide graduation requirements on pages
language courses in the same semester. First-year stu- 15–16, the college graduation requirements on page 83,
dents may not take more than eight semester hours in and the special requirements, core curriculum, pre-
one department. scribed work, and major requirements below.
Second Year S pec i al R equi reme nts
1. The student must take three courses from To enroll in upper-division radio-television-film courses,
the following group each semester; four are a student must have a University grade point average of
recommended: at least 2.25 and a grade point average in courses in the
a. Rhetoric and Writing 306; English 316K; and College of Communication of at least 2.00. Students
Rhetoric and Writing 309K, 309S, or 310. who do not fulfill this requirement will be dropped
b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov- from upper-division radio-television-film courses,
ernment, social science, mathematics, and normally before the twelfth class day. The grade point
natural science areas of the core curriculum. average requirement is waived for the transfer student
c. Courses in the foreign language, unless the during the first semester of coursework, while he or she
language requirement has been fulfilled. is establishing a University grade point average.
2. Public Relations 319. In addition, a student with a major in radio-televi-
3. Statistics and Scientific Computation 306. sion-film must have a grade of at least C in each course
4. Enough additional coursework, if needed, to taken in the College of Communication that is counted
raise the student’s course load to fifteen or six- toward the degree; if the course is offered on the pass/
teen hours each semester. Basic courses in writ- fail basis only, the student must have the symbol CR.
ing are especially recommended. To enroll in some upper-division radio-television-
film courses, the student must earn specific grades
Third Year in prerequisite courses. In addition, enrollment in a
few upper-division courses requires the consent of
1. Two courses with a substantial writing compo- the instructor. The departmental consent process is
nent or a writing flag. described on pages 112–113; complete course prerequi-
2. Any remaining courses in the core curriculum sites are given on pages 113–119.
and the prescribed work. It is not recommended that a student majoring
3. Public Relations 348, Advertising 344K, 345J, in radio-television-film register for more than nine
Marketing 320F, and additional coursework to semester hours in radio-television-film in one long-
fulfill the major requirements. session semester or more than six semester hours in
4. Upper-division electives chosen to support the a summer session.
major. Public relations majors normally empha-
size writing courses, such as those in English, C ore C urri cu l um
journalism, and liberal arts; public speaking
courses, such as those in communication stud- All students must complete the University’s core cur-
ies; psychology; marketing; and/or management. riculum, described in chapter 2, as well as the prescribed
work for the Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film
Fo urth Year that is listed below. In some cases, a course required for
the BSRTF may also be counted toward the core cur-
1. The remaining courses listed as major riculum; these courses are identified below.
requirements.

Prescribed Work hours in radio-television-film and no more than
thirty-six hours in any other single field may be
Communication
1. Three semester hours in English or rhetoric and counted toward the degree.
writing in addition to the courses required by the
core curriculum. M ajor R equi reme nts
2. Two courses with a writing flag or a substan-
tial writing component. Courses that fulfill this 1. At least thirty but no more than forty-two semester
requirement are identified in the Course Sched- hours of radio-television-film, of which at least
ule. They may also be used to fulfill other degree eighteen hours must be upper-division. All stu-
requirements. dents must take Radio-Television-Film 305, nine
3. Three semester hours of coursework in the Col- additional hours of lower-division coursework, and
lege of Communication dealing with the study of two courses chosen from the following: Radio-
communication issues concerning at least one Television-Film 330K, 331J, 331K, 331M, 331N, 331P,
minority or nondominant group within the United 334, 335, 342, 342T, 345, 347C, 348, 359, 359S, 365,
States. Courses that fulfill this requirement may 365M, 369, and 370.
also be used to fulfill other degree requirements. Each student may design an individual pro-
A partial list of these communication and culture gram to fulfill requirement 1 by choosing from
courses is given on pages 84–85; a complete list one or more of the principal areas described in
is available from the college’s Office of Student the section “Areas of Study” below.
Affairs before registration for each semester and 2. At least six semester hours of coursework must
summer session. The courses are also identified in be taken in the College of Communication but
the Course Schedule. outside the department. However, no student
4. Students must demonstrate fourth-semester- may count toward the degree more than forty-
level proficiency in a foreign language. Courses eight hours (including transfer credit) in College
taken to meet this requirement may not be taken of Communication coursework.
on the pass/fail basis. 3. No College of Communication course to be count-
Students who enter the University with a for- ed toward the degree may be taken on the pass/
eign language deficiency must take the first two fail basis, unless the course is offered only on that
semesters in a foreign language without degree basis.
credit to remove the deficiency.
The usual course sequence is 406 or 506, 407 Areas of S tudy
or 507 or 508K, 312K, and 312L. For some lan-
guages, different course numbers are used; such The program in radio-television-film is designed to
courses may be counted toward this requirement prepare students for careers in media research, cre-
if they are designed to provide first-semester-level ative writing, and various production fields. It is also
through fourth-semester-level proficiency. Credit intended to train students to analyze the role in society
may be earned by examination for any part of the of communication media and technologies.
sequence. To meet these goals, the department offers a multidis-
An extensive foreign language testing program ciplinary curriculum. The three principal areas of study
is available at the University. Students with knowl- are production, screenwriting, and media studies. Stu-
edge of a language are encouraged to take appro- dents in media studies may focus on critical and cultural
priate tests both to earn as much credit as possible studies, ethnic and minority studies, gender and sexuality
and to be placed at the proper level for further studies, mass communication, international communica-
study. Students should consult the Division of tion, or communication technology and policy.
Instructional Innovation and Assessment or the Each student’s program of study is planned by the
department concerned for information on testing. student and the adviser to meet the student’s academic
5. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi- and professional goals. Since upper-division courses
sion coursework. in each area require specific lower-division prereq-
6. No more than twelve semester hours of transfer uisites, students should choose their lower-division
credit in radio-television-film may be counted courses with care. The following are the upper-division
toward the degree. radio-television-film courses in each area, and the
7. Enough additional coursework to make a total prerequisite lower-division courses. Complete course
of 120 semester hours. No more than forty-two prerequisites are given on pages 113–119.
1. Production 4. Options for independent study
a. Radio-Television-Film 331L, 337, 337P, 338, t Radio-Television-Film 330L, Internship in
Communication
340, 341, 341C, 343, 344, 346, 346C, 351, 366, Film and Electronic Media
366D, 366K, 367K, 367L, 367P, 368, 368S, t Radio-Television-Film 336, Special Projects
and 376. Prerequisite lower-division courses: in Radio-Television-Film
Radio-Television-Film 305, 317, 318, and three t Radio-Television-Film 178, Radio-Television-
additional semester hours of lower-division Film Internship
coursework in radio-television-film. t Radio-Television-Film 378H, Honors Tutorial
b. Radio-Television-Film 331Q, 331R, 331T, 344M, Course
and 351C. Prerequisite lower-division courses: Prerequisites for these courses vary; they are
Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and six given later in this chapter and in the Course
additional semester hours chosen from Radio- Schedule.
Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319.
Students who plan to take production Order and C hoi ce of Work
courses should be aware that these courses
may require five to ten hours of independent First Year
production or studio time each week in addi-
tion to the class meetings listed in the Course 1. The student must take three courses from the
Schedule. All costs of production, such as the following group each semester:
cost of film and film processing, actors’ fees, a. Rhetoric and Writing 306.
and location fees, are borne by the student. b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov-
The cost of most equipment is covered by ernment, social science, mathematics, and
tuition. natural science areas of the core curriculum.
2. Screenwriting: Radio-Television-Film 333 and 369. c. Courses in a foreign language.
Prerequisite lower-division courses: Radio-Televi- 2. Radio-Television-Film 305 and one of the follow-
sion-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six addition- ing: Radio-Television-Film 309, 312C, 314, 316,
al semester hours of lower-division coursework 316M.
in radio-television-film. 3. Enough additional coursework to raise the stu-
3. Media studies dent’s course load to fifteen or sixteen hours
a. Critical and cultural studies, ethnic and minor- each semester. Courses should be chosen with
ity studies, gender and sexuality studies: Radio- the guidance of a college adviser.
Television-Film 331K, 335, 345, 359, 365 (Topic 4: First-year students may not take two beginning foreign
History of United States Latino Media), 365 (Topic language courses in the same semester. First-year stu-
5: Latin American Media), 365 (Topic 7: Narrow- dents may not take more than eight semester hours in
casting), and 370. Prerequisite lower-division one department.
courses: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or
316, and six additional semester hours of lower- Second Year
division coursework in radio-television-film.
b. Communication technology and information policy 1. The student must take three courses from
studies: Radio-Television-Film 331J, 331M, 331N, the following group each semester; four are
331P, and 342T. Prerequisite lower-division recommended:
courses: Radio-Television-Film 305, 309, and a. English 316K and any three-semester-hour
six additional semester hours of lower-division course in English or rhetoric and writing.
coursework in radio-television-film. b. Courses to be counted toward the history, gov-
c. Mass communication, international communi- ernment, social science, mathematics, and
cation: Radio-Television-Film 330K, 334, 342, natural science areas of the core curriculum.
347C, 348, 365 (Topic 2: Latino Audiences), 365 c. Courses in the foreign language, unless the
(Topic 3: Mass Media and Ethnic Groups), 365 language requirement has been fulfilled.
(Topic 6: Latinos and Media), and 365M. Pre- 2. Two lower-division courses in radio-television-
requisite lower-division courses: Radio-Tele- film, including those that are prerequisite to the
vision-Film 305 and nine additional semester area(s) in which the student plans to take upper-
hours of lower-division coursework in radio- division courses.
television-film.

3. Enough additional coursework, if needed, to raise Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program. The equivalent of
the student’s course load to fifteen or sixteen three lecture hours a week for one semester. With consent
Communication
hours each semester.

Third and Fo urth Years 001F. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students
1. Two courses with a substantial writing component various College of Communication disciplines. One lecture
or a writing flag. hour a week for one semester.
2. Any remaining courses in the core curriculum 102D, 202D, 302D. Connecting Internship Experience. Supervised
internship experience related to interdisciplinary themes of
and the prescribed work.
a Bridging Disciplines Program. Internships may be on or off
3. Two upper-division radio-television-film courses campus, be paid or unpaid, and may include work with non-
to be counted toward requirement 1 of the major profit agencies, government offices, or private corporations.
requirements. For 102D, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester;
4. Twelve to twenty-four semester hours of upper- for 202D, six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for
division coursework in radio-television-film. 302D, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. With
5. Enough additional coursework to raise the stu- consent of the Bridging Disciplines Program research coor-
dinator, may be repeated once for credit. May not be counted
dent’s course load to fifteen or sixteen hours each
toward any College of Communication degree. Prerequisite:
semester. Admission to the Bridging Disciplines Programs.
309. Communication Technology and Society. Same as Radio-
Television-Film 309. Study of communication technologies,
Courses their uses in interpersonal, group, mass, and international
contexts, and the impact of technologies on work. Three
The faculty has approval to offer the following courses lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For
radio-television-film majors, Radio-Television-Film 305; for
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010;
others, none.
however, not all courses are taught each semester or 314. Special Topics in Communication. Contemporary issues
summer session. Students should consult the Course and practices in communication. Three lecture hours a
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
offered during a particular semester or summer session. the topics vary.
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the 115, 215, 315. Topics in Leadership and Communication. Restrict-
course inventory after the publication of this catalog. ed to students in the College of Communication. Contem-
porary issues, practices, and skills related to leadership and
communication. For 115, two lecture hours a week for eight
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course weeks; for 215, two lecture hours a week for one semester;
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. for 315, three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- 3 16M. Communication and Ethnic Groups. Same as Radio-
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; Television-Film 316M. Critical review of contemporary and
if 80 through 99, of graduate rank. historical media images of, and discourses on, race and
ethnicity. Introduction to relevant communication research,
policy, and institutions. Three lecture hours and one discus-
Communi c ation sion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A major in
the College of Communication. Additional prerequisite for
Communi c ati on: COM radio-television-film majors: Radio-Television-Film 305.
118C, 218C, 318C. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to fresh-
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses men and sophomores. Lectures and discussions on vari-
ous contemporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary
301C. Freshman Seminar. Restricted to first-semester freshmen. perspectives and critical discourse. For 118C, two lecture
Small-group seminar involving reading, discussion, writ- hours a week for eight weeks; for 218C, two lecture hours
ing, and oral reports. Introduction to University resources, a week for one semester; for 318C, three lecture hours a
including libraries, computer and research facilities, and week for one semester, or two lecture hours and one hour
museums. Several sections are offered each semester, with of supervised research a week for one semester. May be
various topics and instructors. Two lecture hours and one repeated for credit when the topics vary.
discussion hour a week for one semester. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
301D. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to freshmen Communication. This course is used to record credit the
and sophomores. Supervised research associated with the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a pro-
gram administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.

Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser 350L. Semester in Los Angeles Internship. Practical work experi-
in the appropriate College of Communication department. ence in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. An average
University credit is awarded for work in an exchange proof 10 hours of work a week, for a total of at least 150 hours a
Communication
gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. semester or summer term. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Radio-Television-Film
program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. 305, admission to the Semester in Los Angeles program, and
a University grade point average of at least 2.25.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 360. Communication Research Design. An introduction to
sampling, measurement, data collection, and analytic pro-
320C. Connecting Research Experience. Supervised research as- cedures as applied to research problems in communication.
sociated with the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one se- Upper-division standing.
mester. With consent of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines 370. Advanced Study in Communication. Three lecture hours
Program, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper- a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
division standing and admission to the Connexus Bridging the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, ad-
Disciplines Program. mission to the College of Communication Senior Fellows
124, 224, 324. Topics and Skills in Communication. Contempo- Program, and consent of instructor.
rary issues, practices, and skills related to communication 178. Communication Internship. Restricted to students in the
and the entertainment industries, including studies in the College of Communication with upper-division standing.
business of entertainment, the creative process, and con- Practical work experience related to the student’s area of
temporary Hollywood cinema. For each semester hour of interest in the communication field. An average of 10 hours
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. of work a week, for a total of at least 150 hours a semester
Taught in Los Angeles, California. May be repeated for credit or summer term. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, be repeated, but only one hour may be counted toward
Radio-Television-Film 305, admission to the Semester in a degree in the College of Communication. Prerequisite:
Los Angeles program, and a University grade point average Completion of a three-hour internship course in the Col-
of at least 2.25. lege of Communication. Applications are available in the
125, 225, 325. Topics in Leadership and Communication. Restrict- college’s career services office and must be submitted by
ed to students in the College of Communication. Contem- the sixth class day in a long-session semester and by the
porary issues, practices, and skills related to leadership and second class day in the summer term.
communication. For 125, two lecture hours a week for eight
weeks; for 225, two lecture hours a week for one semester;
for 325, three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Depar tment of Adver tising
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing. Because prerequisites are subject to change, students
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in should consult the Course Schedule before registering.
Communication. This course is used to record credit the
To enroll in any upper-division advertising course,
student earns while enrolled at another institution in a pro-
an advertising major must have fulfilled the special
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Advertising
in the appropriate College of Communication department. given on page 87.
University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro- The information in parentheses after a course num-
gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
350. Communication Internship. Restricted to students in the
College of Communication with upper-division standing.
Practical work experience related to the student’s area Appendix A on pages 683–689.
of interest in the communication field. An average of 10
hours of work a week, for a total of at least 150 hours a Adve r ti s ing: A DV
semester or summer term. Offered on the pass/fail basis
only. May not be taken by students who have credit for any Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
three-semester-hour communication internship course.
Prerequisite: Completion of the prerequisite for the three- 303. Advertising and Popular Culture. An introduction to the
semester-hour internship course in the student’s major role advertising plays in American society, and the values
department. Applications are available in the college’s and relationships offered in the messages that are deliv-
career services office and must be submitted by the sixth ered. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May not
class day in a long-session semester and by the second be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Advertising
class day in the summer term. degree.
304. Advertising on the Internet. The defining concepts, differ-
ences, and current practices of advertising on the Internet.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional
College of Communication t Courses 101

laboratory hours to be arranged. May not be counted toward standing, Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B, credit
the Bachelor of Science in Advertising degree. or registration for Advertising 325, and Statistics and Sci-
305. Fundamentals of Advertising. Fundamentals and practices entific Computation 306 with a grade of least C; for others,
Communication
of advertising in relation to economies, societies, and mass upper-division standing, Advertising 318J with a grade of
communication. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- at least B, and Statistics and Scientific Computation 306
ter. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in with a grade of at least C.
Advertising degree. 345J. Advertising Media Planning. Media characteristics and
315. History and Development of Advertising. The evolution media-market measurements; development of media plans.
and development of advertising in the United States in a Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for
social, historical, economic, and cultural context. Three one semester. Prerequisite: For advertising majors, upper-
lecture hours a week for one semester. division standing, Advertising 318J with a grade of at least
316. Creativity and American Culture. A cross-disciplinary view B, credit or registration for Advertising 325, and Statistics
of the creative process and creative products. The concep- and Scientific Computation 306 with a grade of at least C;
tual core of film, fine arts, advertising, architecture, and for others, upper-division standing, Advertising 318J with a
literature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May grade of at least B, and Statistics and Scientific Computa-
not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Advertis- tion 306 with a grade of at least C.
ing degree. 447. Computer Imaging Topics. Introduction to computer
318J. Introduction to Advertising and Integrated Brand Communi- graphics with applications to advertising and other disci-
cation. The functions of advertising; role in marketing/com- plines. Students interact with computer systems to pro-
munications mix; economic and social influence; advertising duce artwork and design portfolios. Three lecture hours
institutions and media; campaigns and appropriations; retail and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
and business-to-business aspects. Three lecture hours and be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
one discussion hour a week for one semester. Students may Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B and consent of
not enroll in Advertising 318J more than twice. instructor received prior to registering.
319. Psychology of Advertising. A review of basic findings of the Topic 1: Advertising Design for Interactive Media.
behavioral sciences dealing with perception, personality, 348. Design of Integrated Communications. Theory and prac-
group behavior, psychological appeals, and their applica- tice of the graphic arts and production, including concep-
tion to advertising as persuasive communication. Three tion and design; typography; engraving; preparation of copy,
lecture hours a week for one semester. art, and photographs; paper; color psychology; and printing.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Upper-division standing.
350. Advertising Internship. Practical work experiences in ad-
325. Introduction to Advertising Creativity. Restricted to advertising sales, creative management, and research with
vertising and public relations majors. Development of advertisers, agencies, media, or auxiliary services. An aver-
concepts and problem-solving techniques for print and age of twelve hours of work a week, for a total of 180 hours
broadcast advertising design and copywriting. Three lecture a semester or summer session. Offered on the pass/fail
hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. basis only. Prerequisite: Advertising 344K and 345J with a
Prerequisite: Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B. grade of at least C in each. An internship application and a
334. International Advertising. Major issues in international letter from the employer must be submitted by the twelfth
advertising and advertising directed at cultural minorities class day in long-session semesters and by the fourth class
within countries. Three lecture hours a week for one se- day in the summer session.
mester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 151. Advertising Practicum. Internship and discussion hours
342. Advertising Copywriting. Copywriting for print and broad- to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prereq-
cast media. Methods for developing creative advertising uisite: Advertising 350 or 468K, consent of departmental
concepts, strategies, and executions for print, radio, and internship coordinator, and completion of department
television. Emphasis on writing rather than on art direction. requirements for enrollment in an internship course.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 366. Special Topics in Advertising. Three lecture hours a week
Advertising 325 with a grade of at least C, and instructor’s for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
approval of the student’s previous work in advertising ics vary. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science
courses. in Advertising degree.
343K. Portfolio I. Basic advertising art direction and copywriting 368C. Advertising Senior Seminar. Three lecture hours a week for
skills, including indications for graphics, headlines, and body one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
copy. Three lecture hours and three studio hours a week for Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Advertising 370J and
one semester. Prerequisite: Advertising 325 with a grade of written consent of instructor received prior to registering.
at least B, and admission to the Texas Creative program. Topic 1: Agency Practices.
344K. Advertising Research. Introduction to social science Topic 2: Affect and Emotion.
research methods as used in advertising and marketing; Topic 3: Advertising Ethics.
emphasis on survey research and secondary data. Three 468K. Portfolio II. Intermediate advertising art direction and
lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one se- copywriting; special emphasis on execution skills and
mester. Prerequisite: For advertising majors, upper-division concepts. Three lecture hours and three studio hours a

week for one semester. Prerequisite: Advertising 343K and Topic 4: Media Alliances. Focuses on the partner-
consent of the Texas Creative program faculty. ships and tools used in generating, investigating, and
468L. Portfolio III. Advanced advertising art direction and advertis- evaluating unique brand contact points such as product
Communication
ing creative concepts. Three lecture hours and three studio placement, sponsorships, and other promotional media
hours a week for one semester. With consent of instructor, activities. Includes co-branding efforts, client-generated
may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Advertising media venues, and public relations alliances from a me-
468K and consent of the Texas Creative program faculty. dia planning perspective.
370J. Integrated Communications Management. Cases and Topic 5: Media Show. Designed to help students remove
problems dealing with the management of advertising and the traditional barriers between message development
promotional programs; media and creative strategies; con- and delivery in their media work. Students have the op-
sumer, retail, industrial, and public service applications. Three portunity to show their work to industry professionals
lecture hours a week for one semester. Advertising 370J and across a variety of venues. Three lecture hours and three
Public Relations 367 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: studio hours a week for one semester.
Advertising 344K and 345J with a grade of at least C in each; 378. Advanced Studies in Advertising. Three lecture hours a
and Marketing 320F or 337 with a grade of at least C. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
371J. Advertising and Society. A study of the social, legal, and the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ethical issues in advertising. Three lecture hours a week for Topic 2: Advanced Issues in Multicultural Markets.
one semester. Prerequisite: Advertising 344K and 345J with Topic 4: Direct Marketing. Additional prerequisite:
a grade of at least C in each, and Marketing 320F or 337. Marketing 320F.
373. Integrated Communications Campaigns. Concept of media Topic 7: Integrated Communication for Sports.
mix; matching product, consumer, media profiles; concep- 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Conference course of intensive
tion, research, planning, and execution of advertising cam- study, planned by the Advertising Honors Committee; re-
paigns; special emphasis on advanced copywriting, layout, search and the writing of a substantial paper on a special
and production for print and broadcast media. Three lecture advertising topic. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advertis-
hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. ing Honors Program.
Only one of the following may be counted: Advertising 369J, 179J, 279J, 379J, 479J. Advertising Problems. Individual instruction.
373, Public Relations 377K. Prerequisite: Advertising 370J or Some topics may require additional laboratory hours. May be
Public Relations 367. repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Written
373H. Integrated Communications Campaigns: Honors. Re- consent of instructor received prior to registering.
stricted to students in the Advertising or Public Relations Topic 1: Supervised Individual Special Studies. Su-
Honors program. The concept of media mix; matching pervised individual special studies for which separate
product, consumer, and media profiles; and the conception, courses are not available.
research, planning, and execution of advertising campaigns. Topic 2: Supervised Individual Creative Studies. Su-
Special emphasis on advanced copywriting, layout, and pervised individual creative studies for which separate
production for print and broadcast media. Students usu- courses are not available. Additional laboratory hours
ally participate in major national contests involving brand to be arranged.
development in advertising strategies. Three lecture hours Topic 3: Supervised Individual Media Studies. Super-
a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis vised individual media studies for which separate cours-
only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Advertising es are not available. Additional laboratory hours to be
370J or Public Relations 367, and a University grade point arranged. Additional prerequisite: Advertising 345J.
average of at least 3.50.
475. Portfolio IV. Designed to enhance the intellectual and P u b li c R e l ati ons: P R
philosophical framework of students in the Texas Creative
program. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Advertising 468L and
consent of the Texas Creative program faculty. 305. Fundamentals of Public Relations. Three lecture hours
377. Advertising Media Topics. Three lecture hours a week for a week for one semester. May not be counted toward the
one semester or as required by the topic. May be repeated Bachelor of Science in Public Relations degree.
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Admission to 317. Writing for Public Relations. Restricted to public relations
the Texas Media program and consent of instructor. Ad- majors. Introduction to writing skills for the media, includ-
ditional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in ing readability, clarity, verification, and style. Three lecture
the Course Schedule. hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Topic 1: Advanced Media Strategies. Required for stu- Prerequisite: Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B.
dents in the Texas Media program. 319. Principles of Public Relations. Restricted to public relations
Topic 2: One-to-One Advertising on the Internet. Addi- majors. Principles, theory, history, ethics, and practice of
tional prerequisite: Experience using HTML. Students public relations in a variety of organizational settings; ele-
may be added to the class on the first class day. ments of strategic management. Three lecture hours a week
Topic 3: Digital Media. Additional prerequisite: Experi- for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
ence using HTML. Students may be added to the class Public Relations 319, 331, 333. Prerequisite: Advertising 318J
on the first class day. with a grade of at least B.

U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses planning, and execution of advertising campaigns. Special
emphasis on advanced copywriting, layout, and production
331. Fundamentals of Media Relations. Strategic public relations for print and broadcast media. Students usually participate
Communication
decisions as they relate to media; investigation of ethical in major national contests involving brand development in
principles and norms regulating activity of public relations. advertising strategies. Three lecture hours a week for one
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be semester, with additional hours to be arranged. Offered
counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Science in Public Relations degree. Only one of the follow- standing, Advertising 370J or Public Relations 367, and a
ing may be counted: Public Relations 319, 331, 333. University grade point average of at least 3.50.
348. Public Relations Techniques. Analysis and production of 377K. Integrated Communications Campaigns. Integration of
print, electronic, and oral messages to achieve organiza- theory, research methods, and communication techniques
tional objectives; fundamentals of media relations; Inter- for planning, implementing, and evaluating public rela-
net applications. Three lecture hours and four laboratory tions campaigns; client proposal writing and presentation.
hours a week. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Public Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of
Relations 319 (or 333) or 331; and Journalism 315 or Public the following may be counted: Advertising 369J, 373, Pub-
Relations 317. lic Relations 377K. Prerequisite: Public Relations 352; and
350. Public Relations Internship. Restricted to public relations Advertising 370J or Public Relations 367.
majors. Internship to be arranged by student and approved 378. Advanced Studies in Public Relations. Three lecture hours a
by instructor. Public Relations 321K and 350 may not both be week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the
counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May be taken topics vary. Prerequisite: Public Relations 305, 319 (or 333), or
only once. Prerequisite: Public Relations 319 (or 333) or 331, 331.
and 348, Advertising 344K with a grade of at least C, and 179, 279, 379. Public Relations Problems. Individual instruction.
consent of instructor. To enroll in this course, students must Prerequisite: Public Relations 352 (or 334).
apply to the department for consent; information about this 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Conference course of intensive
procedure is available in the departmental office. study, planned by the Advertising Honors Committee; re-
151. Public Relations Internship. Designed for students who search and the writing of a substantial paper on a special
have completed a three-semester-hour internship in public relations topic. Prerequisite: Admission to the Public
public relations. Internship and discussion hours to be Relations Honors Program.
arranged. Public Relations 121L and 151 may not both be
counted. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite:
Public Relations 350 (or 321K); consent of the public rela- Depar tment of Communi c ation
tions internship coordinator; and completion of the major S cience s and D isor der s
requirements for enrollment in an internship course.
352. Strategies in Public Relations. Restricted to public relations Because prerequisites are subject to change, students
majors. Strategies relating to public relations disciplines, should consult the Course Schedule before registering.
including the management of external, internal, community,
nonprofit, and media issues, and public relations market- Communi c ati on S cien ce s
ing programs. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- and D i s o r d e r s: CSD
ter. Public Relations 334 and 352 may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: Public Relations 319 (or 333) or 331, and 348. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
367. Integrated Communications Management. Public rela-
tions as a managerial problem-solving process; strategic 306K. Introduction to Communication Disorders. Introduction to
management of programs to enhance public-organizational the study of processes and disorders of speech, language,
relationships. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and hearing; observation in the University Speech and Hear-
Advertising 370J and Public Relations 367 may not both be ing Center. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
counted. Prerequisite: Advertising 344K, Marketing 320F 308K. Perspectives on Deafness. Examination of deafness from a
with a grade of at least C, and Public Relations 348. number of perspectives: social and psychological meanings
374. Public Relations Publications. Production of controlled of deafness, the deaf community, education of deaf children,
public relations media for internal and external publics; sign languages, and historical trends. Three lecture hours
analysis of annual reports, trade magazines, and electronic a week for one semester.
publishing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 311K. Phonetic Description of Speech. Speech production, physi-
Prerequisite: Public Relations 319 (or 333) or 331, and 348, ological analysis and description of speech sounds, voice
or consent of instructor; and Journalism 315 or one of the quality, and voice dynamics; notation; phonetic theory;
following courses: Rhetoric and Writing 309K, 309S, 325M, applications of phonetics. Three lecture hours a week for
379C (Topic: Grammar and Style for Writers). one semester.
377H. Integrated Communications Campaigns: Honors. Restrict-
ed to students in the Advertising or Public Relations Honors
program. The concept of media mix; matching product,
consumer, and media profiles; and the conception, research,

313L. Hearing Science. Acoustical, physiological, and psycho- 3 60M. Communication and Deaf People. Forms of face-to-face
logical bases of normal human hearing; theories of audition; communication used with deaf people, including speech/
laboratory techniques in hearing science research. Three listening, systems of manual communication, and natural
Communication
lecture hours a week for one semester. sign language. Emphasis is on child development issues
314L. Sociocultural Bases of Communication. An introduction and the use of different methods in educational practice.
to the influences of social and cultural factors, such as Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered in
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
on communication acquisition and use, with a focus on ing and Communication Sciences and Disorders 308K.
cross-cultural communication issues in a diverse society. 367. Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Three
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
318K. Acquisition of Communicative Abilities in Children. Three for credit when the topics vary. Communication Sciences
lecture hours a week for one semester. Communication and Disorders 367 and Communication Studies 367 may
Sciences and Disorders 318K and 368K may not both be not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite:
counted. Prerequisite: Communication Sciences and Dis- Upper-division standing.
orders 306K or 308K with a grade of at least C, and Com- 367C. Communication, Culture, and Disability. Through exami-
munication Sciences and Disorders 311K with a grade of at nation of historical trends, current law and practices, and
least C. family and ethical issues, explores how societies have in-
118L. Acquisition of Communicative Abilities in Children: Labora- teracted with people who are disabled. Emphasis placed
tory. Clinical laboratory experience in child language. One on alternative methods of communication. Three lecture
lecture hour a week for one semester. Communication Sci- hours a week for one semester. Communication Sciences
ences and Disorders 118L and 168L may not both be counted. and Disorders 367 (Topic: Communication, Culture, and the
Prerequisite: Communication Sciences and Disorders 306K Disabled) and 367C may not both be counted. Fulfills the
or 308K with a grade of at least C, and Communication Sci- communication and culture requirement.
ences and Disorders 311K with a grade of at least C. 367K. Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assess-
ment and Treatment in Children. Introduction to assess-
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses ment procedures and treatment strategies for children with
speech and language disorders. Three lecture hours a week
341. Principles of Audiology. Causes of hearing disorders; di- for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,
agnostic procedures and treatment. Three lecture hours a Communication Sciences and Disorders 318K (or 368K)
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand- with a grade of at least C, twelve additional semester hours
ing and Communication Sciences and Disorders 313L. of coursework in Communication Sciences and Disorders,
350. Language and the Brain. Same as Linguistics 350 (Topic and a University grade point average of at least 2.25.
1: Language and the Brain). Three lecture hours a week for 167M. Clinical Practicum. Supervised clinical practicum in
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. speech/language pathology, audiology, and education of
358. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mecha- the deaf. One lecture hour and two hours of clinical teach-
nism. In-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of ing a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis
structures involved in speech, language, hearing, and swal- only. May not be counted toward a degree. Prerequisite:
lowing. Includes anatomical and physiological mechanisms Communication Sciences and Disorders 367K, 371, or 378;
of respiration, phonation, articulation, and hearing; and the and consent of instructor.
central nervous system and blood supply to the speech and 371. Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assess-
hearing mechanism. Three lecture hours a week for one ment and Treatment in Adults. Introduction to assessment
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Com- procedures and treatment strategies for adults with speech
munication Sciences and Disorders 315S, 358, 393E (Topic 8), and language disorders. Three lecture hours a week for one
Linguistics 315. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, twelve se-
University grade point average of at least 2.25. mester hours of lower-division coursework in communica-
358S. Fundamentals of Speech Science. Same as Linguistics 358S. tion sciences and disorders, and Communication Sciences
Neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the encoding and Disorders 350.
and decoding of speech. Three lecture hours a week for 373. Principles of Aural Rehabilitation. Rationale, methods, ma-
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: terials, procedures, and criteria for aural rehabilitation for
Communication Sciences and Disorders 315S, 358S, 396N, hearing-impaired persons. Three lecture hours a week for
Linguistics 315. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Com-
a University grade point average of at least 2.25. munication Sciences and Disorders 341, twelve additional
359H. Honors Tutorial Course: Reading. Intensive reading and semester hours of coursework in Communication Sciences
research as planned by the departmental honors commit- and Disorders, and a University grade point average of at
tee. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Upper-division least 2.25.
standing and admission to the Communication Sciences 175K. Symposium on Deafness. Discussion of selected topics
and Disorders Honors Program. in social, political, and educational aspects of deafness.
One lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the

pass/fail basis only. May not be counted toward any degree. of interaction; participation in small-group communication
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. situations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
378. Clinical Audiology. Differential diagnostic procedures for 3 13M. Organizational Communication. Communication process-
Communication
evaluation of auditory disorders—theoretical concepts and es within government, private, and volunteer organizations.
clinical applications. Three lecture hours a week for one se- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Communica-
mester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Communica- tion Studies 313M and 350K may not both be counted.
tion Sciences and Disorders 341, and concurrent enrollment 314L. Language, Communication, and Culture. The role of lan-
in Communication Sciences and Disorders 178L. guage in communication. Analysis of the complexity of
178K, 378K. Studies in Communication Sciences and Disor- human languages, languages in contact, language modal-
ders. Supervised individual research. With consent of the ity, and communication interaction. Three lecture hours a
department chair, may be repeated, but only three hours week for one semester.
may count toward a degree in the College of Communica- 3 15M (TCCN: SPCH 1318). Interpersonal Communication Theory.
tion. Prerequisite: Eighteen semester hours of coursework Introduction to the study of communication in relation-
in communication sciences and disorders, a University ships; topics include self-disclosure, conflict, long-distance
grade point average of at least 2.50, a grade point average relationships, stereotyping, and persuasion. Three lecture
in all College of Communication coursework of at least 3.00, hours a week for one semester.
and approval of a project in advance of registration. 3 16L (TCCN: SPCH 2316). Interviewing Principles and Practices.
178L. Clinical Audiology Laboratory. Clinical laboratory experi- Introduction to interviewing theory, emphasizing the acqui-
ence in audiology. One lecture hour a week for one semester. sition and application of interviewing skills. Three lecture
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and concurrent en- hours a week for one semester.
rollment in Communication Sciences and Disorders 378. 317C. Speechmaking and Society. The impact of public discourse
379H. Honors Tutorial Course: Special Project. The writing of a on the ideas and issues of culture and history in the United
thesis or the presentation of a creative project; final compre- States. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
hensive examination. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: 317M. Advanced Presentation Skills. Designed to help students
Communication Sciences and Disorders 359H. develop skills in delivering informative and persuasive pre-
sentations and speeches. Study of major theories related
to oral presentations. Focus on audience analysis and ad-
Depar tment of Communi c ation aptation, building strong arguments, speech organization,
S tud ie s and use of new technologies. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. Communication Studies 312C and 317M
Because prerequisites are subject to change, students may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Communication
should consult the Course Schedule before registering. Studies 306M.
The information in parentheses after a course num-
Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact 331K. Speech Writing and Criticism. Composition and analysis of
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are oral messages; emphasis on creating and arranging ideas,
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in style, delivery, critical method. Three lecture hours a week
Appendix A on pages 683–689. for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
and Communication Studies 306M or the equivalent, or
Communi c ati on S t u d ie s: CMS consent of instructor.
332. Argumentation and Advocacy. Nature of argumentative con-
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses troversy; variables of form, method, and ethics; analysis of
argumentative rhetorical works. Three lecture hours a week
3 06M (TCCN: SPCH 1321). P r o f e s s i o n a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Skills. Designed to help students develop skills in one- 332K. Theories of Persuasion. A study of motivational factors
on-one interactions, small group communication, and involved in persuasive speaking to secure belief and action.
presentation skills. Basic communication theories as they Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
relate to skill development are explored. Three lecture hours Upper-division standing.
a week for one semester. 334K. Nonverbal Communication. Survey of the effects of space,
210. Forensics Workshop. Open to all University students. Train- physical appearance, movement, eye behavior, and vocal
ing for participation in extracurricular speech activities, in- behavior on interpersonal communication. Three lecture
cluding intercollegiate debate. Two lecture hours and eight hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Communication standing.
Studies 210 may be taken three times for credit. 340K. Communication and Social Change. Analysis of how per-
3 10K (TCCN: SPCH 2333). Team-Based Communication. Analy- suasion is used in mass movements: civil rights, consum-
sis of small-group communication: cohesiveness, social erism, feminism, pacifism, religious sects. Three lecture
climate, role structure, leadership, conformity, dynamics hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing.

342K. Political Communication. A study of the role of symbols Readings, analysis of conflicts, and practice with and evalu-
in political communication and the techniques and strate- ation of communication behaviors thought to be effective in
gies employed by politicians; special attention is given to conflict talk. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Communication
recent election campaigns. Three lecture hours a week for Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 355K. Intercultural Communication. Theories of speech and
344K. Lying and Deception. Examines lying and deception as language that concern interaction between persons from
civil, strategic, and manipulative behavior. Secrets, privacy, different cultures who speak different languages or dialects.
disclosures, and confidentiality are examined in a variety Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
of familiar contexts. Three lecture hours a week for one Upper-division standing.
semester. Communication Studies 344K and 367 (Topic: 3 56M. Communication and Human Resource Management. Three
Lying and Deception) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: general functions associated with human resource manage-
Upper-division standing. ment: employee transitioning, feedback and appraisal, and
345K. Perspectives on Rhetoric. Four different meanings of rheto- planned change implementation. Three lecture hours a week
ric; how these meanings contribute to the current understand- for one semester. Communication Studies 356M and 367
ing of communication studies. Three lecture hours a week (Topic: Communication and Human Resource Management)
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
347K. Rhetoric of Popular Culture. The ways that film, televi- ing and Communication Studies 313M (or 350K).
sion, music, fashion, the Internet, and other discourses of 357. Family Communication. Some of the common issues that
popular culture influence public attitudes, perceptions, and face those who live in, counsel, and conduct research with
social relations. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- families. The development of traditional families in the
ter. Communication Studies 347K and 367 (Topic: Rhetoric United States, different family structures that make up
of Popular Culture) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: modern society, current issues that affect families, and
Upper-division standing. the impact of communication on family experiences. Three
348K. Visual Media and Interaction. The role of visual resources lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
and symbols in social interaction and public life; the repre- division standing.
sentation of interaction and human relationships in visual 358. Communication and Personal Relationships. The nature of
media (photography, advertising, fine arts, and film). Three human interaction in various types of relationships (friends,
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- dates, spouses, roommates), the nature of communication
division standing. at different stages in a relationship, and the nature of com-
3 49M. Advanced Analysis of Popular Culture. Advanced critique munication at different life stages. Three lecture hours a week
and analysis of rhetorical dimensions in texts of popular for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
culture. Readings in theory and methods for understanding 359H. Honors Tutorial Course: Reading. Intensive reading and
persuasive influence in television, film, music videos, and research as planned by the departmental honors committee.
the Internet. Web-based instruction; no class meetings. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
Prerequisite: Communication Studies 347K. ing and admission to the Communication Studies Honors
3 50M. Field Study in Organizational Communication. Students Program.
acquire information through interviews and observation, 3 61M. Communication and Organizational Change. Review of
devise appropriate coding schemes, and compose synop- theoretical and practitioner literatures on planned change,
tic reports of their findings and recommendations. Three including implementing change programs and coping with
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- change that occurs in organizational settings. Three lecture
division standing. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
351. Communication for Cooperation and Competition. Theoreti- standing and Communication Studies 313M (or 350K).
cal perspectives and experiential learning on the ways people 364K. Gender and Communication. Focuses on how communica-
reconcile the need to be individualistic (competitive) with the tion influences ideas about sex, gender, and identity, from
need to be community members (cooperative). Individual interpersonal relationships to the mass media, and from
aggression and submission; the rewards of competition and legislative debates to social movements. Three lecture
cooperation; and organizational structures that lead to coop- hours a week for one semester. Communication Studies
eration and competition. Three lecture hours a week for one 364K and 367 (Topic: Gender and Communication) may not
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
352. Organizational Leadership. Theories, styles, and com- 164M, 264M, 364M. Communication Studies Mentorship. Direct-
ponents of organizational leadership; communication be- ed study of one or more areas of an academic discipline. In-
haviors of leaders in organizations. History of the study of dividual instruction. With consent of the department chair,
leadership; new theories and concepts related to leaders may be repeated for credit, but no more than three hours
as managers of organizational culture and change. Three may be taken. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- 365K. Male-Female Communication. Same as Women’s and
division standing. Gender Studies 345 (Topic 21: Male-Female Communica-
354. Conflict Resolution. Systematic analysis of conflict and tion). Studies of speech patterns related to the concepts of
communication to examine some of the effects of com- male and female, including sexism in speaking, patterns of
munication on conflict and of conflict on communication. male and female speaking, patterns of listening to males

and females, speech in courtship and family, speech and 372K. Advanced Organizational Communication. In-depth discus-
sexual discrimination in careers. Three lecture hours a week sion and treatment of advanced organizational communica-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. tion topics, including socialization and role development,
Communication
365L. Communication, Controversy, and Citizenship. Designed workplace attachments, organizational culture, ethics, struc-
to help students develop the listening, speaking, and ar- ture, conflict, power, decision making and empowerment,
gumentation skills used to deliberate over controversial technology, and various forms of external communication
and sensitive subjects. Deliberations focus primarily on with relevant organizational stakeholders. Three lecture
the meaning of citizenship. Three lecture hours a week for hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
one semester. Communication Studies 365L and 367 (Topic: standing and Communication Studies 313M (or 350K).
Communication, Controversy, and Citizenship) may not both 178K, 278K, 378K, 478K, 578K, 678K. Research in Communication
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Studies. Supervised individual research. With consent of
367. Topics in Communication Studies. Three lecture hours a the department chair, may be repeated for credit, but no
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the more than six hours may be taken. Prerequisite: Twelve
topics vary. Communication Sciences and Disorders 367 semester hours of coursework in communication studies
and Communication Studies 367 may not both be counted (or speech), consent of instructor, and approval of project
unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand- by the department chair prior to registering.
ing. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic and 379H. Honors Tutorial Course: Special Project. The writing of a
are given in the Course Schedule. thesis or the presentation of a creative project; final compre-
368L. Communication Theory and Application. Survey of a broad hensive examination. Individual instruction. Prerequisite:
range of theoretical issues involving human communication, Communication Studies 359H.
including communication in small groups, organizational
communication, rhetorical studies, persuasion, new com-
munication technologies, gender and communication, and S chool of Jo urnalism
intercultural communication. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. Communication Studies 367 (Topic: Com- Journalism majors may not register for more than nine
munication Theory and Application) and 368L may not both semester hours in journalism in one semester or sum-
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
mer session. The director or associate director may make
370K. Internship in Communication Studies. Restricted to senior
communication studies majors. Focuses on career goals
exceptions to this rule for seniors who need additional
of students through classroom discussions and places journalism courses in order to graduate on time.
students in communication positions with public and pri- Any student enrolled in a journalism course who does
vate organizations. The equivalent of three lecture hours a not attend the first class meeting or laboratory session
week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. may be dropped from that course.
Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of communication In addition to the prerequisites given below, several
studies (or speech), including at least three hours of upper-
policies described in this catalog affect registration in
division coursework; a University grade point average of at
least 2.50; a grade point average in communication studies
journalism courses. These include the Grammar, Spell-
of at least 3.00; and consent of instructor. ing and Punctuation Test requirement described on page
371K. Practicum in Conflict Mediation. Two lecture hours and 80 and the policies described in the section “Special
three discussion hours a week for one semester. Students Requirements” on page 93.
must also attend one weekend workshop at the beginning Because prerequisites are subject to change, students
of the semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. With should consult the Course Schedule before registering.
consent of instructor, may be repeated once for credit.
371L. Control and Motivation in Organizations. Examines
the ways in which organizations motivate and manage
membership. Examines strategies of managerial control designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
and employee resistance in the contemporary workplace. semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
the following may be counted: Communication Studies Appendix A on pages 683–689.
367 (Topic: Communication Control in Organizations), 367
(Topic: Control and Motivation in Organizations), 371L. Pre- J o urnali sm : J
requisite: Upper-division standing.
171M. Communication Studies Internship. Internship and discus- Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
sion hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis
only. Prerequisite: Communication Studies 370K; consent 3 10 (TCCN: COMM 2302). Critical Issues in Journalism. Introduc-
of departmental internship coordinator; and completion of tion to major issues facing the news media in a democratic
departmental requirements for enrollment in an internship society, including ethics, institutions, effects, and stan-
course. dards of press performance. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester.

310K. Visual Literacy. Introduction to the visual concerns of of Journalism Word Processing Test; and acceptance into
message design and interpretation, including their bases in the broadcast news area.
theories of visual perception, semiotics, and media practice. 325. Photography I. Restricted to journalism majors. Intensive
Communication
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. training in basic digital and black-and-white professional
3 15 (TCCN: COMM 2311). News Media Writing and Editing. photography; darkroom techniques; fundamental ap-
Restricted to prejournalism and pre–public relations ma- proaches to producing images. Three lecture hours and
jors. Introduction to fundamental journalistic writing skills four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
for the media and to fundamental copyediting, including Journalism 310, 315, and 316 with a grade of at least C in
selection, processing, and display of news and other in- each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communica-
formation; studies in news audience interests; readability, tion Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at
clarity, verification, and style. Two lecture hours and three least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test;
to four and one-half laboratory hours a week, as required, a three-semester-hour survey or history course in the visual
for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310 with a grade arts; and acceptance into the photojournalism area.
of at least C; a score of at least 45 on the College of Com- 327. Feature Writing. Restricted to journalism majors. Practice
munication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and in researching, reporting, writing, structuring, and editing
a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word feature stories and news features for the print media. Identi-
Processing Test. fying and contacting appropriate freelance markets regarding
3 16 (TCCN: COMM 1316). Photographic Communication. In- queries and stories. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
troduction to photographic technique and recent trends, mester. Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism
evaluation, visual design, and use of images in the media. 327, Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 4: Feature Writing),
Students must provide their own 35-mm single-lens reflex Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 6: Feature Writing).
or digital camera that can be operated under manual mode Prerequisite: Journalism 310 and 315 with a grade of at least
and with off-camera flash. Three lecture hours and one and C in each; credit or registration for Journalism 320D; a score
one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar,
Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.
330. News Editing. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced
320D. Intermediate Reporting. Restricted to journalism majors. editing for news media. Emphasis on news judgment,
Information-gathering and information-retrieval skills, re- language use, and print editing, as well as skills neces-
porting and editing techniques, and interviewing. Introduc- sary for the collaborative production of multimedia news.
tion to electronic resources for journalists. Three lecture Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for
hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 320D
Prerequisite: Journalism 310 and 315 with a grade of at least with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on
C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Commu- the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and
nication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School
of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing of Journalism Word Processing Test.
Test; and acceptance into the major in journalism. 331. Web Publishing. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced
321C. Fundamentals of Multimedia Journalism. Restricted to skills in Web design and in publishing multimedia content.
journalism majors. Focuses on new forms of journalism Emphasis on collaborative work in creating an ongoing Web
based on the Internet and other digital platforms. Exam- information product. Three lecture hours and three labora-
ines the digital revolution and the creation of a global in- tory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism
formation society, with a special focus on the effects upon 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; a score
journalism, such as computer-assisted reporting in the of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar,
area of news gathering, and media convergence in news Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on
dissemination. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310 and 331K. Projects in Professional Experience. Restricted to jour-
315 with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 nalism majors. Internships to be arranged by student and
on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and approved by instructor. Offered on the pass/fail basis
Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School only. May be taken only once. Prerequisite: Journalism 310,
of Journalism Word Processing Test. 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; a score
322D. Broadcast Newswriting and Radio Reporting. Restricted of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar,
to journalism majors. Examination and practice of writing Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the
news for broadcast and of basic broadcast reporting skills. School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of
Students write, report, edit, and produce a radio news pro- instructor. Each student must also have earned a grade of
gram on deadline. Two lecture hours and four laboratory at least C in the following course or courses appropriate to
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 310 his or her area of concentration: broadcast news: Journalism
and 315 with a grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 322D; print journalism: Journalism 320D; photojournalism:
45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling Journalism 325; or, for students with approval to complete
and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School a multimedia internship: Journalism 320D.

131P. Internship. Restricted to journalism majors. Internship and Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test;
discussion hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word
basis only. May be repeated for credit, but only one hour may Processing Test; and consent of instructor.
Communication
be counted toward a degree in the College of Communication. 340C. Topics in Journalism, Communication, and Culture. Issues
Prerequisite: Journalism 331K; a score of at least 45 on the Col- concerning minority or nondominant groups within the
lege of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation United States. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Test; a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Some topics may require additional laboratory hours. May
Processing Test; and consent of instructor. be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
334. Multimedia Journalism. Restricted to journalism majors. Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Review of online reporting techniques, advanced multime- Topic 1: Mass Media and Minorities. Survey of minority
dia skills, and current issues in new media. Three lecture communication problems: alienation, fragmentation,
hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. media access; criticism and feedback for minority groups
Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, 320D, and 321C with a based on racial/ethnic background, age, sex, disability,
grade of at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the Col- social or economic class, and sexual orientation. Only
lege of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation one of the following may be counted: Journalism 340C
Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism (Topic 1), Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 10: Mass
Word Processing Test. Media and Minorities), Mexican American Studies 374
335. Narrative Journalism. Restricted to journalism majors. Stu- (Topic 22: Mass Media and Minorities). Prerequisite:
dents develop and produce a publication, focusing particu- Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score
larly on underrepresented groups and issues. Three lecture of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar,
hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29
Only one of the following may be counted: Journalism 335, on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.
Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 11: Latino Community Topic 2: African Americans and the Media. Same as Afri-
Journalism), 322 (Topic 11: Narrative Journalism), Mexican can and African American Studies 374D (Topic 4: African
American Studies 374 (Topic 4: Latino Community Jour- Americans and the Media). African and African American
nalism), 374 (Topic 4: Narrative Journalism). Prerequisite: Studies 374 (Topic 23: African Americans and the Media)
Journalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in and Journalism 340C (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communica- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
tion Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of Topic 3: Journalism and Religion. How journalists from
at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing different faiths view the news and how religion-based
Test; and consent of instructor. organizations may be understood and covered. Prereq-
336. Visual Design. The history, design, and production of uisite: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism;
media materials. Topics include design principles, visual a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication
perception, typography, and manipulation of images and Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score
photographs; printing processes and color reproduction; of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Pro-
and page design for print. Three lecture hours and two cessing Test.
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 347S. Magazine Management. Study of the business of launching
Journalism 310 and 315 with a grade of at least C in each; a and maintaining successful publications. Three lecture hours
score of at least 45 on the College of Communication Gram- and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequi-
mar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least site: Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score
29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test. of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar,
338. Computer-Assisted Reporting. Restricted to journalism Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 on
majors. Study of computer-assisted journalism, including the School of Journalism Word Processing Test.
electronic document retrieval and manipulation, spread- 348S. Media Management. Print and broadcast management
sheet and database management, and Internet skills. and planning in operations, personnel, content, marketing,
Collaborative work on major investigative projects. Three finance, technology, and regulation. Three lecture hours a
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Jour- week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
nalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of at least C in each; ing; a major in journalism; a score of at least 45 on the Col-
a score of at least 45 on the College of Communication lege of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least Test; and a score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism
29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and Word Processing Test.
consent of instructor. 349T. Topics in Journalism. Contemporary social, professional,
339D. News Documentaries and Public Affairs. Restricted to jour- and intellectual concerns in the practice of journalism.
nalism majors. Study and practice of researching, writing, Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics
and producing short-form and magazine documentaries may require additional laboratory hours. May be repeated
for television. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with
Prerequisite: Journalism 310, 315, and 320D with a grade of the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
at least C in each; a score of at least 45 on the College of

Topic 1: Senior Seminar. Capstone experience in analysis at least C; credit or registration for Journalism 336; a score
of current journalism issues. Students complete a major of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar,
research project. Prerequisite: Completion of ninety se- Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the
Communication
mester hours of coursework, a major in journalism, and School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and acceptance
consent of instructor. into the photojournalism area.
Topic 2: Business Journalism. Practical training and 359T. Topics in Journalism, Skills, and Techniques. Restricted to
experience in business and financial reporting and writ- journalism majors. Contemporary professional skills and
ing. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; a major in techniques in the practices of journalism. Three lecture
journalism; a score of at least 45 on the College of Com- hours and two to four laboratory hours a week for one
munication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a semester, as required by the topic. May be repeated for
score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the
Processing Test; and consent of instructor. topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 3: Journalist as Novelist. Same as American Topic 1: Sports Journalism. Coverage of sports and
Studies 370 (Topic 9: Journalist as Novelist). English athletics, including interviewing coaches and athletes,
379M (Topic 1: Journalist as Novelist) and Journalism investigative reporting, the business side of sports, ethi-
349T (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: cal issues for sports journalists, and writing sidebars and
Upper-division standing, Rhetoric and Writing 306 and color stories. Three lecture hours and three laboratory
English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional hours a week for one semester. Journalism 340C (Topic:
semester hours of lower-division coursework in either Sports Journalism) and 359T (Topic 1: Sports Journalism)
English or rhetoric and writing. may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Journalism
Topic 4: International Reporting. Designed to provide 320D with a grade of at least C; a score of at least 45 on
students with skills in foreign reporting and a better un- the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and
derstanding of international news production processes, Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the School
with special emphasis on Latin America. Prerequisite: of Journalism Word Processing Test; and consent of the
Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score director of the school.
of at least 45 on the College of Communication Gram- Topic 2: Magazine Production. Study of the revenue
mar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least and production aspects of launching and maintaining
29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test; successful magazines; advertising, production, print-
and consent of instructor. ing, and the business sides of the industry. Students
Topic 5: Broadcast News Practices and Analysis. produce Orange magazine. Three lecture hours and two
Topic 7: Oral History as Journalism. Study of oral history laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
archives, including similarities and differences between Journalism 320D and 347S with a grade of at least C in
oral history and journalistic interviews and possible each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communi-
problems with oral histories in journalism. Prerequisite: cation Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a
Upper-division standing; a major in journalism; a score score of at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word
of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, Processing Test.
Spelling and Punctuation Test; and a score of at least 29 Topic 3: Advanced Visual Design. Advanced exploration
on the School of Journalism Word Processing Test. of principles and processes of visual design, including
353D. Television Reporting. Restricted to journalism majors. Ba- design principles, visual perception, typography, image-
sic television news gathering skills, including shooting and making, uses of color, printing techniques, and publica-
editing videotape, planning and executing visual storytell- tion design. Three lecture hours and three laboratory
ing, and writing and producing news packages. Students hours a week for one semester. Journalism 349T (Topic:
assist in the production of a television news program. Two Advanced Visual Design) and 359T (Topic 3: Advanced
lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one se- Visual Design) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
mester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Journalism Journalism 320D and 336 with a grade of at least C in
320D; Journalism 322D with a grade of at least C; a score each; a score of at least 45 on the College of Communica-
of at least 45 on the College of Communication Grammar, tion Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of
Spelling and Punctuation Test; a score of at least 29 on the at least 29 on the School of Journalism Word Processing
School of Journalism Word Processing Test; and acceptance Test; and consent of instructor.
into the broadcast news area. 360. Media Law and Ethics. Social and ethical responsibilities;
355. Photography II. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced legal rights and restrictions, including Constitutional guar-
techniques for newspaper and magazine photography. Con- antees, libel, invasion of privacy, and contempt of court.
centrates on photojournalism principles; deadline shooting Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
in color for general news, spot news, sports, and features; Upper-division standing and a major in journalism or public
printing and electronic image reproduction; and selecting relations; or consent of instructor.
images for content, aesthetic values, and technical quality. 361E. International News. Survey of international news flow
Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for patterns; barriers to free news flow; comparative studies
one semester. Prerequisite: Journalism 325 with a grade of of the foreign press; the role of foreign correspondents and

international news agencies. Three lecture hours a week for Journalism 322D and 353D with a grade of at least C in each,
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a and acceptance into the broadcast news area.
major in journalism, or consent of instructor. 373D. Advanced News Reporting. Restricted to journalism ma-
Communication
362E. History of Photography. Development of photojournalism jors. Study of community and institutional news sources; re-
and commercial, documentary, amateur, and art photogra- porting on courts and city, county, and state governments;
phy: historical processes, the evolution of stylistic trends, and emphasis on fact-finding and skill in writing; in-depth
the careers of major photographers. Three lecture hours a reporting of significant events. Three lecture hours and
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing six hours of laboratory reporting a week for one semester.
and a major in journalism, or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Journalism 320D with a grade of at least C.
363. Theories of Mass Communication. Comparative survey of 374D. Advanced Feature Writing. Restricted to journalism majors.
perspectives, research, and theories on communication Study of researching, reporting, writing, and structuring ad-
through the mass media; theories on media effects and vanced feature stories for consumer/trade publications and
the construction of social reality, especially regarding the newspapers, with a concentration on identifying and contact-
news media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. ing appropriate freelance markets regarding queries and sto-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in jour- ries. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
nalism or public relations; or consent of instructor. Journalism 320D and 327 with a grade of at least C in each.
364E. The Mass Media and Society. Readings, lectures, films, 375. Magazine Editing and Publishing. Restricted to journalism
guest speakers, and panel discussions on the function, role, majors. Advanced magazine design and layout; critical
and responsibility of the mass media in modern society. analysis of the magazine in society. Three lecture hours and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one
Upper-division standing and a major in journalism, or con- of the following may be counted: Journalism 349T (Topic
sent of instructor. 6: Print Design), 375, 376D, 377D. Prerequisite: Journalism
366E. History of Journalism. Development of the mass media; 330 and 336 with a grade of at least C in each.
social, economic, and political factors that have contributed 376D. Newspaper Editing and Layout. Restricted to journalism
to changes in the press. Three lecture hours a week for one majors. Advanced newspaper typography, layout, and
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major editing. Graphics techniques and production processes;
in journalism, or consent of instructor. planning content and format of newspapers; copydesk
367E. Journalism in Latin America. Same as Latin American Stud- management. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours
ies 322 (Topic 14: Journalism in Latin America). Study of the a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
practice of journalism in Latin America. Survey of the region, counted: Journalism 349T (Topic 6: Print Design), 375, 376D,
including historical, political, economic, cultural, ethnic, 377D. Prerequisite: Journalism 330 and 336 with a grade of
and geographical aspects. Three lecture hours a week for at least C in each.
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a 377D. Print Design. Restricted to journalism majors. Advanced
major in journalism, or consent of instructor. print design and layout. Graphics techniques and produc-
370K. Advanced Photojournalism. Restricted to journalism mation processes; planning content and format of newspapers
jors. Explores intensive photographic reportage and docu- and magazines. Three lecture hours and two laboratory
mentation using the camera as a tool of investigation and hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
interaction. Emphasis on creation of photo stories, photo may be counted: Journalism 349T (Topic 6: Print Design),
essays, and feature stories, with editing and page layout. 375, 376D, 377D. Prerequisite: Journalism 330 and 336 with
Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for a grade of at least C in each.
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics 379. Journalism Research Projects. Restricted to journalism ma-
vary. Prerequisite: Journalism 355 with a grade of at least C, jors. Designed to give students the opportunity to pursue
and acceptance into the photojournalism area. special studies for which separate courses have not been
371K. Photographic Illustration. Restricted to journalism ma- organized. The equivalent of nine laboratory hours a week
jors. Principles of studio lighting, theory and practice of for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
contemporary color, location lighting, and the produc- Consent of the director of the school.
tion of portfolio-quality work, as applied to advertising, 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Restricted to journalism majors.
photographic illustration, and photojournalism. Three Conference course of intensive study, planned by Journal-
lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one ism Honors Committee; research and the writing of a
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. substantial paper on a special journalism topic. Individual
Prerequisite: Journalism 355 with a grade of at least C, and instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admis-
acceptance into the photojournalism area. sion to the Journalism Honors Program and consent of the
372D. Television Producing. Restricted to journalism majors. director of the school.
Philosophy and execution of producing television news 379P. Photojournalism Research Projects. Restricted to journalism
programs. Advanced writing and reporting skills. Students majors. Designed to give photojournalism students the op-
are responsible for collaborative production of television portunity to pursue special studies for which separate courses
news programs on deadline. Two lecture hours and four have not been organized. The equivalent of nine laboratory
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the director of the school.

Depar tment of Rad io -Tele vision - Film Ra d i o -Te le vi s i on - Film: RTF
Attendance is required at the first class meeting of Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Communication
Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 and all upper-division
3 05 (TCCN: COMM 1307). Introduction to Media Studies. In-
radio-television-film courses. At the discretion of the
troduction to historical, cultural, political, economic, and
instructor, students who do not attend the first class international characteristics of mass media in society. Two
meeting may be dropped from the course, even if they lecture hours, one discussion hour, and one two-hour film
have registered and paid their tuition. screening a week for one semester. Required of all radio-
For Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318, the department television-film majors.
restricts enrollment during the first registration period 309. Communication Technology and Society. Same as Com-
to radio-television-film majors. During later registration munication 309. Study of communication technologies,
their uses in interpersonal, group, mass, and international
periods, courses in which space is available may be
contexts, and the impact of technologies on work. Three
opened to nonmajors. Most upper-division radio-televi- lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one
sion-film courses are restricted to radio-television-film semester. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors,
majors. At any time, a nonmajor may ask the instruc- Radio-Television-Film 305; for others, none.
tor for consent to register for the instructor’s course. 312C. Global Media. A world perspective on information, news,
However, faculty members often do not give nonmajors and entertainment communication systems; politics, tech-
consent to enroll until demand for the course can be nology, economics, and culture. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.
determined on the first class day.
3 14 (TCCN: COMM 2366). The Development of the Motion Pic-
Consent of the instructor is part of the prerequisite ture. Survey of significant movements and schools of film-
given below for a small number of upper-division making through viewings and discussions of representative
courses. Students request consent the semester before motion pictures; critical approaches to performance, socio-
they plan to take a course. Consent Week is usually the logical impact, and visual aesthetics. Three lecture hours
first week of October for the spring semester, and the and one two-hour film screening a week for one semester.
first week of April for the summer session and the fall Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.
3 16 (TCCN: COMM 1335). History of US Radio and Television.
semester. Dates of Consent Week are published on the
Survey of history, technology, regulation, audience, and
department’s Web site, http://rtf.utexas.edu/, and posted economics of radio, television, and related electronic me-
outside the department office. Instructions for applying dia. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one
for consent are available at http://rtf.utexas.edu/. screening of up to two hours a week as required. Prerequi-
Requirements for consent are posted along with site: Radio-Television-Film 305.
course descriptions and publicized by the department. 3 16M. Communication and Ethnic Groups. Same as Communica-
The student should check the posted course descriptions tion 316M. Critical review of contemporary and historical
media images of, and discourses on, race and ethnicity.
prior to Consent Week and should see the instructor for
Introduction to relevant communication research, policy,
more information. and institutions. Three lecture hours and one discussion
The Department of Radio-Television-Film reserves hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A major in
the right to retain and to use for noncommercial pur- the College of Communication. Additional prerequisite for
poses copies of all work completed by students as part radio-television-film majors, Radio-Television-Film 305.
of departmental course assignments. 317. Narrative Strategies. Study of the way meaning is structured
Because prerequisites are subject to change, students and perceived in the screen image; introduction to basic nar-
rative techniques. Includes viewing and analysis of narrative
should consult the Course Schedule before registering.
examples. Three lecture hours and one two-hour film screen-
The information in parentheses after a course num- ing a week for one semester. Required of all students in the
ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) production area. Students may not enroll in this course more
designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact than twice. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are 318. Introduction to Image and Sound. Restricted to radio-
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in television-film majors. Basic information, skills, and theo-
Appendix A on pages 683–689. ries required to equip students to communicate through
audiovisual media. Lectures and practical applications.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio
hours to be arranged. Required of all students in the pro-
duction area. Students may not enroll in this course more
than twice. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305.

319. Introduction to Digital Media. Basic information, skills, 330L. Internship in Film and Electronic Media. Restricted to
and theories of digital media. Three lecture hours and two radio-television-film majors. Position availability depends
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: on qualifications of student and number of internships
Communication
Radio-Television-Film 305. open at time of enrollment. Practical work experience re-

lated to the study of film, television, radio, or other media.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Students must make their own arrangements to secure
relevant internships. Internship listings are available in the
321F. Media Analysis and Criticism. Restricted to radio-televi- college’s career services office. The equivalent of ten class
sion-film majors. A foundational course devoted to the hours a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail
critical analysis of media in a variety of contexts. Three basis only. Prerequisite: The following coursework, with a
lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film
may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing coursework in radio-television-film; and consent of the
and twelve semester hours of lower-division coursework in internship coordinator.
radio-television-film. 331J. Policy Issues in New Communication Technologies.
322F. Screen Theory. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Overview of
Foundational course surveying screen theory. Three lecture policy and regulation of communication systems in the
hours a week for one semester. Additional hours may be United States, with emphasis on contemporary technolo-
required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when gies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
twelve semester hours of lower-division coursework in Upper-division standing, and the following coursework,
radio-television-film. with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-
323F. Media Research. Restricted to radio-television-film majors. Film 305, 309, and six additional semester hours of lower-
A foundational course examining how to analyze audiences, division coursework in radio-television-film.
media systems and industries, and media markets. Three 331K. Film, Video, and Television Theory. Restricted to radio-televi-
lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours sion-film majors. Survey of basic theories that seek to explain
may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit the structure and process of film, video, and television com-
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing munication. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with
and twelve semester hours of lower-division coursework in one two-hour film screening a week if required by the topic.
radio-television-film. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
324F. Social Theories of Media. Restricted to radio-television- Upper-division standing; and the following coursework, with
film majors. A foundational course exploring social theories a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film
of media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of
Additional hours may be required for some topics. May lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Topic 1: Cult Movies and Gender Issues.
Upper-division standing and twelve semester hours of Topic 2: Television and Theories of Gender.
lower-division coursework in radio-television-film. Topic 4: Feminist Media Theory. Survey of basic femi-
124L, 224L, 324L. Topics in the Entertainment Professions. Re- nist media theory.
stricted to radio-television-film majors. Contemporary is- Topic 5: Screen Theory. Survey of basic screen theory.
sues, practices, and skills related to communication and the 331L. Corporate and Instructional Video. Restricted to radio-
entertainment industries, including studies in the business television-film majors. Study, design, production, use, and
of entertainment, the entertainment professions, the cre- evaluation of corporate and instructional video materials.
ative process, and contemporary Hollywood cinema. One, Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio
two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester
Upper-division standing, Radio-Television-Film 305, a Uni- hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film
versity grade point average of at least 2.25, and admission with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Televi-
to the Semester in Los Angeles program. sion-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.
330K. Introduction to Research Methods. Restricted to radio-tele- 331M. New Communication Technologies. Restricted to radio-
vision-film majors. Introduction to applied media research television-film majors. Survey of history of new communica-
and research criticism; fundamentals of audience analysis, tion technologies. Analysis of regulation, policy, economics,
survey design, experimental and field research, content and programming of new communication technologies.
analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-
coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio- division standing, and the following coursework, with a
Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305,
lower-division coursework in radio-television-film. 309, and six additional semester hours of lower-division
coursework in radio-television-film.

331N. The Information Society. Restricted to radio-television-film course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six
majors. Introduction to information technologies and their additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
relation to existing media; includes history, policy, econom- radio-television-film.
Communication
ics, and social impact. Three lecture hours a week for one 334. Broadcast Programming and Audience Effects. Restricted
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. to radio-television-film majors. Study of broadcast program-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and the following ming and its cognitive and behavioral impact on audiences.
coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
Television-Film 305, 309, and six additional semester hours peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-
of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film. division standing; and the following coursework, with a
331P. Topics in New Communication Technologies. Restricted grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film
to radio-television-film majors. Applications and poten- 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division
tial effects of new telecommunications and information coursework in radio-television-film.
technologies in the home and the workplace, and for edu- 335. Television Analysis and Criticism. Restricted to radio-tele-
cation and social services. Three lecture hours a week for vision-film majors. Analysis of critical methods, selected
one semester; additional hours may be required for some television programs, and selected critics. Practice in writ-
topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. ten criticism required of all students. Three lecture hours
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and the following a week for one semester, with one two-hour film screening
coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio- a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit
Television-Film 305, 309, and six additional semester hours when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film. ing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at least
331Q. Topics in Digital Media. Laboratory explorations of the C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or
spatial and narrative dimensions of the digital environ- 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division
ment. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a coursework in radio-television-film.
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when 336. Special Projects in Radio-Television-Film. Restricted to
the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film ma- radio-television-film majors. Comprehensive research or
jors, the following coursework with a grade of at least C creative projects in areas of special interest developed and
in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and executed by the student under faculty supervision. Individu-
six additional semester hours of coursework chosen from al instruction. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite:
Radio-Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319; for Upper-division standing; the following coursework, with a
others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor. grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film
331R. Topics in New Media. Examination of the impact of tech- 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division
nology on the visual, spatial, and textual environment. coursework in radio-television-film; and consent of instruc-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio tor and the chair of the department.
hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the 337. Radio Fundamentals. Restricted to radio-television-film
topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, majors. Theory and practice of directing, producing, and
the following coursework with a grade of at least C in each performing for radio. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and six ad- mester, with studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated
ditional semester hours of coursework chosen from Radio- for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319; for others, standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional
upper-division standing and consent of instructor. semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-
331T. Topics in Digital Media: Audio. Explorations of the audi- television-film with a grade of at least C in each course; and
tory dimensions of the digital environment. Three lecture Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B
hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be in each.
required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when 337P. Multitrack Audio Production. Restricted to radio-television-
the topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film ma- film majors. Principles and practice of multitrack audio
jors, the following coursework with a grade of at least C production. Three lecture hours a week for one semester,
in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-
six additional semester hours of coursework chosen from division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three
Radio-Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319; for additional semester hours of lower-division coursework
others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor. in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each
333. Introduction to Screenwriting. Restricted to radio-televi- course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade
sion-film majors. Development of skills and practice in the of at least B in each.
art of writing for media; emphasis on particular aspects of 338. Introduction to Film. Restricted to radio-television-film ma-
each medium: audience, objectives, economic structures. jors. Introduction to 16-mm film production. Three lecture
Many short scripts will be written and evaluated. One and hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
one-half lecture hours and two workshop hours a week for Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 340, 366, or 366K.
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and 340. Studio Production. Restricted to radio-television-film
the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each majors. Introduction to production of television programs,

including the multicamera format. Three lecture hours roles of business and government. Three lecture hours a
and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be taken the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and
Communication
concurrently with Radio-Television-Film 366 or 366K. Pre- the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each
requisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 309, and six additional
305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-
coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least television-film.
C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 343. Advanced Video Production. Restricted to radio-televi-
with a grade of at least B in each. sion-film majors. Specialized problems in film and video
Topic 1: Drama/Music Production. production for producer, director, and performer; profes-
Topic 2: Public Affairs Production. sional-level production. Three lecture hours and three labo-
341. Audio Production. Restricted to radio-television-film ma- ratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
jors. Theory and practice of stereo and multitrack audio credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-
recording for applications in radio, television, and film. Film 340, 366, or 366K.
Software costs borne by the student. Three lecture hours 3 43M. Master Class. Restricted to radio-television-film majors.
a week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. Incorporates a guest speaker series, focused on a particular
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prereq- topic for the semester. Students conduct research, coor-
uisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 dinate and attend the speaker series, and pursue creative
and three additional semester hours of lower-division projects related to the semester’s topic. Three lecture hours
coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
with a grade of at least B in each. Upper-division standing and twelve semester hours of
341C. Advanced Audio for Broadcasting and Film. Restricted lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.
to radio-television-film majors. Specialized problems in 344. Special Applications of Media Production. Restricted to
broadcast audio and in recording for film, television, and radio-television-film majors. Special problems involved in
multimedia. Software costs borne by the student. Three audio, film, and video production. Three lecture hours a
lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio hours week for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged
to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when
vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 337 or 341. the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 305 and
342. Topics in Global Media. Restricted to radio-television-film three additional semester hours of lower-division course-
majors. Study of political, social, cultural, and economic work in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in
factors affecting the use and impact of new and old com- each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a
munication technologies. Topics in addition to those below grade of at least B in each. Additional prerequisites vary
may be listed in the Course Schedule. Three lecture hours a with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the 3 44M. Special Applications of Digital Media Production. Special
topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, topics in digital media theory, design, or development.
upper-division standing and the following coursework, with Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with studio
a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the
305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division topics vary. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors,
coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper- the following coursework with a grade of at least C in each
division standing and consent of instructor. course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318 or 319, and six ad-
Topic 1: National Media Systems. ditional semester hours of coursework chosen from Radio-
Topic 2: Comparative Media Systems. Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319; for others,
Topic 3: Third World Issues. Same as Latin American upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
Studies 322 (Topic 7: International Communication: Third 345. Studies in Film History. Restricted to radio-television-
World Issues) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic film majors. Critical assessment of major genres, peri-
17: International Communication: Third World Issues). ods, movements, and personalities in United States and
Topic 4: Participatory Media. international film history. Three lecture hours a week for
Topic 5: Intercultural Communication. one semester, with one two-hour film screening a week if
Topic 6: Development Communication. Same as Middle required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the
Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 14: Development Com- topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and the
munication). Asian Studies 361 (Topic 17: Development following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each
Communication) and Radio-Television-Film 342 (Topic course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six
6) may not both be counted. additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
Topic 7: Global Media Systems. radio-television-film.
342T. International Telecommunications. Restricted to radio- Topic 1: Third World Cinema: Asia and the Middle
television-film majors. Overview of issues and history of East.
international telecommunication systems, focusing on the

Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television. Only one of the 351. Film Animation and Graphics. Restricted to radio-televi-
following may be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic sion-film majors. Principles and practice of graphics for
6: Israeli Cinema and Television), 363 (Topic 16: Israeli film, including animation basics. Three lecture hours a week
Communication
Cinema and Television), Middle Eastern Languages and for one semester, with studio hours to be arranged. Pre-
Cultures 372 (Topic 15: Israeli Cinema and Television), requisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film
Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division
Television), Radio-Television-Film 345 (Topic 2). coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least
Topic 3: History of Mexican Cinema. C in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318
Topic 4: Latin American Cinema. with a grade of at least B in each.
Topic 5: Third World Cinema: Africa and the Americas. 351C. Digital Animation and Graphics. Restricted to radio-television-
Topic 6: Experimental Film and Video. Critical assess- film majors. Theory and practice of digital graphics and anima-
ment of the history and current trends in experimental tion techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester,
film and video. Radio-Television-Film 331K (Topic: Ex- with studio hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division
perimental Film and Video) and 345 (Topic 6) may not standing; and the following coursework, with a grade of at
both be counted. least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, 318, or 319,
346. Introduction to Editing. Restricted to radio-television-film and six additional semester hours of coursework chosen from
majors. Theory and practice of linear video and film editing Radio-Television-Film 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, and 319.
techniques. Three lecture hours and one and one-half labora- 351D. Two-Dimensional Animation and Motion Graphics. Re-
tory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit stricted to radio-television-film majors. In-depth study of
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; two-dimensional animation techniques and an introduction
Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester to stop-motion animation, green screen techniques, and
hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film postproduction effects. Three lecture hours a week for one
with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television- semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged.
Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each. Only one of the following may be counted: Radio-Television-
346C. Intermediate Editing. Restricted to radio-television-film ma- Film 344M (Topic: Advanced Digital Animation), 344M
jors. Advanced theory and practice of video and film editing (Topic: Two-Dimensional Animation and Motion Graphics),
techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with 351D. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 351C.
studio hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when 351T. Three-Dimensional Animation. Restricted to radio-television-
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 346. film majors. Introduction to the art of three-dimensional ani-
346E. Advanced Editing. Restricted to radio-television-film ma- mation using lectures, workshops, screenings, and labs. Three
jors. Designed to simulate a professional experience in lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory
which students act as editors for a specific creative project. hours to be arranged. Radio-Television-Film 344M (Topic: Three-
Emphasizes organizational, technical, and stylistic issues Dimensional Animation) and 351T may not both be counted.
relevant to each particular project. Three lecture hours a Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 351D.
week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to 359. Studies in Media and Culture. Restricted to radio-television-
be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics film majors. Special topics related to the critical analysis
vary. Radio-Television-Film 344 (Topic: Advanced Editing) of media in cultural contexts. Three lecture hours a week
and 346E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper- for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the
division standing and Radio-Television-Film 346C. topics vary. Radio-Television-Film 359 and 359S may not
347C. The Business of Film and Television. Restricted to radio- both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: For
television-film majors. Survey of business practices in film, radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing and
television, and music industries: development, production, the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each
distribution, and exhibition. Three lecture hours a week for course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following radio-television-film; for others, prerequisites vary with the
coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio- topic and are given in the Course Schedule.
Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of Topic 2: Race and Popular American Culture. Same as Af-
lower-division coursework in radio-television-film. rican and African American Studies 321M and Sociology
348. Studies in Film and Electronic Media Industries. Restricted 321M. The intersection of African American racial politics
to radio-television-film majors. Examination of the econom- and the changing popular media industry, especially film,
ics and the production, research, management, and distri- music, and television. Only one of the following may
bution practices of the film and electronic media industries. be counted: African and African American Studies 320
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re- (Topic: Race and Popular American Culture), Radio-Televi-
peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper- sion-Film 359 (Topic 2), Sociology 321K (Topic: Race and
division standing; and the following coursework, with a Popular American Culture). Prerequisite for non–radio-
grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film television-film majors: Upper-division standing.
305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division
coursework in radio-television-film.

359S. Studies in Media and Culture. Restricted to radio-television- Topic 4: History of United States Latino Media. Pre-
film majors. Special topics related to the critical analysis of requisite: Upper-division standing; and the following
media in cultural contexts. Three lecture hours and one coursework, with a grade of at C in each course: Radio-
Communication
two-hour film screening a week for one semester. May be Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six additional
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Radio-Television-Film semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-
359 and 359S may not both be counted unless the topics vary. television-film.
Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-division Topic 5: Latin American Media. Prerequisite: Upper-
standing and the following coursework, with a grade of at division standing; and the following coursework, with a
least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 grade of at C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305,
or 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of
coursework in radio-television-film; for others, prerequisites lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.
vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule. Topic 6: Latinos and Media. Same as Latin American
Topic 1: Hispanic Images and Counterimages. Same as Studies 322 (Topic 12: Latinos and Media) and Mexican
Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 1: Hispanic Images American Studies 374 (Topic 24: Latinos and Media).
and Counterimages) and Mexican American Studies 374 Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-
(Topic 9: Hispanic Images and Counterimages). The criti- division standing and the following coursework, with a
cal analysis of Hispanic images in media. Prerequisite: grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film
For non–radio-television-film majors: Upper-division 305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division
standing and consent of instructor. coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper-
Topic 2: Women and Media Culture. Critical analysis of division standing and consent of instructor.
media and its interrelation with issues of gender. Radio- Topic 7: Narrowcasting. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Television-Film 359 (Topic: Women and Media Culture) standing; and the following coursework, with a grade
and 359S (Topic 2) may not both be counted. of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305,
Topic 3: Gender and Rock Culture. Critical analysis of either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of
issues relating to media, gender, and rock culture. Radio- lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.
Television-Film 331K (Topic: Gender, Sexuality, and Rock 3 65M. Broadcast Programming Theory and Research. Restricted
Culture) and 359S (Topic 3) may not both be counted. to radio-television-film majors. Examination of the theory
Topic 4: Media, Memory, and History. Critical analysis of and practice of broadcast programming, with emphasis on
the relationship between historical events and media. social applications, current trends, philosophies, and audi-
365. Topical Studies in Mass Communication. Restricted to ence research. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
radio-television-film majors. Advanced problems in inter- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the following
national communication, mass communication studies, coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-
and communication technologies, with extensive treatment Television-Film 305 and nine additional semester hours of
of specific research methods. Three lecture hours a week lower-division coursework in radio-television-film.
for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged if 366. Introduction to Field and Studio Production. Restricted to
required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the radio-television-film majors. Basic theory and techniques in
topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given single-camera video production; individual and collective pro-
in the Course Schedule. duction assignments, with emphasis on technical proficiency,
Topic 2: Latino Audiences. Same as Latin American examination of the entire production process, visualization of
Studies 322 (Topic 2: Latino Audiences) and Mexican ideas, and critical evaluation of the visual text. Three lecture
American Studies 374 (Topic 10: Latino Audiences). hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors: upper- not be taken concurrently with Radio-Television-Film 340 or
division standing and the following coursework, with a 366K. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-
grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division
305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C
coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper- in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a
division standing and consent of instructor. grade of at least B in each.
Topic 3: Mass Media and Ethnic Groups. Same as Latin 366D. Directing Workshop. Restricted to radio-television-film
American Studies 322 (Topic 3: Mass Media and Ethnic majors. Explores the role of the director, focusing on the
Groups) and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 11: director-actor relationship, narrative structure, and visual
Mass Media and Ethnic Groups). Prerequisite: For radio- language. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours
television-film majors: upper-division standing and the a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each the topics vary. Radio-Television-Film 344 (Topic: Direct-
course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional ing Workshop) and 366D may not both be counted. Pre-
semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio- requisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television-Film
television-film; for others, upper-division standing and 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division
consent of instructor. coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least
C in each course; Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with

a grade of at least B in each; and a University grade point 369. Advanced Writing for Film and Electronic Media. Restricted
average of at least 2.25. Students are strongly encouraged to radio-television-film majors. Development of proposals,
to enroll concurrently in Radio-Television-Film 366K (Topic: treatments, and shooting scripts for film and electronic
Communication
Introduction to Narrative). media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
366K. Digital Video Production. Restricted to radio-television- be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
film majors. Single-camera narrative or documentary field Radio-Television-Film 333.
production, including instruction in digital cameras and 370. Film Analysis and Criticism. Restricted to radio-television-
digital off-line editing. Three lecture hours and three labo- film majors. Analysis of critical methods, selected films,
ratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for and selected critics. Three lecture hours a week for one
credit when the topics vary. May not be taken concurrently semester, with one two-hour film screening a week if re-
with Radio-Television-Film 340 or 366. Prerequisite: Upper- quired by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the
division standing; Radio-Television-Film 305 and three topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and the
additional semester hours of lower-division coursework following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each
in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six
course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a grade additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
of at least B in each. radio-television-film.
367K. Producing Film and Television. Restricted to radio-television- 376. Portfolio in Media Production. Restricted to radio-television-
film majors. Comprehensive consideration of the production film majors. Workshop in professional-level productions.
process from the standpoint of fiscal and creative manage- Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional
ment; preproduction and production planning using com- laboratory hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit
puter budgeting and scheduling. Software costs borne by the when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
student. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with Radio-Television-Film 305 and three additional semester
studio hours to be arranged. Offered on the letter-grade basis hours of lower-division coursework in radio-television-film
only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Radio-Television- with a grade of at least C in each course; and Radio-Television-
Film 305 and three additional semester hours of lower-division Film 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.
coursework in radio-television-film with a grade of at least C 178. Radio-Television-Film Internship. Restricted to radio-tele-
in each course; and Radio-Television-Film 317 and 318 with a vision-film majors. Practical work experience related to the
grade of at least B in each. study of film, television, radio, or other media. Students must
367L. Narrative Filmmaking: 16-mm. Restricted to radio-tele- make their own arrangements to secure relevant internships.
vision-film majors. Theory and techniques in 16-mm film Internship listings are available in the college’s career services
synchronous sound production; individual and collective office. The equivalent of ten class hours a week for one se-
production assignments, with emphasis on technical pro- mester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May be repeated
ficiency, examination of entire production process, visual- once for credit. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 330L and
ization of ideas, and critical evaluation of the visual text. consent of the internship coordinator.
Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for 378H. Honors Tutorial Course. Intensive reading, research,
one semester. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 366K. and/or production project. Individual instruction. May
367P. Advanced Producing. Restricted to radio-television-film be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division
majors. Advanced practical application of the business standing; the following coursework, with a grade of at
and creative skills used to produce and distribute media least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine
projects in the marketplace. Three lecture hours a week for additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics radio- television-film; consent of instructor; a University
vary. Radio-Television-Film 344 (Topic: Advanced Producing) grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point av-
and 367P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Radio- erage in radio-television- film of at least 3.50; and consent
Television-Film 367K. of the department chair.
368. Production III. Restricted to radio-television-film majors.
Advanced study of production crafts in film, video and other
digital media. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the
topics vary. Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 343 or 367L.
Topic 2: Cinematography.
Topic 3: Advanced Production.
Topic 4: Directing.
368S. Production IV. Restricted to radio-television-film majors.
Advanced film and video production topics. Three lecture
hours a week for one semester, with studio hours to be
arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Radio-Television-Film 343, 367L, or 368.

6. College of Education
Education
Manuel J. Justiz, PhD, Dean

Marilyn C. Kameen, EdD, Senior Associate Dean
Sherry L. Field, PhD, Associate Dean
http://www.edb.utexas.edu/education/
Gener al Information educational and community service agencies and to

prepare students for advanced study.
Mission and Func tions As a unit of the Graduate School, the College of Edu-
cation offers courses and curricula leading to advanced
The University of Texas at Austin, through the Col- professional certificates and to master’s and doctoral
lege of Education, is committed to the preparation degrees in education. It also provides in-service train-
of teachers and other educators who are dedicated to ing and consulting services for those engaged in the
the employment and advancement of education for educational professions.
all people. In pursuing this mission, the College of Departments in the college offer courses in general
Education performs several functions. education as well as in various specialties suitable for
It is a professional school offering two teacher students pursuing vocational objectives other than
certification degrees. The first degree, the Bachelor of teaching.
Science in Applied Learning and Development, allows The college is also a center for research, experimen-
students to pursue early childhood through grade four tation, and a wide variety of direct services to school
generalist or bilingual generalist teacher certification systems and other educational and public service
or generic special education certification for early enterprises.
childhood through grade twelve.1 The second degree,
the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health, Facilitie s
offers a major that leads to all-level physical education
certification. The instructional and research programs of the Col-
The college provides the professional sequence of lege of Education are carried out in five buildings.
education courses and serves as the certification agent The primary facility, the George I. Sánchez Building,
for all University students pursuing certification to contains classrooms, extensive computer facilities, elec-
teach in Texas, whether they are enrolled in the College tronic media resources, observation rooms, a learning
of Education or in another division of the University. technology center, a distance learning classroom, and
Accountability information for the teacher preparation faculty offices. Bellmont Hall, the primary facility for
program is given in General Information. the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education,
The college also offers degree programs that do houses classrooms, research and computer laborato-
not lead to teacher certification. These programs, ries, gymnasium and locker facilities, racquetsport
in youth and community studies, athletic training, courts, and faculty offices. College of Education faculty
exercise science, health promotion, sport manage- members and programs are also housed in Anna Hiss
ment, and physical culture and sports, are designed Gymnasium, Gregory Gymnasium, and the Lee and
to meet the professional needs of public and private Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.
1. The State Board for Educator Certification has decided to replace the early childhood through grade four generalist certification with early childhood
through grade six certification. Students seeking the BSALD should consult advisers in the College of Education Student Dean’s Office for more
information.
Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le search materials, events, and counseling accessible to
thro u gh the College students on a regular basis. Information about these
Education
services is available at http://www.edb.utexas.edu/
Scholarships as well as graduate fellowships and as- career/.
sistantships are available to students in the College of As a complement to the assistance available from
Education. Application for all undergraduate awards the college, the Career Exploration Center provides
and some graduate awards should be made to the Office comprehensive career services to all students. The
of the Dean, George I. Sánchez Building 216; graduate center offers professional assistance to all University
students should also inquire in their departmental students in choosing or changing their majors or ca-
offices. Generally, applications are accepted online in reers, seeking an internship, and planning for the job
May for the following academic year. search or for graduate study.
S tudent Servi ce s
Admission and Regis tr ation
The Office of the Dean of the College of Education
provides a variety of student services, including Admis sion
maintenance of student records, academic counsel-
ing, certification counseling, and official evaluations Admission and readmission of undergraduate students
of the student’s academic standing and progress to the University is the responsibility of the director
toward a degree. Students are encouraged to contact of admissions. Information about admission to the
the office whenever they have questions about degree University is given in General Information.
requirements, academic standing, teacher certification, Information about admission to teacher prepara-
general University regulations, or registration. The of- tion programs is available in the Office of the Dean,
fice is also a good source of general information and George I. Sánchez Building 216. Information about
referral that students are urged to use when they have admission to majors in the Department of Kinesiology
questions or problems of any nature. and Health is available in the Kinesiology Advising
Center, Bellmont Hall 1005.
Ac ademi c Advising Admission to majors in kinesiology is restricted.
Students should see an adviser in the Kinesiology
The College of Education encourages all students to Advising Center for information.
see their advisers during the registration period and
at least once a semester outside the registration period Regis tr ation
for a more comprehensive discussion of their programs.
Academic advisers are available in George I. Sánchez General Information gives information about registra-
Building 216 and Bellmont Hall 1005. tion, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one
division of the University to another, and auditing a
S tudent Organiz ations course. The Course Schedule, published before regis-
tration each semester and summer session, includes
The Education Council is the official channel for student registration instructions, advising locations, and the
participation in policy formulation and evaluation and times, places, and instructors of classes. The Course
in development of student activities in the college. Vol- Schedule and General Information are published on
untary organizations in the college include the Bilingual the registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/.
Education Student Organization, the Kinesiology Club, The printed General Information is sold at campus-area
Minorities in Education, the Student Council for Excep- bookstores.
tional Children, and Teachers of Tomorrow. Pi Lambda
Theta, Phi Delta Kappa, and Kappa Delta Pi are honorary Admission to the Profe ssional
organizations for men and women. De velopment Seq uence
E d u c ation Career Servi ce s All students seeking teacher certification must com-
plete a sequence of professional development courses.
The College of Education offers career services to Admission to the Professional Development Sequence
assist University students in making informed ca- is restricted. Space availability may be a factor in the
reer choices. Education Career Services makes job admission decision, as well as academic performance,
College of Education t Admission and Registration 121

completion of prerequisite courses, documented Gr aduation
evidence of proficiency in reading and in oral and
Education
written communication, and the number of hours the Special Req uirement s of the College
student needs, at the time of application, to complete
the program. All students must fulfill the general requirements for
For students seeking early childhood through grade graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the College of
four, all-level generic special education, or all-level physi- Education must also fulfill the following requirements.
cal education certification, admission to the Professional 1. The student must have been registered in the
Development Sequence requires a University grade College of Education for at least two long-session
point average of at least 2.50 and a grade of at least C in semesters or the equivalent.
each prerequisite course and in each course in the major. 2. A candidate for a degree must be registered in the
To progress within the sequence, and to complete the College of Education either in residence or in ab-
sequence, the student must maintain a University grade sentia the semester or summer session the degree
point average of at least 2.50 and must earn a grade of at is to be awarded and must apply to the dean for the
least C in each course in the sequence. In addition, when degree no later than the date specified in the official
they enter the Professional Development Sequence, academic calendar. The student must have an of-
students seeking early childhood through grade four ficial degree audit on file prior to applying for the
and all-level generic special education certification may degree.
lack no more than twelve semester hours of coursework
outside the sequence. Additional information about Applying for a Degree
these requirements is available in the Office of the Dean,
George I. Sánchez Building 216.2 Each student seeking a degree from the College of Edu-
For students in other teacher certification programs, cation should apply for an official degree audit in the
requirements for admission to and continuation in the Student Dean’s Office, George I. Sánchez Building 216.
Professional Development Sequence are set by the col- The degree audit is essential to ensure that the student
lege in which the student majors. meets all the degree requirements given in a catalog
under which he or she is eligible to graduate.
In the final semester or summer session, a candidate
Ac ademic P olicies and for graduation must apply for the degree by the deadline
Procedures given in the official academic calendar, and must have
had a degree audit.
Honor s
U niv ersit y H o n ors Degrees
The designation University Honors, awarded at the end Gener al Req uirement s
of each long-session semester, gives official recognition
and commendation to students whose grades for the 1. All College of Education students seeking
semester indicate distinguished academic accomplish- teacher certification must complete the entire
ment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done Professional Development Sequence of course-
are considered. Criteria for University Honors are work in residence. Residence credit includes
given on page 12. only courses taken at the University; it does not
include credit by examination, courses taken by
G raduat io n w i th Un i v ers i t y H o n ors extension or correspondence, or courses taken at
another institution.
Students who, upon graduation, have demonstrated 2. Students seeking teacher certification must ad-
outstanding academic achievement are eligible to here to current state requirements, even if they
graduate with University Honors. Criteria for gradua- differ from the degree requirements described in
tion with University Honors are given on page 13. this catalog.
2. The State Board for Educator Certification has decided to replace the early childhood through grade four generalist certification with early childhood through
grade six certification. Students seeking the BSALD should consult advisers in the College of Education Student Dean’s Office for more information.
122 College of Education

3. Except as otherwise indicated, credit by exami- Bachelor of S cience in
nation is treated like any other earned credit in Applie d Le arning and De velopment
Education
meeting degree requirements.
4. With the exception of credit earned by examina- The curriculum for the degree has four components:
tion, each course counted toward the degree or (a) the University-wide core curriculum; (b) prescribed
toward certification requirements must be taken work for the BSALD; (c) major requirements; and (d)
on the letter-grade basis, unless the course is of- electives. Students choose one of three majors: early
fered only on the pass/fail basis. childhood through grade four generalist, which can
5. To graduate, all students must have a University lead to early childhood through grade four generalist
grade point average of at least 2.00. certification or early childhood through grade four bi-
6. A student may not earn both the Bachelor of lingual generalist certification; all-level generic special
Science in Kinesiology and the Bachelor of Arts education, which can lead to all-level generic special
with an intercollege major in kinesiology and education certification; or youth and community stud-
health. ies, which does not lead to teacher certification.3
The youth and community studies major requires
Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s 120 hours of coursework; the early childhood through
grade four generalist major requires 130 hours of
Ph ys ica l Acti v i t y C ourses coursework; the early childhood through grade four
generalist major with bilingual generalist certification
Physical activity (PED) courses are offered by the requires 139 hours of coursework; and the all-level
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. Al- generic special education major requires 133 hours of
though physical instruction is not a degree requirement coursework. Students in all majors must complete at
in the College of Education, students are encouraged to least 42 hours of upper-division coursework.
take physical activity courses, particularly in activities
that can be pursued throughout a lifetime. Up to three C ore curri cu l um
semester hours of physical activity coursework may
be counted as electives toward any College of Educa- All students must complete the University’s core
tion degree. All physical activity courses are counted curriculum, described in chapter 2. In some cases,
among courses for which the student is enrolled, and a course that is required for the BSALD may also be
the grades are included in the grade point average. counted toward the core curriculum; these courses are
identified below.
R OT C C ourses
Prescri bed work
A maximum of nine semester hours of credit in air
force science, military science, or naval science may be All students must complete the following requirements.
used as free electives in any degree plan of the College The youth and community studies major requires
of Education. modifications to the prescribed work; these are de-
scribed in the section for the major below.
C orrespo n den ce a n d E xten s i o n Courses 1. Three semester hours in English or rhetoric and
writing beyond the requirements of the core
Credit that a University student in residence earns curriculum.
simultaneously by correspondence or extension from 2. Two courses with a substantial writing compo-
the University or elsewhere or in residence at another nent or a writing flag. Courses that meet this
school will not be counted toward a degree in the Col- requirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
lege of Education unless specifically approved in ad- 3. Information Studies 322T.
vance by the dean. In the semester they plan to graduate, 4. Psychology 301. This course also meets the core
students may not take any course to be counted toward curriculum social science requirement.
the degree at another institution or by correspondence; 5. Geography 301C. This course also meets part
students who plan to graduate at the end of the summer II of the core curriculum natural science
session may request approval to take transfer work only requirement.
in the first summer term.
3. The State Board for Educator Certification has decided to replace the early childhood through grade four generalist certification with early childhood through
grade six certification. Students seeking the BSALD should consult advisers in the College of Education Student Dean’s Office for more information.
College of Education t Degrees 123

6. In fulfilling part I of the core curriculum natural Students who have completed the early childhood
science requirement, the student must complete through grade four generalist major are eligible to teach
Education
at least one laboratory course. prekindergarten through grade four after meeting ad-
7. Foreign language: Students must demonstrate ditional state requirements. By choosing appropriate
proficiency in a single foreign language equiva- options within this program, students may also become
lent to that shown by completion of the second qualified for certification in bilingual education.
college semester in the language; proficiency is For this major, students must complete the
usually shown by earning credit for language following:
courses 506 and 507 or the equivalent. Prospec- 1. Coursework in applied learning and develop-
tive Texas teachers are strongly encouraged to ment and related areas:
take Spanish to fulfill the language requirement. a. Three semester hours in human development
Although the foreign language requirement chosen from Human Development and Fam-
is the attainment of a certain proficiency, rather ily Sciences 313 and Psychology 304.
than the completion of a specified number of b. Three semester hours in cognition and learn-
hours, the courses taken to gain this proficiency ing chosen from Applied Learning and Devel-
are not electives and may not be taken on the opment 320 and 321.
pass/fail basis. Any part of the requirement may c. Applied Learning and Development 322.
be fulfilled by credit by examination. d. Three semester hours in the development and
Students who completed two years of a single learning of language and literacy chosen from
foreign language in high school and who are not Applied Learning and Development 324 and 325.4
pursuing teacher certification may substitute e. Applied Learning and Development 327.
nine semester hours in specific multicultural f. Applied Learning and Development 328.
and language/communication courses for the 2. A curricular specialization consisting of Curricu-
foreign language requirement. A list of the ac- lum and Instruction 670E (Topic 19: Reading/
ceptable substitute courses is available in the Language Arts), Health Education 329K, Kinesiol-
Student Dean’s Office, George I. Sánchez Build- ogy 314, Mathematics 316K and 316L, and either
ing 216, and in the Kinesiology Advising Center, Special Education 378T (Topic: Reading Difficul-
Bellmont Hall 1005. ties) or Curriculum and Instruction 371R.
8. Three semester hours of coursework dealing 3. A minor of at least fifteen semester hours, six of
with at least one minority or nondominant which must be upper-division, in any approved
group in the United States. A list of acceptable field of study in the University. At least six of the
courses is available in the Student Dean’s Office, required fifteen semester hours must be taken in
George I. Sánchez Building 216, and in the Kine- residence. No more than six hours in the minor
siology Advising Center, Bellmont Hall 1005. may count toward other degree requirements. In-
formation about approved areas of study and spe-
Major R e qu i remen ts cific courses that may be used is available in the
Student Dean’s Office, George I. Sánchez Building
Ea rly Childhood through Grade Four 216.
Generalist Students seeking bilingual education certifica-
tion must complete a minor in that area.
The following degree requirements are correct at the 4. The Professional Development Sequence de-
time of publication. However, the State Board for scribed below. Students seeking bilingual educa-
Educator Certification has decided to replace the early tion certification must take a special sequence of
childhood through grade four generalist certification these professional development courses with an
with early childhood through grade six certification. appropriate emphasis. Admission to the Profes-
Students who begin pursuing this major in fall 2008 sional Development Sequence is restricted; ad-
or later will probably not have time to graduate and earn mission requirements are given on pages 121–122.
early childhood through grade four certification. a. Methods courses: Curriculum and Instruction
The faculty of the college is revising the requirements 370E (Topic 5: Mathematics), 370E (Topic 3:
of this major to conform with the new certification Science), and 370E (Topic 4: Social Studies).
standards. When these revisions have been approved, b. Curriculum and Instruction 331E.
information about them will be available in the Student c. Curriculum and Instruction 371G.
Dean’s Office, George I. Sanchéz Building 216. d. Curriculum and Instruction 950E.
4. Students who wish to include bilingual education certification must take Applied Learning and Development 325.

All-Level Generic Special Education e. In place of coursework dealing with a mi-
nority or nondominant group in the United
Education
Students who have completed the all-level generic spe- States, students may complete three hours in
cial education major are eligible to teach in special edu- humanities, philosophy (excluding courses
cation classrooms from prekindergarten through grade in logic), or any field of study in the School of
twelve after meeting additional state requirements. Architecture, the College of Fine Arts, or the
For this major, students must complete the Department of Classics. (This requirement is
following: in addition to the visual and performing arts
1. Coursework in applied learning and develop- requirement of the core curriculum.)
ment and related areas: 2. Coursework in applied learning and develop-
a. Three semester hours in human development ment and related fields:
chosen from Human Development and Fam- a. Three semester hours chosen from Educa-
ily Sciences 313 and Psychology 304. tional Psychology 363M (Topic 3: Adolescent
b. Three semester hours in cognition and learn- Development), Human Development and Fam-
ing chosen from Applied Learning and Devel- ily Sciences 313, Psychology 304, 309, and
opment 320 and 321. other approved courses.
c. Applied Learning and Development 322, 326, b. Applied Learning and Development 320 or 321,
327, and 328. 322, 324 or 325, and 327.
2. A curricular specialization consisting of Kinesiol- c. Six semester hours of coursework in kinesiol-
ogy 314 and Mathematics 316K and 316L. ogy. No more than three hours in Kinesiology
3. Prescribed work in special education: Special 119 may be counted toward this requirement.
Education 332, 337, 372, 375C, 376, 378D, 378E, 3. A minor of at least fifteen semester hours, six of
378R, and 378S. which must be upper-division, in any approved
4. The Professional Development Sequence de- field of study in the University. At least six of the
scribed below. Admission to the Professional required fifteen hours must be completed in
Development Sequence is restricted; admission residence. No more than six hours in the minor
requirements are given on pages 121–122. may also be counted toward other degree require-
a. Curriculum and Instruction 370E (Topic 5: ments. Information about approved areas of study
Mathematics) and 670E (Topic 19: Reading/ and specific courses that may be used is available
Language Arts). in the Student Dean’s Office, George I. Sánchez
b. Curriculum and Instruction 331E. Building 216.
c. Special Education 960. 4. Professional coursework: Eighteen semester
hours of upper-division coursework in the Col-
Youth and Community Studies lege of Education.
Completion of a major in youth and community stud- El ecti ves

ies does not entitle the student to receive a teaching
certificate. Additional elective coursework may be needed to provide
1. The prescribed work described on pages 123–124, the total number of semester hours required for the
with the following modifications: student’s major. Students in all majors must complete at
a. A second course in English or rhetoric and least forty-two hours of upper-division coursework.
writing may be counted in place of Informa-
tion Studies 322T. Bachelor of S cience in Athle ti c
b. Students must complete a three-semester- Tr aining
hour course in anthropology, economics, ge-
ography, linguistics, or sociology. Students who plan to major in athletic training must be
c. A laboratory course is not required as part of admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program
part I of the natural science area of the Uni- (ATEP). Admission is based on a competitive applica-
versity-wide core. tion process. The student’s grade point average and
d. Students must take a three-semester-hour completion of prescribed coursework are factors in the
computer applications course instead of Ge- admission decision. Applicants must also participate
ography 301C. in the Directed Observation Program, meet a set of

technical standards, pass a health assessment/physi- c. Three hours of coursework in astronomy, biol-
cal examination, provide proof of immunizations and ogy, chemistry, computer applications, comput-
Education
vaccinations, submit letters of recommendation, and er sciences, geological sciences, mathematics,

submit additional application documents. More infor- physical science, physics, experimental psychol-
mation about the admission process and requirements ogy, physical anthropology, physical geography,
is available from an academic adviser and at http://www. history of science, or philosophy of science.
edb.utexas.edu/atep/main.htm. Many courses that fulfill this natural science re-
In addition to completing the coursework associated quirement may also be counted toward the natu-
with the athletic training major, students in the ATEP ral science requirements of the core curriculum.
must participate in a series of clinical assignments 5. Classical Civilization 306M.
and become adept in a set of educational competencies 6. Communication Studies 306M.
and clinical proficiencies. Students who plan to take 7. Foreign language: Students must demonstrate
the Board of Certification (BOC) examination or the proficiency in a single foreign language equiva-
state licensure examination for athletic trainers must lent to that shown by completion of the second
complete the ATEP. college semester in the language; proficiency is
The curriculum for the degree has four components: usually shown by earning credit for language
(a) the University-wide core curriculum; (b) prescribed courses 506 and 507 or the equivalent. Prospec-
work; (c) major requirements; and (d) electives. A total of tive Texas teachers are strongly encouraged to
at least 120 semester hours of coursework is required; at take Spanish to fulfill the language requirement.
least thirty-six hours must be in upper-division courses. Although the foreign language requirement
is the attainment of a certain proficiency rather
C ore C urricu lum than the completion of a specified number of
hours, the courses taken to gain this proficiency
All students must complete the University’s core are not electives and may not be taken on the
curriculum, described in chapter 2. In some cases, a pass/fail basis. Any part of the requirement may
course that is required for the Bachelor of Science in be fulfilled by credit by examination.
Athletic Training may also be counted toward the core Students who completed two years of a single
curriculum; these courses are identified below. foreign language in high school and who are not
pursuing teacher certification may substitute nine
Prescribed Work semester hours in specific multicultural and lan-
guage/communication courses for the foreign lan-
1. Writing: Two courses with a substantial writing guage requirement. A list of acceptable substitute
component or a writing flag. These courses are courses is available in the Student Dean’s Office,
identified in the Course Schedule. George I. Sánchez Building 216, or in the Kinesiol-
2. Social science ogy Advising Center, Bellmont Hall 1005.
a. Psychology 301.
b. Three hours of coursework in anthropol- M ajor R equi reme nts
ogy, economics, geography, linguistics, or
sociology. 1. The following courses:
Psychology 301 and several social science courses a. Kinesiology 312, Topic 2: Care and Prevention
that fulfill requirement b may also be counted of Athletic Injuries.
toward the social science requirement of the core b. Kinesiology 119, Topic 10: Conditioning.
curriculum. c. Kinesiology 219K, Topic 3: Introduction to Ath-
3. Mathematics: Mathematics 305G or coursework letic Training.
in calculus. Mathematics 305G and several d. Kinesiology 324K, Applied Human Anatomy.
calculus courses may also be counted toward e. Kinesiology 325K, Physiology of Exercise.
the mathematics requirement of the core f. Kinesiology 320, Applied Biomechanics of Hu-
curriculum. man Movement; or Kinesiology 326K, Kinesiol-
4. Natural science ogy: Biomechanical Analysis of Movement.
a. Biology 301L and 309D, or 309D and 311C. g. Kinesiology 330E, Sport Nutrition.
b. Six hours of coursework in chemistry. h. Kinesiology 341, Therapeutic Modalities in Ath-
letic Training.

i. Kinesiology 342, Clinical Evaluation of Athletic social science approach to sport and exercise.
Injuries in the Lower Body. The curriculum for the degree has four components:
Education
j. Kinesiology 343, Clinical Evaluation of Athletic (a) the University-wide core curriculum; (b) prescribed
Injuries in the Upper Body. work for the BSKin&Health; (c) major requirements,
k. Kinesiology 344, Therapeutic Exercise and Re- which include a minor or specialization; and (d) elec-
habilitation Techniques. tives. More information, including a list of special-
l. Kinesiology 345, Topics in Athletic Training. izations and minors, is available from the College of
m. Kinesiology 346, Athletic Training Program Education Student Dean’s Office, George I. Sánchez
Administration. Building 216, and the Kinesiology Advising Center,
2. Nine additional hours of coursework in kinesiol- Bellmont Hall 1005.
ogy, including at least three hours of upper-division A total of at least 126 semester hours of coursework is
coursework. Students participating in the ATEP required for the BSKin&Health with a major in applied
must complete a fieldwork course (Kinesiology movement science; the other majors require at least 120
127L, 227L, 327L, or the equivalent) each semester hours of coursework. For all majors, at least thirty-six
of the clinical rotation. Up to six hours of this field- hours must be in upper-division coursework.
work may be counted toward the degree as electives.
E l ect iv es
All students must complete the University’s core cur-
Additional elective coursework may be required to pro- riculum, described in chapter 2. In many cases, a
vide the 120 semester hours required for the degree. Up to course that is required for the BSKin&Health may also
six hours of fieldwork may be counted toward the degree be counted toward the core curriculum; these courses
as electives. Up to three hours in physical education activ- are identified below.
ity coursework (PED) may be counted as electives.
Prescri bed Work
Bachelor of S cience in Kine siolo gy
and He alth All students must complete the following requirements.
Some majors require modifications to the prescribed work;
The field of kinesiology consists of biomechanical, these are described in the section for each major below.
physiological, psychological, managerial, and sociocul- 1. Writing: Two courses with a substantial writing
tural approaches to the study of human movement. The component or a writing flag. These courses are
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health degree identified in the Course Schedule.
program offers five majors: exercise science, physical 2. Social science
culture and sports, health promotion, sport manage- a. Psychology 301.
ment, and applied movement science.5 b. Three hours of coursework in anthropol-
The applied movement science program is designed ogy, economics, geography, linguistics, or
for students interested in studying human movement as sociology.
a background for teacher certification in physical educa- Psychology 301 and several social science courses
tion; students who have completed the program may be that fulfill requirement b may also be counted
entitled to teach in prekindergarten through grade twelve. toward the social science requirement of the core
The exercise science program is appropriate prepara- curriculum.
tion for further study in sport and exercise sciences 3. Mathematics: Three hours of coursework in
or in movement-related areas such as physical therapy mathematics. Several courses that fulfill this re-
and sport medicine. The health promotion major is de- quirement may also be counted toward the math-
signed to prepare graduates for a number of professions ematics requirement of the core curriculum.
involving wellness, fitness, rehabilitation, and disease 4. Natural science
prevention. The sport management major is designed a. Biology 301L or 311C.
for students who are interested in the organization, b. Six hours of coursework in chemistry.
marketing, and management of sports programs. The c. Six additional hours chosen from astronomy,
physical culture and sports major is designed to prepare biology, chemistry, computer applications,
students for graduate school and/or careers related to a computer sciences, geological sciences, math-
5. Final approval is pending for the majors in exercise science, health promotion, and applied movement science.

ematics, physical science, physics, experimen- 1. Health Education 329K, Child, Adolescent, and
tal psychology, physical anthropology, physical Adult Health.
Education
geography, history of science, and philosophy 2. Kinesiology 310, Physiological Basis of

of science. Conditioning.
Many courses that fulfill this natural science re- 3. Kinesiology 312M, Management of Physical Activ-
quirement may also be counted toward the natu- ity and Sport Programs.
ral science requirements of the core curriculum. 4. Kinesiology 315, Motor Learning.
5. Fine arts: Three hours chosen from the fol- 5. Three semester hours in Kinesiology 119 or phys-
lowing fields of study: architecture; art history, ical education courses. The courses must require
design, studio art, visual art studies; classical substantial physical activity.
civilization, Greek, Latin; fine arts; music, instru- 6. Kinesiology 347, Historical and Ethical Issues in
ments, ensemble; philosophy (excluding courses Physical Culture and Sports.
in logic); and theatre and dance. Communication
Studies 306M may also be used to fulfill this Exercise Science
requirement.
This requirement is in addition to the visual Exercise science majors must complete the following:
and performing arts requirement of the core 1. The prescribed work described above, with the
curriculum. following modifications:
6. Foreign language: Students must demonstrate a. To fulfill the mathematics requirement, exer-
proficiency in a single foreign language equiva- cise science majors must complete Mathemat-
lent to that shown by completion of the second ics 408C or 408K. Either course may also be
college semester in the language; proficiency is counted toward the core curriculum math-
usually shown by earning credit for language ematics requirement.
courses 506 and 507 or the equivalent. Prospec- b. To fulfill the natural science requirement,
tive Texas teachers are strongly encouraged to exercise science majors must complete Biol-
take Spanish to fulfill the language requirement. ogy 311C, Chemistry 301 and 302, and Phys-
Although the foreign language requirement ics 302K and 302L. Biology 311C may also be
is the attainment of a certain proficiency rather counted toward part I of the core curriculum
than the completion of a specified number of natural science requirement; either the chem-
hours, the courses taken to gain this proficiency istry or the physics coursework may also be
are not electives and may not be taken on the counted toward part II of that requirement.
pass/fail basis. Any part of the requirement may 2. Eighteen semester hours in the cognate in exer-
be fulfilled by credit by examination. cise science:
Students who completed two years of a single a. Kinesiology 321M, Motor Development and
foreign language in high school and are not pur- Performance.
suing teacher certification may substitute nine b. Kinesiology 322, Diagnosis and Evaluation of
semester hours in specific multicultural and lan- Fitness; or Kinesiology 336, Motor Control.
guage/communication courses for the foreign lan- c. Kinesiology 324K, Applied Human Anatomy.
guage requirement. A list of acceptable substitute d. Kinesiology 325K, Physiology of Exercise.
courses is available in the Student Dean’s Office, e. Kinesiology 326K, Kinesiology: Biomechanical
George I. Sánchez Building 216, and in the Kinesi- Analysis of Movement.
ology Advising Center, Bellmont Hall 1005. f. An additional upper-division course in kinesi-
ology or health education. The following are
Major R e qu i remen ts recommended for those going on to a medical
career or graduate school: Health Education
All students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Ki- 373, Evaluation and Research Design; Kinesiol-
nesiology and Health must complete the following ogy 322, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Fitness;
eighteen-semester-hour core, so that they are exposed Kinesiology 330E, Sport Nutrition; Kinesiology
to all aspects of the fields of kinesiology and health. 336, Motor Control. (Kinesiology 322 and 336
Each student then takes a set of courses, called the may not be counted toward both requirement
cognate, that is unique to the major; and either a 2b and this requirement.)
specialization in the Department of Kinesiology and
Health or a minor in another department.

3. Either a specialization in the Department of e. Kinesiology 360, Programming for People with
Kinesiology and Health Education or a minor Disabilities.
Education
outside the department; minors consist of twelve f. An additional upper-division course in kinesi-
hours of coursework, six of which must be ology or health education.
upper-division. 2. Either a specialization in the Department of
Students planning to attend medical school, Kinesiology and Health Education or a minor
physical therapy school, or graduate school in ex- outside the department; minors consist of twelve
ercise physiology are encouraged to complete the hours of coursework, six of which must be
pre–health sciences specialization, to ensure that upper-division.
they complete the science coursework required
for admission to those programs. Sport Ma nagement
Health Promotion Students who plan to major in sport management must

apply for admission to the program. The student’s
Health promotion majors must complete the grade point average, volunteer and work experiences,
following: and completion of prescribed prerequisite coursework
1. Eighteen semester hours in the cognate in health are factors in the admission decision. Information
promotion: about admission requirements is available from an
a. Health Education 343, Epidemiology in Health academic adviser.
Promotion. Sport management majors must complete the
b. Health Education 352K, Topic 1: Foundations of following:
Health Promotion II. 1. The prescribed work described on pages 127–128,
c. Health Education 370K, Topic 1: Foundations with the following modifications:
of Health Promotion I. a. Sociology 302 may be counted toward the so-
d. Health Education 373, Evaluation and Research cial science requirement in place of Psychol-
Design. ogy 301.
e. Kinesiology 324K, Applied Human Anatomy. b. Sport management majors must complete an
f. Kinesiology 325K, Physiology of Exercise. economics course to fulfill the second part of
2. Either a specialization in the Department of the social science requirement.
Kinesiology and Health Education or a minor c. In fulfilling the natural science requirement,
outside the department; minors consist of twelve the student must complete the following:
hours of coursework, six of which must be i. In place of Biology 301L or 311C: Three
upper-division. hours in one of the fields of study that may
A student planning a career as a physician, be counted toward the core curriculum,
physical therapist, physician assistant, chiroprac- natural science, part II (page 20).
tor, or other health professional is encouraged to ii. In place of six hours of chemistry: Six
complete the pre–health sciences specialization, to hours in one of the fields of study that may
ensure that he or she completes the science course- be counted toward the core curriculum,
work required for admission to those programs. natural science, part I (page 19). The same
field of study may not be used to fulfill
Physical Culture and Sports both requirement i and requirement ii.
iii. In place of six additional hours of science
Physical culture and sports majors must complete the (prescribed work 4c): Three hours in com-
following: puter applications.
1. Eighteen semester hours in the cognate in physi- 2. Twenty-seven semester hours in the cognate in
cal culture and sports: sport management:
a. Kinesiology 311K, Sport Psychology. a. Kinesiology 316, Structure and Organization of
b. Kinesiology 348, Psychological Aspects of Sport Programs.
Exercise. b. Kinesiology 628, Fieldwork in Sport Management.
c. Kinesiology 350, Sociological Aspects of Sport c. Kinesiology 353, Sport Law.
and Physical Activity. d. Kinesiology 354, Sport and Event Promotion.
d. Kinesiology 351, Philosophy of Sport and Physi- e. Kinesiology 350, Sociological Aspects of Sport
cal Activity. and Physical Activity.

f. Kinesiology 355, Media and Public Relations in f. Kinesiology 324K, Applied Human Anatomy.
Sport. g. Kinesiology 127L, Fieldwork.
Education
g. Kinesiology 356, Revenue and Budgeting in Sport. h. Kinesiology 360, Programming for People with
h. Kinesiology 357, Management of Sport and Disabilities.
Health Promotion Programs. 3. Movement competency in two areas in addition
3. Either a specialization in the Department of Kine- to those counted toward requirement 2 above.
siology and Health Education or a minor outside Students may demonstrate competency by com-
the department; minors consist of twelve hours of pleting two additional topics of Kinesiology 119;
coursework, six of which must be upper-division. these courses do not count toward the degree.
4. Twenty-four hours in the minor in curriculum
Applied Movement Science and instruction. The minor provides the course-
work required for all-level physical education
Students who plan to major in applied movement teacher certification in Texas.
science must apply for admission to the program. a. Applied Learning and Development 327, So-
The student’s grade point average and completion of ciocultural Influences on Learning. This course
prescribed prerequisite coursework are factors in the is required for admission to the Professional
admission decision. Students should see an academic Development Sequence.
adviser during the first year of coursework to ensure b. Curriculum and Instruction 950W, All-Level
that they understand the application process and the Teaching Practicum.
requirements for teacher certification. c. Curriculum and Instruction 370E, Topic
Applied movement science majors must complete 21: Kinesiology. This course is required for
the following: admission to the Professional Development
1. The prescribed work described on pages 127–128, Sequence.
with the following modifications: d. Curriculum and Instruction 370S, Topic 12:
a. To fulfill the mathematics requirement, ap- Kinesiology.
plied movement science majors must com- e. Curriculum and Instruction 371, Topic 26:
plete Mathematics 305G or a calculus course. Curriculum Issues in Physical Education.
Mathematics 305G and some calculus courses f. One of the following courses: Psychology 304,
may also be counted toward the core curricu- Introduction to Child Psychology; Educational
lum mathematics requirement. Psychology 363M, Topic 3: Adolescent Develop-
b. Some of the courses required for the applied ment; Human Development and Family Sci-
movement science major should also be used ences 313, Child Development.
to meet prescribed work requirements for the
BSALD; information about these courses is El ecti ves
available in the advising offices in George I. Sán-
chez Building 216 and Bellmont Hall 1005. Additional electives may be required to provide the total
2. Twenty-one semester hours in the cognate in ap- number of semester hours required for the student’s
plied movement science: major. No more than twelve semester hours in Kine-
a. Three of the following topics of Kinesiology siology 127L, 227L, 327L, and 627L may be counted
119: Topic 11: Rhythmic Activities; Topic 12: Gym- toward the degree.
nastics; Topic 14: Tennis; Topic 15: Volleyball;
Topic 16: Ballroom Dance; Topic 17: Basketball; Mid dle Gr ade s , Secondary, and
Topic 18: Adventure Activities. All- Le vel Te acher Cer tifi c ation
b. Kinesiology 219T, Movement Analysis: Team
Activities. All middle grades (grades four through eight), second-
c. Kinesiology 320, Applied Biomechanics of ary (grades eight through twelve), and all-level (prekin-
Human Movement. dergarten through grade twelve) teacher certification
d. Kinesiology 321M, Motor Development and programs are based on degrees with academic majors
Performance; or Kinesiology 334, Children’s Ex- in the student’s chosen teaching field. Certification
ercise and Physical Activity. requirements for students seeking middle grades,
e. Kinesiology 322, Diagnosis and Evaluation of secondary, and all-level teacher certification include
Fitness; or Kinesiology 337, Assessment of Motor all the courses required for the student’s major in the
Skills in Children. College of Education, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, or Natu-

ral Sciences or the Jackson School of Geosciences, as certification examinations. In addition, students seek-
well as the preprofessional and professional education ing bilingual education certification or certification to
Education
courses. teach French or Spanish in elementary or secondary
Students pursuing middle grades or secondary school must earn a passing score at the advanced level
teacher certification in mathematics, computer science, on the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT) in the ap-
or science must follow the curriculum prescribed by propriate language.
the UTeach-Natural Sciences program, a collaborative
partnership between the College of Education and M i ni mum S cho l ast i c R equi rements
the College of Natural Sciences. Program advising is
housed in the College of Natural Sciences. Informa- In addition to meeting the minimum coursework and
tion is available at http://www.uteach.utexas.edu/ and scholastic requirements for the degree, students seek-
from the College of Natural Sciences Office of Special ing middle grades, secondary, and all-level certification
Projects. must meet other requirements to take the prescribed
Students pursuing middle grades or secondary work in professional development. Admission to the
teacher certification in English language arts and Professional Development Sequence is restricted; in-
reading, history, languages other than English, or formation about admission requirements is available
social studies must follow the curriculum prescribed in the Office of the Dean, George I. Sánchez Building
by the UTeach-Liberal Arts program, a collaborative 216.
partnership between the College of Education and the
College of Liberal Arts. Program advising is housed in Teach i ng Fi el ds
the College of Liberal Arts. Information is available
at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/uteach/ and from the All candidates for middle grades, secondary, and all-
UTeach-Liberal Arts advising office. level teaching certificates must earn a degree in their
Program advising for students seeking all-level certi- primary teaching field by meeting all of the require-
fication in art, music, and theatre arts is provided in the ments for the appropriate major. While completing
College of Fine Arts and in the College of Education. these requirements, the certification student must take
a core set of courses in the major that fulfill certification
C ert if icat i o n R e q u i remen ts requirements. This certification core includes at least
twenty-four semester hours in a single teaching field
Information about legal requirements for certification or forty-eight semester hours in a composite teaching
to teach is available from the teacher certification of- field, and incorporates the state-specified essential
ficer, George I. Sánchez Building 216, or from the State knowledge and skills needed for successful teaching
Board for Educator Certification. Application for the in the field. Often, the student’s major department
certificate should be made at the Certification Office, requires more than these twenty-four semester hours,
George I. Sánchez Building 216. State of Texas teacher but the certification core in the major field must be
certification requirements are governed by the State taken.
Board for Educator Certification and are subject to Students seeking middle grades certification may
change. Students must adhere to current certification choose from the following teaching fields: English
requirements, even if they differ from those listed in language arts and reading, social studies, mathematics,
a University catalog. and science. Students seeking secondary certification
In accordance with state law, the commissioner of may choose from the following teaching fields: science,
education may suspend or revoke a teaching certificate social studies, computer science, English language arts
or refuse to issue a teaching certificate for a person who and reading, history, and mathematics. Students seek-
has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for a ing all-level teacher certification may choose from the
crime that directly relates to the duties and responsi- following teaching fields: art, kinesiology, languages
bilities of the teaching profession. other than English (French, German, Latin, or Span-
Students who have completed all necessary aca- ish), music, special education, and theatre arts.
demic requirements for certification must also achieve
a passing level of performance on the required state

Courses research a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
when the topics vary.
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in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010;
however, not all courses are taught each semester or 320. Cognition, Human Learning, and Motivation. Current and
summer session. Students should consult the Course classical theories concerning conditioning paradigms, learn-
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be ing and remembering, attention, knowledge representation
offered during a particular semester or summer session. and retrieval, comprehension and production of language,
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the problem solving, and the ways emotion influences learning.
Three semester hours of coursework in psychology.
A full explanation of course numbers is given in 320C. Connecting Research Experience. Supervised research as-
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course sociated with the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program.
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one se-
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the mester. With consent of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- Program, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; division standing and admission to the Connexus Bridging
321. Play in Early Childhood Development. Theoretical and
empirical bases for observing children in play; cognitive,
social, and communicative stages related to develop-
Applie d Le arning and De velopment
mental theory; children’s adjustment related to social
and emotional theories; motivational value of play. Three
The information in parentheses after a course number lecture hours a week for one semester, with fieldwork to
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) be arranged. Required for the academic specialization in
designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact childhood studies. Prerequisite: Three semester hours of
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are coursework in psychology.
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in 322. Individual Differences. Introduction to individual differences
Appendix A on pages 683–689. among people through the life span. Examines areas of excep-
tionality within the context of typical development: current
Applie d Le arning and D e ve lopme nt: ALD research trends; theoretical and legal considerations; and
practice-related issues, including family involvement, cultural
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses and linguistic diversity, and educational perspectives. Orien-
tation to assistive technology. Three lecture hours a week for
001. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students one semester, with fieldwork to be arranged. Required for
in the First-Year Interest Group Program. Basic issues in certification in generic special education. Prerequisite: Three
various applied learning and development disciplines. One semester hours of coursework in psychology.
lecture hour a week for one semester. 323. Language Acquisition. Language structure; sequence, pro-
301C. Freshman Seminar. Restricted to first-semester freshmen. cess, cognitive and social aspects of language acquisition
Small-group seminar involving reading, discussion, writ- and use; language variation. Three lecture hours a week for
ing, and oral reports. Introduction to University resources, one semester. Required for certification in early childhood
including libraries, computer and research facilities, and education. Prerequisite: Three semester hours of course-
museums. Several sections are offered each semester, with work in psychology.
various topics and instructors. Two lecture hours and one 324. Literacy Acquisition. Processes of becoming literate; cog-
discussion hour a week for one semester. nitive insights that move a child to literacy; relationships
301D. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to freshmen between reading and writing and among individual charac-
and sophomores. Supervised research associated with the teristics, social factors, and literacy growth. Three lecture
Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program. The equivalent of hours a week for one semester. This course or Psychology
three lecture hours a week for one semester. With consent 338K is required for the reading specialization. Prerequisite:
of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program, may be re- Three semester hours of coursework in psychology.
peated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Connexus 325. Second Language Acquisition. Acquisition by children
Bridging Disciplines Program. or adults of English as a second language. Simultaneous
118C, 218C, 318C. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to freshmen acquisition of two languages, adding a second language,
and sophomores. Lectures and discussions on various con- language processing, order of acquisition, role of the first
temporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary perspec- language. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Re-
tives and critical discourse. For 118C, two lecture hours a quired for certification in bilingual education. Prerequisite:
week for eight weeks; for 218C, two lecture hours a week for Three semester hours of coursework in psychology.
one semester; for 318C, three lecture hours a week for one 326. Language of Children with and without Disabilities. Re-
semester, or two lecture hours and one hour of supervised stricted to special education majors. Physiological, prelin-
guistic, and linguistic components of language; theoretical

framework of communication and language development (Topic 1: School Organization and Classroom Management
in monolingual and bilingual populations; problems of in Elementary Schools) and 331E may not both be counted.
language development in special populations; language Prerequisite: Admission to the professional development
Education
assessment tools. Technological skills component. Three sequence of courses, completion of seventy-two semester
lecture hours a week for one semester. Required for certi- hours of coursework, and a University grade point average
fication in generic special education. of at least 2.50.
327. Sociocultural Influences on Learning. Human learning in 331S. School Organization and Classroom Management in Second-
multisocial, multilingual, and multicultural contexts; reali- ary Schools. Administrative structure of secondary schools;
ties of society and their impact on learning; social concerns concepts, principles, and strategies for establishing an orderly
such as prejudice, stereotyping, cross-cultural attitudes, classroom environment, preventing inappropriate behavior,
bilingual issues, parent and community involvement. Three and promoting student involvement in academic work. Three
lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one lecture hours a week for one semester, with at least sixty
semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequi- hours of fieldwork in a secondary school. Curriculum and
site: Three semester hours of coursework in psychology. Instruction 331C (Topic 2: School Organization and Classroom
328. Applied Human Learning. Development, cognition, lan- Management in Secondary Schools) and 331S may not both
guage, and sociocultural influences in learning contexts; be counted. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional de-
child assessment, identification of learning styles, and tests velopment sequence of courses, completion of seventy-two
and measurements. Fieldwork to provide a theoretical basis semester hours of coursework, and a University grade point
for professional assessment, referral, and placement. Three average of at least 2.50.
lecture hours a week for one semester, with fieldwork to 332S. Designs for Instruction. One of the beginning courses
be arranged. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional in the professional development sequence for approved
development sequence of the Bachelor of Science in Ap- programs in secondary education. Three lecture hours a
plied Learning and Development degree program. week for one semester, with a single seven-hour media
competency evaluation to be arranged. Prerequisite: Admis-
sion to the professional development sequence of courses,
Depar tment of Curri culum and completion of seventy-two semester hours of coursework,
Ins tru c tion a University grade point average of at least 2.50, and con-
current enrollment in Curriculum and Instruction 331S.
Admission to the Professional Development Sequence 333W. Introduction to Teaching. Open to all upper-division
of upper-division courses for teacher certification re- students. Overview of the objectives, organization, and
operation of schools; the teaching process; teaching as a
quires formal acceptance. Information about admission
professional career. Two lecture hours and two hours of
requirements is available from the Office of the Dean, fieldwork a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
George I. Sánchez Building 216. division standing.
350. Topics in Educational Studies. Analysis of selected topics and
Cur r i culum and Ins tr u c ti on: EDC problems in education. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses Topic 1: Introduction to the Philosophy of Education.
Same as Philosophy 319K.
101E. Orientation to Teaching in the Elementary School. Open to 3 50E, 650E, 950E. Elementary Grade Teaching Practicum. Su-
all University students. Discussion sessions and assignments pervised practicum in early childhood through grade four
in public schools; designed to help students make teaching classroom teaching, conducted in cooperating schools, as
career decisions. One discussion hour and three hours of field- part of the teacher preparation program. Consists of teach-
work a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. ing, analysis, and evaluation. Two lecture hours and at least
101S. Orientation to Teaching in the Secondary School. Open to fifteen, thirty, or forty-five hours of fieldwork a week for one
all University students. Discussion sessions and assignments semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite:
in public schools; designed to help students make teaching Admission to the teacher preparation program and consent
career decisions. One discussion hour and three hours of field- of the Office of Student Field Experiences.
work a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. 3 50M, 650M, 950M. Middle Grade Teaching Practicum. Su-
pervised practicum in middle grade classroom teaching,
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses conducted in cooperating schools, as part of the teacher
preparation program. Consists of teaching, analysis, and
331E. School Organization and Classroom Management in El- evaluation. Two lecture hours and at least fifteen, thirty,
ementary Schools. Administrative structure of elementary or forty-five hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
schools; concepts, principles, and strategies for establish- Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only and
ing an orderly classroom environment, preventing inap- some sections are offered on the letter-grade basis only;
propriate behavior, and promoting student involvement consult the Course Schedule. No more than nine semester
in academic work. Three lecture hours a week for one hours of this course may be taken for credit. Prerequisite:
semester, and sixteen to twenty hours of fieldwork a week Admission to the teacher preparation program and consent
in an elementary school. Curriculum and Instruction 331C of the Office of Student Field Experiences.
College of Education t Courses 133

3 50S, 650S, 950S. Secondary School Teaching Practicum. Su- Curriculum and Instruction 365E and 371 (Topic 22: Project-
pervised practicum in secondary classroom teaching, Based Instruction) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: A
conducted in cooperating schools, as part of the teacher University grade point average of at least 2.50, and Curriculum
Education
preparation program. Consists of teaching, analysis, and and Instruction 365D or UTeach-Natural Sciences 355 with a
evaluation. Two lecture hours and at least fifteen, thirty, grade of at least C.
or forty-five hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. 3 70E, 670E. Elementary School Subjects. Curriculum content and
Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only and organization, teaching procedures, materials, and research
some sections are offered on the letter-grade basis only; in elementary school subjects. Three class hours a week for
consult the Course Schedule. No more than nine semester one or two semesters, including fieldwork in elementary
hours of this course may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: schools. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Admission to the teacher preparation program and consent Topics 3, 4, 5, and 15 are offered only as 370E. Topic 19 is
of the Office of Student Field Experiences. offered only as 670EA and 670EB; either half may be taken
3 50W, 650W, 950W. All-Level Teaching Practicum. Supervised for independent credit. Prerequisite: A University grade
practicum in elementary, middle school, and secondary point average of at least 2.50.
classroom teaching. Conducted in cooperating schools as Topic 1: Reading. Additional prerequisite: Admission to
part of the teacher preparation program. Consists of teach- the professional development sequence of courses.
ing, analysis, and evaluation. Two lecture hours and at least Topic 2: Language Arts. Additional prerequisite: Admission
fifteen, thirty, or forty-five hours of fieldwork a week for one to the professional development sequence of courses.
semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Topic 3: Science. Additional prerequisite: Admission to
Admission to the teacher preparation program and consent the professional development sequence of courses.
of the Office of Student Field Experiences. Topic 4: Social Studies. Additional prerequisite: Admission
3 64, 664. Internship. Internship in an all-level teaching field. Three to the professional development sequence of courses.
or six lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the Topic 5: Mathematics. Additional prerequisite: Math-
pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ematics 316L or consent of the mathematics education
the appropriate student teaching course. faculty; and admission to the professional development
365C. Knowing and Learning in Math and Science. Same as sequence of courses.
UTeach-Natural Sciences 350. Restricted to students in the Topic 15: Special Adaptations for the Deaf.
UTeach-Natural Sciences program. Psychological foundations Topic 19: Reading/Language Arts. Additional prereq-
of learning; problem solving in mathematics and science edu- uisite: Admission to the professional development
cation utilizing technology; principles of expertise and novice sequence of courses.
understanding of subject matter; implications of high stakes Topic 20: Teaching English as a Second Language. The
testing; and foundations of formative and summative assess- methods, teaching strategies, and materials for devel-
ment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional oping and assessing English language proficiency in
hours may be required. Curriculum and Instruction 365C and culturally and linguistically diverse populations within
371 (Topic 21: Knowing and Learning in Math and Science) may the context of the elementary school curriculum.
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at Topic 21: Kinesiology.
least C or registration for UTeach-Natural Sciences 101. 370S. Secondary School Subjects. Curriculum content and orga-
365D. Classroom Interactions. Same as UTeach-Natural Sciences nization, teaching procedures, materials, and research in
355. Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences one secondary school subject. Three lecture hours a week
program. Principles of delivering effective instruction in for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
various formats (lecture, lab activity, collaborative settings); ics vary. The topic in the appropriate field is required for
examination of gender, class, race, and culture in mathemat- secondary school teacher certification. Prerequisite: Admis-
ics and science education; overview of policy related to sion to the professional development sequence of courses,
mathematics and science education. Three lecture hours a completion of ninety semester hours of coursework, and
week for one semester; additional hours may be required. six semester hours of upper-division coursework in the
Curriculum and Instruction 365D and 371 (Topic 20: Class- appropriate subject.
room Interactions) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: A Topic 1: Advanced Methods in English, Language Arts,
University grade point average of at least 2.50, Curriculum and Reading. Restricted to students in the UTeach-
and Instruction 365C or UTeach-Natural Sciences 350 with Liberal Arts program. Additional prerequisite: UTeach-
a grade of at least C, and UTeach-Natural Sciences 110 with Liberal Arts 303E (or 303).
a grade of at least C. Topic 3: Advanced Methods in Social Studies. Restricted
365E. Project-Based Instruction. Same as UTeach-Natural Sciences to students in the UTeach-Liberal Arts program. Addi-
360. Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural Sciences tional prerequisite: UTeach-Liberal Arts 303S (or 303).
program who have earned a passing score on the prelimi- Topic 5: Advanced Methods in Foreign Language. Restrict-
nary portfolio. Foundations of project-based, case-based, ed to students in the UTeach-Liberal Arts program. Addi-
and problem-based learning environments; principles of tional prerequisite: UTeach-Liberal Arts 303L (or 303).
project-based curriculum development in mathematics and Topic 7: Art. Additional prerequisite: Curriculum and
science education; classroom management and organization Instruction 331S (or 331C) and 332S.
of project-based learning classrooms. Three lecture hours a Topic 8: Music (Vocal). Additional prerequisite: Curricu-
week for one semester; additional hours may be required. lum and Instruction 331S (or 331C) and 332S.

Topic 9: Music (Instrumental). Additional prerequisite: Topic 18: Critical Issues in Schooling. Legal and ethical
Curriculum and Instruction 331S (or 331C) and 332S. issues in education; history of education; multicultur-
Topic 10: Drama. Additional prerequisite: Curriculum alism; community outreach; promoting nonviolence
Education
and Instruction 331S (or 331C) and 332S. in schools; teacher professionalism. Additional pre-
Topic 11: Speech. Additional prerequisite: Consent of requisite: Admission to the professional development
instructor. sequence of courses.
Topic 12: Kinesiology. Additional prerequisite: Kinesi- Topic 23: Reading, Writing, and Assessment across Disci-
ology 219S, 219T, 360, and Curriculum and Instruction plines. Multidisciplinary theories and practices for teach-
370E (Topic 21: Kinesiology); nine semester hours chosen ing and evaluating literacy and critical thinking; linking
from the following courses: Kinesiology 321M, 324K, school subjects such as math, science, social studies, and
325K, 326K; and credit or registration for the following language arts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester,
topics of Kinesiology 119: (Topic 8: Swimming; Topic 11: and two hours of fieldwork a week in a public school.
Rhythmic Activities; Topic 12: Gymnastics; Topic 14: Ten- Topic 25: Adolescent Literacy. Restricted to students in
nis; Topic 15: Volleyball or Topic 17: Basketball; Topic 16: the UTeach-Liberal Arts program. Methods, teaching
Ballroom Dance; Topic 18: Adventure Activities). strategies, and materials for developing adolescent read-
370W. All-Level School Subjects. Curriculum content and organi- ers. Includes struggling readers; using a variety of genres,
zation; teaching procedures, materials, and research in one trade books, and media; assessing adolescent readers;
school subject at all grade levels. Three lecture hours a week and models of reading and reading comprehension.
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top- Topic 26: Curriculum Issues in Physical Education. Ad-
ics vary. The topic in the appropriate field is required for all- ditional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
level school teacher certification. Prerequisite: Admission 371G. Guiding Young Children in Groups. Designed to provide
to the professional development sequence of courses. students with frameworks for observing and interacting
Topic 1: English as a Second Language. with young children in classroom settings, and to acquaint
Topic 2: Art. students with the teacher’s varied roles in early childhood
Topic 3: Music. classrooms. Topics include cultural and linguistic diversity;
Topic 4: Theatre. supervising and interacting with children in a range of in-
Topic 5: Foreign Language Education. structional groupings, including center-based and play-based
371. Upper-Division Seminar. An elective course for advanced learning activities and whole-group experiences; planning
students. Intensive investigations of instruction problems. and implementing appropriate practices and strategies; and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional record-keeping and assessment. Three lecture hours a week
hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for one semester, and twelve to sixteen hours of fieldwork
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division a week in a public school. Curriculum and Instruction 371
standing, twelve semester hours of upper-division course- (Topic 19: Guiding Young Children in Groups) and 371G may
work in education, or consent of the education adviser. not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,
Topic 1: Community Literacy. twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in edu-
Topic 2: Reading Assessment and Development. cation, or consent of the education adviser; and admission
Topic 3: Informal Science Education. Three lecture to the professional development sequence of courses and a
hours and one three-hour field laboratory a week for University grade point average of at least 2.50.
one semester, with one four-hour Saturday field trip to 371R. Reading Difficulties. Reading theory, assessment, materials,
be arranged. Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours and instruction with emphasis on struggling readers; field
of coursework in science or consent of instructor. experiences in reading tutoring. Three lecture hours a week
Topic 4: Spanish Language and Methods for the Bilin- for one semester with additional field hours to be arranged.
gual Classroom Teacher I. Study of oral Spanish language Curriculum and Instruction 371 (Topic 24: Reading Difficul-
skills. Additional prerequisite: Knowledge of Spanish. ties) and 371R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-
Topic 5: English as a Second Language. division standing, twelve semester hours of upper-division
Topic 6: Spanish Language and Methods for the Bilingual coursework in education, or consent of the education adviser;
Classroom Teacher II. Study of written Spanish language and admission to the professional development sequence of
skills. Additional prerequisite: Knowledge of Spanish. courses and a University grade point average of at least 2.50.
Topic 7: Early Childhood Education. 373. African Americans in Sports. Theoretical and practical com-
Topic 8: Early Childhood Program Development. plexities in issues surrounding African Americans in sports,
Topic 9: Secondary School Reading. including the relationship between athletics and higher edu-
Topic 10: Secondary School Reading in the Content cation. Focuses on racial stereotyping, identity theory, and
Subjects. how practical knowledge of these theories can aid in under-
Topic 11: Practicum in Reading. standing the current state of athletics. Three lecture hours a
Topic 12: All-Level Senior Seminar in Reading. week for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment
Topic 13: Applied Linguistics and Methods in English in African and African American Studies 374F (Topic 5: His-
as a Second Language. tory of the Hip-Hop Generation) or History 373C.
Topic 14: Young Adult Literature. 377. Conference Course in Curriculum and Instruction. Indepen-
Topic 15: Computing Tools for Educators. dent studies in instructional methodology and curriculum.
Topic 16: Questioning Strategies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Topic 17: Multicultural Education. standing and consent of instructor.

Depar tment of E d u c ational interpreting tests for educational and individual evalua-
P s ycholo gy tion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Education
The information in parentheses after a course number Topic 1: Tests and Measurements—Elementary.
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) Topic 2: Tests and Measurements—Secondary.
Topic 3: Tests and Measurements—Reading.
Topic 4: Tests and Measurements—Elementary/
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are Secondary/Reading.
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in 363. Personality and Behavior. Selected approaches to the study
Appendix A on pages 683–689. of the dynamics of behavior, its antecedents and its appraisal.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
E d u c ati onal P s ych o lo gy: ED P for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Psychology 301
or another introductory behavioral science course.
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses Topic 1: Selected Topics.
Topic 2: Personality Development.
110, 210, 310. Introduction to Educational Psychology. An elective Topic 3: Human Sexuality.
course open to lower-division students in any division of the Topic 4: Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication.
University. Principles of psychology, human development, 3 63M. Personality and Mental Health. Exposition of theories of
learning, and teaching. One, two, or three lecture hours a personality, research literature on mental health and charac-
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when ter development, applications of principles and theories to
the topics vary. the educative enterprise; applications of personality theory
Topic 1: Individual Learning Skills. to the guidance of children and youth. Three lecture hours a
Topic 2: Selected Topics. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the
312. Lower-Division Seminar. Issues and research in various topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division
areas of educational psychology and the behavioral sci- coursework in education or other behavioral sciences.
ences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Topic 1: Character Development.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Topic 2: School Promotion of Mental Health.
Consent of instructor. Topic 3: Adolescent Development.
Topic 4: Life Span Adjustment.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 367. Studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy. Nature of the coun-
seling process, dynamics of behavior change, client-counselor
332. Psychological Foundations of Education. Scientific contri- roles and relationships; an experiencing of the group process
butions to the understanding of human behavior and educa- as a basis for studying dynamics of individual and group
tional processes: cultural influences, processes of learning behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
and socialization, classroom management, development, be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
intellectual functioning, and educational achievement. Completion of ninety semester hours of coursework, twelve
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: semester hours of upper-division coursework in behavioral
Upper-division standing. sciences, and consent of instructor.
162, 262, 362. The Individual and Education. Frames of reference Topic 1: Introduction to Individual Counseling and
for studying human behavior, self-concepts and individual Psychotherapy.
attributes, individual and cultural nature of human learning, 169K, 269K, 369K, 469K. Upper-Division Seminar. Issues and
societal impacts on the individual personality, individualiza- research in various areas of educational psychology and the
tion of guidance and teaching. One, two, or three lecture behavioral sciences examined in relation to human devel-
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit opment. One, two, three, or four lecture hours a week for
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
Additional prerequisites may be required for some topics; vary. Some topics are offered on the pass/fail basis only;
these are given in the Course Schedule. these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Six
Topic 1: Emergent Views of Intelligent Behavior. semester hours of upper-division coursework in education
Topic 2: Early Childhood. or other behavioral sciences, and consent of instructor.
Topic 3: Selected Topics. Topic 1: Career Planning. Additional laboratory hour
Topic 4: Mexican Americans in the Schooling Process. to be arranged.
Educational Psychology 362 is same as Mexican Ameri- Topic 2: Resident Assistant Development.
can Studies 374 (Topic 8: Mexican Americans in the Topic 3: Students and Community Involvement.
Schooling Process). Topic 4: Selected Topics.
Topic 5: Chicano Educational Struggles. Educational 371. Introduction to Statistics. Measures of central tendency
Psychology 362 (Topic 5) is same as Mexican American and variability; correlation and regression; probability and
Studies 374 (Topic 25: Chicano Educational Struggles). statistical inference; analysis of variance; nonparametric
362T. Tests and Measurements. Fundamental psychometric statistics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
concepts; educational and psychological measurement 379L. Problems in Educational Psychology. Supervised individual
instruments; constructing, administering, scoring, and research on selected problems in educational psychology.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re- 343. Epidemiology in Health Promotion. An introduction to the
peated for credit. Prerequisite: Educational Psychology 310 principles of epidemiology; disease causation and patterns
or another introductory behavioral science course. of occurrence, agent, host, environmental factors, and vi-
Education
tal statistics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Health Education 343 and Kinesiology 377 may not both be
Depar tment of Kine siolo gy and counted. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
He alth E d u c ation 352K. Studies in Health: Topical Studies. Analysis and synthesis
of the literature and discussion of current and specific is-
The information in parentheses after a course number sues in health. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) ter. Laboratory work is required for some topics; these are
identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are is given in the Course Schedule.
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in Topic 1: Foundations of Health Promotion II. Study of the
Appendix A on pages 683–689. design of worksite and community health promotion pro-
grams. Health Education 352K (Topic 1) and Kinesiology
He alth E d u c ati on: HED 352K (Topic 14: Techniques of Health Promotion) may not
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
U pper- Div is i o n C ourses Topic 2: Psychosocial Issues in Women’s Health.
Psychosocial issues in women’s physical and mental
127L, 227L, 327L, 627L. Fieldwork in Health Promotion. Applied health. Includes a broad definition of women’s health
experiences in development, delivery, or evaluation of that considers traditional reproductive issues, disorders
professional health promotion programs. For 127L, one that are more common in women than in men, and the
conference hour and two hours of fieldwork a week for one leading causes of death in women. Covers gender influ-
semester; for 227L, one conference hour and five hours of ences on health risk behaviors, and societal influences
fieldwork a week for one semester; for 327L, one conference on women’s health through a consideration of social
hour and eight hours of fieldwork a week for one semes- norms and roles. Health Education 352K (Topic 2) and
ter; for 627L, one conference hour and seventeen hours of Kinesiology 352K (Topic 7: Psychosocial Issues in Women’s
fieldwork a week for one semester. No more than twelve Health) may not both be counted.
semester hours in the following courses may be counted: Topic 3: Psychosocial Issues in Adult Development and
Health Education 127L, 227L, 327L, 627L, Kinesiology 127L, Health. Examines psychosocial issues in adult physical
227L, 327L, 627L. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and mental health within the context of adult psycho-
consent of the director of the degree program in kinesiol- logical development, using a biopsychosocial approach.
ogy, and a University grade point average of at least 2.50. Examines psychosocial factors in the major health risks
A higher grade point average may be required. in adulthood and in preventative health behavior. Also con-
628. Internship in Health Promotion. Applied experiences siders psychosocial factors in stress and coping and their
in development, delivery, or evaluation of professional implications for health. Health Education 352K (Topic 3)
health promotion programs. One conference hour and and Kinesiology 352K (Topic 16: Psychosocial Issues in Adult
seventeen hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. May Development and Health) may not both be counted.
be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division 366. Human Sexuality. Analysis of the physiological, psycho-
standing, consent of the director of the degree program logical, and social factors in human sexuality. Three lecture
in kinesiology, and a University grade point average of at hours a week for one semester. Health Education 366 and
least 2.50. A higher grade point average may be required. Kinesiology 366 may not both be counted.
329K. Child, Adolescent, and Adult Health. Restricted to students 370K. Topical Seminar in Health Promotion. Identification,
in the College of Education. The foundations of child, adoles- causes, incidence, prevention, control, and social implica-
cent, and adult health; health education; and the biological, tions of major problems in health. Three lecture hours a
environmental, and behavioral health determinants of health. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Includes the application of evidence-based child, adolescent, the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
and adult health promotion concepts; prominent health risk given in the Course Schedule.
behaviors established during youth that increase the risk Topic 1: Foundations of Health Promotion I. Health Educa-
of morbidity and mortality; and the application of personal tion 370K (Topic 1) and Kinesiology 370K (Topic 2: Introduc-
health and wellness information. Three lecture hours a week tion to Health Promotion) may not both be counted.
for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Topic 2: Adolescent Health Risk Behavior. Health Educa-
Health Education 329, 329K, Kinesiology 333. tion 370K (Topic 2) and Kinesiology 370K (Topic 3: Ado-
335. Theories of Substance Abuse Prevention. Physiological, lescent Health Risk Behavior) may not both be counted.
psychological, and social effects of alcohol, tobacco, narcot- 373. Evaluation and Research Design. Overview of the theory
ics, and other agents that modify an individual’s behavior. and practice of evaluation research. Application of funda-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Health Edu- mentals of evaluation to the design and implementation of
cation 335 and Kinesiology 367 may not both be counted. health promotion and disease prevention programs. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester. Health Education
373 and Kinesiology 373 may not both be counted.

K ine s i o lo gy: K IN of children’s movement programs. Prerequisite: Fifteen
semester hours of college coursework.
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses 315. Motor Learning. Psychological factors affecting performance
Education
and acquisition of motor skills. Three lecture hours and one

001. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students laboratory hour a week for one semester. Kinesiology 315 and
in the First-Year Interest Group Program. Basic issues in 335 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Psychology 301.
various kinesiology disciplines. One lecture hour a week 316. Structure and Organization of Sport Programs. Introduc-
for one semester. tion to sport management and effective organizational
310. Physiological Basis of Conditioning. Analysis and discus- behavior for sport programs. Analysis of the dynamic
sion of current issues and theories of physical conditioning. management process necessary for the improvement of
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of organizational productivity. Three lecture hours a week for
the following may be counted: Kinesiology 310, 339, 352K one semester. May be repeated once for credit.
(Topic 2: Physiological Basis of Conditioning). 119. Movement Competence. Acquisition and knowledge of
311K. Sport Psychology. The influence of psychological variables techniques, with emphasis on mechanical and perceptual
on sport performance, and the influence of sport participa- principles, rules, strategy, and officiating. The equivalent
tion on psychological phenomena. Three lecture hours a of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
week for one semester. be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
3 12 (TCCN: PHED 2356). Issues in Kinesiology: Topical Stud- A major or minor in the Department of Kinesiology and
ies. Analysis and discussion of current issues within the Health Education or consent of the director of the degree
discipline of kinesiology. Three lecture hours a week for program in kinesiology.
one semester. Additional hours may be required for some Topic 1: Archery.
topics; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be Topic 2: Ballet.
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Topic 3: Bowling.
Topic 2: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. Principles Topic 4: Diving.
of athletic training, including mechanisms, signs and Topic 5: Fencing.
symptoms, treatments, and basic rehabilitation of athletic Topic 6: Golf.
injuries and illnesses. Three lecture hours and one labora- Topic 7: Scuba Diving.
tory/discussion hour a week for one semester. Topic 8: Swimming.
312G. Golf Instruction. Designed to train students to teach the Topic 10: Conditioning.
game of golf. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, Topic 11: Rhythmic Activities.
with additional fieldwork hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Topic 12: Gymnastics.
Consent of instructor. Topic 13: Manipulative Activities.
3 12M. Management of Physical Activity and Sport Programs. In- Topic 14: Tennis.
troductory survey of the field of sport management. Exam- Topic 15: Volleyball.
ines various types of sport organizations and introduces Topic 16: Ballroom Dance.
the student to practices in marketing, management, sport Topic 17: Basketball.
law, and basic finance. Includes sport-specific management Topic 18: Adventure Activities. Study of the skills in-
challenges, particularly events and facilities, and consider- volved in adventure activities, such as orienteering,
ations for the future, such as social issues. Three lecture hiking, camping, rock climbing, fishing, canoeing, and
hours a week for one semester. in-line skating. Focus on methods, progressions, drills,
2 13 (TCCN: PHED 1206). Safety Information and Procedures. Fac- performance cues, and safety standards. Activities may
tors affecting human safety; techniques and procedures vary each semester. Includes off-campus activities.
to promote and ensure safe living. The equivalent of three 219D. Movement Analysis: Dual Activities. Application of scien-
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated tific principles to the analysis of selected movement activi-
for credit when the topics vary. ties, with particular emphasis on dual sports. Two lecture
Topic 1: First Aid. hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester.
Topic 2: Water Safety Instruction. 219G. Advanced Golf. Designed for the advanced golfer. Includes
Topic 3: Lifeguarding. technical swing analysis and instruction, course manage-
Topic 4: Lifeguarding Instruction. ment and course play, and tournament play. Two lecture
3 14 (TCCN: PHED 1331). Children’s Movement. Principles and hours a week for one semester, with additional fieldwork
practices related to the development of children’s move- hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
ment skills, fitness, and commitment to a physically active and a passing score on a golf skills test.
lifestyle. Includes the scientific basis for motor perfor- 219K. Athletics. Knowledge and skills required for officials, coach-
mance, curricular organization, and pedagogical meth- es, and trainers of interschool sports. Two lecture hours
odology related to elementary school physical education. and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
Involves group work, field experience in elementary school be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
physical education classes, and participation in community Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
activities. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a Topic 1: Coaching.
week for one semester, including off-campus observation Topic 2: Officiating.

Topic 3: Introduction to Athletic Training. An introduc- hour and two hours of fieldwork a week for one semester;
tion to athletic training principles and theories, including for 227L, one conference hour and five hours of fieldwork a
the prevention, recognition, and management of athletic week for one semester; for 327L, one conference hour and
Education
injuries and illnesses. Includes basic skill development in eight hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; for 627L,
areas such as first aid, emergency care, and supportive one conference hour and seventeen hours of fieldwork a
taping, wrapping, and bracing. Requires a one-day first week for one semester. May be repeated for credit up to
aid and CPR workshop. twelve semester hours. No more than twelve semester
219S. Movement Analysis: Individual Activities. Application of scien- hours in this course may be counted. No more than twelve
tific principles to the analysis of selected movement activities, semester hours in the following courses may be counted:
with emphasis on individual activities. Two lecture hours and Health Education 127L, 227L, 327L, 627L, Kinesiology 127L,
one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 227L, 327L, 627L. No more than twelve semester hours in
Approved proficiency in swimming, dance, and conditioning. the following courses may be counted: Kinesiology 127L,
219T. Movement Analysis: Team Activities. Application of scien- 227L, 327L, 627L, 628. Students taking Kinesiology 127L,
tific principles to the analysis of selected movement activi- 227L, or 327L as an elective outside the major must regis-
ties, with particular emphasis on team sports. Two lecture ter on the pass/fail basis; those using it to fulfill a degree
hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. requirement must register on the letter-grade basis; those
taking it as an elective within the major may register on
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses either the pass/fail or the letter-grade basis. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing, consent of the director of the de-
320. Applied Biomechanics of Human Movement. Designed gree program in kinesiology, and a University grade point
to provide students with an understanding of applied sci- average of at least 2.50. A higher grade point average may
entific analysis of movement. Examines the physiological, be required. Students will be dropped from the course if
structural, and mechanical bases for human movement, they have not obtained the director’s consent in advance.
with examples drawn from sport and rehabilitation. Lec- Topic 3: Aiding in Fitness Leadership.
tures concentrate on a scientific approach to mechanisms Topic 4: Fieldwork in Kinesiology.
underlying human movement and to strategies and prac- Topic 5: Personal Training.
tices of clinical and sport applications. Laboratory sessions Topic 6: Clinical Exercise Testing.
focus on both theoretical and applied aspects of selected 628. Fieldwork in Sport Management. Twenty-seven hours of
mechanical concepts. Three lecture hours and one labora- fieldwork a week for one semester. May be repeated once
tory hour a week for one semester. for credit. No more than twelve semester hours in the fol-
321M. Motor Development and Performance. Development of lowing courses may be counted: Kinesiology 127L, 227L,
fundamental motor patterns and skills from birth to adoles- 327L, 627L, 628. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a
cence; factors that influence motor skill development, such University grade point average of at least 2.50, completion
as growth, maturation, and neural and physiological mecha- of an online test, and consent of the faculty adviser.
nisms. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week 330E. Sport Nutrition. The nutritional needs of people whose
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. physical activity ranges from recreational to elite competitive
322. Diagnosis and Evaluation of Fitness. Three lecture hours athletics. Development of practical dietary strategies based
a week for one semester. upon understanding how macronutrients, vitamins, minerals,
324K. Applied Human Anatomy. Skeletal system, attachments and water are digested and absorbed for metabolism and/
and actions of muscles, principal blood vessels and nerves; or anabolism. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
emphasis on the mechanics of support and motion; labora- Kinesiology 330E and 352K (Topic 13: Sport Nutrition) may
tory studies on human cadaver material. Two lecture hours not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,
and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology and Chemistry 314N or a course in human physiology.
478L and Kinesiology 324K may not both be counted. 331. Physical Aging in America. Three lecture hours a week for
325K. Physiology of Exercise. Application of principles of physiol- one semester. Kinesiology 331 and 352K (Topic: Physical
ogy to muscular activities. Three lecture hours and one and Aging in America) may not both be counted.
one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prereq- 332. Techniques of Fitness Leadership. Practical application of
uisite: Kinesiology 324K or a course in human physiology. theoretical content from exercise physiology, anatomy, and
226. Advanced Weight Training. Explores various advanced biomechanics. Emphasis on program design and develop-
techniques of weight training, with emphasis on the lifts ment for healthy adults and special populations. Three
used in the competitive strength sports of weightlifting and lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional
powerlifting. Includes plyometrics and functional training laboratory hours to be arranged. Kinesiology 332 and 352K
movements for athletic enhancement. Two lecture hours (Topic 12: Techniques of Fitness Leadership) may not both
a week for one semester. be counted. Prerequisite: Kinesiology 325K.
326K. Kinesiology: Biomechanical Analysis of Movement. Study of 334. Children’s Exercise and Physical Activity. Children’s chang-
the principles of equilibrium, force, and motion as applied ing capacity for performance in exercise and sport. Includes
to human movement. Three lecture hours and one and one- performance changes as a function of physical growth and
half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: maturation, physiological response to activity and training,
Kinesiology 324K, Mathematics 305G, and Physics 302K. the relationship between children’s health and adult health,
127L, 227L, 327L, 627L. Fieldwork. Supervised fieldwork or clini- and the psychosocial parameters that influence participa-
cal work in appropriate activities. For 127L, one conference tion in physical activity. Three lecture hours a week for one

semester. Kinesiology 334 and 352K (Topic 8: Children’s 140F. Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 2B. Supervised clinical
Exercise and Physical Activity) may not both be counted. experiences in the application of concepts, theories, and
Prerequisite: Kinesiology 325K. techniques associated with the prevention, recognition, im-
Education
336. Motor Control. Nervous system control of movement, with mediate care, treatment, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilita-
a focus on voluntary movement. Three lecture hours and tion, and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses suffered
one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Kinesiology 335 by athletic and physically active populations. Emphasizes
(Topic 1: Motor Control) and 336 may not both be counted. Pre- therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation procedures. Stu-
requisite: Kinesiology 324K or a course in human physiology. dents use cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills and
337. Assessment of Motor Skills in Children. Training in screen- knowledge to complete a prescribed set of educational
ing, diagnostic, and programmatic motor assessment in- competencies and clinical proficiencies under the direc-
struments. Designed to give students practical experience tion of an approved clinical instructor. One lecture hour
in assessing physical and motoric development in children and twenty hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
with and without disabilities. Three lecture hours a week for Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
one semester. Kinesiology 337 and 352K (Topic 27: Assess- 140G. Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 3A. Supervised clini-
ment of Motor Skill in Children) may not both be counted. cal experiences in the application of concepts, theories, and
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Kinesiology techniques associated with the prevention, recognition, im-
321M, 360, or consent of instructor. mediate care, treatment, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation,
338. Motor Development and Assessment. Three lecture hours and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses suffered by ath-
a week for one semester. Kinesiology 338 and 352K (Topic 9: letic and physically active populations. Emphasizes general
Motor Development: Assessment) may not both be counted. medical conditions. Students use cognitive psychomotor and
Prerequisite: Kinesiology 321M or consent of instructor. affective skills and knowledge to complete a prescribed set
339. Physiological Basis of Conditioning. Three lecture hours a of educational competencies and clinical proficiencies under
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be the direction of an approved clinical instructor. One lecture
counted: Kinesiology 310, 339, 352K (Topic 2: Physiological hour and twenty hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
Basis of Conditioning). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
140C. Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 1A. Supervised clinical 140J. Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 3B. Supervised clinical
experiences in the application of concepts, theories, and experiences in the application of concepts, theories, and
techniques associated with the prevention, recognition, and techniques associated with the prevention, recognition, im-
immediate care of injuries and illnesses suffered by athletic mediate care, treatment, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilita-
and physically active populations. Students use cognitive, tion, and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses suffered
psychomotor, and affective skills and knowledge to complete by athletic and physically active populations. Emphasizes
a prescribed set of educational competencies and clinical the administrative and professional aspects of managing
proficiencies under the direction of an approved clinical in- these conditions. Students use cognitive psychomotor and
structor. One lecture hour and twenty hours of fieldwork a affective skills and knowledge to complete a prescribed set
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. of education competencies and clinical proficiencies under
140D. Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 1B. Supervised clinical the direction of an approved clinical instructor. One lecture
experiences in the application of concepts, theories, and hour and twenty hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
techniques associated with the prevention, recognition, im- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
mediate care, and treatment of injuries and illnesses suffered 341. Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training. The study and
by athletic and physically active populations. Emphasizes the practice of using therapeutic modalities, including soft tis-
application of therapeutic modalities and soft-tissue therapy sue and manual therapy techniques, to treat athletic injuries.
techniques. Students use cognitive psychomotor and affec- Covers physiological effects, indications, contraindications,
tive skills and knowledge to complete a prescribed set of protocols, injury pathology, and tissue healing. Three lec-
educational competencies and clinical proficiencies under ture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester.
the direction of an approved clinical instructor. One lecture Kinesiology 341 and 352K (Topic 19: Therapeutic Modalities
hour and twenty hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. in Athletic Training) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Kinesiology 219K (Topic 3: Introduction to Athletic Training),
140E. Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 2A. Supervised clinical and Biology 301L or 311C; or consent of instructor.
experiences in the application of concepts, theories, and 342. Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries in the Lower
techniques associated with the prevention, recognition, Body. The study and practice of techniques involved in
immediate care, treatment, evaluation, and diagnosis of the evaluation of athletic injuries affecting the lower body.
injuries and illnesses suffered by athletic and physically Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for
active populations. Emphasizes clinical evaluation and as- one semester. Kinesiology 342 and 352K (Topic 22: Clinical
sessment techniques. Students use cognitive, psychomotor, Evaluation of Athletic Injuries in the Lower Body) may not
and affective skills and knowledge to complete a prescribed both be counted. Prerequisite: Kinesiology 219K (Topic 3:
set of educational competencies and clinical proficiencies Introduction to Athletic Training) and 324K, and concurrent
under the direction of an approved clinical instructor. One enrollment in Kinesiology 343; or consent of instructor.
lecture hour and twenty hours of fieldwork a week for one 343. Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries in the Upper
semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Body. The study and practice of techniques involved in
the evaluation of athletic injuries affecting the upper body.
Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for

one semester. Kinesiology 343 and 352K (Topic 15: Clinical 329 and 351 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-
Evaluation of Athletic Injuries in the Upper Body) may not division standing.
both be counted. Prerequisite: Kinesiology 219K (Topic 3: 352K. Studies in Human Movement: Topical Studies. Analysis
Education
Introduction to Athletic Training) and 324K, and concurrent and synthesis of the literature and discussion of current and
enrollment in Kinesiology 342; or consent of instructor. specific issues in kinesiology. Three lecture hours a week
344. Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Techniques. The for one semester. Laboratory work is required for some
study and practice of therapeutic exercise techniques and topics; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be
rehabilitation protocols in treating athletic injuries and repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Var-
illnesses. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a ies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
week for one semester. Kinesiology 344 and 352K (Topic Topic 3: Women and Sport. Same as Women’s and Gen-
24: Advanced Athletic Training: Therapeutic Exercise and der Studies 345 (Topic 5: Women and Sport).
Rehabilitation) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Ki- Topic 5: Sport, Fitness, and Mass Media. Same as
nesiology 324K and 342, or consent of instructor. American Studies 322 (Topic 3: Sport, Fitness, and Mass
345. Topics in Athletic Training. Presentations, including some Media).
by medical and allied medical specialists, covering topics in Topic 6: Race and Sport in African American Life. Same
athletic training and sports medicine. Three lecture hours as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 27:
and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Kinesiol- Race and Sport in African American Life) and Anthropol-
ogy 345 and 352K (Topic 20: Topics in Athletic Training) may ogy 324L (Topic 26: Race and Sport in African American
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Life). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
346. Athletic Training Program Administration. The study of orga- 353. Sport Law. Introduces the legal principles applicable to a
nizational and administrative principles involved with athletic variety of sport settings. Topics include tort liability, with a
training programs. Includes legal issues, budgetary concerns, special emphasis on the effective management of risk; and
and policies and procedures. Also includes résumé develop- constitutional law issues, focusing on the individual rights
ment and career planning. Three lecture hours a week for of amateur athletes and employees in sport organizations.
one semester. Kinesiology 346 and 352K (Topic 21: Athletic Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Kinesiology 352K
Training Program Administration) may not both be counted. (Topic 25: Sport and Law) and 353 may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: Kinesiology 219K (Topic 3: Introduction to Ath- 354. Sport and Event Promotion. Application of the fundamental
letic Training), 341, 342, and 344; or consent of instructor. principles used in the marketing of sport and events. An intro-
347. Historical and Ethical Issues in Physical Culture and duction to service quality for increasing customer satisfaction
Sports. Designed to provide an overview of the historical and effectiveness of sport organizations. Three lecture hours
antecedents of the modern fitness movement and exam- a week for one semester. Kinesiology 352K (Topic 11: Sport
ine the intellectual and social motivations involved in the and Event Promotion) and 354 may not both be counted.
pursuit of health and physical fitness. Explores the history 355. Media and Public Relations in Sport. Examination and ap-
of sport science, how laboratory revelations lead to new plication of the concepts of public and media relations to
fitness regimens, and ethical issues in the field of physi- sport and leisure organizations. Topics include effective
cal culture and sport, such as the use of ergogenic drugs, interpersonal communication, persuasion, media relations,
the social consequences of high performance sport, and publicity tactics, and writing and oral communications skills.
professional ethics in the fields of kinesiology and health Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Kinesiology
education. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 352K (Topic 26: Media and Public Relations in Sport) and 355
348. Psychological Aspects of Exercise. Examines both the psy- may not both be counted.
chological benefits that accrue from exercise, such as reduced 356. Revenue and Budgeting in Sport. Introduction to financial
depression and stress, as well as the psychological predictors analysis and budgeting techniques in the context of sport
of exercise adherence. Three lecture hours a week for one organizations; conventional and innovative methods for
semester. Kinesiology 348 and 352K (Topic 17: Psychological the acquisition of revenue available to sport organizations.
Aspects of Exercise) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Kinesiology
349. History of Sport and Physical Activity. Significant develop- 352K (Topic 10: Revenue and Budgeting in Sport) and 356
ments in sport and physical activity since prehistoric time; may not both be counted.
emphasis on events influencing contemporary American pro- 357. Management of Sport and Health Promotion Programs. Ex-
grams and the International Olympic Games. Three lecture amination of management and service delivery systems in
hours a week for one semester. Kinesiology 330 and 349 may sport and health promotion programs. Designed to develop
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. specific knowledge and management skills in the areas of
350. Sociological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity. Three human resources, events, facilities, and risk management.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Kinesiology 350 Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Kinesiology
and 352K (Topic: Sociological Aspects of Sport and Physical 352K (Topic 4: Management of Sport and Health Promotion
Activity) may not both be counted. Programs) and 357 may not both be counted.
351. Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity. Designed to in- 358. Sport Marketing and Finance. Three lecture hours a week
troduce the student to the ideas and methodologies of the for one semester. Kinesiology 352K (Topic: Sport Marketing
philosophic exploration of play, sport, athletics, exercise, and Finance) and 358 may not both be counted.
and the body. Emphasis on the study of sport and ethics. 360. Programming for People with Disabilities. Design and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Kinesiology implementation of modifications that enable people with
disabilities to participate in all activities. Three lecture hours

a week for one semester; ten hours of field observation per ment selection and evaluation; use of microcomputers in
semester are also required. Prerequisite: Six semester hours tracking development of motor skills. Three lecture hours
of coursework in kinesiology or consent of instructor. a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours
Education
361. Coaching Theory and Principles I. Examines the philosophy, of upper-division coursework in kinesiology.
ethics, strategies, motivational techniques, performance 178, 278, 378, 678. Fieldwork in Health. Undergraduate research
analysis, program organization, contest administration, and and/or experience with a health agency in the field attempt-
facilities management related to coaching. Three lecture ing to analyze or solve community health problems through
hours a week for one semester. Kinesiology 352 and 361 education; supervision by the health agency and by the ki-
may not both be counted. nesiology and health education faculty. For each semester
362. Coaching Theory and Principles II. Examines the process hour of credit earned, two laboratory hours a week for one
of becoming a successful coach and developing a coaching semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
protocol for a specific sport. Three lecture hours a week Some topics are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these
for one semester. Kinesiology 352 and 362 may not both are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Upper-
be counted. division standing and consent of instructor.
363. Theory and Practice in Strength Coaching. Explores the Topic 1: Substance Abuse Prevention I.
physiology and biomechanics of strength training and Topic 2: Substance Abuse Prevention II.
conditioning, as well as popular assessment protocols Topic 3: Sexual Health I.
and exercise prescription principles. Additional areas in- Topic 4: Substance Abuse Prevention III.
clude the organization and administration of a strength/ 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Readings or a research project,
conditioning facility, staff utilization, integration of weight under the supervision of a faculty member, in specific areas
training with other training techniques, and other standard of research within kinesiology. Three lecture hours a week
strength coaching practices. Three lecture hours a week for for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A
one semester. University grade point average of at least 3.00 and consent
364. Aquatic Facility Operator: Management and Administra- of instructor.
tion. Designed to prepare the aquatic professional for
leadership in the management of indoor and outdoor fa- Phys i c al E d u c ati on
cilities. Includes aquatic facility operation, administration (Ac tivit y Co ur s e s ): PED
of programs, physical operations, policies and procedures,
and staff development and training. Includes design, pool Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
operation, water chemistry, facility management, safety
procedures and risk management, budgeting, and market- Aq uati c s
ing aquatic programs. Studies educational, sport, and rec-
reational aspects of pools, lakes, camps, and beachfronts. 101J. Swimming. Three laboratory hours a week for one semes-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
365. The Business of Golf. Designed for students pursuing a Topic 1: Beginning Swimming I. For nonswimmers. El-
career in the golf business. Includes clubhouse and links ementary physical and mental adjustments, four basic
management, sales, agronomy, technology, and equipment. strokes, water safety.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Topic 2: Beginning Swimming II. For well-adjusted but
Consent of instructor. weak swimmers. Five basic strokes, elementary diving,
370K. Topical Seminar in Health Promotion. Identification, water safety.
causes, incidence, prevention, control, and social implica- Topic 3: Intermediate Swimming. For the average swim-
tions of major problems in health. Three lecture hours a mer. Six power strokes, diving, water safety, introduction
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when to conditioning.
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is Topic 5: Stroke Technique and Fitness Swimming.
given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Emergency Medical Technology. R e l ate d Aq uati c Ac ti v itie s
375. Issues and Trends in Developmental Movement Pro-
grams. Introduction to issues related to the goals, organi- 102G (TCCN: PHED 1151). Skin Diving and Scuba Diving. Training
zation, and success of developmental movement programs, in underwater safety, skin and scuba skills, care of equip-
such as school physical education, youth sports, YMCA, ment. Culminates in PADI certification. Three laboratory
and other recreation programs and community activities. hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Issues include equity, competition, fitness, social devel- when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Advanced-level swim-
opment, safety and liability, and sportsmanship. Involves ming skills. Strong swimming and survival skills required.
group work and observation and involvement in community Topic 1: Basic Scuba Diving. Classroom, pool, and open
programs. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a water training with emphasis on underwater safety, the
week for one semester. skills of skin and scuba diving, equipment, the under-
376. Measurement in Kinesiology. Measurement and assess- water environment, planning for a dive. Culminates in
ment procedures; application of statistical procedures; nationally recognized certification.
standards for authentic assessment; measurement/assess-

Topic 2: Intermediate Scuba Diving. Open to divers with Topic 6: Advanced Fencing: Foil. Prerequisite: Any
Basic Certification. Classroom, pool, and open water intermediate-level fencing course.
training with emphasis on navigation, air consumption, 105R. Karate/Tae Kwon Do. Includes self-defense. Three labora-
Education
emergency procedures, night dives. Culminates in na- tory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
tionally recognized certification. credit when the topics vary.
Topic 3: Advanced Scuba Diving. Open to experienced Topic 1: Beginning Karate/Tae Kwon Do. No experi-
divers with Intermediate Certification. Classroom, pool, ence required.
and open water training with emphasis on deep dives, Topic 2: Intermediate Karate/Tae Kwon Do. Prerequisite:
mapping, search and research diving, equipment rescue Karate experience.
work. Culminates in nationally recognized certification. Topic 3: Advanced Karate/Tae Kwon Do. Prerequisite:
Competence for tournament play.
Dan ce 105T. Judo. Includes self-defense. Three laboratory hours a week
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
103L. Dance. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. ics vary.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Topic 1: Beginning Judo. No experience required.
Topic 1: Ballroom Dance. Topic 2: Intermediate Judo. Prerequisite: Judo
Topic 2: Educational Dance. experience.
Topic 3: Advanced Judo. Prerequisite: Competence for
Racq u e t s po r t s tournament play.
104P. Tennis. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Co nd iti o nin g
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Topic 1: Beginning Tennis. For the nonplayer. 106C. Conditioning. Three laboratory hours a week for one se-
Topic 2: Advanced Beginning Tennis. For players with mester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
weak strokes and serves. Topic 1: Swimming.
Topic 3: Intermediate Tennis. Prerequisite: A steady Topic 2: Cardiovascular and Weight Training.
stroke and consistent serve. Topic 3: Aerobic Walking.
Topic 4: Advanced Intermediate Tennis. Prerequisite: Topic 4: Aerobics.
Skilled all-court play. Topic 5: Body Works.
Topic 5: Advanced Tennis. Prerequisite: Competence Topic 6: Circuit Aerobics.
for tournament play. Topic 7: Weight Training.
104R. Racquetball. Three laboratory hours a week for one semes- Topic 8: Running.
ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Topic 1: Beginning Racquetball. For the nonplayer. Ind i v i d ua l Ac ti v itie s
Topic 2: Intermediate Racquetball. Prerequisite: Rac-
quetball experience. 107C. Archery. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Topic 3: Advanced Racquetball. Prerequisite: Compe- May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
tence for tournament play. Topic 1: Beginning Archery. Basic form.
Topic 2: Intermediate Archery. Bow mechanics and
D ua l Ac ti v itie s competition. Prerequisite: Archery experience.
Topic 3: Intermediate Field Archery. Prerequisite: Ar-
105C. Handball. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. chery experience.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Topic 4: Advanced Archery. Tournament shooting and
Topic 1: Beginning Handball. For the nonplayer. psychology of competition. Prerequisite: Intermediate-
Topic 2: Intermediate Handball. Prerequisite: Handball level archery skills or 225 FITA average.
experience. 107D. Golf. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
Topic 3: Advanced Handball. Prerequisite: Competence be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
for tournament play. Topic 1: Beginning Golf.
Topic 4: Handball Doubles. Prerequisite: Handball Topic 2: Intermediate Golf. Prerequisite: One semester
experience. of beginning golf or an eighteen-hole scoring average
105M. Fencing. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. of eighty to one hundred.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. 107L. Gymnastics. Three laboratory hours a week for one semes-
Topic 1: Beginning Fencing: Foil. ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Topic 2: Beginning Fencing: Épée. Topic 1: Beginning Tumbling and Trampoline.
Topic 3: Intermediate Fencing: Foil. Prerequisite: Physi- Topic 2: Intermediate Tumbling and Trampoline. Prereq-
cal Education 105M (Topic 1). uisite: Tumbling and trampoline experience.
Topic 4: Intermediate Fencing: Épée. Prerequisite: Physi- Topic 3: Rhythmic Gymnastics. Combination of gymnas-
cal Education 105M (Topic 2). tics and dance movements performed to music using the
Topic 5: Intermediate Fencing: Saber. Prerequisite: hand apparatus of balls, hoops, ribbons, or ropes.
Physical Education 105M (Topic 1).

Topic 4: Beginning Gymnastics I. Apparatus work in Depar tment of Special E d u c ation
either men’s or women’s Olympic gymnastics events.
Topic 5: Beginning Gymnastics II. Apparatus work in Spe cial E d u c ati on: SED
Education
either men’s or women’s Olympic gymnastics events.

Prerequisite: Limited gymnastics experience. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Topic 6: Intermediate Gymnastics. Apparatus work in
either men’s or women’s Olympic gymnastics events. 332. Field Experiences in Special Education. Observation
Prerequisite: Gymnastics experience. and participation in a variety of educational settings that
Topic 7: Intermediate Advanced Gymnastics. Apparatus serve children with disabilities. Two lecture hours and two
work in either men’s or women’s Olympic gymnas- four-hour sessions of fieldwork a week for one semester.
tics events. Intense activity. Prerequisite: Gymnastics Fieldwork sessions must be arranged between 8:00 am
experience. and noon. Special Education 322 and 332 may not both be
Topic 8: Advanced Gymnastics. Apparatus work in counted. Required for all undergraduate students seeking
either men’s or women’s Olympic gymnastics events. special education certification.
Intense activity. Prerequisite: Intermediate-level gym- 337. Intercultural Communication and Collaboration. Basic
nastics experience. principles of interpersonal and intergroup communication
in culturally and linguistically diverse educational settings.
Te am Ac ti v itie s Designed to help students understand the relationship
between culture, language, and disability using a variety of
108C. Basketball. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. formats, including discussion, dialogue, journals, simula-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. tions, case studies, and field-based assignments. Three
Topic 1: Beginning Basketball. For those with little or lecture hours a week for one semester. Required for under-
no basketball experience. graduate students seeking special education certification.
Topic 2: Intermediate Basketball. For those with some Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher preparation program
skills in the game. and consent of the Office of Student Field Experiences.
Topic 3: Advanced Basketball. For those with high skill 3 60, 660, 960. Apprenticeship: Research to Practice. Super-
and some competitive experience. vised practicum in special education classroom teaching,
108J. Power Volleyball. Three laboratory hours a week for one se- conducted in cooperating schools, as part of the teacher
mester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. preparation program. Consists of teaching, analysis, and
Topic 1: Beginning Power Volleyball. For those with few evaluation. Two lecture hours and at least fifteen, thirty,
or no volleyball skills. or forty-five hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
Topic 2: Intermediate Power Volleyball. For those with Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Required for under-
good basic skills: bump, set, spike, serve. graduate students seeking special education certification.
Topic 3: Advanced Power Volleyball. For those with high Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher preparation program
skills and knowledge of multiple offenses. and consent of the Office of Student Field Experiences.
108S. Softball. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. 366. Behavior Management for the Exceptional Learner. Behavior
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. management procedures used in a variety of educational
Topic 1: Beginning Softball. For those with few softball environments with a wide range of learners. Emphasis on
skills. instructional procedures, behavior and program evaluation,
Topic 2: Intermediate Softball. For those with experience and principles of applied behavior analysis. Instructional
and good basic skills. management, classroom management, functional assess-
ment of behavior, procedures for increasing successful school
behavior while decreasing undesirable behavior, social skills
S cience instruction, and crisis management. Three lecture hours
and two one-hour field placement sessions a week for one
S cie n ce : SCI semester. Required for students seeking special education
certification. Prerequisite: Applied Learning and Development
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourse 322 and consent of the undergraduate adviser.
667. Student Teaching in Special Education. Directed and closely
360. Seminar on Recent Advances in Science. Recent advances supervised performance in the full range of duties of a teacher,
in the life, earth/space, and physical sciences. Three lecture conducted in cooperating schools; accompanying directed
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit study and seminars. Required in the professional develop-
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For certified teachers, a ment sequence for elementary school teacher candidates also
bachelor’s degree or consent of instructor; for others, six seeking special education certification. Forty hours a week for
semester hours of coursework in science, in the biological one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite:
sciences, in one of the physical sciences, or in one of the Completion of the twenty-four hours of coursework required
earth/space sciences, or consent of instructor. for the special education academic specialization; consent of
Topic 1: Life Science. the undergraduate adviser; and admission to the professional
Topic 2: Earth Science.
Topic 3: Physical Science.

development sequence of courses. Admission by application that underlie the major assessment strategies, including stan-
only, filed in the Office of Student Field Experiences by March dardized, behavioral, and informal practices. Three lecture
1 for fall semester registration and by October 1 for spring hours and three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
Education
semester registration. Required for students seeking special education certification.
372. Assessment of Individuals with Mild to Moderate Disabili- Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher preparation program
ties. Assessment and high-stakes testing policies, proce- and consent of the Office of Student Field Experiences.
dures, and practices in special education; curriculum-based 378E. Advanced Early Childhood Intervention. Designed to assist
measurement used to monitor academic outcomes for students in acquiring in-depth knowledge of early childhood
students with disabilities; and principles and procedures intervention, particularly related to services within the state
used to reduce misidentification of individuals from cultur- of Texas, including an understanding of the legal policies
ally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and with limited related to serving young children with disabilities and their
English proficiency. Assessment data and individualized families. Three lecture hours and eight hours of fieldwork
education plan development is also covered. Three lecture a week for one semester. Required for students seeking
hours a week for one semester. Required for students seek- special education certification. Prerequisite: Admission to
ing special education certification. Prerequisite: Admission the teacher preparation program and consent of the Office
to the teacher preparation program and consent of the Of- of Student Field Experiences.
fice of Student Field Experiences. 378R. Reading Difficulties within Diverse Populations. The knowl-
675. Instructional Methods in Special Education. Procedures edge and skills associated with assessing, instructing, and
and practice in the instruction of students with mild or monitoring the progress of students who experience mild to
moderate exceptionalities. Emphasis on adaptations within moderate difficulties with reading, as well as students with
the regular classroom and methods specific to exception- dyslexia. The emphasis is on reading, spelling, and writing
alities. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, and for kindergarten through grade five. Three lecture hours
six hours a week in an internship. Required for students and four hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. Re-
seeking special education certification. Prerequisite: Ap- quired for students seeking special education certification.
plied Learning and Development 322, Special Education Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher preparation program
376, and consent of the undergraduate adviser. and consent of the Office of Student Field Experiences.
375C. Teaching Individuals with Mild to Moderate Disabilities. In- 378S. Teaching Individuals with Autism and Developmental
structional practices associated with improved outcomes Disabilities. Assessment and instructional strategies for
for students with mild to moderate disabilities receiving educating students with autism and other developmental
services in general and special education classrooms, in- and physical disabilities. Focuses on implementation and
cluding an emphasis on teaching reading in content areas, evaluation of instructional procedures for teaching a range
such as mathematics, science, and social studies. Three of adaptive behaviors, such as self-care, and communica-
lecture hours and sixteen to twenty internship hours a week tion, social, and community living skills. Three lecture hours
for one semester. Required for students seeking special and eight hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. Re-
education certification. Prerequisite: Admission to the quired for students seeking special education certification.
teacher preparation program and consent of the Office of Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher preparation program
Student Field Experiences. and consent of the Office of Student Field Experiences.
376. Foundations and Issues in Special Education. Key issues af- 378T. Topics in Special Education. Three lecture hours and three
fecting decision-making and practices by special education and one-half hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. May
teachers, assessment personnel, and administrators related be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Var-
to the treatment and education of students with disabilities. ies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Required for Topic 1: Language-Minority Students in Special Educa-
students seeking special education certification. tion. Prerequisite: Applied Learning and Development
377. Transition and the Exceptional Learner. An overview of the 322.
transitions within the life span, particularly the transition to 379. Seminar in Special Education. Specialized study in an
postsecondary school settings for individuals with disabili- identified area of interest in education of the exceptional
ties. Designed to help students develop the ability to infuse child. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
transition-related topics into curricula, assess transition repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Applied Learning and De-
needs, develop transition plans, and become knowledgeable velopment 322 and consent of the undergraduate adviser.
about existing vocational and community services. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester, with fieldwork to be
arranged. Required for students seeking special education
certification. Prerequisite: Applied Learning and Development
322 and consent of the undergraduate adviser.
378D. Assessment Practices in Autism and Developmental Dis-
abilities. Assessment practices for developing and evaluating
educational programs for individuals with autism and devel-
opmental disabilities. Considers the theoretical orientations

7. Cockrell School of Engineering
Engineering
Gregory L. Fenves, PhD, Dean1

Gerald E. Speitel Jr., PhD, PE, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs1
John C. Halton III, MA, Associate Dean, College and Alumni Relations
John G. Ekerdt, PhD, PE, Associate Dean, Research1
Alvin H. Meyer, PhD, PE, Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Janet Ellzey, PhD, PE, Assistant Dean
Tricia Gore, MEd, Assistant Dean
Wesley G. Queen, BBA, Assistant Dean
http://www.engr.utexas.edu/
Gener al Information Engineering E d u c ation
His tory The mission of the Cockrell School of Engineering is

to achieve excellence in undergraduate and graduate
The Department of Engineering was established in education, research, and public service. The school
1884, an outgrowth of work in applied mathematics strives to provide an educational experience that inspires
first offered in the Department of Literature, Science, students to reach for the highest levels of intellectual
and Arts. About 1920, the department became a col- attainment and personal growth throughout their lives,
lege; in 2007, the college was renamed the Cockrell to provide a scholarly and professional environment that
School of Engineering in honor of Ernest Cockrell Jr., enables students and faculty members to make lasting
an alumnus and benefactor of the University. The first contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the
degree in engineering, a Bachelor of Science with a creative practice of engineering, to engage in service
major in civil engineering, was conferred in 1888. Civil that enhances the public’s understanding of technology
engineering degrees have been conferred since 1894 and facilitates the use of technology for the betterment
and electrical engineering degrees since 1896. of society, and to lead the nation in providing equality of
Degrees in architecture were conferred in the Col- opportunity for engineering education.
lege of Engineering from 1909 through 1951, when the Engineering education affords individuals the op-
School of Architecture became an autonomous division portunity to prepare themselves for life in an era when
of the University. Degrees in chemical engineering human well-being depends more than ever before on
have been conferred since 1916; degrees in mechanical the ability to apply technology for the benefit of society.
engineering since 1919; degrees in architectural engi- It has become clear that in producing the goods and
neering since 1928; degrees in petroleum engineering services demanded by an expanding population, we
since 1931; degrees in aeronautical engineering from must consider the effects of technology on the environ-
1943 to 1959 and in aerospace engineering since 1960; ment. Solution of many of the problems faced by society
degrees in ceramic engineering from 1948 to 1961; today will involve a high level of technology.
degrees in meteorology from 1951 to 1963; degrees in Engineers are involved with all the devices and
geosystems engineering and hydrogeology, offered systems made by and for people—buildings and fac-
jointly with the College of Natural Sciences, since 1996; tories, transportation and communication systems,
and undergraduate degrees in biomedical engineering equipment for generating and distributing electrical
beginning in 2002. A degree in engineering science energy, computers and electronic devices; indeed,
was offered from 1960 until 1988. all of the manufactured products we see around us.
1. Effective September 1, 2008. Through August 31, 2008, Ben G. Streetman served as dean, David S. Dolling served as associate dean for academic
affairs, and Randall J. Charbeneau served as associate dean for research.
Engineers of diverse backgrounds working together niques are emphasized or in a graduate school where
and with other professionals have produced heart the emphasis is on research. Others elect to enroll in
Engineering
pumps, surgical lasers, robotics for manufacturing graduate programs in other disciplines. The flexibility
and construction, polymers, safer and more efficient to accommodate a broad spectrum of educational objec-
nuclear reactors, advances in space research and in tives has been incorporated into the degree structure of
environmental protection, safe and attractive bridges, the Cockrell School of Engineering through technical
satellites and telecommunication systems, and small area options and electives that permit students to define
but powerful computers. Just as much of the technol- programs of study that best suit their needs.
ogy being applied today has been developed within the
past ten years, the solution of tomorrow’s problems will Ins tru c tional Facilitie s
require the development of new technology through
engineering research. The Cockrell School occupies six buildings on the
In addition to its traditional function of giving central campus, with a total of 927,000 square feet
men and women the opportunity to prepare for ca- for classrooms, laboratories, and offices. The Nuclear
reers as professional engineers, the Cockrell School Engineering Teaching Laboratory and a substantial
of Engineering also has a second function: providing number of other engineering research laboratory fa-
the opportunity to acquire a technical background cilities are housed at the J. J. Pickle Research Campus,
to students who plan to continue their education in about six miles north of the central campus.
areas such as business, public affairs, law, medicine,
and scientific disciplines related to engineering. The Lib r arie s
engineering faculty willingly accepts its obligation to
enhance cooperation between engineers and others University libraries include the Perry-Castañeda Li-
working to improve the quality of life. brary, the Tarlton Law Library, the Harry Ransom Hu-
The school is organized into academic departments manities Research Center, and several branch libraries
that offer a variety of degrees. Although there are distinct and special collections. The units together make up one
differences among the degree programs, they have much of the largest academic libraries in the United States,
in common; all are based on a foundation of mathemat- with more than six million volumes covering almost
ics, natural sciences, and basic engineering subjects. all fields of academic and scientific research.
Following the development of an adequate foundation The Richard W. McKinney Engineering Library, a
during the first two years, an engineering student begins branch of the University Libraries located in Ernest
concentrated study in a particular area. During the senior Cockrell Jr. Hall, supports teaching and research in
year the student delves into practical engineering prob- all fields offered by the school. Extensive facilities are
lems, developing skills in defining a problem, translating available for computer retrieval of technical literature
available information into equations that can be analyzed at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/. Special files include
logically, creating additional information when necessary, manufacturing catalogs, industry standards, United
and choosing a course of action that has a reasonable States patents, and selected technical material issued
chance of producing the desired results. by NASA and other government agencies.
The school seeks to give students the knowledge Other branch libraries of special interest to engi-
necessary to take advantage of opportunities in a num- neers are the Architecture and Planning Library, the
ber of areas. The engineer who begins a professional Mallet Chemistry Library (which includes chemical
career immediately following graduation usually will engineering), the Walter Geology Library, the Kuehne
find opportunity for a variety of responsible positions in Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library, and the Life
industry and government. The first assignments usu- Science Library.
ally are of a technical nature. Later, one may choose to All units of the University Libraries offer reference
become a technical specialist or to move into positions services, circulation and reserve, access to computer-
involving administration and management. Either based information and electronic media, and interli-
choice can lead to a rewarding professional career. brary loan services.
Many engineering graduates elect to continue their
education. Studies by the American Society for Engi- Offi ce of S tudent Affair s
neering Education indicate that nearly 50 percent of all
engineering graduates eventually earn a master’s degree. The mission of the Office of Student Affairs (SAO) is to
Most do their graduate work in engineering, either in serve the University and the public by helping to recruit,
a professional program where advanced design tech- retain, and graduate engineering students. The office
Cockrell School of Engineering t General Information 147

aims to accomplish this mission by providing personal International Engineering
and responsive guidance and support throughout each E d u c ation
Engineering
student’s University experience. The staff strives to

provide a foundation for students to develop success- Each semester, a growing number of students in the
ful lives, careers, and long-term relationships with the Cockrell School of Engineering pursue opportunities
University. to study in a foreign country. Practicing engineers
The SAO represents the Office of the Dean in student who are undergraduates today are likely to work with
matters. Academic advisers and SAO staff members citizens of other countries and to be involved profes-
are available to assist students in the following areas: sionally in international projects. Participation in a
adding, dropping, and withdrawing; application to take study abroad experience is excellent preparation for
less than fourteen hours; application to take more than this global marketplace.
seventeen hours; concurrent enrollment approval; cor- There are several international programs that allow
respondence course approval; course selection for new students to take courses that will count toward their de-
students; crisis intervention; degree holder/nondegree grees. Some programs require proficiency in a foreign
seeker; extension course approval; final degree audits; language, while others allow for study in English. En-
First-Year Interest Groups (figs); supplemental instruc- gineering students who are interested in going abroad
tion courses; grade change processing; graduation; the should visit the International Engineering Education
Engineering Honors Program; internal transfer appli- Office in Engineering Teaching Center II 7.126.
cation (change of major); major sequence application; The Cockrell School supports the International
new student orientation; probation and dismissal; pro- Engineering Focus Programs, in which students may
spective student visits; recruitment; resource referral; study abroad for a long-session semester or summer
international engineering educational opportunities; session; Maymester Abroad courses are also available
and students with disabilities. in May and June. There is a program available for ev-
The SAO also serves as a clearinghouse for infor- ery engineering department. Students may study at
mation about the Cockrell School and the University. respected engineering schools in Argentina, Singapore,
Students may seek assistance in person in Ernest Australia, France, Mexico, England, Sweden, the Neth-
Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.200, by phone at (512) 471-4321, or erlands, and Scotland. Courses are approved in advance,
by e-mail at student-affairs@engr.utexas.edu. The SAO to ensure that they will count toward the engineering
also provides information online at http://www.engr. degree. All the courses in the International Engineer-
utexas.edu/students/sao/. ing Focus Programs are taught in English.
All engineering students interested in going abroad
Engineering S tudent s with are encouraged to meet with the International Engineer-
D isab ilitie s ing Education Office program coordinator, who can help
them decide which program will best suit their needs.
The coordinator of the Engineering Students with More information about engineering study abroad
Disabilities Program (ESD) assists students with dis- can be found online at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/
abilities to meet the challenges of their academic pro- academics/studyabroad/, in Engineering Teaching
grams. The coordinator works with students, faculty Center II 7.148, or by telephone at (512) 232-9675.
members, and administrators to remove barriers that The Cockrell School also offers a certificate in
limit qualified people in their pursuit of educational international engineering studies. More information
goals. Confidentiality and privacy are respected. Stu- is available from the Office of Student Affairs, Ernest
dents must be registered with the University’s Services Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.200.
for Students with Disabilities (SSD) every semester
in which they wish to receive accommodations and Engineering Career A ssis tance
services. Information about registration is available Center
from SSD in Student Services Building 4.104 and at
(512) 471-6259. The ESD coordinator is available in The Cockrell School assists students as they pursue pro-
Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.200 and at (512) 471-4321. fessional career opportunities through the Engineering
More information about ESD is given at http://www. Career Assistance Center (ECAC). The center helps to
engr.utexas.edu/students/esd/. prepare engineering students for the job search through
counseling, workshops, and a comprehensive on-campus
recruiting program. Students should register with the
148 Cockrell School of Engineering

ECAC beginning in August each academic year to receive Eq ual Oppor tunit y in Engineering
full benefit of the center’s services. (EOE ) Pro gr am
Engineering
Located in Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.400, the En-
gineering Career Assistance Center hosts as many as The Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Program
twenty-three interviewers daily throughout the fall and invites students to become part of a community that
spring recruiting seasons. Interviewers represent hun- focuses on academic success and personal growth.
dreds of companies seeking graduates, co-op students, EOE initiatives such as the Fall Kick-Off, First-Year
and summer interns in all engineering disciplines to Interest Groups (figs), and Engineering Peer Leaders
fill positions worldwide. help students establish a strong academic foundation
ECAC offers individual career counseling services and promote the formation of a peer support network.
to engineering students on a walk-in basis or by ap- In addition, EOE provides students with access to
pointment. Topics addressed in individual counseling tutoring, undergraduate research opportunities, and
sessions and workshops include résumé and letter professional development workshops. The EOE Pro-
writing, interviewing skills, dressing for success, site gram builds a network that makes it easy to meet other
visits, salary negotiation, online job searches, and other engineering students, form study groups, and develop
career issues. friendships that last well after graduation.
Students may contact the Career Center online at The Cockrell School established the EOE Program
http://ecac.engr.utexas.edu/students/ or by phone at in 1970 to promote the recruitment and academic de-
(512) 471-1915. velopment of Hispanic, African American, and Native
American students interested in pursuing careers in
Cooper ative Engineering engineering. Since that time, EOE has expanded its
E d u c ation Pro gr am goals; the program now seeks to increase the diversity
of the student body by supporting students who come
The Cooperative Engineering Education (Co-op) Pro- from historically underrepresented population groups
gram is an academic program that allows undergradu- in Texas and students who have backgrounds or experi-
ate students to obtain full-time engineering experience ences that will contribute to the overall diversity of the
before they graduate. Students gain work experience Cockrell School.
directly related to their field of engineering by alternat- Additional information about the EOE Program is
ing semesters of full-time campus study with training available online at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/;
in industry. in Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.102; by telephone at (512)
Students should apply for the Co-op Program in Er- 471-5953; and by e-mail at eoe@engr.utexas.edu.
nest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.400 at least one semester before
planning to begin a co-op work term. Students may ap- Engineering S chol ar ship Pro gr am
ply for the first work term after completing twenty-eight
semester hours of basic sequence coursework, which Information about undergraduate scholarships,
must include eight hours each of physics and calculus graduate fellowships, and other financial resources
and coursework in the selected engineering discipline. available to students in the Cockrell School can
Students must have a University grade point average of be found by visiting http://www.engr.utexas.edu/
at least 2.50, a grade point average of at least 2.00 in the scholarships/, by e-mailing scholarships@engr.utexas.
major area of study, and at least twelve semester hours edu, or by visiting the Engineering Scholarship Pro-
of degree-applicable coursework left to complete after gram in Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.106.
the final co-op term. Transfer students may apply for
the program after one semester at the University. Offi ce of S tudent Life
To realize the full academic and professional value of
the Co-op Program, the student must complete either The Office of Student Life (OSL) provides a variety of
two or three semesters with the same employer in a student development programs for engineering stu-
cooperative engineering position. The student is then dents to create a sense of community in the school, to
eligible to receive two or three hours of letter-grade involve engineering students in the life of the school,
credit that may be applied toward the engineering and to provide opportunities outside the classroom for
degree as a technical elective. students to develop skills in leadership, teamwork, and
Students may contact the Co-op Program office communication.
online at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/ecac/students/ In addition, the OSL is the Cockrell School’s primary
coop/ or by phone at (512) 471-5954. liaison to almost sixty engineering student organiza-
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tions. These organizations are generally student chap- Computer Engineering Research Center; Center for
ters of national professional engineering organizations; Mechanics of Solids, Structures, and Materials; Con-
Engineering
the OSL works with them on programming, team struction Industry Institute; Center for Energy and
building, and budgeting. Environmental Resources; Geotechnical Engineering
More information about the Office of Student Life, Center; Microelectronics Research Center; Offshore
its programs, and engineering student organizations Technology Research Center; Center for Petroleum and
is available online at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/stu- Geosystems Engineering; Center for Space Research;
dentlife/ and in Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 1.224. Phil M. Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory;
Center for Biological and Medical Engineering; Center
Women in Engineering Pro gr am for Transportation Research; Center for Excellence
in Distributed Global Environments; Wireless Net-
The Women in Engineering Program (WEP) connects working and Communications Group; and Center for
students to opportunities and careers in engineering Research in Water Resources.
and introduces them to mentors, peers, and resources The Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory is an
in the field. The mission of WEP is to increase the academic unit of the Cockrell School. Interdisciplinary
overall percentage of women in the Cockrell School of research units operated cooperatively by the school and
Engineering. WEP strives to educate girls and women other colleges are the Center for Construction Industry
about engineering, inspire women to pursue the un- Studies, the Center for Perceptual Systems, and the
limited opportunities within the world of engineering, Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences.
and empower women engineers to benefit society. Research organizations are located both on the main
WEP provides a supportive structure to help women campus and at the J. J. Pickle Research Campus.
succeed in the Cockrell School and offers a wide vari-
ety of activities to help students meet other students Engineering Fo undation
and faculty members, form study groups, and explore
engineering career options. Programs include first- In 1955, the University’s Board of Regents authorized
and second-year programs, luncheons and dinners, establishment of the Engineering Foundation and the
workshops and seminars, and opportunities to meet Engineering Foundation Advisory Council to promote
corporate representatives. academic excellence in engineering education. Since
Additional information about WEP is available on- then, the generous contributions of alumni and indi-
line at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/wep/; in the WEP vidual and corporate friends of the school have enabled
office, Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.108; by phone at (512) the Engineering Foundation to develop a program of
471-5650; and by e-mail at wep@engr.utexas.edu. excellence through the encouragement and support
of innovation in teaching and research; the creation
Re se ar ch Organiz ations of academic and leadership enhancement programs
for engineering students; the establishment of funds
Faculty members and students of the Cockrell School for scholarships and fellowships; the recognition of
of Engineering may participate in a wide variety of outstanding engineering faculty members with meri-
research projects conducted under the Bureau of En- torious service awards; and the endowment of chairs,
gineering Research. The bureau and its component professorships, faculty fellowships, lectureships, and
research units are supported by federal, state, and named rooms, laboratories, library collections, and
industrial research contracts and grants that provide book collections.
part-time employment for selected undergraduate and The Engineering Foundation office supports the
graduate students and for some faculty members. More work of the Engineering Advisory Board, a body of
than six hundred individual research projects are usu- corporate leaders who volunteer to advise and assist
ally underway at any one time. In addition to providing the school. Through the Engineering Foundation,
students with experience in research methodology, the school conducts fund-raising efforts in five areas
these research projects enable faculty members to of emphasis: corporate involvement and support;
keep abreast of developments in their principal areas Friends of Alec (alumni support); alumni relations;
of interest. endowments; and bequests and estate planning. The
Research units currently operating within the Bu- staff of the Engineering Foundation coordinates these
reau of Engineering Research are the Advanced Manu- efforts, and the Engineering Advisory Board provides
facturing Center; Center for Aeromechanics Research; strategic leadership.

Admission and Regis tr ation (512) 471-4321. Prospective engineering students who
have not chosen a major should consult this office. If
Engineering
Admission and readmission of undergraduate students the student consults the school early enough, loss of
to the University is the responsibility of the director credit may be avoided. Students should also consult
of admissions. All students who wish to major in the automated transfer equivalency Web site at http://
engineering must be admitted to the University ac- www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/ate/.
cording to the procedures given in General Information. Students who have questions about the require-
However, enrollment in any engineering degree plan ments of a specific degree plan should contact the
may be limited by the availability of adequate academic appropriate departmental advising office. Additional
resources. Hence, a student may be admitted to the information about academic advising can be found at
University but denied admission to a specific engineer- http://www.engr.utexas.edu/academics/advising/.
ing degree plan. An applicant who is denied admis-
sion to an engineering degree plan may seek to enter Gui del i nes f or Tra nsf er S tude nts
another major in the Cockrell School of Engineering
or in another college or school. 1. Students who wish to transfer to the University
from another college or university must apply to
Req uire d and Op tional the Office of Admissions as described in General
Pl acement Te s t s Information. Requirements for admission as a
transfer student vary, but all transfer applicants
To establish appropriate course placement, all new stu- must submit transcripts of all college and high
dents must take the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics, school coursework.
either Level 1 or Level 2. This requirement may also be 2. Only courses listed in the student’s engineering
fulfilled by credit for a specific college-level course or degree program, or equivalent courses accepted
credit earned through the appropriate College Board by the department chair and approved by the
advanced placement examination. Students are encour- dean, may be counted toward an engineering
aged to take subject tests in their home communities. degree. A course may therefore be accepted for
The subject tests are offered at the University during transfer credit but not be applicable toward an
most orientation periods. engineering degree.
Optional placement tests are available in a number 3. Courses that are common to all degree programs
of other fields. These tests include the UT Austin Test in the Cockrell School are listed on page 163.
for Credit in Chemistry (for credit for Chemistry 301), These may be taken at any school offering cours-
the UT Austin Test for Credit in Physics: Mechanics (for es acceptable for transfer to the University.
credit for Physics 303K and 103M), and the UT Austin 4. Transfer students must have completed at least
Test for Credit in Physics: Electricity and Magnetism the equivalent of Mathematics 408C.
(for credit for Physics 303L and 103N). More informa- 5. Completion of sequences of technical courses in
tion about these and other placement examinations is the major area sometimes requires five or more
published by the Division of Instructional Innovation semesters. Therefore, most transfer students
and Assessment at http://www.utexas.edu/academic/ should anticipate a minimum of five semesters
mec/index.shtml. or the equivalent in residence at the University.
6. Transfer students with more than forty se-
Information for Tr ansfer S tudent s mester hours of credit in an engineering or
preengineering program may be eligible for ad-
Below are general guidelines for prospective transfer mission to a major sequence as explained in the
students; additional information is given at http:// following section.
bealonghorn.utexas.edu/transfer/. Because significant
differences may exist among courses that appear to be Admission to a Major Seq uence
quite similar, students are encouraged to contact the
Cockrell School of Engineering about the applicabil- In engineering degree programs, the major sequence
ity to University degrees of courses offered at other is a set of courses in which the student learns to put
schools. General information is available from The to engineering use the concepts learned in the basic
University of Texas at Austin, Office of Student Affairs, sequence. Major sequence courses are normally taken
Cockrell School of Engineering, 1 University Station in the last two years of undergraduate study.
C2108, Austin TX 78712. The telephone number is
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Students must apply online for admission to a major dent who wishes to change majors within the
sequence. The following requirements apply both to Cockrell School after being admitted to the
Engineering
students seeking to transfer to the school from another University must meet the requirements given
institution and to those currently enrolled at the Uni- in the section “Transfer to an Engineering
versity, either in another college or school or in a basic Major (Internal Transfer),” page 153.
sequence of courses in the Cockrell School. Those in 6. Deadlines for submitting completed applications
another college or school must also meet the require- to the Cockrell School Admissions Committee
ments given in General Information for transfer from for admission to a major sequence are October
one division to another within the University. 1 for entrance in the following spring semester
1. Applications for admission to the major se- and March 1 for entrance in either the following
quence are evaluated by the Cockrell School each summer session or the following fall semester.
semester. The criteria for admission vary from 7. A student who has been admitted to a major
semester to semester; current criteria are pub- sequence but does not enroll, and who wishes to
lished at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/ academ- enter in a subsequent semester, must reapply for
ics/policies/majorsequence.cfm. admission to a major sequence and must meet
2. To be eligible for admission to a major sequence, all requirements in place at the time of reap-
the applicant must have received credit from plication. A student who has been admitted to
the University for the basic sequence of courses the University but does not enroll must reapply
of the degree plan, either by completing the to the University for admission according to the
courses at the University or by receiving transfer policies in place at the time of reapplication.
credit for equivalent courses taken elsewhere. 8. A student who has been enrolled in a major se-
The student must not be on scholastic probation quence and wishes to return to the school after
according to University regulations and must being out for one or more semesters must apply
not be on engineering probation according to the for admission or readmission to a major se-
regulations of the Cockrell School. For the basic quence on the basis of all requirements in place
sequence of courses in each degree plan, see the at the time of return. A student who has been
outline of the plan later in this chapter. out of the University for at least one long-session
3. No engineering student may register for a course semester must apply for readmission to the
identified as a major sequence course in any University.
of the degree plans of the Cockrell School un- 9. Any student who has been denied admission to
less the student has been admitted to the major a major sequence will not be considered for ad-
sequence. mission for a subsequent semester unless reap-
4. An applicant who has not previously been regis- plication is made.
tered at the University must be admitted to the
University as described in General Information. Regis tr ation
Admission to the University does not imply or
guarantee admission to a major sequence in the General Information gives information about registra-
Cockrell School. A student’s application to the tion, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one
major sequence is considered only after the stu- division of the University to another, and auditing a
dent has been admitted to the University. course. The Course Schedule, published before regis-
5. Application for admission to a major sequence tration each semester and summer session, includes
must be made online at http://www.engr.utexas. registration instructions, advising locations, and the
edu/academics/policies/majorsequence.cfm. times, places, and instructors of classes. The Course
a. A student who is currently enrolled in the Schedule and General Information are published on the
school must submit a completed application registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The
form. printed General Information is sold at campus-area
b. A student seeking to transfer from another in- bookstores.
stitution must first be admitted to the Univer- To register for a course, a student must fulfill the
sity by the Office of Admissions. Each transfer prerequisite given in the catalog or Course Schedule. If
student must then confer with the transfer the student has not fulfilled the prerequisite, he or she
adviser for the major under which the student must obtain the approval of the department offering
was admitted to the Cockrell School. A stu- the course before registering for it.

During the summer, orientation sessions are held registering so as to fulfill those requirements. The
to acquaint entering students with many aspects of life student should seek an official ruling in the Office of
Engineering
at the University. The required and optional placement Student Affairs before registering if in doubt about
tests described on page 151 are given during these ses- any requirement.
sions. Before they register, all engineering students A transfer student registering in the Cockrell School
must take the required tests. Abbreviated orientation for the first time is advised by an undergraduate adviser
programs are offered just before the beginning of each in the department in which the student will be enrolled.
semester and summer session. To be advised properly, the student must have both the
transcripts of work completed at other colleges and
C o ncurren t E n rollmen t the evaluation of that work by the University’s Office
of Admissions.
An engineering student must have the approval of Many students find the advising they receive from
the dean before registering concurrently at another their academic advisers and from other faculty mem-
institution, either for coursework in residence or for bers and students will suffice. However, some find it
a distance education course, and before enrolling in desirable to discuss matters with academic advisers in
correspondence or extension coursework either at the the school’s Office of Student Affairs, Ernest Cockrell
University or elsewhere. Application for this approval Jr. Hall 2.200.
should be made online at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/
academics/policies/pol_concurrent.cfm. The student C ounsel i ng and R ef erra l S er vi ces
may not enroll concurrently during his or her last se-
mester in any course to be counted toward the degree. The Office of Student Affairs advises and counsels
More information about the approval process is avail- students about problems or concerns they have about
able in the Office of Student Affairs, Ernest Cockrell their academic work or life in the school.
Jr. Hall 2.200. In addition, University counseling services are avail-
able from the Counseling and Mental Health Center,
Advising the Telephone Counseling Service, the UT Learning
Center, and University Health Services. These offices
Academ ic A d v i s i n g are described in General Information.
To facilitate movement through an academic program, Tr ansfer to an Engineering Major

each engineering student must be advised in his or her (Internal Tr ansfer)
major department before registering for each semester
or summer session. The student may not register until A student may transfer to the Cockrell School of
his or her proposed schedule of courses has been ap- Engineering from another division of the University
proved. Approval as specified by the student’s major in accordance with the regulations given in General
department is required for any change from the set of Information.
courses initially approved. Continued registration for A University student, either an engineering ma-
courses without proper approval is justification for the jor or a nonmajor, who wants to transfer to a major
student to be dropped from such courses. Students in the Cockrell School must meet the following
are also required to consult their advisers whenever requirements:
they change their academic programs. Departmental 1. Completion of at least twenty-four semester
advisers are available throughout the year to discuss hours of coursework in residence at the Univer-
matters that affect the student’s performance. sity. Credit by exam and correspondence, exten-
Each student should review his or her audit every sion, and transfer hours may not be counted
semester through ida, the University’s Interactive toward this requirement.
Degree Audit system. The advising audit lists the 2. A cumulative in-residence grade point average of
courses remaining in the student’s degree plan and at least 2.50.
the requirements the student has not yet fulfilled. It 3. Completion of Mathematics 408D and Physics
normally provides an accurate statement of require- 303K and 103M, or their equivalents.
ments, but the student is responsible for knowing the Only currently enrolled students may apply; students
exact requirements for the degree as stated in a catalog may apply while in the process of meeting the admis-
under which he or she is entitled to graduate and for sion requirements. Application forms are available
Cockrell School of Engineering t Admission and Registration 153

online at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/academics/ 2. No student may register for more than twenty-
policies/pol_change-major.cfm. one semester hours of coursework during any
Engineering
Admission to all engineering majors is offered as long-session semester.

space is available to the students who are best qualified.
For equally qualified applicants, preference is given to M i ni mum Number of Hours
the student who has completed more of the basic se- i n the Lo ng S ess i on
quence courses for the requested major. No more than 10
percent of internal transfer students may be non-Texas A normal course load in the Cockrell School is fifteen
residents. Information on Texas residency is available in to seventeen hours a semester; the suggested arrange-
General Information. Some degree programs may have ment of courses for each degree program is based on
additional admission considerations; these are described this load. An engineering student may not enroll in
in their individual sections later in this chapter. fewer than fourteen semester hours of coursework ex-
If a student who has been admitted to a major se- cept with an approved application to do so. Application
quence is granted admission to another major, he or is made online at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/academ-
she must complete all the requirements of the basic ics/policies/pol_min-hours.cfm. Twelve of the fourteen
sequence of the new major and must apply for admis- hours must be applicable to the degree. All elective
sion to the new major sequence on the basis of the courses counted toward the twelve hours applicable to
curriculum in effect at the time of application. the degree must be on the lists on pages 161–162 or be
approved by the departmental undergraduate adviser.
Ac ademic P olicies and R ul es f or the S ummer S ess i on

Procedures
A student may not receive credit for more than fourteen
Gr ade P oint Aver age semester hours during a twelve-week summer session
for Ac ademi c Decisions nor for more than eight semester hours in a six-week
summer term. These limits apply whether the courses
In the Cockrell School of Engineering, the grade point are taken at the University or another institution. For
average used in all academic decisions is the average of more information about the quantity of work allowed
grades the student has earned in residence in courses in the summer, see General Information.
applicable to the degree. Academic decisions are
decisions about engineering probation, engineering C omb i ned Work - S tudy Load
dismissal, internal transfer (change of major), admis-
sion to the major sequence, admission to the Engineer- A student who is employed, either by the University
ing Honors Program, designation as an Engineering or elsewhere, must report the number of hours of
Scholar, eligibility for graduation, and eligibility for employment to his or her adviser when meeting with
graduation with University Honors. the adviser before registering each semester or sum-
mer session.
Q uantit y of Wor k Rule University regulations specify that the combined
number of hours of University employment and se-
Max imum Number o f H ours mester hour load may not exceed forty hours a week.
in the Long Sess i o n A useful guideline is that the number of hours of
employment plus three times the semester hour load
As used in items (1) and (2) below, “coursework” in- should not exceed fifty-six. Some students may find a
cludes correspondence courses, extension courses, lower number to be more realistic.
distance education courses, nonrequired electives,
physical activity courses, and courses for which the stu- Repe tition of a Co ur se
dent is registered concurrently at another institution.
1. An engineering student may not register for more An undergraduate in the Cockrell School may not en-
than seventeen semester hours of coursework roll in any course required in his or her engineering
without an approved application to do so. Appli- degree plan more than once without written consent
cation is made online at http://www.engr.utexas. of an adviser in his or her department. If the student
edu/academics/policies/pol_max-hours.cfm. registers for a course without having received consent,

his or her registration may be cancelled. If the student The probationary status given to those who fail to
is denied approval to repeat a required course, he or meet the following school standards is “engineering
Engineering
she will be placed in the undeclared major code and probation.”
must consider other degree options. In cases with extenuating circumstances, the stu-
A student who is denied approval to repeat a course dent may appeal to the dean for a waiver of any of the
in residence at the University will also be denied ap- following requirements.
proval to complete the course by transfer, extension, A student is placed on academic probation in engi-
correspondence, distance education, or credit by ex- neering under the following circumstances:
amination and then count it toward the degree. t If his or her grade point average in courses in
Except in unusual circumstances that can be docu- the major area of study taken in residence falls
mented, it is unlikely that an engineering student will below 2.00. The “major area of study” includes
be given consent to enroll in a required course more all courses in the student’s discipline (biomedi-
than twice. cal, chemical, electrical, mechanical, or petro-
To be “enrolled” is to be registered for the course as leum and geosystems engineering) and required
of the twelfth class day in the fall or spring or the fourth under the student’s engineering degree plan. For
class day in the summer. If the student drops a course architectural engineering and civil engineering
or withdraws from the University after this date, the majors, the major area includes all courses in
student is considered to have been enrolled. both architectural engineering and civil engi-
A student in the Cockrell School may not repeat for neering; for aerospace engineering majors, the
a letter grade a course in which he or she has earned major area includes all courses in both aerospace
a grade of C or better. engineering and engineering mechanics; for
The application to repeat a course is submitted geosystems engineering and hydrogeology ma-
online at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/students/ jors, the major area includes all courses in both
academics/policies/pol_repetition.cfm. geological sciences and petroleum and geosys-
The official grade in a course is the last final grade tems engineering.
reported. If a student repeats a course and has two or t If the student’s grade point average in required
more grades, all grades and all semester hours are used technical courses taken in residence falls below
in calculating the University grade point average, in de- 2.00. “Required technical courses” are courses
termining the student’s scholastic eligibility to remain taken in the Cockrell School, the College of
in the University, and in determining the student’s Natural Sciences, or the Jackson School of
academic standing in the Cockrell School. Geosciences and required under the student’s
engineering degree plan; they include approved
At tendance technical elective courses. Courses required to
overcome admission or prerequisite deficiencies
Engineering students are expected to attend all are not considered in decisions on engineering
meetings of the classes for which they are registered. probation.
Students who fail to attend class regularly are inviting Grades received at the University in all courses in the
scholastic difficulty. In some courses, instructors may major area, including grades in courses that have been
have special attendance requirements; these should repeated, are included in computing the student’s
be made known to students during the first week of grade point average.
classes. With the approval of the dean, a student may A student on engineering probation will be removed
be dropped from a course with a grade of F for repeated from probation at the end of a long-session semester
unexcused absences. or summer session if the student is no longer subject
to engineering probation under either of the criteria
S tandar d of Wor k Req uire d above.
and S chol a s ti c P oli cie s After being placed on engineering probation, a
student must be removed from probation within the
In addition to the scholastic standards described in next two long-session semesters in which he or she
General Information, the Cockrell School imposes is registered. A student who fails to be removed from
the following academic standards. Students who fail engineering probation within this time will be placed
to meet the standards stated in General Information on engineering dismissal from the school.
are placed on “scholastic probation” by the University.
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A student seeking to reenter the school after hav- class rank, standardized test scores, leadership roles,
ing been scholastically dismissed from the University academic extracurricular activities, letters of recom-
Engineering
must enroll as an undeclared major unless there is a mendation, an essay related to engineering, and faculty
reasonable likelihood that the student can complete review.
the degree plan under which he or she last registered. Engineering students may also apply for admission
A student seeking to reenter the school after having to the EHP when they have completed in residence at
been dismissed from engineering must enroll as an least twenty-four hours of the coursework to be counted
undeclared major. Students who are undeclared majors toward the degree. To be invited to apply, the student
may not enroll in engineering courses. must have at least sixty hours of coursework remaining
A student may transfer to the Cockrell School from in the degree program and must have an in-residence
another division of the University in accordance with grade point average of at least 3.50. Selection is based
the regulations given in General Information. on the student’s rank in his or her degree plan class, in-
Any student having academic difficulty should dis- residence grade point average on courses to be counted
cuss his or her status with an academic adviser in the Of- toward the degree, extracurricular activities, letters
fice of Student Affairs, Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.200. of recommendation from faculty members, an essay
related to engineering, and faculty review.
Pa ss/Fail Op tion To remain in the EHP, the student must maintain
an in-residence grade point average of at least 3.50. The
With the approval of the departmental undergraduate grade point average is evaluated each year after grades
adviser, a student may elect to take the degree-required for the spring semester have been awarded.
approved nontechnical electives or any extra courses To earn Special Honors in Engineering and to
(taken for benefit and not to be counted toward the have that designation placed on the academic record,
degree) on the pass/fail basis rather than for a letter the student must complete the undergraduate honors
grade. All other courses required for the degree, and thesis course in his or her discipline.
Mathematics 305G, Chemistry 304K, and Physics 306, Additional information is available from the Office
if taken, must be taken for a letter grade. of Student Affairs.
To elect the pass/fail system of grading, a student
must have received thirty semester hours of college Engi neeri ng S cho l ars
credit. He or she may take no more than one course
applicable to the degree program on this basis each Engineering Scholars are designated each spring
semester. Credit by examination may be earned only semester from the sophomore, junior, and senior
on the pass/fail basis; such credit is not counted toward classes. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in the
the University’s maximum of five courses taken pass/ Cockrell School, must have completed at least twenty-
fail that may be counted toward the degree. For more four semester hours of coursework in residence while
information on how to receive credit by examination, enrolled in the school, must have a grade point average
see General Information. that places him or her in the top 5 percent of the class,
must be of good character, and must show promise
Honor s of continued success in engineering. The grade point
average used to determine the student’s class rank
E ng ineerin g H o n ors P rogram includes only courses that the student has completed
in residence and that are applicable to the degree.
The Engineering Honors Program (EHP) is designed
to provide an intellectual challenge, opportunities for Uni versi ty Honors
leadership development, and social interaction for stu-
dents who have distinguished themselves academically The designation University Honors, awarded at the end
and in leadership roles outside the classroom. of each long-session semester, gives official recognition
Admission to the program is limited to a small and commendation to students whose grades for the
number of exceptional students who are chosen on semester indicate distinguished academic accomplish-
a competitive basis by the Engineering Honors Pro- ment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done
gram Committee. Most students enter the program are considered. Criteria for University Honors are
when they enter the University; selection is based on given on page 12.

G raduat io n w i th Un i v ers i t y H o n ors Gr aduation
Engineering
Students who, upon graduation, have demonstrated Special Req uirement s
outstanding academic achievement are eligible to of the Co ckrell S chool
graduate with University Honors. Criteria for gradua-
tion with University Honors are given on page 13. All University students must have a grade point average
of at least 2.00 to graduate. Students in the Cockrell
Pro f essio n a l a n d H o n or Soc i eti es School must also have an in-residence grade point av-
erage of at least 2.00 in the major area of study and in
Professional and honor societies play an important role required technical courses. “Major area of study” and
in the life of an engineering student. Membership in the “required technical courses” are defined in the section
professional societies is open to all students studying “Standard of Work Required and Scholastic Policies,”
engineering and related fields. Many of these societies pages 155–156.
are student branches of national professional societies A candidate for a degree in engineering must be
that endeavor to advance the profession of engineering registered in the Cockrell School either in residence
by education, publication, and sponsorship of meetings or in absentia the semester or summer session the
and conferences. A complete list of professional societies degree is to be awarded. No later than the date given
for engineering students is published online at http:// in the official academic calendar, the candidate must
www.engr.utexas.edu/current/studentorgs/. complete an online application form for graduation or
The purpose of the honor societies is to recognize graduation in absentia at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/
through membership those students who have estab- students/graduation/index.cfm.
lished outstanding scholastic records and have dem- All individual degree programs must include
onstrated desirable character and personality traits. at least forty-eight semester hours of engineering
Honor societies frequently support projects that aid coursework.
students and benefit the Cockrell School.
The engineering honor societies are Engineering R esi dence R ul es
Honors Council, Chi Epsilon (architectural and civil
engineering), Beta Mu Epsilon (biomedical engineer- All University students must complete in residence at
ing), Eta Kappa Nu (electrical engineering), Omega Chi least sixty semester hours of the coursework counted
Epsilon (chemical engineering), Phi Lambda Upsilon toward the degree. In the Cockrell School, thirty of
(chemical engineering and chemistry), Pi Epsilon Tau these sixty hours must be in the major field or in a field
(petroleum engineering), Pi Tau Sigma (mechanical closely related to the major as approved by the major
engineering), Sigma Gamma Epsilon (geological sci- department and the dean.
ences and petroleum engineering), and Sigma Gamma At least the last twenty-four hours of technical course-
Tau (aerospace engineering). work counted toward an engineering degree must be
Embracing all branches of engineering is the Texas taken while the student is registered as an undergradu-
Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, which was organized at ate engineering major at the University. A student
the University in 1916. Only students in the upper fifth seeking an exception to this requirement must obtain
of the senior class or the upper eighth of the junior written approval in advance from the dean. Information
class, and a few graduate students, qualify scholasti- about the petition process is available in the Office of
cally for membership consideration. Character and Student Affairs, Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.200.
personality traits are also considered in selecting new
members. Generally the chapter elects fewer members The Degree Aud i t
than the number of eligible students.
Engineering students are eligible for membership in After earning ninety semester hours of credit toward the
Phi Kappa Phi, a national academic honor society that degree, the student should request a degree audit in the
elects its membership from the top few percent of the undergraduate office of his or her academic department.
entire student body, and in the Golden Key National Failure to do so may delay the student’s graduation. Each
Honor Society. student may review his or her degree audit through ida,
The Student Engineering Council is the governing the University’s Interactive Degree Audit system.
body representing all undergraduate engineering stu- The degree audit normally provides an accurate
dents. Representatives to the council are selected by the statement of requirements, but the student is respon-
professional and honor societies in the school. sible for knowing the requirements for the degree as
Cockrell School of Engineering t Graduation 157

stated in a catalog under which he or she is eligible at least twenty-four hours of approved coursework
to graduate and for registering so as to fulfill these beyond the work counted toward the first bachelor’s
Engineering
requirements. Rules on graduation under a particular degree; and (2) meets all the requirements of the sec-
catalog are given in chapter 1. Since the student is re- ond degree that he or she did not meet in completing
sponsible for correct registration toward completion of the first degree. No student may receive two bachelor’s
the degree program, he or she should seek an official degrees in the same discipline of engineering, even if
ruling in the Office of Student Affairs before register- the technical area options are different. For example, a
ing if in doubt about any requirement. Avoidance of student may receive the degree of Bachelor of Science
errors is the main purpose of the degree audit, but it in Chemical Engineering and that of Bachelor of Sci-
remains the responsibility of the student to fulfill all ence in Mechanical Engineering but may not receive
catalog requirements. two Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering de-
grees. A student may not receive bachelor’s degrees in
App lying f or G raduat i o n both architectural engineering and civil engineering.
Students must apply for graduation the first semester C omme ncement
they are eligible to graduate. Failure to do so will jeop-
ardize the student’s future registration in the Cockrell In addition to the University commencement ceremony
School. Any subsequent registration must be recom- held each spring, the Cockrell School holds graduation
mended by the undergraduate adviser and approved ceremonies in December and May. August degree can-
by the dean. didates who have completed a degree audit and online
A student is considered eligible to graduate if he or graduation application may participate in the May
she can complete all course requirements by register- graduation ceremony. Information about graduation
ing for fourteen semester hours or fewer. is available at http://www.engr.utexas.edu/students/
graduation/index.cfm.
No nresiden ce C oursework
Regis tr ation a s a
A student in his or her final semester may not enroll Profe ssional Engineer
concurrently at another institution in any course,
including a distance education course, to be counted The practice of engineering has a profound effect on
toward the degree. In the final semester, the student public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, the com-
may also not enroll by extension or correspondence mitment to the public good through the licensing or
in coursework to be counted toward the degree. All registration provisions available in all states and many
transfer, extension, and correspondence coursework foreign countries is an important step in the profes-
must be added to the student’s official record before sional development of an engineer. Becoming licensed
his or her last semester. in Texas as a professional engineer requires graduation
from an approved curriculum in engineering, passage
F ina l D egree A ud i t of the examination requirements, and a specific record
of an additional four years or more of active practice
The student must complete all procedures associated in engineering work indicating that the applicant is
with the final degree audit. competent to be placed in responsible charge of such
Any student who does not graduate when eligible work. Additional requirements include good character
must contact the Engineering Office of Student Affairs and reputation.
in Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.200. The degree auditor Engineering students are encouraged to take the
will advise the student what steps are needed for future Fundamentals of Engineering examination during
registration and graduation. their last long-session semester and to seek certifica-
tion as an “engineer in training.”
S eco nd D egrees For additional information, contact the Texas Board
of Professional Engineers or the equivalent agency in
A student who completes a bachelor’s degree in engi- another state.
neering may receive a second bachelor’s degree in a sec-
ond engineering discipline if the student (1) completes

Degrees Simultaneo us Major s
Engineering
To satisfy the course requirements for an engineer- An engineering student may pursue two majors simul-
ing degree, a student must earn credit for all of the taneously. The student must follow all procedures and
courses listed in the curriculum for that degree. The meet all requirements associated with both majors. An
curricula leading to degrees in engineering include engineering student may not pursue two engineering
forty-seven semester hours of coursework common to majors simultaneously.
all engineering plans. The simultaneous major option is available only to
All University curricula leading to bachelor’s de- undergraduates who have completed thirty hours of
grees in engineering are accredited by the Engineering coursework in residence at the University and who have
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board been admitted to both degree programs.
for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET sets
minimum standards for engineering education, de- Techni c al Are a Op tions
fined in terms of curriculum content, the quality of
the faculty, and the adequacy of facilities. Graduation Several engineering degree programs require a student
from an accredited program is an advantage when ap- to select a “technical area option” and to complete a
plying for membership in a professional society or for specified number of courses in that area. Other degree
registration as a professional engineer. programs do not require a student to specify a particular
option but allow the student to choose courses either
D ual Degree Pro gr ams within an area of specialty or more broadly across tech-
nical areas. Although most options are designed to help
E ng ineerin g /P la n II H o n ors P rogram the student develop greater competence in a particular
aspect of the major, others permit the student to develop
A limited number of students whose high school class background knowledge in areas outside the major. In
standing and admission test scores indicate strong many cases, students who elect the latter options intend
academic potential and motivation may pursue a to continue their education in professional or graduate
curriculum leading to both a bachelor’s degree in en- school; these options are particularly appropriate for
gineering and the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. This dual students who plan to work in those interdisciplinary
degree option, offered jointly by the Cockrell School areas where the creation of new technology through
and the Plan II Honors Program of the College of Lib- research and development is very important.
eral Arts, provides the student with challenging liberal
arts courses while he or she also pursues a professional Interdi sci pl i nar y Opti ons
degree in engineering. Admission to this program
requires at least two separate applications: one to the Interdisciplinary options are offered in the following
University and one to the Plan II Honors Program. areas: biomedical engineering (for chemical, electrical,
Students should contact both the Cockrell School Of- and mechanical engineering majors), biotechnology
fice of Student Affairs and the Plan II office for more (for chemical engineering majors), engineering man-
information on applications and early deadlines. agement (for civil engineering majors), environmental
engineering (for chemical and civil engineering majors),
Architectural E n g i n eer i n g / materials engineering (for chemical and mechanical
Architecture engineering majors), operations research and industrial
engineering (for mechanical engineering majors), and
A program that leads to both the Bachelor of Science in product engineering (for chemical engineering majors).
Architectural Engineering degree and the Bachelor of New interdisciplinary options are created in response to
Architecture degree is available to qualified students. the changing needs of society; students who are inter-
The program combines the course requirements of ested in areas not mentioned above should contact the
both degrees and requires six years for completion. dean of the school for more information. Information
Students who wish to pursue both degrees must apply about materials science is available from the director
for admission to the School of Architecture according to of the Materials Science and Engineering Program in
the procedures and deadlines established by the school. Engineering Teaching Center II 9.104.
The program is described on pages 35–36; additional Additional areas of concentration can be developed
information is available from the undergraduate ad- by selecting appropriate elective courses. For example,
viser for architectural engineering. students in chemical engineering and mechanical en-
Cockrell School of Engineering t Degrees 159

gineering who wish to work in the area of petroleum Law school. Each year a few graduates, representing
and mineral resources may elect to take some courses all engineering disciplines, elect to enter law school,
Engineering
in the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engi- where they find their training in careful and objective
neering and the Department of Geological Sciences. analysis is a distinct asset. Many of these students are
preparing for careers in patent or corporate law that will
Preparatio n f or P rof ess i o n a l School enable them to draw on their combined knowledge of
engineering and law. Others may not plan to use their
Technical area options also allow the student to fulfill engineering knowledge directly, but they still find
the special course requirements for admission to that the discipline in logical reasoning acquired in an
professional schools. For more information, students engineering education provides excellent preparation
should consult an adviser who is familiar with the for the study of law. Students interested in admission
admission requirements of the professional program to the law school of the University should consult the
in which they are interested. catalog of the School of Law.
Medical school. A properly constructed program in Graduate study in business. Since many engineering
engineering provides excellent preparation for entering graduates advance rapidly into positions of admin-
medical school. The engineer’s strong background in istrative responsibility, it is not surprising that they
mathematics and natural science—combined with a often elect to do graduate work in the area of business
knowledge of such subjects as applied mechanics, fluid administration. In addition to an understanding of the
dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, chemical technical aspects of manufacturing, the engineer has
kinetics, diffusion, and electricity and magnetism—en- the facility with mathematics to master the quantitative
hance the mastery of many aspects of medical science. methods of modern business administration.
An engineering background is also useful to those who Requirements for admission to the University’s
develop and use new instruments for detecting and graduate business programs are outlined in the
monitoring medical abnormalities. The engineering/ Graduate Catalog. Many engineering degree programs
premedical programs described in this catalog usually offer technical area options that include business and
afford opportunities to pursue alternative vocations for management courses. These can be used with advan-
those who do not enter medical school. Medical school tage by students who plan to do graduate-level work
admission requirements for which engineering stu- in business.
dents may have to make special arrangements include
eight semester hours of organic chemistry and fourteen The Minor
semester hours in the life sciences. A competitive grade
point average, a suitable score on the Medical College While a minor is not required as part of any engineering
Admission Test, and letters of recommendation are degree program, the student may choose to complete a
requirements for admission to most medical schools. minor in a field outside the Cockrell School. A student
Arrangements for providing the necessary data must be may complete only one minor. The minor consists of at
completed during the summer preceding the student’s least twelve semester hours in a single field, including
senior year. Preliminary planning should be initiated at least six hours of upper-division coursework. Six of
early in the sophomore year. Students who intend to these hours must be completed in residence. A course
apply for admission to a medical school should contact to be counted toward the minor may not be taken on
the University’s Health Professions Office for informa- the pass/fail basis, unless the course is offered only
tion about admission requirements and application and on that basis. Only one course counted toward the
test deadlines. standard requirements of the student’s degree may
also be counted toward the minor.
Dental school. Much of the information above about If the minor is in a foreign language other than that
medical school applies also to dental school. All appli- used to fulfill the basic education foreign language
cants must take the Dental Admission Test. Certain requirement, the twelve hours may be lower-division
courses not taken by all engineers are also required, but but must include at least six hours completed in resi-
these vary markedly from school to school. Students dence and at least six hours beyond course 507 or the
who are interested in dentistry can obtain specific equivalent.
information from the University’s Health Professions All minors must be approved by the student’s major
Office. department faculty adviser and the Office of the Dean.

The Cockrell School allows the student to minor in 5. Six semester hours of American government
any field outside the school in which the University offers (Government 310L and 312L, or equivalent
Engineering
a major. However, prerequisites and other enrollment courses that fulfill the legislative requirement
restrictions may prevent the student from pursuing a described in chapter 1).
minor in some fields. Before planning to use specific 6. Six semester hours of American history (History
courses to make up the minor, the student should con- 315K and 315L, or equivalent courses that fulfill the
sult the department that offers those courses. legislative requirement described in chapter 1).
7. Three semester hours of social science (anthro-
AB ET Criteria pology, economics, geography, linguistics, psy-
chology, or sociology).
To be accredited by the Engineering Accreditation 8. Three semester hours of fine arts or humanities
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineer- (archaeology, architecture, art, art history, classical
ing and Technology (ABET), a degree plan of the civilization, fine arts, humanities, music [exclud-
Cockrell School must include the following: ing instruments and ensemble], philosophy [ex-
1. One year of an appropriate combination of math- cluding courses in logic], or theatre and dance).
ematics and basic sciences. Courses used to satisfy requirements 7 and 8 must
2. One-half year of humanities and social sciences. fulfill the ABET accreditation criteria given above as
3. One and one-half years of engineering topics and well as the University’s basic education requirements.
any requirements listed in ABET’s Program Cri- Lists of courses that fulfill these requirements are given
teria for that program. below. Students preparing for the professional practice
Although the degree plans that follow have been of engineering are encouraged to elect coursework in
designed to meet these criteria, it is the student’s re- economics to fulfill requirement 7 and coursework in
sponsibility, in consultation with the adviser, to choose professional ethics to fulfill requirement 8.
elective courses that satisfy them. Courses in such sub-
jects as accounting, industrial management, finance, S oc i al S ci ence El ecti ve
and personnel administration; introductory language
courses; and ROTC courses normally do not fulfill the Each student must complete three semester hours of
humanities and social sciences requirement, regardless coursework in anthropology, economics, geography,
of their general value in the engineering program. linguistics, psychology, or sociology. The following
courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Ad-
Lib er al E d u c ation of Engineer s ditional courses may be approved by the student’s
department faculty adviser; to be counted toward the
Courses in social sciences, humanities, and related requirement, the course must be approved before the
nontechnical areas must be an integral part of all en- student enrolls in it.
gineering degree programs, so that engineering gradu- ANT 302, Cultural Anthropology
ates will be aware of their social responsibilities and the ANT 318L, Mexican American Culture
effects of technology on society. All degree programs ANT 322M, Topics in Cultures of the World
must include the following nontechnical courses. ANT 324L, Topics in Anthropology
1. Three semester hours of writing (Rhetoric and ANT 327C, Topics in American Cultures
Writing 306). ECO 304K, Introduction to Microeconomics
2. Three semester hours of literature (English ECO 304L, Introduction to Macroeconomics
316K). GRG 305, This Human World: An Introduction to
3. Two courses, one of which must be upper- Geography
division, certified as having a substantial writing GRG 334, Conservation, Resources, and Technology
component. GRG 337, The Modern American City
4. Three semester hours of engineering communi- LIN 306, Introduction to the Study of Language
cation (Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical PSY 301, Introduction to Psychology
Engineering 333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, SOC 302, Introduction to the Study of Society
Civil Engineering 333T, Electrical Engineering SOC 309, Chicanos in American Society
333T, Mechanical Engineering 333T, Petroleum SOC 333K, Sociology of Gender
and Geosystems Engineering 333T, or another SOC 344, Racial and Ethnic Relations
course approved by the department).

F ine Arts / H uma n i t i es E lect i v e ciency in foreign language must remove that deficiency
as specified in General Information.
Engineering
Each student must complete three semester hours of

coursework in archaeology, architecture, art, art his- Wri ti ng R equi reme nt
tory, classical civilization, fine arts, humanities, music
(excluding instruments and ensemble), philosophy In accordance with the University’s basic education
(excluding courses in logic), or theatre and dance. Ar- requirements, all students must complete at least two
chitectural engineering majors must take an approved courses, one of which must be upper-division, certified
architecture history course to fulfill this requirement. as having a substantial writing component. Courses
Students in other fields may choose from the following with a substantial writing component are identified
courses. Additional courses may be approved by the in the Course Schedule. The required work for each
student’s department faculty adviser; to be counted engineering degree plan includes courses that fulfill
toward the requirement, the course must be approved this requirement.
before the student enrolls in it.
ARC 308, Architecture and Society Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s
ARC 368R, Topics in the History of Architecture
ARH 301, Introduction to the Visual Arts Phy si cal Acti vi ty C ourses
ARH 302, Survey of Ancient through Medieval Art
ARH 303, Survey of Renaissance through Modern Art Physical activity (PED) courses are offered by the De-
C C 301, Introduction to Ancient Greece partment of Kinesiology and Health Education. They
C C 302, Introduction to Ancient Rome may not be counted toward a degree in the Cockrell
C C 303, Introduction to Classical Mythology School. However, they are counted as courses for which
C C 305, Topics in Roman Civilization the student is enrolled, and the grades are included in
C C 306M, Introduction to Medical and Scientific the University grade point average.
Terminology
HMN 350, Topics in the Humanities R OTC C ourses
MUS 302L, An Introduction to Western Music
MUS 303M, Introduction to Traditional Musics in The dean, on the recommendation of the department
World Cultures chair, may substitute credit for air force science, mili-
PHL 301, Introduction to Philosophy tary science, or naval science courses for other courses
PHL 304, Contemporary Moral Problems prescribed in an engineering degree program. Six
PHL 305, Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion semester hours of ROTC coursework may be substi-
PHL 310, Knowledge and Reality tuted for three hours of American government and
PHL 318, Introduction to Ethics three hours of elective work. The elective for which an
PHL 325K, Ethical Theories ROTC course is substituted must be approved by the
PHL 325L, Business, Ethics, and Public Policy student’s major department faculty adviser. All ROTC
PHL 327, Contemporary Philosophy students should consult their undergraduate adviser.
T D 301, Introduction to Theatre The total number of semester hours required for the
T D 317C, Theatre History through the Eighteenth degree remains unchanged. Substitution is permitted
Century only upon the student’s completion of the last two years
of ROTC coursework and receipt at the University of a
Fore ig n Lan guage R e q u i remen t commission in the service.
In accordance with the University’s basic education C orrespondence and Extensi on C ourses
requirements, all students must demonstrate profi-
ciency in a foreign language equivalent to that shown Credit that a University student in residence earns
by completion of two semesters of college coursework. simultaneously by correspondence or extension from
Credit earned at the college level to achieve the pro- the University or elsewhere or in residence or through
ficiency may not be counted toward a degree. For a distance education at another school will not be counted
student admitted to the University as a freshman, toward a degree in the Cockrell School unless specifically
this requirement is fulfilled by completion of the two approved in advance by the dean. Application for this ap-
high school units in a single foreign language that are proval should be made online or at the Office of Student
required for admission; students admitted with a defi- Affairs, Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall 2.200. No more than

twenty semester hours required for any degree offered in Bachelor of S cience
the Cockrell School may be taken by correspondence. in Aerospace Engineering
Engineering
Req uirement s Include d in All The field of aerospace engineering developed because of
Engineering Degree Pl ans humanity’s desire for aircraft systems for military, com-
mercial, and civilian purposes; it was first called aero-
courses Sem Hrs
nautical engineering or aeronautics. When the space
American government, including Texas government 6
age began, it was natural for aeronautical engineers to
American history 6
participate in the development of spacecraft systems for
English composition and literature
space exploration. This branch of engineering became
t Rhetoric and Writing 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3
known as astronautical engineering or astronautics,
t English 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3
and the combined field is called aerospace engineering
Engineering communication
or aeronautics and astronautics. Because of the diverse
t Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical Engineering 3
333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering nature of the work, the aerospace engineer must have
333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Mechanical a basic knowledge of physics, mathematics, digital
Engineering 333T, or Petroleum and Geosystems computation, and the various disciplines of aerospace
Engineering 333T
engineering: aerodynamics and propulsion, structural
Fine arts or humanities
mechanics, flight mechanics and orbital mechanics,
t Three semester hours chosen from archaeology, 3
architecture, art, art history, classical civilization, and control. Because of their extensive education in
fine arts, humanities, music (excluding instruments fundamental disciplines, aerospace engineers can
and ensemble), philosophy (excluding courses in work in areas other than aerospace engineering and
logic), or theatre and dance2
are employed in a wide range of careers.
Mathematics
The objectives of the aerospace engineering degree
t Mathematics 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4
program are to prepare students for professional prac-
t Mathematics 408D, Sequences, Series, and 4
Multivariable Calculus tice in aerospace engineering and related engineering
t Mathematics 427K, Advanced Calculus for Applications I 4 and scientific fields; to prepare students for such post-
Social sciences
baccalaureate study as their aptitudes and professional
t Three semester hours in anthropology, economics, 3
goals may dictate; to instill in students a commitment
geography, linguistics, psychology, or sociology to lifelong education and to ethical behavior throughout
Physics their professional careers; and to make students aware
t Physics 303K, Engineering Physics I 3 of the global and societal effects of technology. To meet
t Physics 103M, Laboratory for Physics 303K 1 these objectives, the faculty has designed a rigorous
t Physics 303L, Engineering Physics II 3 curriculum that emphasizes fundamentals in the
t Physics 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1 basic sciences, mathematics, and the humanities, and
integrates classroom and laboratory experiences in the
Length o f D egree P rogram
engineering disciplines of aerodynamics and propul-
sion, structural mechanics, mechanics of materials,
An eight-semester arrangement of courses leading to flight and orbital mechanics, controls, computation,
the bachelor’s degree is given for each of the engineer- measurements and instrumentation, design, and
ing degree plans. The exact order in which the courses technical communication. The curriculum requires
are taken is not critical, as long as the prerequisite for students to use modern engineering tools, to work
each course is fulfilled. A student who registers for individually, and to practice teamwork.
fewer than the indicated number of hours each semes- The first two years of the aerospace engineering cur-
ter will need more than eight semesters to complete riculum emphasize fundamental material along with
the degree. The student is responsible for including in engineering sciences, while the third year introduces
each semester’s work any courses that are prerequisite concepts in the areas of fluid mechanics, structural
to those he or she will take the following semester. mechanics, system dynamics and control, and experi-
The first three semesters of all curricula contain mentation. The fourth year provides further depth in
many of the same courses. This commonality gives aerospace engineering, with emphasis on design and
students some freedom to change degree plans without laboratory courses. After acceptance into the major
undue loss of credit. sequence, usually during the junior year, the student
elects to pursue one of two technical areas, atmo-
2. Architectural engineering majors must take an approved architecture history course to fulfill this requirement.

spheric flight or space flight. The courses required for C urri cu l um
each option are listed on page 165. Both area options
Engineering
are complemented by general education courses and Course requirements are divided into three categories:
courses offered in other engineering disciplines. In basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and
addition, the student may choose technical electives other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence
that increase the breadth of the program or that provide courses is restricted to students who have received credit
additional depth within one or more subdisciplines. All for all of the basic sequence courses and have been ad-
of the following subdisciplines are also represented in mitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell School
the required courses for both technical area options. Admissions Committee. (Requirements for admission to
a major sequence are given on pages 151–152.) Enrollment
Aerodynamics and propulsion. This subdiscipline in other required courses is not restricted by completion
embraces study in one of the more traditional areas of of the basic sequence.
aerospace engineering. It involves fluid motion, propul- Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechnical
sion, lift and drag on wings and other bodies, high-speed elective requirements must be approved by the aero-
heating effects, and wind tunnel investigation of these space engineering faculty before the student enrolls
problems. Topics of study include fluid mechanics, gas in them. Courses that fulfill the social science and
dynamics, heat transfer, aerodynamics, propulsion, and fine arts/humanities requirements are listed on pages
experimental fluid mechanics. 161–162. The student must take all courses required for
the degree on the letter-grade basis and must earn a
Structural mechanics. This subdiscipline includes the grade of at least C in each course.
study of airplane, spacecraft, and missile structures, the
courses Sem Hrs
materials that make them efficient, and methods for
Basic Sequence Courses
testing, analysis, and design of new structural systems.
t Aerospace Engineering 201, 102, 311, 333T
Course topics include structural analysis, structural t Chemistry 301
dynamics, materials (including advanced composites), t Engineering Mechanics 306, 311M, 319
t English 316K
aeroelasticity, experimental structural mechanics, and
t Mathematics 408C, 408D, 427K, 427L
computer-aided design of structures. t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
t Rhetoric and Writing 306 51
Flight mechanics and orbital mechanics. Flight mechan- Major Sequence Courses
ics involves the analysis of the motion of aircraft, mis- t Aerospace Engineering 320, 120K, 324L, 330M, 362K,
siles, rockets, reentry vehicles, and spacecraft that are 365, 366K, 367K, 167M, 369K, 370L, 376K 32
t Technical area courses 13
subjected to gravitational, propulsive, and aerodynamic
t Approved technical electives 6
forces; the study of uncontrolled motion of satellites
and coasting spacecraft is usually referred to as orbital Other Required Courses
t Mechanical Engineering 210, 320, 340 8
mechanics. Subject matter in these areas includes tra-
t American government, including Texas government 6
jectory analysis and optimization; attitude dynamics,
t American history 6
stability, and control; flight test; orbit determination;
t Approved social science elective 3
orbital operations; systems engineering; sensors; satel-
t Approved fine arts or humanities elective 3
lite hardware applications; and simulation.
minimum required 128
Flight control. Control theory is applied in aerospace

engineering to the development of automatic flight Techni cal Area Opti ons
control systems for aircraft (autopilots and stability
augmentation systems), attitude control systems for The technical area option allows the student to choose
satellites, and guidance and control systems for mis- thirteen semester hours of technical area courses in
siles, rockets, reentry vehicles, and spacecraft. Course either atmospheric flight or space flight. Each student
topics include linear system theory, classical control should choose a technical area by the end of the first
theory, digital control, and probability theory. semester of the junior year and plan an academic pro-
gram to meet the area requirements in the next three
semesters. Many students choose technical electives
that will strengthen their backgrounds in one specialty
area, but this is not required. It should be noted that a
student may choose the technical area courses in the
other technical area as technical electives.

Area 1, Atmospheric Flight S uggested Arrangeme nt of C ourses
Engineering
courses Sem Hrs
Also called aeronautics, this area provides the student
with a well-rounded program of study emphasizing First Year
the major disciplines of aerodynamics, propulsion, Fall
structures, design, performance, and control of aircraft. ASE 102, Introduction to Aerospace Engineering 1
These subjects are treated at a fundamental level that ASE 201, Introduction to Computer Programming 2
lays a foundation for work in a broad variety of special- CH 301, Principles of Chemistry I 3
ties in the aircraft industry. This option is intended for M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4
the undergraduate student whose primary interest is RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3
aircraft. Social science or fine arts/humanities elective 3
ASE 321K, Structural Analysis total 16
ASE 361K, Aircraft Design I Spring

ASE 361L, Aircraft Design II M 408D, Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus 4
ASE 162M, High-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory M E 210, Engineering Design Graphics 2
ASE 364, Applied Aerodynamics PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3
PHY 103M, Laboratory for Physics 303K 1
Area 2, Space Flight American government 3
Social science or fine arts/humanities elective 3
Also called astronautics, this area offers a well-rounded total 16
program of study that provides a background in the Sec ond Year
traditional areas of fluid mechanics, materials, struc- Fall
tures, propulsion, controls, and flight mechanics, while ASE 311, Engineering Computation 3
also giving the student a chance to learn about the E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3
space environment, attitude determination and control, E M 306, Statics 3
orbital mechanics, mission design, and spacecraft
M 427K, Advanced Calculus for Applications I 4
systems engineering. These subjects are treated at a
PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3
fundamental level that lays a foundation for work in a
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1
broad variety of specialties in space-related industries.
total 17
This option is intended for the undergraduate student Spring
whose primary interest is space and spacecraft. ASE 333T, Engineering Communication 3
ASE 366L, Applied Orbital Mechanics E M 311M, Dynamics 3
ASE 166M, Space Applications Laboratory E M 319, Mechanics of Solids 3
ASE 372K, Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics M 427L, Advanced Calculus for Applications II 4
ASE 374K, Space Systems Engineering Design M E 32o, Applied Thermodynamics 3
ASE 374L, Spacecraft/Mission Design total 16
Third Year
S pecia l Projects Laboratori es
Fall
ASE 320, Low-Speed Aerodynamics 3

The department offers students the opportunity to
ASE 120K, Low-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory 1
participate in special projects such as student-built
ASE 324L, Aerospace Materials Laboratory 3
radio-controlled aircraft competitions and student sat-
ASE 330M, Linear System Analysis 3
ellite-building projects. These time-intensive projects
ASE 366K, Spacecraft Dynamics 3
are open to all aerospace engineering students with
M E 340, Mechatronics 3
at least thirty-two semester hours of University credit
total 16
toward the degree and a grade point average of at least
3.00. Academic credit for participation in departmen- Spring
tally approved student projects is available through the ASE 362K, Compressible Flow 3
course Aerospace Engineering 128. Three such labora- ASE 365, Structural Dynamics 3
tory courses can be combined to count as one three- ASE 367K, Flight Dynamics 3
hour technical elective; one such laboratory course can ASE 167M, Flight Dynamics Laboratory 1
be combined with a two-hour cooperative program to ASE 369K, Measurements and Instrumentation 3
count as one three-hour technical elective. Technical area course 3
total 16

courses Sem Hrs
and architecture firms. The curriculum also serves
Four t h Y e a r 3
as an excellent springboard to graduate study in the
Engineering
Fall areas of structures, building environmental systems,

ASE 370L, Flight Control Systems 3 or building construction/materials.
ASE 376K, Propulsion 3 Graduates of the architectural engineering program
Technical area courses 4 are expected to (1) understand the historical context,
Technical area elective 3 multidisciplinary nature, and state of the art of ar-
American history 3 chitectural engineering in addressing contemporary
total 16 issues in society, and stay informed about emerging
Spring technologies and the challenges facing the profession
Technical area courses 6 in the future; (2) demonstrate strong reasoning and
American government 3 quantitative skills in order to identify, structure, and
American history 3 formulate architectural engineering–related problems,
Approved technical elective 3 as well as design creative solutions that reflect social,
total 15 economic, and environmental sensitivities; (3) integrate
increasingly complex components of architectural,
Bachelor of S cience structural, and building environmental systems, as
in Ar chitec tur al Engineering well as project management, for the built environment;
(4) display a spirit of curiosity and lifelong learning,
An unprecedented growth in the building industry, and conduct themselves in a professionally responsible
already one of the largest industries in the nation, and ethical manner; and (5) exhibit strong communica-
has created a pressing demand for engineers with tion, interpersonal, and resource management skills
specialized training to plan and direct the activities of so that they can become leaders in the architectural
the industry. This need has been further intensified engineering profession and contribute to the enhance-
by the introduction of new materials, new structural ment of life and community. To meet these objectives,
systems, and new methods and management tech- the faculty has designed a curriculum in which stu-
niques. The curriculum in architectural engineering dents may learn how to apply mathematics, science,
is designed to meet this demand. It offers training in and empirical observation to design the fundamental
the fundamentals of engineering, with specialization elements of architectural engineering systems. Along
in structures, building environmental systems, or with these basic skills, students are expected to use
building construction/materials. teamwork skills in a design environment that encour-
This curriculum affords the student the opportunity ages multidisciplinary learning, imparts depth in
to attain competence in the structural design of build- technical knowledge, and acknowledges the broader
ings from high-rise to long-span structures and from societal impact of architectural engineering design.
commercial buildings to complex industrial facilities. Students are also expected to be able to communicate
Courses in environmental control systems permit architectural engineering solutions to a diverse audi-
graduates to integrate modern electrical, mechanical, ence in a professional and ethical manner. Overall, the
and utility distribution systems with the structural and architectural engineering curriculum has the scientific
architectural elements of buildings. Courses in con- content, the technical rigor, the flexibility, and the
struction methods and project management offer the breadth to provide students with an academic envi-
student an opportunity to obtain a versatile background ronment that fosters lifelong learning in a constantly
suitable for all areas of the building industry. evolving profession.
The extensive technical requirements, coupled with
courses in arts and sciences, provide the architectural Dua l D egree P rogram in A rch itectura l
engineering student with an opportunity to obtain a Engi neeri ng and Archi tecture
background that is ideally suited for careers and posi-
tions of responsibility with consulting engineers, gen- A program that leads to both the Bachelor of Science in
eral contractors, manufacturers, government agencies, Architectural Engineering degree and the Bachelor of
Architecture degree is available to qualified students.
3. Fall and spring semester coursework may be reversed in the fourth year, depending on the student’s technical area.

The program combines the course requirements of Techni cal El ecti ves
both degrees and requires six years for completion.
Engineering
Students who wish to pursue both degrees must apply Technical electives in architectural engineering are
for admission to the School of Architecture according to listed in three areas of specialization below. Fifteen
the procedures and deadlines established by the school. semester hours must be chosen from the following
The program is described on pages 35–36; additional approved technical elective courses or selected with
information is available from the undergraduate ad- the approval of the department undergraduate adviser.
viser for architectural engineering. The fifteen semester hours (five courses) may be cho-
sen from one or more of the areas of specialization.
C urricul um Lower-division courses may not be used as technical
electives.
Course requirements are divided into three categories:
basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and Area 1, Structures
other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence
courses is restricted to students who have received ARE 345K, Masonry Engineering
credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have ARE 362L, Structural Design in Wood
been admitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell C E 331, Reinforced Concrete Design; or C E 335,
School Admissions Committee. (Requirements for Elements of Steel Design
admission to a major sequence are given on pages C E 360K, Foundation Engineering
151–152.) Enrollment in other required courses is not C E 362M, Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
restricted by completion of the basic sequence. C E 362N, Advanced Steel Design
Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechni- C E 363, Advanced Structural Analysis
cal elective requirements must be approved by the C E 375, Earth Slopes and Retaining Structures
architectural engineering faculty before the student E M 339, Advanced Strength of Materials
enrolls in them. Courses that fulfill the social science
and fine arts/humanities requirements are listed on Area 2, Building Environmental Systems
pages 161–162.
ARE 346P, HVAC Design
courses Sem Hrs ARE 370, Design of Energy Efficient and Healthy Build-
Basic Sequence Courses ings
t Architectural Engineering 102, 217 ARE 371, Energy Simulation in Building Design
t Chemistry 301
ARE 372, Modeling of Air and Pollutant Flows
t Civil Engineering 311K, 311S, 314K
t Engineering Mechanics 306, 319 in Buildings
t Mathematics 408C, 408D, 427K ARE 377K, Topic 2: Indoor Air Quality: Transport and
t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
Control
C E 341, Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Major Sequence Courses
M E 339, Heat Transfer
t Architectural Engineering 320K, 320L, 323K, 335,
346N, 465, 366 M E 374S, Solar Energy Systems Design
t Civil Engineering 319F, 329, 331 or 335, 333T, 357 37 M E 379M, Topic: Fire Science
t Approved technical electives 15 M E 379N, Engineering Acoustics
Other Required Courses
t English 316K Area 3, Building Co nstruction/Materials
t Geological Sciences 3o3
t Mechanical Engineering 320 9
ARE 350, Advanced CAD Procedures
ARE 358, Cost Estimating in Building Construction
t History 315K, 315L4 6
C E 351, Concrete Materials
t Approved architectural history elective5 3
M E 349, Corrosion Engineering
M E 378K, Mechanical Behavior of Materials
t Approved mathematics or science elective 3
M E 378P, Properties and Applications of Polymers
minimum required 126
4. Other courses that fulfill the legislative requirement for American history may be counted toward this requirement; these courses are identified in
the Course Schedule.
5. For architectural engineering majors, this course fulfills the fine arts or humanities elective requirement that is included in all engineering degree
plans. Lists of approved electives are available in the departmental undergraduate office.
S uggested A rra n gemen t o f C ourses courses Sem Hrs
courses Sem Hrs

Fo u rth Year
Engineering
Fall
F i r s t Y e a r
ARE 323K, Project Management and Economics 3
Fall
C E 357, Geotechnical Engineering 3
ARE 102, Introduction to Architectural Engineering 1
Approved technical electives 9
CH 301, Principles of Chemistry I 3
total 15
M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4
Spring
RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3
Approved social science elective 3 ARE 465, Integrated Design Project 4
total 14
ARE 366, Contracts, Liability, and Ethics 3
HIS 315L, The United States since 1865 3
Spring
Approved technical electives 6
E M 306, Statics 3
total 16
GEO 303, Introduction to Geology 3
M 408D, Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus 4
PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3 Bachelor of S cience
in B iome d i c al Engineering
American government 3
total 17
The mission of the Department of Biomedical Engi-
neering is to develop clinically translatable solutions for
S e c o nd Y e a r
human health by training the next generation of bio-
Fall
medical engineers, cultivating leaders, and nurturing
C E 311K, Introduction to Computer Methods 3
the integration of science, engineering, and medicine
E M 319, Mechanics of Solids 3
in a discovery-centered environment. The main educa-
tional objective is to provide a thorough training in the
fundamentals of engineering science, design, and biol-
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1 ogy. The curriculum is designed to provide concepts
Approved architectural history elective 3 central to understanding living systems from the mo-
total 17
lecular and cellular levels to the tissue and organismal
Spring levels. The curriculum incorporates principles of verti-
ARE 217, Computer-Aided Design and Graphics 2 cal integration, leading to the choice of a technical area
C E 311S, Elementary Statistics for Civil Engineers 3 (biomedical imaging and instrumentation, cell and
C E 314K, Properties and Behavior of Engineering Materials 3 biomolecular engineering, or computational biomedi-
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3 cal engineering), and culminates in a team capstone
HIS 315K, The United States, 1492–1865 3 design experience. Research, industrial, and clinical
Approved mathematics/science elective 3 internships provide students with novel educational
total 17 experiences and unique perspectives on biomedical
T h i r d Y e a r engineering applications. Students are expected to
Fall develop an understanding of industrial, research, and
ARE 320K, Introduction to Design I 3 clinical biomedical engineering environments; an
C E 319F, Elementary Mechanics of Fluids 3 understanding of regulatory issues and biomedical
C E 329, Structural Analysis 3 ethics; the ability to create, identify, formulate, and
M E 320, Applied Thermodynamics 3 solve biomedical engineering problems; the ability to
American government 3 design systems to meet needs in medical/life science
total 15
applications; an understanding of life processes at the
molecular, cellular, tissue, and organismal levels; the
Spring
ability to use instrumentation and to make measure-
ARE 320L, Introduction to Design II 3
ments and interpret data in living systems; and an ap-
ARE 335, Materials and Methods of Building Construction 3
preciation of the interdisciplinary nature of biomedical
ARE 346N, Building Environmental Systems 3
engineering research.
C E 331, Reinforced Concrete Design; 3
or C E 335, Elements of Steel Design
C E 333T, Engineering Communication 3
total 15

Program O utcomes riculum consist of basic sequence courses for all bio-
medical engineering students. Subsequent enrollment
Engineering
Graduates of the biomedical engineering program are in major sequence courses and one of three technical
expected to be able to areas is restricted to students who have received credit
t Apply knowledge of biological and physical sci- for all of the basic sequence courses and have been
ences, mathematics, and engineering to solve admitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell School
problems at the interface of engineering and Admissions Committee. (Requirements for admission
biology. to a major sequence are given on pages 151–152.) En-
t Design and conduct experiments and analyze rollment in other required courses is not restricted by
and interpret data to support the understanding completion of the basic sequence.
of biological systems and processes. Prior to registration, students must receive approval
t Design a biomedical engineering system, compo- from the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate
nent, and/or process that meets specific needs; Advising Office for courses to be used to fulfill techni-
and demonstrate understanding of relevant cal and nontechnical elective requirements. Courses
technical, professional, and ethical issues. that fulfill the social science and fine arts/humanities
t Function on multidisciplinary teams. requirements are listed on pages 161–162. The student
t Communicate effectively in oral, written, and must take all courses required for the degree on the
graphical formats. letter-grade basis and must earn a grade of at least C
t Identify, formulate, and solve biomedical engi- in each.
neering problems that address contemporary
courses Sem Hrs
issues within a global, societal, and economic
context.
t Biology 205L or 206L, 311C
t Recognize the need to pursue continuing educa-
t Biomedical Engineering 102, 303, 311, 113L, 314, 333T
tional opportunities in biomedical engineering t Chemistry 302, 204, 310M or 318M
t Electrical Engineering 312
and have the ability to do so.
t Mathematics 408C, 408D, 427K
t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
Program E ducati o n a l O bject i v es t Rhetoric and Writing 306 53
Achievement of the preceding program outcomes gives t Biomedical Engineering 221, 335, 348, 251, 353, 365R,
students the foundation for accomplishing the bio- 365S, 370, 371
t Chemistry 369 or 339K 28
medical engineering program educational objectives.
t Approved technical area electives 21
A few years after graduation, students are expected to
t Senior engineering electives 6
be able to
t Conduct themselves with exemplary professional
t Chemistry 118K, 353 or 353M
ethics and highest integrity. t English 316K 7
t Demonstrate a quantitative, analytical, and sys-
tems approach to problem solving in their profes- t American history 6
sional practice. t Approved social science elective 3
t Demonstrate a continuous quest for professional
excellence and success. minimum required 133
t Participate in continuing education to expand
their knowledge of contemporary professional
Techni cal Area Opti ons
issues.
t Exhibit effective scientific, technical, communi-
cation, and resource management skills in their The technical area option allows the student to build
professional practice. on the biomedical engineering core curriculum by
choosing twenty-one semester hours of technical area
C urricul um
coursework in biomedical imaging and instrumenta-
tion, cell and biomolecular engineering, or computa-
Course requirements are divided into three categories: tional biomedical engineering. Each student should
basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and choose a technical area by the end of the sophomore
other required courses. The first two years of the cur- year and plan an academic program to meet the area
requirements during the next two years.

Preparation for health professions. Students who plan Elements of Computing. Students who wish to learn
to attend medical, veterinary, or dental school in Texas about computer sciences may take the coursework that
Engineering
must complete coursework in addition to that required leads to the certificate in the Elements of Computing,
for the BSBiomedE in order to meet professional school awarded by the Department of Computer Sciences. The
admission requirements; those who plan to attend program is described on page 488. More information
schools outside Texas may need additional coursework. about the Elements of Computing Program is available
The student is responsible for knowing and meeting at http://www.cs.utexas.edu/academics/non_majors/
these additional requirements, but assistance and infor- elements/, from the Department of Computer Sciences,
mation are available from the Health Professions Office and from the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate
in the College of Natural Sciences, Painter Hall 5.03. Advising Office.
Additional information about preparation for health
professions is available at http://cns.utexas.edu/hpo/. Technica l Area 1, Biomedica l Im aging and
Instrumentation
Preparation for law. There is no sequential arrange-
ment of courses prescribed for a prelaw program. The This technical area is design for students interested
Association of American Law Schools puts special in the general area of medical instrumentation and
emphasis on comprehension and expression in words, imaging science. The main objective is to prepare
critical understanding of the human institutions and students to design and use biomedical instrumentation
values with which the law deals, and analytical power for imaging, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications,
in thinking. Courses relevant to these objectives deal with focus on the new fields of molecular engineer-
with communication of ideas, logic, mathematics, ing, cell and tissue engineering, and biotechnology.
social sciences, history, philosophy, and the physical A solid foundation, practical knowledge, and skills
sciences. Services for prelaw students are provided to are established in analog and digital network analy-
students in all colleges by Liberal Arts Career Services sis, software and hardware programming, electronic
(LACS), Flawn Academic Center 18. Additional infor- circuits, sensors, data acquisition systems, image and
mation about preparation for law is available at http:// signal processing, and computational analysis of data
www.utexas.edu/cola/lacs/. as it applies to living systems.
Students must complete the following:
Plan II Honors Program. Students enrolled in the 1. The following five courses:
Plan II Honors Program are encouraged to contact BME 343, Biomedical Engineering Signal and
the Biomedical Engineering Plan II faculty adviser, Systems Analysis
the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Advising E E 319K, Introduction to Microcontrollers
Office, and the Plan II Office to ensure that require- E E 322C, Data Structures
ments for both programs are met. Plan II courses E E 438, Electronic Circuits I
may count toward biomedical engineering program E E 345S, Real-Time Digital Signal Processing
requirements. Laboratory
2. Six hours of coursework chosen from the follow-
Certificate programs. Biomedical engineering students ing list:
may enrich their education through the following cer- AST 376, Topic: Astronomical Instrumentation
tificate programs. BME 357, Biomedical Imaging Modalities
BME 374K, Biomedical Electronics; and BME
Business Foundations Program. Students who wish to 374L, Applications of Biomedical Engineering
learn about fundamental business concepts and prac- Laboratory
tices may take supplemental coursework that leads to E E 345L, Microprocessor Applications and Orga-
the Business Foundations Certificate, awarded by the nization; and E E 345M, Embedded and Real-
Red McCombs School of Business. The program is Time Systems Laboratory
described on pages 52–53. More information about the E E 347, Modern Optics
Business Foundations Program is available at http:// E E 351M, Digital Signal Processing
www.mccombs.utexas.edu/udean/major/foundations/, E E 371R, Digital Image and Video Processing
from the McCombs School, and from the Biomedical
Engineering Undergraduate Advising Office.

Technical Area 2, Cell and Biomolecular All students must complete the following:
Engineering 1. The following six courses:
Engineering
BME 341, Computational Genomics Laboratory; or
The major objective of this area is to teach students how BME 346, Computational Structural Biology
to integrate knowledge in cell and molecular biology C S 323E, Elements of Scientific Computing
with engineering analysis, so that they can address E E 322C, Data Structures
problems in molecular-based medicine. Three disci- E E 360C, Algorithms
plines within this technical area are tissue engineering M 325K, Discrete Mathematics; or PHL 313K, Logic,
as it relates to the underlying molecular biology issues; Sets, and Functions
materials science, with an emphasis on bioactive mate- M 340L, Matrices and Matrix Calculations
rials and construction of nanoscale devices and probes; 2. Six hours of coursework chosen from the follow-
and bioengineering analysis of infectious diseases and ing list:
immunological responses. BME 341, Computational Genomics Laboratory
Students must complete the following: BME 342, Computational Biomechanics
1. The following four courses: BME 345, Graphics and Visualization Laboratory
BIO 325, Genetics BME 346, Computational Structural Biology
BME 339, Biochemical Engineering C S 313E, Elements of Software Design
BME 352, Engineering Biomaterials C S 327E, Elements of Databases
CHE 350, Chemical Engineering Materials Other approved computer sciences courses
2. Nine hours of coursework chosen from the fol-
lowing list; at least three hours must be in bio- S eni or Engi neeri ng El ecti ves
medical engineering.
BME 354, Molecular Sensors and Nanodevices for All students must complete six semester hours in se-
Biomedical Engineering Applications nior engineering electives. At least three hours must
BME 376, Cell Engineering be in a lecture or laboratory course. Three hours may
BME 379, Tissue Engineering be in a research project or an internship. The following
Approved upper-division biology courses may be counted toward this requirement:
CH 318N, Organic Chemistry II, and 118L, Organic t An engineering course in any one of the three
Chemistry Laboratory; or CH 310N, Organic technical areas. A course may not be counted
Chemistry II, and 210C, Organic Chemistry toward both the technical area requirement and
Laboratory the senior elective requirement.
t An approved upper-division engineering, phys-
Technic al Area 3, Co mp utati on al Bi omedica l ics, mathematics, or computer sciences course.
Engineering A course may not be counted toward both the
technical area requirement and the senior elec-
The objective of this area is to provide students with tive requirement.
the knowledge and skills that will enable them to t Three hours of coursework chosen from the fol-
design and use computational algorithms to address lowing list:
problems in biomedical research and health care. Ex- BME 325L, Cooperative Engineering; or BME 225M,
amples include (a) designing medical decision aids Cooperative Engineering
using statistical and machine learning models, (b) BME 177, 277, 377, Undergraduate Research
dynamic modeling and computer simulation to study Project
the biomechanics and control of movement, (c) develop- BME 377M, Medical Internship
ment of thermodynamic models of dynamic processes BME 377P, Integrated Clinical Research Internship
at the microscopic and macroscopic scales in biologi- BME 377Q, Integrated Clinical Medical Internship
cal systems, and (d) image processing techniques BME 377R, Research Internship
for quantitative measurement and interpretation of BME 377S, Industrial Internship
biomedical images.

courses Sem Hrs
Third Year
Engineering
courses Sem Hrs

Fall
First Year BME 221, Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory 2

Fall BME 348, Modeling of Biomedical Engineering Systems 3
BIO 311C, Introductory Biology I 3 BME 365R, Quantitative Engineering Physiology I 3
BME 102, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 1 Technical area electives 9
BME 303, Introduction to Computing 3 total 17
CH 302, Principles of Chemistry II 3 Spring
CH 204, Introduction to Chemical Practice 2 BME 251, Biomedical Image, Signal, and 2
M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4 Transport Process Laboratory
total 16 BME 353, Transport Phenomena in Living Systems 3
Spring BME 365S, Quantitative Engineering Physiology II 3
BIO 205L, Laboratory Experiments in Biology: Cellular and 2 Technical area electives 6
Molecular Biology; or BIO 206L, Laboratory Experiments in American history 3
Biology: Structure and Function of Organisms total 17
E E 312, Introduction to Programming 3
Fo u rth Year
Fall
PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3
BME 370, Principles of Engineering Design 3
Technical area elective 3
total 16
Senior engineering elective 3
S e c o nd Y e a r Approved fine arts/humanities elective 3
Fall
Approved social science elective 3
BME 314, Engineering Foundations of Biomedical 3 total 18
Engineering
CH 310M, Organic Chemistry I; or CH 318M, Organic 3 Spring
Chemistry I BME 371, Biomedical Engineering Design Project 3
CH 118K, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 GOV 312L, Issues and Policies in American Government 3
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3 Senior engineering elective 3
M 427K, Advanced Calculus for Applications I 4 Technical area elective 3
PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3 American history 3
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1 total 15
total 18
Spring
BME 311, Network Analysis in Biomedical Engineering 3

BME 113L, Introduction to Numerical Methods 1
in Biomedical Engineering
BME 333T, Engineering Communication 3
BME 335, Engineering Probability and Statistics 3
CH 353, Physical Chemistry I; or CH 353M, Physical 3
Chemistry I for Life Sciences
CH 369, Fundamentals of Biochemistry 3
total 16

Bachelor of S cience credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have
in Chemi c al Engineering been admitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell
Engineering
School Admissions Committee. (Requirements for ad-
Chemical engineering is one of the most broadly based mission to a major sequence are given on pages 151–152.)
engineering disciplines. Its field of practice covers the Enrollment in other required courses is not restricted
development, design, and control of processes and by completion of the basic sequence.
products that involve molecular change, both chemi- Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechnical
cal and biological, and the operation of such processes. elective requirements must be approved by the chemi-
Because many of the products that sustain and improve cal engineering faculty before the student enrolls in
life are produced by carefully designed and controlled them. Courses that fulfill the social science and fine
molecular changes, the chemical engineer serves in arts/humanities requirements are listed on pages
a wide variety of industries. These industries range 161–162.
from chemical and energy companies to producers of
courses Sem Hrs
all types of consumer and specialty products, pharma-
ceuticals, textiles, polymers, advanced materials, and
t Chemical Engineering 210, 317
solid-state devices. t Chemistry 302, 204, 118K, 318M
Careers are available in industry, government, con- t Mathematics 408C, 408D, 427K
t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
sulting, and education. Areas of professional work in-
clude research and development, operations, technical
service, product development, process and plant design,
t Chemical Engineering 322, 333T, 348, 350, 353,
market analysis and development, process control, and 253K, 253M, 354, 360, 363, 264, 372, 473K 37
pollution abatement. t Approved technical area electives in chemical
The objective of the chemical engineering degree engineering 6
program is to prepare students for professional prac- Other Required Courses
tice in chemically related careers after the bachelor’s t Biology 311C
t Chemistry 118L, 318N, 353, 153K
degree or an advanced degree. Chemical engineering
t Electrical Engineering 331
graduates are expected to apply fundamentals of sci- t English 316K 17
ence and engineering to solve problems of analysis t Chemistry elective with a laboratory experience 4
and design of components, systems, and processes chosen from Chemistry 431, 354 and 154K, 154K
important in chemical engineering practice and re- and 354L, and 455; or Chemical Engineering 179
and Chemistry 339K, 354, or 3696
search; demonstrate interpersonal skills required to
t Approved advanced mathematics, physics, 3
lead and/or participate effectively in interdisciplinary chemistry, or biology elective
projects; recognize the importance of lifelong learning t American government, including Texas government 6
in meeting professional and personal goals so they can t American history 6
be successful in their chosen profession, including t Approved fine arts or humanities elective 3
graduate school; exhibit effectiveness in communica- t Approved social science elective 3
tion skills; and articulate and practice professional, t Approved technical area electives 6
ethical, environmental, and societal responsibilities, minimum required 128
and value different global and cultural perspectives. To
meet the program objective, the faculty has designed a
rigorous, demanding, and state-of-the-art curriculum Honors Program
that integrates lectures and laboratory experience in
basic science, mathematics, engineering science, en- Chemical engineering students who maintain a grade
gineering design, and the liberal arts. point average of at least 3.50 may take the honors re-
search course, Chemical Engineering 679H. In this
C urricul um course the student performs research over two con-
secutive semesters under the supervision of a faculty
Course requirements are divided into three categories: member, makes two oral presentations, and writes a
basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and thesis. Chemical Engineering 679H may be used to
other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence fulfill either the approved area electives requirement
courses is restricted to students who have received or the approved area electives in chemical engineering
requirement.
6. Chemical Engineering 179 is an independent study course taken under the supervision of a chemical engineering faculty member. The student’s
area of study is arranged by the student and the faculty member to provide a laboratory experience that complements one of the three chemistry
courses.

T ech nica l A rea O pt i o n s in developing, manufacturing, and applying these
materials to a range of purposes.
Engineering
Because of the broad training in natural sciences and CH 341, Special Topics in Laboratory Chemistry
engineering received by the chemical engineer, op- CH 354, Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy
portunities are provided for students also to develop CH 354L, Physical Chemistry II
particular talents and interests in one or two areas of CH 367L, Macromolecular Chemistry
emphasis. Each student must complete twelve semes- CH 376K, Advanced Analytical Chemistry
ter hours in one of the following areas or six semester CHE 322M, Molecular Thermodynamics
hours in each of two areas, including at least two chemi- CHE 323, Chemical Engineering for Microelectronics
cal engineering courses. The technical area courses CHE 325L, Cooperative Engineering
should be selected in consultation with a faculty adviser CHE 355, Introduction to Polymers
and must be approved by the department chair. The CHE 377K, Undergraduate Research Project
courses listed in each area do not constitute a complete CHE 379, Topic: Computation Methods with Applica-
list of technical area courses but illustrate the types of tions to Materials
courses that are generally suitable for a given area. CHE 379, Topic: Polymer Kinetics and Reaction
Students with a grade point average of at least 3.00 Engineering
who are interested in seeking an advanced degree in CHE 679H, Undergraduate Honors Thesis
chemical engineering are encouraged to discuss their E E 339, Solid-State Electronic Devices
plans with the graduate adviser or another faculty M E 349, Corrosion Engineering
member. These students are encouraged to take at M E 359, Materials Selection
least one advanced mathematics course among their M E 378C, Electroceramics
electives. They should also inquire about undergradu- M E 378S, Structural Ceramics
ate research positions in the department. PHY 338K, Electronic Techniques
For all areas, Chemical Engineering 325L and 377K PHY 355, Modern Physics for Engineers
may be counted as chemical engineering electives only
with the approval of the student’s academic adviser. Area 3, Environmental Engineering
Chemical Engineering 377K may be counted only once
toward the degree. Chemical engineers are uniquely qualified to contrib-
ute to the solution of environmental problems and to
Area 1, Process Analysis and Control design processes and products that minimize environ-
mental hazards.
The chemical process industry is one of the most ad- BIO 311D, Introductory Biology II
vanced in the applications of modern control techniques BIO 326R, General Microbiology
and computer technology. These rapidly developing tech- BIO 339, Metabolism and Biochemistry of Micro
niques are of great utility to the practicing engineer. organisms
CHE 341, Design for Environment C E 341, Introduction to Environmental Engineering
CHE 342, Chemical Engineering Economics and C E 342, Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering
Business Analysis C E 346K, Hazardous Waste Management
CHE 356, Optimization: Theory and Practice C E 364, Design of Wastewater and Water Treatment
CHE 359, Energy Technology and Policy Facilities
CHE 376K, Process Evaluation and Quality Control C E 369L, Air Pollution Engineering
E E 370K, Computer Control Systems C E 370K, Environmental Sampling and Analysis
E E 379K, Topic: Statistical Quality Control CHE 322M, Molecular Thermodynamics
M E 335, Engineering Statistics CHE 339, Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
M E 348D, Introduction to Mechatronics II CHE 339P, Introduction to Biological Physics
M E 366L, Operations Research Models CHE 341, Design for Environment
Upper-division mathematics course CHE 357, Technology and Its Impact on the Environment
CHE 359, Energy Technology and Policy
Area 2, Materials Engineering CHE 376K, Process Evaluation and Quality Control
Polymers, semiconductors, and other advanced ma- Area 4, Process Engineering

terials make possible many conveniences of modern
life. Chemical engineers can assume a creative role The design and operation of processes is a major
function of chemical engineers that is essential to any

successful product. Competence in design, economics, BIO 365R, Vertebrate Physiology I
fault detection, optimization, control, and simulation BIO 365S, Vertebrate Physiology II
Engineering
is essential. BME 352, Engineering Biomaterials
ARE 323K, Project Management and Economics BME 353, Transport Phenomena in Living Systems
CHE 341, Design for Environment BME 365R, Quantitative Engineering Physiology I
CHE 342, Chemical Engineering Economics and CH 339K, Biochemistry I
Business Analysis CHE 322M, Molecular Thermodynamics
CHE 355, Introduction to Polymers CHE 339, Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
CHE 356, Optimization: Theory and Practice CHE 339P, Introduction to Biological Physics
CHE 357, Technology and Its Impact on the CHE 355, Introduction to Polymers
Environment CHE 376K, Process Evaluation and Quality Control
CHE 359, Energy Technology and Policy E E 374K, Biomedical Electronics
CHE 376K, Process Evaluation and Quality Control M E 354, Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering
M E 335, Engineering Statistics
M E 353, Engineering Finance Area 7, Biotechnology
PHY 338K, Electronic Techniques
The discoveries in the biological sciences that placed
Area 5, Product Engineering large areas of these sciences on a molecular basis pro-
vide great potential for new products to improve living
Chemical engineers are frequently involved in the de- standards and health. Those with proper training in
velopment of new consumer and specialty products, an the basics of chemical engineering and in application
assignment that requires not only technical skills but techniques will make major contributions to commer-
also an understanding of the principles of successful cial development of such products.
marketing and quality control. BIO 311D, Introductory Biology II
CHE 341, Design for Environment BIO 325, Genetics
CHE 342, Chemical Engineering Economics and BIO 326R, General Microbiology
Business Analysis BME 352, Engineering Biomaterials
CHE 355, Introduction to Polymers BME 353, Transport Phenomena in Living Systems
CHE 357, Technology and Its Impact on the BME 365R, Quantitative Engineering Physiology I
Environment CH 339K, Biochemistry I
CHE 376K, Process Evaluation and Quality Control CH 339L, Biochemistry II
I B 378, International Business Operations CH 370, Physical Methods for Biochemistry
M E 335, Engineering Statistics CHE 322M, Molecular Thermodynamics
M E 353, Engineering Finance CHE 339, Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
MKT 320F, Foundations of Marketing CHE 339P, Introduction to Biological Physics
MKT 460, Information and Analysis CHE 355, Introduction to Polymers
CHE 357, Technology and Its Impact on the
Area 6, Biomedical Engineering and Premedical/ Environment
Predental Program CHE 376K, Process Evaluation and Quality Control
The biomedical option is designed for students who S uggested Arrangeme nt of C ourses
have an interest in the life sciences in addition to the
courses sem HRS
physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Courses in this area are applicable to the entrance re- First Year
quirements for most medical schools, dental schools, Fall
and graduate programs in biomedical engineering. For CH 302, Principles of Chemistry II 3

additional information, contact the undergraduate of- CHE 102, Introduction to Chemical Engineering (optional)7 1
fice in the Department of Chemical Engineering. CHE 210, Introduction to Computing 2
BIO 311D, Introductory Biology II M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4
BIO 320, Cell Biology RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3
BIO 325, Genetics Social science elective 3
BIO 326R, General Microbiology total 15 or 167
7. Chemical Engineering 102 is not a degree requirement. Students who do not take this course will take fifteen hours of coursework in the fall semes-
ter of the first year.

courses sem HRS courses sem HRS
Spring Fo u rth Year

Engineering
BIO 311C, Introductory Biology I 3 Fall
CH 204, Introduction to Chemical Practice 2 CHE 350, Chemical Engineering Materials 3

M 408D, Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus 4 CHE 264, Chemical Engineering Process and Projects 2
PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3 Laboratory
PHY 103M, Laboratory for Physics 303K 1 CHE 372, Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design 3
American government 3 Approved chemical engineering area course 3
total 16 American government 3
Approved advanced mathematics, physics, 3
S e c o nd Y e a r chemistry, or biology elective
Fall total 17
CH 118K, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
Spring
CH 318M, Organic Chemistry I 3
CHE 360, Process Control 3
CHE 317, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Analysis 3
CHE 473K, Process Design and Operations 4
American history 3
Approved chemical engineering area course 3
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1
Approved technical area course 3
total 15
total 16
Spring
CH 118L, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1

CH 318N, Organic Chemistry II 3
Civil Engineering
CH 353, Physical Chemistry I 3
CHE 348, Numerical Methods in Chemical 3
Engineering and Problem Solving Engineering is the application of scientific principles
CHE 353, Transport Phenomena 3 and technical knowledge to real-world problems.
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3 Civil engineering is the segment of the engineering
total 16
profession that strives to provide for the basic needs
of humanity. The civil engineer is involved with the
Third Year
physical environment through the planning, design,
Fall
construction, and operation of building and housing
CH 153K, Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1
systems, transportation systems, and systems for the
CHE 322, Thermodynamics 3
protection and use of air and water resources.
CHE 333T, Engineering Communication 3
The civil engineering student has the opportunity
CHE 253K, Applied Statistics 2
to obtain a broad background in mathematics and the
CHE 354, Transport Processes 3
physical sciences and their applications to all areas of civil
Chemistry elective 4
engineering. This flexible curriculum allows the student
total 16
to elect eighteen semester hours of approved technical
Spring coursework to emphasize the areas of civil engineering
CHE 253M, Measurement, Control, and Data Analysis 2 of most interest to the student. In addition, courses in
Laboratory
the humanities and social sciences are included.
CHE 363, Separation Processes and Mass Transfer 3
To excel as a civil engineer, a student should have an
E E 331, Electrical Circuits, Electronics, and Machinery 3 aptitude for mathematics and science, an interest in the
American history 3 practical application of technical knowledge to societal
Approved technical area course 3 problems, the motivation to study and prepare for en-
Fine arts/humanities elective 3 gineering practice, and the desire to be a professional.
total 17
Civil engineering graduates of the University may seek
a wide variety of positions in planning, design, and
construction with government agencies, industry, and
private consulting firms. Those who plan to pursue
graduate work in engineering, or in other professions
such as business, medicine, law, or journalism, have
an excellent base on which to build.

courses Sem Hrs
Graduates of the civil engineering program are ex-
pected to (1) understand the historical context, multidis-
t Chemistry 301, 302
Engineering
ciplinary nature, and state of the art of civil engineering t Civil Engineering 301, 311K, 311S, 314K, 319F
in addressing contemporary issues in society; and stay t Engineering Mechanics 306, 311M, 319
t Mathematics 408C, 408D
informed of emerging technologies and the challenges
t Mechanical Engineering 210
facing the profession in the future, (2) demonstrate t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
strong reasoning and quantitative skills in order to iden- t Rhetoric and Writing 306 51
tify, structure, and formulate civil engineering–related Major Sequence Courses
problems, as well as design creative solutions that reflect Base level courses:
social, economic, and environmental sensitivities, (3) t Architectural Engineering 323K
t Civil Engineering 321, 329, 341, 356, 357, 171P 19
display a spirit of curiosity and lifelong learning and
t Civil Engineering 333T 3
conduct themselves in a professionally responsible and
t Level I electives 15
ethical manner, and (4) exhibit strong communication,
t Level II elective 3
interpersonal, and resource management skills so that
they can become leaders in the civil engineering pro-
t English 316K
fession and contribute to the enhancement of life and t Mathematics 427K
community. To meet these objectives, the faculty has de- t Mechanical Engineering 320 10
signed a curriculum in which students may learn how to t American government, including Texas government 6
apply mathematics, science, and empirical observation t American history 6
to design the fundamental elements of civil engineer- t Approved fine arts or humanities elective 3
ing systems. Along with these basic skills, students are t Approved social science elective 3
expected to use teamwork skills in a design environment t Approved science elective 3
that encourages multidisciplinary learning, imparts t Approved mathematics, science, or engineering 3
depth in technical knowledge, and acknowledges the science elective
broader societal impact of civil engineering design. Stu- minimum required 125
dents are also expected to be able to communicate civil
engineering solutions to a diverse audience in a profes- Level I and Level II Techni cal El ectiv es
sional and ethical manner. Overall, the civil engineering
curriculum has the scientific content, the technical rigor, The civil engineering curriculum does not require
the flexibility, and the breadth to provide students with the student to declare a specific technical area option.
an academic environment that fosters lifelong learning However, for the guidance of students with particular
in a constantly evolving profession. interests, level I electives in civil engineering are listed
in areas of specialization. The fifteen semester hours
C urricul um of level I electives must be chosen from the follow-
ing civil engineering and architectural engineering
Course requirements are divided into three categories: courses; in special cases, with the written permission
basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and of the department chair, this requirement may be re-
other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence laxed, provided the student demonstrates in advance
courses is restricted to students who have received that the courses to be substituted for civil engineer-
credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have ing or architectural engineering courses are part of a
been admitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell consistent educational plan. To provide a broad general
School Admissions Committee. (Requirements for background, at least one technical elective from each of
admission to a major sequence are given on pages three different areas of specialization must be included
151–152.) Enrollment in other required courses is not in each student’s program.
restricted by completion of the basic sequence. To assure a background in design, each student
Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechnical must take at least one technical area option level II elec-
elective requirements must be approved by the civil tive. Level II electives may be substituted for technical
engineering faculty before the student enrolls in them. area option level I electives, but the requirement of at
Courses that fulfill the social science and fine arts/ least one technical elective from each of three different
humanities requirements are listed on pages 161–162. areas of specialization still applies.

The following lists reflect current course offerings Geotechnical Engineering
and are subject to change by the faculty. Current C E 360K, Foundation Engineering
Engineering
lists are available in the departmental undergraduate

office. Structures
C E 362M, Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Level I Electives C E 362N, Advanced Steel Design
Construction Engineering and Project Management Transportation

ARE 350, Advanced CAD Procedures C E 367, Highway Engineering
ARE 358, Cost Estimating in Building Construction C E 376, Airport Design
ARE 366, Contracts, Liability, and Ethics
Water Resources
Construction Materials C E 365K, Hydraulic Engineering Design
C E 351, Concrete Materials
C E 366K, Design of Bituminous Mixtures S uggested Arrangeme nt of C ourses
Environmental Engineering courses Sem Hrs
C E 342, Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering First Year

C E 346, Solid Waste Engineering and Management Fall
C E 346K, Hazardous Waste Management C E 301, Civil Engineering Systems 3
C E 369L, Air Pollution Engineering CH 301, Principles of Chemistry I 3
C E 370K, Environmental Sampling and Analysis M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4
M E 210, Engineering Design Graphics 2
Geotechnical Engineering Social science or fine arts/humanities elective8 3
C E 375, Earth Slopes and Retaining Structures total 15
Spring
Structures
CH 302, Principles of Chemistry II 3
ARE 345K, Masonry Engineering
E M 306, Statics 3
ARE 362L, Structural Design in Wood
C E 331, Reinforced Concrete Design
C E 335, Elements of Steel Design
C E 363, Advanced Structural Analysis
total 17
Transportation
C E 367P, Pavement Design and Performance Sec ond Year
C E 367T, Traffic Engineering Fall
C E 311K, Introduction to Computer Methods 3

Water Resources E M 311M, Dynamics 3
C E 358, Introductory Ocean Engineering E M 319, Mechanics of Solids 3
C E 374K, Hydrology PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3
C E 374L, Groundwater Hydraulics PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1
Level II Electives (Design) total 16
Spring
Environmental Engineering C E 311S, Elementary Statistics for Civil Engineers 3
C E 364, Design of Wastewater and Water Treatment C E 314K, Properties and Behavior 3
Facilities of Engineering Materials
C E 319F, Elementary Mechanics of Fluids 3
total 16
8. These nontechnical electives may be taken in any semester. They must include a three-hour approved social science elective and a three-hour
approved fine arts/humanities elective.

courses Sem Hrs
which electrical and computer engineers contribute
Third Year significantly are computer and communication sys-
Engineering
Fall tems; control, robotic, and manufacturing systems;
M E 320, Applied Thermodynamics 3 power and energy systems; biomedical instrumenta-
Base level courses 9 tion systems; electronic materials; and device design
American history 3 and manufacturing. Typical career paths of graduates
total 15 include design, development, management, consulting,
Spring teaching, and research. Many graduates seek further
C E 333T, Engineering Communication 3 education in law, medicine, business, or engineering.
Base level courses 9 The core requirements of the Bachelor of Science
Approved science elective 3 in Electrical Engineering provide a foundation of engi-
total 15 neering fundamentals. Students then build on the core
Four t h Y e a r requirements by choosing a primary and a secondary
Fall
technical area and a mathematics or science technical
Approved mathematics, science, or 3 elective; students following the electrical engineering
engineering science elective curriculum also choose an advanced laboratory course.
Level I electives 9 Once the primary technical area is chosen, the student
American history 3 is assigned a faculty adviser with expertise in that area
total 15 to help the student select technical area courses that are
Spring
appropriate to his or her career and educational goals.
C E 171P, Engineering Professionalism 1
The curricula thus ensure breadth through the core
Level I electives 6
courses and the choice of a technical elective; technical
Level II elective 3
area coursework provides additional depth.
Program Outcomes
Social science or fine arts/humanities elective8 3
total 16
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering graduates
should be able to
Bachelor of S cience t Use current engineering tools for design, analy-
in Elec tri c al Engineering sis, and communication of technical products.
t Use critical thinking to analyze and solve prob-
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Electrical lems in electrical and computer engineering by
Engineering pursue one of two curricula—electrical applying fundamental knowledge of mathemat-
engineering or computer engineering. The electrical ics, science, and engineering; experimental tech-
engineering curriculum is accredited in electrical niques; and appropriate computational methods.
engineering by the Engineering Accreditation Com- t Design and analyze electrical and computer
mission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering hardware and software components, electrical
and Technology (ABET). The computer engineering circuits, signal transmission and conditioning
curriculum is accredited by ABET in both electri- systems, and processes that meet technical, safety,
cal engineering and computer engineering. Both environmental, and economic specifications.
curricula contain the fundamentals of electrical engi- t Prepare and deliver persuasive oral and written
neering and computer engineering; they differ in their communication using current presentation tools.
core and technical area requirements in order to suit t Work in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
different career objectives. t Understand ethical business and engineering
The curricula in electrical engineering and com- practice in the context of social and economic
puter engineering are designed to educate students in realities as well as other contemporary issues.
the fundamentals of engineering, which are built upon In addition, graduates of the electrical engineering
a foundation of mathematics, science, communication, curriculum should be able to design and analyze at
and the liberal arts. Graduates should be equipped to least two types of electrical systems, such as power
advance their knowledge while contributing profes- transmission systems, communication systems, signal
sionally to a rapidly changing technology. Areas in processing systems, control systems, electronic devices,
8. These nontechnical electives may be taken in any semester. They must include a three-hour approved social science elective and a three-hour
approved fine arts/humanities elective.

and measurement systems. Graduates of the computer Electrical Engineering Curriculum
engineering curriculum should be able to design and
Engineering
courses Sem Hrs

analyze at least two types of digital systems, such as
general purpose software, system software, computer
t Electrical Engineering 302, 306, 411, 312, 313, 316,
interfacing systems, computers, and combinational 319K, 322C
and sequential digital circuits. t English 316K
t Mathematics 408C, 408D, 427K, 340L
t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
Program E ducati o n a l O bject i v es t Rhetoric and Writing 306 54
Within a few years of graduation, electrical and com- t Electrical Engineering 325, 333T, 438, 339, 351K, 362K,
puter engineering graduates should 364D, 366, and one of the following: 464C, 464G,
t Contribute to the economic development of 464H, 464K, 464R 29
t Approved technical area courses 18 or 199
Texas and beyond through the ethical practice of
t Approved upper-division technical elective 3
electrical and computer engineering in industry
and public service. Other Required Courses
t Exhibit leadership in technical or business t American government, including Texas government 6
t American history 6
activity through engineering ability, communica-
tion skills, and knowledge of contemporary and
global issues.
t Continue to educate themselves through profes- t Approved elective 3
sional study and personal research. minimum required 125 or 126
t Be prepared for admission to, and to excel in, the
best graduate programs in the world. Co mputer Engineering Curriculum
t Design systems to collect, encode, store, trans-
courses Sem Hrs
mit, and process energy and information, and to
evaluate system performance, either individually
t Electrical Engineering 302, 306, 411, 312, 313, 316,
or in teams. 319K, 322C
t Use their engineering ability and creative poten- t English 316K
tial to create technology that will improve the t Mathematics 408C, 408D, 325K, 427K
t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
quality of life in society. t Rhetoric and Writing 306 54
C urricul a t Electrical Engineering 325, 333T, 438, 339, 345L, 351K,
364D, 366, and one of the following: 464C, 464G,
Course requirements are divided into three categories: 464H, 464K, 464R 29
basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and t Approved technical area courses 18
other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence t Approved upper-division technical elective 3
courses is restricted to students who have passed the Other Required Courses
basic sequence courses with acceptable performance. t American government, including Texas government 6
Enrollment in other required courses is not restricted t American history 6
by completion of the basic sequence. t Approved fine arts or humanities elective 3
Courses used to fulfill technical area, math or sci- t Approved social science elective 3
ence technical elective, and other elective requirements t Approved elective 3
must be approved by the electrical and computer en- minimum required 125
gineering faculty before the student enrolls in them.
Courses that fulfill the social science and fine arts/ upper- di vi si on Techni cal El ecti ves
humanities requirements are listed on pages 161–162.
Eight electives are included in the major sequence: six
approved technical area courses, an approved upper-
division technical elective, and an additional approved
elective. At least one of these electives must be an
advanced laboratory course, and at least one must be
an approved mathematics or science course.
9. Students who take Electrical Engineering 440 as a technical area course complete nineteen hours of technical area coursework and a total of 126
hours counted toward the degree; others complete eighteen hours of technical area coursework and a total of 125 hours counted toward the degree.

The mathematics or science elective is designed 325L, Cooperative Engineering, or up to three hours in
to strengthen a student’s foundation in mathematics Electrical Engineering 125S, Internship in Electrical and
Engineering
or science. This foundation will help graduates adapt Computer Engineering, but not both.
to technological change throughout their careers and
be better prepared for graduate study in science and Electrical Engineering Technical Areas
engineering. This course must be in one of the follow-
ing fields of study: mathematics, astronomy, biology, Biomedical Engineering
chemistry, or physics. The student may not use a course Electrical engineers working in biomedical engineer-
in one of these fields that is designed for nonmajors. ing have traditionally been involved in the design and
analysis of electronic instruments and therapeutic
T ech nica l A rea O pt i o n s devices, collection and analysis of biomedical signals
and data, and interactions between tissues and electro-
Both electrical engineering and computer engineer- magnetic fields. Typical medical instruments include
ing students must choose a primary and a secondary biopotential amplifiers (ECG, EMG, and EEG signals),
technical area. Electrical engineering students must stimulators of electrically excitable tissues (including
choose their primary technical area from the electri- pacemakers), defibrillators, and devices to measure
cal engineering technical areas listed below; computer physical variables such as temperature, pressure, flow,
engineering students must choose theirs from the and tissue impedance and admittance. Therapeutic
computer engineering areas. For the secondary tech- devices include surgical lasers and radio frequency de-
nical area, students may choose any technical area, vices and radio frequency, microwave, and ultrasound
including academic enrichment. diathermy. Students should choose the biomedical
For all technical areas, the student must complete engineering area if they are interested in applying
at least three courses in the area on the letter-grade their electrical engineering expertise to patient care
basis. A course may not be counted toward more than or biological research. Graduates should be prepared
one technical area. for graduate study and for career opportunities in in-
Electrical engineering students may count one of the dustrial board-level (or chip-level) circuit design and in
following advanced laboratory courses toward a techni- information and signal processing applications.
cal area requirement: Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, Students must complete the following:
345L, 345S, 362L, 368L, 371C, 372L, and 374L. 1. E E 374K, Biomedical Electronics
2. One of the following laboratory courses:
Academic En richment Technical Area BME 357, Biomedical Imaging Modalities
E E 345M, Embedded and Real-Time Systems
A student may choose the academic enrichment tech- Laboratory
nical area as his or her secondary technical area. For E E 345S, Real-Time Digital Signal Processing
this area, the student selects nine hours of coursework Laboratory
to support his or her personal or career goals. Before E E 374L, Applications of Biomedical Engineering
registering for these courses, the student must prepare 3. One course from the following list:
a career plan statement and a list of relevant electives; BME 365R, Quantitative Engineering Physiology I
this plan must be approved by the undergraduate BME 365S, Quantitative Engineering Physiology II
adviser. E E 345M, Embedded and Real-Time Systems
These electives may include traditional upper- Laboratory
division technical courses in electrical engineering E E 345S, Real-Time Digital Signal Processing
and other engineering fields; courses in other fields Laboratory
at the University, such as business, economics, com- E E 347, Modern Optics
munication, music, and philosophy; or research done E E 351M, Digital Signal Processing
with a faculty member in Electrical Engineering 360, E E 374L, Applications of Biomedical Engineering
Special Problems in Electrical and Computer Engineer-
ing. The courses must be completed in residence; Communications and Networking
courses in an approved study abroad program require Communications and networking broadly encom-
the approval of the undergraduate adviser. The nine passes the principles underlying the design and imple-
hours must include at least six hours of upper-division mentation of systems for information transmission.
coursework; they may include Electrical Engineering The field considers how information is represented,

compressed, and transmitted on wired and wireless E E 363N, Engineering Acoustics
links and how communication networks can be, and M
427L, Advanced Calculus for Applications II
Engineering
are, designed and operated. A student who chooses

this technical area should recognize that communica- Electronics
tions and networking is a broad application domain Electronics involves the design and analysis of the
where many engineering tools come into play: from circuits that provide the functionality of a system. The
circuit design for wireless phones to embedded net- types of circuits that students encounter include analog
work processors to system and application software and digital integrated circuits, radio frequency circuits,
for networked systems. mixed signal (combination of analog and digital) cir-
Students must complete three of the following cuits, power electronics, and biomedical electronics. A
courses: student should choose the electronics area if he or she
E E 345S, Real-Time Digital Signal Processing is interested in chip-level integrated circuit design, as
Laboratory opposed to system-level design, and in career opportu-
E E 360K, Introduction to Digital Communications nities in either chip-level circuit layout, analysis, and
E E 371C, Wireless Communications Laboratory design or circuit design management.
E E 371M, Communication Systems Students must complete three of the following
E E 372L, Network Engineering Laboratory courses:
E E 372N, Telecommunication Networks E E 321K, Mixed Signal and Circuits Laboratory
E E 372S, Cryptography and Network Security E E 338K, Electronic Circuits II
E E 379K, Topic 15: Information Theory E E 338L, Analog Integrated Circuit Design
M
362M, Introduction to Stochastic Processes E E 360S, Digital Integrated Circuit Design
M
365C, Real Analysis I E E 361R, Radio Frequency Circuit Design
E E 362L, Power Electronics
Electromagnetic Engineering E E 374K, Biomedical Electronics
This technical area exposes students to different aspects E E 379K, Topic: Development of a Solar Car for NASC
of applied electromagnetics, including antennas, radio M
346, Applied Linear Algebra
wave propagation, microwave and radio frequency cir-
cuits and transmission structures, optical components Electronic Materials and Devices
and lasers, and engineering acoustics. A student should Within electronic materials and devices, students
choose the electromagnetic engineering area if he or learn about the materials and devices used in modern
she is interested in engineering that involves the physi- electronic and optoelectronic systems. With a heavy
cal layer in modern communication and radar systems. emphasis on semiconductors, courses in this area
Graduates are well positioned for jobs in antenna design include the fundamentals of charge transport and
and testing, propagation channel characterization, micro- interactions with light. Devices studied begin with
wave and radio frequency circuit design, electromagnetic p-n junctions and transistors, the building blocks of
emission testing from electronic devices and systems, integrated circuits. Later courses concentrate on semi-
radar system design and development, optical telecom- conductor lasers and detectors used in optoelectronics.
munication, optical information and signal processing With exposure to the topics in this area, students are
systems, and component design and development. well positioned to work in a wide variety of areas that
Students must complete three courses. rely on semiconductor technology, such as computers,
1. At least one must be chosen from the following telecommunications, the automotive industry, and
list: consumer electronics.
E E 325K, Antennas and Wireless Propagation Students must complete the following:
E E 347, Modern Optics 1. E E 440, Microelectronics Fabrication Techniques
E E 363M, Microwave and Radio Frequency 2. Two of the following courses:
Engineering E E 334K, Theory of Engineering Materials
2. The remaining courses (if any) must be chosen E E 338L, Analog Integrated Circuit Design
from the following list: E E 347, Modern Optics
E E 321K, Mixed Signal and Circuits Laboratory E E 348, Laser and Optical Engineering
E E 348, Laser and Optical Engineering E E 360S, Digital Integrated Circuit Design
E E 361R, Radio Frequency Circuit Design PHY 355, Modern Physics for Engineers

Power Systems and Energy Conversion ment involving design and management of projects
This area provides the foundation for a career in electric within these industries.
Engineering
power systems, generation, grid operation, motors and Students must complete three of the following
drives, and renewable energy sources. Power systems courses:
involves the study and design of reliable and economic E E 345L, Microprocessor Applications and
electric power systems, including both traditional Organization10
and renewable resources; energy conversion involves E E 362K, Introduction to Automatic Control11
conversion to and from electrical energy, including E E 370, Automatic Control II
the study and design of electrical machines and the E E 370K, Computer Control Systems
conversion of various sources of energy into electrical E E 370N, Introduction to Robotics and Mechatronics
energy. E E 371D, Introduction to Neural Networks
Students must complete three of the following M
365C, Real Analysis I
courses: M
374, Fourier and Laplace Transforms
E E 341, Electric Drives and Machines
E E 362L, Power Electronics Signal and Image Processing
E E 362Q, Power Quality and Harmonics Signal and image processing involves the improvement
E E 368L, Power Systems Apparatus and Laboratory of signals, images, and videos by digital means. The
E E 369, Power Systems Engineering reasons for improvement include analysis, informa-
E E 379K, Topic: Development of a Solar Car for NASC tion extraction, communication, display, detection,
E E 379K, Topic: Renewable Energy and Power Systems and recognition. Students who have exposure to this
technical area will be well positioned for software and
Premedical hardware jobs in digital signal processing and digital
The premedical technical area is designed to allow image processing.
students preparing for medical school to count some Students must complete three of the following
of their premedical requirements toward the electrical courses:
engineering degree. E E 345S, Real-Time Digital Signal Processing
Students must complete the following: Laboratory
1. E E 374K, Biomedical Electronics E E 351M, Digital Signal Processing
2. One of the following laboratory courses: E E 371C, Wireless Communications Laboratory
E E 345M, Embedded and Real-Time Systems E E 371D, Introduction to Neural Networks
Laboratory E E 371R, Digital Image and Video Processing
E E 345S, Real-Time Digital Signal Processing M
362M, Introduction to Stochastic Processes
Laboratory M
365C, Real Analysis I
E E 374L, Applications of Biomedical Engineering
3. One of the following courses: Co mputer Engineering Technical Areas
BIO 325, Genetics
BIO 365R, Vertebrate Physiology I Computer Design
C
H 310M, Organic Chemistry I Computer design involves understanding the operation
C
H 310N, Organic Chemistry II and design of computers on many levels, including the
instruction set, microarchitecture, logic design, and
Robotics and Control low‑level system software. The student who chooses
The focus of this technical area is robotics and com- computer design as a technical area will be well po-
puter controlled systems. The field of robotics includes sitioned to join the microprocessor design industry
designing precession control systems. Today, all robots as a logic designer or a circuit designer. After a good
have highly reliable microcontrollers or computers deal of experience on the job, the student should be
used as controllers. Control systems are present in well positioned to become the chief architect of a new
many forms of transportation, including automobiles, design.
aircraft, and ships, and in manufacturing plants, espe- Students must complete the following:
cially in technologically advanced areas like integrated 1. E E 345M, Embedded and Real-Time Systems
circuit fabrication. Students with a background in Laboratory
robotics and control will be prepared to seek employ- 2. E E 360N, Computer Architecture
10. Only students following the electrical engineering curriculum may count Electrical Engineering 345L in this technical area.
11. Only students following the computer engineering curriculum may count Electrical Engineering 362K in this technical area.

3. One of the following courses: 1. E E 360C, Algorithms
E E 345L, Microprocessor Applications and 2. E E 360F, Software Engineering Processes
Engineering
Organization12 3. One of the following courses:

E E 360C, Algorithms C
S 345, Programming Languages
E E 360M, Digital Systems Design Using VHDL E E 360P, Concurrent and Distributed Systems
E E 360R, Computer-Aided Integrated Circuit E E 361Q, Requirements Engineering
Design E E 379K, Topic: Introduction to Data Mining
C
S 375, Compilers E E 379K, Topic: Software Testing
Embedded Systems Software Engineering: Systems

Embedded systems are combinations of software and Every software engineer must understand how soft-
hardware designed to perform specific functions. ware systems operate and how they can be used to
These systems may stand alone, or they may be integral solve engineering problems and deliver solutions. The
parts of a larger system. Within this technical area, courses in this area are designed to educate students
students are exposed to logic design, programming, about a diverse and relevant set of technologies and
computer architecture, systems design, and digital about the ways that technology can be used to design
signal processing. Exposure to these topics positions and build software systems.
students for jobs with small, medium, and large com- Students must complete the following:
panies. These jobs involve defining, designing, and 1. E E 360C, Algorithms
fabricating application-specific processors and comput- 2. Two of the following courses:
ers in areas such as automotive electronics, consumer C
S 347, Data Management
devices, and telecommunications. C
S 375, Compilers
Students must complete three of the following E E 345L, Microprocessor Applications and
courses, including at least one course in group 1 and Organization12
one course in group 2: E E 345M, Embedded and Real-Time Systems
1. Group 1, Embedded Hardware: Laboratory
E E 360M, Digital Systems Design Using VHDL E E 360P, Concurrent and Distributed Systems
E E 360R, Computer-Aided Integrated Circuit E E 372N, Telecommunication Networks
Design
2. Group 2, Embedded Software: VLSI Design
E E 345L, Microprocessor Applications and VLSI design involves the design and implementation of
Organization12 circuits and systems using analog and digital building
E E 345M, Embedded and Real-Time Systems blocks. A student should choose this technical area if
Laboratory he or she is interested in designing chips for applica-
E E 345S, Real-Time Digital Signal Processing tions such as computing, telecommunications, and
Laboratory signal processing. A student who is exposed to topics
E E 360P, Concurrent and Distributed Systems in VLSI design is well positioned to design state-of-
3. At-Large Courses in Embedded Systems: the-art chips.
E E 360C, Algorithms Students must complete the following:
E E 360N, Computer Architecture 1. Two of the following courses:
E E 338L, Analog Integrated Circuit Design
Software Engineering: Foundations E E 360R, Computer-Aided Integrated Circuit
Courses in this area cover the engineering life cycle Design
of software systems, including requirement analysis E E 360S, Digital Integrated Circuit Design
and specification, design, construction/programming, 2. One of the following courses:
testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution. Area E E 338L, Analog Integrated Circuit Design
courses are intended to teach students theory, practical E E 440, Microelectronics Fabrication Techniques
methods, and tools for designing, building, delivering, E E 360C, Algorithms
maintaining, and evolving software to meet stake- E E 360M, Digital Systems Design Using VHDL
holder requirements. E E 360N, Computer Architecture
Students must complete the following: E E 360R, Computer-Aided Integrated Circuit Design
E E 360S, Digital Integrated Circuit Design
12. Only students following the electrical engineering curriculum may count Electrical Engineering 345L in this technical area.

S uggested A rra n gemen t o f C ourses courses Sem Hrs
Spring
Engineering
Electrical Engineering Curriculum E E 364D, Introduction to Engineering Design 3
E E 362K, Introduction to Automatic Control; 3
courses Sem Hrs
E E 325, Electromagnetic Engineering;
First Year or E E 339, Solid-State Electronic Devices13
Fall E E 366, Engineering Economics I 3
E E 302, Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3 Approved technical area course or advanced electrical 3 or 4
engineering laboratory elective
E E 306, Introduction to Computing 3
Approved technical area course 3
total 15 or 16
Approved fine arts/humanities or social science elective 3 Fo u rth Year
total 16 Fall
E E 464C, Corporate Senior Design Project; E E 464G, 4

Spring
Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project, E E 464H, Honors
E E 312, Introduction to Programming 3 Senior Design Project; E E 464K, Senior Design Project;
M 408D, Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus 4 or E E 464R Research Senior Design Project
PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3 American history 3
PHY 103M, Laboratory for Physics 303K 1 Approved technical area course or upper-division 3
technical elective
Approved technical area courses 6
Approved fine arts/humanities or social science elective 3
total 16
total 17
Spring
S e c o nd Y e ar
E E 362K, Introduction to Automatic Control; E E 325, 3
Fall
Electromagnetic Engineering; or E E 339, Solid-State
E E 411, Circuit Theory 4 Electronic Devices13
E E 322C, Data Structures 3 American government 3
M 427K, Advanced Calculus for Applications I 4 American history 3
PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3 Approved technical area course 3
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1 Approved elective 3
total 15 total 15
Spring
Co mputer Engineering Curriculum
E E 313, Linear Systems and Signals 3 courses Sem Hrs
E E 316, Digital Logic Design 3 First Year
E E 319K, Introduction to Microcontrollers 3 Fall
M 340L, Matrices and Matrix Calculations 3 E E 302, Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3
total 15
E E 306, Introduction to Computing 3
Third Year M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4
Fall RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3
E E 325, Electromagnetic Engineering; 3 Approved fine arts/humanities or social science elective 3
or E E 339, Solid-State Electronic Devices13
total 16
E E 333T, Engineering Communication 3
E E 438, Electronic Circuits I 4 Spring
E E 312, Introduction to Programming 3

E E 351K, Probability and Random Processes 3
Approved technical area course or 3
upper-division technical elective PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3
total 16 PHY 103M, Laboratory for Physics 303K 1
Approved fine arts/humanities or social science elective 3
total 17
13. Each student should take Electrical Engineering 325, 339, and 362K in the appropriate order to meet the prerequisites of courses in his or her techni-
cal areas.

courses Sem Hrs
Bachelor of S cience in Geos ys tems
S e c o nd Y e a r Engineering and Hydro geolo gy
Engineering
Fall
E E 411, Circuit Theory 4 Geosystems engineers and hydrogeologists are con-

E E 322C, Data Structures 3 cerned with the development and use of engineering
M 427K, Advanced Calculus for Applications I 4 approaches in the management of natural resources
PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3 from the earth’s surface and subsurface, environmen-
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1 tal restoration of subsurface sites, and other processes
total 15 related to the earth sciences. This degree program, of-
Spring fered jointly by the Cockrell School of Engineering and
E E 313, Linear Systems and Signals 3 the Jackson School of Geosciences, is designed to teach
E E 316, Digital Logic Design 3 students the geological and engineering principles
E E 319K, Introduction to Microcontrollers 3 needed to solve subsurface resource development and
M 325K, Discrete Mathematics 3 environmental problems. The curriculum includes a
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3 fundamental sequence of engineering and geological
total 15 sciences courses in such areas as multiphase fluid flow,
Third Year
physical hydrology, heat and mass transfer, field meth-
Fall
ods, and engineering design. This interdisciplinary sys-
E E 325, Electromagnetic Engineering; or E E 339, 3
tems approach, combining engineering and geological
Solid-State Electronic Devices14 sciences, is increasingly required to address complex
E E 333T, Engineering Communication 3 real-world problems such as characterization and reme-
E E 438, Electronic Circuits I 4 diation of aquifers. The degree program is designed to
E E 351K, Probability and Random Processes 3 prepare graduates for employment with environmental,
Approved technical area course or 3 water resource management, and energy companies in
upper-division technical elective addition to many government agencies. Better-qualified
total 16 graduates of the program may pursue graduate study
Spring in subsurface environmental engineering, petroleum
E E 325, Electromagnetic Engineering; or E E 339, 3 engineering, geology, and other related fields.
Solid-State Electronic Devices14 The objective of the degree program is to prepare
E E 345L, Microprocessor Applications and Organization 3 graduates for successful careers in the fields of sub-
E E 364D, Introduction to Engineering Design 3 surface environmental engineering (including carbon
E E 366, Engineering Economics I 3 dioxide sequestration), oil and gas production and
Approved technical area course 3 services, or similar pursuits. Graduates are expected
total 15 to understand the fundamental principles of science
Four t h Y e a r and engineering behind the technology of geosystems
Fall engineering and hydrogeology to keep their education
E E 464C, Corporate Senior Design Project; E E 464G, 4 from becoming outdated and to give them the capability
Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project; E E 464H, Honors of self-instruction after graduation. They should also
Senior Design Project; E E 464K, Senior Design Project; be prepared to serve society by applying the ideals of
or E E 464R, Research Senior Design Project
ethical behavior, professionalism, and environmentally
American history 3
responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Containing the following elements, the technical
Approved technical area course or 3
upper-division technical elective curriculum provides both breadth and depth in a
total 16 range of topics.
t A combination of college-level mathematics and
Spring
basic sciences (some with experimental work)
that includes mathematics through differential
American history 3
equations, probability and statistics, physics,
chemistry, and geology.
Approved elective 3 t Basic engineering and geologic topics that
total 15
develop a working knowledge of fluid mechan-
14. Each student should take Electrical Engineering 325 and 339 in the appropriate order to meet the prerequisites of courses in his or her technical areas.

courses Sem Hrs
ics, strength of materials, transport phenomena,
material properties, phase behavior, and thermo-
Engineering
dynamics. t Engineering Mechanics 306, 319
t Engineering and geosciences topics that develop t Geological Sciences 303, 416K, 416M, 420K
competence in characterization and evaluation
t Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 310, 312,
of subsurface geological formations and their 322K, 333T
resources using geoscientific and engineering t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
methods, including field methods; design and
analysis of systems for producing, injecting, and Major Sequence Courses
t Civil Engineering 357
handling fluids; application of hydrogeologic and
t Geological Sciences 428, 468K, 476K, 376L, 376S
reservoir engineering principles and practices t Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 323K, 323L,
for water and energy resource development and 323M, 424, 326, 365, 368, 373L 46
management; contamination evaluation and re- Other Required Courses
mediation methods for hydrologic resources; and t English 316K 3
use of project economics and resource valuation t American government, including Texas government 6
methods for design and decision making under t American history 6
conditions of risk and uncertainty. t Approved fine arts or humanities elective 3
t A major capstone design experience that pre- t Approved social science elective 3
pares students for engineering and hydrogeo- minimum required 129
logic practice, based on the knowledge and skills
acquired in earlier coursework and incorporating S uggested Arrangeme nt of C ourses
engineering and geological standards and realis-
tic constraints. courses Sem Hrs
t A general education component that comple-
First Year
ments the technical content of the curriculum. Fall
CH 301, Principles of Chemistry I 3

C urricul um GEO 303, Introduction to Geology 3
Course requirements are divided into three categories: RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3
basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and Approved social science elective 3
other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence total 16
courses is restricted to students who have received
Spring
credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have
CH 302, Principles of Chemistry II 3
been admitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell
School Admissions Committee. (Requirements for GEO 416M, Sedimentary Rocks 4
admission to a major sequence are given on pages M 408D, Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus 4
151–152.) Enrollment in other required courses is not PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3
restricted by completion of the basic sequence. PHY 103M, Laboratory for Physics 303K 1
total 15
Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechnical
elective requirements must be approved by the pe-
troleum and geosystems engineering faculty and the
geological sciences faculty before the student enrolls
in them. Courses that fulfill the social science and
fine arts/humanities requirements are listed on pages
161–162.

S e c o nd Y e a r Bachelor of S cience
Fall in Mechani c al Engineering
Engineering
E M 306, Statics 3
GEO 416K, Earth Materials 4 Mechanical engineers are broadly concerned with the
M 427K, Advanced Calculus for Applications I 4 engineering systems used to control and transform
PGE 310, Formulation and Solution of Geosystems 3 energy to meet the needs of humanity. They design,
Engineering Problems develop, and produce devices and systems from space
American history 3 probes to washing machines, from turbojet engines to
total 17 lawn mowers, from automatic machine tools and vend-
Spring ing machines to computer-controlled systems. Because
E M 319, Mechanics of Solids 3 mechanical engineering is one of the broadest-based
PGE 312, Physical and Chemical Behavior of Fluids I 3 fields of technical study, it is also an excellent founda-
PGE 322K, Transport Phenomena in Geosystems 3 tion for further education in business, law, medicine,
PGE 333T, Engineering Communication 3 and other professions that require a good working
PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3 knowledge of science and technology.
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1 The mechanical engineering department is dedi-
total 16 cated to graduating mechanical engineers who prac-
Third Year
tice mechanical engineering in the general stems of
Fall
thermal/fluid systems, mechanical systems and design,
GEO 476K, Groundwater Hydrology 4
and materials and manufacturing in industry and gov-
PGE 323K, Reservoir Engineering I: Primary Recovery 3
ernment settings; are prepared for advanced education,
PGE 424, Petrophysics 4
research and development, and other creative efforts
PGE 326, Thermodynamics and Phase Behavior 3
in science and technology; conduct themselves in a
responsible, professional, and ethical manner; and
total 14
participate as leaders in activities that support service
Spring
to and economic development of the region, state, and
C E 357, Geotechnical Engineering 3 nation.
GEO 420K, Introduction to Field and Stratigraphic 4 The mechanical engineering faculty has defined ten
Methods
educational outcomes that students in the program are
PGE 323L, Reservoir Engineering II: Secondary and Tertiary 3
Recovery expected to achieve by the time of graduation. These
PGE 368, Fundamentals of Well Logging 3 outcomes are
t Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering
American history 3
total 16 and science fundamentals to real problems
t Ability to formulate and solve open-ended
Summer
problems
GEO 376L, Field Methods in Groundwater Hydrology 3
t Ability to design mechanical components,
total 3
systems, and processes
Four t h Y e a r t Ability to set up, conduct, and interpret experi-
Fall
ments, and to present the results in a profes-
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3 sional manner
GEO 428, Structural Geology 4 t Ability to use modern computer tools in
GEO 376S, Physical Hydrology 3 mechanical engineering
PGE 323M, Reservoir Engineering III: Numerical 3 t Ability to communicate in written, oral, and
Simulation
graphical forms
PGE 365, Resource Economics and Valuation 3
t Ability to work in teams and apply interpersonal
total 16
skills in engineering contexts
Spring t Ability and desire to lay a foundation for contin-
GEO 468K, Geophysics for Geological Sciences Majors 4 ued learning beyond the baccalaureate degree
PGE 373L, Geosystems Engineering Design and Analysis II 3 t Awareness of professional issues in engineering
American government 3 practice, including ethical responsibility, safety,
American history 3 the creative enterprise, and loyalty and commit-
Approved fine arts/humanities elective 3 ment to the profession
total 16

t Awareness of contemporary issues in engineer- by challenging students with in-depth analysis of real
ing practice, including economic, social, political, mechanical components and systems. In proceed,
Engineering
and environmental issues and global impact students address real-world projects obtained from
The mechanical engineering curriculum meets these industry and communicate with engineering experts
outcomes by providing breadth and depth across a from outside the University through state-of-the-art
range of topics. videoconferencing facilities. Undergraduate labora-
t A combination of college-level mathematics and tory and computer facilities have been dramatically
basic science courses (some with experimen- upgraded, and a Web-based portfolio system has been
tal work) that includes mathematics through developed to provide a mechanism for students to
differential equations, probability and statistics, showcase project-based work to prospective employers
physics, and chemistry. and graduate schools.
t Engineering courses that develop a working
knowledge of graphics and computer-aided de- C urri cu l um
sign, engineering mechanics, thermodynamics,
kinematics, dynamics and control of mechanical Course requirements are divided into three categories:
systems, computational methods, fluid mechan- basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and
ics, heat transfer, materials science and engineer- other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence
ing, electric circuits and electronics, technical courses is restricted to students who have received
communication, and engineering economics. credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have
t Mechanical engineering project and laboratory been admitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell
experiences that develop competence in mea- School Admissions Committee. (Requirements for
surements and instrumentation, interpretation admission to a major sequence are given on pages
of data, reverse engineering analysis of mechani- 151–152.) Enrollment in other required courses is not
cal systems, use of computational tools for engi- restricted by completion of the basic sequence.
neering analysis, integration of multidisciplinary Courses that fulfill the social science and fine arts/
topics in design of complex systems, teamwork humanities requirements are listed on pages 161–162.
and project planning, and written and oral com-
munication. courses Sem Hrs
t A sequence of engineering design courses, cul- Basic Sequence Courses
minating in a major capstone design experience t Chemistry 301
t Engineering Mechanics 306, 319
in collaboration with an industrial sponsor, that t Mathematics 408C, 408D, 427K
draws on the knowledge and skills students have t Mechanical Engineering 302, 205, 311, 111L, 324, 326
acquired in earlier coursework and incorporates t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
modern engineering standards and realistic
constraints. Major Sequence Courses
t Mechanical Engineering 333T, 335, 336, 136L, 338, 339,
t General education courses, including social sci-
139L, 340, 140L, 343, 344, 144L, 353, 366J, 266K, 266P 38
ences, humanities, and fine arts electives, that
complement the technical content of the curricu- t English 316K
lum. t Mechanical Engineering 218, 330, 130L 9
t A variety of senior elective options that provide t Approved career gateway electives 9
a career gateway to further study and lifelong t American government, including Texas government 6
learning in the practice of engineering and other t American history 6
professions. t Approved fine arts or humanities elective 3
t Approved mathematics elective 3
PR OC E E D ( P roject -C e n tered E ducati on) t Approved natural science/mathematics elective 3
In 2000, the mechanical engineering faculty initiated minimum required 127
a major curriculum reform initiative called proceed,
an acronym for project-centered education. A number
of courses throughout the curriculum have been re-
designed to motivate the study of engineering science

Br i dges to the Future C areer Gateway El ecti ve Opti ons
C ert if icate P rogram
Engineering
The mechanical engineering curriculum includes

The Bridges to the Future certificate program offers nine hours of career gateway electives, which are to
highly qualified senior-level undergraduate students be selected by the student to support his or her career
an opportunity for in-depth study and research in goals. These courses must be chosen carefully and
an emerging area of mechanical engineering. Upon must be pertinent to each other and to the student’s
completion of the requirements given below, students career goals.
receive a certificate and a letter from the department Before registering for any potential career gate-
chair that describes the program and the work com- way elective courses, students must prepare a career
pleted. These, plus supporting letters from supervising statement and a list of relevant, related courses, and a
faculty and graduate mentors, are valuable assets for mechanical engineering faculty mentor must provide
students applying to graduate school and pursuing preliminary approval. Ultimately, the faculty under-
competitive job opportunities. graduate adviser in mechanical engineering must
Students may earn a certificate in the following provide final approval before the student’s first degree
areas: audit for graduation.
t Advanced design By the beginning of the semester in which he or
t Advanced energy systems she will take the first potential career gateway elective,
t Advanced manufacturing the student must have completed all basic sequence
t Advanced materials engineering courses with a grade of at least C in each and must have
t Automotive engineering been admitted unconditionally to the major sequence
t Biomechanical engineering in mechanical engineering.
t Foundations of nanotechnology Career gateway electives may include traditional up-
t International affairs and engineering per-division technical courses from mechanical engi-
t Mechatronics, robotics, and control neering and other engineering departments, approved
t Nuclear and radiation engineering advanced courses in natural sciences, and preparatory
t Systems engineering and optimization courses for graduate study in the health professions.
Students must apply for admission to the certificate pro- Highly qualified students are encouraged to combine
gram during the junior year; they must have completed the career gateway electives with the Bridges to the
all basic sequence courses with a grade of at least C in Future certificate program described above.
each and must have been admitted unconditionally to Students who pursue the Business Foundations
the major sequence in mechanical engineering. Stu- or Elements of Computing program may count nine
dents admitted to the program must complete fifteen hours of required upper-division coursework in either
hours of coursework in the specific certificate area. program as career gateway electives. The approval
This coursework includes nine hours of undergraduate process is the same as that for other career gateway
courses that fulfill the career gateway elective require- elective options. It is expected that students will
ment described below, a three-hour graduate course, complete the program and receive a certificate. The
and a three-hour undergraduate research course in Business Foundations Program is described on pages
which the student completes an independent project 52–53 and the Elements of Computing Program is
under the direction of a faculty member. In most cases, described on page 488. For additional information,
the graduate course may be reserved for credit toward a contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering
University master’s degree. For the program in interna- undergraduate office.
tional affairs and engineering, part of the coursework Career gateway elective options may include a total
must be completed abroad; detailed information is of three hours of special topics coursework (Mechani-
available from the Cockrell School’s International cal Engineering 179M, 279M, 379M) without special
Engineering Education Office. approval or projects coursework (Mechanical Engineer-
Details on course offerings and admission proce- ing 177K, 277K, 377K) with special approval by the
dures are available from the Department of Mechanical undergraduate adviser. Students who wish to count
Engineering undergraduate office. additional topics or projects for credit must petition
for consent by the undergraduate adviser. Options may
also include either Mechanical Engineering 325L or
Mechanical Engineering 225M.

With special approval of the Engineering Honors M E 364L, Automatic Control System Design
Program director, a mechanical engineering student M E 365K, Finite Element Method
Engineering
in the honors program may include Mechanical En- M E 365L, Industrial Design for Production
gineering 679H in the career gateway elective option. M E 368J, Computer-Aided Design
Some possible career gateway elective options and M E 372J, Robotics and Automation
related courses are listed below. M E 372M, Mechanism Design
M E 372N, Design of Smart Mechanisms
Biomechanical Engineering Approved engineering and natural science electives
Biomechanical engineering is one of the most exciting Materials Engineering

emerging areas of engineering, and mechanical engi-
neers will play an important role in this field. Areas The design and manufacture of most engineering de-
of special interest include biomaterials, biomechanics, vices and systems is heavily constrained by materials
fluid flow, heat transfer, mechanical design, nuclear properties and the availability of materials. This option
science, and systems analysis. This option also can be allows students to obtain a concentration in materials
tailored to provide a background for professional educa- engineering as a basis for practice and graduate study
tion in medicine or dentistry or for graduate study in in this field. Relevant courses include
biomedical engineering. Courses supporting a career M E 349, Corrosion Engineering
in biomechanical engineering include M E 359, Materials Selection
M E 354, Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering M E 378C, Electroceramics
M E 354M, Biomechanics of Human Movement M E 378K, Mechanical Behavior of Materials
M E 372J, Robotics and Automation M E 378P, Properties and Applications of Polymers
M E 379N, Engineering Acoustics M E 378S, Structural Ceramics
Approved biomedical engineering and natural Approved materials-related engineering and natural
science electives science electives
Dynamics and Control Nuclear and Radiation Engineering
The engineering of “intelligent machines” is a rapidly Engineers with a background in nuclear and radiation
growing field, demanding an understanding of me- engineering find opportunities providing electrical
chanical and electronic components, of software, and power in safe, efficient, and environmentally benign
of the ways these elements interact in complex systems. ways for commercial or defense purposes; extending
Courses supporting career paths in this area include nuclear reactor plant life; developing new ways of
M E 348C, Introduction to Mechatronics I producing and using radioisotopes in medical phys-
M E 348D, Introduction to Mechatronics II ics for organ imaging or cancer therapy; developing
M E 355K, Engineering Vibrations new industrial applications for neutron or gamma-ray
M E 364L, Automatic Control System Design radiation use; developing long-term strategies for
M E 372J, Robotics and Automation radioactive waste disposal; and developing systems to
M E 372M, Mechanism Design maintain the security of nuclear materials. They also
M E 372N, Design of Smart Mechanisms work with nuclear-related national security issues and
M E 379N, Engineering Acoustics in nuclear chemical engineering. It is recommended
Approved electrical and computer engineering and that students interested in this area take one or more
natural science electives of the following courses.
M E 136N, 236N, Concepts in Nuclear and Radiation
Manufacturing and Design Engineering
M E 337C, Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems
Mechanical engineering is the focal point for design and M E 337D, Radiation and Radiation Protection
manufacturing of components and systems ranging M E 337E, Radioactive Waste Management
from automobiles to computer chips. The manufactur- M E 361E, Nuclear Reactor Engineering
ing and design option prepares students for leadership M E 361F, Radiation and Radiation Protection
in this important field. Suggested courses include Laboratory
M E 350, Machine Tool Operations for Engineers
M E 352K, Engineering Computer Graphics

Operatio ns Rese arch and Industrial S uggested Arrangeme nt of C ourses
Engineering
Engineering
courses Sem Hrs
Today’s industrial planners and managers commonly First Year

use quantitative decision-making techniques. This Fall
option melds traditional industrial engineering and CH 301, Principles of Chemistry I 3

its modern outgrowth, operations research. Emphasis M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4
is on mathematical modeling, applied statistics, and M E 302, Introduction to Engineering Design 3
and Graphics
the use of the computer to assist the decision maker.
Students interested in this option should consider
courses such as
total 16
M E 366L, Operations Research Models
M E 366Q, Deterministic Methods for Operations Re- Spring
search E M 306, Statics 3

M E 366R, Stochastic Methods for Operations Research M 408D, Sequences, Series, and Multivariable 4
Calculus
M E 367S, Simulation Modeling
M E 205, Introduction to Computers and Programming 2
M E 373K, Basic Industrial Engineering
M E 375K, Production Engineering Management
Approved engineering, business, or mathematics
electives
total 16
Thermal/Fluid Systems Engineering Sec ond Year

Fall
A traditional field of mechanical engineering is the E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3

design and manufacture of systems for the production, E M 319, Mechanics of Solids 3
transmission, storage, and use of energy. This option is M 427K, Advanced Calculus for Applications I 4
designed to prepare students for careers and graduate M E 326, Thermodynamics 3
study in energy conversion, thermal system design, PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3
thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1
Suggested courses include total 17
ASE 362K, Compressible Flow Spring
M E 337C, Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems M E 311, Materials Engineering 3
M E 360L, Turbomachinery and Compressible Flow M E 111L, Materials Engineering Laboratory 1
M E 360N, Intermediate Heat Transfer M E 218, Engineering Computational Methods 2
M E 361E, Nuclear Reactor Engineering M E 324, Dynamics 3
M E 363L, Energy Systems Laboratory M E 330, Fluid Mechanics 3
M E 369L, Introduction to Computational Fluid M E 130L, Experimental Fluid Mechanics 1
Dynamics American government 3
M E 374C, Combustion Engine Processes total 16
M E 374D, Automotive Engineering Laboratory
M E 374L, Design of Thermal Systems
M E 374R, Design of Air Conditioning Systems
M E 374S, Solar Energy Systems Design
Approved engineering and natural science electives

courses Sem Hrs
Once geologists have located potential oil- or gas-
Third Year bearing formations, petroleum engineers design and
Engineering
Fall monitor the drilling of exploratory and development
M E 335, Engineering Statistics 3 wells used to locate and produce the fluids contained
M E 336, Materials Processing 3 within these formations. Drilling operations can be
M E 136L, Materials Processing Laboratory 1 extremely expensive and technologically challenging,
M E 338, Machine Elements 3 especially in offshore and remote areas or when drill-
M E 339, Heat Transfer 3 ing horizontal wells. In addition to overseeing drilling,
M E 139L, Experimental Heat Transfer 1 petroleum engineers evaluate the characteristics of
American government 3 oil and gas reservoirs, select and implement recovery
total 17 methods, develop methods to lift fluids, and design
Spring surface collection and treatment facilities to prepare
M E 333T, Engineering Communication 3 produced hydrocarbons for delivery to a refinery or
M E 340, Mechatronics 3 pipeline. Petroleum engineers are asked to devise novel
M E 140L, Mechatronics Laboratory 1 advanced technologies to recover more oil or gas than
M E 343, Thermal-Fluid Systems 3 what is naturally released from the rock pore system.
American history 3 Advanced computational methods are often used to aid
Approved mathematics elective 3 in accurate acquisition and analysis of data, simulation
total 16 of alternative recovery schemes, and other difficult
Four t h Y e a r
design problems.
Fall
In addition to traditional petroleum engineering
M E 344, Dynamic Systems and Controls 3
career choices, there are other emerging careers for
M E 144L, Dynamic Systems and Controls Laboratory 1
petroleum engineering graduates in pollution cleanup,
underground waste disposal (including the subsurface
M E 353, Engineering Finance 3
injection of carbon dioxide to reduce atmospheric
M E 366J, Mechanical Engineering Design Methodology 3
greenhouse gases), and hydrology. These disciplines
Approved career gateway elective 3
increasingly rely on the expertise of petroleum engi-
American history 3
neers. Additional energy-related applications for which
total 16
petroleum engineers are uniquely educated include in
Spring
situ uranium leaching, geothermal energy production,
M E 266K, Mechanical Engineering Design Project 2 and coal gasification.
M E 266P, Design Project Laboratory 2 Worldwide proved oil and gas reserves are larger
Approved career gateway electives 6 than ever before. Experts agree that oil and gas will
Approved mathematics/natural science elective 3 continue to play an important role in the global energy
total 13 supply. Because hydrocarbon reserves are found in
such diverse areas as Asia, South America, and the
Middle East, petroleum engineers will have opportuni-
Bachelor of S cience
ties for challenging assignments all over the world.
in Pe troleum Engineering
The challenges facing the petroleum industry
require large investments in technologically complex
Producing oil, gas, and other fluid resources from
projects. The task of making wise and cost-effective
the earth is the task of the petroleum engineer. This
investments falls to a great extent upon petroleum
challenging field of engineering requires application
engineers, providing them with a high degree of chal-
of a wide range of knowledge—from the basic sciences
lenge and responsibility.
of mathematics, physics, geology, and chemistry to
The objective of the petroleum engineering program
the principles of engineering analysis, design, and
is to graduate practical, qualified engineers who can suc-
management.
cessfully pursue careers in the oil and gas production
Petroleum engineers provide the technological ex-
and services industries or similar areas. Graduates of the
pertise to bring oil and natural gas from deep within
program are expected to understand the fundamental
the earth to the surface for delivery to processing
principles of science and engineering behind the tech-
facilities. Petroleum engineers focus on the efficient
nology of petroleum engineering to keep their education
and safe extraction of fluids from their natural geologic
current and to give them the capability of self-instruction
formations.

after graduation. They should be prepared to serve society Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechnical
by using the ideals of ethical behavior, professionalism, elective requirements must be approved by the pe-
Engineering
and environmentally responsible stewardship of natural troleum and geosystems engineering undergraduate
resources. adviser before the student enrolls in them. Courses
The technical curriculum contains the following that fulfill the social science and fine arts/humanities
elements: requirements are listed on pages 161–162.
t A combination of college-level mathematics and
courses Sem Hrs
basic sciences (some with experimental work)
that includes mathematics through differential
equations, probability and statistics, physics, t Engineering Mechanics 306, 319
chemistry, and geology. t Geological Sciences 303, 416M
t Engineering topics that develop a working t Mathematics 408C, 408D, 427K

knowledge of fluid mechanics, strength of mate- 310, 312, 322K, 333T
rials, transport phenomena, material properties, t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
phase behavior, and thermodynamics.
t Petroleum engineering topics that develop Major Sequence Courses
t Geological Sciences 330K
competence in (1) design and analysis of well
t Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 421K,
systems and procedures for drilling and complet- 323K, 323L, 323M, 424, 326, 430, 334, 337, 362,
ing wells; (2) characterization and evaluation 365, 368, 373L 45
of subsurface geological formations and their t Approved technical area electives 6
resources using geoscientific and engineering Other Required Courses
methods; (3) design and analysis of systems for t English 316K 3
producing, injecting, and handling fluids; (4) ap- t American government, including Texas government 6
plication of reservoir engineering principles and t American history 6
practices to optimize resource development and t Approved fine arts or humanities elective 3
management; and (5) use of project economics t Approved social science elective 3
and resource valuation methods for design and minimum required 129
decision making under conditions of risk and
uncertainty. S uggested Arrangeme nt of C ourses
t A major capstone design experience that pre-
pares students for engineering practice, based courses Sem Hrs
on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier First Year

coursework and incorporating engineering stan- Fall
dards and realistic constraints. CH 301, Principles of Chemistry I 3
t A general education component that comple- GEO 303, Introduction to Geology 3
ments the technical content of the curriculum. M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4
PGE 102, Introduction to Petroleum and Geosystems 1
C urricul um Engineering
Course requirements are divided into three categories: Social science or fine arts/humanities elective 3
basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and total 17
other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence Spring
courses is restricted to students who have received CH 302, Principles of Chemistry II 3
credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have M 408D, Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus 4
been admitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell PGE 203, Problem Solving in Petroleum and Geosystems 2
School Admissions Committee. (Requirements for Engineering
admission to a major sequence are given on pages PHY 303K, Engineering Physics I 3
151–152.) Enrollment in other required courses is not PHY 103M, Laboratory for Physics 303K 1
restricted by completion of the basic sequence. Social science or fine arts/humanities elective 3
total 16

courses Sem Hrs
Courses
S e c o nd Y e ar
Engineering
Fall The faculty has approval to offer the following courses
E M 306, Statics 3 in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010;
GEO 416M, Sedimentary Rocks 4 however, not all courses are taught each semester or
M 427K, Advanced Calculus for Applications I 4 summer session. Students should consult the Course
PGE 310, Formulation and Solution of Geosystems 3 Schedule to determine which courses and topics will
Engineering Problems
be offered during a particular semester or summer
PGE 312, Physical and Chemical Behavior of Fluids I 3
session. The Course Schedule may also reflect changes
total 17
made to the course inventory after the publication of
Spring this catalog.
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3 A full explanation of course numbers is given in
E M 319, Mechanics of Solids 3 General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course
PGE 322K, Transport Phenomena in Geosystems 3 number indicates the semester hour value of the course.
PGE 333T, Engineering Communication 3 The second and third digits indicate the rank of the
PHY 303L, Engineering Physics II 3 course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-
PHY 103N, Laboratory for Physics 303L 1 division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank;
total 16 if 80 through 99, of graduate rank.
Third Year
Fall
Gener al Engineering
PGE 323K, Reservoir Engineering I: Primary Recovery 3
PGE 424, Petrophysics 4 Gene r al Engine e r ing: G E
PGE 326, Thermodynamics and Phase Behavior 3
PGE 430, Drilling and Well Completions 4 Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
total 17
301C. Freshman Seminar. Restricted to first-semester freshmen.
Small-group seminar involving reading, discussion, writ-
Spring ing, and oral reports. Introduction to University resources,
PGE 421K, Physical and Chemical Behavior of Fluids II 4 including libraries, computer and research facilities, and
PGE 323L, Reservoir Engineering II: Secondary and Tertiary 3 museums. Several sections are offered each semester,
Recovery with various topics and instructors. Two lecture hours
PGE 362, Production Technology and Design 3 and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
PGE 368, Fundamentals of Well Logging 3 301D. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to freshmen
American history 3
and sophomores. Supervised research associated with
the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program. The equiva-
total 16
lent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. With
Four t h Y e a r consent of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program,
Fall may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the
PGE 323M, Reservoir Engineering III: Numerical 3 Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program.
Simulation 001F. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students
PGE 334, Geomechanics 3 in the First-Year Interest Group Program. Basic issues in
various Cockrell School of Engineering disciplines. One
PGE 337, Introduction to Geostatistics 3
lecture hour a week for one semester.
PGE 365, Resource Economics and Valuation 3
102. Introduction to Engineering. Enrollment restricted to
American government 3 undeclared freshmen in engineering. Introduction to
total 15 engineering as a profession, including opportunities
Spring
and responsibilities of a career in engineering. Individual
learning skills. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
GEO 330K, Petroleum Geology: Basin and Trend Analysis 3
Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May not be counted
PGE 373L, Geosystems Engineering Design and 3 toward any engineering degree.
Analysis II
206C. Supplemental Instruction for Chemistry 304K. Restricted
American history 3 to engineering students. Development of problem-solving
Approved technical area electives 6 skills in the material covered in Chemistry 304K. Two two-
total 15 hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. May not
Cockrell School of Engineering t Courses 195

be counted toward any engineering degree. Prerequisite: engineering degree. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment
Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 304K. in Mathematics 408L.
206D. Supplemental Instruction for Chemistry 301. Restricted 207T. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 408M. Re-
Engineering
to engineering students. Development of problem-solving stricted to engineering students. Four lecture hours a
skills in the material covered in Chemistry 301. Two two- week for one semester. May not be counted toward any
hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. May not engineering degree. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment
be counted toward any engineering degree. Prerequisite: in Mathematics 408M.
Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 301. 208C. Supplemental Instruction for Physics 306. Restricted to
206E. Supplemental Instruction for Chemistry 302. Restricted engineering students. Development of problem-solving
to engineering students. Development of problem-solving skills in the material covered in Physics 306. Two two-hour
skills in the material covered in Chemistry 302. Two two- laboratory sessions a week for one semester. May not
hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. May not be counted toward any engineering degree. Prerequisite:
be counted toward any engineering degree. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Physics 306.
Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 302. 208K. Supplemental Instruction for Physics 303K. Restricted to
207C. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 408C. Re- engineering students. Development of problem-solving
stricted to engineering students. Development of problem- skills in the material covered in Physics 303K. Two two-
solving skills in the material covered in Mathematics 408C. hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. May not
Two two-hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. be counted toward any engineering degree. Prerequisite:
May not be counted toward any engineering degree. Pre- Concurrent enrollment in Physics 303K.
requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 408C. 208L. Supplemental Instruction for Physics 303L. Restricted to
207D. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 408D. Re- engineering students. Development of problem-solving
stricted to engineering students. Development of problem- skills in the material covered in Physics 303L. Two two-
solving skills in the material covered in Mathematics 408D. hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. May not
Two two-hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. be counted toward any engineering degree. Prerequisite:
May not be counted toward any engineering degree. Pre- Concurrent enrollment in Physics 303L.
requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 408D. 212. Supplemental Instruction for Electrical Engineering
207E. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 340L. Re- 312. Restricted to engineering students. Development of
stricted to engineering students. Development of problem- problem-solving skills in the material covered in Electri-
solving skills in the material covered in Mathematics 340L. cal Engineering 312. Two two-hour laboratory sessions a
Two two-hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. week for one semester. May not be counted toward any
May not be counted toward any engineering degree. Pre- engineering degree. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment
requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 340L. in Electrical Engineering 312.
207G. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 305G. Re- 118C, 218C, 318C. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to fresh-
stricted to engineering students. Development of problem- men and sophomores. Lectures and discussions on vari-
solving skills in the material covered in Mathematics 305G. ous contemporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary
Two two-hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. perspectives and critical discourse. For 118C, two lecture
May not be counted toward any engineering degree. Pre- hours a week for eight weeks; for 218C, two lecture hours
requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 305G. a week for one semester; for 318C, three lecture hours a
207K. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 427K. Re- week for one semester, or two lecture hours and one hour
stricted to engineering students. Development of problem- of supervised research a week for one semester. May be
solving skills in the material covered in Mathematics 427K. repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Two two-hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester.
May not be counted toward any engineering degree. Pre- Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 427K.
207L. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 427L. Re- 320C. Connecting Research Experience. Supervised research
stricted to engineering students. Development of problem- associated with the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Pro-
solving skills in the material covered in Mathematics 427L. gram. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one
Two two-hour laboratory sessions a week for one semester. semester. With consent of the Connexus Bridging Disci-
May not be counted toward any engineering degree. Pre- plines Program, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 427L. Upper-division standing and admission to the Connexus
207R. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 408K. Re- Bridging Disciplines Program.
stricted to engineering students. Four lecture hours a 160, 260, 360. Service Learning for Engineers. Supervised par-
week for one semester. May not be counted toward any ticipation in a service-learning project that helps meet a
engineering degree. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment community need. Individual instruction. May be repeated
in Mathematics 408K. for credit when the projects vary. With approval of the
207S. Supplemental Instruction for Mathematics 408L. Re- student’s major department, may be counted toward an
stricted to engineering students. Four lecture hours a engineering degree. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
week for one semester. May not be counted toward any 370H. Engineering Entrepreneurship. Principles of engineering
entrepreneurship, including legal aspects and the ethics
of practice. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Prerequisite: Admission to an appropriate major sequence Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
in engineering and to the Engineering Honors Program.
279K. Undergraduate Research Experience. Restricted to un- 320. Low-Speed Aerodynamics. Fundamental concepts, fluid
Engineering
dergraduate students in the Graduates Linking with Un- statics; integral and differential analysis; detailed analysis
dergraduates in Engineering (GLUE) program. Directed of inviscid, incompressible flows; aerodynamics of airfoils
study or research in a selected area of engineering. One and wings. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one Prerequisite: Mathematics 427L with a grade of at least
semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/ C, and Mechanical Engineering 320 or 326 with a grade
fail basis only. Prerequisite: A major in engineering and a of at least C.
University grade point average of at least 3.0. 120K. Low-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory. Wind tunnel and
279L. Women in Engineering Leadership Seminar. Restricted water channel experiments at subsonic speeds; use of
to engineering students. Lectures, discussions, and ex- instrumentation and written reports. Three laboratory
ercises related to various leadership issues. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with
hours a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail a grade of at least C or registration for Aerospace Engi-
basis only. neering 320 and 333T (or another approved engineering
0 79M. Undergraduate Research Experience. Restricted to under- communication course), and Mathematics 427L with a
graduate students in the Equal Opportunity in Engineer- grade of at least C.
ing Program. One lecture hour a week for one semester. 321K. Structural Analysis. Analysis of aerospace structural sys-
Prerequisite: A major in engineering and a University tems, with emphasis on matrix methods. Three lecture
grade point average of at least 3.00. hours a week for one semester, with discussion hours to
be arranged. Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 311 (or
211) and Engineering Mechanics 319 with a grade of at
Depar tment of Aer ospace least C in each.
Engineering and Engineering 324L. Aerospace Materials Laboratory. Study of the deforma-
Mechani c s tion and fracture behavior of materials used in aero-
space vehicles. Structure-property relations, methods
Students should note that all prerequisite courses for of characterizing material behavior, use of properties in
the following courses must be completed on the letter- the design process. Case histories. Written reports. Two
lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one
grade basis with a grade of at least C.
semester. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 319 with
The information in parentheses after a course num- a grade of at least C.
ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) 325L. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe-
designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact riod of aerospace engineering students in the Cooperative
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in three semesters. The student must complete Aerospace
Appendix A on pages 683–689. Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and
degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX, appli-
Ae r o s pace E ngine e r ing: A SE cation to become a member of the Cooperative Engineer-
ing Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Aerospace
Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time coop-
201. Introduction to Computer Programming. Fundamentals erative work tour; for 325LZ, Aerospace Engineering 325LY
of a programming language, with applications to simple and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.
engineering and physics problems. Introduction to com- 2 25M. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work
puter resources available in the Department of Aerospace period of aerospace engineering students in the Coopera-
Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. Two lecture tive Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week
hours a week for one semester. for two semesters. The student must complete Aerospace
102. Introduction to Aerospace Engineering. Introduction to Engineering 225MA and 225MB before a grade and degree
engineering analysis and design; introduction to aerody- credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, application
namics, propulsion, flight mechanics, structural analysis, to become a member of the Cooperative Engineering
and orbital mechanics. One lecture hour a week for one Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for a
semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C full-time cooperative work tour; for 225MB, Aerospace
or registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K, and credit Engineering 225MA and appointment for a full-time co-
for high school physics or credit with a grade of at least operative work tour.
C for Physics 306. 128. Aerospace Engineering Projects Laboratory. Directed
311. Engineering Computation. Numerical methods and appli- work on an organized student project in aerospace engi-
cations to aerospace engineering problems. Three lecture neering or engineering mechanics. Students complete a
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace final report. The equivalent of one lecture hour a week for
Engineering 201 with a grade of at least C, and credit with a one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
grade of at least C or registration for Mathematics 427K. At least thirty-two semester hours of coursework, a Uni-

versity grade point average of at least 3.00, preparation ite fabrication, sandwich and other composite lightweight
of a laboratory participation plan, and approval by both structures. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
the faculty member directing the student project and the Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 321K with a grade of
Engineering
undergraduate adviser. at least C.

3 30M. Linear System Analysis. Fundamentals of signals and 361K. Aircraft Design I. Conceptual design of an aircraft to meet
systems; convolution; Laplace transforms; response of lin- a mission specification. Includes estimation of weight,
ear, time-invariant systems to standard inputs; frequency cost from payload, and range requirements; selection of
response methods; time-domain analysis; introduction configuration; preliminary sizing of wing, fuselage, and
to control systems. Three lecture hours a week for one tail/canard; aerodynamic design of wing and tail; weight
semester. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 311M and and balance; and performance estimation. Three lecture
Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C in each. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace
333T. Engineering Communication. Open only to aerospace Engineering 367K with a grade of at least C, and credit
engineering majors. Technical communication skills for with a grade of at least C or registration for Aerospace
engineers: written and oral reports; individual and col- Engineering 376K.
laborative composition; online and traditional research; 361L. Aircraft Design II. Preliminary design of an aircraft from
editing techniques; document design for electronic and a conceptual design to satisfy a given set of requirements.
hard copy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Includes preliminary structural design, detailed estimates
Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306 or the equivalent of weight, balance, and performance; and satisfaction
with a grade of at least C. of stability, control, and handling quality requirements.
339. Advanced Strength of Materials. Same as Engineering Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Mechanics 339. Curved beams, shear deformation, beam Aerospace Engineering 361K with a grade of at least C.
columns, beams on elastic foundations; inelastic behav- 362K. Compressible Flow. Shock and expansion waves, quasi–
ior of members; elementary plate bending. Three lecture one-dimensional flow, supersonic wind tunnel operation,
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Engineering linearized flow, and compressibility effects on aerodynam-
Mechanics 319 with a grade of at least C. ics of airfoils and bodies. Three lecture hours a week for
340. Boundary Layer Theory and Heat Transfer. Character one semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 320
of viscous fluid motion; laminar and turbulent bound- with a grade of at least C.
ary layer solutions; convective heat transfer solutions 162M. High-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory. Experiments us-
for low-speed and high-speed flows; energy transfer by ing a variable–Mach number supersonic wind tunnel and
conduction in one and two independent variables; energy ballistics range. Studies aerodynamics of blunt bodies
transfer by radiation. Three lecture hours a week for one and simple airfoils in supersonic flow, and flow visual-
semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 320 with ization techniques and pressure instrumentation. Three
a grade of at least C. laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
346. Viscous Fluid Flow. Navier-Stokes equations, laminar and Aerospace Engineering 362K with a grade of at least C.
turbulent boundary layers, transition, effects of pressure 363L. History of Space Flight. History and principles of space
gradients and compressibility. Three lecture hours a week flight from early Chinese rocket experiments to Apollo 17
for one semester. Aerospace Engineering 346 and 379L and the Space Shuttle; technological benefits from the
(Topic 5: Viscous Fluid Flow) may not both be counted. space program and future space projects. Three lecture
Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 320 with a grade of hours a week for one semester. May not be counted as
at least C and Mechanical Engineering 320 or 326 with a an aerospace engineering course for the Bachelor of Sci-
grade of at least C. ence in Aerospace Engineering; may not be counted as
347. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics. Develop- a technical elective, a technical area course, or an engi-
ment and implementation of finite-difference schemes for neering elective for any engineering degree. Prerequisite:
numerical solution of subsonic, transonic, and supersonic Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
flows. Emphasis on convection and diffusion equations 363Q. Design and Testing of Aerospace Structures. Design
of fluid dynamics. Evaluation of accuracy, stability, and of structural components; experimental study of static
efficiency. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and dynamic behavior of structures; liability and ethics.
Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 311 (or 211) and 320 Written reports. Three lecture hours and four laboratory
with a grade of at least C in each. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace
355. Aeroelasticity. Flutter, divergence, control reversal, flex- Engineering 369K and 333T (or another approved engineer-
ibility effects on aircraft stability and control; design impli- ing communication course) with a grade of at least C in
cations; stability augmentation and response suppression; each, and credit with a grade of at least C or registration
introduction to quasi-steady aerodynamic theories. Three for Aerospace Engineering 365.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Aero- 364. Applied Aerodynamics. Three lecture hours a week
space Engineering 321K (or 221K and 121M) and 330M with for one semester. Aerospace Engineering 364 and 379L
a grade of at least C in each. (Topic: Airfoil and Wing Design Theory) may not both be
357. Mechanics of Composite Materials. Anisotropic consti- counted. Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 320, and
tutive relationships, lamination theory, failure theories, credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Aero-
micromechanical behavior of laminates; laminated com- space Engineering 362K.
posite plates—bending, vibration, and buckling; compos- 365. Structural Dynamics. Discrete and continuous models
of structures; analysis of transient and steady-state re-

sponses; design of dynamic structures by analytical and performance; special applications, such as surveying and
computer methods. Three lecture hours a week for one kinematic positioning. Includes prelab and laboratory
semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 330M with assignments. Three laboratory hours a week for one se-
Engineering
a grade of at least C. mester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Aerospace
366K. Spacecraft Dynamics. Basic satellite and spacecraft Engineering 272N.
motion, orbital elements, coordinate systems and trans- 372K. Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics. Satellite and inter-
formations; basic three-dimensional spacecraft attitude planetary orbit determination, orbit and mission design,
dynamics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. proximity operations, vehicle attitude descriptions, at-
Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 311M and Mathemat- titude determination, attitude control systems, attitude
ics 427K with a grade of at least C in each. perturbations, vehicle attitude design considerations.
366L. Applied Orbital Mechanics. Selected topics in satellite Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
motion and satellite applications, orbital coordinate Aerospace Engineering 366K with a grade of at least C.
systems, time, rendezvous and intercept, interplanetary 372L. Satellite Applications. Classical and modern orbit de-
trajectories, perturbing forces and perturbed trajectories. termination, remote sensors and their outputs, pattern
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: recognition, image enhancement, satellite data analysis
Aerospace Engineering 366K with a grade of at least C. projects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
166M. Space Applications Laboratory. Mission design program Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 366K with a grade
library, numerical techniques, mission planning referenc- of at least C.
es, mission constraints, mission design projects. Written 272N. Satellite Navigation. Satellite-based navigation systems,
reports. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. with focus on the Global Positioning System (GPS),
Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 366K with a grade of ground and space segments, navigation receivers, sat-
at least C. ellite signal coordinate/time systems, denial of signal,
367K. Flight Dynamics. Equations of motion for rigid aircraft; differential techniques, GPS data analysis. Two lecture
aircraft performance, weight and balance, static stability hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace
and control, and dynamic stability; design implications. Engineering 366K with a grade of at least C and concur-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: rent enrollment in Aerospace Engineering 172G.
Aerospace Engineering 320 and 330M with a grade of at 374K. Space Systems Engineering Design. Restricted to
least C in each. aerospace engineering majors. Introduction to systems
167M. Flight Dynamics Laboratory. Introduction to flight test- engineering: the systems, engineering process, require-
ing; instrumentation and methodology; performance ments, design fundamentals, subsystem fundamentals,
testing. Computer modeling and dynamic simulation of trade studies, integration, technical reviews, case stud-
aircraft motion; aircraft sizing. Written reports. Three ies, and ethics. Includes written reports. Three lecture
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace
Credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Aero- Engineering 333T (or another approved engineering com-
space Engineering 367K. munication course) and 366K with a grade of at least C in
369K. Measurements and Instrumentation. Design of mea- each.
surement systems; standards; calibration; digital signal 374L. Spacecraft/Mission Design. Spacecraft systems charac-
processing, time-domain and frequency-domain repre- teristics, mission requirements, sensors, and consum-
sentation of data; transducers and signal conditioning; ables analyses; and mission phases, request for proposal,
measurement of acceleration, displacement, force, length, problem definition, ideation, proposal preparation, con-
strain, and temperature; safety. Written reports. Two ceptual design review, preliminary design development
lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one and review, and design report preparation. Includes
semester. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 319 with a written reports. Two lecture hours and three laboratory
grade of at least C, Electrical Engineering 331 or Mechani- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace
cal Engineering 340 with a grade of at least C, and credit Engineering 366K and 374K with a grade of at least C in
with a grade of at least C or registration for Aerospace each, and credit with a grade of at least C or registration
Engineering 333T (or another approved engineering com- for Aerospace Engineering 376K.
munication course). 376K. Propulsion. Aspects of one-dimensional compressible
370L. Flight Control Systems. Fundamentals of linear control flow, including isentropic flow and normal shocks; ef-
analysis and design for single-input, single-output sys- fects of friction and combustion; analysis and design of
tems; stability and performance measures; Routh Hurwitz rockets and air-breathing engines, including performance
analysis; root locus methods; frequency response (Bode and cycle analysis; flow in nozzles, diffusers, compres-
and Nyquist); introduction to full-state feedback. Three sors, and turbines; combustion chamber processes and
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit propellants. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
with a grade of at least C or registration for Aerospace Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 362K with a grade of
Engineering 367K. at least C.
170P. Controls Laboratory. Three laboratory hours a week for 679H. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Research performed dur-
one semester. Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering 370L ing two consecutive semesters under the supervision of
with a grade of at least C. an engineering faculty member; topics are selected jointly
172G. Satellite Navigation Laboratory. Experimentation with by the student and the faculty member with approval by
Global Positioning System receivers; determination of

the director of the Engineering Honors Program. The Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
student makes an oral presentation and writes a thesis.
Individual instruction for two semesters. Students pursu- 339. Advanced Strength of Materials. Same as Aerospace En-
Engineering
ing both the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a Bachelor of gineering 339. Curved beams, shear deformation, beam
Science in Engineering may use this course to fulfill the columns, beams on elastic foundations; inelastic behavior
thesis requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prereq- of members; elementary plate bending. Three lecture
uisite: For 679HA, enrollment in the Engineering Honors hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Engineering
Program; for 679HB, Aerospace Engineering 679HA and Mechanics 319 with a grade of at least C.
enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program. 360. Studies in Engineering Mechanics. Advanced work in
179K, 279K, 379K. Research in Aerospace Engineering. Directed the various areas of engineering mechanics, based on
study or research in a selected area of aerospace engi- recent developments. Three lecture hours a week for one
neering. One, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in engineering and
division standing, a grade point average of at least 3.00, consent of instructor.
selection of project, and consent of the faculty member Topic 4: Theory of Material Science.
directing project and the undergraduate adviser. Topic 13: Applications of Finite Element Methods.
379L. Studies in Aerospace Engineering. Courses on current
topics in aerospace engineering. May be repeated for
credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the Depar tment of B iome d i c al
topic and is given in the Course Schedule. Engineering
Topic 1: Selected Topics in Fluid Mechanics. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester. B i ome d i c al Engine e r ing: B ME
Topic 2: Selected Topics in Structural Mechanics.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Topic 3: Selected Topics in Flight Mechanics. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester. 301. World Health and Biotechnology. Overview of contem-
Topic 4: Selected Topics in Orbital Mechanics. Three porary technological advances to improve human health.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Introduction to major human health problems, the engi-
Topic 9: Selected Topics in Controls. Three lecture neering method as applied to medical technologies, and
hours a week for one semester. legal and ethical issues involved with the development of
new medical technologies. Three lecture hours a week for
E ngine e r ing Me chani c s: E M one semester. May not be counted toward the Bachelor
of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses 102. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering. Restricted to
biomedical engineering majors. Examines the engineer-
3 06 (TCCN: ENGR 2301). Statics. Vector algebra, force systems, ing method as applied to medical technologies used to
free-body diagrams; engineering applications of equilib- improve human health. Two lecture hours a week for eight
rium, including frames, friction, distributed loads; cen- weeks.
troids, moments of inertia. Three lecture hours and two 303. Introduction to Computing. Restricted to biomedical
discussion hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: engineering majors. Introduction to computing and pro-
Credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Math- gramming, focusing on arithmetic and logic operations,
ematics 408D or 408L, and Physics 303K. processor architecture, and programming structures. Pro-
3 11M (TCCN: ENGR 2302). D ynamics. Two- and three-dimen- gramming skills for solving problems using machine and
sional kinematics and dynamics, applied to a broad class of assembly language programming. Emphasis is on biomedi-
engineering problems. Three lecture hours a week for one cal engineering applications of computing. Three lecture
semester, with discussion hours if necessary. Prerequisite: hours and two recitation hours a week for one semester.
Engineering Mechanics 306, Mathematics 408D or 408M, 311. Network Analysis in Biomedical Engineering. Restricted
and Physics 303K with a grade of at least C in each. to biomedical engineering majors. Linear analysis and
3 19 (TCCN: ENGR 2332). Mechanics of Solids. Internal forces design of systems for biomedical engineering; steady-
and deformations in solids; stress and strain in elastic state response to signals; simple transient response,
and plastic solids; application to simple engineering prob- nodal and loop analysis; Bode plots; Fourier and Laplace
lems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with transforms; operational amplifiers. Three lecture hours
discussion hours if necessary. Prerequisite: Engineering and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Pre-
Mechanics 306, Mathematics 408D or 408M, and Phys- requisite: Electrical Engineering 312, Physics 303K, and
ics 303K with a grade of at least C in each. credit or registration for Mathematics 427K.
313. Numerical Methods and Modeling in Biomedical Engi-
neering. Restricted to biomedical engineering majors.
Principles and techniques of numerical analysis of
biomedical engineering problems using high-level pro-
gramming languages such as C++, Java, MATLAB, and

LabVIEW. Numerical methods of integration, differentia- a week for two semesters. The student must complete
tion, interpolation, curve fitting, data analysis, sampling Biomedical Engineering 225MA and 225MB before a grade
and estimation, error analysis, and analysis of ordinary and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA,
Engineering
differential equations. Numerical modeling of biomedical application to become a member of the Cooperative Engi-
engineering systems, symbolic computation and scientific neering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment
visualization, and integration of hardware and software. for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 225MB, Biomedi-
Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for cal Engineering 225MA and appointment for a full-time
one semester. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 303 cooperative work tour.
and Mathematics 408C. 333T. Engineering Communication. Restricted to biomedical
113L. Introduction to Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engi- engineering majors. Advanced communication skills for
neering. Restricted to biomedical engineering majors. In- engineers, with emphasis on biomedical engineering
troduces principles and techniques of numerical analysis topics. Strategies for written, visual, and interpersonal
of biomedical engineering problems. Covers numerical communication, and for oral presentation. Introduction
methods of integration, differentiation, interpolation, to library research and to ethical decision making in bio-
curve fitting, data analysis, sampling and estimation, er- medical engineering. Three lecture hours and one recita-
ror analysis, analysis of ordinary differential equations, tion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Rhetoric
numerical modeling of biomedical engineering systems, and Writing 306 and credit or registration for Biomedical
symbolic computation, and scientific visualization. One Engineering 314.
lecture hour and one laboratory hour a week for one se- 335. Engineering Probability and Statistics. Restricted to bio-
mester. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 314, Elec- medical engineering majors. Fundamentals of probabil-
trical Engineering 312, Mathematics 427K, and credit or ity, random processes, and statistics with emphasis on
registration for Biomedical Engineering 311 and 335. biomedical engineering applications. Includes hypothesis
314. Engineering Foundations of Biomedical Engineering. Ap- testing, regression, and sample size calculations. Three
plication of engineering and mathematics to analysis and lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one
constructive manipulation of biological systems and the semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 312 and
development of biomedical therapies. Includes physi- Mathematics 408D.
ological mass and momentum transfer; biomechanics; 339. Biochemical Engineering. Restricted to biomedical en-
structure, properties, and behavior of biological materi- gineering majors. Principles of fermentation and cell
als; electrophysiology and linear circuits; and biomedical culture technologies; introduction to recombinant DNA
imaging. Three lecture hours and two recitation hours a technology and protein expression; the development of
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 311C (or 211 therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics using genetic
and 212), Chemistry 302, Physics 303K and 103M, and engineering. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
credit or registration for Biomedical Engineering 102, ter. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology
Mathematics 427K, Physics 303L, and 103N. 335, Biomedical Engineering 339, Chemical Engineering
339, 379 (Topic: Introduction to Biochemical Engineering).
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Prerequisite: Biology 311C (or 211 and 212); Chemistry 353
or 353M, and Chemistry 339K or 369.
221. Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory. Restrict- 341. Computational Genomics Laboratory. Covers technolo-
ed to biomedical engineering majors. Introduction to the gies, such as DNA microarray, for high throughput acqui-
basics of assembling and using instrumentation for the sition of molecular biological data; databases generated
purposes of recording and displaying electrophysiological by international consortia; mathematical analysis and
signals. Mechanical, chemical, and biological principles modeling of data using signal processing, numerical
for biomedical instrumentation. One lecture hour and computation, and information systems; and predictions
three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prereq- made by analyses and their applications in biology and
uisite: Biomedical Engineering 311, 113L, 314, and 333T. medicine. Four laboratory hours a week for one semes-
325L. Cooperative Engineering. Restricted to biomedical enter. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 113L, Electrical
gineering majors. This course covers the work period Engineering 360C, and Mathematics 427K; or consent of
of biomedical engineering students in the Cooperative instructor.
Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for 342. Computational Biomechanics. Introduction to compu-
three semesters. The student must complete Biomedical tational modeling and simulation of musculoskeletal
Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and systems, with emphasis on lumped-parameter models of
degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX, appli- muscle, bone, tendon, and ligament. Three lecture hours
cation to become a member of the Cooperative Engineer- a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences
ing Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for 323E, Mathematics 340L, and Physics 303K and 103M.
a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Biomedical 343. Biomedical Engineering Signal and Systems Analysis. Re-
Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time coop- stricted to biomedical engineering majors. Signals and
erative work tour; for 325LZ, Biomedical Engineering 325LY systems representation; sampling and quantization; time
and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour. and frequency domains; Laplace and z-transforms, transfer
2 25M. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work functions, and frequency response; two-port networks;
period of biomedical engineering students in the Co- Bode plots; convolution; stability; Fourier series; Fourier
operative Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours

transform; AM/FM modulation; filter design; and applica- 354. Molecular Sensors and Nanodevices for Biomedical En-
tions in biomedical engineering. Three lecture hours and gineering Applications. Introduction to major types of
two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: molecular sensor systems, device miniaturization, and
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering 311, 314, and Mathematics 427K. detection mechanisms, including molecular capture
345. Graphics and Visualization Laboratory. Restricted to bio- mechanisms; electrical, optical, and mechanical transduc-
medical engineering majors. Introduction to techniques ers; micro-array analysis of biomolecules; semiconductor
for graphical display of biological data. Topics include and metal nanosensors; microfluidic systems; and mi-
transformations, geometric modeling, and two- and croelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication and
three-dimensional display algorithms. Includes com- applications for biomedical engineering. Three lecture
putational projects with biomedical applications. Four hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biomedical
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Engineering 314 and Chemical Engineering 350.
Computer Sciences 323E, Electrical Engineering 322C, and 357. Biomedical Imaging Modalities. Introduction to major
Mathematics 340L. biomedical imaging modalities, including X-ray radiog-
346. Computational Structural Biology. Introduction to com- raphy, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine
putational structural biology and molecular modeling, (SPECT and PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
including the fundamentals of biomolecular structure and ultrasound. Emphasis on principles, approaches, and
and molecular thermodynamics. The principles and ap- applications of each imaging modality. Basic physics and
plications of biomolecular modeling used to explore the imaging equations of the imaging system; hardware and
critical relationship between structure, function, and software; sources of noise and primary artifacts; safety
thermodynamic driving forces in molecular biology. Two and patient risk. Three lecture hours and two laboratory
lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biomedical
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 311C (or 211 Engineering 348 and 251.
and 212), Biomedical Engineering 113L, Chemistry 353 or 365R. Quantitative Engineering Physiology I. Restricted to
353M, and Computer Sciences 323E. biomedical engineering majors. Vertebrate systems
348. Modeling of Biomedical Engineering Systems. Restricted physiology: basic cellular physiology, electrophysiology
to biomedical engineering majors. Lumped and distribut- of nerve and muscle, the motor system, the central ner-
ed models of physiological system function from molecu- vous system, and the cardiovascular system. Focuses on
lar through organismal levels. Linear system steady-state a quantitative, model-oriented approach to physiological
and transient behaviors. Interactions among multiple en- systems. Three lecture hours and two recitation hours a
ergy domains, including electrical, chemical, diffusional, week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 205L or 206L,
mechanical, fluid, and thermal. Introduction to feedback Biomedical Engineering 311 and 314, Chemistry 339K or
control. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a 369, Mathematics 427K, and Physics 303L and 103N.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineer- 365S. Quantitative Engineering Physiology II. Restricted to
ing 311, 113L, and 314, and Mathematics 427K. biomedical engineering majors. Biological control sys-
251. Biomedical Image, Signal, and Transport Process Labo- tems: sensory, renal, respiratory, and immune systems.
ratory. Restricted to biomedical engineering majors. Focuses on a quantitative, model-oriented approach
Processing and analysis of signals and images recorded to physiological systems. Three lecture hours and two
from human studies or models. Lab projects are drawn recitation hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
from image digitization and reconstruction, mechanical Biomedical Engineering 365R.
studies conducted by students, and transport models. 370. Principles of Engineering Design. Restricted to biomedical
One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for engineering majors. Structured methodologies for design-
one semester. Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 221 ing systems or to interface with living systems. Creative
and Mathematics 427K. design, analysis, selection, development, and fabrication
352. Engineering Biomaterials. Restricted to biomedical of biomedical components and systems. Three lecture
engineering majors. Overview of properties of metallic, hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
ceramic, polymeric, and composite biomaterials used in Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 348, 251, and 365S.
biomedical applications. Material synthesis and process- 371. Biomedical Engineering Design Project. Restricted to
ing. Analysis of mechanical and chemical properties, in- biomedical engineering majors. Development of team
cluding stress-strain. Material interactions with the body projects in biomedical engineering with emphasis on
and blood. Soft and hard biomaterials applications. Three prototype development and quantitative analysis, and
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Bio- written and oral reporting of the outcome. Two lecture
medical Engineering 314 and Chemical Engineering 350. hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
353. Transport Phenomena in Living Systems. Restricted to Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 335 and 370.
biomedical engineering majors. Modeling and analysis of 374K. Biomedical Electronics. Restricted to biomedical engi-
momentum, energy, and mass transport in living systems. neering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: majors. Application of electrical engineering techniques
Biomedical Engineering 113L, 314, Chemistry 353 or 353M, to analysis and instrumentation in the biological sciences.
and Mathematics 427K. Includes pressure, flow, and temperature measurement;
bioelectric signals; pacemakers; ultrasonics; electrical
safety; electrotherapeutics; and lasers. Three lecture

hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biomedical a faculty member at an approved institution. Requires a
Engineering 311 and Electrical Engineering 438, or Electri- substantial final report. The equivalent of three lecture
cal Engineering 313 and 438. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biomedical
Engineering
374L. Applications of Biomedical Engineering Laboratory. Re- Engineering 333T and 348.
stricted to biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, 377S. Industrial Internship. Restricted to biomedical engineer-
or mechanical engineering majors. An in-depth examina- ing majors. Students conduct research in biomedical com-
tion of selected topics in biomedical engineering, including panies in Texas and nationwide. Research may include
optical and thermal properties of laser interaction with development, management, business administration,
tissue; measurement of perfusion in the microvascular sys- and other topics. Requires a substantial final report. The
tem; diagnostic imaging; interaction of living systems with equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
electromagnetic fields; robotic surgical tools; ophthalmic Prerequisite: Biomedical Engineering 333T and 348.
instrumentation; and noninvasive cardiovascular measure- 177T, 277T, 377T. Topics in Biomedical Engineering. Restricted
ments. Students have the opportunity to design analog and to biomedical engineering majors. One, two, or three lec-
digital measurements and acquire and process meaningful ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
biomedical signals. Three lecture hours and six laboratory credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biomedical standing and consent of instructor.
Engineering 374K or Electrical Engineering 374K. 678. Undergraduate Thesis in Biomedical Engineering. Re-
376. Cell Engineering. Introduction to principles that govern stricted to biomedical engineering majors. Research
the structure, organization, and processes at cellular performed during two consecutive semesters under the
and subcellular levels. Special focus on engineering and supervision of a biomedical engineering faculty member
quantitative aspects of cellular machinery. Employs engi- or other approved faculty member; topics are selected
neering approaches to study receptors, macromolecular jointly by the student and faculty member. The student
complexes, and cellular signaling; clinical and pharma- provides a progress report at the end of the first semester
ceutical approaches to perturb cellular structure and and writes a thesis and gives an oral presentation at the
function for disease prevention and drug design. State- end of the second semester. Individual instruction for two
of-the-art experimental and computational techniques to semesters. Students pursuing both the Bachelor of Arts,
study cellular engineering. Three lecture hours a week for Plan II, and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineer-
one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 311C (or 211 and 212), ing may use this course to fulfill the thesis requirements
Biomedical Engineering 314, Chemical Engineering 350, for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prerequisite: For 678A,
and Mathematics 408C. admission to the major sequence in biomedical engineer-
177, 277, 377. Undergraduate Research Project. Restricted to ing and a University grade point average of at least 3.50;
biomedical engineering majors. Recommended for stu- for 678B, a University grade point average of at least 3.50
dents considering graduate study. Topic is selected in and Biomedical Engineering 678A.
conjunction with a faculty member in the Department of 379. Tissue Engineering. Restricted to biomedical engineer-
Biomedical Engineering or in another approved Univer- ing majors. Introduction to biomedical research in tissue
sity department. A final written report or the equivalent engineering. Includes case studies of tissues and organs
is required. Three, six, or nine laboratory hours a week of the body, physiology and biology of tissue, pathologies
for one semester. of tissue, current clinical treatments, the role of engineers
3 77M. Medical Internship. Restricted to biomedical engineer- in development of new technologies to diagnose and
ing majors. Designed for students considering medical treat pathologies, quantitative cellular and molecular
school. Students participate in a variety of medical and techniques, and applications of synthetic and natural
clinical activities, including clinical inpatient rounds, out- biomaterials. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
patient visits, operating room procedures, and medical Only one of the following may be counted: Biomedical
grand rounds. The equivalent of three lecture hours a Engineering 379, Chemical Engineering 339T, 379 (Topic:
week for one semester. Cell and Tissue Engineering). Prerequisite: Biology 311C (or
377P. Integrated Clinical Research Internship. Restricted to 211 and 212), and Biomedical Engineering 352 and 365S.
biomedical engineering majors. Students perform inte- 679H. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Restricted to biomedi-
grated clinical research at the University of Texas M.D. An- cal engineering majors. Research performed during two
derson Cancer Center and the University of Texas Health consecutive semesters under the supervision of an en-
Science Center at Houston. Requires a substantial final gineering faculty member; topics are selected jointly by
report. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for the student and the faculty member with approval by the
one semester. director of the Engineering Honors Program. The student
377Q. Integrated Clinical Medical Internship. Restricted to makes an oral presentation and writes a thesis. Individual
biomedical engineering majors. Students work with phy- instruction for two semesters. Students pursuing both
sicians at either the University of Texas M.D. Anderson the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a bachelor’s degree in
Cancer Center or the University of Texas Health Science engineering may use this course to fulfill the thesis require-
Center at Houston and participate in a variety of clinical ment for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prerequisite: For
routines. Requires a substantial final report. The equiva- 679HA, enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program;
lent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. for 679HB, Biomedical Engineering 679HA and enroll-
377R. Research Internship. Restricted to biomedical engineer- ment in the Engineering Honors Program.
ing majors. Students perform biomedical research with

Depar tment of Chemi c al Engineering electronics. Introduction to semiconductor fundamentals,
crystal structure, and facilities and chemical processes for
Che mi c al E ngine e r ing: CHE integrated circuit manufacture. Three lecture hours a week
Engineering
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,

Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses Chemistry 318M or 310M, and 318N or 310N, and admis-
sion to an appropriate major sequence in engineering or
102. Introduction to Chemical Engineering. Enrollment limited consent of department.
to freshmen. Introduction to chemical engineering, includ- 325L. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work
ing problem solving and study skills. Opportunities and period of chemical engineering students in the Coopera-
responsibilities of a career in chemical engineering. One tive Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week
lecture hour and one recitation hour a week for one semes- for three semesters. The student must complete Chemi-
ter. May not be counted toward any engineering degree. cal Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade
Offered on the pass/fail basis only. and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX,
210. Introduction to Computing. Computer programming focus- application to become a member of the Cooperative Engi-
ing on basics of computing, high-level programming envi- neering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment
ronments, and spreadsheets, with application to chemical for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Chemical
engineering. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time coop-
week for one semester. Chemical engineering majors must erative work tour; for 325LZ, Chemical Engineering 325LY
make a grade of at least C in this course. Prerequisite: A and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.
major in chemical engineering or consent of instructor. 2 25M. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe-
311. Engineering Sustainable Technologies. Flows of materials riod of chemical engineering students in the Cooperative
and energy in engineering environments at local, regional, Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for two
and global scales, and the interaction of those anthropo- semesters. The student must complete Chemical Engineer-
genic flows with natural cycles of materials and energy. ing 225MA and 225MB before a grade and degree credit are
Discusses biogeochemical flows (grand cycles) and anthro- awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, application to become a
pogenic material flows at the national level, in industrial member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval
sectors, and for consumer products. Three lecture hours a of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative
week for one semester. Prerequisite: A high school course work tour; for 225MB, Chemical Engineering 225MA and
in chemistry and experience with Internet searches. appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.
317. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Analysis. Principles 333T. Engineering Communication. Advanced technical com-
and applications of material and energy balances in pro- munication skills, with emphasis on writing strategies for
cess analysis. Three lecture hours and one or two recita- technical documents, oral presentations, and visual aids.
tion hours a week for one semester. Chemical engineering Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
majors must make a grade of at least C in this course in Upper-division standing and admission to an appropriate
order to take upper-division courses in chemical engineer- major sequence in engineering.
ing. Prerequisite: Chemical Engineering 210, Chemistry 302, 339. Introduction to Biochemical Engineering. Microorganisms
and Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C in each. in chemical and biochemical syntheses; genetic manipula-
tion of cells by classical and recombinant DNA techniques.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Enzyme technology; design of bioreactors and microbial
fermentations; separations of biological products. Three
322. Thermodynamics. Introductory course in thermodynam- lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the fol-
ics with special reference to chemical process applications: lowing may be counted: Biology 335, Biomedical Engineer-
basic laws, thermodynamic properties of single compo- ing 339, Chemical Engineering 339, 379 (Topic: Introduction
nent systems, expansion and compression of fluids, heat to Biochemical Engineering). Prerequisite: Upper-division
engines, multicomponent systems, physical equilibrium, standing; Biology 311C and Chemistry 353; and admission
chemical equilibrium. Three lecture hours and one recita- to an appropriate major sequence in engineering or consent
tion hour a week for one semester. Chemical engineering of the undergraduate faculty adviser.
majors must make a grade of at least C in this course. Pre- 339P. Introduction to Biological Physics. Diffusion, dissipa-
requisite: Chemical Engineering 210 and 317 with a grade of tion, and driving forces in cellular processes. Locomotion
at least C in each, Mathematics 427K, and Chemistry 353. of bacteria, basic modeling of biomolecular folding and
3 22M. Molecular Thermodynamics. Statistical and molecular binding events, osmotic flows, and self-assembly in cells.
concepts, especially the role of the microscopic chemical Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Chemical
potential. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Engineering 339P and 379 (Topic: Molecular Driving Force
Chemical Engineering 322M and 379 (Topic: Molecular in Biology) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemi-
Thermodynamics) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: cal Engineering 322, 353, and 253K with a grade of at least
Upper-division standing, Chemical Engineering 322 or C in each, or consent of the department.
the equivalent, and admission to an appropriate major 339T. Cell and Tissue Engineering. Introduction to biomedical
sequence in engineering or consent of the department. research in tissue engineering. Includes case studies of
323. Chemical Engineering for Microelectronics. Definition and tissues and organs of the body, physiology and biology of
description of the terminology and processes of micro- tissue, pathologies of tissue, current clinical treatments,

the role of engineers in development of new technologies 2 53M. Measurement, Control, and Data Analysis Laboratory. Mea-
to diagnose and treat pathologies, quantitative cellular and surement of process variables in transport phenomena;
molecular techniques, and applications of synthetic and computer data acquisition and control; statistical analysis
Engineering
natural biomaterials. Three lecture hours a week for one of data; laboratory safety. Written reports. Five laboratory
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Bio- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemical En-
medical Engineering 379, Chemical Engineering 339T, 379 gineering 333T, 348, 353, and 253K with a grade of at least
(Topic: Cell and Tissue Engineering). Prerequisite: Biology C in each.
311C and Chemical Engineering 350. 354. Transport Processes. Design and analysis of heat exchang-
341. Design for Environment. Overview of environmental ers, fluid-flow systems and equipment, and interphase-
assessment tools for chemical processes and products, contact devices. Three lecture hours and one recitation
including life cycle and risk assessments. Overview of hour a week for one semester. Chemical engineering majors
design tools for improving environmental performance of must make a grade of at least C in this course. Prerequisite:
chemical processes, including unit operations and flow- Chemical Engineering 348 and 353 with a grade of at least
sheet analysis methods. Three lecture hours a week for C in each.
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: 355. Introduction to Polymers. Synthesis, structural character-
Chemical Engineering 341, 384 (Topic: Design for Environ- ization, physical properties, and applications of polymers.
ment), 395K. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering Upper-division standing, Chemical Engineering 322, and
or consent of the department. admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineer-
342. Chemical Engineering Economics and Business Analy- ing or consent of the department.
sis. Study of the economic decisions faced by chemical 356. Optimization: Theory and Practice. Techniques of optimiza-
engineers. Discounted cash flow techniques. Personal tion, including formulation of optimization problems, one-
finance, managerial economics, and other special topics. dimensional search techniques, analytical methods, and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of n-dimensional search techniques; application of methods
the following may be counted: Chemical Engineering 342, to process-industry problems. Three lecture hours a week
384 (Topic: Chemical Engineering Economics and Business for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,
Analysis), 395G. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Chemical Engineering 348 and 353, and admission to an
admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering appropriate major sequence in engineering or consent of
or consent of the department. the department.
348. Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering and Problem 357. Technology and Its Impact on the Environment. Study of
Solving. Numerical solutions to algebraic and differential sources and fates of environmental pollutants; environmen-
equations; numerical methods to integration, interpola- tal quality standards—their measurement and regulation;
tion, and regression analysis, with application to chemical and pollution control design procedures. Three lecture
engineering. Three lecture hours and one recitation hour hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
a week for one semester. Chemical engineering majors standing, and admission to an appropriate major sequence
must make a grade of at least C in this course. Prerequisite: in engineering or consent of the department.
Chemical Engineering 210 and 317 and Mathematics 427K 359. Energy Technology and Policy. Technology and policy
with a grade of at least C in each. related to energy supply and demand, oil and gas produc-
350. Chemical Engineering Materials. Metallic, ceramic, poly- tion, coal utilization, hydrogen production, fuel cells, trans-
meric, and composite materials. Crystal structures, phase portation, nuclear power, solar and wind energy, biomass
diagrams, diffusion, and mechanical properties. Emphasis utilization, energy conservation, and climate change. Three
on structure-property-processing relationships. Three lec- lecture hours a week for one semester. Chemical Engineer-
ture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- ing 359 and 379 (Topic: Energy Technology and Policy) may
division standing, Chemistry 353 with a grade of at least not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in ing, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in
engineering or consent of the department. engineering or consent of the department.
353. Transport Phenomena. Basic study of momentum, energy 360. Process Control. Analysis of process dynamics and
and mass transport; includes viscous and turbulent flow; methods for the design of automatic control systems for
heat transfer and mass diffusion. Three lecture hours and chemical process plants. Three lecture hours and one or
up to two recitation hours a week for one semester. Chemi- two recitation hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
cal engineering majors must make a grade of at least C in Chemical Engineering 322, 253M, and 354 with a grade of
this course. Prerequisite: Chemical Engineering 317 and at least C in each.
Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C in each. 363. Separation Processes and Mass Transfer. Design and
253K. Applied Statistics. Statistical methods such as probability analysis of equilibrium and mass transfer based on separa-
and probability distribution, statistical inference and analysis tions such as absorption, chromatography, crystallization,
of variance, and design of experiments and statistical quality distillation, extraction, and membrane-based processes.
control. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Chemi- Three lecture hours and one recitation hour a week for one
cal engineering majors must make a grade of at least C in semester. Chemical engineering majors must make a grade
this course. Prerequisite: Chemical Engineering 210 and 317 of at least C in this course. Prerequisite: Chemical Engineer-
and Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C in each. ing 322, 348, and 353 with a grade of at least C in each.

264. Chemical Engineering Process and Projects Laboratory. Ex- Depar tment of Civil , Ar chitec tur al ,
perimental studies of unit operations. Laboratory safety. and Environmental Engineering
Statistical data analysis. Written and oral reports. Six labo-
Engineering
ratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemi- Ar chite c t ur al Engine e r ing: ARE
cal Engineering 253M and 363 with a grade of at least C in
each. Students must register in the undergraduate advising Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
office.
372. Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design. Planning and 102. Introduction to Architectural Engineering. Introduction to
design of commercial chemical and biochemical reaction architectural engineering as a career by use of case studies.
systems for producing fuels, polymers, specialty and con- One lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered in the
sumer products, pharmaceuticals, solid-state devices, and fall semester only. Prerequisite: A major in architectural
other products. Three lecture hours and one recitation hour engineering, civil engineering, or architecture, or consent
a week for one semester. Chemical engineering majors of instructor.
must make a grade of at least C in this course. Prerequisite: 217. Computer-Aided Design and Graphics. Introduction to pro-
Chemical Engineering 322, 348, and 354 with a grade of at cedures in computer-aided design and computer graphics
least C in each. used in producing plans and three-dimensional electronic
473K. Process Design and Operations. Process design, eco- models associated with building design and construction.
nomics, and safety; design projects representing a variety Three hours of lecture and laboratory a week for one se-
of industries and products. Three lecture hours and two mester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 311K.
recitation hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Chemical Engineering 354, 363, and 372 with a grade of at Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
least C in each.
376K. Process Evaluation and Quality Control. Use of statistical 320K. Introduction to Design I. Introduction to design principles,
techniques to evaluate, compare, and optimize processes. concepts, and problem-solving approaches. Issues ad-
Design of experiments for improved product quality con- dressed by a series of two- and three-dimensional studies.
trol. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- Nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in
requisite: Upper-division standing, and admission to an the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Credit or registration
appropriate major sequence in engineering or consent of for Architectural Engineering 217.
the department. 320L. Introduction to Design II. Continuation of Architectural
177K, 277K, 377K. Undergraduate Research Project. Recom- Engineering 320K. Focus on building design. Nine labora-
mended for students considering graduate study. Topic to tory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring
be selected in conjunction with individual chemical engi- semester only. Prerequisite: Architectural Engineering 320K
neering faculty member, with approval by the department and credit or registration for Architectural Engineering 335.
chair. A final written report is required. Three, six, or nine 323K. Project Management and Economics. Solving economic
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A problems related to construction and engineering; con-
grade point average of at least 3.00 in chemical engineer- struction project management techniques; characteristics
ing courses. Students must register in the undergraduate of construction organizations, equipment, and methods.
advising office. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
179, 279, 379, 479. Topics in Chemical Engineering. Special topics Mathematics 408D.
of current interest. The equivalent of one, two, three, or four 325L. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe-
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated riod of architectural engineering students in the Coopera-
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division tive Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for
standing, and admission to an appropriate major sequence three semesters. The student must complete Architectural
in engineering or consent of the department. Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and
679H. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Research performed dur- degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX, appli-
ing two consecutive semesters under the supervision of a cation to become a member of the Cooperative Engineer-
chemical engineering faculty member; topics are selected ing Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for
jointly by the student and the faculty member with approval a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Architectural
by the department chair. The student makes two oral pre- Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time coopera-
sentations and writes a thesis. Individual instruction for tive work tour; for 325LZ, Architectural Engineering 325LY
two semesters. Students pursuing both the Bachelor of and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.
Arts, Plan II, and the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engi- 2 25M. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe-
neering may use this course to fulfill the thesis requirement riod of architectural engineering students in the Coopera-
for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prerequisite: For 679HA, tive Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for
enrollment in the Chemical Engineering Honors Program; two semesters. The student must complete Architectural
for 679HB, enrollment in the Chemical Engineering Honors Engineering 225MA and 225MB before a grade and degree
Program and credit for Chemical Engineering 679HA. credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, application to
become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program,

approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time co- 366. Contracts, Liability, and Ethics. Legal aspects of engi-
operative work tour; for 225MB, Architectural Engineering neering and construction contracts; contract formation,
225MA and appointment for a full-time cooperative work interpretation, rights and duties, and changes; legal liabili-
Engineering
tour. ties and professional ethics of architects, engineers, and
335. Materials and Methods of Building Construction. Elements contractors. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a
and properties of construction materials and components; week for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the major
fabrication and construction technologies, methods, and sequence in civil engineering or architectural engineering.
processes; engineering systems characteristic of commer- 370. Design of Energy Efficient and Healthy Buildings. Design
cial buildings such as foundation, structural, and building and analysis of building ventilation systems, envelopes and
envelope systems. Three or four lecture and discussion facades, and energy and resource use in energy efficient
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural and healthy buildings. Applies building science principles
Engineering 320K, Civil Engineering 314K, and admission used to avoid moisture problems, minimize sick-building
to the major sequence in architectural engineering. syndrome symptoms, and reduce energy use. Three lecture
345K. Masonry Engineering. Behavior and design of masonry with hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural
respect to architectural, economic, and structural criteria. Engineering 346N, and Mechanical Engineering 320 or 326;
Four and one-half hours a week for one semester, including or consent of instructor.
lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 329 371. Energy Simulation in Building Design. Fundamentals of
and credit or registration for Civil Engineering 331. building energy simulations, analytical models for heat
346N. Building Environmental Systems. Analysis and design transfer in buildings, general numerical methods for solv-
of building air conditioning systems; heating and cooling ing equations from the analytical models, use of energy
load calculations, air side systems analysis, air distribution, simulation tools in building design analysis, and paramet-
building electrical requirements, electrical and lighting ric analyses used to study various operational parameters
systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- that affect energy use in buildings. Three lecture hours a
requisite: Physics 303L and 103N, and credit or registration week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural Engineer-
for Mechanical Engineering 320 or 326. ing 346N and Mechanical Engineering 320; or consent of
346P. HVAC Design. Design and analysis of heating, ventilation, instructor.
and cooling systems for buildings. Focus on application of 372. Modeling of Air and Pollutant Flows in Buildings. Funda-
fundamental energy and mass transfer principles to HVAC mentals of indoor airflow modeling; use of computational
components. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. fluid dynamics (CFD) for air quality and thermal comfort
Prerequisite: Architectural Engineering 346N, Mechanical analyses; application of CFD for analysis of air velocity,
Engineering 320 or 326, and Mechanical Engineering 339; temperature, humidity, and contaminant distributions with
or consent of instructor. different ventilation systems. Three lecture hours a week
350. Advanced CAD Procedures. Introduction to advanced for one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural Engineering
CAD procedures and CAD systems and their influence on 346N, Civil Engineering 319F, or consent of instructor.
building design and construction. Nine laboratory hours 177K, 277K, 377K. Studies in Architectural Engineering. Various
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Architectural Engi- specified topics or conference course. For each semester
neering 102 or Civil Engineering 301; Civil Engineering 311K; hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour
admission to the major sequence in architectural or civil a week for one semester. Additional hours are required
engineering; and Architectural Engineering 217 or consent for some topics; these topics are identified in the Course
of instructor. Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
358. Cost Estimating in Building Construction. Building con- Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
struction quantity surveying from plans and specifications, Schedule.
unit prices, lump sum estimates, job sites, overhead, gener- Topic 2: Indoor Air Quality: Transport and Control.
al overhead, and bidding procedures. Two lecture hours and Transport and control of indoor pollutants. Includes
three supervised laboratory hours a week for one semester. particulate removal and pollutant transport into and
Prerequisite: Architectural Engineering 335 and admission within indoor environments. Prerequisite: Admission to
to the major sequence in architectural engineering. Experi- the major sequence in civil engineering or architectural
ence reading construction blueprints is recommended. engineering.
362L. Structural Design in Wood. Engineering properties of 679H. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Research performed dur-
wood; design of glued-laminated and lumber structural ing two consecutive semesters under the supervision of an
members, connections, and simple systems; introduction engineering faculty member; topics are selected jointly by
to shear walls and diaphragms. Five hours of lecture and the student and the faculty member with approval by the
supervised work a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil director of the Engineering Honors Program. The student
Engineering 329. makes an oral presentation and writes a thesis. Individual
465. Integrated Design Project. Design of low-rise buildings, in- instruction for two semesters. Students pursuing both the
cluding structural and environmental systems; preparation Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a bachelor’s degree in engi-
of contract documents. Six hours a week for one semester, neering may use this course to fulfill the thesis requirement
including lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: Architectural for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prerequisite: For 679HA,
Engineering 217, 320L, 335, and 346N, and Civil Engineering enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program; for 679HB,
331 or 335, and 357. Architectural Engineering 679HA and enrollment in the
Engineering Honors Program.

Civil E ngine e r ing: C E 225MA and 225MB before a grade and degree credit are
awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, application to become a
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval
Engineering
of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative

301. Civil Engineering Systems. Introduction to civil engineering work tour; for 225MB, Civil Engineering 225MA and appoint-
as a career; engineering problem solving; microcomputers ment for a full-time cooperative work tour.
for text and graphics; introduction to civil engineering mea- 329. Structural Analysis. Classical methods of analysis for de-
surements; disciplines within civil engineering; engineering terminate and indeterminate structures under stationary
ethics. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week and moving loads. Four hours of lecture and supervised
for one semester. work a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Engineering
311K. Introduction to Computer Methods. Organization and Mechanics 319 and Civil Engineering 311K.
programming of civil engineering problems for computer 331. Reinforced Concrete Design. Design of reinforced concrete
solutions. Five hours a week for one semester, including beams and columns. Five hours of lecture and supervised
lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration work a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineer-
for Mathematics 408D or 308L; additional prerequisite for ing 314K and 329.
civil engineering majors, Civil Engineering 301. 333H. Engineering Communication: Honors. Technical com-
311S. Elementary Statistics for Civil Engineers. Basic theory of munication skills for use in industry and academia: writ-
probability and statistics with practical applications to civil ing and peer-reviewing technical research reports and
engineering problems; emphasis on sampling, statistical papers, representing information graphically, delivering
inference, and experiment design. Three lecture hours and oral presentations, working collaboratively, and managing
one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: computer-mediated communication. Two lecture hours and
Mathematics 408D. one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.
314K. Properties and Behavior of Engineering Materials. Structure, Civil Engineering 333H and 333T may not both be counted.
properties, and behavior of engineering materials, including Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306, admission to an ap-
concrete and metals. Laboratory exercises illustrate mechan- propriate major sequence in engineering, and admission to
ical behavior of typical materials and demonstrate selected an engineering honors program or consent of instructor.
principles of mechanics. Six hours of lecture, laboratory, 333T. Engineering Communication. Technical communication
and supervised work a week for one semester. Prerequisite: skills for engineers, especially researching and writing
Chemistry 301 and Engineering Mechanics 319. technical documents for many kinds of readers, represent-
319F. Elementary Mechanics of Fluids. Fluid properties, hydro- ing information graphically, delivering oral presentations,
statics, elements of fluid dynamics, energy and momentum, working collaboratively, and managing computer-mediated
boundary layers, similitude, pipe flow, metering instru- communication. Two lecture hours and one and one-half
ments, drag forces. Three lecture hours and two labora- laboratory hours a week for one semester. Civil Engineer-
tory hours a week for one semester. Civil Engineering 319F ing 333H and 333T may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
and Mechanical Engineering 330 may not both be counted. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and admission to an appropriate
Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 306. major sequence in architectural or civil engineering.
335. Elements of Steel Design. Analysis and design of tension
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses members, beams, columns, and bolted and welded connec-
tions. Five hours of lecture and supervised work a week for
321. Transportation Systems. Planning, economics, location, one semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 314K and 329.
construction, operation, maintenance, and design of 341. Introduction to Environmental Engineering. Quantitative
transportation systems; concepts of various modes of evaluation of the environmental, economic, and technical
transportation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. problems involved in control of pollutants of the air, water,
Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 311S. and land. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
325L. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work requisite: Chemistry 301 and 302, or consent of instructor.
period of civil engineering students in the Cooperative En- 342. Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering. Applica-
gineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for three tion of chemical, biological, and physical principles to the
semesters. The student must complete Civil Engineering analysis and design of water and wastewater treatment
325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and degree credit are processes. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX, application to become a Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 341 and credit or registration
member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval for Civil Engineering 319F, or consent of instructor.
of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative 346. Solid Waste Engineering and Management. Characteris-
work tour; for 325LY, Civil Engineering 325LX and appoint- tics of municipal and industrial solid wastes, generation
ment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LZ, Civil rates, collection systems, recycling, processing, and dis-
Engineering 325LY and appointment for a full-time coopera- posal. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with
tive work tour. occasional field trips. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 341 or
2 25M. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work consent of instructor.
period of civil engineering students in the Cooperative En- 346K. Hazardous Waste Management. Technical and regula-
gineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for two tory aspects of handling and treating hazardous wastes.
semesters. The student must complete Civil Engineering Contaminant fate and transport, site investigation and

remediation techniques, risk assessment methodology, facilities. Three hours a week for one semester, including
and treatment and disposal methods. Three lecture hours lecture and field trips. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 356.
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 341 366K. Design of Bituminous Mixtures. Fundamental properties
Engineering
or consent of instructor. of asphalt and aggregates; design and construction of as-
351. Concrete Materials. Portland cement, aggregates, supple- phalt mixtures; special mixtures; superpave design method.
mentary cementing materials, properties of fresh and hard- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
ened concrete, concrete durability, mixture proportioning, Upper-division standing, Civil Engineering 321, and consent
concrete construction, special concretes. Three lecture of instructor.
hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. 367. Highway Engineering. Geometric design of modern high-
Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 314K. ways and streets, including intersections and interchanges;
356. Elements of Hydraulic Engineering. Flow in closed conduits, drainage; traffic operations. Three lecture hours and one
hydraulic machinery; open-channel flow; flow measure- hour of computer-aided-design laboratory a week for one
ment; design of storm sewers. Five hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 321 or consent of
semester, including lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: instructor.
Civil Engineering 319F. 367P. Pavement Design and Performance. Basic principles of
357. Geotechnical Engineering. Engineering properties of soils; design of pavements for highways, airfields, and railroads;
permeability and shear strength of soils; settlement of em- pavement construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
bankments and foundations of structures; laboratory mea- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
surements. Six hours a week for one semester, including Civil Engineering 321, 357, and 366K.
lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 367T. Traffic Engineering. Driver and vehicle characteristics,
319 and Civil Engineering 319F. traffic studies, traffic laws and ordinances, intersection
358. Introductory Ocean Engineering. Wave theory and its ap- capacity, signs, markings, signals, bus transit, parking,
plications to coastal engineering and offshore structure design of street systems, and operational controls. Three
technology. Includes fundamentals of inviscid and viscous lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil
flow of incompressible fluids, and applications of computa- Engineering 321 or consent of instructor.
tional fluid dynamics (CFD) in design. Three lecture hours 369L. Air Pollution Engineering. Characterization of sources,
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering emissions, transport, transformation, effects, and control
319F or consent of instructor. of outdoor and indoor air pollutants. Three lecture hours
360K. Foundation Engineering. Effect of geotechnical conditions a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineer-
on the behavior, proportioning, and choice of foundation ing 341 and Mechanical Engineering 320, or consent of
type; design of shallow and deep foundations; study of instructor.
foundation case histories. Five hours a week for one se- 370K. Environmental Sampling and Analysis. Principles of envi-
mester, including lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: Civil ronmental chemistry; measurement of contaminants in air,
Engineering 357. water, and land environments; applications to municipal,
3 62M. Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design. Design of rein- industrial, and ambient samples. Six hours a week for one
forced concrete buildings, including floor systems and semester, including lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite:
structural walls. Five hours of lecture and supervised work a Upper-division standing in engineering and Civil Engineer-
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 331. ing 341, or consent of instructor.
362N. Advanced Steel Design. Design of steel buildings, beam 171P. Engineering Professionalism. Examines the fundamental,
columns, composite beams, plate girders, and connections. nontechnical aspects of civil and environmental engi-
Five hours of lecture and supervised work a week for one neering practice, including understanding professional
semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 335. engineering licensure and responsibilities; applying ethi-
363. Advanced Structural Analysis. Structural analysis for forces cal principles; identifying the effects of engineering and
and deflections using stiffness and flexibility approaches; engineering ethics on a global society; recognizing legal
application of energy methods in structural analysis; stiff- and business aspects of professional engineering practice;
ness methods for computer-based structural analysis. appreciating the role of science, technology, and the needs
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: of society in conceiving projects; balancing conflicting de-
Civil Engineering 329. mands in engineering practice; recognizing the importance
364. Design of Wastewater and Water Treatment Facilities. Anal- of leadership in successful project implementation; and
ysis, synthesis, and integrated design of collection systems, understanding the need for lifelong learning. Two lecture
pumping stations, and treatment plants for municipal hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to
wastewater; design of water treatment plants. Six hours a the major sequence in civil engineering and credit or reg-
week for one semester, including lecture and design labora- istration for one of the following: Civil Engineering 360K,
tory. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 356 and credit or regis- 362M, 362N, 364, 365K, 367, 376.
tration for Civil Engineering 342, or consent of instructor. 374K. Hydrology. Phases of the hydrologic cycle, unit hydrograph,
365K. Hydraulic Engineering Design. Application of engineering flow routing, hydrologic statistics, design storms and flows,
hydraulics to stormwater management; storm sewer design; design of storm sewers, detention ponds and water supply
engineering hydrology; open-channel hydraulics; hydraulic reservoirs. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
structures; culverts and bridges; stormwater detention Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 311S and 356.

374L. Groundwater Hydraulics. Darcy’s law, steady flow in Depar tment of Elec tri c al
aquifers, aquifer and well testing, regional flow, numeri- and Computer Engineering
cal simulation of groundwater flow, unsaturated flow, and
Engineering
groundwater recharge. Three lecture hours a week for one E le c tr i c al Engine e r ing: E E
semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 356 or consent of
instructor. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
375. Earth Slopes and Retaining Structures. Earth fills, excava-
tions, and dams; soil compaction, ground improvement, 302. Introduction to Electrical Engineering. The scope and
and slope stability; seepage and dewatering; study of earth- nature of professional activities of electrical engineers,
pressure theories; design of earth-retaining structures. including problem-solving techniques; analysis and de-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered in the sign methods; engineering professional ethics; analysis
spring semester only. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 357. of analog resistive circuits, including Thevenin/Norton
376. Airport Design. Factors influencing the location, design, equivalents, mesh analysis, and nodal analysis; and opera-
and construction of airports, including lighting, terminal tional amplifiers (DC response). Three lecture hours and
facilities, noise-level control, aircraft control, airspace two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Electrical
utilization, and automobile parking. Three lecture hours Engineering 302 and 302H may not both be counted. Pre-
and one hour of computer laboratory a week for one se- requisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or registration
mester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 321 or consent of for Mathematics 408C or 408K.
instructor. 302H. Introduction to Electrical Engineering: Honors. Restricted
177K, 277K, 377K. Studies in Civil Engineering. Various specified to students in the Engineering Honors Program. The scope
topics or conference course. For each semester hour of and nature of professional activities of electrical engineers,
credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for including problem-solving techniques; analysis and de-
one semester. Additional hours may be required for some sign methods; engineering professional ethics; analysis
topics; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be of analog resistive circuits, including Thevenin/Norton
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Var- equivalents, mesh analysis, and nodal analysis; and opera-
ies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. tional amplifiers (DC response). Three lecture hours and
Topic 1: Technological Innovation: Bioethical Issues. two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Electrical
Topic 2: Energy Policy and Ethical Conflicts. Engineering 302 and 302H may not both be counted. Pre-
Topic 3: Engineering Ethics in a Corporate World. requisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or registration
Topic 4: The Environment, Resources, and Technologi- for Mathematics 408C or 408K.
cal Risks. 306. Introduction to Computing. Bottom-up introduction to
Topic 5: Engineering Entrepreneurship. computing; bits and operations on bits; number formats;
Topic 6: Engineering in a Legal Environment. arithmetic and logic operations; digital logic; the Von Neu-
679H. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Research performed dur- mann model of processing, including memory, arithmetic
ing two consecutive semesters under the supervision of an logic unit, registers, and instruction decoding and execu-
engineering faculty member; topics are selected jointly by tion; introduction to structured programming and debug-
the student and the faculty member with approval by the ging; machine and assembly language programming; the
director of the Engineering Honors Program. The student structure of an assembler; physical input/output through
makes an oral presentation and writes a thesis. Individual device registers; subroutine call/return; trap instruction;
instruction for two semesters. Students pursuing both the stacks and applications of stacks. Three lecture hours and
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a bachelor’s degree in engi- one recitation hour a week for one semester. Electrical En-
neering may use this course to fulfill the thesis requirement gineering 306 and 379K (Topic: Introduction to Computing)
for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prerequisite: For 679HA, may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of
enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program; for 679HB, at least C or registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K.
Civil Engineering 679HA and enrollment in the Engineering 309K. Topics in Electrical Engineering. Three lecture hours a
Honors Program. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
379K. Introduction to Numerical Methods. Introduction to nu- the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
merical modeling of physical systems, sources of errors in 411. Circuit Theory. Capacitance and inductance; first- and
engineering simulations, solutions of nonlinear equations, second-order transient circuit response, including opera-
solutions of systems of linear equations (direct and iterative tional amplifier circuits; sinusoidal steady state analysis;
methods), numerical solution of initial- and boundary-value Bode plots; three-phase circuits; transformers; two-port
problems, eigenvalue problems, and numerical optimiza- networks (Z-parameters and Y-parameters); and computer-
tion. Instruction complemented with numerical and sym- aided analysis and design. Three lecture hours and two
bolic computation software. Three lecture hours a week recitation hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
for one semester. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 311K and Electrical Engineering 302 or 302H with a grade of at
admission to the major sequence in civil or architectural least C; credit with a grade of at least C or registration for
engineering. Mathematics 427K; and credit with a grade of at least C or
registration for Physics 303L and 103N.
312. Introduction to Programming. Programming skills for
problem solving; programming in C; elementary data

structures; asymptotic analysis. Three lecture hours and diffraction; numerical methods for solving Maxwell’s equa-
one recitation hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: tions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prereq-
Electrical Engineering 306 or Biomedical Engineering 303 uisite: Electrical Engineering 325 with a grade of at least C.
Engineering
with a grade of at least C. 325L. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe-
313. Linear Systems and Signals. Representation of signals riod of electrical and computer engineering students in the
and systems; system properties; sampling; Laplace and Cooperative Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a
z-transforms; transfer functions and frequency response; week for three semesters. The student must complete Elec-
convolution; stability; Fourier series; Fourier transform; trical Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade
AM/FM modulation; applications. Three lecture hours a and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX,
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering application to become a member of the Cooperative Engi-
411, 331, or Biomedical Engineering 311 with a grade of at neering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment
least C; and Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C. for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Electrical
316. Digital Logic Design. Boolean algebra; analysis and syn- Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time coop-
thesis of combinational and sequential switching networks; erative work tour; for 325LZ, Electrical Engineering 325LY
applications to computer design. Three lecture hours a week and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 306, 2 25M. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe-
Computer Sciences 307, or 315H with a grade of at least C; riod of electrical engineering students in the Cooperative
and credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Elec- Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for two
trical Engineering 312, Computer Sciences 310, or 310H. semesters. The student must complete Electrical Engineer-
319K. Introduction to Microcontrollers. Basic computer struc- ing 225MA and 225MB before a grade and degree credit are
ture; instruction set; addressing modes; assembly language awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, application to become a
programming; subroutines; arithmetic operations; pro- member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval
gramming in C; C functions; basic data structures; input/ of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative
output; and survey of several microcontrollers. Three lec- work tour; for 225MB, Electrical Engineering 225MA and
ture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semes- appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.
ter. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 306 or Biomedical 125S. Internship in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prac-
Engineering 303 with a grade of at least C, and Electrical tical work experience in industry or a research lab under
Engineering 312 with a grade of at least C. the supervision of an engineer or scientist. Requires a
substantial final report. At least ten hours of work a week,
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses for a total of 150 hours a semester or summer session.
May be repeated for credit, but only three hours may be
321K. Mixed Signal and Circuits Laboratory. Digital and analog counted toward an electrical engineering degree. Offered
parametric testing of mixed-signal circuits and systems, in- on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Consent of the
cluding frequency response, harmonic and intermodulation, undergraduate adviser.
and noise behavior; use of system-level test equipment, 331. Electrical Circuits, Electronics, and Machinery. Not open
including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and to electrical engineering majors. Brief theory of direct and
probe stations; coherent v. noncoherent measurements; alternating current circuits; single-phase and three-phase
design for testability. Three lecture hours and three labora- power transmission; electronic devices and instrumenta-
tory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical tion; electromechanics. Three lecture hours a week for one
Engineering 438 with a grade of at least C; and credit with a semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D or 408M with a
grade of at least C or registration for Aerospace Engineering grade of at least C, and Physics 303L and 103N with a grade
333T, Biomedical Engineering 333T, Chemical Engineering of at least C in each.
333T, Civil Engineering 333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Me- 331K. Electric Circuits and Electronics. Not open to electrical
chanical Engineering 333T, or Petroleum and Geosystems engineering majors. Electric and electronic circuits; time-
Engineering 333T. domain and frequency-domain techniques; solid-state
322C. Data Structures. Programming with abstractions; data devices; analog and digital circuits. Three lecture hours a
structures; algorithm analysis. Three lecture hours a week week for one semester. Prerequisite: Physics 303L, 103N,
for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 312 and Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C in each.
with a grade of at least C. 333T. Engineering Communication. Advanced engineering com-
325. Electromagnetic Engineering. Introduction to electrostat- munication skills, with emphasis on technical documents,
ics and magnetostatics; properties of conductive, dielectric, oral reports, and graphics; collaborative work involving
and magnetic materials; solutions of Maxwell’s equations; online communication and research. Three lecture hours
uniform plane wave applications; frequency- and time-do- a week for one semester. Prerequisite: English 316K with a
main analyses of transmission lines. Three lecture hours a grade of at least C.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Physics 303L and 103N 334K. Theory of Engineering Materials. Crystal structure; quan-
and Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C in each. tum theory; chemical bonds; electron statistics; electronic,
325K. Antennas and Wireless Propagation. Solutions of time- optical, magnetic, and dielectric phenomena in materials,
varying Maxwell’s equations with applications to antennas and device applications based on these phenomena. Three
and wireless propagation; antenna theory and design, array lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electri-
synthesis; electromagnetic wave propagation, scattering, and cal Engineering 339 with a grade of at least C.

438. Electronic Circuits I. Electronic devices in analog and grade of at least C or registration for Aerospace Engineering
digital circuits. Device physics and modeling; two-port 333T, Biomedical Engineering 333T, Chemical Engineering
networks; analysis and design of power supply circuits 333T, Civil Engineering 333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Me-
Engineering
and amplifiers; frequency response; Bode plots. Labora- chanical Engineering 333T, or Petroleum and Geosystems
tory work covers generation and acquisition of test signals; Engineering 333T.
current, voltage, and impedance measurements; transfer 3 45M. Embedded and Real-Time Systems Laboratory. Embedded
function measurement; and spectrum measurements and microcomputer systems; implementation of multitasking,
analysis. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a synchronization, protection, and paging; operating sys-
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade tems for embedded microcomputers; design, optimization,
of at least C or registration for Electrical Engineering 313 or evaluation, and simulation of digital and analog interfaces;
Biomedical Engineering 343. real-time microcomputer software; applications, including
338K. Electronic Circuits II. Feedback principles; Bode plots; data acquisition and control. Three lecture hours and three
analysis and design of circuits with operational amplifiers laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
and oscillators; filters; power amplifiers. Three lecture hours Electrical Engineering 345L or 345S with a grade of at least
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineer- C; and credit with a grade of at least C or registration for
ing 438 with a grade of at least C. Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical Engineering 333T,
338L. Analog Integrated Circuit Design. Analysis and design of Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering 333T, Electrical
analog integrated circuits; transistor models, integrated Engineering 333T, Mechanical Engineering 333T, or Petro-
circuit technologies; layout techniques; mismatches; simple leum and Geosystems Engineering 333T.
and advanced current mirrors, single-stage amplifiers; 345S. Real-Time Digital Signal Processing Laboratory. Ar-
differential-pair amplifiers; frequency response; noise con- chitectures of programmable digital signal processors;
siderations; feedback; nonlinear circuits; cascode amplifiers; programming for real-time performance; design and
telescopic and folded-cascode operational amplifiers; two- implementation of digital filters, modulators, data scram-
stage operational amplifiers using state-of-the-art EDA/CAD blers, pulse shapers, and modems in real time; interfaces
tools for design simulation and layout. Three lecture hours to telecommunications systems. Three lecture hours and
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequi-
438 and 339 with a grade of at least C in each. site: Electrical Engineering 319K and 438 with a grade of at
339. Solid-State Electronic Devices. Quantum theory of energy least C in each; credit with a grade of at least C or registra-
levels; semiconductor materials and carrier transport; p-n tion for Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical Engineer-
junctions and Schottky barriers; bipolar and field effect tran- ing 333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering 333T,
sistors; light-emitting diodes, lasers, and photodetectors. Electrical Engineering 333T, Mechanical Engineering 333T,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: or Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T; and credit
Mathematics 427K and Physics 303L and 103N with a grade with a grade of at least C or registration for Biomedical
of at least C in each. Engineering 335 or Electrical Engineering 351K.
440. Microelectronics Fabrication Techniques. Integrated circuit 347. Modern Optics. Modern optical wave phenomena with
fabrication: crystal growth and wafer preparation; epitaxial applications to imaging, holography, fiber optics, lasers,
growth; oxidation, diffusion, and ion implantation; thin-film and optical information processing. Three lecture hours a
deposition techniques; lithography and etching processes; week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering
integrated circuit process integration and process simula- 313 and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, or Biomedical
tion. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week Engineering 343 with a grade of at least C.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 438 348. Laser and Optical Engineering. Principles of operation
and 339 with a grade of at least C in each; and credit with a and applications of lasers, optical modulators, and optical
grade of at least C or registration for Aerospace Engineering detectors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
333T, Biomedical Engineering 333T, Chemical Engineering Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 339 with a grade of at
333T, Civil Engineering 333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Me- least C.
chanical Engineering 333T, or Petroleum and Geosystems 351K. Probability and Random Processes. Probability, random
Engineering 333T. variables, statistics, and random processes, including
341. Electric Drives and Machines. Fundamentals of electrome- counting, independence, conditioning, expectation, density
chanical interactions; electromechanical energy conversion; functions, distributions, law of large numbers, central limit
magnetic circuits, transformers, and energy conversion theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, statisti-
devices; introduction to power electronics. Three lecture cal estimation, stationary processes, Markov chains, and
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical ergodicity. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Engineering 313 and 325 with a grade of at least C in each. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 313 with a grade of at
345L. Microprocessor Applications and Organization. Micropro- least C.
cessor organization and interfacing; memory interfacing; 3 51M. Digital Signal Processing. Sampling, aliasing, truncation
hardware-software design of microprocessor systems; effects; discrete and fast Fourier transform methods;
applications, including communication systems. Three convolution and deconvolution; finite and infinite impulse
lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one response filter design methods; Wiener, Kalman, noncausal,
semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 319K, 322C, linear phase, median, and prediction filters; and spectral
and 438 with a grade of at least C in each; and credit with a estimation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or registration case studies of commercial microprocessors. Laboratory
for Biomedical Engineering 335 or Electrical Engineering work includes completing the behavioral-level design of
351K. a microarchitecture. Three lecture hours and one labora-
Engineering
155. Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar. Presenta- tory/recitation hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
tions by speakers from industry, government, academia, Electrical Engineering 316 and 319K with a grade of at least
and professional private practice. Topics include envi- C in each.
ronmental and other ethical concerns, safety awareness, 360P. Concurrent and Distributed Systems. Concurrency, syn-
quality management, technical career descriptions, and chronization, resource allocation, deadlock, and schedul-
professionalism. Substantial practice in engineering coming; multithreaded programming; client/server distributed
munication. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Elec- systems programming. Three lecture hours a week for one
trical Engineering 155 and 364D may not both be counted. semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or
Prerequisite: English 316K with a grade of at least C. registration for Electrical Engineering 345L.
155L. Engineering Leadership Seminar. Presentations by speak- 360R. Computer-Aided Integrated Circuit Design. Theory and
ers from industry, government, academia, and professional practice of integrated circuit design. Classes of chip design,
private practice. Topics include environmental and other chip partitioning, and architecture; computer-aided design
ethical concerns, safety awareness, quality management, tools for simulation and physical design. Three lecture hours
technical career descriptions, and professionalism. One a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering
lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: English 316, 438, and 339 with a grade of at least C in each.
316K with a grade of at least C and consent of the dean. 360S. Digital Integrated Circuit Design. Circuit-level aspects of
160, 260, 360, 460. Special Problems in Electrical and Computer metal oxide silicon (MOS) and bipolar integrated circuit
Engineering. Elective course open to upper-division stu- technologies. Logic gates and latches; propagation delays;
dents in electrical engineering for original investigation of circuit simulation models. Three lecture hours a week for
special problems approved by the department. For each one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 438 and
semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three 339 with a grade of at least C in each.
laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated 361D. System Design Metrics. Survey of engineering design,
for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. manufacturing, and lifetime support issues; implications
360C. Algorithms. Complexity analysis; advanced combinato- of customer perceptions of quality on design; econom-
rial algorithms; algorithm design principles; intractability. ics of design; legal implications of design decisions. The
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Electrical Engineering 322C with a grade of at least C; and Electrical Engineering 361D and 379K (Topic 22: System
Mathematics 325K or Philosophy 313K with a grade of at Design Metrics) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
least C. Electrical Engineering 364D with a grade of at least C.
360F. Software Engineering Processes. Introduction to the disci- 361Q. Requirements Engineering. Methods and technology for
pline of software engineering. Fundamentals of evaluating, acquiring, representing, documenting, verifying, validating,
testing, and verifying software; formal specification; design and maintaining requirements; text-based, graphic-based,
techniques; software quality assurance and reliability as- and computational requirements model representations;
sessment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. requirements analysis to synthesize and resolve conflicts
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 322C with a grade of among disparate stakeholder viewpoints; requirements
at least C. traceability and evolution, and change management. The
360K. Introduction to Digital Communications. Communication equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
channels and their impairments; modulation; demodula- Electrical Engineering 361Q and 379K (Topic: Requirements
tion; probability-of-error analysis; source coding; error Engineering) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Electri-
control coding; link budget analysis; equalization; syn- cal Engineering 322C with a grade of at least C.
chronization and multiple access; spread spectrum; appli- 361R. Radio Frequency Circuit Design. Scattering matrices and
cations in wireline and wireless communication systems. two-port representation, matching networks using analyti-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: cal methods and graphical methods, and transistor ampli-
Electrical Engineering 351K or Biomedical Engineering 335 fier design. Computer analysis using MATLAB or other
with a grade of at least C. programming language. The equivalent of three lecture
3 60M. Digital Systems Design Using VHDL. Hardware imple- hours a week for one semester. Electrical Engineering 361R
mentation of arithmetic and other algorithmic processes; and 379K (Topic: Radio Frequency Circuit Design) may not
hardware description languages (VHDL); organization, both be counted. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 325
design, and simulation of digital systems. Three lecture and 438 with a grade of at least C in each.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical En- 362K. Introduction to Automatic Control. Analysis of linear au-
gineering 316 and 319K with a grade of at least C in each. tomatic control systems in time and frequency domains;
3 60N. Computer Architecture. Characteristics of instruction set stability analysis; state variable analysis of continuous-time
architecture and microarchitecture; physical and virtual and discrete-time systems; root locus; Nyquist diagrams;
memory; caches and cache design; interrupts and excep- Bode plots; sensitivity; lead and lag compensation. Three
tions; integer and floating-point arithmetic; I/O processing; lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Elec-
buses; pipelining, out-of-order execution, branch prediction, trical Engineering 438 and Mathematics 340L with a grade
and other performance enhancements; design trade-offs; of at least C in each.

362L. Power Electronics. Analysis, design, and operation of of at least C; credit with a grade of at least C or registration
power electronic circuits; power conversion from AC to DC, for Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, 345L, 345S, 362L, 368L,
DC to DC, and DC to AC; rectifiers, inverters, and pulse 371C, 372L, or 374L; and credit with a grade of at least C or
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width modulated motor drives. Laboratory work focuses on registration for Electrical Engineering 366. Some sections
the use of energy from renewable sources such as photo- also require consent of instructor; these are identified in
voltaics and wind. Two lecture hours and one and one-half the Course Schedule.
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 464G. Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project. Design and ex-
Electrical Engineering 438 or 331 (or 331K) with a grade of at perimental projects done with teams of students from
least C; and credit with a grade of at least C or registration multiple engineering disciplines; the ethics of design for
for Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical Engineering safety and reliability; emphasis on written and oral reporting
333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering 333T, of engineering projects. Three lecture hours a week for one
Electrical Engineering 333T, Mechanical Engineering 333T, semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged.
or Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 364D and 366 with a
362Q. Power Quality and Harmonics. Introduction and analysis grade of at least C in each; and Electrical Engineering 321K,
of power quality and harmonic phenomena in electric 440, 345L, 345S, 362L, 371C, 372L, or 374L with a grade of
power systems: characteristics and definitions, voltage sags, at least C.
electrical transients, harmonics, mitigation techniques, 464H. Honors Senior Design Project. Restricted to students in
standards of power quality and harmonics. The equivalent the Engineering Honors Program. Design and experimental
of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Electrical projects done under the direction of a University faculty
Engineering 362Q and 379K (Topic: Power Quality and Har- member; the ethics of design for safety and reliability;
monics) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Electrical emphasis on written and oral reporting of engineering
Engineering 438 or 331 with a grade of at least C. projects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester,
3 63M. Microwave and Radio Frequency Engineering. Design with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Prerequi-
principles in microwave and radio frequency systems; trans- site: Electrical Engineering 364D and 366 with a grade of
mission lines and waveguides; S-parameter representation; at least C in each; Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, 345L,
impedance matching; microwave network analysis; micro- 345S, 362L, 371C, 372L, or 374L with a grade of at least C;
wave devices and components; electromagnetic effects and a University grade point average of at least 3.50.
in high-speed/high-frequency applications. Three lecture 464K. Senior Design Project. Design and experimental projects
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical done in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer-
Engineering 325 with a grade of at least C. ing laboratories; the ethics of design for safety and reliabil-
363N. Engineering Acoustics. Same as Mechanical Engineering ity; emphasis on written and oral reporting of engineering
379N. Principles of acoustics, with applications drawn from projects. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a
audio engineering, biomedical ultrasound, industrial acous- week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering
tics, noise control, room acoustics, and underwater sound. 364D and 366 with a grade of at least C in each; and Electri-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: cal Engineering 321K, 440, 345L, 345S, 362L, 371C, 372L, or
Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C. 374L with a grade of at least C.
464C. Corporate Senior Design Project. Design and experimental 464R. Research Senior Design Project. Design and experimental
projects, done in the laboratories of local companies, for projects done under the supervision of a University faculty
electrical engineering students working full-time in indus- member; the ethics of design for safety and reliability;
try; the ethics of design for safety and reliability; emphasis emphasis on written and oral reporting of engineering
on written and oral reporting of engineering projects. Three projects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with
lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Prerequisite:
laboratory hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Electrical Electrical Engineering 364D and 366 with a grade of at least
Engineering 364D and 366 with a grade of at least C in each; C in each; and Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, 345L, 345S,
and Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, 345L, 345S, 362L, 371C, 362L, 371C, 372L, or 374L with a grade of at least C.
372L, or 374L with a grade of at least C. 366. Engineering Economics I. Business organization; dis-
364D. Introduction to Engineering Design. Introduction to the en- counted cash flow calculations, including present-worth
gineering design process; assessing engineering problems and rate-of-return calculations; replacement analyses;
and customer needs; acquiring, documenting, and verifying financial analyses; accounting and depreciation; income
requirements; high-level system design principles; effects taxes; inflation; risk analysis, utility theory, decision models,
of economic, environmental, ethical, safety, and social is- sequential decision making; value of information. Three
sues in design; writing design specifications. Two lecture lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit
hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. or registration for Electrical Engineering 351K.
Additional laboratory hours may be required for some sec- 366K. Engineering Economics II. Fundamentals of risk man-
tions; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Electrical agement, including portfolio theory, capital asset pricing
Engineering 155 and 364D may not both be counted. Prereq- theory, and effects of financing; hedging risks using for-
uisite: Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical Engineering wards, futures, options, and other derivatives; stochastic
333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering 333T, models of price behavior. Three lecture hours a week for
Electrical Engineering 333T, Mechanical Engineering 333T, or one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 366 with
Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T, with a grade a grade of at least C.

366L. Statistics for Manufacturing. Statistical analysis applied to ter. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 362K with a grade
the development and control of manufacturing operations; of at least C.
quality control, statistical process control, and design of 371C. Wireless Communications Laboratory. The fundamentals
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experiments. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. of wireless communication from a digital signal process-
Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 351K with a grade of at ing perspective; linear modulation, demodulation, and
least C. orthogonal frequency division multiplexing; synchroniza-
367L. Topics in Engineering and Society. Studies in the inter- tion, channel estimation, and equalization; communication
related problems of society and technology: ethics; legal, in fading channels; and wireless standards. Three lecture
social, and economic problems. Three lecture hours a week hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top- Electrical Engineering 371C and 379K (Topic: Wireless Com-
ics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. munications Laboratory) may not both be counted. Prereq-
368L. Power Systems Apparatus and Laboratory. Fundamentals uisite: Electrical Engineering 345S, 351M, or 360K with a
of power systems emphasized through laboratory experi- grade of at least C; and credit with a grade of at least C or
ments; complex power, three-phase circuits, per-unit sys- registration for Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical En-
tem, transformers, synchronous machines, transmission gineering 333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering
line models, steady-state analysis, induction machines, 333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Mechanical Engineering
capacitor banks, protective relaying, surge arrestors, and 333T, or Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T.
instrumentation. Three lecture hours and three laboratory 371D. Introduction to Neural Networks. Characteristics of artifi-
hours a week for one semester. Electrical Engineering 368L cial neural networks, feedforward networks, and recurrent
and 379K (Topic: Power Systems Apparatus and Laboratory) networks; learning algorithms; self-organization; biological
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineer- links; data mining and other applications. Three lecture
ing 331 or 438 with a grade of at least C; and credit with a hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical
grade of at least C or registration for Aerospace Engineering Engineering 351K and Mathematics 340L with a grade of
333T, Biomedical Engineering 333T, Chemical Engineering at least C in each.
333T, Civil Engineering 333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Me- 3 71M. Communication Systems. Analog and digital modulation;
chanical Engineering 333T, or Petroleum and Geosystems noise in communication systems; signal-to-noise ratio;
Engineering 333T. coding; optimal receiver design; phase-locked loops; and
369. Power Systems Engineering. Introduction to power sys- performance analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one
tems engineering; complex power; transmission line semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or
models; transformers; per-unit system; power flow prob- registration for Electrical Engineering 351K or Biomedical
lem; economic operation of power systems; deregulation; Engineering 335.
generator modeling; steady-state and transient stability 371R. Digital Image and Video Processing. Digital image acqui-
of power systems; power system control; contingencies; sition, processing, and analysis; algebraic and geometric
faults; introduction to short-circuit studies. Three lecture image transformations; two-dimensional Fourier analysis;
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical image filtering and coding. Three lecture hours a week for
Engineering 438 or 331 (or 331K) with a grade of at least C. one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C
370. Automatic Control II. Introduction to modern control or registration for Electrical Engineering 351K or Biomedical
theory, nonlinear and optimal control systems; control- Engineering 335.
lability, observability, stability; state feedback, observers, 372L. Network Engineering Laboratory. Local, metropolitan, and
eigenvalue assignment. Three lecture hours a week for one wide-area operations; telecommunication common carrier
semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or organization and services; administrative and political con-
registration for Electrical Engineering 362K. siderations; premise distribution systems; name resolution,
370K. Computer Control Systems. Analysis and design of linear address assignment, and mail; datagrams, packets, frames,
discrete time control systems; z-transform theory; modified and cells; addressing and network-level interconnection; in-
z-transforms; stability; multirate systems; digital simula- ternetwork architecture; TCP/IP protocol suite (v. 4 and 6);
tion of discrete time systems; synthesis of algorithms for Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 standards; IEEE 802.11 standards
computer controllers. Three lecture hours a week for one and wireless access points; repeaters, hubs, bridges, rout-
semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or ers; local area network emulation; public switched network
registration for Electrical Engineering 362K. access through POTS and ISDN; intradomain and interdo-
370L. Introduction to Manufacturing Systems Automation. Ap- main routing; routing protocols, including RIP, OSPF, and
plications of automation techniques to manufacturing sys- BGP; multicast; media testing; local- and wide-area diag-
tems; robotics and computer vision. Three lecture hours a nostic tools. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering for one semester. Electrical Engineering 372L and 379K
362K with a grade of at least C. (Topic 19: Network Engineering Laboratory) may not both
370N. Introduction to Robotics and Mechatronics. Structures be counted. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 372N with
for industrial robots; geometry and transformation; direct a grade of at least C; and credit with a grade of at least C or
and inverse kinematics; differential kinematics; dynamics; registration for Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical En-
trajectory planning; actuators and sensors; adaptive control gineering 333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering
and learning compliance; vision and pattern recognition; 333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Mechanical Engineering
expert systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- 333T, or Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T.

372N. Telecommunication Networks. Circuit and packet-switched subsystems, I/O devices and peripherals, audio subsys-
networks; local area networks; protocol stacks; ATM and tems, operating systems, benchmarking, manufacturing,
broadband ISDN; Internet; routing, congestion control, and testing of personal computer systems. One class
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and performance evaluation; multimedia applications. meeting may take place outside of normally scheduled
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: class time for a tour of a PC manufacturing site. Addi-
Electrical Engineering 351K with a grade of at least C. tional prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 360N with a
372S. Cryptography and Network Security. Distributed informa- grade of at least C.
tion system security; cryptographic tools; authentication; Topic 21: Information and Cryptography. Information
message security; system management. The equivalent theory; construction of codes; cryptography, includ-
of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Electrical ing security and randomized encryption; Kolmogorov
Engineering 372S and 379K (Topic 18: Network Security) complexity; statistics, including large deviations, non-
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Mathematics 325K parametrics, and information inequalities; Vapnik-
or 340L with a grade of at least C. Cervonenkis methods for learning theory. Additional
374K. Biomedical Electronics. Application of techniques of prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 351K with a grade
electrical engineering to analysis and instrumentation in of at least C.
biological sciences: pressure, flow, temperature measure-
ment; bioelectric signals; pacemakers; ultrasonics; elec-
trical safety; electrotherapeutics and lasers. Three lecture Depar tment of Mechani c al
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering
Engineering 438 with a grade of at least C.
374L. Applications of Biomedical Engineering. An in-depth exami- Me chani c al Engine e r ing: M E
nation of selected topics in biomedical engineering, such
as optical and thermal properties of laser interaction with Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
tissue; measurement of perfusion in the microvascular sys-
tem; diagnostic imaging; interaction of living systems with 302. Introduction to Engineering Design and Graphics. Intro-
electromagnetic fields; robotic surgical tools; ophthalmic induction to mechanical engineering education and practice
strumentation; noninvasive cardiovascular measurements. through lectures and laboratory experiences. Graphics and
Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one modeling fundamentals for engineering design: freehand
semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 374K with a sketching, computer modeling of solid geometry, and gen-
grade of at least C; and credit with a grade of at least C or eration of engineering drawings. Introduction to reverse
registration for Aerospace Engineering 333T, Biomedical En- engineering, computer-aided design, rapid prototyping,
gineering 333T, Chemical Engineering 333T, Civil Engineering and manufacturing. Application of the design process
333T, Electrical Engineering 333T, Mechanical Engineering and problem solving through individual and team projects.
333T, or Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for
679H. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Research performed dur- one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
ing two consecutive semesters under the supervision of an Mechanical Engineering 302, 210, 210H. May not be taken
engineering faculty member; topics are selected jointly by concurrently with Mechanical Engineering 205. Prerequisite:
the student and the faculty member with approval by the Credit or registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K (or
director of the Engineering Honors Program. The student credit for 308K).
makes an oral presentation and writes a thesis. Individual 103. Studies in Engineering Design Graphics. Computer labo-
instruction for two semesters. Students pursuing both the ratory work in engineering design graphics for students
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a bachelor’s degree in engi- with transfer credit for Mechanical Engineering 210 who
neering may use this course to fulfill the thesis requirement need additional work. Three computer laboratory hours a
for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prerequisite: For 679HA, week for one semester. May not be counted by students
enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program; for 679HB, with credit for Mechanical Engineering 302, 210, or 210H.
Electrical Engineering 679HA with a grade of at least C and Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate adviser.
enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program. 205. Introduction to Computers and Programming. Introduction
379K. Topics in Electrical Engineering. The equivalent of three to computer hardware and software systems; program-
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated ming using a high-level language; mathematical software
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division programming; and introduction to machine language. In-
standing. cludes significant hands-on programming opportunities.
Topic 1: Conference Course. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one
Topic 15: Information Theory. Measures of information; semester. May not be taken concurrently with Mechanical
noiseless coding and data compression; discrete memo- Engineering 302. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for
ryless channels and channel capacity; broadcast chan- Mathematics 408C or 408K (or credit for 308K).
nels; error-correcting codes. Additional prerequisite: 210. Engineering Design Graphics. Graphics and modeling
Electrical Engineering 351K with a grade of at least C. fundamentals for engineering design: freehand sketching,
Topic 20: Computer Architecture: Personal Computer computer modeling of solid geometry, and generation of
Design. Commercial general purpose processors, engineering drawings. Introduction to reverse engineering,
memory architecture, buses, storage devices, graphics computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, and manufactur-

ing. Application of the design process to problem solving. Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for
Individual and team design projects. Two lecture hours and three semesters. Only one of the following may be counted:
three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 377K. The student
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of the following may be counted: Mechanical Engineering must complete Mechanical Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and
302, 210, 210H. May not be counted toward the Bachelor 325LZ before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Pre-
of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Prerequisite: requisite: For 325LX, application to become a member of
Credit or registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K (or the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean,
credit for 308K). and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for
210H. Engineering Design Graphics: Honors. Graphics and 325LY, Mechanical Engineering 325LX and appointment for
modeling fundamentals for engineering design: freehand a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LZ, Mechanical
sketching, computer modeling of solid geometry, and gen- Engineering 325LY and appointment for a full-time coop-
eration of engineering drawings. Introduction to reverse erative work tour.
engineering, computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, 2 25M. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work
and manufacturing. Application of the design process period of mechanical engineering students in the Coopera-
to problem solving. Individual and team design projects. tive Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week
One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one for two semesters. The student must complete Mechanical
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Me- Engineering 225MA and 225MB before a grade and degree
chanical Engineering 302, 210, 210H. May not be counted credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, application to
toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program,
degree. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mathemat- approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time coop-
ics 408C or 408K (or credit for 308K), and admission to an erative work tour; for 225MB, Mechanical Engineering 225MA
engineering honors program. and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.
311. Materials Engineering. Fundamental aspects of the struc- 326. Thermodynamics. Properties, heat and work, first and
ture, properties, and behavior of engineering materials. second laws, thermodynamic processes, introduction to
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: ideal power cycles. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
Chemistry 301, Engineering Mechanics 319, Mechanical mester. For some sections, two discussion hours a week
Engineering 302, 205, and 326, and Physics 303K and 103M are also required; these sections are identified in the Course
with a grade of at least C in each; credit or registration for Schedule. Mechanical Engineering 326 and 326H may not
Physics 303L and 103N; and concurrent enrollment in Me- both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301, Mathematics
chanical Engineering 111L. 408D, and Physics 303K with a grade of at least C in each.
111L. Materials Engineering Laboratory. Hands-on experi- 326H. Thermodynamics: Honors. Properties, heat and work, first
ments in materials science and engineering topics and and second laws, thermodynamic processes, introduction
microstructure-property relationships discussed in Me- to ideal power cycles. Three lecture hours a week for one
chanical Engineering 311. One to one and one-half lecture semester. For some sections, two discussion hours a week
hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. are also required; these sections are identified in the Course
Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 302 and 205 with a Schedule. Mechanical Engineering 326 and 326H may not
grade of at least C in each; and concurrent enrollment in both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301, Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering 311. 408D, and Physics 303K with a grade of at least C in each,
218. Engineering Computational Methods. Applied numerical and admission to an engineering honors program.
analysis, programming of computational algorithms using 330. Fluid Mechanics. Fluid properties, statics, conservation
mathematical software, and applications of computational laws, inviscid and viscous incompressible flow, flow in
methods to the solution of mechanical engineering prob- confined streams and around objects. Three lecture hours
lems. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours a week for a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K,
one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K and Mechani- Engineering Mechanics 306, and Mechanical Engineering
cal Engineering 205 with a grade of at least C in each. 326 or 326H with a grade of at least C in each, and concur-
rent enrollment in Mechanical Engineering 130L.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 130L. Experimental Fluid Mechanics. Experimental design con-
cepts, uncertainty analysis, and systems analysis as applied
320. Applied Thermodynamics. First and second laws of ther- to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
modynamics; thermodynamic processes, cycles, and heat systems. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours a
transfer. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 130L and
not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechani- 242L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent
cal Engineering degree. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301, Math- enrollment in Mechanical Engineering 330.
ematics 408D, and Physics 303K. 333H. Engineering Communication: Honors. Professional com-
324. Dynamics. Analysis of motions, forces, momenta, and munication skills for engineers, with emphasis on research,
energies in mechanical systems. Three lecture hours and writing, editing, and oral presentation on topics of social
one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: and technical significance in engineering. Students col-
Engineering Mechanics 306 and Mathematics 408D with laborate to publish an online journal. Two lecture hours and
a grade of at least C in each. two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Mechani-
325L. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe- cal Engineering 333H and 333T may not both be counted.
riod of mechanical engineering students in the Cooperative

Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306 with a grade of at engineering majors, upper-division standing and written
least C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence consent of instructor.
in engineering and to an engineering honors program. 337E. Radioactive Waste Management. An introduction to radio-
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333T. Engineering Communication. Professional communication active waste management, including waste forms; regula-
skills for engineers, with emphasis on research, writing, and tion and siting; public health and environmental issues;
oral presentation on topics of social and technical signifi- remediation and stabilization; low- and high-level waste
cance in engineering. Two lecture hours and two laboratory management; air dispersion; and radioactive groundwater
hours a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering transport. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
333H and 333T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Rheto- requisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering
ric and Writing 306 with a grade of at least C, and admission 218 with a grade of at least C, Physics 303L and 103N with a
to an appropriate major sequence in engineering. grade of at least C in each, and admission to an appropriate
335. Engineering Statistics. Fundamentals of probability, dis- major sequence in engineering; for others, upper-division
tribution theory, data analysis and statistics, interval esti- standing and written consent of instructor.
mation, hypothesis testing, and statistical quality control. 338. Machine Elements. Analysis for the design and manufac-
Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one ture of basic mechanical elements, and their role in the
semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D and Mechanical design of machines; application of finite element modeling.
Engineering 205 with a grade of at least C in each, and ad- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
mission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering. Engineering Mechanics 319 and Mechanical Engineering
336. Materials Processing. Effects of processing on materials 311 with a grade of at least C in each, and admission to an
properties; materials selection. Three lecture hours a week appropriate major sequence in engineering.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 339. Heat Transfer. Steady and transient heat conduction;
311 and 111L and Engineering Mechanics 319 with a grade forced and natural convection; radiation; introduction to
of at least C in each, concurrent enrollment in Mechanical heat exchangers and applications. Three lecture hours a week
Engineering 136L, and admission to an appropriate major for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 218,
sequence in engineering. 330, and 130L with a grade of at least C in each, concurrent
136L. Materials Processing Laboratory. Hands-on study of enrollment in Mechanical Engineering 139L, and admission
selected materials processing procedures and process- to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.
ing-microstructure-property relationships discussed in 139L. Experimental Heat Transfer. Experimental design concepts,
Mechanical Engineering 336. One lecture hour and three uncertainty analysis, and systems analysis as applied to
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer sys-
Mechanical Engineering 111L and Engineering Mechanics tems. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours a week
319 with a grade of at least C in each, concurrent enroll- for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 139L and 242L
ment in Mechanical Engineering 336, and admission to an may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent enroll-
appropriate major sequence in engineering. ment in Mechanical Engineering 339 and admission to an
136N, 236N. Concepts in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering. Re- appropriate major sequence in engineering.
stricted to students in the Colleges of Engineering, Liberal 340. Mechatronics. Theory and application of electrical circuits,
Arts, and Natural Sciences, and the Jackson School of Geo- electronics, and electromechanical devices; concepts in
sciences. For Mechanical Engineering 136N, one lecture electrical power transmission; instrumentation; feedback;
hour a week for one semester; for 236N, the equivalent of integration of electronics and instrumentation with me-
two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: chanical engineering systems (mechatronics). Three lecture
Completion of at least thirty semester hours of college hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics
coursework, or consent of instructor. 408D, Mechanical Engineering 205, and Physics 303L and
337C. Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems. Radioactivity, 103N with a grade of at least C in each, concurrent enroll-
nuclear interactions: fission and fusion, fission reactors, ment in Mechanical Engineering 140L, and admission to
nuclear power systems, nuclear power safety. Three lecture an appropriate major sequence in engineering.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For engineer- 140L. Mechatronics Laboratory. Hands-on laboratory using
ing majors, Mechanical Engineering 218 and Physics 303L hand-held and bench-top electronic test and prototyping
and 103N with a grade of at least C in each, and admission equipment for circuits and mechatronics applications;
to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for non- computer-aided instrumentation and data acquisition;
engineering majors, upper-division standing and written laboratory study in design, prototyping, and testing with
consent of instructor. electrical and electronics components and electromechani-
337D. Radiation and Radiation Protection. Atoms and X-rays; nu- cal devices. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours a
clei and nuclear radiations; radioactivity; nuclear reactions; week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineer-
interaction of radiations with matter; radiation dosimetry; ing 205, concurrent enrollment in Mechanical Engineering
biological effects of radiation; radiation protection and 340, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in
regulatory standards. Three lecture hours a week for one engineering.
semester. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechani- 343. Thermal-Fluid Systems. Analysis and design of integrated
cal Engineering 218 with a grade of at least C, Physics 303L systems involving simultaneous application of thermody-
and 103N with a grade of at least C in each, and admission namics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Applications to
to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for non- power generation, vehicle engineering, materials process-

ing, environmental control, and manufacturing. Three lec- for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and
ture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. written consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 330, 130L, 339, and 348D. Introduction to Mechatronics II. Interfacing microcom-
Engineering
139L with a grade of at least C in each; and admission to puters with sensors and actuators; hybrid (analog/digital)
an appropriate major sequence in engineering. design; digital logic and analog circuitry; data acquisition
344. Dynamic Systems and Controls. Lumped physical system and control; microcomputer architecture, assembly lan-
models; electrical, fluid, mechanical, and thermal system guage programming; signal conditioning, filters, analog-
analysis; linear system transient, steady-state behavior; to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Three lecture
introduction to feedback control. Three lecture hours a hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Electrical Engineer-
and Mechanical Engineering 205 and 324 with a grade of ing 331 and admission to an appropriate major sequence
at least C in each; Mechanical Engineering 340 and 140L in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division
or their equivalents with a grade of at least C in each; standing and written consent of instructor.
concurrent enrollment in Mechanical Engineering 144L or 349. Corrosion Engineering. Corrosion principles; electro-
244L; and admission to an appropriate major sequence in chemical, environmental, and metallurgical effects; types
engineering. of corrosion; corrosion testing and prevention; modern
144L, 244L. Dynamic Systems and Controls Laboratory. Modeling theories: principles and applications. Three lecture hours
of engineering systems, digital simulation, and assessment a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For engineering ma-
of results with experimental study; methods for analysis jors, Mechanical Engineering 311 or the equivalent with a
of first- and second-order systems, system identification, grade of at least C, Mechanical Engineering 326 (or 326H)
frequency response and feedback control principles; hands- or the equivalent with a grade of at least C, and admission
on experimentation with mechanical, fluid, electrical, and to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for non-
magnetic systems; data acquisition and analysis using engineering majors, upper-division standing and written
oscilloscopes and microcomputer-based analog-to-digital consent of instructor.
and digital-to-analog conversion; theoretical and practical 350. Machine Tool Operations for Engineers. Hands-on manual
principles governing the design and use of various sen- and computer-numerical–controlled machine tool opera-
sors and transducers. For 144L, one lecture hour and two tion. Part design and tool selection for production. One lec-
laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 244L, one ture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one se- Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Mechanical Engineer-
mester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mechanical ing 350 and 379M (Topic 7: Machine Tool Operations for En-
Engineering 344, and admission to an appropriate major gineers) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Admission
sequence in engineering. to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.
347. Processing of Materials. Analysis of forces in processing op- 352K. Engineering Computer Graphics. Introduction to interac-
erations; effects of friction and their control; metalworking tive computer graphics as a tool in computer-aided design.
efficiencies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Use of graphics software packages. Two lecture hours and
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi- three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequi-
site: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 336, site: For engineering majors, admission to an appropriate
credit or registration for Mechanical Engineering 136L, and major sequence in engineering; for others, upper-division
admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineer- standing and written consent of instructor.
ing; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing 353. Engineering Finance. Evaluating the financial impact of en-
and written consent of instructor. gineering decisions. Comparing alternatives with cash flow
Topic 1: Powder Processing. Powder particle character- analysis considering rate of return, inflation, and taxes, with
ization and size/shape/distribution, powder synthesis, emphasis on analyzing risk. Managing complex projects
compaction, sintering theory, sintering maps, full-den- with activity scheduling and resource allocation consider-
sity processing, powder-processed part microstructure ing cash flows. Methods include probabilistic analysis and
and properties. simulation. Three lecture hours and two discussion hours
Topic 2: Deformation Processing. Analysis of forces in a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408C,
processing operations; effects of friction and their con- Mechanical Engineering 205, and 335 with a grade of at least
trol; slab method; upper-bound force theory; slip-line C in each, and admission to an appropriate major sequence
field theory; metalworking efficiencies. in engineering.
348C. Introduction to Mechatronics I. Integrated use of me- 354. Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering. The applica-
chanical, electrical, and computer systems for information tion of mechanical engineering principles to problems in
processing and control of machines and devices. System the life sciences; transport phenomena of physiological
modeling, electromechanics, sensors and actuators, basic solids and fluids; biosignal analysis and instrumentation;
electronics design, signal processing and conditioning, biomaterials design and compatibility; principles of medi-
noise and its abatement, grounding and shielding, filters, cal imaging, diagnostics, and therapeutics; rehabilitation
and system interfacing techniques. Three lecture hours and engineering. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mathematics 427K
For engineering majors, Electrical Engineering 331 and ad- with a grade of at least C and admission to an appropriate
mission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering;

major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, ing; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing
upper-division standing and written consent of instructor. and written consent of instructor.
3 54M. Biomechanics of Human Movement. Modeling and simu- 361F. Radiation and Radiation Protection Laboratory. Introduc-
Engineering
lation of human movement; neuromuscular control; com- tion to the application of radiation and radiation protection
puter applications; introduction to experimental techniques. instrumentation. Lecture and laboratory topics include per-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: sonnel monitoring, radiation detection systems, gamma-ray
For engineering majors, admission to an appropriate ma- spectroscopy, determination of environmental radiation,
jor sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, counting statistics, gamma and neutron shielding, and air
upper-division standing and written consent of instructor. sampling. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a
355K. Engineering Vibrations. Time-domain and frequency- week for one semester. Prerequisite: For engineering ma-
domain analysis of vibrating systems; matrix methods, in- jors, Mechanical Engineering 218 with a grade of at least C,
strumentation, and vibration control; numerical methods. Physics 303L and 103N with a grade of at least C in each,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engi-
Mechanical Engineering 324 with a grade of at least C, Math- neering; for others, upper-division standing and written
ematics 427K with a grade of at least C, and admission to consent of instructor.
an appropriate major sequence in engineering. 2 61M, 361M. Materials Thermodynamics. First and second laws;
2 59, 359. Materials Selection. Description of commercial met- heat of combustion; heat engine cycles; chemical equilibria
als, polymers, ceramics, concrete, and wood for use in and/or phase equilibria; point defects in crystals. Two or
mechanical engineering applications. Applications include three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
strength, toughness, stiffness, fatigue, creep, corrosion, For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 311 with
casting, forming, machining, and welding. Two or three a grade of at least C, Mechanical Engineering 326 or 326H
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For with a grade of at least C, and admission to an appropriate
engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 336 and ad- major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors,
mission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.
for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and 362K. Readings in Engineering. A study of the interrelated prob-
written consent of instructor. lems of society, technology, and energy. Three lecture hours
2 60K, 360K. Metallurgy of Engineering Alloys. Microstructure a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
and property relationships of metals and alloys; steel al- counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 377K.
loys; aluminum alloys; titanium alloys; magnesium alloys; Prerequisite: Admission to an appropriate major sequence
solidification and casting; thermomechanical processing; in engineering.
heat treating and solid-state phase transformations. Two or 363L. Energy Systems Laboratory. Experimental analysis of ther-
three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: mal energy systems, including heat transfer equipment,
For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 311 with engines, the University chilling station and the University
a grade of at least C, credit or registration for Mechanical power plant. Use of a variety of industrial instrumentation
Engineering 111L, and admission to an appropriate major for assessment of system and component performance and
sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper- of experimental uncertainty. Written and oral technical com-
division standing and written consent of instructor. munication of experimental results. Two lecture hours and
360L. Turbomachinery and Compressible Flow. Positive displace- three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
ment and dynamic rotating machinery; pumps, compres- Mechanical Engineering 339, 139L (or 242L), 343, and admis-
sors, and turbines; performance characteristics and scaling sion to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.
laws. One-dimensional compressible flow with area change, 364L. Automatic Control System Design. Feedback principles;
friction, or heat addition. Normal and oblique shock waves; control components; industrial compensators; Routh,
Prandtl-Meyer expansion. Three lecture hours a week for Nyquist, Bode, and root locus methods; controller design;
one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 330, continuous and discrete time control. Three lecture hours
130L and 139L (or 242L), and admission to an appropriate and one-half laboratory hour a week for one semester. Pre-
major sequence in engineering. requisite: Mechanical Engineering 344 and admission to an
3 60N. Intermediate Heat Transfer. Multidimensional and tran- appropriate major sequence in engineering.
sient diffusion; laminar and turbulent convection; radia- 365K. Finite Element Method. Introduction and application of the
tion exchange; special topics. Three lecture hours a week finite element method in engineering analysis and design
for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering problems; demonstration of techniques using commercial
339 and admission to an appropriate major sequence in codes. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
engineering. requisite: Engineering Mechanics 319 and Mathematics
361E. Nuclear Reactor Engineering. Fission and chain reactions; 427K with a grade of at least C in each, and admission to
neutron diffusion and moderation; reactor equations; Fermi an appropriate major sequence in engineering.
Age theory; multigroup and multiregional analysis. Three 365L. Industrial Design for Production. Current techniques for
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For making transitions from theoretical concepts to cost ef-
engineering majors, Mechanical Engineering 218 and Phys- fective designs suitable for manufacturing. Three lecture
ics 303L and 103N with a grade of at least C in each, and hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical
admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineer- Engineering 338 and admission to an appropriate major
sequence in engineering.

366J. Mechanical Engineering Design Methodology. Structured Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical Engineer-
methodologies for designing mechanical systems; reverse ing 205 with a grade of at least C, Mechanical Engineering
engineering/redesign projects and conceptual design proj- 335 or the equivalent, and admission to an appropriate
Engineering
ects. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors,
for one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 302, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.
330, 130L, 335, 336, 136L, 338, 339, and 139L with a grade of 368J. Computer-Aided Design. Application of computers to
at least C in each; Mechanical Engineering 340 and 140L design problems and simulation of mechanical systems;
or their equivalents with a grade of at least C in each; Me- creation of interactive special applications programs. Three
chanical Engineering 333H, 333T, or the equivalent with a lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one se-
grade of at least C; and admission to an appropriate major mester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mechanical
sequence in engineering. Engineering 338 and admission to an appropriate major
266K. Mechanical Engineering Design Project. Creative design, sequence in engineering.
analysis, selection, development, and fabrication of engi- 369L. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics. Applied
neering components and systems. Development of team numerical analysis, including solution of linear algebraic
project with faculty adviser and sponsoring engineer. Two equations and ordinary and partial differential equations;
lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional modeling of physical processes, including fluid flow and
hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineer- heat and mass transfer; use of general purpose computer
ing 343, 344, 144L or 244L, 353, and 366J with a grade of at codes, including commercial computational fluid dynam-
least C in each. ics software packages. Three lecture hours a week for one
366L. Operations Research Models. Formulation and solution- semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mechanical
interpretation for operations research models requiring, for Engineering 330 and 339 and admission to an appropriate
example, optimization, simulation, or analysis of Markov major sequence in engineering.
chains or queues. Applications include manufacturing de- 371K. Legal Aspects of Engineering Practice. Legal consider-
sign and control, routing and scheduling, plant location, ations in the practice of engineering; specifications and
inventory analysis, and management of queueing systems. contracts for equipment and engineering services. Three
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the fol-
For engineering majors, Mathematics 408D and Mechani- lowing may be counted: Mechanical Engineering 325L, 362K,
cal Engineering 205 with a grade of at least C in each, and 371K, 377K. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and ad-
admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineer- mission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.
ing; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing 372J. Robotics and Automation. Component technologies for
and written consent of instructor. precision machines based on dynamic modeling and motion
266P. Design Project Laboratory. Development of individual team programming: cams, linkages, planar manipulators. Three
project in association with faculty adviser and sponsoring lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit
project engineer. Four laboratory hours a week for one se- or registration for Mechanical Engineering 324 and admis-
mester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 343, 344, 144L sion to an appropriate major sequence in engineering.
or 244L, 353, and 366J with a grade of at least C in each. 3 72M. Mechanism Design. Design of planar mechanisms for
366Q. Deterministic Methods for Operations Research. Theory applications that require rigid body guidance, function
and algorithms for deterministic operations research meth- generation, and path generation. Graphical and analytical
ods. Algorithms for solving linear, integer, and nonlinear techniques. Computer-aided design projects. Three lecture
optimization models. Three lecture hours a week for one hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or reg-
semester. Mechanical Engineering 366M and 366Q may istration for Mechanical Engineering 324 and admission to
not both be counted. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, an appropriate major sequence in engineering.
admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineer- 372N. Design of Smart Mechanisms. Design of reprogrammable
ing; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing multiple-degree-of-freedom architectures. The course ad-
and written consent of instructor. dresses various mechanical configurations and stresses the
366R. Stochastic Methods for Operations Research. Theory and integrated design approach to sensing/actuation/control
algorithms for stochastic operations research methods. architecture and control software. Three lecture hours a
Algorithms related to stochastic processes: Markov chain week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
analysis; queueing theory; stochastic inventory theory ing and consent of instructor.
and decision analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one 373K. Basic Industrial Engineering. Design and analysis of
semester. Mechanical Engineering 366M and 366R may production systems, including plant layout and location,
not both be counted. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, material flow, and flexible manufacturing. Three lecture
Mechanical Engineering 335 or the equivalent, and admis- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For engineer-
sion to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for ing majors, Mechanical Engineering 205 or the equivalent
nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and writ- with a grade of at least C, Mechanical Engineering 335 or
ten consent of instructor. the equivalent, and admission to an appropriate major se-
367S. Simulation Modeling. Basic concepts of discrete-event quence in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-
simulation. Statistical input and output analysis. Applica- division standing and written consent of instructor.
tion of simulation software. Modeling of systems under 374C. Combustion Engine Processes. Principles of internal com-
uncertainty. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. bustion engines, fuels, carburetion, combustion, exhaust

emissions, knock, fuel injection, and factors affecting perfor 277K, five to ten laboratory hours and one consultation
formance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. hour with the faculty supervisor a week for one semester; for
Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 343 or consent of 377K, ten to fifteen laboratory hours and one consultation
Engineering
instructor, and admission to an appropriate major sequence hour with the faculty supervisor a week for one semester.
in engineering. Only one of the following may be counted: Mechanical En-
374D. Automotive Engineering Laboratory. Engines and emis- gineering 325L, 362K, 371K, 377K. Prerequisite: A University
sions. Students use commercial engine-modeling software grade point average of at least 2.50 and a grade point aver-
to explore effects of valve timing and intake tuning and age in the major of at least 2.50; admission to an appropri-
conduct experiments with vehicle emissions, ignition tim- ate major sequence in engineering; and approval of project
ing, engine mechanisms, engine controls, and emissions proposal by the faculty committee on individual projects.
control. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week 378C. Electroceramics. Bonding; crystal structures; defects;
for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for phase diagrams; glass ceramics; electrical, dielectric, mag-
Mechanical Engineering 374C and admission to an appro- netic, and optical ceramics. Three lecture hours a week for
priate major sequence in engineering. one semester. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Me-
374F. Fire Science. Analysis of the dynamics and consequences of chanical Engineering 311 or the equivalent with a grade of
fire in structures. Topics include combustion thermochem- at least C and admission to an appropriate major sequence
istry, premixed and diffusion flames, fluid mechanics of in engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division
fire, human tenability in burning structures, and computer standing and written consent of instructor.
modeling of fires. Three lecture hours a week for one 378K. Mechanical Behavior of Materials. Elastic deformation;
semester. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, upper- viscoelasticity; yielding, plastic flow, plastic instability,
division standing and credit or registration for Mechanical strengthening mechanisms; fracture, fatigue, creep; signifi-
Engineering 339 and 139L with a grade of at least C in each; cance of mechanical properties tests. Three lecture hours
for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing and a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For engineering
written consent of instructor. majors, Mechanical Engineering 336 and 136L with a grade
374L. Design of Thermal Systems. Methodology and approach to of at least C in each, and admission to an appropriate ma-
design of thermal energy systems; component and system jor sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors,
modeling; optimization, including economic considerations. upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 378P. Properties and Applications of Polymers. Introduction to
Mechanical Engineering 339 or the equivalent, credit or polymers as structural materials: polymerization, polymer
registration for Mechanical Engineering 343, and admission structure, physical and mechanical properties, processing
to an appropriate major sequence in engineering. and fabrication. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
374R. Design of Air Conditioning Systems. Load calculations, de- mester. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical
sign of thermal distribution systems, component selection Engineering 311 or the equivalent with a grade of at least
and control. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. C, Mechanical Engineering 326 or 326H or the equivalent
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mechanical Engineer- with a grade of at least C, and admission to an appropriate
ing 343. major sequence in engineering; for nonengineering majors,
374S. Solar Energy Systems Design. Insolation characteristics upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.
and measurement, component design, solar energy sys- 378S. Structural Ceramics. Powder processing, powder charac-
tem modeling, introduction to photovoltaic systems, cost terization, forming techniques, densification, and devel-
analysis, and case studies. Three lecture hours a week for opment of microstructure; emphasis on understanding
one semester. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 339 materials, selection, and microstructure–mechanical
or the equivalent and admission to an appropriate major property relationships. Three lecture hours a week for one
sequence in engineering. semester. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mechanical
375K. Production Engineering Management. Introduction to Engineering 311 or the equivalent with a grade of at least
production and inventory models; basic factory dynamics; C, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in
analysis of variability; push-and-pull production control; engineering; for nonengineering majors, upper-division
sequencing and dispatching. Three lecture hours a week standing and written consent of instructor.
for one semester. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Me- 679H. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Research performed dur-
chanical Engineering 205 or the equivalent with a grade of at ing two consecutive semesters under the supervision of an
least C, Mechanical Engineering 335 or the equivalent, and engineering faculty member; topics are selected jointly by
admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineer- the student and the faculty member with approval by the
ing; for nonengineering majors, upper-division standing director of the Engineering Honors Program. The student
and written consent of instructor. makes an oral presentation and writes a thesis. Individual
177K, 277K, 377K. Projects in Mechanical Engineering. Indepen- instruction for two semesters. Students pursuing both the
dent project carried out under the supervision of a faculty Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a bachelor’s degree in engi-
member in mechanical engineering. Student prepares a neering may use this course to fulfill the thesis requirement
project proposal and a final report, each of which is evalu- for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prerequisite: For 679HA,
ated by the faculty committee on individual projects. For enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program; for 679HB,
177K, three to five laboratory hours and one consultation Mechanical Engineering 679HA and enrollment in the En-
hour with the faculty supervisor a week for one semester; gineering Honors Program.

179M, 279M, 379M. Topics in Mechanical Engineering. One, two, Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Ad- 421K. Physical and Chemical Behavior of Fluids II. Applications
Engineering
mission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; of thermodynamics and physical chemistry to petroleum
additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given and geosystems engineering. Three lecture hours and three
in the Course Schedule. laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
379N. Engineering Acoustics. Same as Electrical Engineering Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 326, and admis-
363N. Principles of acoustics, with applications drawn from sion to an appropriate major sequence in engineering or
audio engineering, biomedical ultrasound, industrial acous- consent of instructor.
tics, noise control, room acoustics, and underwater sound. 322K. Transport Phenomena in Geosystems. Applications of
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: mass, heat, and momentum balances to fluid flow prob-
Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C. lems; shell balances; non-Newtonian fluids; transport
processes through permeable media. Three lecture hours a
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechan-
Depar tment of Pe troleum ics 306 and Mathematics 427K.
and Geos ys tems Engineering 323. Fluid Flow through Permeable Media. Properties of fluid-
saturated rocks; steady-state and transient fluid flow in
Pe tr o le um and Ge o s ys te ms permeable reservoir rocks as applied to subsurface en-
Engine e r ing: P GE gineering problems. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 323 and
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses 323L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For petroleum
engineering majors and geosystems engineering and hydro-
102. Introduction to Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. geology majors, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering
Enrollment limited to beginning students in petroleum 322K and 424, Mathematics 427K, and admission to the
and geosystems engineering. Familiarizes the new student major sequence; for others, consent of instructor.
with the opportunities and responsibilities to be found in 323K. Reservoir Engineering I: Primary Recovery. Classification
a career in petroleum and geosystems engineering. One of subsurface reservoirs by type and recovery mechanism;
lecture hour a week for one semester. reserve estimates based on material balance; steady-state
203. Problem Solving in Petroleum and Geosystems Engineer- and transient fluid flow in permeable reservoir rocks as
ing. Restricted to petroleum and geosystems engineering applied to subsurface engineering problems. Three lecture
students. Combines design, logging, production, reservoir, hours a week for one semester. Petroleum and Geosys-
and economic problem-solving techniques. Two lecture tems Engineering 323K and 331 may not both be counted.
hours a week for one semester. Students will also be re- Prerequisite: Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 312
quired to attend meetings of the Society of Professional and credit or registration for Petroleum and Geosystems
Engineers twice a month. Prerequisite: Petroleum and Engineering 424.
Geosystems Engineering 102. 323L. Reservoir Engineering II: Secondary and Tertiary Recov-
305. Energy and the Environment. The forms of current and ery. Introduction to reservoir displacement processes;
potential energy sources, and how these might impact water and gas injection; enhanced recovery. Three lecture
the earth’s environment. Three lecture hours and one and hours a week for one semester. Petroleum and Geosys-
one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. May tems Engineering 323 and 323L may not both be counted.
not be counted toward a degree in geological sciences, Prerequisite: Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 322K,
geosystems engineering and hydrology, or petroleum 323K, 424, Mathematics 427K, and admission to the major
engineering. sequence.
2 10, 310. Formulation and Solution of Geosystems Engineering 3 23M. Reservoir Engineering III: Numerical Simulation. Math-
Problems. Introduction to mathematical equations typi- ematical equations governing fluid flow in reservoirs;
cally encountered in petroleum and geosystems engineer- numerical methods to solve the equations; numerical res-
ing; methods to solve equations graphically, analytically, ervoir simulation; treatment of wells; history matching; a
and with numerical methods; applications of computers simulation project performed using a commercial simulator.
to problem solving. Two or three lecture hours a week for Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
one semester. Prerequisite: Physics 303K and 103M and Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 323L.
credit or registration for Mathematics 427K. 424. Petrophysics. Properties of rocks; measurement and
312. Physical and Chemical Behavior of Fluids I. Principles of interpretation of petrophysical properties; application of
organic chemistry; phase behavior; properties of hydro- petrophysics to subsurface engineering problems; interac-
carbon gases and liquids and oil field waters; overview of tion of resident fluids with rocks. Extensive written report-
laboratory phase behavior measurements; material balance ing. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week
calculations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. for one semester. Prerequisite: For petroleum engineering
Prerequisite: Chemistry 302. majors and geosystems engineering and hydrogeology ma-
jors, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 333T, credit
or registration for Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering

322K, and admission to the major sequence; for others, laboratory hours a week for one semester. Petroleum
consent of instructor. and Geosystems Engineering 432 and 334 may not both
325L. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe- be counted. Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics 319 and
Engineering
riod of petroleum engineering students in the Cooperative Geological Sciences 416M.

Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for 333T. Engineering Communication. Advanced technical com-
three semesters. The student must complete Petroleum munication skills, with emphasis on writing strategies for
and Geosystems Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ technical documents, oral presentations, and visual aids.
before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Prerequi- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
site: For 325LX, application to become a member of the Rhetoric and Writing 306.
Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean, 334. Geomechanics. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; mester. Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 432 and
for 325LY, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 325LX 334 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Engineering
and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for Mechanics 319, Geological Sciences 416M, and admission
325LZ, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 325LY and to the major sequence.
appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour. 337. Introduction to Geostatistics. Basic probability and statis-
2 25M. Cooperative Engineering. This course covers the work pe- tics, study of correlated variables, statistical interpolation
riod of petroleum engineering students in the Cooperative and simulation, and global optimization. Emphasis is on the
Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for ways the results of these procedures are related to geology
two semesters. The student must complete Petroleum and and fluid flow. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Geosystems Engineering 225MA and 225MB before a grade Prerequisite: For petroleum engineering majors, Petroleum
and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, and Geosystems Engineering 210, Mathematics 408D or
application to become a member of the Cooperative Engi- the equivalent, and admission to the major sequence; for
neering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment others, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 210, and
for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 225MB, Petroleum Mathematics 408D or the equivalent.
and Geosystems Engineering 225MA and appointment for 360. Energy and the Environment. A survey course covering cur-
a full-time cooperative work tour. rent and potential energy sources, what the energy supply
326. Thermodynamics and Phase Behavior. Application of clas- mix will be in the future, and how this might impact the
sical thermodynamics to the behavior of fluids, with empha- environment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
sis on phase behavior of multicomponent mixtures. Three Prerequisite: Admission to the major sequence.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For 361. Advanced Reservoir Engineering. Secondary recovery
petroleum engineering majors and geosystems engineer- methods; computer simulation of reservoir performance;
ing and hydrogeology majors, Petroleum and Geosystems applications to field problems. Three lecture hours a week
Engineering 312, Mathematics 427K, and admission to the for one semester. Prerequisite: Petroleum and Geosystems
major sequence; for others, consent of instructor. Engineering 326 and 331.
430. Drilling and Well Completions. Elements of rock mechan- 362. Production Technology and Design. Analysis, specification,
ics, drilling fluids, factors affecting rate of penetration, and and characteristics of production systems; inflow perfor-
well completions, including casing and tubing design. Three mance; wellbore and tubing hydraulics; and artificial lift.
lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for For petroleum engineering majors, credit or registration for
Engineering Mechanics 319, Petroleum and Geosystems Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 430 and admission
Engineering 322K, and admission to the major sequence. to the major sequence; for others, consent of instructor.
331. Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering. Classification of 363. Petroleum Leasing Regulations and Practices. Domestic
subsurface reservoirs by type and recovery mechanism; and worldwide regulations associated with petroleum leas-
reserve estimates based on volumetric, material balance ing, including offshore areas, and environmental provisions
and decline curve techniques; transient fluid flow theory concerning petroleum exploration and production. Three
applied to predicting production rates; introduction to lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit
displacement processes. Three lecture hours a week for or registration for Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering
one semester. Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 365 or the equivalent, and upper-division standing or con-
323K and 331 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For sent of instructor.
petroleum engineering majors and geosystems engineer- 364. Natural Gas Engineering. Production, transportation,
ing and hydrogeology majors, Petroleum and Geosystems and storage of gas; metering and gauging; performance
Engineering 312 and 323, credit or registration for Petroleum of wells; estimation of gas reserves; prevention of waste
and Geosystems Engineering 424, and admission to the and utilization of natural gas. Three lecture hours a week
major sequence; for others, consent of instructor. for one semester. Prerequisite: For petroleum engineering
432. Geometry and Mechanics of Geologic Structures. Descrip- majors, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 326, 331,
tion, classification, and mechanical analysis of geologic and 362 and admission to the major sequence; for others,
structures such as faults, folds, and fractures. Deformation upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
mechanisms in rock, in situ stress, seismic interpretation, 365. Resource Economics and Valuation. Derivation of profitabil-
geologic mapping, and rock fracture. Emphasis on ap- ity criteria for earth resource investments, project analysis
plications to engineering. Three lecture hours and three in terms of the interrelation of technical and economic

factors, investment analysis in the presence of uncertainty, 373L. Geosystems Engineering Design and Analysis II. Team-ori-
and project planning. Three lecture hours a week for one ented design projects involving the application of geologic
semester. Prerequisite: Admission to an appropriate major and engineering methods to the solution of subsurface
Engineering
sequence in engineering or consent of instructor. problems, using field case histories. Projects are selected
368. Fundamentals of Well Logging. Principles, applications, for each student based on his or her petroleum engineering
and interpretation of well logs as used in exploration and technical area option. Three lecture hours a week for one
evaluation of subsurface formations. Three lecture hours semester, with one additional hour a week to be arranged.
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 373L and 374 may
416M and Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 424, and not both be counted. Prerequisite: For petroleum engineer-
admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering ing majors, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 331,
or consent of instructor. 362, 368, and 373K; for others, upper-division standing and
369. Quantitative Well-Log Analysis. Problem-oriented applica- consent of instructor.
tions of well-log combinations for petroleum exploration, 374. Applied Design. Three lecture hours and one discussion
evaluation, and production planning. Three lecture hours hour a week for one semester. Petroleum and Geosystems
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Petroleum and Geo- Engineering 373L and 374 may not both be counted. Prereq-
systems Engineering 368, and admission to an appropriate uisite: Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 323K, 323L,
major sequence in engineering or consent of instructor. 362, and 368, and admission to the major sequence.
370. Fundamentals of Subsurface Environmental Engineering. 176, 276, 376. Special Problems in Petroleum and Geosystems
Development of equations for simultaneous flow of three Engineering. Independent investigation of an advanced
fluids (air, water, and one other phase), characterization subject in petroleum and geosystems engineering, for
of contaminated sites, physical and chemical processes, superior students only. Conference course. Prerequisite:
overview of remediation technologies. Applications to the Admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineer-
unsaturated and saturated zones, and contamination of ing and written consent of instructor.
groundwater by nonaqueous phase liquids. Three lecture 377. Deepwater Operations. Overview of various technical,
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Petroleum logistical, and managerial elements that are functionally
and Geosystems Engineering 323, Civil Engineering 374L, or integrated in deepwater operations, with emphasis on ap-
Geological Sciences 476K; and admission to an appropriate plications in the Gulf of Mexico. Three lecture hours a week
major sequence in engineering. for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in
371. Energy Finance. Fundamentals of finance as applied to the the Cockrell School of Engineering.
petroleum industry, including petroleum project financing 378. Applied Reservoir Characterization. Reservoir modeling us-
techniques, investigating sources of capital, and methods ing software tools for statistical analysis of reservoir data;
used to evaluate an oil company’s financial performance. variogram analysis and modeling; spatial interpolation
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequi- (kriging); tools for data integration in kriging; stochastic
site: Credit or registration for Petroleum and Geosystems simulation of rock-types (lithology), pay thickness/poros-
Engineering 365 or the equivalent, and admission to an ity, and permeability; inputting geological models into flow
appropriate major sequence in engineering or consent of simulation; uncertainty assessment. Three lecture hours a
instructor. week for one semester. Prerequisite: Petroleum and Geosys-
372. Advanced Drilling and Well Completions. Applications of tems Engineering 331, 337, and Geological Sciences 416M.
geomechanics in wellbore and near-wellbore problems en- 379. Studies in Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. Special
countered in drilling and completing high-pressure, high- courses or seminars on recent developments in engineer-
temperature wells on land and water locations. Three lecture ing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
hours a week for one semester. Petroleum and Geosystems repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Ad-
Engineering 372 and 379 (Topic: Advanced Drilling and Well mission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering
Completions) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Petro- or consent of instructor.
leum and Geosystems Engineering 430 and 432. 679H. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Research performed dur-
373K. Geosystems Engineering Design and Analysis I. Analysis ing two consecutive semesters under the supervision of an
and design of subsurface injection and extraction systems, engineering faculty member; topics are selected jointly by
project organization, fundamentals of operations research, the student and the faculty member with approval by the
oral and written reporting, graphical presentations and director of the Engineering Honors Program. The student
use of visual aids, use of computer-aided engineering, and makes an oral presentation and writes a thesis. Individual
impact of ethical and economic issues on design. Three instruction for two semesters. Students pursuing both the
lecture hours a week for one semester, with one additional Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a bachelor’s degree in engi-
hour a week to be arranged. Prerequisite: Petroleum and neering may use this course to fulfill the thesis requirement
Geosystems Engineering 323 or the equivalent, Petroleum for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II. Prerequisite: For 679HA,
and Geosystems Engineering 333T and 365, and admission enrollment in the Engineering Honors Program; for 679HB,
to an appropriate major sequence in engineering or consent Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 679HA and enroll-
of instructor. ment in the Engineering Honors Program.

8. College of Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Douglas Dempster, PhD, Dean

Kenneth Hale, MFA, Associate Dean
D. Rachel Martin, BFA, Assistant Dean
http://www.finearts.utexas.edu/
Gener al Information Within the college are three academic units—the

Department of Art and Art History, the Sarah and
His tory and Mission Ernest Butler School of Music, and the Department of
Theatre and Dance. Inquiries about a particular unit
The College of Fine Arts was established by the state should be directed to that unit.
legislature in 1937; in the decades since then, the college Other components of the College of Fine Arts
has grown with the University to become a leading cen- include the Performing Arts Center and the Blanton
ter for arts study. Both students and faculty members of Museum of Art. These components provide University
the College of Fine Arts have regularly received national students and the Austin community with the oppor-
and international recognition for their achievements; tunity to attend art exhibitions, plays, operas, ballets,
such recognition indicates the degree of academic and recitals, and concerts by internationally renowned
artistic excellence to which the college is dedicated. artists and companies. The proximity of Austin to
The College of Fine Arts strives to prepare students Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth places
for the practice, study, criticism, and teaching of the the major art collections and dramatic and musical
arts; to lead in developing the arts through research and events of those cities within a few hours’ drive.
the creation of new works; and to provide performances
and exhibitions that deepen the understanding of the Performing Ar t s Center
arts, expand audiences, and develop a better quality
of life in the University, community, state, and nation. The Performing Arts Center’s mission is to educate,
The college prepares students and audiences for the enlighten, and entertain with a season program that
coming decades by emphasizing cultural diversity includes artists from around the world, reflecting a
and technological advancement and by exploring the multitude of cultures and art forms. In addition, the
interrelationships among all the arts. Performing Arts Center (PAC) maintains the Lifelong
Learning program, which encourages the Austin com-
Facilitie s munity to become more involved with the performing
arts through lectures, master classes, residencies,
The Office of the Dean of the College of Fine Arts is youth performances, and workshops. The PAC also
located in the E. William Doty Fine Arts Building, at serves as a learning laboratory for University students,
the corner of 23rd and Trinity streets. General inquiries giving them the opportunity to work alongside profes-
about the college should be directed to this office. The sionals in a variety of fields.
mailing address is The University of Texas at Austin, The Performing Arts Center includes the Nancy
Office of the Dean, College of Fine Arts, 1 University Lee and Perry R. Bass Concert Hall (three thousand
Station D1400, Austin TX 78712. seats) and the Ralph and Ruth McCullough Theatre
(four hundred seats). Nearby are the Kate Broocks Bates Fine Ar t s Lib r ary
Recital Hall (seven hundred seats) with its three-story
Fine Arts
Visser-Rowland tracker pipe organ, the B. Iden Payne Located in the E. William Doty Fine Arts Building, the
Theatre (five hundred seats), and the Oscar G. Brockett Fine Arts Library contains materials on art, theatre,
Theatre (two hundred seats). Support facilities include dance, and music.
rehearsal rooms, paint shops, scene shops, metal shop, The art collection supports instruction and research
prop shop, costume shops, and administrative offices. for the four divisions of the Department of Art and Art
History: art history, design, studio art, and visual art
B l anton Museum of Ar t studies. The collection includes materials on most art
and design movements and schools, photography, and
The Blanton Museum of Art is the largest university art education. Artists of most periods and nationalities
museum in the country and the third largest museum and studies of their work are represented, as are most
in Texas. Founded in 1963, the Blanton is an important media and techniques.
center for scholarship, research, and professional train- The theatre and dance collection supports the De-
ing in the visual arts. Students have opportunities to partment of Theatre and Dance, and includes materials
gain firsthand experience in academic and museum on performance, especially play production, theatrical
careers through formal internships and work with cu- design, playwriting, theatre education, and dance. Ma-
rators and faculty members on exhibitions, educational terials on other types of theatrical presentations, such
programs, and conservation activities. as magic, circuses, and pantomime, are also included.
The museum’s permanent collection includes more The Fine Arts Library holds texts of major plays written
than seventeen thousand works of art, including the in English or translated into English, with contempo-
Suida-Manning Collection of Renaissance and Baroque rary plays collected most heavily. The Perry-Castañeda
Art, the Mari and James A. Michener Collection of Library also holds texts of plays in English and other
Twentieth-Century American Art, the C. R. Smith languages, with emphasis on plays as a literary form
Collection of Art of the American West, and the Con- and on literary criticism.
temporary Latin American Art Collection. Holdings The music collection supports instruction and
of prints and drawings, available for study, consist of research in the Butler School of Music, including
more than ten thousand works on paper dating from performance, composition, and music studies. Most
the fifteenth century to the present. The museum also historical periods and geographical areas are covered
includes a collection of antiquities from Greece and in both classical and popular idioms, though the em-
Rome. The William J. Battle Collection of Plaster Casts phasis is on the Western classical tradition. Music is
features life-size cast replicas of the great masterpieces represented in a wide variety of printed and recorded
of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. formats.
Fine Arts Library services include reference and re-
Computer Facilitie s search assistance, instruction, circulation and reserves,
and media and technology support. The Fine Arts
In addition to the computer facilities available to all Library is wireless and offers a broad range of media
students at the University, the College of Fine Arts equipment and computing hardware and software to
maintains facilities with special hardware and software support the study of the fine arts.
for its own undergraduate and graduate majors. These
include a central computer laboratory and learning re- S tudy Ab road
source center located in the Fine Arts Library, computer
laboratories and media-enhanced classrooms in each The University offers many opportunities for students
of the three academic units, and extensive wireless to study abroad. Among these is the Learning Tus-
Internet coverage throughout the college. Information cany program, which offers instruction by University
regarding currently available technology and support faculty members at the Santa Chiara Study Center in
can be found on the College of Fine Arts Web site at Castiglion Fiorentino, near Florence. More information
http://www.finearts.utexas.edu/cfa/it/index.cfm. is available from the undergraduate advising office in
Because of the rapidly growing importance of com- the Department of Art and Art History.
puters in College of Fine Arts curricula, students are The Butler School of Music offers an opera program
strongly encouraged to come to the University with in Salzburg, Austria. More information is available
their own computers. Students should contact the area from the undergraduate advising office in the Butler
of academic interest for more information. School of Music.
College of Fine Arts t General Information 227

Another international opportunity is the Institute period, and the student’s proposed schedule of classes
for Digital Performing Arts program, which takes place must be approved by the adviser. Subsequent changes
Fine Arts
in Costa Rica during the summer. More information or corrections in the schedule must also have the ad-
is available from the undergraduate advising office in viser’s approval.
the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Maymester Abroad courses in fine arts are offered C areer Advi si ng
for four weeks in May and June. More information is
available from the Study Abroad Office at http://www. Fine Arts Career Services, a division of the Office of
utexas.edu/student/abroad/. the Dean, helps fine arts majors explore career options,
plan for careers, and develop strategies for seeking
Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le jobs upon graduation. More information is published
thro u gh the College at http://www.utexas.edu/cofa/career/. Career advising
and planning services are also available from the Uni
Students in the College of Fine Arts are eligible for a versity’s Career Center in Jester Center.
variety of scholarships and awards. Most scholarship The University makes no promise to secure employ-
aid in the college is offered through the academic units ment for each graduate.
(art and art history, music, and theatre and dance). For
information about scholarship application procedures Educati on C areer S er vi ces
and deadlines, the student should contact the academic
unit of interest. Education Career Services provides job placement
services in education-related occupations at the el-
S tudent Servi ce s and ementary school, secondary school, and college level.
Ac ademi c Advising Candidates for teacher certification should register with
Education Career Services at the beginning of their
Of f ice o f the D ea n student-teaching semester. Additional information is
published by Education Career Services at http://www.
In the College of Fine Arts, the Office of the Dean edb.utexas.edu/career/.
offers a variety of student services, including general
academic advising, maintenance of student records,
evaluation of the student’s academic standing and Admission and Regis tr ation
progress toward a degree, and information about pro-
grams to study abroad. The student should contact Admission and readmission of undergraduate students
the Office of the Dean for answers to questions about to the University is the responsibility of the director
degree requirements or other College of Fine Arts or of admissions. Information about admission to the
University policies and regulations. This office is also University is given in General Information.
a good source of general information and referral. Within the College of Fine Arts, the departmental
advising offices and dean’s office provide assistance to
D epartme nta l A d v i s i n g students who plan to attend the University. For infor-
mation about a particular academic area, prospective
Each academic unit in the college (art and art history, students should consult the advising office in the De-
music, and theatre and dance) has an undergraduate partment of Art and Art History, the Butler School of
advising office with a faculty advising coordinator and Music, or the Department of Theatre and Dance. They
at least one full-time staff adviser. Questions about should consult the Office of the Dean (Student Affairs)
advising policies and procedures should be directed for general information and for answers to questions
to that office. about degree requirements. Because of the variety of
A student enrolled in the College of Fine Arts is degree options available in the college, prospective
required to meet with a designated adviser before students are encouraged to visit the campus and meet
registering for any semester or summer session. This with an academic adviser. An appointment should be
meeting must take place during the official advising arranged in advance.
228 College of Fine Arts

Special Admission Req uirement s in Transfer credit evaluation. Most credit accepted from
the College of Fine Ar t s another college or university is evaluated by the Office
Fine Arts
of Admissions in terms of equivalent courses at the
To major in any field in the College of Fine Arts, a University of Texas at Austin. For some transferred
student must be admitted to the University. He or she courses, especially in the fine arts, credit is accepted
must also meet the following special requirements. but no specific University equivalency is assigned. If,
for example, a student has completed twelve semes-
D epartme n t o f A rt a n d A rt H i story ter hours of transferable coursework in studio art at
another school, the Office of Admissions may accept
To major in the Department of Art and Art History, the work only as twelve semester hours of unspecified
a student must have the approval of the Art and Art credit in art. The same will often be true for courses
History Admissions Committee. Information about in theatre and dance and music.
admission requirements, procedures, and deadlines Unspecified transfer credit outside the student’s
is available from the undergraduate advising office in major is evaluated by the Office of the Dean during the
the department. degree audit process described on pages 233–234. For
To major in design, a student must have the approval unspecified transfer credit within the student’s major,
of the Design Admissions Committee. The required however, the student must seek a transfer evaluation
sequence of courses in design begins at the sophomore from the designated adviser in art and art history,
level. Students seeking to enter the design program music, or theatre and dance. The adviser will identify
should apply for admission to the University using the courses in the major that are equivalent to University
predesign major. courses and forward his or her written recommenda-
tion to the Office of the Dean.
sarah a nd ern est but l er Transfer credit in music performance may not be
S chool o f M us i c counted toward a degree in music until the student has
completed additional music performance coursework
To major in music, a student must pass an audition at the University.
conducted by the Butler School of Music. At the discre-
tion of the school, a student who fails an audition may S tudent s Tr ansferring
be allowed to reaudition at a later date. Information within the Univer sit y
about audition requirements, procedures, dates, and
deadlines is available from the office of undergraduate A student may transfer from another division of the
studies in the Butler School. University to the College of Fine Arts in accordance
with the procedures and policies given in General
D epartme n t o f T heatre a n d D a n ce Information. However, a student seeking admission
to any department of the college must also satisfy the
Admission to programs in the Department of Theatre special requirements described above.
and Dance requires the approval of the Theatre and
Dance Admissions Committee. Information about Regis tr ation
admission requirements, procedures, and deadlines
is available from the office of undergraduate studies General Information gives information about registra-
in the department. tion, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one
division of the University to another, and auditing a
S tudent s Tr ansferring from course. The Course Schedule, published each semester
Another College or Univer sit y and summer session, includes registration instruc-
tions, advising locations, and the times, places, and
A student who begins study in the fine arts at another instructors of classes. The Course Schedule and General
college should consult the transfer adviser in the de- Information are published on the registrar’s Web site,
partmental undergraduate advising office (art and art http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The printed General Infor-
history, music, theatre and dance) before transferring mation is sold at campus-area bookstores.
to the University.
College of Fine Arts t Admission and Registration 229

Approva l s R e q u i red session until the requests of other students for
such work have been met.
Fine Arts
Before registering for any semester or summer session, 6. A student whose degree plan requires a piano
a student in the College of Fine Arts must obtain writ- proficiency of Music 210K must continue with
ten approval of the proposed schedule of classes from group piano classes in consecutive semesters
his or her designated adviser. until the requirement is fulfilled. In exceptional
cases, a student with permission from the group
Prerequ is ites piano supervisor may enroll in private instruc-
tion Piano 201 until the Music 210K proficiency
The student must also meet the prerequisite for each has been reached. The student may not enroll
course in which he or she enrolls. Prerequisites are in private instruction Piano 202 until the Music
given in the section “Courses” in chapters 2 through 210K proficiency has been completed.
16 and often appear in the Course Schedule. A student
who registers for or adds a class without having met Department of Theatre and Dance
the prerequisite may be dropped from the class.
A student must enroll in an appropriate production or
F ine Arts R eg i strat i o n R e q u i rements performance laboratory course, under the supervision
of a Department of Theatre and Dance faculty member,
In addition to individual course prerequisites, there are in any semester he or she wishes to participate in a
special registration requirements for certain courses production sponsored by the department. A student
and areas of study in the College of Fine Arts. majoring in the Department of Theatre and Dance
must consult his or her adviser to determine the ap-
Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music propriate course. Nonmajors must consult the under-
graduate studies office of the department.
1. A student with transferred college credit in mu-
sic theory must take a diagnostic examination in
music theory. The results of the examination de- Ac ademic P olicies and
termine the level of music theory for which the Procedures
student is advised to register.
2. Before beginning upper-division coursework Cl a ss At tendance and Ab sence s
in the major instrument, students majoring in
music performance (including those pursuing Regular and punctual attendance is required at all
the pedagogy option) must pass a full faculty jury classes, laboratories, practice hours, and other activities
examination in the major instrument and must for which the student is registered.
be admitted to upper-division standing in that Absences from scheduled practice hours, rehearsals,
instrument. and laboratories will be excused only for serious and
3. Before beginning upper-division coursework in substantiated reasons, and the final grade in the course
the major area, a student majoring in composi- may be lowered for unexcused absence. Absence from
tion or music studies must obtain the approval a theatre, dance, or music rehearsal, crew meeting, or
of a designated committee composed of faculty performance may be deemed sufficient reason for giv-
members from that major. ing the student a grade of F for the semester’s work in
4. Fulfillment of the music performance require- the course concerned.
ment signifies the attainment of a given level If an instructor indicates that a student has fallen
of artistic performance, rather than the comple- below a passing grade in a course because of excessive
tion of a specific number of semester hours of absences, the dean, upon written recommendation of
credit. At the discretion of the faculty, a student the instructor, may drop the student from that course
may be required to repeat any course in music and assign a grade of F for the semester.
performance; in such a case, the course may
be repeated for credit. No music performance Special Regul ations of the College
requirement is fulfilled unless approval of the
faculty has been obtained. Studio art work. Students retain copyright to all two-
5. A student who receives a grade of D or F in any dimensional, three-dimensional, time-based, and
music performance course may not register for electronic art work created in the Department of Art
that course during the next semester or summer and Art History; they grant a nonexclusive license to

exhibit, display, reproduce, perform, or adapt these earned at the University, admission is at the dis-
works at the discretion of the faculty. Works left in cretion of the honors adviser.
Fine Arts
any departmental facility at the end of any semester or 5. Approval of the honors adviser, who is respon-
summer session may be removed or destroyed at the sible for maintaining the high standards for ad-
discretion of the faculty. mission to and completion of the program.
Music performances. A student majoring in the Butler Graduation with Special Honors
School of Music must consult his or her faculty adviser in Art History
before participating in any public performance.
To complete the program, students must meet the
Honor s following requirements by the end of the semester in
which they graduate.
U niv ersit y H o n ors 1. Graduation as an art history major.
2. Completion in residence at the University of at
The designation University Honors, awarded at the end least sixty semester hours of coursework counted
of each long-session semester, gives official recognition toward the degree.
and commendation to students whose grades for the 3. A University grade point average of at least 3.00.
semester indicate distinguished academic accomplish- 4. A grade point average of at least 3.50 in all art
ment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done history courses taken at the University.
are considered. Criteria for University Honors are 5. Completion of Art History 375 with a grade of at
given on page 12. least B.
6. Approval of the honors adviser.
G raduat io n w i th Un i v ers i t y H o n ors 7. Completion of Art History 379H with a grade of
A. This conference course, in which the student
Students who, upon graduation, have demonstrated researches and writes a thesis, may not be count-
outstanding academic achievement are eligible to ed toward the minimum number of hours of art
graduate with University Honors. Criteria for gradua- history required for the degree.
tion with University Honors are given on page 13. To enroll in Art History 379H, the student
must have the consent of the honors adviser.
S pecia l H o n ors i n A rt H i story Consent is based on a written prospectus for the
student’s honors thesis and a letter of support
The Honors Program in Art History gives outstand- from the art history faculty member who will
ing art history majors an opportunity to undertake supervise the thesis. The prospectus and the let-
an advanced research and writing project under the ter of support must be submitted to the honors
supervision of a faculty member. The notation “Special adviser by the end of the semester preceding the
Honors in Art History” appears on the transcript of semester in which the student plans to take Art
each graduate who completes the program. History 379H. The student may develop the hon-
ors project and prepare the prospectus either in
Admission to the Program Art History 376 or in another art history course:
a. With the approval of the honors adviser, the
The honors program is available to qualified art history student must complete the independent study
majors pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Art. course Art History 376 with an art history fac-
At the beginning of the senior year, an interested art his- ulty member who agrees to supervise the stu-
tory major should apply to the honors adviser for admis- dent’s work. Art History 376 may be counted
sion to the program. The criteria for admission are toward the degree as elective art history credit.
1. Completion of at least ninety semester hours of The student must earn a grade of at least B in
college credit. order to progress to Art History 379H.
2. A University grade point average of at least 3.00. b. The student may also base the prospectus on
3. A grade point average of at least 3.50 in all art a project undertaken in another art history
history courses attempted, both at the University course in which he or she earned a grade of at
and elsewhere. least B.
4. Completion of at least fifteen semester hours in 8. Submission of a departmental honors degree
art history. If the hours in art history were not audit application to the Office of the Dean of the
College of Fine Arts t Academic Policies and Procedures 231

College of Fine Arts. This degree audit applica- approval is given by the division faculty, the certificate
tion may be submitted when the student is ad- is issued by the Butler School and signed by both the
Fine Arts
mitted to the honors program; it must be on file student’s music performance instructor and the direc-
when the student applies for graduation. Failure tor of the school.
to meet this requirement will preclude gradua-
tion with special honors in art history. S tudent Organiz ations
C ert if icate o f R ecogn i t i o n University-wide organizations are described in chapter

in Mus ic Per f orman ce 1. In each of the units of the College of Fine Arts are
various student organizations, including honor societ-
This certificate is offered to encourage undergraduate ies, professional associations, and service organizations.
music students who are not music performance majors For information about current organizations and their
to pursue the intensive study of their instrument be- eligibility requirements, contact the appropriate unit.
yond the minimum requirements for their degree. The The Fine Arts Council is the official student orga-
area of performance is indicated on the certificate. nization of the college.
Eligibility
Gr aduation
To apply for a Certificate of Recognition in Music Perfor-
mance, a student must be enrolled as an undergraduate Special Req uirement s of the College
music major pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree or
the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. He or she must All students must fulfill the general requirements
be enrolled in principal instrument course 260. for graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the
College of Fine Arts must also fulfill the following
Procedure requirements.
A student who meets the eligibility criteria must submit R esi dence
a petition to the appropriate music performance jury
for permission to audition before the Butler School of General requirements on coursework to be taken in
Music faculty—that is, to perform at a full faculty jury residence are given in chapter 1. Unless an exception is
examination. This petition may be submitted during approved by the adviser and the dean, a student in the
any semester in which the student is enrolled in princi- College of Fine Arts must also complete in residence
pal instrument course 260. Ordinarily, the student may the last eighteen semester hours in the major subject
not audition for the full faculty before the conclusion that are counted toward the degree.
of his or her second semester of principal instrument
course 260. If the petition is approved, the student may Grade Poi nt Average
audition at a full faculty jury examination.
If the student obtains approval at the full fac- All University students must have a grade point average
ulty jury examination, then he or she must present of at least 2.00 to graduate. In addition, a student in
a certificate recital during the following academic one of the following majors must meet special grade
year. The student may also enroll in Music 420R point requirements.
rather than principal instrument course 260 for
the semester in which the certificate recital is to Studio art. A student majoring in studio art must
be given. A certificate recital must be equivalent to have a grade point average of at least 2.50 for all upper-
the junior recital required of a performance major division studio art courses taken in residence at the
and must offer a repertoire equivalent to that of an University.
upper-division performance major. The recital is heard
by the faculty of the student’s principal instrument, Art history. A student majoring in art history must
who vote to approve or disapprove the granting of a have a grade point average of at least 2.50 for all upper-
Certificate of Recognition in Music Performance. If division art history courses taken in residence at the
University.

Music business. A student majoring in music busi- an approved ensemble each long-session semester in
ness must have a grade point average of at least 3.00 residence until they have met the ensemble require-
Fine Arts
for all upper-division courses in the Butler School of ment or until they graduate, whichever comes first. A
Music (excluding ensemble) taken in residence at the transfer student may count toward this requirement
University. two semesters of transferred ensemble approved by
the Butler School.
Recording technology. A student majoring in recording The ensemble requirement is waived for music stud-
technology must have a grade point average of at least ies majors during the student teaching semester.
3.00 for all upper-division courses in the Butler School
of Music (excluding ensemble) taken in residence at Bachelor of Arts in Music
the University. Students seeking this degree must complete in resi-
dence at least four long-session semesters of ensemble
Bachelor of Arts in Music. A student pursuing the approved by the Butler School. Transfer students must
Bachelor of Arts in Music must have a grade point complete an approved ensemble each long-session
average of at least 2.50 in all upper-division courses in semester in residence until they have completed four
the Butler School of Music (excluding ensemble) taken semesters of ensemble or until they graduate, which-
in residence at the University. ever comes first. A transfer student may count toward
this requirement one semester of transferred ensemble
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance. A student approved by the Butler School.
pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
and Dance must have a grade point average of at least Recital Requirement for Music Studies Majors
2.50 in all upper-division courses undertaken in the
Department of Theatre and Dance. Before the end of his or her last semester of study on
the principal instrument, a music studies major must
Teacher certification in art, theatre arts, or music. A stu- present either the recital required for a Certificate of
dent pursuing teacher certification must meet certain Recognition in Music Performance (described on page
grade point average requirements during the course of 232) or a community performance approved by the
the certification program. For information, consult the music studies faculty and the student’s instructor in
teacher certification officer, College of Education. the principal instrument.
butl er Schoo l o f Musi c S pec ia l Applying for a Degree Aud it

R e qu ireme n ts
At registration periods, each student normally receives
Ensemble Requirement an advising audit that summarizes his or her progress
toward a degree. An official degree audit, however, is
Ensembles that may be used to fulfill the following the required statement from the Office of the Dean of
requirements are designated by the Butler School. For the student’s official standing in a College of Fine Arts
information, the student should contact the under- degree program. Students who have completed at least
graduate student office of the school. With the approval sixty semester hours of coursework are required to have
of the designated adviser, a student may enroll in more a current degree audit application on file. Only students
than one ensemble in a semester, but no more than with a current degree audit may apply for graduation.
one ensemble a semester may be used to fulfill this Degree audit applications are submitted to the Of-
requirement. fice of the Dean (Student Affairs). To apply for a degree
audit, the student must have completed at least one
Bachelor of Music long-session semester in residence at the University
Students seeking this degree with a major in music and must have completed at least sixty semester hours
business or recording technology must complete in of coursework.
residence at least four long-session semesters of en- After the degree audit is completed, a copy is mailed
semble approved by the Butler School; students seek- to the student. The student does not need to submit
ing the BMusic with any other major must complete another degree audit application unless he or she
in residence at least eight long-session semesters of changes majors, catalogs, or a degree option that af-
approved ensemble. Transfer students must complete fects the requirements of the program. For example,
College of Fine Arts t Graduation 233

a new degree audit application must be submitted by Te acher Cer tifi c ation
a music major who changes the principal or major
Fine Arts
instrument. To be recommended for a certificate to teach in Texas

The degree audit provides an accurate statement of public schools, an undergraduate or graduate student
the requirements, but the student is responsible for must complete a University of Texas at Austin approved
knowing the requirements for the degree as stated in program for teacher preparation. The University main-
a catalog under which he or she is entitled to gradu- tains approved programs for art, theatre arts, and music,
ate, for registering so as to fulfill all the requirements, and students interested in one of these teaching areas
and for meeting all deadlines. Before registering, the ordinarily pursue the degree program in visual art
student should seek an official ruling from the Office studies, theatre studies, or music studies. For informa-
of the Dean (Student Affairs) if in doubt about any tion about current teacher certification standards and
requirement. the requirements for admission to the Professional
Development Sequence, the student should contact the
Applying for Gr ad uation teacher certification officer in the College of Education,
George I. Sánchez Building 216, and the appropriate
In the semester or summer session in which the degree faculty adviser in art and art history, music, or theatre
is to be conferred, the candidate must be registered at and dance.
the University and must file a graduation application
form either online at https://utdirect.utexas.edu/cfa/
grad_app/ or in the Office of the Dean (Student Af- Degrees
fairs). This should be done at the beginning of the last
semester; it must be done by the deadline to apply for an Degree s Offere d
undergraduate degree, which is given in the official aca-
demic calendar. No degree will be conferred unless the The College of Fine Arts offers a wide variety of degree
graduation application form has been filed on time. programs. For undergraduate students who seek pro-
An official degree audit must be on file when the fessional training in the arts or who feel the need for
student submits the graduation application. Because intensive training in their chosen art, the college offers
the application process includes a review of all remain- the degrees of Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of
ing degree requirements, candidates for graduation are Music. These degrees require that about two-thirds of
encouraged to apply as early in the semester as possible. the coursework be completed in the major area.
A student who applies for graduation but does not re- The student who wants a broad education with an
ceive the degree must submit a new application in the emphasis in the arts may pursue the degree of Bachelor
semester he or she subsequently intends to graduate. of Arts in Art, Bachelor of Arts in Music, or Bachelor
The student must be registered at the University for of Arts in Theatre and Dance. These degrees require
the semester or summer session in which the degree that about a third of the coursework be completed in
is to be granted. This requirement may be fulfilled by the major area.
registering for courses in residence or by registering in
absentia. For information about registration in absen- Departme nt of Art and Art Hi story
tia, the student should consult the Office of the Dean
(Student Affairs) no later than the second week of the The Department of Art and Art History offers academic
semester in which he or she intends to graduate. programs in studio art, art history, visual art studies,
Credit received by examination, correspondence, and design. Studio art instruction is given in draw-
or transfer does not fulfill the residence requirement. ing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking
A student planning to receive credit by any of these (intaglio, lithography, serigraphy), ceramics, metals,
means must consult the Office of the Dean (Student video art, transmedia art, digital time-art, and perfor-
Affairs) before the graduation semester for a ruling mance art. There is also a full range of instruction in
about whether the credit may be applied toward the art history and visual art studies; the latter includes
degree and for information about the procedures and an option leading to teacher certification in art and an
deadlines involving credit by examination, correspon- option that focuses on community-based art education.
dence, and transfer. Students in design focus on the connection between
No degree will be conferred unless all requirements design and related disciplines, emphasizing the rela-
have been fulfilled and all deadlines met. tionships the designer shares with others. Through
in-depth investigation of social, cultural, technological,

and aesthetic dimensions of design, students have the Renaissance instrument collection; an electronic and
opportunity to increase their cognitive skills; develop computer music center; a music education laboratory;
Fine Arts
critical analytical, research, and organizational skills; and over one hundred individual practice modules.
and gain facility with the technologies of design. Programs of study leading to the following undergrad-
The University’s extensive resources for art research uate degrees are offered in the Butler School of Music:
include the departmental Visual Resources Collection, t Bachelor of Music
the Fine Arts Library, the Blanton Museum of Art, the Performance
Perry-Castañeda Library, and specialized collections Voice, piano, organ, harp, harpsichord, and
such as the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Cen- orchestral instruments
ter, the Classics Library, the Architecture and Planning Jazz performance
Library, and the Benson Latin American Collection. Double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxo-
While at the University, students also have access to the phone, trombone, trumpet, and vibraphone
large permanent collection and traveling exhibitions. Composition
Programs of study leading to the following under- Jazz composition
graduate degrees are offered in the Department of Art Double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxo-
and Art History: phone, trombone, trumpet, and vibraphone
t Bachelor of Fine Arts Music studies
Studio art Students who plan to pursue certification to
Design teach music in Texas public schools should
Visual art studies follow the music studies program.
Students who plan to pursue certification to Music business
teach art in Texas public schools or to focus Recording technology
on community-based art education should fol- t Bachelor of Arts in Music
low the visual art studies program.
t Bachelor of Arts in Art Departme nt of Theatre and Dance
Studio art
Art history The Department of Theatre and Dance serves students
in all principal areas of theatre, drama, and dance.
S arah a nd E r n est B utl er Students may choose programs of study leading to a
S chool o f M us i c variety of academic and professional goals.
The facilities of the department are among the best
The instructional programs in the Butler School of available to university programs in the United States. In
Music are intended to meet a broad range of needs. addition to the performance areas, studios, and shops
Faculty members recognized for their professional of the Performing Arts Center, the department has the
and scholarly excellence teach courses extending from B. Iden Payne Theatre, a flexible-space theatre, a labora-
the traditional to the experimental, from the Western tory theatre, an extensive costume collection, four dance
tradition to musics of diverse cultures from around studios, a drafting studio, and a creative drama room
the world, from individual instruction to more than adjoining the classrooms and rehearsal studios in the
twenty vocal and instrumental ensembles. F. Loren Winship Drama Building. Of special interest
Facilities include the music building and the to students pursuing theatre research is the Performing
Performing Arts Center. Within the center are the Arts Collection, part of the Harry Ransom Humanities
Kate Broocks Bates Recital Hall, the Nancy Lee and Research Center, which contains one of the world’s
Perry R. Bass Concert Hall, and the Ralph and Ruth most important collections of theatre material.
McCullough Theatre, which are used for performances Programs of study leading to the following under-
by students, faculty members, and guest artists. Also graduate degrees are offered in the Department of
available are the academic recital hall and organ recital Theatre and Dance:
hall, as well as general and specialized studios such t Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance
as chamber music rooms; harp studios; organ prac- t Bachelor of Fine Arts
tice rooms; percussion studios; the choral, orchestra, Theatre studies
and band rehearsal rooms; and the digital keyboard Students who plan to pursue certification
laboratory. Also available to music students are librar- to teach theatre arts in Texas public schools
ies including manuscripts, rare editions, and perfor- should follow the theatre studies program.
mance collections; a recording studio; a medieval and Dance
College of Fine Arts t Degrees 235

Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s Ba si c E d u c ation Req uirement s
for All Pro gr ams e xcep t Musi c
Fine Arts
Ph ys ica l Acti v i t y C ourses Performance
Physical activity courses (PED) are offered by the The following basic education requirements are part
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. A of all baccalaureate degree programs in the College of
limited number of these courses may be counted as Fine Arts except those in music performance. Beyond
electives toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, this core, some of the degree programs described later
but only at the discretion of the dean. All physical activ- in this chapter include additional requirements in
ity courses are counted among courses for which the general education.
student is enrolled, and the grades are included in the
grade point average. For further information, contact Writing: Both of the following requirements must be
the Office of the Dean (Student Affairs). fulfilled.
1. English composition and literature: Six semester
Bib l e C ourses hours, consisting of Rhetoric and Writing 306 or
the equivalent and English 316K or the equiva-
Bible courses may be counted as lower-division elec- lent. Courses used to fulfill this requirement may
tives in College of Fine Arts degree programs that have not also be counted toward the writing require-
room for such electives. No more than twelve semester ment below.
hours of such work may be counted toward any degree 2. Certified writing courses: In taking courses to
offered by the University. fulfill other degree requirements, students must
complete two courses certified as having a sub-
C ourses Take n o n the P ass /Fai l B asi s stantial writing component; at least one of these
must be an upper-division course. If the writing
Regulations concerning courses taken on the pass/fail requirement is not fulfilled by courses specified
basis are given in General Information. For most degree for the degree, the two courses certified as hav-
programs in the College of Fine Arts, a very limited ing a substantial writing component must be
and restricted amount of coursework may be taken on included within the electives or must be taken in
the pass/fail basis. To be assured that a course taken addition to the minimum number of semester
on this basis will apply to the degree, the student must hours for the degree. Courses with a substantial
consult the Office of the Dean (Student Affairs) before writing component are identified in the Course
enrolling in the course. Schedule. Students pursuing teacher certification
should consult the University’s teacher certifica-
C redit by Exam i n at io n , C orrespo n de nce , tion officer for information about the writing
a nd T ra ns f er requirements for certification in Texas.
Credit that a student in residence earns by examina- Foreign language: Demonstrated proficiency equiva-
tion, correspondence, or extension will not be counted lent to that shown by completion of foreign language
toward a degree in the College of Fine Arts unless courses 506 and 507.
specifically approved in advance by the dean. 1. This requirement may be fulfilled by
Credit that the student earns at another institution a. Completing two high school units (two years)
while enrolled in residence at the University also will in a single foreign language.
not be counted toward a degree in the college unless b. Earning college-level credit for courses 506
approved in advance by the dean. and 507 or their equivalents in a single for-
A student planning to take coursework at another eign language. Credit may be earned either by
institution while not enrolled in residence at the examination or by completing the appropriate
University should also seek a ruling from the Office courses. Credit for courses 506 and 507 or
of the Dean as to whether the credit may be applied their equivalents in the foreign language used
toward a degree and for information about procedures to fulfill this requirement may not be counted
and deadlines. This ruling should be obtained before toward a degree in the College of Fine Arts. To
registering for the coursework. achieve proficiency in a foreign language as
No more than 10 percent of the semester hours rapidly as possible, a qualified student may
required for any degree offered in the College of Fine take accelerated courses in some languages.
Arts may be completed by correspondence.

Information about these courses is available Writing: Both of the following requirements must be
from the departments offering them. fulfilled.
Fine Arts
2. Some degree programs require proficiency in a 1. English composition and literature: Six semester
specific foreign language. Students should con- hours, consisting of Rhetoric and Writing 306 or
sult the degree program of interest for pertinent the equivalent and English 316K or the equiva-
requirements. lent. Courses used to fulfill this requirement may
Courses used to fulfill the foreign language require- not also be counted toward the writing require-
ment must be language courses; literature-in-transla- ment below.
tion courses, for example, may not be used. 2. Certified writing courses: In taking courses to
fulfill other degree requirements, students must
Social science: Fifteen semester hours: complete two courses certified as having a sub-
1. Six semester hours of American government, in- stantial writing component; at least one of these
cluding Texas government, consisting of Govern- must be an upper-division course. If the writing
ment 310L and 312L or their equivalents. requirement is not fulfilled by courses specified
2. Six semester hours of American history. for the degree, the two courses certified as having
3. Three semester hours in one of the following a substantial writing component must be includ-
areas: ed within the electives or must be taken in addi-
a. Anthropology tion to the minimum number of semester hours
b. Economics for the degree. Courses with a substantial writing
c. Geography component are identified in the Course Schedule.
d. Linguistics
e. Psychology Foreign language: Demonstrated proficiency equiva-
f. Sociology lent to that shown by the completion of foreign lan-
guage courses 506 and 507.
Natural sciences and mathematics: Twelve semester 1. This requirement may be fulfilled by
hours as indicated below. a. Completing two high school units (two years)
1. Six semester hours in one of the following areas: in a single foreign language.
a. Astronomy b. Earning college-level credit for courses 506
b. Biology and 507 or their equivalents in a single for-
c. Chemistry eign language. Credit may be earned either by
d. Geological sciences examination or by completing the appropriate
e. Marine science courses. Credit for courses 506 and 507 or
f. Physical science their equivalents in the foreign language used
g. Physics to fulfill this requirement may not be counted
2. Three semester hours of mathematics. toward a degree in the College of Fine Arts. To
3. Three additional semester hours of natural sci- achieve proficiency in a foreign language as
ence (chosen from any of the areas of natural rapidly as possible, a qualified student may
science listed above), mathematics, or computer take accelerated courses in some languages.
sciences. Information about these courses is available
from the departments offering them.
Fine arts: Six semester hours outside the student’s 2. Some degree programs require proficiency in a
major department, chosen from Art History 301, Music specific foreign language. Students should con-
302L, and Theatre and Dance 301. sult the degree program of interest for pertinent
requirements.
Ba si c E d u c ation Req uirement s for Courses used to fulfill the foreign language require-
Pro gr ams in Musi c Performance ment must be language courses; literature-in-transla-
tion courses, for example, may not be used.
The following basic education requirements are part
of all baccalaureate degree programs in music perfor- Social science: Twelve semester hours:
mance. Beyond this core, some of the degree programs 1. Six semester hours of American government, in-
described later in this chapter include additional re- cluding Texas government, consisting of Govern-
quirements in general education. ment 310L and 312L or their equivalents.
2. Six semester hours of American history.

3. Each student is encouraged to take additional 2. Studio art: Fifteen semester hours, consisting of
elective coursework in social sciences such as Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, 304L, and three ad-
Fine Arts
anthropology, economics, geography, linguistics, ditional semester hours of studio art.

psychology, and sociology. 3. Design: Forty-five semester hours, consisting
of Design 370 with a grade of at least C and ap-
Natural sciences and mathematics: Six semester proval of the design faculty; Design 371 with a
hours: grade of at least C and approval of the design fac-
1. Three semester hours in one of the following ulty; and thirty-nine additional hours of design,
areas: of which at least twenty-four must be upper-di-
a. Astronomy vision. Approval of the design faculty is required
b. Biology before the student may begin upper-division
c. Chemistry design courses. A student with transfer credit in
d. Geological sciences design must have approval of the design faculty
e. Marine science before taking upper-division design courses at
f. Physical science the University.
g. Physics 4. Art history: Twelve semester hours, consisting of
2. Three semester hours of mathematics. Art History 302, 304, and six semester hours of
3. Each student is encouraged to take additional upper-division coursework in art history.
elective coursework in the natural sciences and 5. Electives: Nine semester hours chosen from
mathematics. courses either within or outside the Department
of Art and Art History.
Fine arts: Six semester hours: Art History 301 and Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours
Theatre and Dance 301. as outlined above.
Bachelor of Fine Ar t s Vi sua l Art S tudi es M ajor
S tud io Art M ajor The major in visual art studies is a preprofessional

academic program recommended for students seek-
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-nine ing teacher certification in art or planning to pursue
semester hours as described on pages 236–237. undergraduate or graduate training for visual art ca-
2. Studio art: Sixty semester hours, consisting of reers in areas such as community-based art education,
A. Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L. museum education, and art therapy.
B. Twelve semester hours, consisting of three 1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-
hours from each of the following four areas: nine semester hours as described on pages
1. Area A: Drawing, life drawing 236–237.
2. Area B: Painting, printmaking 2. Studio art: Thirty-nine semester hours, con-
3. Area C: Photography, transmedia sisting of Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, 304L,
4. Area D: Ceramics, metals, sculpture 310K, 311K, 315K or 316K, and eighteen additional
C. Thirty-six additional semester hours of studio semester hours of studio art, of which at least
art, of which at least twenty-four hours must twelve hours must be upper-division.
be upper-division. 3. Art history: Twelve semester hours, consisting of
3. Art history: Twelve semester hours, consisting of Art History 302, 304, and six semester hours of
Art History 302, 304, and six semester hours of upper-division coursework in art history.
upper-division coursework in art history. 4. Visual art studies: Twelve semester hours, con-
4. Electives: Nine semester hours chosen from sisting of Visual Art Studies 330, 241C, 141D,
courses either within or outside the Department 251C, 151D, 261C, and 161D.
of Art and Art History. 5. Minor: Twelve semester hours approved by the
Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours visual art studies adviser.
as outlined above. 6. Approved electives: Six semester hours of course-
work approved by the visual art studies adviser.
D esig n Major Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours
as outlined above.
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-nine
semester hours as described on pages 236–237.

T heatre S tud i es M ajor A. Dance technique
To fulfill the degree requirements in dance
Fine Arts
The major in theatre studies is a preprofessional aca- technique, the student must achieve a suitable
demic program recommended for students seeking level of proficiency and obtain the approval
teacher certification in theatre arts or considering of the dance faculty. At the discretion of the
careers in areas such as drama and theatre for youth, dance faculty, a student may be required to
theatre arts programming, community and regional repeat specific dance technique courses in ad-
theatre, recreational theatre, and drama for special dition to those required for the degree.
populations such as the elderly or those with physical The student must be registered for dance
or mental disabilities. technique each long-session semester in
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-nine residence.
semester hours as described on pages 236–237. 1. Contemporary dance technique: Eighteen
2. Theatre and dance: Forty-eight semester hours, semester hours, consisting of two semes-
consisting of ters of Theatre and Dance 312C, two semes-
A. Theatre and dance core: Theatre and Dance ters of 312D, and two semesters of 322E.
311, 313C, 314C, 314P (two semesters), 317C, and 2. Ballet: Eighteen semester hours, consist-
317D. ing of two semesters of Theatre and Dance
B. Theatre studies emphasis 312F, two semesters of 312G, and two se-
1. Acting and directing: Theatre and Dance mesters of 322J.
313D and 323C. 3. Dance focus: Fourteen semester hours,
2. Design and technical production: Theatre consisting of (a) six semester hours chosen
and Dance 314M and nine semester hours from Theatre and Dance 332M, 332P, and
chosen from Theatre and Dance 324 and 332R, and (b) eight semester hours chosen
topics of Theatre and Dance 354T. These from Theatre and Dance 112T, 212T, 312T,
nine hours must include one course in 332N, 332Q, 332S, 152T, 252T, and 352T.
each of the following three areas: costume, B. Movement and composition: Theatre and
lighting, and scene. Dance 312N.
3. Theatre studies: Theatre and Dance 326C, C. Dance performance and repertory: Eight se-
326D, and 326E. mester hours, consisting of two semesters of
3. Three semester hours chosen from Theatre and Theatre and Dance 212P and two semesters of
Dance 313E, 323D, 123P, 223P, 323P, 353T, and 222P.
356T; Theatre and Dance 351T (Topic: Creative D. Somatics/anatomy: Four semester hours, con-
Drama II); and nine additional semester hours sisting of Theatre and Dance 112 and 352.
of coursework in theatre and dance, of which at To continue in this degree program, the student must
least three hours must be upper-division. pass an annual evaluation by the dance faculty. Stu-
4. Approved electives: Twenty-seven semester hours dents whose progress in dance technique is judged
of coursework approved by the theatre studies unsatisfactory by the faculty will be dismissed from
adviser. the program.
Total requirements for the degree: 129 semester hours Total requirements for the degree: At least 125 se-
as outlined above. mester hours as outlined above.
D a nce Major Bachelor of Musi c
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-nine Voi ce Per f orma nce M ajor
semester hours as described on pages 236–237.
2. Theatre and dance core: Twenty-one semester 1. Basic education requirements for music perfor-
hours, consisting of Theatre and Dance 311, 312M, mance majors: At least thirty semester hours as
314P (two semesters), 317M, 317N, and three ad- described on pages 237–238.
ditional hours of upper-division coursework in 2. Additional basic education requirement in a
theatre and dance. foreign language: Ten to fifteen semester hours,
3. Dance emphasis: At least sixty-five semester including course 506 in French, German, and
hours, consisting of Italian. The appropriate level of proficiency in

one of these languages may also be used to fulfill B. Music literature and music theory: Forty-two
the basic education requirement for foreign lan- semester hours, consisting of Music 605, 411,
Fine Arts
guage. In such cases, credit for courses 506 and 612, 313M, 313N, 221J, 221K, 325M, and 330L;
507 in that language may not be counted toward two semesters of Music 259N; and six hours
the degree. chosen from Music 334, 337, 342, 343J, and
3. Music 379K.
A. Performance: Thirty-two semester hours, C. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of mu-
consisting of four semesters of Voice 210, two sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler
semesters of Voice 462, Music 420R, Music School of Music Special Requirements,” page
460R, Music 210J and 210K, Piano 202 and 233.
approval of the faculty, and Music 223J. With 3. Electives: To be chosen from courses either with-
the recommendation of the faculty, given in in or outside the Butler School of Music.
advance, the student may substitute Music A. For students who choose option 1 (emphasis
460P and two semesters of Voice 260 and ap- on performance) to fulfill the performance
proval of the faculty for one semester of Voice requirement: Two semester hours.
462 and Music 420R. B. For students who choose option 2 (emphasis
B. Music literature and music theory: Forty-one on pedagogy) to fulfill the performance re-
semester hours, consisting of Music 605, quirement: Six semester hours.
205M, 205N, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 219, 221J, Total requirements for the degree: At least 120 semester
229, 330L, and six hours chosen from Music hours as outlined above, and ensemble as stated on
334, 337, 342, 343J, and 379K. page 233.
C. Music ensemble: At least eight semester
hours of music ensemble courses as ex- Organ or Harpsi chord Per f orma nce
plained in “Butler School of Music Special M ajor
Requirements,” page 233.
4. Electives: Two semester hours chosen from 1. Basic education requirements for music perfor-
courses either within or outside the Butler mance majors: At least thirty semester hours as
School of Music. described on pages 237–238.
Total requirements for the degree: At least 123 to 128 2. Music
semester hours as outlined above, and ensemble as A. Performance: Thirty-four semester hours,
stated on page 233. consisting of four semesters of major instru-
ment course 412, two semesters of major
Pia no Per f orma n ce M ajor instrument course 462, Music 420R, Music
460R, and Music 222J or 223J.
1. Basic education requirements for music perfor- B. Music literature and music theory: Forty-one
mance majors: At least thirty semester hours as semester hours, consisting of Music 605, 411,
described on pages 237–238. 612, 313M, 313N, 221J, 221K, 325L, 325M, 330L,
2. Music and six semester hours chosen from Music
A. Performance: With the recommendation of 334, 337, 342, 343J, and 379K.
the faculty, given in advance, students may C. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of mu-
choose either of the following two options. sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler
1. Thirty-eight semester hours, consisting of School of Music Special Requirements,” page
four semesters of Piano 412, two semesters 233.
of Piano 462, Music 420R, Music 460P, 3. Electives: Seven semester hours chosen from
Music 460R, and Music 222J or 223J. This courses either within or outside the Butler
option is normally suggested for students School of Music.
who wish to emphasize performance. Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours as
2. Thirty-four semester hours, consisting of outlined above, and ensemble as stated on page 233.
four semesters of Piano 412, two semesters
of Piano 260, Piano 462, Music 460P, Harp Per f orma nce M ajor
Music 460R, and Music 222J or 223J. This
option is normally suggested for students 1. Basic education requirements for music perfor-
who wish to emphasize pedagogy. mance majors: At least thirty semester hours as
described on pages 237–238.

2. Music the faculty in violin, viola, or violoncello for
A. Performance: Thirty-four semester hours, one semester of major instrument course
Fine Arts
consisting of four semesters of Harp 412, two 462 and Music 420R.
semesters of Harp 462, Music 420R, Music 2. For violin majors, proficiency in viola
460R, and Music 222J. With the recommenda- equivalent to Viola 201 and approval of the
tion of the faculty, given in advance, the student faculty.
may substitute Music 460P and two semesters 3. For euphonium majors, proficiency in
of Harp 260 and approval of the faculty for one trombone equivalent to Trombone 201 and
semester of Harp 462 and Music 420R. approval of the faculty.
B. Music literature and music theory: Thirty-nine B. Music literature and music theory: Forty-three
to forty-one semester hours, consisting of Mu- or forty-four semester hours, consisting of
sic 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 221J, 221K, and 1. Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 221J, 221K,
330L; six semester hours chosen from Music 226J, 226K, and 330L.
334, 337, 342, 343J, and 379K; and the courses 2. Two semesters of either Music 259N or
in one of the following options: 259P.
1. Composition: Two semesters of Music 214C. 3. Either two additional semesters of Music
2. Counterpoint: Music 325L and 325M. 259N or 259P or one semester of Music
3. Orchestration: Music 226J and 226K. 334, 342, or 379K.
C. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of mu- 4. Music 334, 337, 342, 343J, or 379K.
sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler C. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of mu-
School of Music Special Requirements,” page sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler
233. School of Music Special Requirements,” page
3. Electives: To be chosen from courses either with- 233.
in or outside the Butler School of Music. 3. Electives: Two or three semester hours chosen
A. For students who choose the option in orches- from courses either within or outside the Butler
tration or composition: Nine semester hours. School of Music.
B. For students who choose the option in coun- Total requirements for the degree: At least 120 semester
terpoint: Seven semester hours. hours as outlined above, and ensemble as stated on
Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours as page 233.
outlined above, and ensemble as stated on page 233.
J azz Per f orma nce M ajor
Orchestral I n strumen t P erf orma nce
M ajor This program is offered in the following instruments:
double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trom-
This program is offered in the following instruments: bone, trumpet, and vibraphone.
violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, f lute, oboe, 1. Basic education requirements for music perfor-
clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, mance majors: At least thirty semester hours as
euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, and guitar. described on pages 237–238.
1. Basic education requirements for music perfor- 2. Music
mance majors: At least thirty semester hours as A. Performance
described on pages 237–238. 1. Piano majors: Thirty-six semester hours,
2. Music consisting of three semesters of Piano 412,
A. Performance two semesters of Piano 412J and approval
1. Thirty-six semester hours, consisting of of the faculty, two semesters of Piano 462J,
four semesters of major instrument course Music 420J, and 460J.
412, two semesters of major instrument 2. Drum set majors: Thirty-four semester
course 462, Music 420R, Music 460R, hours, consisting of two semesters of
Music 222J, and Music 210K and approval Percussion 412, two semesters of Drum
of the faculty. With the recommendation of Set 412J and approval of the faculty, two se-
the full faculty, given in advance, a violin, mesters of Drum Set 462J, Music 210J and
viola, or violoncello major may substitute approval of the faculty, and Music 420J and
Music 460P and two semesters of princi- 460J.
pal instrument course 260 and approval of

3. Majors in other instruments: Thirty-four described below. At the discretion of the
semester hours, consisting of two semes- music theory and composition faculty, a
Fine Arts
ters of major instrument course 412, two student may be required to complete more
semesters of major instrument course 412J than two semesters of Music 224J.
and approval of the faculty, two semesters C. Recital: Upon approval of the music theory
of major instrument course 462J, Music and composition faculty, a composition major
420J and 460J, and Music 210J and ap- must present a recital of his or her works. The
proval of the faculty. recital must be approximately thirty minutes
B. Music literature and music theory: Forty-three in length and must consist of works approved
or forty-five semester hours, consisting of Mu- by the student’s composition instructor. It
sic 605, 411, 612, 313N, 316M, 221J, 226J, 226K, is normally given during the student’s last
228G, 228J, 228L, 328M, 330L, and 343J; semester of Music 224J. It is graded by a jury
majors in instruments other than piano must of designated music theory and composition
also complete Music 228K. faculty members. The student must receive
C. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of mu- from the jury an average grade of at least B
sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler for the recital; if the average grade is less than
School of Music Special Requirements,” page B, the student, upon approval of the music
233. theory and composition faculty, must present
3. Electives: Four semester hours chosen from another composition recital.
courses either within or outside the Butler D. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of mu-
School of Music. sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler
Total requirements for the degree: 121 semester hours as School of Music Special Requirements,” page
outlined above, and ensemble as stated on page 233. 233.
3. Electives: Two semester hours chosen from
C ompos it io n M ajor courses either within or outside the Butler
School.
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty- Total requirements for the degree: At least 120 semester
nine semester hours as described on pages hours as outlined above, and ensemble as stated on
236–237. page 233.
2. Music
A. Performance: At least fourteen semester J azz C omposi ti on M ajor
hours, consisting of four semesters of princi-
pal instrument course 210, two semesters of This program is offered in the following instruments:
principal instrument course 260 and approval double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trom-
of the faculty, and Music 222J or 223J. Pro- bone, trumpet, and vibraphone.
ficiency in Piano 202, second semester, and 1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-
approval of the faculty are required if the prin- nine semester hours as described on pages
cipal instrument is not piano. 236–237.
B. Music literature, music theory, and composi- 2. Music
tion: At least fifty-seven semester hours, con- A. Performance
sisting of 1. Piano principals: Eighteen semester hours,
1. Music literature: Music 313N; 330L; and 334, consisting of three semesters of Piano 210,
337, 342, 343J, or 379K. two semesters of Piano 212J and approval
2. Music theory: Music 605, 411, 612, 221J, of the faculty, one semester of Piano 462J,
221K, 325L, 325M, 226J, 226K, and 364. and Music 420J.
3. Composition: Two semesters of Music 2. Principals in other instruments: Eighteen
214C, two semesters of 224G, at least two semester hours, consisting of two semes-
semesters of 224J and approval of the ters of principal instrument course 210,
music theory and composition faculty, two semesters of principal instrument
and 329E. Fulfillment of this requirement course 212J and approval of the faculty, one
signifies the completion of original com- semester of principal instrument course
positions of a quality and a quantity suf- 462J, Music 420J, and Music 210J and ap-
ficient to present the composition recital proval of the faculty.

Each student must also complete a recital D. Choral or instrumental music techniques, lit-
of compositions and/or arrangements. This erature, and performance practices: Seventeen
Fine Arts
recital is given in the senior year and must be semester hours in one of the following areas
approved by the jazz faculty. of emphasis.
B. Music literature, music theory, and composi- 1. Choral music emphasis:
tion: Fifty-one or fifty-three semester hours, a. Music 354C, 354F, 255V, and 356G.
consisting of Music 605, 411, 612, 313N, 214C, b. Music 354D or three semester hours ap-
316M, 221J, 226J, 226K, 228G, 228J, 228L, proved by the music studies adviser.
328M, three semesters of 228P, 330L, and c. Two semester hours chosen from Music
343J; principals in instruments other than 255D (strings), 255E (brasses), and 255F
piano must also complete Music 228K. (woodwinds).
C. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of mu- d. One semester hour chosen from Music
sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler 115D (violin), 115E (trumpet), 115F (clari-
School of Music Special Requirements,” page net), 115G, and 155C. The course used to
233. fulfill this requirement must involve the
3. Electives: Six or eight semester hours chosen study of a family of instruments differ-
from courses either within or outside the Butler ent from that used to fulfill the preced-
School. ing requirement.
Total requirements for the degree: 124 semester hours as 2. Instrumental music emphasis: Music 354C
outlined above, and ensemble as stated on page 233. or 354F; Music 155C, 255D, 255E, 255F, and
356J; and, with the approval of the music
Mus ic S tud i es M ajor studies adviser, four semester hours cho-
sen from Music 115D, 115E, 115F, and 255M.
The major in music studies is a preprofessional aca- E. Music ensemble: Eight semester hours of mu-
demic program recommended for students seeking sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler
teacher certification in music or intending to pursue School of Music Special Requirements,” page
graduate preparation for careers in areas such as music 233.
and human learning, music therapy, music manage- 3. Approved electives: Eight to eleven semester
ment, music merchandising, music publishing, and hours of coursework approved by the music
community music development. studies adviser.
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty- Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours
nine semester hours as described on pages as outlined above, and ensemble as stated on page 233.
236–237. The student must also make a recital appearance as
2. Music described on page 233.
A. Performance: Twelve to fourteen semester
hours, consisting of four semesters of princi- M us i c Bus i ness M ajor
pal instrument course 210; two semesters of
principal instrument course 260 and approval Students in this major must choose either the com-
of the faculty; and Music 210K, or equivalent mercial or the nonprofit option.
proficiency, and approval of the faculty. Music 1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-
210K or equivalent proficiency is required of nine semester hours as described on pages
all music studies majors, regardless of princi- 236–237.
pal instrument. 2. Music
B. Music theory and literature: Twenty-nine or A. Performance
thirty semester hours, consisting of Music 1. Piano principals: Twelve semester hours,
605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, and 330L; two se- consisting of two semesters of Piano 210,
mester hours chosen from Music 226G, 226J, two semesters of Piano 210 or 212J and ap-
and 226N; and Music 221J, 334, 337, 342, 343J, proval of the faculty, and two semesters of
or 379K. The choice of upper-division music Piano 260 and approval of the faculty.
literature course must be approved by the stu- 2. Principals in other instruments: Fourteen
dent’s adviser. semester hours, consisting of two semes-
C. Conducting: Four semester hours, consisting ters of principal instrument course 210,
of either Music 222J and 222K or Music 223J two semesters of principal instrument
and 223K.

course 210 or 212J and approval of the faculty, two semesters of principal instrument
ulty, two semesters of principal instrument course 260 and approval of the faculty, and
Fine Arts
course 260 and approval of the faculty, and Music 201N and approval of the faculty.
Music 201N and approval of the faculty. B. Music theory and literature: Fifty-one semes-
B. Music theory and literature: Forty-five or forty- ter hours, consisting of Music 605, 411, 612,
eight semester hours, consisting of 313M, 313N, 316M, 316N, 222J or 223J, 330L,
1. Music 605, 411, 612, 313M, 313N, 222J or 335M, 335N, 336C, 345, and 677P.
223J, 330L, 339M, 339N, 347M, 677P, and C. Music ensemble: Four semester hours of mu-
three additional semester hours chosen sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler
from Music 316M, 226G, 226J, 226K, School of Music Special Requirements,” page
226N, 329E, 334, 337, 342, 343J, 347N (for 233.
students in the nonprofit option), and 4. Music and business electives: Five semester
379K. hours chosen from a list of approved courses.
2. Students who choose the commercial op- 5. Electives: Three or five semester hours chosen
tion must also complete Music 347N. from courses either within or outside the Butler
C. Music ensemble: Four semester hours of mu- School.
sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours as
School of Music Special Requirements,” page outlined above, and ensemble as stated on page 233.
233.
3. Business foundations: Accounting 310F and Bachelor of Ar t s in Ar t
Management Information Systems 302F.
4. Business electives: Six semester hours chosen S tudi o Art M ajor
from Finance 320F, Legal Environment of Busi-
ness 320F, Management 320F, Marketing 320F, 1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-
and courses in communication studies. nine semester hours as described on pages
5. Electives: To be chosen from courses either with- 236–237.
in or outside the Butler School. 2. Additional basic education requirements: Twen-
A. For students who choose the commercial op- ty-one semester hours, consisting of
tion: Three or five semester hours. A. Foreign language: Six semester hours beyond
B. For students who choose the nonprofit option: course 507, 508K, or the equivalent in one
Six or eight semester hours. foreign language.
Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours as B. Social science: Six semester hours chosen
outlined above, and ensemble as stated on page 233. from the social sciences listed in the basic edu-
cation requirements, government, and history.
R ecord ing T ech n o logy M ajor C. Humanities: Three semester hours chosen
from the following areas: architecture, clas-
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty- sics (including classical civilization, Greek,
nine semester hours as described on pages Latin), comparative literature, humanities,
236–237. philosophy, and interdisciplinary fields out-
2. Additional basic education requirement: Math- side the Department of Art and Art History
ematics 408D. such as American studies, African and Afri-
3. Music can American studies, Asian studies, Latin
A. Performance American studies, Mexican American studies,
1. Piano principals: Twelve semester hours, and women’s and gender studies. The stu-
consisting of two semesters of Piano 210, dent is encouraged to choose coursework of a
two semesters of Piano 210 or 212J and ap- multicultural nature. Courses outside the De-
proval of the faculty, and two semesters of partment of Art and Art History that are cross-
Piano 260 and approval of the faculty. listed with courses in the department may not
2. Principals in other instruments: Fourteen be used to fulfill this requirement.
semester hours, consisting of two semes- D. Natural sciences and mathematics: Six semes-
ters of principal instrument course 210, ter hours chosen from the natural sciences
two semesters of principal instrument listed in the basic education requirements,
course 210 or 212J and approval of the fac- mathematics, and computer sciences.

3. Studio art: Thirty semester hours, consisting of C. Art History 375.
Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, 304L, and eighteen D. Nine additional semester hours of art history.
Fine Arts
additional semester hours of studio art, of which 5. Electives: Twenty-seven semester hours chosen
at least twelve hours must be upper-division. from courses either within or outside the Depart-
4. Art history: Twelve semester hours, consisting ment of Art and Art History.
of Art History 302, 304, and six hours of upper- Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours
division coursework in art history. as outlined above.
5. Electives: Eighteen semester hours chosen from
courses either within or outside the Department Bachelor of Ar t s in The atre and
of Art and Art History. Dance
Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours
as outlined above. 1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty-
nine semester hours as described on pages
Art Histor y M ajor 236–237.
2. Additional basic education requirements: Twelve
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty- semester hours, consisting of
nine semester hours as described on pages A. Foreign language: Six semester hours beyond
236–237. course 507, 508K, or the equivalent in one
2. Additional basic education requirements: Eigh- foreign language.
teen semester hours, consisting of B. Humanities: Three semester hours chosen
A. Foreign language: Nine semester hours be- from the following areas: architecture, clas-
yond course 507, 508K, or the equivalent in sics (including classical civilization, Greek,
one foreign language. Latin), comparative literature, humanities,
B. Social science: Six semester hours chosen philosophy, and interdisciplinary fields out-
from the social sciences listed in the basic side the Department of Theatre and Dance
education requirements, government, and such as American studies, African and Afri-
history. can American studies, Asian studies, Latin
C. Fine arts and humanities: Three semester American studies, Mexican American studies,
hours in one of the following areas: and women’s and gender studies. The stu-
1. Architecture dent is encouraged to choose coursework of a
2. Classics, including classical civilization, multicultural nature. Courses outside the De-
Greek, Latin (but excluding any courses in partment of Theatre and Dance that are cross-
Greek or Latin that are used to fulfill the listed with theatre and dance courses may not
language requirement) be used to fulfill this requirement.
3. Music C. Natural sciences and mathematics: Three
4. Philosophy semester hours in one of the natural sciences
5. Radio-television-film listed in the basic education requirements,
6. Theatre and dance mathematics, or computer sciences.
7. Programs of special concentration, such 3. Theatre and dance core: Twenty-seven semester
as women’s and gender studies and Latin hours, consisting of the following courses: The-
American studies atre and Dance 311; three semester hours chosen
3. Studio Art 303K. from 302T, 306, 313C, 152T, 252T, and 352T; three
4. Art history: Thirty-three semester hours, consist- semester hours chosen from 312M, 314C, and
ing of 323C; two semesters of 314P; either 317C and
A. Art History 302 and 304. 317D or 317M and 317N; and two semesters of
B. Fifteen semester hours of upper-division art 324P.
history distributed among at least four of the Students considering graduate study should
following five areas: consult their advisers about the most appropriate
1. Ancient choice of courses.
2. Medieval 4. Additional courses in theatre and dance: Twenty-
3. Renaissance and baroque one semester hours of coursework in the Depart-
4. Modern ment of Theatre and Dance, of which at least
5. Pre-Columbian and Native American, fifteen must be in upper-division courses.
Asian, Islamic, Oceanic, African

5. Approved concentration and electives: At least six approved by the coordinator of the Bachelor of
semester hours of coursework in the approved Arts in Music program and must include at least
Fine Arts
concentration and electives must be upper- six hours of upper-division coursework.

division, and at least nine semester hours must 4. Music
be from outside the Department of Theatre and A. Performance: At least four semester hours,
Dance. consisting of two semesters of principal in-
A. Approved concentration: Twelve semester strument course 210 and approval of the fac-
hours in a concentration of courses within or ulty. Students whose principal instrument is
outside the Department of Theatre and Dance not piano must also complete Music 201N to
approved by the student’s designated adviser. the satisfaction of the faculty.
B. Electives: Nine semester hours of coursework B. Music: Thirty-six semester hours, consisting
within or outside the Department of Theatre of Music 605, 612, 313M, 313N, 330L, either
and Dance. 334, 342, or 379K, and twelve additional se-
Total requirements for the degree: 120 semester hours mester hours, of which at least eight must be
as outlined above. upper-division, in a concentration of music
courses approved by the coordinator of the
Bachelor of Ar t s in Musi c Bachelor of Arts in Music program.
C. Music ensemble: Four semester hours of mu-
C ourse R e q u i remen ts sic ensemble courses as explained in “Butler
School of Music Special Requirements,” page
1. Basic education requirements: At least thirty- 233.
nine semester hours as described on pages 5. Electives: Five to seven semester hours of elec-
236–237. tives. At least three hours must be in upper-
2. Additional basic education requirements: Eigh- division coursework outside the Butler School
teen semester hours, consisting of of Music; courses that are crosslisted with
A. Foreign language: Six semester hours beyond music courses may not be counted toward this
course 507, 508K, or the equivalent in one requirement.
foreign language. Total course requirements for the degree: 120 semester
B. Social science: Three semester hours chosen hours as outlined above, and ensemble as stated on
from the social sciences listed in the basic ed- page 233.
ucation requirements, government, or history.
C. Natural sciences and mathematics: Three se- Advancement to Upper- Di vi si on
mester hours chosen from the natural scienc- S tandi ng
es listed in the basic education requirements,
mathematics, or computer sciences. To advance to upper-division standing in the program,
D. Humanities: Three semester hours chosen the student must meet the following requirements.
from the following areas: architecture, classics 1. Upper-division standing at the University.
(including classical civilization, Greek, Latin), 2. A grade point average of at least 2.50 for all
comparative literature, humanities, philoso- coursework taken in residence at the University.
phy, and interdisciplinary fields outside the 3. Completion of the following courses or their
Butler School of Music such as American equivalents with a grade point average of at least
studies, African and African American stud- 2.50: Music 201N, 605A, 605B, 612A, 612B, 313M,
ies, Asian studies, Latin American studies, or and 313N. (Music 201N is required only for stu-
Mexican American studies. The student is dents whose principal instrument is not piano.)
encouraged to choose coursework of a mul- 4. Approval of the coordinator of the Bachelor of
ticultural nature. Courses outside the Butler Arts in Music program.
School that are crosslisted with music courses
may not be used to fulfill this requirement. Grade Poi nt Average R equi rements
E. Fine arts: Three semester hours of upper-
division coursework in fine arts chosen from To graduate, the student must have a grade point aver-
courses outside the Butler School of Music. age of at least 2.50 in all upper-division courses in the
3. Minor: Twelve semester hours of coursework Butler School of Music (excluding ensemble) taken in
outside the Butler School. The minor must be residence at the University.

Courses 118C, 218C, 318C. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to fresh-
men and sophomores. Lectures and discussions on vari-
ous contemporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary
Fine Arts
perspectives and critical discourse. For 118C, two lecture
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; hours a week for eight weeks; for 218C, two lecture hours
however, not all courses are taught each semester or a week for one semester; for 318C, three lecture hours a
summer session. Students should consult the Course week for one semester, or two lecture hours and one hour
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be of supervised research a week for one semester. May be
offered during a particular semester or summer session. repeated for credit when the topics vary.
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the 119Q, 219Q, 319Q, 419Q, 519Q, 619Q, 719Q, 819Q, 919Q. Topics
in Fine Arts. This course is used to record credit the student
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
A full explanation of course numbers is given in ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. College of Fine Arts. University credit is awarded for work
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit
Fine Ar t s
320. Exploring the Fine Arts. Open to all University students
except those in the College of Fine Arts. An interdisciplinary
Fine Ar t s: F A
introduction to the fine arts: their basic concepts, meaning,
aesthetics, and role in society. Three lecture hours a week
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses
for one semester, with field trips as required. May not be
counted toward a degree in the College of Fine Arts. Prereq-
001. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students
uisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
various fine arts disciplines. One lecture hour a week for
one semester.
ing, and oral reports. Introduction to University resources,
including libraries, computer and research facilities, and
museums. Several sections are offered each semester, with
128C, 228C, 328C. Advanced Connexus Forum Seminar Series.
various topics and instructors. Two lecture hours and one
Discussion of contemporary issues related to the topics of
discussion hour a week for one semester.
a Bridging Disciplines Program, with an emphasis on mul-
tidisciplinary perspectives, research, and critical discourse.
For 128C, two lecture hours a week for eight weeks; for 228C,
two lecture hours a week for one semester; for 328C, three
lecture hours or two lecture hours and one hour of super-
vised research a week for one semester. May be repeated
for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the letter-grade
basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Additional
102D, 202D, 302D. Connecting Internship Experience. Supervised
prerequisites may vary with the topic and are given in the
internship experience related to interdisciplinary themes of a
Course Schedule.
Bridging Disciplines Program. Internships may be on or off
129Q, 229Q, 329Q, 429Q, 529Q, 629Q, 729Q, 829Q, 929Q. Topics
campus, be paid or unpaid, and may include work with non-
in Fine Arts. This course is used to record credit the student
profit agencies, government offices, or private corporations.
For 102D, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester;
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
for 202D, six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester;
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
for 302D, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
College of Fine Arts. University credit is awarded for work
With consent of the Bridging Disciplines Programs research
in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework
coordinator, may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite:
taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in
Admission to the Bridging Disciplines Programs.
an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit
110, 210, 310. Topics in the Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary studies
within the fine arts or including the fine arts and other areas.
140, 240, 340. Fine Arts Internship. Restricted to fine arts stu-
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of
dents. At least ten internship hours a week, and, for each
one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated
semester hour of credit earned, at least one lecture hour
for credit when the topics vary.
College of Fine Arts t Courses 247

a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Pre- tural significance of visual traditions. Three lecture hours
requisite: Upper-division standing, a University grade point or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for
average of at least 2.50, and consent of instructor. one semester. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of
Fine Arts
150, 250, 350. Special Topics in the Fine Arts. Special interdisci- Art and Art History.
plinary studies within the fine arts or including the fine arts 119Q, 219Q, 319Q, 419Q, 519Q, 619Q, 719Q, 819Q, 919Q.
and other areas. For each semester hour of credit earned, Topics in Art History. This course is used to record credit
the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
160, 260, 360. Advanced Topics in the Fine Arts. Advanced Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
interdisciplinary studies within the fine arts or including adviser in the Department of Art and Art History. University
the fine arts and other areas. For each semester hour of credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may
credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
instructor.
175, 375, 675. Independent Studies: Art, Drama, or Music. Inde- Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
pendent study or research within the fine arts or between the
fine arts and other disciplines. Individual instruction. May be 325. Survey of Ancient Near Eastern Art. Same as Middle East-
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a ern Studies 320 (Topic 4: Survey of Ancient Near Eastern
grade point average of at least 3.00, consent of instructor, Art). The art of Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Syria, and Persia
and consent of the dean of the College of Fine Arts. to the Islamic period. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History
302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303;
Depar tment of Ar t and Ar t His tory for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
The information in parentheses after a course number is 327J. Greek Architecture. Architecture of mainland Greece, Asia
the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designa- Minor, and Magna Graecia from the Dark Ages to the end
of the Hellenistic period, ca. 1000 to 30 bc. Three lecture
tion. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history
hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for
Additional TCCN information is given in Appendix A others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
on pages 683–689. required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
327L. Ancient Greek Art. The art of the ancient Greek world from
Ar t Hi s to ry: ARH the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period. Discussion
of the significance of the art in its original context. Three
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art
history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and
301 (TCCN: ARTS 1301). Introduction to the Visual Arts. The vi- 304; for others, at least one of the following is advisable
sual elements, their nature, functions, and relationships in but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
painting, sculpture, and architecture. Three lecture hours 327M. Hellenistic Art and Architecture. Art of the Hellenistic
or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for period, from the reign of Alexander the Great to the begin-
one semester. ning of the Roman Empire, ca. 336 to 31 bc. Three lecture
302 (TCCN: ARTS 1303). Survey of Ancient through Medieval hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history
Art. A study of the major monuments of architecture, and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for
sculpture, painting, and metalwork from the ancient period others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
through the end of the Middle Ages. Three lecture hours or required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one 327N. Roman Imperial Art. Same as Classical Civilization 340
semester. (Topic 2: Roman Art). Public art of the Roman Empire from
303 (TCCN: ARTS 1304). Survey of Renaissance through Modern Augustus to late antiquity, ca. 31 bc to ad 350. Three lecture
Art. A study of the major monuments of architecture, sculp- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history
ture, painting, and metalwork from the Renaissance to the majors, Art History 302; for visual art studies majors, Art
present. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following
discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
studio art majors, credit or registration for Art History 301; 327P. Roman Architecture. Republican and imperial Roman ar-
for others, none. chitecture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
304. Issues in Visual Culture. Aspects of visual culture during Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors,
the period when art history became an academic discipline Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the fol-
in the West (nineteenth and twentieth centuries). The ways lowing is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302,
in which art has been studied as well as produced. The cul- 303.

327R. Art in the Everyday Life of Ancient Romans. Art and architec- For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History
ture from the archaeological sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum, 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following is
and Ostia as indices of Roman culture, 100 bc to ad 250. advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Fine Arts
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 332K. Northern Renaissance Art, 1350–1500. Northern European
For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 art from the International Style to van Eyck and Hieronymus
and 304; for others, at least one of the following is advisable Bosch. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. requisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art
329J. Byzantine Art. Same as Religious Studies 357 (Topic 2: Byz- History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following
antine Art). Examination of early Christian and medieval art is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
and architecture in the eastern Roman empire, including 332L. Northern Renaissance Art, 1500–1600. Art and cultural
related traditions (Coptic, Armenian, Georgian, Crusader, development in the sixteenth century; artists include Dürer,
Norman). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Art Grünewald, Holbein, and Brueghel. Three lecture hours a
History 329J and Religious Studies 355E (Topic: Byzantine week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and vi-
Art) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For art history sual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others,
majors, Art History 302; for visual art studies majors, Art at least one of the following is advisable but not required:
History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following Art History 301, 302, 303.
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. 333K. Italian Baroque Art. The art of Italy in the seventeenth
329K. Early Medieval Art. Architecture, sculpture, painting, and and eighteenth centuries; includes the sixteenth-century
metalwork in western Europe from the third to the eleventh sources from which Roman baroque developed. Three
century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art
requisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and
History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following 304; for others, at least one of the following is advisable
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
129Q, 229Q, 329Q, 429Q, 529Q, 629Q, 729Q, 829Q, 929Q. 333L. The Age of Rembrandt and Rubens: Northern Baroque
Topics in Art History. This course is used to record credit Art. Northern European art in the seventeenth century,
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in stressing the Netherlands and Flanders. Three lecture
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for
adviser in the Department of Art and Art History. University others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is 334. Eighteenth-Century European Art. European painting,
awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be sculpture, and architecture as social and political events
repeated for credit when the topics vary. from the age of absolutism to the French Revolution. Three
329R. Romanesque Art and Architecture. Form and function of lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art
religious art in twelfth-century Europe. Three lecture hours history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and 304; for others, at least one of the following is advisable
visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
at least one of the following is advisable but not required: 335N. European Art, 1789–1848. European painting and sculpture
Art History 301, 302, 303. as social and political events from the French Revolution
330G. Art at Court: The Gothic Period. Changing manifestations to the revolutionary crises of midcentury. Three lecture
of Gothic art and architecture at selected court centers, 1140 hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history
to 1400. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for
requisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. 335P. European Art, 1848–1900. European painting and sculp-
331K. Early Italian Renaissance Art. Florentine and central Italian ture as social and political events from the revolutions of
painting, sculpture, and architecture of the fifteenth century. 1848 to the turn of the century. Three lecture hours a week
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and visual
For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History art studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at
302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following is least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art
advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. History 301, 302, 303.
331L. High Renaissance Art. Major works of art and architecture 337K. Twentieth-Century European Art to 1940. Major move-
in Florence, Rome, and Venice in the early sixteenth century. ments in the development of modern European painting
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: and sculpture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art
302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following is History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following
advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
331M. Mannerist and Early Baroque Art. The art of western Europe 338L. Art since 1930: Modernism and Mass Modernity. Avant-
from about 1520 to 1590. Emphasis on art in Italy, but de- garde activity, primarily painting, photography, and film,
velopments in the northern countries are also considered. in the United States and Europe from 1930 to 1970. Three

lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art of the following is advisable but not required: Art History
history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 301, 302, 303.
304; for others, at least one of the following is advisable 347K. Art and Archaeology of Ancient Peru. Same as Latin Ameri-
Fine Arts
but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. can Studies 327 (Topic 6: Art and Archaeology of Ancient
338M. Art and Culture: 1968 and After. Artistic and critical activity Peru). The growth of civilization in South America from the
in the United States and Europe from 1968 to the present. earliest decorated textiles, pottery, and ceremonial build-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: ings to the imperial Inca style. Three lecture hours a week
For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History for one semester. Art History 347K and Latin American Stud-
302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following is ies 322 (Topic: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Peru) may not
advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. both be counted. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art
339J. American Art: Colonial Era to the Civil War. Painting, sculp- History 302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302
ture, architecture, and decorative arts from 1665 to 1860. and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 347L. Mesoamerican Art. Same as Latin American Studies 327
302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following is (Topic 3: Mesoamerican Art). Mesoamerican art and architec-
advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. tural styles, with emphasis on the function of art in culture.
339K. American Art: Civil War to the Armory Show. Painting, Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Art History
sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts from 1860 to 347L and Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Mesoamerican
1920. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- Art) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For art history
requisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art majors, Art History 302; for visual art studies majors, Art
History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
339L. Twentieth-Century American Art to the 1950s. Art in the 347M. Maya Art and Architecture. Same as Latin American Studies
United States from the Armory Show through abstract ex- 327 (Topic 5: Form and Meaning in Classic Maya Art). The
pressionism. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. development and function of art and architectural form in
Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art the classic Maya culture. Three lecture hours a week for one
History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following semester. Art History 347M and Latin American Studies 322
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. (Topic: Form and Meaning in Classic Maya Art) may not both
339M. American Art since 1960. Survey of major movements from be counted. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History
1958 to 1985, from pop art to graffiti art and new expres- 302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303;
sionism. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
requisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following 359. Topics in Feminism and Gender. An introduction to femi-
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. nist and gender theories in relation to issues concerning
341K. Modern Art of Mexico. Same as Latin American Studies 327 visual representation. Three lecture hours a week for one
(Topic 2: Modern Art of Mexico). Art of the nineteenth and semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
twentieth centuries, particularly muralism and its sources, Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors,
surrealism, and later movements. Three lecture hours a Art History 302 and 304 and consent of instructor; for oth-
week for one semester. Art History 341K and Latin American ers, consent of instructor. At least one of the following is
Studies 322 (Topic: Modern Art of Mexico) may not both be advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
counted. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History 360L. Topics in the History of Photography. Three lecture hours
302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not the topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art
required: Art History 301, 302, 303. studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least
341L. Modern Latin American Art. Same as Latin American Stud- one of the following is advisable but not required: Art His-
ies 327 (Topic 1: Modern Latin American Art). Development tory 301, 302, 303.
and sources of twentieth-century art in the Caribbean and 361. Topics in Latino and Chicano Art. Three lecture hours a
Central and South America. Three lecture hours a week for week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
one semester. Art History 341L and Latin American Studies the topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art
322 (Topic: Modern Latin American Art) may not both be studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least
counted. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History one of the following is advisable but not required: Art His-
302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; tory 301, 302, 303.
for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not 361L. Topics in Ancient Near Eastern Art. Three lecture hours a
required: Art History 301, 302, 303. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
346. Traditional Arts of Africa and Oceania. Art in Australia, the topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art
Melanesia, Polynesia, and sub-Saharan Africa from earliest studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least
times to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one one of the following is advisable but not required: Art His-
semester. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies tory 301, 302, 303.
majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least one 362. Topics in Greek and Roman Art. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-

ics vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies the eyes of early explorers, artists, and scientists. Art
majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least one History 367 (Topic 1) and Museum Course 322 (Topic:
of the following is advisable but not required: Art History Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West to
Fine Arts
301, 302, 303. 1880) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legisla-
362R. Topics in the Art of Late Antiquity. Three lecture hours a tive requirement for American history.
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when Topic 2: Art, Photography, and Culture of the American
the topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art West since 1880. Same as American Studies 332 and
studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least History 366S. Art History 367 (Topic 2) and Museum
one of the following is advisable but not required: Art His- Course 322 (Topic: Art, Photography, Film, and Culture
tory 301, 302, 303. of the American West) may not both be counted. Partially
363. Topics in Medieval Art. Three lecture hours a week for one fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Topic 3: Modernism in American Design and Architec-
Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art ture. Same as American Studies 330. A historical survey
History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following of artifacts, buildings, and urban environments, focus-
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. ing on responses to machine-age civilization. American
364. Topics in Renaissance Art. Three lecture hours a week for Studies 325 (Topic: Modernism in American Design and
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics Architecture) and Art History 367 (Topic 3) may not both
vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies be counted.
majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least one 370. Topics in Pre-Columbian Art. Three lecture hours a week for
of the following is advisable but not required: Art History one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
301, 302, 303. vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies ma-
365. Topics in Baroque Art. Three lecture hours a week for one jors, Art History 302 and 304 and consent of instructor; for
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. others, consent of instructor. At least one of the following
Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following 372. Topics in the Art of Asia. Three lecture hours a week for one
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
366J. Topics in Nineteenth-Century Art. Three lecture hours a Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following
the topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
studies majors, Art History 302 and 304; for others, at least Topic 2: Introduction to Japanese Art.
one of the following is advisable but not required: Art His- 374. Special Topics in the History of Art. Three lecture hours
tory 301, 302, 303. a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
366N. Topics in Twentieth-Century Art. Three lecture hours a the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Art
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the History 302 and 303, and a major in art history; or consent
topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History of instructor.
302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; Topic 1: American Painting to 1860. Same as American
for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not Studies 325 (Topic 2: American Painting to 1860).
required: Art History 301, 302, 303. Topic 2: American Painting, 1860 –1913. Same as
Topic 1: Contemporary Latin American Art, 1960 to the American Studies 325 (Topic 3: American Painting,
Present. Same as Latin American Studies 327 (Topic 4: 1860–1913).
Contemporary Latin American Art, 1960 to the Present). 375. Art Historical Methods. Restricted to art history majors.
Painting, sculpture, media art, and environments. Art Art historical investigation; practical research techniques.
History 366N (Topic 1) and Latin American Studies 322 Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
(Topic: Contemporary Latin American Art, 1960 to the Upper-division standing in art history and consent of the
Present) may not both be counted. departmental undergraduate adviser.
366P. Topics in Modernism. Three lecture hours a week for one 376. Reading Tutorial in Art History Problems. Individual
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. projects to be completed under faculty supervision. Inde-
Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art pendent study. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
History 302 and 304; for others, at least one of the following For majors in the Department of Art and Art History, six
is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. semester hours of upper-division art history, a grade point
367. Topics in the Art of North America. Three lecture hours a average of at least 3.00, and consent of instructor and the
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the chair of the department; for others, a grade point average
topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History of at least 3.00 and consent of instructor and the chair of
302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; the department.
for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not 379H. Thesis Course for Departmental Honors. Individual con-
required: Art History 301, 302, 303. ference course in which student researches and writes a
Topic 1: Art, Photography, and Culture of the American thesis. Independent study. Prerequisite: Admission to the
West to 1880. Same as American Studies 331 and History Honors Program in Art History and approval of the honors
366R. The image and history of the West as seen through adviser.

D e s i gn: DES 341. Advanced Issues in Visual Syntax. Exploration of linguistic
relationships involved in the development of typographic
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses messages. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Fine Arts
Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design

310. Introduction to Design. Intensive study of the discipline of 320, 321, and 322 with a grade of at least C in each.
design and its theories, methods, history, and economic 342. Design and Persuasion. Investigation of historical models;
and societal factors. Eight laboratory hours a week for one the role of words, context, and audience; and the effect of
semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: media. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Studio Art 303K (or 301K), 303L (or 301L), 304K (or 302K), Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design
and 304L (or 302L) with a grade of at least C in each, and 320, 321, and 322 with a grade of at least C in each.
written consent of the design faculty. 350. Special Design Topics. Study of professional-level con-
311J. Design Technologies I. Study of design technologies and temporary topics. Eight laboratory hours a week for one
their effect on design methods through a focus on tools semester. Offered in the fall semester only. May be repeated
and lens media. Eight laboratory hours a week for one for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Design 340,
semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: 341, and 342 with a grade of at least C in each, and written
Studio Art 303K (or 301K), 303L (or 301L), 304K (or 302K), consent of the design faculty.
and 304L (or 302L) with a grade of at least C in each, and 351. Design Perspectives. Students create advanced design
written consent of the design faculty. projects and present them for critique by visiting critics.
311K. Design Technologies II. Introduction to the microcomputer Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered
as an integrator of visual information; its applications to in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Design 340, 341, and
organizational systems in the design process. Eight labora- 342 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent
tory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring of the design faculty.
semester only. Prerequisite: Design 310 and 311J with a grade 370. Senior Project in Design. Planning, execution, and presen-
of at least C in each. tation of a project approved by the design faculty. Eight
312. Visual Syntax in Communication. Exploration of the fun- laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the
damental visual elements and their organization through spring semester only. With consent of the design faculty,
a study of typography and human perception. Eight labora- may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Design 350 and
tory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the spring 351 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent
semester only. Prerequisite: Design 310 and 311J with a grade of the design faculty.
of at least C in each. 371. Design Practicum. Practical experience through an intern-
313. Design History Laboratory. Critical investigation of his- ship; lectures on professional ethics and responsibilities.
torical issues, with emphasis on the dynamic relationship One lecture hour and ten laboratory hours a week for one
between the modern movement and contemporary design. semester. Offered in the spring semester only. With consent
Three lecture hours and five laboratory hours a week for one of the design faculty, may be repeated for credit. Prerequi-
semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: site: Design 350 and 351 with a grade of at least C in each.
Design 310 and 311J with a grade of at least C in each. 376. Independent Study: Design. Individual projects to be com-
pleted under faculty supervision. The equivalent of eight
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisite: Fifteen semester hours of upper-
320. Design Theory and Method. Critical study of design meth- division coursework in design, a grade point average in
odologies and theories. Eight laboratory hours a week for upper-division design of at least 3.00, and consent of the
one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: chair of the department.
Design 311K, 312, and 313 with a grade of at least C in each,
and written consent of the design faculty. S t u d i o Ar t: ART
321. Images in Communication. Development of coherent visual
statements constructed of images generated by multiple Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
media. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Design 311K, 303K (TCCN: ARTS 1316). Drawing Foundations. Drawing con-
312, and 313 with a grade of at least C in each, and written cepts and skills in various media. Eight laboratory hours a
consent of the design faculty. week for one semester. May be taken for credit only once.
322. Design and the Social Environment. Communication proj- Studio Art 301K and 303K may not both be counted. Prereq-
ects selected from the public sector. Eight laboratory hours uisite: A major in the Department of Art and Art History.
a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. 303L. Digital Foundations. Introduction to digital, multimedia,
Prerequisite: Design 311K, 312, and 313 with a grade of at and other time-based art. Eight laboratory hours a week
least C in each, and written consent of the design faculty. for one semester. May be taken for credit only once. Studio
340. Design Systems. Development of flexible, integrated visual Art 301L and 303L may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
systems. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. A major in the Department of Art and Art History.
Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Design 304K (TCCN: ARTS 1311). Two-Dimensional Foundations. A basic
320, 321, and 322 with a grade of at least C in each. course in the visual dynamics of two-dimensional art forms.
Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be

taken for credit only once. Studio Art 302K and 304K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L,
not both be counted. Prerequisite: A major in the Depart- 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in each.
ment of Art and Art History. 316V. Transmedia: Video Art I. Restricted to art and art history
Fine Arts
304L (TCCN: ARTS 1312). Three-Dimensional Foundations. A majors. Introduction to the basics of video art production,
basic course in three-dimensional form and space. Eight narrative, and nonnarrative video structural forms, includ-
laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken for ing history, theory, camera techniques, montage, and digital
credit only once. Studio Art 302L and 304L may not both editing. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week
be counted. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Art for one semester. May be taken for credit only once. Studio
and Art History. Art 316T and 316V may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
310K (TCCN: ARTS 2346). Beginning Ceramics. Restricted to art Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at
and art history majors. Exploration of various techniques, least C in each.
subjects, and expressive possibilities in the medium of 317C. Transmedia: Performance Art I. Restricted to art and art
clay. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May history majors. Introduction to the history, theory, and
be taken for credit only once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, practice of performance art and its application in a variety
303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in each. of contexts, including theatrical, gallery, and the workaday
311K (TCCN: ARTS 2316). Painting I. Restricted to art and art world. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week
history majors. Introduction to painting techniques, com- for one semester. May be taken for credit only once. Studio
position, and exploration of personal expression. Eight Art 316T and 317C may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken for Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at
credit only once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, least C in each.
and 304L with a grade of at least C in each. 317K (TCCN: ARTS 2356). Beginning Photography. Restricted to
313K (TCCN: ARTS 2326). Beginning Sculpture. Restricted to art and art history majors. An introduction to still photog-
art and art history majors. Introduction to the processes raphy, including basic technical skills and concepts. Eight
involved in the production of object-oriented sculpture laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken for
using direct methods of hot and cold construction. Eight credit only once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K,
laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken for and 304L with a grade of at least C in each.
credit only once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, 318C. Transmedia: Digital Time-Art I. Restricted to art and art his-
and 304L with a grade of at least C in each. tory majors. Introduction to time-based art, with emphasis
313M. Topics in Three-Dimensional Art. Restricted to art and art on the exploration of digital technologies, including motion
history majors. Study of specific techniques or problems. graphics, video, animation, and sound. Two lecture hours
Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be re- and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be
peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Studio taken for credit only once. Studio Art 316T and 318C may
Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in not both be counted. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L,
each. 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in each.
314K (TCCN: ARTS 2341). Beginning Metals and Jewelry. Re- 319G. Beginning Printmaking: Serigraphy. Restricted to art and
stricted to art and art history majors. Introduction to the art history majors. Fundamental instruction in the theories,
medium of metals, with emphasis on basic fabricating and techniques, and practice of serigraphy. Eight laboratory
forming techniques in jewelry, metalwork, and small sculp- hours a week for one semester. May be taken for credit only
ture. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L
be taken for credit only once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, with a grade of at least C in each.
303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in each. 319K. Beginning Printmaking: Intaglio. Restricted to art and art
315K (TCCN: ARTS 1317). Beginning Drawing. Restricted to art history majors. Introduction to the art of printmaking, pri-
and art history majors. Exploration of various methods, marily intaglio techniques such as etching, soft ground,
subjects, and expressive possibilities in drawing. Eight aquatint, and assemblage. Eight laboratory hours a week
laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken for for one semester. May be taken for credit only once. Prereq-
credit only once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, uisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade
and 304L with a grade of at least C in each. of at least C in each.
316K (TCCN: ARTS 2323). Beginning Life Drawing. Restricted 319M. Beginning Printmaking: Lithography. Restricted to art and
to art and art history majors. Problems in drawing and art history majors. Fundamental instruction in the theories,
construction of the human figure in selected media. Eight techniques, and shop practices of lithography. Eight labora-
laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be taken for tory hours a week for one semester. May be taken for credit
credit only once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, only once. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and
and 304L with a grade of at least C in each. 304L with a grade of at least C in each.
316T. Introduction to Transmedia. Restricted to art and art history 119Q, 219Q, 319Q, 419Q, 519Q, 619Q, 719Q, 819Q, 919Q.
majors. Introduction to the theory and practice of time- Topics in Studio Art. This course is used to record credit
based art, including digital time-art, performance, and video the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
art. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
one semester. May be taken for credit only once. Studio Art Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
316T and 316V may not both be counted. Studio Art 316T and adviser in the Department of Art and Art History. University
317C may not both be counted. Studio Art 316T and 318C may

credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with
be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite:
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May Studio Art 313K with a grade of at least C.
Fine Arts
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. 323S. Installation Sculpture. Restricted to art and art history
319T. Topics in Studio Art: Laboratory. Restricted to art and art majors. Exploration of the theories and methods involved
history majors. Intensive study of various disciplines of in the production of installation sculpture through the
studio art. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. investigation of form and space and of their function in
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi- transforming environmental, architectural, or invented
site: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of sites. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
at least C in each. be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor
in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 313K with a
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses grade of at least C.
324M. Intermediate Metals. Restricted to art and art history ma-
320K. Art Studio for Nonart Majors. Eight laboratory hours a jors. Problems designed to encourage individual develop-
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when ment in work with metals, incorporating metalsmithing
the topics vary. May not be counted toward a degree in art and fabrication. Eight laboratory hours a week for one
and art history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the
320L. Art Studio for Nonart Majors. Continuation of Studio Art same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio
320K. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May Art 314K with a grade of at least C.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be 325G. Intermediate Printmaking: Serigraphy. Restricted to art and
counted toward a degree in art and art history. Prerequisite: art history majors. Practice in the theories and techniques of
Upper-division standing and Studio Art 320K with a grade multicolor serigraphy and photoserigraphy. Eight laboratory
of at least C. hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit,
321K. Painting II. Restricted to art and art history majors. Prob- but not with the same instructor in the same semester. Pre-
lems in composition and exploration of personal expres- requisite: Studio Art 319G with a grade of at least C.
sion. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May 325K. Intermediate Printmaking: Intaglio. Restricted to art and art
be taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor history majors. Instruction in the theories and techniques
in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 311K with a of intaglio printmaking, color, assemblage, stencil, viscos-
grade of at least C. ity, collography, photo process, and relief. Eight laboratory
321M. Painting II: Figure Painting. Restricted to art and art history hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit,
majors. Problems in composition and exploration of per- but not with the same instructor in the same semester.
sonal expression with the life model. Eight laboratory hours Prerequisite: Studio Art 319K with a grade of at least C.
a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but 325M. Intermediate Printmaking: Lithography. Restricted to art
not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prereq- and art history majors. Instruction in the theories and
uisite: Studio Art 311K with a grade of at least C. techniques of metal plate, multicolor, and stone lithography
322K. Intermediate Drawing. Restricted to art and art history ma- and photolithography. Eight laboratory hours a week for one
jors. Continuation of Studio Art 315K. Eight laboratory hours semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the
a week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio
not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prereq- Art 319M with a grade of at least C.
uisite: Studio Art 315K with a grade of at least C. 327D. Sculptural Ceramics. Restricted to art and art history
323K. Intermediate Sculpture. Restricted to art and art history ma- majors. Problems designed to encourage individual devel-
jors. Exploration of the concepts and processes involved in opment in work with clay, exploring various handbuilding
the production of object-oriented sculpture, with emphasis techniques and kiln firings. Eight laboratory hours a week
on indirect methods of mold-making and casting. Encour- for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not
ages individual direction. Eight laboratory hours a week for with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite:
one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with Studio Art 310K with a grade of at least C.
the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: 327E. Contemporary Vessels. Restricted to art and art history
Studio Art 313K with a grade of at least C. majors. The study of pottery, including conceptual and
323M. Advanced Topics in Three-Dimensional Art. Restricted to functional approaches. Eight laboratory hours a week for
art and art history majors. Study of specific techniques or one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with
problems. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite:
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi- Studio Art 310K with a grade of at least C.
site: Upper-division standing; Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, 129Q, 229Q, 329Q, 429Q, 529Q, 629Q, 729Q, 829Q, 929Q.
and 304L with a grade of at least C in each; and twelve ad- Topics in Studio Art. This course is used to record credit
ditional semester hours of studio art coursework with a the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
grade of at least C in each course. a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
323P. Issues in Sculpture. Restricted to art and art history majors. Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
Topics related to the field of sculpture, from issue-based adviser in the Department of Art and Art History. University
to media-based studies. Eight laboratory hours a week for credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may

be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit for one semester. May be repeated twice for credit, but not
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May with the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite:
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Studio Art 321K or 321M with a grade of at least C.
Fine Arts
334K. Digital Photography. Restricted to art and art history ma- 341M. Painting III: Figure Painting. Restricted to art and art history
jors. Introduction to digital image-making in the context of majors. Continuation of Studio Art 321M. Eight laboratory
creating art, including digital technologies and a historical hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit,
overview of traditional and digital photographic practices. but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the
Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more
repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than once with the same instructor in the same semester.
than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be taken Prerequisite: Studio Art 321M with a grade of at least C.
for credit more than once with the same instructor in the 346K. Intermediate Life Drawing. Restricted to art and art history
same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 317K with a grade majors. Advanced problems in drawing and construction
of at least C. of the human figure. Eight laboratory hours a week for one
335K. Intermediate Photography. Restricted to art and art history semester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the
majors. Practice in still photography, including materials same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio
and processes. Eight laboratory hours a week for one se- Art 316K with a grade of at least C.
mester. May be taken twice for credit, but not with the same 354C. Computer Art Media. Restricted to art and art history ma-
instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art jors. Principles, techniques, and practices of digital arts for
317K with a grade of at least C. studio artists. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours
336K. Color Photography. Restricted to art and art history majors. a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Instruction in basic principles, materials, and techniques of the topics or instructors vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
color photography as an art form. Eight laboratory hours a standing and Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with
week for one semester. May be taken twice for credit, but a grade of at least C in each.
not with the same instructor in the same semester. Prereq- Topic 1: Digital Photography. Introduction to digital im-
uisite: Studio Art 317K with a grade of at least C. age making in the context of making art.
336V. Transmedia: Video Art II. Restricted to art and art history 355. Studio Projects. Restricted to art and art history majors.
majors. Projects in video art and video installation art. Study of specific techniques or problems. Eight laboratory
Surveys contemporary video art, stylistic modes, ideology, hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
and the history of the artist’s video and its precedents in when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
the avant-garde and structuralist filmmaking. Two lecture Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least
hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. C in each; and twelve additional semester hours of course-
May be repeated twice for credit, but not with the same work in studio art with a grade of at least C in each course.
instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art Topic 1: Design Issues.
316T or 316V with a grade of at least C. Topic 2: Installation of Film Art.
337C. Transmedia: Performance Art II. Restricted to art and art Topic 3: Monoprinting and Relief Printing.
history majors. Projects in performance art with a concen- 356K. Advanced Color Photography. Restricted to art and art his-
tration on the realization of more fully developed solo and tory majors. Continuation of Studio Art 336K. Eight labora-
collaborative projects. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
tory hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in
for credit, but not with the same instructor in the same the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more
semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 316T or 317C with a grade than once with the same instructor in the same semester.
of at least C. Prerequisite: Studio Art 336K with a grade of at least C.
338C. Transmedia: Digital Time-Art II. Restricted to art and art 356V. Transmedia: Video Art III. Restricted to art and art history
history majors. Projects in time-based art, with emphasis majors. Advanced study of video art and video installation
on the exploration of digital technologies, including motion art. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for
graphics, video, animation, and sound. Two lecture hours one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not
and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester,
repeated twice for credit, but not with the same instructor and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the
in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 316T or 318C same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio
with a grade of at least C. Art 336V with a grade of at least C.
339K. Watercolor Painting. Restricted to art and art history ma- 357C. Transmedia: Performance Art III. Restricted to art and art
jors. Problems and instruction in the use of watercolor. history majors. Advanced study of performance art with a
Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be concentration on the realization of more fully developed solo
taken twice for credit, but not with the same instructor and collaborative projects. Two lecture hours and six labo-
in the same semester. Prerequisite: Two of the following ratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Studio Art 311K, credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in
315K, 316K. the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more
341K. Painting III. Restricted to art and art history majors. Con- than once with the same instructor in the same semester.
tinuation of Studio Art 321K. Eight laboratory hours a week Prerequisite: Studio Art 337C with a grade of at least C.

358C. Transmedia: Digital Time-Art III. Restricted to art and art 365G. Advanced Printmaking: Serigraphy. Restricted to art and art
history majors. Advanced study of time-based art, with em- history majors. Advanced practice in the art of serigraphy,
phasis on the exploration of digital technologies, including with emphasis on independent research. Eight laboratory
Fine Arts
motion graphics, video, animation, and sound. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit,
hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the
be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more
more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be than once with the same instructor in the same semester.
taken for credit more than once with the same instructor Prerequisite: Studio Art 325G with a grade of at least C.
in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 338C with a 365K. Advanced Printmaking: Intaglio. Restricted to art and art
grade of at least C. history majors. Advanced practice in the art of printmaking,
359K. Advanced Digital Photography. Restricted to art and art involving independent research. Eight laboratory hours a
history majors. Advanced study of digital image-making in week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1)
the context of creating art, including digital technologies may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same
and the historical developments of wet processes in black semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than
and white, color, and digital photography. Eight laboratory once with the same instructor in the same semester. Pre-
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, requisite: Studio Art 325K with a grade of at least C.
but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the 365M. Advanced Printmaking: Lithography. Restricted to art and
same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more art history majors. Advanced instruction in the theories and
than once with the same instructor in the same semester. techniques of metal plate, multicolor, and stone lithography
Prerequisite: Studio Art 334K with a grade of at least C. and photolithography. Eight laboratory hours a week for
361J. Painting IV: Figure Painting. Restricted to art and art history one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not
majors. Continuation of Studio Art 341M. Eight laboratory be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester,
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the
but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio
same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more Art 325M with a grade of at least C.
than once with the same instructor in the same semester. 366K. Advanced Life Drawing. Restricted to art and art history
Prerequisite: Studio Art 341M with a grade of at least C. majors. Problems in drawing and construction of the human
361K. Painting IV. Restricted to art and art history majors. Con- figure. Eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
tinuation of Studio Art 341K. Eight laboratory hours a week be repeated for credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit
for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not more than twice in the same semester, and (2) may not be
be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, taken for credit more than once with the same instructor
and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 346K with a
same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio grade of at least C.
Art 341K or 341M with a grade of at least C. 368N. Advanced Drawing. Restricted to art and art history majors.
363K. Advanced Sculpture. Restricted to art and art history Continuation of Studio Art 322K. Eight laboratory hours a
majors. Advanced research in the theory, technology, and week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1)
methods involved in the production of sculpture, with may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same
emphasis on individual direction. Eight laboratory hours a semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) once with the same instructor in the same semester. Pre-
may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same requisite: Studio Art 322K with a grade of at least C.
semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than 372K. Advanced Photography. Restricted to art and art history
once with the same instructor in the same semester. Pre- majors. Advanced practice in still photography. Eight labo-
requisite: Studio Art 323K with a grade of at least C. ratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
363S. Advanced Installation Sculpture. Restricted to art and art credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in
history majors. Advanced research in the theory, technol- the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more
ogy, and methods involved in the production of installation than once with the same instructor in the same semester.
sculpture, with emphasis on individual direction. Eight labo- Prerequisite: Studio Art 335K with a grade of at least C.
ratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for 376. Independent Study: Studio Art. Restricted to art and art
credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in history majors. Individual projects to be completed under
the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more faculty supervision. The equivalent of eight laboratory
than once with the same instructor in the same semester. hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 323S with a grade of at least C. Prerequisite: Completion of at least fifteen semester hours
364M. Advanced Metals. Restricted to art and art history majors. of upper-division coursework in studio art, a grade point
Emphasis on the development of a personal vision and an average of at least 3.00 in upper-division coursework in the
individual approach to the use of metal. Eight laboratory major, and consent of the chair of the department.
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, 377D. Advanced Sculptural Ceramics. Restricted to art and art
but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in the history majors. Continuation of Studio Art 327D. Emphasis
same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more on the development of a personal vision and an individual
than once with the same instructor in the same semester. approach to the use of clay. Eight laboratory hours a week
Prerequisite: Studio Art 324M with a grade of at least C. for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) may not

be taken for credit more than twice in the same semester, and art-historical skills. Two lecture hours a week for one
and (2) may not be taken for credit more than once with the semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Visual Art
same instructor in the same semester. Prerequisite: Studio Studies 121D.
Fine Arts
Art 327D with a grade of at least C. 121D. Children’s Artistic Development I: Laboratory. Practice in
377E. Advanced Contemporary Vessels. Restricted to art and art the development of perceptual, aesthetic, critical, studio,
history majors. Continuation of Studio Art 327E. Additional and art-historical skills. Four laboratory hours a week for
focus on personal and technical development. Eight labora- one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Visual
tory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for Art Studies 221C.
credit, but (1) may not be taken for credit more than twice in 222C. Children’s Artistic Development II. Continuation of Visual
the same semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more Art Studies 221C. Advanced theory and content for the
than once with the same instructor in the same semester. development of perceptual, aesthetic, critical, studio, and
Prerequisite: Studio Art 327E with a grade of at least C. art-historical skills. Two lecture hours a week for one se-
379K. Advanced Watercolor Painting. Restricted to art and art mester. Prerequisite: Visual Art Studies 221C and 121D with
history majors. Problems and instruction in the use of wa- a grade of at least C in each and concurrent enrollment in
tercolor, gouache, and tempera. Eight laboratory hours a Visual Art Studies 122D.
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but (1) 122D. Children’s Artistic Development II: Laboratory. Continua-
may not be taken for credit more than twice in the same tion of Visual Art Studies 121D. Advanced practice in the
semester, and (2) may not be taken for credit more than development of art skills. Four laboratory hours a week for
once with the same instructor in the same semester. Pre- one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Visual
requisite: Studio Art 339K with a grade of at least C. Art Studies 222C.
179S, 379S. Advanced Topics in Studio Art: Lecture. Restricted 330. Introduction to Visual Art Studies. Restricted to art and art
to art and art history majors. Intensive advanced study of history majors. An introduction to visual art studies: phi-
various disciplines of studio art. For each semester hour of losophy, current trends, instructional methods, evaluation,
credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for advocacy, and careers in art, museums, and cultural or so-
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics cial agencies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
vary. Prerequisite: For 179S, upper-division standing; Studio Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a
Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in grade of at least C in each.
each; concurrent enrollment in Studio Art 279T; and twelve 241C. Learners and Instructional Sites for Visual Art Studies. Re-
additional semester hours of coursework in studio art with stricted to art and art history majors. Instructional pro-
a grade of at least C in each course; for 379S, upper-division cedures, observations, and evaluation of early childhood
standing; Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a through grade twelve classroom and community-based
grade of at least C in each; and twelve additional semester art instruction. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
hours of coursework in studio art with a grade of at least C Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with
in each course. a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in
279T, 379T. Advanced Topics in Studio Art: Laboratory. Restricted Visual Art Studies 141D.
to art and art history majors. Intensive advanced study of 141D. Learners and Instructional Sites for Visual Art Studies:
various disciplines of studio art. The equivalent of five or Laboratory. Restricted to art and art history majors. Four
eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at
279T, upper-division standing; Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art
and 304L with a grade of at least C in each; concurrent en- Studies 241C.
rollment in Studio Art 179S; and twelve additional semester 251C. Art Materials, Techniques, and Processes. Restricted to
hours of coursework in studio art with a grade of at least art and art history majors. Exploration and application of
C in each course; for 379T, upper-division standing; Studio basic materials, techniques, and processes in art production
Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in used in early childhood through grade twelve classroom and
each; and twelve additional semester hours of coursework community-based art instruction. Two lecture hours a week
in studio art with a grade of at least C in each course. for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K,
Topic 1: Beyond Traditional Media. and 304L with a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent
enrollment in Visual Art Studies 151D.
Vi s ual Ar t S t u d ie s: VA S 151D. Art Materials, Techniques, and Processes: Laboratory. Re-
stricted to art and art history majors. Four laboratory hours
U pper- Div is i o n C ourses a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K,
303L, 304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in each,
320. Exploring Objects, Spaces, and Meaning. Open to all and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 251C.
students. Focuses on a broad range of historical and con- 261C. Criticism and Conversation about Art. Restricted to art and
temporary works, artifacts, and environments, and their art history majors. Individual and professional evaluations
implications for understanding imagery and objects in of visual imagery, artifacts, and artistic production in a vari-
visual and material culture. Three lecture hours a week for ety of settings. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
one semester. May not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, 304K, and 304L with
221C. Children’s Artistic Development I. Theory and content for a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in
the development of perceptual, aesthetic, critical, studio, Visual Art Studies 161D.

161D. Criticism and Conversation about Art: Laboratory. Restrict- 379S. Advanced Topics in Visual Art Studies: Lecture. Three class
ed to art and art history majors. Four laboratory hours a hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Studio Art 303K, 303L, when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For majors in the Depart-
Fine Arts
304K, and 304L with a grade of at least C in each, and con- ment of Art and Art History, upper-division standing; for
current enrollment in Visual Art Studies 261C. others, upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
370C. Visual Art Careers. Lectures, discussions, and writing as-
signments. Theory and practice of art careers beyond the
college campus. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- Sar ah and Erne s t B utler
ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. S chool of Musi c
370D. Community-Based Careers in Art. Restricted to art and art
history majors. Introduction to administration, policies, The University of Texas at Austin is an institutional
and careers in community-based art organizations. Three member of the National Association of Schools of Music,
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Visual
approved for both its undergraduate and its graduate
Art Studies 330, 241C, 141D, 251C, 151D, 261C, and 161D with
a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in
degrees in music. The requirements for entrance and for
Visual Art Studies 370E. graduation given in this catalog are in accordance with
370E. Exploring Art in Community Spaces. Restricted to art and art the published regulations of the association.
history majors. Examination of the community as an alter-
native site for arts education in relation to issues of history, Areas of S tudy
theory, and pedagogy. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. Prerequisite: Visual Art Studies 330, 241C, 141D,
The College of Fine Arts offers courses in several areas
251C, 151D, 261C, and 161D with a grade of at least C in each,
and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 370D.
of music. The undergraduate courses available in music
271C. Topics in Visual Art Studies. Lectures on selected topics performance, music literature, music studies, and music
in visual art. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. theory are listed below; complete descriptions of these
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi- courses are given in the following section.
site: Upper-division standing and concurrent enrollment in
Visual Art Studies 171D. Music Performance
171D. Topics in Visual Art Studies: Laboratory. Two laboratory
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
Before the first semester or summer session in which
and concurrent enrollment in Visual Art Studies 271C. they will be enrolled, new and transfer students must
Topic 1: The Human Figure in Art: Laboratory. file an Application for Instruction in Music Performance.
372. Seminar in Community-Based Art Education. Restricted The card indicates the faculty member to whom the
to art and art history majors. Seminar to support the ob- student has been assigned.
servation, documentation, analysis, and evaluation of a All students enrolled in a music performance course
service-learning experience. Three lecture hours a week for
must fill out a Music Performance and Jury Report at
one semester. Prerequisite: Visual Art Studies 330, 241C,
141D, 251C, 151D, 261C, 161D, 370D, and 370E with a grade
the end of each semester or summer session for each
of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in Visual course taken.
Art Studies 975. Students who receive a grade of D or F in any music
975. Internship in Community-Based Art Education. Restricted performance course may not register for that course the
to art and art history majors. Supervised service-learning next semester until the requests of other students for
experience in a museum of art, community-based art or- such work have been met.
ganization, private school, or cultural or social agency. At
Some of the following courses may be repeated for
least thirty-five hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
Hours to be arranged by the student and approved by in-
credit on the recommendation of the appropriate music
structor. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: performance jury.
Visual Art Studies 330, 241C, 141D, 251C, 151D, 261C, 161D, 101G. Beginning Music Performance.
370D, and 370E with a grade of at least C in each, and con- 201J. Beginning Class Piano for Nonmusic Majors.
current enrollment in Visual Art Studies 372. 201K. Second-Semester Class Piano for Nonmusic
376. Independent Study: Visual Art Studies. Individual projects Majors.
to be completed under faculty supervision. Individual in-
201M. Beginning Music Performance: Class Piano.
struction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Comple-
tion of twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework
201N. Beginning Music Performance:
in the Department of Art and Art History, a grade point Second-Semester Class Piano.
average in upper-division coursework in the Department 201S. Beginning Music Performance: Class Harp.
of Art and Art History of at least 3.00, and consent of the 201T. Beginning Music Performance:
chair of the department. Second-Semester Class Harp.
210J. Beginning Instruction in Music Performance:
Third-Semester Class Piano.

210K. Beginning Instruction in Music Performance: 115F. Woodwind Instrument Fundamentals.
Fourth-Semester Class Piano. 115G. Guitar Fundamentals.
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313. Fundamentals of Music. 354. Musical Development of Children.
115T. Lower-Division Reed Making. 354C. Children’s Music Literature and Performance I.
219. Diction. 354D. Children’s Music Literature and Performance II.
420J. Junior Jazz Recital. 354F. Music Performance, Listening, and
420R. Junior Recital. Appreciation.
222J. Instrumental Conducting. 155C. Techniques of Percussion Performance.
222K. Instrumental Conducting. 255D. Techniques of String Performance.
223J. Choral Conducting. 255E. Techniques of Brass Performance.
223K. Choral Conducting. 255F. Techniques of Woodwind Performance.
229. Diction. 255M. Marching Band Techniques.
159J. Harp Repertoire. 255V. Techniques of Vocal Performance.
259L. Vocal Repertoire Coaching. 356G. Choral Ensemble Literature and Performance.
259N. Chamber Music: Strings and Piano. 356J. Instrumental Ensemble Literature and
259P. Chamber Music: Winds and Percussion. Performance.
259T. Topics in Instrumental Technology. 176M. Special Topics in Music Studies.
460J. Senior Jazz Recital. 178M, 278M, 378M. Independent Study: Music Studies.
260M. Pedagogy.
460P. Pedagogy. Music Theory
460R. Senior Recital.
262. Intermediate Instrumental Conducting. 605. Musicianship.
263K. Intermediate Choral Conducting. 606. The Elements of Music.
176C, 276C, 376C. Special Topics in Music Performance. 411. Ear Training and Sight-Singing.
178C, 278C, 378C. Independent Study: Music 612. Structure of Tonal Music.
Performance. 214C. Beginning Composition.
218J. Beginning Jazz Improvisation.
Music Literature 221J. Musical Analysis.
221K. Musical Analysis.
302L. An Introduction to Western Music. 224G. Intermediate Composition.
302P. Introductory Topics in Western Music. 224J. Advanced Composition.
303M. Introduction to Traditional Musics in 325L. Counterpoint.
World Cultures. 325M. Counterpoint.
303N. Introduction to Popular Musics in 226G. Orchestration and Arranging.
World Cultures. 226J. Orchestration and Instrumentation.
303P. Topics in Music of World Cultures. 226K. Orchestration and Instrumentation.
307. Topics in Popular Music. 226N. Choral Arranging.
313M. History of Music I. 228G. Jazz Theory I.
313N. History of Music II. 228J. Intermediate Jazz Improvisation.
330L. History of Music III. 228K. Beginning Jazz Piano Techniques.
334. The Music of the Americas. 228L. Jazz Theory II.
337. Music for Radio and Television. 328M. Studio Arranging.
338. Masterpieces of Music. 228P. Jazz Composition.
342. Area Studies in Ethnomusicology. 329E. Introduction to Electronic Media.
343J. History of Jazz. 329F. Projects in Electronic Media.
376G. Special Topics in Music Literature. 329G. Intermediate Electronic Composition.
178G, 278G, 378G. Independent Study: 329J. Introduction to Computer Music.
Music Literature. 329M. Intermediate Computer Music.
379K. Advanced Topics in Music Literature. 364. Advanced Ear Training.
368L. Review of Music Theory.
Music Studies 369P. Senior Paper in Music Theory.
376J. Special Topics in Music Theory.
115D. String Instrument Fundamentals. 178J, 278J, 378J. Independent Study: Music Theory.
115E. Brass Instrument Fundamentals.

The information in parentheses after a course number is 302L (TCCN: MUSI 1306). An Introduction to Western Music.
the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designa- Open to all University students except music majors. Infor-
mation and techniques for the intelligent appreciation of
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tion. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-

music: its elements, basic forms, and major style periods
hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. from the Middle Ages to the present. Three lecture hours
Additional TCCN information is given in Appendix A a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week
on pages 683–689. as required.
302P. Introductory Topics in Western Music. May not be counted
Mu s i c : MUS by music majors. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
mester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses 303M. Introduction to Traditional Musics in World Cultures. Same
as Asian Studies 303M. Open to all University students. Art,
101G (TCCN: MUSI 1166). Beginning Music Performance. Class sacred, and folk traditions of music in the cultures of Asia,
instruction in music performance for nonmusic majors Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Three lecture
and for music majors studying a secondary instrument. hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a
Sections are offered in the following instruments: bassoon, week as required.
clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, 303N. Introduction to Popular Musics in World Cultures. Same
harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, recorder, saxophone, as Asian Studies 303N. Open to all University students.
trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and Popular traditions of music in the cultures of Asia, Africa,
voice. Laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Three lecture hours
credit when the instruments vary. a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week
201J. Beginning Class Piano for Nonmusic Majors. Open to all as required.
University students, except music majors, who have no 303P. Topics in Music of World Cultures. May not be counted by
experience in piano. Three class hours a week for one se- music majors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
mester. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
201K. Second-Semester Class Piano for Nonmusic Majors. Open 605 (TCCN: MUSI 1311). Musicianship. Study of the fundamen-
to all University students, except music majors, who can tals of music for music majors through tonal harmony, ear
fulfill the prerequisite. Three class hours a week for one training, sight-singing, keyboard drill, analysis, and com-
semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music position of music. Three lecture hours and two laboratory
201J completed the previous semester with a grade of at hours a week for two semesters. Music 605 and 313 may
least C, or consent by audition; and consent of instructor. not both be counted. Prerequisite: For 605A, either satisfac-
201M. Beginning Music Performance: Class Piano. Open only to tory completion of the audition required for admission to
music majors. Three laboratory hours a week for one semes- the Butler School of Music and registration in class piano
ter. May be repeated for credit. Credit granted only when as assigned by the Butler School of Music, or consent of
taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Ability to read instructor; for 605B, Music 605A with a grade of at least
music, and concurrent enrollment in Music 605A or consent C, and registration in class piano as assigned by the Butler
of instructor. No experience on the instrument required; for School of Music or consent of instructor.
those with experience, consent by audition required. 205M. Acting for Voice Performance Majors I. Fundamental tech-
201N. Beginning Music Performance: Second-Semester Class niques of acting for the lyric stage, theoretical and direct
Piano. Open only to music majors. Continuation of Music application of dramatic monologue, art song, and operatic
201M. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May literature. Includes ensemble participation in Butler Opera
be repeated for credit. Credit granted only when taken as a Center production. Two lecture hours a week for one se-
secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Music 201M completed mester, with additional hours to be arranged. Music 205M
the previous semester with a grade of at least C, or consent and Theatre and Dance 303V may not both be counted.
by audition. Prerequisite: A major in voice performance in the Butler
201S. Beginning Music Performance: Class Harp. Open to all School of Music.
University students who can fulfill the prerequisite. Three 205N. Acting for Voice Performance Majors II. Continuation of
laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated fundamental techniques of acting for the lyric stage, fo-
for credit. For music majors, credit granted only when taken cusing on direct application of operatic solo literature, en-
as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Ability to read semble, and art song for performance. Includes ensemble
music and consent of instructor. No previous experience participation in a Butler Opera Center production. Two
on the instrument required. lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional hours
201T. Beginning Music Performance: Second-Semester Class to be arranged. Music 205N and Theatre and Dance 303N
Harp. Open to all University students who can fulfill may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Music 205M.
the prerequisite. Three laboratory hours a week for one 606. The Elements of Music. A course in the fundamentals of
semester. May be repeated for credit. For music majors, music for nonmusic majors. Study of notation, and of the
credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument. elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony; development
Prerequisite: Music 201S completed the previous semester of elementary aural skills; writing of simple compositions.
with a grade of at least C, or consent by audition. Three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Prerequisite:
For 606B, Music 606A.

307 (TCCN: MUSI 1310). Topics in Popular Music. Open to all 115D. String Instrument Fundamentals. Beginning instruction in
University students. Studies of the popular music of a se- string instrument performance and pedagogy. This course
lected culture or geographical area. Three lecture hours a is offered in the following instruments: double bass, viola,
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week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as violin, and violoncello. Individual or class instruction in
required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. music performance. Laboratory hours as required. May
Topic 1: Music of African Americans. Same as African not be repeated for credit on the same instrument. May
and African American Studies 317 (Topic 2: Music of not be taken by music majors in their principal instrument.
African Americans). Prerequisite: A major in music.
Topic 2: History of Rock Music. 115E. Brass Instrument Fundamentals. Beginning instruction in
Topic 3: Jazz Appreciation. brass instrument performance and pedagogy. This course
210J. Beginning Instruction in Music Performance: Third-Semes- is offered in the following instruments: euphonium, French
ter Class Piano. Open only to music majors. Continuation horn, trombone, trumpet, and tuba. Individual or class
of Music 201N. Three laboratory hours a week for one instruction in music performance. Laboratory hours as
semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit granted only required. May not be repeated for credit on the same instru-
when taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Music ment. May not be taken by music majors in their principal
201N completed the previous semester with a grade of at instrument. Prerequisite: A major in music.
least C, or consent by audition. 115F. Woodwind Instrument Fundamentals. Beginning instruc-
210K. Beginning Instruction in Music Performance: Fourth- tion in woodwind instrument performance and pedagogy.
Semester Class Piano. Open only to music majors. Con- This course is offered in the following instruments: bas-
tinuation of Music 210J. Three laboratory hours a week for soon, clarinet, flute, oboe, and saxophone. Individual or
one semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit granted class instruction in music performance. Laboratory hours
only when taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: as required. May not be repeated for credit on the same
Music 210J completed the previous semester with a grade instrument. May not be taken by music majors in their
of at least C, or consent by audition. principal instrument. Prerequisite: A major in music.
411 (TCCN: MUSI 2216). Ear Training and Sight-Singing. Material 115G. Guitar Fundamentals. Beginning instruction in guitar per-
drawn from all musical styles. Two lecture hours and one formance and pedagogy. Individual or class instruction in
laboratory hour a week for two semesters. Prerequisite: For music performance. Laboratory hours as required. Prereq-
411A, Music 605B with a grade of at least C, and concurrent uisite: A major in music or consent of instructor.
enrollment in Music 612A; for 411B, Music 411A with a grade 115T. Lower-Division Reed Making. Individual instruction. May be
of at least C and concurrent enrollment in Music 612B. repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
612 (TCCN: MUSI 2311). Structure of Tonal Music. Elements 316M. Introduction to Audio Recording. Fundamentals of modern
of tonal harmony and form; tonal analysis. Three lecture multitrack audio recording, including analog and digital re-
hours a week for two semesters, with one laboratory hour cording, microphones and microphone techniques, basic
a week as required. Prerequisite: For 612A, Music 605B with mixing and signal processing, technology, and terminology.
a grade of at least C, concurrent enrollment in Music 411A, Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
and registration in class piano as assigned by the Butler Consent of instructor.
School of Music or consent of instructor; for 612B, Music 316N. Intermediate Audio Recording. Intermediate techniques
612A with a grade of at least C, concurrent enrollment in of modern multitrack audio recording, including stereo
Music 411B, and registration in class piano as assigned by and remote location recording, intermediate microphone
the Butler School of Music or consent of instructor. techniques, signal processing and automated mixing, and
313. Fundamentals of Music. Designed to familiarize students modern production techniques. Three lecture hours a week
who are not music majors with the meaning of musical for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 316M or consent of
notation and with the harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic instructor.
structure of music. Three lecture hours and one laboratory 218J. Beginning Jazz Improvisation. Study of basic jazz improvi-
hour a week for one semester. Music 605 and 313 may not sational skills through performance of standard literature.
both be counted. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
313M. History of Music I. The history of music from the begin- Music 605 or consent of instructor.
ning of notation to the eighteenth century. Three lecture 219 (TCCN: MUSI 1161). Diction. French and English pronun-
hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. ciation for singers. Two lecture hours a week for one
Prerequisite: Music 605 or consent of instructor. semester.
313N. History of Music II. The history of music from the eigh- 119Q, 219Q, 319Q, 419Q, 519Q, 619Q, 719Q, 819Q, 919Q. Topics
teenth century to the early twentieth century. Three lecture in Music. This course is used to record credit the student
hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
Prerequisite: Music 313M or consent of instructor. ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
214C (TCCN: MUSI 1286). Beginning Composition. Introduction is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
to contemporary composition through the analysis and Butler School of Music. University credit is awarded for work
writing of short studies and through supervised original in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework
projects. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in
for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit
Concurrent enrollment in Music 411 and 612, or consent of when the topics vary.
instructor.

U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 325L. Counterpoint. Development of contrapuntal skill in six-
teenth-century style and in related late-twentieth-century
420J. Junior Jazz Recital. Preparation and performance of a half- styles; the teaching of counterpoint, including Fuxian spe-
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hour public recital in the major jazz instrument. Individual cies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prereq-
instruction. Prerequisite: For jazz composition majors, uisite: Music 411 and 612.
course 212J in the major jazz instrument for two semesters, 325M. Counterpoint. Analysis of eighteenth-century inventions,
or the equivalent, and approval of the jazz faculty; for jazz fugues, and passacaglias; development of contrapuntal
performance majors, course 412J in the major jazz instru- skills in twentieth-century styles that draw on these his-
ment for two semesters, or the equivalent, and approval torical models; the teaching of counterpoint. Three lecture
of the jazz faculty. hours a week for one semester.
420R. Junior Recital. Preparation and performance of a half-hour 226G. Orchestration and Arranging. Techniques of instrumenta-
public recital in the major instrument. Individual instruction, arranging, and orchestration for band, orchestra, and
tion. Prerequisite: Course 412 (or 410) in the major instru- chamber ensembles. Two lecture hours a week for one
ment for four semesters, or the equivalent, and approval semester. Prerequisite: Music 411 and 612.
of the faculty. 226J. Orchestration and Instrumentation. Study of the char-
221J. Musical Analysis. Detailed study of selected composi- acteristics of individual instruments; writing for various
tions from the tonal and post-tonal periods; analytical and combinations; study of scores of different periods; listening
compositional projects. Two lecture hours a week for one to recordings and live performances. Two lecture hours a
semester. Prerequisite: Music 411 and 612. week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 411 and 612.
221K. Musical Analysis. Continuation of Music 221J. Two lecture 226K. Orchestration and Instrumentation. Continuation of Music
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 221J. 226J. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequi-
222J. Instrumental Conducting. Designed for those who have had site: Music 226J.
no experience in conducting. Includes rudimentary use of 226N. Choral Arranging. Techniques of voicing and arranging for
baton, regular and irregular beat patterns, subdivisions and choirs, vocal ensembles, and vocal chamber groups. Two
beat pattern variations as applied to simple instrumental lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music
literature, and practical experience in conducting instru- 411 and 612.
mental groups. Two class hours a week for one semester. 228G. Jazz Theory I. Study of the elements of jazz and popular
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent styles, with emphasis on written theory and keyboard skills.
of instructor. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
222K. Instrumental Conducting. Continuation of Music 222J. Music 201N and 605, or consent of instructor.
Further technical study in irregular meters, polyrhythmic 228J. Intermediate Jazz Improvisation. Continuation of Music
and polymetrical patterns and scores; emphasis on expres- 218J. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prereq-
sive gestures, phrasal and compound beat conducting. Two uisite: Music 201N, 605, 218J, and 228G; or consent of
class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music instructor.
222J or consent of instructor. 228K. Beginning Jazz Piano Techniques. Designed for music ma-
223J. Choral Conducting. Designed for those who have had no jors (pianists and nonpianists) seeking basic skills in chord
experience in conducting. Includes regular and irregular notation, chord interpretation and voicing, voice leading,
beat patterns, subdivisions and beat pattern variations as and chord and scale relationships for improvisation. Three
applied to simple choral literature, and practical experience laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
in conducting vocal groups. Two class hours a week for one Music 210K and 612, or consent of instructor.
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music. 228L. Jazz Theory II. Continuation of the concepts taught in Music
223K. Choral Conducting. Continuation of Music 223J. Further 228G, with an emphasis on ear training, harmonic motion
technical study in irregular meters, polyrhythmic and poly- of jazz, and harmonic embellishment. Two lecture hours a
metrical patterns and scores; emphasis on expressive ges- week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 228G.
tures, phrasal and compound beat conducting. Two class 328M. Studio Arranging. Techniques of composing and arranging
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 223J or for standard jazz and popular music instrumental combina-
consent of instructor. tions in varied styles. Three lecture hours a week for one
224G. Intermediate Composition. Continuation of Music 214C. semester. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for
The equivalent of two lecture hours and one laboratory credit. Prerequisite: Music 612 and 228G, or consent of
hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. instructor.
Prerequisite: Music 214C with a grade of at least B, and ap- 228P. Jazz Composition. Individual instruction in the creative
proval of the music theory and composition faculty. process of composition, involving the melodic, harmonic,
224J. Advanced Composition. Continuation of Music 224G for and rhythmic components of various jazz styles. May be
composition majors only. The equivalent of two lecture repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 328M or consent
hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. of instructor.
With consent of the music theory and composition faculty, 229. Diction. Italian and German pronunciation for singers.
may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 224G with Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
a grade of at least B, and approval of the music theory and Upper-division standing.
composition faculty. 329E. Introduction to Electronic Media. Introduction to the fun-
damentals of recording, tape editing, and electronic music

synthesis. One and one-half lecture hours and eight labora- the Andean Countries) and Music 334 (Topic 4) may not
tory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent both be counted.
of instructor. 335M. Fundamentals of Digital Audio Workstations. An overview
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329F. Projects in Electronic Media. Continuation of Music 329E of the history and theory behind digital audio and digital
for nontheory and noncomposition majors. One and one- audio recording, including stand-alone and computer-based
half lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one digital audio workstations. Three lecture hours a week
semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 316N or consent of
329E and consent of instructor. instructor.
329G. Intermediate Electronic Composition. Continuation of Mu- 335N. Advanced Digital Audio Workstations. Includes advanced
sic 329E for music theory or composition majors. One and editing, MIDI control surfaces, use of Beat Detective ap-
one-half lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week plication, surround and synchronization, advanced mixing,
for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: plug-ins, third-party digital audio workstation add-ons,
Music 329E and consent of instructor. soft synthesizers and samplers, and digital mastering
329J. Introduction to Computer Music. An introduction to the techniques and practices. Three lecture hours a week for
basic concepts of digital music synthesis and signal process- one semester. Prerequisite: Music 335M or consent of
ing. One and one-half lecture hours and eight laboratory instructor.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 329E 336C. Computer Audio Production. Desktop music production,
and consent of instructor. including the history of computer music, MIDI and special-
329M. Intermediate Computer Music. Continuation of Music ized digital audio for multimedia production, loop-based
329J. One and one-half lecture hours and eight laboratory music, contemporary production styles, and music produc-
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. tion environments. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
Prerequisite: Music 329J and consent of instructor. mester. Prerequisite: Music 335N or consent of instructor.
129Q, 229Q, 329Q, 429Q, 529Q, 629Q, 729Q, 829Q, 929Q. Topics 337. Music for Radio and Television. Survey of music history
in Music. This course is used to record credit the student and trends; application to broadcasting; problems of mu-
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- sic programming; copyright and clearance. Three lecture
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the standing and consent of instructor.
Butler School of Music. University credit is awarded for work 338. Masterpieces of Music. Study of the works of specific
in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework composers or of specific genres in the Western musical
taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in tradition. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not
when the topics vary. be counted by music majors. Prerequisite: Music 302L or
330L. History of Music III. The history of music from the early consent of instructor.
twentieth century to the present. Three lecture hours and 339M. Introduction to the Music Business and Entrepreneur-
one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: ship. An overview of the dynamics and business challenges
Music 313N or consent of instructor. of the contemporary music performance world, with an
334. The Music of the Americas. Studies of both indigenous and emphasis on the study of the rapidly changing musical
borrowed traditions in the popular, folk, and art music of culture and an increasingly competitive and diversified
the Americas from the colonial period to the present. Three marketplace. Guest lecturers include professional conduc-
lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory tors, directors of large performance venues, classical and
hour a week as required. May be repeated for credit when pop music performers, music critics, songwriters, music
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. publishers, entertainment law attorneys, and record pro-
Topic 1: Music of Mexico and the Caribbean. Same as ducers. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Music
Latin American Studies 326 (Topic 1: Music of Mexico 339M and 376C (Topic: Business of Music) may not both be
and the Caribbean). Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music.
Music of Mexico and the Caribbean) and Music 334 (Topic 339N. Music Entrepreneurship. Further exploration of the dynam-
1) may not both be counted. ics and business challenges of the contemporary music per-
Topic 2: Music of Latin America. Same as Latin Ameri- formance world, with emphasis on entrepreneurial savvy,
can Studies 326 (Topic 2: Music of Latin America). Latin communication skills, fluency with emerging technologies,
American Studies 322 (Topic: Music of Latin America) commitment to audience education, public advocacy for
and Music 334 (Topic 2) may not both be counted. music, and the future health and growth of musical culture.
Topic 3: Music of Brazil and Argentina. Same as Latin Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
American Studies 326 (Topic 3: Music of Brazil and Ar- Upper-division standing in music and Music 339M.
gentina). Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Music of 342. Area Studies in Ethnomusicology. Studies of the musical
Brazil and Argentina) and Music 334 (Topic 3) may not traditions of selected cultures or geographical areas. Three
both be counted. lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
Topic 4: Music of the Andean Countries. Same as Latin for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the
American Studies 326 (Topic 4: Music of the Andean topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Countries). Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Music of

Topic 3: Musics of India. Same as Anthropology 324L Two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
(Topic 13: Musics of India) and Asian Studies 361 (Topic 11: Upper-division standing in music studies.
Musics of India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 255D. Techniques of String Performance. String instrument per-
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Topic 5: Black Perspectives in Jazz. Same as African and formance techniques for individual and ensemble settings,
African American Studies 374 (Topic 10: Black Perspec- including appropriate literature and rehearsal procedures.
tives in Jazz). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Topic 6: Musics of East and Southeast Asia. Same as Upper-division standing in music studies.
Asian Studies 361 (Topic 15: Musics of East and Southeast 255E. Techniques of Brass Performance. Brass instrument per-
Asia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. formance techniques for individual and ensemble settings,
343J. History of Jazz. Survey of the history of jazz from its origins including appropriate literature and rehearsal procedures.
to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent Upper-division standing in music studies.
of instructor. 255F. Techniques of Woodwind Performance. Woodwind instru-
345. Advanced Audio Recording. Contemporary audio recording ment performance techniques for individual and ensemble
and production styles. Advanced techniques for specific settings, including appropriate literature and rehearsal
recordings and musical styles, including ensemble record- procedures. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
ing in a multitrack environment. Three lecture hours a week Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 336C or consent of 255M. Marching Band Techniques. Literature, materials, and
instructor. techniques of the marching band. Two lecture hours and
347M. Music Copyright and Publishing. Recording, music pub- one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
lishing, and personal management agreements and how Upper-division standing in music studies.
they affect the artist and writer. Includes negotiation con- 255V. Techniques of Vocal Performance. Technique of individual
siderations, deal points, record company economics and and ensemble singing practiced through the study of vo-
profitability, intellectual property rights, publishing and the cal literature. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
control and exploitation of publishing rights in music prop- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies.
erty, publishing activities, performing rights organizations, 356G. Choral Ensemble Literature and Performance. Choral
catalog sales and acquisitions, publisher and songwriter re- music literature; rehearsal and performance techniques
lations, and royalty accounting. Three lecture hours a week for choirs and small ensembles. Three lecture hours and
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
music. Upper-division standing in music studies or consent of
347N. Topics in the Business of Music and the Arts. Three lecture instructor.
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit 356J. Instrumental Ensemble Literature and Performance. Study
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing of the literature and of performance and rehearsal tech-
in music and Music 347M. niques for heterogeneous instrumental ensembles. Three
354. Musical Development of Children. The processes of musi- lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one
cal development in young children. Topics include music semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music
in multicultural contexts, music in the cognitive and social studies and Music 210K.
development of young children, and special issues concern- 159J. Harp Repertoire. Study and performance of the harp reper-
ing music and exceptional children. Three lecture hours a toire. One laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand- repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ing or consent of instructor. 259L. Vocal Repertoire Coaching. Two lecture hours and one
354C. Children’s Music Literature and Performance I. Literature, laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated
materials, and music performance activities appropriate for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
for young children. Three lecture hours and one laboratory 259N. Chamber Music: Strings and Piano. The equivalent of two
hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 605 or lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one se-
313, upper-division standing in music studies, or consent mester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 411,
of instructor. 612, and consent of instructor.
354D. Children’s Music Literature and Performance II. Continua- 259P. Chamber Music: Winds and Percussion. The equivalent of
tion of Music 354C. Three lecture hours a week for one se- two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one
mester. Prerequisite: Music 354C or consent of instructor. semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music
354F. Music Performance, Listening, and Appreciation. Tech- 411, 612, and consent of instructor.
niques and materials for the development of skill in com- 259T. Topics in Instrumental Technology. Two lecture hours and
position, arranging, performance, and aural discrimination; one laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be re-
problems related to the adolescent voice. Three lecture peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent
hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. of instructor.
155C. Techniques of Percussion Performance. Percussion per- 460J. Senior Jazz Recital. Open only to jazz performance majors.
formance techniques for individual and ensemble settings, Preparation and performance of a one-hour public recital
including appropriate literature and rehearsal procedures. in the major jazz instrument. Individual instruction. Pre-
requisite: Music 420J and approval of the jazz faculty.

260M. Pedagogy. An intensive study of repertoire and methods, form as it relates to conducting. A synthesis of musical
designed for students planning to specialize in teaching. understanding and expansion of comprehensive musician-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. ship through conducting problems. Two class hours a week
Fine Arts
Topic 1: Woodwind Instruments. The equivalent of two for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 223K or consent of instructor.
Two semesters of instrument course 260 and approval 364. Advanced Ear Training. Further development of techniques
of the faculty in one of the woodwind instruments. taught in Music 411, with emphasis on aural recognition of
Topic 2: Brass Instruments. The equivalent of two labo- larger musical forms and of music of contemporary style.
ratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Two Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
semesters of instrument course 260 and approval of the Upper-division standing in music and Music 411 and 612.
faculty in one of the brass instruments. 368L. Review of Music Theory. An intensive review of the skills
Topic 3: Piano. Offered in the summer session only, in and concepts required for the study of music theory at the
conjunction with the High School Piano Performance graduate level. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Workshop; meets four hours a day for two weeks. May May not be counted toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite:
be repeated for credit. May not be substituted for Music Upper-division or graduate standing in music.
460PA or 460PB. Prerequisite: Piano 412 or consent of 369P. Senior Paper in Music Theory. Writing of a major paper
instructor. on a topic in music theory approved by the instructor. The
Topic 4: Strings. The equivalent of two laboratory hours equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Two semesters Prerequisite: Music 221K with a grade of at least B, at least
of instrument course 260 and approval of the faculty in seven semester hours of upper-division coursework in
one of the string instruments. music theory, and consent of instructor.
Topic 5: Group Piano. The development of skills in 176C, 276C, 376C. Special Topics in Music Performance. For each
teaching group piano. Examination of methods and semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for
materials used in keyboard instruction and for impro- one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
visation, sight-reading, and score reading. Two lecture vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of
hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semes- instructor.
ter. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music and 376G. Special Topics in Music Literature. Three class hours a
consent of instructor. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
460P. Pedagogy. Designed primarily for students planning teach- the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and
ing careers. This course is offered in harp, piano, strings, consent of instructor.
woodwinds, brass, percussion, and voice. Methods of 376J. Special Topics in Music Theory. Three class hours a week
individual and class instruction through the use of music for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
literature and the teaching repertoire. Practice teaching ics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
and laboratory for diagnostic and corrective methods are of instructor.
required. Two lecture hours a week for two semesters. 176M. Special Topics in Music Studies. One class hour a week for
Upon recommendation of the faculty, Music 460P and two one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
semesters of instrument course 260 and approval of the vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of
faculty in the student’s instrument may be substituted for instructor.
instrument course 462 and Music 460R. Prerequisite: For 677P. Internship and Final Project. Restricted to seniors. Practi-
460PA, instrument course 462 and approval of the faculty, cal experience in the music and recording industry related
and consent of instructor; for 460PB, Music 460PA. to the student’s area of interest within the music business,
460R. Senior Recital. Open only to music performance majors. recording technology, or electronic media. Comprehensive
Preparation and performance of a one-hour public recital in final project addresses entrepreneurship, as well as techni-
the major instrument. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: cal and business elements of the music and recording in-
For performance majors approved to pursue a pedagogy dustry. Forty hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
emphasis, approval of the faculty; for other performance Completion of the program requirements for enrollment in
majors, Music 420R and approval of the faculty. an internship course and consent of the program director.
262. Intermediate Instrumental Conducting. Problems and in- 178C, 278C, 378C. Independent Study: Music Performance. Indi-
terpretation of larger band and orchestral works; analytical vidual projects to be completed under faculty supervision.
study of musical form as it relates to conducting; a synthesis For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of
of musical understanding and expansion of comprehensive one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for
musicianship through conducting problems. Two class credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. of instructor and the director of the school.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 222K or 178G, 278G, 378G. Independent Study: Music Literature. Indi-
consent of instructor. vidual projects to be completed under faculty supervision.
Topic 1: Band. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of
Topic 2: Orchestra. one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for
263K. Intermediate Choral Conducting. Problems and interpre- credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
tation of larger choral works. Analytical study of musical of instructor and the director of the school.

178J, 278J, 378J. Independent Study: Music Theory. Individual hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any
projects to be completed under faculty supervision. For University student who can qualify by audition.
each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one 107K. Large Instrumental Ensemble. Offered under various topics
Fine Arts
class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for according to instrumentation, including Symphony Band,
credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. Six laboratory
of instructor and the director of the school. hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory
178M, 278M, 378M. Independent Study: Music Studies. Individual hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any
projects to be completed under faculty supervision. For University student who can qualify by audition.
each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one 207L. Longhorn Band. In the spring semester, this organization
class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for divides into multiple performing ensembles. Six laboratory
credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory
of instructor and the director of the school. hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any
379K. Advanced Topics in Music Literature. Three lecture hours University student who can qualify by audition.
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when 107S. Small Instrumental Ensemble. Offered under various top-
the topics vary. Two or more topics may be taken concur- ics according to instrumentation. Two laboratory hours a
rently. Prerequisite: Music 612 and 313N, or upper-division week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as
standing and consent of instructor. required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University
Topic 1: Topics in Keyboard Literature. student who can qualify by audition.
Topic 2: Piano Literature, Eighteenth Century to the 109C. Choral Ensemble. Offered under various topics according
Present. to ensemble composition, including University Chorus and
Topic 5: Topics in Instrumental Chamber Music. Women’s Chorus. Three laboratory hours a week for one
Topic 6: Topics in Symphonic Tradition. semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May
Topic 7: Topics in Instrumental Concerto. be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who
Topic 8: Topics in the Art Song. can qualify by audition.
Topic 9: Topics in Opera and Music Drama. 109K. Chamber Singers. Six laboratory hours a week for one se-
Topic 10: Topics in Mass and Motet. mester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May
Topic 11: Topics in Choral Music. be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who
Topic 12: Topics in Cantata and Oratorio. can qualify by audition.
Topic 13: Topics in Modern Music. 109L. Concert Chorale. Six laboratory hours a week for one se-
Topic 14: Special Topics in the Western Musical mester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May
Tradition. be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who
Topic 17: Topics in Instrumental Wind Music. can qualify by audition.
109P. Pop Choral Ensemble. Offered under various topics, includ-
E ns e mb le : ENS ing Longhorn Singers and Varsity Singers. Three laboratory
hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any
University student who can qualify by audition.
103L. Opera Laboratory. Performance and instruction in operatic
theatre. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester, Pe r fo rman ce
with additional laboratory hours as required. May be re-
peated for credit. Open to any University student who can The abbreviations used for performance courses are
qualify by audition. included in Appendix B, pages 690–692.
103P. Butler Opera Center Ensemble. Open to any University
student who can qualify by audition. Instruction and perfor- Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
mance in operatic acting, vocal coaching, and stage direc-
tion. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester, with 201. Lower-Division Music Performance: Secondary. Individual
additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated instruction in music performance for nonmusic majors and
for credit. for music majors studying a secondary instrument. This
105. Sight-Reading. Designed to develop and improve sight- course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon,
reading skills in piano performance. Three laboratory hours clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar,
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Open harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, recorder, saxophone,
to any University student who can qualify by audition. trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and
106. Accompanying. Designed for pianists, organists, and harp- voice. May be repeated for credit.
sichordists to improve ensemble playing and to give training 202. Lower-Division Piano: Secondary. Individual instruction
in the technique of vocal and instrumental accompanying. beyond Music 210K. May be repeated for credit when the
One and one-half to three laboratory hours a week as re- topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent by audition.
quired for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Open 210. Lower-Division Music Performance: Principal. Individual
to any University student who can qualify by audition. instruction in the principal instrument for students pursu-
107J. Jazz Orchestra. Advanced jazz ensemble. Six laboratory ing the Bachelor of Arts in Music or the Bachelor of Music
hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory with a major in music studies, music theory, composition,

music literature, or music performance. This course is offered in the following instruments: double bass, drum
offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and
double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, vibraphone. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: For
Fine Arts
oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, jazz composition majors, course 212J for two semesters,
trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. May be or the equivalent, and approval of the appropriate music
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: For Organ 210, Piano 201 faculty; for jazz performance majors, course 412J for two
or the equivalent. semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the appropri-
412. Lower-Division Music Performance: Major. Individual inate music faculty.
struction in music performance for students majoring in
music performance or music performance pedagogy. This
course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon, Depar tment of The atre and Dance
clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn,
guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, Registration with a member of the department faculty
trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and violoncello. May is required of students planning to major in the Depart-
be repeated for credit.
ment of Theatre and Dance and of those enrolling in
212J, 412J. Lower-Division Music Performance: Improvisation. In-
dividual instruction in improvisation for students majoring
courses that require faculty permission.
in jazz composition or jazz performance. This course is All students majoring in the department are required
offered in the following instruments: double bass, drum to act in productions or to serve on technical crews as
set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and scheduled by the faculty of the department.
vibraphone. May be repeated for credit. The information in parentheses after a course num-
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
251. Upper-Division Music Performance: Secondary. Individual
instruction in music performance for nonmusic majors and listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
for music majors studying a secondary instrument. This Appendix A on pages 683–689.
course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon,
clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, The atr e and Dan ce : T D
harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, recorder,
saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violon- Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
cello, and voice. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Course 201 in the secondary instrument for four semesters, 301 (TCCN: DRAM 1310). Introduction to Theatre. Open to all
or the equivalent, and approval of the area faculty. University students except majors in the Department of
260. Upper-Division Music Performance: Principal. Individual Theatre and Dance. A study of theatrical texts and prac-
instruction in the principal instrument for students pursuing tices of the past and present. Three lecture hours a week
the Bachelor of Arts in Music or the Bachelor of Music with for one semester; attendance at all major productions of
a major in music studies, music theory, composition, music the department is required.
literature, or music performance. This course is offered in 102T, 202T, 302T. Topics in Dance Technique for Nondance Ma-
the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, jors. Fundamental study of principles and vocabulary of
euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, harpsichord, dance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward the
trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. May be Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in dance.
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Course 210 in the principal 303. Fundamentals of Acting. Not open to theatre and dance
instrument for four semesters, or the equivalent, and ap- majors. Basic principles of acting and practical work in
proval of the music faculty. scenes from plays. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
462. Upper-Division Music Performance: Major. Individual in- mester. Theatre and Dance 303 and 313C may not both be
struction in music performance for students majoring in counted.
music performance. This course is offered in the following 303C (TCCN: DRAM 2336). Training the Speaking Voice. Not
instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, open to theatre and dance majors. Fundamental principles
flute, French horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, of vocal production and speech. Three lecture hours a week
piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, vio- for one semester.
loncello, and voice. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 303V. Acting for Voice Performance Majors I. Fundamental in-
For Voice 462, Voice 210 for four semesters, or the equivalent, quiry into the acting process. Three lecture hours a week for
and approval of the music faculty; for other instruments, one semester. Prerequisite: A major in voice performance
course 412 in the major instrument for four semesters, or in the Butler School of Music.
the equivalent, and approval of the music faculty. 303W. Acting for Voice Performance Majors II. Techniques for
462J. Upper-Division Music Performance: Improvisation. Indi- playing and shaping action within scene structures. Three
vidual instruction in improvisation for students majoring lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Theatre
in jazz composition and jazz performance. This course is and Dance 303V.

306. Introduction to Improvisational Drama. General introduc- 112T, 212T, 312T. Topics in Dance Technique. For each semester
tion to improvisational activities with application to the hour of credit earned, at least one lecture hour a week for
theatre. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. one semester, and additional laboratory hours as required.
Fine Arts
311. Languages of the Stage. Introduction to the ways that May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi-
performance communicates meaning, as a foundation for site: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and
further study in theatre and dance. Three lecture hours a consent of the dance faculty.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: A major in the Depart- 313C (TCCN: DRAM 1351). Acting I. Fundamental inquiry into the
ment of Theatre and Dance or consent of instructor. acting process; improvisational approaches to the playing
111T, 211T, 311T. Introductory Topics in Theatre and Dance. Re- of dramatic action. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
stricted to theatre and dance majors. Introductory topics mester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: A
in theatre and dance, including basic research methods, major in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent
contemporary and local performance, the role of the artist of instructor.
in society, the philosophy of a fine arts education, and the 313D (TCCN: DRAM 1352). Acting II. Fundamental techniques of
exploration of campus resources. For each semester hour character analysis and portrayal. Introduction of published
of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for text. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: A major in the
vary. Department of Theatre and Dance and Theatre and Dance
112. Freshman Movement and Physical Conditioning. Principles 313C, or consent of instructor.
and techniques of physical conditioning. Three laboratory 313E (TCCN: DRAM 2351). Acting III. Personalization of character
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. explored through various theatrical styles. Three lecture
Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as
Dance and consent of the dance faculty. required. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre
312C. Contemporary Dance Technique. Intensive study of prin- and Dance and Theatre and Dance 313D with a grade of at
ciples, technique, and vocabulary of contemporary dance. least B, or consent of instructor.
Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be re- 113P, 213P, 313P. Projects in Acting and Directing. Preparation
peated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department and performance laboratory related to production. For
of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty. each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a
312D. Intermediate Contemporary Dance Technique. Intensive week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as
study of intermediate-level theory, technique, and vocabu- required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent
lary of contemporary dance. Six laboratory hours a week for of the acting/directing faculty.
one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A 314C (TCCN: DRAM 1330). Design for Performance. Introduction
major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent to the techniques, practices, and processes in costume,
of the dance faculty. lighting, scenic, and sound design. Three lecture hours a
312F. Ballet Technique. Intensive study of principles, technique, week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required.
and vocabulary of ballet. Six laboratory hours a week for Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and
one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A Dance or consent of instructor.
major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent 314M (TCCN: DRAM 2331). Technical Theatre. Introduction to the
of the dance faculty. techniques, practices, and processes in technical theatre.
312G. Intermediate Ballet Technique. Study of intermediate-level Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory
theory, technique, and vocabulary of ballet as a supporting hours as required. Prerequisite: A major in the Department
style. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be of Theatre and Dance or consent of instructor.
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department 314P (TCCN: DRAM 1320). Production Laboratory. Three hours a
of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty. week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as
312M. Movement Improvisation. Exploration and study of ele- required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major
ments of movement design. Three hours a week for one in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent of
semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May instructor.
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Depart- 315. Playwriting I. The study and practice of writing plays. Three
ment of Theatre and Dance. lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Con-
312N. Movement Composition. Continuation of Theatre and sent of instructor.
Dance 312M. Three hours a week for one semester, with ad- 317C (TCCN: DRAM 2361). Theatre History through the Eighteenth
ditional laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Theatre Century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
and Dance 312M or consent of instructor. 317D (TCCN: DRAM 2362). Theatre History since the Eighteenth
112P, 212P, 312P. Fundamental Projects in Dance Performance and Century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Repertory. Preparation and performance laboratory related 317M. Dance History I. An exploration of world dance as an ex-
to production. At least six laboratory hours a week for one pression of cultural identity and change. Three lecture hours
semester; additional laboratory hours may be required for a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance
rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. 311.
Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and 317N. Dance History II. Continuation of Theatre and Dance 317M.
Dance and consent of the dance faculty. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Theatre and Dance 317M or consent of instructor.

119Q, 219Q, 319Q, 419Q, 519Q, 619Q, 719Q, 819Q, 919Q. Topics required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
in Theatre and Dance. This course is used to record credit division standing and consent of the acting/directing
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in faculty.
Fine Arts
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad 324. Design and Technology for Performance. Exploration of
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad aspects of design and technology in performance, includ-
adviser in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Univer- ing costume, lighting, scenery, and sound. Three lecture
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Theatre
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. and Dance 314C, 314M, and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. 124P, 224P, 324P. Advanced Production Laboratory. One, two,
or three hours a week for one semester, with additional
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses laboratory hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of Theatre and Dance 314P, and
121P, 221P, 321P. Festival Project and Production. Students a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent
initiate, develop, and/or participate in an approved de- of instructor.
partmental major festival project or production under the 325. Playwriting II. Emphasis on the form and writing of the
supervision of a faculty member. For each semester hour full-length play or equivalent. Three lecture hours a week
of credit earned, at least one lecture hour a week for one for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,
semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Theatre and Dance 315, and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi- 125P, 225P, 325P. Projects in Playwriting. For each semester hour
site: Consent of instructor. of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semes-
322. Dance Pedagogy. Techniques and materials used in the ter and additional laboratory hours as required. May be
teaching of dance. Two lecture hours and one and one-half repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: and consent of instructor.
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. 326. Dramatic Activities for the Classroom. Theory, materials,
322E. Advanced Contemporary Dance Technique. Intensive study and practice, including story dramatization, storytelling,
of advanced theory, technique, and style of contemporary puppets, pantomime, shadow plays, role-playing, and the-
dance. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be atre games. Three lecture hours a week for one semester,
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-
of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty. division standing.
322J. Advanced Ballet Technique. Study of advanced theory, 326C. Theatre Studies: Creative Drama. Theory and practice of
technique, and vocabulary of ballet as a supporting style. creative drama for children, both as an art form and as a
Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be re- process for emphasizing creative expression and aesthetic
peated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department growth. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with
of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty. laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-division
122P, 222P, 322P. Projects in Dance Performance and Reper- standing and consent of instructor.
tory. Preparation and performance laboratory related to 326D. Theatre Studies: Theatre for Young Audiences. Theory and
production. At least six laboratory hours a week for one practice of all phases of play production for young audi-
semester; additional laboratory hours may be required for ences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with
rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and standing.
Dance and consent of the dance faculty. 326E. Theatre Studies: Directing the Young Performer. Introduc-
323C. Directing I. Study and practice of the fundamentals of stage tion to the theory and practice of directing and producing
directing: composition, picturization, movement, gesture, theatre with young performers, with emphasis on appropri-
and unit structure. Three lecture hours a week for one ate literature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester,
semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-
Upper-division standing and a major in the Department of division standing, Theatre and Dance 323C, and consent
Theatre and Dance, or consent of instructor. of instructor.
323D. Directing II. Dramatic and environmental analysis of full- 126P, 226P, 326P. Projects in Theatre Studies. For each semester
length plays. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one se-
with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Theatre and mester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be
Dance 323C or consent of instructor. repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
323E. Directing III. Theory and techniques of play directing, with and consent of instructor.
practical applications in projects and scenes. Three lecture 127P, 227P, 327P. Projects in History, Criticism, and Performance
hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as Studies. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least
required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory
and Dance 323D, and consent of instructor. hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
123P, 223P, 323P. Advanced Projects in Acting and Directing. For Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a 129Q, 229Q, 329Q, 429Q, 529Q, 629Q, 729Q, 829Q, 929Q. Topics
week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as in Theatre and Dance. This course is used to record credit

the student earns while enrolled at another institution in arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad division standing, Theatre and Dance 332P, a major in the
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad Department of Theatre and Dance, and consent of the dance
Fine Arts
adviser in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Univer- faculty.

sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it 152P, 252P, 352P. Projects in Dance Movement Studies. For each
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. one semester and additional laboratory hours as required.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division
332M. Choreography. Advanced study of the principles and prac- standing and consent of instructor.
tices of choreography. Three hours a week for one semes- 152T, 252T, 352T. Topics in Dance and Movement. For each se-
ter, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be mester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for
repeated for credit. Theatre and Dance 322M and 332M may one semester and additional laboratory hours as required.
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi-
Theatre and Dance 312N, and consent of instructor. site: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
332N. Choreography: Design for Dance and Movement The- 353T. Topics in Acting and Directing. Topics in acting (including
atre. Continuation of Theatre and Dance 332M. Three hours voice/speech and movement) and directing. Three lecture
a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as
as required. May be repeated for credit. Theatre and Dance required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
322N and 332N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a major in the De-
Theatre and Dance 332M. partment of Theatre and Dance, and Theatre and Dance 313E
332P. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory with a grade of at least B or consent of the acting/directing
I. At least six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with faculty.
additional hours as required. May be repeated for credit. 154P, 254P, 354P. Projects in Design and Technology. Individual
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance projects in theatre design and technology. For each semes-
222P, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and ter hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one se-
consent of the dance faculty. mester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be
332Q. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
II. At least six laboratory hours a week for one semester, 354T. Topics in Design and Technology. Three lecture hours a
with additional laboratory hours as required. May be re- week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required.
peated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi-
Theatre and Dance 332P, a major in the Department of site: Consent of instructor.
Theatre and Dance, and consent of the dance faculty. Topic 1: Costume and Makeup Crafts.
332R. Dance Pedagogy Theory. Principles, techniques, and mate- Topic 2: Fabric Painting and Dyeing.
rials used in the teaching of dance. Three lecture hours and Topic 3: Mask Making.
one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Topic 4: Millinery.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division Topic 5: Scenery Technology I.
standing, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, Topic 6: Costume Rendering.
and consent of the dance faculty. Topic 7: Drawing for Theatre Designers.
332S. Dance Pedagogy Practicum. Practical application tech- Topic 8: Painting.
niques and materials used in the teaching of dance. Four Topic 9: Robotic Lighting.
and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester, with 355T. Topics in Playwriting. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
additional hours as required. May be repeated for credit. mester, with laboratory hours as required. May be repeated
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
332R, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and standing and consent of instructor.
consent of the dance faculty. 356T. Topics in Theatre Studies. Topics in theatre studies, in-
351S. Seminar in Theatre and Dance. Three lecture hours a week cluding creative drama, theatre for children and youth,
for one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of at least ninety and theatre with young adults. Three lecture hours a week
semester hours of coursework, a major in the Department for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. May
of Theatre and Dance, and consent of instructor. be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
151T, 251T, 351T. Topics in Theatre and Dance. For each semes- Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
ter hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour Topic 1: Puppetry.
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when 357T. Topics in History, Criticism, and Performance Studies.
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
consent of instructor. peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-
352. Experiential Anatomy. Principles and techniques of physi- division standing and consent of instructor.
cal conditioning with practical applications to injury pre- Topic 1: Latin American Theatre and Drama. Same as
vention for dance and theatre practitioners. Six laboratory Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 13: Latin American
hours a week for one semester, with additional hours to be Theatre and Drama).

9. John A. and Katherine G. Jackson
Geosciences
School of Geosciences
Charles G. Groat, PhD, Interim Dean

http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/
Gener al Information ever degree they pursue, geological sciences students

must take courses in the Jackson School, the College of
As civilization enters an era of increasing challenge, it Natural Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts. These
is imperative that leaders, professionals, and citizens units work together to meet students’ individual needs
be well educated, competently and realistically able and to ensure that they receive a superior education.
to address issues of local to global scope. With regard Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Geologi-
to the origin, history, structure, and processes of the cal Sciences (BAGeoSci) must complete courses in the
planet Earth, and the use and management of its re- natural sciences, the social and behavioral sciences,
sources, the John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School and the humanities. This diversity of subjects provides
of Geosciences aims to provide such an education. an opportunity to learn about basic differences in out-
The objective of every natural science, including geo- look among different disciplines, the ways questions
logical sciences, is to understand the realm of physical are raised and answered, and the ways the answers are
nature. Geological sciences, or geosciences, is a syn- validated and made relevant in practical use. The re-
thetic subject that examines the Earth through such quirements of this degree are given on pages 275–276.
traditional subdisciplines as geophysics, hydrogeology, Another option for outstanding students interested in
paleontology, petrology, stratigraphy, and structural geology is the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, offered by the
geology. Geoscientists also draw upon discoveries from College of Liberal Arts. This broad liberal arts honors
mathematics, geography, archaeology, engineering, program emphasizes the humanities but also permits
and the other sciences to meld an approach that is a concentration in science that is equivalent to a major.
interdisciplinary, yet uniquely geological. The BA, Plan II, is described on pages 330–332.
The need for well-educated geoscientists in industry, A plan of study for the Bachelor of Science in Geo-
government, and education promises a bright future logical Sciences (BSGeoSci) includes courses required
for geoscience professionals in the coming decades. by the University, required and elective courses in geo-
As the human population expands, it is essential to logical sciences (preceded by their prerequisite courses),
develop sufficient resources and to maintain a livable and a cluster of courses in other fields that serves as a
environment. Geoscientists understand the dynamics minor. Taken together, these courses make up an op-
of the Earth and its systems—the occurrence of natural tion, a degree plan with a particular concentration or
resources and the diverse time scales of natural and emphasis. Thus, individuals may develop intellectually
human-induced change. challenging yet quite different plans of study according
The Jackson School offers the Bachelor of Arts in to their personal interests and goals. The requirements
Geological Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Geo- of the BSGeoSci are given on pages 276–279.
logical Sciences, and, in partnership with the Cockrell The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in
School of Engineering, the Bachelor of Science in Geosystems Engineering and Hydrogeology (BSGEH)
Geosystems Engineering and Hydrogeology. Which- is designed to teach students the geological and engi-
neering principles needed to solve subsurface resource and science teachers. Early involvement in the UTeach
development and environmental problems. This degree program is a quick and efficient way for students to
Geosciences
is described on pages 279–280. learn whether they are suited for the teaching profes-
Every university seeks to enrich the education of its sion. However, students may apply at any time during
student body generally. Study of geosciences enhances their undergraduate careers. Applicants must meet
a liberal arts or arts and sciences education. Geosci- minimum grade point average requirements.
ences uses experiments and observations to explore UTeach-Natural Sciences prepares the student for
origins and processes, whether of the Earth itself, of single-field certification in mathematics or computer
geologic phenomena, or of the history of life. It operates sciences, or for composite certification in which biology,
in the conventional three dimensions of space and in chemistry, geological sciences, or physics is the pri-
the fourth dimension of deep geologic time. Both in mary teaching field. A description of the UTeach-Nat-
the laboratory and in the field, it examines the Earth ural Sciences curriculum is given on pages 487–488;
on all scales, from atomic nuclei, to a hand sample of more information is available at the UTeach-Natural
rock, to an entire landscape, to continents and oceans, Sciences Office. In the Jackson School, the BSGeoSci,
to the planet as a whole. option V (teaching), prepares students to seek teacher
certification.
Jack son S chool Ac ademi c Pro gr ams
C oncentrati ons
The University and the Jackson School offer the fol-
lowing programs to supplement the degree plans Within the requirements for the degree, students
mentioned above. pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences
may also complete a concentration in cultural studies
U ndergraduate R esearch or science, technology, and society. These concentra-
tions, administered by the College of Liberal Arts, are
The University offers an opportunity for undergradu- described on pages 302–303. All Jackson School stu-
ates to participate in state-of-the-art research, for Uni- dents may pursue a concentration in actuarial studies,
versity credit, with eminent scientists. If qualified, the administered by the Department of Mathematics and
student may also earn special departmental honors described on page 566.
for exceptional research and may receive recognition
through participation in the Bridging Disciplines Financial A ssis tance
Programs (described on pages 21–22) or the annual
Undergraduate Poster Session sponsored by the Col- Through the Geology Foundation, the Jackson School
lege of Natural Sciences. Additional information about makes available to its students a number of scholar-
undergraduate research is available from the Under- ship funds established by individuals, foundations, and
graduate Advising Office. industrial or research organizations. Scholarships are
awarded entirely on the basis of academic performance
U T each- Natura l Sc i e n ces and standing. Grants may be awarded on the basis of
demonstrated financial need, without regard to grade
The Jackson School participates in UTeach-Natural point average. Information is available from the Un-
Sciences, an innovative teacher preparation program dergraduate Advising Office. The Geology Foundation
offered by the Colleges of Natural Sciences and Edu- also offers a student loan program, and students may
cation that enables students to prepare within four seek additional assistance through the University’s
years for certification to teach mathematics, science, Office of Student Financial Services.
or computer science in middle grades or high school.
(Students who are interested in teaching earlier grades Career Servi ce s
should contact the College of Education for information
about preparation and certification.) The Jackson School offers career planning and job
The UTeach-Natural Sciences program invites stu- placement assistance for students and alumni. The
dents to explore their interest in teaching as early as Career Services staff offers interview tips and can help
the freshman year under the mentorship of some of with career planning, résumé writing, job search tech-
Texas’ most respected secondary school mathematics niques, and business and professional etiquette.
272 John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences

Career Services also helps graduates and students auditing a course. The Course Schedule, published
about to graduate seek full-time or part-time jobs and before registration for each semester and summer
Geosciences
internships. The staff posts job opportunities through- session, contains registration instructions, advising
out the year and hosts recruiters who offer on-campus locations, and the times, places, and instructors of
interviews for three or four weeks twice a year. During classes. The Course Schedule and General Informa-
the interview periods, companies sponsor information tion are published on the registrar’s Web site, http://
sessions on campus. The Career Services office also registrar.utexas.edu/. The printed General Information
offers résumé referral for students and employers. is sold at campus-area bookstores.
The Jackson School of Geosciences Career Fair, which
brings students and employers together every fall, pro-
vides another forum for geosciences students to learn Ac ademic P olicies and
about different career opportunities. Procedures
Career services for students who plan to teach are
provided by Education Career Services in the College Repe tition of a Co ur se
of Education and by UTeach-Natural Sciences.
Career Services and the Undergraduate Advising A student may not enroll in any course in the Jackson
Office can help students choose majors or careers, School more than twice, even if the course is needed
find internships, and plan for employment or graduate to meet degree requirements, without first obtaining
study. However, the University makes no guarantee to written consent in the Undergraduate Advising Office.
secure employment for each graduate. The symbol Q or W counts as an enrollment unless
it has been approved by the Undergraduate Advising
Office for nonacademic reasons.
Honor s
Admission
University-wide honors are described on page 12 and in
Admission and readmission of undergraduate students General Information. Students who meet the following
to the University is the responsibility of the director requirements may also graduate with departmental
of admissions. Information about admission to the honors.
Students admitted to the University with deficien- Departme ntal Honors Program
cies in high school units must remove the deficiencies
as prescribed in General Information. The Jackson School offers a departmental honors
program to its majors. Minimum requirements for
Ac ademi c Advising the completion of this program are (1) a cumulative
University grade point average of at least 3.00, and a
The Undergraduate Advising Office and faculty mem- grade point average in geological sciences of at least
bers advise students in the Jackson School, including 3.50; (2) completion of Geological Sciences 171H, 172H,
those not seeking a degree in geological sciences and and 173H with a grade of at least B in each; (3) comple-
those who have not yet selected a major. tion of Geological Sciences 379H, Honors Tutorial
Academic advising begins after the twelfth class Course, with a grade of at least B; and (4) completion
day in the fall and spring semesters and after the at the University of at least sixty semester hours of
fourth class day in the summer session. Students coursework counted toward the degree. The statement
are encouraged to meet with an adviser as early as “Special Honors in Geological Sciences” appears on the
possible, because procrastination may prevent their transcript of each student certified as having completed
timely registration. the honors program.
Students who wish to participate in the program
Regis tr ation should apply to the departmental honors adviser when
they have completed sixty semester hours of course-
General Information gives information about regis- work, including at least twelve semester hours of upper-
tration, adding and dropping courses, transferring division coursework in geological sciences.
from one division of the University to another, and
John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences t Academic Policies and Procedures 273
Gr aduation he or she must take and the requirements he or she
must fulfill to receive the degree. Although the degree
Geosciences
Special Req uirement s audit normally provides an accurate statement of re-

of the jack son s chool quirements, the student is responsible for knowing and
meeting the requirements of the degree as stated in a
All students must fulfill the general requirements for catalog under which he or she is eligible to graduate.
graduation given in chapter 1 of this catalog. Students (Rules on graduation under a particular catalog are
in the Jackson School must also fulfill the following given on pages 16–17.) If in doubt about any require-
requirements. ment, the student should seek an official ruling in the
1. The University requires that the student com- Undergraduate Advising Office before registering.
plete in residence at least sixty semester hours In the semester or summer session in which the
of the coursework counted toward the degree. degree is to be conferred, the candidate must be reg-
For the Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences, istered at the University and must file a graduation
these sixty hours must include at least eighteen application form in the Undergraduate Advising Office.
hours in geological sciences. This should be done during the first week of classes,
2. The University requires that at least six semester if possible, and certainly no later than the deadline
hours of advanced coursework in the major be published in the academic calendar. No degree will be
completed in residence. Options I, II, III, and IV conferred unless the graduation application form has
of the BSGeoSci require at least eighteen hours been filed on time.
of upper-division coursework in geological sci-
ences to be completed in residence; option V
requires at least twelve hours. Degrees
3. An Air Force, Army, or Naval Reserve Officer
Training Corps (ROTC) student who elects the Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s
basic and/or advanced program in air force sci-
ence, military science, or naval science will not Phy si cal Acti vi ty C ourses
be approved for graduation until the student’s
government contract is completed or the student Physical activity (PED) courses and Kinesiology 119 may
is released from the ROTC. not be counted toward a degree in the Jackson School.
However, they are counted as courses for which the
Corre spondence and Ex tension student is enrolled, and the grades are included in the
Co ur se s grade point average.
Resident students must have the approval of the under- R OTC C ourses
graduate adviser before they take courses simultane-
ously by correspondence or extension at the University The Departments of Air Force Science, Military Science,
or at another school or in residence at another school. and Naval Science maintain ROTC units on campus.
Credit that is not approved in advance will not be Information about each program is available from the
counted toward the student’s degree. No more than chair of the department concerned.
30 percent of the semester hours required for any Nine semester hours of coursework in air force sci-
degree offered in the Jackson School may be earned ence, military science, or naval science may be counted
by correspondence. toward any degree in the Jackson School. Such credit
may be used only as electives or to fulfill the writing
Applying for a Degree requirement, and only by students who are commis-
sioned by the University ROTC program.
An electronic degree audit is created for each student
each semester; the student should view the audit Bi bl e C ourses
through ida, the University’s Interactive Degree Audit
system. The degree audit tells the student the courses No more than twelve semester hours of Bible courses
may be counted toward a degree.

Bachelor of Ar t s of hours. Any part of the requirement may be
in Geolo gi c al S cience s fulfilled by credit by examination. To achieve
Geosciences
proficiency in a foreign language as rapidly as
The Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences (BAGeoSci) possible, qualified students are urged to take
is a classical arts and sciences degree that gives students intensive foreign language courses. Information
a great deal of flexibility in their choice of upper-division about these courses is available from the depart-
geological sciences courses. It also provides for a minor ments that offer them. Courses used to fulfill the
made up of four courses in another field, including foreign language requirement must be language
two upper-division courses. These choices let students courses; literature-in-translation courses, for ex-
combine their interests in liberal arts and geosciences ample, may not be counted.
to prepare for professions such as business, journalism, 3. Social science: Three semester hours in social sci-
resource management, public policy, law, and medicine. ence, in addition to the course counted toward the
Students who plan to become professional geoscientists social science area of the core curriculum. The
should pursue one of the BSGeoSci degree options. course must be chosen from the following fields;
A total of 120 semester hours is required. Thirty-six it must be in a different field from the course
hours must be in upper-division courses. At least sixty used to fulfill the core social science requirement.
hours, including eighteen hours of upper-division a. Anthropology
coursework, must be completed in residence at the Uni- b. Economics
versity; at least twenty-four of the last thirty hours must c. Geography
be completed in residence at the University. As long as d. Linguistics
these residence rules are met, credit may be earned by e. Psychology
examination, by extension, by correspondence (up to 30 f. Sociology
percent of the semester hours required for the degree), 4. Natural science: Six semester hours in natural
or, with the approval of the dean, by work transferred sciences, in addition to the courses counted
from another institution. toward the core curriculum. Courses must be
The coursework counted toward the degree may chosen from the following fields; no more than
include no more than thirty-six hours in any one field three hours may be in either the history of sci-
of study in the College of Liberal Arts or the College ence or the philosophy of science.
of Natural Sciences; and no more than thirty-six hours a. Astronomy
in any other single college or school of the University, b. Biology
including the Jackson School. c. Chemistry
No coursework to be counted toward the degree may d. Marine science
be taken on the pass/fail basis. e. Nutrition
All students must complete the University’s core f. Physical science
curriculum, described in chapter 2. The specific g. Physics
requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Geological h. Mathematics
Sciences consist of prescribed work, major and minor i. Computer sciences
requirements, and electives. In addition, the student j. Experimental psychology
must fulfill the University requirements for graduation k. Physical anthropology
given in chapter 1 and the requirements of the Jackson l. Physical geography
School given on page 274. m. Philosophy (courses in logic)
n. History of science and philosophy of science
Prescribed Work o. Other fields approved by the dean
5. General culture: Three semester hours in addi-
1. Writing: Two courses with a writing flag or a tion to the course counted toward the core cur-
substantial writing component. These courses riculum visual and performing arts requirement.
are identified in the Course Schedule. They may Courses in the following fields may be used:
be used simultaneously to fulfill other require- a. Architecture
ments, unless otherwise specified. b. Classical civilization, Greek, Latin
2. Foreign language: Four semesters in a single c. Art history, design, ensemble, fine arts, instru-
foreign language. The foreign language requirements, music, studio art, theatre and dance,
ment is the attainment of a certain proficiency, visual art studies
rather than the completion of a specified number
John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences t Degrees 275

d. Philosophy (excluding courses in logic) other than Q, W, X, or CR is recorded. In addition, the
e. Approved interdisciplinary courses includ- student must earn a grade point average of at least 2.00
Geosciences
ing, but not limited to, those in programs of in geological sciences courses taken at the University
special concentration cutting across specific and counted toward the major requirement.
departments, schools, or colleges. Lists of The student must earn a grade of at least C in each
approved courses are available in the Under- semester of each course used to fulfill any of the re-
graduate Advising Office. quirements for the degree.
For more information about grades and the grade
T he BA Major a n d M i n or point average, see General Information.
With the exception of courses with a writing flag or a Bachelor of S cience

substantial writing component, a course taken to fulfill in Geolo gi c al S cience s
the requirements under “Prescribed Work” above may
not also be counted toward fulfillment of the major and The Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences serves
minor requirements. as a professional degree for students planning careers
as geologists, geophysicists, or teachers, as well as for
Residence requirements for the major. At least eighteen those planning to pursue graduate work in the geosci-
semester hours of coursework in geological sciences, ences or a profession such as law or business. Careers
including six hours of upper-division coursework, must are available in the petroleum and related energy indus-
be completed in residence at the University. tries, resource evaluation, mineral exploration, geologic
hazard monitoring, environmental control and recla-
Course requirements for the major. Geological Sciences mation, building foundation evaluation, groundwater
401 or 303, 404C or 405, 416K, 416M, 420K, and enough contamination studies, soil testing, regional planning,
additional upper-division coursework in geological watershed management, climate modeling, and college
sciences to make a total of thirty-two semester hours; or secondary school teaching. Graduates may also work
six semester hours in biology; Chemistry 301 and 302; in state or federal agencies, in universities or museums,
and three semester hours in physics. with consulting firms, or with service companies to the
energy and mineral industries.
Minor. Twelve semester hours, of which at least six Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in
must be in upper-division coursework, in any one of the Geological Sciences degree must choose one of five
following disciplines: anthropology, astronomy, biology, options—I, general geology; II, geophysics; III, hydro-
business, computer sciences, chemistry, education, geology; IV, environmental science and sustainability;
engineering, geography, mathematics, and physics. or V, teaching.
Other disciplines may be chosen with written approval In addition to the prescribed work outlined below,
of the undergraduate adviser. all students must complete the University’s core cur-
riculum, described in chapter 2. In some cases, a
E l ect iv es course that is required for the BSGeoSci may also be
counted toward the core curriculum; these courses are
In addition to the core curriculum, the prescribed work, identified below.
and the major and minor, the student must complete
enough elective coursework to provide the 120 semester Prescri bed Work C ommon to Al l Options
hours required for the degree. These 120 hours may
include no more than twelve semester hours of Bible 1. Two courses with a writing flag or a substantial
and no more than nine hours of air force science, mili- writing component. Courses that meet this re-
tary science, or naval science. quirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
They may be used simultaneously to fulfill other
Minimum S cho last i c R e q u i remen ts requirements, unless otherwise specified.
2. Courses 506 and 507 (or the equivalent) in a sin-
The student must earn a cumulative grade point average gle foreign language, or as much of this course-
of at least 2.00 in all courses taken at the University of work as required by the student’s score on the
Texas at Austin (including credit by examination, corre- appropriate language placement test. Students
spondence, and extension) for which a grade or symbol in the environmental science and sustainability
option are exempt from this requirement; those

in the teaching option must fulfill a different for- This requirement is intended to function as
eign language requirement, given with the other an unspecified minor. Courses used to fulfill the
Geosciences
option requirements below. requirement do not have to be taken in the same
For students who enter the University with field of study, but they should form a self-rein-
fewer than two high school units in a single forcing sequence related to geological sciences.
foreign language, the first two semesters in a lan- Courses not on the list of approved courses will
guage may not be counted toward the total num- be considered upon petition to the undergradu-
ber of semester hours required for the degree. ate adviser.
3. Thirty-six semester hours of upper-division 6. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
coursework must be completed in residence at 126 semester hours.
the University. For students in options I, II, III,
and IV, at least eighteen of these hours must be Option II: Geophysics
in geological sciences; for students in option V, at
least twelve hours must be in geological sciences. 1. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
For all students, at least twelve of the thirty-six and 408M; 427K; and 427L. Mathematics 408C
hours must be outside geological sciences. or 408K also meets the core curriculum mathe-
matics requirement. Algebra courses at the level
Addi t io nal Prescr ibed W ork of Mathematics 301 or the equivalent may not
f or E ach O pt i o n be counted toward the total number of semester
hours required for the degree. Students who en-
Option I: General Geology ter the University with fewer than three units of
high school mathematics at the level of Algebra
1. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L, I or higher must take Mathematics 301 without
and 408M. Mathematics 408C or 408K also degree credit to remove their deficiency.
meets the core curriculum mathematics require- 2. Physics 301, 101L, 315, 115L, 316, and 116L.
ment. Algebra courses at the level of Mathemat- 3. Chemistry 301 and 302. Together, the courses
ics 301 or the equivalent may not be counted that meet requirements 2 and 3 also meet parts
toward the total number of semester hours I and II of the core curriculum natural science
required for the degree. Students who enter the requirement.
University with fewer than three units of high 4. Geological Sciences 325J, Introduction to
school mathematics at the level of Algebra I or Geoscience Computation.
higher must take Mathematics 301 without de- 5. Geological Sciences 401 or 303, 416K, 416M,
gree credit to remove their deficiency. 420K, 325K, 428, 354, 465K, 366M, six hours in
2. Physics 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; or Physics 303K, approved field/research courses, and three ad-
103M, 303L, and 103N. ditional hours of approved upper-division course-
3. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204. Together, the cours- work in geological sciences. The field/research
es that meet requirements 2 and 3 also meet requirement may be met by several courses,
parts I and II of the core curriculum natural sci- including Geological Sciences 348K, 660, 376L,
ence requirement. 679G, and approved off-campus geophysics field
4. Geological Sciences 401 or 303, 404C or 405, courses.
416K, 416M, 420K, 426P, 428, 660 (completed 6. Six semester hours chosen from a list of ap-
in residence), and enough additional approved proved courses in aerospace engineering, as-
upper-division coursework in geological sciences tronomy, chemistry, civil engineering, computer
to make a total of fifty-two semester hours. sciences, electrical engineering, geography,
5. Twelve semester hours chosen from a list of mathematics, mechanical engineering, petro-
approved courses in aerospace engineering, leum and geosystems engineering, and physics.
architectural engineering, astronomy, biology, This requirement is intended to function as
chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineer- an unspecified minor. Courses used to fulfill the
ing, computer sciences, engineering mechanics, requirement do not have to be taken in the same
geography, marine science, mathematics, me- field of study, but they should form a self-rein-
chanical engineering, petroleum and geosystems forcing sequence related to geological sciences.
engineering, and physics. Geological Sciences
325K may also be counted toward requirement 5.

Courses not on the list of approved courses will Option IV : Environmental Science a nd
be considered upon petition to the undergradu- Sustainability
Geosciences
ate adviser.
7. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 1. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
126 semester hours. and 408M. Mathematics 408C or 408K also
meets the core curriculum mathematics require-
Option III: Hydrogeology ment. Algebra courses at the level of Mathemat-
ics 301 or the equivalent may not be counted
1. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L, toward the total number of semester hours
and 408M; and 427K. Mathematics 408C or required for the degree. Students who enter the
408K also meets the core curriculum mathemat- University with fewer than three units of high
ics requirement. Algebra courses at the level of school mathematics at the level of Algebra I or
Mathematics 301 or the equivalent may not be higher must take Mathematics 301 without de-
counted toward the total number of semester gree credit to remove their deficiency.
hours required for the degree. Students who en- 2. Physics 301, 101L, 316, and 116L.
ter the University with fewer than three units of 3. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204. Together, the
high school mathematics at the level of Algebra courses that meet requirements 2 and 3 also
I or higher must take Mathematics 301 without meet parts I and II of the core curriculum natu-
degree credit to remove their deficiency. ral science requirement.
2. Physics 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; or Physics 303K, 4. Geological Sciences 401 or 303, 404C or 405,
103M, 303L, and 103N. 416K, 416M, 420K, 422K, 428, and 346C.
3. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204. 5. Geological Sciences 660 or both 476K and
4. Biology 311C. Together, the courses that meet 376L. This requirement must be completed in
requirements 2 and 3 also meet parts I and II residence.
of the core curriculum natural science require- 6. Geological Sciences 327G or Geography 360G.
ment; Biology 311C may also be used to meet part 7. Biology 311C, 311D, 325, 373, and 373L.
II of that requirement. 8. At least three semester hours chosen from a list
5. The following coursework in geological sciences: of approved courses in sustainability and policy.
a. Geological Sciences 401 or 303, 416K, 416M, The following may be used: Geological Sciences
420K, 428, 476K, 476M, and 376S. 341, Biology 359, 375, 478T; other courses will be
b. One of the following: Geological Sciences considered upon petition to the undergraduate
660A and 660B, 376L and 660B, or 679J. adviser.
c. Three upper-division courses in hydrogeology 9. At least three semester hours chosen from a list
or a related area, chosen from Geological Sci- of approved courses in water and climate. The
ences 325K, 376E, 377P, and other approved following may be used: Geological Sciences 371C,
courses. 376E, 476M, 376S, 377P, Geography 366K; other
d. Six additional hours of upper-division course- courses will be considered upon petition to the
work in geological sciences. undergraduate adviser.
6. Six semester hours chosen from a list of 10. At least six semester hours in upper-division
approved courses in biology, chemistry, civil elective courses.
engineering, geography, marine science, math- 11. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
ematics, mechanical engineering, and petroleum 126 semester hours.
and geosystems engineering.
This requirement is intended to function as Option V: Teaching
an unspecified minor. Courses used to fulfill the
requirement do not have to be taken in the same This option is designed to fulfill the course require-
field of study, but they should form a self-rein- ments for composite science certification as a middle
forcing sequence related to geological sciences. grades or secondary school teacher in Texas with geo-
Courses not on the list of approved courses will logical sciences as the primary teaching field; composite
be considered upon petition to the undergradu- certification requires twenty-four semester hours of
ate adviser. coursework in the primary field, twelve hours in a sec-
7. Enough additional coursework to make a total of ond field, and six hours each in two additional fields.
126 semester hours.

Completion of the required courses does not 9. Students seeking middle grades certification
guarantee teacher certification. To graduate and be must complete the following courses, with a
Geosciences
recommended for certification, the student must grade of at least C in each course: Educational
have a cumulative University grade point average of at Psychology 363M (Topic 3: Adolescent Develop-
least 2.50 and must pass the final teaching portfolio ment), or Psychology 301 and 304; and Curricu-
review. Information about the portfolio review and ad- lum and Instruction 371 (Topic 10: Secondary
ditional certification requirements is available from the School Reading in the Content Subjects).
UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser. 1o. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
1. In place of the foreign language requirement 128 semester hours.
above, either two years of high school course-
work in a single foreign language or course 506 Bachelor of S cience in Geos ys tems
(or the equivalent) in a foreign language. Engineering and Hydro geolo gy
2. Mathematics 408C. Mathematics 408C or 408K
also meets the core curriculum mathematics Geosystems engineers and hydrogeologists are con-
requirement. Algebra courses at the level of cerned with the development and use of engineering
Mathematics 301 or the equivalent may not be approaches in the management of natural resources
counted toward the total number of semester from the Earth’s surface and subsurface, environmen-
hours required for the degree. Students who en- tal restoration of subsurface sites, and other processes
ter the University with fewer than three units of related to the earth sciences. This degree program,
high school mathematics at the level of Algebra offered in partnership by the Cockrell School of Engi-
I or higher must take Mathematics 301 without neering and the Jackson School, is designed to teach
degree credit to remove their deficiency. students the geological and engineering principles
3. History 329U or Philosophy 329U. needed to solve subsurface resource development and
4. Geological Sciences 401 or 303, 404C or 405, environmental problems. The curriculum includes a
416K, 416M, 420K or 320L, 335, and enough ad- fundamental sequence of engineering and geological
ditional upper-division coursework in geological sciences courses in such areas as multiphase fluid
sciences to make a total of at least twenty-eight flow, physical and chemical hydrology, heat and mass
semester hours. transfer, field methods, and engineering design.
5. To meet the requirements of composite certifica- This interdisciplinary systems approach, combining
tion, the student must complete the following engineering and geological sciences, is increasingly
courses. In meeting this requirement, the stu- required to address complex real-world problems such
dent also fulfills parts I and II of the core cur- as characterization and remediation of aquifers. The
riculum natural science requirement. degree program is designed to prepare graduates for
a. Biology 311C and 311D. employment with environmental, water resource man-
b. Chemistry 301 and 302. agement, and energy companies in addition to many
c. Physics 302K, 102M, 302L, and 102N; or 301, government agencies. Better-qualified graduates of
101L, 316, and 116L; or an equivalent sequence. the program may pursue graduate study in subsurface
d. Enough additional approved coursework in environmental engineering, petroleum engineering,
biology, chemistry, or physics to provide the geology, and related fields.
required twelve semester hours in a second The objective of the degree program is to prepare
field. graduates for successful careers in subsurface envi-
6. Biology 337 (Topic: Research Methods—UTeach), ronmental engineering (including carbon dioxide
Chemistry 368 (Topic: Research Methods—UTeach), sequestration), oil and gas production and services, and
or Physics 341 (Topic: Research Methods—UTeach). similar fields. Graduates are expected to understand
7. Astronomy 303, 307, or 367M; and Marine Sci- the fundamental principles of science and engineer-
ence 307. ing behind the technology of geosystems engineering
8. Eighteen semester hours of professional devel- and hydrogeology, so that their education will not
opment coursework, with a grade of at least C become outdated and so that they will be capable of
in each course: Curriculum and Instruction self-instruction after graduation. They should also
650S, UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 350, 355, be prepared to serve society by applying the ideals of
360, 170. ethical behavior, professionalism, and environmentally
responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Containing the following elements, the technical and fine arts/humanities requirements are listed on
curriculum provides both breadth and depth in a pages 161–162.
Geosciences
range of topics: Students must fulfill the foreign language require-

t A combination of college-level mathematics and ment given on page 162. They must also remove any
basic sciences (some with experimental work) admission deficiencies in mathematics as described
that includes mathematics through differential in General Information. A suggested arrangement of
equations, probability and statistics, physics, courses by semester is given on pages 187–188.
chemistry, and geology.
courses Sem hrs
t Basic engineering and geologic topics that
develop a working knowledge of fluid mechan-
ics, strength of materials, transport phenomena, t Engineering Mechanics 306, 319
material properties, phase behavior, and thermo- t Geological Sciences 303, 416K, 416M, 420K
dynamics.
t Engineering and geosciences topics that develop
322K, 333T
competence in characterization and evaluation t Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N
of subsurface geological formations and their
resources using geoscientific and engineering Major Sequence Courses
t Civil Engineering 357
methods, including field methods; design and
t Geological Sciences 428, 468K, 476K, 376L, 376S
analysis of systems for producing, injecting, and t Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering 323K, 323L,
handling fluids; application of hydrogeologic and 323M, 424, 326, 365, 368, 373L 46
reservoir engineering principles and practices Other Required Courses
for water and energy resource development and t English 316K 3
management; contamination evaluation and re- t American government, including Texas government 6
mediation methods for hydrologic resources; and t American history 6
use of project economics and resource valuation t Approved fine arts or humanities elective 3
methods for design and decision making under t Approved social science elective 3
conditions of risk and uncertainty. minimum required 129
t A major capstone design experience that
prepares students for engineering and hydro
geologic practice, based on the knowledge and Courses
skills acquired in earlier coursework and incor-
porating engineering and geological standards The faculty has approval to offer the following courses
and realistic constraints. in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010;
t A general education component that comple- however, not all courses are taught each semester or
ments the technical content of the curriculum. summer session. Students should consult the Course
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will
C urricul um be offered during a particular semester or summer
session. The Course Schedule may also reflect changes
Course requirements are divided into three categories: made to the course inventory after the publication of
basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and this catalog.
other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence A full explanation of course numbers is given in
courses is restricted to students who have received General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course
credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have number indicates the semester hour value of the course.
been admitted to the major sequence by the Cockrell The second and third digits indicate the rank of the
School of Engineering Admissions Committee. (Re- course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-
quirements for admission to a major sequence are given division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank;
on pages 151–152.) Enrollment in other required courses if 80 through 99, of graduate rank.
is not restricted by completion of the basic sequence. The information in parentheses after a course num-
Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechni- ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
cal elective requirements must be approved by the designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
petroleum and geosystems engineering faculty and semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
the geological sciences faculty before the student reg- listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
isters for them. Courses that fulfill the social science Appendix A on pages 683–689.

Ge o lo gi c al S cie n ce s: GEO 303. Introduction to Geology. Mineral and rock composition of
the earth; measurement of geologic time; origin and evo-
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses lution of life; earth’s interior; plate tectonics; depositional
Geosciences
environments and processes; ancient climates; humans,
401. Physical Geology. Nature, properties, and distribution of earth resources, and the environment. Two lecture hours
crustal materials; surficial processes; internal processes; and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only
origin of continents, oceans, and ocean basins; mineral one of the following may be counted: Geological Sciences
and fuel resources. Three lecture hours and two hours of 401, 303, 312K, 420H.
laboratory or fieldwork a week for one semester. Only one 404C. Plate Tectonics and Earth History. Application of plate
of the following may be counted: Geological Sciences 401, tectonics to the origin and history of the earth’s crust and
303, 312K, 420H. the origin, evolution, and distribution of living organisms.
302C. Climate: Past, Present, and Future. Designed for non- Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for
science majors. Principal factors that determine Earth’s one semester. Normally offered in the spring semester only.
climate, evidence of climate change, causes of climate Geological Sciences 404C and 405 may not both be counted.
change, natural climatic variations and human-induced Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 401, 303, or 312K with a
changes, prediction of climate in the next one hundred grade of at least C.
years, and uncertainties in climate prediction. Three lec- 405 (TCCN: GEOL 1404). Life through Time. The history and
ture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week development of life, and the processes of change from the
for one semester. early Precambrian era to the present. Three lecture hours
302D. Age of Dinosaurs. An exploration of the general principles and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Normally
of natural history, focusing on the natural history of dino- offered in the fall semester only. Geological Sciences 404C
saurs. An introduction to the basics of geology, anatomy, and 405 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Geological
paleontology, and evolutionary theory, followed by the Sciences 401, 303, or 312K with a grade of at least C.
application of this knowledge, in tracing the evolutionary 305E. Energy and the Environment. A survey of all forms of cur-
history of Dinosauria. Three lecture hours and one and rent and potential sources of energy, and how these might
one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Nor- impact the earth’s environment. Three lecture hours and
mally offered in the fall semester only. May not be counted one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.
toward a degree in geological sciences. May not be counted toward a degree in geological sciences,
302E. Earth, Wind, and Fire. Designed for nonscience majors. geosystems engineering and hydrogeology, or petroleum
Geologic phenomena that affect everyday life, including engineering.
global warming, earthquakes, volcanism, desertification, 3 07 (TCCN: GEOL 1345). Introduction to Oceanography. Same as
river and coastline flooding and erosion, groundwater, Marine Science 307. Introduction to the sciences of ocean-
mineral resources, and plate tectonics. Three lecture hours ography: geological, physical, and biological. Two lecture
and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one se- hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
mester. Normally offered in the fall semester only. May not May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Arts degree with
be counted toward a degree in geological sciences. a major in geological sciences, the Bachelor of Science in
302K. Selected Topics in Geological Sciences. Designed for Geological Sciences (Option I), the Bachelor of Science in
nonscience majors. The impact of geological processes on Geological Sciences (Option II), or the Bachelor of Science
human activity; geologic topics of popular interest. Three in Geological Sciences (Option III).
lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week 110C, 210C, 310C. Conference Course. Supervised study of select-
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top- ed topics in geological sciences, by individual arrangement
ics vary. May not be counted toward a degree in geological with the department and the instructor. May be repeated
sciences. for credit when the topics vary. May not be substituted
3 02M. The Age of Mammals. Introductory-level course on pale- for any required geological sciences course. Some topics
ontology and natural history for nonscience majors. Basic are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified
geological processes, fossilization, and the fossil record. in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Written consent of
Overview of the “tree of life.” Summary of the evolution and instructor.
diversification of mammals, an introduction to interactions 211. Emerging Scholars in Geological Sciences. Introduction to
between physical and biological processes, and the impact research areas in the geological sciences, with emphasis
of climate change and human activities on mammalian com- on the skills needed for success in graduate school and the
munities. Laboratory component focuses on the mammalian professional workplace. Four laboratory hours a week for one
skeleton and common Texas mammals. Three lecture hours semester. Offered irregularly. Offered on the pass/fail basis
and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one se- only. May not be substituted for any required geological sci-
mester. Normally offered in the spring semester only. May ences course. Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor.
not be counted toward a degree in geological sciences. 312K. Geology of Engineering. Geologic processes, conditions,
302P. Sustaining a Planet. Restricted to freshmen and sopho- materials, and history, and their importance in engineering
mores. Examines sustainability and the environment from problems. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a
the perspective of multiple disciplines. Three lecture hours week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one se- counted: Geology 401, 303, 312K, 420H.
mester. Normally offered in the spring semester only. May 114G. Geophysics Colloquium. Open to non–geological sciences
not be counted toward a degree in geological sciences. majors, but registration priority is given to geological sci-
John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences t Courses 281

ences majors. Exploration of a variety of problems in mod- Geological Sciences 426P; for others, Geological Sciences
ern geophysics. Two lecture hours a week for one semester, 416K and 416M with a grade of at least C in each.
and at least one weekend field trip. May be repeated for 320L. Introductory Field Geology. Study of geologic features and
Geosciences
credit. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Geological Sci- processes in the field, designed for nongeologists; empha-
ences 110C (Topic: Geophysics Colloquium) and 114G may sizes regional geology of central Texas and techniques of
not both be counted. geologic mapping. The equivalent of three lecture hours
416K. Earth Materials. Introduction to minerals, mineral study a week for one semester. Normally offered between the
techniques, igneous and metamorphic rocks and ore de- spring semester and the summer session only. Offered on
posits, and formation processes. Three lecture hours and the pass/fail basis only. Geological Sciences 420K and 320L
four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Normally may not both be counted. May not be counted toward the
offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Geological Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in geological sciences,
Sciences 401, 303, or 312K with a grade of at least C, Chem- the Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences (Option I),
istry 301 with a grade of at least C, and credit with a grade the Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences (Option II),
of at least C or registration for Chemistry 302. or the Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences (Option
416M. Sedimentary Rocks. Description and interpretation of III). Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 401, 303, or 312K, or
sedimentary rocks in hand specimen and thin section; consent of instructor.
characteristics of sedimentary rocks deposited in differ- 422K. Paleobiology. Systematics, biostratigraphy, paleoecology,
ent environments. Three lecture hours and four laboratory and evolution of fossil organisms. Three lecture hours and
hours a week for one semester with two additional one-day four laboratory hours a week for one semester, with two
field trips. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 401, 303, or additional one-day field trips. Normally offered in the fall
312K with a grade of at least C. semester only. Prerequisite: Biology 301M or 311D with a
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in grade of at least C, Geological Sciences 404C or 405 with
Geological Sciences. This course is used to record credit a grade of at least C, and Geological Sciences 416M with a
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in grade of at least C.
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad 322S. Development and Evolution of the Vertebrate Skeleton. De-
office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad signed for majors in geological sciences and associated
adviser in the Department of Geological Sciences. Univer- fields of natural history. Introduction to the organization
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it and development of the vertebrate skeleton; survey of
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer vertebrate history. Three lecture hours and two labora-
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. tory hours a week for one semester. Normally offered in
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. the spring semester only, in alternate years. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 322V. Morphology of the Vertebrate Skeleton. Identification
of skeletal elements from the major vertebrate taxa, and
420F. Classic Geology in Scotland. Introduction to the founding aspects of skeletal functional morphology, with emphasis
concepts of geology. Students use advanced field technolo- on extant taxa. Topics include the skeletal systems of fish,
gies while studying the geology of Scotland on all scales of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Three lecture
size. The equivalent of four lecture hours a week for one hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
semester, including field exercises in a variety of geologi- Normally offered in the fall semester only, in alternate
cal settings. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 401, 303, or years. Only one of the following may be counted: Geological
other coursework in geology. Sciences 322V, 371C (Topic: Morphology of the Vertebrate
420H. Honors Introductory Geology. An accelerated introductory Skeleton), 389R, 391 (Topic: Morphology of the Vertebrate
course on the composition, structure, and history of the Skeleton). Prerequisite: One of the following: Geological
earth. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week Sciences 404C, 405, or the equivalent, or three semester
for one semester, and several all-day field trips. Normally hours of coursework in biology, or consent of instructor.
offered in the fall semester only. Only one of the following 325J. Introduction to Geoscience Computation. Restricted to
may be counted: Geological Sciences 401, 303, 312K, 420H. geosciences majors. Programming in MATLAB and Fortran.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Focuses on computer principles and applications related to
420K. Introduction to Field and Stratigraphic Methods. For geo- geological sciences. Two lecture hours and two laboratory
logical sciences majors. Field observation of geological pro- hours a week for one semester. Normally offered in the
cesses and study of the mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, spring semester only. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D or
paleontology, and structural geology of central Texas. Two the equivalent.
lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one se- 325K. Computational Methods in Geological Sciences. Digital
mester, and six weekend field trips. Normally offered in the data processing and numerical simulation in geological
fall and spring semesters only. Geological Sciences 420K and sciences. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a
320L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For students week for one semester. Normally offered in the fall semester
seeking the Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences, Geo- only. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 325J, a college-level
logical Sciences 416K and 416M with a grade of at least C in course in an appropriate computer programming language,
each, and credit with a grade of at least C or registration for or consent of instructor.

426P. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Mineralogy, geo- the employer and the supervising instructor. The student
chemistry, and processes of magmatism and metamor- must submit a final report to the supervising instructor at
phism. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week the conclusion of the program. Forty laboratory hours a
Geosciences
for one semester. Normally offered in the spring semester week for one semester. The student must repeat the course
only. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 416K with a grade of each work period and must take it twice to receive credit
at least C, and credit with a grade of at least C or registra- toward the degree; at least one of these registrations must
tion for either Physics 301 and 101L or 303K and 103M. be during a long-session semester. No more than three
327G. Geographic Information System and Global Positioning semester hours may be counted toward the major require-
System Applications in Earth Sciences. For geological ment; no more than six semester hours may be counted
sciences majors only. Theory and practice of geographic toward the degree. The student’s first registration must be
information system (GIS) and Global Positioning System on the pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Application to become
(GPS) technologies, and their applications to problems in a member of the Hydrogeology Cooperative (Geological
earth sciences. Laboratories and field trips provide hands- Sciences) Program and consent of the geological sciences
on experience with the collection, mapping, and analysis undergraduate adviser.
of geologic and other field data using GPS equipment and 330K. Petroleum Geology: Basin and Trend Analysis. Attributes
GIS software. Topics include map projections; datums and of the subsurface environment; fundamentals of petroleum
reference frames; cartographic principles; remotely sensed generation, migration, entrapment, and producibility; and
data (satellite and aerial photos, image radar); vector- and interpretation methods used in petroleum exploration. Two
raster-based image formats; geospatial data resources; GIS lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one
software applications; surveying principles; GPS constel- semester. Normally offered in the spring semester only.
lation and data structure; differential GPS; data logging Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 416M with a grade of at
schemes; GPS postprocessing software; integration of GPS least C, and Physics 303L or 316.
and GIS in mapmaking; extant GIS applications in geology 331K. Petrology and Plate Tectonics. Sedimentation, metamor-
and hydrogeology. Three lecture hours and two laboratory phism, igneous activity, and deformation patterns at rift
hours a week for one semester, and two weekend field trips. zones, subduction zones, and transform margins. Three
Geological Sciences 327G and 371C (Topic: Geographic In- lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered irregularly,
formation System and Global Positioning System Applications as shown in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Geological
in Earth Sciences) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Sciences 428 with a grade of at least C.
Geological Sciences 420K with a grade of at least C, and 335. Geology and Mineral Resources of Texas. Geologic
consent of instructor. history of the region; local rocks, fossils, and mineral re-
428. Structural Geology. Description, classification, and origin sources; influence of physiography, surface and subsurface
of earth structures. Solution of problems by descriptive water supplies, and energy and mineral resource produc-
geometry, geologic maps, and contouring. Three lecture tion on the state economy. Three lecture hours and one
hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. laboratory hour a week for one semester; local field trips
Normally offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: For may also be required. Normally offered in the fall semester
students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Geological only. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in
Sciences, Geological Sciences 420K with a grade of at least Geological Sciences (Option I), the Bachelor of Science in
C, Physics 301 and 101L or 303K and 103M with a grade of Geological Sciences (Option II), or the Bachelor of Science
at least C in each, and credit with a grade of at least C or in Geological Sciences (Option III). Prerequisite: Upper-
registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K (or 308K); for division standing; Geological Sciences 401, 303, or 312K;
students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts with a major in and Geological Sciences 404C or 405.
geological sciences, Geological Sciences 420K with a grade 341. Mineral Resources, Society, and the Environment. Nature
of at least C and three semester hours of coursework in and origin of mineral resources; their discovery, extraction,
mathematics other than Mathematics 301, 316K, or 316L; and uses; and their relationship to global history, econom-
for others, consent of instructor. ics, and the environment. Three lecture hours and one
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in laboratory hour a week for one semester. Normally offered
Geological Sciences. This course is used to record credit in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Geological Sci-
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in ences 416K with a grade of at least C.
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad 344K. Marine Mining and Minerals. Same as Marine Science
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad 344K. Overview of seafloor mineral deposits, their explo-
adviser in the Department of Geological Sciences. Univer- ration and mining. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it mester. Offered irregularly, as shown in the Course Schedule.
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Geo-
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. logical Sciences degree. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. 401, 303, or 312K; 416K; and 416M.
3 29W. Hydrogeology Cooperative (Geological Sciences). This 346C. Introduction to Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology.
course covers the work period of geological sciences Basic concepts of fluid flow, surface and subsurface hydrol-
students in the Cooperative Education program, which ogy, aqueous geochemistry, and fluid-rock interaction. Ad-
provides supervised work experience by arrangement with ditional topics include isotope hydrogeology, evolution of

seawater, and mineral-solution equilibrium. Three lecture 365P. Potential Fields Applications in Geophysics. Restricted
hours a week for one semester. Normally offered in the to geosciences majors. Introduction to the theory related
spring semester only. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 with a to gravity, electric, and magnetic fields and applications
Geosciences
grade of at least C. to exploration and global-scale problems. Three lecture

347K. Gems and Gem Minerals. Crystallography, occurrence, and hours a week for one semester. Normally offered in the
identification of gem minerals and materials; artificial gems; fall semester only. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K, 427L,
simple cutting and polishing; history of gems and gemology. Physics 315, and 115L with a grade of at least C in each.
Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one 3 66M. Mathematical Methods in Geophysics. Restricted to geosci-
semester. May not be counted toward a degree in geological ences majors. An overview of Fourier and other integral trans-
sciences. Prerequisite: For earth science teachers, consent of forms, complex variables, linear algebra, partial differential
instructor; for others, Geological Sciences 401 or 303, and equations, probability theory, and applications to the physics
Chemistry 301 or one year of high school chemistry. of the earth. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
348K. Training Cruise(s): Marine Geophysical Research. Same as Normally offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite:
Marine Science 348 (Topic 2: Marine Geophysical Research). Geological Sciences 325K and Mathematics 427L.
Multiday cruise to collect seismic, magnetic, gravitational, 468K. Geophysics for Geological Sciences Majors. A survey of
bathymetric, or other geophysical data. Postcruise data seismic, magnetic, gravitational, and other geophysical
processing and/or analysis and a report are required. May tools and their application to exploration and global-scale
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: problems. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours
Consent of instructor and one of the following: Marine a week for one semester. Normally offered in the spring
Science 307, 367K, Geological Sciences 401, 303, 312K. semester only. May not be counted toward the Bachelor
Geological Sciences 416M, 420K or 320L, and 465K are of Science in Geological Sciences, Option II. Prerequisite:
recommended. Mathematics 408D and either Physics 303L and 103N or
354. Global Geophysics. Earth structure implied by gravity, 316 and 116L, with a grade of at least C in each.
seismicity, heat flow, and the magnetic field; crustal move- 370K. Sedimentology. Processes of sediment formation, trans-
ments and their effect on the configuration of oceans and portation, and deposition; textures, structures, and facies
continents. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. of sedimentary rocks. Three lecture hours a week for one
Normally offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: semester, and two one-day field trips. Offered irregularly.
Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C; either Physics Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 420K with a grade of at
303L and 103N or 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C in least C.
each; and Physics 315 and 115L with a grade of at least C in 171C, 271C, 371C. Conference Course. Supervised study of select-
each, or consent of instructor. ed topics in geological sciences, by individual arrangement
358K. Volcanology. Ash deposits, lava flows, eruption processes; with the department and instructor. May be repeated for
prediction and mitigation of volcanic hazards. Three lecture credit when the topics vary. May not be substituted for any
hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. required geological sciences course. Prerequisite: Written
Offered irregularly, as shown in the Course Schedule. Prereq- consent of instructor.
uisite: Geological Sciences 426P or upper-division standing 171H. Research Methods. Preparation for independent research
in geological sciences. projects through exposure to current research programs,
660. Field Geology. Methods of geologic mapping with topo- facilities, personnel, and projects in the Jackson School of
graphic maps and aerial photographs. Field studies in- Geosciences. Includes selecting research topics, mentors,
clude measuring sections, interpretation of stratigraphy, and supervisors; preparing research proposals; conducting
structure, environments of deposition of various sedimen- research activities; and presenting research results. The
tary rocks, and the origin and petrology of igneous and equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
metamorphic rocks. Given for six weeks each summer in Prerequisite: Sixty semester hours of college coursework,
Colorado, New Mexico, and other western states. Normally including at least twelve semester hours of upper-division
offered in the summer session only. Prerequisite: Eighteen coursework in geological sciences, consent of the honors
semester hours of coursework in geological sciences, in- adviser, and admission to the Geological Sciences Honors
cluding Geological Sciences 420K and 428 with a grade of Program or consent of instructor.
at least C in each. 172H. Research Methods. Preparation for independent research
465K. Exploration Seismology. Quantitative study of geophysical projects through exposure to current research programs,
exploration methods, including seismology, gravity, magne- facilities, personnel, and projects in the Jackson School of
tism. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week Geosciences. Includes selecting research topics, mentors,
for one semester. Normally offered in the fall semester only. and supervisors; preparing research proposals; conducting
Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade of at least research activities; and presenting research results. The
C in each: Mathematics 427K, 427L, Physics 315, 115L. (Stu- equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
dents may register for Mathematics 427L concurrently.) Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 171H, and admission to
365N. Geophysical Data Processing. Advanced topics in digi- the Geological Sciences Honors Program or consent of
tal data processing. Three lecture hours a week for one instructor.
semester. Normally offered in the spring semester only. 173H. Research Methods. Preparation for independent research
Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 325K or the equivalent. projects through exposure to current research programs,

facilities, personnel, and projects in the Jackson School of 376T. High-Temperature Geochemistry. Restricted to geosci-
Geosciences. Includes selecting research topics, mentors, ences majors. Study of the composition, origin, and
and supervisors; preparing research proposals; conducting chemical and physical evolution of the earth and its interior.
Geosciences
research activities; and presenting research results. The Examines the links between the fields of geochemistry and
equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. tectonics, igneous petrology, geophysics, and other areas
Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 171H and 172H, and of inquiry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
admission to the Geological Sciences Honors Program or Normally offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. Mathematics 408D or the equivalent.
376E. Environmental Isotope Geochemistry. The application 377P. Physical Climatology. Investigates the nature of earth’s
of the isotope and trace element geochemistry of natural climate and examines the physical processes that maintain
waters and sediments to studies of the hydrologic cycle. the climate system. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
Stable, radiogenic, and cosmogenic isotopes are used as and Mathematics 408D, Physics 303K, Geography 301K, and
tracers of the evolution of groundwater, surface water, and Computer Sciences 303E, or their equivalents.
ocean water. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, 679G. Special Studies in Geophysics. Special research projects,
with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Offered field studies, or geophysical/industrial internship. Assigned
irregularly. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in geo- reading with written and oral report. Three lecture hours a
logical sciences; and consent of instructor or the following week for two semesters. May be used instead of Geological
courses: Chemistry 302, 204, Geological Sciences 416K, Sciences 660 in fulfilling the requirements for the Bachelor
416M, 346C, Mathematics 408D, and Physics 303L and of Science in Geological Sciences (Option II). Prerequisite:
103N or 316 and 116L. A University grade point average of at least 3.00, or a grade
476K. Groundwater Hydrology. Introduction to subsurface hydrol- point average in geosciences courses of at least 3.00 and
ogy, emphasizing geological controls on groundwater flow; consent of instructor.
quantitative methods of analyzing aquifer systems; regional 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Special studies project resulting
hydrology; water quality and pollution. Three lecture hours in honors thesis with oral defense of project. Conference
and one laboratory hour a week for one semester, with sev- course. May be counted as three of the six geological sci-
eral local field trips. Normally offered in the fall semester ences senior elective hours. Prerequisite: Upper-division
only. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 346C or Mathematics standing, admission to the Geological Sciences Honors
408D with a grade of at least C, or consent of instructor. Program, and completion of Geological Sciences 171H,
376L. Field Methods in Groundwater Hydrology. Introduction to 172H, and 173H with a grade of at least B in each; or consent
field methods, including geophysics, pump tests, stream of the departmental honors adviser.
gauging, well-logging, water sampling, and mapping. An 679J. Internship in Hydrogeology. Special hydrogeological stud-
intensive three-week course meeting eight hours a day, ies under the joint supervision of industry professionals and
Monday through Friday, and four hours on Saturday: faculty members. Students present a written report. Forty
lectures, laboratory exercises, and field exercises; nightly hours a week for one semester. May be used in place of
homework involving map exercises, reduction of field data, Geological Sciences 660 in fulfilling the requirements for
report preparation; Saturdays devoted to report presenta- the Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences (Option III).
tion, review sessions, and local field trips. Offered between Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 476K with a grade of at
the spring semester and the summer session. Prerequisite: least C, a grade point average in geological sciences of at
Geological Sciences 476K with a grade of at least C, or con- least 3.00, and consent of instructor.
sent of instructor. 2 79K, 379K. Special Studies in Advanced Geological Sciences.
476M. Chemical Hydrogeology. An introduction to aqueous Special emphasis on recent developments. Conference
geochemistry and contaminant hydrogeochemistry; top- course. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
ics include basic thermodynamics, kinetics, rock-water Prerequisite: Six semester hours of coursework in advanced
interactions, and solute transport. Three lecture hours and geological sciences, a grade point average in geological
two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Normally sciences of at least 3.00, a University grade point average
offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Geological of at least 3.00, and consent of instructor.
Sciences 346C, 476K, or 376S with a grade of at least C. 479M. Mammalogy. Surveys the biology and evolutionary history
376S. Physical Hydrology. Modern conceptual and method- of mammals. Introduction to the diversity of living mam-
ological approaches to hydrological science: qualitative mals through the study of mammalian ecology, behavior,
assessment of hydrological processes, quantitative rep- morphology, and taxonomy. Laboratory work focuses on
resentation, approaches to measurement, and treatment the characters diagnosing the major mammalian clades and
of uncertainty. Major components of the hydrological identifying the common recent mammals of Texas using
cycle—precipitation, snow and snowmelt, infiltration, soil skins and recent osteological specimens. Fossils and the
moisture, evapotranspiration, and runoff—and their link to fossil record of mammals. Three lecture hours and three
the coupled-earth system. Three lecture hours a week for laboratory hours a week for one semester. Normally offered
one semester. Normally offered in the fall semester only. in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 346C or Mathematics standing in biology, geological sciences, or anthropology.
408D with a grade of at least C.

10. School of Information
Information
Andrew P. Dillon, PhD, Dean

Mary Lynn Rice-Lively, PhD, Associate Dean
Mary Carla Criner, PhD, Assistant Dean
http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/
The School of Information offers the Master of Science Information S tud ie s: INF
in Information Studies and the Doctor of Philosophy.
Information is given in the Graduate Catalog about
these programs and about the requirements for admis- 304D. Introduction to Information Studies. Overview of the
sion to graduate study. information field as it relates to the technology-based
In addition to the graduate courses described in the world culture. Topics may include the idea of informa-
Graduate Catalog, the faculty has approval to offer the tion, information in relation to technology and culture,
undergraduate courses listed below in the academic information technology in education, information literacy
years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010. For undergradu- and the “digital divide,” information and communication
technology, information and gender, public information
ates who are interested in a thorough introduction to
policy, and information organization and preservation.
information studies, the faculty has designed a curricu- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of
lum that consists of four courses: two lower-division the following may be counted: Information Studies 304D,
and two upper-division, including one required core 304W, 318D. Prerequisite: Lower-division standing.
course, for a total of at least twelve semester hours. 3 04W. Introduction to Information Studies. Overview of the
Students who complete these requirements receive a information field as it relates to the technology-based
certificate from the School of Information document- world culture. Topics may include the idea of informa-
tion, information in relation to technology and culture,
ing their achievement. The curriculum is designed to
information technology in education, information literacy
complement many undergraduate degree programs; and the “digital divide,” information and communication
with the approval of his or her major college, a student technology, information and gender, public information
may count the courses toward the requirements of the policy, and information organization and preservation.
minor. Web-based instruction; no class meetings. Only one of
Not all courses are taught each semester and the following may be counted: Information Studies 304D,
summer session. Students should consult the Course 304W, 318D. Prerequisite: Lower-division standing.
312. Information in Cyberspace. Basic skills in using the Inter-
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will
net as a medium for information, research, communica-
be offered during a particular semester or summer tion, and multimedia resources: e-mail, ftp, World Wide
session. The Course Schedule may also reflect changes Web, file compression, use of search engines, and Web
made to the course inventory after the publication of publishing; introduction to larger issues such as gover-
this catalog. nance, ethics, and freedom of expression. Web-based
A full explanation of course numbers is given in instruction; no class meetings. Information Studies 312
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course and Library and Information Science 312 may not both be
counted.
number indicates the semester hour value of the course.
315E. Information and Culture. Examines information as a
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the cultural phenomenon. Topics may include e-commerce,
course; if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- privacy and secrecy, censorship, information as a com-
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; modity, Internet culture, access to cultural heritage, and
if 80 through 99, of graduate rank. control of the cultural record. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top- 331W. Beyond Google. A general introduction to information
ics vary. Information Studies 315E and 315W may not both searching and evaluating information in digital, print, visual,
be counted unless the topics vary. and aural formats. Web-based instruction; no class meet-
Information
315W. Information and Culture. Examines information as a ings. Information Studies 331C and 331W may not both be
cultural phenomenon. Topics may include e-commerce, counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
privacy and secrecy, censorship, information as a com- 343C. Information Organization and Access. Basic aspects of rep-
modity, Internet culture, access to cultural heritage, and resenting and organizing information resources in digital
control of the cultural record. Web-based instruction; no information settings. Introduces the fundamentals of iden-
class meetings. May be repeated for credit when the topics tifying informational objects, including description, content
vary. Information Studies 315E and 315W may not both be indication, and metadata. Three lecture hours a week for
counted unless the topics vary. one semester. Information Studies 343C and 343W may not
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 343W. Information Organization and Access. Basic aspects of
representing and organizing information resources in
322T. Children’s Literature. Evaluation, selection, and proper digital information settings. Introduces the fundamentals
and creative use of books and other media with children. of identifying informational objects, including description,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of content indication, and metadata. Web-based instruction;
the following may be counted: Information Studies 322T, no class meetings. Information Studies 343C and 343W
322W, Library and Information Science 322T. Prerequisite: may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Upper-division standing. standing.
3 22W. Children’s Literature. Evaluation, selection, and proper 350E. Information Technology. Design and use of information
and creative use of books and other media with children. technologies, including interface design, trends in infor-
Web-based instruction; no class meetings. Only one of the mation technology development, usability, information
following may be counted: Information Studies 322T, 322W, retrieval, immersive media, and information architecture.
Library and Information Science 322T. Prerequisite: Upper- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
division standing. peated for credit when the topics vary. Information Studies
327E. Information and People. Study of how individuals and 350E and 350W may not both be counted unless the topics
groups create meaning. Explores research topics concern- vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ing people and communication, including information liter- Topic 1: Technologies of the Book. Additional prerequi-
acy, organizations and innovation, knowledge management, site: Consent of the School of Information.
and identifying information needs. Three lecture hours a 350G. Information in Society. Three lecture hours a week for
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
the topics vary. Information Studies 327E and 327W may vary.
not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: 3 50W. Information Technology. Design and use of information
Upper-division standing. technologies, including interface design, trends in infor-
3 27W. Information and People. Study of how individuals and mation technology development, usability, information
groups create meaning. Explores research topics concern- retrieval, immersive media, and information architecture.
ing people and communication, including information Web-based instruction; no class meetings. May be repeated
literacy, organizations and innovation, knowledge man- for credit when the topics vary. Information Studies 350E
agement, and identifying information needs. Web-based and 350W may not both be counted unless the topics vary.
instruction; no class meetings. May be repeated for credit Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
when the topics vary. Information Studies 327E and 327W
may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequi-
site: Upper-division standing.
331C. Beyond Google. A general introduction to information
searching and evaluating information in digital, print, visual,
and aural formats. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
mester. Information Studies 331C and 331W may not both
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
School of Information t Section Title 287

11. College of Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
Randy L. Diehl, PhD, Dean

Richard R. Flores, PhD, Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Marc A. Musick, PhD, Associate Dean, Student Division
Daniel T. Slesnick, PhD, Associate Dean, Research
Kathleen M. Aronson, PhD, Assistant Dean
Kimberly Krieg, BS, Assistant Dean
James A. Southerland Jr., MPA, Assistant Dean
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/
Gener al Information
techniques for validating the answers and putting the
Ar t s and S cience s E d u c ation results to use. At the same time, they may gain some
of the philosophical and historical perspectives that
The academic program offered cooperatively by the Col- illuminate and give form to general or specialized
lege of Liberal Arts and the College of Natural Sciences knowledge and help to reveal its relevance.
provides what is sometimes referred to as a “liberal Both teachers and students sometimes make the
arts” or an “arts and sciences” education. No matter assumption that independent and creative study is
what area of knowledge a student intends to specialize exclusively for the gifted. In fact, the primary condition
in, the program of study will require courses in both is that the student be highly motivated, although he
colleges. The colleges work together to ensure that the or she must also demonstrate ability. The departments
individual interests and needs of the students pursuing that make up the two arts and sciences colleges encour-
an arts and sciences program are met. age all qualified students to work independently—not
Guidelines for developing a coherent plan of study only in special honors courses and seminars and in
are provided by major requirements, by sequential conference, studio, or laboratory work, but also in
prerequisites, and by optional patterns of emphasis. their regular courses. The student is free to define a
Departmental majors, areas of concentration, and major, to determine whether a given assignment will
interdepartmental programs are designed to enable be an adventure or a chore, free to develop its latent
every student to study at least one field in depth. These possibilities or merely satisfy its explicit demands. True
programs are sufficiently broad in scope to allow creativity presupposes more than a gift for innovation;
students in the same major to develop quite different it requires an unceasing commitment to thinking and
plans of study in pursuit of their individual interests working at one’s highest level.
and goals. Each student should choose courses that are As competence is gained in a chosen field, the mind
intellectually challenging and that contribute to his or should be progressively sharpened, disciplined, and
her long-term objectives. enriched. The student who leaves arts and sciences
Arts and sciences students are required to take a studies with an enhanced understanding of self and
certain number of courses in the natural sciences, humankind, of cultural and historical heritage, of
the social and behavioral sciences, and the humani- the world and the universe, and of the moral values
ties. Consequently, whatever their fields of study, they that make it possible to live a meaningful life, will
have the opportunity to learn something about the have made the most of education, having gained
basic differences in the ways questions are raised and something over and above the objective of vocational
answered in several fields of inquiry, and about the preparedness.
S chol ar ship s Awar de d thro u gh Scholarship: Kyle Hilliard Endowed Presidential
the College of Lib er al Ar t s Scholarship
Liberal Arts
Donor: Betsy N. Hilliard
Special scholarships established by individuals and Amount: $2,500
foundations are open to undergraduates in the Col- Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in either
lege of Liberal Arts. Some of these scholarships are English or history who have completed at least forty-
described below. Financial assistance is also available five semester hours of coursework on the letter-grade
in many College of Liberal Arts departments for spe- basis in residence at the University, including at
cific undergraduate majors. least one semester in the College of Liberal Arts.
Students with financial need should apply to the Students must have a University grade point aver-
Office of Student Financial Services. The Study Abroad age of at least 3.70 and must provide evidence of
Office also administers a number of awards designed achievement in leadership and service to the college
to help qualified students participate in international and the community.
programs. Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal
More information on College of Liberal Arts schol- Arts, by March 1
arships is given at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/schol-
arships/merit/. Web sites with information on some Scholarship: Elva J. Johnston Endowed Presidential
specific scholarships are also listed below. Scholarship in the College of Liberal Arts
Donor: Elva J. Johnston Foundation
C o l l ege o f L i bera l A rts Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed
Scholarship: Rapoport Service Scholarship at least forty-five semester hours of coursework on
Donor: The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation the letter-grade basis in residence at the University,
Amount: $7,500 to $10,000 including at least one semester in the College of
Eligibility: Freshman students with a financial aid ap- Liberal Arts. Students must have a University grade
plication on file in the Office of Student Financial point average of at least 3.70 and must provide evi-
Services. The scholarship program was endowed dence of achievement in leadership and service to
to encourage a spirit of civic engagement and re- the college and the community. Preference is given
sponsibility in students majoring in the College of to students from the Houston metropolitan area.
Liberal Arts. During the summer, students devote Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal
two hundred hours to community service; during Arts, by March 1
the academic year, they take a course designed to
provide an intellectual foundation for their experi- Scholarship: Robert D. King Dean’s Distinguished
ence and also participate in group activities. More Graduates Endowed Presidential Scholarship in the
information is available at http://www.utexas.edu/ Liberal Arts
cola/scholarships/rapoport_service_program/. Donors: Michelle K. Brock; friends and colleagues of
Apply to: Associate Dean for Special Programs, College Robert D. King
of Liberal Arts, by January 30 Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Upper-division students who have completed
Scholarship: Bettie Johnson Halsell Endowed Presi- at least forty-five semester hours of coursework on
dential Scholarship in Liberal Arts the letter-grade basis in residence at the University,
Donor: Harriet Halsell including at least one semester in the College of
Amount: $2,500 Liberal Arts. Students must have a University grade
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed point average of at least 3.70 and must provide evi-
at least forty-five semester hours of coursework on dence of achievement in leadership and service to
the letter-grade basis in residence at the University, the college and the community.
including at least one semester in the College of Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal
Liberal Arts. Students must have a University grade Arts, by March 1
point average of at least 3.70 and must provide evi-
dence of achievement in leadership and service to Scholarship: Douglas Samuel and Amali Runyon
the college and the community. Preference is given Perkins Endowed Presidential Scholarship
to students who demonstrate financial need. Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Perkins
Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal Amount: $2,500
Arts, by March 1
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Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed Eligibility: Upper-division students who have completed
at least forty-five semester hours of coursework on at least forty-five semester hours of coursework on
Liberal Arts
the letter-grade basis in residence at the University, the letter-grade basis in residence at the University,
including at least one semester in the College of including at least one semester in the College of
Liberal Arts. Students must have a University grade Liberal Arts. Students must have a University grade
point average of at least 3.70 and must provide evi- point average of at least 3.70 and must provide evi-
dence of achievement in leadership and service to dence of achievement in leadership and service to
the college and the community. Preference is given the college and the community.
to students who have shown academic achievement, Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal
character, interest, and potential for success. Arts, by March 1
Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal
Arts, by March 1 Scholarship: M. B. and Edna Zale Endowed Presiden-
tial Scholarship
Scholarship: Frances Rather Seybold and Frances Donor: M. B. and Edna Zale Foundation
Randolph Rather Seybold Endowed Presidential Amount: $2,500
Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed
Donor: William D. Seybold, MD at least forty-five semester hours of coursework on
Amount: $2,500 the letter-grade basis in residence at the University,
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed including at least one semester in the College of
at least forty-five semester hours of coursework on Liberal Arts. Students must have a University grade
the letter-grade basis in residence at the University, point average of at least 3.70 and must provide evi-
including at least one semester in the College of dence of achievement in leadership and service to
Liberal Arts. Students must have a University grade the college and the community. Students must be
point average of at least 3.70 and must provide pursuing two majors.
evidence of achievement in leadership and service Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal
to the college and the community. Students are Arts, by March 1
selected on the basis of scholarship, financial need,
leadership, and good citizenship. Departme nt of Ameri can S tudi es
Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal
Arts, by March 1 Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/
Mary Sue Collins Hibbs Scholarship
Scholarship: Paul and Tish Szurek Endowed Presiden- Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate
tial Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000; may be divided between two
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Szurek students
Amount: $2,500 Eligibility: Undergraduate American studies major
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed who has completed at least sixty semester hours of
at least forty-five semester hours of coursework on coursework, including at least thirty hours in resi-
the letter-grade basis in residence at the University, dence at the University, with a grade point average
including at least one semester in the College of of at least 3.70
Liberal Arts. Students must have a University grade Apply to: Chair, Department of American Studies, on
point average of at least 3.70 and must provide evi- or before March 1
dence of achievement in leadership and service to
the college and the community. Preference is given Departme nt of Anthropol ogy
to students from El Paso County pursuing a major
in government or economics who demonstrate Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/
financial need. Mary Sue Collins Hibbs Scholarship
Apply to: Scholarships Coordinator, College of Liberal Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate
Arts, by March 1 Amount: Up to $2,000; may be divided between two
students
Scholarship: Frances Brannen Vick Endowed Presi- Eligibility: Undergraduate anthropology major who has
dential Scholarship completed at least sixty semester hours of course-
Donor: Dr. Frances B. Vick work, including at least thirty hours in residence
Amount: $2,500 at the University, with a grade point average of at
least 3.70
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Apply to: Chair, Department of Anthropology, on or Amount: $500 or more
before March 1 Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students who
Liberal Arts
intend to enroll in a study abroad program in Korea,
D epartme n t o f A s i a n Stud i es a Korean language program, or a program related
to Korea, with an emphasis on research
Scholarship: Asian Studies Scholarship for Study Apply to: Department of Asian Studies, by early March
Abroad
Source: International Office, The University of Texas Departme nt of C l ass i cs
at Austin
Amount: To be determined by the Department of Asian Scholarship: William James Battle Scholarship in
Studies Classical Languages
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students with Donor: Commander Robert Eikel Jr., United States
demonstrated commitment to Asian area studies Navy, 1945
and at least one year of Asian language study who Amount: Up to $1,500
wish to study in Asia Eligibility: Any undergraduate major in the Department
Apply to: Department of Asian Studies, by early March of Classics who shows sufficient knowledge of Greek
or Latin to justify the expectation that he or she will
Scholarship: China Studies Scholarship for Study help to further the study of the classics
Abroad Apply to: Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of
Source: China Endowment in the Department of Asian Classics, by April 1
Studies
Amount: To be determined by the Department of Asian Scholarship: Velma and E. O. Box Jr. Scholarship in
Studies Classics
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students with at Donors: Velma and E. O. Box Jr.
least one year of coursework in Chinese language, Amount: Up to $800, usually divided among students
demonstrated financial need, and compelling rea- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in the
sons for the proposed study abroad plan Department of Classics
Apply to: Department of Asian Studies, by early March Apply to: Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of
Classics, by April 1
Scholarship: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
Scholarship Scholarship: Ruth and Myron Kuhlman Scholarship
Source: India Community Center of Austin in Classics
Amount: $500 Donor: Myron G. Kuhlman
Eligibility: Undergraduate students with at least nine Amount: Up to $1,500
semester hours of coursework directly related to Eligibility: Undergraduate majors in the Department
India and/or at least two semesters of coursework of Classics. Preference is given to students plan-
in an Indian language ning a career teaching Latin. The award is made
Apply to: South Asia Institute, by early March on the basis of academic excellence, need, and the
student’s potential for a productive teaching career.
Scholarship: Mitsubishi Study Abroad Scholarship Minimum requirements are sixty semester hours of
Source: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Forklift America coursework, a University grade point average of 3.00,
Endowment and a grade point average in Latin of 3.00.
Amount: $500 or more Apply to: Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students who Classics, by April 1
intend to enroll in a study abroad program in Japan,
a Japanese language program, or a program related Scholarship: Mildred Masters McCarty Scholarship
to Japan in Classics
Apply to: Department of Asian Studies, by early March Donor: Mildred M. McCarty, 1979
Amount: Up to $1,500
Scholarship: POSCO Korean Study Abroad Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in the
Scholarship Department of Classics
Source: Korean Foundation/POSCO Korean Studies Apply to: Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of
Endowment Classics, by April 1

Scholarship: Lourania Miller Scholarship in Classical Amount: From $500 to $2,000
Languages Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have demon-
Liberal Arts
Donor: Lourania Miller, by bequest, 1961 strated exceptional ability in Department of English
Amount: Up to $1,500 creative writing courses
Eligibility: Undergraduate majors in the Department
of Classics Scholarship: The Susan Scanlon Scholarship
Apply to: Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Donor: Susan T. Scanlon, 1993
Classics, by April 1 Amount: Up to $1,000
Eligibility: Worthy and promising undergraduate stu-
D epartme nt o f E n g li sh dent in creative writing
The selection method for the following scholarships is Scholarship: Joanne Marye Thaman Endowed Presi-
determined by the scholarship coordinator. Additional dential Scholarship for the Department of English
information is available at the Undergraduate Advising Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Thaman and the Exxon
Center, Department of English. Education Foundation, 1992
Amount: $2,500
Scholarship: Janet Guthrie Andrews Endowed Presi- Eligibility: Qualified students in the Department of
dential Scholarship in English English, with preference given to students demon-
Donor: Bolivar C. Andrews, 1991 strating financial need
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Qualified students in the Department of Scholarship: Lois Ware Scholarship
English, with preference to students of English Donors: Eunice and Naomi Ware, 1974
literature Amount: From $500 to $1,000
Eligibility: Undergraduate English majors
Scholarship: The Betty Yarnell Brown Endowed Presi-
dential Scholarship in English Scholarship: The Witt Family Scholarship
Donor: Barbara Brown Munford, 1991 Donors: Willis and Lois Witt, 1978
Amount: $2,500 Amount: Up to $500
Eligibility: Deserving undergraduate in the Department of Eligibility: Undergraduate English majors
English; preference may be given to a young woman
who demonstrates intellectual promise and an interest C ompeti ti ve Awards i n Engl i sh
in teaching English at the secondary school level
The Department of English administers several writ-
Scholarship: Adele Steiner Burleson Scholarship ing competitions each year, in poetry, short fiction,
Donor: Adele Steiner Burleson, by bequest, 1959 nonfiction, and criticism. Some contests are held in the
Amount: From $1,000 to $2,000 fall semester, others in the spring semester; some are
Eligibility: Undergraduate English majors open to all University students but others are limited
to students enrolled in English classes. Awards are
Scholarship: Cora Crawford Scholarship also given for master’s theses, doctoral dissertations,
Donor: Cora Crawford, by bequest, 1926 and honors theses. Information about these competi-
Amount: From $1,000 to $2,000 tions is available in the Department of English from
Eligibility: Undergraduate English majors the Main Office, the Undergraduate Advising Center,
and the Graduate Office.
Scholarship: Sarah Dodson Endowed Scholarship in
English Departme nt of French and Ital i an
Donors: Relatives of Sarah Dodson, 1987
Amount: $1,000 Scholarship: French and Italian Studies Scholarship
Eligibility: Deserving undergraduate in the Department Donor: Family and friends of Aaron Schaffer, 1957; of
of English Giovanni Podio, 1985; and of Jason Sokolosky, 1990
Amount: Varies
Scholarship: The James A. Michener Undergraduate Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate students of
Scholarships in Writing French and Italian language and literature who
Donor: James A. Michener, 1994

propose to continue their study of either language Departme nt of Germani c S tudi es
at the University or abroad
Liberal Arts
Apply to: Chair, Department of French and Italian, by Scholarship: J. Lassen Boysen Scholarship
March 15 Donor: Helen M. I. Boysen
Amount: Approximately $500
Scholarship: Christopher B. Schulze Scholarship Eligibility: German majors at the junior level with a
Donor: Christopher Schulze, 1991 University grade point average of at least 3.50
Amount: Varies Apply to: Department of Germanic Studies, by
Eligibility: Students at the junior or senior level who March 15
are majoring in French and have a University grade
point average of 3.00 or better Scholarship: Linneas of Texas Swedish Centennial
Apply to: Chair, Department of French and Italian, by Endowed Scholarship
March 15. The department chair makes a recom- Donor: Linneas of Texas
mendation to The Texas Exes, which administers Amount: Inquire at the Office of Student Financial
the fund. Services
Eligibility: Preference will be given to Scandinavian
Scholarship: Sellstrom Scholarship for Excellence in majors; additional criteria available at the Office of
French and Italian Student Financial Services
Donors: A. Donald Sellstrom and Eleanor Sellstrom, Apply to: Office of Student Financial Services
1991
Amount: Varies Scholarship: W. F. and Marian Michael Play
Eligibility: Undergraduate French majors studying at the Scholarship
University or in a French-speaking country who have Donor: Contributions in connection with annual Ger-
a University grade point average of 3.00 and who can man play
demonstrate compelling need for financial aid Amount: Approximately $500
Apply to: Chair, Department of French and Italian, by Eligibility: German majors with a University grade point
March 15 average of at least 3.00, fewer than ninety semester
hours of credit, and interest in departmental activi-
Scholarship: Summer Study in Quebec Province, ties and service
Canada Apply to: Department of Germanic Studies, by
Donor: Société de Professeurs Français et Francophones March 15
en Amérique
Amount: Varies Scholarship: Ralph R. Read Endowed Scholarship for
Eligibility: Advanced undergraduate students and Undergraduate Students
graduate students Donor: Ralph Read
Apply to: Chair, Department of French and Italian, by Amount: Up to $1,000
November 25 Eligibility: Undergraduate in the College of Liberal Arts
with fewer than ninety semester hours of credit
D epartmen t o f G eograph y and a University grade point average of at least 3.25
And T he E n v i ron men t who has completed at least thirty semester hours in
residence. Special consideration is given to students
Scholarship: Holz–English Honors Thesis Fellowship in the Department of Germanic Studies.
Donor: Funds from the Erich W. Zimmermann Profes- Apply to: Office of Student Financial Services
sorship in Geography
Amount: Up to $500 Departme nt of Gover nment
Eligibility: Available on a competitive basis to under-
graduate students majoring in geography who wish Scholarship: Victor M. Aguilar Memorial Endowed
to write an honors thesis. One or more grants are Scholarship
made each year. Donors: Venilde Aguilar and Eloy Aguilar
Apply to: Department of Geography and the Amount: Varies
Environment Eligibility: Government majors from south Texas
who are in good standing and have demonstrated

financial need. Preference is given to graduates of Amount: $2,000
McAllen Memorial High School. Eligibility: For students of history who demonstrate
Liberal Arts
Apply to: Chair, Department of Government, by exceptional academic merit as determined by the
March 15 appropriate faculty members. Students must be
eligible for financial aid as determined by the Office
Scholarship: Jacqueline Eckert Timm Endowed Schol- of Student Financial Services.
arship in Government
Donor: Jacqueline Eckert Timm Scholarship: Anne Perkins Garrison Scholarship in
Amount: Varies History
Eligibility: Outstanding upper-division students major- Donor: Abigail Curlee Holbrook Estate
ing in government Amount: $1,000
Apply to: Chair, Department of Government, by
March 15 Scholarship: Martin Parmer Scholarship in Texas
History
Scholarship: Joe R. Long Endowed Scholarship Donors: Ross W. Vick Jr. and Frances B. Vick
Donor: Joe R. Long Amount: $1,400
Amount: $2,500; multiple awards each year Eligibility: Students studying Texas history
Eligibility: Undergraduate students in the Department
of Government who have demonstrated financial Scholarship: Thad W. Riker Scholarship
need. Preference is given to students with an interest Donor: Nolie Richard Keenan Jr. Estate
in pursuing some aspect of democratic studies. Amount: $4,500
Apply to: Chair, Department of Government, by Eligibility: Students in the Normandy Scholar Program.
March 15 Students may also receive funding from an endow-
ment established by Frank Denius and from the
Scholarship: Edward Taborsky Scholarship Derek Schaver Scholarship in Liberal Arts.
Donor: Nolie Richard Keenan Jr. Estate
Amount: $3,000 Scholarship: Grace Rebecca Rubert Scholarship
Eligibility: Government major with financial need, a Donor: Grace Rebecca Rubert Estate
University grade point average of at least 2.50, and Amount: $1,000
a grade point average of at least 3.00 in government Eligibility: Preference is given to deserving students
courses majoring in American and Texas history
Apply to: Chair, Department of Government, by March 15
Scholarship: C. Stephen and Patricia W. Saunders
D epartme nt o f H i stor y Endowed Scholarship in History
Donor: The Charles and Betti Saunders Foundation
Scholarship eligibility, procedures, and deadlines are Amount: $1,000
determined annually by the department chair and the Eligibility: To provide support to undergraduate stu-
faculty Undergraduate Scholarship Committee. Un- dents who have demonstrated academic promise
dergraduate history majors interested in scholarship and who show the desire and ability to do research
opportunities should contact the History Advising and writing as history majors
Office for more information.
Departmental No minations for Scholarships
Scholarship: Matilda Weeden Barker Scholarship in
History The Department of History nominates history majors
Donor: Abigail Curlee Holbrook Estate for several scholarships each year. Specific procedures
Amount: $1,000 and deadlines are determined by the department chair
and the faculty Undergraduate Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship: Judge James Benjamin Clark Endowed These scholarships include the following:
Scholarships and Fellowships
Donor: Charles Carroll Clark Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/
Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate

Amount: Up to $4,000; may be divided between two Amount: Varies
or more students Eligibility: Undergraduates accepted into the Humani-
Liberal Arts
Nominations are made by the department to the Col- ties Program, with academic emphasis in Western
lege of Liberal Arts each spring. Awards are made the civilization
following fall.
Scholarship: Professor Stanley N. Werbow Memorial
Scholarship: Raymond Starr Scholarship for History Scholarship in the Humanities
(Texas Exes) Donor: Naomi E. Werbow
Donor: Raymond Starr Amount: Varies
Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Undergraduates accepted into the Humani-
Nominations are made by the department to the Texas ties Program
Exes each spring. Awards are made the following fall.
J uni or Fe l l ows Program
Awards and Prizes
Various scholarships are available for students par-
Each May, the director of the History Honors Program ticipating in Junior Fellows, a program administered
chooses two senior history honors students to receive by the College of Liberal Arts but open to all qualified
the following awards: students on campus. The scholarships vary in amount,
t The Lewis L. Gould Best Thesis Prize for Excel- depending on the amount of financial assistance
lence in the Study of American History (US) needed by the student for his or her research project.
t The John Ferguson-Claudio G. Segrè Best Thesis Applications should be submitted to the director of
Prize for Excellence in the Study of History the Junior Fellows Program in November. Further
(non–US) information is available from the Liberal Arts Honors
The Department of History often receives donations Programs Office.
from individuals who wish to reward outstanding
effort by undergraduates studying history. Recent Teresa Lozano Lo ng
awards have included the Louis Tuffly Ellis Award for Insti tute of Lat i n Ameri can S tudi es
Excellence in the Study of Texas History, a South Asian
History Award, and a $5,000 gift from Trevor Rosson Scholarship: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Travel
that helped history honors students fund their histori- Scholarships
cal research and writing. The procedures for applying Donors: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long
are determined by the department chair and the faculty Amount: $5,000
Undergraduate Scholarship Committee. Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in Latin
American studies, to subsidize a credit-bearing
H uma nit ies P rogram semester of study abroad
Apply to: Undergraduate Advising Office, Teresa Lozano
Scholarship: Karyn Diana Cameron Endowed Presi- Long Institute of Latin American Studies
dential Scholarship
Donors: Dr. and Mrs. Guy N. Cameron Scholarship: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Under-
Amount: $2,000 graduate Scholarships
Eligibility: Undergraduates accepted into the Humani- Donors: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long
ties Program Amount: $4,500
Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in Latin
Scholarship: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin K. Collie Endowed American studies
Presidential Scholarship Apply to: Undergraduate Advising Office, Teresa Lozano
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin K. Collie Long Institute of Latin American Studies
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: Undergraduates accepted into the Humani- Scholarship: Republic of Mexico Solidaridad Endowed
ties Program Presidential Scholarship
Donor: Discretionary gifts dedicated by the president of
Scholarship: James and Dorothy Doyle Scholarship in the University in honor of President Carlos Salinas
Western Civilization de Gortari of Mexico
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. James T. Doyle

Amount: $2,000 Scholarship: The Isabelle T. and H. Ben Decherd Fund
Eligibility: Citizen of Mexico for study at the University. Scholarship Honoring Cecil and Ida Green at the Dal-
Liberal Arts
The student may be pursuing any academic major las Foundation

at the undergraduate or graduate level. Donors: Robert and Maureen Decherd
Apply to: Mexican Center, Teresa Lozano Long Institute Amount: Varies
of Latin American Studies Eligibility: Students in Liberal Arts Honors who have
demonstrated financial need and who maintain a
L iberal Arts H o n ors grade point average of at least 3.00. The scholarship
may be used to pay tuition and fees and for books.
Scholarship: Larry Temple Scholarship Apply to: Director, Liberal Arts Honors Programs, by
Donors: Larry Temple and friends June 15
Amount: $10,000 a year for three years
Eligibility: Eligible students receive invitations to ap- Scholarship: Pinto Carver Scholarship
ply after completing their freshman year (at least Donors: Larry Carver and friends
twenty-four semester hours) in the College of Liberal Amount: $1,500 first prize; $500 second prize; $250
Arts. Temple Scholars are selected primarily on the third prize
basis of superior academic merit. Additional consid- Eligibility: First-year and second-year students in Liberal
eration is given to those with a record of independent Arts Honors. Students submit an essay in response
scholastic activities, extracurricular activities, and to an assigned topic.
leadership. In evaluating candidates, the Selection Apply to: Director, Liberal Arts Honors Programs, by
Committee takes financial need into account. the first Friday of the spring semester
Apply to: Director, Liberal Arts Honors Programs, by
August 31 Scholarship: Elaine Declerck Scholarship
Donors: Friends of Elaine Declerck
Scholarship: Rapoport-King Thesis Scholarship Amount: Varies
Donors: Bernard and Audre Rapoport Eligibility: Liberal Arts Honors students who have been
Amount: $2,500 accepted into study abroad programs. Application re-
Eligibility: Seniors engaged in thesis research for de- quires a one-page statement of study abroad plans.
partmental honors Apply to: Director, Liberal Arts Honors Programs, by
Apply to: Director, Liberal Arts Honors Programs, by January 20
October 1
Scholarship: Martin Dies Liberal Arts Honors Study
Scholarship: Audre and Bernard Rapoport Liberal Arts Abroad Scholarship
Honors Scholarship Donor: Martin Dies
Donors: Bernard and Audre Rapoport Amount: Varies
Amount: $2,000 Eligibility: Liberal Arts Honors students who have been
Eligibility: First-year scholarships are for students accepted into study abroad programs. Application re-
admitted to the Liberal Arts Honors Freshman Pro- quires a one-page statement of study abroad plans.
gram; second-, third-, and fourth-year scholarships Apply to: Director, Liberal Arts Honors Programs, by
are for students in any of the Liberal Arts Honors January 20
Programs
Apply to: Director, Liberal Arts Honors Programs, by Departme nt of M i ddl e Eastern S tudies
September 14
Scholarship: Dan C. Danciger Scholarships in Hebrew
Scholarship: Decherd Endowment Scholarship Studies
Donors: Robert and Maureen Decherd Donor: Dan Danciger Foundation, by endowment
Amount: Varies Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Students in Liberal Arts Honors who have Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students who
demonstrated financial need and who maintain a show high quality of work, overall and in Hebrew
grade point average of at least 3.00. The scholarship courses, and who need financial assistance. Stu-
may be used to pay tuition and fees and for books. dents must be enrolled in a Hebrew language or
Apply to: Director, Liberal Arts Honors Programs, by literature course.
June 15 Apply to: Department of Middle Eastern Studies, by
October 15

Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/ academic travel. Grant application forms are available
Mary Sue Collins Hibbs Scholarship from Plan II at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/progs/
Liberal Arts
Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate plan2/current_students/scholarships/. Application
Amount: Up to $2,000; may be divided between two deadlines are given on the program Web site. Plan II
students also awards a separate essay prize and a travel abroad
Eligibility: Awarded by faculty nomination to an under- prize annually. Information is available on the Web
graduate Arabic language and literature, Hebrew site and from Plan II.
language and literature, Islamic studies, Jewish Unless otherwise indicated, all Plan II students are
studies, Middle Eastern studies, Persian language eligible for the following awards. Applications must
and literature, or Turkish language and literature be submitted to the director of the Plan II Honors
major who has completed at least sixty semester Program by March 1.
hours of undergraduate coursework, including at
least thirty hours in residence at the University, with Scholarship: Plan II Alumni Endowed Presidential
a grade point average of at least 3.70 Scholarship
Donors: President’s Associates; alumni and friends of
D epartme n t o f P h i losoph y Plan II
Amount: $2,500
Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/ Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial
Mary Sue Collins Hibbs Scholarship need
Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate
Amount: Up to $2,000; may be divided between two Scholarship: Bestor Scholarship
students Donor: Paul B. Woodruff
Eligibility: Undergraduate philosophy major who has Amount: Up to $3,000
completed at least sixty semester hours of course- Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial
work, including at least thirty hours in residence need, with preference given to a student studying
at the University, with a grade point average of at the classics
least 3.70
Apply to: Undergraduate adviser, Department of Phi- Scholarship: Leslie Dyess Blanton Scholarship
losophy, on or before March 1 Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Jack S. Blanton Jr.
Pl a n II Ho n ors P rogram Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial
need
Plan II awards the following scholarships to Plan II
majors primarily on the basis of need. Scholarships Scholarship: Bettie P. Cook Endowed Scholarship in
range from $500 to $5,000. Plan II does not accept ap- Plan II
plications for specific scholarships; students who apply Donors: Family and friends of Bettie Cook
are considered for all named scholarships for which Amount: Up to $1,500
they are eligible. The application process is announced
early in the spring semester for scholarships that will Scholarship: Christoph Friederich Doscher Endowed
be awarded the following academic year. Scholarship
While the majority of Plan II scholarships are Donor: J. Henry Doscher Jr.
designated for continuing students, some may be Amount: Up to $2,000
awarded each year on the basis of merit and need to Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial
incoming freshmen who have submitted the fresh- need
man scholarship application as part of the ApplyTexas
freshman admission application. More information Scholarship: Louise and Ira Iscoe Endowed Presiden-
about freshman scholarships is available at http://www. tial Scholarship
texasscholarships.org/. Donors: Professor and Mrs. Ira Iscoe
In addition to the competitive scholarships listed Amount: $2,500
below, Plan II awards modest grants for research Eligibility: Preference given to Plan II students study-
support for the senior thesis, study abroad, and other ing psychology

Scholarship: Joe P. Liberty Endowed Scholarship in Scholarship: Charles Paul Shearn Endowed
Plan II Scholarship
Liberal Arts
Donor: Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, Inc. Donor: Henry J. Doscher Jr.

Amount: Up to $1,000 Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial
Scholarship: Merrill Family Scholarship need
Donors: Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Merrill Jr.
Amount: Up to $5,000 Scholarship: Gregory George Shia Memorial Endowed
Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial Presidential Scholarship in Plan II
need Donors: Monica S. Amparo, Adrienne S. Draper,
Sylvia S. Jabour, and Dr. and Mrs. George J. Shia
Scholarship: William Negley Endowed Presidential Amount: $2,500 a year for four years
Scholarship in Plan II Eligibility: Preference given to a Plan II student with
Donor: Adele Sidney Burleson Smith financial need graduating from a high school under-
Amount: $2,500 represented at the University
Scholarship: Richard L. Nelson Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Mrs. Adele Sidney Burleson Smith En-
Presidential Scholarship dowed Presidential Scholarship in Plan II
Donors: Family and friends of Richard L. Nelson Donor: Adele Sidney Burleson Smith
Amount: Up to $2,500 Amount: $2,500
need, with preference given to a student planning Scholarship: Robert C. Solomon Endowed Scholarship
to study abroad in Plan II Honors for Excellence in the Creative Arts
and Philosophy
Scholarship: Chad Oliver Memorial Scholarship in Donor: Robert C. Solomon
Plan II Amount: Up to $5,000
Donors: Family, friends, and colleagues of Chad Oliver Eligibility: Preference given to a Plan II student with
Amount: Up to $2,500 interest and talent in the arts
Scholarship: Willis Pratt Endowed Scholarship in Scholarship: Irwin Spear Memorial Scholarship in
Plan II Plan II
Donors: President’s Associates Donors: Helen C. Spear and family, friends, and col-
Amount: Up to $1,500 leagues of Irwin Spear
Scholarship: Macey Hodges Reasoner Endowment Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial
Donors: Lee and Joseph D. Jamail need
Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial Scholarship: Nenetta Carter Tatum Endowed Presi-
need dential Scholarship in Plan II
Donor: Nenetta C. Tatum
Scholarship: Robertson Family Scholarship in Amount: $2,500
Plan II
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Corbin J. Robertson Jr. Scholarship: Willie Tichenor Scholarship in Plan II
Amount: $2,500 a year for four years Donors: Mac and Lisa Tichenor
Eligibility: Incoming Plan II freshman from The Amount: Up to $2,500
Kinkaid School, selected by the director of the Plan Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial
II Honors Program need, with preference given to a student planning
to study abroad
Scholarship: Stephen Sanders Scholarship
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Sanders Scholarship: Lois B. Trice Endowed Scholarship in
Amount: Up to $3,000 Plan II
Eligibility: Plan II student with at least sophomore Donors: President’s Associates, Lois Baird Trice Estate
standing Amount: Up to $5,000

Scholarship: Kirstin Torgerson Endowed Presidential R OTC
Scholarship in Plan II
Liberal Arts
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. James R. Street Department of Air Force Science
Amount: $2,500
In addition to the following scholarship for high school
Scholarship: Tucker Family Endowed Presidential seniors and graduates, a number of awards are avail-
Scholarship able to University Air Force ROTC students. For more
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Eliot P. Tucker information, contact the unit admissions officer at
Amount: $2,500 (877) 532-2370.
need Scholarship: Air Force ROTC College Scholarship for
High School Seniors and Graduates
Scholarship: Robert O. Walters Scholarship Donor: United States Air Force
Donors: Diana J. Walters and Robert C. Walters Amount: Full tuition, laboratory fees, incidental fees,
Amount: $500 textbook allowance, and a monthly stipend of $300,
Eligibility: Preference is given to a Plan II student who which increases annually to a maximum of $500 for
is on a University intercollegiate athletic team but the senior year. Scholarship length ranges from three
has not received a full athletic scholarship, or to a to four years. Recipients must continue to meet estab-
Plan II student who embraces athletic involvement lished academic standards to retain scholarships.
and achievement. Eligibility: High school senior or graduate with no full-
time college credit, SAT Reasoning Test score of at
Scholarship: Jerome and Sylvia Wilkenfeld Endowed least 1100 or ACT score of at least 24, a high school
Plan II Scholarship grade point average of at least 3.00, graduation in
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Wilkenfeld top 40 percent of high school class, and planned
Amount: Up to $1,500 college graduation before age twenty-seven
Eligibility: A Plan II student also majoring in Spanish, Apply to: Headquarters Air Force ROTC College
with preference given to a student whose first lan- Scholarship Section, 551 East Maxwell Boulevard,
guage is not Spanish Maxwell Air Force Base AL 36112-6106, or at http://
www.afrotc.com/, by December 1 of the year before
Scholarship: Renee Wolfe Zelman and Norman Zel- college entry
man Endowed Scholarship Fund
Donor: Renee W. Zelman Department of Military Science
Eligibility: Plan II student with evidence of financial Scholarship: Army ROTC Two-Year Scholarship (Ac-
need tive Duty or Reserve Forces Duty)
Donor: United States Army
D epartme n t o f P s y cho logy Amount: Pays tuition and about $900 a year in fees; for
each year of the scholarship, provides an allowance
Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/ for textbooks and supplies and a stipend of $4,000
Mary Sue Collins Hibbs Scholarship to $5,000
Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate Eligibility: Any student interested in obtaining an Army
Amount: Up to $2,000; may be divided between two ROTC commission who (1) is a United States citizen;
students (2) will be under thirty-one years of age on December
Eligibility: Undergraduate psychology major who has 1 of the year the scholarship terminates (an extension
completed at least sixty semester hours of course- of up to four years is granted for previous active duty
work, including at least thirty hours in residence service; the length of the extension may not exceed
at the University, with a grade point average of at the length of service); (3) has two full years of college
least 3.70 left to obtain an undergraduate degree; and (4) has
Apply to: Chair, Department of Psychology, on or before a grade point average of at least 2.50
March 1 Apply to: Department of Military Science, by
February 1

Scholarship: Army ROTC Three-Year Scholarship (Ac- Scholarship: Armed Forces Insurance Scholarship
tive Duty or Reserve Forces Duty) Award
Liberal Arts
Donor: United States Army Donor: Chief of Naval Education and Training
Amount: Pays tuition and about $900 in fees; for each Amount: $1,000
year of the scholarship, provides an allowance for Eligibility: Student who demonstrates academic and
textbooks and supplies and a stipend of $3,500 to leadership excellence
$5,000 Apply to: Department of Naval Science
Eligibility: Any student interested in obtaining an Army
ROTC commission who (1) is a United States citizen; Scholarship: Chief of Naval Education and Training
(2) will be under thirty-one years of age on December Appointment
1 of the year the scholarship terminates (an extension Donor: United States Navy
of up to four years is granted for previous active duty Amount: Pays for tuition, fees, and books and provides
service; the length of the extension may not exceed a stipend of $250 to $450 a month
the length of service); (3) has three full years of col- Eligibility: Students enrolled in Naval ROTC
lege left to obtain an undergraduate degree; and (4) Apply to: Department of Naval Science
has a grade point average of at least 2.50
Apply to: Department of Military Science, by Scholarship: Cockrell School of Engineering Naval
February 1 ROTC Scholarship
Donor: Cockrell School of Engineering, The University
Scholarship: Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship of Texas at Austin
Donor: United States Army Amount: $500 a semester
Amount: Pays tuition and about $900 in mandatory Eligibility: Competitive scholarship awarded to an
fees; for each year of the scholarship, provides an incoming freshman with a four-year Naval ROTC
allowance for textbooks and supplies and a stipend scholarship. Recipient must score at least 1300 on
of $3,000 to $5,000 the SAT Reasoning Test or at least 31 on the ACT
Eligibility: Any student interested in obtaining an Army and will continue to receive scholarship support as
ROTC commission who (1) is a United States citizen; long as his or her cumulative grade point average
(2) will be at least seventeen years of age the first remains above 3.25.
year of the scholarship; (3) has an SAT Reasoning Apply to: Department of Naval Science
Test score of at least 920 or an ACT score of at least
19; (4) has four full years of college left to obtain Scholarship: Daedalian Foundation NROTC Scholar-
an undergraduate degree; and (5) plans to attend a ship Awards
four-year, degree-granting institution that hosts an Donor: The Daedalian Foundation
Army ROTC unit Amount: $1,000
Apply to: Applications are available at http://www. Eligibility: Graduating midshipman in the top 25 per-
rotc.usaac.army.mil/ and from the Department of cent of his or her graduating class with an interest
Military Science. Complete applications should be in the naval aviation community
mailed to Army ROTC Scholarships, Fort Monroe Apply to: Department of Naval Science
VA 23651-5238. Applications must be postmarked
by July 15 for the early selection board and by Scholarship: Military Affairs Council Scholarship
December 1 for the regular selection board. Donor: The Military Affairs Council
Amount: $250
Department of Naval Science Eligibility: Second-class midshipman with leadership
potential
Scholarship: Armed Forces Communications and Apply to: Department of Naval Science
Electronics Association Scholarship Fund
Donor: The Armed Forces Communications and Elec- Scholarship: Naval ROTC Two-Year Scholarship
tronics Association Donor: United States Navy
Amount: $500 to $1,000 Amount: Pays for tuition, fees, and books and provides
Eligibility: Second-class and third-class midshipman a stipend of $250 to $450 a month
in a technical major
Apply to: Department of Naval Science

Eligibility: Juniors who are United States citizens, have Apply to: Chair, Department of Sociology, on or before
a grade point average of at least 2.50, and will be less March 1
Liberal Arts
than twenty-five years of age at graduation
Apply to: Department of Naval Science Departme nt of S pani sh and Portuguese
Scholarship: Naval ROTC Four-Year Scholarship Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/
Donor: United States Navy Mary Sue Collins Hibbs Scholarship
Amount: Pays for tuition, fees, and books and provides Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate
a stipend of $250 to $450 a month Amount: Up to $2,000; may be divided between two
Eligibility: Lower-division students who are United students
States citizens and will be less than twenty-five years Eligibility: Undergraduate Spanish major who has com-
of age at graduation pleted at least sixty semester hours of undergraduate
Apply to: Department of Naval Science work, including at least thirty hours in residence at
the University, with a grade point average of at least
Scholarship: The United Services Automobile Associa- 3.70. A short essay may be required to assess the
tion Scholarship Award student’s creativity and writing ability.
Donor: United Services Automobile Association Apply to: Chair, Department of Spanish and Portuguese,
Amount: $500 on or before March 1
Eligibility: Students in the Naval ROTC advanced course
who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their class Scholarship: Carrie Lee Kennedy Fellowship
and have a grade point average of at least 3.00 Donor: Ruth Lee Kennedy, by bequest, 1991
Apply to: Department of Naval Science Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Graduate or undergraduate student(s) of
D epartme n t o f Slav i c a n d outstanding ability who are studying the Golden
E urasia n Stud i es Age of Spanish literature
Apply to: Chair, Department of Spanish and Portu-
Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/ guese
Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate Scholarship: Stacie Maureen Sowell Endowed Presi-
Amount: Up to $2,000; may be divided between two dential Scholarship
students Donors: Vernon and Kathleen Sowell
Eligibility: Undergraduate student majoring in Czech Amount: $2,000
language and culture or Russian language and Eligibility: Undergraduate Spanish major with finan-
culture who has completed at least sixty semester cial need who has completed at least sixty semester
hours of coursework, including at least thirty hours hours of coursework in residence at the University
in residence at the University, with a grade point with a grade point average of at least 3.50
average of at least 3.70 Apply to: Chair, Department of Spanish and Portuguese,
Apply to: Chair, Department of Slavic and Eurasian on or before April 1
Studies, on or before March 1
C enter f or Wome n’ s and Gender S tudies
D epartme n t o f Soc i o logy
Scholarship: Cynthia Walker Peña Scholarship in
Scholarship: Dr. Bailey R. Collins/Ellene Collins Ward/ Women’s and Gender Studies
Mary Sue Collins Hibbs Scholarship Donors: Friends of the Women’s and Gender Studies
Donor: Mary Sue Hibbs Estate Program
Amount: Up to $2,000; may be divided between two Amount: $500
students Eligibility: Students with at least six semester hours of
Eligibility: Undergraduate sociology major who has coursework completed or in progress in women’s
completed at least sixty semester hours of course- and gender studies
work, including at least thirty hours in residence Apply to: Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, by
at the University, with a grade point average of at March 18
least 3.70

UTe ach - Lib er al Ar t s To introduce undergraduates to the field of study, the
comparative literature faculty has designed a cluster of
Liberal Arts
UTeach-Liberal Arts is the teacher certification pathway courses in critical thinking and world literature. These
for liberal arts students pursuing degrees in Arabic, courses concentrate on writing and thinking critically,
Chinese, economics, English, French, history, geogra- with a focus on literary texts drawn from around the
phy, German, government, Japanese, Latin, Russian, world, in the context of an interdisciplinary and interna-
and Spanish. Students may seek certification to teach tional program. The twelve-hour cluster complements
middle or high school grades. An all-level option is many majors in liberal arts; with the approval of the
available for languages other than English. The specific student’s major department, it may be used to fulfill
certification areas are the minor requirement. More information is available
1. History, grades eight through twelve from the comparative literature program.
2. Language arts and reading, grades four through
eight or eight through twelve Concentr ations
3. Languages other than English, all levels
4. Social studies, grades four through eight or eight A concentration allows students to pursue a program
through twelve of interdisciplinary specialization in addition to the
The program—a collaboration among the College of major. Within the general requirements for the degree
Liberal Arts, the College of Education, and area school of Bachelor of Arts and the requirements of the major,
districts—seeks to attract interested students to explore a student may also complete a concentration in one
teaching early in their undergraduate careers. The of the following programs offered by the College of
goal of the program is to allow students who enter as Liberal Arts.
sophomores to complete both the bachelor’s degree and Courses required for a concentration may also be
the professional development coursework required for counted toward the requirements of the Bachelor of
teacher certification in four years. Arts, Plan I, if applicable. Students in other degree
Key features of the program are field experience, programs and colleges should check with their dean’s
mentorship and seminar instruction, cohort support, offices about course applicability and restrictions.
discipline-specific pedagogical preparation, literacy
training, and innovative use of technology. UTeach- C ultural S tudi es
Liberal Arts students experience the public school
classroom and teach progressively longer lessons with Students who wish to enter the cultural studies concen-
the guidance of mentor teachers. By working with tration should consult the undergraduate adviser in the
some of the most respected teachers in Texas, students Américo Paredes Center for Cultural Studies.
quickly learn whether they are suited for the teaching The concentration is designed to complement the
profession. student’s major, with courses drawn from the humani-
UTeach-Liberal Arts offers an undergraduate and ties, the social sciences, and the arts. With the approval
a post-baccalaureate program for students seeking of his or her dean and the cultural studies adviser, a
certification in a liberal arts field. Admission into the student outside the College of Liberal Arts may com-
program is required. More information about UTeach- plete a concentration in cultural studies.
Liberal Arts and the admission process is available at The student must fulfill the following
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/progs/uteach/. requirements:
1. Completion of the requirements of a major.
Pro gr am in Compar ative Liter ature 2. Two of the following courses: Anthropology 305,
English 325K, Anthropology 325L or English
The program in comparative literature approaches the 325L, Mexican American Studies 307, Communi-
study of literature from a variety of viewpoints rather cation 309, Radio-Television-Film 314, Music 342,
than from the viewpoint of a single language or nation. Theatre and Dance 357T.
Courses in literary history, practical criticism, and criti- 3. Cultural Studies 340.
cal theory stress the relationship between literature and 4. Three additional courses from a group of cul-
other disciplines in the humanities, the arts, and the tural studies–related courses prescribed by the
social sciences. The program offers both the doctoral Cultural Studies Curriculum Committee.
and the master’s degree and sponsors courses on both 5. Two additional courses from a group of support-
the graduate and the undergraduate level. All compara- ing courses prescribed by the Cultural Studies
tive literature courses are conducted in English. Curriculum Committee.

S c ie nce , T ech n o logy, a n d Soc i ety her dean and the western civilization and American
institutions adviser, a student outside the College of
Liberal Arts
The goal of this concentration is to prepare students Liberal Arts may complete the concentration.
to use emerging technologies humanely and criti- The student must fulfill the following
cally; to participate thoughtfully in public discourse requirements:
about scientific and technological innovation; and to 1. Completion of the requirements of a major.
understand the consequences of public and private 2. Three semester hours of Government 335M,
decisions about scientific advancements and technolo- Topics in Political Thought, chosen from a list of
gies. The concentration is designed to allow students to topics approved by the western civilization and
gain experience in analyzing historical, philosophical, American institutions faculty adviser.
rhetorical, economic, political, aesthetic, and scientific 3. Fifteen additional semester hours of course-
practices and methods of inquiry. Students have the work in western civilization and American insti-
opportunity to explore the social impacts of rapid tutions, chosen in consultation with the faculty
scientific and technological change. The program inte- adviser for the concentration, from a list pre-
grates approaches from the liberal arts, social sciences, scribed by the western civilization and American
and humanities with new developments in science institutions faculty committee.
and technology. The science, technology, and society
concentration focuses on several key areas, includ- Career Servi ce s
ing nanotechnology, gaming, surveillance, mobile
technologies, e-society, education, health care, and Liberal Arts Career Services (LACS) provides career
computer-mediated communication. assistance to current and newly graduated liberal arts
The program of study is designed to complement the students. The goal of the office is to connect College of
major by helping the student to gain a richer and more Liberal Arts students with postgraduate and experien-
profound understanding of the dynamic relationships tial learning opportunities throughout the world.
among science, technology, culture, and the individual. Through job search advising, résumé critiques,
The concentration is open to liberal arts majors and, mock interviews, credit-based internship classes, and
with the approval of their deans, to students in other a variety of workshops and programs, LACS helps
colleges and schools. students develop the skills needed to succeed in the
The student must fulfill the following job search and in the workplace. LACS also provides
requirements: comprehensive prelaw advising services, including
1. A departmental major or the equivalent. application assistance and review and law school ad-
2. Eighteen semester hours of coursework, consist- mission advising.
ing of Science, Technology, and Society 319 or To connect students to the workplace, LACS man-
321; Science, Technology, and Society 331; nine ages job and internship postings, provides job and in-
hours of related coursework; and a capstone ternship fairs and events, and manages an on-campus
seminar, Science, Technology, and Society 360. A interviewing program involving a variety of employers
list of related courses that will fulfill this require- and opportunities. Students have access to career man-
ment is available from the science, technology, agement tools and resources with an online recruiting
and society adviser; courses that are not on the system, LiberalArts@Work. LACS maintains a resource
list may be used with written consent of the room with books, videotapes, company literature, and
adviser. job postings and offers a three-semester-hour course
on the value of liberal arts in management.
W ester n C i v i li zat i o n a n d Hundreds of companies are assisted by LACS
America n I n sti tut i o n s each year through computer-based résumé searches,
information sessions, and on-campus interviewing.
The concentration in western civilization and American Résumé books for a variety of career fields are available
institutions is designed to complement departmental to employers at no charge. An online newsletter, The
specialization with an integrated sequence of courses Catalyst, keeps students informed about local, state,
that emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to the and national internship and part-time and full-time
major ideas of western civilization and their impact on professional opportunities, and also provides career
the development of the institutions of the United States. search information.
Students who wish to enter the concentration should As a complement to the assistance available from
consult the faculty adviser. With the approval of his or LACS, the University’s Career Exploration Center

provides career services to all students. The center specific academic problems, petitions, and questions
offers professional assistance to students in choosing about scholastic progress, degree requirements, rules
Liberal Arts
or changing their majors or careers, and planning for and regulations, and campus services such as career
graduate study. or personal counseling.
For liberal arts students who have completed a teach- Advisers are available in each department to help
er certification program, Education Career Services students choose appropriate coursework to fulfill their
in the College of Education assists with the education degree requirements and to support their career goals.
job search. Certification candidates must register with A student who has chosen a major is advised be-
Education Career Services, George I. Sanchez Build- fore and during registration in the department of the
ing 294, at the beginning of their student-teaching major. Students who have not yet chosen a major are
semester. The office also assists those who wish to find advised through the program for undeclared majors
teaching jobs at the college level or in private schools, in the college’s Student Division, Dorothy Gebauer
community colleges, or overseas schools in which Building 2.200.
certification is not required. Every student in the college may receive an advising
The University makes no promise to secure employ- audit in his or her major department each semester
ment for each graduate. during registration. The advising audit is produced
for advising purposes only and is not an official degree
audit.
Admission Ac ademic P olicies and

Procedures
Admission and readmission of undergraduate students
to the University is the responsibility of the director Repe tition of a Co ur se
of admissions. Information about admission to the
University is given in General Information. A student in the College of Liberal Arts may not repeat
any course in which he or she has earned a grade of
Regis tr ation C or better.
General Information gives information about registra- Honor s

tion, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one
division of the University to another, and auditing a University-wide honors are described on pages 11–13
course. The Course Schedule, published before regis- and in General Information. In addition, the College of
tration each semester and summer session, includes Liberal Arts provides recognition through the Dean’s
registration instructions, advising locations, and the Honor List and the Plan I Honors Programs. Students
times, places, and instructors of classes. The Course may also graduate with departmental honors and earn
Schedule and General Information are published on the membership in one or more of the honorary scholastic
registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The societies open to undergraduates.
printed General Information is sold at campus-area
bookstores. Dean’ s Honor Li st
Ac ademi c Advising The Dean’s Honor List, prepared at the end of each
long-session semester, gives official recognition and
The Undergraduate Dean’s Office of the College of commendation to students whose grades for the se-
Liberal Arts provides administrative support and stu- mester indicate distinguished academic accomplish-
dent services for the college. Student services include ment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done
maintenance of student academic records, academic are considered; a grade of F in any course makes the
counseling on a walk-in basis for students in the college, student ineligible, regardless of other grades.
development of official degree audits for students, and The Honor List is divided into five groups; according
graduation certification. to the number of grade points they earn, students are
In addition to the academic counseling available to listed under one of the following classifications:
students in the college, advisers in the Undergradu- t Summa cum Laude (67 or more grade points)
ate Dean’s Office are available to assist students with t Cum Laude Ampla et Magna (61–66 grade
points)

t Magna cum Laude (58–60 grade points) Departmental Honors Programs
t Ampla cum Laude (55–57 grade points)
Liberal Arts
t Cum Laude (52–54 grade points) Most departments in the College of Liberal Arts offer
honors programs to their majors. Minimum require-
L iberal Arts H o n ors P rograms , P l an I ments for departmental honors are (1) a University
grade point average of at least 3.00; (2) a three-semester-
Liberal Arts Honors Programs coordinates the vari- hour thesis or research project, or a reasonable equiva-
ous honors opportunities available to Plan I students lent, with a grade of at least B; (3) completion, with a
in the college: the Freshman Honors Program, the grade point average of at least 3.50, of the coursework
departmental honors programs, and the Liberal Arts required for a major in the field; and (4) completion
Honors Program. This array of choices is designed for in residence at the University of at least sixty semester
students who seek flexibility and choice in their hon- hours of coursework counted toward the degree. Each
ors work and for those who want to pursue an honors department may establish additional or more rigorous
degree in a particular discipline. requirements.
The Freshman Honors Program gives students The statement “Special Honors in (name of field)”
the opportunity to enroll in special one-hour classes, appears on the transcript of each graduate certified as
have access to supplemental academic advising, and having completed the honors program.
take honors sections of core courses. It serves as
preparation for departmental honors programs and the African and African American Studies Honors Program
upper-division Liberal Arts Honors Program. Students Ethnic studies majors who plan to seek special honors
must apply to the Freshman Honors Program when in African and African American studies should ap-
they apply to the University. Admission decisions are ply to the undergraduate adviser for admission to the
based on the applicant’s SAT or ACT score, high school honors program no later than two semesters before
record, and an essay. they expect to graduate. A University grade point
The upper-division Liberal Arts Honors Program of- average of at least 3.00 is required for admission. The
fers challenging and intensive interdisciplinary courses requirements for graduation with special honors are (1)
taught by distinguished faculty members. Students African and African American Studies 679H, Honors
who have completed at least sixty semester hours of Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B in each half;
coursework and have earned a University grade point (2) satisfactory performance on an oral presentation of
average of at least 3.50 are eligible to enroll in these the honors thesis; (3) a University grade point average
courses. There is no application process. of at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least 3.50
The requirements for graduation with liberal arts in the coursework required for the concentration in
honors are (1) graduation from the College of Liberal African and African American studies and for honors;
Arts with the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, the Bachelor of and (4) completion in residence at the University of
Science in Geography and the Environment, or the at least sixty semester hours of coursework counted
Bachelor of Science in Psychology; (2) a University toward the degree.
grade point average of at least 3.50 at graduation; (3)
completion of at least three upper-division liberal arts American Studies Honors Program
honors (LAH) courses with grades of A in two of the Majors who plan to seek special honors in American
courses and a grade of at least B in the third; and (4) studies should apply to the honors adviser for admis-
completion in residence at the University of at least sion to the honors program at least two semesters be-
sixty semester hours of coursework counted toward fore they expect to graduate. A University grade point
the degree. The statement “Liberal Arts Honors” ap- average of at least 3.00 is required for admission. In ad-
pears on the academic record of each graduate who dition to the requirements of the major, requirements
fulfills these requirements. The student may earn for graduation with special honors are (1) American
both liberal arts honors and special honors in his or Studies 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade
her major department. of at least B in each half; (2) a University grade point
The three upper-division liberal arts honors courses average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at
required for graduation with liberal arts honors may be least 3.50 in the coursework required for the major and
used, with a fourth LAH course, to fulfill the twelve- for honors; and (3) completion in residence at the Uni-
hour minor requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan versity of at least sixty semester hours of coursework
I, unless the work in the minor is specified by the counted toward the degree.
student’s major department.
College of Liberal Arts t Academic Policies and Procedures 305

Ancient History and Classical Civilization Honors Program grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point
Majors who plan to seek special honors in ancient his- average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for
Liberal Arts
tory and classical civilization should apply to the honors the major and for honors; and (3) completion in resi-
adviser for admission to the honors program at least dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours
one full academic year before they expect to graduate. of coursework counted toward the degree.
A University grade point average of at least 3.00 is
required for admission, as is a grade point average of Asian American Studies Honors Program
at least 3.50 in all coursework required for the major Ethnic studies majors who plan to seek special honors
that the student has completed. The requirements for in Asian American studies should apply to the honors
graduation with special honors, which are in addition adviser for admission to the honors program no later
to the requirements of the major, are (1) Ancient His- than two semesters before they expect to graduate.
tory and Classical Civilization 679H, Honors Tutorial A University grade point average of at least 3.00 is
Course, with a grade of A in each half; the student’s required for admission. The requirements for gradua-
thesis topic must be approved by the director of ancient tion with special honors, which are in addition to the
history and classical civilization; (2) a University grade requirements for the concentration, are (1) Asian Ameri-
point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point aver- can Studies 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade
age of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for the of A in each half; (2) a University grade point average of
major and for honors; and (3) completion in residence at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least 3.50 in
at the University of at least sixty semester hours of the coursework required for the concentration in Asian
coursework counted toward the degree. American studies and for honors; and (3) completion
in residence at the University of at least sixty semester
Anthropology Honors Program hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
Majors who plan to seek special honors in anthropology
should apply to the honors adviser for admission to the Asian Cultures and Languages Honors Program
honors program no later than two semesters before Majors who plan to seek special honors in Asian cul-
they expect to graduate; the applicant must be recom- tures and languages should apply to the honors adviser
mended by the faculty member who will supervise the by April 15 for admission to the honors program the fol-
honors work. A University grade point average of at lowing fall. Requirements for admission are completion
least 3.00 and a grade point average in anthropology of sixty semester hours of coursework at the University,
of at least 3.50 are required for admission. The require- a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and
ments for graduation with special honors, which are a grade point average of at least 3.50 in Asian cultures
in addition to the requirements for the major, are (1) and languages. Students must complete at least nine
Anthropology 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a hours of upper-division coursework in the Department
grade of A in each half; (2) satisfactory performance on of Asian Studies before applying for admission to the
a comprehensive oral examination centered on the the- honors program. Honors students should be enrolled
sis completed in Anthropology 679H; (3) a University in Asian Studies 378, Senior Seminar in Asian Stud-
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point ies, no later than the semester in which they begin
average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for the honors thesis coursework. The requirements for
the major and for honors; and (4) completion in resi- graduation with special honors, which are in addition
dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours to the requirements for the major, are (1) Asian Studies
of coursework counted toward the degree. 378, Senior Seminar in Asian Studies, with a grade of at
least B; (2) Asian Studies 678H, Honors Tutorial Course,
Arabic Language and Literature Honors Program with a grade of at least B in 678HA and a grade of A
Majors who plan to seek special honors in Arabic lan- in 678HB; (3) a University grade point average of at
guage and literature should apply to the honors adviser least 3.00, and a grade point average of at least 3.50 in
for admission to the honors program at the beginning the coursework required for the major and for honors;
of their third year; they must apply no later than the and (4) completion in residence at the University of
beginning of their last year before graduation. A Uni- at least sixty semester hours of coursework counted
versity grade point average of at least 3.00 is required for toward the degree.
admission. The requirements for graduation with spe-
cial honors, which are in addition to the requirements Asian Studies Honors Program
for the major, are (1) Arabic 679H, Honors Tutorial Majors who plan to seek special honors in Asian stud-
Course, with a grade of A in each half; (2) a University ies should apply to the honors adviser by April 15 for

admission to the honors program the following fall. 679H, Latin 679H, or Classical Civilization 679H,
Requirements for admission are completion of sixty Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of A in each half;
Liberal Arts
semester hours of coursework at the University, a Uni- (2) a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a
versity grade point average of at least 3.00, and a grade grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework re-
point average in Asian studies of at least 3.50. Students quired for the major and for honors; and (3) completion
must complete at least nine hours of upper-division in residence at the University of at least sixty semester
coursework in the Department of Asian Studies before hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
applying for admission to the honors program. Honors
students should be enrolled in Asian Studies 378, Se- Czech Language and Culture Honors Program
nior Seminar in Asian Studies, no later than the semester Majors who plan to seek special honors in Czech lan-
in which they begin the honors thesis coursework. guage and culture should apply to the honors adviser
The requirements for graduation with special honors, for admission to the honors program no later than two
which are in addition to the requirements for the major, semesters before they expect to graduate. A University
are (1) Asian Studies 378, Senior Seminar in Asian Stud- grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point
ies, with a grade of at least B; (2) Asian Studies 678H, average in Czech of at least 3.50 are required for ad-
Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B in mission. The requirements for graduation with special
678HA and a grade of A in 678HB; (3) a University honors are (1) Czech 679H, Honors Tutorial Course,
grade point average of at least 3.00, and a grade point with a grade of at least B in each half; in this course,
average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for the student must complete a paper judged Acceptable
the major and for honors; and (4) completion in resi- for Honors; (2) a University grade point average of at
dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least 3.50 in
of coursework counted toward the degree. the coursework required for the major and for honors;
and (3) completion in residence at the University of
Classical Archaeology Honors Program at least sixty semester hours of coursework counted
Majors who plan to seek special honors in classical toward the degree.
archaeology should apply to the honors adviser for
admission to the honors program at least one full aca- Economics Honors Program
demic year before they expect to graduate. A University Majors who plan to seek special honors in economics
grade point average of at least 3.00 is required for ad- must apply to the honors adviser for admission to the
mission, as is a grade point average of at least 3.50 in honors program before the first registration period
all coursework required for the major that the student for the first semester of their senior year. Students
has completed. The requirements for graduation with are encouraged to apply by the beginning of the first
special honors, which are in addition to the require- semester of their sophomore year, so that they will be
ments of the major, are (1) Classical Civilization 679H, eligible to take an honors section of Economics 420K.
Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of A in each half; A University grade point average of at least 3.00 and
(2) a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a a grade point average in economics of at least 3.50 are
grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework re- required for admission. Before a student registers for
quired for the major and for honors; and (3) completion Economics 378H, the student’s thesis proposal must be
in residence at the University of at least sixty semester approved first by the supervising instructor and then
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. by the honors adviser. The requirements for graduation
with special honors are (1) at least thirty-one semester
Classics Honors Program hours in economics; (2) Economics 378H, Honors Tuto-
Majors who plan to seek special honors in Greek, special rial Course I, and 379H, Honors Tutorial Course II, with
honors in Latin, or special honors in classics should a grade of at least B in each; (3) a University grade point
apply to the honors adviser for admission to the honors average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at
program at least one full academic year before they least 3.50 in the coursework required for the major and
expect to graduate. A University grade point average for honors; and (4) completion in residence at the Uni-
of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in Greek (for versity of at least sixty semester hours of coursework
Greek majors), Latin (for Latin majors), or Greek, Latin, counted toward the degree.
and classical civilization combined (for classics majors)
of at least 3.50 are required for admission. The require- English Honors Program
ments for graduation with special honors, which are in The English Honors Program consists of special honors
addition to the requirements of the major, are (1) Greek courses and individual study courses that are available

to students accepted into the program. To be eligible for the major and for honors; and (4) completion in resi-
admission, the student must have completed Rhetoric dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours
Liberal Arts
and Writing 306 and English 316K, or their equivalents, of coursework counted toward the degree.
and three additional semester hours of lower-division
coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing; he Geography Honors Program
or she must also have a University grade point average Majors who plan to seek special honors in geography
of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in English should apply to the honors adviser for admission to
and rhetoric and writing of at least 3.50. Applicants are the honors program no later than two semesters be-
considered each fall and spring for the following long- fore they expect to graduate. A University grade point
session semester. Application forms and information average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in
about the program are available in the English Under- geography of at least 3.50 are required for admission.
graduate Advising Office, Parlin Hall 114. The requirements for graduation with special honors
The requirements for graduation with special hon- are (1) Geography 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with
ors are (1) completion of the requirements for a major a grade of A in each half; (2) a comprehensive honors
in English, except that English 679HB is substituted examination with a grade of A; (3) a University grade
for the senior seminar; (2) completion of three or more point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point aver-
English honors courses with grades of at least B; these age of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for the
courses may be counted toward the requirements of major and for honors; and (4) completion in residence
the major; two of these courses must be completed at the University of at least sixty semester hours of
before the semester in which the student takes English coursework counted toward the degree.
679HA; (3) three courses in literature or language
before 1900, two of which must be in literature or Geography and the Environment Honors Program1
language before 1800; these courses may be counted Majors who plan to seek special honors in geography
toward the requirements of the major; (4) English and the environment should apply to the honors adviser
679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B for admission to the honors program at least one full
in 679HA and a grade of A in 679HB, resulting in the academic year before they expect to graduate. A Uni-
presentation and defense of a thesis judged Acceptable versity grade point average of at least 3.00 is required
for Honors; (5) a University grade point average of at for admission, as is a grade point average of at least
least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least 3.50 in 3.50 in all coursework required for the major that the
the coursework required for the major and for honors; student has completed. The requirements for gradua-
and (6) completion in residence at the University of tion with special honors, which are in addition to the
at least sixty semester hours of coursework counted requirements of the major, are (1) Geography 679H,
toward the degree. Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of A in each half;
(2) a public oral presentation of the honors thesis; (3)
French Honors Program a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a
Majors who plan to seek special honors may apply to grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework re-
the honors adviser for admission to the honors program quired for the major and for honors; and (4) completion
during the semester in which they will complete sixty in residence at the University of at least sixty semester
semester hours of coursework. To enter the program, hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
a student must have completed at least sixty semester
hours of coursework, including twelve hours of upper- German Honors Program
division coursework in French. These twelve hours Majors who plan to seek special honors in German
must include at least one course numbered 330 or above. should apply to the honors adviser for admission to the
A University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a honors program upon completion of thirty semester
grade point average in French of at least 3.50 are also hours; they must apply no later than upon completion
required for admission. The requirements for gradua- of ninety semester hours. Admission is by means of a
tion with special honors, which are in addition to the special examination; a University grade point average
requirements for the major, are (1) French 379H, Honors of at least 3.00 is also required for admission. The re-
Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B; (2) satisfactory quirements for graduation with special honors, which
performance on an honors examination; (3) a University are in addition to the requirements for the major, are (1)
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point German 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of
average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for A in each half; (2) a comprehensive honors examination
1. This program is available only to students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Geography and the Environment. Final approval of that degree
is pending.

with a grade of A; (3) a University grade point average of counted toward the thirty hours in history required for
at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least 3.50 in the major; (2) History 679H, Honors Tutorial Course,
Liberal Arts
the coursework required for the major and for honors; with a grade of at least B in each half; (3) satisfactory
and (4) completion in residence at the University of performance on an oral examination centered on the
at least sixty semester hours of coursework counted thesis completed in History 679HB; (4) a University
toward the degree. grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point
average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for
Government Honors Program the major and for honors; and (5) completion in resi-
Majors who plan to seek special honors in government dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours
should apply to the honors adviser for admission to the of coursework counted toward the degree.
honors program in the spring semester of their junior
year. A University grade point average of at least 3.00 Humanities Honors Program
is required for admission. The requirements for gradu- Majors who plan to seek special honors in humanities
ation with special honors are (1) thirty-three semester should apply to the humanities adviser for admission
hours of government, including Government 679H, to the honors program no later than the first semester
Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B in of the junior year. The requirements for graduation
each half; (2) regular participation in honors seminars; with special honors are (1) a major in humanities; (2)
(3) satisfactory performance on a comprehensive oral Humanities 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a
or written honors examination; (4) a University grade grade of A in both 679HA and 679HB; (3) a grade of
point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point aver- “Recommended for Special Honors” on an oral examina-
age of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for the tion, conducted and graded by faculty members quali-
major and for honors; and (5) completion in residence fied in the student’s area of work, covering the thesis
at the University of at least sixty semester hours of completed in Humanities 679H and a reading list; (4)
coursework counted toward the degree. a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a
grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework re-
Hebrew Honors Program quired for the major and for honors; and (5) completion
Majors who plan to seek special honors in Hebrew in residence at the University of at least sixty semester
should apply to the honors adviser for admission to the hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
honors program at the beginning of their third year;
they must apply no later than a year before they expect International Relations and Global Studies
to graduate. A University grade point average of at least Honors Program2
3.00 is required for admission. The requirements for Majors who plan to seek special honors in international
graduation with special honors, which are in addition relations and global studies should apply to the honors
to the requirements for the major, are (1) Hebrew 679H, adviser for admission to the honors program at least
Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of A in each half; (2) one full academic year before they expect to graduate.
a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a A University grade point average of at least 3.00 is
grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework re- required for admission, as is a grade point average of
quired for the major and for honors; and (3) completion at least 3.50 in all coursework required for the major
in residence at the University of at least sixty semester that the student has completed. The requirements for
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. graduation with special honors are (1) International
Relations and Global Studies 678H, Honors Tutorial
History Honors Program Course, with a grade of A in each half; (2) satisfactory
History majors who plan to seek special honors in his- defense of the honors thesis completed in International
tory should apply to the honors adviser for admission to Relations and Global Studies 678HB; (3) a University
the honors program in the fall semester of the junior grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point
year. Application forms and information about the average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required
program are available in the History Undergraduate for the major and for honors; and (4) completion in
Advising Office, Garrison Hall 1.140. The requirements residence at the University of at least sixty semester
for graduation with special honors, which are in addi- hours of coursework counted toward the degree. The
tion to the requirements of the major, are (1) History requirements for special honors are in addition to the
347L, Seminar in Historiography, normally taken in the requirements of the major, except that International
spring semester of the junior year; this course may be Relations and Global Studies 678H may be counted
2. This program is available only to students majoring in international relations and global studies. Final approval of that major is pending.

toward the major in place of International Relations and point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point aver-
Global Studies 378, the capstone research course. age of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for the
Liberal Arts
major and for honors; and (3) completion in residence

Islamic Studies Honors Program at the University of at least sixty semester hours of
Majors who plan to seek special honors in Islamic stud- coursework counted toward the degree.
ies should apply to the honors adviser for admission to
the honors program at the beginning of their third year; Latin American Studies Honors Program
they must apply no later than the beginning of their last Majors who plan to seek special honors in Latin
year before graduation. A University grade point average American studies should apply to the honors adviser
of at least 3.00 is required for admission to the honors for admission to the honors program no later than two
program. The requirements for graduation with special semesters before they expect to graduate. A University
honors, which are in addition to the requirements for grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point av-
the major, are (1) Islamic Studies 679H, Honors Tutorial erage in Latin American content coursework of at least
Course, with a grade of A in each half; (2) a University 3.50 are required for admission. The requirements for
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point graduation with special honors are (1) Latin American
average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for Studies 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of
the major and for honors; and (3) completion in resi- at least B in each half; in this course, the student writes
dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours a thesis that must be approved for honors by both the
of coursework counted toward the degree. student’s supervisor and the honors adviser; (2) a Uni-
versity grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade
Italian Honors Program point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required
Majors who plan to seek special honors in Italian may for the major and for honors; and (3) completion in
apply to the honors adviser for admission to the honors residence at the University of at least sixty semester
program during the semester in which they will com- hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
plete sixty semester hours of coursework. To enter the
program, a student must have completed at least sixty Linguistics Honors Program
semester hours of coursework, including twelve hours Upper-division linguistics majors who plan to seek
of upper-division coursework in Italian. These twelve special honors in linguistics should apply to the un-
hours must include Italian 365, Italian 375, or Italian dergraduate honors adviser for admission to the honors
Civilization 360. A University grade point average of program no later than the beginning of their last year.
at least 3.00 and a grade point average in Italian of at A University grade point average of at least 3.50 or, in
least 3.50 are also required for admission. The require- exceptional cases, approval of the undergraduate ad-
ments for graduation with special honors, which are in viser is required for admission. The requirements for
addition to the requirements of the major, are (1) Italian graduation with special honors, which are in addition
379H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B; to the requirements of the major, are (1) Linguistics
(2) satisfactory performance on an honors examination; 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least
(3) a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a B in each half; (2) a University grade point average of at
grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework re- least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least 3.50 in
quired for the major and for honors; and (4) completion the coursework required for the major and for honors;
in residence at the University of at least sixty semester and (3) completion in residence at the University of at
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. least sixty semester hours counted toward the degree.
Jewish Studies Honors Program Mexican American Studies Honors Program

Majors who plan to seek special honors in Jewish stud- Ethnic studies majors who plan to seek special honors
ies should apply to the honors adviser for admission in Mexican American studies should apply to the under-
to the honors program at the beginning of their third graduate adviser for admission to the honors program
year; they must apply no later than the beginning of no later than two semesters before they expect to gradu-
their last year before graduation. A University grade ate. The requirements for admission are a University
point average of at least 3.00 is required for admission. grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point
The requirements for graduation with special honors, average at least 3.50 in the coursework required for
which are in addition to the requirements for the major, the concentration in Mexican American studies. The
are (1) Jewish Studies 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, requirements for graduation with special honors are
with a grade of A in each half; (2) a University grade (1) thirty-nine semester hours of coursework in Mexi-

can American studies, including Mexican American philosophy is required for admission, in addition to a
Studies 679H; (2) a grade of A in Mexican American University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a
Liberal Arts
Studies 361 or 362; (3) Mexican American Studies grade point average in philosophy of at least 3.50.
679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least The requirements for graduation with special hon-
B in each half; (4) satisfactory performance on an oral ors are (1) Philosophy 371H or 375M, with a grade of at
presentation centered on the honors thesis completed least B; (2) Philosophy 679H, Honors Tutorial Course,
in Mexican American Studies 679H; (5) a University with a grade of at least B in both 679HA and 679HB;
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point (3) satisfactory performance on an oral examination
average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for centered on the thesis completed in Philosophy 679H;
the concentration and for honors; and (6) completion (4) a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a
in residence at the University of at least sixty semester grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework re-
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. quired for the major and for honors; and (5) completion
in residence at the University of at least sixty semester
Middle Eastern Studies Honors Program hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
Middle Eastern studies majors who plan to seek special Philosophy 371H or 375M may be counted toward the
honors in Middle Eastern studies should apply to the requirements of the major; Philosophy 679H is taken
honors adviser for admission to the honors program in addition to the requirements of the major.
no later than two semesters before they expect to
graduate. A University grade point average of at least Plan II Honors Program: Special Honors
3.00 is required for admission. The requirements for Plan II students who plan to seek special honors in
graduation with special honors, which are in addition to Plan II should apply to the director of the Plan II Hon-
the requirements for the major, are (1) Middle Eastern ors Program for enrollment in Tutorial Course 660H,
Studies 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of Thesis Course, at least two semesters before they expect
A in each half; (2) a University grade point average of at to graduate. A University grade point average of at least
least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least 3.50 in 3.50 is required. The requirements for graduation with
the coursework required for the major and for honors; special honors are (1) Tutorial Course 660H with a
and (3) completion in residence at the University of grade of A in each half, or a departmental equivalent
at least sixty semester hours of coursework counted with a grade of A; (2) satisfactory performance on
toward the degree. an oral honors examination centered on the thesis
completed in Tutorial Course 660H; (3) a University
Persian Language and Literature Honors Program grade point average of at least 3.50; and (4) completion
Majors who plan to seek special honors in Persian lan- in residence at the University of at least sixty semester
guage and literature should apply to the honors adviser hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
for admission to the honors program at the beginning
of their third year; they must apply no later than the Portuguese Honors Program
beginning of their last year before graduation. A Uni- The Portuguese Honors Program offers selected
versity grade point average of at least 3.00 is required for Portuguese majors more advanced and independent
admission. The requirements for graduation with spe- study than is possible under the regular degree plan.
cial honors, which are in addition to the requirements Students interested in this program should contact the
for the major, are (1) Persian 679H, Honors Tutorial department honors adviser prior to their senior year.
Course, with a grade of A in each half; (2) a University A University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point grade point average in Portuguese of at least 3.50 are
average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for required for admission. The requirements for gradua-
the major and for honors; and (3) completion in resi- tion with special honors are (1) either Portuguese 378H
dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours and 379H with a grade of A in each, or two sections of
of coursework counted toward the degree. Portuguese 379H with a grade of A in each; (2) a Uni-
versity grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade
Philosophy Honors Program point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required
Majors who plan to seek special honors in philosophy for the major and for honors; and (3) completion in
should apply to the undergraduate adviser for admis- residence at the University of at least sixty semester
sion to the honors program at least two semesters hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
before they expect to graduate. Completion of at least Portuguese 378H, Honors Seminar, is offered as an
nine semester hours of upper-division coursework in organized course, while 379H, Honors Thesis, is offered

by individual instruction. Students who choose to take the Department of Religious Studies; (4) a University
two semesters of Portuguese 379H conduct individual grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point
Liberal Arts
research on a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic in average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for
the first semester and complete an honors thesis in the the major and for honors; and (5) completion in resi-
second semester. The student’s research and writing dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours
are supervised by a department faculty member. Stu- of coursework counted toward the degree.
dents who choose to take Portuguese 378H and 379H
study a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic in the first Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
semester; in the second semester, they complete an Honors Program
honors report under faculty supervision. Majors who plan to seek special honors in Russian, East
Portuguese 378H may be counted toward the re- European, and Eurasian studies should apply to the
quirements of the major; Portuguese 379H is taken honors adviser for admission to the honors program
in addition to the major requirements. during the junior year or the first semester of the senior
year. The application deadline is one week before the
Psychology Honors Program first registration period for the semester in which the
Prospective candidates for special honors in psychology student wants to enter the program. Requirements for
should apply to the honors adviser for admission to the graduation with special honors are (1) Russian, East
honors program during the junior year. The application European, and Eurasian Studies 679H, Honors Tuto-
deadline is one week before the first registration period rial Course, with a grade of at least B in each half; (2)
for the semester in which the student wants to enter the a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a
program. Requirements for admission are (1) a major grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework
in psychology; (2) a University grade point average of required for the major and for honors; and (3) comple-
at least 3.25 and a grade point average in psychology tion in residence at the University of at least sixty se-
of at least 3.50; (3) completion of the following before mester hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
entering the honors program: Psychology 301 or the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 679H is
equivalent with a grade of at least C, Psychology 418 taken in addition to the requirements of the major.
with a grade of at least C, and two additional psychol-
ogy courses; and (4) consent of the honors adviser. The Russian Language and Culture Honors Program
requirements for graduation with special honors are Majors who plan to seek special honors in Russian lan-
(1) thirty-one semester hours of psychology, including guage and culture should apply to the honors adviser for
Psychology 458, 158H, 359H, and 379H; the student admission to the honors program at least two semesters
must earn grades of at least B in Psychology 359H, before they expect to graduate. The requirements for
Honors Research I, and 379H, Honors Research II; (2) admission are a University grade point average of at
a University grade point average of at least 3.25 and a least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least 3.50 in the
grade point average in all psychology courses of at least coursework required for the major. The requirements
3.50; and (3) completion in residence at the University for graduation with special honors are (1) Russian 679H,
of at least sixty semester hours of coursework counted Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B in each
toward the degree. half; in this course, the student must complete a paper
judged Acceptable for Honors; (2) a University grade
Religious Studies Honors Program point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average
Majors who plan to seek special honors in religious of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for the major
studies should apply to the honors adviser for admission and for honors; and (3) completion in residence at the
to the honors program by the end of their junior year. University of at least sixty semester hours of coursework
A University grade point average of at least 3.00 is re- counted toward the degree.
quired for admission. The requirements for graduation
with special honors are (1) thirty-three semester hours Scandinavian Studies Honors Program
of religious studies coursework, including completion Majors who plan to seek special honors in Scandinavian
of all major requirements; (2) Religious Studies 679HA, studies should apply to the honors adviser for admis-
Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of at least B; (3) sion to the honors program upon completion of thirty
Religious Studies 679HB, Honors Tutorial Course, with semester hours; they must apply no later than upon
a grade of A; in this course, the student completes an completion of ninety semester hours. Admission is
honors thesis, which must be approved by the chair of by means of a special examination; a University grade

point average of at least 3.00 is also required for admis- versity of at least sixty semester hours of coursework
sion. The requirements for graduation with special counted toward the degree.
Liberal Arts
honors, which are in addition to the requirements for Spanish 378H, Honors Seminar, is offered as an or-
the major, are (1) Scandinavian 679H, Honors Tutorial ganized course, while 379H, Honors Thesis, is offered
Course, with a grade of A in each half; (2) a compre- by individual instruction. Students who choose to take
hensive honors examination with a grade of A; (3) a two semesters of Spanish 379H conduct individual
University grade point average of at least 3.00 and a research on a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic in
grade point average of at least 3.50 in the coursework re- the first semester and complete an honors thesis in
quired for the major and for honors; and (4) completion the second semester. The student’s research and writ-
in residence at the University of at least sixty semester ing are supervised by a department faculty member.
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. Students who choose to take Spanish 378H and 379H
study a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic in the first
Sociology Honors Program semester; in the second semester, they complete an
Majors who plan to seek special honors in sociology honors report under faculty supervision.
should apply to the honors adviser by October 1 for Spanish 378H may be counted toward the require-
admission to the honors program the following spring; ments of the major; Spanish 379H is taken in addition
they should apply by April 1 for admission the follow- to the major requirements.
ing summer or fall. Requirements for admission are
completion of sixty semester hours of coursework, a Turkish Language and Literature Honors Program
University grade point average of at least 3.00, and a Majors who plan to seek special honors in Turkish lan-
grade point average in sociology of at least 3.50. Stu- guage and literature should apply to the honors adviser
dents must complete Sociology 302 and either 317L or for admission to the honors program at the beginning
an approved equivalent before applying for admission of their third year; they must apply no later than the
to the honors program; they should be enrolled in beginning of their last year before graduation. A Uni-
Sociology 317M and 379M no later than the semester versity grade point average of at least 3.00 is required for
in which they begin the honors thesis coursework. admission. The requirements for graduation with spe-
The requirements for graduation with special honors, cial honors, which are in addition to the requirements
which are in addition to the requirements for the major, for the major, are (1) Turkish 679H, Honors Tutorial
are (1) Sociology 679H, Honors Tutorial Course, with a Course, with a grade of A in each half; (2) a University
grade of A in each half; (2) satisfactory performance on grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point
an oral defense of the senior thesis completed in the average of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for
second half of Sociology 679H; (3) a University grade the major and for honors; and (3) completion in resi-
point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point aver- dence at the University of at least sixty semester hours
age of at least 3.50 in the coursework required for the of coursework counted toward the degree.
major and for honors; and (4) completion in residence
at the University of at least sixty semester hours of Urban Studies Honors Program
coursework counted toward the degree. Majors who plan to seek special honors in urban stud-
ies should apply to the honors adviser for admission to
Spanish Honors Program the honors program at the beginning of their third year;
The Spanish Honors Program offers selected Spanish they must apply no later than a year before they expect
majors more advanced and independent study than is to graduate. A University grade point average of at least
possible under the regular degree plan. Students inter- 3.00 is required for admission. The requirements for
ested in this program should contact the department graduation with special honors, which are in addition
honors adviser prior to their senior year. A University to the requirements for the major, are (1) grades of A in
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point Urban Studies 360 and 370; (2) Urban Studies 679H,
average in Spanish of at least 3.50 are required for ad- Honors Tutorial Course, with a grade of A in each half;
mission. The requirements for graduation with special (3) satisfactory defense of the honors thesis completed
honors are (1) either Spanish 378H and 379H with a in Urban Studies 679H; (4) a University grade point
grade of A in each, or two sections of Spanish 379H average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at
with a grade of A in each; (2) a University grade point least 3.50 in the coursework required for the major and
average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at for honors; and (5) completion in residence at the Uni-
least 3.50 in the coursework required for the major and versity of at least sixty semester hours of coursework
for honors; and (3) completion in residence at the Uni- counted toward the degree.

S cho l ast ic H o n orar y Soc i eti es 1. The University requires that the student com-
plete in residence at least sixty semester hours of
Liberal Arts
In addition to Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma, the coursework counted toward the degree. For
honor societies for qualified freshman students in all the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, the Bachelor of Sci-
academic fields, the University sponsors chapters of ence in Geography and the Environment, and
the following national organizations for which College the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, these sixty
of Liberal Arts students are eligible. hours must include at least eighteen hours in the
t Alpha Epsilon Delta. National honorary premedi- major. For the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, thirty of
cal fraternity for students who have completed at these sixty hours must be taken in the College of
least three semesters of premedical work. Liberal Arts or the College of Natural Sciences.
t Alpha Kappa Delta. National honorary sociology 2. The University requires that at least six semester
fraternity. hours of advanced coursework in the major be
t Delta Phi Alpha. National honorary German completed in residence. Additional requirements
fraternity. of the College of Liberal Arts are described with
t Dobro Slovo. National honorary Slavic fraternity. the major requirements of the Bachelor of Arts,
t Eta Sigma Phi. National honorary classical Plan I, pages 317–330; the Bachelor of Arts, Plan
languages fraternity. II, pages 330–332; the Bachelor of Science in
t Gamma Theta Upsilon. National honorary Geography and the Environment, pages 332–335;
geography fraternity. and the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, pages
t Kappa Kappa Psi. National honorary band 335–336.
fraternity. 3. Students may not complete degree requirements
t Mortar Board. National honorary society for at another institution of higher education dur-
seniors. ing the semester in which the degree is to be
t Omicron Delta Epsilon. National honorary conferred.
economics fraternity.
t Omicron Delta Kappa. National honorary Rece iving a Degree Aud it
leadership fraternity. and Applying for Gr ad uation
t Phi Alpha Theta. National honorary history
fraternity. An official degree audit lists all the requirements of the
t Phi Beta Kappa. National honorary society student’s major, according to a catalog under which the
recognizing academic achievement in the arts student is eligible to graduate. The audit also includes
and sciences. any requirements that are specific to the student’s
t Phi Kappa Phi. National honor society open to individual program. It is the official statement by the
students in all academic fields. Office of the Dean, Student Division, of the student’s
t Pi Delta Phi. National honorary French fraternity. progress toward a degree. Students are required to have
t Pi Sigma Alpha. National honorary political an official degree check appointment with a Dean’s Of-
science fraternity. fice, Student Division adviser one semester before the
t Psi Chi. National honorary psychology fraternity. semester in which the degree is to be conferred. It is
t Sigma Delta Pi. National honorary Spanish strongly recommended that students schedule regular
fraternity. degree check appointments with the Student Division
t Sigma Tau Delta. National honorary English advisers once they have completed ninety semester
society. hours of coursework.
t Tau Beta Sigma. National honorary band society. The degree audit normally provides an accurate
statement of requirements, but the student is respon-
sible for knowing the requirements for the degree as
Gr aduation stated in a catalog under which he or she is entitled
to graduate and for registering so as to fulfill these re-
Special Req uirement s quirements. The student should seek an official ruling
of the College of Lib er al Ar t s in the Student Division before registering if in doubt
about any requirement.
All students must fulfill the general requirements A student may schedule an official degree check once
for graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the he or she has completed ninety hours of coursework and
College of Liberal Arts must also fulfill the following has officially declared a major and minor or concentra-
requirements.

tion in the Student Division. A student in the College of Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s
Liberal Arts is required to declare a major by the time
Liberal Arts
he or she has completed sixty semester hours of course- Phy si cal Acti vi ty C ourses
work. The student may submit an Official Declaration
of Major and Minor either online at http://www.utexas. Physical activity (PED) courses and Kinesiology 119 may
edu/cola/majors/declare_a_major/ or in the Student not be counted toward a degree in the College of Liberal
Division, Dorothy Gebauer Building 2.200. Arts. However, they are counted as courses for which
In the semester or summer session in which the the student is enrolled, and the grades are included in
degree is to be conferred, the candidate must be reg- the grade point average.
istered at the University and must file a graduation
application form either online at http://www.utexas. R OTC C ourses
edu/cola/graduation/application1/ or in the Student
Division. This should be done at the beginning of the ROTC units are maintained on campus by the Depart-
last semester; it must be done by the deadline to apply ments of Air Force Science, Military Science, and Naval
for an undergraduate degree, which is given in the of- Science. Information about each program is available
ficial academic calendar. No degree will be conferred from the chair of the department.
unless the graduation application form has been filed Nine semester hours of designated University of
on time. Texas at Austin coursework in air force science, military
science, or naval science may be counted toward any
degree in the College of Liberal Arts. In general, this
Degrees credit may be used only as electives or to fulfill the writ-
ing requirement. However, cross-listed courses may
The College of Liberal Arts offers four degree programs: be used as appropriate to fulfill other degree require-
the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I; the Bachelor of Arts, Plan ments. A list of approved ROTC courses is available in
II; the Bachelor of Science in Geography and the Envi- the College of Liberal Arts, Student Division, Dorothy
ronment; and the Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Gebauer Building 2.200.
The requirements of the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I,
begin on page 316. For this degree students may major Internsh i p C ourses
in any of the departments of the College of Liberal Arts
or the College of Natural Sciences; these majors are No more than six semester hours of credit earned in
listed on pages 4–6. internship courses may be counted toward a single
The Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, a broad liberal arts major in the College of Liberal Arts.
honors program for outstanding students, is described No more than nine semester hours of credit earned
on pages 330–332. in internship courses may be counted toward a degree
The Bachelor of Science in Geography and the En- in the College of Liberal Arts.
vironment is designed for students interested in an in-
terdisciplinary scientific perspective on environmental Bi bl e C ourses
issues, analysis, and management. The requirements
for the degree are given on pages 332–335. Bible courses may be counted as lower-division elec-
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed tives in College of Liberal Arts degree programs that
to offer students a more extensive scientific program have room for such electives. No more than twelve
than the Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology. semester hours of Bible courses may be counted toward
The requirements for the BSPsy are given on pages any degree offered by the University.
335–336.
A student may not earn more than one Bachelor of Admi ssi on Def i ci enci es
Arts degree from the University. A student may not
earn both the Bachelor of Arts with a major in psy- Students admitted to the University with deficiencies
chology and the Bachelor of Science in Psychology. A in high school units must remove them by the means
student may not earn both the Bachelor of Arts with prescribed in General Information. Contact the dean’s
an intercollege major in kinesiology and health and the office for further information.
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
The major subject is not shown on the diploma.
College of Liberal Arts t Degrees 315

C orrespo nde n ce a n d E xte n s i o n C ourses classroom and/or correspondence coursework may be
taken on the pass/fail basis; this coursework may be
Liberal Arts
Credit that a University student in residence earns counted only as electives.

simultaneously by correspondence or extension from All students must complete the University’s core
the University or elsewhere or in residence at another curriculum, described in chapter 2. The specific re-
school will not be counted toward a degree in the Col- quirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, consist
lege of Liberal Arts unless specifically approved in of prescribed work (below), major and minor require-
advance by the dean. In very special circumstances, the ments (pages 317–330), and electives (page 317). In some
dean may allow a student in residence to take one or cases, a course that is required for the BA may also be
more courses by extension or correspondence. No more counted toward the core curriculum; these courses are
than 30 percent of the semester hours required for any identified below.
degree offered in the College of Liberal Arts may be Courses in the major and minor may also be used to
taken by correspondence. For additional information fulfill prescribed work requirements unless expressly
about correspondence work by resident students, see prohibited. A course in one prescribed work area may
General Information. not also be used to fulfill the requirements of another
prescribed work area; the only exception to this rule is
C ourses Take n o n the P ass /Fai l B asi s that a course that fulfills another requirement may also
be used to fulfill the writing requirement if the course
No more than nineteen semester hours of coursework has a writing flag or a substantial writing component.
completed on the pass/fail basis may be counted toward The student must fulfill the University require-
the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II; no more than sixteen ments for graduation given on pages 15–16 and the
hours of such coursework may be counted toward the requirements of the College of Liberal Arts given on
other degrees in the college. In general, only electives page 314. University graduation requirements include a
may be taken on the pass/fail basis. Complete rules on grade point average of at least 2.00 in all courses taken
registration on the pass/fail basis are given in General at the University (including credit by examination,
Information. correspondence, and extension) for which a grade or
symbol other than Q, W, X, or CR is recorded; for the
C ourses in a Si n g le F i e ld BA, Plan I, the student must also earn a grade point
average of at least 2.00 in courses taken at the Univer-
No more than thirty-six hours may be counted in any sity and counted toward the major requirement. The
one field of study, including the major, unless major student should also refer to the description of his or her
requirements state otherwise. No more than thirty-six major in the section “Majors and Minors” beginning on
hours may be counted in any one college or school page 317, since some majors include higher minimum
other than the College of Liberal Arts or the College scholastic requirements.
of Natural Sciences. More information about grades and the grade point
average is given in General Information.
Bachelor of Ar t s , Pl an I
Prescri bed Work
The requirements for the Bachelor of Arts under Plan
I are designed to give each student flexibility in the 1. Writing: Two courses with a substantial writing
selection of courses to meet individual needs. component or a writing flag. One of these cours-
A total of 120 semester hours is required. Thirty-six es must be upper-division. Courses that meet this
hours must be in upper-division courses. At least sixty requirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
hours, including eighteen hours of upper-division They may be used simultaneously to fulfill other
coursework, must be completed in residence at the requirements, unless otherwise specified.
University; at least twenty-four of the last thirty hours 2. Foreign language: Four semesters in a single for-
must be completed in residence at the University. Pro- eign language.
vided residence rules are met, credit may be earned The foreign language requirement is the at-
by examination, by extension, by correspondence (up tainment of a certain proficiency, as well as the
to 30 percent of the hours required for the degree), or, completion of a specified number of courses;
with the approval of the dean, by work transferred from however, the courses taken to gain proficiency
another institution. Up to sixteen semester hours of are not electives and may not be taken on the

pass/fail basis. Any part of the requirement may i. Mathematics (excluding Mathematics 301),
be fulfilled by credit by examination. computer sciences, statistics and scientific
Liberal Arts
To achieve proficiency in a foreign language computation
as rapidly as possible, qualified students are j. Other alternative science courses approved by
urged to take intensive foreign language courses. the dean
Information about these courses is available k. Approved alternative courses in history of sci-
from the departments that offer them. ence and philosophy of science 
Courses used to fulfill the foreign language re- 6. General culture: Three semester hours in addi-
quirement must be language courses; literature- tion to the course counted toward the visual and
in-translation courses, for example, may not be performing arts area of the core curriculum. The
counted.  fields of study listed below may be used.
3. Social science: Three semester hours in social A student who uses Greek or Latin to meet
science, in addition to the course counted toward the foreign language requirement may use ad-
the social science area of the core curriculum. ditional coursework in the same language to
The course used to fulfill this requirement must meet the general culture requirement, but only
be chosen from the following fields of study; it courses beyond the fourth semester proficiency
must be in a different field from the course used level may be used.
to fulfill the core social science requirement. a. Architecture, architectural interior design
Courses in other social sciences may be used if b. Classical civilization, Greek, Latin
approved by the dean. c. Art history, design, ensemble, instruments,
a. Anthropology music, studio art, theatre and dance, visual art
b. Economics studies
c. Geography d. Philosophy
d. Linguistics e. Courses in other fields that emphasize the
e. Psychology topics listed above, if approved by the Of-
f. Sociology  fice of the Dean. A list of approved courses
4. Mathematics: Three semester hours in math- is available each semester in the Student
ematics, excluding Mathematics 301, 316K, and Division and at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/
316L. Some courses that fulfill this requirement degree_plans/area_requirements/.
may also be counted toward the mathematics
area of the core curriculum. El ecti ves
5. Natural science: Six semester hours in natural
sciences, in addition to the courses counted In addition to the core curriculum, prescribed work,
toward the core curriculum. Courses used to and major and minor, the student must complete
fulfill this requirement must be chosen from enough elective coursework to provide the 120 semester
the following fields of study; no more than three hours required for the degree. These 120 hours may
hours may be in either the history of science or include no more than twelve hours of Bible; nine hours
the philosophy of science. of designated coursework in air force science, military
To satisfy the core curriculum and the math- science, or naval science; sixteen hours completed on
ematics and natural science requirements of the the pass/fail basis; thirty-six hours in any one field
BA, Plan I, a student may count (1) no more than of study in the College of Liberal Arts or the College
twelve hours in mathematics, computer sciences, of Natural Sciences, unless major requirements state
and statistics and scientific computation com- otherwise; and thirty-six hours in any other single
bined; and (2) no more than nine hours in any college or school of the University.
single field of study.
a. Astronomy M ajors and M i nors
b. Biology
c. Chemistry Major requirements. The Bachelor of Arts, Plan I,
d. Geological sciences requires the completion of all requirements for one
e. Marine science major.
f. Nutrition The number of semester hours required in the major
g. Physical science varies with the field selected. Unless the requirements
h. Physics of the major state otherwise, a major consists of at least

twenty-four but no more than forty-two semester hours, from an interdisciplinary strand prescribed by
with at least twelve hours in upper-division courses. Of the Texas IP curriculum; or, with approval of the
Liberal Arts
these twelve hours, six must be taken in residence. At Texas IP Faculty Advisory Panel, a three-course
least eighteen hours of coursework in the major, includ- interdisciplinary strand designed by the student.
ing six hours of upper-division coursework, must be 4. Senior Capstone Seminar: Liberal Arts 371 or Natu-
completed in residence at the University. ral Sciences 371.
Students in the College of Liberal Arts may use the
Minors. Students in most majors must also fulfill Texas IP curriculum to fulfill the minor requirement
the requirements of a minor. The minor consists of for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, if they complete all eigh-
a specific number of semester hours of coursework teen hours of the curriculum. This option is open to
completed outside the student’s major field. The re- all students except Latin American studies majors and
quirements of the minor are established by the major Spanish majors in the Hispanic linguistics concentra-
department and are given with the major requirements tion. Final approval of the Texas IP minor coursework
below. Additional restrictions may be imposed by the rests with the College of Liberal Arts associate dean
academic department(s) in which the student takes the for academic affairs or the associate dean’s authorized
courses used to fulfill the requirements of the minor; representative.
before planning to use a course to fulfill the minor In the College of Natural Sciences, the Texas IP cur-
requirement, the student should consult the depart- riculum may be used to complement any major. Some
ment that offers the course. courses that are required by the Texas IP curriculum
The same courses may not be used to fulfill the will also fulfill degree requirements established by the
requirements for both a major and a minor. Courses student’s major department and described in chapter
used to fulfill the requirements for a minor must be 12; however, some of the eighteen hours in the cur-
taken on the letter-grade basis, and six of the required riculum may be in addition to the number of hours
semester hours must be taken in residence. required for the degree.
Texas IP curriculum. The Texas IP curriculum allows American Studies

students to pursue an integrated course of study with Major: The American studies major requires twenty-
a focus on the development and application of critical four semester hours of coursework: (1) American Stud-
thinking skills. The eighteen-semester-hour program ies 310; (2) American Studies 355 and 356; (3) nine hours
of study is designed to complement the student’s ma- chosen from topics of American Studies 370; and (4) six
jor with an interdisciplinary sequence of courses that additional hours of American studies coursework.
may encompass the humanities, the social sciences, Minor for American studies majors: Twelve semester
the natural sciences, and the arts. Students have the hours, including at least six hours of upper-division
opportunity to present an original work in a capstone coursework, in any one other field of study in the
seminar. Those who plan to pursue the Texas IP University. Six of the required twelve hours must be
curriculum should apply to the program adviser for taken in residence.
admission no later than the end of their sophomore
year. More information is given at http://www.utexas. Ancient History and Classical Civilization
edu/tip/TexasIP/. Major: Thirty-three semester hours of coursework
Students who complete the requirements for the in history, classical civilization, and Greek or Latin,
Texas IP curriculum receive a certificate. The require- consisting of
ments are 1. Six semester hours of premodern history, chosen
1. Critical Thinking Seminar: Liberal Arts 302, Phi- from topics of Ancient History and Classical
losophy 311, Natural Sciences 302, or Natural Sci- Civilization 310 and 330.
ences 311. Selected courses may be substituted on 2. Nine semester hours of upper-division Greek his-
a petition basis. tory and/or Roman history, chosen from topics
2. Critical Writing Seminar: Rhetoric and Writing of Ancient History and Classical Civilization 325.
309K or 309S. Selected courses in the Depart- 3. Nine semester hours of classical civilization,
ment of Rhetoric and Writing may be substituted Greek, Latin, and/or topics of Ancient History
on a petition basis. and Classical Civilization 319 and 325. Course-
3. Three additional courses, including at least three work used to fulfill the foreign language re-
semester hours of upper-division coursework, quirement may not also be counted toward this
requirement.

4. Six semester hours of upper-division coursework Major: Twenty-four semester hours, including twen-
in Greek and/or Latin. ty-one hours of upper-division coursework, in the
Liberal Arts
5. Ancient History and Classical Civilization 378. language and culture of one of the following areas of
specialization. A list of approved Asian studies courses
Anthropology related to the areas of specialization is available in the
Major: Thirty semester hours of anthropology, includ- Department of Asian Studies.
ing at least eighteen hours of upper-division course- 1. Chinese
work, consisting of a. Chinese 322 or 340 (Topic: Classical Chinese
1. Anthropology 301, 304, and either 302, 305, or Poetry).
307. b. Three hours chosen from Chinese 320L, 330,
2. At least three hours of upper-division course- and 340.
work in each of the following areas. A list of the c. Six additional hours of upper-division course-
courses in each area is available from the anthro- work in Chinese.
pology adviser. d. Asian Studies 378.
a. Theory: Anthropology 330C or an approved e. Nine additional hours in Asian studies cours-
alternate course. es related to China; at least six hours must be
b. Methods: Anthropology 453, 662, 462M, or in upper-division coursework.
an approved alternate course. 2. Japanese
c. Culture/geographic area. a. Japanese 322 or 330.
3. Twelve additional hours, including at least nine b. Twelve additional hours of upper-division
hours of upper-division coursework. coursework in Japanese.
Minor for anthropology majors: Twelve semester hours, c. Asian Studies 378.
including at least six hours of upper-division course- d. Six additional hours in Asian studies courses
work, in any one other field of study in the University. related to Japan; at least three hours must be
Six of the required twelve hours must be taken in in upper-division coursework.
residence. 3. Hindi/Urdu
a. Twelve hours of upper-division coursework in
Arabic Language and Literature Hindi and/or Urdu.
Major: Twenty-six semester hours of upper-division b. Asian Studies 378.
coursework in Arabic language, literature, and culture, c. Nine additional hours in Asian studies cours-
consisting of es related to South Asia; at least six hours
1. Fourteen hours in language courses: Arabic must be in upper-division coursework. Three
420K, 420L, 330K, and 330L. hours of upper-division coursework in Hindi,
2. Six hours of literature chosen from Arabic 322, Urdu, or Sanskrit may be counted toward this
360K, and 360L. requirement.
3. Six additional hours of upper-division course- 4. Malayalam
work in Arabic. a. Twelve hours of upper-division coursework in
No more than six hours in upper-division conference Malayalam.
courses may be counted toward the major. b. Asian Studies 378.
Minor for Arabic language and literature majors: Twelve c. Nine additional hours in Asian studies
semester hours, including at least six hours of upper- courses related to South Asia; at least six
division coursework, in any one other field of study in hours must be in upper-division coursework.
the University. If the minor is in a foreign language Three hours of upper-division coursework in
other than that used to fulfill the foreign language Malayalam, Sanskrit, or Tamil may be counted
requirement, the twelve hours may be lower-division toward this requirement.
but must include at least six hours beyond course 507 5. Sanskrit
or the equivalent. Six of the required twelve hours must a. Twelve hours of upper-division coursework in
be taken in residence. Sanskrit.
b. Asian Studies 378.
Asian Cultures and Languages c. Nine additional hours in Asian studies cours-
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Asian cultures es related to South Asia; six hours must be
and languages is offered with specialization in Chinese, in upper-division coursework. Three hours
Japanese, Hindi/Urdu, Malayalam, Sanskrit, or Tamil. of upper-division coursework in Sanskrit,

Hindi, or Urdu may be counted toward this upper-division coursework in Hindi, Malay-
requirement. alam, Sanskrit, Tamil, or Urdu language may
Liberal Arts
6. Tamil be counted toward this requirement.

a. Twelve hours of upper-division coursework in e. In addition, students must complete two years
Tamil. of Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Tamil, or Urdu
b. Asian Studies 378. to fulfill the foreign language requirement.
c. Nine additional hours in Asian studies cours- Courses counted toward the foreign language
es related to South Asia; six hours must be in requirement may not also be counted toward
upper-division coursework. Three hours of the major.
upper-division coursework in Tamil, Sanskrit, Minor for Asian studies majors: Either (1) twelve semester
or Malayalam may be counted toward this hours, including at least six hours of upper-division
requirement. coursework, in any one other field of study in the
Minor for Asian cultures and languages majors: Either University; or (2) nine semester hours of coursework
(1) twelve semester hours, including at least six hours beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second foreign lan-
of upper-division coursework, in any one other field of guage, including at least three hours of upper-division
study in the University; or (2) nine semester hours of coursework. Six of the required hours must be taken
coursework beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second in residence.
foreign language, including at least three hours of
upper-division coursework. Six of the required hours Classical Archaeology
must be taken in residence. Students majoring in classical archaeology must use
Greek or Latin to fulfill the foreign language require-
Asian Studies ment. Coursework counted toward the foreign lan-
Major: Twenty-four semester hours of Asian studies guage requirement may not also be counted toward
coursework, at least eighteen of which must be upper- the major.
division, in one of the two areas of specialization listed Major: Thirty-six semester hours of coursework, at
below. A list of courses that fulfill the requirements of least eighteen of which must be upper-division, con-
the areas of specialization is available in the Depart- sisting of
ment of Asian Studies. 1. Classical Civilization 302K, Introduction to Ar-
1. East Asia chaeological Studies II: Classical Archaeology.
a. At least three hours of East Asian history. 2. Three hours chosen from Classical Civilization
b. A three-hour Asian studies course related to 307D, Introduction to Roman Archaeology; 307K,
South Asia. Topics in Archaeology; and 340, Advanced Topics in
c. Asian Studies 378. Classical Archaeology.
d. Fifteen additional hours in Asian studies 3. Three hours of approved upper-division course-
courses related to East Asia. It is recommend- work in archaeological techniques and analysis.
ed that students take these courses in more A list of approved courses is available in the
than one East Asian cultural area. Six hours Department of Classics.
of upper-division coursework in Chinese, 4. Three hours of upper-division foreign study
Japanese, or Korean language may be counted approved by the classical archaeology faculty ad-
toward this requirement. viser, to be provided by Classical Civilization 362
e. In addition, students must complete two years or another approved course.
of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean to fulfill the 5. Three hours of upper-division coursework in
foreign language requirement. Courses count- Greek history or Roman history, chosen from
ed toward the foreign language requirement topics of Ancient History and Classical Civiliza-
may not also be counted toward the major. tion 325 and 378 and approved topics of Classical
2. South Asia Civilization 335.
a. At least three hours of South Asian history. 6. Three hours of upper-division coursework in
b. A three-hour Asian studies course related to ancient art history, chosen from Art History 325,
East Asia. 327J, 327L, 327M, 327N, 327P, 327R, and other
c. Asian Studies 378. approved courses in ancient art history.
d. Fifteen additional hours in Asian studies 7. Six hours of upper-division coursework in either
courses related to South Asia. Six hours of Greek or Latin.

8. Three additional hours of coursework in either Economics
classical civilization or ancient history and All economics majors must earn grades of at least C in
Liberal Arts
classical civilization. either Mathematics 408C and 408D or Mathematics
9. Anthropology 304, Middle Eastern Studies 320, 408K, 408L, and 408M. Mathematics 403K and 403L
or three additional hours of coursework in clas- (and transfer equivalents) may not be substituted for
sical civilization or ancient history and classical the required math courses.
civilization. Major: Twenty-five semester hours of economics, con-
10. Six additional hours of coursework in the areas sisting of Economics 304K, 304L, 420K, 320L, 329, and
listed in requirements 1 through 9. nine additional hours of upper-division coursework.
At least six of the additional hours of upper-division
Classics coursework must be in courses for which a grade of
Major: Twenty-one semester hours of coursework in at least C in Economics 420K is a prerequisite. Eco-
Latin, Greek, and classical civilization, including at nomics 420K, 320L, and 329 must be completed in
least six hours in upper-division Latin, at least six hours residence. Economics majors must take Economics
in upper-division Greek, and at least six hours in classi- 420K at least two semesters prior to completion of the
cal civilization courses of any level. All students must degree. Students may not enroll in Economics 420K
complete Greek 362, Greek 365, or Latin 365. With the more than twice.
approval of the Department of Classics, specific courses All economics majors must earn grades of at least
outside the department may be counted as courses in C in Economics 304K, 304L, 420K, 320L, and 329.
classical civilization. Furthermore, all economics majors must earn a grade
Minor for classics majors: Twelve semester hours, includ- point average of at least 2.00 in all economics courses
ing at least six hours of upper-division coursework, in (excluding Economics 420K, 320L, and 329) taken at
any one field of study in the University other than Latin, the University and counted toward fulfillment of the
Greek, and classical civilization. Six of the required major requirement. No student may register for more
twelve hours must be taken in residence. than ten semester hours of economics in any one se-
mester without approval of an undergraduate adviser
Czech Language and Culture in the Department of Economics.
Major: Twenty-four semester hours in Czech language Minor for economics majors: Twelve semester hours, in-
and culture, including the following eighteen hours of cluding at least six hours of upper-division coursework,
upper-division coursework. in any one other field of study in the University. Six of
1. Czech 325 and 326. the required twelve hours must be taken in residence.
2. Czech 330 and three additional hours of
Czech literature chosen from English
a. Czech 324 (Topic 1: Crime and Punishment Major: Thirty-three semester hours of English and
and Czech Writers). rhetoric and writing, including twenty-four hours
b. Czech 324 (Topic 2: Twentieth-Century in three-semester-hour upper-division courses. The
Czech Fiction). upper-division coursework must consist of two elec-
c. Czech 324 (Topic 3: Milan Kundera and tives and one course in each of the following six areas:
World Literature). a single- or dual-author course; a literary period or
3. Six additional hours in Czech and Slavic civiliza- survey course; a course on a literary genre or theme;
tion, chosen from Czech 324, Polish 324, Rus- a course in either language or writing; a comparative
sian 330, and Slavic 320, 321, 324, 325, and 356. or interdisciplinary course; and a senior seminar. A
Coursework used to fulfill the foreign language re- list of the courses in each area is available from the
quirement may not also be counted toward the major. Undergraduate Advising Office, Parlin Hall 114.
Minor for Czech language and culture majors: Either (1) The student must make a grade of at least C in each
twelve semester hours, including at least six hours of course in English and rhetoric and writing taken at
upper-division coursework, in any one other field of the University and counted toward fulfillment of the
study in the University; or (2) nine semester hours of major requirement.
coursework beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second Students are discouraged from taking more than
foreign language, including at least three hours of six hours of coursework in English in a semester. No
upper-division coursework. Six of the required hours student may take more than nine hours of coursework
must be taken in residence. in English in a semester.

Minor for English majors: Twelve semester hours, in- chosen from a list of courses approved by the
cluding at least six hours of upper-division coursework, Advisory Committee of the Center for Asian
Liberal Arts
in any one other field of study in the University. Six of American Studies. This coursework must in-
the required twelve hours must be taken in residence. If clude at least one three-hour course in each of
the minor is in a foreign language other than that used the following groups:
to fulfill the foreign language requirement, the twelve a. Culture, literature, and media studies
hours may be lower-division but must include at least b. Economics, history, and government
six hours beyond course 507 or the equivalent. c. Anthropology, geography, and sociology
3. The minor: Twelve semester hours, including at
Ethnic Studies least six hours of upper-division coursework, in
any one field of study in the University. Six of the
The ethnic studies program is administered through
required hours must be taken in residence.
the John L. Warfield Center for African and African
American Studies, the Center for Asian American Stud-
Mexican American Studies
ies, and the Center for Mexican American Studies. The
1. Mexican American Studies 307, Introduction
directors and executive committees of these centers
to Mexican American Cultural Studies; or 308,
advise students, prescribe groups of courses that fulfill
Introduction to Mexican American Policy Studies.
content requirements, and authorize course substitu-
2. Twenty-one semester hours of upper-division
tions when appropriate. Students majoring in ethnic
coursework in Mexican American studies, in-
studies must choose one of three areas of concentra-
cluding Mexican American Studies 350 and
tion and meet the requirements of that concentration
either 361 or 362. Any upper-division Spanish
as outlined below.
course may be substituted for Mexican
American Studies 350.
African and African American Studies
3. Twelve additional semester hours of coursework
Thirty-three semester hours of coursework in African
in Mexican American studies.
and African American studies, including at least eigh-
Students must use Spanish to fulfill the foreign
teen hours of upper-division coursework. The following
language requirement.
courses are required:
1. African and African American Studies 301, African
European Studies
American Culture.
Students majoring in European studies must use one of
2. Two courses (at least six hours) in each of the
the following modern European languages to fulfill the
following areas:
foreign language requirement: Czech, Danish, Dutch,
a. Africa
French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish,
b. The African Diaspora
Portuguese, Serbian/Croatian, Spanish, or Swedish.
3. One course (at least three hours) in each of the
In addition, majors must complete either (1) six hours
following areas:
of upper-division coursework in the same language
a. Blacks in the United States: Expressive
used for the foreign language requirement, or (2) six
Culture
hours of coursework, consisting of at least two courses,
b. Blacks in the United States: History, Politics,
in a second modern European language. Courses used
and Society
to fulfill these two requirements will not be counted
4. African and African American Studies 375,
toward the major.
Community Internship.
Major: Twenty-four semester hours of coursework in
5. African and African American Studies 376,
European studies, at least eighteen of which must be
Senior Seminar.
upper-division, consisting of the following:
6. Six additional hours of coursework in African
1. European Studies 305, Introduction to European
and African American studies.
Studies.
A list of courses in each area is available from the
2. European Studies 350, Governments and Poli-
undergraduate adviser.
tics of Western Europe.
3. Three hours in each of the following three areas:
Asian American Studies
a. European Studies 306, Introductory Topics in
1. Asian American Studies 301.
European Anthropology, Geography, History, and
2. Twenty-one semester hours, including at least
Sociology; or 346, Topics in European Anthropol-
eighteen hours of upper-division coursework,
ogy, Geography, History, and Sociology.

b. European Studies 307, Introductory Topics in the undergraduate level), (5) urban geography, (6) earth
European Culture, Literature, Art, Music, and science, and (7) landscape ecology and biogeography.
Liberal Arts
Media; or 347, Topics in European Culture, Lit- Courses used to fulfill the core geography requirement
erature, Art, Music, and Media. may not be counted toward the completion of a track.
c. European Studies 308, Introductory Topics in Lists of courses that fulfill the core geography require-
European Economics, Government, Business, and ment and of courses in each track are available in the
Policy; or 348, Topics in European Economics, Department of Geography and the Environment.
Government, Business, and Policy. Minor for geography majors: Twelve semester hours, in-
4. Six additional hours of European studies cluding at least six hours of upper-division coursework,
coursework. in any one other field of study in the University. Six of
5. European Studies 375, Capstone Research in the required twelve hours must be taken in residence.
European Studies, in which the student prepares a
thesis. German
No more than nine hours of coursework counted to- Major: Twenty-four semester hours of upper-division
ward the major may focus on a single country or culture. coursework in German, consisting of (1) German 328;
No more than three hours of lower-division coursework (2) three additional semester hours in language, chosen
may be counted toward requirements 3 and 4. from German 330C, 331L, and 336W; (3) nine semester
European studies majors must participate in an ap- hours in literature and culture, chosen from German
proved study abroad program or in an approved intern- 340C, 343C, 345L, and 346L; (4) six semester hours of
ship in Europe. A list of approved programs is available topic seminars, chosen from German 363K, 369, and
from the European studies faculty adviser. 373; and (5) three additional semester hours in Ger-
Minor for European studies majors: Twelve semester man, chosen from German 340C, 343C, 345L, 346L,
hours, including at least six hours of upper-division 348D, 356W, 363K, 366K, 369, and 373. Eighteen of the
coursework, in any one other field of study in the twenty-four hours must be taken in residence.
University. Six of the required twelve hours must be German 149T, 249T, and 349T may not be counted
taken in residence. toward a major in German.
Minor for German majors: Either (1) twelve semester
French hours, including at least six hours of upper-division
Major: Twenty-four semester hours of upper-division coursework, in any one other field of study in the
French, including French 320E, 322E, 326K, and 326L; University; or (2) nine semester hours of coursework
French 340C, 340P, or 340T; and six hours of French beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second foreign lan-
courses numbered 350 or above. guage, including at least three hours of upper-division
Minor for French majors: Either (1) twelve semester hours, coursework. Six of the required hours must be taken
including at least six hours of upper-division course- in residence.
work, in any one other field of study in the University;
or (2) nine semester hours of coursework beyond 507 or Government
the equivalent in a second foreign language, including Major: Thirty semester hours of government, at least
at least three hours of upper-division coursework. Six of eighteen of which must be upper-division, including
the required hours must be taken in residence. at least one upper-division course from each of three
of the six fields into which the department’s work is
Geography divided: (1) political theory, (2) American government
Major: Thirty semester hours of geography, at least and politics, (3) public and comparative law, (4) public
eighteen of which must be upper-division, including policy, (5) comparative politics, and (6) international
an eighteen-hour core requirement consisting of Ge- relations.
ography 301C and one other course in physical geog- Government majors must also complete at least
raphy; Geography 305 and one other course in human three semester hours in a tools course, chosen from
geography; and two geography courses in methods/ Government 339L, Research Methods in Government;
techniques. In addition to the core geography require- 341M, Decision Theory; 342N, Public Choice; and 350K,
ment, the student must complete at least nine semester Statistical Analysis in Political Science.
hours in one of the following tracks: (1) geographic Students may choose to satisfy the tools course
information science, (2) cultural geography, (3) environ- requirement by completing one of the following non-
mental resource management, (4) general geography government course options; these courses may not be
(designed for students who do not wish to specialize at counted toward the semester hours and grade point

average required for the major. but must include at least six hours beyond course 507
a. Three hours of statistics chosen from Statistics or the equivalent. Six of the required twelve hours must
Liberal Arts
and Scientific Computation 305 and 306 and be taken in residence.

Mathematics 316.
b. Three hours of logic, chosen from Philosophy History
313, 313K, and 313Q, and Computer Sciences 313K. Major: Thirty semester hours of history, including
Plan II students may use Tutorial Course 310 to at least fifteen hours of upper-division coursework.
meet this requirement. At least six hours of coursework must be in United
c. Six hours of upper-division coursework in one States history, at least six must be in European history,
foreign language. Courses taught in English may and at least six must be in Latin American, African,
not be used. Asian, or Middle Eastern history. At least three hours
All government majors must earn a grade of at least C of non–United States history must be in upper-division
in each course counted toward fulfillment of the major coursework. All history majors must take History 350L
requirements. as part of their thirty semester hours.
No more than six hours of internship coursework Minor for history majors: Twelve semester hours, includ-
may be counted toward the major, including transfer ing at least six hours of upper-division coursework, in
credit earned in internship courses at other institutions any one other field of study in the University. Six of the
of higher education. required twelve hours must be taken in residence. If
No student may register for more than nine semes- the minor is in a foreign language other than that used
ter hours of government in one semester without the to fulfill the foreign language requirement, the twelve
consent of an undergraduate adviser in the Department hours may be lower-division but must include at least
of Government. six hours beyond course 507 or the equivalent.
Minor for government majors: Twelve semester hours, in-
cluding at least six hours of upper-division coursework, Humanities
in any one other field of study in the University. Six of Major: Forty-two semester hours, including at least
the required twelve hours must be taken in residence. thirty hours of upper-division coursework, arranged by
contract in consultation with the humanities adviser.
Greek None of these forty-two hours may be counted toward
Major: Twelve semester hours of upper-division course- the core curriculum or the prescribed work for the
work in Greek, including Greek 362 or 365; and nine Bachelor of Arts degree.
semester hours of coursework in Latin or classical Students normally enter the program in the sopho-
civilization or a combination of the two. more or junior year. In developing the contract, the
Minor for Greek majors: Twelve semester hours, includ- student and the adviser define objectives, central
ing at least six hours of upper-division coursework, in subject areas, and a general plan of study, structured
any one other field of study in the University. Six of the in accordance with the student’s interests. With the ap-
required twelve hours must be taken in residence. proval of the humanities adviser, the student chooses
one of the following tracks.
Hebrew Language and Literature 1. Track One
Major: Twenty-four semester hours of upper-division a. Nine hours in a single field of study in the
coursework in Hebrew, including Hebrew 321, Hebrew College of Liberal Arts.
Grammar; 322, Introduction to Hebrew Literature; and b. Nine hours in one or more other fields of
325, Advanced Conversation and Composition. No more study in the College of Liberal Arts.
than six hours in Hebrew 374, Hebrew Literature in c. Nine hours in any field or fields outside the
Translation and Israeli Media, may be counted toward College of Liberal Arts.
the major. No more than six hours in upper-division d. Nine additional hours in any field or fields at
conference courses may be counted toward the major. the University.
Minor for Hebrew language and literature majors: Twelve e. Six hours of upper-division coursework in
semester hours, including at least six hours of upper- humanities, including Humanities 370. Stu-
division coursework, in any one other field of study in dents in the Humanities Honors Program
the University. If the minor is in a foreign language must use Humanities 679HA and 679HB to
other than that used to fulfill the foreign language fulfill this requirement.
requirement, the twelve hours may be lower-division 2. Track Two
a. Twelve hours in a single field of study in the
College of Liberal Arts.

b. Nine hours in a second field of study in the Global Studies. Students seeking special honors
College of Liberal Arts. may substitute International Relations and Glob-
Liberal Arts
c. Fifteen additional hours in any field or fields al Studies 678H, Honors Tutorial Course, for 378.
at the University. International relations and global studies majors must
d. Six hours of upper-division coursework in participate in an approved study abroad program. A
humanities, including Humanities 370. Stu- list of approved programs is available from the faculty
dents in the Humanities Honors Program adviser. A student who graduated from an interna-
must use Humanities 679HA and 679HB to tional high school may petition to be excused from
fulfill this requirement. this requirement. Documentation is required, and the
petition must be approved by the faculty adviser and
International Relations and Global Studies3 the associate dean for academic affairs.
Major: Thirty-nine semester hours of coursework, at Minor for international relations and global studies ma-
least twenty-four of which must be upper-division, jors: Twelve semester hours, including at least six hours
consisting of the following: of upper-division coursework, in one of the following
1. Fifteen hours in the following five core courses fields: Asian studies; European studies; Latin American
in the major: studies; Middle Eastern studies; Russian, East European,
a. International Relations and Global Studies and Eurasian studies; or a cultural area approved by the
301, Introduction to International Relations and faculty adviser. Six of the required twelve hours must be
Global Studies. completed in residence.
b. Economics 304K, Introduction to
Microeconomics. Islamic Studies
c. Geography 305, This Human World: An Intro- Major: Twenty-four semester hours of coursework in
duction to Geography. Islamic studies, including twenty-one hours of upper-
d. World history: A three-semester-hour course division coursework. The coursework consists of
in world (non–United States) history, chosen 1. Islamic Studies 310, Introduction to Islam; or Is-
from a list of approved courses available in lamic Studies 311 (Topic 2: Judaism, Christianity,
the advising office. and Islam: An Introduction).
e. A three-semester-hour course chosen from 2. Nine hours in Islamic Studies 340, Topics in
the following: Anthropology 302, Cultural Islam.
Anthropology; Economics 304L, Introduction to 3. Twelve additional hours of upper-division course-
Macroeconomics; Radio-Television-Film 312C, work in Islamic studies.
Global Media; Sociology 302, Introduction to No more than six hours in upper-division conference
the Study of Society. Another course may be courses may be counted toward the major.
used with the approval of the faculty adviser Students must complete the equivalent of at least
and the associate dean for academic affairs. two years in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, or Urdu. Credit
2. Government 360N, Topics in International Rela- used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to
tions, or another upper-division government fulfill the foreign language requirement.
course on international relations and global stud- Minor for Islamic studies majors: Twelve semester hours,
ies approved by the faculty adviser and the asso- including at least six hours of upper-division course-
ciate dean for academic affairs. work, in any one other field of study in the University. If
3. Twelve hours of upper-division coursework in the minor is in a foreign language other than that used
one of the following tracks. Courses must be to fulfill the foreign language requirement, the twelve
chosen from a list of approved courses available hours may be lower-division but must include at least
in the advising office. six hours beyond course 507 or the equivalent. Six of the
a. Culture, Media, and the Arts required twelve hours must be taken in residence.
b. International Security
c. Science, Technology, and Environment Italian
d. International Political Economy Major: Twenty-four semester hours of upper-division
4. Six hours of upper-division coursework in a coursework in Italian, including Italian 326K, 326L,
single foreign language. 328, and 329. Italian Civilization 360 may be counted
5. International Relations and Global Studies 378, toward this requirement.
Capstone Research in International Relations and Minor for Italian majors: Either (1) twelve semester
hours, including at least six hours of upper-division
3. Final approval of the international relations and global studies major is pending.

coursework, in any one other field of study in the 4. Any upper-division history course cross-
University; or (2) nine semester hours of coursework listed with Latin American studies on colonial
Liberal Arts
beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second foreign lan- Latin America or any of its nations before
guage, including at least three hours of upper-division independence.
coursework. Six of the required hours must be taken 5. Any upper-division history course
in residence. cross-listed with Latin American studies
on modern Latin America or any of its
Jewish Studies nations since independence.
Major: Twenty-four semester hours of coursework A list of courses that meet requirements 4 and 5 is
in Jewish studies, consisting of Jewish Studies 301, available in the Latin American studies advising office.
311, and eighteen hours of upper-division coursework. Spanish 322K or Portuguese 341 may be substituted for
Students must complete at least three hours in each of either the colonial or the modern Latin American his-
the following areas: tory course (requirement 4 or 5), but not for both.
1. Humanities and arts: Jewish Studies 363 or a In addition, all Latin American studies majors must
comparable course identified by the faculty take twenty-one semester hours in a single discipline
adviser. chosen from the following: anthropology, art history,
2. History: Jewish Studies 364 or a comparable business, economics, geography, government, history,
course identified by the faculty adviser. sociology, Portuguese, and Spanish. A concentration
3. Social science: Jewish Studies 365 or a compa- in another area may be organized with the approval of
rable course identified by the faculty adviser. the Undergraduate Program Committee of the Teresa
Students are encouraged to use Hebrew or Yiddish to Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies. The
fulfill the foreign language requirement. twenty-one hours must include at least twelve hours of
No more than six hours in upper-division conference Latin American content coursework and at least twelve
courses may be counted toward the major. hours of upper-division coursework.
Minor for Jewish studies majors: Twelve semester hours, Students must complete the equivalent of at least
including at least six hours of upper-division course- two years in Spanish or Portuguese. Credit used to
work, in any one other field of study in the University. If fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill the
the minor is in a foreign language other than that used foreign language requirement.
to fulfill the foreign language requirement, the twelve
hours may be lower-division but must include at least Linguistics
six hours beyond course 507 or the equivalent. Six of the Major: Linguistics 306, 344K, 345, 372K, 372L, and
required twelve hours must be taken in residence. six additional hours of upper-division coursework in
linguistics. Students should consult the undergraduate
Latin adviser for information about counting other courses
Major: Fifteen semester hours of upper-division toward the major requirements.
coursework in Latin, including Latin 324 and at least Minor for linguistics majors: Twelve semester hours, in-
three hours of Latin 365; and six semester hours of cluding at least six hours of upper-division coursework,
coursework in Greek or classical civilization or a com- in any one other field of study in the University. Six of
bination of the two. the required twelve hours must be taken in residence. If
Minor for Latin majors: Twelve semester hours, includ- the minor is in a foreign language other than that used
ing at least six hours of upper-division coursework, in to fulfill the foreign language requirement, the twelve
any one other field of study in the University. Six of the hours may be lower-division but must include at least
required twelve hours must be taken in residence. six hours beyond course 507 or the equivalent.
Latin American Studies Middle Eastern Studies

All students must take the following five core courses Major: Twenty-four semester hours of coursework in
in the major: Middle Eastern studies, consisting of Middle Eastern
1. Latin American Studies 301. Studies 301K and 301L and eighteen hours of upper-
2. Government 328L. division coursework. Up to six hours of upper-division
3. Any anthropology, geography, economics, or so- coursework in a Middle Eastern language may be
ciology course cross-listed with Latin American counted toward the major. No more than six hours
studies. in upper-division conference courses may be counted
toward the major.

Students must complete the equivalent of at least Minor for Portuguese majors: Either (1) twelve semester
two years of a Middle Eastern language (normally hours, including at least six hours of upper-division
Liberal Arts
Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish). Credit used to coursework, in any one other field of study in the
fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill the University; or (2) nine semester hours of coursework
foreign language requirement. beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second foreign lan-
Minor for Middle Eastern studies majors: Twelve se- guage, including at least three hours of upper-division
mester hours, including at least six hours of upper- coursework. Six of the required hours must be taken
division coursework, in any one other field of study in in residence.
the University. If the minor is in a foreign language
other than that used to fulfill the foreign language Psychology
requirement, the twelve hours may be lower-division Major: Twenty-eight semester hours of psychology, at
but must include at least six hours beyond course 507 least eighteen of which must be upper-division, includ-
or the equivalent. Six of the required hours must be ing Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C
taken in residence. in each. Students may take courses from a variety of
areas within the field of psychology, including clinical
Persian Language and Literature psychology, cognition, developmental psychology, evo-
Major: Twenty-four semester hours of upper-division lutionary psychology, language, neuroscience, percep-
coursework in Persian, including nine hours in Persian tion, and social psychology.
329, Topics in Persian Language and Literature. No more Psychology majors must earn a grade of at least C in
than six hours in upper-division conference courses Psychology 418 to register for upper-division psychol-
may be counted toward the major. ogy courses. Students may not enroll in Psychology
Minor for Persian language and literature majors: Twelve 418 more than twice.
semester hours, including at least six hours of upper- Psychology 357 and 359 are offered on the pass/fail
division coursework, in any one other field of study in basis only; they may not be counted toward the twenty-
the University. If the minor is in a foreign language eight hours in psychology required for the major.
other than that used to fulfill the foreign language Minor for psychology majors: Twelve semester hours,
requirement, the twelve hours may be lower-division including at least nine hours of upper-division course-
but must include at least six hours beyond course 507 work, in any one other field of study in the University.
or the equivalent. Six of the required hours must be Six of the twelve hours must be taken in residence.
taken in residence. No more than three of the twelve hours may also be
counted toward any core curriculum or prescribed work
Philosophy requirement of the degree.
Major: Twenty-seven semester hours of philosophy,
at least eighteen of which must be upper-division, Religious Studies
including Major: Thirty semester hours of religious studies
1. Three hours of symbolic logic: Philosophy 313, coursework, of which at least eighteen hours must be
313K, or 313Q. upper-division. Unless otherwise indicated, a single
2. Philosophy 329K or 329L. This course may also course may not be counted toward more than one
be counted toward requirement 3 or 4 below. of the following requirements. The thirty hours of
3. Three hours of ancient philosophy: Philosophy coursework must include
301K or 329K. 1. Religious Studies 305 or 310; and either 302, 304,
4. Three hours of early modern philosophy: 318, or 319. These courses may also be counted
Philosophy 301L or 329L. toward requirement 2.
5. Six hours chosen from Philosophy 321K, 323K, 2. At least three semester hours in each of the
323M, 325K, and 332. following areas. A list of courses in each area is
Minor for philosophy majors: Twelve semester hours, in- available from the religious studies adviser.
cluding at least six hours of upper-division coursework, a. Area I: Religions of Asia.
in any one other field of study in the University. Six of b. Area II: Religions of Europe, the Middle East,
the required hours must be taken in residence. and Africa.
c. Area III: Religions of the Americas.
Portuguese d. Area IV: Approaches to the study of religion;
Major: Twenty-four semester hours of upper-division comparative study of religion.
coursework in Portuguese, three hours of which must 3. Primary area: Nine additional hours of upper-
have Luso-Brazilian content. division coursework in one of the areas listed in

requirement 2 above. The student should choose must be taken in residence. Students who plan to do
the primary area in consultation with the reli- graduate work in Slavic studies are encouraged to mi-
Liberal Arts
gious studies adviser. nor in Czech, Polish, or Serbian/Croatian.

Minor for religious studies majors: Twelve semester
hours, including at least six hours of upper-division Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
coursework, in any one other field of study in the Major: Twenty-four semester hours, including at least
University. Six of the required twelve hours must be eighteen hours of upper-division coursework, chosen
taken in residence. from a list of courses approved by the Advisory Com-
mittee of the Program for Russian, East European, and
Rhetoric and Writing Eurasian Studies. The coursework must include
Major: Twenty-seven semester hours of coursework in 1. Russian, East European, and Eurasian
rhetoric and writing, including at least eighteen hours Studies 301.
of upper-division work, consisting of 2. At least one three-semester-hour course in each
1. Rhetoric and Writing 306, Rhetoric and Writing. of the following groups. At least one of these
2. Rhetoric and Writing 321, Principles of Rhetoric. courses must focus on an area other than Euro-
3. Each of the following courses (any topic): pean Russia, such as Central Asia, Siberia, East-
a. Rhetoric and Writing 330C, Advanced ern Europe, the Baltic states, or the Caucasus.
Studies in Digital Rhetoric. a. Language, literature, and culture.
b. Rhetoric and Writing 330D, History of b. History, economics, and government.
Rhetoric. c. Sociology, geography, and anthropology.
c. Rhetoric and Writing 330E, Rhetorical In addition, students must complete the equivalent
Theory and Analysis. of at least two years in a Slavic, Central Asian, or east
4. Twelve additional semester hours in European language, normally Russian, Czech, Polish,
rhetoric and writing, including six hours of or Serbian/Croatian. Credit used to fulfill this require-
upper-division coursework. ment may also be used to fulfill the foreign language
Minor for rhetoric and writing majors: Twelve semester requirement.
hours, including at least six hours of upper-division Minor for Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies
coursework, in any one other field of study in the majors: Twelve semester hours, including at least six
University. Six of the required twelve hours must be hours of upper-division coursework, in any one other
taken in residence. field of study in the University. Six of the required
hours must be taken in residence. If the minor is in
Russian Language and Culture a foreign language other than that used to fulfill the
Major: Twenty-four semester hours of upper-division foreign language requirement, the twelve hours may
coursework, consisting of Russian 324 and 325 and be lower-division but must include at least six hours
eighteen hours chosen from the following four areas. beyond course 507 or the equivalent.
The student must complete at least one course in each
area. Scandinavian Studies
1. Russian linguistics or advanced Russian: Major: Twenty-four semester hours of Scandinavian,
Russian 326, 369. including (1) Scandinavian 302; (2) no more than nine
2. Russian literature (original texts): A topic of hours of coursework in language and literature chosen
Russian 329. from Scandinavian 323, 358, 369, and 373; (3) no more
3. Russian literature (general surveys in than twelve hours of coursework in culture chosen
translation): Russian 356, 360. from topics of Scandinavian 327; and (4) no more than
4. Russian and Slavic civilization (culture, film, and six hours of coursework in society chosen from topics
folklore): Czech 324, Polish 324, Russian 330, of Scandinavian 335. In addition, the student must use
Slavic 320, 321, 324, 325, 356. either Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish to fulfill the
Minor for Russian language and culture majors: Either foreign language requirement.
(1) twelve semester hours, including at least six hours Minor for Scandinavian studies majors: Either (1)
of upper-division coursework, in any one other field of twelve semester hours, including at least six hours of
study in the University; or (2) nine semester hours of upper-division coursework, in any one other field of
coursework beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second study in the University; or (2) nine semester hours of
foreign language, including at least three hours of coursework beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second
upper-division coursework. Six of the required hours foreign language, including at least three hours of

upper-division coursework. Six of the required hours erature, including Spanish 351 or a course num-
must be taken in residence. bered above 351; and (c) Spanish 322K or 328.
Liberal Arts
5. Spanish and Portuguese: Thirty semester hours
Sociology of upper-division coursework in Spanish and
Major: At least twenty-seven semester hours of course- Portuguese, consisting of (a) Spanish 327G; (b)
work in sociology, including Sociology 302, 317L, 317M, Portuguese 326K or 362; (c) nine hours in Span-
and 379M. At least fifteen hours must be in upper- ish literature, consisting of either Spanish 325K
division courses. Sociology majors must earn grades or 325L; either 326K or 326L; and 351 or a course
of at least C in Sociology 302, 317L, and 317M. To enroll numbered above 351; (d) nine hours of Luso-
in Sociology 317M for a second time, a student must Brazilian literature; (e) Spanish 322K or 328; and
have the consent of a sociology undergraduate adviser. (f) either Portuguese 341 or an upper-division
Students may not enroll in Sociology 317M more than course in Luso-Brazilian civilization chosen in
twice. consultation with the Portuguese adviser.
Minor for sociology majors: Twelve semester hours, in- Minor for Spanish majors: Either (1) twelve semester
cluding at least six hours of upper-division coursework, hours, including at least six hours of upper-division
in any one other field of study in the University. Six of coursework, in any one other field of study in the
the required hours must be taken in residence. University; or (2) nine semester hours of coursework
beyond 507 or the equivalent in a second foreign lan-
Spanish guage, including at least three hours of upper-division
Major: Each student must complete one of the follow- coursework. Six of the required hours must be taken
ing concentrations. in residence. Students in the Hispanic linguistics con-
1. Hispanic Studies: Twenty-seven semester hours of centration must minor in linguistics; their coursework
upper-division coursework in Spanish, consist- in the minor must include Linguistics 306.
ing of (a) Spanish 327G, 327W, and six additional
hours in grammar, composition, and language Turkish Language and Literature
chosen from Spanish 345L, 346, 367K, and 368L; Major: Twenty-four semester hours of upper-division
(b) nine hours in literature, including Spanish 351 coursework in Turkish, including Turkish 320K and
or a course numbered above 351; and (c) Spanish 320L. No more than six hours in upper-division confer-
322K or 328, and three additional hours in civili- ence courses may be counted toward the major.
zation chosen from Spanish 322K, 328, and 350. Minor for Turkish language and literature majors: Twelve
2. Literature: Twenty-seven semester hours of semester hours, including at least six hours of upper-
upper-division coursework in Spanish, consist- division coursework, in any one other field of study in
ing of (a) Spanish 327G, 327W, and three ad- the University. If the minor is in a foreign language
ditional hours in grammar, composition, and other than that used to fulfill the foreign language
language chosen from Spanish 346 and 367K; requirement, the twelve hours may be lower-division
(b) twelve hours in literature, consisting of either but must include at least six hours beyond course 507
Spanish 325K or 325L; either 326K or 326L; 351; or the equivalent. Six of the required hours must be
and either 365K or 375; (c) an additional three- taken in residence.
hour literature course numbered above 351; and
(d) Spanish 322K or 328. Urban Studies
3. Hispanic Linguistics: Twenty-seven semester The urban studies program is administered by the
hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish, Department of Geography and the Environment.
consisting of (a) Spanish 327G, 327W, 345L, 346, Major: Twenty-four semester hours of coursework,
364L, 367K, and 368L; (b) three hours in litera- consisting of Urban Studies 301, 315, and 360; Urban
ture; and (c) Spanish 322K or 328. Students who Studies 370 or an approved equivalent course; and
choose this concentration must minor in linguis- twelve additional hours of upper-division coursework
tics; their coursework in the minor must include in urban studies.
Linguistics 306. In addition, all urban studies majors must complete
4. Language Teaching: Twenty-seven semester hours Mathematics 408C or 408K and Mathematics 316 with
of upper-division coursework in Spanish, con- a grade of at least C in each. Mathematics 403K and
sisting of (a) Spanish 327G, 327W, either 345L 403L may not be counted toward this requirement.
or 368L, 346, 364L, and 367K (Topic 1: Advanced Minor for urban studies majors: Twelve semester hours,
Oral Expression for Teachers); (b) six hours in lit- including at least six hours of upper-division course-

work, in any one other field of study in the University. to Plan II students and taught by professors selected
Six of the required twelve hours must be taken in for their excellent teaching records. Additional required
Liberal Arts
residence. courses explore the humanities, the natural sciences,

and the social sciences and provide considerable oppor-
Women’s and Gender Studies tunity for individual research, writing, and speaking.
Major: Thirty semester hours of coursework, consist- The remainder of the student’s program is made up
ing of twenty-seven hours in women’s and gender of approved electives.
studies and a three-hour research methods course. The The academic programs of most Plan II students
research methods course must be chosen from a list include thirty-six semester hours or more of elective
approved by the Center for Women’s and Gender Stud- coursework. The student may use electives to pursue
ies. Of the twenty-seven hours in women’s and gender a second major in the College of Liberal Arts or the
studies, eighteen must be in upper-division coursework. College of Natural Sciences. Dual degree programs are
It is recommended that six hours be taken in women’s available in conjunction with most other undergradu-
and gender studies courses from outside liberal arts. ate colleges.
The twenty-seven hours must include the following: Qualified students who are accepted into both the
1. Women’s and Gender Studies 301, Introductory Plan II Honors Program and the Cockrell School of
Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies. Engineering may pursue a curriculum leading to both
2. Six hours in Women’s and Gender Studies the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and a bachelor’s degree
340, Cross-Cultural Topics in Women’s and in engineering. Students interested in this dual degree
Gender Studies. program must apply both to Plan II and to the Cockrell
3. Three hours in feminist theory, chosen from School. Further information is available from the direc-
a list of courses approved by the Center for tor of Plan II and from the Office of Student Affairs in
Women’s and Gender Studies. the Cockrell School.
4. Women’s and Gender Studies 379L, Internship Qualified students who are accepted into both the
in Women’s and Gender Studies, or 360, Research Plan II Honors Program and the McCombs School of
and Thesis in Women’s and Gender Studies. Business may pursue a curriculum leading to both
5. Women’s and Gender Studies 379S, Senior the Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and the Bachelor of Busi-
Seminar. ness Administration. Students interested in this dual
Minor for women’s and gender studies majors: Twelve degree program must apply both to Plan II and to the
semester hours, including at least six hours of upper- McCombs School of Business. Further information
division coursework, in any one other field of study in is available from the director of Plan II and from the
the University. Six of the required twelve hours must McCombs School.
be taken in residence. A dual degree program is also available that leads to
the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, and Bachelor of
Bachelor of Ar t s , Pl an II Architecture. Students must apply both to Plan II and
to the School of Architecture. Additional information
The Plan II Honors Program is designed to provide a is available from the director of Plan II and from the
broad, liberal, and challenging education for a limited School of Architecture.
number of students whose high school class standing In addition to the following requirements, the
and admission test scores indicate strong academic student must fulfill the University requirements for
potential and motivation. The enrollment in Plan II is graduation given in chapter 1 and the requirements of
limited; admission to the program is separate from and the College of Liberal Arts given on page 314.
in addition to admission to the University. Application
materials and information about deadlines are available S pec i al R equi reme nts
online at http://www.bealonghorn.utexas.edu/. Transfer
students may apply for admission, but an overall grade Students who fail to maintain a University grade point
point average of at least 3.80 is required, and it is the average of at least 3.25 will be considered for academic
policy of Plan II not to consider applicants who will have dismissal from Plan II. Under special circumstances
earned more than thirty semester hours of college credit and at the discretion of the director, a student may
at the time of proposed entry into the program. be allowed to continue in the Plan II program while
The Plan II Honors Program includes the basic under academic review. A student who is academi-
coursework required of Plan I students, but much of cally dismissed from the Plan II program is eligible
this work is done in small sections that are restricted to continue to enroll in the College of Liberal Arts in

another academic program if the student fulfills the 3. Students must complete four semesters in a
academic requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan single foreign language.
Liberal Arts
I, given on page 316 and the scholastic standards for The foreign language requirement is the
continuance in the University given in General Informa- attainment of a certain proficiency, as well as the
tion. Students in scholastic difficulty should discuss completion of a specified number of courses;
their problems with a Plan II academic adviser and however, the courses taken to gain this proficien-
the director. cy are not electives and may not be taken on the
pass/fail basis. Any part of the requirement may
C ho ice o f Work be fulfilled by credit by examination.
To achieve proficiency in a foreign language
A degree program must include at least 120 semester as rapidly as possible, qualified students are
hours, including at least thirty-six hours of upper- encouraged to take intensive foreign language
division coursework. Without special permission from courses. Information about these courses is
the director and the dean, no more than thirty-six hours available from the departments that offer them.
in one field of study in the College of Liberal Arts or the Courses used to fulfill the foreign language
College of Natural Sciences and no more than thirty-six requirement must be language courses; litera-
hours in courses offered in any other college or school ture-in-translation courses, for example, may
may be counted toward the degree. not be counted.
Plan II students may use credit by examination to 4. Social Science 301. This course also meets the so-
fulfill certain program requirements. More informa- cial science requirement of the core curriculum.
tion on testing policies and credit by examination is 5. Six semester hours of non–United States history
available from a Plan II academic adviser. in the same geographic area.
Tutorial Course 302 and two semesters of Tutorial 6. Eighteen semester hours of coursework as
Course 357 are required. Tutorial Course 660H is outlined below.
required of students seeking special honors in Plan To satisfy the core curriculum and the math-
II, students pursuing the Plan II degree alone, and ematics and natural science requirement of the
students writing creative theses. In exceptional situa- BA, Plan II, a student may count (1) no more
tions, students completing dual degree programs may than twelve hours in mathematics, computer
be approved by the Plan II associate director to enroll in sciences, and statistics and scientific computa-
Tutorial Course 359T, Essay Course, in lieu of Tutorial tion combined; and (2) no more than nine hours
Course 660H. Other requirements for the Bachelor of in any single field of study.
Arts, Plan II, are outlined below. All courses offered a. Mathematics 310P. This course also meets the
in the Plan II Honors Program are subject to approval mathematics requirement of the core curricu-
by the Plan II Faculty Advisory Committee; in some lum. Students with credit for Mathematics
areas the committee will prescribe certain courses for 408C and 408D; 408K, 408L, and 408M; or
all students in the program. Current information on 427L are exempt from this requirement.
these matters is available in the Plan II office. Algebra courses at the level of Mathemat-
All students must complete the University’s core ics 301 or the equivalent may not be counted
curriculum, described in chapter 2. The following are toward this requirement.
the specific requirements of the Plan II program. In Students who enter the University with
some cases, a course that is required for the BA, Plan fewer than three units of high school mathe-
II, may also be counted toward the core curriculum; matics at the level of Algebra I or higher must
these courses are identified below. take Mathematics 301 or 303D without degree
1. English 603 or Tutorial Course 603. Either credit to remove their deficiency.
course also meets the English composition and b. A three-hour course in logic or modes of
humanities requirements of the core curriculum. reasoning designated for Plan II students,
2. Two courses with a substantial writing com- currently Tutorial Course 310 or a section of
ponent or a writing flag. One of these courses Philosophy 313Q.
must be upper-division. Courses that meet this c. Six hours of coursework in astronomy, biology,
requirement are identified in the Course Schedule. chemistry, geological sciences, physical sci-
They may be used simultaneously to fulfill other ence, or physics. This coursework also meets
requirements, unless otherwise specified. part I of the core curriculum natural science
requirement.

d. Biology 301E and Physics 321. Either of these Order of Work
courses also meets part II of the core curricu-
Liberal Arts
lum natural science requirement. In place of The usual order of work for students in Plan II is out-
Biology 301E, students may complete Biology lined below, although it is possible to make exceptions
311C and 311D. In place of Physics 321, they may when there is good reason for doing so. There is some
complete six hours of upper-division course- variation in the order of work for students in premedi-
work in chemistry or physics; the following cal, predental, and dual degree programs, for teacher
courses may not be used: Chemistry 368, certification candidates, and for students concentrating
369K, 371K, 375K, and 475K, and Physics 370C. in science. Students in these areas should consult the
e. Any remaining courses needed to provide director or an academic adviser.
eighteen hours of work must be chosen
from the following fields. No more than Suggested Four-Year Plan
three hours may be in the history of science
or the philosophy of science. A list of ap- First Year
proved alternative courses (items 10 and 11) Tutorial Course 603 or English 603.
is available in the Student Division and at Biology 301E, Mathematics 310P, and Philosophy 313Q
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/degree_plans/ or Tutorial Course 310.
area_requirements/. Six semester hours of non–United States history.
1. Astronomy Foreign language courses.
2. Biology Tutorial Course 302.
3. Chemistry A three-semester-hour elective.
4. Geological sciences
5. Marine science Second Year
6. Nutrition Philosophy 610Q.
7. Physical science Three semester hours in math or natural science.
8. Physics Government 310L and 312L.
9. Mathematics, computer sciences, and sta- Foreign language courses.
tistics and scientific computation Social Science 301.
10. Other alternative science courses approved A three-semester-hour elective.
by the dean
11. Approved alternative courses in history of Third and Fourth Years
science and philosophy of science  Three semester hours in the visual and performing
7. Philosophy 610Q.  arts.
8. An approved three-hour course in art history, Three semester hours of humanities or courses in the
music history, or history of theatre and dance; or history of fine arts.
a three-hour upper-division course in classical Six semester hours of American history.
civilization, humanities, literature, or philosophy. Six semester hours of Tutorial Course 357.
Tutorial Course 359T or 660H.
E l ect iv es Physics 321 and three additional hours of science.
Elective courses sufficient to make a total of at least 120
In addition to the core curriculum and the preceding semester hours. Usually only upper-division courses
specific requirements, the student must complete are approved for third- and fourth-year students.
enough elective coursework to provide the 120 semester
hours required for the degree. These 120 hours may Bachelor of S cience in Geo gr aphy
include no more than twelve hours of Bible; nine hours and the Envir onment 4
of designated coursework in air force science, military
science, or naval science; nineteen hours completed The Bachelor of Science in Geography and the Envi-
on the pass/fail basis; thirty-six hours in any one field ronment (BSGrg&Environ) is designed for students
of study in the College of Liberal Arts or the College interested in an interdisciplinary scientific perspective
of Natural Sciences; and thirty-six hours in any other on environmental issues, analysis, and management.
single college or school of the University. The degree program provides the broad foundation in
physical, life, and social sciences needed for a career or
4. Final approval of the Bachelor of Science in Geography and the Environment is pending.

graduate study in environmental science and related extension) for which a grade or symbol other than Q,
fields like global change, land use management, and W, X, or CR is recorded; for this degree, the student
Liberal Arts
conservation. Successful graduates will be able to must also earn a grade point average of at least 2.00
assess environmental issues critically from multiple in courses taken at the University and counted toward
perspectives; to perform field, laboratory, and computer the major requirement.
analyses; to conduct original research; and to commu- More information about grades and the grade point
nicate effectively in written and oral form. The program average is given in General Information.
is designed to prepare graduates for careers in local,
state, and federal government and nonprofit agencies, Prescri bed Work
environmental consulting firms, environmental educa-
tion and outreach agencies, and universities and other 1. Writing: Two courses with a substantial writing
research organizations. component or a writing flag. One of these cours-
A total of 120 semester hours is required. Thirty-six es must be upper-division. Courses that meet this
hours must be in upper-division courses. At least sixty requirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
hours, including eighteen hours of upper-division They may be used simultaneously to fulfill other
coursework, must be completed in residence at the Uni- requirements, unless otherwise specified.
versity; at least twenty-four of the last thirty hours must 2. Foreign language: Four semesters in a single for-
be completed in residence at the University. Provided eign language.
these residence rules are met, credit may be earned The foreign language requirement is the at-
by examination, by extension, by correspondence (up tainment of a certain proficiency, as well as the
to 30 percent of the hours required for the degree), or, completion of a specified number of courses;
with the approval of the dean, by work transferred from however, the courses taken to gain this proficien-
another institution. Up to sixteen semester hours of cy are not electives and may not be taken on the
classroom and/or correspondence coursework may be pass/fail basis. Any part of the requirement may
taken on the pass/fail basis; this coursework may be be fulfilled by credit by examination.
counted only as electives. To achieve proficiency in a foreign language
Students in this degree program may pursue any as rapidly as possible, qualified students are
of the honors programs available to Bachelor of Arts, urged to take intensive foreign language courses.
Plan I, students. These programs are described in the Information about these courses is available
section “Liberal Arts Honors Programs, Plan I,” which from the departments that offer them.
begins on page 316. Courses used to fulfill the foreign language re-
All students must complete the University’s core quirement must be language courses; literature-
curriculum, described in chapter 2. The specific rein-translation courses, for example, may not be
quirements for the Bachelor of Science in Geography counted. 
and the Environment consist of prescribed work, the 3. Social science: Three semester hours in social
major, the minor, and electives. In some cases, a course science, in addition to the course counted toward
that is required for the BSGrg&Environ may also be the social science area of the core curriculum.
counted toward the core curriculum. The course used to fulfill this requirement must
Courses in the major and the minor may also be used be chosen from the following fields of study; it
to fulfill prescribed work requirements unless expressly must be in a different field from the course used
prohibited. A course in one prescribed work area may to fulfill the core social science requirement.
not also be used to fulfill the requirements of another Courses in other social sciences may be used if
prescribed work area; the only exception to this rule is approved by the dean.  
that a course that fulfills another requirement may also a. Anthropology
be used to fulfill the writing requirement if the course b. Economics
has a writing flag or a substantial writing component. c. Geography
The student must fulfill the University requirements d. Linguistics
for graduation given on pages 15–16 and the college e. Psychology
requirements in the sections “Special Requirements f. Sociology 
of the College of Liberal Arts,” page 314, and “Appli- 4. Mathematics and natural science: At least twenty-
cability of Certain Courses,” pages 315–316. University five semester hours of coursework as outlined
graduation requirements include a grade point average below. Some of the courses that fulfill this
of at least 2.00 in all courses taken at the University requirement may also be counted toward the re-
(including credit by examination, correspondence, and quirements of the core curriculum.

To satisfy the core curriculum and the math- The M ajor
ematics and natural science requirement of the
Liberal Arts
BSGrg&Environ, a student may count (1) no Thirty semester hours of coursework, including at least
more than twelve hours in mathematics, com- eighteen hours of upper-division work, as follows:
puter sciences, and statistics and scientific com- 1. Geography 301C, The Natural Environment; and
putation combined; and (2) no more than nine 304E, Environmental Science: A Changing World.
hours in any single field of study. 2. Eighteen hours of coursework in geography,
a. Mathematics 408C or 408K or a more including at least fifteen hours of upper-division
advanced calculus course. Mathematics work, chosen from the following: Geography
403K and 403L may not be counted. 301K, 306C, 309 (approved topics), 331K, 333C,
b. Nine hours of coursework in biology, 333K, 334C, 334K, 335C, 335K, 335N, 336C, 338C,
chemistry, or physics. (All nine hours must be 339, 339C, 339K, 340D, 342C, 346, 356T
in a single field.) (approved topics), 357, 360G, 462K, 464K, 366C,
c. Six hours chosen from courses in biology, 366K, 367K, 470C, 373F, 373K, and 476T
chemistry, physics, geological sciences, ma- (approved topics). A list of approved topics of
rine science, and astronomy. These courses Geography 309, 356T, and 476T is available
may not be in the field of study used to fulfill from the faculty adviser.
requirement b. 3. Six hours of coursework outside geography,
d. Six hours chosen from courses in biology, including at least three hours of upper-division
chemistry, physics, geological sciences, marine work, chosen from the following courses. A list
science, astronomy, mathematics, computer of approved topics is available from the faculty
sciences, statistics and scientific computation, adviser.
and physical anthropology. These courses a. Anthropology 301, 304, 348, 348K, 453, 353E,
may not be in the field of study used to fulfill 662, and 462M
requirement b. Up to three hours in approved b. Architecture 350R (approved topics)
courses in the history of science and the phi- c. Biology 337 (approved topics), 351, 357, 359,
losophy of science may be counted toward this 364, 373, 373L, and 375
requirement. The following courses may not d. Civil Engineering 341, 342, 346, and 374K
be counted: Mathematics 301, 302, 303D, 303F, e. Geology 320L, 422K, 346C, 376E, 476K, 376S,
316K, 316L, 403K, 403L, and the equivalent. and 377P
5. General culture: Three semester hours in addi- f. Marine Science 320, 440, 352, 354Q, and 354T
tion to the course counted toward the visual and
performing arts area of the core curriculum. The The M i nor
fields of study listed below may be used.
A student who uses Greek or Latin to meet Twelve semester hours, including at least six hours of
the foreign language requirement may use upper-division coursework, in any one field of study
additional coursework in the same language to other than geography. Six of the twelve hours must be
meet the general culture requirement, but only completed in residence.
courses beyond the fourth semester proficiency Additional restrictions may be imposed by the
level may be used. academic department in which the student completes
a. Architecture, architectural interior design the minor; before planning to use courses to fulfill the
b. Classical civilization, Greek, Latin minor requirement, the student should consult the
c. Art history, design, ensemble, instruments, department or program that offers them.
music, studio art, theatre and dance, visual art Students who complete the Texas IP Curriculum
studies may use it to fulfill the minor requirement. The
d. Philosophy eighteen-semester-hour curriculum is described on
e. Courses in other fields that emphasize the page 318.
topics listed above, if approved by the Office
of the Dean. A list of approved alternatives El ecti ves
is available each semester in the Student
Division and at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/ In addition to the core curriculum, prescribed work,
degree_plans/area_requirements/. major, and minor, the student must complete enough
elective coursework to provide the 120 semester hours

required for the degree. These 120 hours may include 1. A course that fulfills a core curriculum require-
no more than twelve hours of Bible; nine hours of ment may also be counted toward any specific re-
Liberal Arts
designated coursework in air force science, military quirement of the BSPsy unless otherwise stated
science, or naval science; sixteen hours completed on below.
the pass/fail basis; thirty-six hours in any one field 2. Courses counted toward the prescribed work
of study offered in the College of Liberal Arts or the may also be counted toward the major.
College of Natural Sciences; and thirty-six hours in 3. Up to three hours of coursework counted toward
courses offered in any other single college or school the prescribed work or toward the core curricu-
of the University. lum may also be counted toward the minor.
4. A course that fulfills another requirement may
Bachelor of S cience in P s ycholo gy also be used to fulfill the writing requirement
if the course has a writing flag or a substantial
As an alternative to the Bachelor of Arts degree, the writing component.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to offer The student must fulfill the University requirements
students a more extensive scientific program that may for graduation given on pages 15–16 and the college
better prepare them for graduate study or employment requirements in the sections “Special Requirements
in research fields. Students interested in mathematics- of the College of Liberal Arts,” page 314, and “Appli-
based or physiology-based areas of psychology have the cability of Certain Courses,” pages 315–316. University
opportunity to develop more breadth and depth in the graduation requirements include a grade point average
fields that complement their area of interest within psy- of at least 2.00 in all courses taken at the University
chology. To accomplish this goal, the curriculum for the (including credit by examination, correspondence, and
Bachelor of Science in Psychology puts more emphasis extension) for which a grade or symbol other than Q,
on natural sciences and less on language arts. W, X, or CR is recorded; for this degree, the student
A student may not earn both the Bachelor of Arts must also earn a grade point average of at least 2.00
with a major in psychology and the Bachelor of Science in courses taken at the University and counted toward
in Psychology. the major requirement.
A total of 120 semester hours is required. Thirty-six More information about grades and the grade point
hours must be in upper-division courses. At least sixty average is given in General Information.
hours, including eighteen hours of upper-division
coursework, must be completed in residence at the Uni- Prescri bed Work
versity; at least twenty-four of the last thirty hours must
be completed in residence at the University. Provided 1. Writing: Two courses with a writing flag or a sub-
these residence rules are met, credit may be earned stantial writing component. One of these courses
by examination, by extension, by correspondence (up must be upper-division. Courses that meet this
to 30 percent of the hours required for the degree), or, requirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
with the approval of the dean, by work transferred from They may be used simultaneously to fulfill other
another institution. Up to sixteen semester hours of requirements, unless otherwise specified.
classroom and/or correspondence coursework may be 2. Foreign language/culture: Students must
taken on the pass/fail basis; this coursework may be complete one of the following options:
counted only as electives. a. Second-semester-level proficiency in a foreign
Students in this degree program may pursue any language.
of the honors programs available to Bachelor of Arts, b. First-semester-level proficiency in a foreign
Plan I, students. These programs are described in the language and a three-semester-hour course in
section “Liberal Arts Honors Programs, Plan I,” which the culture of the same language area.
begins on page 305. c. Two three-hour foreign culture courses
All students must complete the University’s core cur- chosen from a list available in the college’s
riculum, described in chapter 2. The specific require- Student Division and the Department of
ments for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology consist Psychology.
of prescribed work, the major, the minor, and electives. Courses taken to attain the required level of
Only in the following cases may a single course be proficiency in a foreign language are not elec-
counted toward more than one requirement: tives and may not be taken on the pass/fail basis.

3. Social science: Three semester hours in social meet the general culture requirement, but only
science, in addition to the course counted toward courses beyond the second-semester proficiency
Liberal Arts
the social science area of the core curriculum. level may be used.
The course used to fulfill this requirement must a. Architecture, architectural interior design
be chosen from the following fields of study; b. Classical civilization, Greek, Latin
it must be in a different field from the course c. Art history, design, ensemble, fine arts,
used to fulfill the core social science require- instruments, music, studio art, theatre and
ment. Courses in other social sciences may be dance, visual art studies
used if approved by the dean. d. Philosophy
a. Anthropology e. Courses in other fields that emphasize the
b. Economics topics listed above, if approved by the Office
c. Geography of the Dean. A list of approved alternatives
d. Linguistics is available each semester in the Student
e. Psychology Division and at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/
f. Sociology degree_plans/area_requirements/.
4. Mathematics and natural science: At least twenty-
five semester hours of coursework as outlined The M ajor
below. Some of the courses that fulfill this
requirement may also be counted toward the re- Twenty-eight semester hours of psychology, including
quirements of the core curriculum. Psychology 301 and 418, each with a grade of at least C,
a. Mathematics 408C or 408K or a more and at least eighteen semester hours of upper-division
advanced calculus course. coursework. Of these twenty-eight hours, eighteen
b. Mathematics 316 or a more advanced hours, including Psychology 418 and at least six hours
mathematics course in probability. of upper-division coursework, must be completed in
c. Sixteen to eighteen hours, consisting of two residence at the University. Also included in these
of the following sequences: twenty-eight hours must be at least six hours in each of
i. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325 the following two categories. A list of the courses in each
ii. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204 area is available at http://www.psy.utexas.edu/ and in
iii. Computer Sciences 303E, 313E, and one the Department of Psychology Undergraduate Office.
of the following: Computer Sciences 323E, I. Clinical/social/developmental/evolutionary
324E, 326E, 327E, 329E psychology
iv. Physics 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N; or 301, II. Cognition/language/neuroscience/perception
101L, 316, and 116L; or 303K, 103M, 303L, Psychology majors must earn a grade of at least C in
and 103N; or 302K, 102M, 302L, and 102N Psychology 418 to register for upper-division psychol-
d. One of the following: ogy courses. Students may not enroll in Psychology
i. Three additional hours in mathematics. 418 more than twice.
Mathematics 301, 302, 303D, 303F, 316K, Psychology 357 and 359 may not be counted toward
and 316L may not be used to fulfill this the twenty-eight hours in psychology required for the
requirement. major.
ii. Three hours in biology, chemistry,
computer sciences, or physics. Only the The M i nor
courses listed in requirement 4c above
and more advanced courses may be used to Twelve semester hours, including at least nine hours
fulfill this requirement. No course may be of upper-division coursework, in any one field of study
counted both toward requirement 4c and other than psychology. Six of the twelve hours must be
toward requirement 4d. taken in residence. No more than three of them may
5. General culture: Three semester hours in addi- also be counted toward any prescribed work require-
tion to the course counted toward the visual and ment for the degree or toward the core curriculum.
performing arts area of the core curriculum. The Additional restrictions may be imposed by the
fields of study listed below may be used. academic department in which the student completes
A student who uses Greek or Latin to meet the minor; before planning to use courses to fulfill the
the foreign language requirement may use ad- minor requirement, the student should also consult the
ditional coursework in the same language to department or program that offers them.

E l ect iv es in the Gateway Program. An examination of fundamental
concepts in critical thinking, including the role of intel-
lectual virtues, an analysis of the elements of thought, So-
Liberal Arts
In addition to the core curriculum, prescribed work,
cratic thinking, and the application of universal intellectual
major, and minor, the student must complete enough standards. Three lecture hours a week for one semester,
elective coursework to provide the 120 semester hours with additional hours to be arranged. Liberal Arts 302 and
required for the degree. These 120 hours may include Natural Sciences 302 may not both be counted. May not
no more than twelve hours of Bible; nine hours of des- be repeated for credit.
ignated coursework in air force science, military science, 104R. Community Service. Restricted to recipients of the Rapo-
or naval science; sixteen hours completed on the pass/ port Service Scholarship. Tutorial course, in which students
submit reports based on service learning and appropriate
fail basis; thirty-six hours in any one field of study in the
supplementary reading. The equivalent of one lecture hour
College of Liberal Arts or the College of Natural Sciences a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
(including psychology); and thirty-six hours in any other the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
single college or school of the University. Topic 1: Leadership, Ethics, and Society.
Topic 2: Civic Engagement and Civic Responsibility.
110, 210, 310. Internship. Restricted to students in the College of
Courses Liberal Arts. Students work in a professional environment
and apply analysis, communication, and other academic
skills to practical work. For each semester hour of credit
The faculty has approval to offer the following courses earned, one lecture hour and ten hours of fieldwork a week
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on
however, not all courses are taught each semester or the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Consent of the
summer session. Students should consult the Course director of Liberal Arts Career Services.
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be
offered during a particular semester or summer session. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the
course inventory after the publication of this catalog. sociated with the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program.
A full explanation of course numbers is given in The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one se-
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course mester. With consent of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. Program, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the division standing and admission to the Connexus Bridging
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- Disciplines Program.
2 20L, 320L, 420L, 520L, 620L. Military Leadership Internship. Re-
stricted to students participating in an approved ROTC pro-
if 80 through 99, of graduate rank. gram. Field leadership training program. For each semester
hour of credit earned, one week of full-time fieldwork. Some
programs may also require classroom hours. Offered dur-
Lib er al Ar t s ing the summer session only. Offered on the pass/fail basis
only. No more than six semester hours of this course may
Lib e r al Ar t s: L A be counted toward any degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing.
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses 125, 225, 325. Topics in the Liberal Arts. Analysis of topics in the
philosophy and real-life application of the liberal arts. For
each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one
lecture hour a week for one semester. Additional meeting
various liberal arts disciplines. One lecture hour a week for
times may be required. May be repeated for credit when
one semester.
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Ad-
ditional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given in
131R, 231R, 331R. Research Internship. Restricted to students in
the College of Liberal Arts. For every semester hour of credit
earned, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
May be repeated for credit, but no more than six hours
may be counted toward degree requirements. Prerequisite:
101L. Introduction to the Liberal Arts. Topics related to exploring
Upper-division standing, a grade point average of at least
the various disciplines in the College of Liberal Arts. One
2.50, and written consent of instructor.
lecture hour a week for one semester, or as required by the
371. Texas Interdisciplinary Plan Seminar. Restricted to students
topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
in the Texas Interdisciplinary Plan. An analysis of inter-
302. Texas Interdisciplinary Plan: Critical Thinking Seminar. Re-
disciplinary themes within the arts and sciences through
stricted to students in the Texas Interdisciplinary Plan or
College of Liberal Arts t Courses 337

reading, research, discussion, and writing. Three lecture 3 64H. The Enlightenment. Restricted to Plan I majors in the
hours a week for one semester, with additional hours to College of Liberal Arts. Examination of the European
be arranged. Liberal Arts 371 and Natural Sciences 371 Enlightenment, an intellectual movement centered in
Liberal Arts
may not both be counted. May not be repeated for credit. eighteenth-century France and England that cut across all
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the disciplines and arts and that looked back to the Renaissance
Texas Interdisciplinary Plan adviser. and forward to the modern world. Three lecture hours a
week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis
only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a grade
Lib er al Ar t s Honor s point average of at least 3.50.
365H. Great Books in Political Philosophy. Restricted to Plan I
Lib e r al Ar t s Hono r s: L AH majors in the College of Liberal Arts. An investigation of
what it means to think “philosophically” about politics
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses and morals, by reading and interpreting primary sources
of political philosophy from more than twenty centuries.
102H, 202H, 302H. The Idea of the Liberal Arts. Restricted to Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on
students in the Freshman Honors Program in the College the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division
of Liberal Arts. An overview of the liberal arts disciplines. standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50.
One, two, or three class hours a week for one semester. 3 68H. Literature of the Hispanic World. Restricted to Plan I ma-
Additional hours may be required. Offered on the pass/ jors in the College of Liberal Arts. An examination of the
fail basis only. literature and culture of Spain and Spanish America, from
305. Liberal Arts Freshman Honors Seminar. Restricted to stu- the Middle Ages to the present. Three lecture hours a week
dents in the Freshman Honors Program in the College of for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Liberal Arts. Intensive small class lecture or seminar course Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a grade point
addressing basic issues in various liberal arts disciplines. average of at least 3.50.
Lectures, readings, discussions, examinations. Three lec- 369H. Comparative Legal Systems. Restricted to Plan I majors in
ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for the College of Liberal Arts. A comparison of legal traditions
credit when the topics vary. Offered on the letter-grade from Europe, English common law, and Asia. Three lecture
basis only. Humanities 305 and Liberal Arts Honors 305 hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade
may not both be counted unless the topics vary. basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a
Topic 1: History at Play. Liberal Arts Honors 305 (Topic grade point average of at least 3.50.
1) and 305 (Topic: Reacting to the Past) may not both 370H. The Birth of the Modern World, 1400–1700. Restricted to
be counted. Plan I majors in the College of Liberal Arts. An interdisci-
112H. The Nature of Inquiry. Designed for students who plan to plinary course on European culture during the age of the
enter a liberal arts departmental honors program. Intro- Renaissance and Reformation. Three lecture hours a week
duction to the nature of research in liberal arts disciplines. for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
One and one-half class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a grade point
Prerequisite: Forty-five semester hours of coursework and average of at least 3.50.
consent of the liberal arts honors director. 371H. Classics of Greek Philosophy. Restricted to Plan I majors in
316. Studies in the Liberal Arts. Restricted to Plan I majors in the the College of Liberal Arts. A close reading of major works
College of Liberal Arts. Intensive lecture or seminar course in the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle, supported by back-
addressing topics in various liberal arts disciplines. Three ground reading in the history and literature of ancient Greece.
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the
for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the letter-grade letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
basis only. and a grade point average of at least 3.50.
318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: 373H. Literature of the Western World: Continuities. Restricted
Consent of the liberal arts honors program adviser. to Plan I majors in the College of Liberal Arts. Tradition
and innovation of form and thought in literature from
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Homer to the twentieth century. Three lecture hours and
one discussion hour a week for one semester. Offered on
350. Topics in the Liberal Arts. Restricted to Plan I majors in the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division
the College of Liberal Arts. Intensive lecture course treating standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50.
topics from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, taught by 376H. The Rise of Modern America. Restricted to Plan I majors in
instructors from various departments. Lectures, readings, the College of Liberal Arts. The end of Reconstruction (1877)
discussions, examinations. Three lecture hours a week for to the end of the war in Vietnam (1975)—industrialization,
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. urbanization, immigration, nuclear energy, and global reach.
Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on
division standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50. the letter-grade basis only. Partially fulfills legislative require-
358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: ment for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division
A University grade point average of at least 3.50 and consent standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50.
of the liberal arts honors program adviser.

377H. Ideas of the Twentieth Century. Restricted to Plan I majors 315. Topics in American Life. Interdisciplinary exploration of
in the College of Liberal Arts. Central philosophical contro- American cultural and intellectual life. Three lecture hours
versies of the twentieth century: ethics, politics, comparative a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Liberal Arts
religions, science and human nature. Three lecture hours the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative re-
and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Offered quirement for American history; these are identified in the
on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
standing and a grade point average of at least 3.50. given in the Course Schedule.
378H. The Natural Sciences in the Liberal Arts Context. Restricted 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
to Plan I majors in the College of Liberal Arts. An attempt American Studies. This course is used to record credit
to understand contemporary developments in science by the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
focusing on the history and philosophy of science. Three a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter- Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and adviser in the Department of American Studies. University
a grade point average of at least 3.50. credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
379H. Classical Asian Civilizations. Restricted to Plan I majors in counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
the College of Liberal Arts. An examination of the contribu- is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
tions of India and China to intellectual history. Three lecture be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade
basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
grade point average of at least 3.50.
679T. Honors Thesis. Restricted to Plan I majors in the College of 321. Studies in American Societies. A study of America through
Liberal Arts. Supervised research, reading, and writing of a its geography, language, government, or cultures. Three
substantial paper on an interdepartmental subject. Confer- lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
ence course for two semesters. Offered on the letter-grade for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill
basis only. Prerequisite: For Liberal Arts Honors 679TA, legislative requirement for American history; these are
upper-division standing, a grade point average of at least identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with
3.50, and written consent of the director of the Liberal Arts the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Honors Program; for 679TB, Liberal Arts Honors 679TA. Topic 1: Indians of the American Southwest. Same as
Anthropology 322M (Topic 3: Indians of the American
Southwest). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Afric an and Afric an Americ an S tudie s Topic 2: Language and Speech in American Society.
See Ethnic Studies Program, page 375. Same as Anthropology 325N, Linguistics 373 (Topic 2:
Language and Speech in American Society), and Sociology
352M (Topic 3: Language and Speech in American Society).
Air For ce S cience Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307, or Linguistics
See ROTC Courses, page 458. 306; or consent of instructor.
Topic 3: American Indian Cultures North of Mexico.
Same as Anthropology 336L. Prerequisite: Upper-
Ameri c an Sign Language division standing, and Anthropology 302 or consent
See Department of Linguistics, page 428. of instructor.
Topic 4: America and the Holocaust. Same as History
356R and Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 1: America and the
Depar tment of Ameri c an S tud ie s Holocaust). Only one of the following may be counted:
American Studies 321 (Topic 4), 370 (Topic: America and
Ame r i c an S t u d ie s: AMS the Holocaust), History 350L (Topic: America and the Ho-
locaust), 365G (Topic: America and the Holocaust), Jewish
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses Studies 361 (Topic: America and the Holocaust), Liberal
Arts Honors 350 (Topic: America and the Holocaust).
310. Introduction to American Studies. Same as History 306N Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American
(Topic 2: Introduction to American Studies). An interdisci- history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
plinary introduction to contemporary American culture. 321C. The Brazilian Left, 1900 to the Present. Same as Latin
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills American Studies 322 (Topic 5: The Brazilian Left, 1900 to
legislative requirement for American history. the Present). Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
311S. Introductory Seminar in American Studies. Writing, reading, ter. American Studies 321C and Latin American Studies
and discussion on an American studies topic, with emphasis 322 (Topic: Brazilian Left, 1900 to 1992) may not both be
on the evaluation of information, analytical reading, and counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
critical writing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 321D. Recent Brazil, 1919 to the Present. Same as Latin Ameri-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. can Studies 322 (Topic 6: Recent Brazil, 1919 to the Present).
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

322. Studies in American Writing. A study of America through is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
its literature, popular fiction, journalism, and folklore. Three be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated 330. Modernism in American Design and Architecture. Same
Liberal Arts
for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill as Art History 367 (Topic 3: Modernism in American Design
legislative requirement for American history; these are and Architecture). A historical survey of artifacts, build-
identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with ings, and urban environments, focusing on responses to
the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. machine-age civilization. Three lecture hours a week for one
Topic 3: Sport, Fitness, and Mass Media. Same as Kine- semester. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History
siology 352K (Topic 5: Sport, Fitness, and Mass Media). 302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303;
323. Women’s and Gender Studies: Humanities. Same as for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
English 370W (Topic 1: Women’s and Gender Studies: Hu- required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
manities) and Women’s and Gender Studies 321 (Topic 1: 331. Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West to
Women’s and Gender Studies: Humanities). An analysis of 1880. Same as Art History 367 (Topic 1: Art, Photography,
the role and image of the woman in America. Three lecture and Culture of the American West to 1880) and History 366R.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester The image and history of the West as seen through the eyes
hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. of early explorers, artists, and scientists. Three lecture
325. Studies in American Art. An analysis of the social and aes- hours a week for one semester. American Studies 331 and
thetic context of the arts in America. Three lecture hours Museum Course 322 (Topic: Art, Photography, and Culture
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when of the American West to 1880) may not both be counted.
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American his-
given in the Course Schedule. tory. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History 302;
Topic 2: American Painting to 1860. Same as Art History for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for
374 (Topic 1: American Painting to 1860). Prerequisite: others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
Upper-division standing, Art History 302 and 303, and required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
a major in art history; or consent of instructor. 332. Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West since
Topic 3: American Painting, 1860–1913. Same as Art His- 1880. Same as Art History 367 (Topic 2: Art, Photography,
tory 374 (Topic 2: American Painting, 1860–1913). Prereq- and Culture of the American West since 1880) and History
uisite: Upper-division standing, Art History 302 and 303, 366S. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Ameri-
and a major in art history; or consent of instructor. can Studies 332 and Museum Course 322 (Topic: Art, Pho-
327. Studies in Religion and Philosophy. Late nineteenth cen- tography, Film, and Culture of the American West) may not
tury to the present, with emphasis on Peirce, James, and both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for
Dewey. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one American history. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art
laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. May History 302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable
Three semester hours of coursework in philosophy. but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
328. American Culture and Social Life since 1945. Same as His- 355. Main Currents of American Culture to 1865. Same as His-
tory 356N. Study of postwar American culture and society, tory 355N. An interdisciplinary course concerned with the
using novels, plays, movies, music, television, journalism, definition of American culture in historical perspective.
political thought, and social criticism; special attention to Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills
the 1950s. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Upper-division standing.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 356. Main Currents of American Culture since 1865. Same as
329. Environmental History of North America. Same as History History 356K. An interdisciplinary course concerned with
350L (Topic 4: Environmental History of North America) and the definition of American culture in historical perspective.
Urban Studies 353 (Topic 5: Environmental History of North Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills
America). The history of humanity’s influence on the plants, legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
animals, microlife, soils, water, and air of North America, and Upper-division standing.
vice versa, from the arrival of the proto-Indians to the con- 358. The United States, 1920–1941. Same as History 355M. A
temporary environmental crisis. Three lecture hours a week history of political, economic, diplomatic, military, social,
for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for and cultural developments in the United States between
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. the two world wars. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics mester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American
in American Studies. This course is used to record credit history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in 370. Seminar in American Culture. Interdisciplinary seminar on
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad themes in American life. Three lecture hours a week for
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
adviser in the Department of American Studies. University vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be American history; these are identified in the Course Schedule.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
Schedule.

Topic 1: American Cultural History of Alcohol and Drugs. Topic 25: Immigrants, Amusements, and Consumer
Same as History 350L (Topic 2: American Cultural History Culture. Same as Asian American Studies 320 (Topic 1:
of Alcohol and Drugs). Study of the American use and Immigrants, Amusements, and Consumer Culture). Pre-
Liberal Arts
perception of drugs, including alcohol, and how they requisite: Upper-division standing.
have changed over time. Examines significant shifts in Topic 26: American Food. Same as Women’s and Gen-
American attitudes toward individualism and social con- der Studies 345 (Topic 41: American Food). Prerequisite:
trol. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American Upper-division standing.
history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 27: Nature and Gender in America. Same as
Topic 6: Gender-Based Discrimination. Same as Gov- Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 42: Nature
ernment 357M (Topic 1: Gender-Based Discrimination) and Gender in America). Prerequisite: Upper-division
and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 8: Gender- standing.
Based Discrimination). Prerequisite: Six semester hours Topic 28: Animals and American Culture. Same as His-
of lower-division coursework in government. tory 350L (Topic 60: Animals and American Culture) and
Topic 9: Journalist as Novelist. Same as Journalism Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 43: Animals
349T (Topic 3: Journalist as Novelist). American Studies and American Culture). Explores the role of animals in
370 (Topic 9) and English 379M (Topic 1: Journalist as American history, culture, and society. Partially fulfills
Novelist) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper- legislative requirement for American history. Prerequi-
division standing, Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English site: Upper-division standing.
316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester Topic 29: Women Radicals and Reformers. Same as
hours of lower-division coursework in either English or Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 44: Women
rhetoric and writing. Radicals and Reformers). Prerequisite: Upper-division
Topic 10: Leadership in America. Same as Government standing.
370L (Topic 2: Leadership in America). Prerequisite: Topic 30: Women in Postwar America. Same as His-
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in tory 350L (Topic 58: Women in Postwar America) and
government. Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 37: Women
Topic 13: The Culture of Cities. Same as Geography in Postwar America). Partially fulfills legislative require-
356T (Topic 1: The Culture of Cities) and Urban Studies ment for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division
354 (Topic 4: The Culture of Cities). Prerequisite: Upper- standing.
division standing. Topic 31: Black Americans and the South. Same as Afri-
Topic 16: America, France, and the Problem of Race. can and African American Studies 374D (Topic 6: Black
Same as African and African American Studies 374E Americans and the South). American Studies 370 (Topic
(Topic 1: America, France, and the Problem of Race). How 31) and African and African American Studies 374 (Topic:
France and the United States address the contradictions Black Americans and the South) may not both be counted.
between freedom and slavery, as well as each country’s Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
contributions to the development of ideologies of race. Topic 32: Slavery across Genres. Same as African and
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. African American Studies 374D (Topic 7: Slavery across
Topic 17: Postmodern America. Prerequisite: Upper- Genres). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
division standing. 372. Conference Course. Supervised individual study of se-
Topic 18: The Beats and American Culture, 1945–1990. lected subjects in American studies. May be repeated for
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
Topic 19: The Cold War and American Childhood. Pre- of instructor.
requisite: Upper-division standing. 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Individual readings and conferenc-
Topic 20: Children’s Literature and American Culture. es in connection with an original research paper. Conference
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-
Topic 21: Society, Culture, and Politics in the 1960s. division standing and admission to the American Studies
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Honors Program; for 679HB, American Studies 679HA.
Topic 22: Deviance in America: An Alternative History.
Same as History 350L (Topic 61: Deviance in America: An
Alternative History). Partially fulfills legislative require- Ancient His tory
ment for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division and Cl a s si c al Civiliz ation
standing. See Department of Classics, page 359.
Topic 23: Memory and Place. Same as Geography 356T
(Topic 2: Memory and Place). Prerequisite: Upper-divi-
sion standing. Depar tment of Anthr opolo gy
Topic 24: Comparative Cultures of Beauty. Same as
Asian American Studies 320 (Topic 2: Comparative Cul- The information in parentheses after a course number
tures of Beauty) and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
(Topic 45: Comparative Cultures of Beauty). Prerequisite:

semester-hour equivalents of University courses are 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in Anthropology. This course is used to record credit the stu-
dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
Liberal Arts
Appendix A on pages 683–689.

administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
Anthr opo lo gy: ANT
Department of Anthropology. University credit is awarded
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
3 01 (TCCN: ANTH 2301). Physical Anthropology. Human evolu-
tion, race, heredity, the organic basis of culture; culture
history through the Paleolithic stage. The equivalent of
three lecture hours a week for one semester.
3 02 (TCCN: ANTH 2351). Cultural Anthropology. The concept of
320L. Topics in Language, Culture, and Communication. Re-
culture; social and political organization; language; the su-
lationship of language to culture and society, and of folk
pernatural; elementary cultural theory. Three lecture hours
classifications to principles of social organization and cog-
a week or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week
nition. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
for one semester.
3 04 (TCCN: ANTH 2302). Introduction to Archaeological Studies
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
I: Prehistoric Archaeology. Same as Archaeology 301. An-
Topic 2: Introduction to Maya Hieroglyphic Writing.
thropological study of prehistory, from human beginnings
Same as Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 1: Intro-
to the appearance of written records. Three lecture hours
duction to Maya Hieroglyphic Writing). An introductory
or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for
survey that includes glyph recognition and interpreta-
one semester.
tion according to the latest developments in decipher-
305. Expressive Culture. Tradition as it is maintained, contested,
ment. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302 or consent of
and re-created in various forms of cultural expression, in-
instructor.
cluding verbal art, material culture, and ritual enactments.
Topic 3: Ethnography of Speaking. Prerequisite: An-
Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion
thropology 302.
hour a week for one semester.
Topic 4: American Indian Languages and Cultures. Pre-
307. Culture and Communication. An introduction to the study
requisite: Anthropology 302.
of culture through communication and the theory of signs.
Topic 5: Speech Play and Verbal Art. Prerequisite: An-
Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discus-
thropology 302.
sion hour a week for one semester.
Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives.
309L. The American Public Sphere. Introduction to culture and
Same as Classical Civilization 348 (Topic 8: German and
politics in the American public sphere: the importance
English: Historical Perspectives), Germanic Civilization
of public identities and the distinction Americans make
327E (Topic 9: German and English: Historical Perspec-
between public and private domains; the study of culture
tives), and Linguistics 373 (Topic 8: German and English:
as mediated by television, radio, music, film, and other ex-
Historical Perspectives). Only one of the following may be
pressive forms; the construction of a national culture and
counted: Anthropology 320L (Topic 8), 320L (Topic 9:
of minority cultures and subcultures through distinctive
The German Language: Historical Perspectives), Classical
expressive forms and public spaces. Three lecture hours
Civilization 348 (Topic 9: The German Language: His-
or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for
torical Perspectives), German 369 (Topic 4: The German
one semester.
Language: Historical Perspectives), Linguistics 373 (Topic
310L. Introductory Topics in Anthropology. Three lecture hours or
9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives). Prereq-
two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one
uisite: For English majors, completion of at least thirty
semester hours of coursework, including English 316K or
316L. Gender in the African American Community. Same as Af-
the equivalent; for others, upper-division standing.
rican and African American Studies 316L. Critical overview
Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives.
of the history and contemporary status of gender relations
Same as Classical Civilization 348 (Topic 9: The German
in the black community: family and gender relations during
Language: Historical Perspectives), German 369 (Topic 4:
slavery and in the Reconstruction-era South, gender and
The German Language: Historical Perspectives), and Lin-
the great migration, gender and the civil rights movement,
guistics 373 (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical
black feminism, and the “crisis” of the black male. Three
Perspectives). Only one of the following may be counted:
lecture hours a week for one semester.
Anthropology 320L (Topic 8: German and English: His-
318L. Mexican American Culture. Same as Mexican American
torical Perspectives), 320L (Topic 9), Classical Civilization
Studies 318. Mexican American cultural distinctiveness in
348 (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives),
the areas of social organization, child rearing, food culture,
Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 9: German and English:
folklore, language, and religion. Three lecture hours a week
Historical Perspectives), Linguistics 373 (Topic 8: German
for one semester.
and English: Historical Perspectives). Prerequisite: Six
318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction.
semester hours of upper-division coursework in Ger-

man, or fourteen hours of coursework in German and Prehistory) and Anthropology 324L (Topic 7) may not both
six hours of coursework in linguistics. be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 10: Language, Culture, and Society in Latin Topic 8: Cultures of Southeast Asia. Same as Asian
Liberal Arts
America. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307, or Studies 361 (Topic 5: Cultures of Southeast Asia). Com-
Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor. parative study of the peoples of Indonesia, Burma,
322K. Southwestern Archaeology. Prehistory of New Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries. Prerequisite:
Arizona, Utah, and neighboring areas, from the earliest Upper-division standing.
human occupation to the Spanish conquest. Three lecture Topic 9: The African Diaspora in the Americas. Same as
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division African and African American Studies 321. Black cultures
standing or consent of instructor. and societies in the New World, and their African heri-
3 22M. Topics in Cultures of the World. Three lecture hours a week tage. African and African American Studies 374 (Topic:
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top- The African Diaspora in the Americas) and Anthropology
ics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in 324L (Topic 9) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
the Course Schedule. Upper-division standing.
Topic 1: Perspectives on Japanese Culture. Same as Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism. Same as Asian
Asian Studies 372 (Topic 12: Perspectives on Japanese Studies 361 (Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism).
Culture). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 3: Indians of the American Southwest. Same as Topic 11: Folklore, Gender, and the Middle East. Same as
American Studies 321 (Topic 1: Indians of the American Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 8: Folklore, Gender,
Southwest). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. and the Middle East) and Women’s and Gender Stud-
Topic 5: Indians of Mexico and Guatemala. Same as Lat- ies 340 (Topic 6: Folklore, Gender, and the Middle East).
in American Studies 324L (Topic 2: Indians of Mexico and Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Guatemala). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 12: Maya Research, 1900 to the Present. Same
Topic 7: Indians of South America. Same as Latin Ameri- as Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 7: Maya Re-
can Studies 324L (Topic 3: Indians of South America). search, 1900 to the Present). Prerequisite: Upper-division
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. standing.
Topic 9: The Spanish Background of Hispanic America. Topic 13: Musics of India. Same as Asian Studies 361
Same as Geography 347K and Latin American Studies (Topic 11: Musics of India) and Music 342 (Topic 3: Musics
330 (Topic 1: The Spanish Background of Hispanic Amer- of India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ica). Prehistoric and Roman origins of Mediterranean Topic 14: Ideologies of Poverty. Same as Urban Studies
land use and settlement; late Medieval economy and 354 (Topic 6: Ideologies of Poverty). Prerequisite: Upper-
institutions; conquest and the transformation of Span- division standing.
ish culture in the New World, with emphasis on colonial Topic 15: Origins of Complex Society: Africa. Same as
Mexico. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. African and African American Studies 324. African and
Topic 10: Mexican American Indigenous Heritage. Same African American Studies 374 (Topic: Origins of Complex
as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 23: Mexican Society: Africa) and Anthropology 324L (Topic 15) may not
American Indigenous Heritage). The prehistory, history, both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
and contemporary racial understanding of Mexican Topic 16: Contemporary India. Same as Asian Studies
Americans. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 361 (Topic 3: Contemporary India).
323G. Primate Ecology. Introduction to the biology and ecol- Topic 17: Cultural Ecology. Same as Geography 331K.
ogy of living primates. Three lecture hours a week for one Long-term patterns and processes of conversion of
semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301 or consent of planet Earth to the human home, including the emer-
instructor. gence of humans, the achievement of control over the
323K. Primate Behavior. Same as Women’s and Gender Studies food supply, the emergence of civilizations, and global-
323 (Topic 1: Primate Behavior). The behavior of nonhuman ization. Anthropology 324L (Topic 17) and Urban Studies
primates, and its relevance to the understanding of human 354 (Topic 1: Cultural Ecology) may not both be counted.
biology and culture. Two lecture hours and two laboratory Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology Topic 18: The Male in African American Culture and
301. Society. Same as African and African American Studies
324L. Topics in Anthropology. Three lecture hours a week for 323. African and African American Studies 374 (Topic:
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics The Male in African American Culture and Society) and
vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for Anthropology 324L (Topic 18) may not both be counted.
American history; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Topic 21: Reading Ethnography. Exploration of classic
Schedule. and contemporary issues in the writing and reading of
Topic 3: Primitive Technology. Prerequisite: Upper- ethnography.
division standing. Topic 22: Human Biology and Gender Roles. Discussion
Topic 7: Introduction to African Prehistory. Same as Afri- and evaluation of the biological and social explanations
can and African American Studies 322. African and Afri- for various aspects of human behavior. Prerequisite:
can American Studies 374 (Topic: Introduction to African Upper-division standing.

Topic 23: History of Hindu Religious Traditions. Same Topic 30: Shamanism in Central Asia. Same as Middle
as Asian Studies 340 (Topic 4: History of Hindu Religious Eastern Studies 326 (Topic 1: Shamanism in Central Asia);
Traditions), History 364G (Topic 1: History of Hindu Re- Religious Studies 342 (Topic 1: Shamanism in Central
Liberal Arts
ligious Traditions), and Religious Studies 321. History of Asia); and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Stud-
major doctrines, practices, and institutions that shaped ies 345 (Topic 3: Shamanism in Central Asia). Only one
the development of Hinduism; how religions adapt to of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L
social and cultural change and often provide the catalyst (Topic 30), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 340
for change. Only one of the following may be counted: (Topic 4: Shamanism in Central Asia), Religious Studies
Anthropology 324L (Topic 23), History 366N (Topic 5: 361 (Topic: Shamanism in Central Asia). Prerequisite:
History of Hindu Religious Traditions), Religious Stud- Upper-division standing.
ies 361 (Topic 22: History of Hindu Religious Traditions). 325L. Cultural Studies, Public Culture, and Folklore: Selected Top-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ics. Consideration of folklore in different culture areas of
Topic 24: Archaeology of African Thought. Same as the Western Hemisphere. Three lecture hours a week for
African and African American Studies 374C (Topic 2: Ar- one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
chaeology of African Thought). Archaeological, historical, vary. Three hours in either Anthropology 325K or 325L may
and ethnographic data as they relate to the foundations be counted toward a major in English. Prerequisite: Varies
of contemporary African and African American societies. with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Anthropology 324L (Topic 24) and African and African Topic 10: Middle Eastern Magic, Religion, and Folklore.
American Studies 374 (Topic 22: Archaeology of African Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 19: Middle
Thought) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper- Eastern Magic, Religion, and Folklore). Only one of the
division standing. following may be counted: Anthropology 325L (Topic 10),
Topic 25: Family and Households. Same as Latin Ameri- English 325L (Topic 10: Middle Eastern Magic, Religion,
can Studies 324L (Topic 12: Family and Households). and Folklore), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 372 (Topic 16: Middle Eastern Magic, Religion, and Folk-
Topic 26: Race and Sport in African American Life. Same lore). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 27: 3 25M. Language in Culture and Society. Same as Linguistics 373
Race and Sport in African American Life) and Kinesiology (Topic 3: Language in Culture and Society) and Sociology
352K (Topic 6: Race and Sport in African American Life). 352M (Topic 4: Language in Culture and Society). Language
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. as a cultural resource; functions of language in society; sur-
Topic 27: The Practice of Islam in the United States. vey of language communities. Three lecture hours a week
Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 5: The Practice of for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307,
Islam in the United States), Middle Eastern Studies 322K or Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor.
(Topic 20: The Practice of Islam in the United States), and 325N. Language and Speech in American Society. Same as Ameri-
Religious Studies 346 (Topic 3: The Practice of Islam in can Studies 321 (Topic 2: Language and Speech in American
the United States). Islam as a religious doctrine and a Society), Linguistics 373 (Topic 2: Language and Speech in
way of life, and its impact on contemporary American American Society), and Sociology 352M (Topic 3: Language
society. Study of Islam from the antebellum era to the and Speech in American Society). Three lecture hours a week
present from historical, anthropological, and socio- for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307,
logical perspectives. Only one of the following may be or Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor.
counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic 27), 324L (Topic: 326L. Cultures in Contact. History of the interactions of the indig-
The Practice of Islam in America), History 366N (Topic enous peoples of the Americas with Africans, Asians, and
14: The Practice of Islam in the United States), 366N Europeans over the past five hundred years. Three lecture
(Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), Middle Eastern hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 19: The Practice of standing.
Islam in the United States), 372 (Topic: The Practice of 327C. Topics in American Cultures. Three lecture hours a week
Islam in America), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
The Practice of Islam in America), Religious Studies 361 ics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(Topic: The Practice of Islam in America). Prerequisite: Topic 1: Race and Ethnicity in the United States.
Upper-division standing. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Topic 29: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles. Same as Anthropology. This course is used to record credit the stu-
Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 11: Sacred and Ceremonial dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
Textiles) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 24: administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles). Textiles and material is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
objects indigenous to the Islamic world, and what they Department of Anthropology. University credit is awarded
reveal about the culture of various Islamic societies. Only for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
(Topic 29), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
(Topic 25: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles), Religious for credit when the topics vary.
Studies 364 (Topic 7: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles). 330C. Theories of Culture and Society. Examination of the theo-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. retical approaches that have established the intellectual

foundations of contemporary sociocultural anthropology. Topic 5: Primate Sensory Ecology. An integrated perspec-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: tive on the comparative anatomy, physiology, and eco-
Upper-division standing. logical significance of sensory adaptations in primates.
Liberal Arts
432L. Primate Anatomy. Comparative and functional anatomy Topic 6: Primate Social Behavior. Primate behavior and
of primates, including humans; emphasis on adaptations why primates do what they do, including basic theoreti-
and evolution of the various taxa. Three lecture hours and cal principles and the models used to explain primate
two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: behavior. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division
Anthropology 301. standing.
334L. North American Archaeology. Regional cultural develop- Topic 7: Comparative Primate Ecology. The basics of
ment of Native American societies from the earliest human how organisms interact with their environment, focus-
occupations to the historic period. Three lecture hours a ing on a wide range of primates from a comparative
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand- perspective. Discusses how various aspects of ecology
ing or consent of instructor. are used to conserve primate populations. Additional
336L. American Indian Cultures North of Mexico. Same as Ameri- prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
can Studies 321 (Topic 3: American Indian Cultures North 3 50M. Evolution of Primate Behavior. Mechanisms underlying
of Mexico). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. the evolution of human and nonhuman primate behavior.
American Studies 322 (Topic: American Indian Cultures The reasons and ways primates live in social groups; com-
North of Mexico) and Anthropology 336L may not both be parisons between human and nonhuman primates using
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and An- living primates, fossil remains, and archaeological evidence.
thropology 302 or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
340C. Ethnographic Research Methods. Restricted to anthro- Anthropology 301.
pology majors. Introduction to methods used in conduct- 351C. Quechua Language and Society in the Andes I. Same as
ing ethnographic research; emphasis on research design, Latin American Studies 351C. Beginning spoken Quechua;
analysis, writing, and ethical considerations. Three lecture Quechua folklore. Taught in English. Only one of the follow-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology ing may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Quechua
302, 305, or 307. Language and Society in the Andes), 351C, 381C, 389 (Topic:
344K. Films: An Anthropological Perspective. Films viewed and Quechua Language and Society in the Andes), Latin American
discussed. How is cultural meaning communicated? What Studies 324L (Topic: Quechua Language and Society in the
systems of signification are involved? What are possibili- Andes), 381C, 391 (Topic: Quechua Language and Society in
ties and limitations of ethnographic films? Three lecture the Andes). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division 351D. Quechua Language and Society in the Andes II. Same
standing. as Latin American Studies 351D. Intermediate spoken
345C. Urban Cultures. The culture of cities, including the distinc- Quechua; Quechua folklore. Taught in English. Only one of
tive forms of expressive culture, ethnic and racial conflict, the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic:
and political or economic activity that cities generate. Three Advanced Quechua Language and Society in the Andes),
lecture hours a week or two lecture hours and one discus- 351D, 381D, 389 (Topic: Advanced Quechua Language and
sion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- Society in the Andes), Latin American Studies 324L (Topic:
division standing. Advanced Quechua Language and Society in the Andes), 381D,
347C. Methods in Primate Biology. The study of primate behavior 391 (Topic: Advanced Quechua Language and Society in the
and the methods by which animal behavior is observed and Andes). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
documented. Students conduct a research project and write 453. Archaeological Analysis. Derivation of chronology and
a report. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week cultural information from archaeological data; the role of ar-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and chaeology in modern life. Four lecture hours a week for one
Anthropology 348K (Topic 6: Primate Social Behavior), 348K semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 304 or Archaeology
(Topic 7: Comparative Primate Ecology), or Biology 359K. 301, and a major in anthropology or classical archaeology.
348. Human Origins and Evolution. Detailed examination and 353E. Archaeological Laboratory Analysis. The analysis of arti-
analysis of morphological trends evident in the hominid facts, features, architecture, and other remains recovered
fossil record. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours in the field. Four and one-half laboratory hours a week for
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301. one semester. Anthropology 324L (Topic: Archaeological
348K. Current Topics in Paleoanthropology. Continuation of Laboratory Analysis) and 353E may not both be counted.
Anthropology 348. An in-depth exposure to current topics, Prerequisite: Anthropology 662.
controversies, literature, and fossil cast material of human 355K. Contemporary Mexico. Same as Latin American Studies
and primate evolution. Three lecture hours a week for one 324L (Topic 4: Contemporary Mexico). Mexico in the con-
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. temporary period and recent past; the political economy
Prerequisite: Anthropology 301. of Mexico and its effects on ordinary people, nationalism,
Topic 1: Human Evolution. the family, and the urban and rural experience; United
Topic 3: Paleomagnetism. States–Mexican relations. Three lecture hours a week for
Topic 4: Primate Evolution. Examination of the fossil one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
record for nonhuman primate evolution, including basic 358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite:
concepts of the anatomy, ecology, and systematics of Upper-division standing.
living primates.

360K. The Civilization of the Maya. Same as Latin American S cien ce , Te chno lo gy, and So cie t y: STS
Studies 324L (Topic 10: The Civilization of the Maya). Maya
prehistory and history: the archaeological record, codices Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Liberal Arts
and inscriptions, and Spanish conquest writings. Three

lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- 101. Key Ideas and Issues in Science, Technology, and Soci-
division standing. ety. Designed to introduce students to the main areas
361K. The Civilizations of Ancient Mexico. Same as Latin Ameri- of interest in science, technology, and society. Lectures,
can Studies 324L (Topic 11: The Civilizations of Ancient readings, and discussions include speakers from various
Mexico). Mexican cultures from earliest prehistory to the academic disciplines. One lecture hour a week for one
European conquest. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302 and six semester 311. Topics in Science, Technology, and Society. Some topics
hours of upper-division coursework in social science. may include an academic service-learning component;
662. Field Archaeology. Two hundred and forty hours of field- these are identified in the Course Schedule. Three lecture
work. May be repeated for credit, but may be taken only hours a week for one semester. Science, Technology, and
once on the letter-grade basis. Prerequisite: Anthropology Society 311 and Technology, Literacy, and Culture 311 may
462M, one geographic area course in archaeology, and a not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated
major in anthropology. for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the
362K. Archaeology of Texas and Vicinity. Cultural history of Texas topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
and neighboring areas, from early prehistoric times to 318. How We Shape Discoveries and How They Shape Us. Tech-
Anglo-American settlements. Three lecture hours a week nical, historical, and cultural approaches to the multiple
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. dimensions and complexities of scientific and technological
462M. Archaeological Techniques. Problems in planning, organiz- innovation, and how they shape and are shaped by society.
ing, and carrying out archaeological surveys and excavations. Cases for discussion are drawn from energy discoveries,
One three-hour lecture a week for one semester, and four nanoscience, biomedicine, and materials science advances.
required Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: Anthropology 453 Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
and a major in anthropology or classical archaeology. 319. Information Technology and Social Life. The impact of
366. Anatomy and Biology of the Human Skeleton. Compre- technologies on social life, and the necessity for applying
hensive study of the human skeleton, with special attention skills developed in the liberal arts to managing new ways
to methods of identification. One lecture hour and four of life mediated through technologies, including work and
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: home environments. Includes an academic service-learning
Anthropology 301 and six semester hours of upper-division component. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
coursework in natural or social science.
3 74M. Sociolinguistics. Same as Linguistics 374M. An in-depth Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
treatment of current interests in sociolinguistic research
literature. Subjects include language and gender; social, 321. Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society. Introduc-
regional, and ethnic dialects of American English; lan- tion to the history of communication technology, including
guage use in African American communities; language and how past innovations shaped societies and how current
identity in a pluralistic society; and language, literacy, and changes are transforming human cultures, universities,
education. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and the liberal arts. Three lecture hours a week for one
Prerequisite: Anthropology 302 or Linguistics 306. semester. Science, Technology, and Society 321 and Tech-
3 76P, 676P. Research Internship. Restricted to anthropology ma- nology, Literacy, and Culture 321 may not both be counted.
jors. Supervised fieldwork in a business or community set- Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours
ting related to the student’s career and research interests. of coursework.
Students conduct research and apply anthropological skills 331. Topics in Science, Technology, and Society. Some topics
to real-world problems. Approximately 150 or 300 hours of may include an academic service-learning component;
fieldwork. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six these are identified in the Course Schedule. Three lecture
semester hours may be counted toward the major require- hours a week for one semester. Science, Technology, and
ment. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent Society 331 and Technology, Literacy, and Culture 331 may
of instructor. not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated
379. Problems in Anthropology. Supervised individual research for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the
on selected problems in anthropology. Three lecture hours topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Pre- 332. The Nanotechnology and Science Revolution. The societal
requisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework impacts of nanotechnology and how this emerging tech-
in anthropology and consent of instructor. nology might transform the future of technologies, manu-
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. For honors candidates in an- facturing, and innovation. Three lecture hours a week for
thropology. Individual reading of selected works for one one semester. Science, Technology, and Society 331 (Topic:
semester, followed in the second semester by the writing Impacts of Science: Nanotechnology, Technology, and Life)
of an honors thesis. Conference course for two semesters. and 332 may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: For 679HA, admission to the Anthropology 360. Senior Seminar in Science, Technology, and Society. Se-
Honors Program; for 679HB, Anthropology 679HA. nior capstone seminar. Allows the student to integrate the

knowledge he or she has gained in the major field of study credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may
with that provided by the concentration in science, tech- be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer work
nology, and society. Three lecture hours a week for one is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
Liberal Arts
semester. Science, Technology, and Society 360 and Tech- be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
nology, Literacy, and Culture 360 may not both be counted. 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. For honors candidates in archaeo-
Prerequisite: Completion of at least ninety semester hours logical studies. Individual reading of selected works for one
of coursework, including Science, Technology, and Society semester, followed in the second semester by the writing of
321 (or Technology, Literacy, and Culture 321). an honors thesis. Conference course for two semesters. Pre-
367. Conference Course in Science, Technology, and Society. Su- requisite: For 679HA, admission to the Archaeological Stud-
pervised work on specific projects in science, technology, ies Honors Program; for 679HB, Archaeology 679HA.
and society. Three conference hours a week for one semes-
ter. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Completion
of at least thirty-six semester hours of coursework and ap- Ar ab i c
proval of written application by the supervising instructor. See Department of Middle Eastern Studies, page 430.
370. Research Internship. Supervised fieldwork in a business
or community setting related to the student’s career and
research interests. Approximately six to ten hours of work a A sian Ameri c an S tud ie s
week for one semester, to be arranged with faculty member See Ethnic Studies Program, page 379.
and internship sponsor. May be repeated for credit, but no
more than six semester hours of Science, Technology, and
Society 370 (or Technology, Literacy, and Culture 370) may Depar tment of A sian S tud ie s
be counted toward the concentration requirement. Prereq-
uisite: Science, Technology, and Society 321 (or Technology, The information in parentheses after a course number
Literacy, and Culture 321), upper-division standing, and is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
consent of instructor.
Ar chae o lo gy: ARY semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses Appendix A on pages 683–689.
301. Introduction to Archaeological Studies I: Prehistoric Archae- A s ian S t u d ie s: ANS

ology. Same as Anthropology 304. Anthropological study
of prehistory, from human beginnings to the appearance of Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
written records. Three lecture hours a week or two lecture
hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. 3 01M. Introduction to Asia. Discussion of various problems in-
302. Introduction to Archaeological Studies II: Classical Ar- volving language, history, and culture in Asia. Three lecture
chaeology. Introduction to the archaeological study of hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
the Mediterranean world from the beginnings of writing when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative
and complex urban civilizations to the fall of Rome. Three requirement for American history; these are identified in
class hours a week for one semester. Archaeology 302 and the Course Schedule.
Classical Civilization 302K may not both be counted. Topic 3: History of East Asia to 1800. Same as History
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in 305K. A survey of the traditional history and culture of
Archaeology. This course is used to record credit the stu- China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program Topic 4: History of East Asia since 1800. Same as His-
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit tory 305L. A survey of the modern history of China, Japan,
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Korea, and Vietnam.
Department of Anthropology. University credit is awarded Topic 5: Introduction to the Study of Religion. Introduc-
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as tion to scholarly methods in the study of religion. Only
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated (Topic 5), Religious Studies 310, Sociology 313K.
for credit when the topics vary. Topic 6: Asia’s Futures. Same as Government 314 (Topic
5: Asia’s Futures). Current issues, visible trends, and pro-
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses jections for Asia’s future.
Topic 7: World Philosophy. Basic issues of philosophy in
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics Western and non-Western traditions, such as the nature
in Archaeology. This course is used to record credit the of philosophy, its relation to religion and science, the
student earns while enrolled at another institution in a self, knowledge, and virtue. Asian Studies 301M (Topic
program administered by the University’s Study Abroad 7) and Philosophy 302 may not both be counted.
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad Topic 10: Introduction to Korean Culture and History.
adviser in the Department of Anthropology. University Introduction to Korea’s history, culture, and civilization
from antiquity to the present.

301R. History of the Religions of Asia. Same as Religious Studies English 322, 324. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
302. Eastern religions: an introduction to the basic forms given in the Course Schedule.
and the historical development of the religious traditions 3 21M. Politics in Japan. Same as Government 321M. Survey of
Liberal Arts
of India, China, and Japan. Three lecture hours a week for postwar Japanese politics; the occupation, governmental
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: institutions, interest groups, protest movements, industrial
Asian Studies 301R, History 306N (Topic 1: History of the policy, the government-business relationship, and political
Religions of Asia), Religious Studies 311 (Topic 1: History of and economic reform. Three lecture hours a week for one
the Religions of Asia). semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
302C. Introduction to China. Introduction to Chinese civiliza- coursework in government.
tion, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, 3 22M. Politics in China. Same as Government 322M. Survey of
philosophy, and history. Three lecture hours a week for one twentieth-century China: historical trends; 1911 revolution;
semester. Warlord-Nationalist period; Communist revolution; post-
302J. Introduction to Japan. Introduction to Japanese civiliza- 1949 issues; new social and political institutions. Three
tion, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six se-
philosophy, and history. Three lecture hours a week for one mester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
semester. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
302K. Introduction to India. Introduction to Indian civilization, Asian Studies. This course is used to record credit the stu-
past and present, including religion, literature, arts, phi- dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
losophy, and history. Three lecture hours a week for one administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
semester. is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
3 03M. Introduction to Traditional Musics in World Cultures. Same Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded
as Music 303M. Art, sacred, and folk traditions of music for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
in the cultures of Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
Americas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
with one laboratory hour a week as required. for credit when the topics vary.
303N. Introduction to Popular Musics in World Cultures. Same 331. Geography of Asia. Same as Geography 331. Natural regions
as Music 303N. Popular traditions of music in the cultures and cultural landscapes of Asia, excluding the former So-
of Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Three viet Union. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
hour a week as required. 338L. East Asian International Relations. Same as Government
304. Ethics: Asian Perspectives. Introduction to the varieties 338L. Survey of Russian/Soviet, Japanese, Chinese, and
of moral values that have guided behavior and thought in American foreign policies of the twentieth century, em-
traditional and contemporary East and South Asian societ- phasizing Pacific-region interests; historical policies; inter-
ies. Focus on a comparison of values among Asian societies mittent conflicts, such as China versus Japan, Korean War,
and between particular Asian societies and the West. Three Indochina Wars; China’s emergence as a nuclear power.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
307C. Introduction to the History of India. Same as History 307C. Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower-
Survey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from pre- division coursework in government.
historic times to the present. Three lecture hours a week 340. Studies in Asian Religions. Topics in the religions and
for one semester. mythologies of the peoples of Asia. Three lecture hours a
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Asian Studies. This course is used to record credit the stu- the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program given in the Course Schedule.
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit Topic 4: History of Hindu Religious Traditions. Same as
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Anthropology 324L (Topic 23: History of Hindu Religious
Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded Traditions), History 364G (Topic 1: History of Hindu Re-
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as ligious Traditions), and Religious Studies 321. History of
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded major doctrines, practices, and institutions that shaped
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated the development of Hinduism; how religions adapt to
for credit when the topics vary. social and cultural change and often provide the catalyst
for change. Only one of the following may be counted:
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Asian Studies 340 (Topic 4), History 366N (Topic 5:
History of Hindu Religious Traditions), Religious Stud-
320. Topics in Great Literatures of Asia Conducted in English. ies 361 (Topic 22: History of Hindu Religious Traditions).
Introduction to various Asian literatures, emphasizing Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
philosophical, religious, and social concepts. Three lec- Topic 5: History of Indian Buddhism. Same as Religious
ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for Studies 322. The institutional, social, economic, and
credit when the topics vary. Only one of the following may doctrinal history of Buddhism in India. Only one of the
be counted unless the topics vary: Asian Studies 320, 361, following may be counted: Asian Studies 340 (Topic 5),

History 366N (Topic 9: History of Indian Buddhism), 340S. The Chinese in the United States. A lecture and discussion
Religious Studies 361 (Topic 34: History of Indian Bud- course on the history of the Chinese in the United States
dhism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent from their first arrival in significant numbers during the
Liberal Arts
of instructor. California Gold Rush of the mid-nineteenth century to the
Topic 6: Religion and Rebellion in Modern East Asia. present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian
Nineteenth- and twentieth-century religious movements Studies 340S and History 340S may not both be counted.
in East Asia, including both specific movements, such Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
as the Taiping Rebellion, The Boxers, Japanese new Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
religions, Tibetan Buddhism under Communist China, 341K. Origins of Modern Japan. Same as History 341K. Japan to
and Aun Shinrikyo, and general trends, such as modern the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution, with a focus on
Millenarianism, Shamanism, and ascetic practice. Only the culminating age of samurai rule, the Tokugawa period
one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340 (1600–1867). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
(Topic 6), 361 (Topic: Religion/Rebellion in Modern East Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Asia), History 364G (Topic: Religion/Rebellion in Modern 3 41M. Imperial Japan. Same as History 341M. Japan from the
East Asia), Religious Studies 352 (Topic: Religion/Rebel- Meiji transformation through war, defeat, and occupation.
lion in Modern East Asia). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Topic 7: Goddesses in World Religions and Cultures. Upper-division standing.
Historical and cross-cultural overview of the relationship 341N. Postwar Japan. Same as History 342C. Japan since the
between feminine and religious cultural expressions war and occupation. Three lecture hours a week for one
through comparative examinations and analyses of vari- semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ous goddess figures in world religions. Only one of the 342C. Sustainable Development. Prospects for expanding goods
following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: and services available to the rural poor in developing coun-
Goddesses in World Religions and Cultures), Asian Studies tries. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian
340 (Topic 7), Religious Studies 373 (Topic: Goddesses Studies 342C and Geography 342C may not both be counted.
in World Religions and Cultures), Women’s and Gender Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Studies 340 (Topic: Goddesses in World Religions and 342D. Political Economy of Japan. Same as History 342D. His-
Cultures). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. torical development of the Japanese economy since early
Topic 8: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism. Explores the modern times. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
importance of the mystical traditions related to Islam in Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies
South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. 342D, 361 (Topic: Political Economy of Japan), History 350L
Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Stud- (Topic: Political Economy of Japan). Prerequisite: Upper-
ies 340 (Topic 8), History 364G (Topic: Sufism and division standing.
Islamic Mysticism), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic: Sufism 346C. Ancient India. Same as History 346C. History and culture
and Islamic Mysticism), Middle Eastern Studies 321K of South Asia from its protohistoric beginnings in the In-
(Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism), Religious Studies dus Valley through the period of the early empires of the
341 (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism). Prerequisite: Mauryas and Guptas. Three lecture hours a week for one
Upper-division standing. semester. Asian Studies 346C and History 366N (Topic:
340K. Traditional China. Same as History 340K. History of China Ancient India) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
from its beginnings to 1800. Three lecture hours a week for Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 346D. Medieval India. Same as History 346D. History and cul-
3 40M. Modern China. Same as History 340M. History of China ture of South Asia from approximately 500 to 1500, with
from the intrusion of the West circa 1500 to the Communist emphasis on religious and political institutions and the
revolution. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. emergence of regional cultures. Three lecture hours a week
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
3 40N. Communist China. Same as History 340N. The history of consent of instructor.
China from the Communist takeover in 1949 to the present. 3 46M. Muslim India before 1750. Same as History 346M and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Religious Studies 341 (Topic 6: Muslim India before 1750).
Upper-division standing. History, art and architecture, and religions of India during
340P. European Expansion in Asia. Same as History 340P. Euro- the period of Muslim rule from the tenth to the eighteenth
pean exploration, the commerce of the East India Compa- century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
nies, and the beginnings of empire in South and Southeast requisite: Upper-division standing.
Asia from the fifteenth to the early nineteenth century. Three 346N. History and Culture of India since 1750. Same as History
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- 346N. The period of British rule, the nationalist movement,
division standing. and independence, with emphasis on the impact of the
340R. European Empires in Asia. Same as History 340R. The West on Indian society. Three lecture hours a week for one
British in India and Malaya, the Dutch in Indonesia, and the semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
French in Indochina since 1800. Three lecture hours a week 347K. Governments and Politics of South Asia. Same as Govern-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ment 347K. A survey of political developments, govern-
mental organization, and economic and social problems

in South Asia. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. lar Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Adoption of old Persian
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division course- cultural heritage into Islamic practices, past and present.
work in government. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies
Liberal Arts
348C. Geography of South Asia. Same as Geography 348C. 361 (Topic 18), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Natural regions and cultural landscapes of South Asia. 372 (Topic 14: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions),
Agriculture, urban structure, issues of environment and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 33: Popular Iranian Rituals
development. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and Traditions), 364 (Topic 2: Popular Iranian Rituals and
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Traditions). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
3 61, 461. Topics in Asian Studies. Selected topics in south and Topic 19: Sociology of South Asia. Asian Studies 361
east Asian anthropology, economics, history, geography, (Topic 19) is same as Sociology 352M (Topic 10: Sociology
government, art, music, and philosophy. Three or four of South Asia). A broad overview of South Asian society
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for and culture from a sociological perspective. Prerequisite:
credit when the topics vary. Only one of the following may Upper-division standing.
be counted unless the topics vary: Asian Studies 320, 361, Topic 20: International Environmental Policy. Asian
English 322, 324. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is Studies 361 (Topic 20) is same as Government 365N
given in the Course Schedule. (Topic 9: International Environmental Policy). Prerequi-
Topic 3: Contemporary India. Asian Studies 361 (Topic site: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework
3) is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 16: Contempo- in government.
rary India). Topic 21: Development Economics. Introduction to
Topic 5: Cultures of Southeast Asia. Asian Studies 361 theories of economic development; discussion of leading
(Topic 5) is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 8: Cultures issues. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 21) and Economics 333K
of Southeast Asia). Comparative study of the peoples of may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Economics 304K
Indonesia, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, and other coun- and 304L with a grade of at least C in each, and six addi-
tries. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. tional semester hours of coursework in social science.
Topic 6: Gandhi and Gandhism. Asian Studies 361 (Topic Topic 22: Japanese Foreign Policy. Asian Studies 361
6) is same as History 350L (Topic 5: Gandhi and Gan- (Topic 22) is same as Government 365L (Topic 2: Japa-
dhism) and Religious Studies 341 (Topic 5: Gandhi and nese Foreign Policy). An introduction to the foreign and
Gandhism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. domestic determinants of Japanese foreign policy. Only
Topic 9: Modern Japanese Literature in Translation. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies
one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 361 (Topic 22), 361 (Topic: Japanese Politics and Foreign
(Topic 9), 386 (Topic 2: Modern Japanese Literature), Japa- Policy), Government 365L (Topic: Japanese Politics and
nese 384 (Topic 3: Modern Japanese Literature). Prerequi- Foreign Policy). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-
site: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. division coursework in government.
Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism. Asian Studies Topic 23: International Relations of East and Southeast
361 (Topic 10) is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic Asia. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 23) is same as Govern-
10: Colonialism and Nationalism). Prerequisite: Upper- ment 365L (Topic 3: International Relations of East and
division standing. Southeast Asia). An introduction to the international
Topic 11: Musics of India. Asian Studies 361 (Topic 11) relations of East and Southeast Asia, with particular
is same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 13: Musics of India) attention to postwar economic and security issues,
and Music 342 (Topic 3: Musics of India). Prerequisite: the changing political landscape of the post–Cold War
Upper-division standing. period, and the development and functions of regional
Topic 12: Politics of Economic Development in East Asia. institutions. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-
Asian Studies 361 (Topic 12) is same as Government division coursework in government.
365L (Topic 1: Politics of Economic Development in East Topic 24: The Two Koreas and the United States. The
Asia). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division political, social, and cultural relationship between North
coursework in government. and South Korea, and between the Koreas and the United
Topic 14: Women in Asian Societies. Asian Studies 361 States, since 1945. Only one of the following may be
(Topic 14) is same as History 350L (Topic 25: Women in counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: The Two Koreas
Asian Societies) and Women’s and Gender Studies 340 and the US), Asian American Studies 325 (Topic: The
(Topic 8: Women in Asian Societies). Prerequisite: Upper- Two Koreas and the US), Asian Studies 361 (Topic 24),
division standing. Government 360N (Topic: The Two Koreas and the US),
Topic 15: Musics of East and Southeast Asia. Asian History 364G (Topic: The Two Koreas and the US).
Studies 361 (Topic 15) is same as Music 342 (Topic 6: Topic 25: Capitalism, Consumption, and Civil Society in
Musics of East and Southeast Asia). Prerequisite: Upper- Korea. Contemporary social and political life in urban
division standing. South Korea, including such topics as corporations,
Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions. Asian factory work, consumption, activism, popular culture,
Studies 361 (Topic 18) is same as Islamic Studies 372 and changing gender systems and roles. Anthropology
(Topic 3: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Middle 324L (Topic: Capitalism, Consumption, and Civil Society
Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals in Korea) and Asian Studies 361 (Topic 25) may not both
and Traditions), and Religious Studies 358 (Topic 7: Popu- be counted.

362. Research in Asian Studies. Individual instruction for Asian Topic 15: Early Art of India. Same as Religious Studies
studies majors and nonmajors. Discussion, research, and 341 (Topic 10: Early Art of India). Artistic achievements
the writing of papers about various general and specialized of South Asia up to 1000 ce, with a focus on the function
Liberal Arts
Asian subjects. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: and meaning of works of art within the context of Indian
Six semester hours of coursework in Asian studies and culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
written consent of instructor on form obtained from the Only one of the following may be counted: Art History
undergraduate adviser. 372 (Topic: Early Art of India), Asian Studies 372 (Topic
372. Topics in Asian Cultures. Three lecture hours or two lec- 15), Religious Studies 351 (Topic 1: Early Art of India), 361
ture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for (Topic 35: Early Art of India). Prerequisite: For art history
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303;
vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for for others, at least one of the following is advisable but
American history; these are identified in the Course Schedule. not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Topic 17: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction. Same as
Schedule. Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 12: Women in
Topic 2: Indian Philosophies. Same as Philosophy 348 Modern Japanese Fiction). Three lecture hours a week for
(Topic 2: Indian Philosophies) and Religious Studies 341 one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
(Topic 1: Indian Philosophies). Three lecture hours or consent of instructor.
two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour Topic 18: Formation of Indian Art. Same as Religious
a week for one semester. Asian Studies 372 (Topic 2) Studies 341 (Topic 7: Formation of Indian Art). The major
and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 6: Indian Philosophies) artistic achievements of South Asia up to 500 ce within
may not both be counted. the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a
Topic 5: Women and Family in Asia. Same as Women’s week for one semester. Only one of the following may
and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 2: Women and Family be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic: 18), Religious
in Asia). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Studies 351 (Topic 2: Formation of Indian Art), 361 (Topic
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of 7: Early Indian Art and Aesthetic Theory), 361 (Topic 36:
instructor. Formation of Indian Art). Prerequisite: For art history
Topic 6: Chinese Film and Literature. Three lecture and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303;
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For English for others, at least one of the following is advisable but
majors, Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K or not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
their equivalents, and three additional semester hours Topic 19: Diversity of Indian Traditions. Same as Re-
of lower-division coursework in either English or rheto- ligious Studies 341 (Topic 2: Diversity of Indian Tradi-
ric and writing; for others, upper-division standing or tions). Art and architecture in South Asia from 1200
consent of instructor. to 1900 ce within the context of Indian culture. Three
Topic 7: Chinese Thought and Culture. Three lecture lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- the following may be counted: Art History 372 (Topic:
division standing or consent of instructor. Diversity of Indian Traditions), Asian Studies 372 (Topic
Topic 12: Perspectives on Japanese Culture. Same as 19), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 37: Diversity of Indian
Anthropology 322M (Topic 1: Perspectives on Japanese Traditions). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art
Culture). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. least one of the following is advisable but not required:
Topic 13: Gypsy Language and Culture. Linguistic intro- Art History 301, 302, 303.
duction to Romani; relationship to languages of India; Topic 20: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture. Same as
history from 280 bc; modern dialects and international Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 12: Oriental Carpets:
standard language; history and culture as reflected Art as Culture). Three lecture hours a week for one se-
in the language. Three lecture hours a week for one mester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Studies 372 (Topic 20), Middle Eastern Languages and
Asian Studies 372 (Topic 13); Linguistics 322; Russian, Cultures 372 (Topic 10: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture),
East European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 1: Gypsy Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic: Oriental Carpets:
Language and Culture). Art as Culture).
Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Islamic Topic 21: Women and Gender in China. Same as His-
Studies 372 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), Middle tory 350L (Topic 46: Women and Gender in China) and
Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 18: Women
World), Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5: Veiling in the Mus- and Gender in China). Three lecture hours a week for
lim World), and Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Three lecture hours a consent of instructor.
week for one semester. Only one of the following may Topic 24: Buddhist Art. Same as Religious Studies 341
be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 14), Middle Eastern (Topic 8: Buddhist Art). Three lecture hours a week for
Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 13: Veiling in the Mus- one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
lim World), Religious Studies 363 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Art History 372 (Topic: Buddhist Art), Asian Studies 372
Muslim World). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. (Topic 24), Religious Studies 351 (Topic 4: Buddhist Art),

361 (Topic: Buddhist Art). Prerequisite: For art history Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303;
for others, at least one of the following is advisable but 320K. Advanced Bengali I. Not open to native speakers of Bengali.
Liberal Arts
not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
378. Senior Seminar in Asian Studies. Restricted to Asian stud- Bengali 312L with a grade of at least C.
ies and Asian cultures and languages majors. Discussion 320L. Advanced Bengali II. Not open to native speakers of Ben-
and research-based course with Pan-Asian content. Three gali. Continuation of Bengali 320K. Three class hours a week
lecture hours a week for one semester. Normally offered for one semester. Prerequisite: Bengali 320K with a grade
in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Completion of at of at least C.
least ninety semester hours of coursework, including at 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
least twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework Bengali. This course is used to record credit the student
in Asian studies and an Asian language. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
678H. Honors Tutorial Course. Three lecture hours a week for two ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
semesters. Prerequisite: For 678HA, credit or registration is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
for Asian Studies 378 and admission to the Asian Studies Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded
Honors Program; for 678HB, Asian Studies 678HA. for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised research, readings, coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
and writing of a substantial paper on a particular Asian topic. for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
Conference course. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, for credit when the topics vary.
Asian Studies 378 with a grade of at least B, admission 360. Conference Course in Bengali Language and Literature. Su-
to the Asian Studies Honors Program no later than two pervised individual study of selected problems in Bengali
semesters before expected graduation, a University grade language and literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequi-
point average of at least 3.00, and a grade point average site: Upper-division standing and written consent of instruc-
in Asian studies of at least 3.50. tor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.
R e l ated course Chine s e : CHI
Ensemble 107S. Small Instrumental Ensemble (sitar and tabla). Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
See Butler School of Music.
604. Accelerated First-Year Chinese. Designed for students who
B e ng ali : B EN understand or speak but do not read or write Mandarin
Chinese. Six class hours a week for one semester. Chinese
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Chinese 604 and 507
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Results on the place-
506. First-Year Bengali I. Not open to native speakers of Bengali. ment examination in Chinese that indicate that the student
Five class hours a week for one semester. is ineligible to receive credit for Chinese 507. If the student
507. First-Year Bengali II. Not open to native speakers of Bengali. is eligible to receive credit by examination for Chinese 506,
Continuation of Bengali 506. Five class hours a week for this credit must not appear on the student’s record.
one semester. Prerequisite: Bengali 506 with a grade of at 5 06 (TCCN: CHIN 1511). First-Year Chinese I. Not open to stu-
least C. dents who understand or speak Mandarin Chinese. Modern
312K. Second-Year Bengali I. Not open to native speakers of Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Six class hours a week for one
Bengali. Three class hours a week for one semester. Pre- semester. Chinese 604 and 506 may not both be counted.
requisite: Bengali 507 with a grade of at least C. 5 07 (TCCN: CHIN 1512). First-Year Chinese II. Not open to na-
312L. Second-Year Bengali II. Not open to native speakers of tive speakers of Chinese. Continuation of Chinese 506. Six
Bengali. Continuation of Bengali 312K. Three class hours class hours a week for one semester. Chinese 604 and 507
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Bengali 312K with a may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 506 with
grade of at least C. a grade of at least C.
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in 612. Accelerated Second-Year Chinese. Continuation of Chinese
Bengali. This course is used to record credit the student 604. Six class hours a week for one semester. Chinese 612
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- and 412K may not both be counted; Chinese 612 and 412L
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 604 with
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the a grade of at least C.
Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded 412K. Second-Year Chinese I. Not open to native speakers of
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as Chinese. Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). Four class
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded hours a week for one semester. Chinese 612 and 412K may
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 507 with a grade
for credit when the topics vary. of at least C.

412L. Second-Year Chinese II. Not open to native speakers of 340. Topics in Chinese Literature. Study of Chinese literary
Chinese. Continuation of Chinese 412K. Four class hours a texts in the original. Three lecture hours a week for one
week for one semester. Chinese 612 and 412L may not both semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Liberal Arts
be counted. Prerequisite: Chinese 412K with a grade of at Prerequisite: Chinese 320L with a grade of at least C.
least C. 360. Conference Course in Chinese Language and Literature. Su-
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in pervised individual study of selected problems in Chinese
Chinese. This course is used to record credit the student language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequi-
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- site: Upper-division standing and written consent of instruc-
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit tor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.
Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded Hind i : HIN
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
for credit when the topics vary. 604. Accelerated First-Year Hindi. Not open to native speak-
ers of Hindi. Modern Hindi of India. Eight class hours a
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses week for one semester. Hindi 604 and 506 may not both
be counted; Hindi 604 and 507 may not both be counted;
320K. Readings in Modern Chinese I. Readings in expository Hindi 604 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted; Hindi
prose: selections from journals, newspapers, and other 604 and Urdu 506 may not both be counted; Hindi 604
sources. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- and Urdu 507 may not both be counted.
requisite: Chinese 612 or 412L with a grade of at least C. 506. First-Year Hindi I. Not open to native speakers of Hindi.
320L. Readings in Modern Chinese II. Readings in modern fic- Modern Hindi of India. Five class hours a week for one
tion, poetry, and drama. Three lecture hours a week for semester. Hindi 604 and 506 may not both be counted;
one semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 320K with a grade of Hindi 506 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted.
at least C. 507. First-Year Hindi II. Not open to native speakers of Hindi.
322. Introduction to Classical Chinese. Beginning study of Continuation of Hindi 506. Five class hours a week for one
wen yen, the particles, and syntax of the Chinese classics. semester. Hindi 604 and 507 may not both be counted;
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Hindi 507 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted. Prereq-
Chinese 612 or 412L with a grade of at least C. uisite: Hindi 506 with a grade of at least C.
325K. Advanced Conversation I. Not open to native speakers of 612. Accelerated Second-Year Hindi. Continuation of Hindi 604.
Chinese. Drill in conversation on general topics. Three lec- Eight class hours a week for one semester. Hindi 612 and
ture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chinese 312K may not both be counted; Hindi 612 and 312L may not
412L with a grade of at least C. both be counted. Prerequisite: Hindi 604 with a grade of at
325L. Advanced Conversation II. Not open to native speakers of least C.
Chinese. Practice in speaking Modern Standard Chinese. 312K. Second-Year Hindi I. Not open to native speakers of Hindi.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Modern Hindi of India. Three lecture hours a week for one
Chinese 325K with a grade of at least C. semester. Hindi 612 and 312K may not both be counted.
326. Business Chinese. Advanced Chinese conversation, with Prerequisite: Hindi 507 with a grade of at least C.
emphasis on business vocabulary. Three lecture hours a 312L. Second-Year Hindi II. Not open to native speakers of Hindi.
week for one semester. Chinese 326 and 330 (Topic: Busi- Continuation of Hindi 312K. Three lecture hours a week for
ness Chinese) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chi- one semester. Hindi 612 and 312L may not both be counted.
nese 612, 320K, or 325K with a grade of at least C. Prerequisite: Hindi 312K with a grade of at least C.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in 118. Practice in Spoken Hindi. Not open to native speakers of
Chinese. This course is used to record credit the student Hindi. Instruction and practice in conversation for inter-
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- mediate-level students. Two lecture hours a week for one
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit semester. Prerequisite: Hindi 507 with a grade of at least C.
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded Hindi. This course is used to record credit the student
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser of the
for credit when the topics vary. Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded
330. Topics in Advanced Chinese. Fourth-year Chinese read- for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
ings on special topics. Three lecture hours a week for one coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
Prerequisite: Chinese 320K and 320L with a grade of at least for credit when the topics vary.
C in each.

U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 433L, 533L, 633L. Flagship Hindi VI. Students attend a variety of
language and area studies courses at one or more universi-
125. Advanced Practice in Spoken Hindi. Instruction and prac- ties in India. For each semester hour of credit earned, the
Liberal Arts
tice in conversation for advanced students. Two lecture equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Hindi 118 with Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
a grade of at least C. 434K, 534K, 634K. Flagship Hindi VII. For each semester hour of
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
in Hindi. This course is used to record credit the student Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- 434L, 534L, 634L. Flagship Hindi VIII. For each semester hour of
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded 360. Conference Course in Hindi Language and Literature. Su-
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as pervised individual study of selected problems in Hindi
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded language and literature. May be repeated for credit. Pre-
for work in affiliated studies program. May be repeated for requisite: Upper-division standing and written consent
credit when the topics vary. of instructor on form obtained from the undergraduate
330. Topics in Hindi Language and Literature. Study of specific adviser.
subjects related to Hindi culture as reflected in its literary
productions and other modes of expression. Three lecture Japane s e : JPN
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Hindi 312L with a grade Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
of at least C.
Topic 1: Contemporary Hindi Narratives. Designed 5 06 (TCCN: JAPN 1511). First-Year Japanese I. Not open to na-
to enhance all four language skills: reading, writing, tive speakers of Japanese. Six class hours a week for one
speaking, and listening. Hindi 330 (Topic 1) and 384 semester.
(Topic 4: Contemporary Hindi Narratives) may not both 5 07 (TCCN: JAPN 1512). First-Year Japanese II. Not open to native
be counted. speakers of Japanese. Six class hours a week for one semes-
Topic 2: Hindi Drama and Film. Contemporary Hindi ter. Prerequisite: Japanese 506 with a grade of at least C.
plays and film scripts in Devanagari script. Hindi 330 412K. Second-Year Japanese I. Not open to native speakers of
(Topic 2) and 384 (Topic 5: Hindi Drama and Film) may Japanese. Five class hours a week for one semester. Pre-
not both be counted. requisite: Japanese 507 or the equivalent with a grade of at
Topic 3: Hindi Literature in the Nationalist Era. Exam- least C.
ines the poetry and prose of a diverse group of writers 412L. Second-Year Japanese II. Not open to native speakers of
who shaped Hindi literature during the nationalist era. Japanese. Five class hours a week for one semester. Pre-
Also includes critical studies in English. Hindi 330 (Topic requisite: Japanese 412K or the equivalent with a grade of
3) and 384 (Topic 6: Hindi Literature in the Nationalist at least C.
Era) may not both be counted. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Topic 4: Language and Identity at the Margins of Hindi Japanese. This course is used to record credit the student
Fiction. Focuses on the stories and novels of a diverse earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
group of writers, including Muslims, women, Biharis, ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
and Marwaris, who have broadened the landscape of is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Hindi writing. Hindi 330 (Topic 4) and 384 (Topic 7: Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded
Language and Identity at the Margins of Hindi Fiction) for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
may not both be counted. coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
431K, 531K, 631K. Flagship Hindi I. For each semester hour of for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
431L, 531L, 631L. Flagship Hindi II. For each semester hour of Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 320K. Readings in Modern Japanese I. Not open to native speak-
432K, 532K, 632K. Flagship Hindi III. For each semester hour of ers of Japanese. Readings in expository prose at the inter-
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. mediate level. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Japanese 412L with a grade of at least C.
432L, 532L, 632L. Flagship Hindi IV. For each semester hour of 320L. Readings in Modern Japanese II. Not open to native
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. speakers of Japanese. Three lecture hours a week for one
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 320K with a grade of at
433K, 533K, 633K. Flagship Hindi V. Students attend a variety of least C.
language and area studies courses at one or more universi- 322. Classical Japanese. An introduction to the principal ele-
ties in India. For each semester hour of credit earned, the ments of premodern literary or “classical” Japanese (bungo),
equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. the standard form of the written language. A survey of the
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. principal linguistic features, close reading, and translation

of a variety of prose and poetry texts. Three lecture hours rean that indicate that the student is ineligible to receive
a week for one semester. Japanese 322 and 384 (Topic 1: credit for Korean 507. If the student is eligible to receive
Classical Japanese) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: credit by examination for Korean 506, this credit must not
Liberal Arts
Japanese 320L with a grade of at least C. appear on the student’s record.
325K. Advanced Conversation I. Not open to native speakers of 5 06 (TCCN: KORE 1511). First-Year Korean I. Not open to native
Japanese. Conversations on more complex situations and speakers of Korean. Five class hours a week for one semes-
topics; designed to continue students’ development of ter. Korean 604 and 506 may not both be counted.
conversation skills taught in Japanese 412L. Three lecture 5 07 (TCCN: KORE 1512). First-Year Korean II. Not open to native
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Japanese 412L speakers of Korean. Continuation of Korean 506. Five class
with a grade of at least C. hours a week for one semester. Korean 604 and 507 may
325L. Advanced Conversation II. Not open to native speakers not both be counted. Prerequisite: Korean 506 with a grade
of Japanese. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. of at least C.
Prerequisite: Japanese 325K with a grade of at least C. 612. Accelerated Second-Year Korean. Not open to native speak-
326. Business Japanese. Not open to native speakers of Japanese. ers of Korean. Continuation of Korean 604. Six class hours a
Advanced Japanese conversation, with emphasis on business week for one semester. Korean 612 and 412K may not both
vocabulary. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. be counted; Korean 612 and 412L may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: Japanese 412L with a grade of at least C. Prerequisite: Korean 604 with a grade of at least C.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in 412K. Second-Year Korean I. Not open to native speakers of Ko-
Japanese. Not open to native speakers of Japanese. This rean. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Korean
course is used to record credit the student earns while 612 and 412K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Korean
enrolled at another institution in a program administered 507 with a grade of at least C.
by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded 412L. Second-Year Korean II. Not open to native speakers of Ko-
as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department rean. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Korean
of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded for work in 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Korean
an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework 412K with a grade of at least C.
taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit Korean. This course is used to record credit the student
when the topics vary. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
330. Topics in Advanced Japanese. Not open to native speak- ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
ers of Japanese. Fourth-year Japanese readings on special is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
Japanese 320L with a grade of at least C. coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
Topic 1: Intensive Advanced Japanese Language: Japan. for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
Taught in Japan in Japanese. Emphasizes reading skills for credit when the topics vary.
and conversation.
Topic 2: Advanced Readings in Newspaper Articles. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Advanced Japanese readings, with emphasis on
vocabulary. 320K. Third-Year Korean I. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
Topic 3: Practical Readings in Advanced Japanese. mester. Prerequisite: Korean 412L with a grade of at least C.
Practical readings in advanced Japanese, including es- 320L. Third-Year Korean II. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
says, short stories, comic strips, and newspaper and mester. Prerequisite: Korean 320K with a grade of at least C.
magazine articles. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
360. Conference Course in Japanese Language and Litera- Korean. This course is used to record credit the student
ture. Not open to native speakers of Japanese. Supervised earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
individual study of selected problems in Japanese language ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Up- is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
per-division standing, six semester hours of upper-division Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded
coursework in Japanese, and written consent of instructor for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser. coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
Ko r e an: KO R for credit when the topics vary.
330. Topics in Advanced Korean. Fourth-year Korean readings
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses on special topics. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
mester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
604. Accelerated First-Year Korean. Designed for students who Prerequisite: Korean 320L with a grade of at least C.
understand or speak but do not read or write Korean. Not 360. Conference Course in Korean Language and Literature. Su-
open to native speakers of Korean. Six class hours a week pervised individual study of selected problems in Korean
for one semester. Korean 604 and 506 may not both be language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prereq-
counted; Korean 604 and 507 may not both be counted. uisite: Korean 412K and written consent of instructor on
Prerequisite: Results on the placement examination in Ko- form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.

Mal ayal am : MAL 312K. Second-Year Sanskrit I. Introduction to classical Sanskrit
prose literature; readings from the Epics and Kathasaritsa-
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses gara. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prereq-
Liberal Arts
uisite: Sanskrit 507 with a grade of at least C.

506. First-Year Malayalam I. Standard Malayalam of Kerala. Five 312L. Second-Year Sanskrit II. Introduction to classical Sanskrit
class hours a week for one semester. poetry and philosophical literature; readings from the Upa-
507. First-Year Malayalam II. Five class hours a week for one nishads and Kalidasa’s Meghaduta. Three lecture hours a
semester. Prerequisite: Malayalam 506 with a grade of at week for one semester. Prerequisite: Sanskrit 312K with a
least C. grade of at least C.
312K. Second-Year Malayalam I. Three lecture hours a week for 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
one semester. Prerequisite: Malayalam 507 with a grade of Sanskrit. This course is used to record credit the student
at least C. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
312L. Second-Year Malayalam II. Three lecture hours a week for ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
one semester. Prerequisite: Malayalam 312K with a grade is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
of at least C. Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
Malayalam. This course is used to record credit the student coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit for credit when the topics vary.
Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded 325K. Advanced Sanskrit Readings and Composition I. Three lec-
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated ture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Sanskrit
for credit when the topics vary. 312L with a grade of at least C.
325L. Advanced Sanskrit Readings and Composition II. Three
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: San-
skrit 325K with a grade of at least C.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Malayalam. This course is used to record credit the student Sanskrit. This course is used to record credit the student
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser for the is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded Department of Asian Studies. University credit is awarded
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded coursework taken in residence. Transfer work is awarded
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
for credit when the topics vary. for credit when the topics vary.
330. Topics in Malayalam Language and Literature. Three lecture 330. Topics in Sanskrit Language and Literature. Three lecture
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Malayalam 312L with a when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Sanskrit 312L with a
grade of at least C. grade of at least C.
360. Conference Course in Malayalam Language and Litera- 360. Conference Course in Sanskrit Language and Litera-
ture. Supervised individual study of selected problems in ture. Supervised individual study of selected problems in
Malayalam language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Sanskrit language or literature. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Malayalam 312L and written consent of instruc- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Sanskrit 312L, and
tor on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser. written consent of instructor on form obtained from the
undergraduate adviser.
Sans kr it: SAN
Tamil : TAM
506. First-Year Sanskrit I. Introduction to basic grammatical
principles, with reading of Ramayana episodes as illustra- 604. Accelerated First-Year Tamil. Not open to native speakers
tions. Five class hours a week for one semester. of Tamil. Designed for students who understand or speak
507. First-Year Sanskrit II. Detailed study of problems of gram- but do not read or write Tamil. Six class hours a week for
mar and syntax; reading of extracts from Hitopadesha and one semester. Tamil 604 and 506 may not both be counted;
the Bhagavad Gita. Five class hours a week for one semester. Tamil 604 and 507 may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: Sanskrit 506 with a grade of at least C.

506. First-Year Tamil I. Not open to native speakers of Tamil. and 312K may not both be counted; Telugu 612 and 312L may
Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Tamil 506 and not both be counted. Prerequisite: Telugu 604.
604 may not both be counted. 312K. Second-Year Telugu I. Not open to native speakers of
Liberal Arts
507. First-Year Tamil II. Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Telugu. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Telugu
Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Tamil 604 and 612 and 312K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Telugu
507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Tamil 506 with 507 with a grade of at least C.
a grade of at least C. 312L. Second-Year Telugu II. Not open to native speakers of
612. Accelerated Second-Year Tamil. Not open to native speak- Telugu. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Telugu
ers of Tamil. Continuation of Tamil 604. Designed for stu- 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Telugu
dents who understand or speak but do not read or write 312K with a grade of at least C.
Tamil. Six class hours a week for one semester. Tamil 612
and 312K may not both be counted; Tamil 612 and 312L may Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Tamil 604 with a grade
of at least C. 330. Telugu Language and Literature. Three lecture hours a week
312K. Second-Year Tamil I. Not open to native speakers of Tamil. for one semester. Prerequisite: Telugu 312L with a grade of
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Tamil 612 and at least C.
312K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Tamil 507 with 360. Conference Course in Telugu Language and Literature. May
a grade of at least C. be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
312L. Second-Year Tamil II. Not open to native speakers of Tamil. and written consent of instructor on form obtained from
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Tamil 612 and the undergraduate adviser.
312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Tamil 312K with
a grade of at least C. Ur d u : URD
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
320K. Advanced Tamil I. Not open to native speakers of Tamil. 604. Accelerated First-Year Urdu. Not open to native speakers
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: of Urdu. Eight class hours a week for one semester. Hindi
Tamil 312L with a grade of at least C. 604 and Urdu 604 may not both be counted; Hindi 506 and
320L. Advanced Tamil II. Not open to native speakers of Tamil. Urdu 604 may not both be counted; Hindi 507 and Urdu 604
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: may not both be counted; Urdu 604 and 506 may not both
Tamil 320K with a grade of at least C. be counted; Urdu 604 and 507 may not both be counted.
330. Topics in Tamil Language and Literature. Not open to native 506. First-Year Urdu I. Not open to native speakers of Urdu.
speakers of Tamil. Study of specific subjects related to South Five class hours a week for one semester. Urdu 604 and
Asian culture as reflected in Tamil literary productions and 506 may not both be counted.
other modes of expression. Three lecture hours a week for 507. First-Year Urdu II. Not open to native speakers of Urdu.
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics Five class hours a week for one semester. Urdu 604 and
vary. Prerequisite: Tamil 312L with a grade of at least C. 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Urdu 506 with
360. Conference Course in Tamil Language and Literature. Su- a grade of at least C.
pervised individual study of selected problems in Tamil lan- 612. Accelerated Second-Year Urdu. Continuation of Urdu 604.
guage and literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Eight lecture hours a week for one semester. Urdu 612 and
Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor 312K may not both be counted; Urdu 612 and 312L may not
on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser. both be counted. Prerequisite: Urdu 604 with a grade of at
least C.
Te lu gu : TEL 312K. Second-Year Urdu I. Not open to native speakers of Urdu.
Introduction to the Urdu script, followed by Urdu read-
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses ing, composition, and conversation. Three lecture hours a
week for one semester. Urdu 612 and 312K may not both be
604. Accelerated First-Year Telugu. Six lecture hours a week counted. Prerequisite: Urdu 507 with a grade of at least C.
for one semester. Telugu 604 and 506 may not both be 312L. Second-Year Urdu II. Not open to native speakers of Urdu.
counted; Telugu 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Continuation of Urdu 312K. Three lecture hours a week for
506. First-Year Telugu I. Not open to native speakers of Telugu. one semester. Urdu 612 and 312L may not both be counted.
Five class hours a week for one semester. Telugu 604 and Prerequisite: Urdu 312K with a grade of at least C.
506 may not both be counted. 118K. Practice in Spoken Urdu I. Not open to native speakers
507. First-Year Telugu II. Not open to native speakers of Telugu. of Urdu. Instruction and practice in conversation for inter-
Five class hours a week for one semester. Telugu 604 and mediate-level students. Two lecture hours a week for one
507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Telugu 506 with semester. Prerequisite: Urdu 507 with a grade of at least C.
a grade of at least C. 118L. Practice in Spoken Urdu II. Not open to native speakers
612. Accelerated Second-Year Telugu. Continuation of Telugu of Urdu. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
604. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Telugu 612 requisite: Urdu 118K with a grade of at least C.

U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses guage or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor
330. Topics in Urdu Language and Literature. Study of specific on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.
Liberal Arts
subjects related to Urdu culture as reflected in literary

productions and other modes of expression. Three lecture Vie tname s e : VTN
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Urdu 312L with a grade Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
of at least C.
Topic 1: Female Voices in Urdu Literature. Survey of 604. Accelerated First-Year Vietnamese. Designed for students
prose and poetry written in Urdu by women during the who understand or speak but do not read or write Vietnam-
last three centuries. Only one of the following may be ese. Six class hours a week for one semester. Vietnamese
counted: Religious Studies 341 (Topic: Female Voices in 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Vietnamese 604
Urdu Literature), Urdu 330 (Topic 1), 384 (Topic 4: Female and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Results on
Voices in Urdu Literature). the placement examination in Vietnamese that indicate the
Topic 2: Love and Devotion in Urdu Literature. Ex- student is ineligible to receive credit for Vietnamese 507. If
amination of various literary genres that are shaped the student is eligible to receive credit by examination for
by discourses on the love of God and devotion to the Vietnamese 506, credit must not appear on the student’s
prophet Muhammad. Urdu 330 (Topic 2) and 384 (Topic record.
5: Love and Devotion in Urdu Literature) may not both 5 06 (TCCN: VIET 1511). First-Year Vietnamese I. Not open to na-
be counted. tive speakers of Vietnamese. Five class hours a week for
Topic 3: Philosophy and Poetry of Iqbal. Explores the one semester. Vietnamese 604 and 506 may not both be
prose and poetry written by the most influential twenti- counted.
eth-century Muslim reformer in South Asia, Muhammad 5 07 (TCCN: VIET 1512). First-Year Vietnamese II. Not open to na-
Iqbal. Urdu 330 (Topic 3) and 384 (Topic 6: Philosophy tive speakers of Vietnamese. Five class hours a week for one
and Poetry of Iqbal) may not both be counted. semester. Vietnamese 604 and 507 may not both be counted.
Topic 4: Urdu Aesthetics. Intensive overview of the Prerequisite: Vietnamese 506 with a grade of at least C.
most popular lyrical genre of Urdu poetry, the ghazal, 612. Accelerated Second-Year Vietnamese. Continuation of
and the standards used to judge a good ghazal. Urdu Vietnamese 604. Six class hours a week for one semester.
330 (Topic 4) and 384 (Topic 7: Urdu Aesthetics) may Vietnamese 612 and 412K may not both be counted; Viet-
not both be counted. namese 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
431K, 531K, 631K. Flagship Urdu I. For each semester hour of Vietnamese 604 with a grade of at least C.
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. 412K. Second-Year Vietnamese I. Not open to native speakers
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. of Vietnamese. Four class hours a week for one semester.
431L, 531L, 631L. Flagship Urdu II. For each semester hour of Vietnamese 612 and 412K may not both be counted. Pre-
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. requisite: Vietnamese 507 with a grade of at least C.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 412L. Second-Year Vietnamese II. Not open to native speakers
432K, 532K, 632K. Flagship Urdu III. For each semester hour of of Vietnamese. Four class hours a week for one semester.
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Vietnamese 612 and 412L may not both be counted. Pre-
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. requisite: Vietnamese 412K with a grade of at least C.
432L, 532L, 632L. Flagship Urdu IV. For each semester hour of
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
433K, 533K, 633K. Flagship Urdu V. Students attend a variety of 320K. Readings in Modern Vietnamese I. Readings in exposi-
language and area studies courses at one or more universi- tory prose: selections from journals, newspapers, and
ties in India. For each semester hour of credit earned, the other sources. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Vietnamese 604 or 412L with a grade of at
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. least C.
433L, 533L, 633L. Flagship Urdu VI. Students attend a variety of 320L. Readings in Modern Vietnamese II. Readings in modern
language and area studies courses at one or more universi- fiction, poetry, and drama. Three lecture hours a week for
ties in India. For each semester hour of credit earned, the one semester. Prerequisite: Vietnamese 320K with a grade
equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. of at least C.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 360. Conference Course in Vietnamese Language and Litera-
434K, 534K, 634K. Flagship Urdu VII. For each semester hour of ture. Supervised individual study in Vietnamese language
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. and literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor
434L, 534L, 634L. Flagship Urdu VIII. For each semester hour of on form obtained from the undergraduate adviser.
credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
360. Conference Course in Urdu Language and Literature. Su- Chine se
pervised individual study of selected problems in Urdu lan- See Department of Asian Studies, page 352.

Cl a ssi c al Civiliz ation An cient Hi s to ry and Cl a s s i c al
See Department of Classics, page 360. Civiliz ati on: AHC
Liberal Arts
Depar tment of Cl a ssi c s
310. Introductory Surveys in Premodern History. Introductory
No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required for courses in survey of premodern history with emphasis on regions
classical civilization. These courses may not be counted outside of the ancient Mediterranean world. Three lecture
toward fulfillment of any foreign language requirement.
Unless otherwise indicated, all Greek courses are 319. Introductory Surveys in Roman and Greek History. Three
ancient Greek (including New Testament Greek). lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour
Generally, students beginning Latin should follow the a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
regular sequence: Latin 506, 507, 311, and 312K or 312M the topics vary.
or 316. However, advanced and graduate students and Topic 1: The Ancient Mediterranean World. Same as
students with a strong linguistic background should Classical Civilization 319D and History 319D. Survey of
the ancient Mediterranean from ca. 3000 bc to ad 476.
follow the accelerated sequence: Latin 506Q or 508,
Focus on the development of ideas and institutions in
followed by 511K if they earn a grade of A in 506Q or the Greek and Roman worlds and on the active cultural
508. Students with high school or transfer credit usu- exchange among the diverse civilizations of the broader
ally begin University coursework at a higher level. For region that shaped Greek and Roman history and cul-
instance, students with two high school units in Latin tural identity.
ordinarily take Latin 508 or 311; those with three units 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
begin with Latin 311; those with four units begin with Ancient History. This course is used to record credit the
student earns while enrolled at another institution in a pro-
Latin 312K, 312M, or 316.
To ensure proper placement, students should con- Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
sult the undergraduate adviser for the Department of in the ancient history and classical civilization program.
Classics before registering. A great deal of flexibility is University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro-
sometimes allowed on course sequence. Placement of gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence.
students with no Latin coursework at the University is Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies
made on the basis of an examination and/or an interview. program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Generally the following policies apply:
1. If the student has no previous training in Latin,
the following options are available: 325. Topics in Ancient History. Topics in the history of the Greek
a. Latin 506, First-Year Latin I. and Roman empires and the surrounding area. Three lec-
b. Latin 506Q, Accelerated First-Year Latin, which ture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour
covers the same coursework as Latin 506 and a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
507 in one semester. the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
2. Students who have had two years of Latin in high
Topic 1: The History of Rome: The Republic. Same as
school, or one or two semesters of Latin at another History 321M. A survey of Roman history from the found-
university, should take Latin 508, a review course ing of Rome to the death of Julius Caesar. Prerequisite:
covering the fundamentals of grammar and syn- Upper-division standing.
tax in one semester. Topic 2: The History of Rome: The Empire. Same as His-
3. Students who have recently had more than two tory 321. A survey of the Roman world from Augustus
years of Latin in high school, or more than two se- to Constantine the Great. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing.
mesters of Latin at another university, should take
Topic 3: Rome and Jerusalem. Same as History 321G,
Latin 311. Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle
The information in parentheses after a course number Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), and
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) Religious Studies 365 (Topic 1: Rome and Jerusalem). A
designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact study of daily life in Israel during the Roman period, fo-
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are cusing on Jerusalem, ancient Palestinian synagogues
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in and churches, Jewish and Christian symbolism, agri-
culture, warfare, and burial practices. Only one of the
following may be counted: Ancient History and Classical
Civilization 325 (Topic 3), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 2:
Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern Languages and
Cultures 341 (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem), Religious

Studies 361 (Topic 24: Rome and Jerusalem). Prerequisite: is required. Three class hours a week for one semester. Clas-
Upper-division standing. sical Civilization 302 and 347 may not both be counted.
Topic 4: History of Greece to the End of the Peloponne- 302K. Introduction to Archaeological Studies II: Classical Ar-
Liberal Arts
sian War. Same as Classical Civilization 354C and History chaeology. Introduction to the archaeological study of
354C. Survey of Greek history from the emergence of the the Mediterranean world from the beginnings of writing
city-states through the end of the Peloponnesian War (ca. and complex urban civilizations to the fall of Rome. No
700 to 404 bc). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. Three class hours
Topic 5: History of Greece to 146 bc. Same as Classical a week for one semester. Archaeology 302 and Classical
Civilization 354D and History 354D. Survey of Greek Civilization 302K may not both be counted.
history from the end of the Peloponnesian War to the 303. Introduction to Classical Mythology. Survey of major Greek
defeat of Greece by Rome (404 to 146 bc). Prerequisite: and Roman myths and their influence on literature, art, and
Upper-division standing. music. Three class hours a week for one semester. Classical
Topic 6: The Hellenistic Age: Alexander to Actium. Same Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.
as Classical Civilization 351D and History 351D. History 304C. Topics in the Ancient World. An introductory survey of the
of Asia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean world from Alex- highlights of Greek and Roman civilization and early Chris-
ander’s expedition to Asia to Rome’s defeat of the last tianity. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. Three
of the Hellenistic monarchs at Actium (ca. 334 to 31 bc). lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. for credit when the topics vary. Classical Civilization 304C
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in and 348 may not both be counted unless the topics vary.
Ancient History. This course is used to record credit the Topic 1: Introduction to Greek Private Life.
student earns while enrolled at another institution in a pro- Topic 2: Paganism to Christianity: An Introduction.
gram administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Topic 3: Introduction to Ancient Egypt. A survey of the
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser language, culture, and history of Egypt from the prehis-
in the ancient history and classical civilization program. torical period (13,000 bc) to the New Kingdom (1069
University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro- bc). Classical Civilization 304C (Topic 3) and 348 (Topic
gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. 11: Ancient Egypt) may not both be counted.
Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies 305. Topics in Roman Civilization. A survey of the social life and
program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. customs of ancient Rome and Pompeii. No knowledge of
330. Topics in Premodern History. Topics in premodern history Latin is required. Three class hours a week for one semester.
with emphasis on regions outside of the ancient Mediter- May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Classical
ranean world. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Civilization 305 and 335 may not both be counted unless
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi- the topics vary.
site: Upper-division standing. Topic 1: Introduction to Caesar and Augustus.
378. Undergraduate Seminar in Ancient History. Lectures, Topic 2: Introduction to Roman Private Life.
discussion, reading, and research on selected topics in 306. Introduction to the Latin and Greek Element in English. The
Greek and Roman history. Three lecture hours a week for systematic study of the Latin and Greek elements in the Eng-
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics lish vocabulary with a view to increasing the student’s facility
vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and a major in and authority in English. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is
ancient history and classical civilization, classical civiliza- required. Three class hours a week for one semester. Clas-
tion, Greek, or Latin. Additional prerequisites vary with the sical Civilization 306 and 336 may not both be counted.
topic and are given in the Course Schedule. 3 06M. Introduction to Medical and Scientific Terminology. A sys-
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised conference course for tematic study of medical and scientific terminology based
honors candidates in ancient history and classical civiliza- on Greek and Latin roots. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is
tion. Three conference hours a week for two semesters. required. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Classi-
Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing and ad- cal Civilization 306M and 336M may not both be counted.
mission to the Ancient History and Classical Civilization 307D. Introduction to Roman Archaeology. A survey of the artifacts,
Honors Program; for 679HB, Ancient History and Classical monuments, and sites of classical Rome; and their value for
Civilization 679HA. documenting ancient Roman religious, social, and cultural
history. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Cl a s s i c al Civiliz ati on: C C 307K. Topics in Archaeology. Survey of archaeological discover-
ies about ancient Greece or Rome in their historical and
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses cultural context; emphasis on the major sites and monu-
ments of architecture and art. No knowledge of Greek or
301. Introduction to Ancient Greece. Greatness of Greece as re- Latin is required. Three class hours a week for one semester.
flected in Greek history, literature, philosophy, art, religion, May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Classical
and politics. No knowledge of Greek is required. Three class Civilization 307K and 340 may not both be counted unless
hours a week for one semester. Classical Civilization 301 the topics vary.
and 342 may not both be counted. Topic 1: Greek Archaeology Survey. A survey of the ar-
302. Introduction to Ancient Rome. Survey of the highlights and tifacts, monuments, and sites of classical Greece; their
the influence of Roman civilization. No knowledge of Latin value for documenting ancient Greek religious, social,
and cultural history.

318. The Rise of Christianity. Same as Religious Studies 318. platonist tradition. No knowledge of Greek is required.
Introduction to the origins and development of Christian- Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
ity. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Classical Six semester hours of coursework in philosophy.
Liberal Arts
Civilization 318 and Religious Studies 311 (Topic: The Rise 335. Advanced Topics in Roman Civilization. No knowledge of
of Christianity) may not both be counted. Latin is required. Three class hours a week for one semester.
319D. The Ancient Mediterranean World. Same as Ancient His- May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Classical
tory and Classical Civilization 319 (Topic 1: The Ancient Civilization 305 and 335 may not both be counted unless
Mediterranean World) and History 319D. Survey of the an- the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
cient Mediterranean from ca. 3000 bc to ad 476. Focus on Topic 1: Caesar and Augustus.
the development of ideas and institutions in the Greek and Topic 2: Roman Private Life.
Roman worlds and on the active cultural exchange among 336. The Latin and Greek Element in English. The systematic
the diverse civilizations of the broader region that shaped study of the Latin and Greek elements in the English vo-
Greek and Roman history and cultural identity. Three lec- cabulary with a view to increasing the student’s facility and
ture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a authority in English. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is re-
week for one semester. quired. Three class hours a week for one semester. Classical
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Civilization 306 and 336 may not both be counted. Prereq-
Classical Civilization. This course is used to record credit uisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in 3 36M. Medical and Scientific Terminology. A systematic study
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad of medical and scientific terminology based on Greek and
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad Latin roots. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.
adviser in the Department of Classics. University credit Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Classical
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be Civilization 306M and 336M may not both be counted.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May 340. Advanced Topics in Classical Archaeology. Detailed study
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. of a single topic such as architecture, sculpture, or topog-
raphy of sites. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
peated for credit when the topics vary. Classical Civilization
322. Classical Literature in Translation. Survey of Greek and Latin 307K and 340 may not both be counted unless the topics
philosophical, literary, and historical classics, in translation. vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the
No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. Three class Course Schedule.
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit Topic 1: Greek Archaeology. Study of the artifacts, mon-
when the topics vary. May be counted as an upper-division uments, and sites of classical Greece; and their value
elective in English. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. for documenting ancient Greek religious, social, and
Topic 3: Wit and Humor in Antiquity. cultural history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
327. Parageography. Survey of the classical and medieval Topic 2: Roman Imperial Art. Same as Art History
roots of speculative literature, especially those fantasies 327N. Public art of the Roman Empire from Augustus
that involve the creation and presentation of imaginary to late antiquity, ca. 31 bc to ad 350. Prerequisite: For
places, lands, and worlds. No knowledge of Greek or Latin art history majors, Art History 302; for visual art stud-
is required. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. ies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. one of the following is advisable but not required: Art
328. Advanced Parageography. The parageographical ploys of History 301, 302, 303.
Ovid in his Metamorphoses; the deliberate fragmentation Topic 3: Greek Architecture. The architecture of main-
of an idea by Dante in his Purgatorio; the highly idiosyn- land Greece, Asia Minor, and Sicily from the Dark Ages
cratic Europe of Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso. No knowledge to the end of the Hellenistic period (ca. 1000 to 30 bc),
of Greek or Latin is required. Three lecture hours a week with emphasis on public buildings, both religious and
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing secular. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art stud-
and Classical Civilization 327. ies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in one of the following is advisable but not required: Art
Classical Civilization. This course is used to record credit History 301, 302, 303.
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in Topic 4: Roman Architecture. Prerequisite: For art his-
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad tory and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable
adviser in the Department of Classics. University credit but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be Topic 5: Hellenistic Art and Architecture. Art of the Hel-
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit lenistic period from the reign of Alexander the Great to
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May the beginning of the Roman Empire, ca. 336 to 31 bc.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies ma-
330K. Ancient Philosophy after Aristotle. Same as Philosophy jors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of
330K. Epicureans, Stoics, Skeptics, Plotinus and the Neo- the following is advisable but not required: Art History
301, 302, 303.

342. Ancient Greece. An introductory survey of the highlights in German, or fourteen hours of coursework in German
of Greek civilization. Three class hours a week for one se- and six hours of coursework in linguistics.
mester. Classical Civilization 301 and 342 may not both be Topic 10: Jesus in History and Tradition. Same as Reli-
Liberal Arts
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. gious Studies 335. Critical issues, scholarly debates, and
347. The Cultural History of Rome. Survey of the highlights and historical methods in studying the development of the
the influence of Roman civilization. No knowledge of Latin Christian tradition regarding the figure of Jesus. Classi-
is required. Three class hours a week for one semester. cal Civilization 348 (Topic 10) and Religious Studies 361
Classical Civilization 302 and 347 may not both be counted. (Topic: Jesus in History and Tradition) may not both be
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
348. Topics in Ancient Civilization. The development and prog- Topic 11: Ancient Egypt. Discussion of Egypt’s culture,
ress of ancient civilization, including history, philosophy, language, and history from the prehistorical period
literature, and culture. No knowledge of Greek or Latin (13,000 bc) to the New Kingdom (1069 bc). Classical
is required. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; Civilization 304C (Topic 3: Introduction to Ancient Egypt)
additional hours may be required for some topics. May be and 348 (Topic 11) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Classical Civiliza- Upper-division standing.
tion 304C and 348 may not both be counted unless the 351D. The Hellenistic Age: Alexander to Actium. Same as Ancient
topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given History and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 6: The Hellenis-
in the Course Schedule. tic Age: Alexander to Actium) and History 351D. History of
Topic 4: History of Ancient Philosophy. Same as Phi- Asia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean world from Alexander’s
losophy 329K. Development of Western philosophy from expedition to Asia to Rome’s defeat of the last of the Hel-
the pre-Socratics to the early Christian era; emphasis lenistic monarchs at Actium (ca. 334 to 31 bc). Two lecture
on Plato and Aristotle. Three lecture hours and one dis- hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
cussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
semester hours of coursework in philosophy. 352. Classical Mythology. Survey of major Greek and Roman
Topic 5: Homosexuality in Antiquity. Prerequisite: myths and their influence on literature, art, and music.
Upper-division standing. Three class hours a week for one semester. Classical Civiliza-
Topic 6: Paganism to Christianity. Prerequisite: Upper- tion 303 and 352 may not both be counted. May be counted
division standing. as an upper-division elective in English. Prerequisite: Upper-
Topic 7: Women in Classical Antiquity. Same as Wom- division standing.
en’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 9: Women in Clas- 354C. History of Greece to the End of the Peloponnesian
sical Antiquity). War. Same as Ancient History and Classical Civilization 325
Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives. (Topic 4: History of Greece to the End of the Peloponnesian
Same as Anthropology 320L (Topic 8: German and War) and History 354C. Survey of Greek history from the
English: Historical Perspectives), Germanic Civilization emergence of the city-states through the end of the Pelo-
327E (Topic 9: German and English: Historical Perspec- ponnesian War (ca. 700 to 404 bc). Two lecture hours and
tives), and Linguistics 373 (Topic 8: German and English: one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Historical Perspectives). Only one of the following may Upper-division standing.
be counted: Anthropology 320L (Topic 9: The German 354D. History of Greece to 146 bc. Same as Ancient History and
Language: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 5: History of Greece to 146
348 (Topic 8), 348 (Topic 9: The German Language: His- bc) and History 354D. Survey of Greek history from the end
torical Perspectives), German 369 (Topic 4: The German of the Peloponnesian War to the defeat of Greece by Rome
Language: Historical Perspectives), Linguistics 373 (Topic (404 to 146 bc). Two lecture hours and one discussion
9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives). Prereq- hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
uisite: For English majors, completion of at least thirty standing.
semester hours of coursework, including English 316K or 362. Conference Course in Classical Archaeology. Advanced ar-
the equivalent; for others, upper-division standing. chaeological instruction and research in classical archaeol-
Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives. ogy. No knowledge of Greek is required. May be repeated for
Same as Anthropology 320L (Topic 9: The German Lan- credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
guage: Historical Perspectives), German 369 (Topic 4: of instructor.
The German Language: Historical Perspectives), and Lin- 363. Conference Course in Classical Civilization. Supervised
guistics 373 (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical work in various specialized aspects of classical civiliza-
Perspectives). Only one of the following may be counted: tion. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. May be
Anthropology 320L (Topic 8: German and English: His- repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
torical Perspectives), Classical Civilization 348 (Topic 8: and consent of instructor.
German and English: Historical Perspectives), 348 (Topic 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised conference course for
9), Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 9: German and honors candidates in classics. Three conference hours a
English: Historical Perspectives), Linguistics 373 (Topic week for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-
8: German and English: Historical Perspectives). Prereq- division standing and admission to the Classics Honors
uisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework Program; for 679HB, Classical Civilization 679HA.

Gr e e k : GK 312K. Second-Year Greek II: Selected Writers. Continuation of
Greek 311. Selections from standard, classical, non-biblical
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses writers. Three class hours a week for one semester. Pre-
Liberal Arts
requisite: Greek 311 with a grade of at least C, or consent
502. First-Year Modern Greek I: Grammar and Reading. Five of the undergraduate adviser.
class hours a week for one semester. 312L. Second-Year Greek II: Selections from Biblical Greek. Con-
503. First-Year Modern Greek II: Grammar and Reading. Five class tinuation of Greek 311. A parallel to Greek 312K with a focus
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Greek 502. on biblical Greek. Three class hours a week for one semester.
804. Intensive First-Year Greek. An accelerated course for highly Prerequisite: Greek 311 with a grade of at least C, or consent
motivated students that combines the material covered in of the undergraduate adviser.
Greek 506 with that covered in the first part of Greek 507. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Offered in the summer session as part of the Intensive Greek. This course is used to record credit the student
Greek Program. The Intensive Greek Program meets for five earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
hours each weekday during the summer session. Only one administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
of the following may be counted: Greek 804; 506 and 507; Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
606Q. The student must complete both courses in order in the Department of Classics. University credit is awarded
to earn credit for either; the same grade will be awarded for for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
both courses. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Greek coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
412. Students who enroll in 804 must take Greek 412 in the for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
same summer session. for credit when the topics vary.
5 06 (TCCN: GREE 1511). First-Year Greek I. Five class hours a
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
counted: Greek 804; 506 and 507; 606Q.
6 06Q. Accelerated First-Year Greek. Comparable to Greek 506 324. Greek Literature: Junior Reading. Readings from major
and 507 together. Designed primarily for students of high writers such as Homer, Euripides, and Lysias. Three class
academic ability and motivation. Six class hours a week for hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Greek 312K (or 319) with
Greek 804; 506 and 507; 606Q. Prerequisite: Knowledge a grade of at least C, or Greek 804 and 412 with a grade of
of another foreign or classical language is desirable. A in each; and consent of instructor or the undergraduate
5 07 (TCCN: GREE 1512). First-Year Greek II. Completion of gram- adviser.
mar, and some reading from Plato and other writers. Five Topic 1: Euripides.
class hours a week for one semester. Only one of the fol- Topic 2: Herodotus.
lowing may be counted: Greek 804; 506 and 507; 606Q. Topic 3: Homer’s Iliad.
Greek 507 and 412 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Topic 4: Plato.
Greek 506 with a grade of at least C. 326. Advanced Greek Grammar and Composition. Three class
309K. Conference Course. Supervised individual instruction hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or reg-
in second-year ancient or modern Greek reading. May be istration for Greek 324 or consent of the undergraduate
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. adviser.
310. Second-Year Modern Greek I. Culture, language, and lit- 328. Biblical Greek: Junior Reading. Acts of the Apostles, Pau-
erature of present-day Greece. Three class hours a week line Epistles, the Gospels of John and Luke, the Septuagint,
for one semester. Prerequisite: Greek 503. related writings and critical exegesis. Three class hours a
310K. Second-Year Modern Greek II. Continuation of Greek 310. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: the topics vary. Greek 328 and 362 may not both be counted
Greek 310. unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Greek 312K or 312L (or
3 11 (TCCN: GREE 2311). Second-Year Greek I: Prose and Po- 319); and consent of instructor.
etry. Selections from standard writers such as Plato, Eu- Topic 1: Pauline Epistles.
ripides, and Xenophon. Three class hours a week for one Topic 2: The Gospel of John.
semester. Prerequisite: Greek 606Q or 507 with a grade of 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
at least C, 804 and 412 with a grade of at least C in each, Greek. This course is used to record credit the student
or consent of the undergraduate adviser. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
412. Intensive Greek. An accelerated course for highly motivated administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
students. Completion of this course is equivalent to comple- Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
tion of Greek 506 and 507. Students who enroll in 412 must in the Department of Classics. University credit is awarded
take Greek 804 in the same summer session. A grade of A for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
may allow the student to advance to Greek 324 with consent coursework taken residence. Transfer credit is awarded for
of the Greek 324 instructor. The Intensive Greek Program work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for
meets for five hours each weekday during the summer ses- credit when the topics vary.
sion. Greek 507 and 412 may not both be counted. Prereq- 362. Advanced Biblical Greek. Readings from the Septuagint,
uisite: Concurrent enrollment in Greek 804. Christian fathers, and Greek papyri; comparison with New
Testament Greek and Homeric and Attic Greek. Textual

criticism. Three class hours a week for one semester. May be counted; Latin 511K and 312K may not both be counted.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Greek 328 and Prerequisite: Latin 506Q, 507, or 508 with a grade of A.
362 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Pre- 312K. Second-Year Latin II: Vergil’s Aeneid. Readings in Vergil’s
Liberal Arts
requisite: Greek 324 or 328. Aeneid with attention to its cultural context. Three class
Topic 1: Pauline Epistles. hours a week for one semester. Latin 511K and 312K may
Topic 2: The Gospel of John. not both be counted. Prerequisite: Latin 311 with a grade
365. Advanced Greek Reading. Readings from major writers of at least C, or consent of the undergraduate adviser.
such as Thucydides, Demosthenes, Aeschylus, Pindar, and 3 12M. Second-Year Latin II: Prose. Selected readings from Cicero,
the Lyric Poets. Three class hours a week for one semester. Sallust, and/or other Latin prose writers. Three class hours
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequi- a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Latin 311 with a grade
site: Greek 324 or consent of the undergraduate adviser. of at least C, or consent of the undergraduate adviser.
Topic 1: Aeschylus. 316. Lyric Poetry: Classical and Medieval. Three lecture hours a
Topic 2: Sophocles. week for one semester. Latin 316 and 366 may not both be
Topic 3: Thucydides. counted. Prerequisite: Latin 311 with a grade of at least C.
Topic 4: Aristophanes. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
370. Advanced Conference Course. Supervised reading. May be Latin. This course is used to record credit the student earns
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Greek 310K or 324, and while enrolled at another institution in a program admin-
consent of instructor. istered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised conference course for recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the De-
honors candidates in Greek. Three conference hours a week partment of Classics. University credit is awarded for work
for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework
standing and admission to the honors program in Greek; taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in
for 679HB, Greek 679HA. an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit
Latin: L AT
323. Latin Poetry and Prose: Junior Reading. Cicero’s philosophi-
5 06 (TCCN: LATI 1511). First-Year Latin I. Fundamentals of gram- cal works, and other selected works such as Catullus and
mar and reading. Five class hours a week for one semester. Livy. Three class hours a week for one semester. May be
Latin 506 and 506Q may not both be counted. repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Latin
506Q. Accelerated First-Year Latin. A rapid survey of basic Latin 312K, 312M, or 316 with a grade of at least C; and consent
for students of high linguistic aptitude. Five class hours a of the undergraduate adviser.
week for one semester. Latin 506 and 506Q may not both Topic 1: Caesar.
be counted; Latin 506Q and 507 may not both be counted; Topic 2: Catullus.
Latin 506Q and 508 may not both be counted. Topic 3: Cicero.
5 07 (TCCN: LATI 1512). First-Year Latin II. Five class hours a Topic 4: Livy.
week for one semester. Latin 506Q and 507 may not both 324. Advanced Latin Grammar and Composition. Three class
be counted; Latin 507 and 508 may not both be counted. hours a week for one semester. Required of all Latin majors
Prerequisite: Latin 506 with a grade of at least C. and students seeking a secondary school teaching certifi-
508. Essentials of Latin Grammar. Intended as a review course cate with Latin as a teaching field. Prerequisite: Latin 312K
of the fundamentals for students with two or more high with a grade of at least C and consent of instructor.
school units in Latin. Five class hours a week for one se- 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics
mester. Latin 506Q and 508 may not both be counted; Latin in Latin. This course is used to record credit the student
507 and 508 may not both be counted. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
309K. Conference Course. Supervised individual instruction administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
in second-year Latin reading. May be repeated for credit. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. in the Department of Classics. University credit is awarded
3 11 (TCCN: LATI 2311). Second-Year Latin I: Selected Roman Writ- for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
ers. Introduction to reading Latin verse and prose writers coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
in their cultural context. Includes grammar review. Three for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
class hours a week for one semester. Latin 311 and 511K may for credit when the topics vary.
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Latin 506Q, 507, or 508 365. Advanced Latin Reading. Major classical writers such as
with a grade of at least C. Lucretius, Tacitus, Horace, Livy, Ovid, Juvenal. Three class
511K. Accelerated Second-Year Latin. Designed primarily for hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
students of high academic ability and motivation. Covers when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Latin 323 with a grade
the same material as Latin 311 and 312K. Five class hours of at least C, or consent of the undergraduate adviser.
a week for one semester. Latin 311 and 511K may not both Topic 1: Horace.
Topic 2: Lucretius.
Topic 3: Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

Topic 4: Tacitus. 603B, 316K, Tutorial Course 603B. Prerequisite: Completion
Topic 5: Vergil’s Aeneid, Books VII–XII. of at least thirty semester hours of coursework, including
Topic 6: Catullus. Latin 365 (Topic 6) and 365 (Topic: The English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, or Tutorial
Liberal Arts
World of Catullus) may not both be counted. Course 603A; and a passing score on the reading section
Topic 7: Vergil’s Eclogues. of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test.
366. Advanced Lyric Poetry: Classical and Medieval. Rapid read- 318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction.
ing of substantial portions of major Latin writers, including
medieval writers. Three class hours a week for one semester. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Latin 316 and 366 may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Latin 323 or the equivalent. 320. Conference Course in Comparative Literature. Independent
370. Advanced Conference Course. Supervised reading. May be study of literary projects under supervision of professors
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. in comparative literature. Prerequisite: Six semester hours
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised conference course for of upper-division coursework in literature, of which three
honors candidates in Latin. Three conference hours a week hours must be in a classical or foreign language.
for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division 323. Topics in Comparative Literature. Study of masterpieces of
standing and admission to the Latin Honors Program; for world literature; of different literary genres; of the relationship
679HB, Latin 679HA. between literature and other disciplines, such as psychology,
philosophy, and film; and of special topics of a comparative
nature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
Co gnitive S cience repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies
with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Co gnitive S cie n ce : CGS Topic 2: Literature and Music. Same as English 320M
(Topic 1: Literature and Music). Comparative Literature
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourse 323 (Topic 2) and English 320M (Topic: Literature and
Music: Shakespeare to Stravinsky) may not both be count-
360. Cognitive Science: The Study of Mind. An introduction ed. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in
to the study of mind known as cognitive science, focusing English or rhetoric and writing.
on key areas such as vision and language, cognition and Topic 3: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species.
problem solving, artificial intelligence. Three lecture hours Same as African and African American Studies 374
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when (Topic 25: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species) and
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 25: Autobiography:
Topic 1: Introduction to Cognitive Science. Same as Lin- A Modern Literary Species). Only one of the following
guistics 373 (Topic 7: Introduction to Cognitive Science) may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 3),
and Philosophy 365 (Topic 2: Introduction to Cognitive English 379N (Topic 5: Autobiography: A Modern Liter-
Science). Additional prerequisite: Psychology 301 with a ary Species), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
grade of at least C. 374 (Topic 2: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species).
Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English
316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester
Compar ative Liter ature hours of lower-division coursework in either English or
rhetoric and writing.
Compar ative Lite r at ur e : C L Topic 4: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing. Same as
African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 26:
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing), Middle Eastern
Studies 322K (Topic 26: Self-Revelation in Women’s
301. Introduction to Comparative Literature. Reading and inter- Writing), and Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic
pretation of literary texts in translation drawn from cultures 14: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing). Only one of
around the world, focusing on methods of criticism and the following may be counted: Comparative Literature
analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 323 (Topic 4), English 376L (Topic 9: Self-Revelation
305. Topics in Comparative Literature. Study of masterpieces in Women’s Writing), Middle Eastern Languages and
of world literature; of different literary genres; and the Cultures 374 (Topic 3: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writ-
relationship between literature and other disciplines such ing). Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English
as psychology, philosophy, and film. Three lecture hours 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when hours of lower-division coursework in either English or
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is rhetoric and writing.
given in the Course Schedule. Topic 5: The Enlightenment. Same as English 379N
315. Masterworks of World Literature. Introduction to master- (Topic 6: The Enlightenment). Only one of the follow-
pieces of the world’s literary traditions, emphasizing his- ing may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic
torical, generic, and thematic connections. Three lecture 5), French Civilization 349 (Topic: The Enlightenment),
hours a week for one semester. Some sections require an Philosophy 354 (Topic: The Enlightenment). Prerequi-
additional discussion hour a week. Only one of the follow- site: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or
ing may be counted: Comparative Literature 315, English rhetoric and writing.

324. The History of Fantastic Literature. Open to all University Anthropology 320L. Topics in Language, Culture, and
students. The history of fantastic and fantasy literature. Communication.
358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Anthropology 324L. Topics in Anthropology.
Liberal Arts
Upper-division standing. Anthropology 325L. Cultural Studies, Public Culture, and

Folklore: Selected Topics.
Classical Civilization 303. Introduction to Classical Mythology.
Améri co Pare de s Center for English 325K. Introduction to Folklore and Folklife.
Cultur al S tud ie s English 326K. The Literature of the Middle Ages in Translation.
English 342. Life and Literature of the Southwest.
Cult ur al S t u d ie s: CLS English 376M. Studies in African and African American
Literature.
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourse Mexican American Studies 307. Introduction to Mexican
American Cultural Studies.
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics
in Folklore and Cultural Studies. This course is used to
record credit the student earns while enrolled at another C zech
institution in a program administered by the University’s See Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies, page 465.
Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the
study abroad adviser in cultural studies. University credit
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be Danish
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit See Department of Germanic Studies, page 395.
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
D utch
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses See Department of Germanic Studies, page 396.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics
in Folklore and Cultural Studies. This course is used to Depar tment of Economi c s
record credit the student earns while enrolled at another
institution in a program administered by the University’s The information in parentheses after a course number
Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
study abroad adviser in cultural studies. University credit
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Appendix A on pages 683–689.
340. Conference Course in Folklore and Cultural Studies. Su-
pervised reading and research on a folklore or cultural E conomi c s: ECO
studies subject, including the writing of an original paper.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a concentration Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
in cultural studies.
3 04K (TCCN: ECON 2302). Introduction to Microeconomics. Anal-
R e l ated C ourses ysis of the economic behavior of individual consumers,
firms, and workers; special attention to the role of markets.
For a description of each of the following courses, see Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
3 04L (TCCN: ECON 2301). Introduction to Macroeconomics. Anal-
the chapter for the college that offers the course.
ysis of the economy as a whole (its organization and the basic
forces influencing its growth and development); money and
College of Fine Arts banking, national income, public finance, and international
linkages. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
Music 303M. Introduction to Traditional Musics in World requisite: Economics 304K with a grade of at least C.
Cultures. 305. Introductory Topics in Economics. Three lecture hours a
Music 334. The Music of the Americas. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Music 342. Area Studies in Ethnomusicology. the topics vary.
318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. May be
College of Liberal Arts repeated once for credit when the research topics vary.
Prerequisite: Economics 304K and 304L with a grade of at
Anthropology 302. Cultural Anthropology. least C in each.
Anthropology 305. Expressive Culture. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Economics. This course is used to record credit the student

is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the 328. Industrial Organization. The organization of industries and
Department of Economics. University credit is awarded markets: competition, monopoly, and oligopoly; antitrust
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as policy and its alternatives. Three lecture hours a week for
Liberal Arts
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K with a grade
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated of at least C.
for credit when the topics vary. 329. Economic Statistics. Methods of statistical analysis and
interpretation of quantitative data in the field of economics.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Required of
economics majors. Prerequisite: Economics 304K and 304L
420K. Microeconomic Theory. A survey of neoclassical and with a grade of at least C in each, and Mathematics 408C
contemporary theories of the principal determinants of and 408D, or Mathematics 408K and 408L, with a grade
prices and of the role of prices in economic organization. of at least C in each.
Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Required of 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
students majoring in economics. Students may not attempt Economics. This course is used to record credit the student
Economics 420K more than twice. Prerequisite: Econom- earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
ics 304K and 304L with a grade of at least C in each, and ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
Mathematics 408C and 408D, or Mathematics 408K, 408L, is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
and 408M, with a grade of at least C in each. Department of Economics. University credit is awarded
320L. Macroeconomic Theory. Theory of the determination of for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
national income, employment, and the price level, with coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
policy implications. Three lecture hours a week for one for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
semester. Required of students majoring in economics. for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Economics 420K with a grade of at least C. 330T. Topics in Economics. Open to nonmajors. Topics may
321. Public Economics. Study of appropriate allocations of include economic theory, applications, and policy. Three
economic activity between government (federal, state, lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
and local) and the private sector. The workings of social credit when the topics vary. Economics 330T and 350K may
security, welfare, education, pollution control, deregulation, not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite:
taxation; and proposals for reform. Three lecture hours a Completion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework,
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K with and Economics 304K with a grade of at least C.
a grade of at least C. 333K. Development Economics. Introduction to theories of eco-
322. Money and Banking. The role of money and depository nomic development; discussion of leading issues. Three
institutions in the economy; introduction to financial and lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies 361
monetary theory and policy. Three lecture hours a week for (Topic 21: Development Economics) and Economics 333K
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Economics 420K
Economics 322, Finance 354, 354H. Prerequisite: Econom- with a grade of at least C.
ics 420K and 320L with a grade of at least C in each. 334K. Urban Economics. Same as Urban Studies 351 (Topic 2:
323T. Studies in Economic History. Study of economic develop- Urban Economics). Economic analysis of urban areas; em-
ment, emphasizing more recent periods; causal factors, phasis on the nature of current urban problems—slums,
emerging problems, and major policy issues. Three lecture transportation, finance—and an evaluation of current
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit policy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Economics 304K and requisite: Economics 420K with a grade of at least C.
304L with a grade of at least C in each. 334L. Regional Economics. Same as Urban Studies 351 (Topic
Topic 1: Economic History of the United States. Eco- 3: Regional Economics). Spatial aspects of economics, in-
nomic history of the United States from colonial times cluding concepts, theories, and policy applications. Three
to the present. Includes some aspects of labor history, lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Eco-
industrial organization, financial history, and socioeco- nomics 420K with a grade of at least C.
nomic perspectives. 339K. International Trade and Investment. International trade
Topic 2: World Economic History. Economic history of theory, balance of payments, commodity trade, international
the world from the Industrial Revolution to the present, finance and foreign exchange rates, foreign investments.
with emphasis on technology as the engine of change. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Economics 339K
Economics 323T (Topic 2) and History 366N (Topic 13: and International Business 350 may not both be counted.
World Economic History) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Economics 420K with a grade of at least C.
324. Introduction to Labor Economics. Study of labor in indus- 339L. International Finance. How foreign exchange rates are
trial societies, with emphasis on principles, institutions, and determined, why national interest rates differ, why risk is
policies for understanding labor and personnel problems. inherent when trading in international finance markets, and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: the role of international organizations such as the Interna-
Economics 420K with a grade of at least C. tional Monetary Fund in crisis management. Three lecture
327. Comparative Economic Systems. Theories of and practices hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Economics
in the principal types of economic systems. Three lecture 420K and 320L with a grade of at least C in each.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 341K. Introduction to Econometrics. Introduces the student to
304K and 304L with a grade of at least C in each. standard regression procedures of parameter estimation

and hypothesis testing in economics. Three lecture hours a 354K. Introductory Game Theory. Introduction to the formal
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K and study of interdependent decision making. Applications of
329 with a grade of at least C in each. game theory include pricing and advertising strategies, la-
Liberal Arts
346K. Russian Economic Development since 1917. The growth bor-management bargaining, and tariff negotiations. Three
of the planned economy in industry, agriculture, and labor. lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Eco-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Economics nomics 420K and 329 with a grade of at least C in each.
346K and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 355. Development Problems and Policies in Latin America. Same
(Topic 13: Russian Economic Development since 1917) may as Latin American Studies 355 (Topic 1: Development Prob-
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Economics 304K and lems and Policies in Latin America) and Urban Studies 351
304L with a grade of at least C in each. (Topic 1: Development Problems and Policies in Latin America).
350K. Advanced Topics in Economics. Designed primarily for Description of the Latin American economy; business and
economics majors. Topics may include in-depth analysis of market organization; problem of growth (involving credit,
problems in economic theory, applications, and economic public finance, trade, investment aspects). Three lecture
policy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Economics
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Economics 304K and 304L with a grade of at least C in each.
330T and 350K may not both be counted unless the topics 357K. Marxist Economics. An introduction to the Marxian eco-
vary. Prerequisite: Economics 420K with a grade of at least nomic theory of capitalism through the study of Karl Marx’s
C. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic and are Capital, volume I, and of its contemporary relevance. Three
given in the Course Schedule. lecture hours a week for one semester. Economics 357K and
Topic 4: Advanced Econometrics. Theory of the linear Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 1:
regression model used widely in economic applica- Marxist Economics) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
tions, including model specification, least squares and Upper-division standing.
maximum likelihood estimation, hypothesis testing, 357L. Political Economy of International Crises. Examines several
multicollinearity, dummy variables, heteroskedasticity, dimensions of the ongoing crises in the world economic
and discrete choice models. Prerequisite: Economics order and the interrelationships among them. Problem ar-
329 with a grade of at least C, and Mathematics 408D, eas covered are neoliberalism, international money, debt,
340L, or 341. Economics 341K or Mathematics 362K is famine, immigration, and energy shocks. Three lecture
recommended. hours a week for one semester. Economics 357L and Rus-
Topic 6: Advanced Microeconomic Theory. Modern sian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 14:
theory of the consumer and the firm. Topics include an Political Economy of International Crisis) may not both be
analysis of consumer choice and demand functions, the counted. Prerequisite: Economics 304K and 304L with a
theory of supply, cost and profit functions, duality theory, grade of at least C in each.
consumer surplus, choice under uncertainty, and partial 358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. May be re-
equilibrium analysis. Emphasis on both economic prin- peated once for credit when the research topics vary. May
ciples and quantitative methods, especially static and not be counted toward the twenty-five semester hours in
dynamic optimization models. Prerequisite: Economics economics required for the major in economics. Prerequisite:
329 with a grade of at least C, and Mathematics 408D, Economics 420K and 329 with a grade of at least C in each.
340L, or 341. 3 59M. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. Optimal
Topic 7: Applied Economic Analysis. Major issues in ap- use of exhaustible and renewable resources, including fuels,
plied economics, including relevant theoretical and em- minerals, fisheries, forests, and water; resource scarcity
pirical models. Prerequisite: Economics 329 with a grade and economic growth; valuation of nonmarketed envi-
of at least C, and Mathematics 408D, 340L, or 341. Eco- ronmental amenities; the economics of pollution control
nomics 341K or Mathematics 362K is recommended. instruments, including taxes, permits, direct regulation,
351K. Current Issues in Business Economics. Newly emerging and negotiation; environmental quality and international
problems in business and the approaches used for struc- trade; the economics of global climate change; pollution
turing, analyzing, and treating them. Three lecture hours a control policy in practice. Three lecture hours a week for
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K with one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K and 329 with
a grade of at least C. a grade of at least C in each.
351L. Business Trends and the Operational Environment in the 361. Studies in Public Economics. Studies in the principal
United States Economy. The technological basis of the problem areas of governmental revenues and expendi-
United States economy; conditions, such as regulations, tures. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
that define the macroenvironment. Three lecture hours be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K, Economics 420K with a grade of at least C.
320L, and 329 with a grade of at least C in each. 361N. Informational Society. The social impact of the current
351M. Managerial Economics. The use of economic analysis op- technological changes in electronics, communications,
timizing techniques as tools for improving managerial deci- and automation; focus on efficient institutions given the
sion making in business. Three lecture hours a week for one technological possibilities. Three lecture hours a week for
semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K, and Economics 329 one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 304K and 304L with
or Mathematics 362K, with a grade of at least C in each. a grade of at least C in each.

3 62M. Mathematics for Economists. Application of mathematics 379H. Honors Tutorial Course II. Supervised individual reading,
in economic analysis. Three lecture hours a week for one research, and writing of a substantial paper on a special topic
semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K and Mathematics in the field of economics. Prerequisite: Economics 378H.
Liberal Arts
408D with a grade of at least C in each.
363C. Computational Economics. Three lecture hours a week for
one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K or 320L with Depar tment of English
367R. Monetary Economics. Major issues in the monetary field. Students are discouraged from taking more than six
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: semester hours of coursework in English in a semester or
Economics 420K and 320L with a grade of at least C in each;
summer term. No student may take more than nine se-
Economics 322 is recommended.
368. Survey of the History of Economic Thought. Three lecture
mester hours of coursework in English in a semester.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division The information in parentheses after a course num-
standing. ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
369F. Financial Economics. Economic analysis of the operation designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
of financial markets, including arbitrage theory, asset pric- semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
ing, and corporate finance. Three lecture hours a week for listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
one semester. Prerequisite: Economics 420K, 320L, and
329 with a grade of at least C in each; Economics 322 is
recommended.
Engli s h : E
3 72M. Studies in Developing Economies. An introductory analysis
of the structure, functioning, and problems of developing
economies. Specific geographical areas to be studied will
vary each semester. Three lecture hours a week for one
603. Composition and Reading in World Literature. Reading of
masterpieces of world literature and intensive training in
Prerequisite: Economics 420K with a grade of at least C.
writing and in critical analysis of literature. Three lecture
3 76M. Studies in Labor Economics. Three lecture hours a week for
hours a week for two semesters. Only one of the following
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
may be counted: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306,
Prerequisite: Economics 420K with a grade of at least C.
306Q, Tutorial Course 603A; only one of the following may
377R. Selected Topics in Economics Research. Designed to teach
be counted: Comparative Literature 315, English 603B, 316K,
undergraduate students how to conduct research. Focus
Tutorial Course 603B. Prerequisite: For 603A, admission to
on four fundamentals of economic research: the economic
the Plan II Honors Program; for 603B, English 603A.
theory that underlies the research question, the research
314J. Literature across the Curriculum. Literature for non-English
methods used, conducting research, and writing the re-
majors, with readings selected to highlight the connections
search report. Three lecture hours a week for one semester;
between literary study and other fields of inquiry. Three
some topics may require field trips. May be repeated for
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
for credit when the topics vary. May not be substituted for
standing, and Economics 420K, 320L, and 329 with a grade
English 316K. Not recommended for prospective English
of at least C in each.
majors. Prerequisite: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing
378H. Honors Tutorial Course I. Supervised individual reading,
306, 306Q, or Tutorial Course 603A.
research, and writing of a substantial paper on a special
314L. Introduction to Literary Studies. Readings selected to pre-
topic in the field of economics. Prerequisite: Upper-division
pare students for upper-division English courses; intensive
standing, admission to the Economics Honors Program,
practice in writing; introduction to online research. Three
and consent of the honors adviser.
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be taken twice
379C. Individual Conference Course. Supervised individual study
for credit when the topics vary. May not be substituted for
of selected problems in economics. May be repeated for
English 316K, but recommended for prospective English
credit. May not be counted toward the twenty-four semes-
majors. Prerequisite: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing
ter hours in economics required for the major in econom-
306, 306Q, or Tutorial Course 603A.
ics. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of
Topic 3: Banned Books and Novel Ideas.
instructor. Students should ordinarily have completed six
Topic 4: Literary Contests and Contexts.
semester hours of upper-division coursework in economics
Topic 5: Reading Poetry.
and coursework with supervising instructor.
3 14V (TCCN: ENGL 2351). Introduction to Literature and Cul-
379D. Internship in Economics. Students conduct research while
ture. Readings in minority and ethnic American literatures
working in an appropriate government agency or private
in their cultural contexts. Three lecture hours a week for
business. Five to ten hours a week for one semester. Offered
one semester. May be taken twice for credit when the topics
on the pass/fail basis only. May be repeated once for credit
vary. May not be substituted for English 316K. Prerequisite:
when the internships vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, or Tutorial
standing.
Course 603A.

Topic 1: African American Literature and Culture. Same Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
as African and African American Studies 317F (Topic 1:
African American Literature and Culture). English 314V 320L. Major Writers of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century. A
Liberal Arts
(Topic 1) and African and African American Studies 317 study of the principal writers: Dryden, Pope, Swift, Johnson,
(Topic 1: African American Literature and Culture) may Boswell, Burns, and others. Three lecture hours a week for
not both be counted. one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of course-
Topic 2: Asian American Literature and Culture. Same as work in English or rhetoric and writing.
Asian American Studies 314. English 314L (Topic: Asian 3 20M. Literature and the Other Arts. The relationship of literature,
American Literature and Culture) and 314V (Topic 2) may the visual arts, and music in English and American litera-
not both be counted. ture from the Renaissance to the present. Three lecture
Topic 3: Mexican American Literature and Culture. Same hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
as Mexican American Studies 314. Introductory course when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of
concerned with representative contemporary Chicano coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
writers and genres, such as poetry, prose fiction, and Topic 1: Literature and Music. Same as Comparative
theatre. Literature 323 (Topic 2: Literature and Music).
3 16K (TCCN: ENGL 2321). Masterworks of Literature. Three ver- Topic 2: Nineteenth-Century Literature, Art, and
sions: World, British, American. Introduction to masterpiec- Architecture.
es of the literary tradition, emphasizing historical, generic, 321. Shakespeare: Selected Plays. A representative selection
thematic connections. Three lecture hours a week for one of Shakespeare’s best comedies, tragedies, and histories.
semester. Large sections require an additional discussion Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
hour a week. Only one of the following may be counted: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric
Comparative Literature 315, English 603B, 316K, Tutorial and writing.
Course 603B. Only one version of 316K may be taken for 321K. Introduction to Criticism. Introduction to major terms,
credit. Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty semester issues, and approaches in literary criticism, and their ap-
hours of coursework, including English 603A, Rhetoric and plication to the reasoned discussion of poetry, fiction, and
Writing 306, 306Q, or Tutorial Course 603A, and a passing drama. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
score on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education requisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or
Assessment (THEA) test. rhetoric and writing.
3 18L (TCCN: ENGL 2307). Introduction to Creative Writing. A 321L. American English. Same as Linguistics 321L. An overview
first course in writing fiction, poetry, or creative nonfic- of the historical development of English in the Americas.
tion. Some reading, but mostly learning through practice Attention to regional, social, and ethnic differences, and
and critique. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. their implications for public education. Three lecture hours
Large sections require an additional discussion hour a week. a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours
May be repeated once for credit when the topics vary. Pre- of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
requisite: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, 322. Literature in Translation. Romance, Germanic, Slavic, and
or Tutorial Course 603A. other world literatures in English translation. Three lecture
Topic 1: Fiction. hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Topic 2: Poetry. when the topics vary. Only one of the following may be
3 18M. Introduction to the English Language. Basic linguistic counted unless the topics vary: Asian Studies 320, 361,
concepts; phonology, syntax, and vocabulary of English; English 322, 324. May be counted only once for a major in
historical, regional, and social variation; applications of English. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
linguistics in educational and social action. Three lecture Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: English 603A, Same as European Studies 347 (Topic 3: Introduction
Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, or Tutorial Course 603A. to Germanic Religion and Myth), Germanic Civilization
318Q. Supervised Research. Student-initiated research conduct- 340E (Topic 1: Introduction to Germanic Religion and
ed with instructor supervision. Three conference hours a Myth), and Religious Studies 365 (Topic 2: Introduction
week for one semester. May be repeated once for credit. to Germanic Religion and Myth). Only one of the follow-
Prerequisite: Approval of written application by supervising ing may be counted: English 322 (Topic 2), European
instructor and the undergraduate adviser. Studies 361 (Topic 6: Introduction to Germanic Religion
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in and Myth), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 8: Introduction
English. This course is used to record credit the student to Germanic Religion and Myth).
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program Topic 12: German Cinema since 1933. Same as European
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Studies 347 (Topic 2: German Cinema since 1933) and
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser Germanic Civilization 361E (Topic 2: German Cinema
in the Department of English. University credit is awarded since 1933). English 322 (Topic 12) and European Stud-
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as ies 361 (Topic 17: German Cinema since 1933) may not
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded both be counted.

Topic 13: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German Cin- May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of
ema. Same as European Studies 347 (Topic 5: Genres, the following may be counted unless the topics vary: Asian
Structure, and Trends in German Cinema) and Germanic Studies 320, 361, English 322, 324. Only one of the following
Liberal Arts
Civilization 361E (Topic 3: Genres, Structure, and Trends may be counted unless the topics vary: English 324, 370W,
in German Cinema). English 322 (Topic 13) and European 376L, 379M. May not be counted toward a major in English.
Studies 361 (Topic 2: Genres, Structure, and Trends in Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of
German Cinema) may not both be counted. coursework, including Comparative Literature 315, English
Topic 15: Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung. Same as 603B, 316K, or Tutorial Course 603B.
Germanic Civilization 362E (Topic 2: Wagner’s Ring of Topic 1: Shakespeare in Our Time.
the Nibelung). Topic 2: Gothic Imagination.
Topic 17: Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen. Same as Scan- Topic 3: Modern British Fiction.
dinavian 323 (Topic 2: Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen) Topic 4: Texas and England.
and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 14: Social 325. Creative Writing. Detailed study of the techniques of fiction
Dramas of Henrik Ibsen). Men and women in their public or poetry; reading and analysis of contemporary models;
and private lives. practice writing in the above forms. Three lecture hours a
Topic 18: Films of Ingmar Bergman. Same as Scandina- week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the
vian 327 (Topic 9: Films of Ingmar Bergman). topics vary. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of course-
Topic 19: Hans Christian Andersen. Same as Germanic work in English or rhetoric and writing.
Civilization 323E (Topic 4: Hans Christian Andersen) and Topic 1: Creative Writing: Fiction.
Scandinavian 373 (Topic 4: Hans Christian Andersen). Topic 2: Creative Writing: Poetry.
Topic 20: The Development of the French Film. Same as 325K. Introduction to Folklore and Folklife. Survey of the major
French Civilization 339. Films in French, with subtitles forms of folklore; methods of collection and study. Three
in English; lectures in English. lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 325K
Topic 22: Italian Cinema. Same as Italian Civilization and English 325K may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
349 (Topic 1: Italian Cinema). Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric
Topic 23: Dante. Same as Italian Civilization 349 (Topic and writing.
2: Dante). 325L. Folklore Areas: Selected Topics. Consideration of folklore
Topic 34: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation. Same in different culture areas of the Western Hemisphere. Three
as Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 8: Yiddish Drama lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
and Film in Translation); Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 5: for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Nine semester
Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation); Russian, East hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 8: Yiddish Topic 3: Anglo-American Folk Song. Anthropology 325L
Drama and Film in Translation); and Slavic 324 (Topic (Topic 3: Anglo-American Folk Song) and English 325L
2: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation). Jewish life (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
in Poland and Russian before the Holocaust, and the Topic 4: Folklore of the British Isles. Anthropology 325L
transition to American Jewish life, as revealed in plays (Topic 4: Folklore of the British Isles) and English 325L
and films produced in Eastern Europe and in the United (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
States. No knowledge of Yiddish is required. Topic 5: The Folktale. Anthropology 325L (Topic 5: The
Topic 35: The Detective/Crime Story in German, English, Folktale) and English 325L (Topic 5) may not both be
and American Tradition. Same as Germanic Civilization counted.
323E (Topic 5: The Detective/Crime Story in German, Eng- 326K. The Literature of the Middle Ages in Translation. Romances,
lish, and American Tradition). chronicles, legends, tales, and plays by English, Celtic, and
Topic 37: The Russian Novel. Same as Russian 356 Continental writers. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
(Topic 1: The Russian Novel) and Russian, East European, mester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework
and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 9: The Russian Novel). in English or rhetoric and writing.
English 322 (Topic 37) and European Studies 361 (Topic: 326L. Survey of Middle English Language and Literature. Lan-
The Russian Novel) may not both be counted. guage and literature from 1100 to 1500. Three lecture hours
Topic 38: Italian Women Writers. Same as Italian a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours
Civilization 349 (Topic 5: Italian Women Writers) and of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 17: Italian 327. The English Novel in the Eighteenth Century. Representa-
Women Writers). tive novels and novelists from 1700 to 1832, including typi-
323L. English as a World Language. Same as Linguistics 323L. cal works of Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, Austen,
An account of the spread of English around the world; na- and Scott. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
tional, social, and regional varieties. Three lecture hours a Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours or rhetoric and writing.
of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. 328. The English Novel in the Nineteenth Century. Represen-
324. Topics in Language and Literature. Designed for non-Eng- tative works by such writers as Dickens, Thackeray, the
lish majors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Brontës, George Eliot, Meredith, and Hardy. Three lecture

hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester 344L. Twentieth-Century Literature and Other Media. A study
hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. of the relationship between literary forms and other media
329K. The Early Romantic Period, 1780–1815. The prose and (film, television, music, the visual arts). Three lecture hours
Liberal Arts
poetry of the major early poets Blake, Wordsworth, and a week for one semester; additional hours may be required
Coleridge, with consideration of Burns, Lamb, Hazlitt, and for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics
others. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- vary. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in
requisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or English or rhetoric and writing.
rhetoric and writing. Topic 1: Film and Short Story.
329L. The Later Romantic Period, 1815–1832. The prose and po- Topic 4: Australian Literature and Film.
etry of Byron, Shelley, and Keats and of such other figures as 348. The Twentieth-Century Short Story. Extensive readings
Landor and DeQuincey. Three lecture hours a week for one and analyses of stories by major modern writers such as
semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework Faulkner, Hemingway, Joyce, Chekhov, and Kafka, as well as
in English or rhetoric and writing. contemporary writers. Three lecture hours a week for one
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework
English. This course is used to record credit the student in English or rhetoric and writing.
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program 355K. Advanced Creative Writing. A third-semester seminar-style
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. workshop in poetry and/or fiction for experienced creative
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser writers. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
in the Department of English. University credit is awarded requisite: English 341 or 341L.
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as 356. The European Novel. Selected masterpieces of Continental
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded fiction in English translation: representative novelists of the
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Three lecture hours a
for credit when the topics vary. week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours
337. American Literature: From the Beginnings to 1865. A survey of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
of major writers, poetry, and prose. Three lecture hours a 358J. The Bible as Literature. Same as Religious Studies 355.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours In-depth literary study of the Bible, with emphasis on the
of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. formal features of narrative, hymn, prophecy, apocalypse,
338. American Literature: From 1865 to the Present. A survey gospel, and epistle. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
of major writers, poetry, and prose. Three lecture hours a mester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours in English or rhetoric and writing.
of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. 358K. The Bible in British and American Literature. Same as Re-
340. The American Novel before 1920. Representative novels ligious Studies 355K. The reading of biblical masterpieces
by such writers as Brown, Melville, Fern, Hawthorne, Twain, as literature; consideration of different versions of the Bible
Crane, James, Wharton, and Dreiser. Three lecture hours a and their influence on English and American literature.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric
341. Short Story Workshop. Practice in writing the short story, and writing.
with study of contemporary models. Three lecture hours 358Q. Supervised Research. Student-initiated research conduct-
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: English 325. ed with instructor supervision. Three conference hours a
341L. Poetry Workshop. Practice in writing poetry, with study of week for one semester. May be repeated once for credit.
contemporary models. Three lecture hours a week for one Prerequisite: Approval of written application by supervising
semester. Prerequisite: English 325. instructor and the undergraduate adviser.
342. Life and Literature of the Southwest. Verse, fiction, travels, 359. English Drama from 1660 to 1900. Representative drama
and memoirs, to acquaint students with the literature re- texts from the Restoration to the beginnings of modern
flecting the social inheritance of Texas and the neighboring theatre, including Behn, Sheridan, Wilde, and Shaw. Three
territory. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and
Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric writing.
and writing. 360K. English Grammar. The study of traditional and transforma-
Topic 1: Life and Literature of the Southwest—Mexican tional grammar. Attention to social differences in language
American. Same as Mexican American Studies 374 relevant to the teaching of English. Three lecture hours a
(Topic 2: Life and Literature of the Southwest—Mexican week for one semester. English 360K and Linguistics 360K
American). may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nine semester
343L. Backgrounds of Modern Literature. Strands of ideas that hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
form the network of modernist writing; figures like Freud, 360L. English as a World Literature. English literature from
Frazer, Nietzsche, Marx, and Whitehead as they affect around the world, including Canada, Australasia, Africa, and
literature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. India. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
or rhetoric and writing. Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric
and writing.
Topic 1: Literature and Social Justice.

360R. Literary Studies for High School Teachers of English. In- 366K. Shakespeare: Selected Tragedies. A representative selec-
tended for students seeking a secondary school teaching tion of Shakespeare’s tragedies. Three lecture hours a week
certificate. The principles and practices of teaching litera- for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of
Liberal Arts
ture in secondary schools. Three lecture hours a week for coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of course- 367C. Conference Course in Literature and Language. For stu-
work in English or rhetoric and writing. dents who wish to work under supervision on specific
361K. English Drama to 1642. A survey of early English drama, projects in literature or language. Three conference hours
usually including works by Marlowe, Kyd, Shakespeare, a week for one semester. May be repeated once for credit.
Jonson, Webster, and Middleton. Three lecture hours a Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours or rhetoric and writing; fulfillment of the requirements for
of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. at least two of the six areas of the English major; and ap-
362L. The British Novel in the Twentieth Century. Representa- proval of written application by the supervising instructor
tive novels, including those of Joyce, Lawrence, and Woolf. and the undergraduate adviser.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 367E. English Internship. Research and staff experience working
Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric in an appropriate agency or private business. Eight to ten
and writing. hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. Offered on the
363. The Poetry of Milton. All the poetry of Milton, with particu- pass/fail basis only. May not be counted toward the thirty-
lar attention to Comus, Samson Agonistes, and Paradise Lost. three hours of English and rhetoric and writing required
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: for the English major. May not be repeated for credit. Pre-
Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric requisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or
and writing. rhetoric and writing; completion of all requirements for at
363K. Classic to Romantic. The theory and practice of Classicism least two of the six areas of the English major; a University
in literature and other arts; the rise of the Romanticists in grade point average of at least 2.75; a grade point average
the eighteenth century. Three lecture hours a week for one in English of at least 3.00; and approval of written applica-
semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework tion by the faculty adviser.
in English or rhetoric and writing. 367K. Conference Course in Creative Writing. For advanced stu-
3 64M. History of the English Language. Same as Linguistics 364M. dents already proficient in writing who wish to work under
Development of sounds, forms, and vocabulary of the Eng- supervision on specific and fairly extensive projects. Three
lish language from its origins to the present. Three lecture conference hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester once for credit. Prerequisite: English 325 and approval of
hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. written application by the supervising instructor and the
364P. Old English. An introduction to Old English with sufficient undergraduate adviser.
grammar for a reading knowledge of Old English texts. A 369. Twentieth-Century Drama. Ibsen and other major drama-
course in language, not in linguistics. Three lecture hours tists; tradition and innovation in the substance and form of
a week for one semester. English 364P and 395N (Topic 1: selected modern plays. Three lecture hours a week for one
Old English) may not both be counted. May be counted as semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework
the equivalent to English 364M in fulfilling the requirements in English or rhetoric and writing.
for a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in linguistics. 370. Victorian Prose: Essays and Ideas. The prose writer as artist
Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English and sage in the cultural, political, religious, and scientific
or rhetoric and writing. controversies that influence the modern tradition. Repre-
364S. Language and Gender. Same as Women’s and Gender sentative writers: Carlyle, Mill, Newman, Arnold, Darwin.
Studies 345 (Topic 17: Language and Gender). Linguistic, Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
social, and political dimensions of gender-related speech Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric
differences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and writing.
Only one of the following may be counted: English 364S, 370W. Literature, Culture, and Gender. Gender as a category of
370W (Topic 4: Language and Gender), Linguistics 373 literary and cultural analysis. Texts may include literature,
(Topic: Language and the Sexes). Prerequisite: Nine semester film, popular culture, and other forms. Three lecture hours
hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
364T. The English Language and Its Social Context. English lan- the topics vary. Only one of the following may be counted
guage history, theory, and research for students of literature unless the topics vary: English 324, 370W, 376L, 379M. Pre-
and rhetoric. May include such topics as language diversity requisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or
and variation, linguistic attitudes, language variety and edu- rhetoric and writing.
cation, and language and public policy. Three lecture hours Topic 1: Women’s and Gender Studies: Humanities.
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be Same as American Studies 323 and Women’s and Gen-
counted: English 364T, 376L (Topic: The English Language der Studies 321 (Topic 1: Women’s and Gender Studies:
and Its Social Context), 376L (Topic: The English Language Humanities). An analysis of the role and image of the
in Its Social Context). Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of woman in America.
coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. Topic 2: Contemporary Women Authors. Same as Afri-
can and African American Studies 374F (Topic 4: Con-

temporary Women Authors) and Women’s and Gender hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester
Studies 345 (Topic 15: Contemporary Women Authors). hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
English 370W (Topic 2) and African and African Ameri- 375L. Victorian Literature. Poetry and prose, 1832 to 1901; parallel
Liberal Arts
can Studies 374 (Topic 13: Contemporary Women Authors) reading in the novel and drama, and attention to the social
may not both be counted. and intellectual background of the period. Three lecture
Topic 5: Postcolonial Women Writers. Same as Women’s hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester
and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 18: Postcolonial Women hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
Writers). 376. Chaucer. Introduction to Chaucer’s narrative and poetic art,
Topic 6: Women Mystery Writers. Same as Women’s as shown in a selection from the dream poems, Troilus and
and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 22: Women Mystery Criseyde, and the Canterbury Tales. Three lecture hours a
Writers). week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours
Topic 8: Gay and Lesbian Literature and Culture. Same of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
as Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 30: Gay and 376L. Studies in Literary Themes and Traditions. The role of phil-
Lesbian Literature and Culture). osophical, religious, psychological, or folkloristic themes
Topic 9: Gender, Sexuality, and Migration. Same as and traditions in a series of literary works. Three lecture
Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 39: Gender, hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Sexuality, and Migration). Only one of the following may when the topics vary. Only one of the following may be
be counted: Asian American Studies 320 (Topic: Gender, counted unless the topics vary: English 324, 370W, 376L,
Sexuality, and Migration), English 370W (Topic 9), 370W 379M. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in
(Topic: Cultures of Immigration and Dislocation). English or rhetoric and writing.
Topic 10: Major Authors: Virginia Woolf. Same as Wom- Topic 4: Colonial and African-British Literature. Same
en’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 40: Major Authors: as African and African American Studies 374F (Topic
Virginia Woolf ). 3: Colonial and African-British Literature). African and
371K. Twentieth-Century Poetry. Poets studied include Eliot, African American Studies 374 (Topic 12: Colonial and
Auden, Stevens, Thomas, Bishop, Rich, and Merwin. Three African-British Literature) and English 376L (Topic 4)
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine may not both be counted.
semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and Topic 7: Poets and Punks. English 376L (Topic 7)
writing. and 379M (Topic: Poets and Punks) may not both be
372L. The American Renaissance. Selected writers of the pre– counted.
Civil War Romantic movement, including Emerson, Doug- Topic 8: Popular Music and Youth Subcultures. English
lass, Fuller, Hawthorne, Melville, Thoreau, Whitman, and 376L (Topic 8) and 679HA (Topic: Popular Music and
others. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- Youth Subcultures) may not both be counted.
requisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or 3 76M. Studies in African and African American Literature. Three
rhetoric and writing. lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
3 72M. American Realism. Selected writers of the post–Civil War for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Nine semester
realistic movement: Howells, Twain, James, Jewett, Free- hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
man, Crane, and others. Three lecture hours a week for one 376R. African American Literature through the Harlem Renais-
semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework sance. Same as African and African American Studies
in English or rhetoric and writing. 374F (Topic 1: African American Literature through the
374G. Beowulf. A word-by-word, line-by-line translation, with Harlem Renaissance). A survey of African American writing,
special attention to language and context. Three lecture including autobiography, poetry, fiction, and drama. Au-
hours a week for one semester. English 374G and 379N thors may include Douglass, Jacobs, Frances E. W. Harper,
(Topic: Beowulf) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chestnutt, Du Bois, Hurston, and Hughes. Three lecture
English 364P. hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
374K. Elizabethan Poetry and Prose. Renaissance thought and may be counted: African and African American Studies 374
culture as revealed in the lyric and narrative poetry and in (Topic 2: African American Literature through the Harlem
the prose masterpieces. Three lecture hours a week for one Renaissance), English 376R, 376M (Topic 1: African American
semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework Literature through the Harlem Renaissance). Prerequisite:
in English or rhetoric and writing. Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric
374L. The Earlier Seventeenth Century: Donne, Jonson, and Their and writing.
Contemporaries. Poetry and prose, 1600 to 1660: the 376S. African American Literature since the Harlem Renais-
metaphysical and other leading traditions in poetry; the sance. Same as African and African American Studies
early poems of Milton; the essay, the character, and other 374F (Topic 2: African American Literature since the Harlem
prose forms. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Renaissance). The development of African American poetry,
Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English drama, fiction, and nonfiction since the Harlem Renaissance.
or rhetoric and writing. Authors may include Wright, Ellison, Baldwin, Malcolm X,
375K. English and American Satire. Theory of satire, with read- Baraka, Morrison, Shange, and Charles Johnson. Three lec-
ings in the works of such representative figures as Chaucer, ture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the follow-
Dryden, Pope, Byron, Twain, and Thurber. Three lecture ing may be counted: African and African American Studies

374 (Topic 3: African American Literature since the Harlem Poetry). Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework
Renaissance), English 376S, 376M (Topic 2: African Ameri- in English or rhetoric and writing.
can Literature, 1940 to Present). Prerequisite: Nine semester Topic 6: Modern Drama in Performance. Prerequisite:
Liberal Arts
hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rheto-
377K. The American Novel after 1920. Representative works by ric and writing.
such writers as Faulkner, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Larsen, 379N. Studies in English, American, and World Literature. Literary
Hurston, Morrison, Bellow, Erdrich, and Tan. Three lecture works and their cultural context; topics defined in terms
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester of national literatures and/or periods of literary history (for
hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. example, colonial American writing, literature of the Renais-
678S. Shakespeare at Winedale. Study and readings of selected sance). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
works and criticism, culminating in public performance of be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
the plays. For English 678SB, students are required to be in Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric
residence at Winedale near Round Top, Texas. For 678SA, and writing.
the equivalent of five lecture hours a week for one semester; Topic 3: Concepts in Judaic Culture. Same as Middle
for 678SB, fifteen to eighteen hours of work a day, including Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 1: Concepts in Judaic Culture).
weekends. Offered in the summer session only. English 678S Only one of the following may be counted: English 379N
and 379M (Topic 2: Shakespeare at Winedale) may not both (Topic 3), Linguistics 373 (Topic 4: Concepts in Judaic
be counted. Prerequisite: For 678SA, consent of instructor; Culture), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341
for 678SB, English 678SA and consent of instructor. (Topic 6: Concepts in Judaic Culture).
379. American Literature and Thought: 1600–1840. Early Ameri- Topic 6: The Enlightenment. Same as Comparative
can literature as an embodiment of American thought Literature 323 (Topic 5: The Enlightenment). Only one
and experience. Such topics as European ideas in the of the following may be counted: English 379N (Topic
New World; the political ideas of Hamilton, Jefferson, and 6), French Civilization 349 (Topic: The Enlightenment),
Jackson; nationalism; industrialism. Three lecture hours a Philosophy 354 (Topic: The Enlightenment).
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours 379S. Senior Seminar. Intensive study of selected topics in Eng-
of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. lish. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May not
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Research into and development be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Completion of at least
of a thesis topic and proposal followed by the writing and ninety semester hours of coursework, including twelve
defense of a thesis. The equivalent of three lecture hours a semester hours of upper-division coursework in English
week for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, enrollment or rhetoric and writing.
in or completion of at least one honors section of an Eng-
lish course, admission to the English Honors Program, and
consent of the honors adviser; for 679HB, English 679HA. E thni c S tud ie s Pro gr am
379K. American Literature and Thought: 1840–1920. Such topics
as transcendentalism, manifest destiny, Utopian thought,
and the impact of the theory of organic evolution. Three John L . Warfield Center for Afri c an
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine and Afri c an Ameri c an S tud ie s
semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and
writing. Afr i c an and Afr i c an
379L. Contemporary Drama. Major playwrights since 1950, such Ame r i c an S t u d ie s: AFR
as Williams, Shepard, Beckett, Stoppard, Churchill, Fugard,
and Pinter. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English
or rhetoric and writing. 301. African American Culture. Survey of African American
3 79M. Studies in Literary Forms and Genres. Study of a literary culture in the United States. Three lecture hours a week
type, such as tragedy, comedy, epic, lyric, satire, autobiog- for one semester.
raphy, novel, critical essay. Three lecture hours a week for 310K. Introduction to Modern Africa. Same as History 310. Intro-
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics duction to modern Africa, with focus on colonial and post-
vary. Only one of the following may be counted unless the colonial development in political organization, economics,
topics vary: English 324, 370W, 376L, 379M. Prerequisite: sociolinguistics, and literature. Three lecture hours a week
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. for one semester.
Topic 3: Shakespeare in Performance. Prerequisite: Nine 310L. Introduction to Traditional Africa. Same as History 311K.
semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric Introductory, interdisciplinary course on the peoples and
and writing. cultures of Africa. Three lecture hours a week for one
Topic 4: Shakespeare through Performance. Offered semester.
in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Consent of 316L. Gender in the African American Community. Same as
instructor. Anthropology 316L. Critical overview of the history and
Topic 5: Modern Jewish Prose and Poetry. Same as contemporary status of gender relations in the black com-
Jewish Studies 363 (Topic 9: Modern Jewish Prose and munity: family and gender relations during slavery and in

the Reconstruction-era South, gender and the great migra- 317F. Special Topics in Black Expressive Culture. Three lecture
tion, gender and the civil rights movement, black feminism, hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour
and the “crisis” of the black male. Three lecture hours a a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit
Liberal Arts
week for one semester. when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative
317. Special Topics in African and African American Issues. requirement for American history; these are identified in
Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one labo- the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and
ratory hour a week if required by the topic. May be repeated is given in the Course Schedule.
for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill Topic 1: African American Literature and Culture. Same
legislative requirement for American history; these are as English 314V (Topic 1: African American Literature
identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with and Culture). African and African American Studies 317
the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. (Topic 1: African American Literature and Culture) and
Topic 2: Music of African Americans. Same as Music 317F (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
307 (Topic 1: Music of African Americans). Three lecture English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, or Tuto-
hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour rial Course 603A.
a week as required. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Topic 5: Africa: A Visual Journey. Same as History 306N African and African American Studies. This course is used
(Topic 8: Africa: A Visual Journey). A broad introduction to to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another
key themes in African history and culture, from earliest institution in a program administered by the University’s
times to the postindependence era. Designed around Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by
the video series The Africans. Three lecture hours a week the study abroad adviser in the John L. Warfield Center for
for one semester. African and African American Studies. University credit
317C. Special Topics in African Studies. Three lecture hours a is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week if counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative require- be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
ment for American history; these are identified in the Course
Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Topic 1: The United States and Africa. Same as History 320. Problems in African and African American Studies. Three
317L (Topic 7: The United States and Africa). History of lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
political, economic, and cultural relations between the for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with
United States and Africa from the early origins of the slave the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
trade to the present. African and African American Stud- Topic 1: Introduction to the Study of African American
ies 317 (Topic: United States and Africa) and 317C (Topic English. Same as Linguistics 325. African American Eng-
1) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative re- lish: evolution, contemporary styles, comparison with
quirement for American history. Prerequisite: Completion other ethnic dialects; attitudes toward African American
of at least thirty semester hours of coursework. English, effects in education, controversy about dialect
317D. Special Topics in Black United States Studies. Three lecture differences and intellectual abilities.
hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour 321. The African Diaspora in the Americas. Same as Anthropol-
a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit ogy 324L (Topic 9: The African Diaspora in the Americas).
when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative Black cultures and societies in the New World, and their
requirement for American history; these are identified in African heritage. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and ter. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
is given in the Course Schedule. 321L. Sociology of Education. Same as Sociology 321L and
Topic 1: Introduction to African American History. Same Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 23: Sociology of
as History 317L (Topic 3: Introduction to African American Education). Education as a societal institution, with em-
History). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. phasis on the United States educational system: how the
African and African American Studies 317 (Topic: Intro- system works; the effects of the system; recent changes.
duction to African American History) and 317D (Topic Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
1) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative Upper-division standing.
requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Comple- 321M. Race and Popular American Culture. Same as Radio-Televi-
tion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework. sion-Film 359 (Topic 2: Race and Popular American Culture)
317E. Special Topics in the African Diaspora. Three lecture hours and Sociology 321M. The intersection of African American
a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week racial politics and the changing popular media industry,
if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when especially film, music, and television. Three lecture hours
the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative re- a week for one semester. African and African American
quirement for American history; these are identified in the Studies 321M and Sociology 321K (Topic: Race and Popular
Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is American Culture) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For
given in the Course Schedule. radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing and
the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each

course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six Examines the creation of entrepreneurial activities in the
additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in United States, including those of all racial and ethnic groups.
radio-television-film; for others, upper-division standing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. African and
Liberal Arts
322. Introduction to African Prehistory. Same as Anthropology African American Studies 358C and Sociology 321K (Topic:
324L (Topic 7: Introduction to African Prehistory). Three Sociology of Entrepreneurship) may not both be counted.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- Prerequisite: For management majors, one of the following
division standing. courses with a grade of at least C, or two of the following
323. The Male in African American Culture and Society. Same as courses with a grade of at least C in each: Management 336,
Anthropology 324L (Topic 18: The Male in African American 336H, Operations Management 335 (or Management 335),
Culture and Society). Three lecture hours a week for one Operations Management 335H (or Management 335H); for
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. others, sixty semester hours of college coursework.
324. Origins of Complex Society: Africa. Same as Anthropology 359N. History of Africa since 1800. Same as History 359N. De-
324L (Topic 15: Origins of Complex Society: Africa). Three velopment of sub-Saharan Africa from the end of the slave
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- trade to independence. Three lecture hours a week for one
division standing. semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in 361K. Performing Race: African American Literary Perfor-
African and African American Studies. This course is used mance. Study of the criticism and performance of modern
to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another African American drama. Three lecture hours a week for
institution in a program administered by the University’s one semester. African and African American Studies 361K
Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by and 374 (Topic: Performance of Dramatic Literature: African
the study abroad adviser in the John L. Warfield Center for American Writers) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
African and African American Studies. University credit Upper-division standing.
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be 365. Politics in Contemporary Africa. Same as Government
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit 365N (Topic 1: Politics in Contemporary Africa). Three lecture
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. hours of lower-division coursework in government.
345. History of East Africa. Same as History 359P. A survey of 373. Independent Research. Supervised individual research on
the history of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from prehistoric a problem in African and African American studies. May
times to the postindependence era. Three lecture hours be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
a week for one semester. African and African American ing, African and African American Studies 301, and written
Studies 345 and History 366N (Topic: History of East Africa) consent of the supervising faculty member; consent forms
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division are available in the center office.
standing. 374. Special Topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
345C. History of West Africa. Same as History 359R. A history ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some
of the West Africa region: the rise and fall of kingdoms, re- topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American
lations with Europe and Asia, the great revolutions of the history; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Pre-
nineteenth century, colonial administration, decolonization, requisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
and the search for economic development and political sta- Schedule.
bility since independence. Three lecture hours a week for Topic 1: African American Family. Same as Social Work
one semester. African and African American Studies 345C 360K (Topic 2: African American Family) and Women’s
and History 366N (Topic: History of West Africa) may not and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 3: African American
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Family).
357C. African American History to 1860. Same as History 357C. Topic 5: States and Peasants. Same as Government 365N
Review of West African origins; New World settlement pat- (Topic 5: States and Peasants). Prerequisite: Six semester
terns, social life, and culture; discussion of Atlantic slave hours of lower-division coursework in government.
trade, development of capitalism and plantation slavery, Topic 7: Black Movements in the Caribbean. Same as His-
and origins of racism. Three lecture hours a week for one tory 350L (Topic 6: Black Movements in the Caribbean) and
semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Ameri- Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 4: Black Movements in
can history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. the Caribbean). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
357D. African American History since 1860. Same as History 357D Topic 10: Black Perspectives in Jazz. Same as Music
and Urban Studies 353 (Topic 1: African American History 342 (Topic 5: Black Perspectives in Jazz). Prerequisite:
since 1860). Survey of the history of African Americans in Upper-division standing.
the United States from 1860 to the present: Emancipation, Topic 11: African American Performance History.
Reconstruction politics, migration and urbanization, and Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of
the evolution of African American culture; kinds of sources instructor.
and methods valuable for analyzing African American life Topic 14: African Cinemas. Prerequisite: Upper-division
and culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. standing and consent of instructor.
Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Topic 16: Racial and Ethnic Relations. Contemporary ra-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. cial and ethnic problems; emphasis on minority groups
358C. Sociology of Entrepreneurship. Same as Management 337 in the United States.
(Topic 16: Sociology of Entrepreneurship) and Sociology 358C.

Topic 25: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species. Topic 1: Race and Beauty in American Culture. Same as
Same as Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 3: Autobiog- History 350L (Topic 52: Race and Beauty in American Cul-
raphy: A Modern Literary Species) and Middle Eastern ture). Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Ameri-
Liberal Arts
Studies 322K (Topic 25: Autobiography: A Modern Liter- can history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ary Species). Only one of the following may be counted: Topic 2: History of Black Entrepreneurship in the United
African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 25), States. Same as History 350L (Topic 53: History of Black
English 379N (Topic 5: Autobiography: A Modern Liter- Entrepreneurship in the United States). Partially fulfills leg-
ary Species), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures islative requirement for American History. Prerequisite:
374 (Topic 2: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species). Upper-division standing.
Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English Topic 3: Slavery in the United States. Same as History
316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester 350L (Topic 39: Slavery in the United States). African and
hours of lower-division coursework in either English or African American Studies 374 (Topic 21: Slavery in the
rhetoric and writing. United States) and 374D (Topic 3) may not both be count-
Topic 26: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing. Same as ed. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American
Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 4: Self-Revelation in history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Women’s Writing), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic Topic 4: African Americans and the Media. Same as
26: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing), and Women’s Journalism 340C (Topic 2: African Americans and the
and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 14: Self-Revelation in Media). African and African American Studies 374 (Topic
Women’s Writing). Only one of the following may be 23: African Americans and the Media) and 374D (Topic 4)
counted: African and African American Studies 374 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division
(Topic 26), English 376L (Topic 9: Self-Revelation in standing.
Women’s Writing), Middle Eastern Languages and Cul- Topic 5: Race, Sport, and Identity. Same as Sociology
tures 374 (Topic 3: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing). 321K (Topic 8: Race, Sport, and Identity). Explores the
Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English sociological significance of sport in relation to the
316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester construction of racialized identities. Focuses primar-
hours of lower-division coursework in either English or ily but not exclusively on the black experience in sport,
rhetoric and writing. and examines the changing meanings given to sport
Topic 27: Race and Sport in African American Life. throughout the twentieth century. African and African
Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 26: Race and Sport American Studies 374 (Topic: Race, Sport, and Identity)
in African American Life) and Kinesiology 352K (Topic 6: and 374D (Topic 5) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Race and Sport in African American Life). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Sociology 302.
Upper-division standing. Topic 6: Black Americans and the South. Same as Ameri-
374C. Advanced Topics in African Studies. Three lecture hours can Studies 370 (Topic 31: Black Americans and the South).
a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week African and African American Studies 374 (Topic: Black
if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when Americans and the South) and 374D (Topic 6) may not
the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative re- both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
quirement for American history; these are identified in the Topic 7: Slavery across Genres. Same as American Stud-
Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is ies 370 (Topic 32: Slavery across Genres). Prerequisite:
given in the Course Schedule. Upper-division standing.
Topic 1: Nigeria: A History of Nation-Building. Same 374E. Advanced Topics in the African Diaspora. Three lecture
as History 350L (Topic 35: Nigeria: A History of Nation- hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour
Building). African and African American Studies 374 a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit
(Topic 18: Nigeria: A History of Nation-Building) and when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative
374C (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: requirement for American history; these are identified in
Upper-division standing. the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and
Topic 2: Archaeology of African Thought. Same as is given in the Course Schedule.
Anthropology 324L (Topic 24: Archaeology of African Topic 1: America, France, and the Problem of Race.
Thought). Archaeological, historical, and ethnographic Same as American Studies 370 (Topic 16: America,
data as they relate to the foundations of contemporary France, and the Problem of Race). How France and the
African and African American societies. African and United States address the contradictions between free-
African American Studies 374 (Topic 22: Archaeology of dom and slavery, as well as each country’s contributions
African Thought) and 374C (Topic 2) may not both be to the development of ideologies of race. Prerequisite:
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Upper-division standing.
374D. Advanced Topics in Black United States Studies. Three 374F. Advanced Topics in Black Expressive Culture. Three lecture
lecture hours a week for one semester, with one labora- hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour
tory hour a week if required by the topic. May be repeated a week if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit
for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative
legislative requirement for American history; these are requirement for American history; these are identified in
identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and
the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: African American Literature through the Harlem 376. Senior Seminar. Restricted to African and African Ameri-
Renaissance. Same as English 376R. A survey of African can studies majors. A capstone course focusing on black
American writing, including autobiography, poetry, fic- intellectual traditions. Three lecture hours a week for one
Liberal Arts
tion, and drama. Authors may include Douglass, Jacobs, semester. Prerequisite: African and African American
Frances E. W. Harper, Chestnutt, Du Bois, Hurston, and Studies 301, completion of seventy-five semester hours of
Hughes. Only one of the following may be counted: Afri- coursework, and consent of instructor.
can and African American Studies 374 (Topic 2: African 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. For honors candidates in African
American Literature through the Harlem Renaissance), and African American studies. Individual reading of selected
374F (Topic 1), English 376M (Topic 1: African American works for one semester, followed in the second semester
Literature through the Harlem Renaissance). Prerequi- by the writing of an honors thesis. Prerequisite: For 679HA,
site: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or admission to the African and African American Studies Hon-
rhetoric and writing. ors Program no later than two semesters before expected
Topic 2: African American Literature since the Harlem graduation; for 679HB, African and African American Stud-
Renaissance. Same as English 376S. The development ies 679HA. A University grade point average of at least 3.00
of African American poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfic- and a grade point average in African and African American
tion since the Harlem Renaissance. Authors may include studies of at least 3.50 are required for admission to the
Wright, Ellison, Baldwin, Malcolm X, Baraka, Morrison, African and African American Studies Honors Program.
Shange, and Charles Johnson. Only one of the following
may be counted: African and African American Studies Yo r u ba : YO R
374 (Topic 3: African American Literature since the Har-
lem Renaissance), 374F (Topic 2), English 376M (Topic Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
2: African American Literature, 1940 to Present). Prereq-
uisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or 506. First-Year Yoruba I. Not open to native speakers of Yoruba.
rhetoric and writing. Standard Yoruba of southwest Nigeria. Five lecture hours
Topic 3: Colonial and African-British Literature. Same a week for one semester.
as English 376L (Topic 4: Colonial and African-British 507. First-Year Yoruba II. Not open to native speakers of Yoruba.
Literature). African and African American Studies 374 Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
(Topic 12: Colonial and African-British Literature) and Yoruba 506 or the equivalent.
374F (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: 312K. Second-Year Yoruba I. Oral expression, reading, and com-
Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rheto- prehension. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
ric and writing. Prerequisite: Yoruba 507 with a grade of at least C.
Topic 4: Contemporary Women Authors. Same as Eng- 312L. Second-Year Yoruba II. Oral expression, reading, and com-
lish 370W (Topic 2: Contemporary Women Authors) and prehension. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 15: Contem- Prerequisite: Yoruba 312K with a grade of at least C.
porary Women Authors). African and African American
Studies 374 (Topic 13: Contemporary Women Authors)
and 374F (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Prerequi- Center for A sian Ameri c an S tud ie s
site: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or
rhetoric and writing. A s ian Ame r i c an S t u d ie s: A A S
Topic 5: History of the Hip-Hop Generation. Same as
History 373C. Explores the evolution of the hip-hop gen- Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
eration through the lens of music, culture, and politics
of black America after the civil rights movement. Three 301. Introduction to Asian American Studies. Three lecture
lecture hours a week for one semester. African and hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
African American Studies 374F (Topic 5) and History may be counted: Asian American Studies 301, 310 (Topic:
365G (Topic: History of the Hip-Hop Generation) may Introduction to Asian American Studies), Sociology 308
not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative require- (Topic: Introduction to Asian American Studies).
ment for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division 310. Introductory Topics in Asian American Studies. An intro-
standing, and concurrent enrollment in Curriculum and duction to Asian American studies through a variety of dis-
Instruction 373. ciplines. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
375. Community Internship. Internship in a community orga- be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics
nization that facilitates the economic, political, and social partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history;
development of Austin’s African American community. Stu- these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite:
dents participate in research projects under the supervision Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
of a faculty member. Approximately eight hours of fieldwork 311. Introduction to Asian American Communities. An introduc-
a week for one semester. Additional lecture hours may be tion to contemporary Asian American communities through
required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, African and a variety of disciplines. Three lecture hours a week for one
African American Studies 301, and consent of instructor. semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and
Schedule. is given in the Course Schedule.
312. Introduction to Asian American History. Same as History 358Q. Supervised Research. For Asian American studies majors
Liberal Arts
317L (Topic 4: Introduction to Asian American History). Three only. Supervised, student-derived research in Asian Ameri-
lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian American Stud- can studies. Individual instruction. May be repeated for
ies 310 (Topic: Introduction to Asian Pacific American History) credit when the research projects vary. Prerequisite: Upper-
and 312 may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative division standing, Rhetoric and Writing 306, and consent
requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Completion of the director of the Center for Asian American Studies.
of at least thirty semester hours of coursework. 379. Conference Course in Asian American Studies. Supervised
314. Asian American Literature and Culture. Same as English individual study of selected problems in Asian American
314V (Topic 2: Asian American Literature and Culture). Three studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
lecture hours a week for one semester. English 314L (Topic: division standing and consent of the director of the Center
Asian American Literature and Culture) and Asian American for Asian American Studies.
Studies 314 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: English 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading
603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, or Tutorial Course for one semester, followed by a semester of research and
603A. writing to produce a substantial paper on a specific topic
318Q. Supervised Research. For Asian American studies main Asian American studies. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-
jors only. Supervised, student-derived research in Asian division standing and admission to the Asian American
American studies. Individual instruction. May be repeated Studies Honors Program; for 679HB, Asian American
for credit when the research projects vary. Prerequisite: Studies 679HA.
Rhetoric and Writing 306 and consent of the director of
the Center for Asian American Studies.
Center for Me xi c an Ameri c an S tud ie s
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses
The information in parentheses after a course number
320. Topics in Asian American Culture, Literature, and Media is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
Studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
Topic 1: Immigrants, Amusements, and Consumer listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
Culture. Same as American Studies 370 (Topic 25: Im- Appendix A on pages 683–689.
migrants, Amusements, and Consumer Culture). Prereq-
uisite: Upper-division standing. Me xi c an Ame r i c an S t u d ie s: MA S
Topic 2: Comparative Cultures of Beauty. Same as
American Studies 370 (Topic 24: Comparative Cultures Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
of Beauty) and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic
45: Comparative Cultures of Beauty). Prerequisite: Upper- 307. Introduction to Mexican American Cultural Studies. An
division standing. introduction to the theoretical and substantive issues cov-
325. Topics in Asian American Economics, History, and Govern- ered under the interdisciplinary rubric of cultural studies.
ment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Explores the Mexican American cultural experience through
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics the methodological approaches of historical analysis, cul-
partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history; tural critique, and literary production. Three lecture hours
these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: a week for one semester.
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. 308. Introduction to Mexican American Policy Studies. An
Topic 1: Filipinos in the United States. Same as History introduction to the basics of policy analysis, employing
357F. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian demographic and empirical information on the Mexican
American Studies 325 (Topic 1), History 365G (Topic: American and Latino populations in the United States. Cur-
Filipinos in the United States), 366N (Topic: Filipinos in rent policy issues such as bilingual education, affirmative
the United States). Partially fulfills legislative require- action, the English-only movement, immigration, Latino
ment for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division consumers, Latino entrepreneurship, and NAFTA. Three
standing. lecture hours a week for one semester.
330. Topics in Asian American Anthropology, Geography, and So- 3 10 (TCCN: HUMA 1305). Chicanos in American Society. Same as
ciology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Sociology 309. Introduction to the study of the American
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: character and its bearing on the Chicano experience. Three
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. lecture hours a week for one semester.
335. General Topics in Asian American Studies. Three lecture 3 12 (TCCN: GOVT 2311). Mexican American Politics. Mexican
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit American political life from 1848 to the present; focuses
when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative on Mexican American institutions, values, and political
requirement for American history; these are identified in groups. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Mexi-

can American Studies 312 and 313 may not both be counted. Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of lower-division course- abroad adviser in the Center for Mexican American Studies.
work in government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro-
Liberal Arts
313. Latino Politics. Analysis of issues involving political institu- gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence.
tions and policies, with emphasis on Latino politics. Three Transfer work is awarded for work in an affiliated studies
lecture hours a week for one semester. Mexican American program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Studies 312 and 313 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: 350. Advanced Grammar and Composition for Bilingual/Bicul-
Three semester hours of lower-division coursework in tural Speakers. Designed for Hispanic bilingual students
government. whose home language is Spanish, but whose dominant
314. Mexican American Literature and Culture. Same as Eng- language is English. The principal objective is to learn to
lish 314V (Topic 3: Mexican American Literature and Cul- write correctly and proficiently and to gain a strong cultural
ture). Introductory course concerned with representative perspective on Latin America. The main focus of the course
contemporary Chicano writers and genres, such as poetry, is on writing discourse, but oral language development is
prose fiction, and theatre. Three lecture hours a week for also addressed. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
one semester. May not be substituted for English 316K. ter. Only one of the following may be counted: International
Prerequisite: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, Business 372 (Topic 8: Business Spanish), Mexican American
or Tutorial Course 603A. Studies 350, Spanish 327. Prerequisite: Spanish 612, 312L,
316. History of Mexican Americans in the United States. Same or the equivalent.
as History 314K. Examines the origin and growth of the 361. Mexican American Cultural Studies Seminar. Explores
Mexican American community in the United States. Three cultural studies literature as read through the experience
lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills leg- of the Mexican-origin community in the United States.
islative requirement for American history. Discussions include race, class, and feminism. Students
318. Mexican American Culture. Same as Anthropology 318L. write a research paper and deliver a scholarly presentation.
Mexican American cultural distinctiveness in the areas of Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
social organization, child rearing, food culture, folklore, Upper-division standing and Mexican American Studies
language, and religion. Three lecture hours a week for one 307.
semester. 362. Mexican American Policy Studies Seminar. Profiles the cur-
319. Special Topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- rent economic status of Mexican Americans in the United
ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some States. Examines two dimensions of public policy: historical
topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American trends and comparisons with other ethnic groups. Students
history; these are identified in the Course Schedule. write a policy report and deliver a professional presenta-
Topic 1: Ethnicity and Gender: La Chicana. Same as tion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Mexican
Sociology 308D and Women’s and Gender Studies 301 American Studies 362 and 374 (Topic: Mexican American
(Topic 6: Ethnicity and Gender: La Chicana). Public Policy Issues) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Upper-division standing and Mexican American Studies
Mexican American Studies. This course is used to record 308.
credit the student earns while enrolled at another institu- 371. Readings in Mexican American Studies. Supervised read-
tion in a program administered by the University’s Study ings with parallel work in relevant non-Chicano materials;
Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study preparation for Mexican American Studies 372. Individual
abroad adviser in the Center for Mexican American Studies. instruction. Prerequisite: Mexican American Studies 310,
University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro- 318, and 374; or consent of the director.
gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. 372. Research Seminar in Mexican American Studies. Super-
Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies vised research on a Mexican American topic chosen in
program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. consultation with adviser and leading to a full-length es-
say. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Mexican American
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Studies 310, 318, and 374; or consent of the director.
373. Independent Research. May be repeated for credit. Pre-
320L. Texas until 1845. Same as History 320L. A study of Texas requisite: Mexican American Studies 310, 318, and 374; or
from before the European discovery through the explora- consent of the director.
tion and mission periods to status as a Mexican colony and 374. Special Topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
an independent republic. Three lecture hours a week for Additional hours are required for some topics; these top-
one semester. Three semester hours of Texas history may ics are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated
be substituted for half of the legislative requirement for for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. legislative requirement for American history; these are
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with
Mexican American Studies. This course is used to record the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
credit the student earns while enrolled at another institu- Topic 2: Life and Literature of the Southwest—Mexican
tion in a program administered by the University’s Study American. Same as English 342 (Topic 1: Life and Litera-
ture of the Southwest—Mexican American). Verse, fiction,
travels, and memoirs, to acquaint students with the lit-

erature reflecting the social inheritance of Texas and the Ethnic Groups) and Radio-Television-Film 365 (Topic 3:
neighboring territory. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours Mass Media and Ethnic Groups). Prerequisite: For radio-
of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. television-film majors: upper-division standing and the
Liberal Arts
Topic 3: Chicanos: Sociological Perspectives. Anglo- following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each
American and Mexican American contacts and relations course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional
in the southwestern United States from colonial times to semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-
the present; emphasis on social and cultural differences television-film; for others, upper-division standing and
and problems of assimilation. Mexican American Stud- consent of instructor.
ies 374 (Topic 3) and Sociology 348K may not both be Topic 13: Spanish-Language Literature of the Southwest.
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Same as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 6: Spanish-
Topic 4: Narrative Journalism. Three lecture hours and Language Literature of the Southwest) and Spanish 341K.
three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only The study of culturally valuable Chicano literary texts;
one of the following may be counted: Journalism 335, related readings in Mexican and other Hispanic works.
Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 11: Latino Community Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L.
Journalism), 322 (Topic 11: Narrative Journalism), Mexican Topic 14: United States–Mexican Border Relations.
American Studies 374 (Topic 4: Latino Community Jour- Same as Government 337M (Topic 4: United States–
nalism), 374 (Topic 4: Narrative Journalism). Prerequisite: Mexican Border Relations) and Latin American Studies
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. 337M (Topic 4: United States–Mexican Border Relations).
Topic 6: Feature Writing. Same as Latin American Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
Studies 322 (Topic 4: Feature Writing). Procedures in coursework in government.
gathering material for feature stories, with stress on Topic 15: Latino Politics. Same as Latin American Stud-
newspaper articles; analysis of reader appeal; study of ies 337M (Topic 8: Latino Politics) and Government 370K
feature story structure; development of style by practice (Topic 2: Latino Politics). Prerequisite: Six semester hours
in writing feature stories. Journalism 327 and Mexican of lower-division coursework in government.
American Studies 374 (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Topic 16: Texas, 1914 to the Present. Same as History
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and a passing score 320R and Urban Studies 353 (Topic 2: Texas, 1914 to the
on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling Present). The steady dissociation of Texas from its Old
and Punctuation Test. South status to a transitional state and a power in na-
Topic 8: Mexican Americans in the Schooling Process. tional politics. Three semester hours of Texas history may
Same as Educational Psychology 362 (Topic 4: Mexican be substituted for half of the legislative requirement for
Americans in the Schooling Process). Prerequisite: Upper- American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
division standing. Topic 17: International Communication: Third World
Topic 9: Hispanic Images and Counterimages. Same as Issues. Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 7:
Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 1: Hispanic Images International Communication: Third World Issues) and
and Counterimages) and Radio-Television-Film 359S Radio-Television-Film 342 (Topic 3: Third World Issues).
(Topic 1: Hispanic Images and Counterimages). The criti- Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-
cal analysis of Hispanic images in media. Three lecture division standing; consent of instructor; and the fol-
hours and one two-hour film screening a week for one lowing coursework, with a grade of at least C in each
semester. Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 9) and course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional
Radio-Television-Film 359 (Topic 1: Hispanic Images and semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-
Counterimages) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: television-film; for others, upper-division standing and
For radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing consent of instructor.
and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C Topic 21: Essay in Mexican Thought and Culture. Same
in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 13: Essay in
316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division Mexican Thought and Culture) and Spanish 350 (Topic
coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper- 2: Essay in Mexican Thought and Culture). Prerequisite:
division standing and consent of instructor. Spanish 322K or 328.
Topic 10: Latino Audiences. Same as Latin American Topic 22: Mass Media and Minorities. Same as Latin
Studies 322 (Topic 2: Latino Audiences) and Radio-Tele- American Studies 322 (Topic 10: Mass Media and Mi-
vision-Film 365 (Topic 2: Latino Audiences). Prerequisite: norities). Survey of minority communication problems:
For radio-television-film majors: upper-division standing alienation, fragmentation, media access; criticism and
and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C feedback for minority groups based on racial/ethnic
in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine ad- background, age, sex, disability, social or economic class,
ditional semester hours of lower-division coursework in and sexual orientation. Journalism 340C (Topic 1: Mass
radio-television-film; for others, upper-division standing Media and Minorities) and Mexican American Studies
and consent of instructor. 374 (Topic 22) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Topic 11: Mass Media and Ethnic Groups. Same as Upper-division standing.
Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 3: Mass Media and

Topic 23: Mexican American Indigenous Heritage. Same meeting times are sometimes required. With consent of the
as Anthropology 322M (Topic 10: Mexican American director or academic adviser, may be repeated for credit.
Indigenous Heritage). The prehistory, history, and con- Prerequisite: Mexican American Studies 310, 318, and 374;
Liberal Arts
temporary racial understanding of Mexican Americans. or consent of the director.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Restricted to Mexican American
Topic 24: Latinos and Media. Same as Latin American studies majors. Supervised research, readings, and writ-
Studies 322 (Topic 12: Latinos and Media) and Radio- ing of a substantial paper on a Mexican American studies
Television-Film 365 (Topic 6: Latinos and Media). Prereq- topic. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two
uisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper-division semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, Mexican American
standing and the following coursework, with a grade Studies 361, 362, or 372 with a grade of A; admission to
of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 the Mexican American Studies Honors Program no later
and nine additional semester hours of lower-division than two semesters before expected graduation; a Univer-
coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper- sity grade point average of at least 3.00; and a grade point
division standing and consent of instructor. average in Mexican American studies of at least 3.50; for
Topic 25: Chicano Educational Struggles. Same as Edu- 679HB, Mexican American Studies 679HA.
cational Psychology 362 (Topic 5: Chicano Educational
Struggles). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. R el ated C ourses
Topic 28: Politics and Culture of Contemporary Mexico.
Same as Government 337M (Topic 5: Politics and Culture Many of the following courses may be repeated for credit
of Contemporary Mexico), Latin American Studies 325 when the topics vary. Only topics in Mexican American
(Topic 3: Politics and Culture of Contemporary Mexico),
studies may be counted as related courses in the Mexican
and Sociology 338M. Introduction to the contemporary
Mexican political system and the ways in which political
American studies program.
change and democratization are recasting the political For a description of each of the following courses, see
and civic culture of contemporary Mexico. Prerequisite: the chapter for the college that offers the course.
Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower-
division coursework in government. Co llege of Co mmunication
Topic 29: Mexican and Mexican American Ballads. Same
as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 20: Mexican and Radio-Television-Film 359. Studies in Media and Culture.
Mexican American Ballads) and Spanish 350 (Topic 11: Radio-Television-Film 365. Topical Studies in Mass
Mexican and Mexican American Ballads). Examines the Communication.
corrido genre in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,
with special focus on its pivotal role in the Mexican
Co llege of Liberal Arts
Revolution and in the collision between cultures in the
border zone. Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328.
Topic 30: Spanish for Health Care Professionals. Same Anthropology 324L. Topics in Anthropology.
as Spanish 367K (Topic 7: Spanish for Health Care Profes- Anthropology 325L. Cultural Studies, Public Culture, and
sionals). Designed to build fluency in both spoken and Folklore: Selected Topics.
written Spanish that will enable the health care profes- English 314L. Introduction to Literary Studies.
sional to communicate effectively with monolingual English 325L. Folklore Areas: Selected Topics.
patients, to attend conferences or classes in Spanish, English 342. Life and Literature of the Southwest.
and to explain medical literature to patients. Prerequisite: English 376L. Studies in Literary Themes and
Spanish 327G (or 327) and six additional semester hours Traditions.
of upper-division coursework in Spanish. Government 312L. Issues and Policies in American
Topic 31: Rhetoric and Composition for Native Speakers. Government (if approved by the director of the
Same as Spanish 367K (Topic 8: Rhetoric and Composi- Center for Mexican American Studies).
tion for Native Speakers). Writing and oral expression for Government 337M. Topics in Latin American
use in academic and professional settings. Prerequisite: Government and Politics.
Spanish 327G (or 327) and six additional semester hours Government 370K. Racial and Ethnic Politics.
of upper-division coursework in Spanish. Psychology 341K. Selected Topics in Psychology.
375. Internship. Restricted to Mexican American studies majors. Rhetoric and Writing 306. Rhetoric and Writing
Students participate in a nonpartisan, direct-service capac- (if approved by the director of the Center for Mexican
ity in a community, civic, or government organization or American Studies).
program that facilitates the economic, political, and social Sociology 344. Racial and Ethnic Relations.
development of the Mexican American community. Under
the supervision of a faculty member, students write a report
based on the internship project. The equivalent of three
lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional weekly

Center for Europe an S tud ie s Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
adviser in the Center for European Studies. University credit
E ur ope an S t u d ie s: EUS is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
Liberal Arts
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit

Lower- Div is i o n C ourses is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
302. Introductory Interdisciplinary Topics in European Stud- 3 40M. Continuity and Change in Modern France. Same as French
ies. Analysis of various aspects of European culture, sci- Civilization 340M. Analysis of important cultural trends and
ence, and technology. Three lecture hours a week for one structures of twentieth-century France. Reading and lectures
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. in English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics Only one of the following may be counted: European Studies
vary: European Studies 301, 302, 306, 307, 308. Prerequisite: 340M, 361 (Topic: Continuity and Change in Modern France),
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. French 340T. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
305. Introduction to European Studies. The myths, ideas, and 346. Topics in European Anthropology, Geography, History, and
sociopolitical realities that underpin the intellectual and Sociology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
cultural construction of Europe. Core course. Three lec- May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one
ture hours a week for one semester. European Studies 301 of the following may be counted unless the topics vary: Eu-
(Topic: Introduction to European Studies) and 305 may not ropean Studies 346, 347, 348, 361, 363. Prerequisite: Varies
both be counted. with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
306. Introductory Topics in European Anthropology, Geography, Topic 1: England in the Nineteenth Century. Same as His-
History, and Sociology. Three lecture hours a week for one tory 358M. The culture of the nineteenth-century English
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. middle class. European Studies 346 (Topic 1) and 361
Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics (Topic 4: England in the Nineteenth Century) may not both
vary: European Studies 301, 302, 306, 307, 308. Prerequisite: be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. 347. Topics in European Culture, Literature, Art, Music, and
307. Introductory Topics in European Culture, Literature, Art, Media. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
Music, and Media. Three lecture hours a week for one be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. following may be counted unless the topics vary: European
Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics Studies 346, 347, 348, 361, 363. Prerequisite: Varies with the
vary: European Studies 301, 302, 306, 307, 308. Prerequisite: topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. Topic 1: Italian Civilization. Same as Italian Civilization
308. Introductory Topics in European Economics, Government, 360. Survey of the social, political, and cultural history
Business, and Policy. Three lecture hours a week for one of Italy. European Studies 347 (Topic 1) and 361 (Topic
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. 7: Italian Civilization) may not both be counted. With
Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics consent of the undergraduate adviser in the Department
vary: European Studies 301, 302, 306, 307, 308. Prerequisite: of French and Italian, may be counted toward a major in
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. Italian. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
113. Preparation for Study Abroad in Europe. One lecture hour Topic 2: German Cinema since 1933. Same as English
a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. 322 (Topic 12: German Cinema since 1933) and Germanic
May not be counted by students who have previously taken Civilization 361E (Topic 2: German Cinema since 1933).
an international learning seminar. European Studies 347 (Topic 2) and 361 (Topic 17: Ger-
318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. man Cinema since 1933) may not both be counted. Pre-
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in requisite: Upper-division standing.
European Studies. This course is used to record credit Topic 3: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth.
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in Same as English 322 (Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Religion and Myth), Germanic Civilization 340E (Topic
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad 1: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth), and Re-
adviser in the Center for European Studies. University credit ligious Studies 365 (Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be Religion and Myth). Only one of the following may be
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit counted: European Studies 347 (Topic 3), 361 (Topic 6:
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth), Religious
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Studies 361 (Topic 8: Introduction to Germanic Religion
and Myth). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Topic 4: Literature in the New German Cinema. Same
as Germanic Civilization 361E (Topic 4: Literature in the
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics New German Cinema). Only one of the following may
in European Studies. This course is used to record credit be counted: English 322 (Topic 3: Literature in the New
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in German Cinema), European Studies 347 (Topic 4), 361
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad

(Topic 1: Literature in the New German Cinema). Prereq- 375. Capstone Research in European Studies. Supervised re-
uisite: Upper-division standing. search on a modern European topic chosen in consultation
Topic 5: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German Cine- with the student’s adviser and culminating in a full-length
Liberal Arts
ma. Same as English 322 (Topic 13: Genres, Structure, and thesis. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Trends in German Cinema) and Germanic Civilization 361E standing, admission to the European studies major, and
(Topic 3: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German Cinema). consent of instructor.
European Studies 347 (Topic 5) and 361 (Topic 2: Genres,
Structure, and Trends in German Cinema) may not both
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Depar tment of French and Italian
Topic 6: The German Folktale and Fantasy Tale. Same
as Germanic Civilization 362E (Topic 3: The German In all French civilization and Italian civilization courses,
Folktale and Fantasy Tale). Only one of the following both lectures and readings are in English. In French
may be counted: English 322 (Topic 30: The German
301 and 310L, lectures are in English and readings are
Folktale and Fantasy Tale), European Studies 347 (Topic
6), 361 (Topic 16: The German Folktale and Fantasy Tale).
in French. All other courses are conducted primarily in
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. the foreign language.
348. Topics in European Economics, Government, Business, and
Policy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May C ourse Level s and Pl acement
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the
following may be counted unless the topics vary: European The lower-division sequences in French and Italian
Studies 346, 347, 348, 361, 363. Prerequisite: Varies with the
involve four levels of coursework, with options available
topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe.
as indicated.
Same as Government 324J and Russian, East European,
and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 2: Governments and Poli- French
tics of Eastern Europe). European Studies 348 (Topic 1)
and 361 (Topic 14: Governments and Politics of Eastern Eu- Level 1: French 506.
rope) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester Level 2: French 507, for students who took 506 at the
hours of lower-division coursework in government.
University recently; or 508K, for students with high
350. Governments and Politics of Western Europe. Same as Gov-
ernment 324L. Comparative study of peoples, institutions,
school, transfer, or placement credit for 506 and
parties, interest groups, and bureaucracy in the countries those who took French 506 at the University more
of Western Europe, concentrating on the major political than a year ago.
systems of Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. Three lecture Levels 1 and 2, combined: French 604.
hours a week for one semester. European Studies 350 and Level 3: French 312K.
361 (Topic 11: Governments and Politics of Western Europe) Level 4: French 310L or 312L or 312N.
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours
Levels 3 and 4, combined: French 612.
of lower-division coursework in government.
356. Germany and Europe since 1945. Restricted to students
participating in the summer program in Würzburg, Ger- Italian
many. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one
semester. European Studies 356 and 361 (Topic: Germany Level 1: Italian 506.
and Europe since 1945) may not both be counted. Prerequi- Level 2: Italian 507.
site: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. Levels 1 and 2, combined: Italian 604.
358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite:
Level 3: Italian 312K.
362. Independent Research in European Studies. Tutorially di-
Level 4: Italian 312L.
rected research on a modern European topic. Conference Levels 3 and 4, combined: Italian 612.
course. May be repeated for credit. Required for the con-
centration in European studies. Prerequisite: Upper-division Students with knowledge of either language must take
standing, admission to the European studies program, and appropriate steps to determine at which level they may
consent of instructor. begin work at the University. Students with transfer
363. Interdisciplinary Topics in European Studies. An analysis of
credit for college work done at another institution may
various aspects of European culture, science, and technol-
ogy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
start at the next higher level here. All other students are
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the required to take the placement test administered by the
following may be counted unless the topics vary: European Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment for
Studies 346, 347, 348, 361, 363. Prerequisite: Varies with the placement in French or the departmentally administered
topic and is given in the Course Schedule. classification test for placement in Italian.

Students are urged to consult departmental advisers to French 312K and 312L. Six class hours a week for one
about any problem either with placement or with credit semester. May not be counted by students with credit for
French 610, 310K, 310L, 312K, 312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite:
Liberal Arts
by examination.
French 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least B.
Students with credit for the fourth level of lower- 3 12K (TCCN: FREN 2311). Second-Year French I: Four Skills. Lis-
division coursework who wish to continue their study tening, speaking, reading, and writing at the second-year
of French or Italian may consult departmental advisers level. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only
about appropriate upper-division courses. one of the following may be counted: French 610, 310K, 612,
312K. Prerequisite: French 604, 507, or 508K with a grade
The information in parentheses after a course number is of at least C.
3 12L (TCCN: FREN 2312). Second-Year French II: Four Skills (Lit-
the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designa-
erature and Culture). Listening, speaking, reading, and
tion. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester- writing at the advanced, second-year level. Three lecture
hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
Additional TCCN information is given in Appendix A may be counted: French 610, 310L, 612, 312L, 312M, 312N.
on pages 683–689. Prerequisite: French 312K with a grade of at least C.
312N. Second-Year French II: Oral Expression. Intensive practice
Fr e n ch : FR in oral expression; some reading and writing, as relevant to
development of oral skills. Three lecture hours a week for
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
French 610, 310L, 612, 312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite: French
301. French for Graduate Students in Other Departments. No 312K with a grade of at least C.
auditors permitted. Intensive reading course for graduate 118K. Practice in Spoken French I. Recommended for all French
students, emphasizing basic grammar and vocabulary with majors. Designed to be taken concurrently with French
translation practice. Three lecture hours a week for one 312K. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May not
semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. The be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language re-
symbol CR fulfills the foreign language requirement for the quirement for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: French
Doctor of Philosophy degree in some departments. May 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C.
not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for 118L. Practice in Spoken French II. Recommended for all French
any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. majors. Designed to be taken concurrently with French
604. Accelerated First-Year French. Designed for students of 312L. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May not
high motivation. A six-hour course comparable to French be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language re-
506 and 507. Six class hours a week for one semester. French quirement for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: French
604 and 506 may not both be counted; only one of the fol- 312K with a grade of at least C.
lowing may be counted: French 604, 507, 508K. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
5 06 (TCCN: FREN 1511). First-Year French I. Emphasis on basic French. This course is used to record credit the student
skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Designed earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
for students wtith no previous coursework in French. Five administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
class hours a week for one semester. French 604 and 506 Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
may not both be counted. in the Department of French and Italian. University credit
5 07 (TCCN: FREN 1512). First-Year French II. Five class hours a is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
counted: French 604, 507, 508K. Prerequisite: French 506 is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
completed at the University with a grade of at least C. be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
508K. Alternate First-Year French II. An accelerated review of
material covered in French 506, followed by study of new Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
material covered in French 507. Five class hours a week for
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: 320E. Advanced French I: Written Emphasis. A four-skills course
French 604, 507, 508K. Prerequisite: Transfer credit or credit with emphasis on grammar and writing skills. Three lecture
by examination for French 506; or credit for French 506 hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: French 612,
earned at the University more than one calendar year prior 312L (or 312M), or 312N with a grade of at least C.
to registering, with a grade of at least C. 120M. Advanced Practice in Spoken French I. Two lecture hours
310L. Second-Year French: Reading Skill. Alternative to French a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfill-
312L for students who prefer to concentrate on improving ment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s
reading knowledge rather than working on all four skills degree. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L (or 312M), or 312N
equally. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only with a grade of at least C.
one of the following may be counted: French 610, 310L, 612, 120N. Advanced Practice in Spoken French II. Two lecture hours
312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite: French 312K (or 310K) with a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfill-
a grade of at least C. ment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s
612. Accelerated Second-Year French: Four Skills. Designed for
students of high motivation. A six-hour course comparable

degree. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one upper- of one play. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week
division French course, or equivalent proficiency. for one semester. Prerequisite: French 320E.
322E. Advanced French II: Oral Emphasis. Development of 355. Topics in Medieval and Renaissance French Litera-
Liberal Arts
speaking and listening skills, with emphasis on grammati- ture. Study of literary texts from the Middle Ages and the
cal accuracy and fluency. Three lecture hours a week for Renaissance. Topics may focus on a specific writer or pe-
one semester. Prerequisite: French 320E. riod, a genre, or a theme. Three lecture hours a week for
324L. Practical Phonetics. A thorough review of French phonetics, one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
with emphasis on improving production and understand- vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division
ing of spoken French. Three lecture hours a week for one coursework in French.
semester. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L (or 312M), or 312N 356. Topics in French Literature of the Baroque, Classicism, and
with a grade of at least C. the Enlightenment. Study of literary texts of the seventeenth-
326K. Introduction to French Literature I: From the Middle Ages century baroque and classical periods and the eighteenth-
through the Eighteenth Century. Introduction to the read- century Enlightenment. Topics may focus on a specific
ing and analysis of representative texts, with some attention writer or period, a literary mode or movement, a genre, or
to cultural and historical background. Three lecture hours a theme. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: French 320E. be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six
326L. Introduction to French Literature II: From the French Revolu- semester hours of upper-division coursework in French.
tion to the Present. Introduction to the reading and analysis 357. Topics in French Literature of the Nineteenth and Twen-
of representative texts, with some attention to cultural and tieth Centuries. Study of literary texts since the French
historical background. Three lecture hours a week for one revolution. Topics may focus on a specific writer or period,
semester. Prerequisite: French 320E. a literary mode or movement, a genre, or a theme. Three
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
French. This course is used to record credit the student for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program hours of upper-division coursework in French.
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. 358. Seminar in French and Francophone Studies. Topics in
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser literature or culture, with a focus on study in depth or on
in the Department of French and Italian. University credit synthesis. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit semester hours of upper-division coursework in French.
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May 359. Topics in French Linguistics. Advanced introduction to
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. linguistic analysis of French. Topics may include analysis
330K. Studies in French Language and Cultures. Topics with a of contemporary French, introduction to French linguistics,
focus on language or culture. Three lecture hours a week for contrastive analysis of French and English, and advanced
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics French grammar. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
vary. Prerequisite: French 320E. mester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Topic 1: Scientific French. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division course-
340C. The Arts in France. A survey of the major artistic styles, work in French.
modes, and currents in painting, architecture, sculpture, 364L. Applied Linguistics. Practical application of linguistic
the decorative arts, music, costume, and film, from the principles to the teaching of French. Three lecture hours
medieval through the contemporary periods. Three lecture a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: French 320E. of upper-division coursework in French.
340P. The Making and Identity of France. The general political 165K, 265K, 365K. Conference Course. Supervised individual
history of France, from the nation’s inception to its current study of selected problems in French language and litera-
existence as part of the European Community. Three lecture ture. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L (or 312M), 312N, or the
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: French 320E. equivalent, or consent of instructor.
340T. France and the Francophone World Today. An introduction 371L. Advanced Written and Oral Composition. Designed to
to life in France and francophone regions through the study guide students toward smooth and effective written and
of contemporary society and culture. Three lecture hours oral expression; weekly compositions on assigned topics;
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be periodic oral presentations. Three lecture hours a week for
counted: European Studies 340M, 361 (Topic: Continuity one semester. Prerequisite: French 320E and 322E.
and Change in Modern France), French 340T, French Civili- 372. Comparative Stylistics. Comparison of contemporary
zation 340M. Prerequisite: French 320E. French and English syntax and style; study and practice in
342C. French for Business. Development of the ability to function the technical difficulties of English-to-French and French-
in French in business-related situations, both orally and to-English translation. Three lecture hours a week for one
in writing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. semester. Prerequisite: French 320E and 322E.
Prerequisite: French 320E. 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research
348. French Drama Workshop. Intensive analysis of one or sev- on a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic, and writing and
eral plays or short literary texts, with emphasis on diction, defense of a thesis under the direction of a committee of
delivery of lines, acting and staging; public performance two faculty members. Prerequisite: Admission to the French
Honors Program.

Fr e n ch Civiliz ati on: F C the topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of
the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree.
Lower- Div is i o n C ourse Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Liberal Arts
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Italian: ITL
French Civilization. This course is used to record credit
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad 604. Accelerated First-Year Italian. Stresses basic skills; com-
adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University parable to Italian 506 and 507 combined. Six class hours a
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be week for one semester. Italian 604 and 506 may not both be
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit counted; Italian 604 and 507 may not both be counted.
is awarded for work in an affiliated study program. May be 305. Introduction to Italian Language and Culture. An intro-
repeated for credit when the topics vary. ductory course in Italian language and culture taught in
Castiglion-Fiorentino, Italy. Three lecture hours a week for
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the
foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree.
320. The French Heritage. Introduction to French civilization: Designed for students studying abroad who wish to receive
architecture, painting, music, and social and political history. University credit.
Given in English; requires no knowledge of French. Three 5 06 (TCCN: ITAL 1511). First-Year Italian I: Language and Cul-
lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted ture. Grounding in the basic skills: listening, speaking, read-
toward a major or minor in French. May not be counted to- ing, and writing; one class hour a week devoted to Italian
ward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any cultural topics. Five class hours a week for one semester.
bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Italian 604 and 506 may not both be counted.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics 5 07 (TCCN: ITAL 1512). First-Year Italian II: Language and Cul-
in French Civilization. This course is used to record credit ture. Emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, read-
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in ing, and writing; one class hour a week devoted to Italian
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad cultural topics. Five class hours a week for one semester.
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad Italian 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University Italian 506 with a grade of at least C.
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be 612. Accelerated Second-Year Italian. Comparable to Italian 312K
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit and 312L combined. Intensive work in writing, reading, and
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May speaking at the second-year level. Six class hours a week for
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. one semester. Italian 612 and 312K may not both be counted;
339. The Development of the French Film. Same as English 322 Italian 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
(Topic 20: The Development of the French Film). Films in Italian 604 or 507 with a grade of at least B.
French, with subtitles in English; lectures in English. Three 3 12K (TCCN: ITAL 2311). Second-Year Italian I. Listening, speak-
lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted ing, reading, and writing at the second-year level. Three
toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement lecture hours a week for one semester. Italian 612 and 312K
for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Italian 604 or 507
standing. with a grade of at least C.
3 40M. Continuity and Change in Modern France. Same as Euro- 3 12L (TCCN: ITAL 2312). Second-Year Italian II. Listening, speak-
pean Studies 340M. Analysis of important cultural trends ing, reading, and writing at the advanced second-year level.
and structures of twentieth-century France. Readings and Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Italian 612
lectures in English. Three lecture hours a week for one and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Italian
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Euro- 312K with a grade of at least C.
pean Studies 361 (Topic: Continuity and Change in Modern 118K. Practice in Spoken Italian I. Designed to be taken concur-
France), French 340T, French Civilization 340M. May not be rently with Italian 312K. Two lecture hours a week for one
counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language require- semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the
ment for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree.
standing. Prerequisite: Italian 604 or 507 with a grade of at least C.
345. Studies in the Cultures of French-Speaking Peoples. Lec- 118L. Practice in Spoken Italian II. Designed to be taken concur-
tures and readings in English. Three lecture hours a week rently with Italian 312L. Two lecture hours a week for one
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the
topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree.
foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Italian 312K with a grade of at least C.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Topic 1: The Cultural and Intellectual History of France Italian. This course is used to record credit the student
and Germany, 1870 to 1945. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
349. French Literature in Translation. Three lecture hours a administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser

in the Department of French and Italian. University credit adviser or the chair. Italian majors may take conference
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be courses only in exceptional cases.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit 375. Studies in Italian Literature. Intensive examination of a
Liberal Arts
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May period or a major writer. Three lecture hours a week for
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses coursework in Italian.
379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research
322L. Tradition and Change in Contemporary Italy. An analysis on a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic, and writing and
of Italy’s trends and of conflicting values in its political, defense of a thesis under the direction of a committee of
economic, and social development. Three lecture hours a two faculty members. Prerequisite: Admission to the Italian
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Three semester hours Honors Program.
of upper-division coursework in Italian.
326K. Introduction to Italian Literature I: From the Middle Ages Italian Civiliz ati on: ITC
to the Eighteenth Century. Introduction to the reading
and analysis of representative texts, with some attention Lower - Di vi si on C ourse
to cultural and historical background. Three lecture hours
a week for one semester. Italian 321 and 326K may not both 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Italian Italian Civilization. This course is used to record credit
328. the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
326L. Introduction to Italian Literature II: From the Eighteenth Cen- a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
tury to the Present. Introduction to the reading and analysis Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
of representative texts, with some attention to cultural and adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University
historical background. Three lecture hours a week for one credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
semester. Italian 321 and 326L may not both be counted. counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Italian 328. is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
328. Composition and Conversation. Focuses on idioms, gram- be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
mar, syntax, and style. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. Prerequisite: Italian 612 or 312L with a grade of Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
at least C.
329. Advanced Composition and Conversation. Advanced work 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics
in writing and speech, based on current events and con- in Italian Civilization. This course is used to record credit
temporary readings. Three lecture hours a week for one the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
semester. Prerequisite: Italian 328. a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
in Italian. This course is used to record credit the student adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
in the Department of French and Italian. University credit be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be 349. Italian Literature in Translation. Three lecture hours a week
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May ics vary. May not be counted toward a major or minor in
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Italian. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
330K. Studies in Italian Language. Study in specific areas of Topic 1: Italian Cinema. Same as English 322 (Topic 22:
Italian language. Topics may include history of the Italian Italian Cinema).
language, applied Italian linguistics. Three lecture hours a Topic 2: Dante. Same as English 322 (Topic 23: Dante).
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when Topic 3: Great Italian Novels and Plays. English 322
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Italian 328. (Topic 24: Great Italian Novels and Plays) and Italian
348. Italian Drama Workshop. Intensive analysis of one or several Civilization 349 (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
plays or short literary texts, with emphasis on diction, delivery Topic 5: Italian Women Writers. Same as English 322
of lines, and acting and staging. Three lecture hours a week (Topic 38: Italian Women Writers) and Women’s and
for one semester, with additional rehearsal hours to be ar- Gender Studies 340 (Topic 17: Italian Women Writers).
ranged. Prerequisite: Italian 312L with a grade of at least C. 360. Italian Civilization. Same as European Studies 347 (Topic
365. Conference Course in Italian Language and Litera- 1: Italian Civilization). Survey of the social, political, and
ture. Course content varies according to needs of students; cultural history of Italy. Taught in English. Three lecture
designed to fill in gaps and give students a good overall hours a week for one semester. European Studies 361 (Topic
picture of the development of Italian literature. Prerequisite: 7: Italian Civilization) and Italian Civilization 360 may not
Upper-division standing and consent of the undergraduate both be counted. May be counted toward a major in Italian.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

French Civiliz ation 310C. Spatial Data and Analysis. Fundamental concepts in spatial
See Department of French and Italian, page 388. data acquisition, analysis, and presentation, with emphasis
on the needs of professionals in cartography, geographic
Liberal Arts
information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. Three

Depar tment of Geo gr aphy lecture hours a week for one semester.
and the Environment 312. Maps and Map Interpretation. History of maps and map-
ping; types and uses; chief sources; reading and interpreta-
The information in parentheses after a course number tion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) 319. Geography of Latin America. Same as Latin American
Studies 319. Adaptations to population growth and spatial
integration in cultural landscapes of great natural and eth-
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are nic diversity; problems of frontiers and cities. Three lecture
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in hours a week for one semester.
Appendix A on pages 683–689. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Geography. This course is used to record credit the student
Geo gr aphy: GRG earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Department of Geography and the Environment. Univer-
3 01C (TCCN: GEOG 1301). The Natural Environment. Geomor- sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
phic processes that shape the earth’s surface; origin and may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
evolution of landforms. Groundwater and water resources. credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Pedogenesis and soil properties. Three lecture hours and May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester,
and a one-day field trip. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
301K. Weather and Climate. A survey of meteorological phenom-
ena and climatological processes of the earth. Three lecture 320K. Land and Life: The American Southwest. Historical geog-
hours a week for one semester. raphy of the southwestern United States, emphasizing the
304E. Environmental Science: A Changing World. Surveys the ways of life of American Indian, Spanish, mestizo, and Anglo
major global environmental concerns affecting the Earth cultures. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with
and its residents from the perspectives of the environmen- one field trip to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division
tal sciences. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour standing.
a week for one semester. 323K. Geography of South America. Same as Latin American
3 05 (TCCN: GEOG 1303). This Human World: An Introduction Studies 330 (Topic 3: Geography of South America). Eco-
to Geography. Introductory survey of human geography, logical, cultural, and political challenges of the densely
including human-environment relations, cultural patterns populated margins and sparsely populated interior frontier
and processes, and geography’s relation to other fields of of South America; appropriate development and conserva-
study. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week tion pathways. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
306C. Conservation. Introduction to environmental management, 325. Geography of Texas. Texas as an environmental and cultural
with emphasis on the major causes and consequences of borderland: as a transition zone between plains and moun-
environmental degradation. The course is organized around tains, humid and arid, South and West, Anglo-America and
the premise that people cannot solve environmental prob- Latin America. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
lems unless they know how and why they occur; a major Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
objective is to identify and understand the sociocultural 326. Regions and Cultures of Europe. Spatial patterns in Eu-
forces that drive environmental degradation. Three lec- rope, with emphasis on cultural, historical, and political
ture hours a week for one semester; additional laboratory/ geography. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
discussion hours are required. Geography 306C and 309 Only one of the following may be counted: Geography 326;
(Topic: Conservation) may not both be counted. 385 (Topic: Regions and Cultures of Europe); Russian, East
307C. Introduction to Urban Studies. Same as Urban Studies European, and Eurasian Studies 345 (Topic 2: Regions and
301. A multidisciplinary study of cities and complex urban Cultures of Europe). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
environments; historical and contemporary issues from 327. Geography of the Former Soviet Union. The land and
both national and international perspectives. Three lecture peoples of the former Soviet Union, with an examination of
hours a week for one semester. such problems as ethnic tension, economic restructuring,
308. Computer Cartography. An introduction to the computer and the quality of life. Three lecture hours a week for one
languages, equipment, and techniques employed in mod- semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ern automated cartography. Three lecture hours a week for 328. Geography of the Middle East. Same as Middle Eastern
one semester. Studies 322K (Topic 3: Geography of the Middle East). Major
309. Topics in Geography. Three lecture hours a week for one elements of physical and social environment in the region
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. extending from Egypt to Afghanistan. Three lecture hours

a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division chronology and paleoclimatology. Three lecture hours a
standing. week for one semester. Geography 335C and 385C may not
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and
Liberal Arts
Geography. This course is used to record credit the student Geography 301C.
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- 335K. Mountain Geoecology. Geological evolution of mountains.
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit Physical geography of mountains: climates, soils, vegetation,
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the landforms and geomorphic processes. Three lecture hours
Department of Geography and the Environment. Univer- a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it ing and six semester hours of coursework in physical geog-
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer raphy or one or more of the geological or natural sciences.
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. 335N. Landscape Ecology. The study of spatial patterns in the
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. earth’s biosphere found within landscapes, typically areas
331. Geography of Asia. Same as Asian Studies 331. Natural re- measured in square kilometers. Examines the processes
gions and cultural landscapes of Asia, excluding the former that create those patterns, drawing from ecology, bioge-
Soviet Union. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. ography, and many other disciplines. Also explores the
Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Geography of Asia) and Geography practical applications of landscape ecology to the study of
331 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division natural environments and those managed or altered by hu-
standing. man activities. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
331K. Cultural Ecology. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 17: Geography 335N and 356T (Topic: Landscape Ecology) may
Cultural Ecology). Long-term patterns and processes of con- not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
version of planet Earth to the human home, including the ing and three semester hours of coursework in physical
emergence of humans, the achievement of control over the geography or one of the geological or natural sciences.
food supply, the emergence of civilizations, and globalization. 336. Contemporary Cultural Geography. Recent theoretical de-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Geography 331K velopments in cultural geography—landscape, culture area,
and Urban Studies 354 (Topic 1: Cultural Geography) may not ecosystem, and environmental perception. Three lecture
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
333C. Severe and Unusual Weather. In-depth discussion of in- standing.
clement weather phenomena (tornadoes, tropical cyclones, 336C. National Parks and Protected Areas. The history, purpose,
floods, drought) and their effects on human beings, as well and meaning of national parks (and preserves, refuges, and
as the climatology of those types of weather events. Three other publicly protected natural areas), from their inception
lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional field at Yellowstone in 1872 to their present global distribution.
hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Geography 301K. Emphasis is on key management issues and dilemmas
333K. Climate Change. Examines changes in climatic systems in the parks today; and the adoption and modification of
over both short and long time periods in relation to impacts Western notions of nature preservation within non-West-
on physical and ecological systems. Discusses past, present, ern cultural settings. Three lecture hours a week for one
and future changes in climatic conditions and the meth- semester. Geography 336C and 356 (Topic: National Parks
ods used to make those evaluations. Three lecture hours and Protected Areas) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
a week for one semester. Geography 333K and 356T (Topic: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Climate Change) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: 337. The Modern American City. Same as Architecture 350R
Upper-division standing and Geography 301C or 301K. (Topic 1: The Modern American City) and Urban Studies 352
334. Conservation, Resources, and Technology. Analysis of the (Topic 1: The Modern American City). Issues facing residents
relationship between the human population and its resource of U.S. cities, such as transportation and housing, poverty
base, with particular emphasis on current problems in envi- and crime, metropolitan finance, environmental and archi-
ronmental resource management. Three lecture hours a week tectural design; historical/comparative urban evolution.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
334C. Environmental Hazards. Earth science processes that af- Upper-division standing.
fect human activities: soil, erosion, flooding, slope stability, 338C. Rivers and Landscapes: Fluvial Geomorphology. Drainage
earthquakes, volcanism, and water resources and quality. basin evolution and channel adjustment, variability of river
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: systems in differing geomorphic regimes, relationships
Upper-division standing. between fluvial systems and other components of physical
334K. Soils. Morphology, genesis, properties, and distribution of geography, and the role of humans as geomorphic agents.
world soils. Factors of soil formation. Three lecture hours Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division field hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing; and six semester hours of coursework in physi- standing; and Geography 301C or Geological Sciences 401,
cal geography or one or more of the geological or natural or the equivalent.
sciences, or the equivalent. 339. Process Geomorphology. Analysis of geomorphic pro-
335C. Quaternary Landscapes. Changing physical and biotic cesses and their effects on landform development. Three
landscapes on the Ice Age earth during the last two mil- lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
lion years. Reconstruction of Quaternary geomorphic division standing, and credit or registration for Geography
landscapes based on principles and applications of geo- 301C or Geological Sciences 401.

339C. Principles of Environmental Conservation. Environmental histories. Empirical case studies in environmental history
conservation issues, focusing on the factors that control from the Mediterranean region, the Near East, and Meso-
the production and consumption of environment-based america. Applications to degradation, desertification, sus-
Liberal Arts
resources. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. tainability, and global change. Three lecture hours a week
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
339K. Environment, Development, and Food Production. As- Anthropology 382N, Geography 356C, 382K. Prerequisite:
sessment of various types of nonmechanized agriculture Upper-division standing.
with regard to environmental factors and management 3 56T, 456T. Topics in Geography. Three or four lecture hours a
techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. week for one semester. Some topics may require additional
Geography 339K and 390S may not both be counted. Pre- field trips; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May
requisite: Upper-division standing. be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
340D. Political Ecology of Globalization and Environmental Degra- Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
dation. Study of current environmental problems from the Topic 1: The Culture of Cities. Geography 356T (Topic 1)
perspective of political ecology, which critically examines is same as American Studies 370 (Topic 13: The Culture
political, economic, and social relations between humans of Cities) and Urban Studies 354 (Topic 4: The Culture of
and the natural world. Uses case studies from Africa, Latin Cities). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
America, Asia, and the Middle East to address climate Topic 2: Memory and Place. Geography 356T (Topic 2)
change, deforestation, desertification, biodiversity, and is same as American Studies 370 (Topic 23: Memory and
environmental justice. Three lecture hours a week for one Place). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 357. Medical Geography. The geographic distribution, expan-
341K. Landscapes of Mexico and Caribbean America. Same as sion, and contraction of the infectious diseases that have
Latin American Studies 330 (Topic 2: Landscapes of Mexico the greatest influence in shaping human societies today:
and Caribbean America). The natural regions and cultural malaria, AIDS, and others. Three lecture hours a week for
landscapes of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. one semester. American Studies 357 and Geography 357
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Upper-division standing. standing.
342C. Sustainable Development. Historical and contemporary 358. Cities in Developing Countries. Comparative analysis of
analysis of international development with a focus on the demographic, social, economic, and political features of
prospects for environmental sustainability. Three lecture cities in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa;
hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies 342C and emphasis on regional imbalance, migration, occupational
Geography 342C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: and social stratification, housing the poor, and suburbaniza-
Upper-division standing. tion. Possibilities for individual research. Three lecture hours
346. The Human Use of the Earth. The state of the world from a week for one semester. Asian Studies 358 and Geography
an ecological perspective. Case studies are drawn from a 358 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division
wide range of ecological settings and involve both tradi- standing.
tional and modern societies. Three lecture hours a week 358E. Geography and Religion. Same as Humanities 350 (Topic
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 3: Geography and Religion) and Middle Eastern Studies
347K. The Spanish Background of Hispanic America. Same as 322K (Topic 15: Geography and Religion). Ideas about the
Anthropology 322M (Topic 9: The Spanish Background of His- relationships among the natural world, myth, and ritual;
panic America) and Latin American Studies 330 (Topic 1: The principal focus on Christianity, Islam, and Judaism and
Spanish Background of Hispanic America). Prehistoric and their offshoots and antagonists in the Western world. Three
Roman origins of Mediterranean land use and settlement; lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
late medieval economy and institutions; conquest and the division standing.
transformation of Spanish culture in the New World, with 460C. The Geographer’s Craft. A comprehensive introductory
emphasis on colonial Mexico. Three lecture hours a week survey of research techniques used in contemporary geog-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. raphy. The course uses the problem-solving approach to
348C. Geography of South Asia. Same as Asian Studies 348C. teach technical skills and concepts drawn from cartography,
Natural regions and cultural landscapes of South Asia. remote sensing, geographical information systems, spatial
Agriculture, urban structure, issues of environment and statistics, and maps and map interpretation. Three lecture
development. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one
ter. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Geography of South Asia) and semester.
Geography 348C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: 360G. Environmental Geographic Information Systems. An intro-
Upper-division standing. duction to the creation and use of geographic information
356. Topics in Environmental Geography. Topics include environ- systems. Three lecture hours and two discussion hours a
mental assessment methods and techniques, the conserva- week for one semester.
tion movement, and climate and people. Three lecture hours 360L. Spatial Analysis. Application of statistical techniques to
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when spatial problems: research and experimental design, hy-
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. pothesis testing and sampling, with reference to spatial
356C. Geo-Archaeology and Environmental History. Long-term patterns and areal associations. Three lecture hours a week
ecology as reconstructed from settlement and land-use for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

462K. Introduction to Remote Sensing of the Environment. The 373K. Field Methods for Landscape Characterization. The design
use of electromagnetic energy to sense objects in the natu- of research questions and the acquisition of data for the
ral environment; interpretation and recognition of patterns characterization of landscapes. Utilizes geographical and
Liberal Arts
detected by sensors. Three lecture hours and one and one- ecological field-based methods. Three lecture hours a week
half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and
Upper-division standing. Geography 301C or the equivalent.
363C. Topics in Middle East Geography. Topics may include arid 374. Frontiers in Geography. Restricted to geography majors
lands ecology in the Mediterranean basin, historical and and students seeking a secondary school teaching certifi-
imaginative geographies of the Middle East, and environ- cate with geography as the second teaching field. Current
ment and development in the Middle East. Three lecture concerns and methodology in the field of geography; an in-
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit troduction to theory and research in geography. The equiva-
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Geography 328 or Middle lent of three lecture hours a week for one semester, with
Eastern Studies 301L. one field trip to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper-division
464K. Advanced Remote Sensing and Pattern Analysis. Advanced standing and consent of the undergraduate adviser.
classification techniques for satellite image processing and 476T. Topics in Geography. Three lecture hours and one and
landscape pattern analysis. Three lecture hours and one one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. May
and one-half discussion hours a week for one semester. Ge- be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
ography 356 (Topic: Advanced Remote Sensing and Pattern Upper-division standing.
Analysis) and 464K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. For honors candidates in geogra-
Upper-division standing, and Geography 462K (or 362K) phy. Individual reading of selected works for one semester,
or the equivalent or consent of instructor. followed in the second semester by the writing of an honors
366C. Comparative Ecosystems. The important ecosystem thesis. Regular conferences with the faculty supervisor are
processes that affect the distributions, characteristics, also required. Conference course for two semesters. Pre-
and management of natural environments at landscape, requisite: For 679HA, admission to the Geography Honors
regional, and continental scales. Ecosystem functions, Program no later than two semesters before expected
including nutrient cycling, water balance, and the role of graduation; for 679HB, Geography 679HA. A University
natural disturbances in a wide range of ecosystems, from grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point aver-
the tundra to the rain forests and grasslands of the tropics. age in geography of at least 3.50 are required for admission
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Geography to the Geography Honors Program.
356T (Topic: Comparative Ecosystems) and 366C may not 379K. Conference Course. Supervised individual study of se-
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and lected problems in geography. May be repeated for credit.
three semester hours of coursework in physical geography Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division course-
or one of the geological or natural sciences. work in one or more of the social, geological, or natural
366K. Biogeography. Contemporary patterns of plant and animal sciences; and consent of instructor.
distribution, and the environmental and historical pro- 379L. Practicum: Internships in Applied Geography. Research
cesses affecting them. Three lecture hours a week for one and staff experience working in an appropriate government
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and three agency or private business. At least six but no more than
semester hours of coursework in physical geography or one nine hours of work a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
of the geological or natural sciences. Completion of at least seventy semester hours of course-
367K. Vegetation Ecology. Plant autecology and synecology. work, including twelve semester hours of geography, and
Ecological factors and processes of plant communities. consent of the undergraduate adviser.
Vegetation geoecology, succession, and dynamics. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- Ur ban S t u d ie s: UR B
division standing and six semester hours of coursework
in physical geography or one or more of the geological or Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
natural sciences.
470C. Advanced Geographic Information Systems. Study of 301. Introduction to Urban Studies. Same as Geography 307C.
methods of spatial analysis, design and implementation of A multidisciplinary study of cities and complex urban en-
a geographic information system, vector and raster model- vironments; historical and contemporary issues from both
ing, and advanced applications of geographic information national and international perspectives. Three lecture hours
systems. Three lecture hours and one and one-half labora- a week for one semester.
tory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Geography 305. Introductory Topics in Urban Studies. An introduction to
360G and consent of instructor. urban studies within the framework of different disciplines.
373F. Field Techniques. Introduction to the collection and map- Topics include urban history, urban education, politics
ping of environmental and cultural data, involving both and governance, economics, design and planning, and
classroom lectures and outdoor exercises. Three lecture society and culture. Three lecture hours a week for one
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
standing, a major in geography, consent of instructor, and Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
ability to use the World Wide Web; students must have an Schedule.
e-mail address.

315. Urban Studies Research Methods. An introduction to urban Topic 1: The Modern American City. Same as Archi-
studies research methodologies. Includes sources of urban tecture 350R (Topic 1: The Modern American City) and
data, the use of the library in urban research, formulating Geography 337. Issues facing residents of U.S. cities,
Liberal Arts
research questions, research design, methods commonly such as transportation and housing, poverty and crime,
used in urban research, the use of computers to store and metropolitan finance, environmental and architectural
manipulate quantitative urban data, and an introduction to design; historical/comparative urban evolution. Prereq-
data analysis and theoretical and practical applications of uisite: Upper-division standing.
urban research. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Topic 2: Housing America. Same as Architecture 350R
Prerequisite: Mathematics 408C or 408K with a grade of at (Topic 2: Housing America).
least C; Mathematics 316 or the equivalent with a grade of Topic 3: Urban Design Practice. Same as Architecture
at least C; and Urban Studies 301 or consent of instructor. 350R (Topic 3: Urban Design Practice).
Topic 4: Economy/Value/Quality of Life. Same as Archi-
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses tecture 350R (Topic 4: Economy/Value/Quality of Life).
353. Topics in Urban History. The historical evolution of cities,
325. Special Topics in Urban Studies. Three lecture hours a contemporary urban development trends, and the links be-
week for one semester. Additional hours may be required tween social development and physical form. Three lecture
for some topics; these are identified in the Course Sched- hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
ule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Pre- when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative
requisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course requirement for American history; these are identified in
Schedule. the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and
350. Topics in Urban Politics and Governance. The basic political is given in the Course Schedule.
and administrative structures of cities and metropolitan re- Topic 1: African American History since 1860. Same as
gions, including problems associated with local and regional African and African American Studies 357D and History
government. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 357D. Survey of the history of African Americans in the
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: United States from 1860 to the present: Emancipation,
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. Reconstruction politics, migration and urbanization,
Topic 1: Urban Politics. Same as Government 370L (Top- and the evolution of African American culture; kinds
ic 11: Urban Politics). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of of sources and methods valuable for analyzing African
lower-division coursework in government. American life and culture. Partially fulfills legislative
351. Topics in Urban Economics. Urban economics and the ap- requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-
plication of economic analysis to urban concerns, including division standing.
economic development, urbanization, urban form, public Topic 2: Texas, 1914 to the Present. Same as History
finance, and competition. Three lecture hours a week for 320R and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 16:
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics Texas, 1914 to the Present). The steady dissociation of
vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Texas from its Old South status to a transitional state
Course Schedule. and a power in national politics. Three semester hours
Topic 1: Development Problems and Policies in Latin of Texas history may be substituted for half of the leg-
America. Same as Economics 355 and Latin American islative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
Studies 355 (Topic 1: Development Problems and Policies Upper-division standing.
in Latin America). Description of the Latin American Topic 5: Environmental History of North America. Same
economy; business and market organization; problem as American Studies 329 and History 350L (Topic 4: En-
of growth (involving credit, public finance, trade, invest- vironmental History of North America). Partially fulfills
ment aspects). Prerequisite: Economics 304K with a legislative requirement for American history. Prerequi-
grade of at least C. site: Upper-division standing.
Topic 2: Urban Economics. Same as Economics 334K. 354. Topics in Urban Society and Culture. Topics on the social and
Economic analysis of urban areas; emphasis on the na- cultural diversity within cities; social policies; and the socio-
ture of current urban problems—slums, transportation, cultural impact of the media and other institutions on urban
finance—and an evaluation of current policy. Prerequi- development. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
site: Economics 420K with a grade of at least C. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics
Topic 3: Regional Economics. Same as Economics 334L. partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history;
Spatial aspects of economics, including concepts, theo- these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Var-
ries, and policy applications. Prerequisite: Economics ies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
420K with a grade of at least C. Topic 2: Society of Modern Mexico. Same as Latin
352. Topics in Urban Design and Planning. Issues concerning American Studies 325 (Topic 1: Society of Modern Mexico)
the built environment and urban infrastructure, environ- and Sociology 335. Family, community, industrialization,
mental sustainability, and the public policy framework and urbanization in modern Mexico.
designed to manage the challenges presented by these Topic 4: The Culture of Cities. Same as American Stud-
issues. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May ies 370 (Topic 13: The Culture of Cities) and Geography
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: 356T (Topic 1: The Culture of Cities). Prerequisite: Upper-
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. division standing.

Topic 5: Ideologies of Poverty. Same as Anthropol- A student with no knowledge of German may take
ogy 324L (Topic 14: Ideologies of Poverty). Prerequisite: either German 506 or the intensive course, German
Liberal Arts
604; German 604 may be followed by either 612, the
Topic 6: The City and Urbanization. Same as Sociology
346. Examination of urbanization from a cross-national
sequence 312K and 312L, or the sequence 312K and 310.
perspective: discrimination and racial inequality in urban For qualified students, an intensive sequence consisting
labor markets. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. of German 507R, 312R, and 312S is offered in the spring.
360. Internship and Service Learning. Internship experience Graduate students preparing for the doctoral reading
in an urban studies–related public or nonprofit agency. examination may take German 301 and 305.
Students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge, Before enrolling for the first time in any other lan-
theory, and understanding gained from courses in their
guage offered in the Department of Germanic Studies,
areas of specialization to urban issues in a professional
setting. Includes an academic service-learning component.
all students with knowledge of that language, however
Approximately five to ten hours a week for one semester. acquired, must be tested to determine the course for
Prerequisite: Urban Studies 301 and 315, and upper-division which they should register. Information about placement
standing or consent of instructor. tests is available from the departmental undergraduate
370. Senior Project. Students identify an urban issue, develop adviser.
a position paper, and work closely with a faculty adviser The information in parentheses after a course num-
on a project. Students may use text or other media (such
as video or portfolio) to present their arguments. The
equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Urban Studies semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
301, 315, and 360 with a grade of at least C in each. listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
379. Conference Course. Supervised individual study of selected Appendix A on pages 683–689.
problems in urban studies. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing and consent of instructor and the undergraduate Dani s h : DAN
adviser.
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Directed reading and research or Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
creation of an honors project, followed by the writing of a
thesis. Conference course for two semesters. Prerequisite: 604. Accelerated First-Year Danish. Six lecture hours a week for
For 679HA, admission to the Urban Studies Honors Pro- one semester, with optional laboratory available. Prereq-
gram and consent of the urban studies adviser; for 679HB, uisite: Two high school units or the equivalent in another
Urban Studies 679HA. foreign language, or consent of instructor.
612. Accelerated Second-Year Danish. Six lecture hours a week
for one semester, with optional laboratory available. Prereq-
Germani c Civiliz ation uisite: Danish 604 or an appropriate score on the placement
See Department of Germanic Studies, page 395. test.
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Danish. This course is used to record credit the student
Depar tment of Germani c S tud ie s earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
Students with knowledge of German but no college credit Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
in German must take a placement test before registering in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
for a German course. Students with transfer credit are
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is
strongly encouraged to take a placement test. The lower- awarded in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
division placement test consists of the SAT Subject Test for credit when the topics vary.
in German with Listening test, with additional questions
from the Department of Germanic Studies. The student Upper- Di vi si on C ourse
may earn credit through this examination for German
506, 507, 312K, and 312L; the examination also helps the 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Danish. This course is used to record credit the student
student and the adviser determine with which course the
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
student should begin the study of German at the Univer- administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
sity. Credit for German 328, and 330C and 331L, may also Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
be earned by special examination. Information about in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit
these tests is available from the departmental under- is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
graduate adviser and from the Division of Instructional counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Innovation and Assessment, 2616 Wichita. Students with is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
transfer credit or credit by examination for German 506
normally take German 508K.

D u tch : DCH may be counted: German 604, 507, 507R, 508K. Prerequi-
site: Two high school units or the equivalent in another
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses foreign language, or consent of instructor.
Liberal Arts
305. German for Graduate Students in Other Departments. No

604. Accelerated First-Year Dutch. Six lecture hours a week for auditors. Advanced reading. Emphasis on grammar, vo-
one semester, with optional laboratory available. Prereq- cabulary, and translation. Three lecture hours a week for
uisite: Two high school units or the equivalent in another one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.
foreign language, or consent of instructor. Fulfills the foreign language requirement for the Doctor
612. Accelerated Second-Year Dutch. Six lecture hours a week of Philosophy degree in some departments. May not be
for one semester, with optional laboratory available. Prereq- used to fulfill the undergraduate foreign language require-
uisite: Dutch 604 or an appropriate score on the placement ment. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and German 301 or
test. equivalent knowledge.
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in 5 06 (TCCN: GERM 1511). First-Year German I. Basic training in
Dutch. This course is used to record credit the student grammatical patterns and usage of modern German. Five
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program class hours a week for one semester. German 604 and 506
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. may not both be counted.
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser 5 07 (TCCN: GERM 1512). First-Year German II. Advanced train-
in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit is ing in grammatical patterns and usage of modern German.
awarded for work in an exchange program; may be counted Five class hours a week for one semester. Only one of the
as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded following may be counted: German 604, 507, 507R, 508K.
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated Prerequisite: German 506 with a grade of at least C.
for credit when the topics vary. 507R. Intensive First-Year German II. German 507R covers the
same material as 507 but is offered only in the spring as
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses part of the Intensive German Program. Students in this
program must take German 507R, 312R, and 312S dur-
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics ing the same spring semester; they must register for all
in Dutch. This course is used to record credit the student three courses at or before the beginning of the semester
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program and must earn a grade of at least C in each course to take
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. the next course in the sequence. Credit is given for each
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser course in the sequence only if the student completes the
in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit entire sequence. The Intensive German Program meets
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be for eleven hours a week for one semester. Only one of the
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit following may be counted: German 604, 507, 507R, 508K.
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May Prerequisite: Completion in residence of German 506 and
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. consent of the undergraduate adviser.
375. Studies in Dutch Literature. Selected topics in Dutch and 508K. Alternate First-Year German II. Reviews grammar, pro-
Flemish literature. Conducted in Dutch. Three lecture nunciation, and reading skills; for students with beginning
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. preparation below the average provided by German 506.
Prerequisite: Dutch 612 or the equivalent, and consent of Five class hours a week for one semester. Only one of the
instructor. following may be counted: German 604, 507, 507R, 508K.
379. Conference Course in Dutch Language or Literature. Su- Prerequisite: Two high school units of German or transfer
pervised individual study of selected problems in Dutch credit for German 506, and appropriate score on the place-
language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prereq- ment test.
uisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. 310. Conversation and Composition. Conducted in German.
Intended to develop the ability to use German correctly
Ge rman: GER and idiomatically in conversation and in compositions of
gradually increasing difficulty. Three class hours a week for
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses one semester. Fulfills fourth-semester language proficiency
requirement. Prerequisite: German 312K or 312V with a grade
301. German for Graduate Students in Other Departments. No of at least C. With consent of the German undergraduate ad-
auditors. Beginning reading course for students preparing to viser, may be taken concurrently with German 312K or 312V.
fulfill language requirement for advanced degrees. Emphasis 612. Accelerated Second-Year German: Readings in Modern
on grammar, vocabulary, and translation. Three lecture hours German. Grammar review, composition, readings and
a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit ba- recitation, discussion of literary works, and German culture.
sis only. May not be used to fulfill the undergraduate foreign Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Students with
language requirement. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. credit for German 612 may not take German 312K and 312L,
604. Accelerated First-Year German. Covers the same material 312R and 312S, or 312V and 312W. Prerequisite: German 604,
as German 506 and 507. Six lecture hours a week for one 507, or 508K.
semester, with optional laboratory available. German 604 3 12K (TCCN: GERM 2311). Second-Year German I: Readings in
and 506 may not both be counted; only one of the following Humanities and Social Sciences. Three lecture hours a

week for one semester. Only one of the following may be 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
counted: German 612, 312K, 312R, 312V. Prerequisite: Ger- German. This course is used to record credit the student
man 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
Liberal Arts
3 12L (TCCN: GERM 2312). Second-Year German II: Readings in administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
Humanities and Social Sciences. Three lecture hours a Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit
counted: German 612, 312L, 312S, 312W. Prerequisite: Ger- is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
man 312K or 312V with a grade of at least C. counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
312R. Intensive Second-Year German: Oral and Written Expression is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
and Reading Skill. German 312R covers the same material as be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
312K but is offered only in the spring as part of the Intensive
German Program. Students in this program must take Ger- Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
man 507R, 312R, and 312S during the same spring semester;
they must register for all three courses at or before the begin- 328. Advanced German Grammar. Description of German
ning of the semester and must earn a grade of at least C in sounds, grammatical structures, pronunciation, word
each course to take the next course in the sequence. Credit formation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
is given for each course in the sequence only if the student Prerequisite: German 310, 612, 312L, or 312W.
completes the entire sequence. The Intensive German Pro- 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
gram meets for eleven hours a week for one semester. Only German. This course is used to record credit the student
one of the following may be counted: German 612, 312K, 312R, earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
312V. Prerequisite: Completion in residence of German 506 administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
and consent of the undergraduate adviser. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
312S. Intensive Second-Year German II: Readings in Humanities in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit
and Social Sciences. German 312S covers the same mate- is awarded to work in an exchange program; it may be
rial as 312L but is offered only in the spring as part of the counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Intensive German Program. Students in this program must is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
take German 507R, 312R, and 312S during the same spring be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
semester; they must register for all three courses at or be- 330C. Advanced Conversation and Composition: Culture. Ger-
fore the beginning of the semester and must earn a grade man cultural material from print and visual media provides
of at least C in each course to take the next course in the the basis for advanced conversation and composition, with
sequence. Credit is given for each course in the sequence considerable practice in the writing of short essays in Ger-
only if the student completes the entire sequence. The In- man. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only
tensive German Program meets for eleven hours a week for one of the following may be counted: German 330C, 331L,
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: 356. Prerequisite: German 310, 612, 312L, or 312W.
German 612, 312L, 312S, 312W. Prerequisite: Completion in 331L. Advanced Conversation and Composition: Literature. Ger-
residence of German 506 and consent of the undergradu- man literary material from print and visual media provides
ate adviser. the basis for advanced conversation and composition, with
312V. Second-Year German I: Business German. German 312V cov- considerable practice in the writing of short essays in Ger-
ers the same material as 312K, but with readings, discussions, man. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only
and exercises that focus on the business world. Emphasis one of the following may be counted: German 330C, 331L,
on practical, career-oriented competence. Three lecture 356. Prerequisite: German 310, 612, 312L, or 312W.
hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following 3 36W. Advanced Business German I. Development of proficiency
may be counted: German 612, 312K, 312R, 312V. Prerequisite: through readings, discussions, and assignments based on
German 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C. materials dealing with the German economic system and
312W. Second-Year German II: Business German. German 312W Germany’s role in international trade. Emphasis on practi-
covers the same material as 312L, but with readings, dis- cal, job-related competence in business German. Taught
cussions, and exercises that focus on the business world. in German. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Emphasis on practical, career-oriented competence. Three Normally meets with International Business 372 (Topic 7:
lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the fol- Advanced Business German). Only one of the following may
lowing may be counted: German 612, 312L, 312S, 312W. Pre- be counted: German 336W, 356V, International Business 372
requisite: German 312K or 312V with a grade of at least C. (Topic 7: Advanced Business German). Prerequisite: German
118C, 218C. Practice in Spoken German. Conducted in German. 310, 612, 312L, or 312W.
Recommended for all German majors. For each semester 340C. Historical Backgrounds of German Civilization. Cultural
hour of credit earned, one class hour a week for one se- and social history of German-speaking Europe between
mester. May be repeated for credit. May not be counted 1500 and 1900; emphasis on social and economic condi-
toward a German major or minor. May not be counted tions and on the arts, especially arts other than literature.
toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for Use of film, videos, and Web and print materials. Taught
any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: German 310, 312L, 612, in German. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
or the equivalent with a grade of at least C. German 324 and 340C may not both be counted. Prerequi-

site: For German majors, German 328, and German 330C, for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
331L, or 336W; for others, German 328, 330C, 331L, 336W, ics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division
or consent of instructor. coursework in German, or fourteen hours of coursework in
Liberal Arts
343C. Contemporary German Civilization. Twentieth-century German and six hours of coursework in linguistics
culture in Germany between 1900 and the present reunited Topic 1: The Structure of the German Language. Same
Germany; focus on the arts, social and political institu- as Linguistics 373 (Topic 6: The Structure of the German
tions, and customs. Use of film, videos, and Web and print Language). Only one of the following may be counted:
materials. Taught in German. Three lecture hours a week German 369 (Topic 1), 369 (Topic: German Dialectology),
for one semester. German 325 and 343C may not both be Linguistics 373 (Topic: German Dialectology).
counted. Prerequisite: For German majors, German 328, Topic 4: The German Language: Historical Perspectives.
and German 330C, 331L, or 336W; for others, German 328, Same as Anthropology 320L (Topic 9: The German Lan-
330C, 331L, 336W, or consent of instructor. guage: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization 348
345L. German Literature between the Beginnings and the (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives),
Baroque. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and Linguistics 373 (Topic 9: The German Language:
German 345L and 361K may not both be counted. Prereq- Historical Perspectives). Only one of the following may
uisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in be counted: Anthropology 320L (Topic 8: German and
German. English: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization
346L. German Literature between the Enlightenment and the Pres- 348 (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspec-
ent. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. German tives), German 369 (Topic 4), Germanic Civilization 327E
346L and 361L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six (Topic 9: German and English: Historical Perspectives),
semester hours of upper-division coursework in German. Linguistics 373 (Topic 8: German and English: Historical
348D. German Play: Student Production. Discussion, staging, Perspectives). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-
and production of a German play. Three hours of lecture or division coursework in German, or fourteen hours of
laboratory a week for one semester. Prerequisite: German coursework in German and six hours of coursework in
310, 612, 312L, or the equivalent with a grade of at least C. linguistics.
149T, 249T, 349T. Introduction to Teaching German. Supervised Topic 7: Translation I.
individual instruction designed to offer students an intro- Topic 8: Translation II.
duction to principles of foreign language education and the 373. Topics in Germanic Literature. Three lecture hours a week
opportunity to teach German in local elementary schools. for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
Weekly class meetings for four weeks, followed by one, two, ics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division
or three student teaching hours a week for eight weeks. Addi- coursework in German.
tional class meetings may also be required. May be repeated Topic 1: German Short Prose. The linguistic, stylis-
for credit, but no more than three semester hours may be tic, and thematic varieties of short prose (anecdotes,
counted toward a degree in the College of Liberal Arts. May meditations, fables, parables, reports, impressions, and
not be counted toward a major in German. Prerequisite: sketches) seen through translation, critical discussion,
Credit or registration for German 312L or the equivalent. and literary-historical contextualization.
3 56W. Advanced Business German II. Readings, discussions, Topic 2: German Folktale and Fantasy Tale.
and assignments based on material dealing with key areas 179, 279, 379. Conference Course in Germanic Language or Lit-
of German business such as management and corporate erature. Supervised individual instruction course in which
hierarchies. Preparation for the German Certificate for Pro- students engage in special studies necessary to expand
fessional Purposes. Recommended for students planning a their acquaintance with any subject in Germanic languages
career in international business. Taught in German. Three or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Six
lecture hours a week for one semester. German 356W and semester hours of upper-division coursework in German.
International Business 372 (Topic 6: Business German) may 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research on
not both be counted. Prerequisite: German 336W (or 356V) a literary or linguistic problem, culminating in an honors
or International Business 372 (Topic 7: Advanced Business paper of some length. Conference course for two semes-
German). ters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing, six
363K. Topics in German Culture. Study of selected aspects of semester hours of upper-division German, a University
Germanic civilization, such as science and philosophy, fine grade point average of at least 3.00, a grade point average
arts, film, history, social institutions. Conducted in Ger- in German of at least 3.50, and admission to the Germanic
man. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be Studies Honors Program; for 679HB, German 679HA.
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six
semester hours of upper-division coursework in German. Ge rmani c Civiliz ati on: GRC
366K. Practicum in German Stylistics. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. Prerequisite: German 328 (or 356), and Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
three additional semester hours of upper-division course-
work in German. 301. Introductory Topics in Germanic Civilization. Open only to
369. Topics in Germanic Languages. Introduction to the phonol- lower-division students. Introduction to Germanic literary
ogy, morphology, syntax, dialectology, or lexicography of and cultural history. Conducted in English. Three lecture
individual Germanic languages. Three lecture hours a week hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit

when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic for one semester; additional hours may be required for
and is given in the Course Schedule. some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics
311. Topics in Germanic Literature and Culture. Enrollment lim- vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign
Liberal Arts
ited to sophomores. Conducted in English. Three lecture language requirement for any bachelor’s degree. May not
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit be counted toward a major in German. Prerequisite: Varies
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
and is given in the Course Schedule. Topic 2: Freud’s Vienna. Only one of the following may
Topic 2: Movies Go To War, from World War I to Vietnam. be counted: English 322 (Topic 1: Freud’s Vienna), Eu-
Only one of the following may be counted: American ropean Studies 361 (Topic 5: Freud’s Vienna), Germanic
Studies 315 (Topic: Movies Go To War, World War I to Civilization 327E (Topic 2). Prerequisite: For English
Vietnam); Germanic Civilization 311 (Topic 2); Science, majors, Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K or
Technology, and Society 311 (Topic: Movies Go To War, their equivalents, and three additional semester hours
World War I to Vietnam). of lower-division coursework in either English or rheto-
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in ric and writing; for others, upper-division standing or
Germanic Civilization. This course is used to record credit consent of instructor.
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in Topic 3: Sociolinguistics of German-Speaking Society.
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Same as Linguistics 373 (Topic 5: Sociolinguistics of
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad German-Speaking Society). Prerequisite: Upper-division
adviser in the Department of Germanic Studies. University standing or consent of instructor.
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be Topic 4: Medieval Life and Thought. European Studies 361
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit (Topic 18: Medieval Life and Thought) and Germanic Civili-
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies course. May be zation 327E (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Prerequi-
repeated for credit when the topics vary. site: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Topic 5: Johann Sebastian Bach and His Work. The life
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses and work of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), exam-
ined from a number of perspectives. Prerequisite: For
323E. Germanic Literature in Translation. Outstanding works of music majors, Music 302L or consent of instructor; for
Germanic literature in cultural-historical perspective. Top- others, upper-division standing.
ics include medieval literature, the Renaissance, classicism, Topic 6: Renaissance Literature and Art. Introduction
realism, modernism, exemplary writers, and genres. Taught to Renaissance culture and exploration of links be-
in English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. tween art and literature during the sixteenth-century
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be Renaissance and Reformation in Germany. English 322
counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language require- (Topic 33: Renaissance Literature and Art) and Germanic
ment for any bachelor’s degree. May not be counted toward Civilization 327E (Topic 6) may not both be counted.
a major in German. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Writing
Topic 1: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen. Same as Scan- 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three ad-
dinavian 373 (Topic 6: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen) and ditional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 13: Isak Dinesen/ either English or rhetoric and writing; for others, upper-
Karen Blixen). English 322 (Topic 7: Isak Dinesen/Karen division standing.
Blixen) and Germanic Civilization 323E (Topic 1) may Topic 7: German Cultural History. Restricted to stu-
not both be counted. dents enrolled in the University of Würzburg Summer
Topic 2: Medieval German Chivalric Romance. English Program. Excursions, library research, and exposure to
322 (Topic 8: Medieval German Chivalric Romance) and a German viewpoint on contemporary European affairs.
Germanic Civilization 323E (Topic 2) may not both be The equivalent of four lecture hours a week for one se-
counted. mester. Taught in Würzburg, Germany.
Topic 3: Twentieth-Century German Shorter Prose. Topic 8: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation. Same as
English 322 (Topic 9: Twentieth-Century German Shorter English 322 (Topic 34: Yiddish Drama and Film in Transla-
Prose) and Germanic Civilization 323E (Topic 3) may not tion); Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 5: Yiddish Drama and Film
both be counted. in Translation); Russian, East European, and Eurasian
Topic 4: Hans Christian Andersen. Same as English 322 Studies 325 (Topic 8: Yiddish Drama and Film in Transla-
(Topic 19: Hans Christian Andersen) and Scandinavian tion); and Slavic 324 (Topic 2: Yiddish Drama and Film in
373 (Topic 4: Hans Christian Andersen). Translation). Jewish life in Poland and Russia before the
Topic 5: The Detective/Crime Story in German, English, Holocaust, and the transition to American Jewish life, as
and American Tradition. Same as English 322 (Topic revealed in plays and films produced in Eastern Europe
35: The Detective/Crime Story in German, English, and and in the United States. No knowledge of Yiddish is
American Tradition). required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
327E. Topics in Germanic Civilization. Examination of the broad Topic 9: German and English: Historical Perspectives.
spectrum of social and political life in sociohistorical per- Same as Anthropology 320L (Topic 8: German and
spective; and an introduction to the lifestyle of the cultures English: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization
investigated. Taught in English. Three lecture hours a week 348 (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspec-

tives), and Linguistics 373 (Topic 8: German and English: from a cultural and historical perspective. Taught in English.
Historical Perspectives). Only one of the following may Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
be counted: Anthropology 320L (Topic 9: The German peated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted
Liberal Arts
Language: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for
348 (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspec- any bachelor’s degree. May not be counted toward a major
tives), German 369 (Topic 4: The German Language: in German. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given
Historical Perspectives), Germanic Civilization 327E in the Course Schedule.
(Topic 9), Linguistics 373 (Topic 9: The German Lan- Topic 1: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth.
guage: Historical Perspectives). Prerequisite: For English Same as English 322 (Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic Re-
majors, completion of at least thirty semester hours of ligion and Myth), European Studies 347 (Topic 3: Introduc-
coursework, including English 316K or the equivalent; tion to Germanic Religion and Myth), and Religious Studies
for others, upper-division standing. 365 (Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth).
Topic 10: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery. Same as Only one of the following may be counted: European Stud-
Scandinavian 373 (Topic 8: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Mar- ies 361 (Topic 6: Introduction to Germanic Religion and
gery). Only one of the following may be counted: English Myth), Germanic Civilization 340E (Topic 1), Religious
322 (Topic: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery), European Studies 361 (Topic 8: Introduction to Germanic Religion
Studies 361 (Topic: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery), and Myth). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 10), Religious Studies 360E. Seminar in Politics and Culture. Analysis of specific aspects
355E (Topic: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery), 357 (Topic: of German, Swiss, Austrian, Netherlandic, and/or Scandina-
Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery), Women’s and Gender vian historical, political, sociological, and intellectual devel-
Studies 340 (Topic: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery). opment. Taught in English. Three lecture hours a week for
Topic 11: Language, Culture, and the Texas German one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
Experience. Only one of the following may be counted: vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign
American Studies 370 (Topic: Language, Culture, and the language requirement for any bachelor’s degree. May not
Texas German Experience), Anthropology 324L (Topic: be counted toward a major in German. Prerequisite: Varies
Language, Culture, and the Texas German Experience), with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 11), Linguistics 350 Topic 1: Reformation Theology. Same as History 362G
(Topic: Language, Culture, and the Texas German Experi- (Topic 1: Reformation Theology) and Religious Studies
ence). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 355D. Only one of the following may be counted: English
Topic 12: Midnight Sun People: The Sami. Same as 322 (Topic 10: Reformation Theology), Germanic Civiliza-
Religious Studies 357 (Topic 4: Midnight Sun People: tion 360E (Topic 1), History 366N (Topic 3: Reformation
The Sami) and Scandinavian 327 (Topic 10: Midnight Theology). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Sun People: The Sami). Only one of the following may Topic 2: Cultural Politics of Kant and Hegel. Same as Phi-
be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Midnight Sun losophy 365 (Topic 3: Cultural Politics of Kant and Hegel).
People), English 322 (Topic: Midnight Sun People), Ger- English 322 (Topic 5: Cultural Politics of Kant and Hegel)
manic Civilization 327E (Topic 12), Religious Studies 361 and Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic 2) may not both
(Topic: Midnight Sun People). be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents,
Germanic Civilization. This course is used to record credit and three additional semester hours of lower-division
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing; for
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad others, upper-division standing.
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad Topic 3: German Nationalisms. Same as Government
adviser in the Department of Germanic Studies. University 365N (Topic 6: German Nationalisms). German national
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be movements within their historical context, and the
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit present-day implications of nationalism. Prerequisite:
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May For government majors, six semester hours of lower-
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. division coursework in government; for others, upper-
332. Preparation for Work and Study Abroad. Open to students division standing.
of all languages who are interested in working or studying Topic 4: German Unification: Problems and Prospects.
abroad. Preparation for the cross-cultural experience of Same as Government 365N (Topic 7: German Unifica-
international exchange and the problems that may occur tion: Problems and Prospects) and Russian, East European,
in adjusting to a new culture, host family, or work or study and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 9: German Unification:
abroad situation. Taught in English. Three lecture hours a Problems and Prospects). A brief history of Germany
week for one semester. May not be counted toward a Ger- since 1815, the contemporary German state and its
man major or minor. May not be counted toward fulfillment institutions, and perspectives for the current decade.
of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s Only one of the following may be counted: Germanic
degree. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Civilization 360E (Topic 4), 360E (Topic: German Re-
340E. Introduction to Germanic Civilization. Examination of the unification: Problems and Prospects), Government 365N
early Germanic peoples, their myths, religions, migrations, (Topic: German Reunification: Problems and Prospects).

Prerequisite: For government majors, six semester hours 362E. Topics in Germanic Studies. Introduction to methodolo-
of lower-division coursework in government; for others, gies and area concentrations, such as feminist criticism and
upper-division standing. literary criticism, in the field of Germanic studies. Taught
Liberal Arts
Topic 5: Switzerland and Europe: Integration or Isola- in English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
tion. Same as Government 365N (Topic 8: Switzerland May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not
and Europe: Integration or Isolation). Culture, society, be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language re-
history, economics, and politics in historical and con- quirement for any bachelor’s degree. May not be counted
temporary Switzerland. Only one of the following may toward a major in German. Prerequisite: Varies with the
be counted: Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic 5), 360E topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
(Topic: Switzerland: Seven Hundred Years), Government Topic 1: Freudians and Feminisms. Same as Philosophy
365N (Topic: Switzerland: Seven Hundred Years). Prereq- 365 (Topic 1: Freudians and Feminisms) and Women’s
uisite: For government majors, six semester hours of and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 10: Freudians and Femi-
lower-division coursework in government; for others, nisms). English 322 (Topic 4: Freudians and Feminisms)
upper-division standing. and Germanic Civilization 362E (Topic 1) may not both
361E. Cinema and Society. History and aesthetics of Germanic- be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric
language films related to Germanic and world cultural and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents,
movements. Selected films shown and discussed. Taught and three additional semester hours of lower-division
in English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing; for
May be repeated once for credit when the topics vary. May others, upper-division standing.
not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language Topic 2: Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung. Same as English
requirement for any bachelor’s degree. May not be counted 322 (Topic 15: Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung). Prerequi-
toward a major in German. Prerequisite: Varies with the site: Upper-division standing.
topic and is given in the Course Schedule. Topic 3: The German Folktale and Fantasy Tale. Same as
Topic 1: German Cinema through 1932. English 322 European Studies 347 (Topic 6: The German Folktale and
(Topic 11: German Cinema through 1932) and Germanic Fantasy Tale). Only one of the following may be counted:
Civilization 361E (Topic 1) may not both be counted. English 322 (Topic 30: The German Folktale and Fantasy
Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Writing Tale), European Studies 361 (Topic 16: The German Folk-
306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three ad- tale and Fantasy Tale), Germanic Civilization 362E (Topic
ditional semester hours of lower-division coursework in 3). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
either English or rhetoric and writing; for others, upper- Topic 4: Freud and Lacan, with Kristeva. English 322
division standing. (Topic 31: Freud and Lacan, with Kristeva) and Germanic
Topic 2: German Cinema since 1933. Same as English Civilization 362E (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
322 (Topic 12: German Cinema since 1933) and European Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Writing
Studies 347 (Topic 2: German Cinema since 1933). Euro- 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three ad-
pean Studies 361 (Topic 17: German Cinema since 1933) ditional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
and Germanic Civilization 361E (Topic 2) may not both either English or rhetoric and writing; for others, upper-
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. division standing.
Topic 3: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German Cin- 179, 279, 379. Conference Course in Germanic Civilization. Su-
ema. Same as English 322 (Topic 13: Genres, Structure, pervised individual instruction course in which students
and Trends in German Cinema) and European Studies 347 engage in special studies necessary to expand their ac-
(Topic 5: Genres, Structure, and Trends in German Cin- quaintance with any subject in Germanic civilization. May
ema). European Studies 361 (Topic 2: Genres, Structure, be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
and Trends in German Cinema) and Germanic Civilization and consent of instructor.
361E (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing. No rwegian: NO R
Topic 4: Literature in the New German Cinema. Same
as European Studies 347 (Topic 4: Literature in the New Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
German Cinema). Only one of the following may be
counted: English 322 (Topic 3: Literature in the New Ger- 604. Accelerated First-Year Norwegian. Six lecture hours a
man Cinema), European Studies 361 (Topic 1: Literature week for one semester, with optional laboratory available.
in the New German Cinema), Germanic Civilization 361E Prerequisite: Two high school units or the equivalent in
(Topic 4). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. another foreign language, or consent of instructor.
Topic 5: German Women Filmmakers. Same as Wom- 612. Accelerated Second-Year Norwegian. Six lecture hours a
en’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 5: German Women week for one semester, with optional laboratory available.
Filmmakers). Only one of the following may be counted: Prerequisite: Norwegian 604 or an appropriate score on
English 322 (Topic 14: German Women Filmmakers), Eu- the placement test.
ropean Studies 361 (Topic 15: German Women Filmmak- 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
ers), Germanic Civilization 361E (Topic 5). Prerequisite: Norwegian. This course is used to record credit the student
Upper-division standing. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program

administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Topic 1: Survey of Scandinavian Drama and Film. English
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser 322 (Topic 16: Survey of Scandinavian Drama and Film) and
for the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit Scandinavian 323 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Liberal Arts
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be Topic 2: Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen. Same as English
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer work 322 (Topic 17: Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen) and Women’s
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 14: Social Dramas of Henrik
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Ibsen). Men and women in their public and private lives.
Topic 3: Women and Literature: European Tradition.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourse Same as Women’s and Gender Studies 321 (Topic 4:
Women and Literature: European Tradition). English 322
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in (Topic 6: Women and Literature: European Tradition) and
Norwegian. This course is used to record credit the student Scandinavian 323 (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program Topic 4: Saga, Novel, and Tale. English 322 (Topic 28:
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Saga, Novel, and Tale) and Scandinavian 323 (Topic 4)
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser may not both be counted.
in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit 327. Topics in Scandinavian Culture. Various aspects of po-
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be litical and cultural development of Scandinavian countries.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit Conducted in English. Three lecture hours a week for one
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign lan-
guage requirement for any bachelor’s degree or toward a
S c and inavian: SC A German major or minor. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic
and is given in the Course Schedule.
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses Topic 9: Films of Ingmar Bergman. Same as English
322 (Topic 18: Films of Ingmar Bergman). Prerequisite:
301. Scandinavian Culture and Civilization. Designed to intro- Upper-division standing.
duce the student to various aspects of Scandinavian life; Topic 10: Midnight Sun People: The Sami. Same as Ger-
emphasis on the arts (literature, music, film); includes manic Civilization 327E (Topic 12: Midnight Sun People:
political and sociological aspects. Conducted in English. The Sami) and Religious Studies 357 (Topic 4: Midnight
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Sun People: The Sami). Only one of the following may
302. Introductory Topics in Scandinavian Studies. Open only be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Midnight Sun
to lower-division students. Introduction to Scandinavian People), English 322 (Topic: Midnight Sun People), Scan-
literary and cultural history. Conducted in English. Three dinavian 327 (Topic 10), Religious Studies 361 (Topic:
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for Midnight Sun People).
credit when the topics vary. May not be counted by students 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
who took Scandinavian 301 when the subject was European Scandinavian. This course is used to record credit the
Folktale. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in student earns while enrolled at another institution in a
the Course Schedule. program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
Scandinavian. This course is used to record credit the adviser in the Department of Germanic Studies. University
student earns while enrolled at another institution in a credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
program administered by the University’s Study Abroad counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
adviser in the Department of Germanic Studies. University be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be 335. Topics in Scandinavian Society. Conducted in English.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
358. Forms and Genres of Scandinavian Literature. Topics in-
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses clude Scandinavian prose, Scandinavian drama, and Scandi-
navian poetry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
323. Scandinavian Literature in Translation. Topics include May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
modern Scandinavian literature and medieval Scandina- Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
vian literature. Conducted in English. Three lecture hours 369. Topics in Scandinavian Languages. Introduction to the pho-
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when nology, morphology, syntax, dialectology, or lexicography of
the topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish languages. Three lec-
the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
or toward a German major or minor. Prerequisite: Upper- when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
division standing. 373. Topics in Scandinavian Literature. Study of selected writers
and topics in Scandinavian literature. Three lecture hours

a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
the topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer work
the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
Liberal Arts
or toward a German major or minor. Prerequisite: Varies be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 4: Hans Christian Andersen. Same as English Upper- Di vi si on C ourse
322 (Topic 19: Hans Christian Andersen) and Germanic
Civilization 323E (Topic 4: Hans Christian Andersen). 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Swedish. This course is used to record credit the student
Topic 6: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen. Same as Germanic earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
Civilization 323E (Topic 1: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen) and administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 13: Isak Dinesen/ Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
Karen Blixen). English 322 (Topic 7: Isak Dinesen/Karen in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit
Blixen) and Scandinavian 373 (Topic 6) may not both be is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Topic 8: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery. Same as is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 10: Birgitta, Hildegard, be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
and Margery). Only one of the following may be counted:
English 322 (Topic: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery), Yid d i s h : YID
European Studies 361 (Topic: Birgitta, Hildegard, and
Margery), Scandinavian 373 (Topic 8), Religious Studies Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
355E (Topic: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery), 357 (Topic:
Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery), Women’s and Gender 604. Accelerated First-Year Yiddish. Six lecture hours a week for
Studies 340 (Topic: Birgitta, Hildegard, and Margery). one semester, with optional laboratory available. Prereq-
179, 279, 379. Conference Course in Scandinavian Languages or uisite: Two high school units or the equivalent in another
Literature. Supervised individual instruction course in foreign language, or consent of instructor.
which students engage in special studies necessary to ex- 612. Accelerated Second-Year Yiddish. Six lecture hours a
pand their acquaintance with any subject in Scandinavian week for one semester, with optional laboratory available.
language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prereq- Prerequisite: Yiddish 604 or an appropriate score on the
uisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. placement test.
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research on 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
a literary or linguistic problem, culminating in an honors Yiddish. This course is used to record credit the student
paper of some length. Must be taken for special honors in earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
addition to the major requirement. Conference course for administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
standing, six semester hours of upper-division coursework in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit
in Scandinavian or consent of instructor, a University grade is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
point average of at least 3.00, and a grade point average counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
in Scandinavian of at least 3.50; for 679HB, Scandinavian is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
679HA. be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
S we d i s h : SWE Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Yiddish. This course is used to record credit the student
604. Accelerated First-Year Swedish. Six lecture hours a week earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
for one semester, with optional laboratory available. Prereq- administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
uisite: Two high school units or the equivalent in another Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
foreign language, or consent of instructor. in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit
612. Accelerated Second-Year Swedish. Six lecture hours a is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
week for one semester, with optional laboratory available. counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Prerequisite: Swedish 604 or an appropriate score on the is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
placement test. be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in 179, 279, 379. Conference Course in Yiddish Language or Litera-
Swedish. This course is used to record credit the student ture. Supervised individual instruction course in which
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program students engage in special studies necessary to expand
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. their acquaintance with any subject in Yiddish language or
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
in the Department of Germanic Studies. University credit division standing and consent of instructor.

Depar tment of Government Topic 6: Competing Visions of the Good Life. Introduces
the competing conceptions of the moral basis and goals
The information in parentheses after a course number of political life as elaborated by revolutionary thinkers in
Liberal Arts
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) the history of political philosophy.
Government. This course is used to record credit the stu-
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
Appendix A on pages 683–689. is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Department of Government. University credit is awarded
Gove rnme nt: GOV for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
3 10L (TCCN: GOVT 2301). American Government. A basic survey
of American government, including fundamental political Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
institutions, federal, state, and local; special attention
to the United States and Texas Constitutions. Part of a 320K. American Constitutional Development I. Primarily for
six-semester-hour integrated sequence, the second half prelaw students and government majors. A survey of the ori-
of which is Government 312L. Three lecture hours or two gin and growth of the American constitutional system, with
lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one emphasis on the political and economic background. Three
semester. Fulfills first half of legislative requirement for lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six se-
government. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of college mester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
coursework and a passing score on the reading section of 320L. Arab-Israeli Politics. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 323K
the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or (Topic 1: Arab-Israeli Politics). In-depth study of domestic,
an appropriate assessment test). regional, and international factors involved in politics in the
3 12L (TCCN: GOVT 2302). Issues and Policies in American Govern- Middle East, including simulation of diplomatic interaction
ment. Analysis of varying topics concerned with American in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Three lecture hours a week for
political institutions and policies, including the United one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
States Constitution. Three lecture hours or two lecture 320N. American Constitutional Development II. Primarily for
hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. prelaw students and government majors. Government
Fulfills second half of legislative requirement for govern- 320N and 357M (Topic: American Constitutional Develop-
ment. May be taken for credit only once. Offered on the ment II) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester
letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Twenty-four semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
hours of college coursework, including Government 310L, 321. American State Politics. The states as subsystems of the
and a passing score on the reading section of the Texas American political system; state political cultures, social-
Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or an appro- economic environments, federalism, political participation,
priate assessment test). interest groups, parties, legislatures, executives, courts,
314. Introductory Topics in Political Science. Introduction to and selected public policies. Three lecture hours a week
varying topics in government and politics. Three lecture for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit division coursework in government.
when the topics vary. Does not fulfill any part of the legisla- 321M. Politics in Japan. Same as Asian Studies 321M. Survey of
tive requirement for government. postwar Japanese politics; the occupation, governmental
Topic 2: American Policy toward Eastern Europe. institutions, interest groups, protest movements, industrial
Topic 3: Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment policy, the government-business relationship, and political
and Change in Modern Times. Same as History 306N and economic reform. Three lecture hours a week for one
(Topic 5: Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and semester. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Politics in Japan) and Gov-
Change in Modern Times) and Middle Eastern Studies ernment 321M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six se-
301L. The responses of the societies of the Middle East mester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
and North Africa (Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Israel, and 3 22M. Politics in China. Same as Asian Studies 322M. Survey of
the Arab world) to Western cultural and political chal- twentieth-century China: historical trends; 1911 revolution;
lenges, primarily since about 1800. Warlord-Nationalist period; Communist revolution; post-
Topic 4: Introduction to Russian, East European, and 1949 issues; new social and political institutions. Three
Eurasian Studies: Political Science. Government 314 lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies 361
(Topic 4) and Russian, East European, and Eurasian (Topic: Politics in China) and Government 322M may not
Studies 301 may not both be counted. both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-
Topic 5: Asia’s Futures. Same as Asian Studies 301M division coursework in government.
(Topic 6: Asia’s Futures). Current issues, visible trends, 324J. Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe. Same as
and projections for Asia’s future. European Studies 348 (Topic 1: Governments and Politics of

Eastern Europe) and Russian, East European, and Eurasian vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester
Studies 335 (Topic 2: Governments and Politics of Eastern hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Europe). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Eu- Topic 3: Politics and Reality.
Liberal Arts
ropean Studies 361 (Topic 14: Governments and Politics of Topic 5: Religion in American Political Thought. Same
Eastern Europe) and Government 324J may not both be as Religious Studies 346 (Topic 2: Religion in American
counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division Political Thought). Government 335M (Topic 5) and Reli-
coursework in government. gious Studies 361 (Topic 9: Religion in American Political
324L. Governments and Politics of Western Europe. Same as Thought) may not both be counted.
European Studies 350. Comparative study of peoples, in- Topic 7: Feminist Theory. Same as Women’s and Gen-
stitutions, parties, interest groups, and bureaucracy in the der Studies 322 (Topic 4: Feminist Theory). Government
countries of Western Europe, concentrating on the major 335M (Topic 7) and 370L (Topic: Introduction to Feminist
political systems of Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. Theory) may not both be counted.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. European Topic 8: Contemporary European Social Theory. Same
Studies 361 (Topic 11: Governments and Politics of Western as Philosophy 365 (Topic 4: Contemporary European So-
Europe) and Government 324L may not both be counted. cial Theory) and Sociology 352M (Topic 7: Contemporary
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division course- European Social Theory).
work in government. Topic 9: Contemporary American Social Theory. Same
325. Political Parties. Character of the American party system, as Philosophy 365 (Topic 5: Contemporary American So-
organization and leadership; pressure politics; the nomi- cial Theory) and Sociology 352M (Topic 8: Contemporary
nating process, campaigns, suffrage, elections, and the American Social Theory).
expression of public opinion. Three lecture hours a week 335N. Topics in American State Government and Politics. Analy-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower- sis of varying topics in the study of American state gov-
division coursework in government. ernment and politics. Three lecture hours a week for one
327L. Public Opinion and American Politics. The nature of and ma- semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
jor influences on public attitudes, the measurement of public Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division course-
opinion, and the role of public opinion in government. Three work in government.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six se- Topic 1: American State Constitutions.
mester hours of lower-division coursework in government. Topic 2: American State Legislatures.
328L. Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics. Topic 3: Texas Political History.
Same as Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 5: Introduction Topic 4: Texas Political Parties and Elections. An exami-
to Latin American Government and Politics). An introductory nation of the nature of Texas electoral politics.
survey of Latin American political systems: governmental or- Topic 5: State Politics and Public Policy. Survey of the re-
ganization, political processes, and current problems. Three vitalization of political institutions in the American states
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six se- and the implications for the making of public policy.
mester hours of lower-division coursework in government. Topic 6: American State Politics. Examination of the
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in political power, policy responsibilities, and institutional
Government. This course is used to record credit the stu- capacities of state governments.
dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program 3 36M. Governments and Politics of Russia. Issues of nationalism
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit and state-building facing Russia and its neighbors. Evalu-
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the ation of the post-Soviet experience from the perspectives
Department of Government. University credit is awarded of both domestic and foreign policy. Three lecture hours
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as a week for one semester. Government 336M and Russian,
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 3: Govern-
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated ments and Politics of Russia) may not both be counted. Pre-
for credit when the topics vary. requisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework
330K. The American President. Development of the power and in government.
influence of the president; nomination, election, and re- 3 37M. Topics in Latin American Government and Politics. In-
sponsibility; case studies of presidential problems; com- depth analysis of the governmental process in Latin
parison of president and other executives. Three lecture American countries, and topical treatment of political and
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester administrative patterns across the region. Three lecture
hours of lower-division coursework in government. hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
331L. Law and Society. Designed primarily for prelaw students. when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
The role of law in the context of major social issues; legal lower-division coursework in government.
research and oral argument. Three lecture hours a week for Topic 2: Parties, Elections, and Democracy in Latin
one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower- America. Same as Latin American Studies 337M (Topic
division coursework in government. 2: Parties, Elections, and Democracy in Latin America).
3 35M. Topics in Political Thought. Intensive examination of se- Topic 3: Politics in South America. Same as Latin Ameri-
lected issues in political thought. Three lecture hours a week can Studies 337M (Topic 3: Politics in South America).
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics

Topic 4: United States–Mexican Border Relations. Same 347K. Governments and Politics of South Asia. Same as Asian
as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 14: United States– Studies 347K. A survey of political developments, govern-
Mexican Border Relations) and Latin American Studies mental organization, and economic and social problems in
Liberal Arts
337M (Topic 4: United States–Mexican Border Relations). South Asia. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Topic 5: Politics and Culture of Contemporary Mexico. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Governments and Politics of South
Same as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 28: Poli- Asia) and Government 347K may not both be counted. Pre-
tics and Culture of Contemporary Mexico), Latin American requisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework
Studies 325 (Topic 3: Politics and Culture of Contempo- in government.
rary Mexico), and Sociology 338M. Introduction to the 347L. Introduction to Political Theory. Study of political theory:
contemporary Mexican political system and the ways in what it is; its origins; tradition; political theory today. Three
which political change and democratization are recasting lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six se-
the political and civic culture of contemporary Mexico. mester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 348. Government and the American Economy. Relationship
338L. East Asian International Relations. Same as Asian Stud- of government to the economic system; past trends and
ies 338L. Survey of Russian/Soviet, Japanese, Chinese, present problems in government policy in the United States.
and American foreign policies of the twentieth century, Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
emphasizing Pacific-region interests; historical policies; Economics 304L and six semester hours of lower-division
intermittent conflicts, such as China versus Japan, Korean coursework in government.
War, Indochina Wars; China’s emergence as a nuclear 350K. Statistical Analysis in Political Science. Elementary sta-
power. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian tistical techniques and their applications to problems in
Studies 361 (Topic: East Asian International Relations) and political science. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
Government 338L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: mester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower- coursework in government.
division coursework in government. 351C. The Classical Quest for Justice. Introduces students to
339L. Research Methods in Government. An introduction to re- classical political thought through a study of seminal works
search design, data collection and analysis, and the use of of antiquity, focusing on those of Plato and Aristotle. Three
the computer and related equipment. Three lecture hours lecture hours a week for one semester. Government 335M
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours (Topic: Classical Quest for Justice) and 351C may not both
of lower-division coursework in government. be counted. Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty se-
3 40M. Readings in Government. Individually guided and super- mester hours of coursework.
vised readings and research in selected topics in government. 351D. The Theoretical Foundations of Modern Politics. Exam-
Schedule and topic of study determined by student in con- ines competing foundations of the ongoing development
sultation with instructor. Three lecture hours a week for one of political and social modernity. Examines a selection of
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, six semester major authors from Machiavelli to Nietzsche. Three lecture
hours of lower-division coursework in government, and writ- hours a week for one semester. Government 335M (Topic:
ten consent of instructor and the undergraduate adviser. Theoretical Foundations of Modern Politics) and 351D may
3 41M. Decision Theory. An introduction to the basic concepts not both be counted. Prerequisite: Completion of at least
and models using decision theory in political science, with thirty semester hours of coursework.
particular emphasis on utility analysis, game theory, coali- 351E. Contemporary Political Theory. Introduces ongoing debates
tion formation, and voting behavior. Three lecture hours about identity, power, justice, rights, and democracy that are
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours central to the theories of contemporary thinkers from Arendt
of lower-division coursework in government. to Habermas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
342N. Public Choice. The political-economic models that have Government 335M (Topic: Contemporary Political Theory)
developed in this area of social science. Three lecture hours and 351E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Completion
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of at least thirty semester hours of coursework.
of lower-division coursework in government, Economics 3 55M. Topics in Political Science. Emphasis on varying topics in
420K, or consent of instructor. government and politics of contemporary interest and con-
344. American Foreign Relations. The aims, methods, and ac- cern. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
complishments of United States foreign policy since World repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six se-
War II, by geographic areas and by special problems. Three mester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six se- Topic 1: Human Behavior as Rational Action.
mester hours of lower-division coursework in government. 357L. Judicial Process and Behavior. Introduction to traditional
344L. Introduction to Comparative Politics. Introductory survey and modern approaches to the study of the judicial process,
of basic concepts, perspectives, approaches, and trends in with emphasis on the nature and origin of judicial decisions
comparative politics, with emphasis on the formal-legal, and the factors that affect judicial decision making. Three
group, class, elite, political culture, structural-functional, lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six se-
and systems approaches. Three lecture hours a week for mester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower- 3 57M. Topics in Public Law. Intensive study of various aspects of
division coursework in government. law and the legal system. Three lecture hours or two lecture

hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Topic 12: International Security. Comprehensive survey
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prereq- of conventional security issues, including causes of war,
uisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in ethnic conflict, and terrorism.
Liberal Arts
government. 362L. Government Research Internship. Fieldwork in research
Topic 1: Gender-Based Discrimination. Same as Ameri- and analysis on governmental and political problems. The
can Studies 370 (Topic 6: Gender-Based Discrimination) equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 8: Gender- Only six semester hours of an internship course in govern-
Based Discrimination). Three lecture hours a week for ment may be counted toward a major in government. Pre-
one semester. requisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework
Topic 3: Supreme Court and Public Policy. Two lec- in government and consent of instructor.
ture hours and one discussion hour a week for one 365L. Studies in Asian Politics. Special studies of political be-
semester. havior and institutions, problems, or developments in
Topic 4: Civil Liberties. Three lecture hours a week for individual countries or in the region. Three lecture hours
one semester. a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Topic 5: Constitutional Interpretation. Three lecture the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-
hours a week for one semester. division coursework in government.
Topic 6: Constitutional Politics, Law, and Citizenship. Topic 1: Politics of Economic Development in East Asia.
Examination of the development of constitutional order Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 12: Politics of Economic
and the debates over citizenship and civic membership. Development in East Asia).
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Topic 2: Japanese Foreign Policy. Same as Asian Studies
American Studies 325 (Topic: Constitutional Politics, Law, 361 (Topic 22: Japanese Foreign Policy). An introduction
and Citizenship) and Government 357M (Topic 6) may to the foreign and domestic determinants of Japanese
not both be counted. foreign policy. Only one of the following may be counted:
Topic 7: Constitutional Structure of Power. Examina- Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Japanese Politics and Foreign
tion of the power of federal and state governments, Policy), Government 365L (Topic 2), 365L (Topic: Japa-
the emergency power of the executive branch, and the nese Politics and Foreign Policy).
authority of the Supreme Court. Three lecture hours a Topic 3: International Relations of East and Southeast
week for one semester. Asia. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 23: International
Topic 8: Structure of Individual Liberties. Study of in- Relations of East and Southeast Asia). An introduction to
dividual rights protected by the Constitution, with an the international relations of East and Southeast Asia,
emphasis on the United States Supreme Court. Three with particular attention to postwar economic and se-
lecture hours a week for one semester. curity issues, the changing political landscape of the
358. Introduction to Public Policy. A survey of American public post–Cold War period, and the development and func-
policy, with emphasis on modern problems and trends. Three tions of regional institutions.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six se- 3 65N, 465N. Topics in Comparative Politics. Analysis of vary-
mester hours of lower-division coursework in government. ing topics in the comparative study of political processes.
3 60N, 460N. Topics in International Relations. Special studies Three or four lecture hours a week for one semester. May
stressing the theoretical aspects or the substantive policy be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
problems of international politics. Three or four lecture hours Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the Topic 1: Politics in Contemporary Africa. Government
topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six se- 365N (Topic 1) is same as African and African American
mester hours of lower-division coursework in government. Studies 365. African and African American Studies 374
Topic 1: America in Decline? (Topic: Politics in Contemporary Africa) and Government
Topic 2: Causes of War. 365N (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Topic 4: Understanding the Cold War. Government Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in
360N (Topic 4) is same as Russian, East European, and government.
Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 15: Understanding the Cold Topic 2: Immigration and Comparative Politics. Prereq-
War). Government 360N (Topic 4) and Post-Soviet and uisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework
East European Studies 335 (Topic: Understanding the in government.
Cold War) may not both be counted. Topic 3: The Military in Politics. Only one of the follow-
Topic 8: Democracy, War, and Peace. ing may be counted: Government 365N (Topic 3); Latin
Topic 9: Force and Politics. American Studies 337M (Topic 9: The Military in Politics);
Topic 10: Introduction to International Relations. Asian Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic
Studies 361 (Topic: Introduction to International Rela- 10: The Military in Politics). Prerequisite: Six semester
tions Theory) and Government 360N (Topic 10) may hours of lower-division coursework in government.
not both be counted. Topic 4: Political Development in Eastern Europe and
Topic 11: International Political Economy. Study of the Latin America. Government 365N (Topic 4) is same as
changing relationship between political and economic Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 6: Political Devel-
power in international relations. opment in Eastern Europe and Latin America). Govern-

ment 365N (Topic 4) and Russian, East European, and and North Africa. Only one of the following may be
Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 7: Political Development counted: Government 365N (Topic 12), Middle Eastern
in Eastern Europe and Latin America) may not both be Studies 323K (Topic: Globalization in the Middle East
Liberal Arts
counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower- and North Africa), Technology, Literacy, and Culture
division coursework in government. 331 (Topic: Globalization in the Middle East and North
Topic 5: States and Peasants. Government 365N (Topic Africa). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
5) is same as African and African American Studies 374 coursework in government.
(Topic 5: States and Peasants). Prerequisite: Six semester Topic 13: Politics of New Democracies. Examination of
hours of lower-division coursework in government. the process of democratization and factors related to
Topic 6: German Nationalisms. Government 365N its success. Government 365N (Topic 13) and Russian,
(Topic 6) is same as Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic: Politics
3: German Nationalisms). German national movements of New Democracies) may not both be counted.
within their historical context, and the present-day im- Topic 14: Politics of the Welfare State. Introductory
plications of nationalism. Prerequisite: For government survey of trends in welfare state development in North
majors, six semester hours of lower-division coursework America, Western Europe, and Australia.
in government; for others, upper-division standing. 365P. The Politics of Oil. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K
Topic 7: German Unification: Problems and Prospects. (Topic 7: The Politics of Oil). The national and international
Government 365N (Topic 7) is same as Germanic Civili- political complexities of petroleum; relationship of trends
zation 360E (Topic 4: German Unification: Problems and in petroleum economics to international political align-
Prospects) and Russian, East European, and Eurasian ments. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
Studies 335 (Topic 9: German Unification: Problems and requisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework
Prospects). A brief history of Germany since 1815, the in government.
contemporary German state and its institutions, and per- 370K. Racial and Ethnic Politics. An examination of the role of
spectives for the current decade. Only one of the follow- racial and ethnic minorities in politics and of the impact
ing may be counted: Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic: of politics on these minorities. Three lecture hours a week
German Reunification: Problems and Prospects), Govern- for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
ment 365N (Topic 7), 365N (Topic: German Reunification: ics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
Problems and Prospects). Prerequisite: For government coursework in government.
majors, six semester hours of lower-division coursework Topic 2: Latino Politics. Same as Mexican American
in government; for others, upper-division standing. Studies 374 (Topic 15: Latino Politics) and Latin American
Topic 8: Switzerland and Europe: Integration or Isolation. Studies 337M (Topic 8: Latino Politics).
Government 365N (Topic 8) is same as Germanic Civili- Topic 3: African American Politics. The evolution and
zation 360E (Topic 5: Switzerland and Europe: Integration role of African American politics within the American
or Isolation). Culture, society, history, economics, and political system. African and African American Studies
politics in historical and contemporary Switzerland. Only 374D (Topic: African American Politics) and Government
one of the following may be counted: Germanic Civili- 370K (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
zation 360E (Topic: Switzerland: Seven Hundred Years), Topic 4: The Black Church in African American Politics.
Government 365N (Topic 8), 365N (Topic: Switzerland: Examination of the political role of the black church and
Seven Hundred Years). Prerequisite: For government ma- its leaders in the development of African American politi-
jors, six semester hours of lower-division coursework in cal behavior. Only one of the following may be counted:
government; for others, upper-division standing. African and African American Studies 374 (Topic: Black
Topic 9: International Environmental Policy. Government Church in African American Politics), 374D (Topic: Black
365N (Topic 9) is same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 20: In- Church in African American Politics), Government 370K
ternational Environmental Policy). Prerequisite: Six semes- (Topic 4), Religious Studies 346 (Topic: Black Church in
ter hours of lower-division coursework in government. African American Politics).
Topic 10: Australian Society and Politics. Government Topic 5: Race and Democracy. Examination of multicul-
365N (Topic 10) is same as Sociology 352M (Topic 12: tural and multiracial influences on democratic societies.
Australian Society and Politics). Prerequisite: Six semester Only one of the following may be counted: African and
hours of lower-division coursework in government. African American Studies 374 (Topic: Race and Democ-
Topic 11: Political Transition in Europe and Latin racy), 374D (Topic: Race and Democracy), Government
America. Government 365N (Topic 11) is same as Latin 370K (Topic 5).
American Studies 337M (Topic 10: Political Transition in 370L. Topics in American Government and Politics. Analysis of
Europe and Latin America). European Studies 361 (Topic varying topics in the study of American government and
21: Political Transition in Europe and Latin America) and politics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
Government 365N (Topic 11) may not both be counted. repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six se-
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division mester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
coursework in government. Topic 1: Election Campaigns.
Topic 12: Globalization in the Middle East and North Topic 2: Leadership in America. Same as American Stud-
Africa. A comparison of economic and political devel- ies 370 (Topic 10: Leadership in America).
opment strategies in the countries of the Middle East Topic 3: Bureaucracy in America.

Topic 5: Parties and Electoral Politics in the United ten reports required. The equivalent of three or six lecture
States. hours a week for one semester. Only six semester hours of
Topic 6: Politics of Hollywood. an internship course in government may be counted toward
Liberal Arts
Topic 7: The United States Congress. a major in government. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours
Topic 8: Congress and the Executive Branch. of coursework in government and consent of instructor.
Topic 9: Social Movements: Theory and Practice. 374N. Political Internship. Students perform research and re-
Topic 10: Congress and the Presidency. lated activities for an entity directly related to government
Topic 11: Urban Politics. Same as Urban Studies 350 and politics. Written reports required. The equivalent of
(Topic 1: Urban Politics). three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only six se-
Topic 12: Congressional Elections. Examination of con- mester hours of an internship course in government may
gressional campaigns and election outcomes from both be counted toward a major in government. Prerequisite:
historical and contemporary perspectives. Twelve semester hours of coursework in government.
Topic 13: Leaders and Followers in American Politics. 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Lectures and supervised indi-
Examination of the relationship between elected of- vidual research and the writing of a substantial paper on
ficials and voters. a special topic in the field of government. No grade is
Topic 14: The News Media as a Political Institution. awarded until the student has completed the two-semester
Analysis of the role of the news media in American sequence. Three lecture hours a week for two semesters.
politics and the operation of national government. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing, admis-
Government 370L (Topic 14) and Urban Studies 350 sion to the Government Honors Program, and written
(Topic: News Media as a Political Institution) may not consent of the Government Honors Program adviser; for
both be counted. 679HB, Government 679HA.
Topic 15: Political Communication. Introduction to the 379S. Honors Seminar. Substantive focus varies each semester.
impact of modern forms of communication on Ameri- Topics include but are not limited to constitutional interpre-
can governance. tation, political thought, the evolution of American politics,
Topic 16: Political Psychology. Study of the role of psy- and comparative politics. Three lecture hours a week for
chological theories in understanding politics and form- one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
ing political views. vary. Prerequisite: Completion of thirty semester hours of
Topic 17: Money in United States Politics. Study of coursework, including at least six hours of government.
the nature and consequences of campaign finance on
American politics. Government 370L (Topic 17) and
379S (Topic: Money in Politics—Honors) may not both Gree k
be counted. See Department of Classics, page 363.
Topic 18: Politics and the Economy. Survey of the
relationship between politics and market behavior in
democracies. He b re w
Topic 19: The United States as a Territorial Nation. Ex- See Department of Middle Eastern Studies, page 432.
amination of the history, public policy, law, and political
philosophy behind United States territories and land
acquisitions. Hind i
3 70M. Research on the United States Congress. Independent re- See Department of Asian Studies, page 353.
search on lawmaking in the modern United States Congress.
Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
lower-division coursework in government. Depar tment of His tory
3 71N, 671N. Administrative Internship. Students perform re-
search and related activities in a national, state, or local The information in parentheses after a course number
administrative agency. Written reports required. The is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
equivalent of three or six lecture hours a week for one se-
mester. Only six semester hours of an internship course
in government may be counted toward a major in govern-
ment. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of coursework listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
in government and consent of instructor. Appendix A on pages 683–689.
3 72N, 672N. Campaigns and Elections Internship. Students per-
form research and related activities in political campaigns Hi s to ry: HIS
and polling. Written reports required. The equivalent of
three or six lecture hours a week for one semester. Only Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
six semester hours of an internship course in government
may be counted toward a major in government. Prerequi- 301F. The Premodern World. Survey of world history from hu-
site: Twelve semester hours of coursework in government man origins to the sixteenth century. Three lecture hours
and consent of instructor. a week for one semester. History 301F and 306N (Topic:
3 73N, 673N. Legislative Internship. Students perform research and Premodern World) may not both be counted.
related activities in a national, state, or local legislature. Writ-

3 04K (TCCN: HIST 2313). English Civilization before 1603. Survey of (Topic 7), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 310,
English civilization from Roman times to the death of Queen Religious Studies 311 (Topic 3: Introduction to Islam).
Elizabeth I. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Topic 8: Africa: A Visual Journey. Same as African and Afri-
Liberal Arts
3 04L (TCCN: HIST 2314). English Civilization since 1603. Survey can American Studies 317 (Topic 5: Africa: A Visual Journey).
of English history from the seventeenth century to the pres- A broad introduction to key themes in African history and
ent. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. culture, from earliest times to the postindependence era.
304R. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduction. Same as Designed around the video series The Africans.
Islamic Studies 311 (Topic 2: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: 307C. Introduction to the History of India. Same as Asian Stud-
An Introduction), Jewish Studies 311 (Topic 2: Judaism, Christi- ies 307C. Survey of the history of the Indian subcontinent
anity, and Islam: An Introduction), and Religious Studies 304. from prehistoric times to the present. Three lecture hours
Examines the intertwined historical developments of the a week for one semester.
religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and explores 3 09K (TCCN: HIST 2311). Western Civilization in Medieval
the principal beliefs and practices of Jews, Christians, and Times. Survey of medieval Europe from late antiquity to
Muslims. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. the fifteenth century. Three lecture hours a week for one
305K. History of East Asia to 1800. Same as Asian Studies 301M semester.
(Topic 3: History of East Asia to 1800). A survey of the tra- 3 09L (TCCN: HIST 2312). Wes te rn Civilization in Mode rn
ditional history and culture of China, Japan, Korea, and Times. Survey of European civilization since the fifteenth
Vietnam. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
305L. History of East Asia since 1800. Same as Asian Studies 310. Introduction to Modern Africa. Same as African and African
301M (Topic 4: History of East Asia since 1800). A survey of American Studies 310K. Introduction to modern Africa, with
the modern history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. focus on colonial and postcolonial development in political
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. organization, economics, sociolinguistics, and literature.
306K. Introduction to the Middle East: Religious, Cultural, and Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Historical Foundations. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 310K. Latin American Civilization: The Colonial Experience. Same
301K. A survey of the history and civilization of the Middle as Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 1: Latin American
East from the sixth to the fourteenth century. Three lecture Civilization: The Colonial Experience). A broad survey of the
hours a week for one semester. History 306K and Middle political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the Latin
Eastern Languages and Cultures 312K may not both be American past, stressing both that area’s achievements
counted. and its enduring problems. Three lecture hours a week for
306N. Topics in History. Three lecture hours a week for one one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. History 310K, 346K, Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 2:
Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for Amer- Latin America before 1810).
ican History; these are identified in the Course Schedule. 310L. Latin American Civilization: The National Experience. Same
Topic 2: Introduction to American Studies. Same as as Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 2: Latin American
American Studies 310. An interdisciplinary introduction Civilization: The National Experience). A broad survey of the
to American culture. Partially fulfills legislative require- political, social, and cultural aspects of the Latin American
ment for American history. past. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one
Topic 3: Key Ideas and Issues in Latin America. Same as of the following may be counted: History 310L, 346L, Latin
Latin American Studies 301. Broad introductory course American Studies 366 (Topic 3: Latin America since 1810).
to acquaint students with the main areas of interest in 311K. Introduction to Traditional Africa. Same as African and Af-
Latin American studies. rican American Studies 310L. Introductory, interdisciplinary
Topic 4: Introduction to Russian, East European, and course on the peoples and cultures of Africa. Three lecture
Eurasian Studies: History. History 306N (Topic 4) and hours a week for one semester.
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 301 may 3 14K (TCCN: HIST 2328). History of Mexican Americans in the
not both be counted. United States. Same as Mexican American Studies 316.
Topic 5: Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment Examines the origin and growth of the Mexican American
and Change in Modern Times. Same as Government 314 community in the United States. Three lecture hours a week
(Topic 3: Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for
Change in Modern Times) and Middle Eastern Studies American history.
301L. History 306N (Topic 5) and Middle Eastern Lan- 3 15K (TCCN: HIST 1301). The United States, 1492–1865. Survey of
guages and Cultures 312L may not both be counted. United States history from the colonial period through the
Topic 6: Key Ideas and Issues in American History. Par- Civil War. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one
tially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. discussion hour a week for one semester. Partially fulfills
Topic 7: Introduction to Islam. Same as Islamic Studies legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
310, Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 1: Introduction to Fifteen semester hours of coursework and a passing score
Islam), and Religious Studies 319. The beliefs, theology, on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education Assess-
history, and main social and legal institutions of Islam, ment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).
including the concept of God and society, the role of 3 15L (TCCN: HIST 1302). The United States since 1865. Survey
women, and Islamic government and movements. Only of United States history since the Civil War. Three lecture
one of the following may be counted: History 306N hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week

for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
American history. Prerequisite: Fifteen semester hours of in the Department of History. University credit is awarded
coursework and a passing score on the reading section of for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
Liberal Arts
the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
an appropriate assessment test). for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
3 17L (TCCN: HIST 2327). Topics in United States History. Three for credit when the topics vary.
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
for credit when the topics vary. Partially fulfills legislative Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Completion
of at least thirty semester hours of coursework. 320L. Texas until 1845. Same as Mexican American Studies
Topic 1: Colonial America. 320L. A study of Texas from before the European discovery
Topic 2: The Era of the American Revolution. through the exploration and mission periods to status as a
Topic 3: Introduction to African American History. Same Mexican colony and an independent republic. Three lecture
as African and African American Studies 317D (Topic 1: hours a week for one semester. History 320L and Mexican
Introduction to African American History). African and American Studies 374 (Topic: Texas until 1845) may not both
African American Studies 317 (Topic: Introduction to Af- be counted. Three semester hours of Texas history may
rican American History) and History 317L (Topic 3) may be substituted for half of the legislative requirement for
not both be counted. American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 4: Introduction to Asian American History. Same 320P. Texas, 1845–1914. A study of Texas through early statehood,
as Asian American Studies 312. Asian American Studies the Civil War and Reconstruction, and its expansion from
310 (Topic: Introduction to Asian Pacific American History) a dependent state to a beginning industrial entity. Three
and History 317L (Topic 4) may not both be counted. lecture hours a week for one semester. Three semester
Topic 5: United States Women, Sexuality, and Gender hours of Texas history may be substituted for half of the
to 1865. Same as Women’s and Gender Studies 301 legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
(Topic 11: United States Women, Sexuality, and Gender Upper-division standing.
to 1865). 320R. Texas, 1914 to the Present. Same as Mexican American
Topic 6: The United States in the 17th-Century Atlantic Studies 374 (Topic 16: Texas, 1914 to the Present) and Ur-
World. The United States during a period marked by ban Studies 353 (Topic 2: Texas, 1914 to the Present). The
the spread of knowledge and experience of the world steady dissociation of Texas from its Old South status to
through conflict, economic exchange, cultural creativ- a transitional state and a power in national politics. Three
ity, exploration, New World colonization, technological lecture hours a week for one semester. Three semester
innovation, and religious reformation and counter- hours of Texas history may be substituted for half of the
reformation. legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
Topic 7: The United States and Africa. Same as African Upper-division standing.
and African American Studies 317C (Topic 1: The United 321. The History of Rome: The Empire. Same as Ancient History
States and Africa). History of political, economic, and and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 2: The History of Rome:
cultural relations between the United States and Africa The Empire). A survey of the Roman world from Augustus
from the early origins of the slave trade to the present. to Constantine the Great. Three lecture hours a week for
African and African American Studies 317 (Topic: United one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
States and Africa) and History 317L (Topic 7) may not 321G. Rome and Jerusalem. Same as Ancient History and Clas-
both be counted. sical Civilization 325 (Topic 3: Rome and Jerusalem), Jewish
317N. Topics in History. Three lecture hours a week for one Studies 365 (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Studies 320 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), and Religious
Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours Studies 365 (Topic 1: Rome and Jerusalem). A study of daily
of coursework. life in Israel during the Roman period, focusing on Jerusa-
318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. lem, ancient Palestinian synagogues and churches, Jewish
319D. The Ancient Mediterranean World. Same as Ancient His- and Christian symbolism, agriculture, warfare, and burial
tory and Classical Civilization 319 (Topic 1: The Ancient practices. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Mediterranean World) and Classical Civilization 319D. Sur- Only one of the following may be counted: History 321G,
vey of the ancient Mediterranean from ca. 3000 bc to ad Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle
476. Focus on the development of ideas and institutions Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 7: Rome and
in the Greek and Roman worlds and on the active cultural Jerusalem), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 24: Rome and Je-
exchange among the diverse civilizations of the broader rusalem). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
region that shaped Greek and Roman history and cultural 3 21M. The History of Rome: The Republic. Same as Ancient
identity. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one History and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 1: The History
discussion hour a week for one semester. of Rome: The Republic). A survey of Roman history from
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in the founding of Rome to the death of Julius Caesar. Three
History. This course is used to record credit the student lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program division standing.

322C. Cultural History of World Science to 1650. Cultural history of the empire’s place on the world scene. Three lecture
of science from ancient times to the seventeenth century. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: standing.
Liberal Arts
Upper-division standing. 331G. History of Iran to 1800. Same as Middle Eastern Studies
322D. The Scientific Revolution of the Seventeenth Century. The 321K (Topic 3: History of Iran to 1800). A survey of the social,
history of science and its place in society from the mid– economic, and religious components unique to Iran from
sixteenth century to the time of Isaac Newton. Three lecture the pre-Islamic empire of the Achaemenids through the
hours a week for one semester. History 322D and 329N may development of Iran as a medieval and premodern Islamic
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. state. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. History
322G. History of the Modern Life Sciences. History of the life 331G and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 23: History of Iran to
sciences from the eighteenth century to the present. Three 1800) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- standing.
division standing. 331J. History of the Arab World. Same as Middle Eastern Studies
3 22M. History of Modern Science. The history of science and its 321K (Topic 2: History of the Arab World). A general survey
place in society from the time of Newton to the present. of the origins and development of Arabic civilization. Three
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
Upper-division standing. division standing.
323L. Europe since 1919. Survey course emphasizing the impact 331L. Modern Iran. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic
of the two world wars on European social, political, and cul- 5: Modern Iran). The development of modern Iran; special at-
tural life in the twentieth century. Three lecture hours a week tention is given to the impact of the West, the constitutional
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. movement, nationalism, the oil crisis, and the Islamic Revo-
3 28M. Modern Brazil. Same as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic lution of 1979. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
12: Modern Brazil). The social, economic, political, and cul- History 331L and Middle Eastern Studies 323L may not both
tural forces that have shaped modern Brazil. Three lecture be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division 331M. Imperialism and Nationalism in the Middle East. Same
standing. as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 10: Imperialism and
329K. United States Relations with Latin America. A survey of Nationalism in the Middle East). An interpretative analysis
the major conflicts in US–Latin American relations in the of European imperialism in the Middle East; the origin and
nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as well as the economic the rise of nationalism in the Arab world, Turkey, Iran, and
relations between North America and Latin America. Three Israel. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. His-
lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills tory 331M and Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic: Imperi-
legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: alism and Nationalism in the Middle East) may not both be
Upper-division standing. counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
329P. History of the Atomic Bomb. The development, use, and of instructor.
influence of nuclear weapons from the 1930s to 1954. Three 332G. European Intellectual History from the Enlightenment to
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- Nietzsche. Explores significant intellectual developments
division standing. in Europe throughout the nineteenth century. Themes
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in include romanticism, positivism, socialism, and nihilism.
History. This course is used to record credit the student Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program Upper-division standing.
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. 332J. Twentieth-Century European Intellectual History. Explores
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser significant intellectual developments in Europe in the twen-
in the Department of History. University credit is awarded tieth century. Topics include psychoanalysis, sociology, exis-
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as tentialism, and poststructuralism. Three lecture hours a week
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated 333L. United States Foreign Relations, 1776–1914. The history
for credit when the topics vary. of United States foreign policy and diplomacy from the
329U. Perspectives on Science and Mathematics. An examination founding of the United States to the outbreak of the First
of five notable episodes in the history of science: Galileo’s World War. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
conflict with the Catholic Church, Isaac Newton’s formula- Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
tion of the laws of motion, Charles Darwin’s proposal of the Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
theory of evolution by natural selection, the development 333M. United States Foreign Relations, 1914 to the Present. The
of the atomic bomb, and the discovery of the double helix history of United States foreign policy and diplomacy from
structure of DNA. Three lecture hours and one discussion the First World War to the present. Three lecture hours a week
hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for
may be counted: History 329U, 366N (Topic: Perspectives on American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Science and Mathematics), Philosophy 329U. Prerequisite: 334C. Music Cultures of the Middle East, Past and Present. Same
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. as Middle Eastern Studies 334C. A historical and ethnomusi-
331C. History of the Ottoman Empire. Same as Middle Eastern cological survey of the Arab, Turkish, and Persian music cul-
Studies 331C. A survey of Ottoman society and culture and tures. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. History

334C and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic from their first arrival in significant numbers during the
11: Music Cultures of the Middle East, Past and Present) may California Gold Rush of the mid-nineteenth century to the
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian
Liberal Arts
334J. History of England, 1688–1832. The rise of the eighteenth- Studies 340S and History 340S may not both be counted.
century governing class: nobility and gentry, the rise of Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
urban middle-class political consciousness, and the rise Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
of industrialism and working-class consciousness. Three 341K. Origins of Modern Japan. Same as Asian Studies 341K.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- Japan to the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution, with
division standing. a focus on the culminating age of samurai rule, the Toku-
334L. The American Revolution and the Founding of the United gawa period (1600–1867). Three lecture hours a week for
States, 1763–1800. The Revolutionary transformation of one semester. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Japan to 1800)
America between 1763 and 1800. Three lecture hours a week and History 341K may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Upper-division standing.
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 341M. Imperial Japan. Same as Asian Studies 341M. Japan from the
3 34M. The Jeffersonian Era, 1800–1829. Analysis of the early Meiji transformation through war, defeat, and occupation.
American republic; emphasis on Jeffersonian republicanism Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies
as ideology and as public policy. Three lecture hours a week 361 (Topic: Modern Japan) and History 341M may not both
for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 341N. Women’s Rights Movement in the United States. Same
336L. The Old South. Southern institutions and the role of the as Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 11: Women’s
South in American history. Three lecture hours a week for Rights Movement in the United States). A survey of the
one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for women’s movement in the United States from the seven-
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. teenth century to the present. Three lecture hours a week
337N. Germany in the Twentieth Century. Same as Russian, East for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for
European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 11: Germany in American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
the Twentieth Century). Survey of German political and 342C. Postwar Japan. Same as Asian Studies 341N. Japan since
military institutions, economic development, culture, and the war and occupation. Three lecture hours a week for one
society. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
requisite: Upper-division standing. 342D. Political Economy of Japan. Same as Asian Studies 342D.
340K. Traditional China. Same as Asian Studies 340K. History Historical development of the Japanese economy since early
of China from its beginnings to 1800. Three lecture hours modern times. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
a week for one semester. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Tradi- Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies
tional China) and History 340K may not both be counted. 361 (Topic: Political Economy of Japan), History 342D, 350L
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. (Topic: Political Economy of Japan). Prerequisite: Upper-
3 40M. Modern China. Same as Asian Studies 340M. History division standing.
of China from the intrusion of the West circa 1500 to the 343. The Age of Reformation. Same as Religious Studies 344.
Communist revolution. Three lecture hours a week for Examines late medieval religion, the rise of Protestant
one semester. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Modern China) movements, and the Catholic response in their cultural,
and History 340M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: political, and social contexts. Three lecture hours a week
Upper-division standing. for one semester. History 343 and Religious Studies 361
340N. Communist China. Same as Asian Studies 340N. The history (Topic 26: The Age of Reformation) may not both be counted.
of China from the Communist takeover in 1949 to the present. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies 343G. Italian Renaissance, 1350–1550. Survey of political, so-
361 (Topic: Communist China) and History 340N may not cioeconomic, religious, and intellectual trends during the
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Italian Renaissance. Three lecture hours a week for one
340P. European Expansion in Asia. Same as Asian Studies 340P. semester. History 343G and 362K (Topic: Italian Renaissance,
European exploration, the commerce of the East India Com- 1350–1550) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: History
panies, and the beginnings of empire in South and Southeast 309K or the equivalent is recommended.
Asia from the fifteenth to the early nineteenth century. Three 343L. History of Russia to 1917. Same as Russian, East European,
lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies 361 and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 5: History of Russia to 1917).
(Topic: European Expansion in Asia) and History 340P may not Survey of Russian history from seventeenth-century Muscovy
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. to the fall of the Romanovs in 1917. Three lecture hours a week
340R. European Empires in Asia. Same as Asian Studies 340R. for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
The British in India and Malaya, the Dutch in Indonesia, and 3 43M. History of Russia since 1917. Same as Russian, East European,
the French in Indochina since 1800. Three lecture hours a and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 6: History of Russia since 1917).
week for one semester. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: European A survey of Russian history from the revolution of 1917 to the
Empires in Asia) and History 340R may not both be counted. collapse of the Soviet Union. Three lecture hours a week for
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
340S. The Chinese in the United States. A lecture and discussion 343P. History of Witchcraft. A study of witch beliefs and witch-
course on the history of the Chinese in the United States craft prosecutions in western Europe and colonial America,

mainly between 1100 and 1700. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Ancient India)
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. and History 346C may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
343W. Witches, Workers, and Wives. Explores the role of families Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Liberal Arts
and concepts of gender as expressed in key economic, so- 346D. Medieval India. Same as Asian Studies 346D. History and
cial, political, and cultural patterns in early modern Europe. culture of South Asia from approximately 500 to 1500, with
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. History 343W emphasis on religious and political institutions and the
and 366N (Topic: Witches, Workers, and Wives) may not be emergence of regional cultures. Three lecture hours a week
counted. for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
344E. France in the Middle Ages. Social, cultural, political, and consent of instructor.
economic history of France from the fall of the Roman Em- 346K. Colonial Latin America. Same as Latin American Studies
pire to the fifteenth century; emphasis on the development 366 (Topic 2: Colonial Latin America). Basic survey course,
of feudalism and nationalism. Three lecture hours a week designed as an introduction to Latin American history in
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. the colonial period. Three lecture hours a week for one
344F. Anglo-Saxon England. The political, social, cultural, and semester. Only one of the following may be counted: His-
legal history of England from about 410 to 1154. Lectures tory 310K, 346K, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 1: Latin
and discussion of primary sources. Three lecture hours American Civilization: The Colonial Experience). Prerequisite:
a week for one semester. History 344F and 362K (Topic: Upper-division standing.
Anglo-Saxon England) may not both be counted. Prerequi- 346L. Modern Latin America. Same as Latin American Studies
site: Upper-division standing. 366 (Topic 3: Modern Latin America). Continuation of His-
344G. Twelfth-Century Renaissance: 1050–1200. An examina- tory 346K. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
tion of social, cultural, and intellectual developments in Only one of the following may be counted: History 310L,
eleventh- and twelfth-century Europe. Three lecture hours 346L, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 2: Latin American
a week for one semester. History 344G and 362K (Topic: Civilization: The National Experience). Prerequisite: Upper-
Twelfth-Century Renaissance: 1050–1200) may not both be division standing.
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 3 46M. Muslim India before 1750. Same as Asian Studies 346M
344J. Norman and Angevin England. Political, social, and legal and Religious Studies 341 (Topic 6: Muslim India before
history of England from the Norman conquest in 1066 to the 1750). The history, art and architecture, and religions of
end of the reign of Richard III in 1485. Three lecture hours India during the period of Muslim rule, from the tenth to
a week for one semester. History 344J and 362K (Topic: the eighteenth century. Three lecture hours a week for one
Norman and Angevin England) may not both be counted. semester. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: History and Culture
3 44M. Everyday Life in Early Modern Europe. Social history of ear- of India before 1750) and History 346M may not both be
ly modern Europe (1400–1700), with emphasis on material counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
conditions of social existence. Three lecture hours a week 346N. History and Culture of India since 1750. Same as Asian
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Studies 346N. The period of British rule, the nationalist
344P. English Women in History. Same as Women’s and Gender movement, and independence, with emphasis on the im-
Studies 321 (Topic 3: English Women in History). An analysis pact of the West on Indian society. Three lecture hours a
of some of the images and roles of English women in history week for one semester. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: History
from ancient to modern times, with particular emphasis and Culture of India since 1750) and History 346N may not
on the period from the eighteenth century to the present. both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 346R. Revolution in Modern Latin America. Same as Latin
Upper-division standing. American Studies 366 (Topic 13: Revolution in Modern Latin
345J. The Coming of the Civil War, 1829–1861. Lecture and dis- America). Comparison of the Mexican and Cuban revolu-
cussion course dealing with the historical conditions that tions and of their challenges to inter-American relations.
led to the American Civil War. Three lecture hours a week Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Upper-division standing.
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 346S. Revolution in Twentieth-Century Latin America. Same
345L. The American Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861– as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 9: Revolution in
1877. Lecture and discussion course on the Civil War and Twentieth-Century Latin America). An introduction to recent
Reconstruction period. Three lecture hours a week for Latin American history, with emphasis on phenomena that
one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for explain the apparent social unrest and political instability
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. of the region. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
3 45M. The South since 1865. The history of the South after the Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Civil War through the civil rights movement. Three lecture 346T. The Cuban Revolution and the United States. Same as Latin
hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative American Studies 366 (Topic 17: The Cuban Revolution and
requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper- the United States). The special economic and political re-
division standing. lationship between the United States and Cuba from 1898
346C. Ancient India. Same as Asian Studies 346C. History and to 1967; and how the 1959 revolution affected the Cold War
culture of South Asia from its protohistoric beginnings in relationships between East and West, North and South.
the Indus Valley through the period of the early empires Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of
of the Mauryas and Guptas. Three lecture hours a week the following may be counted: History 346T, 366N (Topic:

The Cuban Revolution and the US), Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 7: Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution in
366 (Topic: The Cuban Revolution and the US). Prerequisite: Colonial Spanish America). History 350L (Topic 19) and
Upper-division standing. Latin American Studies 366 (Topic: Resistance, Rebellion,
Liberal Arts
347L. Seminar in Historiography. Restricted to students in the and Revolution in Colonial Spanish America) may not both
History Honors Program. Designed to familiarize students be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
in the honors program with general problems of historiogra- Topic 25: Women in Asian Societies. Same as Asian
phy, historical interpretation, and the philosophy of history. Studies 361 (Topic 14: Women in Asian Societies) and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 8: Women in
Consent of instructor. Asian Societies). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
349R. Military History to 1640. A broad survey of world military Topic 30: Anglo-Americans and Native Americans. Par-
systems from ancient times to about 1640. Three lecture tially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
standing. Topic 32: The Galileo Affair. Prerequisite: Upper-division
349S. Survey of Military History, 1640 to 1900. An investigation of standing.
world military systems and of the evolution of military tech- Topic 33: Heresy and the Inquisition. Same as Religious
nology from about the time of the Thirty Years’ War to the Studies 357 (Topic 1: Heresy and the Inquisition). Only one
end of the nineteenth century. Three lecture hours a week of the following may be counted: History 350L (Topic 33),
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Religious Studies 355E (Topic 1: Heresy and the Inquisi-
350L. Undergraduate Seminar in History. Lectures, discussion, tion), 361 (Topic 27: Heresy and the Inquisition). Prerequi-
reading, and research on selected topics in the field of site: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
history. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Topic 34: Medieval Islam: Faith and History. Same as
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 7: Medieval Islam:
partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history; Faith and History) and Religious Studies 358 (Topic 2:
these are identified in the Course Schedule. Three semester Medieval Islam: Faith and History). History 350L (Topic
hours of Texas history may be substituted for half of the 34) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 28: Medieval Islam:
legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Faith and History) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. Upper-division standing.
Topic 1: Islam: Its History and Political Dynamics. Topic 35: Nigeria: A History of Nation-Building. Same
Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 2: Islam: as African and African American Studies 374C (Topic 1:
Its History and Political Dynamics). Prerequisite: Upper- Nigeria: A History of Nation-Building). African and African
division standing. American Studies 374 (Topic 1: Nigeria: A History of Na-
Topic 2: American Cultural History of Alcohol and Drugs. tion-Building) and History 350L (Topic 35) may not both
Same as American Studies 370 (Topic 1: American Cul- be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
tural History of Alcohol and Drugs). Study of the American Topic 39: Slavery in the United States. Same as African
use and perception of drugs, including alcohol, and how and African American Studies 374D (Topic 3: Slavery in
they have changed over time. Examines significant shifts the United States). African and African American Studies
in American attitudes toward individualism and social 374 (Topic 21: Slavery in the United States) and History
control. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Ameri- 350L (Topic 39) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills
can history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. legislative requirement for American history. Prerequi-
Topic 4: Environmental History of North America. Same site: Upper-division standing.
as American Studies 329 and Urban Studies 353 (Topic 5: Topic 41: Stalinist Russia. Same as Russian, East Euro-
Environmental History of North America). Partially fulfills pean, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 12: Stalinist Rus-
legislative requirement for American history. Prerequi- sia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
site: Upper-division standing. of instructor.
Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism. Same as Asian Studies Topic 42: History of Modern Central America. Same as
361 (Topic 6: Gandhi and Gandhism) and Religious Stud- Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 15: History of Mod-
ies 341 (Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism). Prerequisite: ern Central America). History 350L (Topic 42) and 363K
Upper-division standing. (Topic: History of Modern Central America) may not both
Topic 6: Black Movements in the Caribbean. Same be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 7: Topic 43: Coastal Communities in Early America. Par-
Black Movements in the Caribbean) and Latin American tially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
Studies 366 (Topic 4: Black Movements in the Caribbean). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 44: Culture and Identity in Colonial Mexico. Same
Topic 7: Civil Rights in America. Partially fulfills legis- as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 16: Culture and
lative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Identity in Colonial Mexico). Prerequisite: Upper-division
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. standing.
Topic 14: Lyndon Johnson and His Times. Partially fulfills Topic 46: Women and Gender in China. Same as Asian
legislative requirement for American history. Prerequi- Studies 372 (Topic 21: Women and Gender in China) and
site: Upper-division standing. Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 18: Women and
Topic 19: Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution in Colo- Gender in China). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
nial Spanish America. Same as Latin American Studies or consent of instructor.

Topic 48: Constitutional Issues in the Twentieth-Century 31 bc). Two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week
United States. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division 351N. The History of Religion in America to 1800. Same as Re-
Liberal Arts
standing. ligious Studies 327. Survey of religious thought, practices,

Topic 49: History of Imperialism. Prerequisite: Upper- and institutions in the colonies and early republic. Three
division standing. lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills
Topic 50: Imperialism: Empire to Globalization. Prereq- legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
uisite: Upper-division standing. Upper-division standing.
Topic 51: Myth and Construction of American Identity. 351P. History of Religion in America since 1800. Same as Reli-
Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American his- gious Studies 326. Survey of religious thought and institu-
tory. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. tions from the Second Great Awakening to the present;
Topic 52: Race and Beauty in American Culture. Same emphasis given to Protestantism challenged by science,
as African and African American Studies 374D (Topic 1: industrialism, immigration, urbanism, religious heteroge-
Race and Beauty in American Culture). Partially fulfills neity, and indifference, and to revivalism, reform, and the
legislative requirement for American history. Prerequi- social gospel. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
site: Upper-division standing. History 351P and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 12: History
Topic 53: History of Black Entrepreneurship in the United of Religion in America since 1800) may not both be counted.
States. Same as African and African American Studies Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
374D (Topic 2: History of Black Entrepreneurship in the Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
United States). Partially fulfills legislative requirement for 352L. The Mexican Revolution, 1910–1920. Same as Latin
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. American Studies 366 (Topic 8: The Mexican Revolution,
Topic 54: Epics and Heroes of India. Prerequisite: Upper- 1910–1920). An analytical examination of the initial decade
division standing. of the Mexican Revolution, the first of the twentieth-century
Topic 55: History of Sexuality in America. Same as Wom- nationalist social revolutions; examines through lectures
en’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 38: History of Sexual- and discussion the historical antecedents and the political,
ity in America). Partially fulfills legislative requirement for economic, social, and intellectual elements of the upheaval.
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Topic 56: Germany since Hitler. Prerequisite: Upper- Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
division standing. 353. The French Revolution and Napoleon. Analysis of the so-
Topic 57: Law and Society in Early Modern Europe. Pre- cial, political, and economic origins and outcomes of the
requisite: Upper-division standing. French Revolution and Napoleon’s empire. Three lecture
Topic 58: Women in Postwar America. Same as Ameri- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
can Studies 370 (Topic 30: Women in Postwar America) standing.
and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 37: Women 354C. History of Greece to the End of the Peloponnesian
in Postwar America). Partially fulfills legislative require- War. Same as Ancient History and Classical Civilization 325
ment for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division (Topic 4: History of Greece to the End of the Peloponnesian
standing. War) and Classical Civilization 354C. Survey of Greek his-
Topic 59: Stalin’s Russia at War. Only one of the fol- tory from the emergence of the city-states through the end
lowing may be counted: History 350L (Topic 59), 362G of the Peloponnesian War (ca. 700 to 404 bc). Two lecture
(Topic: Stalin’s Russia at War), 366N (Topic: Stalin’s Rus- hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
sia at War). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 60: Animals and American Culture. Same as 354D. History of Greece to 146 bc. Same as Ancient History and
American Studies 370 (Topic 28: Animals and American Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 5: History of Greece to 146
Culture) and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic bc) and Classical Civilization 354D. Survey of Greek his-
43: Animals and American Culture). Explores the role of tory from the end of the Peloponnesian War to the defeat
animals in American history, culture, and society. Par- of Greece by Rome (404 to 146 bc). Two lecture hours and
tially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Upper-division standing.
Topic 61: Deviance in America: An Alternative History. 354N. France in Modern Times. The impact of revolution on French
Same as American Studies 370 (Topic 22: Deviance in political, economic, and social development in the nine-
America: An Alternative History). Partially fulfills legis- teenth and twentieth centuries. Three lecture hours a week
lative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Upper-division standing. 355F. The United States, 1877–1920. Examines the Gilded Age
351D. The Hellenistic Age: Alexander to Actium. Same as Ancient and Progressive Era to depict the rise of modern America.
History and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 6: The Helle- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills
nistic Age: Alexander to Actium) and Classical Civilization legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
351D. History of Asia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean world Upper-division standing.
from Alexander’s expedition to Asia to Rome’s defeat of 3 55M. The United States, 1920–1941. Same as American Studies
the last of the Hellenistic monarchs at Actium (ca. 334 to 358. A history of political, economic, diplomatic, military,
social, and cultural developments in the United States be-

tween the two world wars. Three lecture hours a week for may be counted: American Studies 370 (Topic: America
one semester. American Studies 322 (Topic: The United and the Holocaust), History 350L (Topic: America and the
States, 1920–1941) and History 355M may not both be Holocaust), 356R, 365G (Topic: America and the Holocaust),
Liberal Arts
counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Ameri- Jewish Studies 361 (Topic: America and the Holocaust), Lib-
can history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. eral Arts Honors 350 (Topic: America and the Holocaust).
355N. Main Currents of American Culture to 1865. Same as Ameri- Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.
can Studies 355. An interdisciplinary course concerned with Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
the definition of American culture in historical perspective. 357C. African American History to 1860. Same as African and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills African American Studies 357C. Review of West African
legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: origins; New World settlement patterns, social life, and
Upper-division standing. culture; discussion of Atlantic slave trade, development
355P. The United States since 1941. A history of political, eco- of capitalism and plantation slavery, and origins of racism.
nomic, diplomatic, social, and cultural developments in Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills
the United States since the nation’s entry into World War II. legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills Upper-division standing.
legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: 357D. African American History since 1860. Same as African
Upper-division standing. and African American Studies 357D and Urban Studies
355S. United States Constitutional History. A lecture and discus- 353 (Topic 1: African American History since 1860). Survey
sion course dealing with the history of the development of of the history of African Americans in the United States
the American constitutional tradition from colonial times from 1860 to the present: Emancipation, Reconstruction
to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. politics, migration and urbanization, and the evolution of
History 355S and 366N (Topic: United States Constitutional African American culture; kinds of sources and methods
History) may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legisla- valuable for analyzing African American life and culture.
tive requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills
division standing. legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite:
356G. History of the United States West. Examines the history Upper-division standing.
of the trans-Mississippi West with a special focus on the 357F. Filipinos in the United States. Same as Asian American
concepts of conquest, resistance, and region from the Studies 325 (Topic 1: Filipinos in the United States). Three
nineteenth to the twentieth century. Three lecture hours a lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the fol-
week for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative require- lowing may be counted: History 357F, 365G (Topic: Filipinos
ment for American history. History 356G and 365G (Topic: in the United States), 366N (Topic: Filipinos in the United
History of the United States West) may not both be counted. States). Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
356K. Main Currents of American Culture since 1865. Same as 357P. Twentieth-Century American Indian History. Studies Ameri-
American Studies 356. An interdisciplinary course con- can Indian life and culture in the twentieth century through
cerned with the definition of American culture in historical the use of historical and anthropological texts, autobiog-
perspective. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. raphies, films, and fiction. Three lecture hours a week for
Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
356N. American Culture and Social Life since 1945. Same as 3 58M. England in the Nineteenth Century. Same as European
American Studies 328. Study of postwar American culture Studies 346 (Topic 1: England in the Nineteenth Century).
and society, using novels, plays, movies, music, television, The culture of the nineteenth-century English middle class.
journalism, political thought, and social criticism; special Three lecture hours a week for one semester. European
attention to the 1950s. Three lecture hours a week for one Studies 361 (Topic 4: England in the Nineteenth Century)
semester. American Studies 322 (Topic: American Culture and History 358M may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
and Social Life since 1945) and History 356N may not both Upper-division standing.
be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for 358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite:
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Upper-division standing.
356P. The United States in the Civil Rights Era. Examines United 359N. History of Africa since 1800. Same as African and African
States history in the post–World War II era, including how American Studies 359N. Development of sub-Saharan
civil rights and other racial issues helped shape the politics, African societies from the end of the slave trade to inde-
popular culture, and social life of this period. Three lecture pendence. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
requirement for American history. History 356P and 365G 359P. History of East Africa. Same as African and African Ameri-
(Topic: United States in the Civil Rights Era) may not both can Studies 345. A survey of the history of Kenya, Tanzania,
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. and Uganda from prehistoric times to the postindepen-
356R. America and the Holocaust. Same as American Studies dence era. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
321 (Topic 4: America and the Holocaust) and Jewish Stud- African and African American Studies 374 (Topic: History
ies 365 (Topic 1: America and the Holocaust). Three lecture of East Africa) and History 359P may not both be counted.
hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

359R. History of West Africa. Same as African and African Ameri- ies 320 (Topic 13: The Dead Sea Scrolls), and Religious
can Studies 345C. A history of the West Africa region: the Studies 353D. Only one of the following may be counted:
rise and fall of kingdoms, relations with Europe and Asia, History 364G (Topic 3), 366N (Topic 8: The Dead Sea
Liberal Arts
the great revolutions of the nineteenth century, colonial ad- Scrolls), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls),
ministration, decolonization, and the search for economic Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 14:
development and political stability since independence. The Dead Sea Scrolls), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 31: The
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. African and Dead Sea Scrolls). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
African American Studies 374 (Topic: History of West Africa) 365G. Topics in United States History. Three lecture hours a
and History 359R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Upper-division standing. the topics vary. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for
362G. Topics in European History. Three lecture hours a week for American history. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics given in the Course Schedule.
vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the 366N. Topics in History. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours
Course Schedule. and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
Topic 1: Reformation Theology. Same as Germanic May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics
Civilization 360E (Topic 1: Reformation Theology) and partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history;
Religious Studies 355D. Only one of the following may these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite:
be counted: English 322 (Topic 10: Reformation Theol- Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
ogy), History 362G (Topic 1), 366N (Topic 3: Reformation 366R. Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West to
Theology). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 1880. Same as American Studies 331 and Art History 367
362K. Medieval Civilization. Three lecture hours a week for one (Topic 1: Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. to 1880). The image and history of the West as seen through
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. the eyes of early explorers, artists, and scientists. Three
363K. Topics in Latin American Social and Cultural History. Sur- lecture hours a week for one semester. History 366R and
vey of Latin American problems in the colonial period. Three Museum Course 322 (Topic: Art, Photography, and Culture
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated of the American West to 1880) may not both be counted.
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American his-
standing. Some topics also require consent of instructor; tory. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History 302;
these are identified in the Course Schedule. for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for
364G. Topics in African, Asian, and Middle Eastern History. May others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. 366S. Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West since
Topic 1: History of Hindu Religious Traditions. Same as 1880. Same as American Studies 332 and Art History 367
Anthropology 324L (Topic 23: History of Hindu Religious (Topic 2: Art, Photography, and Culture of the American West
Traditions), Asian Studies 340 (Topic 4: History of Hindu since 1880). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Religious Traditions), and Religious Studies 321. History of History 366S and Museum Course 322 (Topic: Art, Pho-
major doctrines, practices, and institutions that shaped tography, Film, and Culture of the American West) may not
the development of Hinduism; how religions adapt to both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for
social and cultural change and often provide the catalyst American history. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art
for change. Only one of the following may be counted: History 302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302
History 364G (Topic 1), 366N (Topic 5: History of Hindu and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable
Religious Traditions), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 22: His- but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
tory of Hindu Religious Traditions). Prerequisite: Upper- 372L. Proseminar in Historical Source Readings. Individual
division standing. instruction in reading history and historiography. The
Topic 2: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times. Same as equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Times), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 6: Prophet of standing and written consent of instructor; consent forms
Islam: His Life and Times), and Religious Studies 325. A are available in the departmental advising office.
detailed study of the prophet Muhammad’s life and mes- 3 72M. Proseminar in Historical Writing. Individual instruction in
sage, and of the means by which his life was recorded and historical research and writing. May be repeated for credit.
popularized. Only one of the following may be counted: Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent
History 364G (Topic 2), 366N (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: of instructor; consent forms are available in the departmen-
His Life and Times), Middle Eastern Languages and Cul- tal advising office.
tures 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), 372P. The Bible and History. Same as Jewish Studies 364 (Topic
Religious Studies 361 (Topic 25: Prophet of Islam: His Life 3: The Bible and History), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic
and Times). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 3: The Bible and History), and Religious Studies 354D. The
Topic 3: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Same as Jewish Studies critical uses of biblical and extrabiblical data in the recon-
364 (Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Middle Eastern Stud- struction of the history of the biblical period. Three lecture

hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following Humanitie s Pro gr am
may be counted: History 372P, Jewish Studies 361 (Topic
3: The Bible and History), Middle Eastern Languages and Humanitie s: HMN
Liberal Arts
Cultures 341 (Topic 1: The Bible and History), Religious
Studies 361 (Topic 14: The Bible and History). Prerequisite: Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
373C. History of the Hip-Hop Generation. Same as African and 101. Community Service. Tutorial course, in which the student
African American Studies 374F (Topic 5: History of the Hip- submits a report based on a community service project and
Hop Generation). Explores the evolution of the hip-hop gen- appropriate supplementary reading. Conference course.
eration through the lens of music, culture, and politics of Prerequisite: Consent of the humanities adviser.
black America after the civil rights movement. Three lecture 305. Freshman Seminar. Reading, discussion, writing, and
hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative oral reporting on various humanities topics. Three lecture
requirement for American history. History 365G (Topic: His- hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
tory of the Hip-Hop Generation) and History 373C may not when the topics vary. Offered on the letter-grade basis
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and only. Humanities 305 and Liberal Arts Honors 305 may
concurrent enrollment in Curriculum and Instruction 373. not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite:
375D. Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492. Same as Middle Advanced placement credit for Rhetoric and Writing 306
Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 4: Islamic Spain and North or the equivalent.
Africa to 1492) and Religious Studies 345. An introduction Topic 1: Epic Journeys.
to the impact of Islam on Spain and North Africa, with 110, 210, 310. Internship. Students work in a professional envi-
emphasis on social, economic, and cultural development. ronment, applying analytical, communication, and other
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. History 375D academic skills to practical work. For each semester hour of
and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 13: Islamic Spain and North credit earned, one lecture hour and ten hours of fieldwork a
Africa to 1492) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered
Upper-division standing. on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Consent of the
375K. Tudor England, 1485–1603. Exploration of the most impor- humanities director.
tant political, religious, social, economic, and intellectual 116, 216, 316. Topics in the Humanities. Intensive lecture or
changes that occurred in England between the accession seminar course addressing topics in various disciplines in
of Henry VII and the death of Elizabeth I. Three lecture the humanities. One, two, or three lecture hours a week for
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
standing. vary. Some topics are offered on the pass/fail basis only;
375L. Stuart England, 1603–1689. Topical lecture course focusing these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite:
on the most significant political, religious, social, economic, Consent of the humanities adviser.
and cultural developments in seventeenth-century England. 318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite:
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of the humanities adviser.
3 75M. Modern Spain, 1800 to the Present. Political, social, and Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
economic changes in the nineteenth century: the Second
Republic; the Spanish Civil War; the Franco Era and the tran- 320. Core Course in the Humanities. Analysis of major historical
sition to democracy after 1975. Three lecture hours a week periods: their literature, philosophy, art, music, and archi-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. tecture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
376F. The United States and the Second World War. Restricted be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
to students in the Normandy Scholars Program. Three 321. Humanism and Western Civilization: The Ancient World.
lecture hours a week for one semester, and approximately A history of humanism in ancient Greece and Rome. The
three weeks of study in France. Partially fulfills legislative contributions of humanism to the values we place on the
requirement for American history. individual and human potential, democratic government,
376G. Hitler, Nazism, and World War II. Restricted to students the arts, religion, and the family. Three lecture hours a week
in the Normandy Scholars Program. Three lecture hours a for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
week for one semester, and approximately three weeks of consent of instructor.
study in France. 322. Humanism and Western Civilization: The Renaissance.
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. An individual instruction course A history of humanism during the European Renaissance,
to provide training in the methods and teaching of histori- the thirteenth through the sixteenth century. The contribu-
cal research and writing. The equivalent of three semester tions of humanism to the values we place on the individual
hours a week for two semesters. May not be included in and human potential, democratic government, the arts,
the thirty semester hours of coursework required for the religion, and the family. Three lecture hours a week for
major. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
and admission to the History Honors Program; for 679HB, consent of instructor.
History 679HA.

323. Humanism and Western Civilization: The Enlightenment. be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
A history of humanism during the Enlightenment. The and consent of the humanities adviser.
contributions of humanism to the values we place on the 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Directed reading and research, fol-
Liberal Arts
individual and human potential, democratic government, lowed by the writing of a report or the creation of a project.
the arts, religion, and the family. Three lecture hours a week Conference course for two semesters. Humanities 370 and
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or 679HB may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For 679HA,
consent of instructor. admission to the Humanities Honors Program and consent
125K. The Arts, Sciences, and Social Sciences. Analysis of topics of the humanities adviser; for 679HB, Humanities 679HA.
in the arts, sciences, and social sciences through reading,
discussion, and lectures. One lecture hour a week for one
semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent International Rel ations and
of the humanities adviser. Global S tud ie s Pro gr am
350. Topics in the Humanities. Study of the values underlying
humanistic disciplines. Three lecture hours a week for one Inte rnati onal R e l ati ons and
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Global S t u d ie s: IRG
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
Schedule. Lower - Di vi si on C ourse
Topic 2: Daily Life in Northern Europe.
Topic 3: Geography and Religion. Same as Geography 358E 301. Introduction to International Relations and Global Stud-
and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 15: Geography and ies. Introduction to the areas related to international rela-
Religion). Ideas about the relationships among the natural tions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
world, myth, and ritual; principal focus on Christianity,
Islam, and Judaism and their offshoots and antagonists Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
in the Western world. Geography 356T (Topic: Geography
and Religion) and Humanities 350 (Topic 3) may not both 378. Capstone Research in International Relations and Global
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Studies. Restricted to international relations and global
Topic 4: Reading Images: Icons and Beliefs. The con- studies majors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
tent (not the aesthetics or the technical, compositional Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
features) of selected Renaissance paintings, sculptures, 678H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research
and prints. Only one of the following may be counted: on an international relations and global studies topic. The
Humanities 350 (Topic 4), Religious Studies 355M, 361 equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters.
(Topic 30: Renaissance Art: Beliefs, Images, and Ideas). Prerequisite: For 678HA, upper-division standing, Interna-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. tional Relations and Global Studies 378 with a grade of at
Topic 5: Great Trials in Western History. The intellectual least B, and admission to the International Relations and
and historical importance of a variety of significant trials Global Studies Honors Program; for 678HB, International
in Western history. Relations and Global Studies 678HA.
Topic 6: In Search of Meaning. Humanities 350 (Topic:
The Quest for Meaning) and 350 (Topic 6) may not both
be counted. Isl ami c S tud ie s
Topic 7: The Enlightenment. See Department of Middle Eastern Studies, page 433.
Topic 8: Sites, Structures, and Images of Italy. Exami-
nation of the historical factors of religion, politics, eco-
nomics, and local culture that define the significance of Italian
selected late medieval and Renaissance (twelfth through See Department of French and Italian, page 388.
fifteenth century) buildings and the visual art they for-
merly housed and displayed. Taught in Italy. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. Italian Civiliz ation
358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: See Department of French and Italian, page 389.
Consent of the humanities adviser.
370. Senior Tutorial Course. A tutorial program of supervised
reading and writing, including an individual paper or papers Japane se
in which the student draws together the central directions See Department of Asian Studies, page 354.
and discoveries of his or her studies in the humanities.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Humanities
370 and 679HB may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Consent of the humanities adviser.
379. Conference Course. Individual instruction in a topic ap-
proved by the instructor and the humanities adviser. May

S chus terman Center for Topic 5: Jerusalem in Israeli Literature and Cinema.
Je wish S tud ie s Same as Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 5: Jerusalem
in Israeli Literature and Cinema). Prerequisite: Upper-
Liberal Arts
Je wi s h S t u d ie s: J S division standing.
Topic 6: Key Yiddish Novels. Prerequisite: Upper-divi-
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses sion standing.
Topic 7: Love and the State in Contemporary Israeli Litera-
301. Introduction to Jewish Studies. Jewish literature and Jew- ture. Same as Hebrew 374 (Topic 9: Love and the State in
ish thought, comprising a general introduction to biblical, Contemporary Israeli Literature) and Middle Eastern Stud-
rabbinic, philosophic, and literary Jewish texts from the ies 322K (Topic 27: Love and the State in Contemporary
sixth century bc to the twenty-first century ce. Emphasis on Israeli Literature). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
hermeneutics (interpretation). Three lecture hours a week Topic 8: Mizrahi Writing in Israel. Same as Hebrew 346
for one semester. (Topic 9: Mizrahi Writing in Israel) and Middle Eastern
311. Topics in Jewish Studies. Three lecture hours a week for one Studies 325 (Topic 6: Mizrahi Writing in Israel). Prerequi-
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. site: Upper-division standing and Hebrew 412L (or 312L).
Topic 2: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduc- Topic 9: Modern Jewish Prose and Poetry. Same as
tion. Same as History 304R, Islamic Studies 311 (Topic English 379M (Topic 5: Modern Jewish Prose and Poetry).
2: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduction), and Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in
Religious Studies 304. Examines the intertwined histori- English or rhetoric and writing.
cal developments of the religions of Judaism, Christian- Topic 10: The Sacred and the Secular in Contemporary
ity, and Islam, and explores the principal beliefs and Jewish Literature. Same as Hebrew 374 (Topic 11: The
practices of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Sacred and the Secular in Contemporary Jewish Literature)
Topic 3: The Rise of Christianity. Introduction to the and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 28: The Sacred
origins and development of Christianity. and the Secular in Contemporary Jewish Literature). Pre-
requisite: Upper-division standing.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Topic 11: Women’s Narratives of the Holocaust and
World War II. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
361. Topics in Jewish Studies. Three lecture hours a week for one Topic 12: Yiddish Literature. Prerequisite: Upper-divi-
semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. sion standing.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Topic 13: Jewish-American-European Fiction: The Case
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. of Roth, Roth, and Roth. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Topic 5: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation. Same as standing.
English 322 (Topic 34: Yiddish Drama and Film in Transla- Topic 14: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur. Same as Middle
tion); Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 8: Yiddish Drama Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 12: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur).
and Film in Translation); Russian, East European, and The philosophical basis, nature, and historical develop-
Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 8: Yiddish Drama and Film ment of Jewish prayer as it is reflected in the Jewish
in Translation); and Slavic 324 (Topic 2: Yiddish Drama prayer book, the Siddur. Only one of the following may
and Film in Translation). Jewish life in Poland and Russia be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 1: Jewish Prayer:
before the Holocaust, and the transition to American Jew- The Siddur), 363 (Topic 14), Middle Eastern Languages
ish life, as revealed in plays and films produced in Eastern and Cultures 341 (Topic 13: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur),
Europe and in the United States. No knowledge of Yiddish Religious Studies 354 (Topic 1: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur),
is required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 361 (Topic 29: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur). Prerequisite:
362. Independent Research in Jewish Studies. Tutorially directed Upper-division standing.
research in Jewish studies. May be repeated for credit. Prereq- Topic 16: Israeli Cinema and Television. Same as Middle
uisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Televi-
363. Topics in the Humanities and Arts. Three lecture hours a sion). Israeli culture and society as expressed in films
week for one semester; additional hours may be required and television programs. Three lecture hours and one
for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics two-hour film screening a week for one semester. Only
vary. Jewish Studies 361 and 363 may not both be counted one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies
unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic 361 (Topic 6: Israeli Cinema and Television), 363 (Topic
and is given in the Course Schedule. 16), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic
Topic 1: Anne Frank and Beyond. Prerequisite: Upper- 15: Israeli Cinema and Television), Radio-Television-Film
division standing. 345 (Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television). Prerequisite:
Topic 2: The Comic Novel in Three Traditions. Prereq- Upper-division standing.
uisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 17: Introduction to Israeli Literature. Same as
Topic 3: Film Adaptations of Israeli Literature. Prereq- Hebrew 374 (Topic 10: Introduction to Israeli Literature).
uisite: Upper-division standing. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 4: Israeli and American Jewish Fiction. Prerequi- Topic 18: Jerusalem in Israeli Literature. Same as
site: Upper-division standing. Hebrew 346 (Topic 8: Jerusalem in Israeli Literature).

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Hebrew 412L Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American his-
(or 312L). tory. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 19: Postmodernist Israeli Literature. Same as He- Topic 2: Concepts in Judaic Culture. Prerequisite: Upper-
Liberal Arts
brew 374 (Topic 8: Postmodernist Israeli Literature). Study division standing.

of the first decades of Israeli literature. Themes include Topic 3: Jewish Communities in the Middle East and
the establishment of a new state in the aftermath of the North Africa. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Holocaust, conflict between Israel and Arab nations, and Topic 4: Jewish Immigrant Culture in America. Prereq-
conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Only one of the uisite: Upper-division standing.
following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 Topic 5: Jewish Ethics. Prerequisite: Upper-division
(Topic: Postmodernist Israeli Literature), English 322 (Topic: standing.
Postmodernist Israeli Literature), Jewish Studies 363 (Topic Topic 6: Modern Israel. Same as Middle Eastern Studies
19), Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic: Postmodernist Is- 325 (Topic 1: Modern Israel). Only one of the following
raeli Literature). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. may be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 7: Modern
364. Topics in History. Three lecture hours a week for one Israel), 365 (Topic 6), Middle Eastern Languages and
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Cultures 341 (Topic 5: Modern Israel). Prerequisite:
Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for Upper-division standing.
American history; these are identified in the Course Sched- Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem. Same as Ancient His-
ule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the tory and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 3: Rome and
Course Schedule. Jerusalem), History 321G, Middle Eastern Studies 320
Topic 1: Anti-Semitism in History and Literature. Jew- (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), and Religious Studies
ish Studies 361 (Topic: Anti-Semitism in History and 365 (Topic 1: Rome and Jerusalem). A study of daily life in
Literature) and 364 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Israel during the Roman period, focusing on Jerusalem,
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ancient Palestinian synagogues and churches, Jewish
Topic 2: The Jewish Experience in the Greco-Roman and Christian symbolism, agriculture, warfare, and burial
World. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. practices. Only one of the following may be counted:
Topic 3: The Bible and History. Same as History 372P, Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), 365
Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 3: The Bible and His- (Topic 7), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341
tory), and Religious Studies 354D. The critical uses of (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem), Religious Studies 361
biblical and extrabiblical data in the reconstruction of the (Topic 24: Rome and Jerusalem).
history of the biblical period. Only one of the following Topic 8: Ethnic and Social Israeli Cinema. Same as He-
may be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 3: The Bible brew 374 (Topic 12: Ethnic and Social Israeli Cinema) and
and History), 364 (Topic 3), Middle Eastern Languages Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 4: Ethnic and Social
and Cultures 341 (Topic 1: The Bible and History), Re- Israeli Cinema). Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 8) and Hebrew
ligious Studies 361 (Topic 14: The Bible and History). 346 (Topic: Ethnic and Social Israeli Cinema) may not both
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Same as History 364G Topic 9: Jewish Mysticism. Same as Middle Eastern
(Topic 3: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Middle Eastern Studies Studies 321K (Topic 15: Jewish Mysticism). Prerequisite:
320 (Topic 13: The Dead Sea Scrolls), and Religious Stud- Upper-division standing.
ies 353D. Only one of the following may be counted: His- 375. Senior Seminar. Intensive study and research on selected
tory 366N (Topic 8: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Jewish Studies topics in Jewish studies, with on-going, in-class presen-
361 (Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls), 364 (Topic 4), Middle tations for critique by fellow students and the instructor.
Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 14: The Dead Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Sea Scrolls), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 31: The Dead Sea Upper-division standing and consent of the Jewish studies
Scrolls). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. adviser.
365. Topics in the Social Sciences. Three lecture hours a week 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Restricted to Jewish studies ma-
for one semester; additional hours may be required for jors. Supervised individual reading and research for one
some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics semester, followed by writing a substantial honors thesis
vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the during the second semester. Prerequisite: For 679HA, ad-
Course Schedule. mission to the Jewish Studies Honors Program; for 679HB,
Topic 1: America and the Holocaust. Same as American Jewish Studies 679HA.
Studies 321 (Topic 4: America and the Holocaust) and
History 356R. Only one of the following may be counted:
American Studies 370 (Topic: America and the Holo- Kore an
caust), History 350L (Topic: America and the Holocaust), See Department of Asian Studies, page 355.
365G (Topic: America and the Holocaust), Jewish Studies
361 (Topic: America and the Holocaust), 365 (Topic 1), Lib-
eral Arts Honors 350 (Topic: America and the Holocaust). Latin
See Department of Classics, page 364.

Tere sa Loz ano Long Ins titute topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given
of Latin Ameri c an S tud ie s in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Hispanic Images and Counterimages. Same
Liberal Arts
Latin Ame r i c an S t u d ie s: L A S as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 9: Hispanic
Images and Counterimages) and Radio-Television-Film
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses 359S (Topic 1: Hispanic Images and Counterimages). The
critical analysis of Hispanic images in media. Three lec-
301. Key Ideas and Issues in Latin America. Same as History ture hours and one two-hour film screening a week for
306N (Topic 3: Key Ideas and Issues in Latin America). Broad one semester. Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 1) and
introductory course to acquaint students with the main Radio-Television-Film 359 (Topic 1: Hispanic Images and
areas of interest in Latin American studies. Three lecture Counterimages) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
hours a week for one semester. For radio-television-film majors, upper-division standing
310. General Topics in Latin American Studies. Topics to pro- and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C
vide introduction to Latin America within the framework of in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or
different disciplines. Topics include civilization of Spanish 316, and six additional semester hours of lower-division
America, geography of Latin America. Three lecture hours coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper-
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when division standing and consent of instructor.
the topics vary. Topic 2: Latino Audiences. Same as Mexican American
Topic 1: Latin American Civilization: The Colonial Experi- Studies 374 (Topic 10: Latino Audiences) and Radio-Tele-
ence. Same as History 310K. A broad survey of the politi- vision-Film 365 (Topic 2: Latino Audiences). Prerequisite:
cal, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the Latin For radio-television-film majors: upper-division standing
American past, stressing both that area’s achievements and the following coursework, with a grade of at least C
and its enduring problems. Only one of the following in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine ad-
may be counted: History 346K, Latin American Studies ditional semester hours of lower-division coursework in
310 (Topic 1), 366 (Topic 2: Latin America before 1810). radio-television-film; for others, upper-division standing
Topic 2: Latin American Civilization: The National Expe- and consent of instructor.
rience. Same as History 310L. A broad survey of the po- Topic 3: Mass Media and Ethnic Groups. Same as
litical, social, and cultural aspects of the Latin American Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 11: Mass Media and
past. Only one of the following may be counted: History Ethnic Groups) and Radio-Television-Film 365 (Topic 3:
346L, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 2), 366 (Topic Mass Media and Ethnic Groups). Prerequisite: For radio-
3: Latin America since 1810). television-film majors: upper-division standing and the
319. Geography of Latin America. Same as Geography 319. Ad- following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each
aptations to population growth and spatial integration in course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional
cultural landscapes of great natural and ethnic diversity; semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio-
problems of frontiers and cities. Three lecture hours a week television-film; for others, upper-division standing and
for one semester. consent of instructor.
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics Topic 4: Feature Writing. Same as Mexican American
in Latin American Studies. This course is used to record Studies 374 (Topic 6: Feature Writing). Procedures in
credit the student earns while enrolled at another institu- gathering material for feature stories, with stress on
tion in a program administered by the University’s Study newspaper articles; analysis of reader appeal; study of
Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study feature story structure; development of style by prac-
abroad adviser in Latin American studies. University credit tice in writing feature stories. Journalism 327 and Latin
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be American Studies 322 (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and a passing score
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May on the College of Communication Grammar, Spelling
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. and Punctuation Test.
Topic 5: The Brazilian Left, 1900 to the Present. Same as
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses American Studies 321C. Only one of the following may
be counted: American Studies 321 (Topic: Comparative
322. Topics in Latin American Studies. Topics vary each se- Cultural Studies: Brazil), 321 (Topic: Brazilian Left: 1900
mester to allow curriculum flexibility for faculty members to Present), Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 5). Pre-
and visiting scholars. Three lecture hours a week for one requisite: Upper-division standing.
semester. Additional hours are required for some topics; Topic 6: Recent Brazil, 1919 to the Present. Same as
these topics are identified in the Course Schedule. May be American Studies 321D. American Studies 321 (Topic: Re-
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Latin American cent Brazil, 1919 to the Present) and Latin American Stud-
Studies 322 and 330 may not both be counted unless the ies 322 (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
topics vary; Latin American Studies 322 and 370P may not Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
both be counted unless the topics vary; Latin American Topic 7: International Communication: Third World
Studies 322 and 370S may not both be counted unless the Issues. Same as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic

17: International Communication: Third World Issues) Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
and Radio-Television-Film 342 (Topic 3: Third World Schedule.
Issues). Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, Topic 1: Introduction to Maya Hieroglyphic Writing.
Liberal Arts
upper-division standing; consent of instructor; and the Same as Anthropology 320L (Topic 2: Introduction to
following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each Maya Hieroglyphic Writing). An introductory survey that
course: Radio-Television-Film 305 and nine additional includes glyph recognition and interpretation according
semester hours of lower-division coursework in radio- to the latest developments in decipherment. Prerequi-
television-film; for others, upper-division standing and site: Anthropology 302 or consent of instructor.
consent of instructor. Topic 2: Indians of Mexico and Guatemala. Same as
Topic 9: Business in Emerging Markets. Same as Inter- Anthropology 322M (Topic 5: Indians of Mexico and Gua-
national Business 372 (Topic 2: Business in Emerging Mar- temala). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
kets) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 4: Business Topic 3: Indians of South America. Same as Anthropol-
in Emerging Markets). Only one of the following may be ogy 322M (Topic 7: Indians of South America). Prerequi-
counted: International Business 372 (Topic: Business in site: Upper-division standing.
Developing Countries), Latin American Studies 322 (Topic Topic 4: Contemporary Mexico. Same as Anthropology
9), 322 (Topic: Business in Developing Countries), Middle 355K. Mexico in the contemporary period and recent
Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Business in Developing past; the political economy of Mexico and its effects on
Countries). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ordinary people, nationalism, the family, and the urban
Topic 10: Mass Media and Minorities. Same as Mexican and rural experience; United States–Mexican relations.
American Studies 374 (Topic 22: Mass Media and Mi- Anthropology 324L (Topic: Contemporary Mexico) and
norities). Survey of minority communication problems: Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 4) may not both be
alienation, fragmentation, media access; criticism and counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
feedback for minority groups based on racial/ethnic Topic 7: Maya Research, 1900 to the Present. Same as
background, age, sex, disability, social or economic Anthropology 324L (Topic 12: Maya Research, 1900 to the
class, and sexual orientation. Journalism 340C (Topic 1: Present). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Mass Media and Minorities) and Latin American Studies Topic 10: The Civilization of the Maya. Same as Anthropol-
322 (Topic 10) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: ogy 360K. Maya prehistory and history: the archaeological
Upper-division standing. record, codices and inscriptions, and Spanish conquest
Topic 11: Narrative Journalism. Three lecture hours and writings. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only Topic 11: The Civilizations of Ancient Mexico. Same as
one of the following may be counted: Journalism 335, Anthropology 361K. Mexican cultures from earliest pre-
Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 11: Latino Community history to the European conquest. Prerequisite: Anthro-
Journalism), 322 (Topic 11: Narrative Journalism), Mexican pology 302 and six semester hours of any upper-division
American Studies 374 (Topic 4: Latino Community Jour- coursework in social science.
nalism), 374 (Topic 4: Narrative Journalism). Prerequisite: Topic 12: Family and Households. Same as Anthropol-
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. ogy 324L (Topic 25: Family and Households). Prerequisite:
Topic 12: Latinos and Media. Same as Mexican Ameri- Upper-division standing.
can Studies 374 (Topic 24: Latinos and Media) and 325. Topics in Latin American Sociology. Three lecture hours a
Radio-Television-Film 365 (Topic 6: Latinos and Media). week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, upper- the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
division standing and the following coursework, with a given in the Course Schedule.
grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film Topic 1: Society of Modern Mexico. Same as Sociology
305 and nine additional semester hours of lower-division 335 and Urban Studies 354 (Topic 2: Society of Modern
coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper- Mexico). Family, community, industrialization, and ur-
division standing and consent of instructor. banization in modern Mexico.
Topic 13: Latin American Theatre and Drama. Same as Topic 2: Social Change in Developing Nations. Overview
Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic 1: Latin American Theatre of changing social structure in the Third World. Latin
and Drama). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and American Studies 322 (Topic: Social Change in Developing
consent of instructor. Nations) and 325 (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Journalism in Latin America. Same as Journal- Topic 3: Politics and Culture of Contemporary Mexico.
ism 367E. Study of the practice of journalism in Latin Same as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 28: Poli-
America. Survey of the region, including historical, politi- tics and Culture of Contemporary Mexico), Government
cal, economic, cultural, ethnic, and geographical aspects. 337M (Topic 5: Politics and Culture of Contemporary Mex-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in ico), and Sociology 338M. Introduction to the contem-
journalism, or consent of instructor. porary Mexican political system and the ways in which
324L. Topics in Latin American Anthropology. Topics vary each political change and democratization are recasting
semester to allow curriculum flexibility for faculty members the political and civic culture of contemporary Mexico.
and visiting scholars. Three lecture hours a week for one Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. hours of lower-division coursework in government.

326. Topics in Latin American Music. Three lecture hours a week America from the earliest decorated textiles, pottery,
for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week if required. and ceremonial buildings to the imperial Inca style.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History 302; for
Liberal Arts
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for
Topic 1: Music of Mexico and the Caribbean. Same as others, at least one of the following is advisable but not
Music 334 (Topic 1: Music of Mexico and the Caribbean). required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics
Topic 2: Music of Latin America. Same as Music 334 in Latin American Studies. This course is used to record
(Topic 2: Music of Latin America). Prerequisite: Upper- credit the student earns while enrolled at another institu-
division standing. tion in a program administered by the University’s Study
Topic 3: Music of Brazil and Argentina. Same as Music Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study
334 (Topic 3: Music of Brazil and Argentina). Prerequisite: abroad adviser in Latin American studies. University credit
Upper-division standing. is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
Topic 4: Music of Andean Countries. Same as Music counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
334 (Topic 4: Music of Andean Countries). Prerequisite: is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
Upper-division standing. be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
327. Topics in Latin American Art History. Three lecture hours 330. Topics in Latin American Geography. Three lecture hours
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is the topics vary. Latin American Studies 322 and 330 may
given in the Course Schedule. not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite:
Topic 1: Modern Latin American Art. Same as Art Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
History 341L. Development and sources of twentieth- Topic 1: The Spanish Background of Hispanic America.
century art in the Caribbean and Central and South Same as Anthropology 322M (Topic 9: The Spanish
America. Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Modern Background of Hispanic America) and Geography 347K.
Latin American Art) and 327 (Topic 1) may not both be Prehistoric and Roman origins of Mediterranean land
counted. Prerequisite: For art history majors, Art History use and settlement; late medieval economy and insti-
302; for visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and tutions; conquest and the transformation of Spanish
303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable culture in the New World, with emphasis on colonial
but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. Mexico. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 2: Modern Art of Mexico. Same as Art History Topic 2: Landscapes of Mexico and Caribbean America.
341K. Art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Same as Geography 341K. The natural regions and cul-
particularly muralism and its sources, surrealism, and tural landscapes of Mexico, Central America, and the
later movements. Prerequisite: For art history majors, West Indies. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Art History 302; for visual art studies majors, Art History Topic 3: Geography of South America. Same as Geogra-
302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is phy 323K. Ecological, cultural, and political challenges of
advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. the densely populated margins and sparsely populated
Topic 3: Mesoamerican Art. Same as Art History 347L. interior frontier of South America; appropriate develop-
Mesoamerican art and architectural styles, with em- ment and conservation pathways. Prerequisite: Upper-
phasis on the function of art in culture. Prerequisite: division standing.
For art history majors, Art History 302; for visual art 337M. Topics in Latin American Politics. Topics vary each semester
studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at to allow curriculum flexibility for faculty members and visit-
least one of the following is advisable but not required: ing scholars. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Art History 301, 302, 303. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
Topic 4: Contemporary Latin American Art, 1960 to the Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Present. Same as Art History 366N (Topic 1: Contempo- Topic 2: Parties, Elections, and Democracy in Latin
rary Latin American Art, 1960 to the Present). Painting, America. Same as Government 337M (Topic 2: Parties,
sculpture, media art, and environments. Prerequisite: Elections, and Democracy in Latin America). Prerequi-
For art history majors, Art History 302; for visual art site: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework
studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at in government.
least one of the following is advisable but not required: Topic 3: Politics in South America. Same as Government
Art History 301, 302, 303. 337M (Topic 3: Politics in South America). Prerequisite:
Topic 5: Maya Art and Architecture. Same as Art History Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in
347M. The development and function of art and archi- government.
tectural form in the classic Maya culture. Prerequisite: Topic 4: United States–Mexican Border Relations. Same
For art history majors, Art History 302; for visual art as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 14: United
studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at States–Mexican Border Relations) and Government 337M
least one of the following is advisable but not required: (Topic 4: United States–Mexican Border Relations). Pre-
Art History 301, 302, 303. requisite: Six semester hours of lower-division course-
Topic 6: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Peru. Same as work in government.
Art History 347K. The growth of civilization in South

Topic 5: Introduction to Latin American Government Topic 1: Development Problems and Policies in Latin
and Politics. Same as Government 328L. An introductory America. Same as Economics 355 and Urban Studies
survey of Latin American political systems: governmen- 351 (Topic 1: Development Problems and Policies in Latin
Liberal Arts
tal organization, political processes, and current prob- America). Description of the Latin American economy;
lems. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division business and market organization; problem of growth (in-
coursework in government. volving credit, public finance, trade, investment aspects).
Topic 6: Political Development in Eastern Europe and Prerequisite: Economics 304K with a grade of at least C.
Latin America. Same as Government 365N (Topic 4: Po- 359H. Honors Seminar. An interdisciplinary discussion and writ-
litical Development in Eastern Europe and Latin America). ing seminar. Lectures and supervised individual research
Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 6) and Russian, East and writing of a substantial paper on a special topic. Three
European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 7: Political lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
Development in Eastern Europe and Latin America) may credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and consent of
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours instructor and the Latin American studies honors adviser.
of lower-division coursework in government. 366. Topics in Latin American History. Topics vary each semester
Topic 8: Latino Politics. Same as Mexican American to allow curriculum flexibility for faculty members and visit-
Studies 374 (Topic 15: Latino Politics) and Government ing scholars. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
370K (Topic 2: Latino Politics). Prerequisite: Six semester May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
hours of lower-division coursework in government. Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 9: The Military in Politics. Only one of the follow- Topic 2: Colonial Latin America. Same as History 346K.
ing may be counted: Government 365N (Topic 3: The Mili- Basic survey course, designed as an introduction to
tary in Politics); Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 9); Latin American history in the colonial period. Only one
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic of the following may be counted: History 310K, Latin
10: The Military in Politics). Prerequisite: Six semester American Studies 310 (Topic 1: Latin American Civiliza-
hours of lower-division coursework in government. tion: The Colonial Experience), 366 (Topic 2). Prerequisite:
Topic 10: Political Transition in Europe and Latin Ameri- Upper-division standing.
ca. Same as Government 365N (Topic 11: Political Transi- Topic 3: Modern Latin America. Same as History 346L.
tion in Europe and Latin America). European Studies 361 Continuation of Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 2).
(Topic 21: Political Transition in Europe and Latin America) Only one of the following may be counted: History 310L,
and Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 10) may not Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 2: Latin American
both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of Civilization: The National Experience), 366 (Topic 3).
lower-division coursework in government. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
350. Epic of Latin America. Introduction to Latin American cul- Topic 4: Black Movements in the Caribbean. Same as
ture; main topics and debates in Latin American studies. African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 7: Black
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Movements in the Caribbean) and History 350L (Topic 6:
Upper-division standing. Black Movements in the Caribbean). Prerequisite: Upper-
351C. Quechua Language and Society in the Andes I. Same as division standing.
Anthropology 351C. Beginning spoken Quechua; Quechua Topic 7: Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution in Colo-
folklore. Taught in English. Only one of the following may nial Spanish America. Same as History 350L (Topic 19:
be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Quechua Language Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution in Colonial Spanish
and Society in the Andes), 381C, 389 (Topic: Quechua Lan- America). History 350L (Topic: Resistance, Rebellion,
guage and Society in the Andes), Latin American Studies and Revolution in Colonial Spanish America) and Latin
324L (Topic: Quechua Language and Society in the Andes), American Studies 366 (Topic 7) may not both be counted.
351C, 381C, 391 (Topic: Quechua Language and Society in Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
the Andes). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 8: The Mexican Revolution, 1910–1920. Same as
351D. Quechua Language and Society in the Andes II. Same History 352L. An analytical examination of the initial de-
as Anthropology 351D. Intermediate spoken Quechua; cade of the Mexican Revolution, the first of the twentieth-
Quechua folklore. Taught in English. Only one of the fol- century nationalist social revolutions; examines through
lowing may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Ad- lectures and discussion the historical antecedents and
vanced Quechua Language and Society in the Andes), 381D, the political, economic, social, and intellectual elements
389 (Topic: Advanced Quechua Language and Society in of the upheaval. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
the Andes), Latin American Studies 324L (Topic: Advanced or consent of instructor.
Quechua Language and Society in the Andes), 351D, 381D, Topic 9: Revolution in Twentieth-Century Latin America.
391 (Topic: Advanced Quechua Language and Society in the Same as History 346S. An introduction to recent Latin
Andes). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. American history, with emphasis on phenomena that
355. Topics in Latin American Economics. Topics vary each se- explain the apparent social unrest and political insta-
mester to allow curriculum flexibility for faculty members and bility of the region. History 366N (Topic: Revolution in
visiting scholars. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Twentieth-Century Latin America) and Latin American
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Studies 366 (Topic 9) may not both be counted. Prereq-
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. uisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 12: Modern Brazil. Same as History 328M. The Topic 7: The Mexican Revolution. Same as Spanish 350
social, economic, political, and cultural forces that have (Topic 1: The Mexican Revolution). Taught in Spanish.
shaped modern Brazil. Prerequisite: Upper-division Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328.
Liberal Arts
standing. Topic 9: Contemporary Spanish American Poetry. Same
Topic 13: Revolution in Modern Latin America. Same as as Spanish 364K (Topic 2: Contemporary Spanish Ameri-
History 346R. Comparison of the Mexican and Cuban can Poetry). Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish
revolutions and of their challenges to inter-American 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L.
relations. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 10: Contemporary Spanish American Prose. Same
Topic 15: History of Modern Central America. Same as as Spanish 365K. Novels, short stories, and essays from
History 350L (Topic 42: History of Modern Central America). different regions of Hispanic America. Taught in Spanish.
History 363K (Topic: History of Modern Central America) Prerequisite: Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L.
and Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 15) may not both Topic 11: Comparative Structure of English and Spanish.
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Same as Spanish 367K (Topic 2: Comparative Structure
Topic 16: Culture and Identity in Colonial Mexico. Same of English and Spanish). Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite:
as History 350L (Topic 44: Culture and Identity in Colonial Spanish 327G (or 327) and six additional semester hours
Mexico). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. of upper-division coursework in Spanish.
Topic 17: The Cuban Revolution and the United States. Topic 12: Translation Principles and Practice. Same as
Same as History 346T. The special economic and politi- Spanish 367K (Topic 4: Translation Principles and Prac-
cal relationship between the United States and Cuba from tice). Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or
1898 to 1967; and how the 1959 revolution affected the 327) and six additional semester hours of upper-division
Cold War relationships between East and West, North and coursework in Spanish.
South. History 366N (Topic: The Cuban Revolution and the Topic 13: Essay in Mexican Thought and Culture. Same
US) and Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 17) may not as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 21: Essay in
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Mexican Thought and Culture) and Spanish 350 (Topic
370P. Topics in Luso-Brazilian Literature, Culture, Civilization, and 2: Essay in Mexican Thought and Culture). Prerequisite:
Linguistics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Spanish 322K or 328.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Latin Topic 14: Interpretation Principles and Practice. Same
American Studies 322 and 370P may not both be counted as Spanish 367K (Topic 5: Interpretation Principles and
unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic Practice). Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or 327) and six
and is given in the Course Schedule. additional semester hours of upper-division coursework
Topic 1: Brazil: An Introduction. Same as Portuguese 375 in Spanish.
(Topic 5: Brazil: An Introduction). Prerequisite: Six semes- Topic 15: Literary Translation: Analysis and Criticism.
ter hours of upper-division coursework in Portuguese. Same as Spanish 367K (Topic 6: Literary Translation:
370S. Topics in Hispanic Literature, Culture, Civilization, and Analysis and Criticism). Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or
Linguistics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, 327) and six additional semester hours of upper-division
or as required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when coursework in Spanish.
the topics vary. Latin American Studies 322 and 370S may Topic 16: Writing the Conquest. Same as Spanish 374K
not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: (Topic 1: Writing the Conquest). The forging of Spanish-
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. American civilization and many of its persistent dilem-
Topic 3: Civilization of Spanish America. Same as Span- mas seen through the examination of an exuberant and
ish 322K. Survey of the social and cultural evolution of the original body of narrative texts. Latin American Studies
Spanish American countries. Taught in Spanish. Three 370S (Topic 16) and Spanish 350 (Topic: Writing the Con-
lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week quest) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Spanish
for one semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L. 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L.
Topic 4: Introduction to Spanish American Literature Topic 17: The Indian in Spanish American Literature.
through Modernism. Same as Spanish 325K. Main liter- Same as Spanish 350 (Topic 4: The Indian in Spanish
ary trends and principal writers in Spanish America from American Literature). Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328.
the sixteenth century through Modernism. Taught in Topic 18: Latin American Civilization: The New World.
Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L. Same as Spanish 350 (Topic 5: Latin American Civilization:
Topic 5: Introduction to Spanish American Literature The New World). Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328.
since Modernism. Same as Spanish 325L. Main literary Topic 19: Business in Hispanic Life and Culture. Same
trends and principal writers in Spanish America since as Spanish 350 (Topic 10: Business in Hispanic Life and
Modernism. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish Culture). Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328.
612 or 312L. Topic 20: Mexican and Mexican American Ballads. Same
Topic 6: Spanish-Language Literature of the Southwest. as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 29: Mexican and
Same as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 13: Spanish- Mexican American Ballads) and Spanish 350 (Topic 11:
Language Literature of the Southwest) and Spanish 341K. Mexican and Mexican American Ballads). Examines the
The study of culturally valuable Chicano literary texts; corrido genre in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,
related readings in Mexican and other Hispanic works. with special focus on its pivotal role in the Mexican
Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L.

Revolution and in the collision between cultures in the Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
border zone. Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328.
379. Conference Course in Latin American Studies. Supervised 320. Advanced American Sign Language Conversation. Ad-
Liberal Arts
individual study of selected problems in Latin American vanced development of conversational skills in American
studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper- Sign Language, with a focus on sophisticated linguistic
division standing and consent of instructor and the under- structures and important issues in deaf studies. Three lec-
graduate adviser in Latin American studies. ture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. For honors candidates in Latin grade basis only. Prerequisite: American Sign Language
American studies. Individual reading of selected works for 312L with a grade of at least C.
one semester, followed in the second semester by the writ- 326. Sign Languages and Signing Communities. Same as Lin-
ing of an honors thesis. Prerequisite: For Latin American guistics 350 (Topic 3: Sign Languages and Signing Commu-
Studies 679HA, Latin American Studies 359H, admission to nities). Examines the grammar of signed languages, their
the Latin American Studies Honors Program, and written use in signing communities, and the acquisition of signed
consent of the Latin American Studies Honors Program languages as first languages. No knowledge of American
adviser; for 679HB, Latin American Studies 679HA. Sign Language is required. Three lecture hours a week for
one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the
foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree.
Lib er al Ar t s Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
See page 337. 336. Introduction to Sign Interpreting. Introduction to sign in-
terpreting from American Sign Language into English and
from English into American Sign Language. Topics include
Lib er al Ar t s Honor s the ethics of interpreting and the problems that arise in
See page 338. interpreting in different social and professional situations.
Credit or registration for American Sign Language 312L.
Depar tment of Linguis ti c s 350. Topics in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, and In-
terpreting. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
The information in parentheses after a course number Additional hours may be required for some topics; these
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for
credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are 357. Undergraduate Research. Supervised research experience.
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Offered on
Appendix A on pages 683–689. the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
and American Sign Language 506 with a grade of at least C.
Ame r i c an S i gn Language : A SL
Lingui s ti c s: LIN
5 06 (TCCN: SGNL 1501). First-Year American Sign Language I. In-
troduction to American Sign Language. Five lecture hours 306. Introduction to the Study of Language. Survey of major
a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis areas of linguistics: sound systems, grammatical structures,
only. historical development of languages, language families and
5 07 (TCCN: SGNL 1502). First-Year American Sign Language II. linguistic universals, dialect differences and their social sig-
American Sign Language vocabulary and basic sentence nificance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
structure. Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Of- 312. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Language. An interdisci-
fered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: American plinary and multidisciplinary introduction to the manifold
Sign Language 506 with a grade of at least C. aspects of language. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
3 12K (TCCN: SGNL 2301). Second-Year American Sign Language I. mester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Development of conversational skills in American Sign 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Language. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Of- Linguistics. This course is used to record credit the student
fered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: American earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
Sign Language 507 with a grade of at least C. ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
3 12L (TCCN: SGNL 2302). Second-Year American Sign Language II. is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Further development of conversational skills in American Department of Linguistics. University credit is awarded
Sign Language; introduction to American Sign Language for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
literature and folklore. Three lecture hours a week for one coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
American Sign Language 312K with a grade of at least C. for credit when the topics vary.

U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Topic 1: Language and the Brain. Same as Communica-
tion Sciences and Disorders 350. Prerequisite: Upper-
321L. American English. Same as English 321L. An overview of division standing.
Liberal Arts
the historical development of English in the Americas. At- Topic 2: Language and Thought. Study of the relation
tention to regional, social, and ethnic differences, and their between language and thought, using a cognitive sci-
implications for public education. Three lecture hours a ence approach. Examines the words people use and
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours how people think; whether language structure affects
of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. thought; and some cognitive aspects of language. Pre-
322. Gypsy Language and Culture. Linguistic introduction to Ro- requisite: Upper-division standing.
mani; relationship to languages of India; history from 280 bc; Topic 3: Sign Languages and Signing Communities.
modern dialects and international standard language; history Same as American Sign Language 326. Examines the
and culture as reflected in the language. Three lecture hours grammar of signed languages, their use in signing com-
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be munities, and the acquisition of signed languages as first
counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 13: Gypsy Language and languages. No knowledge of American Sign Language is
Culture); Linguistics 322; Russian, East European, and Eur- required. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the
asian Studies 325 (Topic 1: Gypsy Language and Culture). foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree.
323L. English as a World Language. Same as English 323L. An Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
account of the spread of English around the world; national, Topic 4: Language and People. Areas in language and
social, and regional varieties. Three lecture hours a week linguistics that most directly impact people, such as lan-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of guage and ethnicity, language and nation-building, and
coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. language politics. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
325. Introduction to the Study of African American English. Same 357. Undergraduate Research. Supervised research experience.
as African and African American Studies 320 (Topic 1: In- May be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/fail basis
troduction to the Study of African American English). African only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Linguistics 306
American English: evolution, contemporary styles, com- with a grade of at least C, and consent of instructor.
parison with other ethnic dialects; attitudes toward African 358Q. Supervised Research. Supervised student-initiated research.
American English, effects in education, controversy about Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Offered
dialect differences and intellectual abilities. Three lecture on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division
hours a week for one semester. standing and Linguistics 306 with a grade of at least C.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in 358S. Fundamentals of Speech Science. Same as Communica-
Linguistics. This course is used to record credit the student tion Sciences and Disorders 358S. Neurophysiological
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- mechanisms underlying the encoding and decoding of
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit speech. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the one of the following may be counted: Communication Sci-
Department of Linguistics. University credit is awarded ences and Disorders 315S, 396N, Linguistics 315, 358S. Pre-
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as requisite: Upper-division standing and a University grade
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded point average of at least 2.25.
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated 360K. Introduction to English Grammar. Introduction to the study
for credit when the topics vary. of the syntactic structure of modern English from the view-
340. Automata Theory. Introduction to the formal study of au- point of generative grammar. Three lecture hours a week for
tomata and of related formal languages. Three lecture hours one semester. English 360K and Linguistics 360K may not
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
counted: Computer Sciences 341, 341H, Linguistics 340. Pre- 3 64M. History of the English Language. Same as English 364M.
requisite: Computer Sciences 336 or consent of instructor. Development of sounds, forms, and vocabulary of the Eng-
344K. Phonetics: The Production and Perception of Speech lish language from its origins to the present. Three lecture
Sounds. Articulation and transcription of speech sounds; hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester
distinctive feature systems; physiological and acoustical hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
aspects of phonetics; common phonological processes. 372K. Sound Patterns: From Sound to Word. Methods and
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: principles of analyzing the sound systems of languages.
Linguistics 306. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
345. Language Change and Language Variation. Three lecture Linguistics 344K.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Linguistics 372L. Syntax and Semantics: The Structure and Meaning of Utter-
344K. ances. Methods and principles of describing the syntactic
350. Special Topics in the Study of Language. Nontechnical systems of languages. Three lecture hours a week for one
examination of social, educational, and political problems semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Lin-
to which current linguistic knowledge is relevant. Three guistics 306.
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated 373. Topics in Linguistics and Related Disciplines. Introduction
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with to the study of the areas of linguistics that involve other
the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. disciplines, such as sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics,
mathematical methods in linguistics. Three lecture hours

a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when be counted: Anthropology 320L (Topic 8: German and
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is English: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization 348
given in the Course Schedule. (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives),
Liberal Arts
Topic 1: Child Language. Examination of theory and Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 9: German and English:
research concerning the development of language in Historical Perspectives), Linguistics 373 (Topic 8: German
the child. Linguistics 373 (Topic 1) and Psychology 333P and English: Historical Perspectives), 373 (Topic 9). Prereq-
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division uisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework
standing. in German, or fourteen hours of coursework in German
Topic 2: Language and Speech in American Society. and six hours of coursework in linguistics.
Same as American Studies 321 (Topic 2: Language and 3 74M. Sociolinguistics. Same as Anthropology 374M. An in-depth
Speech in American Society), Anthropology 325N, and treatment of current interests in sociolinguistic research
Sociology 352M (Topic 3: Language and Speech in Ameri- literature. Subjects include language and gender; social,
can Society). Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307, regional, and ethnic dialects of American English; lan-
or Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor. guage use in African American communities; language and
Topic 3: Language in Culture and Society. Same as An- identity in a pluralistic society; and language, literacy, and
thropology 325M and Sociology 352M (Topic 4: Language education. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
in Culture and Society). Language as a cultural resource; Prerequisite: Anthropology 302 or Linguistics 306.
functions of language in society; survey of language 379. Conference Course in Linguistics. Supervised individual
communities. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307, study of selected problems in linguistics. May be repeated
or Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor. for credit. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division
Topic 5: Sociolinguistics of German-Speaking Society. coursework in linguistics.
Same as Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 3: Sociolin- 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for
guistics of German-Speaking Society). Prerequisite: Upper- one semester, followed by research and writing to produce a
division standing or consent of instructor. substantial paper. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Topic 6: The Structure of the German Language. Same For 679HA, admission to the Linguistics Honors Program;
as German 369 (Topic 1: The Structure of the German for 679HB, Linguistics 679HA.
Language). Only one of the following may be counted:
German 369 (Topic: German Dialectology), Linguistics
373 (Topic 6), 373 (Topic: German Dialectology). Prereq- Mal ayal am
uisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework See Department of Asian Studies, page 356.
in German, or fourteen semester hours of lower-division
coursework in German and six semester hours of course-
work in linguistics. Me xi c an Ameri c an S tud ie s
Topic 7: Introduction to Cognitive Science. Same as See Ethnic Studies Program, page 380.
Cognitive Science 360 (Topic 1: Introduction to Cognitive
Science) and Philosophy 365 (Topic 2: Introduction to
Cognitive Science). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing Depar tment of Mid dle Ea s tern
and Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C. S tud ie s
Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives.
Same as Anthropology 320L (Topic 8: German and Eng- Before enrolling for the first time in any language of-
lish: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization 348 fered by the Department of Middle Eastern Studies, all
(Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives), and
students with knowledge of the language, however ac-
Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 9: German and English:
Historical Perspectives). Only one of the following may be
quired, must be tested to determine the course for which
counted: Anthropology 320L (Topic 9: The German Lan- they should register. Information about the tests is avail-
guage: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization 348 able from the departmental undergraduate adviser.
(Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives),
German 369 (Topic 4: The German Language: Historical Ar ab i c : AR A
Perspectives), Linguistics 373 (Topic 8), 373 (Topic 9: The
German Language: Historical Perspectives). Prerequisite: Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
For English majors, completion of at least thirty semes-
ter hours of coursework, including English 316K or the 305. Arabic Tutorial. The basics of the Arabic language. Indi-
equivalent; for others, upper-division standing. vidual instruction. May not be used to fulfill the foreign
Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspec- language requirement for any bachelor’s degree. Prereq-
tives. Same as Anthropology 320L (Topic 9: The German uisite: Consent of the faculty coordinator.
Language: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization 5 06 (TCCN: ARAB 1511). First-Year Arabic I. Not open to native
348 (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspec- speakers of Arabic. First semester of Arabic language in-
tives), and German 369 (Topic 4: The German Language: struction. Five class hours a week for one semester. Arabic
Historical Perspectives). Only one of the following may 506 and 508 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Con-
current enrollment in Arabic 106C.

106C. Conversation for First-Year Arabic I. Not open to native credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
speakers of Arabic. One lecture hour a week for one semes- May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
ter. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Arabic 506.
Liberal Arts
5 07 (TCCN: ARAB 1512). First-Year Arabic II. Not open to native Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
speakers of Arabic. Continuation of Arabic 506. Five class
hours a week for one semester. Arabic 507 and 509 may not 120C. Third-Year Arabic I Conversation Practice. Not open to
both be counted. Prerequisite: Arabic 506 and 106C with native speakers of Arabic. Guided conversation practice,
a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in with a special focus on Egyptian and Levantine Arabic. One
Arabic 107C. lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Arabic
107C. Conversation for First-Year Arabic II. Not open to native 112D and 512L (or 412L) with a grade of at least C in each,
speakers of Arabic. One lecture hour a week for one semes- and concurrent enrollment in Arabic 420K.
ter. Prerequisite: Arabic 506 and 106C with a grade of at 120D. Third-Year Arabic II Conversation Practice. Not open to
least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in Arabic 507. native speakers of Arabic. Guided conversation practice,
508. Modern Standard Arabic I. Designed to provide students with a special focus on Egyptian and Levantine Arabic. One
with basic competence in Modern Standard Arabic, target- lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Arabic
ing the skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. 120C and 420K (or 320K) with a grade of at least C in each,
Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Arabic 506 and and concurrent enrollment in Arabic 420L.
508 may not both be counted. 420K. Third-Year Arabic I. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.
509. Modern Standard Arabic II. Continuation of Arabic 508. Five Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
lecture hours a week for one semester. Arabic 507 and 509 Arabic 112D and 512L (or 412L) with a grade of at least C in
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Arabic 508 with a each, and concurrent enrollment in Arabic 120C.
grade of at least C. 420L. Third-Year Arabic II. Not open to native speakers of Arabic.
112C. Conversation for Second-Year Arabic I. Not open to native Continuation of Arabic 420K. Four lecture hours a week
speakers of Arabic. One lecture hour a week for one semes- for one semester. Prerequisite: Arabic 120C and 420K (or
ter. Prerequisite: Arabic 507 and 107C with a grade of at least 320K) with a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent
C in each, and concurrent enrollment in Arabic 512K. enrollment in Arabic 120D.
112D. Conversation for Second-Year Arabic II. Not open to na- 321. Introduction to Arabic Dialects. Introduction to Arabic as
tive speakers of Arabic. One lecture hour a week for one spoken throughout the Arab world. Three lecture hours a
semester. Prerequisite: Arabic 112C and 512K (or 412K) with week for one semester. Prerequisite: Arabic 420K (or 320K)
a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in with a grade of at least C.
Arabic 512L. 322. Introduction to Arabic Literature. Same as Islamic Studies
512K. Second-Year Arabic I. Not open to native speakers of Arabic. 372 (Topic 15: Introduction to Arabic Literature) and Middle
Five class hours a week for one semester. Arabic 412K, 512K Eastern Studies 323K (Topic 5: Introduction to Arabic Litera-
and 413 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Arabic 507 ture). General survey of major themes, genres, and artists
and 107C with a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent in the Arabic literary tradition from the sixth century to the
enrollment in Arabic 112C. modern era. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
512L. Second-Year Arabic II. Not open to native speakers of Ara- Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative
bic. Continuation of Arabic 512K. Five class hours a week for Literature 323 (Topic: Introduction to Arabic Literature),
one semester. Arabic 412L, 512L and 414 may not both be Arabic 322, Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic: In-
counted. Prerequisite: Arabic 112C and 512K (or 412K) with troduction to Arabic Literature). Prerequisite: Upper-division
a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in standing.
Arabic 112D. 322K. Levantine Arabic. Three class hours a week for one semester.
413. Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I. Designed to build Arabic 413K and 322K may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
upon the skills covered in Arabic 509, with a focus on at- Arabic 512L (or 412L) with a grade of at least C.
taining an intermediate level of proficiency. Four lecture 325K. Egyptian Arabic. Introduction to the Egyptian dialect of
hours a week for one semester. Arabic 412K, 512K and 413 Arabic. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Arabic 509 with a requisite: Arabic 512L (or 412L) with a grade of at least C.
grade of at least C. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics
414. Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II. Continuation in Arabic. This course is used to record credit the student
of Arabic 413. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
Arabic 412L, 512L and 414 may not both be counted. Pre- ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
requisite: Arabic 413 with a grade of at least C. is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Department of Middle Eastern Studies. University credit
Arabic. This course is used to record credit the student is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. University 130D. Arabic across Disciplines. Students read and discuss
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may Arabic language materials related to the subject matter of
be counted as coursework counted in residence. Transfer another designated course. One lecture hour a week for

one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Arabic language and style, and themes of the Qur’an. Arabic
420L (or 320L), and consent of instructor. 372 (Topic 2) and Middle Eastern Languages and Cul-
330K. Fourth-Year Arabic I. Three lecture hours a week for one tures 340 (Topic 3: The Qur’an) may not both be counted.
Liberal Arts
semester. Prerequisite: Arabic 420L (or 320L) with a grade Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
of at least C. 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for
330L. Fourth-Year Arabic II. Three lecture hours a week for one one semester, followed by research and writing to produce a
semester. Prerequisite: Arabic 330K. substantial paper. Conference course for two semesters. Pre-
360K. Arabic Literature in Translation. Study of selected Arabic requisite: For 679HA, admission to the Arabic Language and
works in translation. Three lecture hours a week for one se- Literature Honors Program; for 679HB, Arabic 679HA.
mester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May
not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any He b r e w: HE B
bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 4: Loyalty and Rebellion in Arabic Literature. Same Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 16: Loyalty and Rebellion
in Arabic Literature) and Middle Eastern Studies 321K 506. First-Year Hebrew I. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew.
(Topic 12: Loyalty and Rebellion in Arabic Literature). Modern Israeli Hebrew, including the writing system, basic
Topic 5: Memory and Identity in Ancient Arabia. Same sentence structure, vocabulary, and simple conversation.
as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 17: Memory and Identity in Five class hours a week for one semester.
Ancient Arabia) and Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 507. First-Year Hebrew II. Not open to native speakers of He-
13: Memory and Identity in Ancient Arabia). brew. Continuation of Hebrew 506. Five class hours a week
Topic 6: The Arabian Nights. Same as Islamic Studies for one semester. Prerequisite: Hebrew 506 with a grade of
372 (Topic 18: The Arabian Nights) and Middle Eastern at least C.
Studies 323K (Topic 6: The Arabian Nights). 508. First-Year Biblical Hebrew I. Introduction to biblical He-
360L. Topics in Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture. Close brew, including basic lexicon and grammar. Emphasis on
textual study of prose or poetry in Arabic. Some topics reading the Hebrew Bible; selected texts may include the
may focus on the cultural impact of literature and language. Creation, the Tower of Babel, the binding of Isaac, the Jo-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re- seph story, and the David and Goliath story. Five lecture
peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Arabic hours a week for one semester.
420L (or 320L), and Arabic 322 or 360K. 509. First-Year Biblical Hebrew II. Builds on material covered in
Topic 2: Arab Women Poets. Same as Islamic Studies Hebrew 508. A thorough study of biblical Hebrew grammar,
372 (Topic 14: Arab Women Poets) and Middle Eastern with emphasis on the verb system and the rules of sentence
Studies 323K (Topic 4: Arab Women Poets). structure. Selected texts include biblical chapters of poetic,
Topic 3: Politics of Court Literature. Same as Islamic legal, and prophetic nature, such as the Ten Command-
Studies 372 (Topic 19: Politics of Court Literature) and ments, chapters from the Book of Leviticus, Psalms 23,
Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 14: Politics of Court 27, and 121, Proverbs 8 and 10, Isaiah 53, and Jeremiah 31.
Literature). Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Topic 4: Translating Arabic Texts. Only one of the follow- Hebrew 508 with a grade of at least C.
ing may be counted: Arabic 360L (Topic 4), 380C (Topic 412K. Second-Year Hebrew I. Not open to native speakers of
8: Translating Arabic Texts), Middle Eastern Studies 381 Hebrew. Modern Israeli Hebrew. Continuation of Hebrew
(Topic 39: Translating Arabic Texts). 507 with expanded grammar and conversation. Four lecture
369. Conference Course in Arabic Language and Literature. Su- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Hebrew 507
pervised individual study of selected problems in Arabic with a grade of at least C.
language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prereq- 412L. Second-Year Hebrew II. Not open to native speakers of
uisite: Nine semester hours of upper-division coursework Hebrew. Continuation of Hebrew 412K, with emphasis on
in Arabic and consent of instructor. conversation and composition. Four lecture hours a week
372. Topics in Arabic Culture. Study of selected aspects of Ara- for one semester. Prerequisite: Hebrew 412K (or 312K) with
bic culture, such as calligraphy, architecture, archaeology, a grade of at least C.
textiles, folklife, music, and folklore. Readings and lectures 313K. Second-Year Biblical Hebrew I. Builds on material covered
in English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. in Hebrew 508 and 509. A thorough study of biblical He-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be brew grammar, with emphasis on nominal structures and
used to fulfill the language requirement for any bachelor’s complex sentence structures. Students are introduced to
degree. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the historical development of biblical Hebrew phonology
the Course Schedule. and to the commonly used reference works. Selected texts
Topic 1: Classical Islamic Studies. Same as Islamic Stud- include large sections from Genesis, the Book of Judges,
ies 340 (Topic 3: Classical Islamic Studies) and Middle the Book of Job, and the Scroll of Ruth. Three lecture hours
Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 11: Classical Islamic Studies). a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Hebrew 509 with a
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. grade of at least C.
Topic 2: The Qur’an. Same as Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 313L. Second-Year Biblical Hebrew II. Builds on material covered in
2: The Qur’an), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 14: Hebrew 313K. A study of biblical Hebrew, with an introduction
The Qur’an), and Religious Studies 325G. The history, to Mishnaic and Modern Hebrew. Focus on the historical

development of the Hebrew language. The texts studied are additional hours may be required for some topics. May be
taken from the Hebrew Bible and the Mishnah, and include repeated for credit when the topics vary, but no more than
poems from the Golden Age in Spain and Modern Hebrew six hours may be counted toward the major for the Bachelor
Liberal Arts
poetry and prose. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- of Arts with a major in Hebrew language and literature. May
ter. Prerequisite: Hebrew 313K with a grade of at least C. not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Hebrew. This course is used to record credit the student Topic 8: Postmodernist Israeli Literature. Same As Jew-
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- ish Studies 363 (Topic 19: Postmodernist Israeli Literature).
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit Study of the first decades of Israeli literature. Themes
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the include the establishment of a new state in the after-
Department of Middle Eastern Studies. University credit math of the Holocaust, conflict between Israel and Arab
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be nations, and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May Literature 323 (Topic: Postmodernist Israeli Literature),
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. English 322 (Topic: Postmodernist Israeli Literature), He-
brew 374 (Topic 8), Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic:
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Postmodernist Israeli Literature).
Topic 9: Love and the State in Contemporary Israeli Lit-
321. Hebrew Grammar. Phonology, morphology, and syntax of erature. Same as Jewish Studies 363 (Topic 7: Love and
Hebrew. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prereq- the State in Contemporary Israeli Literature) and Middle
uisite: Upper-division standing and Hebrew 412L (or 312L). Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 27: Love and the State in
322. Introduction to Hebrew Literature. Discussion of the forms, Contemporary Israeli Literature).
subjects, and ideals of Hebrew literature. All texts are in Topic 10: Introduction to Israeli Literature. Same as Jewish
Hebrew. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Studies 363 (Topic 17: Introduction to Israeli Literature).
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Topic 11: The Sacred and the Secular in Contemporary
Upper-division standing and Hebrew 412L (or 312L). Jewish Literature. Same as Jewish Studies 363 (Topic 10:
325. Advanced Conversation and Composition. Three lecture The Sacred and the Secular in Contemporary Jewish Litera-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division ture) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 28: The Sa-
standing and Hebrew 412L (or 312L). cred and the Secular in Contemporary Jewish Literature).
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Topic 12: Ethnic and Social Israeli Cinema. Same as
Hebrew. This course is used to record credit the student Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 8: Ethnic and Social Israeli
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- Cinema) and Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 4: Ethnic
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit and Social Israeli Cinema). Hebrew 346 (Topic: Ethnic
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the and Social Israeli Cinema) and 374 (Topic 12) may not
Department of Middle Eastern Studies. University credit both be counted.
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit one semester, followed by research and writing to produce
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May a substantial paper. Conference course for two semesters.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Must be taken for special honors in addition to the major
346. Topics in Hebrew Literature and Drama. The principal requirement. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division
Hebrew prose and poetic works of the nineteenth and standing and admission to the Hebrew Language and Lit-
twentieth centuries; contemporary literature, 1948 to the erature Honors Program; for 679HB, Hebrew 679HA with
present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May a grade of A.
Upper-division standing and Hebrew 412L (or 312L). I s l ami c S t u d ie s: ISL
Topic 7: Hebrew via Popular Culture.
Topic 8: Jerusalem in Israeli Literature. Same as Jewish Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Studies 363 (Topic 18: Jerusalem in Israeli Literature).
Topic 9: Mizrahi Writing in Israel. Same as Jewish Stud- 310. Introduction to Islam. Same as History 306N (Topic 7:
ies 363 (Topic 8: Mizrahi Writing in Israel) and Middle Introduction to Islam), Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 1:
Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 6: Mizrahi Writing in Israel). Introduction to Islam), and Religious Studies 319. The beliefs,
369. Conference Course in Hebrew Language and Literature. Su- theology, history, and main social and legal institutions
pervised individual study of selected problems in Hebrew of Islam, including the concept of God and society, the
language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prereq- role of women, and Islamic government and movements.
uisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of
Hebrew and consent of instructor. the following may be counted: Islamic Studies 310, Middle
374. Hebrew Literature in Translation and Israeli Media. Study Eastern Languages and Cultures 310, Religious Studies 311
of selected works of Hebrew literature in English transla- (Topic 3: Introduction to Islam).
tion and Israeli film and television programs with English 311. Topics in Islamic Studies. Three lecture hours a week for
subtitles. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics

vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Religious Studies 361 (Topic 32: The Islamic Middle East
Course Schedule. in the Visual Arts), 364 (Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in
Topic 1: Introduction to the Middle East: Religious, Cul- the Visual Arts). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Liberal Arts
tural, and Historical Foundations. A survey of the history Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Asian
and civilization of the Middle East from the sixth to the Studies 372 (Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World),
fourteenth century. Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the
Topic 2: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduc- Muslim World), Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5: Veiling
tion. Same as History 304R, Jewish Studies 311 (Topic in the Muslim World), and Women’s and Gender Stud-
2: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduction), and ies 340 (Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Only one
Religious Studies 304. Examines the intertwined histori- of the following may be counted: Islamic Studies 372
cal developments of the religions of Judaism, Christian- (Topic 2), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372
ity, and Islam, and explores the principal beliefs and (Topic 13: Veiling in the Muslim World), Religious Studies
practices of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. 363 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World). Prerequisite:
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Topic 3: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions. Same
as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals
340. Topics in Islam. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and Traditions), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 18:
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), and Religious
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. Studies 358 (Topic 7: Popular Iranian Rituals and Tradi-
Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times. Same tions). Adoption of old Persian cultural heritage into
as History 364G (Topic 2: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Islamic practices, past and present. Only one of the
Times), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 6: Prophet following may be counted: Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 3),
of Islam: His Life and Times), and Religious Studies 325. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 14:
A detailed study of the prophet Muhammad’s life and Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Religious Studies
message, and of the means by which his life was re- 361 (Topic 33: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), 364
corded and popularized. Only one of the following may (Topic 2: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Prereq-
be counted: History 366N (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His uisite: Upper-division standing.
Life and Times), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 1), Middle Topic 5: The Practice of Islam in the United States. Same
Eastern Languages and Cultures 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of as Anthropology 324L (Topic 27: The Practice of Islam in
Islam: His Life and Times), Religious Studies 361 (Topic the United States), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 20:
25: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times). Prerequisite: The Practice of Islam in the United States), and Religious
Upper-division standing. Studies 346 (Topic 3: The Practice of Islam in the United
Topic 2: The Qur’an. Same as Middle Eastern Stud- States). Islam as a religious doctrine and a way of life, and
ies 320 (Topic 14: The Qur’an), Arabic 372 (Topic 2: its impact on contemporary American society. Study of
The Qur’an), and Religious Studies 325G. The history, Islam from the antebellum era to the present day from
language and style, and themes of the Qur’an. Islamic historical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives.
Studies 340 (Topic 2) and Middle Eastern Languages Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology
and Cultures 340 (Topic 3: The Qur’an) may not both be 324L (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), History
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 366N (Topic 14: The Practice of Islam in the United States),
Topic 3: Classical Islamic Studies. Same as Arabic 372 366N (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), Islamic
(Topic 1: Classical Islamic Studies) and Middle Eastern Studies 372 (Topic 5), Middle Eastern Languages and
Studies 321K (Topic 11: Classical Islamic Studies). Prereq- Cultures 372 (Topic 19: The Practice of Islam in the United
uisite: Upper-division standing. States), 372 (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America),
369. Conference Course in Islamic Studies. Supervised indi- Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: The Practice of Islam
vidual study of selected problems in Islamic studies. May in America), Religious Studies 361 (Topic: The Practice of
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing Islam in America). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
and consent of instructor. Topic 10: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality.
372. Topics in Islamic Cultures. Three lecture hours a week for Same as Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 16: Sufism:
one semester; additional hours may be required for some Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality) and Religious Studies
topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some 358 (Topic 4: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality).
topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American his- Muslim debates on Sufism; the historical development
tory; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: of Sufi beliefs regarding theology, religious laws, ex-
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. pression, and popular social practices. Only one of the
Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts. Same following may be counted: Islamic Studies 340 (Topic:
as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 16: The Islamic Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), 372 (Topic 10),
Middle East in the Visual Arts) and Religious Studies 358 Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 24:
(Topic 6: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts). Only Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), 372 (Topic: Su-
one of the following may be counted: Islamic Studies fism: History and Doctrines), Middle Eastern Studies 320
372 (Topic 1), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines), Religious Studies
372 (Topic 12: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts), 361 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines), 363 (Topic 1:

Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality). Prerequisite: 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for
Upper-division standing. one semester, following by research and writing to produce
Topic 11: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles. Same as a substantial paper on a specific topic in Islamic studies
Liberal Arts
Anthropology 324L (Topic 29: Sacred and Ceremonial to be completed during the second semester. Conference
Textiles) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 24: course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-
Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles). Textiles and material division standing and admission to the Islamic Studies
objects indigenous to the Islamic world, and what they Honors Program; for 679HB, Islamic Studies 679HA.
reveal about the culture of various Islamic societies. Only
one of the following may be counted: Islamic Studies Mid d le Ea s te rn S t u d ie s: MES
372 (Topic: 11), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
372 (Topic 25: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles), Religious Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Studies 364 (Topic 7: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles).
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 301K. Introduction to the Middle East: Religious, Cultural, and
Topic 12: Muslim Women: Past and Present I. Same as Historical Foundations. Same as History 306K. A survey of
Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 9: Muslim Women: the history and civilization of the Middle East from the sixth
Past and Present I). Survey of the role of women in Islamic to the fourteenth century. Three lecture hours a week for one
societies from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century, semester. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 312K and
with a glimpse into modern times. Islamic Studies 372 Middle Eastern Studies 301K may not both be counted.
(Topic 12) and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 301L. Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change
372 (Topic 26: Muslim Women: Past and Present I) may not in Modern Times. Same as Government 314 (Topic 3:
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in
Topic 13: Muslim Women: Past and Present II. Same as Modern Times) and History 306N (Topic 5: Introduction to
Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 10: Muslim Women: the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in Modern Times).
Past and Present II). Survey of the role of women in the The responses of the societies of the Middle East and North
modern Muslim world, with a glimpse into historical de- Africa (Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Israel, and the Arab world)
velopments within Islamic societies. Islamic Studies 372 to Western cultural and political challenges, primarily since
(Topic 13) and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 about 1800. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
(Topic 27: Muslim Women: Past and Present II) may not Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 312L and Middle
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Eastern Studies 301L may not both be counted.
Topic 14: Arab Women Poets. Same as Arabic 360L 310. Topics in Middle Eastern Studies. Studies of areas and
(Topic 2: Arab Women Poets) and Middle Eastern Studies issues in the Middle East and North Africa. Three lecture
323K (Topic 4: Arab Women Poets). Prerequisite: Arabic hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
420L (or 320L), and Arabic 322 or 360K. when the topics vary.
Topic 15: Introduction to Arabic Literature. Same as Topic 1: Introduction to Islam. Same as History 306N
Arabic 322 and Middle Eastern Studies 323K (Topic 5: (Topic 7: Introduction to Islam), Islamic Studies 310, and
Introduction to Arabic Literature). General survey of Religious Studies 319. The beliefs, theology, history, and
major themes, genres, and artists in the Arabic liter- main social and legal institutions of Islam, including
ary tradition from the sixth century to the modern era. the concept of God and society, the role of women, and
Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Islamic government and movements. Only one of the
Literature 323 (Topic: Introduction to Arabic Literature), following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages
Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 15), Women’s and Gender and Cultures 310, Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 1),
Studies 340 (Topic: Introduction to Arabic Literature). Religious Studies 311 (Topic 3: Introduction to Islam).
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Topic 16: Loyalty and Rebellion in Arabic Literature. Middle Eastern Studies. This course is used to record credit
Same as Arabic 360K (Topic 4: Loyalty and Rebellion the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
in Arabic Literature) and Middle Eastern Studies 321K a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
(Topic 12: Loyalty and Rebellion in Arabic Literature). Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. adviser in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Uni-
Topic 17: Memory and Identity in Ancient Arabia. Same versity credit is awarded to work in an exchange program; it
as Arabic 360K (Topic 5: Memory and Identity in Ancient may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
Arabia) and Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 13: credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Memory and Identity in Ancient Arabia). Prerequisite: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Topic 18: The Arabian Nights. Same as Arabic 360K Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
(Topic 6: The Arabian Nights) and Middle Eastern Stud-
ies 323K (Topic 6: The Arabian Nights). Prerequisite: 320. Topics in the Ancient Middle East. Analysis of significant
Upper-division standing. social and cultural events that shaped Western culture: do-
Topic 19: Politics of Court Literature. Same as Arabic 360L mestication, cities, kinship, religion, writing, crafts (pottery,
(Topic 3: Politics of Court Literature) and Middle Eastern metallurgy), and the wheel. Three lecture hours a week for
Studies 321K (Topic 14: Politics of Court Literature). Prereq- one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
uisite: Arabic 420L (or 320L), and Arabic 322 or 360K.

vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Studies 320 (Topic 12), Religious Studies 354 (Topic 1:
Course Schedule. Jewish Prayer: The Siddur), 361 (Topic 29: Jewish Prayer:
Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem. Same as Ancient History The Siddur). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Liberal Arts
and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 3: Rome and Jerusa- Topic 13: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Same as History 364G
lem), History 321G, Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 7: Rome (Topic 3: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Jewish Studies 364 (Topic
and Jerusalem), and Religious Studies 365 (Topic 1: Rome 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls), and Religious Studies 353D. Only
and Jerusalem). A study of daily life in Israel during the one of the following may be counted: History 366N (Topic
Roman period, focusing on Jerusalem, ancient Pales- 8: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 4: The
tinian synagogues and churches, Jewish and Christian Dead Sea Scrolls), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
symbolism, agriculture, warfare, and burial practices. 341 (Topic 14: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Middle Eastern Stud-
Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Stud- ies 320 (Topic 13), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 31: The
ies 361 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern Dead Sea Scrolls). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusa- Topic 14: The Qur’an. Same as Arabic 372 (Topic 2: The
lem), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 2), Religious Qur’an), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 2: The Qur’an), and
Studies 361 (Topic 24: Rome and Jerusalem). Prerequisite: Religious Studies 325G. The history, language and style,
Upper-division standing. and themes of the Qur’an. Middle Eastern Languages
Topic 3: The Bible and History. Same as History 372P, and Cultures 340 (Topic 3: The Qur’an) and Middle
Jewish Studies 364 (Topic 3: The Bible and History), and Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 14) may not both be counted.
Religious Studies 354D. The critical uses of biblical and Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
extrabiblical data in the reconstruction of the history of Topic 16: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality.
the biblical period. Only one of the following may be Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 10: Sufism: Islamic Mys-
counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 3: The Bible and His- ticism and Spirituality) and Religious Studies 358 (Topic 4:
tory), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality). Muslim debates
1: The Bible and History), Middle Eastern Studies 320 on Sufism; the historical development of Sufi beliefs re-
(Topic 3), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 14: The Bible and garding theology, religious laws, expression, and popular
History). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. social practices. Only one of the following may be counted:
Topic 4: Survey of Ancient Near Eastern Art. Same as Art Islamic Studies 340 (Topic: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and
History 325. The art of Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Syria, and Spirituality), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372
Persia to the Islamic period. Prerequisite: For art history (Topic: 24: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), 372
and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines), Middle Eastern
for others, at least one of the following is advisable but Studies 320 (Topic 16), 320 (Topic: Sufism: History and
not required: Art History 301, 302, 303. Doctrines), Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Sufism: History
Topic 5: Biblical Archaeology. Middle Eastern Lan- and Doctrines), 363 (Topic 1: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and
guages and Cultures 341 (Topic 3: Biblical Archaeology) Spirituality). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
and Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 5) may not both Topic 17: Introduction to World Literature. A multicul-
be counted. tural look at major literary forms and concepts through
Topic 6: Fundamentals of Palestinian Archaeology. the reading and analysis of classics of drama, lyric and
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 11: narrative verse, shorter prose fiction, the essay, literary
Fundamentals of Palestinian Archaeology) and Middle biography, the novel, and autobiography. Only one of the
Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 6) may not both be counted. following may be counted: English 379N (Topic 4: Intro-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. duction to World Literature), Middle Eastern Languages
Topic 9: Material Culture of Ancient Israel. Middle and Cultures 320 (Topic 1: Introduction to World Literature),
Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 9: Material Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 17). Prerequisite: Rheto-
Culture of Ancient Israel) and Middle Eastern Studies ric and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents,
320 (Topic 9) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: and three additional semester hours of lower-division
Upper-division standing. coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing.
Topic 10: Art of Ancient Israel and Phoenicia. Middle 321K. Topics in the Middle East from 600 to 1800. Detailed studies
Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 10: Art of in the civilizations and the cultures of Middle Eastern peoples
Ancient Israel and Phoenicia) and Middle Eastern Studies from the rise of Islam to modern times. Three lecture hours a
320 (Topic 10) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the
Upper-division standing. topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given
Topic 12: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur. Same as Jewish in the Course Schedule.
Studies 363 (Topic 14: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur). The Topic 1: Concepts in Judaic Culture. Same as English 379N
philosophical basis, nature, and historical develop- (Topic 3: Concepts in Judaic Culture). Only one of the fol-
ment of Jewish prayer as it is reflected in the Jewish lowing may be counted: Linguistics 373 (Topic 4: Concepts
prayer book, the Siddur. Only one of the following may in Judaic Culture), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 1: Jewish Prayer: 341 (Topic 6: Concepts in Judaic Culture), Middle Eastern
The Siddur), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Studies 321K (Topic 1). Prerequisite: Nine semester hours
341 (Topic 13: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur), Middle Eastern of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.

Topic 2: History of the Arab World. Same as History 331J. in Arabic Literature) and Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 16:
A general survey of the origins and development of Ara- Loyalty and Rebellion in Arabic Literature). Prerequisite:
bic civilization. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Upper-division standing.
Liberal Arts
Topic 3: History of Iran to 1800. Same as History 331G. Topic 13: Memory and Identity in Ancient Arabia. Same
A survey of the social, economic, and religious com- as Arabic 360K (Topic 5: Memory and Identity in Ancient
ponents unique to Iran from the pre-Islamic empire of Arabia) and Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 17: Memory and
the Achaemenids through the development of Iran as a Identity in Ancient Arabia). Prerequisite: Upper-division
medieval and premodern Islamic state. Middle Eastern standing.
Studies 321K (Topic 3) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic Topic 14: Politics of Court Literature. Same as Arabic
23: History of Iran to 1800) may not both be counted. 360L (Topic 3: Politics of Court Literature) and Islamic
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Studies 372 (Topic 19: Politics of Court Literature). Prereq-
Topic 4: Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492. Same uisite: Arabic 420L (or 320L), and Arabic 322 or 360K.
as History 375D and Religious Studies 345. An introduc- Topic 15: Jewish Mysticism. Same as Jewish Studies
tion to the impact of Islam on Spain and North Africa, 365 (Topic 9: Jewish Mysticism). Prerequisite: Upper-
with emphasis on social, economic, and cultural de- division standing.
velopment. Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 4) and Topic 16: Muslim Travelers. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Religious Studies 361 (Topic 13: Islamic Spain and North standing.
Africa to 1492) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: 322K. Topics in the Contemporary Middle East. Detailed stud-
Upper-division standing. ies of particular areas or issues in societies and cultures of
Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times. Same the modern Middle East and North Africa. Three lecture
as History 364G (Topic 2: Prophet of Islam: His Life and hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Times), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative
His Life and Times), and Religious Studies 325. A detailed requirement for American history; these are identified in
study of the prophet Muhammad’s life and message, and the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and
of the means by which his life is recorded and popularized. is given in the Course Schedule.
Only one of the following may be counted: History 366N Topic 2: Islam: Its History and Political Dynamics. Same
(Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), Middle East- as History 350L (Topic 1: Islam: Its History and Political
ern Languages and Cultures 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: Dynamics). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
His Life and Times), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 6), Topic 3: Geography of the Middle East. Same as Geogra-
Religious Studies 361 (Topic 25: Prophet of Islam: His Life phy 328. Major elements of physical and social environ-
and Times). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ment in the region extending from Egypt to Afghanistan.
Topic 7: Medieval Islam: Faith and History. Same as Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
History 350L (Topic 34: Medieval Islam: Faith and His- Topic 4: Business in Emerging Markets. Same as In-
tory) and Religious Studies 358 (Topic 2: Medieval Islam: ternational Business 372 (Topic 2: Business in Emerging
Faith and History). Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic Markets) and Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 9: Busi-
7) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 28: Medieval Islam: ness in Emerging Markets). Only one of the following may
Faith and History) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: be counted: International Business 372 (Topic: Business
Upper-division standing. in Developing Countries), Latin American Studies 322
Topic 9: Muslim Women: Past and Present I. Same as (Topic: Business in Developing Countries), Middle Eastern
Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 12: Muslim Women: Past and Studies 322K (Topic 4), 322K (Topic: Business in Develop-
Present I). Survey of the role of women in Islamic societies ing Countries). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century, with a Topic 7: The Politics of Oil. Same as Government 365P.
glimpse into modern times. Middle Eastern Languages The national and international political complexities of pe-
and Cultures 372 (Topic 26: Muslim Women: Past and Pres- troleum; relationship of trends in petroleum economics to
ent I) and Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 9) may not international political alignments. Prerequisite: Six semes-
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ter hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 10: Muslim Women: Past and Present II. Same as Is- Topic 8: Folklore, Gender, and the Middle East. Same
lamic Studies 372 (Topic 13: Muslim Women: Past and Pres- as Anthropology 324L (Topic 11: Folklore, Gender, and
ent II). Survey of the role of women in the modern Muslim the Middle East) and Women’s and Gender Studies 340
world, with a glimpse into historical developments within (Topic 6: Folklore, Gender, and the Middle East). Prereq-
Islamic societies. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures uisite: Upper-division standing.
372 (Topic 27: Muslim Women: Past and Present II) and Topic 9: Persian Literature, Past and Present. Same as
Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 10) may not both be Persian 361 (Topic 2: Persian Literature, Past and Present).
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 11: Classical Islamic Studies. Same as Arabic 372 Topic 10: Imperialism and Nationalism in the Middle
(Topic 1: Classical Islamic Studies) and Islamic Studies East. Same as History 331M. An interpretative analysis
340 (Topic 3: Classical Islamic Studies). Prerequisite: of European imperialism in the Middle East; the origin
Upper-division standing. and the rise of nationalism in the Arab world, Turkey, Iran,
Topic 12: Loyalty and Rebellion in Arabic Literature. and Israel. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Same as Arabic 360K (Topic 4: Loyalty and Rebellion

Topic 12: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture. Same as Asian (Topic 2: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Prereq-
Studies 372 (Topic 20: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture). uisite: Upper-division standing.
Only one of the following may be counted: Middle East- Topic 19: Middle Eastern Magic, Religion, and Folklore.
Liberal Arts
ern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 10: Oriental Car- Same as Anthropology 325L (Topic 10: Middle Eastern
pets: Art as Culture), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic Magic, Religion, and Folklore). Only one of the following
12), 324K (Topic: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture). may be counted: English 325L (Topic 10: Middle Eastern
Topic 13: Social Change in Developing Nations. Over- Magic, Religion, and Folklore), Middle Eastern Languages
view of changing social structure in the Third World. and Cultures 372 (Topic 16: Middle Eastern Magic, Reli-
Topic 14: Development Communication. Same as gion, and Folklore), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic
Radio-Television-Film 342 (Topic 6: Development Com- 19). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
munication). Asian Studies 361 (Topic 17: Development Topic 20: The Practice of Islam in the United States.
Communication) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 27: The Practice of
14) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For radio- Islam in the United States), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 5:
television-film majors, upper-division standing; consent The Practice of Islam in the United States), and Religious
of instructor; and the following coursework, with a grade Studies 346 (Topic 3: The Practice of Islam in the United
of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film 305 States). Islam as a religious doctrine and a way of life, and
and nine additional semester hours of lower-division its impact on contemporary American society. Study of
coursework in radio-television-film; for others, upper- Islam from the antebellum era to the present from his-
division standing and consent of instructor. torical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives.
Topic 15: Geography and Religion. Same as Geography Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology
358E and Humanities 350 (Topic 3: Geography and Religion). 324L (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), History
Ideas about the relationships among the natural world, 366N (Topic 14: The Practice of Islam in the United States),
myth, and ritual; principal focus on Christianity, Islam, and 366N (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), Middle
Judaism and their offshoots and antagonists in the West- Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 19: The Prac-
ern world. Geography 356T (Topic: Geography and Religion) tice of Islam in the United States), 372 (Topic: The Prac-
and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 15) may not both tice of Islam in America), Middle Eastern Studies 322K
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. (Topic 20), 322K (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America),
Topic 16: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts. Religious Studies 361 (Topic: The Practice of Islam in
Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 1: The Islamic Middle America). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
East in the Visual Arts) and Religious Studies 358 (Topic Topic 24: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles. Same as
6: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts). Only one of Anthropology 324L (Topic 29: Sacred and Ceremonial
the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages Textiles) and Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 11: Sacred and
and Cultures 372 (Topic 12: The Islamic Middle East in Ceremonial Textiles). Textiles and material objects indig-
the Visual Arts), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 16), enous to the Islamic world, and what they reveal about
Religious Studies 361 (Topic 32: The Islamic Middle East the culture of various Islamic societies. Only one of the
in the Visual Arts), 364 (Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages
the Visual Arts). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. and Cultures 372 (Topic 25: Sacred and Ceremonial Tex-
Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Asian tiles), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 24), Religious
Studies 372 (Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World), Is- Studies 364 (Topic 7: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles).
lamic Studies 372 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5: Veiling in the Muslim Topic 25: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species.
World), and Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 11: Same as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic
Veiling in the Muslim World). Only one of the following 25: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species) and Com-
may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cul- parative Literature 323 (Topic 3: Autobiography: A Modern
tures 372 (Topic 13: Veiling in the Muslim World), Middle Literary Species). Only one of the following may be counted:
Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17), Religious Studies 363 English 379N (Topic 5: Autobiography: A Modern Literary
(Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World). Prerequisite: Species), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 374
Upper-division standing. (Topic 2: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species), Middle
Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions. Same Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 25). Prerequisite: Rhetoric and
as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and
and Traditions), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 3: Popular three additional semester hours of lower-division course-
Iranian Rituals and Traditions), and Religious Studies 358 work in either English or rhetoric and writing.
(Topic 7: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Adoption Topic 26: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing. Same as
of old Persian cultural heritage into Islamic practices, African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 26: Self-
past and present. Only one of the following may be Revelation in Women’s Writing), Comparative Literature
counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 323 (Topic 4: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing), and
(Topic 14: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Middle Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 14: Self-Revela-
Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 18), Religious Studies 361 tion in Women’s Writing). Only one of the following may be
(Topic 33: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), 364 counted: English 376L (Topic 9: Self-Revelation in Women’s

Writing), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 374 Topic 2: Iranian Literature in Exile. Same as Persian 361
(Topic 3: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing), Middle (Topic 4: Iranian Literature in Exile). Prerequisite: Upper-
Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 26). Prerequisite: Rhetoric division standing.
Liberal Arts
and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, Topic 3: Images of the West and Westerners in Persian
and three additional semester hours of lower-division Fiction. Same as Persian 361 (Topic 1: Images of the West
coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing. and Westerners in Persian Fiction). Prerequisite: Upper-
Topic 27: Love and the State in Contemporary Israeli division standing.
Literature. Same as Hebrew 374 (Topic 9: Love and the Topic 4: Iranian Film and Fiction. Same as Persian 361
State in Contemporary Israeli Literature) and Jewish Stud- (Topic 5: Iranian Film and Fiction). Middle Eastern Stud-
ies 363 (Topic 7: Love and the State in Contemporary Is- ies 324K (Topic 4) and 381 (Topic 7: Iranian Film and
raeli Literature). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Fiction) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-
Topic 28: The Sacred and the Secular in Contemporary division standing.
Jewish Literature. Same as Hebrew 374 (Topic 11: The Topic 5: Modern Iran. Same as History 331L. The devel-
Sacred and the Secular in Contemporary Jewish Literature) opment of modern Iran; special attention is given to the
and Jewish Studies 363 (Topic 10: The Sacred and the impact of the West, the constitutional movement, nation-
Secular in Contemporary Jewish Literature). Prerequisite: alism, the oil crisis, and the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
Upper-division standing. Middle Eastern Studies 323L and 324K (Topic 5) may not
323K. Topics in the Modern Arab World. Aspects of contempo- both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
rary Arab societies and their cultural heritage. Three lecture 325. Topics in Modern Israel. Aspects of contemporary Israeli
hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be society and its cultural heritage. Three lecture hours a week
required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when for one semester; additional hours may be required for
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics
given in the Course Schedule. vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the
Topic 1: Arab-Israeli Politics. Same as Government 320L. Course Schedule.
In-depth study of domestic, regional, and international Topic 1: Modern Israel. Same as Jewish Studies 365
factors involved in politics in the Middle East, including (Topic 6: Modern Israel). Only one of the following may
simulation of diplomatic interaction in the Arab-Israeli be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 7: Modern Israel),
conflict. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 5:
Topic 3: Arab Cinema. Three lecture hours and one two- Modern Israel), Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 1).
hour film screening a week for one semester. Middle East- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 17: Arab Cinema) Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television. Same as Jew-
and Middle Eastern Studies 323K (Topic 3) may not both ish Studies 363 (Topic 16: Israeli Cinema and Television).
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Three lecture hours and one two-hour film screening a
Topic 4: Arab Women Poets. Same as Arabic 360L (Topic week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
2: Arab Women Poets) and Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 14: counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 6: Israeli Cinema and
Arab Women Poets). Prerequisite: Arabic 420L (or 320L), Television), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372
and Arabic 322 or 360K. (Topic 15: Israeli Cinema and Television), Middle Eastern
Topic 5: Introduction to Arabic Literature. Same as Ara- Studies 325 (Topic 2), Radio-Television-Film 345 (Topic
bic 322 and Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 15: Introduction 2: Israeli Cinema and Television). Prerequisite: Upper-
to Arabic Literature). General survey of major themes, division standing.
genres, and artists in the Arabic literary tradition from Topic 4: Ethnic and Social Israeli Cinema. Same as He-
the sixth century to the modern era. Only one of the brew 374 (Topic 12: Ethnic and Social Israeli Cinema) and
following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 8: Ethnic and Social Israeli Cine-
(Topic: Introduction to Arabic Literature), Middle Eastern ma). Hebrew 346 (Topic: Ethnic and Social Israeli Cinema)
Studies 323K (Topic 5), Women’s and Gender Studies 340 and Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 4) may not both
(Topic: Introduction to Arabic Literature). Prerequisite: be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Upper-division standing. Topic 5: Jerusalem in Israeli Literature and Cinema. Same
Topic 6: The Arabian Nights. Same as Arabic 360K as Jewish Studies 363 (Topic 5: Jerusalem in Israeli Litera-
(Topic 6: The Arabian Nights) and Islamic Studies 372 ture and Cinema). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(Topic 18: The Arabian Nights). Prerequisite: Upper- Topic 6: Mizrahi Writing in Israel. Same as Hebrew 346
division standing. (Topic 9: Mizrahi Writing in Israel) and Jewish Studies 363
324K. Topics in Iran: Culture and Society. Aspects of contem- (Topic 8: Mizrahi Writing in Israel). Prerequisite: Upper-
porary Iranian society and culture. Three lecture hours a division standing and Hebrew 412L (or 312L).
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when 326. Topics in Modern Turkey. Aspects of contemporary Turk-
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is ish society and its cultural heritage. Three lecture hours a
given in the Course Schedule. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Topic 1: Iranian Women Writers. Same as Persian 361 the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
(Topic 3: Iranian Women Writers) and Women’s and given in the Course Schedule.
Gender Studies 340 (Topic 10: Iranian Women Writers). Topic 1: Shamanism in Central Asia. Same as Anthropol-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ogy 324L (Topic 30: Shamanism in Central Asia); Religious

Studies 342 (Topic 1: Shamanism in Central Asia); and 360. Conference Course. Supervised individual research, dis-
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 345 (Topic cussion, and writing of papers about various general and
3: Shamanism in Central Asia). Only one of the following specialized Middle Eastern subjects. May be repeated for
Liberal Arts
may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
340 (Topic 4: Shamanism in Central Asia), Middle East- of instructor.
ern Studies 326 (Topic 1), Religious Studies 352 (Topic 370. Practicum: Internships in Applied Middle Eastern Studies.
1: Shamanism in Central Asia), 361 (Topic: Shamanism in Research and staff experience working in an appropriate
Central Asia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. agency or business. At least six but no more than nine hours
127. Middle Eastern Cultural Exchange. Provides an opportu- of work a week for one semester. May not be repeated for
nity for students to interact with peer groups in Middle credit. Prerequisite: Completion of at least seventy semester
Eastern countries in which Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and hours of coursework, including twelve hours of Middle East-
Turkish are spoken. Students engage in a variety of cultural ern studies, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.
activities and correspond with peer groups via blogs and 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for
Internet discussion forums. One lecture hour a week for one one semester, followed by research and writing to produce
semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: a substantial paper on a special topic in middle eastern
Upper-division standing. studies, to be completed during the second semester. Con-
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in ference course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA,
Middle Eastern Studies. This course is used to record credit admission to the Middle Eastern Studies Honors Program;
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in for 679HB, Middle Eastern Studies 679HA.
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad Pe r s ian: PRS
adviser in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Uni-
versity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. 506. First-Year Persian I. Elementary colloquial Persian. Five
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. class hours a week for one semester.
331C. History of the Ottoman Empire. Same as History 331C. A 507. First-Year Persian II. Continuation of Persian 506. Elemen-
survey of Ottoman society and culture and of the empire’s tary literary Persian. Five class hours a week for one semes-
place on the world scene. Three lecture hours a week for ter. Prerequisite: Persian 506 with a grade of at least C.
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 512K. Second-Year Persian I. Not open to native speakers of Per-
334C. Music Cultures of the Middle East, Past and Present. Same sian. Intermediate Persian reading. Five class hours a week
as History 334C. A historical and ethnomusicological survey for one semester. Prerequisite: Persian 507 with a grade of
of the Arab, Turkish, and Persian music cultures. Three lecture at least C.
hours a week for one semester. Middle Eastern Languages 512L. Second-Year Persian II. Not open to native speakers of
and Cultures 372 (Topic 11: Music Cultures of the Middle East, Persian. Continuation of Persian 512K. Intermediate Persian
Past and Present) and Middle Eastern Studies 334C may not composition and reading. Five class hours a week for one
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. semester. Prerequisite: Persian 512K (or 312K) with a grade
351. Mediterranean Crossroads Seminar. Reading and discus- of at least C.
sion about the lands, cultures, and societies of the eastern 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Mediterranean from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Persian. This course is used to record credit the student
Students prepare to study in the Middle East (in Middle earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
Eastern Studies 352) and begin work on their individual ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
research projects. Three lecture hours a week for one is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Middle Department of Middle Eastern Studies. University credit
Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Mediterranean Crossroads is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
Seminar) and 351 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
352. Mediterranean Crossroads Study Abroad Seminar. Stu- be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
dents study and conduct research in the Middle East. The
equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Offered in the summer session only. Middle Eastern Stud-
ies 322K (Topic: Mediterranean Crossroads Study Abroad 322K. Third-Year Persian I. Three lecture hours a week for one
Seminar) and 352 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: semester. Prerequisite: Persian 512L (or 312L) with a grade
Middle Eastern Studies 351. of at least C.
353. Mediterranean Crossroads Conference Course. Under 322L. Third-Year Persian II. Continuation of Persian 322K. Three
supervision of a faculty member, students complete their lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Persian
research projects following participation in Middle Eastern 322K with a grade of at least C.
Studies 352. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: 329. Topics in Persian Language and Literature. Study of various
Middle Eastern Studies 352. aspects of Persian linguistics and literature. Three lecture

hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit T ur ki s h : TUR
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 1: Ferdowsi’s Shâhnâmeh. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Liberal Arts
Topic 2: Sa’di’s Golestân. Additional prerequisite: Per-
sian 512L (or 312L). 506. First-Year Turkish I. Modern Standard Turkish. Five class
Topic 3: Hâfez’s Ghazals. hours a week for one semester.
Topic 4: Sadeq Hedayat and Twentieth-Century Persian 507. First-Year Turkish II. Modern Standard Turkish. Continua-
Fiction. tion of Turkish 506. Five class hours a week for one semester.
Topic 5: Forugh Farrokhzad and Modernist Persian Prerequisite: Turkish 506 with a grade of at least C.
Poetry. 412K. Second-Year Turkish I. Conversational Turkish and read-
Topic 6: Persian Prose Nonfiction. ings in contemporary Turkish literature and newspapers.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Review of the grammar covered in Turkish 506 and 507, and
Persian. This course is used to record credit the student introduction of more complex grammatical patterns. Four
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Turkish
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit 507 with a grade of at least C.
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the 412L. Second-Year Turkish II. Continuation of Turkish 412K. Four
Department of Middle Eastern Studies. University credit class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Turkish
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be 412K with a grade of at least C.
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May Turkish. This course is used to record credit the student
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
361. Topics in Persian Literature in Translation. Conducted ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
in English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not Department of Middle Eastern Studies. University credit
be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
is given in the Course Schedule. is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
Topic 1: Images of the West and Westerners in Persian be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Fiction. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic
3: Images of the West and Westerners in Persian Fiction). Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 2: Persian Literature, Past and Present. Same as 320K. Third-Year Turkish I. Intermediate to high-level Turkish in
Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 9: Persian Literature, four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
Past and Present). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. writing. Turkish culture. Three class hours a week for one
Topic 3: Iranian Women Writers. Same as Middle East- semester. Prerequisite: Turkish 412L or the equivalent.
ern Studies 324K (Topic 1: Iranian Women Writers) and 320L. Third-Year Turkish II. Continuation of Turkish 320K. Three
Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 10: Iranian class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Turkish
Woman Writers). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 320K.
Topic 4: Iranian Literature in Exile. Same as Middle 329. Topics in Turkish Language and Literature. Three lec-
Eastern Studies 324K (Topic 2: Iranian Literature in Exile). ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Topic 5: Iranian Film and Fiction. Same as Middle standing.
Eastern Studies 324K (Topic 4: Iranian Film and Fic- 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
tion). Persian 361 (Topic 5) and 384C (Topic 10: Iranian Turkish. This course is used to record credit the student
Film and Fiction) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
Upper-division standing. ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
369. Conference Course in Persian Language and Literature. Su- is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
pervised individual study of selected problems in Persian Department of Middle Eastern Studies. University credit
language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prereq- is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
uisite: Nine semester hours of upper-division coursework counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
in Persian and consent of instructor. is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
one semester, followed by research and writing to produce 361. Topics in Turkish Literature in Translation. Three lecture
a substantial paper. Conference course for two semesters. hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing and ad- when the topics vary. May not be counted toward the foreign
mission to the Persian Language and Literature Honors language requirement for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequi-
Program; for 679HB, Persian 679HA. site: Upper-division standing.
369. Conference Course in Turkish Language and Literature. Su-
pervised individual study of selected problems in Turkish

language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prereq- The information in parentheses after a course num-
uisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
372. Topics in Turkish Culture. Examines cultural issues in
Liberal Arts

Turkey, among Turkic people of Central Asia, and Turkish
immigrants throughout the world. Three lecture hours a
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
topics vary. No more than six hours may be counted toward Appendix A on pages 683–689.
the major in Turkish language and literature. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing. Philo s ophy: PHL
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for
one semester, followed by research and writing to produce a Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
substantial paper. Conference course for two semesters. Pre-
requisite: For 679HA, admission to the Turkish Language and 3 01 (TCCN: PHIL 1301). Introduction to Philosophy. Primarily for
Literature Honors Program; for 679HB, Turkish 679HA. lower-division students. A survey of principal topics and prob-
lems in areas such as ethics, theory of knowledge, and phi-
losophy of religion. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours
Military S cience and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
See ROTC Courses, page 459. Philosophy 301 and 610QA may not both be counted.
3 01K (TCCN: PHIL 2316). Ancient Philosophy. Primarily for lower-
division students. An introduction to the philosophical
Naval S cience achievements of the ancient world, concentrating on Plato
See ROTC Courses, page 460. and Aristotle. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and
one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
301L. Early Modern Philosophy. Primarily for lower-division stu-
Norwegian dents. An introduction to the philosophical achievements of
See Department of Germanic Studies, page 401. the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, concentrating on
such figures as Descartes, Hume, and Kant. Three lecture
hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion
Per sian hour a week for one semester.
See Department of Middle Eastern Studies, page 440. 302. World Philosophy. Primarily for lower-division students.
Basic issues of philosophy in Western and non-Western
traditions, such as the nature of philosophy, its relation to
Depar tment of Philosophy religion and science, the self, knowledge, and virtue. Three
lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/
There are several courses offered each year in philosophy discussion hour a week for one semester. Asian Studies
301M (Topic 7: World Philosophy) and Philosophy 302 may
that should be of interest to undergraduates who have
not both be counted.
strong interests outside philosophy. In addition to the 302C. Ethics and Enlightenment. Primarily for lower-division stu-
introductory courses (Philosophy 301, 304, 305, and dents. A study of non-Western ethics, especially in Hindu
310) and the basic sequence in the history of philosophy and Buddhist traditions. Three lecture hours or two lecture
(Philosophy 329K and 329L), the courses listed below are hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one
of particular relevance to students who are interested in semester.
the indicated areas. 303. Human Nature. Primarily for lower-division students. Theo-
t Business: Philosophy 312, 322, and 325L. ries of human nature, such as those of Plato, Christianity,
Marxism, and existentialism. Modern psychological and
t Communications: Philosophy 311, 312, 313, and 332.
biological theories are included, as the interplay of nature
t Computer sciences: Philosophy 313K, 344K, 358,
and nurture in determining human conduct is explored.
363, and 363L. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one labora-
t Law: Philosophy 311, 312, 313, 318, 325K, 342, tory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
and 347. 3 03M. Mind and Body. Primarily for lower-division students. In-
t Linguistics: Philosophy 313K, 332, 344K, and 358. troduction to philosophical issues about the nature of mind
t Literature: Philosophy 346, 348, 349, 356, 361K, and its relation to body: What is mind? Do people have free
will? How does psychology relate to neuroscience? Three
and 366K. lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/
t Mathematics: Philosophy 313K, 344K, 344M,
and 358. 304. Contemporary Moral Problems. Primarily for lower-division
t Natural sciences: Philosophy 322, 363, and 363L. students. Philosophical examination of selected moral
t Premedicine and predentistry: Philosophy 312, 318, problems arising out of contemporary society and culture.
322, 325M, and 363. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one labora-
t Social sciences: Philosophy 311K, 322, 363, and 363L. tory/discussion hour a week for one semester.

3 05 (TCCN: PHIL 2321). Introduction to the Philosophy of Reli- 313Q. Logic and Scientific Reasoning. Introduction to formal
gion. Same as Religious Studies 305. Primarily for lower-divi- proofs, semantics, quantifiers, inductive methods, deci-
sion students. A critical examination of various conceptions sion theory, and scientific reasoning. Three lecture hours
Liberal Arts
of God and of the relationship of the human and the divine. and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Only
Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one labora- one of the following may be counted: Computer Sciences
tory/discussion hour a week for one semester. Philosophy 313H, 313K, Philosophy 313, 313K, 313Q. Philosophy 313Q and
305 and Religious Studies 311 (Topic 2: Introduction to the Tutorial Course 310 may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Philosophy of Religion) may not both be counted. Admission to the Plan II Honors Program.
306. Philosophical Thinkers. Primarily for lower-division stu- 314K. Introduction to Inductive Logic and Scientific Reasoning.
dents. An introduction to major areas of philosophy through The principles and methods of reasoning involved in the
the study of selected philosophical thinkers. Three lecture sciences and in the acquisition of knowledge; induction,
hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion confirmation, explanation, laws, and theories. Three lecture
hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion
when the topics vary. hour a week for one semester.
310. Knowledge and Reality. An introduction to basic issues in 316K. Science and Philosophy. Introduction to scientific method,
epistemology and metaphysics. Three lecture hours or two including discussion of the nature and goals of science.
lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one labora-
for one semester. Philosophy 310 and 610QA may not both tory/discussion hour a week for one semester. May not be
be counted. Prerequisite: Some sections are restricted to counted by students with credit for Philosophy 363.
philosophy majors, some to students with a University 317K. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Arts. Classic issues
grade point average of at least 3.00 or consent of instruc- in the philosophy of art and beauty, illustrated from the
tor; these sections are identified in the Course Schedule. fine arts and contemporary media: literature, drama, music,
610Q. Problems of Knowledge and Valuation. Restricted to stu- painting, film, and television. Three lecture hours a week
dents in the Plan II Honors Program. Methods and aims for one semester.
of selected sciences, arts, and philosophy in the attain- 3 18 (TCCN: PHIL 2306). Introduction to Ethics. Study of basic
ment of knowledge and in providing the basis for valua- principles of the moral life, with critical examination of
tion. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week traditional and contemporary theories of the nature of
for two semesters. Philosophy 301 and 610QA may not goodness, happiness, duty, and freedom. Three lecture
both be counted; Philosophy 310 and 610QA may not both hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion
be counted; Philosophy 610QB and 318 may not both be hour a week for one semester. Philosophy 610QB and 318
counted. Prerequisite: For 610QA, admission to the Plan may not both be counted.
II Honors Program; for 610QB, Philosophy 610QA. 3 18K (TCCN: PHIL 2307). Introduction to Political Philosophy.
311. Argument. Argument as a kind of discourse: deductive and Views of major political philosophers on humanity, nature,
inductive arguments; principles of reasoning; fallacies; practi- and society; discussions of contemporary political ideolo-
cal applications. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and gies. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one
one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
311K. Games and Decisions. Introduction to the theories of 319K. Introduction to the Philosophy of Education. Same as
games and rational decision, with applications to ethical, Curriculum and Instruction 350 (Topic 1: Introduction to
social, and political issues. Three lecture hours or two lec- the Philosophy of Education). Introduction to some main
ture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for philosophical theories of education, such as those of Plato,
one semester. Rousseau, and Dewey; topics include learning, teaching,
3 12 (TCCN: PHIL 2303). Introduction to Logic. Logical structure of freedom, equality, and reason. Three lecture hours a week
sentences and arguments; elementary symbolic methods; for one semester.
applications. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. Philosophy. This course is used to record credit the student
May not be counted by students with prior credit for Phi- earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
losophy 313, 313K, 313Q, or 344K. ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
313. Introductory Symbolic Logic. Introduction to symbolic is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
logic (through first-order predicate logic); interpretations; Department of Philosophy. University credit is awarded
formal proofs, consistency; some practical applications. for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Com- for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
puter Sciences 313H, 313K, Philosophy 313, 313K, 313Q. for credit when the topics vary.
313K. Logic, Sets, and Functions. Sets, relations, functions, sen-
tential and predicate logic, proof techniques, algorithms, Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
and elementary metatheory. Mathematically oriented.
Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for 321K. Theory of Knowledge. Systematic and detailed study of
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: major issues in the theory of knowledge, such as the distinc-
Computer Sciences 313H, 313K, Philosophy 313, 313K, 313Q. tion between knowledge and belief, the criteria of knowl-
Prerequisite: Three years of high school mathematics. edge, the justification of knowledge-claims, and perception.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 329L. Early Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant. Three lecture
Six semester hours of coursework in philosophy. hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Pre-
322. Science and the Modern World. The historical development requisite: Six semester hours of coursework in philosophy.
Liberal Arts
and impact of scientific ideas through the modern period to 3 29M. Philosophical Classics. Intensive study of one or two
the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. important philosophers or philosophical works from the
322K. History of Ethics. Survey of ethical theories from ancient eighteenth century or earlier. Three lecture hours a week for
times through the nineteenth century. Three lecture hours one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
a week for one semester. vary. Prerequisite: Three semester hours of coursework in
323K. Metaphysics. Problems of substance, change, categories philosophy.
of being, mind, body, space and time, approached either Topic 1: Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason. An intensive
systematically or historically. Three lecture hours a week for study of Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason, focusing especial-
one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of course- ly on his “Copernican revolution,” his theories of catego-
work in philosophy. ries and concepts, and his rejection of metaphysics.
3 23M. Philosophy of Mind. Problems concerning the nature of 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
mind and mental phenomena: the relation between mind Philosophy. This course is used to record credit the student
and body, knowledge of other minds, the computational earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
model of mind, mental causation, intentionality, and con- ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
sciousness. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
requisite: Six semester hours of coursework in philosophy. Department of Philosophy. University credit is awarded
325C. Environmental Ethics. Moral issues concerning the relation for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
of human beings to the environment, including biodiversity, coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
resource depletion, and animal rights. Three lecture hours for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a for credit when the topics vary.
week for one semester. 329U. Perspectives on Science and Mathematics. An examination
325K. Ethical Theories. Major traditional and contemporary ethi- of five notable episodes in the history of science: Galileo’s
cal theories discussed and critically examined. Three lecture conflict with the Catholic Church, Isaac Newton’s formula-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester tion of the laws of motion, Charles Darwin’s proposal of the
hours of coursework in philosophy. theory of evolution by natural selection, the development
325L. Business, Ethics, and Public Policy. Issues in ethics and poli- of the atomic bomb, and the discovery of the double helix
tics that are relevant to the organization of business and in- structure of DNA. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
dustry and the distribution of power in society; topics include mester. Only one of the following may be counted: History
the role of industry; concepts of profit, property, and moral 329U, 366N (Topic: Perspectives on Science and Mathemat-
responsibility. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and ics), Philosophy 329U. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. and consent of instructor.
3 25M. Medicine, Ethics, and Society. Moral, legal, religious, and 330K. Ancient Philosophy after Aristotle. Same as Classical Civili-
political implications of developments in medicine; topics zation 330K. Epicureans, Stoics, Skeptics, Plotinus and the
include abortion, euthanasia, sterilization, psychosurgery, Neoplatonist tradition. Three class hours a week for one
genetic engineering; concepts of health, cure, insanity, and semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of coursework
death. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one in philosophy.
laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. 332. Philosophy of Language. Contemporary theories of mean-
327. Contemporary Philosophy. Currents of contemporary ing and linguistic structure, and their relationships to epis-
thought; past topics include feminism, philosophy, and temology, metaphysics, and ethics. Three lecture hours a
science; ideas of the twentieth century; twentieth-century week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
philosophy of mind. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours coursework in philosophy.
and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. 334K. Modern Thinkers. Critical study of the philosophical im-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: plications of the works of selected modern thinkers; for ex-
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. ample, Nietzsche, Sartre, Camus, and Freud. Three lecture
328. Nineteenth-Century Philosophy. Major figures in nine- hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion
teenth-century European philosophy, including Hegel, hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Mill. Three when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Three semester hours
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Three of coursework in philosophy.
semester hours of coursework in philosophy. Topic 1: Modernity and Postmodernity. Three lecture
329K. History of Ancient Philosophy. Same as Classical Civilization hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discus-
348 (Topic 4: History of Ancient Philosophy). Development sion hour a week for one semester.
of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the early 342. Political Philosophy. Critical examination of leading theo-
Christian era; emphasis on Plato and Aristotle. Three lecture ries of the state, including analysis of such concepts as
hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Clas- sovereignty, obligation, rights, and freedom. Three lecture
sical Civilization 342 (Topic: History of Ancient Philosophy) hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion
and Philosophy 329K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Six semester hours of coursework in philosophy. when the topics vary.

344K. Intermediate Symbolic Logic. Same as Mathematics 344K. explanation, prediction, discovery, confirmation, laws, hypoth-
A second-semester course in symbolic logic: formal syntax eses, theories. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
and semantics, basic metatheory (soundness, complete- 363L. Topics in Philosophy of Science. Past topics include phi-
Liberal Arts
ness, compactness, and Löwenheim-Skolem theorems), losophy of biology; scientific hypotheses and evidence;
and further topics in logic. Three lecture hours a week for philosophical consequences of quantum mechanics. Three
one semester. Prerequisite: Philosophy 313, 313K, or 313Q. lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/dis-
3 44M. Philosophy of Mathematics. Philosophical issues concerning cussion hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for
mathematics and its foundations, such as the correlation of credit when the topics vary.
mathematics to logic, mathematical truth, and mathematical 365. Selected Problems in Philosophy. Past topics include Jewish
knowledge. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. ethics; change, truth, and justice. The equivalent of three
346. Aesthetics. Study of selected topics in the philosophy of lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
art; may be restricted to one or several specific art forms for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with
or media: literature, painting, music, film, television, or the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
theatre. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Topic 1: Freudians and Feminisms. Same as Germanic
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Civilization 362E (Topic 1: Freudians and Feminisms) and
347. Philosophy of Law. The significance and function of law in Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 10: Freudians
political and ethical contexts; comparison of common and and Feminisms). English 322 (Topic 4: Freudians and
statutory to scientific and moral law; readings from among Feminisms) and Philosophy 365 (Topic 1) may not both
Plato, Kant, Hegel, Bentham, Austin, Hart, Dworkin, Feinberg, be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric
and others. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents,
laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. and three additional semester hours of lower-division
348. Asian Philosophy. Comparative and historical studies in coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing; for
the philosophical and religious traditions of the East, with others, upper-division standing.
emphasis on India and China. Three lecture hours or two Topic 2: Introduction to Cognitive Science. Same as
lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for Cognitive Science 360 (Topic 1: Introduction to Cogni-
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics tive Science) and Linguistics 373 (Topic 7: Introduction to
vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Cognitive Science). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
Course Schedule. and Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C.
Topic 2: Indian Philosophies. Same as Asian Studies 372 Topic 3: Cultural Politics of Kant and Hegel. Same as
(Topic 2: Indian Philosophies) and Religious Studies 341 Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic 2: Cultural Politics of
(Topic 1: Indian Philosophies). Philosophy 348 (Topic 2) Kant and Hegel). English 322 (Topic 5: Cultural Politics
and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 6: Indian Philosophies) of Kant and Hegel) and Philosophy 365 (Topic 3) may
may not both be counted. not both be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors,
349. History of Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy. Philo- Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K or their
sophical thought from Augustine through Cusanus and Vico, equivalents, and three additional semester hours of
with emphasis on its cultural bearing. Three lecture hours a lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Three semester hours and writing; for others, upper-division standing.
of coursework in philosophy. Topic 4: Contemporary European Social Theory. Same
354. Philosophy in Context. Philosophical texts and arguments as Government 335M (Topic 8: Contemporary European
in a broad intellectual and cultural context, or other texts Social Theory) and Sociology 352M (Topic 7: Contempo-
studied for their philosophical content. Typical topics in- rary European Social Theory). Prerequisite: Upper-divi-
clude Locke and the Glorious Revolution; materialism and sion standing and six semester hours of lower-division
modern science; Thucydides on power and justice. Three coursework in government.
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated Topic 5: Contemporary American Social Theory. Same
for credit when the topics vary. as Government 335M (Topic 9: Contemporary American
356. Philosophy of Religion. Meaning and function of religion; Social Theory) and Sociology 352M (Topic 8: Contempo-
religious belief and its validity; religious values in the mod- rary American Social Theory). Government 335M (Topic:
ern world. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one Social Theory) and Philosophy 365 (Topic 5) may not
laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. May both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. and six semester hours of lower-division coursework in
358. Philosophical Logic. Issues in philosophical logic and its government.
applications, such as theories of meaning, logical para- 366K. Existentialism. Same as Religious Studies 356E. Existential-
doxes, epistemic logic, deontic logic, modal logic, existence, ism and its relationship to literature, psychoanalysis, and
and identity. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Marxism. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and
Prerequisite: Philosophy 313, 313K, or 313Q. one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
361K. Philosophy in Literature. Formulation, analysis, and criti- Philosophy 366K and Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Existen-
cism of philosophical ideas in selected literary works. Three tialism) may not both be counted.
lecture hours a week for one semester. 371H. Philosophy Honors. Close study of major works of philoso-
363. Scientific Method. History, exposition, and analysis of such phy. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week
fundamental concepts in the natural and social sciences as for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:

Six semester hours of coursework in philosophy and a 310. Modes of Reasoning. Introduction to forms of quantitative
University grade point average of at least 3.50. reasoning: computer science, game theory, operations re-
3 75M. Major Seminar. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- search, or statistics and probability. Three lecture hours a
Liberal Arts
ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prereq- week for one semester. Philosophy 313Q and Tutorial Course
uisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in philosophy. 310 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Admission to
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for the Plan II Honors Program.
one semester, followed by research and writing to produce
a substantial paper on a special topic in philosophy, to be Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
completed during the second semester. Conference course
for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, admission to 325. Topics in the Arts and Sciences. Analysis of various top-
the Philosophy Honors Program; for 679HB, Philosophy ics within the arts and sciences through reading, research,
679HA. written reports, and discussion. Three lecture hours a week
379K. Conference Course. Intensive tutorial study of selected for one semester. With consent of the director of Plan II,
problems in philosophy. May be repeated for credit. Prereq- may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division
uisite: Nine semester hours of upper-division coursework in standing in Plan II.
philosophy and consent of instructor and the undergradu- 125K. Topics in the Arts and Sciences. Analysis of topics in the
ate adviser in philosophy. arts, sciences, and social sciences through reading, discus-
sion, and lectures. The equivalent of one lecture hour a week
for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Some topics
Pl an II Honor s Pro gr am are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified
in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
So cial S cie n ce : S S ing in Plan II.
330. Special Topics in Plan II. Restricted to Plan II majors. Three
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourse lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional
hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the
301. Honors Social Science. An introduction to the study of the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
individual, society, or culture using the methods of one of 357. The Junior Seminar. Seminar sections of about fifteen stu-
the social sciences. Three lecture hours a week for one dents. The subjects vary, but in each the attempt is made
semester. With consent of the director of Plan II, may be through careful reading, discussion, and written work to
repeated once for elective credit. Prerequisite: Admission analyze and compare varied approaches to topics of lasting
to the Plan II Honors Program. importance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Students must take this course twice with different topics
T u to r ial Co ur s e : T C to fulfill degree requirements; with consent of the director
of Plan II, a third topic may be taken as an elective. Prereq-
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses uisite: Upper-division standing in Plan II.
359T. Essay Course. Directed reading followed by the writing of
302. First-Year Signature Course: Plan II. Restricted to first-year an essay. Conference course. Prerequisite: Two semesters
Plan II students. Small-group seminar involving reading, of Tutorial Course 357 and consent of the director.
discussion, writing, and oral reporting around a central 6 60H. Thesis Course. Directed reading followed by the writing of
interdisciplinary topic. Designed to introduce undergradu- a substantial essay. Conference course for two semesters.
ates to scholarly analysis from an interdisciplinary per- Prerequisite: For 660HA, two semesters of Tutorial Course
spective. Includes an introduction to University resources, 357 and consent of the director; for 660HB, Tutorial Course
such as research facilities, museums, and attendance at 660HA.
University lectures or performances as assigned. Multiple 365. Conference Course. Directed reading and writing on an
sections may be offered in the fall and spring with various interdisciplinary topic. May be repeated for credit. Prereq-
topics and instructors. Three lecture hours a week for one uisite: Upper-division standing in Plan II and consent of
semester. Some sections may require additional meeting instructor and the director of Plan II.
times; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one 165K. Conference Course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequi-
of the following may be counted: Tutorial Course 301, 302, site: Upper-division standing in Plan II and consent of the
Undergraduate Studies 302, 303. director of Plan II.
603. Composition and Reading in World Literature. Reading of
masterpieces of world literature and intensive training in
writing and in critical analysis of literature. Three lecture P olish
hours a week for two semesters. Only one of the following See Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies, page 466.
may be counted: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306,
306Q, Tutorial Course 603A; only one of the following may
be counted: Comparative Literature 315, English 603B, 316K, P or tu gue se
Tutorial Course 603B. Prerequisite: For 603A, admission to the See Department of Spanish and Portuguese, page 475.
Plan II Honors Program; for 603B, Tutorial Course 603A.

P or tu gue se Civiliz ation 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
See Department of Spanish and Portuguese, page 474. Psychology. This course is used to record credit the student
Liberal Arts
Depar tment of P s ycholo gy is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Department of Psychology. University credit is awarded
The information in parentheses after a course number for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
323. Perception. Theory and research in the ways we extract
P s ych o lo gy: P SY information from the environment. Three lecture hours a
week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors,
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a
grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division
3 01 (TCCN: PSYC 2301). Introduction to Psychology. Basic prob- standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one
lems and principles of human experience and behavior. of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil
Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or the equiva- Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology
lent in independent study. 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317,
3 04 (TCCN: PSYC 2308). Introduction to Child Psychology. General Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
introduction to physical, social, and cognitive development 323P. Perceptual Systems: Neurons, Behavior, and Evolution. An
from conception onward. Three lecture hours a week for one introduction to perceptual systems, with an emphasis on
semester. Psychology 304 and 333D may not both be counted. perception in human and nonhuman primates. Topics in-
Prerequisite: Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C. clude the physics of perceptual stimuli, the neural process-
305. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology. Introduction to ing of perceptual information, the performance of human
the study of how people perceive, act, communicate, and and other primates in perceptual tasks, and the evolution
reason. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- of perceptual systems. Three lecture hours a week for one
requisite: Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C. semester. Psychology 323P and 341K (Topic: Perceptual Sys-
308. Biopsychology. Introduction to the biological bases of psy- tems: Neurons/Behavior/Evolution) may not both be counted.
chological processes and behavior. Overview of the physiol- Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division stand-
ogy and anatomy of the nervous system, followed by a survey ing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in
of brain mechanisms of perception, cognition, learning, and each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology
emotion; biological perspectives on drug action and mental 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with
disease. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S,
requisite: Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C. Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government
3 09 (TCCN: PSYC 2316). Personality. Research and theory con- 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L,
cerning personality structure, dynamics, development, and Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
assessment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 323S. Sex Differences in Cognition and Perception. Examination
Prerequisite: Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C. of facts, theories, and implications of sex differences in
3 17 (TCCN: PSYC 2317). Statistical Methods in Psychology. Rec- human cognition and perception. Topics include genetic
ommended for majors who plan to do graduate work in psy- and hormonal origins of sex differences, structural differ-
chology or related fields. Measures of central tendency and ences in the body and brain, verbal abilities, spatial abilities,
variability; statistical inference; correlation and regression. learning, memory, sensory-motor abilities, and the auditory,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: olfactory, visual, and other sensory systems. Three lecture
Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C. hours a week for one semester. Psychology 323S and 341K
418. Statistics and Research Design. Students may not enroll (Topic: Sex Differences in Cognition and Perception) may
in Psychology 418 more than twice. Survey of statistics, not both be counted. Prerequisite: For psychology majors,
including central tendency, variability and inference, and upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with
scientific methodology used in psychological research. a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division
Three lecture hours and two discussion hours a week for standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one
one semester. Prerequisite: Psychology 301 with a grade of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil
of at least C, a major in psychology, and credit for one of Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology
the following: Mathematics 302, 303D, 305G, 408C, 408D, 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317,
408K (or 308K), 408L (or 308L), 408M (or 308M), 316. Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
3 19K (TCCN: PSYC 2319). Social Psychology. Theory and re- 325K. Advanced Statistics. Advanced statistical theory and
search on the analysis of human conduct in social settings. methods for analysis of behavioral sciences data; topics
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: include analysis of variance and covariance, regression, and
Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C. nonparametric techniques. Three lecture hours a week for

one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper- and methods of sex education. Three lecture hours a week
division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade for one semester. Psychology 333C and 341K (Topic: Con-
of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division stand- troversial Issues in Development) may not both be counted.
Liberal Arts
ing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division stand-
the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil ing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S,
326K. Principles of Conditioning and Learning. Laws of animal Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government
and human learning, and the underlying mechanisms. 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psy- 333D. Introduction to Developmental Psychology. Physical, social,
chology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for and cognitive development in humans. Three lecture hours
nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a a week for one semester. Psychology 304 and 333D may not
grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of both be counted. Psychology 333D and Women’s and Gender
at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics Studies 345 (Topic 6: Introduction to Developmental Psychol-
329, Educational Psychology 371, Government 350K, Math- ogy) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For psychology
ematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and
318, Statistics 309. 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C,
Psychology. This course is used to record credit the student and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit Psychology 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psy-
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the chology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
Department of Psychology. University credit is awarded 333E. Identity Formation. An introduction to historical theories
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as of and current research on identity, with particular focus on
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded identity development in the domains of occupation, religion,
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated politics and morality, gender, ethnicity, and adoption. Three
for credit when the topics vary. lecture hours a week for one semester. Psychology 333E and
332. Behavioral Neuroscience. Neuroscientific study of behav- 341K (Topic: Identity Formation) may not both be counted.
ioral functions: fundamental structure and function of the Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division stand-
human nervous system, sensory systems and perception, ing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in
motor systems and behavior, motivation and learning, brain each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology
disorders and maladaptive behavior. Three lecture hours a 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with
week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S,
upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government
grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L,
standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil 333F. Fantasy and Reality. Examination of how children and
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology adults decide what is real and what is not. Topics include the
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, fantasy-reality distinction, magical thinking, and religious
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. cognition. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
332C. Hormones and Behavior. Neuroscientific study of hor- Psychology 333F and 341K (Topic: Fantasy and Reality) may
mones and behavior in animals and humans. Includes sexual not both be counted. Prerequisite: For psychology majors,
behavior, sexual differentiation, parental behavior, aggres- upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with
sive behavior, feeding and drinking, stress, learning, and a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division
memory. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Psy- standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one
chology 332C and 341K (Topic: Hormones and Behavior) may of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil
not both be counted. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology
upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317,
a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one 3 33M. Infant Development. Examination of genetic and envi-
of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil ronmental determinants of social, perceptual, and cogni-
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology tive development in infants from theoretical and research
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, perspectives. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division stand-
333C. Controversial Issues in Development. An exploration of ing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in
questions in developmental psychology that are currently each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology
in dispute. Topics may include stem cell research, treatment 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with
of juveniles in the legal system, physician-assisted suicide, a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S,

Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government 333W. Moral Development. An introduction to theory and re-
350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, search on morality. Topics include culture and morality,
Social Work 318, Statistics 309. Freudian and social learning perspectives on moral develop-
Liberal Arts
333N. Cognitive Development. Overview of the development of ment, Kohlberg’s theory of morality, challenge to Kohlberg’s
thinking from infancy through childhood. Three lecture hours theory, and cognitive, familial, and emotional influence
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, on morality. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a Psychology 333W and 341K (Topic: Moral Development) may
grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division not both be counted. Prerequisite: For psychology majors,
standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with
of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology standing and Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M,
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychol-
333P. Child Language. Examination of theory and research con- ogy 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology
cerning the development of language in the child. Three 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the 334D. Psychology of Human Mating. Mate selection, sources
following may be counted: Linguistics 373 (Topic 1: Child of conflict, and mating over the life span, studied in the
Language), 373 (Topic: Language Acquisition), Psychology context of evolutionary psychology and sexual selection
333P. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division theory. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at requisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing
least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in
Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology
following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S,
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L,
333R. Social Development in Children. Development of social be- Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
havior (for example, sex typing and aggression) and social 334E. Evolutionary Psychology. Fundamentals of evolution-
relationships. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. ary psychology, including issues of natural and sexual
Psychology 333R and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 selection, adaptation, and domain-specific psychological
(Topic 19: Social Development in Children) may not both mechanisms. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
be counted. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper- Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division stand-
division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade ing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in
of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division stand- each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology
ing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with
the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S,
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L,
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
333T. Adolescent Development. Physical, cognitive, social, and 337. Psychology of Language. Consideration of approaches to
personality development during adolescence. Three lecture the study of language, its development in children, and
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology its functioning; important research from psychology and
majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and linguistics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper- Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division stand-
division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, ing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in
and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology
318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with
Psychology 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psy- a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S,
chology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government
333V. Family Violence. Examination of the forms of family violence, 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L,
the effects of violence on children’s development, and the Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
causes of and solutions to this problem. Three lecture hours 338K. Psychology of Reading. Theory and research on the reading
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, process and its acquisition. Three lecture hours a week for
upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-
grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade
standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division stand-
of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil ing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.

371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psy-
339. Behavior Problems of Children. Adjustment difficulties dur- chology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for
Liberal Arts
ing childhood and adolescence; causation and treatment. nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of
For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psy- at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics
chology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government 350K, Math-
nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a ematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work
grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of 318, Statistics 309.
at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 346K. Psychology of Sex. Development of sex from genes to hu-
329, Educational Psychology 371, Government 350K, Math- man behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
ematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division stand-
318, Statistics 309. ing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in
341K. Selected Topics in Psychology. Topics of contemporary inter- each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology
est that may vary from semester to semester. Three lecture 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S,
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government
upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L,
grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one 350. Motivation. Theory and research on motivation; biological
of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil and social determinants. Three lecture hours a week for
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division stand-
Topic 4: Health Psychology. ing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of
Topic 7: Epidemiology. the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil
Topic 8: Learning and the Brain. Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology
Topic 12: Personality Assessment. Theoretical and 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317,
methodological issues involved in trying to understand Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
and measure personality. 352. Abnormal Psychology. Biological and social factors in the de-
Topic 14: Robot Cognition. velopment and treatment of psychopathology. Three lecture
Topic 15: History of Modern Psychology. A survey of hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology
the diverse roots of modern psychology, the compet- majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and
ing schools that influenced psychology’s development, 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-
and the perspectives that guide scholarship in present- division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C,
day psychology. Psychology 341K (Topic 15) and 341K and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology
(Topic: History and Systems of Psychology) may not both 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational
be counted. Psychology 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psy-
Topic 16: Psychology of Fundamentalism. Psychologi- chology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
cal research and theory on religious fundamentalism. 353K. Psychopharmacology. The pharmacology and the neuro-
Considers the nature of different forms of religious fun- chemical, neurophysiological, and psychological effects of
damentalism, and possible psychological mechanisms psychoactive drugs, with regard to their use as therapeutic
that motivate fundamentalism. Includes topics such as and behavioral research tools. Three lecture hours a week
the development of fundamentalism, the movement for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors,
from fundamentalism to terrorism, and fundamental- upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with
ism and the family. a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division
Topic 17: Psychology and Religion. An exploration of the standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one
psychological processes involved in religion. Discusses of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil
seminal psychological theories of religion, such as the Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology
work of James, Freud, Jung, and Maslow. Discussion of 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317,
empirical work includes topics such as the development Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
of religion across the life span, religious experience, 355. Cognition. Theoretical and critical analysis of the develop-
conversion, and the effects of religion on mental and ment, nature, and function of the thought process. Three
physical health. lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For
Topic 18: Language and Thought. psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychol-
343K. Substance Abuse. Causes of substance abuse: the evolu- ogy 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for
tionary perspective, sex differences, predisposition, biologi- nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a
cal and cognitive theories; emphasis on food and alcohol. grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of

at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 359H. Honors Research I. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
329, Educational Psychology 371, Government 350K, Math- mester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Psychology
ematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each, six semester
Liberal Arts
318, Statistics 309. hours of upper-division coursework in psychology, a grade
355D. Animal Cognition. An introduction to animal intelligence point average of at least 3.50 in psychology courses taken at
and the evolution of mind. Examines what is known about the University, a University grade point average of at least
intelligence in other animals, how intelligence is revealed in 3.25, and consent of the honors adviser.
social and problem-solving behavior, and the ways in which 364. Introduction to Clinical Psychology. Introduction to tech-
human intelligence is structured by its evolutionary past. niques of assessment and treatment of psychopathology.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Psychology Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
341K (Topic: Animal Cognition) and 355D may not both be For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psy-
counted. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-divi- chology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for
sion standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a
at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of
Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics
following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government 350K, Math-
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology ematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, 318, Statistics 309.
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. 365G. Gender and Racial Attitudes. Advanced introduction to the
355R. Reasoning and Decision Making. Survey of psychological psychological study of gender and racial attitudes in children
research on how people reason and make decisions. Top- and adults, with emphasis on the causes, consequences,
ics include mental models, causality, analogy, heuristics, and revision of an individual’s gender and racial stereotypes.
emotion, motivation, culture, and decision making. Three Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Psychology
lecture hours a week for one semester. Psychology 341K 341K (Topic: Gender and Racial Attitudes) and 365G may
(Topic: Reasoning and Decision Making) and 355R may not not both be counted. Prerequisite: For psychology majors,
both be counted. Prerequisite: For psychology majors, upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with
upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division
a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one
standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil
of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology
Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317,
371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309. 3 65M. Cross-Cultural Psychology. Impact of national culture on
357. Undergraduate Research. Supervised research experience. social-psychological processes and on the ways people func-
Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Offered tion in multicultural organizations. Three lecture hours a
on the pass/fail basis only. May not be counted toward a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For psychology majors,
major in psychology. Prerequisite: At least thirty semester upper-division standing and Psychology 301 and 418 with
hours of college coursework, Psychology 301 with a grade a grade of at least C in each; for nonmajors, upper-division
of at least C, and consent of instructor. standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and one
458. Experimental Psychology. Techniques of psychological of the following with a grade of at least C: Biology 318M, Civil
research illustrated in a series of laboratory experiments. Engineering 311S, Economics 329, Educational Psychology
Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one 371, Government 350K, Mathematics 316, Psychology 317,
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a major in Sociology 317L, Social Work 318, Statistics 309.
psychology, Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least 3 77P, 677P. Undergraduate Practicum. Field experience in applied
C in each, and a University grade point average of at least psychology. Students are supervised by faculty members
3.25. and by practitioners in community agencies. One lecture
158H. Honors Research Tutorial. Enrollment restricted to students hour and ten or twenty hours of fieldwork a week for one
in the Psychology Honors Program. Individual instruction. semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/
May be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/fail basis fail basis only. May not be counted toward a major in psy-
only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Psychology 301 chology. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent
and 418 with a grade of at least C in each, and consent of the of the practicum supervisor.
honors adviser. 379H. Honors Research II. Two lecture hours and two laboratory
359. Selected Topics: Readings: Tutorial. Supervised reading in se- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
lected topics of significance; area of intensive study is chosen standing, Psychology 301 and 418 with a grade of at least
by the student in consultation with the instructor. Individual C in each, Psychology 458 and 359H, and consent of the
instruction. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/ honors adviser.
fail basis only. May not be counted toward a major in psychol-
ogy. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Psychology 301
with a grade of at least C, and consent of instructor.

Depar tment of Religio us S tud ie s the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
R e li gi o u s S t u d ie s: R S 317. Topics in the Religions of Africa. Three lecture hours a
Liberal Arts
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when

Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
302. History of the Religions of Asia. Same as Asian Studies 318. The Rise of Christianity. Same as Classical Civilization 318.
301R. Eastern religions: an introduction to the basic forms Introduction to the origins and development of Christianity.
and the historical development of the religious traditions of Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Classical Civi-
India, China, and Japan. Three lecture hours a week for one lization 304C (Topic: The Rise of Christianity) and Religious
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: His- Studies 318 may not both be counted.
tory 306N (Topic 1: History of the Religions of Asia), Religious 319. Introduction to Islam. Same as History 306N (Topic 7: In-
Studies 302, 311 (Topic 1: History of the Religions of Asia). troduction to Islam), Islamic Studies 310, and Middle Eastern
304. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduction. Same as Studies 310 (Topic 1: Introduction to Islam). The beliefs, theol-
History 304R, Islamic Studies 311 (Topic 2: Judaism, Chris- ogy, history, and main social and legal institutions of Islam,
tianity, and Islam: An Introduction), and Jewish Studies 311 including the concept of God and society, the role of women,
(Topic 2: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduction). and Islamic government and movements. Three lecture hours
Examines the intertwined historical development of the a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and explores counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 310, Reli-
the principal beliefs and practices of Jews, Christians, and gious Studies 311 (Topic 3: Introduction to Islam), 319.
Muslims. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics
305. Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion. Same as Phi- in Religious Studies. This course is used to record credit
losophy 305. Primarily for lower-division students. A criti- the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
cal examination of various conceptions of God and of the a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
relationship of the human and the divine. Three lecture Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion adviser in the Department of Religious Studies. University
hour a week for one semester. Religious Studies 305 and credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may
311 (Topic 2: Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion) may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
not both be counted. credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
306. Topics in Comparative Religion. Three lecture hours a week May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
for one semester. Additional hours are required for some
topics; these topics are identified in the Course Schedule. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. 321. History of Hindu Religious Traditions. Same as Anthropol-
310. Introduction to the Study of Religion. Same as Sociology ogy 324L (Topic 23: History of Hindu Religious Traditions),
313K. Introduction to scholarly methods in the study of re- Asian Studies 340 (Topic 4: History of Hindu Religious
ligion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Asian Traditions), and History 364G (Topic 1: History of Hindu
Studies 301M (Topic 5: Introduction to the Study of Religion) Religious Traditions). History of major doctrines, practices,
and Religious Studies 310 may not both be counted. and institutions that shaped the development of Hinduism;
312. Topics in the Religions of Asia. Three lecture hours a week how religions adapt to social and cultural change and often
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top- provide the catalyst for change. Three lecture hours a week
ics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
the Course Schedule. History 366N (Topic 5: History of Hindu Religious Traditions),
313. Topics in Judaism. Three lecture hours a week for one Religious Studies 321, 361 (Topic 22: History of Hindu Reli-
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. gious Traditions). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course 322. History of Indian Buddhism. Same as Asian Studies 340
Schedule. (Topic 5: History of Indian Buddhism). The institutional, so-
314. Topics in Islam. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. cial, economic, and doctrinal history of Buddhism in India.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. the following may be counted: History 366N (Topic 9: His-
315. Topics in Christian History. Three lecture hours a week for tory of Indian Buddhism), Religious Studies 322, 361 (Topic
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics 34: History of Indian Buddhism). Prerequisite: Upper-division
vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the standing or consent of instructor.
Course Schedule. 325. Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times. Same as History 364G
315N. Introduction to the New Testament. Three lecture hours (Topic 2: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), Islamic Stud-
a week for one semester. Religious Studies 315 (Topic: In- ies 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), and
troduction to the New Testament) and 315N may not both Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His
be counted. Life and Times). A detailed study of the prophet Muham-
316K. Topics in Religions of the Americas. Three lecture hours mad’s life and message, and of the means by which his
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when life was recorded and popularized. Three lecture hours a

week for one semester. Only one of the following may be hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one
counted: History 366N (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His Life semester. Religious Studies 341 (Topic 1) and 361 (Topic
and Times), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 340 6: Indian Philosophies) may not both be counted.
Liberal Arts
(Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), Religious Topic 2: Diversity of Indian Traditions. Same as Asian
Studies 325, 361 (Topic 25: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Studies 372 (Topic 19: Diversity of Indian Traditions).
Times). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Art and architecture of South Asia from 1200 to 1900,
325G. The Qur’an. Same as Arabic 372 (Topic 2: The Qur’an), Is- within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours
lamic Studies 340 (Topic 2: The Qur’an), and Middle Eastern a week for one semester. Only one of the following may
Studies 320 (Topic 14: The Qur’an). The history, language and be counted: Art History 372 (Topic: Diversity of Indian
style, and themes of the Qur’an. Three lecture hours a week Traditions), Religious Studies 341 (Topic 2), 361 (Topic 37:
for one semester. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Diversity of Indian Traditions). Prerequisite: For art history
340 (Topic 3: The Qur’an) and Religious Studies 325G may not and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303;
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. for others, at least one of the following is advisable but
326. History of Religion in America since 1800. Same as History not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
351P. Survey of religious thought and institutions from the Topic 3: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian
Second Great Awakening to the present; emphasis given to Religions and Cultures. Three lecture hours a week for
Protestantism challenged by science, industrialism, immigra- one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
tion, urbanism, religious heterogeneity, and indifference, and Anthropology 324L (Topic: Gender/Sex/Family in Indian
to revivalism, reform, and the social gospel. Three lecture Religions and Cultures), Asian Studies 372 (Topic: Gender/
hours a week for one semester. Religious Studies 326 and 361 Sex/Family in Indian Religions and Cultures), Religious
(Topic 12: History of Religion in America since 1800) may not Studies 341 (Topic 3).
both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism. Same as Asian Studies
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 361 (Topic 6: Gandhi and Gandhism) and History 350L
327. The History of Religion in America to 1800. Same as History (Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism). Three lecture hours
351N. Survey of religious thought, practices, and institutions a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
in the colonies and early republic. Three lecture hours a week standing.
for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for Topic 6: Muslim India before 1750. Same as Asian Stud-
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ies 346M and History 346M. History, art and architec-
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics ture, and religions of India during the period of Muslim
in Religious Studies. This course is used to record credit rule from the tenth to the eighteenth century. Three
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Upper-division standing.
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad Topic 7: Formation of Indian Art. Same as Asian Stud-
adviser in the Department of Religious Studies. University ies 372 (Topic 18: Formation of Indian Art). The major
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may achievements of South Asia up to 500 ce, within the
be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated program. May be for one semester. Only one of the following may be
repeated for credit when the topics vary. counted: Religious Studies 341 (Topic 7), 351 (Topic 2:
335. Jesus in History and Tradition. Same as Classical Civiliza- Formation of Indian Art), 361 (Topic 7: Early Indian Art
tion 348 (Topic 10: Jesus in History and Tradition). Critical and Aesthetic Theory), 361 (Topic 36: Formation of Indian
issues, scholarly debates, and historical methods in study- Art). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies
ing the development of the Christian tradition regarding the majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one
figure of Jesus. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. of the following is advisable but not required: Art His-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. tory 301, 302, 303.
337. Religion and Society. Same as Sociology 343. The growth Topic 8: Buddhist Art. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic
and decline of religious groups and traditions; “cults” and 24: Buddhist Art). Three lecture hours a week for one
new religions; comparative sociology of religion; the United semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
States religious landscape; religion and individual health Art History 372 (Topic: Buddhist Art), Religious Studies
and well-being; spirituality and other aspects of social life. 341 (Topic 8), 351 (Topic 4: Buddhist Art), 361 (Topic:
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Religious Buddhist Art). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art
Studies 337 and 361 (Topic 16: Religion and Society) may not studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. least one of the following is advisable but not required:
341. Topics in Religions of South Asia. Three lecture hours or Art History 301, 302, 303.
two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a Topic 9: The Taj Mahal and the Diversity of Indian Art.
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is of the following may be counted: Art History 372 (Topic:
given in the Course Schedule. The Taj Mahal and the Diversity of Indian Art), Asian Stud-
Topic 1: Indian Philosophies. Same as Asian Studies 372 ies 372 (Topic: The Taj Mahal and the Diversity of Indian
(Topic 2: Indian Philosophies) and Philosophy 348 (Topic Art), Religious Studies 341 (Topic 9), 351 (Topic: The Taj
2: Indian Philosophies). Three lecture hours or two lecture Mahal and the Diversity of Indian Art).

Topic 10: Early Art of India. Same as Asian Studies 372 Topic 3: The Practice of Islam in the United States. Same
(Topic 15: Early Art of India). Artistic achievement of as Anthropology 324L (Topic 27: The Practice of Islam
South Asia up to 1000 ce, with a focus on the function in the United States), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 5: The
Liberal Arts
and meaning of works of art within the context of Indian Practice of Islam in the United States), and Middle Eastern
culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Studies 322K (Topic 20: The Practice of Islam in the United
Only one of the following may be counted: Art History States). Islam as a religious doctrine and a way of life, and
372 (Topic: Early Art of India), Religious Studies 341 its impact on contemporary American society. Study of
(Topic 10), 351 (Topic 1: Early Art of India), 361 (Topic Islam from the antebellum era to the present from histori-
35: Early Art of India). Prerequisite: For art history and cal, anthropological, and sociological perspectives. Only
visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L
others, at least one of the following is advisable but not (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), History 366N
required: Art History 301, 302, 303. (Topic 14: The Practice of Islam in the United States), 366N
341G. Yoga as Philosophy and Practice. Three lecture hours a (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), Middle Eastern
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 19: The Practice of
counted: Philosophy 356 (Topic: Yoga as Philosophy and Islam in the United States), 372 (Topic: The Practice of
Practice), Religious Studies 341G, 361 (Topic: Yoga as Philos- Islam in America), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic:
ophy and Practice). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. The Practice of Islam in America), Religious Studies 346
342. Topics in Religions of Central Asia. Three lecture hours a (Topic 3), 361 (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America).
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is 352. Topics in Religions of East Asia. Three lecture hours or
given in the Course Schedule. two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a
Topic 1: Shamanism in Central Asia. Same as Anthropol- week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
ogy 324L (Topic 30: Shamanism in Central Asia); Middle the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
Eastern Studies 326 (Topic 1: Shamanism in Central Asia); given in the Course Schedule.
and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 345 Topic 2: Japanese Religion and Society. Three lecture
(Topic 3: Shamanism in Central Asia). Only one of the hours a week for one semester. Only one of the follow-
following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages ing may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Japanese
and Cultures 340 (Topic 4: Shamanism in Central Asia), Religion and Society), Asian Studies 372 (Topic: Japanese
Religious Studies 342 (Topic 1), 352 (Topic 1: Shamanism Religion and Society), Religious Studies 352 (Topic 2).
in Central Asia), 361 (Topic: Shamanism in Central Asia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 3: Religion and Rebellion in Modern East Asia.
344. The Age of Reformation. Same as History 343. Examines Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequi-
late medieval religion, the rise of Protestant movements, site: Upper-division standing.
and the Catholic response in their cultural, political, and Topic 4: Ritual and Religion in Korea. Three lecture
social contexts. Three lecture hours a week for one se- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
mester. Religious Studies 344 and 361 (Topic 26: The Age division standing.
of Reformation) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Topic 5: Ritual and Religion in Chinese Society. Three
Upper-division standing. lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the
345. Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492. Same as History following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic:
375D and Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 4: Islamic Ritual and Religion in Chinese Society), Asian Studies 361
Spain and North Africa to 1492). An introduction to the im- (Topic: Ritual and Religion in Chinese Society), Religious
pact of Islam on Spain and North Africa, with emphasis on Studies 352 (Topic 5), 361 (Topic: Ritual and Religion in
social, economic, and cultural development. Three lecture Chinese Society). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
hours a week for one semester. Religious Studies 345 and Topic 6: The Asian Perspective on Death and Dying.
361 (Topic 13: Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492) may not Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropol-
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ogy 324L (Topic: The Asian Perspective on Death and
346. Topics in the Religions of the United States. Three lecture Dying), Asian Studies 361 (Topic: The Asian Perspective
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit on Death and Dying), Religious Studies 351 (Topic: The
when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative Asian Perspective on Death and Dying), 352 (Topic 6).
requirement for American history; these are identified in Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and 353. Topics in Religion and Culture of the Biblical World. Three
is given in the Course Schedule. lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours
Topic 2: Religion in American Political Thought. Same may be required by some topics. May be repeated for credit
as Government 335M (Topic 5: Religion in American Po- when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and
litical Thought). Religious Studies 346 (Topic 2) and 361 is given in the Course Schedule.
(Topic 9: Religion in American Political Thought) may not 353D. The Dead Sea Scrolls. Same as History 364G (Topic 3: The
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing Dead Sea Scrolls), Jewish Studies 364 (Topic 4: The Dead
and six semester hours of lower-division coursework in Sea Scrolls), and Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 13: The
government. Dead Sea Scrolls). Three lecture hours a week for one se-

mester. Only one of the following may be counted: History one of the following is advisable but not required: Art
366N (Topic 8: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Jewish Studies 361 History 301, 302, 303.
(Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Middle Eastern Languages Topic 4: Midnight Sun People: The Sami. Same as Ger-
Liberal Arts
and Cultures 341 (Topic 14: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Religious manic Civilization 327E (Topic 12: Midnight Sun People:
Studies 353D, 361 (Topic 31: The Dead Sea Scrolls). Prereq- The Sami) and Scandinavian 327 (Topic 10: Midnight
uisite: Upper-division standing. Sun People: The Sami). Only one of the following may be
354D. The Bible and History. Same as History 372P, Jewish Stud- counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Midnight Sun People),
ies 364 (Topic 3: The Bible and History), and Middle Eastern English 322 (Topic: Midnight Sun People), Religious Stud-
Studies 320 (Topic 3: The Bible and History). The critical uses ies 357 (Topic 4), 361 (Topic: Midnight Sun People).
of biblical and extrabiblical data in the reconstruction of the 358. Topics in the Religions of the Middle East. Three lecture
history of the biblical period. Three lecture hours a week for hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic
Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 3: The Bible and History), Middle and is given in the Course Schedule.
Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 1: The Bible and Topic 1: Introduction to Arabic Literature. Religious
History), Religious Studies 354D, 361 (Topic 14: The Bible Studies 358 (Topic 1: Introduction to Arabic Literature)
and History). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. and 363 (Topic: Introduction to Arabic Literature) may
355. The Bible as Literature. Same as English 358J. In-depth not both be counted.
literary study of the Bible, with emphasis on the formal Topic 2: Medieval Islam: Faith and History. Same as His-
features of narrative, hymn, prophecy, apocalypse, gospel, tory 350L (Topic 34: Medieval Islam: Faith and History)
and epistle. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 7: Medieval Islam:
Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English Faith and History). Religious Studies 358 (Topic 2) and 361
or rhetoric and writing. (Topic 28: Medieval Islam: Faith and History) may not both
355D. Reformation Theology. Same as Germanic Civilization be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
360E (Topic 1: Reformation Theology) and History 362G Topic 4: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality. Same
(Topic 1: Reformation Theology). Three lecture hours a week as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 10: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: and Spirituality) and Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic
English 322 (Topic 10: Reformation Theology), History 366N 16: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality). Muslim
(Topic 3: Reformation Theology), Religious Studies 355D. debates of Sufism; the historical development of Sufi
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. beliefs regarding theology, religious laws, expression, and
355K. The Bible in British and American Literature. Same as Eng- popular social practices. Only one of the following may
lish 358K. The reading of biblical masterpieces as literature; be counted: Islamic Studies 340 (Topic: Sufism: Islamic
consideration of different versions of the Bible and their Mysticism and Spirituality), Middle Eastern Languages and
influence on English and American literature. Three lecture Cultures 372 (Topic 24: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spiri-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester tuality), 372 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines), Middle
hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing. Eastern Studies 320 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines),
356E. Existentialism. Same as Philosophy 366K. Existential- Religious Studies 358 (Topic 4), 361 (Topic: Sufism: History
ism and its relationship to literature, psychoanalysis, and and Doctrines), 363 (Topic 1: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and
Marxism. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and Spirituality). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. Topic 5: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Asian
Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Existentialism) and 356E may Studies 372 (Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World), Is-
not both be counted. lamic Studies 372 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World),
357. Topics in the Religions of Europe. Three lecture hours a Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when Muslim World), and Women’s and Gender Studies 340
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is (Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Only one of the
given in the Course Schedule. following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages
Topic 1: Heresy and the Inquisition. Same as History and Cultures 372 (Topic 13: Veiling in the Muslim World),
350L (Topic 33: Heresy and the Inquisition). Only one Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5), 363 (Topic 2: Veiling in the
of the following may be counted: Religious Studies Muslim World). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
357 (Topic 1), 355E (Topic 1: Heresy and the Inquisition), Topic 6: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts. Same
361 (Topic 27: Heresy and the Inquisition). Prerequisite: as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in
Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. the Visual Arts) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic
Topic 2: Byzantine Art. Same as Art History 329J. Ex- 16: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts). Only one
amination of early Christian and medieval art and archi- of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Lan-
tecture in the eastern Roman empire, including related guages and Cultures 372 (Topic 12: The Islamic Middle
traditions (Coptic, Armenian, Georgian, Crusader, Nor- East in the Visual Arts), Religious Studies 358 (Topic 6),
man). Religious Studies 355E (Topic: Byzantine Art) and 361 (Topic 32: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts),
357 (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For 364 (Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts).
art history majors, Art History 302; for visual art stud- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least

Topic 7: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions. Same as 373. Topics in Comparative Religion. Three lecture hours a week
Asian Studies 361 (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top-
Traditions), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 3: Popular Iranian ics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in
Liberal Arts
Rituals and Traditions), and Middle Eastern Studies 322K the Course Schedule.
(Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Adop- Topic 1: Religion, Violence, and Nonviolence. Same as
tion of old Persian cultural heritage into Islamic practices, Sociology 321J. Historical examination of religious be-
past and present. Only one of the following may be count- liefs and practices regarding warfare and violence. Only
ed: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 14: one of the following may be counted: Religious Studies
Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 15: Religion, Violence, and Nonviolence), 373
358 (Topic 7), 361 (Topic 33: Popular Iranian Rituals and (Topic 1), Sociology 321K (Topic: Religion, Violence, and
Traditions), 364 (Topic 2: Popular Iranian Rituals and Tradi- Nonviolence). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
tions). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. consent of instructor.
358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: 373R. What is Religion? An overview of the psychological, socio-
Upper-division standing. logical, economic, phenomenological, and anthropological
360. Topics in Religions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Three lecture explanations of religion. Three lecture hours a week for one
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit semester. Religious Studies 373 (Topic: What is Religion?)
when the topics vary. and 373R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-
362. Independent Research in Religious Studies. Tutorially division standing.
directed research in religious studies. Conference course. 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual reading for
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division one semester, followed by research and writing to produce a
standing and consent of instructor. substantial paper on a specific topic in religious studies, to
365. Topics in Ancient Religion. Three lecture hours a week for one be completed during the second semester. The equivalent
semester; additional hours may be required by some topics. of three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Prereq-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: uisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing and admission
Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. to the Religious Studies Honors Program; for 679HB, Re-
Topic 1: Rome and Jerusalem. Same as Ancient History ligious Studies 679HA.
and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 3: Rome and Jerusa-
lem), History 321G, Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 7: Rome
and Jerusalem), and Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 2: Depar tment of Rhe tori c and Writing
Rome and Jerusalem). A study of daily life in Israel during
the Roman period, focusing on Jerusalem, ancient Pal- The Department of Rhetoric and Writing provides
estinian synagogues and churches, Jewish and Christian lower- and upper-division writing instruction. Courses
symbolism, agriculture, warfare, and burial practices.
include the required core course Rhetoric and Writing
Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies
361 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern Lan-
306, lower-division elective courses, and upper-division
guages and Cultures 341 (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem), courses in rhetoric and writing. The department also ad-
Religious Studies 361 (Topic 24: Rome and Jerusalem), 365 ministers the Undergraduate Writing Center, which sup-
(Topic 1). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ports writing instruction in all undergraduate courses,
Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth. the Computer Writing and Research Laboratory, which
Same as English 322 (Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic offers innovative approaches for integrating computers
Religion and Myth), European Studies 347 (Topic 3: Intro-
into writing instruction, and the Writing Across the Cur-
duction to Germanic Religion and Myth), and Germanic
Civilization 340E (Topic 1: Introduction to Germanic
riculum Initiative, which oversees substantial writing
Religion and Myth). Only one of the following may be component certification for the College of Liberal Arts.
counted: European Studies 361 (Topic 6: Introduction In addition to meeting the prerequisite for Rhetoric
to Germanic Religion and Myth), Religious Studies 361 and Writing 306, all students must also take a designated
(Topic 8: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth), placement examination, administered by the Division
365 (Topic 2). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. of Instructional Innovation and Assessment, before
366. Topics in Religions of the Americas. Three lecture hours
enrolling in the course. The student should obtain an ex-
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative re-
amination score before seeing an adviser for approval to
quirement for American history; these are identified in the register. Those who receive placement credit for Rhetoric
Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is and Writing 306 may elect to register for Rhetoric and
given in the Course Schedule. Writing 309S, Critical Reading and Persuasive Writing.
368. Topics in Religions of Latin America. Three lecture hours If a student has received either a passing or a failing
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when grade or the symbol Q in Rhetoric and Writing 306, he or
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
she may not earn credit by examination for this course.

The information in parentheses after a course num- a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
adviser in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing. Univer-
Liberal Arts
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Appendix A on pages 683–689. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
R he to r i c and Wr iting: RHE Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses 321. Principles of Rhetoric. Examines major terms, issues,
and approaches in the theory and practice of rhetoric and
3 06 (TCCN: ENGL 1301). Rhetoric and Writing. An introductory writing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
writing course that includes instruction in practical rea- requisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of
soning and the principles of rhetoric. Three lecture hours coursework, including English 316K or the equivalent.
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be 3 25M. Advanced Writing. An advanced course designed to im-
counted: English 603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, prove and refine writing. Three lecture hours a week for
Tutorial Course 603A. Prerequisite: A passing score on the one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty
writing section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment semester hours of coursework, including English 316K or
(THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test). the equivalent.
3 06Q (TCCN: ENGL 1306). Rhetoric and Writing for Nonnative 328. Topics in Professional and Technical Writing for Liberal Arts
Speakers of English. Enrollment limited to nonnative speak- Majors. For liberal arts majors only. A professional and
ers of English. An introductory writing course that includes technical writing course exploring topics such as writing
instruction in practical reasoning and the principles of for nonprofit organizations, writing for government, and
rhetoric, as well as grammar and mechanics of standard writing for industry. Designed for students in nontechnical
American English. Five lecture hours a week for one se- fields. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
mester. Only one of the following may be counted: English be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
603A, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, Tutorial Course Completion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework,
603A. Prerequisite: Students must present their scores on including English 316K or the equivalent.
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to the 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Rhetoric and Writing Office prior to registering. Rhetoric and Writing. This course is used to record credit
3 09K, 409K (TCCN: ENGL 1302). Topics in Writing. A writing the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
course focused on studying and practicing methods of a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
rhetorical analysis within the contexts of disputed issues Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
of academic, political, or cultural significance. Three or four adviser in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing. Univer-
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
once for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Rhetoric may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
and Writing 306 or the equivalent. credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
309S. Critical Reading and Persuasive Writing. A writing course May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
designed to teach advanced rhetorical analysis and advocacy 330C. Advanced Studies in Digital Rhetoric. An advanced course
on public issues. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. that examines the role of information technologies in com-
Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306 or the equivalent. munication. Taught using networked computers. Three
310. Intermediate Expository Writing. An intensive writing lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
workshop, focusing on style and readability. Three lecture for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion
hours a week for one semester. Rhetoric and Writing 309L of at least thirty semester hours of coursework, including
and 310 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Rhetoric English 316K or the equivalent.
and Writing 306 or the equivalent. 330D. History of Rhetoric. An advanced survey of figures and
312. Writing in Digital Environments. A writing course focused movements in the history of rhetoric, from classical to
on using, interpreting, and analyzing traditional and emerg- contemporary. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
ing technologies. Taught using networked computers. ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Pre-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Rhetoric and requisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of
Writing 309M and 312 may not both be counted. Prerequi- coursework, including English 316K or the equivalent.
site: Rhetoric and Writing 306. 330E. Rhetorical Theory and Analysis. An advanced examination
315. Introduction to Visual Rhetoric. A writing course designed of rhetorical theories and their applications. Three lecture
to teach students to analyze and produce visual and non- hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
verbal forms of rhetoric. Three lecture hours a week for one when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of at least
semester. Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Writing 306. thirty semester hours of coursework, including English 316K
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in or the equivalent.
Rhetoric and Writing. This course is used to record credit
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in

3 60M. Rhetoric and Writing for Teachers of English. Designed for ROTC Co ur se s
students seeking a secondary school teaching certificate or
those in the UTTeach-Liberal Arts program. An advanced
Liberal Arts
course that examines theories of writing and writing peda- Depar tment of Air For ce S cience
gogy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
requisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
coursework, including English 316K or the equivalent. was activated at the University of Texas in September,
366. Internship in Rhetoric and Writing. Research and staff
1947. The program is designed to commission career-ori-
experience working in an appropriate nonprofit, public-, or
private-sector entity. Ten to twelve hours a week for one se-
ented officers who meet specific Air Force requirements.
mester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. May be repeated The AFROTC objective is to place on active duty lieuten-
once for credit when the internships vary. Prerequisite: ants who demonstrate dedication to their assignments,
Upper-division standing, twelve semester hours of course- willing acceptance of responsibility, critical and creative
work in rhetoric and writing, and consent of instructor. thinking, and the ability to speak and write effectively.
367R. Conference Course in Rhetoric and Writing. Supervised Most cadets incur a four-year active-duty commitment.
work on specific projects in rhetoric and writing. Three
However, pilots incur a ten-year active-duty service
conference hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty-six
commitment after completing specialized undergradu-
semester hours of coursework, including English 316K or ate pilot training, and navigators incur a six-year com-
the equivalent, and approval of written application by the mitment after completing specialized undergraduate
supervising instructor. navigator training. The minimum service obligation for
368C. Writing Center Internship. Intensive reading, writing, and intelligence and air battle management career fields is
discussion in writing center theory and philosophy, tutor- six years. Graduate education is also possible under the
ing methods, and writing pedagogy, as well as a review of
auspices of the Air Force while on active duty.
standard American English usage and mechanics; followed
by a supervised apprenticeship as a peer consultant in the
Extracurricular activities available through AFROTC
Undergraduate Writing Center. Two lecture hours and two include intramural athletics, parades, ceremonies, par-
apprenticeship hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: ties, dinners, picnics, field trips to Air Force installations,
Completion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework, and membership in national military societies.
including English 316K or the equivalent, and approval of AFROTC courses are taught by Air Force officers and
written application by instructor. are approved for college credit toward the cadet’s degree
368E. Editing for Publication. Advanced instruction in revising and
program in amounts determined by the college con-
editing for publication. Three lecture hours a week for one
cerned. Students may choose from several programs.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours AFROTC scholarships are available to selected cadets.
of coursework, including English 316K or the equivalent. These scholarships, available to freshmen and sopho-
Topic 1: The Book: Prospectus to Proofs. Designed to mores, are for two and a half to four years; they cover full
make students better writers and more careful editors, tuition costs, laboratory expenses, and incidental fees
the course includes creation of a simulated book from and provide an allowance for textbooks and a monthly
proposal stage to editing of final page proofs.
stipend. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of overall
379C. Advanced Topics in Rhetoric and Writing. An advanced
course focused on specific theories or practices of rhetoric
merit, with particular attention paid to academic achieve-
and writing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. ment. Recipients must maintain academic standards in
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prereq- order to retain the scholarships. Other scholarships are
uisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of also available for upper-division cadets. Additional infor-
coursework, including English 316K or the equivalent, and mation is available from the chair of the department.
consent of instructor. Air force science courses are designed to prepare
Topic 3: Women through the Life Cycle. Same as Wom-
selected students for a commission in the United States
en’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 20: Women through
the Life Cycle).
Air Force through the AFROTC program. Students
Topic 4: Autobiography. who do not hold AFROTC scholarships may take lower-
division courses with no military obligation. Scholarship
students and selected students who elect to take upper-
division courses do so on contract and, upon graduation
and commissioning, enter active duty in the Air Force.

Air Fo r ce S cie n ce : AFS 331. National Security Affairs. Evolution of the role of national
security in a democratic society, with emphasis on policy
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses formulation, competing values, and organizations. Area
Liberal Arts
( G e neral M i li tary C ourses ) studies and the impact of developing nations on United
States national security. Three lecture hours a week for one
100. Leadership Laboratory. Various leadership techniques, semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Air
including drill and ceremonies, customs and courtesies, Force Science 322 and concurrent enrollment in Air Force
and uniform standards. Two laboratory hours a week for Science 120L.
one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. 332. Current Issues and Preparation for Active Duty. Accul-
102K. The Foundations of the United States Air Force I. Introduc- turation to active duty. Includes study of the evolution
tory course exploring the overall roles and missions of the and jurisdiction of military law, officership, and current Air
United States Air Force and career fields available in the Force issues. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Air Force. Emphasis on military customs and courtesies, Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Air Force
appearance standards, Air Force core values, and written Science 331, and concurrent enrollment in Air Force Science
communication. One lecture hour a week for one semester. 120L or consent of the department chair.
Offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Concurrent
enrollment in Air Force Science 100.
102L. The Foundations of the United States Air Force II. Con- Depar tment of Military S cience
tinuation of Air Force Science 102K, with an introduction
to American military history and emphasis on personal The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
communication. One lecture hour a week for one semester. was established at the University of Texas in September,
Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Concur-
1947. As a senior division unit, it is designed to provide
rent enrollment in Air Force Science 100.
111K. The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I. Key histori-
a course of military instruction that will permit quali-
cal events and milestones in the development of air power fied students to prepare themselves for commissions as
as a primary instrument of United States national security. second lieutenants while they pursue other academic
One lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered in the courses leading to baccalaureate or advanced degrees
fall semester only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in from the University.
Air Force Science 100. Upon being commissioned a second lieutenant, each
111L. The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II. Continua-
student has the opportunity to serve in the active Army,
tion of Air Force Science 111K. One lecture hour a week for
one semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Prereq-
Army Reserve, or National Guard.
uisite: Concurrent enrollment in Air Force Science 100. The Army ROTC program, in addition to providing a
basic foundation in military subjects, is designed to de-
U pper- D i v is i o n C ourses velop the highest qualities of leadership, character, and
( Pro f essio n a l o f f i cer C ourses ) citizenship through the wide variety of extracurricular
activities it sponsors. Such activities include parades,
120L. Leadership Laboratory. Leadership laboratory course for
ceremonies, social events, a Ranger detachment, and
upper-division students. Further development of leadership
skills through leadership positions within the cadet corps.
intramural athletic teams.
Includes training of freshman and sophomore students as The Army ROTC program is normally a four-year pro-
well as a practicum in Air Force unit operation. Two labora- gram divided into a basic course and an advanced course.
tory hours a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/ The basic course is conducted during the first two years
fail basis only. and the advanced course during the last two years. Stu-
321. Air Force Leadership Studies I. Study of leadership, man- dents incur no military obligation until they enter the ad-
agement fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force
vanced course. Certain students may qualify for advanced
personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and
communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.
placement in the program based on previous military
Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and training in Junior ROTC, a service academy, active duty
management situations as a means of demonstrating and in a military service, credit for other college courses, or
exercising practical application of the concepts being stud- completion of a special six-week summer camp, normally
ied. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered between the sophomore and the junior year.
in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Air Force Science The Department of the Army has determined that a
102K, 102L, 111K, and 111L; concurrent enrollment in Air
need exists for all Army ROTC cadets to have a demon-
Force Science 120L; and a four- or five-week field training
course or equivalent ROTC or military training.
strated proficiency in selected disciplines. These courses
322. Air Force Leadership Studies II. Continuation of Air Force are called Professional Military Education (PME) and
Science 321. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. must be completed prior to graduation. A list of courses
Offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Air Force that fulfill PME requirements is available from the chair
Science 321 and concurrent enrollment in Air Force Science of the Department of Military Science.
120L.

Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship programs are exercises with upper-division ROTC students. Techniques
offered to selected cadets. The four-year scholarship for training others as an aspect of continued leadership
development. Two lecture/practice hours a week for one
Liberal Arts
program is administered by the Department of the Army,

semester, and a weekend field training exercise. Prerequi-
but selection is based on the Professor of Military Science site: Concurrent enrollment in Military Science 000.
Order of Merit List (OML). Applicants must apply while in
high school. The remaining programs are administered Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
directly through the Department of Military Science.
Scholarship students receive $300 to $500 a month 320. Advanced Military Science III-A. Series of practical oppor-
for up to ten months for each year of their scholarship. tunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments
and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increas-
The scholarship pays for required tuition, $900 for
ing complexity. Use of small-unit defensive tactics and op-
fees, laboratory expenses, and books. Nonscholarship portunities to plan and conduct training for lower-division
students receive $450 to $500 a month during the ad- students. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
vanced course. For additional information, contact the Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Military Science
scholarship and enrollment officer. 000 and approval of departmental representative.
320K. Advanced Military Science III-B. Continued study of meth-
Military S cie n ce : M S ods covered in Military Science 320. Students analyze tasks;
prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accom-
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses plish tasks; delegate tasks and supervise; plan for and adapt
to the unexpected in organizations under stress; examine
000. Leadership Laboratory. Open only to students in associated and apply lessons from leadership case studies; examine the
military science courses. Leadership responsibilities for importance of ethical decision making in enhancing team
planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of train- performance. Three lecture/practice hours a week for one
ing and other activities. Self-confidence and team-building semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Military
leadership skills that can be applied throughout life. One Science 000 and approval of departmental representative.
and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. 375. Leadership and Ethics (IV-A). Military leadership and
Required of all military science students. Prerequisite: professional ethics; post and installation support system;
Concurrent enrollment in another military science course. introduction to the military justice system. Three lecture
101. Basic Military Science I-A. Designed to increase self- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent
confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, enrollment in Military Science 000 and approval of depart-
physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first mental representative.
aid, making presentations, and basic marksmanship. Funda- 375K. Transition to Lieutenant (IV-B). Fundamentals of the
mental concepts of leadership in a profession. One one-hour military justice system; training and logistical manage-
lecture/practice session a week for one semester. Prerequi- ment systems; military social functions; role of the second
site: Concurrent enrollment in Military Science 000. lieutenant. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
103. Basic Military Science I-B. Principles of effective leading. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Military Science 000
Designed to reinforce self-confidence through participation and approval of departmental representative.
in physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper- 379. Advanced Military Science V-A. Advanced study and re-
division ROTC students. Communication skills that improve search on historic and contemporary military subjects and
individual performance and group interaction. Relation- events. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
ship of organizational ethical values to the effectiveness requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Military Science 000.
of a leader. One one-hour lecture/practice session a week 379K. Advanced Military Science V-B. Advanced study and re-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in search on historic and contemporary military subjects and
Military Science 000. events. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
210. Basic Military Science II-A. Ethics-based leadership skills requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Military Science 000.
designed to develop individual abilities and contribute to
effective team-building. Focus on oral presentations, writ-
ing concisely, planning of events, coordination of group ef- Depar tment of Naval S cience
forts, advanced first aid, land navigation, and basic military
tactics. Fundamentals of ROTC’s Leadership Assessment The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)
Program. Two lecture/practice hours a week for one se- was established at the University of Texas in Septem-
mester, and a weekend field training exercise. Prerequisite:
ber, 1940, to offer the naval science courses necessary
Concurrent enrollment in Military Science 000.
212. Basic Military Science II-B. Introduction to individual and
to qualify University students for commissions in the
team aspects of military tactics in small-unit operations. In- United States Navy or Marine Corps.
cludes use of radio communications, making safety assess- Qualified students may apply for the four-year or
ments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/ two-year Navy-Marine Scholarship Program or college
security, and methods of pre-execution checks. Practical program (nonscholarship) and earn a commission in
the Navy or Marine Corps.

NROTC scholarship students are appointed midship- lution as an element of naval policy during the twentieth
men, United States Naval Reserve, by the Secretary of century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
369. Navigation and Naval Operations II. Study of the celestial
Liberal Arts
the Navy, and granted the compensation and benefits
sphere and nautical astronomy to determine positions on
authorized by law. While students attend the University, the earth by mathematical analysis, and an introduction to
the Navy pays tuition, the cost of textbooks, fees of an relative motion and the maneuvering board. Three lecture
instructional nature, and a subsistence allowance of hours a week for one semester.
$250 to $450 a month during the academic year. During
drill periods and summer training periods, midshipmen
wear government-furnished uniforms. Students should Russian
See Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies, page 466.
submit scholarship applications to a naval recruiting sta-
tion before December 1 of each year or to the Department
of Naval Science after the first semester of enrollment in Center for Russian, Ea s t Europe an,
the college program. Additional information is available and Eur a sian S tud ie s
from the chair of the department.
R u s s ian , Ea s t E ur ope an , and E ur a s ian
Naval S cie n ce : N S S t u d ie s: REE
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
000. Drill. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. 301. Introduction to Russian, East European, and Eurasian
302. Introduction to Naval Science. A general introduction Studies. An introduction to the former Soviet Union and
to sea power and the naval service, including the mis- Eastern Europe through each of the major disciplines rep-
sion, organization, regulations, warfare components, and resented in the program: language, literature, anthropology,
personnel programs. Three lecture hours a week for one geography, history, government, sociology, and econom-
semester. ics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. History
603. Naval Ships Systems I and II. Introduction to types, struc- 306N (Topic 4: Introduction to Russian, East European, and
tures, and purposes of naval ships and weapons systems. Eurasian Studies: History) and Russian, East European, and
Three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Eurasian Studies 301 may not both be counted. Govern-
312. Sea Power and Maritime Affairs. A consideration of the ment 314 (Topic 4: Introduction to Russian, East European,
influence of sea power, naval history, and maritime af- and Eurasian Studies: Political Science) and Russian, East
fairs on current events and national policy. Three lecture European, and Studies 301 may not both be counted. Core
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of course required for a degree in Russian, East European,
instructor. and Eurasian studies.
302. Topics in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies
326. Evolution of Warfare. Explores the forms of warfare with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
employed by great leaders in history as they relate to the 318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction.
evolution of warfare. Three lecture hours a week for one 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics
semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. This
329. Navigation and Naval Operations I. An introduction to course is used to record credit the student earns while
piloting, a survey of navigational aids, and a study of the enrolled at another institution in a program administered
Rules of the Nautical Road. Three lecture hours a week for by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded
one semester. as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Center for
330. Leadership and Ethics. Principles of leadership and ethics Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. University
reinforced through seminar discussion and case studies. credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may
Discussion of the duties and responsibilities of a naval be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
officer. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
requisite: Naval Science 335 and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
335. Leadership and Management. Study of leadership and
management theory in organizations, with emphasis on Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
examining the leadership process in the context of the
dynamic interaction of the leader, the followers, and the 320. Introduction to an East European Language. An overview of
situation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. the structure and vocabulary of an East European language
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. necessary for a reading knowledge of the language. Three
362. Amphibious Warfare. Defines the concept of amphibious lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
warfare, explores its doctrinal origins, and traces its evo- for credit when the topics vary. May not be used to fulfill
the foreign language requirement for any degree.

325. Topics in Language, Literature, and Culture. Three lec- 335. Topics in History, Economics, and Government. Three
ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
credit when the topics vary. Fulfills the basic Russian, East for credit when the topics vary. Fulfills the basic Russian,
Liberal Arts
European, and Eurasian studies requirement in language, East European, and Eurasian studies requirement in history,
literature, and culture. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic economics, and government. Prerequisite: Varies with the
and is given in the Course Schedule. topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Gypsy Language and Culture. Linguistic intro- Topic 1: Marxist Economics. An introduction to the
duction to Romani; relationship to languages of India; Marxian economic theory of capitalism through the
history from 280 bc; modern dialects and international study of Karl Marx’s Capital, volume I, and of its con-
standard language; history and culture as reflected in temporary relevance. Economics 357K and Russian, East
the language. Only one of the following may be counted: European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 1) may not
Asian Studies 372 (Topic 13: Gypsy Language and Culture); both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,
Linguistics 322; Russian, East European, and Eurasian and Economics 304K and 304L with a grade of at least
Studies 325 (Topic 1). C in each; or consent of instructor.
Topic 3: Readings in Russian Literature I. Prose and Topic 2: Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe.
poetry of the first half of the nineteenth century. Prereq- Same as Government 324J and European Studies 348
uisite: Russian 612, 312L, or the equivalent. (Topic 1: Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe).
Topic 4: Readings in Russian Literature II. Prose and European Studies 361 (Topic 14: Governments and Poli-
poetry of the second half of the nineteenth century. Pre- tics of Eastern Europe) and Russian, East European, and
requisite: Russian 612, 312L, or the equivalent. Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 2) may not both be count-
Topic 5: The Polish Experience. Same as Polish 324 (Top- ed. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
ic 1: The Polish Experience). A historical, sociopolitical coursework in government.
picture of Poland’s complex cultural history. Prerequisite: Topic 3: Governments and Politics of Russia. Issues
Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. of nationalism and state-building facing Russia and its
Topic 6: Survey of Twentieth-Century Russian Literature I. neighbors. Evaluation of the post-Soviet experience from
Short prose, poetry, and drama, 1890 to 1930. Prereq- the perspectives of both domestic and foreign policy.
uisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework Government 336M and Russian, East European, and
in Russian or consent of instructor. Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 3) may not both be count-
Topic 7: Survey of Twentieth-Century Russian Literature II. ed. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
Short prose, poetry, and drama, 1930 to the present. coursework in government.
Prerequisite: Russian, East European, and Eurasian Topic 4: Politics in Southeast Europe. Only one of the
Studies 325 (Topic 6). following may be counted: European Studies 361 (Topic
Topic 8: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation. Same 13: Politics in Southeast Europe); Government 328N; Rus-
as English 322 (Topic 34: Yiddish Drama and Film in sian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic
Translation), Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 8: Yiddish 4). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
Drama and Film in Translation), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic coursework in government.
5: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation), and Slavic 324 Topic 5: History of Russia to 1917. Same as History 343L.
(Topic 2: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation). Jewish Survey of Russian history from seventeenth-century
life in Poland and Russia before the Holocaust, and the Muscovy to the fall of the Romanovs in 1917. Prerequisite:
transition to American Jewish life, as revealed in plays Upper-division standing.
and films produced in Eastern Europe and in the United Topic 6: History of Russia since 1917. Same as History
States. No knowledge of Yiddish is required. Prerequi- 343M. A survey of Russian history from the revolution
site: Upper-division standing. of 1917 to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Prerequisite:
Topic 9: The Russian Novel. Same as English 322 (Topic Upper-division standing.
37: The Russian Novel) and Russian 356 (Topic 1: The Rus- Topic 7: Political Development in Eastern Europe and
sian Novel). European Studies 361 (Topic: The Russian Latin America. Only one of the following may be count-
Novel) and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Stud- ed: Government 365N (Topic 4: Political Development
ies 325 (Topic 9) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: in Eastern Europe and Latin America); Latin American
Upper-division standing. Studies 337M (Topic 6: Political Development in Eastern
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics Europe and Latin America); Russian, East European, and
in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. This Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 7).
course is used to record credit the student earns while Topic 8: Politics in Southern Europe. Comparative analy-
enrolled at another institution in a program administered sis of development politics in capitalist and socialist
by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded systems in southwestern and southeastern Europe. Only
as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Center for one of the following may be counted: European Studies
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. University 361 (Topic 12: Politics in Southern Europe); Government
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may 328M; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer 335 (Topic 8). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. division coursework in government.

Topic 9: German Unification: Problems and Prospects. Topic 2: Regions and Cultures of Europe. Spatial patterns
Same as Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic 4: German in Europe, with emphasis on cultural, historical, and
Unification: Problems and Prospects) and Government political geography. Only one of the following may be
Liberal Arts
365N (Topic 7: German Unif ication: Problems and counted: Geography 326; 385 (Topic: Regions and Cultures
Prospects). A brief history of Germany since 1815, the of Europe); Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
contemporary German state and its institutions, and 345 (Topic 2). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
perspectives for the current decade. Only one of the Topic 3: Shamanism in Central Asia. Same as Anthropol-
following may be counted: Germanic Civilization 360E ogy 324L (Topic 30: Shamanism in Central Asia); Middle
(Topic: German Reunification: Problems and Prospects); Eastern Studies 326 (Topic 1: Shamanism in Central Asia);
Government 365N (Topic: German Reunification: Prob- and Religious Studies 342 (Topic 1: Shamanism in Central
lems and Prospects); Russian, East European, and Eur- Asia). Only one of the following may be counted: Middle
asian Studies 335 (Topic 9). Prerequisite: For government Eastern Languages and Cultures 340 (Topic 4: Shaman-
majors, six semester hours of lower-division coursework ism in Central Asia); Religious Studies 352 (Topic 1: Sha-
in government; for others, upper-division standing. manism in Central Asia); 361 (Topic: Shamanism in Central
Topic 10: The Military in Politics. Only one of the fol- Asia); Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 345
lowing may be counted: Government 365N (Topic 3: The (Topic 3). Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Military in Politics); Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 351. Reading Seminar: Transitions in Russia and Eastern
9: The Military in Politics); Russian, East European, and Europe. First in a sequence of three courses. Students ex-
Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 10). Prerequisite: Six semes- plore transitions from communism in a broad comparative
ter hours of lower-division coursework in government. and interdisciplinary context. Through reading, discussion,
Topic 11: Germany in the Twentieth Century. Same as and training in research methods, students prepare for the
History 337N. Survey of German political and military research portion of the sequence by defining and planning
institutions, economic development, culture, and soci- a project. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
ety. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, admission to the
Topic 12: Stalinist Russia. Same as History 350L (Topic Transitions Program, and consent of instructor.
41: Stalinist Russia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing 352. Research Seminar: Transitions in Russia and Eastern
and consent of instructor. Europe. Second in a sequence of three courses. Students
Topic 13: Russian Economic Development since 1917. The carry out research planned in Russian, East European, and
growth of the planned economy in industry, agriculture, Eurasian Studies 351 and meet with local experts in Berlin,
and labor. Economics 346K and Russian, East European, Prague, and Moscow. Research facilitates more specialized
and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 13) may not both be count- examination of important currents in transitions in Russia
ed. Prerequisite: Economics 304K and 304L with a grade and Eastern Europe. The equivalent of three lecture hours a
of at least C in each, and six additional semester hours of week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
coursework in social science; or consent of instructor. admission to the Transitions Program; Russian, East Euro-
Topic 14: Political Economy of International Crises. Ex- pean, and Eurasian Studies 351; and consent of instructor.
amines several dimensions of the ongoing crises in the 353. Writing Seminar: Transitions in Russia and Eastern
world economic order and the interrelationships among Europe. Third in a sequence of three courses. Students
them. Problem areas covered are neoliberalism, inter- produce a research paper based on readings, discussion,
national money, debt, famine, immigration, and energy and research conducted in Russian, East European, and Eur-
shocks. Economics 357L and Russian, East European, asian Studies 351 and 352. The paper presents the student’s
and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 14) may not both be findings and analysis of a particular aspect of transition in
counted. Prerequisite: Economics 304K and 304L with Russia and Eastern Europe. The equivalent of three lecture
a grade of at least C in each, and six additional semester hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
hours of coursework in social science. standing; admission to the Transitions Program; Russian,
Topic 15: Understanding the Cold War. Same as Gov- East European, and Eurasian Studies 352; and consent of
ernment 360N (Topic 4: Understanding the Cold War). instructor.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester 358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite:
hours of lower-division coursework in government. Upper-division standing.
345. Topics in Sociology, Geography, and Anthropology. Three 379C. Conference Course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequi-
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for site: Consent of the undergraduate adviser in Russian, East
credit when the topics vary. Fulfills the basic Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies.
European, and Eurasian studies requirement in sociology, 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Intensive reading and research
geography, and anthropology. Prerequisite: Varies with the planned with and approved by the honors adviser, fol-
topic and is given in the Course Schedule. lowed by completion of a thesis. Conference course for
Topic 1: Post-Soviet Societies. Only one of the following two semesters. Required of Russian, East European, and
may be counted: Russian, East European, and Eurasian Eurasian studies majors who plan to seek special honors
Studies 345 (Topic 1); Sociology 321K (Topic 1: Post-Soviet in Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies. Prereq-
Societies); Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic: uisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing, admission to
Post-Soviet Societies). the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Honors
Program, and consent of the honors adviser; for 679HB,
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 679HA.

R e l ated C ourses Czech 379. Conference Course in Czech Language or Literature.
Czech 679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Related courses may be counted as Russian, East Eu- Economics 327. Comparative Economic Systems.
Liberal Arts
ropean, and Eurasian studies content courses for the Economics 346K. Russian Economic Development since 1917.
Economics 350K. Advanced Topics in Economics.
Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies program
Economics 357K. Marxist Economics.
with the written approval of the instructor indicating Geography 326. Regions and Cultures of Europe.
that a Russian, East European, and Eurasian orientation Geography 327. Geography of the Former Soviet Union.
for the student’s work has been arranged. German 363K. Topics in German Culture.
Many of the following courses may be repeated for Government 314. Introductory Topics in Political Science.
credit when the topics vary. Only topics in Russian, Government 324J. Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe.
East European, and Eurasian studies may be counted Government 335M. Topics in Political Thought.
Government 336M. Governments and Politics of Russia.
as related courses in the Russian, East European, and
Government 344. American Foreign Relations (when approved
Eurasian studies program. by the director of the Center for Russian, East European,
For a description of each of the following courses, see and Eurasian Studies).
the chapter for the college that offers the course. Government 344L. Introduction to Comparative
Politics (when approved by the director of the Center for
School of Ar chitecture Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies).
Government 360N. Topics in International Relations (when ap-
Architecture 368R. Topics in the History of Architecture (Topic: proved by the director of the Center for Russian, East Eu-
Soviet Architecture of the 1920s and 1930s). ropean, and Eurasian Studies).
Government 365N. Topics in Comparative Politics (when ap-
proved by the director of the Center for Russian, East Eu-
Red McCombs School of Business
ropean, and Eurasian Studies).
History 343L. History of Russia to 1917.
International Business 350. International Trade (when approved History 343M. History of Russia since 1917.
by the director of the Center for Russian, East European, History 350L. Undergraduate Seminar in History (when ap-
and Eurasian Studies). proved by the director of the Center for Russian, East Eu-
International Business 372. Seminar in International Business ropean, and Eurasian Studies).
(when approved by the director of the Center for Russian, History 366N. Topics in History (when approved by the director
East European, and Eurasian Studies). of the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian
Studies).
College of Communication Humanities 350. Topics in the Humanities (when approved by
the director of the Center for Russian, East European,
Journalism 361E. International News (when approved by the and Eurasian Studies).
director of the Center for Russian, East European, and Linguistics 322. Gypsy Language and Culture.
Eurasian Studies). Philosophy 334K. Modern Thinkers (when approved by the
director of the Center for Russian, East European, and
Eurasian Studies).
College of Fine Arts
Philosophy 371H. Philosophy Honors (when approved by the
director of the Center for Russian, East European, and
Art History 302. Survey of Ancient through Medieval Art (when
Eurasian Studies).
approved by the director of the Center for Russian, East
Polish 506. First-Year Polish I.
European, and Eurasian Studies).
Polish 507. First-Year Polish II.
Art History 363. Topics in Medieval Art.
Polish 312K. Second-Year Polish I.
Art History 366P. Topics in Modernism.
Polish 312L. Second-Year Polish II.
Polish 379. Conference Course in Polish Language or Literature.
College of Liberal Arts Russian 804. Accelerated First-Year Russian.
Russian 505S. Intensive First-Year Russian I.
Anthropology 324L. Topics in Anthropology. Russian 506. First-Year Russian I.
Czech 506. First-Year Czech I. Russian 507. First-Year Russian II.
Czech 507. First-Year Czech II. Russian 612. Accelerated Second-Year Russian.
Czech 312K. Second-Year Czech I. Russian 412K. Second-Year Russian I.
Czech 312L. Second-Year Czech II. Russian 412L. Second-Year Russian II.
Czech 330. Modern Czech Literature. Russian 515S. Intensive Second-Year Russian I.
Russian 324. Third-Year Russian I.

Russian 325. Third-Year Russian II. The information in parentheses after a course num-
Russian 525S. Intensive Third-Year Russian I. ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
Russian 326. Topics in Fourth-Year Russian I.
Liberal Arts
Russian 327. Fourth-Year Russian II.
Russian 330. Topics in Russian Culture.
Russian 356. Russian Literature in Translation. listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
Russian 360. Study of an Individual Writer. Appendix A on pages 683–689.
Russian 369. Topics in Russian Linguistics.
Russian 379. Conference Course in Russian Language or C ze ch : CZ
Literature.
Russian 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Serbian/Croatian 506. First-Year Serbian/Croatian I.
Serbian/Croatian 507. First-Year Serbian/Croatian II. 301K. Introduction to Czech Civilization. Introduction to se-
Serbian/Croatian 312K. Second-Year Serbian/Croatian I. lected topics in the culture of the Czech and Slavic people.
Serbian/Croatian 312L. Second-Year Serbian/Croatian II. Conducted in English. Three lecture hours a week for one
Serbian/Croatian 379. Conference Course in Serbian/Croatian. semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Slavic 320. Literature and Nationalism in the Balkans. May not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement
Slavic 321. The Jewish Experience in Eastern Europe. for any bachelor’s degree.
Slavic 324. Seminar on Slavic and East European Studies. Topic 1: Robots and Beer Pubs: Czech Culture. Introduc-
Sociology 321K. Contemporary Issues in Sociology: Special tion to the Czech people and culture, and how terms of
Topics. Czech origin, such as “robot” and “pilsner beer,” became
Yiddish 604. Accelerated First-Year Yiddish. common throughout the world. Also examines Czech
art history and architecture.
5 06 (TCCN: CZEC 1511). First-Year Czech I. Five class hours a
Sanskrit week for one semester.
See Department of Asian Studies, page 356. 5 07 (TCCN: CZEC 1512). First-Year Czech II. Five class hours a
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Czech 506 or consent
of instructor.
S c and inavian 3 12K, 412K. Second-Year Czech I. Three or four lecture hours a
See Department of Germanic Studies, page 402. week for one semester. Prerequisite: Czech 507.
3 12L, 412L. Second-Year Czech II. Three or four lecture hours a
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Czech 312K or 412K.
S cience , Technolo gy, and So cie t y 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
See Department of Anthropology, page 346. Czech. This course is used to record credit the student
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
Ser b ian/Croatian Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
See Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies, page 468. in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Univer-
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
Depar tment of Sl avi c and Eur a sian credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
S tud ie s May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Before enrolling for the first time in any language offered Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
by the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies, all
324. Topics in Czech Studies. Study of a selected aspect or as-
students with any knowledge of the language, however pects of Czech culture: literature, theatre, film, visual arts,
acquired, must take a placement test to determine the folklore. Readings and lectures in English. Three lecture
course for which they should register. Information on hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
placement tests for Polish and Russian is available from when the topics vary. May not be used to fulfill the foreign
the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assess- language requirement for any degree. Prerequisite: Varies
ment, 2616 Wichita. Information about testing in other with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Crime and Punishment and Czech Writers. Ex-
languages is available from the department office.
amination of the influence of Dostoyevsky’s Crime and
The normal two-year sequence of lower-division Punishment on twentieth-century Czech writers.
courses in Czech and Russian is 506, 507, 412K, and
412L. In Polish and Serbian/Croatian, it is 506, 507,
312K, and 312L.

Topic 2: Twentieth-Century Czech Fiction. A survey of Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
twentieth-century Czech prose fiction.
Topic 3: Milan Kundera and World Literature. Explores 321. Introduction to the Polish Language I. Designed to give
Liberal Arts
the life and works of Milan Kundera, from his communist students a rapid introduction to fundamentals of the lan-
past to present postmodern Francophilia. guage. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
325. Third-Year Czech I. Three lecture hours a week for one not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for
semester. Prerequisite: Czech 312L. any bachelor’s degree.
326. Third-Year Czech II. Continuation of Czech 325. Three lecture 322. Introduction to the Polish Language II. Continuation of Pol-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Czech 325. ish 321. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
328. Topics in Advanced Czech. Three lecture hours a week for not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Polish 321 or consent
Prerequisite: Czech 312L or 412L. Additional prerequisites may of instructor.
vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule. 324. Topics in Polish Studies. Selected aspects of Polish history
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics or culture. Readings and lectures in English. Three lecture
in Czech. This course is used to record credit the student hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program when the topics vary. May not be used to fulfill the foreign
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. language requirement for any degree. Prerequisite: Varies
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Univer- Topic 1: The Polish Experience. Same as Russian, East
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 5: The Pol-
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer ish Experience). A historical, sociopolitical picture of
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. Poland’s complex cultural history. Prerequisite: Upper-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. division standing or consent of instructor.
330. Modern Czech Literature. A study of Czech literature 379. Conference Course in Polish Language or Literature. May be
from the 1860s to the present. The course is conducted in repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of up-
English; Czech majors are required to complete additional per-division coursework in Polish or consent of instructor.
coursework in Czech. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. Czech 330 and Russian, East European, and Eur- R u s s ian: RUS
asian Studies 325 (Topic: Modern Czech Literature) may not
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
379. Conference Course in Czech Language or Literature. Three 804. Accelerated First-Year Russian. Designed primarily for
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for language majors. Covers the same material as Russian
credit. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division 506 and 507, but in one semester. Eight lecture hours and
coursework in Czech, or upper-division standing and con- two laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be
sent of instructor. counted by students with credit for Russian 505S, 506, 506T,
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research on 507, or 507T.
a literary honors paper of some length. Conference course 505S. Intensive First-Year Russian I. Intensive introduction to
for two semesters. Must be taken for special honors in ad- proficiency in four skills in Russian (listening, speaking,
dition to the major requirement. Prerequisite: For 679HA, reading, and writing), in preparation for study abroad pro-
upper-division standing, a University grade point average gram. Thirteen and one-half class hours a week for the first
of at least 3.00, and a grade point average in Czech of at summer term. Only one of the following may be counted:
least 3.50; for 679HB, Czech 679HA. Russian 804, 505S, 506, 506T.
5 06 (TCCN: RUSS 1511). First-Year Russian I. Five class hours a
P o li s h : P O L week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
counted: Russian 804, 505S, 506, 506T.
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses 506T. First-Year Russian for Special Purposes I. Possible sections
include Russian for science and technology and Russian for
506. First-Year Polish I. Emphasis on four-skills proficiency. Five business. Five class hours a week for one semester. Only
class hours a week for one semester. one of the following may be counted: Russian 804, 505S,
507. First-Year Polish II. Emphasis on four-skills proficiency. Five 506, 506T.
class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Polish 5 07 (TCCN: RUSS 1512). First-Year Russian II. Five class hours a week
506 or consent of instructor. for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
312K. Second-Year Polish I. Emphasis on four-skills proficiency. Russian 804, 507, 507T. Prerequisite: Russian 506 or 506T or
Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: appropriate score on Russian placement examination.
Polish 507 or consent of instructor. 507T. First-Year Russian for Special Purposes II. Possible sec-
312L. Second-Year Polish II. Emphasis on four-skills proficiency. tions include Russian for science and technology and Rus-
Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: sian for business. Five class hours a week for one semester.
Polish 312K or consent of instructor. Only one of the following may be counted: Russian 804, 507,

507T. Prerequisite: Russian 506, 506T, or appropriate score 525S. Intensive Third-Year Russian I. Intensive work in advanced
on Russian placement examination. composition and conversation skills in Russian, in preparation
612. Accelerated Second-Year Russian. Designed primarily for for study abroad program. Thirteen and one-half class hours
Liberal Arts
language majors. Covers the same material as Russian 412K a week for the first summer term. Russian 324 and 525S may
and 412L, but in one semester. Six lecture hours a week for not both be counted. Prerequisite: Russian 612, 412L (or 312L),
one semester. May not be counted by students with credit or appropriate score on Russian placement examination.
for Russian 412K (or 312K), 412L (or 312L), 312M, or 515S. 326. Topics in Fourth-Year Russian I. A fourth-year course de-
Prerequisite: Russian 804, 507, 507T, or appropriate score signed to enhance the student’s skills in a variety of function-
on Russian placement examination. al areas. Topics may include advanced oral communication,
412K. Second-Year Russian I. Four lecture hours a week for one stylistics, Russian for business, literary translation of legal
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Rus- and business documents, scientific and technical transla-
sian 612, 412K (or 312K), 312M, 515S. Prerequisite: Russian tion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
804, 507, 507T, or appropriate score on Russian placement repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies
examination. with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
412L. Second-Year Russian II. Four lecture hours a week for one 327. Fourth-Year Russian II. Continuation of Russian 326. Three
semester. Russian 612 and 412L (or 312L) may not both be lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Rus-
counted. Prerequisite: Russian 412K (or 312K), 312M, or ap- sian 326.
propriate score on Russian placement examination. 328C. Russian for Heritage Speakers I. Designed for native Russian
3 12M. Second-Year Russian I—Technical. Three lecture hours language speakers who have had little or no formal training
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may in the language. Focuses on reading, writing, and grammar
be counted: Russian 612, 412K (or 312K), 312M, 515S. Pre- skills and communication skills for formal and professional
requisite: Russian 804, 507, 507T, or appropriate score on situations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Russian placement examination. Russian 326 (Topic: Russian for Russians) and 328C may not
515S. Intensive Second-Year Russian I. Intensive extension and both be counted. Prerequisite: Russian 412K and 412L, and
development of proficiency in four skills in Russian (lis- an appropriate score on the Russian Placement Test.
tening, speaking, reading, and writing), in preparation for 328D. Russian for Heritage Speakers II. Continuation of Russian
study abroad program. Thirteen and one-half class hours a 328C. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Russian
week for the first summer term. Only one of the following 326 (Topic: Russian for Russians) and 328D may not both be
may be counted: Russian 612, 412K (or 312K), 312M, 515S. counted. Prerequisite: Russian 328C.
Prerequisite: Russian 507, 507T, 804, or appropriate score 329. Survey of Original Texts in Russian Literature. Introduction
on Russian placement examination. to the reading and analysis of original literary texts repre-
316C. Masterworks of Russian Literature in Translation. Introduc- senting prose, poetry, and drama, with emphasis on each
tion to the masterpieces of the Russian literary tradition in work’s cultural and historical background. Three lecture
English translation, emphasizing cultural and social context. hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Conducted in English. Three lecture hours a week for one when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Two years of coursework
semester. in Russian, or the equivalent.
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Russian. This course is used to record credit the student Russian. This course is used to record credit the student
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Univer- in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Univer-
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
330. Topics in Russian Culture. Study of a selected aspect or
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses aspects of Russian culture, including theatre, film, visual
arts, folklore. Readings and lectures in English. Three lec-
324. Third-Year Russian I. Oral expression, reading, and compo- ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
sition. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Rus- credit when the topics vary. May not be used to fulfill the
sian 324 and 525S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree.
Russian 612, 412L (or 312L), or appropriate score on Russian Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course
placement examination. Schedule.
325. Third-Year Russian II. Oral expression, reading, and com- Topic 1: Contemporary Russian Culture. European Stud-
position. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. ies 361 (Topic 3: Contemporary Russian Culture) and Rus-
Prerequisite: Russian 324 or appropriate score on Russian sian 330 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
placement examination. Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

356. Russian Literature in Translation. A survey of nineteenth- class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Serbian/
and/or twentieth-century Russian literature. Lectures and Croatian 312K or consent of instructor.
readings in English. Three lecture hours a week for one
Liberal Arts
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
May not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement
for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic 321. Introduction to Serbian/Croatian I. Designed to give quali-
and is given in the Course Schedule. fied students a rapid introduction to the fundamentals of the
Topic 1: The Russian Novel. Same as English 322 (Topic language. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
37: The Russian Novel) and Russian, East European, and not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for
Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 9: The Russian Novel). Euro- any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
pean Studies 361 (Topic: The Russian Novel) and Russian ing and fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for
356 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: the Bachelor of Arts degree, or consent of instructor.
Upper-division standing. 322. Introduction to Serbian/Croatian II. Continuation of Serbi-
360. Study of an Individual Writer. Readings in translation of an/Croatian 321. Designed to complete the student’s study
selected works of one major Russian writer. Conducted in of the structure of the language and to introduce readings
English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May in Serbian and Croatian. Three lecture hours a week for one
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be used semester. May not be used to fulfill the foreign language
to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s requirement for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Ser-
degree. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Writ- bian/Croatian 321 or consent of instructor.
ing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three 379. Conference Course in Serbian/Croatian. May be repeated
additional semester hours of lower-division coursework for credit. Prerequisite: Serbian/Croatian 321 and 322 and
in either English or rhetoric and writing; for others, upper- consent of instructor.
division standing.
369. Topics in Russian Linguistics. Introduction to selected S l avi c : SL A
topics in the structure or history of Russian. Conducted in
English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be used
to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s 301. Introduction to Slavic Civilization. Introduction to selected
degree. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division topics in the cultures of the Slavic peoples. Conducted
coursework in Russian or consent of instructor. in English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
379. Conference Course in Russian Language or Literature. May May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any
upper-division coursework in Russian or consent of instruc- bachelor’s degree.
tor and the chair of the department. 318Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction.
679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
on a literary or linguistic problem, which culminates in an Slavic. This course is used to record credit the student
honors paper of some length. Conference course for two earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
semesters. Must be taken for special honors in addition administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
to the major requirement. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper- Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
division standing, a University grade point average of at in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Univer-
least 3.00, and a grade point average in Russian of at least sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
3.50; for 679HB, Russian 679HA. may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
S e r b ian/Cr oatian: S C May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
506. First-Year Serbian/Croatian I. Emphasis on proficiency in 320. Literature and Nationalism in the Balkans. Examination
four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Five of the literary and political movements among the Balkan
class hours a week for one semester. nationalities in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
507. First-Year Serbian/Croatian II. Emphasis on proficiency in Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of
four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Five the following may be counted: European Studies 361 (Topic
class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Serbian/ 8: Literature and Nationalism in the Balkans); Russian, East
Croatian 506 or consent of instructor. European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic: Literature and
312K. Second-Year Serbian/Croatian I. Emphasis on proficiency in Nationalism in the Balkans); Slavic 320. May not be counted
four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Three toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for
class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Serbian/ any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
Croatian 507 or consent of instructor. ing or consent of instructor.
312L. Second-Year Serbian/Croatian II. Emphasis on proficiency 321. The Jewish Experience in Eastern Europe. A panorama of
in four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Three the sociocultural history of the Jews of Eastern Europe of

the past three centuries. Three lecture hours a week for and writing; for others, upper-division standing or consent
one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the of instructor.
foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree. Pre- 358Q. Supervised Research. Individual instruction. Prerequisite:
Liberal Arts
requisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Upper-division standing.
324. Seminar on Slavic and East European Studies. Examination 379. Conference Course in Slavic and East European Languages
of selected topics in the cultures and societies of Central and Literatures. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
and Eastern Europe. Conducted in English. Three lecture Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
when the topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment
of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s de- So cial S cience
gree. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the See Plan II Honors Program, page 446.
Course Schedule.
Topic 2: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation. Same
as English 322 (Topic 34: Yiddish Drama and Film in Depar tment of So ciolo gy
Translation); Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 8: Yid-
dish Drama and Film in Translation); Jewish Studies The information in parentheses after a course number
361 (Topic 5: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation); is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 325
(Topic 8: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation). Jewish
life in Poland and Russia before the Holocaust, and the
transition to American Jewish life, as revealed in plays listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
and films produced in Eastern Europe and in the United Appendix A on pages 683–689.
States. No knowledge of Yiddish is required. Prerequi-
site: Upper-division standing. So ci o lo gy: S O C
325. Topics in Jewish Life and Culture in Eastern Europe. Study
of a selected aspect or aspects of Jewish life in Eastern Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Europe—literature, theatre, visual arts, folklore, religious
movements—with emphasis on relationships with Slavic 101C. Introduction to the Department of Sociology. The disci-
and other East European cultures. Readings and lectures pline of sociology as taught at the University. One lecture
in English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. hour a week for one semester. Recommended for all sociol-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not ogy majors within one year of declaring the major.
be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language re- 3 02 (TCCN: SOCI 1301). Introduction to the Study of Society. The
quirement for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: Varies nature of human societies, social processes, social interac-
with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. tion, and the sociological approach. Three lecture hours or
Topic 1: The New York Jew: A Literary Archetype. Study two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one
of Russian Jewish immigrants from 1880 to 1990, and semester.
exploration of the question of whether there is a Jewish 3 08 (TCCN: SOCI 1306). Topics in Introductory Sociology. A
American literature. Prerequisite: For English majors, review of contemporary social topics from a sociological
nine semester hours of lower-division coursework in perspective, with the instructor selecting one topic for em-
English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for phasis. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
others, upper-division standing. be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Sociology 308
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics (Topic: Ethnicity and Gender: La Chicana) and 308D may
in Slavic. This course is used to record credit the student not both be counted.
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program Topic 2: Women’s Reproductive Health for Nonscience
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Majors. Same as Nursing 307 (Topic 1: Women’s Repro-
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser ductive Health for Nonscience Majors) and Women’s
in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Univer- and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 7: Women’s Reproductive
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it Health for Nonscience Majors). Overview of contempo-
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer rary women’s reproductive health issues, with emphasis
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. on historical, physiological, psychosocial, and cultural
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. influences that affect the reproductive health of women
356. Slavic and East European Literatures in Translation. The during adolescence, the childbearing years, and midlife.
nineteenth and twentieth centuries: representative works, Pharmacy 318W and Sociology 308 (Topic 2) may not
chiefly prose. Conducted in English. Three lecture hours a both be counted. Prerequisite: One year of high school
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the biology, or Biology 301L or 309D or the equivalent.
topics vary. May not be used to fulfill the foreign language Topic 3: Life-and-Death Decisions. Covers a range of
requirement for any bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: For ethical questions related to issues of life and death, with
English majors, Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K emphasis on four main areas: general value and defini-
or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours tional issues, issues of creation, issues of termination,
of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and a comparative summary.

308C. Peace and Conflict. Theories of conflict, violence, and war; Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
nonviolence and peace movements; arms control and con-
flict resolution; alternative security systems. Three lecture 320K. Political Sociology. A survey of approaches to the study of
Liberal Arts
hours a week for one semester. the state as a social structure; political power and power
308D. Ethnicity and Gender: La Chicana. Same as Mexican Ameri- systems; ideology; political parties and elites. Three lecture
can Studies 319 (Topic 1: Ethnicity and Gender: La Chicana) hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
and Women’s and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 6: Ethnicity standing.
and Gender: La Chicana). Three lecture hours a week for 321J. Religion, Violence, and Nonviolence. Same as Religious
one semester. Studies 373 (Topic 1: Religion, Violence, and Nonviolence).
309. Chicanos in American Society. Same as Mexican American Historical examination of religious beliefs and practices
Studies 310. Introduction to the study of American character regarding warfare and violence. Three lecture hours a week
and its bearing on the Chicano experience. Three lecture for one semester. Religious Studies 361 (Topic 15: Religion,
hours a week for one semester. Violence, and Nonviolence) and Sociology 321J may not
313K. Introduction to the Study of Religion. Same as Religious both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
Studies 310. Introduction to scholarly methods in the study consent of instructor.
of religion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 321K. Contemporary Issues in Sociology: Special Topics. Three
Asian Studies 301M (Topic 5: Introduction to the Study of lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
Religion) and Sociology 313K may not both be counted. for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with
317L. Introduction to Social Statistics. Restricted to sociology the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
majors. Measures of central tendency and dispersion, the Topic 1: Post-Soviet Societies. Only one of the following
binomial and chi-square distributions, tests of hypotheses may be counted: Russian, East European, and Eurasian
and parameter estimation, and simple correlation and Studies 345 (Topic 1: Post-Soviet Societies); Sociology
regression. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a 321K (Topic 1); Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic:
week for one semester. Required of all sociology majors. Post-Soviet Societies).
Some sections are offered on the letter-grade basis only; Topic 4: Women and Socialism. Same as Women’s and
these are identified in the Course Schedule. Gender Studies 345 (Topic 25: Women and Socialism).
317M. Introduction to Social Research. Students may not enroll The origins of socialism, its relationship to gender is-
in Sociology 317M more than twice. To enroll for the second sues, and the role women have played in existing social-
time, students must receive consent of the undergraduate ist states as revolutionaries and citizens. Prerequisite:
adviser. The logic of scientific research, general methods Upper-division standing.
of data collection and analysis, and computer applications. Topic 5: Sociology of Intentional Community. Liter-
Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one ary, historical, and contemporary records of utopian
semester. Required of all sociology majors. Prerequisite: ventures to create the perfect society, and how these
Sociology 317L. attempts shed light on the nature of the less-than-
3 18 (TCCN: SOCI 2339). Juvenile Delinquency. Environments perfect human societies in which we live. Prerequisite:
in which juvenile delinquency develops; delinquent sub- Upper-division standing.
cultures and peer groups; societal reactions in schools, Topic 7: The Sociology of Sport. Examines the place of
courts, and other agencies. Three lecture hours a week for sport within social theory, with particular emphasis on
one semester. the understanding of sport and society found in func-
319. Introduction to Social Demography. Social consequences tionalist, Weberian, Marxist, figurational, feminist, and
of changes in fertility, mortality, migration, population postmodernist accounts. This theoretical framework
growth and composition. Three lecture hours a week for is used to explore key social issues in sport, including
one semester. gender and representation, violence and deviancy, com-
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in mercialization and college sport, race and inequality, and
Sociology. This course is used to record credit the student nationalism and identity. Prerequisite: Upper-division
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- standing and Sociology 302.
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit Topic 8: Race, Sport, and Identity. Same as African and
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the African American Studies 374D (Topic 5: Race, Sport,
Department of Sociology. University credit is awarded for and Identity). Explores the sociological significance of
work in an exchange program; it may be counted as course- sport in relation to the construction of racialized identi-
work taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work ties. Focuses primarily but not exclusively on the black
in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit experience in sport, and examines the changing mean-
when the topics vary. ings given to sport throughout the twentieth century.
African and African American Studies 374 (Topic: Race,
Sport, and Identity) and Sociology 321K (Topic 8) may not
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
and Sociology 302.
Topic 9: Race, Gender, and Social Movements. Explo-
ration of social movements related to racial minorities
in the United States. Focuses on Asian Americans,

with comparisons drawn between them and African inequality; the interplay of social, organizational, economic,
Americans and Latinos. Only one of the following may and political forces that affect the degree of differential op-
be counted: Asian American Studies 330 (Topic: South portunities and rewards in society. Three lecture hours a
Liberal Arts
Asian American Experience), Sociology 321K (Topic 9), week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
321K (Topic: South Asian American Experience), Women’s ing. Completion of Sociology 317L or another statistics
and Gender Studies 340 (Topic: South Asian American course is recommended, but not required.
Experience). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Topic 10: Gender, Work, and the Labor Force. Critical Sociology. This course is used to record credit the student
issues pertaining to workplaces and labor markets in in- earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
dustrial societies. Includes gender inequality in the labor ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is
market, social organization of work, types of work and recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the De-
employment, and changes in the labor force in industrial partment of Sociology. University credit is awarded for work
societies. Uses examples from East Asian countries to in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework
illustrate how the institutional context shapes women’s taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an
employment behavior and economic conditions. Only affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when
one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(Topic: Work and Labor Markets), Sociology 321K (Topic 330C. Death and Dying: Sociological Perspectives. Sociological
10), 321K (Topic: Work and Labor Markets), Women’s and perspectives on definitions of death; group differences in
Gender Studies 322 (Topic: Work and Labor Markets). mortality rates and causes of death; social meanings of
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. death and dying; treatment of the dying and the dead; and
321L. Sociology of Education. Same as African and African grief and bereavement. Three lecture hours a week for one
American Studies 321L and Women’s and Gender Stud- semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ies 345 (Topic 23: Sociology of Education). Education as a 330P. Sociology and Social Psychology. Examines how individu-
societal institution, with emphasis on the United States als perceive, interact with, and affect other individuals from
educational system: how the system works; the effects of the perspectives of both psychology and sociology. Three
the system; recent changes. Three lecture hours a week for lecture hours a week for one semester. Sociology 321K
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. (Topic: Sociology and Social Psychology) and 330P may not
3 21M. Race and Popular American Culture. Same as African and both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
African American Studies 321M and Radio-Television-Film 333K. Sociology of Gender. Same as Women’s and Gender Stud-
359 (Topic 2: Race and Popular American Culture). The ies 322 (Topic 1: Sociology of Gender). Inequality between
intersection of African American racial politics and the the sexes; men’s and women’s changing roles in society.
changing popular media industry, especially film, music, Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
and television. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Upper-division standing.
African and African American Studies 320 (Topic: Race and 335. Society of Modern Mexico. Same as Latin American Studies
Popular American Culture) and Sociology 321M may not both 325 (Topic 1: Society of Modern Mexico) and Urban Studies
be counted. Prerequisite: For radio-television-film majors, 354 (Topic 2: Society of Modern Mexico). Family, commu-
upper-division standing and the following coursework, with nity, industrialization, and urbanization in modern Mexico.
a grade of at least C in each course: Radio-Television-Film Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
305, either 314 or 316, and six additional semester hours of 336C. American Dilemmas. Examines a variety of critical Ameri-
lower-division coursework in radio-television-film; for oth- can social problems, including problems in the economic,
ers, upper-division standing. political, and health care systems, as well as inequities based
323. The Family. The American family in historical and com- on income, gender, and race. Three lecture hours a week for
parative perspective; emphasis on recent changes and one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
prospects for the future. Three lecture hours a week for 336D. Race, Class, and Health. Designed to introduce students
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. to the complex relationships among race, class, gender, and
324K. Social Change in Developing Nations. Overview of changing health status. Investigates how health is linked to individual
social structure in the Third World. Three lecture hours a week behaviors and to the interaction between people and their
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. social, cultural, and physical environments. Three lecture
325K. Criminology. An investigation into the nature of criminal hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may
events, including homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes, be counted: African and African American Studies 374 (Topic:
and white-collar crimes. Also examines the United States Race, Class, and Health), Sociology 321K (Topic: Race, Class,
criminal justice system. Three lecture hours a week for one and Health), 336D. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and com- 336G. Gender Politics in the Islamic World. Study of the Islamic
pletion of six semester hours of coursework in sociology. world and major sociological concepts such as gender, social
325L. Sociology of Criminal Justice. Police, courts, and prisons: organizations, culture, and politics. Examines how culture is
how they work; their impact on those who pass through mediated by politics, resulting in diverse interpretations of
them. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- Islam and in different policies with respect to women’s rights.
requisite: Upper-division standing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Sociology 321K
329. Social Stratification. The types and levels of social inequal- (Topic: Gender Politics in the Islamic World) and 336G may
ity; the institutional and group processes that generate not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

336L. Global Gender Inequality. Patterns of gender inequality and the social and demographic context in which aging oc-
women’s movements in different cultural contexts, with curs. Includes the challenges and problems of adjustment
emphasis on the interface between gender and social or- at each life stage, and the social, political, and economic
Liberal Arts
ganization, and between culture and politics. Includes the consequences of increased longevity and changes in the
legacy of colonialism, the effect of globalization, and the age structure of the populations of modern societies. Three
interaction between local and national movements and the lecture hours a week for one semester. Sociology 321K
international discourse on women’s rights. Three lecture (Topic: Aging and the Life Course) and 340L may not both
hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
may be counted: European Studies 361 (Topic: Global Gender 340R. Religion and Global Change. The global spread and trans-
Inequality), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Global Gen- formations of the major world religions, the interactions
der Inequality), Sociology 321K (Topic: Global Gender Inequal- between them, and the different social impacts these
ity), 336L, Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic: Global traditions have on society. Focuses mainly on Christian
Gender Inequality). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. traditions, but includes various schools of Hinduism, Bud-
336P. Social Psychology and the Law. How courts make use of dhism, Judaism, and Islam. Three lecture hours a week for
social science, as well as how social scientists study the one semester. Sociology 321K (Topic: Religion and Global
legal system. Considers the uses of social science across Change) and 340R may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
multiple types of legal domains, such as eyewitnesses to Upper-division standing.
crime, jury trials, punishment, children in the courts, and 343. Religion and Society. Same as Religious Studies 337. The
a variety of public policy issues. Three lecture hours a week growth and decline of religious groups and traditions;
for one semester. Sociology 321K (Topic: Social Psychology “cults” and new religions; comparative sociology of religion;
and the Law) and 336P may not both be counted. Prerequi- the United States religious landscape; religion and indi-
site: Upper-division standing. vidual health and well-being; spirituality and other aspects
3 38M. Politics and Culture of Contemporary Mexico. Same as of social life. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 28: Politics and Culture ter. Religious Studies 361 (Topic 16: Religion and Society)
of Contemporary Mexico), Government 337M (Topic 5: Politics and Sociology 343 may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
and Culture of Contemporary Mexico), and Latin American Upper-division standing.
Studies 325 (Topic 3: Politics and Culture of Contemporary 344. Racial and Ethnic Relations. Contemporary racial and eth-
Mexico). Introduction to the contemporary Mexican politi- nic problems; emphasis on minority groups in the United
cal system and the ways in which political change and de- States. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
mocratization are recasting the political and civic culture of requisite: Upper-division standing.
contemporary Mexico. Three lecture hours a week for one 346. The City and Urbanization. Same as Urban Studies 354 (Topic
semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six se- 6: The City and Urbanization). Examination of urbanization
mester hours of lower-division coursework in government. from a cross-national perspective: discrimination and racial
340C. Globalization. A sociological analysis of the interrelated inequality in urban labor markets. Three lecture hours a week
economic, political, and cultural aspects of globalization. for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Examines the consequences of globalization for nations 3 50M. Sociology Internship Seminar. Restricted to students in
around the world and for groups within these nations. the College of Liberal Arts. Students serve as supervised,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Sociology 321K unpaid interns in an agency, organization, or business.
(Topic: Globalization) and 340C may not both be counted. Provides an opportunity for students to apply the knowl-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. edge and skills acquired in sociology and other liberal arts
340D. Violence. An overview of the different theories of interper- courses. Three lecture hours and at least nine hours of field-
sonal and group violence. Includes criminological theories work a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
of violent crime, as well as feuding, ethnic and nationalist standing and credit or registration for six semester hours
violence, political violence, and aggression in intimate of coursework in sociology.
relations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 350N. Research Internship. Fieldwork in research and analysis on
Sociology 321K (Topic: Violence) and 340D may not both sociological problems and institutions. About ten hours of
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. fieldwork a week for one semester. Additional lecture hours
340G. Sociology of Sexualities. Review of sociological perspec- may be required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
tives on sexuality. Examines how social institutions in U.S. Nine semester hours of coursework in sociology, a Universi-
society shape sexual values, beliefs, and practices. Topics ty grade point average of at least 3.00, upper-division stand-
include changing cultural images of sexuality, sexual identi- ing, and consent of the faculty undergraduate adviser.
ties, and social movements. Three lecture hours a week for 352. Social Movements. Characteristics of crowds, publics, and
one semester. Sociology 321K (Topic: Sociology of Sexuality) social movements; their role in social organization and so-
and 340G may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Sociology cial change. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
302, and either Sociology 333K or three semester hours of Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
coursework in women’s and gender studies. 3 52M. Topics in Interdisciplinary Social Science. An interdisciplin-
340L. Aging and the Life Course. The biological, social, and ary analysis of significant social, economic, and political
psychological aspects of human aging from adolescence issues. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
until death, with special emphasis on cultural norms and be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:

Topic 3: Language and Speech in American Society. 335 (or Management 335), Operations Management 335H
Same as American Studies 321 (Topic 2: Language and (or Management 335H); for others, sixty semester hours of
Speech in American Society), Anthropology 325N, and college coursework.
Liberal Arts
Linguistics 373 (Topic 2: Language and Speech in Ameri- 359. Labor and Labor Movements. Overview of work organiza-
can Society). Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307, tions in the United States, with emphasis on globalization,
or Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor. inequality, and labor movements. Three lecture hours a week
Topic 4: Language in Culture and Society. Same as An- for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
thropology 325M and Linguistics 373 (Topic 3: Language 362. Social Change. Theories of how and why society changes,
in Culture and Society). Language as a cultural resource; with special emphasis on technological innovations, social
functions of language in society; survey of language movements, and demographic transitions. Three lecture
communities. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307, hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
or Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor. standing.
Topic 5: Family Policy Issues. Same as Women’s and 366. Deviance. Analysis of social norms, conformity, and reac-
Gender Studies 345 (Topic 12: Family Policy Issues). Con- tions to norm violations. Topics include behavioral forms
sideration of liberal, conservative, and centrist views con- of deviance such as suicide and drug abuse and nonbe-
cerning the major family policy issues facing the United havioral forms of deviance such as physical abnormality.
States and other advanced industrial societies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Topic 7: Contemporary European Social Theory. Same Upper-division standing.
as Government 335M (Topic 8: Contemporary European 369K. Population and Society. The study of populations, includ-
Social Theory) and Philosophy 365 (Topic 4: Contempo- ing their growth, age structure, and patterns of fertility, mor-
rary European Social Theory). Prerequisite: Upper-divi- tality, and migration; the social causes and consequences
sion standing and six semester hours of lower-division of these phenomena. Three lecture hours a week for one
coursework in government. semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 8: Contemporary American Social Theory. Same 369L. Analytical Demography. Formal demography; stable
as Government 335M (Topic 9: Contemporary American population theory; life tables and techniques of mortality
Social Theory) and Philosophy 365 (Topic 5: Contempo- estimation; estimates and projections. Three lecture hours
rary American Social Theory). Government 335M (Topic: a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
Social Theory) and Sociology 352M (Topic 8) may not ing and college algebra or the equivalent.
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. An individual conference course
and six semester hours of lower-division coursework in to provide training in sociological research and writing.
government. Conference course for two semesters, with additional
Topic 10: Sociology of South Asia. Same as Asian Studies meeting times to be arranged. Prerequisite: For 679HA,
361 (Topic 19: Sociology of South Asia). A broad overview upper-division standing and admission to the Sociology
of South Asian society and culture from a sociological Honors Program; for 679HB, Sociology 679HA.
perspective. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 3 79M. Sociological Theory. Restricted to sociology majors. Criti-
Topic 12: Australian Society and Politics. Same as Gov- cal examination of major sociological theories and their
ernment 365N (Topic 10: Australian Society and Poli- relevance to current research and social conditions. Three
tics). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
coursework in government. division standing, and six semester hours of coursework in
353. Industrial Sociology. The work setting; the formal orga- sociology or consent of instructor.
nization of work; individual and collective adaptation in 379N. Conference Course. Supervised individual study of se-
industrial organizations; bureaucracy as a social problem. lected problems in sociology. May be repeated for credit.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Sociology 302 or
Upper-division standing. the equivalent, nine semester hours of upper-division
354K. Sociology of Health and Illness. Application of sociological coursework in sociology or related fields, a University grade
concepts and principles to the study of health professions, point average of at least 3.00, and consent of the faculty
medical institutions, community medical organization, and undergraduate adviser.
the distribution of illness. Three lecture hours a week for 379P. Undergraduate Research Opportunity. Restricted to sociol-
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. ogy majors. Students participate in research-related activi-
358C. Sociology of Entrepreneurship. Same as African and Afri- ties with faculty members in the Department of Sociology.
can American Studies 358C and Management 337 (Topic 16: Activities may include collecting interview or survey data,
Sociology of Entrepreneurship). Examines the creation of en- analyzing statistics, synthesizing research literature, and
trepreneurial activities in the United States, including those coding qualitative data. Five to seven hours a week for one
of all racial and ethnic groups. Three lecture hours a week semester. May be repeated for credit but may only be taken
for one semester. African and African American Studies 374 once on the letter-grade basis. Prerequisite: Upper-division
(Topic: Sociology of Entrepreneurship) and Sociology 358C standing, Sociology 302 or the equivalent, nine semester
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For management hours of upper-division coursework in sociology or related
majors, one of the following courses with a grade of at least fields, a University grade point average of at least 3.00, and
C, or two of the following courses with a grade of at least C consent of the faculty undergraduate adviser.
in each: Management 336, 336H, Operations Management

Depar tment of Spanish and marily for graduate students, students in Latin
P or tu gue se American studies, language majors who wish
Liberal Arts
to add a second language, and students who

All students with some knowledge of Portuguese should demonstrate exceptional language ability or
take a placement test given by the lower-division coordi- scholarship. The prerequisite for Spanish 612
nator for Portuguese. is Spanish 604 with a grade of at least B or 507
The placement test in Spanish is the University of or 508K with a grade of A.
Wisconsin College-Level Placement Test in Spanish. A 4. Students with transfer credit or credit by examina-
student with no college credit in Spanish is encouraged tion for three semesters of Spanish (506, 507, and
to take this test before enrolling in any Spanish course if 312K) must take Spanish 312L, Second-Year Spanish
he or she took any Spanish in high school. Students who II: Oral Expression, Reading, and Composition.
took Spanish in high school should enroll in Spanish Unless otherwise noted below or in the Course Schedule,
508K, Alternate First-Year Spanish II. If a student wishes all upper-division Portuguese courses are conducted
to enroll in a more advanced course, he or she must take in Portuguese, and all upper-division Spanish courses
the placement test first. Spanish credit already earned is except Spanish 349 are conducted in Spanish.
not affected by the results of the placement test. The information in parentheses after a course num-
Students who have taken Spanish courses at the ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
University of Texas at Austin are not eligible to take the designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
placement test unless they obtain approval in advance semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
from the lower-division coordinator for Spanish. listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
Each student should choose a beginning Spanish Appendix A on pages 683–689.
course appropriate to his or her experience with the
language. P o r t u gue s e Civiliz ati on: PRC
1. A student with no knowledge of Spanish may
choose from the following courses: Lower - Di vi si on C ourse
a. Spanish 506, First-Year Spanish I, an intro-
duction to the fundamentals of Spanish that
Portuguese Civilization. This course is used to record credit
emphasizes the four skills (listening, speaking, the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
reading, writing) progressively. a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
b. Spanish 604, Accelerated Beginners’ Spanish, Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
which combines the coursework of the first adviser in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Uni-
two semesters, Spanish 506 and 507, into one versity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
semester. This course is intended primarily for may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
graduate students, students in Latin American
studies, language majors who wish to add a sec-
ond language, and students who demonstrate Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
exceptional language ability or scholarship.
2. A student who receives credit for Spanish 506 320E. Portuguese and Brazilian Civilization. Social, literary, and
through the placement examination must take cultural topics of Portugal, Brazil, Portuguese Africa, and
Spanish 508K, Alternate First-Year Spanish II. Portuguese Asia. Conducted in English. Three lecture hours
Spanish 508K is a beginning-level course for stu-
the topics vary. May be counted toward a major or a minor
dents who studied Spanish in high school. in Portuguese. May not be counted toward fulfillment of
3. A student who receives credit for Spanish 506 the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree.
and 507 through the placement examination may Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
choose from the following courses: 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
a. Spanish 312K, Second-Year Spanish I: Oral Ex- Portuguese Civilization. This course is used to record credit
pression, Reading, and Composition. the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
b. Spanish 612, Accelerated Second-Year Span-
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
ish: Oral Expression, Reading, and Composition, adviser in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Uni-
which combines the coursework of the third versity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
and fourth semesters, Spanish 312K and 312L, may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
into one semester. This course is intended pri- credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

P o r t u gue s e : P O R ordinator for Portuguese, Portuguese 312L may be taken
concurrently.
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
Liberal Arts
Portuguese. This course is used to record credit the stu-
303S. Portuguese for Professional Purposes. Designed for student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
dents in a variety of disciplines who require basic Portuguese administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
language skills while studying abroad. Three lecture hours is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfill- Department of Spanish and Portuguese. University credit
ment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
degree. May not be counted toward a major in Portuguese. counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
604. Accelerated First-Year Portuguese. Designed primarily for is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
language majors and students who demonstrate excep- be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
tional language ability or scholarship. Six lecture hours a
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
counted: Portuguese 604, 406 and 407, 508. Prerequisite:
Consent of the lower-division coordinator for Portuguese. 321. Practical Phonetics. Recommended for Portuguese majors,
406 (TCCN: PORT 1411). First-Year Portuguese I. Four class hours especially for those preparing to teach. A thorough review
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be of Portuguese pronunciation, phonetics, and oral reading.
counted: Portuguese 604, 406 and 407, 508. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
407 (TCCN: PORT 1412). First-Year Portuguese II. Four class Portuguese 612 or 312L.
hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following 322C. Conference Course in Luso-Brazilian Civilization. Prereq-
may be counted: Portuguese 604, 406 and 407, 508. Pre- uisite: Portuguese 612 or 312L, and written consent of the
requisite: Portuguese 406 with a grade of at least C. department chair.
508. Alternate First-Year Portuguese for Spanish Students. De- 322L. Conference Course in Luso-Brazilian Literature. Prereq-
signed to provide qualified Spanish students a rapid intro- uisite: Portuguese 612 or 312L, and written consent of the
duction to the Portuguese language; emphasis on grammar, department chair.
vocabulary, and translation in the context of Brazilian culture. 326K. Advanced Conversation and Composition. Advanced, in-
Five lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the tensive practice in both oral and written expression based
following may be counted: Portuguese 604, 406 and 407, on cultural readings. Three lecture hours a week for one
508. Prerequisite: Spanish 312L with a grade of at least B. semester. Prerequisite: Portuguese 612, 312L, or 516.
612. Accelerated Second-Year Portuguese: Oral Expression, 327K. Introduction to Brazilian Literature before 1800. Survey of
Reading, and Composition. Covers the same material as literature in colonial Brazil from its earliest manifestations
Portuguese 312K and 312L, but in one semester. Six lecture in the sixteenth century through the late eighteenth century.
hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Portuguese
may be counted: Portuguese 612, 312K and 312L, 516. Pre- 327 and 327K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Por-
requisite: Portuguese 604 or 508 with a grade of at least B, tuguese 612, 312L, or 516.
or Portuguese 407 with a grade of A; and consent of the 327L. Introduction to Brazilian Literature since 1800. Survey of
lower-division coordinator for Portuguese. Brazilian drama, poetry, and prose. Includes the broad lit-
3 12K (TCCN: PORT 2311). Second-Year Portuguese I: Oral Ex- erary and cultural movements of the period from the early
pression, Reading, and Composition. Three lecture hours nineteenth century to the twentieth century. Three lecture
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be hours a week for one semester. Portuguese 327 and 327L
counted: Portuguese 612, 312K and 312L, 516. Prerequisite: may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Portuguese 612,
Portuguese 604, 407, or 508 with a grade of at least C. 312L, or 516.
3 12L (TCCN: PORT 2312). Second-Year Portuguese II: Oral Ex- 328. Introduction to Portuguese Literature. Main literary trends
pression, Reading, and Composition. Three lecture hours and principal writers of Portugal. Three lecture hours a
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be week for one semester. Prerequisite: Portuguese 612, 312L,
counted: Portuguese 612, 312K and 312L, 516. Prerequisite: or 516.
Portuguese 312K with a grade of at least C. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
516. Alternate Second-Year Portuguese for Spanish Speakers. For Portuguese. This course is used to record credit the stu-
qualified Spanish-speaking students, continued practice in dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
the Portuguese language; emphasis on oral expression, vo- administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
cabulary expansion, writing, and review of grammar in the is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
context of cultural and literary readings. Five class hours a Department of Spanish and Portuguese. University credit
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
counted: Portuguese 612, 312K and 312L, 516. Prerequisite: counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
Portuguese 508 with a grade of at least B. is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
318. Conversation and Composition. Intensive practice in oral be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
expression, based on cultural readings, with some writing. 341. Luso-Brazilian Civilization and Culture. Analysis of social,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: political, and cultural aspects of Portugal and/or Brazil.
Portuguese 312L. With consent of the lower-division co- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-

peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Portu- 506, 306C, 507, or 508K. Prerequisite: Written consent of
guese 612, 312L, or 516. the lower-division coordinator for Spanish.
362. Advanced Composition. Translation of English texts into 305. Spanish for Graduate Students in Other Departments. No
Liberal Arts
Portuguese and free composition; special attention to auditors. Continuation of Spanish 301. Vocabulary and
idiomatic expressions and to grammatical and syntacti- grammar expansion through intense practice in reading
cal features. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. texts according to class interests; increased emphasis on
Prerequisite: Portuguese 612, 312L, or 516. the audio-aural aspect. Three lecture hours a week for one
364L. Applied Linguistics. Introduction to the linguistic struc- semester. Offered every spring semester. Offered on the
ture of Portuguese; application of linguistic principles to letter-grade basis only. May not be used to fulfill the under-
the teaching of Portuguese. Three lecture hours a week for graduate foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: Gradu-
one semester. Prerequisite: Portuguese 612, 312L, or 516. ate standing, and Spanish 301 or consent of instructor.
375. Luso-Brazilian Literature. Representative writers and sig- 5 06 (TCCN: SPAN 1511). First-Year Spanish I. Designed for stu-
nificant periods of Luso-Brazilian literature. Three lecture dents who have not previously studied any Spanish. Five
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit class hours a week for one semester. Only one of the fol-
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lowing may be counted: Spanish 604, 506, 306C.
upper-division coursework in Portuguese. 5 07 (TCCN: SPAN 1512). First-Year Spanish II. Five class hours a
Topic 5: Brazil: An Introduction. Same as Latin American week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
Studies 370P (Topic 1: Brazil: An Introduction). counted: Spanish 604, 507, 508K. Prerequisite: Spanish 506
378H. Honors Seminar. Honors seminar on a special topic in completed at the University of Texas at Austin with a grade
literature, linguistics, or civilization. The equivalent of three of at least C.
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated 508K. Alternate First-Year Spanish II. An accelerated review of
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division grammatical structures covered in Spanish 506, followed
standing, admission to the Portuguese Honors Program, by study of the new material covered in Spanish 507. Five
and consent of the honors adviser. class hours a week for one semester. Only one of the follow-
379H. Honors Thesis. Supervised individual research on a topic in ing may be counted: Spanish 604, 507, 508K. Prerequisite:
literature, linguistics, or civilization. The equivalent of three Transfer credit or credit by examination for Spanish 506, or
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for high school coursework in Spanish, or credit for Spanish
credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, admission to 506 earned at the University of Texas at Austin more than
the Portuguese Honors Program, and consent of the honors one calendar year ago, with a grade of at least C.
adviser. 612. Accelerated Second-Year Spanish: Oral Expression, Reading,
and Composition. A six-semester-hour course comparable
Spani s h : S PN to Spanish 312K and 312L combined. Six lecture hours a
week for one semester. Offered in the spring semester only.
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses Spanish 612 and 312K may not both be counted; Spanish 612
and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Spanish
301. Spanish for Graduate Students in Other Departments. For 604 with a grade of at least B, or Spanish 507 or 508K with
graduate students in other departments seeking to fulfill a grade of A.
degree language requirements. No auditors. Purpose: To 3 12K (TCCN: SPAN 2311). Second-Year Spanish I: Oral Expression,
introduce fundamentals of grammar and lexicon to enable Reading, and Composition. Three lecture hours a week
students to read texts in their areas of specialization. Pri- for one semester. Spanish 612 and 312K may not both be
mary aim: To allow students to acquire reading proficiency. counted. Prerequisite: Spanish 604, 507, or 508K with a
Also presents audio-aural aspect. Three class hours a week grade of at least C.
for one semester. Offered every fall semester. Offered on 3 12L (TCCN: SPAN 2312). Second-Year Spanish II: Oral Expression,
the letter-grade basis only. May not be used to fulfill the Reading, and Composition. Three lecture hours a week for
undergraduate foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: one semester. Spanish 612 and 312L may not both be counted.
Graduate standing. Prerequisite: Spanish 312K with a grade of at least C.
303S. Spanish for Professional Purposes. Designed for students 315N. Readings in Hispanic Literature. Readings in various liter-
in a variety of disciplines who require basic Spanish lan- ary genres and in the literatures of the Spanish-speaking
guage skills while studying abroad. Three lecture hours a countries. Development of skills needed to read and to
week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfill- discuss literary texts in Spanish. Three lecture hours a week
ment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s for one semester. Spanish 315N and 318 may not both be
degree. May not be counted toward a major in Spanish. counted. May not be counted toward a major in Spanish.
604. Accelerated Beginners’ Spanish. Designed primarily for Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L.
language majors and students who demonstrate excep- 318. Conversation and Composition. Designed to give intensive
tional language ability or scholarship. A six-hour course practice in oral expression, based on cultural readings, with
comparable to Spanish 506 and 507. Six lecture hours a some writing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Spanish 315N and 318 may not both be counted. May not
May not be counted by students with credit for Spanish be counted toward a major in Spanish. This course or the

equivalent is recommended but not required for all majors compositional styles. Three lecture hours a week for one
in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L. semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or 327).
319. Advanced Oral Expression. Designed to develop listening 328. Spanish Civilization. A survey of the social, political, and
Liberal Arts
comprehension and oral skill to an advanced level. Three cultural history of Spain. Three lecture hours and one dis-
lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted cussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Spanish
toward a major in Spanish. Recommended for all Spanish 612 or 312L.
majors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Spanish. This course is used to record credit the student
Spanish. This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. University credit
Department of Spanish and Portuguese. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward a major in Spanish.
counted toward a major in Spanish. 341K. Spanish-Language Literature of the Southwest. Same as
Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 13: Spanish-Language
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Literature of the Southwest) and Latin American Studies
370S (Topic 6: Spanish-Language Literature of the South-
322K. Civilization of Spanish America. Same as Latin American west). The study of culturally valuable Chicano literary texts;
Studies 370S (Topic 3: Civilization of Spanish America). Survey related readings in Mexican and other Hispanic works.
of the social and cultural evolution of the Spanish American Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
countries. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a Spanish 612 or 312L.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L. 345L. Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics. Introduction to the
325K. Introduction to Spanish American Literature through study of the Spanish language through different areas of
Modernism. Same as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic linguistics such as phonology, morphology, syntax, se-
4: Introduction to Spanish American Literature through Mod- mantics, sociolinguistics, and second-language acquisition.
ernism). Main literary trends and principal writers in Spanish Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
America from the sixteenth century through Modernism. Spanish 327G (or 327).
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 346. Practical Phonetics. Recommended for Spanish majors,
Spanish 612 or 312L. especially for those preparing to teach. A thorough review
325L. Introduction to Spanish American Literature since of Spanish pronunciation, phonetics, and oral reading.
Modernism. Same as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
5: Introduction to Spanish American Literature since Modern- Spanish 327G (or 327).
ism). Main literary trends and principal writers in Spanish 347L. Linguistics in Translation. Conducted in English. Three
America since Modernism. Three lecture hours a week for lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
one semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L. for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward
326K. Introduction to Spanish Literature before 1700. Main lit- fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any
erary trends and principal writers from the Middle Ages bachelor’s degree. May not be counted toward a major in
through the Golden Age. Three lecture hours a week for Spanish. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in
one semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L. the Course Schedule.
326L. Introduction to Spanish Literature since 1700. Main trends Topic 1: Language, Culture, and Society in Latin
and principal writers, with emphasis on the Romantics, the America.
Realists of the nineteenth century, the Generation of ’98, 349. Literature in Translation. Conducted in English. Three lec-
and contemporary figures. Three lecture hours a week for ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
one semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L. credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward
327G. Advanced Grammar and Composition I. Study and prac- fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any
tice of Spanish grammar, focusing on grammar points of bachelor’s degree. May not be counted toward a major in
particular concern to English speakers. Includes oral exer- Spanish. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in
cises and guided composition. Three lecture hours a week the Course Schedule.
for one semester. Spanish 327 and 327G may not both be 350. Studies in Hispanic Life and Culture. Sequel to Spanish
counted. Prerequisite: Spanish 612 or 312L. 322K and 328, approaching in a more specialized way the
3 27W. Advanced Grammar and Composition II. Designed to de- study of important currents in Hispanic civilization. Three
velop writing skills needed for upper-division coursework lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
in Spanish. Emphasizes grammar using various topics in for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with
Spanish language, literature, and culture. Explores different the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: The Mexican Revolution. Same as Latin Ameri- 362K. Spanish Drama and Poetry. A study of major writers and
can Studies 370S (Topic 7: The Mexican Revolution). trends. Topics include modern drama, lyric poetry, Hispanic
Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328. film. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
Liberal Arts
Topic 2: Essay in Mexican Thought and Culture. Same as be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 21: Essay in Mexi- Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L.
can Thought and Culture) and Latin American Studies 364K. Spanish American Drama and Poetry. Main trends and
370S (Topic 13: Essay in Mexican Thought and Culture). principal writers, with emphasis on poetry. Three lecture
Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328. hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Topic 4: The Indian in Spanish American Literature. when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K,
Same as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 17: The or 326L.
Indian in Spanish American Literature). Prerequisite: Topic 2: Contemporary Spanish American Poetry. Same
Spanish 322K or 328. as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 9: Contemporary
Topic 5: Latin American Civilization: The New World. Spanish American Poetry).
Same as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 18: Latin 364L. Applied Linguistics. Practical application of linguistic
American Civilization: The New World). Prerequisite: principles to the teaching of Spanish. Three lecture hours
Spanish 322K or 328. a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 346.
Topic 6: Tracking Cultures: Literary and Cultural Points 365C. Conference Course in Hispanic Civilization. Prerequisite:
of Contact. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Spanish 612 or 312L; and written consent of the department
consent of instructor. chair.
Topic 7: Tracking Cultures: Cultural Itineraries in Spain 365G. Conference Course in Hispanic Linguistics. Prerequisite:
and Morocco. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Spanish 612 or 312L; and written consent of the department
consent of instructor. chair.
Topic 8: Cultures in Contact in Medieval Spain. Jewish 365K. Contemporary Spanish American Prose. Same as Latin
Studies 361 (Topic: Cultures in Contact in Medieval Spain) American Studies 370S (Topic 10: Contemporary Spanish
and Spanish 350 (Topic 8) may not both be counted. American Prose). Novels, short stories, and essays from
Prerequisite: Spanish 322K or 328. different regions of Hispanic America. Three lecture hours
Topic 9: History of the Spanish Civil War. Prerequisite: a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 325K, 325L,
Spanish 322K or 328. 326K, or 326L.
Topic 10: Business in Hispanic Life and Culture. Same 365L. Conference Course in Hispanic Literature. Prerequisite:
as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 19: Business in Spanish 612 or 312L; and written consent of the department
Hispanic Life and Culture). Prerequisite: Spanish 322K chair.
or 328. 366K. Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature. Literary trends,
Topic 11: Mexican and Mexican American Ballads. Same with intensive and extensive reading of representative
as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 20: Mexican works. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
and Mexican American Ballads) and Mexican American requisite: Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L.
Studies 374 (Topic 29: Mexican and Mexican American 367K. Syntax and Stylistics. Examination of Spanish syntax and
Ballads). Examines the corrido genre in the nineteenth style: the study of literary language and style, translation of
and twentieth centuries, with special focus on its piv- idiomatic English, free composition, oral expression, rheto-
otal role in the Mexican Revolution and in the collision ric, and style. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
between cultures in the border zone. Prerequisite: Span- May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May be
ish 322K or 328. taught in English or Spanish, depending on the topic. Top-
351. Don Quijote. Intensive analysis of Cervantes’ novel. Three ics taught in English may not be counted toward fulfillment
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Span- of the foreign language requirement for any degree; they
ish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L. may not be counted toward a major in Spanish without
352. Topics in Spanish and Spanish American Literature. Major the consent of the chair of the Department of Spanish and
writers and works of Spanish and Spanish American litera- Portuguese. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given
ture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be in the Course Schedule.
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies Topic 1: Advanced Oral Expression for Teachers. Restrict-
with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. ed to students in the language teaching concentration.
Topic 1: Spain in 1492. Spanish 350 (Topic: Spain in 1492) Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or 327) and six additional se-
and 352 (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: mester hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish.
Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L. Topic 2: Comparative Structure of English and Spanish.
Topic 2: Literature of the Spanish Civil War. Prerequisite: Same as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 11: Com-
Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L. parative Structure of English and Spanish). Prerequisite:
Topic 3: The Latin American Short Story. Examination Spanish 327G (or 327) and six additional semester hours
of the most representative Latin American authors as a of upper-division coursework in Spanish.
course of study in the art of storytelling, literary history, Topic 3: Spanish Grammar. Prerequisite: Spanish 327G
individual poetics, and narrative theories. Prerequisite: (or 327) and six additional semester hours of upper-
Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L. division coursework in Spanish.

Topic 4: Translation Principles and Practice. Same as 375. National Literatures of Spanish America. Selected repre-
Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 12: Translation sentative works from the national literatures of Spanish
Principles and Practice). Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or America. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
Liberal Arts
327) and six additional semester hours of upper-division be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
coursework in Spanish. Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L.
Topic 5: Interpretation Principles and Practice. Same as 376. Topics in Golden Age Literature. Critical study of signifi-
Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 14: Interpretation cant Golden Age works. Three lecture hours a week for one
Principles and Practice). Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
327) and six additional semester hours of upper-division Prerequisite: Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L.
coursework in Spanish. Topic 1: Golden Age Drama.
Topic 6: Literary Translation: Analysis and Criticism. Topic 2: Prose and Drama of Golden Age Spain. Only
Same as Latin American Studies 370S (Topic 15: Literary one of the following may be counted: Spanish 376 (Topic
Translation: Analysis and Criticism). Prerequisite: Span- 2), 376 (Topic: Prose and Drama of the Golden Age), 376
ish 327G (or 327) and six additional semester hours of (Topic: Golden Age Prose and Drama).
upper-division coursework in Spanish. Topic 3: Cervantes.
Topic 7: Spanish for Health Care Professionals. Same 378H. Honors Seminar. Honors seminar on a special topic in
as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 30: Spanish for literature, linguistics, or civilization. The equivalent of three
Health Care Professionals). Designed to build fluency in lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
both spoken and written Spanish that will enable the for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
health care professional to communicate effectively with standing, admission to the Spanish Honors Program, and
monolingual patients, to attend conferences or classes consent of the honors adviser.
in Spanish, and to explain medical literature to patients. 379H. Honors Thesis. Supervised individual research on a literary,
Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or 327) and six additional se- linguistic, or cultural topic. The equivalent of three lecture
mester hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish. hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit.
Topic 8: Rhetoric and Composition for Native Speakers. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, admission to the Span-
Same as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 31: Rheto- ish Honors Program, and consent of the honors adviser.
ric and Composition for Native Speakers). Writing and oral
expression for use in academic and professional settings.
Prerequisite: Spanish 327G (or 327) and six additional se- S we d ish
mester hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish. See Department of Germanic Studies, page 403.
368L. Spanish Language Structure. Advanced treatment of the
syntax and morphology of the Spanish language for Span-
ish majors concentrating in Hispanic linguistics. Three lec- Tamil
ture hours a week for one semester. Spanish 367K (Topic: See Department of Asian Studies, page 356.
Structure of the Spanish Language) and 368L may not both
be counted. Prerequisite: Spanish 345L.
372. Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature. The Generation Telu gu
of ’98; Modernism; Spanish poetry, drama, and prose of See Department of Asian Studies, page 357.
the twentieth century. Three lecture hours a week for one
Prerequisite: Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L. Turkish
373. Early Spanish Literature. Writers and texts from the me- See Department of Middle Eastern Studies, page 441.
dieval and/or the Renaissance period of Spanish literature.
Spanish 325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L. Tutorial Co ur se s
374K. Colonial Spanish American Literature. Main trends and See Plan II Honors Program, page 446.
principal writers of the colonial period in Spanish America.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Spanish Ur ban S tud ie s
325K, 325L, 326K, or 326L. See Department of Geography and the Environment, page 393.
Topic 1: Writing the Conquest. Same as Latin American
Studies 370S (Topic 16: Writing the Conquest). The forg-
ing of Spanish-American civilization and many of its Ur d u
persistent dilemmas seen through the examination of See Department of Asian Studies, page 357.
an exuberant and original body of narrative texts. Span-
ish 350 (Topic: Writing the Conquest) and 374K (Topic 1)
may not both be counted.

UTe ach - Lib er al Ar t s an area high school under the supervision of a cooperating
teacher. Course readings and instruction complement the
UTe ach - Lib e r al Ar t s: UTL field experience. Seminar topics include social studies topics,
Liberal Arts
standards, curriculum design and implementation, teaching

Lower- Div is i o n C ourses strategies, technology, and vertical and horizontal teaming
in social studies. Three class hours a week for one semester;
101. Introduction to the Teaching Profession. Weekly seminar at least thirty hours of fieldwork a semester are also required.
with a University faculty member plus a field experience Offered on the letter-grade basis only. UTeach-Liberal Arts
in an area elementary school under the supervision of 303 and 303S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: UTeach-
a cooperating teacher. Course readings and instruction Liberal Arts 101 and 202 with a grade of at least B in each, and
complement the field experience. Seminar topics include consent of the UTeach adviser in the College of Liberal Arts.
basic classroom management, lesson design, assessment, 304. Middle School Teaching for Postbaccalaureate Certifica-
technology, diversity, and special student populations. One tion. Designed for college graduates seeking teacher cer-
class hour a week for one semester; at least ten hours of tification. Students observe and teach in a middle school
fieldwork a semester are also required. Offered on the under the supervision of a mentor teacher, and participate
letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Successful admission in a weekly seminar. Seminar topics may include classroom
into the UTeach-Liberal Arts program and consent of the management, lesson design, assessment, technology, di-
UTeach adviser in the College of Liberal Arts. versity, special student populations, conference techniques,
202. Introduction to Teaching in the Middle School. Weekly semi- and professional development. Three lecture hours and
nar with a University faculty member plus a field experience two hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. May not
in an area middle school under the supervision of a cooper- be counted toward any degree. Prerequisite: Consent of the
ating teacher. Course readings and instruction complement UTeach adviser in the College of Liberal Arts.
field experience. Seminar topics include classroom man-
agement, lesson design, assessment, technology, diversity, Upper- Di vi si on C ourse
special student populations, conferencing techniques, and
school organization. Two class hours a week for one semes- 320. Topics in Teaching the Liberal Arts. Introduction to various
ter; at least twenty hours of fieldwork a semester are also topics related to middle grades, secondary, and all-level
required. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: teaching certification. Topics may include history, social
UTeach-Liberal Arts 101 with a grade of at least B, and con- studies, English language arts, and languages other than
sent of the UTeach adviser in the College of Liberal Arts. English. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
303E. Teaching English in the High School. Weekly seminar with a be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Con-
University faculty member plus a field experience in an area sent of the UTeach adviser in the College of Liberal Arts.
high school under the supervision of a cooperating teacher.
Course readings and instruction complement field experi-
ence. Seminar topics include state and national standards, Vie tname se
curriculum design and implementation, the role of technol- See Department of Asian Studies, page 358.
ogy in education, and teaching strategies with a special focus
on innovative strategies for teaching literature and writing.
Three class hours a week for one semester; at least thirty We s tern Civiliz ation and
hours of fieldwork a semester are also required. Offered on Ameri c an Ins titutions
the letter-grade basis only. UTeach-Liberal Arts 303 and 303E
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: UTeach-Liberal Arts We s te rn Civiliz ati on: WCV
101 and 202 with a grade of at least B in each, and consent
of the UTeach adviser in the College of Liberal Arts. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
303L. Teaching Languages Other Than English in the High
School. Weekly seminar with a University faculty member 301. Introduction to Western Civilization: Ancient Philosophy and
plus a field experience in an area high school under the Literature. Philosophy and literature from ancient Greece
supervision of a cooperating teacher. Course readings and and Rome in their historical contexts. Three lecture hours
instruction complement the field experience. Seminar topics a week for one semester.
include state and national standards and their implemen- 303. Introductory Topics in the Great Texts of Western Civiliza-
tation, teaching for proficiency, curriculum design, assess- tion. Introduction to classic texts and fundamental ques-
ment, best practices, the instructional environment, and the tions related to Western civilization. Three lecture hours a
role of technology in teaching languages other than English. week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Three class hours a week for one semester; at least thirty the topics vary.
hours of fieldwork a semester are also required. Offered on
the letter-grade basis only. UTeach-Liberal Arts 303 and 303L Upper- Di vi si on C ourse
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: UTeach-Liberal Arts
101 and 202 with a grade of at least B in each, and consent 320. Topics in Great Texts of Western Civilization. Advanced,
of the UTeach adviser in the College of Liberal Arts. interdisciplinary study of classic texts of Western civilization,
303S. Teaching Social Studies in the High School. Weekly seminar connected historically or theoretically. Three lecture hours
with a University faculty member plus a field experience in a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when

the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
six semester hours of coursework in Western civilization;
or consent of the program adviser. 321. Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies in the Hu-
Liberal Arts
manities. Multidisciplinary course examining the creative
work of women and the image of women in history and art.
Center for Women’ s and Gender Topics in addition to the following may be offered; these are
S tud ie s listed in the Course Schedule. Three lecture hours a week for
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
Wome n’ s and Ge nd e r S t u d ie s: WGS vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the
Course Schedule.
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses Topic 1: Women’s and Gender Studies: Humanities.
Same as American Studies 323 and English 370W (Topic
301. Introductory Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies. Top- 1: Women’s and Gender Studies: Humanities). An analysis
ics in addition to the following may be offered; these are of the role and image of the woman in America. Prereq-
listed in the Course Schedule. Three lecture hours a week for uisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or
one semester, or as required for the topic. May be repeated rhetoric and writing.
for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill Topic 3: English Women in History. Same as History
legislative requirement for American history; these are 344P. An analysis of some of the images and roles of
identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with English women in history from ancient to modern
the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. times, with particular emphasis on the period from the
Topic 2: Introduction to Child Psychology. General intro- eighteenth century to the present. Prerequisite: Upper-
duction to physical, social, and cognitive development division standing.
from conception onward. Prerequisite: Psychology 301 Topic 4: Women and Literature: European Tradition.
with a grade of at least C. Same as Scandinavian 323 (Topic 3: Women and Litera-
Topic 4: Family Relationships. Same as Human Devel- ture: European Tradition). English 322 (Topic 6: Women
opment and Family Sciences 304. and Literature: European Tradition) and Women’s and
Topic 5: Child Development. Same as Human Develop- Gender Studies 321 (Topic 4) may not both be counted.
ment and Family Sciences 313. Prerequisite: Psychology Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
301 and concurrent enrollment in Human Development 322. Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies in the Social
and Family Sciences 113L. Sciences. Multidisciplinary course using approaches from
Topic 6: Ethnicity and Gender: La Chicana. Same as the social sciences to examine gender constructs and male/
Mexican American Studies 319 (Topic 1: Ethnicity and female roles. Topics in addition to the following may be of-
Gender: La Chicana) and Sociology 308D. fered; these are listed in the Course Schedule. Three lecture
Topic 7: Women’s Reproductive Health for Nonscience hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
Majors. Same as Nursing 307 (Topic 1: Women’s Repro- when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic
ductive Health for Nonscience Majors) and Sociology 308 and is given in the Course Schedule.
(Topic 2: Women’s Reproductive Health for Nonscience Topic 1: Sociology of Gender. Same as Sociology 333K. In-
Majors). Overview of contemporary women’s reproduc- equality between the sexes; men’s and women’s changing
tive health issues, with emphasis on historical, physi- roles in society. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ological, psychosocial, and cultural influences that affect Topic 4: Feminist Theory. Same as Government 335M
the reproductive health of women during adolescence, (Topic 7: Feminist Theory). Government 370L (Topic: In-
the childbearing years, and midlife. Pharmacy 318W and troduction to Feminist Theory) and Women’s and Gender
Women’s and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 7) may not both Studies 322 (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Prereq-
be counted. Prerequisite: One year of high school biology, uisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours
or Biology 301L or 309D or the equivalent. of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 10: Introduction to Asian American Studies. 323. Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies in the Natu-
Topic 11: United States Women, Sexuality, and Gender to ral Sciences. Examination of gender constructs and male
1865. Same as History 317L (Topic 5: United States Women, and female roles and differences and similarities, using
Sexuality, and Gender to 1865). Partially fulfills legislative approaches from the natural sciences. Topics in addition to
requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Comple- the following may be offered; these are listed in the Course
tion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework. Schedule. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in as required for the topic. May be repeated for credit when
Women’s and Gender Studies. This course is used to record the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution given in the Course Schedule.
in a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Topic 1: Primate Behavior. Same as Anthropology 323K.
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for
adviser in the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies. Uni- one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
versity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it Topic 2: Human Physical Growth and Development.
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer 324. Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies in Com-
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. munication. Multidisciplinary course examining issues of
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. women, gender, and sexuality in media industries, texts,

and audiences. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- Anthropology 324L (Topic 11: Folklore, Gender, and the
ter, or as required for the topic. May be repeated for credit Middle East) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic 8: Folklore, Gender, and the Middle East). Prerequisite:
Liberal Arts
and is given in the Course Schedule. Upper-division standing.

Topic 1: Gender and Communication. Prerequisite: Topic 8: Women in Asian Societies. Women’s and Gen-
Upper-division standing. der Studies 340 (Topic 8) is same as Asian Studies 361
Topic 2: Women and Media Culture. Introduction to (Topic 14: Women in Asian Societies) and History 350L
the study of women’s relations to media culture. Three (Topic 25: Women in Asian Societies). Prerequisite: Upper-
lecture hours and two and one-half screening hours a division standing.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: For radio-television- Topic 10: Iranian Women Writers. Women’s and Gender
film majors: upper-division standing and the following Studies 340 (Topic 10) is same as Persian 361 (Topic 3:
coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: Iranian Women Writers) and Middle Eastern Studies 324K
Radio-Television-Film 305, either 314 or 316, and six ad- (Topic 1: Iranian Women Writers). Prerequisite: Upper-
ditional semester hours of lower-division coursework in division standing.
radio-television-film; for others, upper-division standing Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World. Women’s and
and consent of instructor. Gender Studies 340 (Topic 11) is same as Asian Studies
125. Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies. Analysis 372 (Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World), Islamic Stud-
of special topics in women’s and gender studies through ies 372 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), Middle
reading, discussion, and lectures. One lecture hour a week Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top- World), and Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5: Veiling in
ics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Muslim World). Only one of the following may be
the Course Schedule. counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics (Topic 13: Veiling in the Muslim World), Religious Stud-
in Women’s and Gender Studies. This course is used to ies 363 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), Women’s
record credit the student earns while enrolled at another and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 11). Prerequisite: Upper-
institution in a program administered by the University’s division standing.
Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by Topic 12: Women in Modern Japanese Fiction. Women’s
the study abroad adviser in the Center for Women’s and and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 12) is same as Asian
Gender Studies. University credit is awarded for work in Studies 372 (Topic 17: Women in Modern Japanese Fic-
an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework tion). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent
taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in of instructor.
an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit Topic 14: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing. Women’s
when the topics vary. and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 14) is same as African
3 40, 440. Cross-Cultural Topics in Women’s and Gender Stud- and African American Studies 374 (Topic 26: Self-Reve-
ies. Women’s experiences in different cultures. Topics in lation in Women’s Writing), Comparative Literature 323
addition to the following may be offered; these are listed in (Topic 4: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing), and Middle
the Course Schedule. Three or four lecture hours a week for Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 26: Self-Revelation in Wom-
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics en’s Writing). Only one of the following may be counted:
vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for English 376L (Topic 9: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writ-
American history; these are identified in the Course Schedule. ing), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 374 (Topic
Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course 3: Self-Revelation in Women’s Writing), Women’s and
Schedule. Gender Studies 340 (Topic 14). Prerequisite: Rhetoric
Topic 2: Women and Family in Asia. Women’s and and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents,
Gender Studies 340 (Topic 2) is same as Asian Studies and three additional semester hours of lower-division
372 (Topic 5: Women and Family in Asia). Prerequisite: coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing.
Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topic 17: Italian Women Writers. Women’s and Gender
Topic 3: African American Family. Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 17) is same as English 322 (Topic
Studies 340 (Topic 3) is same as African and African Amer- 38: Italian Women Writers) and Italian Civilization 349
ican Studies 374 (Topic 1: African American Family) and (Topic 5: Italian Women Writers). Prerequisite: Upper-
Social Work 360K (Topic 2: African American Family). division standing.
Topic 5: German Women Filmmakers. Women’s and Topic 18: Women and Gender in China. Women’s and
Gender Studies 340 (Topic 5) is same as Germanic Gender Studies 340 (Topic 18) is same as Asian Studies
Civilization 361E (Topic 5: German Women Filmmakers). 372 (Topic 21: Women and Gender in China) and History
Only one of the following may be counted: English 322 350L (Topic 46: Women and Gender in China). Prerequi-
(Topic 14: German Women Filmmakers), European Stud- site: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
ies 361 (Topic 15: German Women Filmmakers), Women’s Topic 19: Contemporary India. Exploration of urban and
and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 5). Prerequisite: Upper- rural inequality through classic and contemporary novels,
division standing. ethnographies, and films that highlight gender relations.
Topic 6: Folklore, Gender, and the Middle East. Wom- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
en’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 6) is same as Topic 21: Mass Media and Minorities. A historical and
sociological overview of media constructions of race,

ethnicity, gender, class, issues, and leaders. Prerequisite: Topic 12: Family Policy Issues. Same as Sociology 352M
Upper-division standing. (Topic 5: Family Policy Issues). Consideration of liberal,
Topic 22: Muslim Women: Past and Present I. Prereq- conservative, and centrist views concerning the major
Liberal Arts
uisite: Upper-division standing. family policy issues facing the United States and other
Topic 23: Muslim Women: Past and Present II. Prereq- advanced industrial societies.
uisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 13: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen. Same as Germanic
345. Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies. Topics in addi- Civilization 323E (Topic 1: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen) and
tion to the following may be offered; these are listed in the Scandinavian 373 (Topic 6: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen).
Course Schedule. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- English 322 (Topic 7: Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen) and
ter, or as required for the topic. May be repeated for credit Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 13) may not both
when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
requirement for American history; these are identified in Topic 14: Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen. Same as
the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and English 322 (Topic 17: Social Dramas of Henrik Ibsen)
is given in the Course Schedule. and Scandinavian 323 (Topic 2: Social Dramas of Henrik
Topic 1: Child Development. Ibsen). Men and women in their public and private lives.
Topic 2: The Family. Family history and origins; com- Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
parative family systems; the American family; social Topic 15: Contemporary Women Authors. Same as
antecedents of family structure and process; family African and African American Studies 374F (Topic 4:
formation and dissolution; family and society. Contemporary Women Authors) and English 370W (Topic
Topic 4: Fostering Social Competence in Young Children. 2: Contemporary Women Authors). African and African
Same as Human Development and Family Sciences 366. American Studies 374 (Topic 13: Contemporary Women
Child and adult interactions and guidance strategies that Authors) and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic
foster the social competence of young children. Two 15) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Nine semester
lecture hours a week for one semester, and four labora- hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
tory hours a week to be arranged as a four-hour block Topic 17: Language and Gender. Same as English 364S.
between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm, Monday through Thursday. Linguistic, social, and political dimensions of gender-
Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences related speech differences. Only one of the following
313 and 113L, and three semester hours of upper-division may be counted: English 370W (Topic 4: Language and
coursework in human development and family sciences, Gender), Linguistics 373 (Topic: Language and the Sexes),
education, psychology, or sociology. Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 17). Prerequi-
Topic 5: Women and Sport. Same as Kinesiology 352K site: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or
(Topic 3: Women and Sport). rhetoric and writing.
Topic 6: Introduction to Developmental Psychology. Topic 18: Postcolonial Women Writers. Same as English
Physical, social, and cognitive development in humans. 370W (Topic 5: Postcolonial Women Writers). Prerequi-
Psychology 333D and Women’s and Gender Studies 345 site: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or
(Topic 6) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper- rhetoric and writing.
division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least Topic 19: Social Development in Children. Development
C, and Psychology 418 or an equivalent statistics course of social behavior (for example, sex typing and aggres-
with a grade of at least C. sion) and social relationships. Psychology 333R and
Topic 8: Gender-Based Discrimination. Same as Ameri- Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 19) may not
can Studies 370 (Topic 6: Gender-Based Discrimination) both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,
and Government 357M (Topic 1: Gender-Based Dis- Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, Psychology 304
crimination). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower- or 333D, and Psychology 418 or an equivalent statistics
division coursework in government. course with a grade of at least C.
Topic 9: Women in Classical Antiquity. Same as Classical Topic 20: Women through the Life Cycle. Same as
Civilization 348 (Topic 7: Women in Classical Antiquity). Rhetoric and Writing 379C (Topic 3: Women through the
Topic 10: Freudians and Feminisms. Same as Germanic Life Cycle). Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty
Civilization 362E (Topic 1: Freudians and Feminisms) and semester hours of coursework, including English 316K
Philosophy 365 (Topic 1: Freudians and Feminisms). Eng- or the equivalent, and consent of instructor.
lish 322 (Topic 4: Freudians and Feminisms) and Women’s Topic 21: Male-Female Communication. Same as Com-
and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 10) may not both be munication Studies 365K. Studies of speech patterns
counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric related to the concepts of male and female, including
and Writing 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, sexism in speaking, patterns of male and female speak-
and three additional semester hours of lower-division ing, patterns of listening to males and females, speech in
coursework in either English or rhetoric and writing; for courtship and family, speech and sexual discrimination
others, upper-division standing. in careers. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 11: Women’s Rights Movement in the United States. Topic 22: Women Mystery Writers. Same as English
Same as History 341N. A survey of the women’s move- 370W (Topic 6: Women Mystery Writers). Prerequisite:
ment in the United States from the seventeenth century Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rheto-
to the present. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for ric and writing.
American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 23: Sociology of Education. Same as African Topic 40: Major Authors: Virginia Woolf. Same as Eng-
and African American Studies 321L and Sociology 321L. lish 370W (Topic 10: Major Authors: Virginia Woolf ). Pre-
Education as a societal institution, with emphasis on requisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English
Liberal Arts
the United States educational system: how the system or rhetoric and writing.
works; the effects of the system; recent changes. Pre- Topic 41: American Food. Same as American Studies
requisite: Upper-division standing. 370 (Topic 26: American Food). Prerequisite: Upper-
Topic 25: Women and Socialism. Same as Sociology 321K division standing.
(Topic 4: Women and Socialism). The origins of socialism, Topic 42: Nature and Gender in America. Same as
its relationship to gender issues, and the role women American Studies 370 (Topic 27: Nature and Gender in
have played in existing socialist states as revolutionaries America). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
and citizens. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Topic 43: Animals and American Culture. Same as Ameri-
Topic 26: American Dilemmas. Examination of critical can Studies 370 (Topic 28: Animals and American Culture)
American social problems and how these problems and History 350L (Topic 60: Animals and American Culture).
are a natural outgrowth of the existing social structure. Explores the role of animals in American history, culture,
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. and society. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for
Topic 28: Cult Movies and Gender Issues. Three lecture American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
hours and two and one-half screening hours a week for Topic 44: Women Radicals and Reformers. Same as
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. American Studies 370 (Topic 29: Women Radicals and
Topic 29: Witches, Workers, and Wives. Prerequisite: Reformers). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Upper-division standing. Topic 45: Comparative Cultures of Beauty. Same as Ameri-
Topic 30: Gay and Lesbian Literature and Culture. Same can Studies 370 (Topic 24: Comparative Cultures of Beauty)
as English 370W (Topic 8: Gay and Lesbian Literature and and Asian American Studies 320 (Topic 2: Comparative Cul-
Culture). Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of course- tures of Beauty). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
work in English or rhetoric and writing. 356. Introduction to Feminist Research Methods. Introduction
Topic 33: The History of Witchcraft. Study of the pros- to feminist research methods across a range of traditional
ecution of people, most of them women, for the crime of disciplines. Designed to prepare students to analyze re-
witchcraft in Europe and colonial America between 1450 search within gender studies and to develop their own re-
and 1750. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. search skills. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Topic 34: Leadership in America. Introduction to the Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
concepts of leadership and the application of those 358Q. Supervised Research. Supervised individual research on an
concepts in public and political leadership. Prerequisite: issue in women’s and gender studies. Individual instruction.
Upper-division standing. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written consent
Topic 35: Psychosocial Issues in Women’s Health. In- of the supervising faculty member; consent forms are avail-
cludes traditional reproductive issues, disorders that are able in the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies.
more common in women than in men, and the leading 360. Research and Thesis in Women’s and Gender Studies. Indi-
causes of death in women. Covers gender influences on vidual project or paper to be completed under the direction
health risk behaviors and societal influences on women’s of a women’s and gender studies faculty member. Conference
health through a consideration of social norms and roles. course. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and written con-
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. sent of the supervising faculty member; consent forms are
Topic 36: Feminist Media Theory. Survey of basic theo- available in the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies.
ries related to the structure and process of film and video 379L. Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies. Experience
communication. Three lecture hours and two and one- working in the community or for a nonprofit agency. Six to
half screening hours a week for one semester. nine hours of work a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Topic 37: Women in Postwar America. Same as Ameri- At least twelve semester hours of coursework in women’s
can Studies 370 (Topic 30: Women in Postwar America) and gender studies and written consent of the supervising
and History 350L (Topic 58: Women in Postwar America). faculty member; consent forms are available in the Center
Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American his- for Women’s and Gender Studies.
tory. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. 379S. Senior Seminar. Intensive study of selected topics in
Topic 38: History of Sexuality in America. Same as women’s and gender studies. Three lecture hours a week for
History 350L (Topic 55: History of Sexuality in America). one semester. May not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American his- Completion of at least ninety semester hours of coursework,
tory. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. including nine hours in women’s and gender studies.
Topic 39: Gender, Sexuality, and Migration. Same as
English 370W (Topic 9: Gender, Sexuality, and Migration).
Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Ameri- Yid d ish
can Studies 320 (Topic: Gender, Sexuality, and Migra- See Department of Germanic Studies, page 403.
tion), English 370W (Topic: Cultures of Immigration and
Dislocation), Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic
39). Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in Yoruba
English or rhetoric and writing. See Ethnic Studies Program, page 379.

12. College of Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences
Mary Ann Rankin, PhD, Dean
Linda Reichl, PhD, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Kay T. Thomas, MPA, Associate Dean, External Relations
Jeffrey A. Brumfield, PhD, Associate Dean, Information Technology
Michael P. Marder, PhD, Associate Dean, Mathematics and Science Education
Peter J. Riley, PhD, Associate Dean, Research and Facilities
Frederick R. Chang, PhD, Associate Dean, Research and Information Assurance
David A. Laude, PhD, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education
Catherine A. Stacy, PhD, Assistant Dean, Academic Initiatives
Ramon Cardona, BBA, Assistant Dean, Business Affairs
Michael W. Raney, PhD, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and First-Year Initiatives
http://cns.utexas.edu/
Gener al Information have the opportunity to learn something about the

basic differences in the ways questions are raised and
Ar t s and S cience s E d u c ation answered in several fields of inquiry, and about the
techniques for validating the answers and putting the
The academic program offered cooperatively by the results to use. At the same time, they may gain some
College of Natural Sciences and the College of Liberal of the philosophical and historical perspectives that
Arts provides what is sometimes referred to as a “liberal illuminate and give form to general or specialized
arts” or an “arts and sciences” education. No matter knowledge and help to reveal its relevance.
what area of knowledge a student intends to specialize Both teachers and students sometimes make the
in, the program of study will require courses in both assumption that independent and creative study is
colleges. The colleges work together to ensure that the exclusively for the gifted. In fact, the primary condition
individual interests and needs of the students pursuing is that the student be highly motivated, although he
an arts and sciences program are met. or she must also demonstrate ability. The departments
Guidelines for developing a coherent plan of study that make up the two arts and sciences colleges encour-
are provided by major requirements, by sequential age all qualified students to work independently—not
prerequisites, and by optional patterns of emphasis. only in special honors courses and seminars and in
Departmental majors, areas of concentration, and conference, studio, or laboratory work, but also in
interdepartmental programs are designed to enable their regular courses. The student is free to define a
every student to study at least one field in depth. These major, to determine whether a given assignment will
programs are sufficiently broad in scope to allow be an adventure or a chore, free to develop its latent
students in the same major to develop quite different possibilities or merely satisfy its explicit demands. True
plans of study in pursuit of their individual interests creativity presupposes more than a gift for innovation;
and goals. Each student should choose courses that are it requires an unceasing commitment to thinking and
intellectually challenging and that contribute to his or working at one’s highest level.
her long-term objectives. As competence is gained in a chosen field, the mind
Arts and sciences students are required to take a should be progressively sharpened, disciplined, and en-
certain number of courses in the natural sciences, riched. The student who leaves arts and sciences studies
the social and behavioral sciences, and the humani- with an enhanced understanding of self and human-
ties. Consequently, whatever their fields of study, they kind, of cultural and historical heritage, of the world
and the universe, and of the moral values that make it Texas IP Curriculum
possible to live a meaningful life, will have made the
Natural Sciences
most of education, having gained something over and The Texas IP curriculum allows students to pursue an
above the objective of vocational preparedness. integrated course of study with a focus on the develop-
ment and application of critical thinking skills. The
College Ac ademi c Pro gr ams eighteen-semester-hour program of study is designed
to complement the student’s major with an interdisci-
The College of Natural Sciences offers the following plinary sequence of courses that may encompass the
programs to supplement the degree plans described humanities, the social sciences, the natural sciences,
on pages 496–537. Additional information is given at and the arts. Students have the opportunity to present
http://cns.utexas.edu/. an original work in a capstone seminar. Those who
plan to pursue the Texas IP curriculum should apply
E merging Scho lars P rogram to the program adviser for admission no later than the
end of their sophomore year. More information about
The Emerging Scholars Program (ESP), sponsored by the Texas IP curriculum is given at http://www.utexas.
the faculty of the Department of Mathematics and the edu/tip/TexasIP/.
College of Natural Sciences, is a nationally recognized Students who complete the requirements for the
program in which freshman calculus students also take Texas IP curriculum receive a certificate. The require-
a supplemental problem-solving course. Students are ments are
invited to participate who have strong academic cre- 1. Critical Thinking Seminar: Liberal Arts 302, Phi-
dentials and a history of achievement in mathematics losophy 311, Natural Sciences 302, or Natural Sci-
and sciences. The program allows highly motivated ences 311. Selected courses may be substituted on
mathematics, science, and engineering majors to work a petition basis.
closely with faculty members and other high-achieving 2. Critical Writing Seminar: Rhetoric and Writing
students. Students in the program have the chance not 309K or 309S. Selected courses in the Depart-
only to excel in calculus but also to learn calculus in a ment of Rhetoric and Writing may be substituted
more thorough, more satisfying way. on a petition basis.
3. Three additional courses, including at least three
D iv is io n o f Stat i sti cs a n d Sc i e n t i f i c semester hours of upper-division coursework,
C omputatio n from an interdisciplinary topic area prescribed
by the Texas Interdisciplinary Plan; or, with ap-
The Division of Statistics and Scientific Computation is proval of the Texas IP Faculty Advisory Panel,
dedicated to equipping students with the quantitative a three-course interdisciplinary topic area de-
knowledge and skills needed to bring the strengths signed by the student.
of statistical and computational sciences to bear on 4. Senior Capstone Seminar: Liberal Arts 371 or
society’s needs. The division coordinates undergradu- Natural Sciences 371.
ate and graduate course offerings in statistics and Students in the College of Liberal Arts may use the
scientific computation, offers consulting services to Texas IP curriculum to fulfill the minor requirement
faculty members and students from all departments, for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, if they complete all eigh-
and promotes collaboration among the varied statistical teen hours of the curriculum. This option is open to
and computational communities across campus. all students except Latin American studies majors and
Spanish majors in the Hispanic linguistics concentra-
T exas I nterd i sc i p l i n ar y P la n tion. Final approval of the Texas IP minor coursework
rests with the College of Liberal Arts associate dean
The Texas Interdisciplinary Plan (tip) is a collection for academic affairs or the associate dean’s authorized
of selective academic programs administered by the representative.
Colleges of Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences. The goal In the College of Natural Sciences, the Texas IP cur-
of tip is to transform students’ learning experience by riculum may be used to complement any major. Some
creating small academic communities that promote courses that are required by the Texas IP curriculum
academic excellence and leadership development. The will also fulfill degree requirements established by
Texas IP curriculum is described below; other tip pro- the student’s major department and given later in this
grams are described at http://www.utexas.edu/tip/. chapter; however, some of the eighteen hours in the
curriculum may be in addition to the number of hours
required for the degree.
486 College of Natural Sciences

U ndergraduate R esearch with biology, chemistry, geological sciences, or physics
as the primary teaching field. (Composite certification
Natural Sciences
One advantage that the University offers undergradu- requires forty-eight semester hours of coursework,
ates is the opportunity to participate in state-of-the- consisting of twenty-four hours in one science, twelve
art research with some of the world’s most respected in a second science, and six each in two additional sci-
scientists. Each department in the College of Natural ences.) Students can complete the courses for certifica-
Sciences supports undergraduate research programs tion as electives within a standard bachelor’s degree
in which students may earn University credit. Stu- program; lists of the required content courses and ad-
dents may also earn special departmental honors for ditional certification requirements are available in the
exceptional research. The college holds an annual UTeach-Natural Sciences office. However, students are
Undergraduate Poster Session to recognize and re- strongly encouraged to consider the teaching options
ward students who participate in research. Additional in biology, chemistry, geological sciences, mathematics,
opportunities vary from department to department; nutrition, and physics. These incorporate not only the
information is available in the Academic Advising basic education requirements and coursework in the
Center for the student’s major. major but also the professional development courses,
supporting courses, and courses in other sciences that
U T each- Natura l Sc i e n ces are required for certification.
To graduate and be recommended for certification,
UTeach-Natural Sciences is an innovative teacher prep- the student must have a University grade point average
aration program that allows students to pursue middle of at least 2.50. He or she must have earned a grade of at
grades and secondary school teacher certification least C in each of the professional development courses
within a four-year mathematics, science, or computer listed below and must pass the final teaching portfolio
sciences degree program. While learning the subject review. Information about the portfolio review and ad-
matter of their majors, students also learn how to teach. ditional certification requirements is available from the
Upon completing the program, students graduate with UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser.
a bachelor’s degree and are recommended for a middle Students must adhere to current certification re-
grades or secondary school teaching certificate. quirements, even if they differ from those listed in a
The UTeach-Natural Sciences program invites stu- University catalog.
dents to explore their interest in teaching as early as
the freshman year. Through courses taught by some Professional Development Sequence
of Texas’s most respected secondary school math and All students seeking teacher certification must com-
science teachers, students learn quickly whether they plete the following courses:
are suited to the profession. UTS 101, Secondary Teacher Education Preparation:
STEP 1
Admission UTS 110, Secondary Teacher Education Preparation:
STEP 2
Interested students are encouraged to apply for admis- UTS 170, Student Teaching Seminar
sion to the program at any time during their under- EDC 650S, Secondary School Teaching Practicum
graduate careers. Applications are available in the Office EDC 365C, Knowing and Learning in Math and
of Special Projects in the College of Natural Sciences. Science
Applicants must be considering a teaching career in EDC 365D, Classroom Interactions
middle grades or secondary school science, computer EDC 365E, Project-Based Instruction
sciences, or math and must meet grade point average Students seeking middle grades certification must also
requirements. Students who are interested in teaching complete the following courses. To be recommended
earlier grades should contact the College of Education. for certification, the student must earn a grade of at
least C in each course.
Certification Requirements EDP 363M, Topic 3: Adolescent Development; or both PSY
301, Introduction to Psychology, and 304, Introduction
UTeach-Natural Sciences prepares students in the to Child Psychology
College of Natural Sciences and the Jackson School of EDC 371, Topic 10: Secondary School Reading in the
Geosciences for single-field certification in mathemat- Content Subjects
ics or computer sciences or for composite certification
College of Natural Sciences t General Information 487

Supporting Courses western civilization and American institutions. These
BIO 337, Topic: Research Methods; CH 368, Topic: concentrations are described on pages 302–303.
Natural Sciences
Research Methods; or PHY 341, Topic: Research Students may also pursue a concentration in ac-
Methods tuarial studies, administered by the Department of
HIS 329U, Perspectives on Science and Mathematics; or Mathematics and described on page 566.
PHL 329U, Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le
T he E l eme nts o f C omput i n g P rogram thro u gh the College
The Elements of Computing Program is designed to A number of scholarship funds established by indi-
support computational work in other disciplines and viduals, foundations, and industrial or research or-
to provide students with skills in the use of computer ganizations are available to students in the College of
applications. Any non–computer sciences major may Natural Sciences. Awards are made for reasons ranging
take any elements of computing course for which he from academic promise to financial need. Interested
or she meets the prerequisite. No application process students should inquire at the department offices or
is required. at the Student Division of the Office of the Dean, Will
Non– computer sciences majors who wish to build a C. Hogg 2.112.
concentration in computing may request certification
in the elements of computing. Students who complete Natur al S cience s Career Servi ce s
the following certification requirements and submit a
request to the Computer Sciences Undergraduate Advis- Natural Sciences Career Services, Will C. Hogg 2.308,
ing Office receive a certificate of completion and a letter offers career planning and job placement assistance
listing the courses taken. Additional information about for students and alumni. Career Services helps stu-
the Elements of Computing Program is given at http:// dents with all aspects of their career planning and
www.cs.utexas.edu/academics/non_majors/elements/. job search.
The certification requirements are Career advisers are available to assist students
1. Computer Sciences 303E or 305J, with a grade of individually, and workshops are held throughout the
at least C. year. The staff offers interview tips, sets up mock
2. Computer Sciences 307 or 313E, with a grade of interviews, and helps students with career planning,
at least C. résumé writing, job search techniques, and business
3. Two of the following courses, with a grade of at and professional etiquette.
least C in each: Computer Sciences 323E, 324E, Career Services helps students seeking full-time
326E, 327E, 329E. The student must complete positions after graduation and those seeking part-time,
these two courses in residence. intern, and cooperative education positions related to
their academic majors and career goals. Job postings are
I nter nat io n a l Stud i es i n Sc i e n ce available and on-campus interviews are held throughout
the year. A Career Expo every fall brings students and
A Certificate of International Studies in Science is employers together to discuss job openings and career
awarded to students who fulfill specific requirements information. Many company information sessions are
set out by the college’s Study Abroad Committee. Infor- scheduled on campus and a résumé referral service is
mation about the program is available from the Student available for students and employers.
Division of the Office of the Dean. A resource room provides a library of career informa-
tion, including information on career options, company
C o nce ntrat i o n s literature, employment and salary information, com-
pany contacts, books, and videotapes. Web access is
A concentration allows students to pursue a program available for students to register, submit their résumés,
of interdisciplinary specialization in addition to the and sign up for interviews. Registered students are also
major. Within the general requirements for the degree contacted weekly by e-mail with career information.
of Bachelor of Arts and the requirements of the major, Education Career Services, part of the College of
a student may also complete one of the following con- Education, assists all University students who have com-
centrations administered by the College of Liberal Arts: pleted a teacher certification program. Certification can-
cultural studies; science, technology, and society; or didates must register with Education Career Services,

George I. Sánchez Building 294, at the beginning of The Entr y - Level M ajor
their student-teaching semester. The office also assists
Natural Sciences
those who wish to find teaching jobs at the college level Freshman and transfer applicants to the University
or in private schools, community colleges, or overseas who wish to major in computer sciences should apply
schools in which certification is not required. to the entry-level major. Applicants who are admitted
As a complement to the assistance available from the are expected to attend Orientation before they enter
college, the Career Exploration Center provides com- the University.
prehensive career services to all students. The center Entry-level computer sciences students who lack one
offers professional assistance to students in choosing or year of programming in high school will be delayed by
changing their majors or careers, seeking an internship, at least one semester in completing the basic sequence
and planning for the job search or for graduate study. coursework that is required for admission to the com-
The University makes no promise to secure employ- puter sciences major.
ment for each graduate.
the M ajor i n C omputer S ci ences
Admission and Regis tr ation To apply for admission to either the BA or the BSCS, op-
tion I, degree program, the student must earn a grade
Admission of at least C in each of four basic sequence courses:
Computer Sciences 307, 313K, 315, and Mathematics
Admission and readmission of undergraduate students 408C or 408L. He or she must complete at least two
to the University is the responsibility of the director of these courses in residence at the University. These
of admissions. Information about admission to the requirements apply both to entry-level computer sci-
University is given in General Information. ences students and to other University students seek-
In the College of Natural Sciences, all students are ing admission to one of these two computer sciences
admitted to the entry-level major for the field they programs.
wish to study. After completing some of the courses Applications are evaluated after the end of each
required for the degree, each student selects the major fall semester, spring semester, and summer session
and the option he or she plans to pursue. Some pro- by the Department of Computer Sciences Admission
grams have additional admission requirements; these Committee. Students whose applications are denied
are given below. may reapply through the supplemental admission
process the following semester. Admission decisions
Admission to Pro gr ams in Computer are based on the student’s grade point average in the
S cience s basic sequence courses, his or her University grade
point average, and other factors; these factors include,
Several programs are available to undergraduates who but are not limited to, the difficulty of the student’s
wish to major in computer sciences. Students may course load, course repetitions, and proven mathemati-
seek either the Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major cal ability. Students should consult advisers in the Col-
in computer sciences or the Bachelor of Science in lege of Natural Sciences Transitional Advising Center
Computer Sciences (BSCS). Those seeking the BSCS (TRAC) for information about the application process
choose from four options: computer sciences; Turing and application deadlines.
scholars honors; computer sciences honors; and the To pursue the BSCS, option III, students must meet
integrated program, which leads to simultaneous the college-wide requirements of the Dean’s Scholars
completion of the BSCS and the Master of Science in program, described on page 492.
Computer Sciences.
Each program involves an admission process in The Turi ng S cho l ars Program
addition to the student’s application for admission to
the University. All students may apply to the University Students in the Turing Scholars Program pursue the
as entry-level computer sciences majors and later seek BSCS, option II. Application to the program is separate
admission to one of the computer sciences programs as from, and in addition to, application to the University.
described below; those seeking admission to the Turing Application materials and information about deadlines
Scholars Program may also apply to that program when are available in the Department of Computer Sciences
they apply for admission to the University. and online. Students may enter the program either as
College of Natural Sciences t Admission and Registration 489

freshmen or after they have enrolled at the University. Admission to the Coor d inate d
Factors in the admission decision are the student’s high Pro gr am in D ie te ti c s
Natural Sciences
school grades, his or her class rank, the rigor of the

courses the student has taken, the quality of the essays Freshman and transfer applicants to the University
required as part of the application, and the student’s who plan to enter the Coordinated Program in Dietetics
interest and aptitude in math, science, and computing (CPD) should begin in the entry-level major in nutrition.
as demonstrated by extracurricular activities. When they have met the requirements described below,
students may apply for admission to the CPD.
T he I ntegrated P rogram Prior to applying for admission to the CPD, stu-
dents must complete at least sixty semester hours of
The Integrated Program is a curriculum of undergrad- the coursework required for the Bachelor of Science
uate and graduate coursework that allows the student in Nutrition, option I, including Biology 416K or 365R
to earn the BSCS and the MSCS degrees at the same and 416L or 365S; Chemistry 369 or both 339K and
time. The curriculum includes the same coursework 339L; and Nutrition 307, 107L, 312, 112L, 315, and 326.
as the traditional master’s degree program, as well as A list of other recommended courses is available from
the opportunity for research. the School of Human Ecology. Students must have a
Students in the Integrated Program are expected grade point average of at least 2.70 in coursework taken
to become leaders in the profession. Highly motivated in residence at the University. Students should consult
students with the personal qualities and intellectual advisers in the School of Human Ecology for informa-
capacity to establish successful careers in higher education about the application process and deadlines. Ap-
tion and industry are encouraged to apply. plication materials are available from the school.
Undergraduates typically follow option I, II, or III The number of applicants to the CPD may exceed
for their first three years, then enter the Integrated the number that can be adequately instructed by the
Program in their fourth year. Admission is granted faculty and accommodated within available facilities.
only for the fall semester; January 2 is the application Admission decisions are based on the student’s biology,
deadline for those who wish to begin the program the chemistry, and nutrition grade point average, his or her
following fall. By the end of the spring semester in University grade point average, and other factors. These
which they apply, students must have completed at factors include, but are not limited to, the difficulty of
least sixty semester hours of coursework, including the student’s coursework, work or volunteer experience,
Computer Sciences 345 or 345H, 352 or 352H, and 353 leadership, commitment to the profession of dietetics,
or 357. and personal interview. Students whose applications
Admission is based on the applicant’s grade point av- are denied may reapply.
erage, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose,
and SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores, as well as other Admission to the Te x tile s
relevant examples of academic ability and leadership. and Apparel Pro gr am
An applicant with a University grade point average of
less than 3.50 is unlikely to be admitted. Admission The number of qualified students who want to major
may be restricted by the availability of instructional in textiles and apparel exceeds the number who can be
resources. Application materials and information about adequately instructed by the faculty and accommodated
deadlines are published by the Department of Com- within available facilities. The following policies have
puter Sciences at http://www.cs.utexas.edu/. been adopted to provide the best possible educational
Before beginning the fifth year, students in the experience for qualified students.
Integrated Program must be admitted to the Graduate Freshman and transfer applicants to the University
School. Application forms must be completed by Janu- who plan to major in textiles and apparel should apply
ary 2 of the student’s fourth year. Before the application for admission as human ecology majors. When they
deadline, students must have completed the prescribed have met the requirements described below, students
work common to all BSCS options. They must earn an may apply for admission to the textiles and apparel
acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examinations degree program. Students in the human ecology major
General Test (GRE) and must have their test scores have priority to register for Textiles and Apparel 205
reported to the University. Students usually take the and 105L. Students who are not in the human ecology
GRE in the fall semester of their fourth year. or textiles and apparel major may register for textiles
and apparel courses if space is available.

Adm iss io n to the M ajor i n T ext i les Textiles and Apparel 352D; students usually complete
a nd Appare l the internship during the senior year. The student
Natural Sciences
must apply for admission to the internship program the
To apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science in semester before he or she plans to enter it. Application
Textiles and Apparel, option I or option II, students forms are available from the School of Human Ecology.
first must earn a grade of at least C in each of the fol- Before they apply, students must complete the following
lowing basic sequence courses: Mathematics 408C or courses with a grade of at least C in each: Textiles and
408K, Chemistry 301, Textiles and Apparel 205 and Apparel 205, 105L, 212K, 212L, 316L, 319, 126, 226L, 164K
105L; at least six hours of this coursework must be (Topic 1: Flat Pattern), and 264L (Topic 1: Flat Pattern).
completed in residence at the University. The student Option II, retail merchandising, includes a nine-
must also have a grade point average of at least 2.50 in semester-hour field experience program, the Retail
coursework taken in residence at the University. Also Merchandising Internship Program, offered as Textiles
included in the admission process for the apparel de- and Apparel 315K, 352M, and 355P; students normally
sign specialization within option I is an assessment of complete the internship during the senior year. The
basic machine sewing and construction skills. These student must apply for admission to the program the
requirements apply both to students with a major semester before he or she plans to enter it; materi-
in human ecology and to other University students als, information about deadlines, and directions for
seeking admission to the textiles and apparel degree application are available from the School of Human
program. Students should consult advisers in the Ecology. Before they apply, students must complete
School of Human Ecology for information about the the following courses with a grade of at least C in each:
application process and deadlines. Application materi- Textiles and Apparel 205, 105L, 212K, 212L, 316Q, 319,
als are available from the school. and 376; Marketing 320F or Advertising 318J; Account-
Applications for admission to the textiles and ap- ing 310F; Mathematics 408C or 408K; Mathematics
parel degree program are evaluated each long-session 316, Statistics 309, or Educational Psychology 371; and
semester by the Textiles and Apparel Admission Panel. Communication Studies 306M. Before beginning
Students whose applications are denied may reapply. the internship, students must successfully complete
Admission decisions are based on the student’s grade competitive interviews with representatives from par-
point average in the basic sequence courses, his or her ticipating retail establishments.
University grade point average, and other factors. These
factors may include, but are not limited to, the difficulty Regis tr ation
of the student’s course load, course repetitions, life
experiences, and performance on an assessment of General Information gives information about registration,
apparel construction and design skills. adding and dropping courses, transfer from one divi-
Admission to the textiles and apparel major is highly sion of the University to another, and auditing a course.
competitive; students may be denied admission even The Course Schedule, published before registration each
though they meet the coursework and grade point aver- semester and summer session, includes registration
age requirements for application. Grade point averages instructions, advising locations, and the times, places,
required for admission vary from semester to semester. and instructors of classes. The Course Schedule and
Students who plan to major in textiles and apparel General Information are published on the registrar’s Web
should have an alternate degree plan in mind, such as site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The printed General
the Bachelor of Arts with a major in human ecology, in Information is sold at campus-area bookstores.
case the application for admission is denied.
Ac ademi c Advising
Adm iss ion to the
F ie l d E xperi e n ce P rograms Students in the College of Natural Sciences are advised
by faculty members and by academic advisers at one
All textiles and apparel students must complete a field of the college’s advising centers. Students who are not
experience. Admission to the field experience programs seeking a degree and those who have not yet selected
is subject to the approval of the faculty admission panel. a major are advised through the Student Division of
Option I, apparel design and conservation, includes a the Office of the Dean.
three-semester-hour field experience, the Apparel De- Academic advising in the college begins after the
sign or Conservation Internship Program, offered as twelfth class day in the fall and spring and after the
College of Natural Sciences t Admission and Registration 491

fourth class day in the summer. Students for whom pleted during the first four semesters, that exposes
advising is required are encouraged to meet with an students to various forms of scientific inquiry; and at
Natural Sciences
adviser as early as possible. Those who wait until the least two semesters of supervised research and writing
period immediately before registration may be unable that culminate in an honors thesis. Upon completion
to schedule an appointment and therefore may be un- of the Dean’s Scholars Honors option requirements,
able to register. approved by the department faculty and the program
For matters concerning degree requirements, director, and an approved thesis, the student graduates
specific academic problems, petitions, and academic with the bachelor of science degree in his or her major
advice in general, the student should consult his or her with an honors option.
advising center or the Student Division Office, Will C. Application to the honors option is separate from,
Hogg 1.106. and in addition to, application to the University. Ap-
plication materials and information about deadlines
are available at http://cns.utexas.edu/ds/ and in the
Ac ademic P olicies and program office. Students may enter the program as
Procedures freshmen, as transfer students, or after they have en-
rolled at the University. In general, students who have
Repe tition of a Co ur se completed more than fifty semester hours of college
coursework are not considered for admission.
No student may enroll in any course in the College of Factors in the admission decision are the student’s
Natural Sciences more than twice, even if the course is high school and/or University grades, class rank, the
needed to meet degree requirements, without first ob- rigor of the courses undertaken, the quality of the
taining the written consent of his or her major adviser essays required by the application, and the student’s
and of the department that offers the course; students interest and aptitude in math and science as demon-
in colleges other than the College of Natural Sciences strated by extracurricular activities.
need only departmental approval. A symbol of Q or W
counts as an enrollment unless it has been approved Turi ng S cho l ars i n C omputer S ci ences
by the dean’s office for nonacademic reasons.
A student in the College of Natural Sciences may The Department of Computer Sciences offers a com-
not repeat any course in which he or she has earned a prehensive honors degree program for highly moti-
grade of C or better. vated and talented students. The key features of the
Departments in the college may have additional program are an intensive, accelerated freshman- and
requirements for students who repeat courses. sophomore-year program; special Turing Scholars sec-
tions of many advanced computer sciences courses; a
Honor s second-semester freshman-year course that introduces
students to the research activities of the department;
University-wide honors are described on pages 11–13 and at least two semesters of supervised research and
and in General Information. In addition, the College writing. Upon completion of both a sequence of Turing
of Natural Sciences encourages academic excellence Scholars courses, approved by the program director,
through the Dean’s Scholars Program and the Turing and an approved thesis, students graduate as Turing
Scholars Program. Students may also graduate with Scholars in Computer Sciences.
departmental honors and earn membership in one More information about the degree program is given
or more of the honorary scholastic societies open to on pages 514–516. The admission process is described
undergraduates. on pages 489–490.
D ea n’ s S cho lars H o n ors O pt i o n Departme ntal Honorary S oc i eti es
The Dean’s Scholars Honors option is offered in most Several departments within the College of Natural
fields in the College of Natural Sciences. Dean’s Schol- Sciences sponsor honorary scholastic and professional
ars Honors is a comprehensive honors degree program societies. For information about eligibility criteria and
for highly motivated and talented students. The key activities, the student should consult the appropriate
features of the program are a first-semester research department office or the faculty adviser for the society.
methods course; a breadth requirement, usually com-

The University sponsors chapters of the following Biochemistry Departmental Honors Program
national organizations of interest to students in natu-
Natural Sciences
ral sciences: Alpha Chi Sigma, professional chemical Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors
fraternity; Alpha Epsilon Delta, honorary fraternity for in biochemistry should apply to the honors adviser for
students who have completed at least three semesters of admission to the honors program no later than the
premedical coursework; Beta Beta Beta, honorary bio- beginning of the senior year. A University grade point
logical society; Omicron Nu, honorary human ecology average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in
society; Pi Mu Epsilon, honorary mathematical society; chemistry of at least 3.50 are required for admission.
Sigma Gamma Epsilon, honorary geological sciences The requirements for graduation with special depart-
society; Sigma Pi Sigma, honorary physics society; Up- mental honors are (1) all requirements for the degree of
silon Pi Epsilon, honorary computer sciences society. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry; (2) two semesters
of Chemistry 379H, Chemistry Honors Tutorial Course;
D epartme n ta l H o n ors P rograms (3) a thesis and a presentation based on research; the
research topic and the thesis must be approved by the
Most departments in the College of Natural Sciences supervising faculty member and the undergraduate
offer departmental honors programs to their majors. faculty adviser; (4) a University grade point average of
Minimum requirements for the completion of all such at least 3.00 and a grade point average in chemistry of
programs include (1) a University grade point average at least 3.50; (5) completion at the University of at least
of at least 3.00; (2) a three-semester-hour thesis or sixty semester hours of coursework counted toward the
research project, or a reasonable equivalent, with a degree; and (6) approval of the honors adviser.
grade of at least B; some programs may require a higher
grade; (3) completion, with a grade point average of at Biology Depa rtmental Honors Program
least 3.50, of the coursework required for a major in
the field in which the student seeks honors; and (4) Majors who plan to seek special departmental hon-
completion at the University of at least sixty semester ors in biology should apply to the honors adviser for
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. admission to the honors program no later than the
The statement “Special Honors in (name of field)” beginning of the senior year. A University grade point
appears on the transcript of each graduate certified as average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in
having completed the honors program. biology of at least 3.50 are required for admission. The
requirements for graduation with special departmental
Astronomy Departmental Honors Program honors, which are in addition to the requirements of the
major, are (1) Biology 679H or two semesters of Biology
Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors in 379H, Honors Tutorial Course; (2) a thesis or presenta-
astronomy should apply to the honors adviser for admis- tion based on original research and approved by the
sion to the honors program no later than the beginning supervising faculty member and the honors adviser;
of the fourth year; application by the end of the third year honors students in the human biology option must
is recommended. A University grade point average of at select both a thesis supervisor and a second reader,
least 3.00 and a combined University grade point aver- one of whom must be a tenure-track faculty member
age in physics and astronomy of at least 3.50 are required or senior lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences;
for admission. The requirements for graduation with (3) a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and
special departmental honors are (1) Astronomy 379H, a grade point average in biology of at least 3.50; and (4)
Honors Tutorial Course, in which the student completes completion at the University of at least sixty semester
a supervised research project; the student may take a hours of coursework counted toward the degree.
second semester of Astronomy 379H if necessary to
complete the project; two semesters in this course may Chemistry Departmental Honors Program
be counted toward the major requirement; (2) a written
report and oral presentation on the research project, Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors
approved by the research supervisor and the honors in chemistry should apply to the honors adviser for
adviser; (3) a University grade point average of at least admission to the honors program no later than the
3.00 and a combined University grade point average in beginning of the senior year. A University grade point
physics and astronomy of at least 3.50; and (4) comple- average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average in
tion at the University of at least sixty semester hours of chemistry of at least 3.50 are required for admission.
coursework counted toward the degree.
College of Natural Sciences t Academic Policies and Procedures 493

The requirements for graduation with special depart- member; (4) a University grade point average of at
mental honors are (1) all requirements for the degree least 3.00, a grade point average in Human Develop-
Natural Sciences
of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; (2) two semesters ment and Family Sciences 379H of at least 3.00, and
of Chemistry 379H, Chemistry Honors Tutorial Course; a grade point average of at least 3.50 in coursework in
(3) a thesis and a presentation based on research; the the School of Human Ecology that is required for the
research topic and the thesis must be approved by the degree and for honors; and (5) completion at the Uni-
supervising faculty member and the undergraduate versity of at least sixty semester hours of coursework
faculty adviser; (4) a University grade point average of counted toward the degree.
at least 3.00 and a grade point average in chemistry of
at least 3.50; (5) completion at the University of at least Human Ecol ogy D epa rtmental
sixty semester hours of coursework counted toward the Honors Program
degree; and (6) approval of the honors adviser.
Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors
Co mputer Sci ences Departmental in human ecology must follow the requirements of the
Honors Program departmental honors program in human development
and family sciences, nutrition, or textiles and apparel.
Students seeking special departmental honors must
meet with a faculty adviser at least two semesters before Mathematics Depa rtmental Honors Program
they plan to graduate to discuss potential research top-
ics and the requirements for receiving special depart- Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors
mental honors. The requirements for graduation with in mathematics should apply to the honors adviser for
special departmental honors are (1) Computer Sciences admission to the honors program at least two semesters
379H, Computer Sciences Honors Thesis, with a grade of before their expected graduation. A University grade
at least B; (2) a University grade point average of at least point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average
3.00 and a grade point average in computer sciences in mathematics of at least 3.50 are required for admis-
of at least 3.50; (3) a thesis, written on the subject of sion. The requirements for graduation with special
the student’s research and approved in comprehensive departmental honors are (1) Mathematics 379H, Honors
examination by a committee consisting of at least three Tutorial Course; (2) a thesis on the subject of the stu-
faculty members, including the honors adviser; and (4) dent’s research or project approved in comprehensive
completion at the University of at least sixty semester examination by a committee consisting of at least three
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. faculty members; (3) a University grade point average of
at least 3.00 and a grade point average in mathematics
Hum an Develop ment and Family S ciences of at least 3.50; and (4) completion at the University of
Departmental Honors Program at least sixty semester hours of coursework counted
toward the degree.
Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors in
human development and family sciences should apply Nutrition Depa rtmental Honors Program
to the Departmental Honors Committee for admission
to the honors program no later than the beginning of Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors
the senior year. The requirements for admission are in nutrition should apply to the Departmental Honors
a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and Committee for admission to the honors program no
a grade point average of at least 3.50 in coursework in later than the beginning of the senior year. The re-
the School of Human Ecology that is required for the quirements for admission are a University grade point
degree. The requirements for graduation with special average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at
departmental honors are (1) all requirements for the least 3.50 in coursework in the School of Human Ecol-
degree of Bachelor of Science in Human Development ogy that is required for the degree. The requirements
and Family Sciences; (2) Human Development and for graduation with special departmental honors are
Family Sciences 379H, Honors Tutorial Course; this (1) all requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Sci-
course may be repeated once for credit; (3) completion ence in Nutrition; (2) Nutrition 379H, Honors Tutorial
of an honors thesis and an accompanying presentation, Course; this course may be repeated once for credit; (3)
both of which must be approved by a committee con- completion of an honors thesis and an accompanying
sisting of the research supervisor and another faculty presentation, both of which must be approved by a

committee consisting of the research supervisor and Gr aduation
another faculty member; (4) a University grade point
Natural Sciences
average of at least 3.00, a grade point average in Nutri- Special Req uirement s of the College
tion 379H of at least 3.00, and a grade point average of
at least 3.50 in coursework in the School of Human Ecol- All students must fulfill the general requirements for
ogy that is required for the degree and for honors; and graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the College
(5) completion at the University of at least sixty semester of Natural Sciences must also fulfill the following
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. requirements.
1. The University requires that the student com-
Physics Departmental Honors Program plete in residence at least sixty semester hours of
the coursework counted toward the degree. For
Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, these sixty hours
in physics should apply to the honors adviser for admis- must include at least eighteen hours in the ma-
sion to the honors program near the end of the third jor. For all other degrees offered by the College of
year. A University grade point average of at least 3.00 Natural Sciences, thirty of these sixty hours must
and a grade point average in physics of at least 3.50 are be taken in the College of Natural Sciences or
required for admission. The requirements for gradu- the College of Liberal Arts.
ation with special departmental honors are (1) Physics 2. All University students must complete in
379H, Honors Tutorial Course; (2) a written honors thesis residence at least twenty-four of the last thirty
approved by faculty readers assigned by the department; semester hours counted toward the degree. For
(3) a University grade point average of at least 3.00 and students seeking the Bachelor of Science in
a grade point average in physics of at least 3.50; and (4) Clinical Laboratory Science, this rule applies to
completion at the University of at least sixty semester the academic work completed at the University.
hours of coursework counted toward the degree. 3. The University requires that at least six semester
hours of advanced coursework in the major be
Textiles and Apparel Depa rtmental completed in residence. Additional hours in the
Honors Program professional or major sequence in many cases
are required by individual natural sciences de-
Majors who plan to seek special departmental honors gree programs.
in textiles and apparel should apply to the Departmen- 4. An Air Force, Army, or Naval Reserve Officer
tal Honors Committee for admission to the honors Training Corps student who elects the basic and/
program no later than the beginning of the senior or advanced program in air force science, military
year. The requirements for admission are a University science, or naval science will not be approved for
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point graduation until the student’s government con-
average of at least 3.50 in coursework in the School of tract is completed or the student is released from
Human Ecology that is required for the degree. The the ROTC.
requirements for graduation with special departmental 5. A candidate for a degree must be registered in
honors are (1) all requirements for the degree of Bach- the College of Natural Sciences either in resi-
elor of Science in Textiles and Apparel; (2) Textiles and dence or in absentia the semester or summer
Apparel 379H, Honors Tutorial Course; this course may session the degree is to be awarded. Graduation
be repeated once for credit; (3) completion of an hon- applications must be submitted no later than the
ors thesis and an accompanying presentation, both of date given in the academic calendar. Applications
which must be approved by a committee consisting of are submitted online at https://utdirect.utexas.
the research supervisor and another faculty member; edu/ns/.
(4) a University grade point average of at least 3.00, a
grade point average in Textiles and Apparel 379H of Applying for a Degree
at least 3.00, and a grade point average of at least 3.50
in coursework in the School of Human Ecology that is An electronic degree audit is created for each student
required for the degree and for honors; and (5) comple- each semester. The student should view the audit
tion at the University of at least sixty semester hours through ida, the University’s Interactive Degree Audit
of coursework counted toward the degree. system. The degree audit tells the student the courses he
College of Natural Sciences t Graduation 495

or she must take and the requirements he or she must Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s
fulfill to receive the degree. The degree audit normally
Natural Sciences
provides an accurate statement of requirements, but the Phy si cal Acti vi ty C ourses
student is responsible for knowing the requirements
for the degree as stated in a catalog under which he or Physical activity (PED) courses and Kinesiology 119
she is eligible to graduate and for registering so as to may not be counted toward a degree in the College of
fulfill all these requirements. The student should seek Natural Sciences. However, they are counted as courses
an official ruling in the Student Division Office before for which the student is enrolled, and the grades are
registering if in doubt about any requirement. included in the grade point average.
In the semester or summer session in which the
degree is to be conferred, the candidate must be R OTC C ourses
registered at the University and must file a gradua-
tion application form in the Student Division Office. ROTC units are maintained on campus by the Depart-
This should be done during the first week of classes, ments of Air Force Science, Military Science, and Naval
if possible, but in no event later than the deadline to Science. Information about each program is available
apply for an undergraduate degree; this date is given from the chair of the department.
in the official academic calendar. No degree will be Nine semester hours of coursework in air force sci-
conferred unless the graduation application form has ence, military science, or naval science may be counted
been filed on time. toward any degree in the College of Natural Sciences.
Such credit may be used only as electives or to fulfill
the writing requirement, and only by students who are
Degrees commissioned by the University ROTC program.
The College of Natural Sciences offers the Bachelor of Bi bl e C ourses

Arts, Plan I, and several bachelor of science degrees.
The requirements of the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, begin No more than twelve semester hours of Bible courses
on page 497. For this degree students may major in may be counted toward a degree.
any of the departments of the College of Liberal Arts or
the College of Natural Sciences; these majors are listed Admi ssi on Def i ci enci es
on pages 4–6. The Bachelor of Arts, Plan II, a broad
liberal arts honors program for outstanding students, Students admitted to the University with deficiencies
is described on pages 330–332. Plan II emphasizes the in high school units must remove them by the means
humanities but also permits a concentration equivalent prescribed in General Information.
to a major in science.
The bachelor of science degrees are listed on page C oncurre nt Enrol l ment
6. The requirements of these degrees are given on
pages 501–537. “Concurrent enrollment” is enrollment simultaneously
A student may not earn more than one Bachelor of at the University and either at another educational
Arts degree from the University. institution or in University Extension. The College of
The major subject is not shown on the diploma. Natural Sciences permits concurrent enrollment with
certain restrictions. Math and science courses may
Marine S cience Pro gr am not be taken concurrently or counted toward a degree
unless they are specifically approved in advance by the
The Department of Marine Science does not offer an college. Students must see their academic advisers to
undergraduate degree. However, students who are in- petition for approval. No more than 30 percent of the
terested in marine science may pursue the Bachelor of semester hours required for any degree in the college
Science in Biology, option III, marine and freshwater may be completed online with University Extension.
biology. The department also offers a number of courses
that may be counted toward bachelor’s degree require- C ourses Take n on the Pass / Fai l Basi s
ments; with the approval of his or her major department,
any University student may minor in marine science. No more than sixteen semester hours taken on the
Marine science courses are taught both on campus pass/fail basis may be counted toward the Bachelor of
and at the Marine Science Institute at Port Aransas. Arts, Plan I. In general, only electives may be taken on

the pass/fail basis. Complete rules on registration on include a grade point average of at least 2.00 in all
the pass/fail basis are given in General Information. courses taken at the University (including credit by
Natural Sciences
examination, correspondence, and extension) for which
C ourses in a Si n g le F i e ld a grade or symbol other than Q, W, X, or CR is recorded;
for the BA, Plan I, the student must also earn a grade
No more than thirty-six hours may be counted in any point average of at least 2.00 in courses taken at the
one field of study, including the major, unless major University and counted toward the major requirement.
requirements state otherwise. No more than thirty-six The student should also refer to the description of his
hours may be counted in any one college or school or her major in the section “Majors and Minors” begin-
other than the College of Liberal Arts or the College ning on page 498, since some majors include higher
of Natural Sciences. minimum scholastic requirements.
More information about grades and the grade point
Bachelor of Ar t s , Pl an I average is given in General Information.
The requirements for the Bachelor of Arts under Plan Prescri bed Work
I are designed to give each student flexibility in the
selection of courses to meet individual needs. 1. Writing: Two courses with a substantial writing
A total of 120 semester hours is required. Thirty-six component or a writing flag. One of these cours-
hours must be in upper-division courses. At least sixty es must be upper-division. Courses that meet this
hours, including eighteen hours of upper-division requirement are identified in the Course Schedule.
coursework, must be completed in residence at the They may be used simultaneously to fulfill other
University; at least twenty-four of the last thirty hours requirements, unless otherwise specified.
must be completed in residence at the University. Pro- 2. Foreign language: Four semesters in a single for-
vided residence rules are met, credit may be earned eign language.
by examination, by extension, by correspondence (up The foreign language requirement is the at-
to 30 percent of the hours required for the degree), or, tainment of a certain proficiency, as well as the
with the approval of the dean, by work transferred from completion of a specified number of courses;
another institution. Up to sixteen semester hours of however, the courses taken to gain proficiency
classroom and/or correspondence coursework may be are not electives and may not be taken on the
taken on the pass/fail basis; this coursework may be pass/fail basis. Any part of the requirement may
counted only as electives. be fulfilled by credit by examination.
All students must complete the University’s core To achieve proficiency in a foreign language
curriculum, described in chapter 2. The only exception as rapidly as possible, qualified students are
to this rule is that students pursuing the Bachelor of urged to take intensive foreign language courses.
Arts, Plan I, in the College of Natural Sciences are not Information about these courses is available
required to complete the first-year signature course. from the departments that offer them.
The specific requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Courses used to fulfill the foreign language
Plan I, consist of prescribed work (below), major and requirement must be language courses;
minor requirements (pages 498–501), and electives literature-in-translation courses, for example,
(page 498). In some cases, a course that is required may not be counted. 
for the BA may also be counted toward the core cur- 3. Social science: Three semester hours in social
riculum; these courses are identified below. science, in addition to the course counted toward
Courses in the major and minor may also be used to the social science area of the core curriculum.
fulfill prescribed work requirements unless expressly The course used to fulfill this requirement must
prohibited. A course in one prescribed work area may be chosen from the following fields of study; it
not also be used to fulfill the requirements of another must be in a different field from the course used
prescribed work area; the only exception to this rule is to fulfill the core social science requirement.
that a course that fulfills another requirement may also Courses in other social sciences may be used if
be used to fulfill the writing requirement if the course approved by the dean.
has a writing flag or a substantial writing component. a. Anthropology
The student must fulfill the University require- b. Economics
ments for graduation given on pages 15–16 and the c. Geography
requirements of the College of Natural Sciences given d. Linguistics
on page 495. University graduation requirements
College of Natural Sciences t Degrees 497

e. Psychology El ecti ves
f. Sociology 
Natural Sciences
4. Mathematics: Three semester hours in math- In addition to the core curriculum, prescribed work, and
ematics, excluding Mathematics 301, 316K, and major and minor, the student must complete enough
316L. elective coursework to provide the 120 semester hours
5. Natural science: Six semester hours in natural required for the degree. These 120 hours may include
sciences, in addition to the courses counted no more than twelve hours of Bible; nine hours of air
toward the core curriculum. Courses used to force science, military science, or naval science; sixteen
fulfill this requirement must be chosen from hours completed on the pass/fail basis; thirty-six hours
the following fields of study; no more than three in any one field of study offered in the College of Liberal
hours may be in either the history of science or Arts or the College of Natural Sciences, unless major
the philosophy of science. requirements state otherwise; and thirty-six hours in
To satisfy the core curriculum and the natural any other single college or school of the University.
science requirement of the BA, Plan I, a student
may count (1) no more than twelve hours in M ajors and M i nors
mathematics, computer sciences, and statistics
and scientific computation combined; and (2) no Major requirements. The Bachelor of Arts, Plan I,
more than nine hours in any single field of study. requires the completion of all requirements for one
a. Astronomy major.
b. Biology The number of semester hours required in the major
c. Chemistry varies with the field selected. Unless the requirements
d. Geological sciences of the major state otherwise, a major consists of at least
e. Marine science twenty-four but no more than forty-two semester hours,
f. Nutrition with at least twelve hours in upper-division courses. Of
g. Physical science these twelve hours, six must be completed in residence.
h. Physics At least eighteen hours of coursework in the major, in-
i. Mathematics (excluding Mathematics 301), cluding six hours of upper-division coursework, must
computer sciences, statistics and scientific be completed in residence at the University.
computation
j. Other alternative science courses approved by Minors. Students in most majors must also fulfill
the dean the requirements of a minor. The requirements of
k. Approved alternative courses in history of the minor are established by the major department
science and philosophy of science  and are given with the major requirements below. Ad-
6. General culture: Three semester hours in addi- ditional restrictions may be imposed by the academic
tion to the course counted toward the visual and department(s) in which the student takes the courses
performing arts area of the core curriculum. used to fulfill the requirements of the minor; before
The fields of study listed below may be used. planning to use a course to fulfill the minor require-
A student who uses Greek or Latin to meet ment, the student should consult the department that
the foreign language requirement may use offers the course.
additional coursework in the same language
to meet the general culture requirement, but Astronomy
only courses beyond the fourth semester Major: Physics 301, 101L, 315, 115L, 316, and 116L; nine
proficiency level may be used. semester hours of upper-division coursework in
a. Architecture, architectural interior design astronomy, including at least two of the following
b. Classical civilization, Greek, Latin courses: Astronomy 352K, 352L, 353, 358, and 364;
c. Art history, design, ensemble, instruments, and six additional upper-division hours in astronomy
music, studio art, theatre and dance, visual art and/or physics.
studies Minor for astronomy majors: Six semester hours of
d. Philosophy coursework (other than astronomy, lower-division
e. Courses in other fields that emphasize the physics, lower-division mathematics, and Mathemat-
topics listed above, if approved by the Office ics 427K) approved by the undergraduate adviser; and
of the Dean. A list of approved courses is either six semester hours of upper-division physics
available in the Student Division. in addition to the courses used to fulfill the major

requirement or six semester hours of upper-division counted toward requirement 4 must include at
coursework approved by the undergraduate adviser. least three laboratory courses.
Natural Sciences
A grade of at least C is required in each semester a. Cellular, developmental, and molecular biolo-
of each course counted toward the major and minor gy: Biology 320, 323L, 325L, 126L, 326R, 328D,
requirements. 330, 230L, 331L, 332, 333, 335, 336, 337 (Topic:
All astronomy majors should consult the astronomy Molecular Immunology), 339, 339M, 344, 347,
undergraduate adviser regularly about the choice of 349, 349L, 350M, 360K, 160L, 366, 366R,
appropriate courses in both the major and the minor. 368L, Chemistry 369.
Qualified students are encouraged to carry out a super- b. Physiology and neurobiology: Biology 322,
vised research project by taking a conference course, 122L, 328, 329, 129L, 336, 339, 345, 345E, 359K,
such as Astronomy 375 or 379H. No more than six of 359R, 360K, 160L, 361, 361L, 361T, 365D, 365L,
the hours counted toward the major requirement may 365N, 365R, 365S, 365T, 365W, 371L, 371M.
be earned in conference courses. c. Ecology and evolution: Biology 318M, 321L,
340L, 448L, 351, 352, 453L, 354L, 455L, 456L,
Biochemistry 357, 458L, 359J, 262, 262L, 363, 364, 369L,
Biochemistry majors must take either Mathematics 370, 471G, 373, 373L, 375, 376, Marine Science
408C and 408D or Mathematics 408K, 408L, and 352C, 354Q.
408M; and eight semester hours of physics: either d. Animal biology: Biology 321L, 438L, 340L, 346,
Physics 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 303K, 103M, 303L, and 448L, 453L, 354L, 455L, 359J, 359K, 359R, 361T,
103N; or 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N. 365S, 369L, 371L, 478L, Marine Science 354,
Major: Chemistry 301 or 301H, 302 or 302H, 204 or 354C.
317; either 118K, 118L, 318M, and 318N, or 210C, 310M, e. Plant biology: Biology 322, 122L, 324 and 124L,
and 310N; 339K, 339L, 353M, 153K, 455, 369L, and 370. 327 and 127L, 328, 328D, 350M, 351, 352, 262,
Minor for biochemistry majors: Biology 311C, 311D, and 262L, 363, 374 and 174L, Marine Science 352D.
325; six additional semester hours in biology, three of f. Microbiology: Biology 126L, 326R, 329, 129L,
which are chosen from Biology 328, 339, 345, 361T, 365R 330, 230L, 333, 339, 364, Marine Science 354E.
or 371M, and 365S; and three additional hours chosen A grade of at least C is required in each mathematics
from the preceding list or from Biology 320, 126L and and science course specifically required by the degree,
326R, 330, 331L, 344, 347, 349, and 360K. and in each course specifically required in the major.
Biology Chemistry
In addition to the requirements below, biology majors Chemistry majors must take Mathematics 408C and
must complete Mathematics 408C or 408K; Chemistry 408D, or 408K, 408L, and 408M; and eight semester
301, 302, and 204; and one of the following: (1) Chemis- hours of physics: either Physics 30l, 101L, 316, and
try 210C, 310M, and 310N; (2) eight hours of coursework 116L; 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; or 317K, 117M, 317L,
in physics, including laboratory work; or (3) six hours and 117N.
of coursework in computer sciences, including at least Major: Chemistry 301 or 301H, 302 or 302H, 204 or 317;
three hours of upper-division work. either 210C, 310M, and 310N, or 118K, 118L, 318M, and
Major: The following coursework: 318N; 353, 153K, 354 or 354L, 154K, 456, and 376K.
1. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. Minor for chemistry majors: Either (1) twelve semester
2. Biology 205L, 206L, or 208L. hours of biology, geological sciences, mathematics,
3. Six semester hours in core biology courses, physics, or, with written consent of the department
consisting of three hours in each of the following chair and approval of the dean, a field of study outside
areas. the College of Natural Sciences or the Jackson School
a. Cellular, developmental, and molecular of Geosciences; or (2) Computer Sciences 303E, 313E,
biology: Biology 320, 344, 349. and six hours chosen from Computer Sciences 323E,
b. Ecology and evolution: Biology 357, 370, 373. 324E, 326E, 327E, and 329E. Students who complete the
4. Eighteen additional semester hours of course- second option may simultaneously fulfill the require-
work, consisting of three hours in each of the ments of the Elements of Computing Program and may
following six areas. No course may be counted apply for a certificate of completion. The Elements of
toward more than one of the six areas in require- Computing Program is described on page 488.
ment 4. No course may be counted toward both The student must complete each course in the major
requirement 3 and requirement 4. The courses and the minor with a grade of at least C.

Computer Sciences and in each course specifically required in the major
An undergraduate may not enroll in any computer sci- or minor.
Natural Sciences
ences course more than once without written consent To develop a meaningful and coherent degree
of an undergraduate adviser in computer sciences. No program, the student should select courses with the
student may enroll in any computer sciences course assistance of faculty and academic advisers.
more than twice. No student may take more than three
upper-division computer sciences courses in a semester Mathematics
without written consent of an undergraduate adviser Undergraduates seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in
in computer sciences. mathematics must choose either the standard option or
Major: Computer Sciences 307, 310 or 310H, 313K or the middle grades or secondary school teaching option.
313H, 315 or 315H, 336 or 336H, 337 or 337H, 341 or 341H, Major, standard option: At least twenty-four semester
352 or 352H, 372 or 372H, and at least twelve additional hours of upper-division coursework in mathemat-
semester hours of approved upper-division coursework ics. Mathematics 301, 302, 303D, 305G or 505G, and
in computer sciences.1 Computer Sciences 370 may be equivalent courses may not be counted toward the total
counted toward the degree only once. number of hours required for the degree. The student
Minor for computer sciences majors: Mathematics 408C, must earn a grade of at least C in Mathematics 408C
408D, Electrical Engineering 316, and one of the follow- and 408D and in each mathematics course used to
ing courses: Mathematics 427K, 328K, 340L, 341, 343K, fulfill the major requirement.
343L, 344K, 346, 348, 358K, 362K, 362M, 364K, 364L, The student must complete the following:
367K, 372K, 373K, 374G, 374K, 474M, 376C, 378K. 1. Mathematics 408C and 408D.
A grade of at least C is required in each course 2. Mathematics 340L or 341.
counted toward the major and minor requirements. 3. Mathematics 328K, 343K, or 373K.
With the exception of Computer Sciences 307, 313K, 4. Mathematics 361K or 365C.
and 315, all computer sciences courses that may be 5. Mathematics 362K.
counted toward a degree in computer sciences are 6. At least one course chosen from the following:
restricted to students who have been admitted to the Mathematics 333L, 339J, 339U, 343L, 343M, 344K,
computer sciences major or have the consent of the 348, 358K, 361, 367K, 368K, 372K, 474M, 376C,
undergraduate faculty adviser. 378K. This requirement is intended to broaden
the student’s training.
Human Ecology Major, options in mathematics for middle grades and sec-
Human ecology majors must complete the following, ondary school teaching: At least twenty-four semester
with a grade of at least C in each course: Mathematics hours of upper-division coursework in mathemat-
408K or 408C; Mathematics 316; either (a) Chemistry ics. Mathematics 301, 302, 303D, 305G or 505G, and
301, 302, and Biology 311C, or (b) Chemistry 301 and equivalent courses may not be counted toward the total
Biology 311C and 311D; and two to four additional hours number of hours required for the degree. The student
in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, must earn a grade of at least C in Mathematics 408C
geological sciences, mathematics, and/or physics. and 408D and in each mathematics course used to
Courses designed for nonscience majors may not be fulfill the major requirement.
counted toward this requirement. This coursework also The teaching options are designed to give students
meets the core curriculum mathematics and natural the mathematical background appropriate for teach-
science requirements. ing middle grades and secondary school mathemat-
Major: Thirty semester hours of coursework in the ics, but students must meet additional requirements,
School of Human Ecology, including at least fifteen including grade point average requirements, to obtain
hours of upper-division coursework and at least six certification. Lists of the combined requirements of the
hours chosen from each of the following areas: (a) Hu- UTeach-Natural Sciences certification programs and
man Development and Family Sciences 304, 312, 313, these options are available from the UTeach-Natural
113L, 315L, 322, and 337; (b) Nutrition 307, 107L, 315, 316, Sciences academic adviser. The UTeach-Natural Sci-
218, 118L, 332, and 338W; and (c) Textiles and Apparel ences program is described on pages 487–488.
205, 105L, 316Q, 319, 325L, and 325M. All students must complete the following:
A grade of at least C is required in each mathematics 1. Mathematics 408C and 408D.
and science course specifically required by the degree, 2. Mathematics 340L or 341.
1. Computer sciences courses with numbers ending in H are intended for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences, option II,
the Turing Scholars Program, and option III, computer sciences honors. Students outside these options may enroll in these courses only with the
special consent of the honors director.

3. Mathematics 315C, 325K, 333L, 358K, and 362K. of the universe and to prepare them to participate in
4. Mathematics 326K or 360M or Science 360 the advancement of this exciting search.
Natural Sciences
(Topic: Math Domain). Students seeking middle Two options are available: astronomy and astronomy
grades mathematics certification must complete honors. Students who plan to follow option II, as-
Mathematics 326K. tronomy honors, must be admitted to it as described
5. Mathematics 361K or 365C. on page 493.
6. Mathematics 328K, 343K, or 373K.
Students pursuing teacher certification through the Prescr i bed W ork C ommo n to Both
UTeach-Natural Sciences program must also complete Opti ons
the following:
7. Biology 337 (Topic: Research Methods—UTeach), 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In
Chemistry 368 (Topic: Research Methods— addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
UTeach), or Physics 341 (Topic: Research requirements, the student must complete two
Methods—UTeach). courses certified as having a substantial writ-
8. History 329U or Philosophy 329U. ing component; one of these courses must be
9. Eighteen semester hours of professional develop- upper-division. If the writing requirement is not
ment coursework: Curriculum and Instruction fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the
650S and UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 350, student must fulfill it either with electives or
355, 360, and 170. with coursework taken in addition to the number
of hours required for the degree. Courses with a
Physics substantial writing component are identified in
Students majoring in physics must complete Chemis- the Course Schedule.
try 301, 302, and 204. 2. Option I: One of the following foreign language/
Major: Physics 315, 115L, and at least sixteen semester culture choices. Students in option II are exempt
hours of upper-division physics, including Physics from this requirement.2
336K, 352K, and 453. a. Second-semester-level proficiency in a for-
First minor for physics majors: Twelve semester hours of eign language.
mathematics, of which six must be in upper-division b. First-semester-level proficiency in a foreign
coursework; the upper-division coursework must in- language and a three-semester-hour course in
clude three hours in differential equations. the culture of the same language area.
Second minor for physics majors: Six semester hours, of c. Two three-semester-hour foreign culture
which three must be in upper-division coursework, in courses chosen from a list available in the
any one of the following: biology, chemistry, geological dean’s office and the college advising centers.
sciences, philosophy, psychology; or in courses offered 3. Six semester hours of American government, in-
in the College of Education or the Cockrell School of cluding Texas government.
Engineering. Courses used to fulfill specific degree 4. Six semester hours of American history.
requirements other than the writing requirement may 5. Three semester hours in anthropology, eco-
not also be used to fulfill this requirement. nomics, geography, linguistics, psychology, or
sociology.
Bachelor of S cience in A s tronomy 6. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in-
cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art
Astronomy tells us about the place of humankind in studies), classics (including classical civilization,
the universe: how Earth was created, how the Sun Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music,
was formed, how galaxies form and evolve. It tells us instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding
where the universe is going and where it came from. courses in logic), or theatre and dance.
Astronomers address these questions at a fundamental 7. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi-
level. Their goal is to determine the basic and control- sion coursework.
ling properties of the universe and to transmit that 8. At least eighteen semester hours of upper-
knowledge to society. The Bachelor of Science in As- division coursework, including at least twelve
tronomy is designed to give students an understanding semester hours in physics and astronomy, must
be completed in residence at the University.
2. Students in either option who enter the University with fewer than two high school units in a single foreign language must take the first two semes-
ters in a language without degree credit to remove their foreign language deficiency.

Addi t io nal P rescri bed Work 17. Six semester hours of coursework in the College
f or E ach Opt i o n of Liberal Arts or the College of Fine Arts.
Natural Sciences
18. Enough additional coursework to make a total of

Option I: Astronomy 120 semester hours.
9. Six semester hours in biology, chemistry, S pec i al R equi reme nts

computer sciences, and/or geological sciences.
Chemistry 301 and the courses in the Elements The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua-
of Computing Program may be counted toward tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college
this requirement; any other course to be counted requirements given on page 495. He or she must also
must meet major requirements in the depart- earn a grade point average of at least 2.00 in physics
ment that offers it. and astronomy courses taken at the University and used
10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or the equivalent; to fulfill requirements 11, 12, and 13 (option I) or 9, 10, 11,
and 427K, 427L, and 340L. Only courses at the and 12 (option II) of the prescribed work above.
level of calculus and above may be counted to- To graduate under option II, students must earn
ward the total number of hours required for the grades of A in the departmental research and thesis
degree. courses described in requirement 15 above and must
11. Physics 301, 101L, 315, 115L, 316, 116L, 336K, 352K, present their research in an approved public forum,
453, 362K, 369, and 373. such as the annual College of Natural Sciences Poster
12. Twelve semester hours of upper-division course- Session. Students must also have a grade point aver-
work in astronomy, including Astronomy 352K, age at graduation of at least 3.50 in coursework taken
353, and 358. Astronomy 351 is recommended. in residence at the University. Students who fail to
13. Nine additional semester hours of upper-division maintain an in-residence grade point average of at least
coursework in physics and/or astronomy. 3.25 will usually be academically dismissed from option
14. Enough additional coursework to make a total of II; under special circumstances and at the discretion
123 semester hours. of the departmental honors adviser, a student may be
allowed to continue under academic review.
Option II: Astronomy Honors
Bachelor of S cience in B io chemis try
9. Breadth requirement: An honors mathemat-
ics course, and fifteen additional hours chosen The degree of Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is
from at least three of the following areas: biology, intended to prepare students for professional careers
chemistry, computer sciences, and physics. To as chemists, either upon graduation or after graduate
count toward this requirement, a course must be study in chemistry or related fields. In addition, it may
an honors or major-level course or section. serve as the basis for work in many areas outside pure
10. Twelve semester hours of upper-division course- chemistry, such as materials science, medicine and
work in astronomy approved by the departmen- other health-related fields, pharmacology, patent law,
tal honors adviser. business, and environmental science. The computation
11. Nineteen semester hours of upper-division option is intended to prepare students for the workplace
coursework in physics approved by the depart- by giving them opportunities to develop hands-on
mental honors adviser. computation skills. The honors option is intended to
12. Three additional semester hours of upper-divi- prepare students for academic or research careers.
sion coursework in astronomy or physics. Students who plan to follow option III, biochem-
13. Natural Sciences 301C. istry honors, must complete the application process
14. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is described on page 493.
restricted to Dean’s Scholars.
15. Astronomy 379H and a three-semester-hour Prescri bed Work C ommon to Al l Options
upper-division research course approved by the
departmental honors adviser. 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In
16. Twenty-five additional hours of coursework ap- addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
proved by the departmental honors adviser. requirements, the student must complete two

courses certified as having a substantial writ- Add it io nal P rescr ibed Work
ing component; one of these courses must be f or Each Opti on
Natural Sciences
upper-division. If the writing requirement is not
fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the Option I: Biochemistry
student must fulfill it either with electives or
with coursework taken in addition to the number 10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
of hours required for the degree. Courses with a and 408M; and at least three semester hours of
substantial writing component are identified in upper-division coursework in mathematics or
the Course Schedule. computer sciences.
2. Options I and II: One of the following foreign 11. One of the following sequences: Physics 301,
language/culture choices. Students in option III 101L, 316, and 116L; 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N;
are exempt from this requirement.3 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N.
a. Second-semester-level proficiency in a foreign 12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325; and nine additional
language. semester hours in biology, chosen from the fol-
b. First-semester-level proficiency in a foreign lowing courses. These nine hours must include
language and a three-semester-hour course in at least three hours in each of the following
the culture of the same language area. areas; a single course may not fulfill this require-
c. Two three-semester-hour foreign culture ment in more than one area.
courses chosen from a list available in the a. Cellular and developmental biology: Biology
dean’s office and the college advising centers. 320, 126L and 326R, 330, 331L, 344, 347, 349,
3. Six semester hours of American government, in- 360K.
cluding Texas government. b. Physiology: Biology 328, 339, 345, 361T, 365R
4. Six semester hours of American history. or 371M, 365S.
5. Three semester hours in anthropology, economics, 13. Nine semester hours of coursework in the College
geography, linguistics, psychology, or sociology. of Natural Sciences (excluding chemistry), the
6. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in- Cockrell School of Engineering, and the Jackson
cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art School of Geosciences. Any course designed for
studies), classics (including classical civilization, science or engineering majors may be counted.
Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music, With the exception of the courses in the Elements
instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding of Computing Program, a course may not be used
courses in logic), or theatre and dance. to fulfill this requirement if it cannot be counted
7. At least thirty-six semester hours of chemistry: toward major requirements in the department
a. General chemistry: Chemistry 301 or 301H, that offers it. No more than six hours of laboratory
302 or 302H, and 204 or 317. Students in the or field research from the Jackson School or any
honors option must complete Chemistry department in the College of Natural Sciences or
301H and 302H. the Cockrell School may be counted.
b. Organic chemistry: Chemistry 118K, 118L, 14. At least six semester hours chosen from the fol-
318M, and 318N; or 210C, 310M, and 310N. lowing courses: Chemistry 431,* 341,* 354, 354L,
c. Biochemistry: Chemistry 339K, 339L, 369L, 367L, 369K,* 369T,* 371K,* 375K or 475K, and
and 370. 376K.* At least three of these hours must be in a
d. Physical chemistry: Chemistry 153K and 353M. laboratory course; courses marked with an asterisk
e. Analytical chemistry: Chemistry 455. fulfill this laboratory requirement. No more than
8. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi- three semester hours in Chemistry 369K may be
sion coursework. counted toward this requirement; three additional
9. At least eighteen semester hours of upper- hours may be counted as electives. No more than
division coursework, including at least twelve three semester hours in Chemistry 371K may be
semester hours of upper-division coursework in counted toward this requirement; three additional
chemistry, must be completed in residence at the hours may be counted as electives.
University. 15. A total of forty-two semester hours of chemistry.
127 semester hours.
3. Students in all options who enter the University with fewer than two high school units in a single foreign language must take the first two semesters
in a language without degree credit to remove their foreign language deficiency.

Option II: Computation 15. Six semester hours of coursework in the College
of Liberal Arts or the College of Fine Arts.
Natural Sciences
Students who complete option II may simultaneously 16. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
fulfill the requirements of the Elements of Computing 120 semester hours.
Program and may apply for a certificate of completion.
The Elements of Computing Program is described on S pec i al R equi reme nts
page 488.
10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L, The student must fulfill the University-wide require-
and 408M; and either 340L or 341. ments given on pages 15–16 and the college require-
11. One of the following sequences: Physics 301, ments given on page 495. He or she must also make a
101L, 316, and 116L; 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; grade of at least C in each course in chemistry taken
317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N. at the University and used to fulfill requirement 7 of
12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325; and nine additional the prescribed work above.
semester hours in biology, chosen from the fol- To graduate under option III, students must earn
lowing courses. These nine hours must include grades of A in the departmental research and thesis
at least three hours in each of the following courses described in requirement 13 above and must
areas; a single course may not fulfill this require- present their research in an approved public forum,
ment in more than one area. such as the annual College of Natural Sciences Poster
a. Cellular and developmental biology: Biology Session. Students must also have a grade point aver-
320, 126L and 326R, 330, 331L, 344, 347, 349, age at graduation of at least 3.50 in coursework taken
360K. in residence at the University. Students who fail to
b. Physiology: Biology 328, 339, 345, 361T, 365R maintain an in-residence grade point average of at least
or 371M, 365S. 3.25 will usually be academically dismissed from option
13. Chemistry 368 (Topic: Computational Chemistry). III; under special circumstances and at the discretion
14. Twelve semester hours in the elements of com- of the departmental honors adviser, a student may be
puting, consisting of Computer Sciences 303E, allowed to continue under academic review.
313E, and six hours chosen from Computer Sci-
ences 323E, 324E, 326E, 327E, and 329E. Order and C hoi ce of Work
15. Three semester hours chosen from the follow-
ing laboratory courses: Chemistry 431, 341, 369K, The student must consult the undergraduate adviser
369T, 371K, and 376K. each semester regarding order and choice of work.
16. A total of forty-two semester hours of chemistry.
17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of Bachelor of S cience in B iolo gy
127 semester hours.
The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree program
Option III: Biochemistry Honors offers ten options. The options have certain prescribed
work in common, and each option has additional
10. Breadth requirement: An honors mathematics requirements. Many fields in the study of biological
course, Biology 315H, Chemistry 301H and 302H, systems require broadly based training that transcends
and six semester hours of coursework in com- the classical boundaries of biology. In planning a pro-
puter sciences and/or physics. To count toward gram of work to meet his or her degree requirements,
this requirement, a course must be an honors or a student interested in specializing in these interdis-
major-level course or section. ciplinary areas should choose courses both in biology
11. Natural Sciences 301C. and in sciences that complement biology. Students who
12. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is plan to complete the program within four years will
restricted to Dean’s Scholars. have little flexibility in course selection unless they
13. Chemistry 379H and a three-semester-hour plan a schedule in advance. See “Order and Choice of
upper-division course approved by the depart- Work” on page 510 for more information.
mental honors adviser. Students who plan to follow option IX, biology hon-
14. Twenty-eight additional semester hours of ors, must complete the application process described
coursework approved by the departmental hon- on page 493.
ors adviser.

Prescribed Work C ommo n to A ll O pti ons 8. At least eighteen semester hours of upper-divi-
sion coursework in biology must be completed
Natural Sciences
1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In in residence at the University. All students must
addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree complete at least thirty-six semester hours of
requirements, the student must complete two upper-division coursework.
courses certified as having a substantial writ-
ing component; one of these courses must be Add it io nal P rescr ibed Work
upper-division. If the writing requirement is not f or Each Opti on
fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the
student must fulfill it either with electives or Option I: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
with coursework taken in addition to the number
of hours required for the degree. Courses with a 9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K and 408L.
substantial writing component are identified in 10. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework
the Course Schedule. in physics chosen from the following: Physics
2. Options I–VII and X: One of the following 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N;
foreign language/culture choices. Students 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; 302K, 102M, 302L,
in options VIII and IX are exempt from this and 102N.
requirement.4 11. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204.
a. Second-semester-level proficiency in a foreign 12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must
language. be completed before the student progresses to
b. First-semester-level proficiency in a foreign other upper-division biology courses.
language and a three-semester-hour course in 13. At least four laboratory courses in biology. Three
the culture of the same language area. of these courses must be upper-division. One of
c. Two three-semester-hour foreign culture the four courses must have a field component;
courses chosen from a list available in the the following courses may be used to meet this
dean’s office and the college advising centers. requirement: Biology 321L, 340L, 453L, 354L,
3. Six semester hours of American government, in- 455L, 456L, 369L, 373L, Marine Science 352D,
cluding Texas government. 354, 354C.
4. Six semester hours of American history. 14. Biology 318M and three hours of coursework cho-
5. Three semester hours in anthropology, eco- sen from the following: Chemistry 310M, com-
nomics, geography, linguistics, psychology, or puter sciences courses at the level of Computer
sociology. Sciences 313E or 307, Geological Sciences 401 or
6. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in- 303, and upper-division mathematics courses.
cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art 15. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student
studies), classics (including classical civilization, must complete the following courses. No single
Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music, course may be used to meet more than one of
instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding these requirements.
courses in logic), or theatre and dance. a. Ecology: Biology 357, 373, or Marine Science
7. At least twenty-four semester hours of upper-di- 320.
vision coursework beyond Biology 325 in biology b. Evolution: Biology 370.
and approved related fields, including at least one c. Behavior and comparative physiology: Biology
course from each of the following areas. In most 322 and 122L, 359K, or 361T.
options, the student must use specific courses to d. One of the following taxon-based diversity
meet this requirement; these courses are listed in courses or pairs of courses: Biology 321L, 324
“Additional Prescribed Work for Each Option.” and 124L, 327 and 127L, 340L, 342L, 448L, 352,
a. Cellular, developmental, and molecular biol- 353F, 453L, 354L, 455L, 262, 262L, 369L, Ma-
ogy: Biology 320, 326R, 344, 349. rine Science 352D, 354, 354C, 354E.
b. Physiology and neurobiology: Biology 328, e. Six additional hours chosen from the
361T, 365R. following:
c. Ecology, evolution, and behavior: Biology 357, i. Evolution: Biology 458L, 363, 472L, 374
359K, 370, 373. and 174L, 478L.

ii. Ecology: Biology 456L, 364, 364E, 373L, a. Cellular, molecular, and developmental biol-
Marine Science 120L, 352C. ogy: Chemistry 369 and twelve hours chosen
Natural Sciences
iii. Behavior: Biology 438, 354E, 359J, 359R. from the following courses: Biology 323L,
iv. Conservation biology: Biology 359, 375, 376, 126L, 326R, 328D, 330, 230L, 331L, 332, 337
Marine Science 354Q. (Topic: Development and Evolution), 339M, 345,
16. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 349, 365N, 366R, 379J.
126 semester hours. b. Genetics and biotechnology: Chemistry 369
and twelve hours chosen from the following
Option II: Human Biology courses: Biology 325L, 325T, 126L, 326R, 347,
366, 366R, 368L, 379G, 379J, Philosophy
9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K and 408L. 325M.
10. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework c. Pathogenesis and immunity: Chemistry 369
in physics chosen from the following: Physics and twelve hours chosen from the following
301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N; courses: Biology 126L, 326R, 329, 129L, 330,
303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; 302K, 102M, 302L, 230L, 336, 347, 360K, 160L, 361, 361L, 365T.
and 102N. d. Social aspects of health and disease: Biomedi-
11. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204. cal Engineering 301, Sociology 308, 319, 330C,
12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must 336C, 354K, Geography 357, Pharmacy 350K,
be completed before the student progresses to Philosophy 325M, Women’s and Gender Stud-
other upper-division biology courses. ies 345 (Topic 35: Psychosocial Issues in Wom-
13. At least four laboratory courses in biology and en’s Health).
related fields. Three of these courses must be up- e. Problems of developing countries: Biology 351,
per-division. The student must complete Biology Geography 339K, 340D, 342C, 346, 356, 357,
205L, 206L, 208L, or 309H. Anthropology 323K, 358, Sociology 319, 324K, 346, 369K, 369L.
432L, 348, Kinesiology 324K, and Marine Sci- f. Human impact on the environment: Biology
ence 120L may be counted toward this require- 359, 373, 373L, 375, 478T, Geography 334, 335N,
ment, but the student must complete at least one 336C, 339K, 346, 366K, 367K, Marine Science
upper-division laboratory course in biology. 320, 120L, 354Q, Philosophy 325C, Sociology
14. Biology 318M and Chemistry 210C, 310M, and 319. Biology 373 may not be counted both
310N. toward requirement 15e and toward require-
15. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student ment 16f.
must complete Biology 346, at least six semester 17. Biology 137 (Topic 1: Senior Seminar in Human
hours in area a below, and at least three hours Biology), completed on the pass/fail basis in the
each in areas b through e. student’s senior year.
a. Cellular and molecular biology: Biology 320, 18. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
323L, 325L, 126L and 326R, 344. Biology 323L, 126 semester hours.
325L, 126L, and 326R may not be counted
both toward requirement 15a and toward re- Option III: Ma rine and Freshwater Biology
quirement 16a, 16b, or 16c.
b. Anatomy: Anthropology 432L, Biology 478L, 9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K and 408L.
Kinesiology 324K. 10. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework
c. Physiology: Biology 345E, 361T, 365R, 371M. in physics chosen from the following: Physics
d. Behavior and psychology: Anthropology 323K, 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N;
350M, Biology 359K, 359R, Psychology 332. 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; 302K, 102M, 302L,
e. Evolution and ecology: Anthropology 348, Bi- and 102N.
ology 357, 364, 370, 373. Biology 373 may not 11. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 210C, 310M, and 310N.
be counted both toward requirement 15e and 12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must
toward requirement 16f. be completed before the student progresses to
16. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student other upper-division biology courses.
must complete at least fifteen semester hours 13. At least four laboratory courses in biology. Three
of coursework, including at least nine hours of these courses must be upper-division. The stu-
of upper-division work, in one of the following dent must complete Biology 205L, 206L, 208L,
concentrations. or 309H.

14. Biology 318M. Option V: Cell and Molecular Biology
15. Geological Sciences 307 or Marine Science 307;
Natural Sciences
Biology 101C (Topic: Marine Science Seminar); 9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K and 408L.
and three semester hours in geological sciences, 10. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework
chosen from courses that may be counted to- in physics chosen from the following: Physics
ward the requirements for a major in geological 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N;
sciences. 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N.
16. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student 11. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 210C, 310M, 310N, and
must complete the following courses. either 339K and 339L or 369 and 353M.
a. Biology 126L and 326R. 12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must
b. Marine Science 320 and 120L. be completed before the student progresses to
c. At least twenty-one semester hours of course- other upper-division biology courses.
work chosen from the following: Biology 321L, 13. At least four laboratory courses in biology. Three
327, 127L, 328, 128L, 354L, 361T, 370, 375, Geo- of these courses must be upper-division.
logical Sciences 422K, Marine Science 440, 14. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student
352C, 352D, 353 (Topic 17: Marine Fish Physiol- must complete the following courses.
ogy), 354C, 354Q, 354T, 354U, 367K, 170, 270, a. Biology 320 and 344.
370, Biology 448L or Marine Science 354, Bi- b. Biology 126L, 326R, 331L or 368L, 349, and 370.
ology 364 or Marine Science 354E. Six hours c. Biology 328 or 365R.
of this coursework must be completed at the d. At least six semester hours chosen from the
Marine Science Institute at Port Aransas. following: Biology 318M, 323L, 325L, 329, 129L,
17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 330, 230L, 332, 333, 335, 336, 337 (Topic: Mo-
126 semester hours. lecular Immunology), 337J, 339, 339M, 343M,
345, 345E, 347, 349L, 350M, 360K, 160L, 365D,
Option IV: Microbiology 365L, 365N, 365T, 365W, 366, 366R.
9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K and 126 semester hours.
408L.
10. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework Option VI: Neurobiology
in physics chosen from the following: Physics
301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N; 9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K and 408L.
303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; 302K, 102M, 302L, 10. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework
and 102N. in physics chosen from the following: Physics
11. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 210C, 310M, 310N, and 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N;
either 369 or both 339K and 339L. 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; 302K, 102M, 302L,
12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must and 102N.
be completed before the student progresses to 11. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 210C, 310M, and 310N.
other upper-division biology courses. 12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must
13. Five semester hours of upper-division laboratory be completed before the student progresses to
coursework, chosen from Biology 129L, 230L, other upper-division biology courses.
160L, 361L, and 368L. 13. At least four laboratory courses in biology. The
14. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student student must complete Biology 205L, 206L, or
must complete the following courses. 309H; and at least nine semester hours chosen
a. Biology 126L, 326R, 330, 360K, and 366. from the following courses: Biology 323L, 325L,
b. Six semester hours chosen from the following, 331L, 365L, 371L, 478L, Electrical Engineering 374L.
with at least one hour in a laboratory course: 14. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student
Biology 329, 129L, 230L, 332, 335, 336, 339M, must complete the following courses.
361, 361L, 361P, 364, 368L. A course counted a. Biology 320, 344, 349, 370, and either 365R or
toward requirement 13 may not also be count- 371M.
ed toward requirement 14b. b. Six semester hours chosen from the follow-
15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of ing courses: Biology 359K, 365D, 365N, 365T,
126 semester hours. 365W.

c. Six semester hours chosen from the following not guarantee the student’s certification. Information
courses: Biology 318M, 337J, 465M, Chemistry about additional certification requirements is available
Natural Sciences
353 or 353M, 354, 369 or both 339K and 339L, from the UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser.
370, Computer Sciences 313E, 323E, 324E, 9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K and 408L.
326E, 327E, Electrical Engineering 411, 313, 325, 10. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework
438, 338K, 351K, 374K. in physics chosen from the following: Physics
d. Three additional semester hours chosen from 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N;
the following courses: Computer Sciences 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; 302K, 102M, 302L,
303E, Psychology 308, 332, 353K. and 102N.
15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 11. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, and either Chemistry
126 semester hours. 310M, 310N, and 210C or 310M and 369.
12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must
Option VII: Plant Biology be completed before the student progresses to
other upper-division biology courses.
9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K and 408L. 13. At least four laboratory courses in biology. Three
10. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework of these courses must be upper-division. The stu-
in physics chosen from the following: Physics dent must complete Biology 205L, 206L, 208L,
301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N; or 309H.
303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; Physics 302K, 102M, 14. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student
302L, and 102N. must complete the following courses.
11. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 210C, 310M, and 310N. a. Biology 320, 126L, 326R, 370, and either 324
12. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must and 124L or 322 and 122L.
be completed before the student progresses to b. At least three semester hours chosen from the
other upper-division biology courses. following courses in physiology, neurobiology,
13. At least four laboratory courses in biology. Three and behavior: Biology 322, 122L, 328, 328D,
of these courses must be upper-division. The stu- 128L, 329, 129L, 438L, 339, 345, 359J, 359K,
dent must complete Biology 205L, 206L, 208L, 359R, 360K, 160L, 361, 361L, 361T, 365L, 465M,
or 309H. Biology 177, 277, or 377 may be count- 365N, 365R, 365S, 371L, 371M.
ed only once toward the laboratory requirement. c. One of the following courses with a substan-
14. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student tial field component: Biology 321L, 340L, 342L,
must complete at least twenty-four hours of 453L, 455L, 456L, 373L, Marine Science 352D,
coursework chosen from the following: Biology 354, 354C.
320, 322 and 122L, 323L, 324 and 124L, 327 and 15. One of the following research methods courses:
127L, 328, 128L, 331L, 343M, 350M, 351, 262 and Biology 328D, 337 (Topic: Research Methods—
262L, 363, 370, 472L, 373, 373L, 374 and 174L, 375. UTeach), Chemistry 368 (Topic: Research
15. Eleven additional semester hours of upper- Methods—UTeach), Physics 341 (Topic: Research
division coursework in the College of Natural Methods—UTeach).
Sciences or the Jackson School of Geosciences. A 16. History 329U or Philosophy 329U.
course may not be counted toward this require- 17. One of the following:
ment if it does not fulfill major requirements in a. For composite science certification: Six semes-
the department that offers it. ter hours of coursework in geological sciences.
16. Enough additional coursework to make a total of Courses intended for nonscience majors may
126 semester hours. not be counted toward this requirement. The
remaining composite certification content
Option VIII: Teaching requirements are met by the chemistry and
physics courses used to fulfill requirements 10
This option is designed to fulfill the course require- and 11.
ments for certification as a middle grades or secondary b. For life science certification: Biology 373 and
school science teacher in Texas; the student chooses three additional semester hours of biology
either composite science certification with biology as chosen from the courses listed in require-
the primary teaching field or life science certification. ment 14b.
However, completion of the course requirements does

18. Eighteen semester hours of professional develop- 11. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework
ment coursework: Curriculum and Instruction in physics chosen from the following: Physics
Natural Sciences
650S, UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 350, 355, 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N;
360, 170. 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N.
19. Students seeking middle grades certification 12. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204.
must complete the following courses: Educa- 13. Biology 311C, 311D, and 325. These courses must
tional Psychology 363M (Topic 3: Adolescent be completed before the student progresses to
Development), or Psychology 301 and 304; and other upper-division biology courses.
Curriculum and Instruction 371 (Topic 10: Sec- 14. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student
ondary School Reading in the Content Subjects). must complete the following courses: Biology
20. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 337 (Topic: Introduction to Computational Biology),
126 semester hours. 370, and six additional hours of upper-division
coursework in biology.
Option IX: Biology Honors 15. At least four laboratory courses in biology. Three
of these courses must be upper-division. Biology
9. Breadth requirement: An honors mathematics 337 (Topic: Introduction to Computational Biology)
course; Biology 315H and 325H; Chemistry 301H fulfills one of these upper-division requirements.
and 302H; and either a three-semester-hour 16. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
honors-designated computer sciences course or 126 semester hours.
Physics 301, 315, or 316.
10. Chemistry 204, 118K, 118L, 318M, and 318N. S pec i al R equi reme nts
11. In fulfilling requirement 7 above, the student
must complete Biology 320 or 344, 349, 365R, The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua-
370, and at least six additional semester hours tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college
of upper-division coursework in biology chosen requirements given on page 495.
from a list available in the student’s advising A grade of at least C is required in each mathemat-
office. ics and science course specifically required by the
12. Three upper-division laboratory courses in degree, and in each course specifically required in the
biology. major. Students in the honors option must earn an A
13. Natural Sciences 301C. in Biology 679H.
14. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is To graduate and be recommended for certification,
restricted to Dean’s Scholars. students who follow the teaching option must have a
15. Biology 679H. University grade point average of at least 2.50. They
16. Thirty-two additional semester hours of course- must earn a grade of at least C in each of the professional
work approved by the departmental honors development courses listed in requirement 18 and must
adviser. pass the final teaching portfolio review; those seeking
17. Six semester hours of coursework in the College middle grades certification must also earn a grade of
of Liberal Arts or the College of Fine Arts. at least C in each of the courses listed in requirement
18. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 19. For information about the portfolio review and ad-
120 semester hours. ditional teacher certification requirements, consult the
UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser.
Option X: Computational Biology To graduate under the honors option, students must
earn a grade of A in each half of Biology 679H and must
9. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L, present their research in an approved public forum,
and 408M; Mathematics 340L or 341 or Statistics such as the annual College of Natural Sciences Poster
and Scientific Computation 329C; Mathematics Session. Students must also have a grade point average
362K; and Mathematics 358K or 378K. at graduation of at least 3.50 in coursework taken in resi-
10. Computer Sciences 303E or 305J; Computer dence at the University. Students who fail to maintain
Sciences 313E or 307 or Statistics and Scientific an in-residence grade point average of at least 3.25 will
Computation 321; and one of the following: Com- usually be academically dismissed from the honors op-
puter Sciences 323E, 329E, Statistics and Scien- tion; under special circumstances and at the discretion
tific Computation 335. of the departmental honors adviser, a student may be

Order a nd C hoi ce o f Work structure identification and determination, measure-
ment of rates of reactions, determinations of energy
Natural Sciences
Students begin the Bachelor of Science in Biology de- changes accompanying reactions. Supporting work
gree program with six hours of introductory biology for in mathematics and physics is an integral part of the
science majors (Biology 311C and 311D), as well as Chem- degree programs. Compared to the program leading
istry 301 and 302 and Mathematics 408C and 408D (or to the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Science
408K and 408L). The genetics course, Biology 325, is in Chemistry degree programs are more thorough and
prerequisite to other upper-division biology courses. demanding and potentially more rewarding to the
Students should consult with academic advisers about student planning a career in chemistry.
specific concentrations within biology, about appropri-
ate courses in mathematics and physical sciences, and Prescri bed Work C ommon to Al l Options
about course load and the balance between laboratory
and nonlaboratory work. Most students select an option 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In
by the end of the second year and take at least twenty- addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
one hours of upper-division coursework in the major requirements, the student must complete two
in the third and fourth years. courses certified as having a substantial writ-
ing component; one of these courses must be
Bachelor of S cience in Chemis try upper-division. If the writing requirement is not
Four degree plans lead to the Bachelor of Science in student must fulfill it either with electives or
Chemistry. Option I, chemistry, is intended to prepare with coursework taken in addition to the number
students for professional careers as chemists, either of hours required for the degree. Courses with a
upon graduation or after graduate study in chemistry substantial writing component are identified in
or related fields. Option II, computation, is intended the Course Schedule.
to prepare students for the workplace by giving them 2. Options I and II: One of the following foreign
opportunities to develop hands-on computation skills. language/culture choices. Students in options III
Option III, teaching, is intended to prepare students and IV are exempt from this requirement.5
to enter the teaching profession. Option IV, chemistry a. Second-semester-level proficiency in a foreign
honors, is intended to prepare students for academic or language.
research careers. (To follow option IV, students must b. First-semester-level proficiency in a foreign
complete the application process described on pages language and a three-semester-hour course in
493–494.) the culture of the same language area.
The four degree plans may also serve as the basis c. Two three-semester-hour foreign culture
for work in many areas outside pure chemistry, such courses chosen from a list available in the
as materials science, medicine and other health-related dean’s office and the college advising centers.
fields, pharmacology, patent law, business, computa- 3. Six semester hours of American government, in-
tion, or environmental science. After general chemistry cluding Texas government.
courses, depending on his or her background, the 4. Six semester hours of American history.
student makes an intensive core study of some of the 5. Three semester hours in anthropology, eco-
major areas of chemistry—organic, physical, inorganic, nomics, geography, linguistics, psychology, or
and analytical chemistry. The chemistry coursework sociology.
in these degree plans culminates in approximately 6. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in-
three semesters of advanced work, allowing each stu- cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art
dent to study more broadly by taking courses in some studies), classics (including classical civilization,
areas of chemistry not covered in the core courses, Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music,
such as macromolecular chemistry, biochemistry, instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding
or other areas of physical chemistry, or more deeply courses in logic), or theatre and dance.
by taking advanced special topics courses in areas of 7. The following courses:
special interest and by undertaking research projects. a. General chemistry: Chemistry 301 or 301H,
Throughout the curricula, emphasis is placed on labo- 302 or 302H, and 317. Students in option IV
ratory experience—synthesis, separations and analysis, must complete Chemistry 301H and 302H.

b. Organic chemistry: Chemistry 118K, 118L, or field research from the Jackson School or any
318M, and 318N; or 210C, 310M, and 310N. department in the College of Natural Sciences or
Natural Sciences
c. Biochemistry: Chemistry 339K or 369. the Cockrell School may be counted.
d. Physical chemistry: Chemistry 353, 153K, 154K, 14. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
and either 354 or 354L. 127 semester hours.
e. Inorganic chemistry: Chemistry 431.
f. Analytical chemistry: Chemistry 456 and 376K. Option II: Co mputation
8. Thirty-six semester hours of upper-division
coursework. Students who complete option II may simultaneously
9. At least eighteen semester hours of upper- fulfill the requirements of the Elements of Computing
division coursework, including at least twelve Program and may apply for a certificate of completion.
semester hours of upper-division coursework in The Elements of Computing Program is described on
chemistry, must be completed in residence at the page 488.
University. 10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
and 408M; and Mathematics 340L or 341 or
Addi t io nal Prescr ibed W ork three semester hours of upper-division course-
f or E ach O pt i o n work in computer sciences.
11. One of the following sequences: Physics 301,
Option I: Chemistry 101L, 316, and 116L; 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N;
317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N.
10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L, 12. Chemistry 368 (Topic: Computational Chemistry).
and 408M; and at least three semester hours of 13. One of the following laboratory courses: Chemis-
upper-division coursework in mathematics or try 341, 369K, 369L, 371K.
computer sciences. 14. Twelve semester hours in the elements of com-
11. One of the following sequences: Physics 301, puting, consisting of Computer Sciences 303E,
101L, 316, and 116L; 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; 313E, and six hours chosen from Computer Sci-
317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N. ences 323E, 324E, 326E, 327E, and 329E.
12. Six semester hours chosen from the following 15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
courses: Chemistry 339L, 341,* 354, 367L, 368, 127 semester hours. Students are encouraged to
369K,* 369L,* 370, 371K,* 375K, and 475K. At take additional chemistry courses as electives.
least three of these six hours must be in a labo-
ratory course; courses marked with an asterisk Option III: Teaching
may be used to fulfill this laboratory require-
ment. Chemistry 341 and 368 may be repeated This option is designed to fulfill the course require-
for credit toward this requirement when the ments for certification as a middle grades or secondary
topics vary. No more than three semester hours school science teacher in Texas; the student chooses
in Chemistry 369K may be counted toward this either composite science certification with chemistry
requirement; three additional hours may be as the primary teaching field or physical science cer-
counted as electives. No more than three semes- tification. However, completion of the course require-
ter hours in Chemistry 371K may be counted ments does not guarantee the student’s certification.
toward this requirement; three additional hours Information about additional teacher certification
may be counted as electives. requirements is available from the UTeach-Natural
13. Nine semester hours of coursework in the College Sciences academic adviser.
of Natural Sciences (excluding chemistry), the 10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
Cockrell School of Engineering, and the Jackson and 408M.
School of Geosciences. Any course designed for 11. To fulfill requirement 6 above, students must
science or engineering majors may be counted. complete History 329U or Philosophy 329U.
With the exception of courses in the Elements of 12. One of the following sequences: Physics 301,
Computing Program, a course may not be used 101L, 316, and 116L; 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N;
to fulfill this requirement if it cannot be counted 317K, 117M, 317L, and 117N.
toward major requirements in the department 13. In place of requirement 7 above, students must
that offers it. No more than six hours of laboratory complete at least thirty-four semester hours of

chemistry, including the following courses: 12. Natural Sciences 301C.
a. General chemistry: Chemistry 301, 302, and 13. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is
Natural Sciences
either 204 or 317. restricted to Dean’s Scholars.

b. Organic chemistry: Chemistry 118K, 118L, 14. Chemistry 379H and a three-semester-hour
318M, and 318N; or 210C, 310M, and 310N. upper-division course approved by the depart-
c. Biochemistry: Chemistry 339K and 339L, or mental honors adviser.
Chemistry 369. 15. Twenty-five additional hours of coursework ap-
d. Physical chemistry: Chemistry 353 or 353M. proved by the departmental honors adviser.
e. Analytical chemistry: Chemistry 455 or 456. 16. Six semester hours of coursework in the College
f. Chemistry 368 (Topic: Research Methods— of Liberal Arts or the College of Fine Arts.
UTeach) or, with the consent of the UTeach- 17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
Natural Sciences academic adviser, an 120 semester hours.
upper-division chemistry course that includes
a substantial research component. S pec i al R equi reme nts
14. One of the following:
a. For composite science certification: The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua-
(1) Biology 311C and 311D; (2) six hours of tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college
coursework in geological sciences; courses requirements given on page 495. He or she must also
intended for nonscience majors may not be earn a grade of at least C in each course in chemistry
counted toward this requirement; (3) enough taken at the University and counted toward the pre-
additional approved coursework in biology, scribed work for the degree.
geological sciences, or physics to provide the To graduate and be recommended for certification,
required twelve hours in a second field. students who follow the teaching option must have a
The physics courses used to fulfill require- University grade point average of at least 2.50. They
ment 12 above are also counted toward com- must earn a grade of at least C in each of the professional
posite science certification. development courses listed in requirement 15 and must
b. For physical science certification: (1) to fulfill re- pass the final teaching portfolio review; those seeking
quirement 12 above, Physics 301, 101L, 316, and middle grades certification must also earn a grade of
116L; (2) Physics 315 and 115L; (3) Mathemat- at least C in each of the courses listed in requirement
ics 427K and 427L; (4) Chemistry 153K, 354L, 16. For information about the portfolio review and ad-
and 154K; (5) Physics 453 and three additional ditional teacher certification requirements, consult the
hours of upper-division coursework in physics. UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser.
15. Eighteen semester hours of professional develop- To graduate under option IV, students must earn
ment coursework: Curriculum and Instruction grades of A in the departmental research and thesis
650S, UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 350, 355, courses described in requirement 14 above and must
360, 170. present their research in an approved public forum,
16. Students seeking middle grades certification such as the annual College of Natural Sciences Poster
must complete the following courses: Educa- Session. Students must also have a grade point aver-
tional Psychology 363M (Topic 3: Adolescent age at graduation of at least 3.50 in coursework taken
Development), or Psychology 301 and 304; and in residence at the University. Students who fail to
Curriculum and Instruction 371 (Topic 10: Sec- maintain an in-residence grade point average of at least
ondary School Reading in the Content Subjects). 3.25 will usually be academically dismissed from option
17. Enough additional coursework, if needed, to IV; under special circumstances and at the discretion
make a total of 120 semester hours. of the departmental honors adviser, a student may be
Option IV: Chemistry Honors
Order and C hoi ce of Work
10. Breadth requirement: An honors mathemat-
ics course, Chemistry 301H and 302H, Physics Students are strongly recommended to take the chem-
301 and 316, and a three-semester-hour honors istry/biochemistry–major sections of the following
course in biology or computer sciences. courses: Chemistry 301 or 301H (if taken), 302 or 302H,
11. Chemistry 317.

118K, 118L, 318M, and 318N. Students planning a gradu- Bachelor of S cience in Clini c al
ate program are strongly recommended to take Physics Labor atory S cience
Natural Sciences
301, 101L, 316, 116L, 315, and 115L.
Students in option II should consult the under- The student preparing for a career in clinical labora-
graduate adviser each semester regarding order and tory science (medical technology) completes at least
choice of work; those in option III should consult the one hundred hours of academic work at the University.
UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser. After this work is completed, the student enters an ac-
The following order of work is recommended as a credited school of clinical laboratory science (or medical
typical minimum program for option I. It assumes technology) for an additional twelve to sixteen months
that the student has high school credit in trigonom- of clinical education. After completion of this educa-
etry, college algebra, and the first semester of general tion, the student is awarded the Bachelor of Science in
chemistry; is able to earn credit by examination for Clinical Laboratory Science and is eligible for national
Chemistry 301; and is able to score well enough on certifying examinations administered by the National
the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1 to take Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)
Mathematics 408C in the first semester of the fresh- and the American Society for Clinical Pathology
man year. Many students meet some of the following (ASCP). Successful completion of these exams results
course requirements by credit by examination. in national certification as a clinical laboratory scientist
or medical technologist.
First year: Chemistry 302 or 302H, and 317; Mathemat- The purpose of this degree program is to meet the
ics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L, and 408M; Phys- increasing demand for laboratory professionals in hos-
ics 301 and 101L, or 303K and 103M, or 317K and 117M pital and clinic laboratories, research, industry, public
(to be taken after Mathematics 408C); Rhetoric and health, education, and laboratory management. Clini-
Writing 306; three semester hours to fulfill require- cal laboratory science is also an excellent foundation
ment 5 and three hours to fulfill requirement 6 of the for graduate study in medicine, dentistry, management,
prescribed work. education, and other disciplines.
Second year: Chemistry 118K, 118L, 318M, and 318N, or Prescri bed Work
210C, 310M, and 310N; any coursework needed to meet
requirement 2 of the prescribed work; three semester 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In
hours to be counted toward requirement 13 of the addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
prescribed work; English 316K; Physics 316 and 116L, requirements, the student must complete two
or 303L and 103N, or 317L and 117N; an upper-division courses certified as having a substantial writ-
mathematics course (such as Mathematics 427K) or an ing component; one of these courses must be
upper-division computer sciences course. upper-division. If the writing requirement is not
Third year: Chemistry 339K or 369, 353, 153K, 354L, student must fulfill it either with electives or
456; six semester hours of American government; six with coursework taken in addition to the number
semester hours of American history; three semester of hours required for the degree. Courses with a
hours of electives; a three-semester-hour elective to substantial writing component are identified in
fulfill requirement 1 of the prescribed work; three the Course Schedule.
semester hours to be counted toward requirement 13 2. One of the following foreign language/culture
of the prescribed work. options:6
a. Second-semester-level proficiency in a foreign
Fourth year: Chemistry 431, 154K, 376K, and courses language.
to fulfill requirement 12 of the prescribed work. The b. First-semester-level proficiency in a foreign
student must also take enough additional coursework language and a three-semester-hour course in
to fulfill requirements 8, 9, 13, and 14 of the prescribed the culture of the same language area.
work. It is recommended that the majority of the elec- c. Two three-semester-hour foreign culture
tive courses taken to fulfill requirements 8 and 13 be courses chosen from a list available in the
chosen from upper-division courses in biology, chemis- dean’s office and the college advising centers.
try, chemical engineering, mathematics, and physics.
6. Students who enter the University with fewer than two high school units in a single foreign language must take the first two semesters in a language
without degree credit to remove their language deficiency.

3. Six semester hours of American government, in- S pec i al R equi reme nts
cluding Texas government.
Natural Sciences
4. Six semester hours of American history. The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua-
5. Three semester hours in anthropology, eco- tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college
nomics, geography, linguistics, psychology, or requirements given on page 495.
sociology. A grade of at least C is required in each mathematics
6. Mathematics 408C or 408K. and science course specifically required by the degree,
7. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in- and in each course specifically required in the major
cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art or minor.
studies), classics (including classical civilization,
Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music, Order and C hoi ce of Work
instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding
courses in logic), or theatre and dance. The student should consult with his or her academic
8. Biology 311C, 311D, 318M, 320 or 329 or 330, 325, and faculty advisers each semester regarding order
126L, 326R, 344, 360K, 160L, 361, 361L, and 365S. and choice of work and balancing the laboratory load.
9. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 210C, 310M, 310N, and To complete the program within four years, it may be
369. necessary for the student to take some courses during
10. Eight semester hours of physics, in one of the the summer.
following sequences: Physics 317K, 117M, 317L,
and 117N; or 302K, 102M, 302L, and 102N. Bachelor of S cience in Computer
11. Enough additional elective coursework, if neces- S cience s
sary, to make a total of at least one hundred se-
mester hours of academic work completed at the The Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences (BSCS)
University before the clinical education program. degree program provides a strong technical back-
12. The completion of twelve to sixteen months of ground for students planning to begin careers upon
clinical education in a program of clinical labora- graduation and for those interested in graduate study
tory science (or medical technology) accredited in computer sciences. This program allows students
by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical to take more coursework in computer sciences and
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The student related technical areas than does the Bachelor of Arts
must apply to and be accepted into a clinical edu- degree program.
cation program. The faculty adviser in the School In addition to three options leading to the BSCS,
of Biological Sciences and the clinical education students may apply to option IV, the Integrated Pro-
program director work closely with each student gram, which leads to simultaneous completion of the
to ensure his or her success in the program. BSCS and the Master of Science in Computer Sciences
Upon completion of the clinical education pro- (MSCS). The requirements for the BSCS, option IV,
gram, the student must submit a letter from the are given below. The requirements for the MSCS are
program director verifying completion of course- described in the Graduate Catalog. In brief, they are
work and a transcript showing grades in all nine semester hours of graduate-level diversity course-
courses in the program to The University of Tex- work in computer sciences, consisting of three hours in
as at Austin, Office of the Dean, College of Natu- each of three areas; fifteen additional hours of graduate
ral Sciences, 1 University Station G2500, Austin coursework in computer sciences; and six hours of ap-
TX 78712. To be counted toward the degree, the proved graduate coursework in a supporting area. The
coursework must be approved by the faculty ad- student must complete two semesters in residence in
viser in the School of Biological Sciences and the the Graduate School.
dean. None of the coursework completed in the Students who would like to pursue any of the fol-
clinical education program may be used to fulfill lowing options must first be admitted to the degree
in-residence degree requirements, requirements program. The admission processes for options I, II, and
1 through 11 of the prescribed work above, or the IV are described in the section “Admission to Programs
requirements for a second bachelor’s degree. in Computer Sciences,” pages 489–490; the admission
process for option III is described in the section “Dean’s
Scholars Honors Option,” page 492.

Prescribed Work C ommo n Add it io nal P rescr ibed Work
to Al l Opt i o n s f or Each Opti on
Natural Sciences
1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In Option I: Co mputer Sciences
addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
requirements, the student must complete two 9. Mathematics 408C, 408D, either 340L or 341,
courses certified as having a substantial writ- and one of the following: Mathematics 427K,
ing component; one of these courses must be 328K, 343K, 343L, 344K, 346, 348, 358K, 362K,
upper-division. If the writing requirement is not 362M, 364K, 364L, 367K, 372K, 373K, 374G,
fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the 374K, 474M, 376C, 378K.
student must fulfill it either with electives or 10. One of the following sequences of coursework:
with coursework taken in addition to the number a. Biology 311C and 311D; and Biology 205L, 206L,
of hours required for the degree. Courses with a or 208L.
substantial writing component are identified in b. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204.
the Course Schedule. c. Geological Sciences 401 and either 404C or
2. Options I, II, and IV: One of the following for- 405.
eign language/culture choices. Students in op- d. Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, and 103N.
tion III are exempt from this requirement.7 11. An additional sequence chosen from those in
a. Second-semester-level proficiency in a foreign requirement 10 above, or one of the following
language. sequences:
b. First-semester-level proficiency in a foreign a. Biology 325 and at least three hours of upper-
language and a three-semester-hour course in division coursework in biology approved by
the culture of the same language area. the undergraduate adviser.
c. Two three-semester-hour foreign culture b. Chemistry 118K, 118L, 318M, and 318N, or
courses chosen from a list available in the Chemistry 210C, 310M, and 310N, or at least six
dean’s office and the college advising centers. hours of upper-division coursework in chemis-
3. Six semester hours of American history. try approved by the undergraduate adviser.
4. Six semester hours of American government, c. Geological Sciences 416K and 426P, or at
including Texas government. least six hours of upper-division coursework
5. Three semester hours in psychology, anthro- in geological sciences approved by the under-
pology, economics, sociology, geography, or lin- graduate adviser.
guistics (excluding Linguistics 340). d. Physics 315 and at least three hours of upper-
6. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in- division coursework in physics approved by
cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art the undergraduate adviser.
studies), classics (including classical civilization, e. At least six hours of upper-division course-
Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music, work in mathematics approved by the un-
instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding dergraduate adviser. A course may not be
courses in logic), or theatre and dance. Courses counted toward both requirement 9 and re-
in computer programming may not be used to quirement 11.
fulfill this requirement. f. Electrical Engineering 313 and 331.
7. At least forty-two semester hours of upper-divi- 12. Electrical Engineering 316.
sion coursework. 13. At least forty-five semester hours in computer
8. At least eighteen semester hours of upper-divi- sciences, consisting of Computer Sciences 307,
sion coursework in computer sciences must be 310 or 310H, 313K or 313H, 315 or 315H, 336 or
completed in residence at the University. 336H, 337, 341 or 341H, 345 or 345H, 352 or 352H,
372 or 372H, and fifteen additional hours of ap-
proved upper-division coursework.
130 semester hours.

Option II: Turing Scholars Honors 15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
130 semester hours.
Natural Sciences
9. Mathematics 408C, 408D, either 340L or 341,

and one of the following: Mathematics 427K, Option III: Co mputer Sciences Honors
328K, 343K, 343L, 344K, 346, 348, 358K, 362K,
362M, 364K, 364L, 367K, 372K, 373K, 374G, 9. Breadth requirement: An honors mathematics
374K, 474M, 376C, 378K. course; Computer Sciences 310H, 313H, and
10. One of the following sequences of coursework: 315H; and six semester hours chosen from the
a. Biology 311C and 311D; and Biology 205L, 206L, following courses, including coursework in two
or 208L. fields of study: Biology 315H, 325H, Chemistry
b. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204. 301, 302, Physics 301, 315, 316.
c. Geological Sciences 401 and either 404C or 10. At least six semester hours of upper-division
405. coursework in mathematics approved by the un-
d. Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, and 103N. dergraduate adviser.
11. An additional sequence chosen from those in 11. Computer Sciences 336H, 352H, 372H, and
requirement 10 above, or one of the following twelve additional hours of upper-division course-
sequences: work in computer sciences.8
a. Biology 325 and at least three hours of upper- 12. Natural Sciences 301C.
division coursework in biology approved by 13. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is
the undergraduate adviser. restricted to Dean’s Scholars.
b. Chemistry 118K, 118L, 318M, and 318N, or 14. Computer Sciences 379H and a three-semester-
Chemistry 210C, 310M, and 310N, or at least six hour upper-division research course approved by
hours of upper-division coursework in chemis- the departmental honors adviser.
try approved by the undergraduate adviser. 15. Thirty-one additional semester hours of course-
c. Geological Sciences 416K and 426P, or at work approved by the departmental honors
least six hours of upper-division coursework adviser.
in geological sciences approved by the under- 16. Six semester hours of coursework in the College
graduate adviser. of Liberal Arts or the College of Fine Arts.
d. Physics 315 and at least three hours of upper- 17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
division coursework in physics approved by 120 semester hours.
the undergraduate adviser.
e. At least six hours of upper-division coursework Option IV: Integrated Program
in mathematics approved by the undergradu-
ate adviser. A course may not be counted to- 9. Mathematics 408C, 408D, either 340L or 341,
ward both requirement 9 and requirement 11. and one of the following: Mathematics 427K,
f. Electrical Engineering 313 and 331. 328K, 343K, 343L, 344K, 346, 348, 358K, 362K,
12. Electrical Engineering 316. 362M, 364K, 364L, 367K, 372K, 373K, 374G,
13. Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 313K or 313H, 374K, 474M, 376C, 378K.
and 315 or 315H. 10. One of the following sequences of coursework:
14. At least thirty-four semester hours of upper-divi- a. Biology 311C and 311D; and Biology 205L, 206L,
sion coursework in computer sciences, including or 208L.
Computer Sciences 336 or 336H, 337 or 337H, b. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204.
341 or 341H, 345 or 345H, 352 or 352H, 372 or c. Geological Sciences 401 and either 404C or
372H, 178H, and 379H.8 The courses the student 405.
chooses to fulfill this requirement must be ap- d. Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, and 103N.
proved by the Turing Scholars program director; 11. An additional sequence chosen from those in
at least five of them, in addition to Computer Sci- requirement 10 above, or one of the following
ences 178H and 379H, must be honors courses. sequences:
The honors thesis the student completes in Com- a. Biology 325 and at least three hours of upper-
puter Sciences 379H must be approved by the division coursework in biology approved by
program director. the undergraduate adviser.
8. Computer sciences courses with numbers ending in H are intended for students in option II, the Turing Scholars Program, and option III, computer
sciences honors. Students outside these options may enroll in these courses only with the special consent of the honors director.

b. Chemistry 118K, 118L, 318M, and 318N, or Additional Requirements for Option II
Chemistry 210C, 310M, and 310N, or at least six
Natural Sciences
hours of upper-division coursework in chemis- Students in option II, the Turing Scholars program,
try approved by the undergraduate adviser. must maintain a University grade point average of at
c. Geological Sciences 416K and 426P, or at least 3.50; like all students, they must also know and
least six hours of upper-division coursework abide by the academic and disciplinary policies given
in geological sciences approved by the under- in this catalog and in General Information. Those who
graduate adviser. fail to do so will be considered for academic dismissal
d. Physics 315 and at least three hours of upper- from the Turing Scholars program. Under special
division coursework in physics approved by circumstances and at the discretion of the director, a
the undergraduate adviser. student will be allowed to continue in the program
e. At least six hours of upper-division coursework under academic review. A student who is academically
in mathematics approved by the undergradu- dismissed from the program may enter another com-
ate adviser. A course may not be counted to- puter sciences program if he or she fulfills the scholas-
ward both requirement 9 and requirement 11. tic standards for continuance in the University given in
f. Electrical Engineering 313 and 331. General Information. Students in scholastic difficulty
12. Electrical Engineering 316. should discuss their problems with a Turing Scholars
13. At least thirty-nine semester hours in computer program academic adviser and the director.
sciences, consisting of Computer Sciences 307,
310 or 310H, 313K or 313H, 315 or 315H, 336 or Additional Requirements for Option III
336H, 337, 345 or 345H, 352 or 352H, 353 or 357,
372 or 372H, and nine additional hours of ap- Students in option III, the Dean’s Scholars program,
proved upper-division coursework. must earn grades of A in the departmental research
14. Enough additional coursework to make a total of and thesis courses described in requirement 14 above
120 semester hours. and must present their research in an approved public
forum, such as the annual College of Natural Sciences
S pecia l R e q u i remen ts Poster Session. Students must also have a grade point
average at graduation of at least 3.50 in coursework
The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua- taken in residence at the University. Students who fail
tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college to maintain an in-residence grade point average of at
requirements given on page 495. He or she must also least 3.25 will usually be academically dismissed from
make a grade of at least C in each course in computer option III; under special circumstances and at the dis-
sciences used to fulfill the prescribed work require- cretion of the departmental honors adviser, a student
ments for his or her option; students in options I, II, may be allowed to continue under academic review.
and IV must also earn a grade of at least C in each
course used to fulfill requirements 9 and 12 of the Additional Requirements for Option IV
prescribed work.
With the exception of Computer Sciences 307, 313K, Satisfactory Progress
and 315, all computer sciences courses that may be Students are expected to make continuous progress
counted toward a degree in computer sciences are toward the degree by completing required computer
restricted to students who have been admitted to the sciences coursework each semester. Those who fail to
computer sciences major or have the consent of the take program coursework two long-session semesters in
undergraduate faculty adviser. a row will be removed from the program and re-enrolled
An undergraduate may not enroll in any computer in the BSCS option (I, II, or III) that they were following
sciences course more than once without written con- before admission to the Integrated Program. Students
sent of an undergraduate adviser in computer sciences. will be notified before this action is taken; they must
No student may enroll in any computer sciences course meet with their academic adviser upon being notified.
more than twice. No student may take more than three
upper-division computer sciences courses in a semester Probation
without written consent of an undergraduate adviser The student is placed on probation if his or her grade
in computer sciences. point average in required undergraduate computer sci-

ences courses falls below 3.00. Except with the consent have opportunities to apply their knowledge through
of the undergraduate adviser or the graduate adviser, a practicum experiences in research and placements
Natural Sciences
student on probation may not take graduate computer in the field. The program is designed to give students
sciences courses. excellent preparation for graduate training that leads
to careers in academia, research, medicine, and other
Dismissal health professions, as well as for employment in a field
The student is dismissed from the Integrated Program involving work with children, families, and adults.
if (1) he or she fails to improve his or her academic per- Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Human
formance significantly while on probation, or (2) he or Development and Family Sciences must choose one of
she will not achieve a grade point average of 3.00 even six options: option I, early childhood; option II, human
by earning grades of A in all remaining required under- development; option III, families and personal relation-
graduate and graduate computer sciences courses. ships; option IV, families and society; option V, general
Like all students, those in the Integrated Program human development and family sciences; and option
must know and abide by the academic and disciplinary VI, human development and family sciences honors.
policies given in this catalog and in General Informa- Option V is limited to students with an in-residence
tion. Those who fail to do so will be considered for University grade point average of at least 3.00, credit
academic dismissal from the program. Under special for Human Development and Family Sciences 304,
circumstances and at the discretion of the director, a 312, 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C in each,
student may be allowed to continue in the program and consent of the faculty undergraduate adviser in
under academic review. A student who is academi- human development and family sciences; admission
cally dismissed from the program may enter another to option VI requires completion of the application
computer sciences program if he or she fulfills the process described on page 494.
scholastic standards for continuance in the University
given in General Information. Students in scholastic dif- Prescri bed Work C ommon to Al l Options
ficulty should discuss their problems with an academic
adviser and the undergraduate faculty adviser. 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In
addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
Graduation requirements, the student must complete two
To receive the BSCS and MSCS degrees through the courses certified as having a substantial writ-
Integrated Program, a student must have a grade point ing component; one of these courses must be
average of at least 3.00 in the coursework in the MSCS upper-division. If the writing requirement is not
Program of Work. He or she must also have a grade fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the
point average in graduate computer sciences course- student must fulfill it either with electives or
work of at least 3.00. with coursework taken in addition to the number
of hours required for the degree. Courses with a
Order a nd C hoi ce o f Work substantial writing component are identified in
The student must consult the faculty adviser each 2. Students who enter the University with fewer
semester regarding order and choice of work. than two high school units in a single foreign
language must take the first two semesters in a
Bachelor of S cience in Human language without degree credit to remove their
De velopment and Family S cience s language deficiency.
3. Six semester hours of American government,
The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and including Texas government; six semester hours
Family Sciences focuses on the study of human devel- of American history; Psychology 301; and six
opment, individuals in a family context, relationships, semester hours, at least three of which must be
and well-being within the family and the broader social, upper-division, chosen from courses in econom-
economic, community, and governmental environment. ics, social or cultural anthropology, and psychol-
Students in the program are expected to develop knowl- ogy. Neither Psychology 304 nor 333D may be
edge and understanding about human development counted toward this degree.
and family dynamics through classroom experiences, 4. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in-
observation of children and families, and research. They cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art

studies), classics (including classical civilization, 339, 351, 366, 378K (Topic 6: Introduction to Early
Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music, Childhood Intervention), and 378L.
Natural Sciences
instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding 12. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
courses in logic), or theatre and dance. 120 semester hours.
5. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-divi-
sion coursework. Option II: Human Development
6. Eighteen semester hours in the School of Hu-
man Ecology must be completed in residence at This option involves the study of development across
the University. the life span.
7. Educational Psychology 371 or Mathematics 316;
Addi t io nal Prescr ibed W ork Mathematics 408C or 408K.
f or E ach O pt i o n 8. Chemistry 301 or 313N; Biology 311C; Biology 311D
or Chemistry 302 or 314N; and three additional
Option I: Ea rly Childhood semester hours of coursework in astronomy,
biology, chemistry, computer sciences, geologi-
This option is designed to provide the necessary foun- cal sciences, mathematics, nutrition (other than
dation for further study or a career in working with Nutrition 306), or physics. Courses designed for
children in applied settings. nonscience majors may not be counted toward
7. Educational Psychology 371 or Mathematics 316; this requirement; students should consult the
Mathematics 408C or 408K. School of Human Ecology for a list of courses
8. Chemistry 301 or 313N; Biology 311C; Biology 311D that may be counted.
or Chemistry 302 or 314N; and three additional 9. Nine semester hours from an approved list of
semester hours of coursework in astronomy, supporting courses available from the School of
biology, chemistry, computer sciences, geologi- Human Ecology. Students should confer with
cal sciences, mathematics, nutrition (other than their advisers about courses appropriate to their
Nutrition 306), or physics. Courses designed for career goals.
nonscience majors may not be counted toward 10. Thirty-one semester hours in the School of Hu-
this requirement; students should consult the man Ecology, consisting of Nutrition 306; Hu-
School of Human Ecology for a list of courses man Development and Family Sciences 304, 312,
that may be counted. 313, 113L, 315L, and 340; six hours chosen from
9. Nine semester hours from an approved list of Human Development and Family Sciences 352,
supporting courses available from the School of 652F, 352L, 652P, and 355; and six additional
Human Ecology. Students should confer with hours of coursework in human development and
their advisers about courses appropriate to their family sciences. Registration for Human Devel-
career goals. opment and Family Sciences 352, 652F, 352L,
10. Thirty-one semester hours in the School of Hu- 652P, and 355 is restricted to students whose
man Ecology, consisting of Nutrition 306; Hu- applications have been approved. Applications
man Development and Family Sciences 304, 312, for these courses may be obtained in the human
313, 113L, 315L, and 340; six hours chosen from development and family sciences division office;
Human Development and Family Sciences 352, application deadlines are May 1 for enrollment
652F, 352L, 652P, and 355; and six additional the following spring semester and December 1
hours of coursework in human development and for enrollment the following fall semester.
family sciences. Registration for Human Devel- 11. Nine additional semester hours chosen from Hu-
opment and Family Sciences 352, 652F, 352L, man Development and Family Sciences 335, 343,
652P, and 355 is restricted to students whose 345, 351, 371, 372K, and 378L.
applications have been approved. Applications 12. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
for these courses may be obtained in the human 120 semester hours.
development and family sciences division office;
application deadlines are May 1 for enrollment Option III: Families and Personal Relationships
the following spring semester and December 1
for enrollment the following fall semester. This option involves the study of the formation and
11. Nine additional semester hours chosen from maintenance of close relationships, especially couple
Human Development and Family Sciences 338, and family relationships.

7. Educational Psychology 371 or Mathematics 316; Nutrition 306), or physics. Courses designed for
Mathematics 408C or 408K. nonscience majors may not be counted toward
Natural Sciences
8. Chemistry 301 or 313N; Biology 311C; Biology 311D this requirement; students should consult the
or Chemistry 302 or 314N; and three additional School of Human Ecology for a list of courses
semester hours of coursework in astronomy, that may be counted.
biology, chemistry, computer sciences, geologi- 9. Nine semester hours from an approved list of
cal sciences, mathematics, nutrition (other than supporting courses available from the School of
Nutrition 306), or physics. Courses designed for Human Ecology. Students should confer with
nonscience majors may not be counted toward their advisers about courses appropriate to their
this requirement; students should consult the career goals.
School of Human Ecology for a list of courses 10. Thirty-one semester hours in the School of Hu-
that may be counted. man Ecology, consisting of Nutrition 306; Hu-
9. Nine semester hours from an approved list of man Development and Family Sciences 304, 312,
supporting courses available from the School of 313, 113L, 315L, and 340; six hours chosen from
Human Ecology. Students should confer with Human Development and Family Sciences 352,
their advisers about courses appropriate to their 652F, 352L, 652P, and 355; and six additional
career goals. hours of coursework in human development and
10. Thirty-one semester hours in the School of Hu- family sciences. Registration for Human Devel-
man Ecology, consisting of Nutrition 306; Hu- opment and Family Sciences 352, 652F, 352L,
man Development and Family Sciences 304, 312, 652P, and 355 is restricted to students whose
313, 113L, 315L, and 340; six hours chosen from applications have been approved. Applications
Human Development and Family Sciences 352, for these courses may be obtained in the human
652F, 352L, 652P, and 355; and six additional development and family sciences division office;
hours of coursework in human development and application deadlines are May 1 for enrollment
family sciences. Registration for Human Devel- the following spring semester and December 1
opment and Family Sciences 352, 652F, 352L, for enrollment the following fall semester.
652P, and 355 is restricted to students whose 11. Nine additional semester hours chosen from Hu-
applications have been approved. Applications man Development and Family Sciences 322, 339,
for these courses may be obtained in the human 343, 347, 354, 360, 362, 375, 378K (Topic 5: Media
development and family sciences division office; and the Family), and 378K (Topic 6: Introduction
application deadlines are May 1 for enrollment to Early Childhood Intervention).
the following spring semester and December 1 12. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
for enrollment the following fall semester. 120 semester hours.
11. Nine additional semester hours chosen from Hu-
man Development and Family Sciences 322, 337, Option V: General Hum an D evelopment and
345, 347, 358, 360, and 372K. Family Sciences
120 semester hours. This option allows the student to individualize the
degree plan to match his or her career goals. Option V
Option IV: Fa milies and So ciety is limited to students with an in-residence University
grade point average of at least 3.00, credit for Human
This option involves the study of the family and its Development and Family Sciences 304, 312, 313, 113L,
interactions with larger socioeconomic systems, such and 315L with a grade of at least C in each, and consent
as the economy, work, the media, public policy, and of the faculty undergraduate adviser.
government. 7. Educational Psychology 371 or Mathematics 316;
7. Educational Psychology 371 or Mathematics 316; Mathematics 408C or 408K.
Mathematics 408C or 408K. 8. Chemistry 301 or 313N; Biology 311C; Biology 311D
8. Chemistry 301 or 313N; Biology 311C; Biology 311D or Chemistry 302 or 314N; and three additional se-
or Chemistry 302 or 314N; and three additional mester hours of coursework in astronomy, biology,
semester hours of coursework in astronomy, chemistry, computer sciences, geological sciences,
biology, chemistry, computer sciences, geologi- mathematics, nutrition (other than Nutrition 306),
cal sciences, mathematics, nutrition (other than or physics. Courses designed for nonscience ma-

jors may not be counted toward this requirement; 13. Twenty additional semester hours of coursework
students should consult the School of Human approved by the departmental honors adviser.
Natural Sciences
Ecology for a list of courses that may be counted. 14. Six hours of coursework in the College of Liberal
9. Nine semester hours from an approved list of Arts or the College of Fine Arts.
supporting courses available from the School of 15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
Human Ecology. Students should confer with 120 semester hours.
their advisers about courses appropriate to their
career goals. S pec i al R equi reme nts
10. Thirty-one semester hours in the School of Hu-
man Ecology, consisting of Nutrition 306; Hu- All students must fulfill the University-wide gradua-
man Development and Family Sciences 304, 312, tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college
313, 113L, 315L, and 340; six hours chosen from requirements given on page 495.
Human Development and Family Sciences 352, A grade of at least C is required in each mathematics
652F, 352L, 652P, and 355; and six additional and science course specifically required by the degree,
hours of coursework in human development and and in each course specifically required in the major
family sciences. Registration for Human Devel- or minor. Students in the honors option must earn
opment and Family Sciences 352, 652F, 352L, grades of A in Human Development and Family Sci-
652P, and 355 is restricted to students whose ences 379H and the approved research course.
applications have been approved. Applications To graduate under option VI, students must earn
for these courses may be obtained in the human grades of A in the departmental research and thesis
development and family sciences division office; courses described in requirement 12 above and must
application deadlines are May 1 for enrollment present their research in an approved public forum,
the following spring semester and December 1 such as the annual College of Natural Sciences Poster
for enrollment the following fall semester. Session. Students must also have a grade point aver-
11. Nine additional semester hours in human devel- age at graduation of at least 3.50 in coursework taken
opment and family sciences. in residence at the University. Students who fail to
12. Enough additional coursework to make a total of maintain an in-residence grade point average of at least
120 semester hours. 3.25 will usually be academically dismissed from option
VI; under special circumstances and at the discretion
Option VI: H uman Development and Family of the departmental honors adviser, a student may be
Sciences Honors allowed to continue under academic review.
This option is designed to prepare students for aca- Bachelor of S cience in

demic or research careers. Inter d is ciplinary S cience
7. Breadth requirement: An honors mathematics
course; Biology 315H and 325H; Chemistry 301H Prescr i bed W ork C ommo n to Both
and 302H; and either a three-semester-hour Opti ons
honors-designated computer sciences course or
Physics 301, 316, or 315. 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In
8. Human Ecology 115H and 225H. addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
9. Human Development and Family Sciences 304, requirements, the student must complete two
312, 313, 113L, 315L, and eighteen semester hours courses certified as having a substantial writ-
chosen from the following: Human Develop- ing component; one of these courses must be
ment and Family Sciences 335, 337, 345, 347, 351, upper-division. If the writing requirement is not
358, 362, 371, 372K, 378L, and approved social sci- fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the
ence courses. student must fulfill it either with electives or
10. Natural Sciences 301C. with coursework taken in addition to the number
11. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is of hours required for the degree. Courses with a
restricted to Dean’s Scholars. substantial writing component are identified in
12. Human Development and Family Sciences the Course Schedule.
379H and a three-semester-hour upper-division
research course approved by the departmental
honors adviser.

2. Students who enter the University with fewer h. Biology 337 (Topic: Research Methods—
than two high school units in a single foreign UTeach), Chemistry 368 (Topic: Research
Natural Sciences
language must take the first two semesters in a Methods—UTeach), or Physics 341 (Topic:
language without degree credit to remove their Research Methods—UTeach).
language deficiency. 10. One of the following concentrations:
3. Six semester hours of American government, in- a. Mathematics 325K; 328K, 341, or 340L; 358K;
cluding Texas government. and either 360M or 375T (Topic: Discovery: In-
4. Six semester hours of American history. troduction to Advanced Study in Mathematics).
5. History 329U or Philosophy 329U. b. Biology: Twelve hours of coursework chosen
6. Eighteen semester hours of professional develop- from Biology 320, 325, 126L, 326R, 365R, 370,
ment coursework: Curriculum and Instruction 373, and either 324 and 124L or 322 and 122L.
650S, UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 350, 355, c. Chemistry: Twelve hours of coursework cho-
360, 170. sen from Chemistry 210C, 310M, 310N, 353,
455, and either 339K and 339L or 369.
Addi t io nal Prescr ibed W ork d. Geological sciences: Twelve hours of course-
f or E ach Opt i o n work chosen from Geological Sciences 404C
or 405, 416K, 416M, 420K or 320L, and 335.
Option I: Middle Grades Teaching in e. Physics: Twelve hours of coursework chosen
Mathematics and Science from Physics 315, 115L, 329, 333, 336K, 338K,
352K, 453, and 373.
This option is designed to fulfill the course requirements 11. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
for certification in Texas as a middle grades teacher in at least 126 semester hours.
the composite teaching field of mathematics/science.
However, completion of the course requirements does Option II: Secondary School Teaching in
not guarantee the student’s certification. For informa- Computer Sciences and Mathematics
tion about additional certification requirements, consult
the UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser. This option is designed to fulfill the course require-
7. Curriculum and Instruction 371 (Topic 10: Sec- ments for certification as a secondary school teacher in
ondary School Reading in the Content Subjects). Texas, but completion of the course requirements does
8. Educational Psychology 363M (Topic 3: Adolescent not guarantee the student’s certification. For informa-
Development), or Psychology 301 and 304. tion about additional certification requirements, con-
9. The following foundation courses: sult the UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser.
a. Mathematics 408C, 408D, 315C, 326K, 427K, 7. Three semester hours in anthropology, economics,
333L, and 362K. Students who plan to take geography, linguistics, psychology, or sociology.
physics courses to fulfill requirement 10 must 8. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in-
also complete Mathematics 340L or 341. cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art
b. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204. studies), classics (including classical civilization,
c. Students who plan to use biology or geologi- Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music,
cal sciences courses to fulfill requirement 10 instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding
must complete Physics 302K, 102M, 302L, courses in logic), or theatre and dance.
and 102N or an equivalent sequence; those 9. The following courses:
who plan to use chemistry or physics must a. Mathematics 408C, 408D, 315C, Mathematics
complete Physics 301, 101L, 316, and 116L. 325K or Philosophy 313K, Mathematics 333L,
d. Computer Sciences 303E or the equivalent. 326K or 360M, 341 or 340L, 358K, and 362K.
e. Biology 311C and 311D, and 205L, 206L, or b. Computer Sciences 303E or 305J, 307, 310, 315,
208L. 326E or 356, 327E or 347, and 349.
f. Three semester hours of coursework in geo- c. Six additional hours in computer sciences
logical sciences. chosen from Computer Sciences 323E, 324E
g. Three semester hours of coursework in as- or 354, 336, 337, 345, 352, and 372.
tronomy or marine science.

d. Physics 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; or 317K, VI, mathematics honors, requires completion of the
117M, 317L, and 117N. application process described on page 494.
Natural Sciences
e. Management Information Systems 302F. None of the following courses may be counted toward
f. Information Studies 312. the degree: Mathematics 301, 302, 303D, 305G, 505G.
g. Biology 337 (Topic: Research Methods—
UTeach), Chemistry 368 (Topic: Research Prescri bed Work C ommon to Al l Options
Methods—UTeach), or Physics 341 (Topic:
Research Methods—UTeach). 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In
10. Enough additional coursework to make a total of addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
at least 126 semester hours. requirements, the student must complete two
courses certified as having a substantial writ-
S pecia l R e q u i remen ts ing component; one of these courses must be
upper-division. If the writing requirement is not
The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua- fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the
tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college student must fulfill it either with electives or
requirements given on page 495. with coursework taken in addition to the number
A grade of at least C is required in each mathematics of hours required for the degree. Courses with a
and science course specifically required by the degree, substantial writing component are identified in
and in each course specifically required in the major. the Course Schedule.
To graduate and be recommended for certification, 2. Options I–V: Courses 506 and 507 (or the equiva-
students must have a University grade point average of lent) in a single foreign language, and a three-
at least 2.50 and must pass the final teaching portfolio semester-hour course in the same language for
review. Information about the portfolio review and ad- which 507 is a prerequisite; or as much of this
ditional teacher certification requirements is available coursework as required by the student’s score on
from the UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser. the appropriate language placement test. Students
in option VI are exempt from this requirement.
Bachelor of S cience in Mathemati c s For students in all options who enter the Uni-
versity with fewer than two high school units in
As an alternative to the Bachelor of Arts degree, the a single foreign language, the first two semesters
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is designed with a in a language may not be counted toward the to-
twofold purpose: to offer students a more extensive sci- tal number of hours required for the degree.
entific program that may better prepare them for gradu- 3. Six semester hours of American history.
ate study or employment, and to recognize students 4. Six semester hours of American government, in-
who choose to pursue a more demanding program. cluding Texas government.
Students are given the opportunity to develop greater 5. Three semester hours in anthropology, economics,
breadth and depth in their mathematical programs as geography, linguistics, psychology, or sociology.
well as to combine mathematics with a concentration 6. Forty-two semester hours of upper-division
in another scientific discipline. coursework.
To accomplish these goals, the minimum number 7. Eighteen semester hours in mathematics must
of semester hours is increased and the maximum limit be completed in residence at the University.
is removed. Specialization in one additional scientific
area is encouraged, and the foreign language require- Add it io nal P rescr ibed Work
ment is shortened by one semester. f or Each Opti on
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Math-
ematics must select one of six options: actuarial science, Option I: Actuarial Science
applied mathematics, mathematical sciences, pure
mathematics, mathematics for secondary teaching, and 8. Eight semester hours in one of the following
mathematics honors. Students who choose the option areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geological
in mathematical sciences must also select a special- sciences, and physics.
ization in either scientific computation or statistics, 9. Six semester hours in architecture, classics (in-
probability, and data analysis. Admission to option cluding classical civilization, Greek, Latin), fine

arts (including art history, design, ensemble, fine arts, instruments, music, studio art, theatre and
arts, instruments, music, studio art, theatre and dance, visual art studies), philosophy, or pro-
Natural Sciences
dance, visual art studies), philosophy, or programs of special concentration. Three of these
grams of special concentration. Three of these hours must be taken in architecture, classics, fine
hours must be taken in architecture, classics, fine arts, or philosophy (excluding courses in logic).
arts, or philosophy (excluding courses in logic). 10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L, and 408M.
and 408M. 11. Computer Sciences 303E or the equivalent.
11. Actuarial Foundations 329. 12. Thirty-two semester hours of upper-division
12. Economics 304K and 304L. coursework in mathematics, consisting of the
13. Accounting 310F or both 311 and 312. following courses. The student should consult
14. Finance 357. the applied mathematics adviser for information
15. At least thirty-two semester hours of upper-divi- on other courses that may be counted toward
sion coursework in mathematics and supporting this requirement.
areas, consisting of a. Mathematics 340L or 341.
a. One of the following courses: Mathematics b. Mathematics 427K, 348, 362K, and 474M.
328K, 343K, 361, 361K, 365C, 367K, 373K. c. Mathematics 361 and 365C.
b. Mathematics 340L or 341. d. Mathematics 343K or 373K.
c. Mathematics 362K and either 358K or 378K. e. Enough of the following coursework to pro-
d. Mathematics 339J, 339U, and two courses vide a total of at least thirty-two hours: Math-
chosen from Mathematics 339V, 339W, 349P, ematics 346, 365D, 368K, 372K, 376C.
and 349R. 13. At least six semester hours of upper-division
e. Enough additional coursework to provide a coursework must be outside both mathematics
total of at least thirty-two hours. In addition and the fields of study listed in requirement 8.
to upper-division mathematics courses, the Philosophy courses in logic, computer sciences
following courses in supporting areas may be courses in discrete mathematics, and engi-
counted toward this requirement: Economics neering courses may not be used to fulfill this
420K, Finance 354, 367, 377 (Topic 2: Financial requirement.
Risk Management), Legal Environment of Busi- 14. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
ness 320F, 323, Management Information Sys- 126 semester hours.
tems 325, Risk Management 357E, 369K, 377.
Courses used to satisfy this requirement may Option III: Mathematical Sciences
not be counted toward requirement 16.
16. At least six semester hours of upper-division Specialization in Statistics, Probability, and Data Analysis
coursework must be outside both mathematics 8. Eight semester hours in one of the following
and the fields of study listed in requirement 8. areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geological
Philosophy courses in logic, computer sciences sciences, and physics.
courses in discrete mathematics, engineering 9. Six semester hours in architecture, classics (in-
courses, and courses counted toward requirement cluding classical civilization, Greek, Latin), fine
15e may not be used to fulfill this requirement. arts (including art history, design, ensemble, fine
17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of arts, instruments, music, studio art, theatre and
126 semester hours. dance, visual art studies), philosophy, or pro-
grams of special concentration. Three of these
Option II: Applied Mathematics hours must be taken in architecture, classics, fine
arts, or philosophy (excluding courses in logic).
8. Eight semester hours in one of the following 10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geological and 408M.
sciences, and physics. 11. Computer Sciences 303E or the equivalent.
9. Six semester hours in architecture, classics (in- 12. At least thirty-two semester hours of upper-
cluding classical civilization, Greek, Latin), fine division coursework in mathematics and related
arts (including art history, design, ensemble, fine areas, consisting of
a. Mathematics 325K or Computer Sciences 336.
b. Mathematics 427K and 362K.

c. Mathematics 340L or 341. arts, instruments, music, studio art, theatre and
d. Mathematics 361K or 365C. dance, visual art studies), philosophy, or pro-
Natural Sciences
e. Mathematics 358K and 378K. grams of special concentration. Three of these
f. Mathematics 328K, 343K, 346, or 373K. hours must be taken in architecture, classics, fine
g. Additional coursework chosen from the arts, or philosophy (excluding courses in logic).
following: Computer Sciences 327E or 347, 10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
Economics 341K, 350K (Topic 4: Advanced and 408M.
Econometrics), 350K (Topic 6: Advanced 11. Computer Sciences 303E and 313E, or 307
Microeconomic Theory), 350K (Topic 7: Applied and 315.
Economic Analysis), 354K, Electrical Engineer- 12. At least thirty-two semester hours of upper-
ing 366L, 379K (Topic 15: Information Theory), division coursework in mathematics and related
Geography 360G, 360L, Mathematics 339J, areas, consisting of
339U, 339V, 343L, 343M, 346, 348, 349P, 349R, a. Mathematics 340L or 341.
365D, 368K, 373L, 374G, 474M, Mechanical b. Mathematics 427K, 348, 362K, and 368K.
Engineering 366L, 366Q, 366R, 367S, c. Mathematics 361K or 365C.
Psychology 325K, Risk Management 357E. d. Students who fulfill the requirements of the
Courses used to satisfy this requirement may Elements of Computing Program may count
not be counted toward requirement 13. up to six hours of upper-division coursework
Most of these courses have substantial in that program toward this requirement.
prerequisites, sometimes including courses Computer Sciences 323E may not be counted
in other departments. Some have restricted toward this requirement. Courses used to
enrollment. The student is responsible for satisfy this requirement may not be counted
meeting prerequisites and other requirements toward requirement 13.
for enrollment in the courses selected to fulfill e. Additional coursework chosen from the fol-
this requirement. Courses should be chosen lowing: Mathematics 325K or 328K (but not
in consultation with the specialization adviser both), 427L, 343K or 373K (but not both), 343L,
to form a coherent program consistent with 346, 358K, 361, 365D, 372K, 474M, 376C, 378K.
the student’s background and goals. 13. At least six semester hours of upper-division
Educational Psychology 371 may not be coursework must be outside both mathematics
counted toward this degree if it is taken after and the fields of study listed in requirement 8.
Mathematics 358K or 378K. Philosophy courses in logic, computer sciences
13. At least six semester hours of upper-division courses in discrete mathematics, engineering
coursework must be outside both mathematics courses, and courses counted toward requirement
and the fields of study listed in requirement 8. 12e may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
Philosophy courses in logic, computer sciences 14. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
courses in discrete mathematics, engineering 126 semester hours.
courses, and courses counted toward requirement
12g may not be used to fulfill this requirement. Option IV: Pure Mathematics
126 semester hours. 8. Eight semester hours in one of the following
areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geological
Specialization in Scientific Computation sciences, and physics.
Students who complete this specialization may simul- 9. Six semester hours in architecture, classics (in-
taneously fulfill the requirements of the Elements of cluding classical civilization, Greek, Latin), fine
Computing Program and may apply for a certificate of arts (including art history, design, ensemble, fine
completion. The Elements of Computing Program is arts, instruments, music, studio art, theatre and
described on page 488. dance, visual art studies), philosophy, or programs
8. Eight semester hours in one of the following of special concentration. Three of these hours
areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geological must be taken in architecture, classics, fine arts,
sciences, and physics. or philosophy (excluding courses in logic).
9. Six semester hours in architecture, classics (in- 10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L,
cluding classical civilization, Greek, Latin), fine and 408M.
arts (including art history, design, ensemble, fine

11. At least thirty-two semester hours of upper-divi- and the fields of study listed in requirement 8.
sion coursework in mathematics, consisting of Philosophy courses in logic, computer sciences
Natural Sciences
a. Mathematics 340L or 341. courses in discrete mathematics, and engi-

b. Mathematics 427K, 361, 362K, 365C, and 373K. neering courses may not be used to fulfill this
c. One of the following two-course sequences: requirement.
Mathematics 427K and 372K, 358K and 378K, 12. Mathematics 315C.
362K and 339J, 348 and 368K, 365C and 365D, 13. Biology 337 (Topic: Research Methods—UTeach),
367K and 365G, 367K and 367L, 373K and 373L. Chemistry 368 (Topic: Research Methods—
d. Additional hours of upper-division course- UTeach), or Physics 341 (Topic: Research
work in mathematics chosen with the ap- Methods—UTeach). The course used to fulfill
proval of the mathematics adviser. Either this requirement may also be counted toward
Mathematics 343K or 361K may be counted requirement 8 above if it is in the same field of
toward this requirement, but not both. study as the other courses counted toward re-
12. At least six semester hours of upper-division quirement 8. Students are encouraged to take at
coursework must be outside both mathematics least one course to fulfill requirement 8 before
and the fields of study listed in requirement 8. taking research methods.
Philosophy courses in logic, computer sciences 14. At least thirty-two semester hours of upper-divi-
courses in discrete mathematics, and engi- sion coursework in mathematics, consisting of
neering courses may not be used to fulfill this a. Mathematics 340L or 341.
requirement. b. Mathematics 325K, 333L, 358K, and 362K.
13. Enough additional coursework to make a total of c. Mathematics 326K, 360M, 375T (Topic: Dis-
126 semester hours. covery: Introduction to Advanced Study in Math-
ematics), or Science 360 (Topic: Math Domain).
Option V: Teaching Students seeking middle grades mathematics
certification must complete Mathematics 326K.
This option is designed to fulfill the course require- d. Mathematics 361K or 365C.
ments for certification as a middle grades or secondary e. Mathematics 328K, 343K, or 373K.
school mathematics teacher in Texas; however, comple- f. Mathematics 427K or 378K.
tion of the course requirements does not guarantee g. Enough of the following coursework to pro-
the student’s certification. For information about vide a total of at least thirty-two semester
additional certification requirements, consult the hours: Mathematics 326K, 427K, 328K, 339J,
UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser. 339U, 343K, 343L, 348, 360M, 361, 365C,
Students are encouraged to become familiar with 365D, 368K, 373K, 373L, 175T (Topic: Seminar
a variety of mathematical software relevant to middle for Prospective Teachers), 378K. A course used
grades or secondary teaching, such as computer ge- to fulfill requirements 14a through 14f may
ometry systems, spreadsheets, and statistical software. not also be counted toward requirement 14g.
Whenever possible, the student should take courses and 15. A three-semester-hour supporting course that uses
sections of courses that use these types of software. mathematics but is in a field other than mathemat-
8. Eight semester hours in one of the following ics. The following courses may be used to fulfill
areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geological this requirement: Accounting 310F or 311, Archi-
sciences, and physics. tectural Engineering 323K, Astronomy 307, 352K,
9. Six semester hours in architecture, classics (in- 352L, 358, 367M, Chemistry 301, 303, Civil Engi-
cluding classical civilization, Greek, Latin), fine neering 321, 341, Computer Sciences 307, Econom-
arts (including art history, design, ensemble, fine ics 420K, Electrical Engineering 302, 366, 366L,
arts, instruments, music, studio art, theatre and Geological Sciences 346C, 354, 476K, Geography
dance, visual art studies), philosophy, or programs 360L, Government 341M, Human Development
of special concentration. Three of these hours and Family Sciences 322, Mechanical Engineer-
must consist of History 329U or Philosophy 329U. ing 320, 326, 366L, 366Q, 366R, Petroleum and
10. Mathematics 408C and 408D, or 408K, 408L, Geosystems Engineering 310, Physics 301, 303K,
and 408M. 303L, Psychology 325K, 332, Sociology 369L. The
11. At least six semester hours of upper-division supporting course may not also be counted toward
coursework must be outside both mathematics other requirements in the prescribed work.

16. Eighteen semester hours of professional develop- make a grade of at least C in each course completed at
ment coursework: Curriculum and Instruction the University and counted toward the prescribed work
Natural Sciences
650S, UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 350, 355, requirements for his or her option.
360, 170. To graduate and be recommended for certification,
17. Students seeking middle grades certification must students who follow the teaching option must have a
complete the following courses: Educational Psy- University grade point average of at least 2.50. They
chology 363M (Topic 3: Adolescent Development), or must earn a grade of at least C in each of the professional
Psychology 301 and 304; Curriculum and Instruc- development courses listed in requirement 16 and must
tion 371 (Topic 10: Secondary School Reading in the pass the final teaching portfolio review; those seeking
Content Subjects); and Mathematics 326K. middle grades certification must also earn a grade of
18. Enough additional coursework to make a total of at least C in each of the courses listed in requirement
126 semester hours. 17. For information about the portfolio review and ad-
ditional teacher certification requirements, consult the
Option VI: Mathematics Honors UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser.
To graduate under option VI, students must earn
8. Breadth requirement: An honors mathematics grades of A in the departmental research and thesis
course; and fifteen semester hours chosen from courses described in requirement 14 above and must
the following courses, including coursework in present their research in an approved public forum,
three fields of study: Biology 315H, 325H, Chem- such as the annual College of Natural Sciences Poster
istry 301H, 302H, Computer Sciences 315H, Session. Students must also have a grade point aver-
Physics 301, 315, 316. age at graduation of at least 3.50 in coursework taken
9. Three semester hours in architecture, classics in residence at the University. Students who fail to
(including classical civilization, Greek, Latin), maintain an in-residence grade point average of at least
fine arts (including art history, design, ensemble, 3.25 will usually be academically dismissed from option
fine arts, instruments, music, studio art, theatre VI; under special circumstances and at the discretion
and dance, visual art studies), philosophy (ex- of the departmental honors adviser, a student may be
cluding courses in logic), or programs of special allowed to continue under academic review.
concentration.
10. An honors section of Mathematics 427K, and Bachelor of S cience in Nutrition
six semester hours of coursework chosen from
Mathematics 365C, 367K, and 373K. Nutrition is an integrative science with the overall
11. Twenty additional semester hours of upper-divi- objective of improving the health and well-being of in-
sion coursework in mathematics approved by the dividuals and groups. Nutritional inquiry encompasses
departmental faculty adviser. not only the roles of electrons, atoms, molecules, genes,
12. Natural Sciences 301C. cells, organs, and complex organisms in biological life
13. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is processes but also the links between life science and
restricted to Dean’s Scholars. health, behavior, education, population, culture, and
14. Mathematics 379H and a three-semester-hour economics. The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree
upper-division research course approved by the program includes six options: dietetics, nutritional
departmental honors adviser. sciences, nutrition in business, teaching certification,
15. Thirty additional semester hours of coursework nutrition honors, and international nutrition. All op-
approved by the departmental honors adviser. tions include a prescribed core of science and nutri-
16. Six semester hours of coursework in the College tion courses and additional coursework in the area
of Liberal Arts or the College of Fine Arts. of specialization. Admission to option V, nutrition
17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of honors, requires completion of the application process
120 semester hours. described on pages 494–495.
For students pursuing careers in dietetics, courses
S pecia l R e q u i remen ts in behavioral and clinical nutrition and food systems
management provide the academic preparation re-
The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua- quired for dietetics practice. The Didactic Program in
tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college Dietetics (DPD) meets the coursework requirements
requirements given on page 495. He or she must also that qualify graduates to apply to a dietetic internship.

The Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) includes of hours required for the degree. Courses with a
both the coursework and the supervised practice neces- substantial writing component are identified in
Natural Sciences
sary to be eligible to write the examination to become the Course Schedule.

a registered dietitian. The DPD and CPD are accred- 2. Students who enter the University with fewer
ited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics than two high school units in a single foreign
Education of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), language must take the first two semesters in a
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The nutritional sciences option requires courses 3. Six semester hours of American government, in-
in science and research in order to prepare students cluding Texas government.
for graduate study or professional school. Graduates 4. Six semester hours of American history.
may seek employment in private or publicly funded 5. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in-
research programs or, upon completion of graduate cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art
study, may engage in college or university teaching or studies), classics (including classical civilization,
nutrition research. This option also allows students to Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music,
fulfill requirements for postgraduate study in medicine, instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding
dentistry, and other health professions. courses in logic), or theatre and dance.
Students who select the nutrition in business op- 6. At least thirty-six semester hours of upper-
tion can earn a Business Foundations Certificate and division coursework, of which at least twenty-
seek employment in areas such as sales and customer four must be in nutrition. Eighteen hours of
support in the food industry. upper-division coursework in nutrition must be
The teaching option allows students to meet the completed in residence at the University. The
state certification requirements to teach composite sci- amount of upper-division coursework in nutri-
ence in secondary and/or middle grades. There is no tion required for option IV may differ because of
certification for teaching nutrition or health in Texas teacher certification requirements.
public schools.
The honors option is a selective program; admission Add it io nal P rescr ibed Work
into the option and continuation in it require the ap- f or Each Opti on
proval of the departmental honors adviser. In addition
to a core of research, writing, and seminar courses in Option I: Dietetics
the College of Natural Sciences, students in the honors
option consult with the departmental honors adviser to Students in dietetics may select either the Didactic Pro-
develop a coherent individual program of rigorous and gram in Dietetics (DPD) or the Coordinated Program in
challenging courses from across the University. Dietetics (CPD). Students who complete the DPD with
Students in the international nutrition option gain at least four upper-division nutrition courses completed
first-hand knowledge of nutrition issues in other in residence will receive a Verification Statement that
countries through a study abroad experience. Students qualifies them to apply for an accredited dietetic intern-
combine the study of nutrition with a broad range of ship. DPD graduates who complete a dietetic internship
courses to prepare for experience studying and practic- may become active members of the American Dietetic
ing nutrition in another culture. Association (ADA) and are eligible to write the exami-
nation to become a registered dietitian.
Prescribed Work C ommo n to A ll O pti ons Students interested in the Coordinated Program
in Dietetics must apply for admission after complet-
1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In ing sixty semester hours of prerequisite coursework.
addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree Information about admission is given on page 490.
requirements, the student must complete two Upon completing the CPD, which includes approxi-
courses certified as having a substantial writ- mately one thousand hours of supervised practice,
ing component; one of these courses must be graduates immediately qualify for active membership
upper-division. If the writing requirement is not in the ADA and to write the examination to become a
fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the registered dietitian.
student must fulfill it either with electives or Students who are admitted to the CPD should
with coursework taken in addition to the number consult the faculty adviser each semester regarding

order and choice of work. During the fourth year, the 16. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
following courses must be taken in the indicated term: 126 semester hours.
Natural Sciences
fall semester: Nutrition 245C; spring semester: Nutrition
772C, 572F, 373S; summer session: Nutrition 274C and Option II: Nutritional Sciences
174P. Because these courses are taught only once a year,
a student who does not take them at the indicated time 7. At least six semester hours chosen from Psychol-
may be unable to complete the program. ogy 301, Sociology 302, Anthropology 302, Eco-
7. At least six semester hours chosen from Psychol- nomics 304K, 304L, and Human Development
ogy 301, Sociology 302, Anthropology 302, Eco- and Family Sciences 313 and 113L.
nomics 304K, 304L, and Human Development 8. Mathematics 408K or 408C.
and Family Sciences 313 and 113L. 9. Three semester hours of statistics chosen from
8. Mathematics 408K or 408C. Biology 318M, Educational Psychology 371, and
9. Three semester hours of statistics chosen from Mathematics 316.
Biology 318M, Educational Psychology 371, and 10. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 210C, 310M, 310N, and
Mathematics 316. either 369 or both 339K and 339L.
10. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 310M, and either 369 11. Biology 311C, 311D, 416K or 365R, 416L or 365S,
or both 339K and 339L. and 325.
11. Biology 311C, 416K or 365R, and 416L or 365S. 12. One of the following four-semester-hour se-
12. Accounting 310F or 311. quences: Physics 301 and 101L, 302K and 102M,
13. Twenty-one semester hours of core nutrition 303K and 103M, or 317K and 117M.
coursework: 13. Twenty-one semester hours of core nutrition
a. Nutrition 312, 112L, 326, and 126L. The student coursework:
must complete each course with a grade of a. Nutrition 312, 112L, 326, and 126L. The student
at least C before progressing to other upper- must complete each course with a grade of
division nutrition courses. at least C before progressing to other upper-
b. Nutrition 307, 107L, 338W, 342, and 365 (Topic division nutrition courses.
1: Vitamins and Minerals; Topic 2: Nutrition and b. Nutrition 307, 107L, 338W, 342, and 365 (Topic
Genes; or Topic 3: Epidemiological and Statisti- 1: Vitamins and Minerals; Topic 2: Nutrition
cal Methods in Nutrition). Students in the CPD and Genes; or Topic 3: Epidemiological and
must complete Nutrition 371 instead of 365. Statistical Methods in Nutrition). Students may
14. At least twenty-eight additional semester hours substitute either Chemistry 455 or Biology
in nutrition, consisting of the following: 126L and 326R for Nutrition 307 and 107L.
a. Behavioral and clinical nutrition: 14. Twelve additional semester hours of nutrition,
i. CPD: Nutrition 315, 218, 118L, 330, 332, and including the following:
370. a. Nutritional sciences: Nutrition 365 or 371. The
ii. DPD: Nutrition 315, 218, 118L, 332, 370, 371, same topic of Nutrition 365 may not be count-
and either Nutrition 330 or 365 (Topic 2: ed both toward this requirement and toward
Nutrition and Genes). requirement 13b.
b. Food systems management: Nutrition 334, b. Behavioral and clinical nutrition: Nutrition 315,
234L, and 355M. 218 and 118L, 330, 332, 360, or 370.
c. Research: c. Research: Three semester hours of course-
i. CPD: Nutrition 373S. work chosen from Nutrition 366L, Biology
ii. DPD: One of the following: Nutrition 324 325L, 331L, and Chemistry 369L.
and 124L, 355, 366L, or 379H. With the ap- 15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
proval of the faculty undergraduate adviser, 126 semester hours.
DPD students may count Nutrition 352
toward this requirement. Option III: Nutrition in Business
d. Professional development:
i. CPD: Nutrition 245C. 7. At least six semester hours chosen from Psychol-
ii. DPD: Nutrition 162. ogy 301, Sociology 302, Anthropology 302, Eco-
15. Students in the CPD must complete an addition- nomics 304K, 304L, and Human Development
al fifteen semester hours of supervised practice: and Family Sciences 313 and 113L.
Nutrition 772C, 572F, 274C, and 174P.

8. Mathematics 408K or 408C. 10. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 310M, and either 369
9. Three semester hours of statistics chosen from or both 339K and 339L.
Natural Sciences
Biology 318M, Educational Psychology 371, and 11. Biology 311C, 311D, 416K or 365R, and 416L or 365S.
Mathematics 316. 12. For students with biological sciences as the
10. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 310M, and either 369 primary teaching area, Biology 325 and 370; for
or both 339K and 339L. students with chemistry as the primary teaching
11. Biology 311C, 416K or 365R, and 416L or 365S. area, Chemistry 210C, 310N, and 455.
12. Twenty-one semester hours of core nutrition 13. History 329U or Philosophy 329U.
coursework: 14. An eight-semester-hour sequence of coursework
a. Nutrition 312, 112L, 326, and 126L. The student in physics chosen from the following: Physics
must complete each course with a grade of 301, 101L, 316, and 116L; 302K, 102M, 302L, and
at least C before progressing to other upper- 102N; 303K, 103M, 303L, and 103N; or 317K, 117M,
division nutrition courses. 317L, and 117N.
b. Nutrition 307, 107L, 338W, 342, and 365 15. Six semester hours of coursework in geological
(Topic 1: Vitamins and Minerals; Topic 2: Nutri- sciences; courses intended for nonscience ma-
tion and Genes; or Topic 3: Epidemiological and jors may not be counted toward this requirement.
Statistical Methods in Nutrition). 16. Twenty-one semester hours of core nutrition
13. At least seventeen additional semester hours of coursework:
nutrition, including the following: a. Nutrition 312, 112L, 326, and 126L. The student
a. Behavioral and clinical nutrition: Six hours must complete each course with a grade of
chosen from Nutrition 315, 218 and 118L, 330, at least C before progressing to other upper-
332, 360, 370, and 371. division nutrition courses.
b. Food systems management: Nutrition 334 and b. Nutrition 307 and 107L, or Biology 126L and
234L. 326R, or Chemistry 455.
c. Research: Nutrition 324 and 124L, 355, 366L, or c. Nutrition 338W, or Biology 337 (Topic: Research
379H. With departmental approval, students Methods—UTeach), or Chemistry 368 (Topic:
in option III may substitute Nutrition 352. Research Methods—UTeach).
14. Fifteen semester hours chosen from Accounting d. Nutrition 342 or Chemistry 339L.
310F or 311, Advertising 305 or 318J, Communica- e. Nutrition 365 (Topic 1: Vitamins and Minerals;
tion Studies 316L, 317M, 352, 356M, Finance 320F, Topic 2: Nutrition and Genes; or Topic 3:
Human Development and Family Sciences 322, Epidemiological and Statistical Methods in
Legal Environment of Business 320F, Manage- Nutrition) or Biology 325.
ment 320F, 325, Management Information Sys- 17. Six semester hours in addition to the core nutri-
tems 302F, Marketing 320F, and Nutrition 355M. tion coursework, consisting of one of the follow-
15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of ing research courses: Nutrition 366L, Biology 337
126 semester hours. (Topic: Research Methods—UTeach), Chemistry
368 (Topic: Research Methods—UTeach), or Phys-
Option IV: Teaching ics 341 (Topic: Research Methods—UTeach); and
three additional hours of upper-division course-
This option is designed to fulfill the course requirements work in nutrition.
for certification as a middle grades or secondary school 18. Eighteen semester hours of professional develop-
teacher in Texas, but completion of the course requirement coursework: Curriculum and Instruction
ments does not guarantee the student’s certification. For 650S, UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 350, 355,
information about additional requirements, consult the 360, and 170.
UTeach-Natural Sciences academic adviser. 19. Students seeking middle grades certification
7. At least six semester hours chosen from Psychol- must complete the following courses: Educa-
ogy 301, Sociology 302, Anthropology 302, Eco- tional Psychology 363M (Topic 3: Adolescent
nomics 304K, 304L, and Human Development Development) or Psychology 301 and 304; and
and Family Sciences 313 and 113L. Curriculum and Instruction 371 (Topic 10: Sec-
8. Mathematics 408K or 408C. ondary School Reading in the Content Subjects).
9. Three semester hours of statistics chosen from 20. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
Biology 318M, Educational Psychology 371, and 126 semester hours.
Mathematics 316.

Option V: Nutrition Honors 9. Fourth-semester-level proficiency in Spanish or
in the language of the student’s proposed area of
Natural Sciences
7. Breadth requirement: An honors mathematics study abroad.
course; Biology 315H and 325H; Chemistry 301H 10. Mathematics 408K or 408C.
and 302H; and either a three-semester-hour 11. Three semester hours of statistics chosen from
honors-designated computer sciences course or Biology 318M, Educational Psychology 371, and
Physics 301, 315, or 316. Mathematics 316.
8. At least three semester hours chosen from Psy- 12. Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 310M, and 369.
chology 301, Sociology 302, Anthropology 302, 13. Biology 311C, 416K, 416L, 226N, and 126L.
Economics 304K, 304L, and Human Develop- 14. Eighteen semester hours of core nutrition
ment and Family Sciences 313 and 113L. coursework:
9. Chemistry 310M and 310N, and either 369 or a. Nutrition 312, 112L, 326, and 126L. The student
both 339K and 339L. must complete each course with a grade of
10. Biology 365R and 365S. at least C before progressing to other upper-
11. Nutrition 312, 112L, 365 (Topic 1: Vitamins and division nutrition courses.
Minerals), 366L, and twelve additional semester b. Nutrition 307, 107L, 338W, and 342.
hours of nutrition or related coursework ap- 15. Fifteen additional semester hours of nutrition:
proved by the departmental honors adviser. Nutrition 316, 218, 118L, 321, 331, and 353.
12. Natural Sciences 301C. 16. At least nine semester hours, three of which
13. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is must be upper-division, chosen from one of the
restricted to Dean’s Scholars. following areas:
14. Nutrition 379H and a three-semester-hour a. Health professions: Chemistry 210C, 310N,
upper-division research course approved by the Biology 205L or 206L, 311D, 325, 326M, 346,
departmental honors adviser. Nutrition 365 (Topic 1: Vitamins and Minerals).
15. Twelve semester hours of additional coursework b. Dietetics: Nutrition 315, 330, 332, 370, 371.
approved by the departmental honors adviser. c. Behavioral science: Human Development and
16. Six semester hours of coursework in the College Family Sciences 304, 313, 113L, Psychology 304,
of Liberal Arts or the College of Fine Arts. 308, 319K, Sociology 308D, 319, 320K, 324K.
17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
120 semester hours. 126 semester hours.
Option VI: International Nutrition S pec i al R equi reme nts
Students in this option must participate for one se- The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua-
mester or summer session in a study abroad program tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college
in nutrition offered by the University. Students must requirements given on page 495.
submit a study abroad application. During the study A grade of at least C is required in each mathemat-
abroad experience, students complete Nutrition 353, ics and science course specifically required by the
Field Experience in International Nutrition. Additional degree, and in each course specifically required in the
coursework in nutrition or in the language, culture, major or minor. Students in the honors option must
or history of the country may be available during the earn grades of A in Nutrition 379H and the approved
international study experience. All study abroad pro- research course.
grams in nutrition must be approved in advance by the To graduate and be recommended for certification,
international nutrition faculty adviser. A list of other students who follow the teaching option must have a
study abroad opportunities in nutrition is maintained University grade point average of at least 2.50. They
in the main office of the School of Human Ecology. must earn a grade of at least C in each of the profes-
7. Economics 304K or 304L, and at least three se- sional development courses listed in requirement 18
mester hours chosen from Psychology 301, Soci- and must pass the final teaching portfolio review;
ology 302, and Anthropology 302. those seeking middle grades certification must also
8. Six semester hours chosen from the following: earn a grade of at least C in each of the courses listed
Geography 339K, 357, Mexican American Studies in requirement 19. Information about the portfolio
307, 318, Sociology 335, 354K. review and additional teacher certification require-

ments is available from the UTeach-Natural Sciences Prescri bed Work C ommon to Al l Options
academic adviser.
Natural Sciences
To graduate under option V, students must earn 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K. In
grades of A in the departmental research and thesis addition, in taking courses to fulfill other degree
courses described in requirement 14 and must present requirements, the student must complete two
their research in an approved public forum, such as courses certified as having a substantial writ-
the annual College of Natural Sciences Poster Session. ing component; one of these courses must be
Students must also have a grade point average at gradu- upper-division. If the writing requirement is not
ation of at least 3.50 in coursework taken in residence fulfilled by courses specified for the degree, the
at the University. Students who fail to maintain an student must fulfill it either with electives or
in-residence grade point average of at least 3.25 will with coursework taken in addition to the number
usually be academically dismissed from option V; un- of hours required for the degree. Courses with a
der special circumstances and at the discretion of the substantial writing component are identified in
departmental honors adviser, a student may be allowed the Course Schedule.
to continue under academic review. 2. Options I–IV: One of the following foreign lan-
guage/culture choices. Students in options V
Bachelor of S cience in Physi c s and VI are exempt from this requirement.9
a. Second-semester-level proficiency in a for-
All aspects of the physical universe are of interest to the eign language.
physicist, who seeks to understand not only the small- b. First-semester-level proficiency in a foreign
est forms of matter and the rich phenomena present in language and a three-semester-hour course in
our everyday lives but also the universe itself. Physics the culture of the same language area.
has played a critical role in human technological and c. Two three-semester-hour foreign culture
intellectual development during the twentieth century. courses chosen from a list available in the
The tools of the physicist—observation, imagination, dean’s office and the college advising centers.
model building, prediction, and deduction—will en- 3. Six semester hours of American government, in-
able physics to continue this influence into the new cluding Texas government.
century. The Bachelor of Science in Physics degree pro- 4. Six semester hours of American history.
gram is designed to provide the skills, understanding, 5. Three semester hours in anthropology, economics,
and outlook required for participation in the discovery geography, linguistics, psychology, or sociology.
of new knowledge about nature. 6. Three semester hours in architecture, art (in-
The Bachelor of Science in Physics program is bal- cluding art history, design, studio art, visual art
anced and broad. It is designed to give the student a studies), classics (including classical civilization,
strong foundation for graduate study or work in physics Greek, Latin), fine arts, music (including music,
and, with additional training, for work in a variety of instruments, ensemble), philosophy (excluding
other areas, such as astronomy, astrophysics, biophysics, courses in logic), or theatre and dance.
chemical physics, computer sciences, engineering, geo- 7. Thirty-six semester hours of upper-division
physics, mathematics, medicine, physics teaching, and coursework.
space sciences. Students who end their formal training 8. At least eighteen semester hours of upper-
with the bachelor’s degree may seek employment in division coursework, including at least twelve
industry, in national laboratories, or in teaching. These semester hours of upper-division coursework in
students should consider the options in computation, physics, must be completed in residence at the
radiation physics, space sciences, and teaching, which University.
augment the broad instruction provided by the basic
Bachelor of Science in Physics. For those who plan to Add it io nal P rescr ibed Work
teach physics in secondary school, the teaching option f or Each Opti on
provides the courses needed for certification.
Admission to option VI, physics honors, requires Option I: Physics
completion of the application process described on
page 495. This option is designed to give the student a strong
foundation for graduate study or work in physics and
for further study or work in a variety of other areas.

9. Chemistry 302, and 204 or 317. 313E, and six hours chosen from Computer Sci-
10. Three semester hours of biology and at least two ences 323E, 324E, 326E, and 327E.
Natural Sciences
additional hours in biology, geological sciences, or 15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
astronomy. A course may not be used to fulfill this 126 semester hours.
requirement if it cannot be counted toward major
requirements in the department that offers it. Option III: Radiation Physics
11. Physics 301, 101L, 316, 116L, 315, and 115L.
12. Mathematics 408C and 408D or the equivalent, This option is designed to provide the necessary foun-
427K and 427L, and nine additional semester dation for the student who plans a career or further
hours of upper-division coursework in mathe- study in nuclear engineering, radiation engineering,
matics. The following courses are recommended: or health physics.
Mathematics 340L, 361, and 362K. Only courses 9. Chemistry 302, and 204 or 317.
at the level of calculus and above may be counted 10. Three semester hours of biology and at least two
toward the total number of hours required for additional hours in biology, geological sciences, or
the degree. astronomy. A course may not be used to fulfill this
13. At least twenty-nine semester hours of upper-di- requirement if it cannot be counted toward major
vision coursework in physics, including Physics requirements in the department that offers it.
336K, 352K, 453, 362K, 362L, 369, 373, and 474, 11. Physics 301, 101L, 316, 116L, 315, and 115L.
or their equivalents. 12. Mathematics 408C and 408D or the equivalent,
14. Enough additional coursework to make a total of 427K and 427L, and nine additional semester
126 semester hours. hours of upper-division coursework in mathe-
matics. The following courses are recommended:
Option II: Computation Mathematics 340L, 361, and 362K. Only courses
at the level of calculus and above may be counted
This option is designed to provide the necessary founda- toward the total number of hours required for
tion and hands-on skill in computation for the student the degree.
who plans a career or further study in computational 13. At least twenty-two semester hours of upper-
physics or computer sciences. Students who complete division coursework in physics, including Phys-
this option may simultaneously fulfill the require- ics 336K, 352K, 453, 362L, 369, and 373, or their
ments of the Elements of Computing Program and may equivalents.
apply for a certificate of completion. The Elements of 14. Thirteen semester hours of upper-division
Computing Program is described on page 488. coursework in mechanical engineering: Mechani-
9. Chemistry 302, and 204 or 317. cal Engineering 337C, 337D, 337E, 361F, and 177K.
10. Three semester hours of biology and at least two 15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
additional hours in biology, geological sciences, or 126 semester hours.
astronomy. A course may not be used to fulfill this
requirement if it cannot be counted toward major Option IV: Space Sciences
requirements in the department that offers it.
11. Physics 301, 101L, 316, 116L, 315, and 115L. This option is designed to provide the necessary foun-
12. Mathematics 408C and 408D or the equivalent, dation for the student who plans a career or further
427K and 427L, and six additional semester hours study in space sciences.
of upper-division coursework in mathematics. The 9. Chemistry 302, and 204 or 317.
following courses are recommended: Mathemat- 10. Three semester hours of biology and at least two
ics 340L, 361, and 362K. Only courses at the level additional hours in biology, geological sciences, or
of calculus and above may be counted toward the astronomy. A course may not be used to fulfill this
total number of hours required for the degree. requirement if it cannot be counted toward major
13. At least twenty-six semester hours of upper-di- requirements in the department that offers it.
vision coursework in physics, including Physics 11. Physics 301, 101L, 316, 116L, 315, and 115L.
329, 336K, 352K, 453, 369, 373, and 474, or their 12. Mathematics 408C and 408D or the equivalent,
equivalents. 427K and 427L, and nine additional semester
14. Twelve semester hours in the elements of com- hours of upper-division coursework in mathe-
puting, consisting of Computer Sciences 303E, matics. The following courses are recommended:

Mathematics 340L, 361, and 362K. Only courses b. For physical science certification: (1) Chemis-
at the level of calculus and above may be counted try 301, 302, 204 or 317, 353, 153K, 154K, 354L,
Natural Sciences
toward the total number of hours required for and 455 or 456; (2) three additional hours of
the degree. upper-division coursework in physics.
13. At least twenty-two semester hours of upper- c. For mathematics/physical science certification:
division coursework in physics, consisting of (1) Chemistry 301 and 302; (2) Mathematics 315C,
Physics 329, 336K, 352K, 453, 362K, 369, and 373, 325K, 326K or 360M, 333L, 358K, and 362K.
or their equivalents. 14. Eighteen semester hours of professional develop-
14. Either fifteen semester hours of upper-division ment coursework: Curriculum and Instruction
coursework in aerospace engineering or thirteen 650S, UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 350, 355,
hours in aerospace engineering and three ad- 360, 170.
ditional hours of upper-division coursework in 15. Students seeking middle grades certification
physics. must complete the following courses: Educa-
15. Enough additional coursework to make a total of tional Psychology 363M (Topic 3: Adolescent
126 semester hours. Development), or Psychology 301 and 304; and
Curriculum and Instruction 371 (Topic 10: Sec-
Option V: Teaching ondary School Reading in the Content Subjects).
16. At least eighteen semester hours of upper-divi-
This option is designed to fulfill the course require- sion coursework, including at least twelve hours
ments for certification as a middle grades or secondary of upper-division work in physics taken in resi-
school science teacher in Texas; the student chooses dence at the University.
composite science certification with physics as the 17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
primary teaching field, physical science certification, at least 120 semester hours.
or mathematics/physical science certification. However,
completion of the course requirements does not guar- Option VI: Physics Honors
antee the student’s certification. For information about
additional requirements, consult the UTeach-Natural 9. Breadth requirement: An honors mathematics
Sciences academic adviser. course, Biology 315H, Chemistry 302H, Math-
9. Physics 301, 101L, 316, 116L, 315, and 115L. ematics 427K or 427L, and Physics 315 and 316.
10. Mathematics 408C and 408D or the equivalent, 10. Mathematics 340L and 361.
427K and 427L, and either 340L, 341, 361, or 362K. 11. Physics 115L, 116L, 336K, 352K, 453, 362K, 362L,
11. At least twenty-two semester hours of upper- 369, 373, and 474.
division coursework in physics, consisting of 12. Natural Sciences 301C.
Physics 329, 336K, 338K, and 453; either 333, 13. A section of Rhetoric and Writing 309S that is
352K, or 373; a three-hour course approved by the restricted to Dean’s Scholars.
undergraduate adviser, such as Physics 370C or 14. Physics 379H and a three-semester-hour upper-
an upper-division astronomy course; and Physics division research course approved by the depart-
341 (Topic: Research Methods). With the consent of mental honors adviser.
the program coordinator, an upper-division phys- 15. Twenty additional semester hours of coursework
ics course that includes a substantial research approved by the departmental honors adviser.
component may be substituted for Physics 341. 16. Six semester hours of coursework in the College
12. History 329U or Philosophy 329U. of Liberal Arts or the College of Fine Arts.
13. One of the following: 17. Enough additional coursework to make a total of
a. For composite science certification: (1) Biology 120 semester hours.
311C and 311D; (2) Chemistry 301 and 302; (3)
six hours of coursework in geological sciences; S pec i al R equi reme nts
courses intended for nonscience majors may
not be counted toward this requirement; (4) The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua-
enough additional approved coursework in bi- tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college
ology, chemistry, or geological sciences to pro- requirements given on page 495. He or she must also
vide the required twelve hours in a second field. earn a grade point average of at least 2.00 in physics

courses taken at the University and counted toward the Prescribed Work
prescribed work requirements for his or her option.
Natural Sciences
To graduate and be recommended for certification, 1. Rhetoric and Writing 306, English 316K, and
students who follow the teaching option must have a three additional semester hours in either English
University grade point average of at least 2.50. They or rhetoric and writing. In addition, in taking
must earn a grade of at least C in each of the profes- courses to fulfill other degree requirements, the
sional development courses listed in requirement 14 student must complete two courses certified as
and must pass the final teaching portfolio review; having a substantial writing component; one
those seeking middle grades certification must also of these courses must be upper-division. If the
earn a grade of at least C in each of the courses listed writing requirement is not fulfilled by courses
in requirement 15. Information about the portfolio specified for the degree, the student must fulfill
review and additional teacher certification require- it either with electives or with coursework taken
ments is available from the UTeach-Natural Sciences in addition to the number of hours required for
academic adviser. the degree. Courses with a substantial writing
To graduate under option VI, students must earn component are identified in the Course Schedule.
grades of A in the departmental research and thesis 2. Students who enter the University with fewer
courses described in requirement 14 above and must than two high school units in a single foreign
present their research in an approved public forum, language must take the first two semesters in a
such as the annual College of Natural Sciences Poster language without degree credit to remove their
Session. Students must also have a grade point aver- language deficiency.
age at graduation of at least 3.50 in coursework taken 3. Six semester hours of American government,
in residence at the University. Students who fail to including Texas government; six hours of Ameri-
maintain an in-residence grade point average of at least can history; six hours of lower-division course-
3.25 will usually be academically dismissed from option work in anthropology, economics, psychology,
VI; under special circumstances and at the discretion or sociology; and six hours of upper-division
of the departmental honors adviser, a student may be coursework in either (a) for the apparel design
allowed to continue under academic review. specialization, American studies, anthropology,
cultural studies, psychology, or sociology, or (b)
Bachelor of S cience for the conservation specialization, anthropology.
in Te x tile s and Apparel 4. Mathematics 408C or 408K; and Mathematics
316, Statistics 309, or Educational Psychology 371.
Students who would like to pursue the Bachelor of 5. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204; and either Biol-
Science in Textiles and Apparel must first be admitted ogy 311C (for the apparel design specializa-
to the degree program. Information about admission tion) or Chemistry 310M (for the conservation
is given on pages 490–491. Information is also given specialization).
there about admission to the field experience programs 6. Accounting 310F, Management 320F, and Mar-
that are part of the degree. keting 320F.
7. Either (a) for the apparel design specialization,
Opt io n I : Appare l Desi gn a n d three semester hours of studio art, or (b) for the
C o nservat i o n conservation specialization, Art History 303; and
nine semester hours of upper-division course-
This option incorporates principles from arts, sciences, work in art history or studio art.
and humanities. The apparel design specialization pro- 8. Textiles and Apparel 205, 105L, 319, 325L, 325M,
vides instruction in constructing, designing, and co- 352D, 260L, and 260M; Human Development
ordinating fashions and making patterns and samples and Family Sciences 322; and one of the follow-
as preparation for a career in the apparel industry. The ing sequences:
conservation specialization emphasizes the chemical a. Apparel design specialization: Textiles and
properties of textiles and the preservation, conservation, Apparel 212K, 212L, 316L, 126, 226L, 355C,
and exhibition of textiles and apparel in museums and 164K (Topics 1: Flat Pattern, 2: Draping, and 3:
other collections. Advanced Apparel Design), 264L (Topics 1: Flat
Pattern, 2: Draping, and 3: Advanced Apparel

Design), and three semester hours chosen of these courses must be upper-division. If the
from Textiles and Apparel 327, 328, 355D, writing requirement is not fulfilled by courses
Natural Sciences
355N, and 376. specified for the degree, the student must fulfill
b. Conservation specialization: Textiles and Ap- it either with electives or with coursework taken
parel 355D; three semester hours chosen from in addition to the number of hours required for
Textiles and Apparel 327, 328, 355N, and 376; the degree. Courses with a substantial writing
twelve semester hours chosen from Textiles component are identified in the Course Schedule.
and Apparel 315K, 126 and 226L, 355C, and 2. Students who enter the University with fewer
topics of 164K and 264L; and six or seven than two high school units in a single foreign
semester hours chosen from Textiles and Ap- language must take the first two semesters in a
parel 212K, 212L, 316L, and 316Q. language without degree credit to remove their
9. Thirty-six semester hours of upper-division language deficiency.
coursework, of which at least eighteen must be 3. Six semester hours of American government,
within and at least twelve must be outside the including Texas government; six semester hours
School of Human Ecology. of American history; six semester hours of eco-
10. Enough additional coursework to make a total of nomics; and three semester hours of psychology,
126 semester hours. sociology, or anthropology.
4. Mathematics 408C or 408K; and Educational Psy-
Special Requirements chology 371, Mathematics 316, or Statistics 309.
5. Chemistry 301, 302, and 204; and Biology 311C
The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua- and 311D.
tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college 6. Art History 301.
requirements given on page 495. He or she must also 7. Communication Studies 306M, Accounting 310F,
make a grade of at least C in each course completed Marketing 320F, and Advertising 318J; and six
at the University and counted toward the prescribed semester hours chosen from Management 320F,
work for the degree. At least eighteen hours of the Management Information Systems 302F, and
coursework used to fulfill requirement 8 of the pre- Legal Environment of Business 320F.
scribed work must be completed in residence at the 8. Forty-seven semester hours in the School
University. Courses designed for nonscience majors of Human Ecology, including the following
may not be counted. coursework:
a. Textiles and Apparel 205, 105L, 212K, 212L,
Order and Choice of Work 315K, 316Q, 319, 352M, 355P, 260L, 260M, and
376; and nine hours chosen from Textiles
The student should consult the faculty adviser each and Apparel 325L, 325M, 327, 328, 355D, 355K,
semester about order and choice of work and balanc- 355N, and 164K and 264L.
ing the laboratory load. Students should also check b. Human Development and Family Sciences
prerequisite requirements carefully. 322; Human Ecology 361; and three additional
hours in human development and family sci-
Opt io n II : Reta i l M ercha n d i s i n g ences or nutrition.
9. Thirty-six semester hours of upper-division
This option incorporates principles from arts, sciences, coursework, of which at least eighteen must be
and humanities and provides specialized instruction within and at least twelve must be outside the
for professional careers in merchandising. School of Human Ecology.
Prescribed Work 126 semester hours.
1. Rhetoric and Writing 306, English 316K, and Sp ecial Requirements

three additional semester hours in either English
or rhetoric and writing. In addition, in taking The student must fulfill the University-wide gradua-
courses to fulfill other degree requirements, the tion requirements given on pages 15–16 and the college
student must complete two courses certified as requirements given on page 495. He or she must also
having a substantial writing component; one make a grade of at least C in each course completed

at the University and counted toward the prescribed coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory
work for the degree. At least eighteen of the forty-seven Science degree and consent of the program director.
302. Texas Interdisciplinary Plan: Critical Thinking Seminar. Re-
Natural Sciences
hours in the School of Human Ecology used to fulfill
stricted to students in the Texas Interdisciplinary Plan or
requirement 8 of the prescribed work must be completed in the Gateway Program. An examination of fundamental
in residence at the University. Courses designed for concepts in critical thinking, including the role of intel-
nonscience majors may not be counted. lectual virtues, an analysis of the elements of thought, So-
cratic thinking, and the application of universal intellectual
Order a nd C hoi ce o f Work standards. Three lecture hours a week for one semester,
with additional hours to be arranged. Liberal Arts 302 and
Natural Sciences 302 may not both be counted. May not
The student should confer with the faculty adviser each
be repeated for credit.
semester regarding order and choice of work and bal- 109, 209, 309. Topics in Natural Sciences. For each semester hour
ancing the laboratory load. Students should also check of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
prerequisite requirements carefully. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
110. Dean’s Scholars Seminar. Restricted to students in the
Dean’s Scholars Program. Emphasis on student participa-
Courses tion. Format may include student speakers, outside speakers,
discussions, visits to laboratories, or other projects. The
equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May
The faculty has approval to offer the following courses be repeated for credit. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; 311. Critical Reasoning. Restricted to students in the Texas In-
however, not all courses are taught each semester or terdisciplinary Plan program. An examination of the funda-
summer session. Students should consult the Course mental concepts in critical reasoning, including the analysis
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be of argument, application of intellectual standards, and the
offered during a particular semester or summer session. role of intellectual virtues. Three lecture hours a week for
one semester, with additional hours to be arranged.
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the
115. Women in Natural Sciences Seminar. The work and lives
course inventory after the publication of this catalog. of women scientists in a sociocultural context. One lecture
A full explanation of course numbers is given in hour a week for one semester.
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course 118C, 218C, 318C. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to fresh-
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. men and sophomores. Lectures and discussions on vari-
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the ous contemporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- perspectives and critical discourse. For 118C, two lecture
hours a week for eight weeks; for 218C, two lecture hours
a week for one semester; for 318C, three lecture hours a
if 80 through 99, of graduate rank. week for one semester, or two lecture hours and one hour
of supervised research a week for one semester. May be
repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Natur al S cience s
Nat ur al S cie n ce s: NSC
128C, 228C, 328C. Advanced Connexus Forum Seminar Series.
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses
Discussion of contemporary issues related to the topics
of a Bridging Disciplines Program, with an emphasis on
multidisciplinary perspectives, research, and critical dis-
course. For 128C, two lecture hours a week for eight weeks;
various natural sciences disciplines. One lecture hour a
for 228C, two lecture hours a week for one semester; for
week for one semester.
328C, three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one
hour of supervised research a week for one semester. May
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the
ing, and oral reports. Introduction to University resources,
letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
including libraries, computer and research facilities, and
ing. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic and
are given in the Course Schedule.
various topics and instructors. Two lecture hours and one
371. Texas Interdisciplinary Plan Seminar. Restricted to students
in the Texas Interdisciplinary Plan. An analysis of inter-
001D. Practicum in Clinical Laboratory Science. Restricted to
disciplinary themes within the arts and sciences through
clinical laboratory science majors. Students participate in a
reading, research, discussion, and writing. Three lecture
twelve- to fifteen-month off-campus training program. Forty
hours a week for one semester, with additional hours to
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered on the
be arranged. Liberal Arts 371 and Natural Sciences 371
pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Completion of all organized
College of Natural Sciences t Courses 537

may not both be counted. May not be repeated for credit. galaxies, and cosmology. Three lecture hours a week for
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
Texas Interdisciplinary Plan adviser. Astronomy 301, 302, 303, 307. Prerequisite: Mathematics
Natural Sciences
305G or the equivalent or consent of instructor; high school

trigonometry and physics are recommended.
Ac tuarial Fo undations 3 09 (TCCN: ASTR 1304). Topics in Astronomy for Nonscience
See Department of Mathematics, page 567. Students. Selected topics in modern astronomy: solar sys-
tem, galaxies, peculiar stars, cosmology, and others. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
Depar tment of A s tr onomy credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Astronomy 301,
302, 303, or consent of instructor.
The information in parentheses after a course number 309L. Search for Extraterrestrial Life. For nonscience majors.
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) Origin of life in the solar system, existence of other plan-
etary systems, possibilities and techniques for detection of
and communication with other intelligences. Three lecture
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Astronomy
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in 301, 302, 303, or consent of instructor.
Appendix A on pages 683–689. 3 09N. Lives and Deaths of Stars. For nonscience majors. How
stars live and die; extremes of stars and their life cycles.
A s tr onomy: A ST Exotic objects such as white dwarfs, supernovae, neu-
tron stars, pulsars, and black holes. Specific topics may
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses vary with instructor. Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. Astronomy 309N and 309Q may not both be
3 01 (TCCN: ASTR 1303). Introduction to Astronomy. General in- counted. Prerequisite: Astronomy 301, 302, 303, or consent
troduction to astronomy for nonscience majors. The solar of instructor.
system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Three lecture hours 309P. Astronomy in Science Fiction. The use of astronomy and
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be other sciences in science fiction literature. Critical analysis
counted: Astronomy 301, 302, 303, 307. of selected novels as to the validity of the astronomy used.
101L. Astronomy Discovery Laboratory. For nonscience majors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Hands-on projects in observational astronomy and related Astronomy 301, 302, 303, or consent of instructor.
laboratory disciplines. Students work in small groups. 309Q. Time and the Cosmos. For nonscience majors. From the
Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not beginning of time in the Big Bang to the end of time in the
be counted by students with credit for Astronomy 103L. black hole. Includes the early universe, the formation and
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Astronomy 301. evolution of single and double stars, and the supercompact
302. Self-Paced Introduction to Astronomy. General, self-paced objects they eventually become: white dwarfs, pulsars, and
introduction to astronomy for nonscience majors. The solar black holes. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Only one of the Astronomy 309N and 309Q may not both be counted; As-
following may be counted: Astronomy 301, 302, 303, 307. tronomy 309Q and 309R may not both be counted. Prereq-
303. Introduction to Astronomy with Celestial Observa- uisite: Astronomy 301, 302, 303, or consent of instructor.
tions. General introduction to astronomy for nonscience 309R. Galaxies, Quasars, and the Universe. For nonscience ma-
majors. The solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. jors. Galaxies, quasars, giant black holes; cosmic evolution;
Introduces students to the night sky and includes some the origin and future of the universe. Three lecture hours
observational activities. Three lecture hours a week for a week for one semester. Astronomy 309Q and 309R may
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: not both be counted. Prerequisite: Astronomy 301, 302, 303,
Astronomy 301, 302, 303, 307. or consent of instructor.
103L (TCCN: ASTR 1103). Astronomical Observations. For non- 309S. The Solar System. For nonscience majors. The nature, ori-
science majors. Observations of the night sky with the na- gin, and evolution of our solar system, including planets,
ked eye and small telescopes; indoor laboratory activities. moons, and other bodies. Three lecture hours a week for
Two laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be one semester. Prerequisite: Astronomy 301, 302, 303, or
counted by students with credit for Astronomy 101L, 302, consent of instructor.
or 303. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Astronomy 309T. The Milky Way Galaxy. Our spiral system of stars, gas, and
301 or 307. dust; star formation. Three lecture hours a week for one
104. Undergraduate Astronomy Seminar. Designed for as- semester. Prerequisite: Astronomy 301, 302, 303, or consent
tronomy majors. Discussions about current astronomical of instructor.
research, with different topics emphasized each semester. 110K, 210K, 310K. Conference Course. Supervised study of se-
One lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated lected areas of astronomy, by arrangement with a faculty
twice for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/ member. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
fail basis only. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these
307. Introductory Astronomy. Introduction to astronomy for are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Written
science and engineering students. The solar system, stars, consent of instructor.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in 352L. Positional, Dynamical, and Kinematical Astronomy. Co-
Astronomy. This course is used to record credit the student ordinate systems and time; stellar positions and motions;
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- the kinematics and dynamics of star clusters and galaxies.
Natural Sciences
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Credit or registration for Mathematics 427K.
Department of Astronomy. University credit is awarded 152M. Stellar Astronomy Laboratory. An introduction to practical
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as observational techniques in astronomy, designed for as-
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded tronomy majors or advanced students in a physical science.
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated Exercises on the spectroscopy, photometry, and positions
for credit when the topics vary. of stars using a sixteen-inch telescope on campus. Three
laboratory hours a week for one semester. With consent of
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses instructor, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Physics
316 and 116L; credit or registration for Astronomy 352K is
321. Current Problems in Astronomy. For nonscience majors. recommended.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re- 353. Astrophysics. Survey of the physics of stellar and nonstel-
peated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper- lar radiation laws, stellar atmospheres and interiors; high-
division standing; and Astronomy 301, 302, 303, or consent energy astrophysics. Three lecture hours a week for one
of instructor. semester. Prerequisite: Physics 316 and 116L.
324. Origins: The Universe, Stars, Planets, and Life. For non- 358. Galaxies and the Universe. Our galaxy and its constituents;
science majors. Cosmic origins from the Big Bang to life, stars and interstellar matter. Properties of other galaxies;
and the connections among the origins of stars, planets, galaxy interactions and mergers; expansion and evolution of
and life. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- the universe. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
requisite: Upper-division standing; and Astronomy 301, 302, Prerequisite: Physics 316 or the equivalent; Astronomy 352K
303, or consent of instructor. or 307 is recommended.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in 364. Solar System Astronomy. Modern studies of the solar sys-
Astronomy. This course is used to record credit the student tem, including properties of the planets and smaller bodies,
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- and the origin of planetary systems. Three lecture hours a
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit week for one semester. Prerequisite: Physics 316 and 116L.
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the 3 67M. Methods of Astronomy. Same as Physical Science 367M.
Department of Astronomy. University credit is awarded An introductory, self-paced course in the methods of as-
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as tronomy that emphasizes learning astronomical principles
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded through observations. Six laboratory hours a week for one
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated semester. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of
for credit when the topics vary. Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in astronomy. Prerequi-
350L. History and Philosophy of Astronomy. Historical influence site: Upper-division standing and nine semester hours of
of astronomical concepts on social, economic, literary, coursework in mathematics and/or science, including one
and scientific life; the place of astronomy in society. Three of the following: Physical Science 303, 304, Astronomy 301,
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper- 302, 303. Equivalent preparation in mathematics, physics,
division standing; and Astronomy 301, 302, 303, or consent chemistry, or earth sciences may be substituted with writ-
of instructor. ten approval of the instructor.
351. Astronomical Instrumentation. A hands-on course in 175, 275, 375. Conference Course. May be repeated for credit when
computer-controlled optical instrumentation. Intended for the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and
natural science and engineering students interested in the consent of instructor.
practical aspects of instrument design and construction. 376. Special Topics in Advanced Astronomy. Designed for sci-
Includes optics and optical design, electronics, machining ence majors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
and mechanical design, and computer interfacing. Students May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Up to six
work in groups and as teams to design a computer-con- semester hours may be counted toward the major require-
trolled optical instrument. The equivalent of three lecture ment for the Bachelor of Arts with a major in astronomy.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of
standing in the College of Natural Sciences or the Cockrell instructor.
School of Engineering, or consent of instructor. 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Research project and thesis for
352K. Stellar Astronomy. Properties of stars and starlight: prin- students electing to take the honors program in astronomy.
ciples of radiation; interpretation of stellar spectra. Ob- May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of
servational techniques such as photometry, spectroscopy, the student’s research supervisor and the departmental
and telescopes and detectors; variable stars; binary stars. honors adviser.
Physics 316 and 116L.
B io chemis try
See Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, page 547.

S chool of B iolo gi c al S cience s Biology 301M, 304, 311D, 213. Biology 301E and 301M may
not both be counted. May not be counted toward a degree
The information in parentheses after a course number in biology.
Natural Sciences
is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) 102C, 202C, 302C, 402C. Conference Course. Supervised study of
selected topics in biology, by individual arrangement with the
School of Biological Sciences and instructor. May be repeated
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are for credit. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite:
Appendix A on pages 683–689. Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
305E. Plants, Environment, and Human Affairs. Designed for
B i o lo gy: B I O nonscience majors. Plants and the environment, including
basic ecological principles and major issues such as global
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses warming and the biodiversity crisis; plants and society, in-
cluding foods, beverages, medicines, drugs, and other plant
101C, 301C, 401C, 601C. Topics in Biology. Topics in biology that products. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
are especially relevant to current issues and problems in not be counted toward a degree in biology.
modern society. For each semester hour of credit earned, 305F. An Introduction to the Sensory Physiology of Plants. De-
one lecture hour a week for one semester. Some topics signed for nonscience majors. Exploration of the ways plants
require one additional discussion hour or three or four ad- sense information about their environment and adapt their
ditional laboratory hours a week; these are identified in the growth accordingly; similarities between plant and animal
Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics sensory physiology. Three lecture hours a week for one
vary. May not be counted toward a degree in biology. Some semester. May not be counted toward a degree in biology.
sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are 205L. Laboratory Experiments in Biology: Cellular and Molecular
identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with Biology. Designed to give lower-division students train-
the topic and is given in the Course Schedule. ing in laboratory techniques and experiment design and
301D. Biology for Business, Law, and Liberal Arts. Designed for interpretation. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours
nonscience majors. The scientific method and the social a week for one semester. Biology 205L and 309H may not
uses of scientific information. Topics include diet and both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for
chronic disease, radiation biology, DNA fingerprinting, the Biology 311C (or credit for 211).
biology of learning, conservation of biotic diversity, and the 406D. Native Plants. Designed for nonscience majors. Introduc-
biology of reproduction. Three lecture hours a week for one tion to the flora of central Texas. Involves plant identification,
semester. May not be counted toward a degree in biology. distribution, and consideration of edible and useful wild
301E. Problems in Modern Biology. An introduction to major con- plants. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week
cepts in biology, with emphasis on topics, such as genetics, for one semester, including field trips. May not be counted
that are relevant to current issues in the field. Three lecture toward a degree in biology.
hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Bi- 206L. Laboratory Experiments in Biology: Structure and Function
ology 301E and 301L may not both be counted; Biology 301E of Organisms. The organizing principles of organismal
and 301M may not both be counted. May not be counted biology, such as reproduction, development, homeostatic
toward a degree in biology. Prerequisite: Admission to the mechanisms, transport mechanisms, communication and
Plan II Honors Program. effector systems, and adaptive biomechanics. Comparative
301L (TCCN: BIOL 1308). Molecules to Organisms. Designed study and an experimental rather than an observational
for nonscience majors. Introduction to the structure and context are emphasized. One lecture hour and four labora-
function of organisms from the molecular to the organ tory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or
system level; an integrated approach to cell and molecular registration for Biology 311D (or credit for 214).
biology, genetics, development, and physiology of organ- 307D. Biology of AIDS. Designed for nonscience majors. Intro-
isms. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week duction to organs, cells, genes, viruses, infectious diseases,
for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: and the immune system. Basic biology of HIV, AIDS, and
Biology 301L, 302, 211, 311C; only one of the following may epidemiology. Three lecture hours and one discussion
be counted: Biology 301L, 303, 311D, 214. Biology 301E and hour a week for one semester. May not be counted toward
301L may not both be counted. May not be counted toward a degree in biology.
a degree in biology. 208L. Field Biology. Field projects, laboratory exercises, field
3 01M (TCCN: BIOL 1309). Ecology, Evolution, and Society. De- trips, and computer simulation exercises to acquaint
signed for nonscience majors. Introduction to environmen- students with the principles and applications of ecology
tal adaptations, diversity of organisms, species interactions, and some of the experimental and descriptive methods of
organization and processes of communities, population ecological investigations. One lecture hour and four labo-
growth and limitations, evolution and population genet- ratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit
ics, origin of life, and human impact on the environment. or registration for Biology 311D (or credit for 213).
Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for 309D. The Human Body. Designed for nonscience majors. In-
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: troduction to the systems of the body, their functions and
interrelationships. Three lecture hours and one discussion

hour a week for one semester. May not be counted toward 3 18M. Biostatistics. Introduction to methods of statistical
a degree in biology. May not be taken for credit after or at analysis of biological data. Three lecture hours and one
the same time as another physiology course. discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 318M and
Natural Sciences
309F. Heredity, Evolution, and Society. Designed for nonscience Statistics and Scientific Computation 318M may not both be
majors. An elementary course in human genetics and its counted. Prerequisite: Four semester hours of coursework
social impact. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour in biology and either Mathematics 408D or 408L.
a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
counted: Biology 309E, 309F, 346. May not be counted to- Biology. This course is used to record credit the student
ward a degree in biology. May not be taken for credit after earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
or at the same time as another genetics course. ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
3 09H. Honors Laboratory Experiments in Biology: Cellular and is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Molecular Biology. Training in laboratory techniques in cel- School of Biological Sciences. University credit is awarded
lular and molecular biology. The laboratory also emphasizes for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
experimental design and data analysis. One lecture hour coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
205L and 309H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biol- for credit when the topics vary.
ogy 311C (or 211), and Chemistry 301 or 301H, with a grade
of at least B in each, and consent of instructor. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
3 11C (TCCN: BIOL 1306). Introductory Biology I. Introduction
to biological energy transformation, cell structure and 320. Cell Biology. Principles of eukaryotic cell structure and
physiology, and gene expression. Three lecture hours and function; macromolecules, energetics, membranes, or-
one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of ganelles, cytoskeleton, gene expression, signaling, division,
the following may be counted: Biology 301L, 302, 211, 311C. differentiation, motility, and experimental methodologies.
Biology 311C and 212 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one
Credit or registration for Chemistry 301, 301H, or 313N. semester. Biology 320 and 326E may not both be counted.
3 11D (TCCN: BIOL 1307). Introductory Biology II. Introduction to Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C.
mechanisms of inheritance, evolution, physiology, and spe- 121C. Perspectives in General Microbiology. Reading and writing
cies interactions. Three lecture hours and one discussion on microbial genetics and regulation. One lecture hour a
hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H
may be counted: Biology 301L, 303, 311D, 214. Only one of with a grade of at least C.
the following may be counted: Biology 301M, 304, 311D, 213. 121E. Perspectives in General Microbiology. Adjunct to Biol-
Prerequisite: Biology 311C with a grade of at least C (or 211 ogy 226T: additional reading and writing on microbial cell
and 212 with a grade of at least C in each). structure and genetics. One lecture hour a week for one
315H. Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors. Restricted to semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of
biology and biochemistry majors. Basic principles of genet- at least C, and credit with a grade of at least C or registra-
ics and cell biology. Emphasis on gene structure and regulation for Biology 226T.
tion; transmission of heritable traits; structure and function 321L. Aquatic Entomology. The taxonomy of aquatic insects; the
of cells; bacterial and viral genetics; and recombinant DNA use of aquatic insects in biomonitoring. Two lecture hours
technology. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only
week for one semester. Prerequisite: A score of 4 or 5 on the one of the following may be counted: Biology 321L, 370C
College Board Advanced Placement Examination in Biology (Topic: Applied Aquatic Entomology), 384K (Topic 13: Aquatic
and credit or registration for Chemistry 301 or 301H. Entomology). Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade
416K (TCCN: BIOL 2401). Physiology and Functional Anatomy I. of at least C.
Designed for prenursing and allied health students. Not 322. Structure, Physiology, and Reproduction of Seed Plants.
recommended for premedical and predental students. Cell The principles of structure and functioning of higher plants;
biology and histology; biochemistry; nervous, endocrine, special attention to the dynamics of growth and develop-
and musculoskeletal systems. Taught in an integrated lec- ment and reproduction. Three lecture hours a week for one
ture-laboratory format. Three lecture hours, three laboratory semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of
hours, and one discussion hour a week for one semester. at least C, Chemistry 302 or 302H, and concurrent enroll-
Prerequisite: Biology 311C (or 211) with a grade of at least C, ment in Biology 122L.
and Chemistry 301 or 313N with a grade of at least C. 122L. Structure, Physiology, and Reproduction of Seed Plants
416L (TCCN: BIOL 2402). Physiology and Functional Anatomy II. Laboratory. Observation of structure and reproduction in
Designed for prenursing and allied health students. Not seed plants and employment of experimental techniques
recommended for premedical and predental students. that demonstrate physiological processes, especially pro-
Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, immune, and cesses of growth and development. Two laboratory hours a
reproductive systems. Taught in an integrated lecture- week for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment
laboratory format. Three lecture hours, three laboratory in Biology 322.
hours, and one discussion hour a week for one semester. 323L. Laboratory Studies in Cell Biology. Research exercises
Prerequisite: Biology 416K with a grade of at least C. involving light/electron microscopy, image processing,
autoradiography, chromatography, fractionation, flow cy-

tometry, spectroscopy, diffraction, antibody labeling, cell Prerequisite: Biology 311C with a grade of at least C, and
growth, and kinetics. One lecture hour and four laboratory Chemistry 301 or 313N with a grade of at least C.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 326R. General Microbiology. Overview of the major areas of mi-
Natural Sciences
325H with a grade of at least C, and credit or registration crobiological study, including cell structure and function,
for Biology 320. genetics, host-microbe interactions, physiology, ecology,
324. Survey of the Plant Kingdom. Review of the groups of living diversity, and virology. Three lecture hours and one discus-
and fossil plants, emphasizing their organization, repro- sion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology
duction, and evolution. Three lecture hours a week for one 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and Chemistry 302
semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of or 302H with a grade of at least C.
at least C, and concurrent enrollment in Biology 124L. 327. General Phycology. A general survey of the algae and of
124L. Survey of the Plant Kingdom Laboratory. Demonstration of their biology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
members of various plant groups, using cultures and pre- Biology 327 and 388J may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
pared materials, to emphasize organization, reproduction, Biology 324, 124L, and 325 or 325H, with a grade of at least
and evolution. Two laboratory hours a week for one semester. C in each, and concurrent enrollment in Biology 127L.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Biology 324. 127L. Laboratory in General Phycology. Survey of various algal
325. Genetics. Basic principles of Mendelism, molecular ge- groups, including direct observations of their biology, ex-
netics, structure and function of genes and chromosomes, posure to research techniques, and instruction in culture
populations and evolution. Three lecture hours and one procedures. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 325 and Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or registration
325H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 311C for Biology 327.
(or 211) and 311D (or 214), with a grade of at least C in each. 328. Introductory Plant Physiology. General principles of the min-
325H. Genetics: Honors. Basic principles of genetics and evolu- eral nutrition, water relations, metabolic activities, growth
tion. Emphasis on population genetics and natural selection; and development of green plants. Three lecture hours a
structure and function of organ systems; behavioral ecol- week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H
ogy; and mutational analysis of organismal development. with a grade of at least C, and Chemistry 302 or 302H.
Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one 328D. Discovery Laboratory in Plant Biology. Learning methods
semester. Biology 325 and 325H may not both be counted. of experimental design, data gathering, data interpretation,
Prerequisite: Biology 315H with a grade of at least C. and data presentation, including original experiments re-
325L. Laboratory Experience in Genetics. Experimentation and lating to questions of current interest in plant physiology.
direct observation in fundamental aspects of transmission Five lab hours a week for one semester. Biology 328D and
genetics. One lecture hour, four laboratory hours, and two 337 (Topic: Discovery Laboratory in Plant Biology) may not
hours of computing work a week for one semester. Prereq- both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a
uisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. grade of at least C.
325T. Human Genetics. Human genetic variation, medical ge- 128L. Laboratory Experiments in Plant Physiology. Introduction
netics, segregation and pedigree analysis, and population to experimental techniques used in the study of the min-
genetics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- eral nutrition, water relations, metabolic activities, growth
requisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. and development of green plants. Three laboratory hours
126L. General Microbiology Laboratory. Introduction to microbi- a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade
ology laboratory techniques and experimental demonstra- of at least C or registration for Biology 328.
tion of principles of microbiology. Three laboratory hours 329. Medical Mycology. A basic introduction to medical mycol-
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For nursing majors, ogy and an overview of research involving both the fungal
credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Biology zoopathogen and its host. Three lecture hours a week for
226N; for others, credit with a grade of at least C or regis- one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade
tration for Biology 326R (or 226R). of at least C, and Biology 126L and 326R (or 226R) with a
3 26M. Introductory Medical Microbiology and Immunology. De- grade of at least C in each.
signed primarily for prepharmacy students. Overview of 129L. Medical Mycology Laboratory. Basic techniques for the
the structure, function, and genetics of bacteria, viruses, identification and manipulation of fungi of medical im-
and fungi, with emphasis on the interactions between portance. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
micro-organisms and the human host. Includes principles Prerequisite: Biology 126L (or 341) with a grade of at least
of microbial pathogenesis, the host’s innate and adaptive C, and credit with a grade of at least C or registration for
immune responses to infection, epidemiology, laboratory Biology 329.
diagnosis, and antimicrobial chemotherapy and vaccines. 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one Biology. This course is used to record credit the student
semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
at least C. ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is
226N. General Microbiology: Immunity and Host-Microbe recorded as assigned by the student abroad adviser in the
Interactions. For nursing majors. Basic characteristics School of Biological Sciences. University credit is awarded
of microorganisms; infection and immunity. Two lecture for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
hours and one enrichment/discussion hour a week for one coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
semester. May not be counted toward a degree in biology. for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated

3 29W. Cooperative Biological Sciences. This course covers the 336. Tumor Biology. Natural history and causal mechanisms of
work period of biological sciences students in the Coopera- cancer; viral and chemical carcinogens. Three lecture hours
tive Education program, which provides supervised work a week for one semester. Biology 336 and 391M may not
Natural Sciences
experience by arrangement with the employer and the su- both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a
pervising instructor. Forty laboratory hours a week for one grade of at least C, and Biology 330 or 360K with a grade
semester. The student must repeat the course each work of at least C.
period and must take it twice to receive credit toward the 137, 237, 337, 437. Selected Topics in Biology. Recent develop-
degree; at least one of these registrations must be during ments and research methods in the biological sciences.
a long-session semester. No more than three semester For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a
hours may be counted toward the major requirement; no week for one semester. Some topics may require additional
more than six semester hours may be counted toward the hours; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be
degree. The student’s first registration must be on the pass/ repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics are
fail basis. Prerequisite: Application through the College of offered on the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in
Natural Sciences Career Services Office; and Biology 325 or the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with
325H, and six additional semester hours of upper-division a grade of at least C. Additional prerequisites vary with the
coursework in biology, with a grade of at least B in each. topic and are given in the Course Schedule.
330. Animal Virology. Mechanisms by which viruses replicate Topic 1: Senior Seminar in Human Biology. Restricted
and kill or transform cells. Three lecture hours a week for to human biology majors in their final semester. This
one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade topic is offered as 137 only. Offered on the pass/fail
of at least C, and Biology 126L and 326R (or 226R) with a basis only. Additional prerequisite: Biology 346 with a
grade of at least C in each. grade of at least C.
230L. Virology Laboratory. Basic experimental techniques ap- 337J. Computational Biology. Overview of computational biol-
plied to selected bacteriophages and animal viruses. Four ogy, with emphasis on nucleic acid sequence analysis and
laboratory hours and one discussion hour a week for one databases. Class projects and self-learning exercises. Two
semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H, and 126L with lecture hours and three computer laboratory hours a week
a grade of at least C in each, and credit with a grade of at for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H, and
least C or registration for Biology 330 or 333. 344 with a grade of at least C in each.
331L. Laboratory Studies in Molecular Biology. The methods 438L. Animal Communication. Animal communication from a
and principles of molecular biology in a research laboratory multidisciplinary perspective, with emphasis on quantita-
context. Students conduct a research project directed by a tive analysis, sensory processing, and evolution of signals.
faculty member. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 205L, 206L, one semester, with computer laboratory hours as required.
208L, or 126L; and Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C,
least C. and Biology 359K or 370 with a grade of at least C.
332. Yeast Cell Biology. Yeast is used as a model to teach some 339. Metabolism and Biochemistry of Microorganisms. A study
of the more actively researched areas of cell biology, such of the metabolic processes of microorganisms, using a
as chromosome structure, mating type, cell-cell interaction, biochemical approach. Three lecture hours a week for one
DNA replication, mitosis, cytoskeletal motors, cell polar- semester. Biology 339 and 391R may not both be counted.
ity, signal transduction, cell cycle, checkpoints, secretion, Prerequisite: Biology 126L and 326R (or 226R) with a grade of
protein modification, yeast genetics, and yeast technology. at least C in each, and Chemistry 310M and 310N (or 610).
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 3 39M. Bacterial Signal Transduction. Advanced studies in mo-
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and Biology lecular and cellular biology of signal transduction systems
126L and 326R (or 226R) with a grade of at least C in each. in diverse microorganisms. Topics include chemotaxis and
333. Molecular Genetics of Bacteriophages and Plasmids. Mech- motility, morphogenesis and development, and secretion
anisms of the phage infection cycle and of plasmid replica- and virulence. Taught entirely through reading and discus-
tion and gene expression; transposons and transposition. sion of original articles. Three lecture hours a week for one
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and Biology of at least C, and Biology 126L and 326R (or 226R) with a
126L and 326R (or 226R) with a grade of at least C in each. grade of at least C in each.
335. Introduction to Biochemical Engineering. Microorganisms 340L. Biology of Birds. Anatomy, physiology, classification, and
in chemical and biochemical synthesis; genetic manipula- ecology of birds. Two lecture hours and three laboratory
tion of cells by classical and recombinant DNA techniques. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325
Enzyme technology; design of bioreactors and microbial or 325H with a grade of at least C.
fermentations; separations of biological products. Three 342L. Field Ornithology. Field course with emphasis on field
lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the fol- study techniques, species identification by sight and sound,
lowing may be counted: Biology 335, Biomedical Engineer- mist netting and banding, censusing techniques, and terri-
ing 339, Chemical Engineering 339, 379 (Topic: Introduction tory mapping. Two lecture hours and six hours of weekend
to Biochemical Engineering). Prerequisite: Biology 311C with fieldwork a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325
a grade of at least C, and either Chemistry 339K and 339L, or 325H with a grade of at least C, and credit with a grade
or 369. of at least C or registration for Biology 340L.

3 43M. Transmembrane Signaling Mechanisms. Mechanisms by context, with emphasis on animal embryology using mo-
which hormones, light, and other stimuli trigger changes lecular techniques and microscopy. One lecture hour and
in plant and animal cell metabolism. Three lecture hours six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Natural Sciences
a week for one semester. Biology 343M and 388C may not Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and credit
both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H, and with a grade of at least C or registration for Biology 349.
Chemistry 339K with a grade of at least C in each. 3 50M. Plant Molecular Biology. Fundamentals of plant molecular
344. Molecular Biology. Molecular basis of cellular processes: biology, including structure and expression of the chloro-
biochemistry of cellular metabolism; gene structure and plast and mitochondrial genomes. Three lecture hours a
function; DNA replication; RNA and protein synthesis; week for one semester. Biology 350M and 388M may not
viruses; molecular aspects of immunology and cancer; re- both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a
combinant DNA. Three lecture hours and one discussion grade of at least C.
hour a week for one semester. Biology 326D and 344 may 351. Economic Botany. An in-depth analysis of the origin of
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with domesticated plant species, the role in nature of plant
a grade of at least C. products, and the ways natural products have been altered
345. Cell Physiology. An integrated approach to basic processes through artificial selection. Three lecture hours a week for
in physiology: metabolism, transport, energetics, molecu- one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade
lar and cellular control mechanisms. Three lecture hours a of at least C.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H 352. Reproductive Biology of Flowering Plants. Pollination biol-
with a grade of at least C, and Chemistry 310M. ogy, breeding systems, reproductive strategies, and fruit and
345E. Endocrinology. Vertebrate endocrinology (primarily mam- seed dispersal from evolutionary and ecological vantage
malian), with a focus on human pathophysiology. Three points. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one se- requisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C.
mester. Biology 337 (Topic: Endocrinology) and 345E may 353F. Field Entomology. A field course on insects, with emphasis
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with on field study techniques, visual identification of species,
a grade of at least C. collecting techniques, and curation in the field. Meets five
346. Human Biology. Introduction to human evolution, genet- days a week for one hour a day during a summer-session
ics, sexuality, senescence, and population growth. Three term; additional fieldwork to be arranged, including ex-
lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one se- tended field trips. Biology 353F and Biology 337 (Topic:
mester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology Field Entomology) may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
309E, 309F, 346. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C.
grade of at least C. 453L. Entomology. Characteristics, importance, and biology of
347. Biology and Genetics of Immune Disorders. Immune dis- the major groups of insects. Two lecture hours and three
orders in mammals, including humans, used as models laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional
for examining basic immunological and immunogenetic fieldwork hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Biology 325
principles; emphasis on immune disorders of vertebrates. or 325H with a grade of at least C.
Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one 354L. Ichthyology. Overview of the evolution, biology, and ecol-
semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of ogy of fishes, emphasizing freshwater fishes. Three lecture
at least C. hours and three hours of laboratory or fieldwork a week for
148, 248, 348. Training Cruise(s): Research in Biological Ocean- one semester, with field trips to be arranged. Prerequisite:
ography. Biology 148 and 348 are same as Marine Science Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C.
148 and 348 (Topic 1: Research in Biological Oceanography). 455L. Vertebrate Natural History. Phylogeny, taxonomy, life his-
One or more cruises of one to several days each to collect tories, habits, and distribution. Two lecture hours and three
physical, chemical, oceanographic, and biological data rel- hours of laboratory or fieldwork a week for one semester,
evant to biological processes in the sea. Preparatory instruc- with field trips to be arranged. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or
tion and postcruise sample processing and analysis. May 325H with a grade of at least C.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: 456L. Limnology and Oceanography. Same as Marine Science
Biology 325 and Chemistry 302 with a grade of at least C in 440. Introduction to the study of the interactions between
each, and consent of instructor. aquatic organisms and their environments. Two lecture
448L. Invertebrate Biology. A study of the interdependent hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
structure and function and of the evolution of invertebrate Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C,
animals. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a and Chemistry 302 or 302H.
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H 357. Evolutionary Ecology. Principles of modern ecology, par-
with a grade of at least C. ticularly as they relate to natural selection and evolutionary
349. Developmental Biology. Principles of animal development, theory. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week
with emphasis on developmental mechanisms. Three lec- for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a
ture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. grade of at least C.
Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. 458L. Systematics. Comparative study of biological variation of
349L. Experiments in Animal Developmental Biology. Methods living and fossil organisms, including speciation, bioge-
and principles of developmental biology in a laboratory ography, taxonomy, and phylogeny of genes, populations,

species, and higher taxa. Three lecture hours and four Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. at least C.
Natural Sciences
359. Global Environmental Change. Global change as it affects 262. Plant Systematics. Elementary principles of plant taxon-
terrestrial ecosystems, including feedback between ecosys- omy as exemplified by families of flowering plants found
tems and the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases and global seasonally around Austin. Two lecture hours a week for one
warming, ozone, biological invasions, and land-use change. semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: at least C, and concurrent enrollment in Biology 262L.
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and Biology 262L. Angiosperm Diversity Laboratory. Practical experience in
322 or 324 with a grade of at least C. recognizing, identifying, and classifying families of flower-
359J. Behavioral Ecology. Advanced topics in behavioral ecol- ing plants. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
ogy, with detailed consideration of animal communication, Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C,
altruism, sexual selection, plant-animal interactions. Three and concurrent enrollment in Biology 262.
lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one se- 363. Plant Speciation. Nature of species in higher plants, specia-
mester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at tion phenomena in plants, natural hybridization, polyploidy,
least C, and Biology 359K or 370 with a grade of at least C. agamospermy, evolutionary mechanisms. Lectures, read-
359K. Principles of Animal Behavior. An introduction to the study ings, discussions, demonstrations. Three lecture hours a
of animal behavior: descriptive analysis of behavior; physi- week for one semester. Biology 363 and 387E may not both
ological basis of behavior; development of behavior; adap- be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade
tive significance and evolution of behavior; communication of at least C.
and social behavior. Three lecture hours and one discussion 364. Microbial Ecology. The ability of microbes to adapt to and
hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or change their environment. Three lecture hours a week for
325H with a grade of at least C. one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade
359R. Animal Sexuality. The biology of sexuality, including genet- of at least C, and Biology 126L and 326R (or 226R) with a
ics, morphology, physiology, and psychology of sex. Three grade of at least C in each.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 364E. Current Topics in Advanced Microbial Ecology. Devel-
325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. opment and structure of microbial communities, micro-
360K. Immunology. The basic concepts of humoral and cell- bial phylogeny, endosymbiont and symbiont relationships,
associated immune phenomena. Three lecture hours a biogeochemistry, elemental cycling by microbes, and the
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H microbial ecology of disease. Emphasis on active research
with a grade of at least C, and Biology 126L and 326R (or areas in these topics. Three lecture hours a week for one
226R) with a grade of at least C in each. semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H, and 364 with
160L. Immunology Laboratory. Current techniques in experi- a grade of at least C in each.
mental cellular and humoral immunology. Three laboratory 365D. Principles of Drug Action. Introduction to the basic prin-
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a ciples of pharmacology, including how drugs get into the
grade of at least C or registration for Biology 360K. body, exert their actions, and are metabolized and excreted.
361. Human Infectious Diseases. Etiology, pathogenesis, diag- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Biology 337
nosis, and immunobiology of the major microbial diseases, (Topic: Principles of Drug Action) and 365D may not both
with emphasis on their prevention. Three lecture hours a be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H of at least C.
with a grade of at least C, and Biology 126L and 326R (or 365L. Neurobiology Laboratory. An introduction to physiologi-
226R) with a grade of at least C in each. cal, morphological, and molecular techniques used for
361L. Public Health Bacteriology Laboratory. Training in tech- analysis of the nervous system. Experiments and computer
niques required for independent work in diagnostic and simulations illustrate basics of information processing by
epidemiological bacteriology. Two lecture hours and five the nervous system. Student exercises are supplemented
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: with demonstrations in faculty laboratories. Four laboratory
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and Biology hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
126L and 326R (or 226R) with a grade of at least C in each. Prerequisite: Biology 205L, 206L, 309H, or 126L with a grade
361P. Public Health Internship. Students conduct goal-oriented of at least C; Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C;
research projects at the Texas Department of State Health and Biology 365R or 371M with a grade of at least C.
Services and other sites. An average of twelve hours of 465M. Experimental Methods in Physiology. A lecture-laboratory
fieldwork a week for a total of 180 hours of fieldwork for one course that emphasizes an experimental approach to physi-
semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Biology ological problems. One lecture hour and seven laboratory
126L and 326R, with a grade of at least B in each; students hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or
must also complete an application available at the Natural 325H with a grade of at least C, and Biology 345, 361T, 365R,
Sciences Career Services office. or 371M with a grade of at least C.
361T. Comparative Animal Physiology. Physiology of organ 365N. Development and Plasticity of the Nervous System. An in-
systems in animal phyla, with special emphasis on physi- troduction to the principles by which the neural tube (brain
ological adaptations of organisms to their environment. and spinal cord) develops during embryogenesis, including

regionalization of the brain into forebrain, midbrain, hind- be arranged. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade
brain, and spinal cord. Particular emphasis will be given of at least C, and Biology 455L, 357, 359K, or 478L with a
to the mechanisms that govern how neurons acquire their grade of at least C.
Natural Sciences
identity and form neuronal circuits and synapses. Devel- 370. Evolution. Introduction to modern evolutionary biology,
opmental and congenital diseases and possible therapies, focusing on the evolution of molecular, developmental,
including stem cell based therapy or gene therapy. Three morphological, and behavioral traits. Genetic and ecologi-
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology cal bases of evolutionary changes within populations and
349 with a grade of at least C, and Biology 365R or 371M of evolutionary divergence in animals and plants. Three
with a grade of at least C. lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one se-
365R. Vertebrate Physiology I. Vertebrate systems physiology: mester. Biology 370 and 385K (Topic 2: Evolution) may not
basic cellular physiology, nervous and muscular systems. both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a
Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one grade of at least C.
semester. Biology 365R and 371M may not both be counted. 170C, 270C, 370C, 470C. Conference Course. Supervised study of
Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. selected topics in biology, by individual arrangement with the
365S. Vertebrate Physiology II. Vertebrate systems physiology: instructor. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
body fluids, cardiovascular system, respiration, digestion, Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these
metabolism, and endocrinology. Three lecture hours and are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Biology 325
one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: or 325H with a grade of at least C. Additional prerequisites
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. vary with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.
365T. Neurobiology of Disease. The neurobiological basis of dis- 471G. Natural History Museum Science. An introduction to cu-
orders of the brain, with the main focus on mental illness. ratorial practices in natural history museums. Three lecture
Emphasizes the neural circuitries and neurochemical events hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester;
that underlie specific mental processes and behaviors. students also complete a twenty- to thirty-hour curatorial
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: project. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and Biology at least C.
365R or 371M with a grade of at least C. 371L. Experimental Physiology. Experimental approach to physi-
3 65W. Neurobiology of Addiction. Study of the neurobiology of ological mechanisms by which animals adapt to their envi-
neurotransmitters, and the influence of alcohol and drugs ronment. One lecture hour, four laboratory hours, and two
of abuse on neurotransmitters. Three lecture hours a week hours of computer work a week for one semester. Prereq-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 365R or 371M with uisite: Biology 205L, 206L, 208L, or 126L with a grade of at
a grade of at least C. least C; and Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C.
366. Microbial Genetics. Molecular biology of nucleic acids; 3 71M. Neuronal Basis of Brain and Behavior. The nervous system,
biosynthesis of macromolecules, transfer of genetic ma- with emphasis on vertebrate neurobiology. Three lecture
terial from cell to cell, recombination, mutagenesis, and hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
regulatory mechanisms. Three lecture hours a week for one Biology 365R and 371M may not both be counted. Prereq-
semester. Biology 366 and 391S may not both be counted. uisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C.
Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least 472L. Taxonomic Plant Anatomy. An advanced course emphasiz-
C, and Biology 126L and 326R (or 226R) with a grade of at ing those aspects of plant anatomy that are most reliable
least C in each. and useful for systematic purposes. Three lecture hours and
366R. Molecular Genetics. Recommended for students planning two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 472L
to pursue advanced degrees in experimental and biochemi- and 487G may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology
cal genetics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and Biology 374 and
Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. 174L with a grade of at least C in each.
367. Plant Genetics. Genes, gene systems, linkage systems, 373. Ecology. An introduction to ecology, the study of relation-
and genetic systems in higher plants. Three lecture hours ships among organisms and between organisms and their
a week for one semester. Biology 367 and 387C may not environment; adaptations, population, communities, and
both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a ecosystems. Includes both plants and animals and both
grade of at least C. terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Three lecture hours and
368L. Techniques in Molecular Genetics. Laboratory experience one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
in mutagenesis, transformation, transduction, isolation of Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C.
plasmid and bacteriophage DNA, in vitro recombinant DNA 373L. Ecology Laboratory. Intensive field ecology. Includes group
procedures, and DNA base sequencing. One lecture hour and field experiment and observation, independent projects,
seven laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 368L and field trips to other vegetation zones. Students complete
and 390P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 weekly write-ups of observation and data analysis, reports
or 325H, and 126L with a grade of at least C in each. of independent projects, and an oral presentation on an
369L. Herpetology. Biology of amphibians and reptiles, including independent project. Four laboratory hours and two work-
evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology, life history, and shop/lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
field identification. Three lecture hours and three laboratory Credit or registration for Biology 373.
hours a week for one semester, with weekend field trips to

374. Plant Anatomy with Histological Techniques. Tissue orga- 3 79H, 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. Original laboratory or field
nization and cellular details of stems, roots, and leaves of research project under the direction of a faculty mentor,
seed plants, with emphasis on development and function. leading to a thesis or research presentation for students in
Natural Sciences
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: the honors program in biology. The equivalent of three or six
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and concur- lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
rent enrollment in Biology 174L. credit, but no more than six hours may be counted toward
174L. Laboratory in Plant Anatomy and Histological Tech- a degree in biology. Prerequisite: Consent of the student’s
niques. Demonstration of cellular details and tissue sys- research supervisor and the departmental honors adviser.
tems of plant organs; instruction in the preparation of plant 379J. Regulation of Eukaryotic Gene Expression. Enrollment is
materials for histological examination. Three laboratory limited to upper-division undergraduates. Study of gene
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a expression and its regulation in eukaryotes at the transcrip-
grade of at least C or registration for Biology 374. tional and post-transcriptional levels. Includes transcrip-
375. Conservation Biology. Application of principles of ecol- tion, RNA splicing, polyadenylation, RNA and RNA-protein
ogy to the preservation of wild plant and animal species interactions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
and to the preservation, management, and restoration of Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least
natural and seminatural ecosystems. Emphasis on scien- C; and Chemistry 339K and 339L, or Chemistry 369.
tific, biological aspects of issues such as endangered spe-
cies protection, preserve design, and forest management.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Depar tment of Chemis try and
Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and Biology B io chemis try
357, 359J, or 373 with a grade of at least C.
376. Conservation Genetics. Genetic attributes of rare plant and Students seeking the degree of Bachelor of Science in
animal species, especially as they affect conservation; germ Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Chem-
plasm resource conservation in wild and domesticated spe-
istry, or Bachelor of Science in Physics must take the
cies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Biology
376 and 385C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biol-
University of Texas at Austin Test for Credit in Chem-
ogy 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C. istry 301 if they were admitted to the University with
177, 277, 377. Undergraduate Research. Laboratory or field re- high school credit in chemistry. Engineering majors
search in the various fields of biological science under in areas other than chemical engineering are encour-
the supervision of one or more faculty members. May be aged to take the test. Students with three semesters or
repeated for credit. Up to three semester hours may be more of high school chemistry that included laboratory
counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of
experience, or credit for Chemistry 301, are encouraged
Arts degree with a major in biology. Prerequisite: Biology
325 or 325H with a grade of at least C, and written consent
to take the University of Texas at Austin Test for Credit
of instructor. in Chemistry 302. These tests are offered only in Aus-
478L. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Study of vertebrate tin. Information about them is available at http://www.
morphology from developmental anatomy to the function, utexas.edu/academic/mec/.
biomechanics, and phylogenetic relationships of living and Each student planning to register for a chemistry
fossil taxa. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a course should consult an adviser in his or her major area
week for one semester. Biology 478L and Kinesiology 324K
to determine whether specific courses are required.
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H
with a grade of at least C.
478T. Natural Resource Management. Land management, policy ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
and regulation development, and ecological “footprint” designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact
evaluation. Students have the opportunity for practical semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
application of these subjects through off-campus field listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
projects. Three lecture hours and two hours of discussion Appendix A on pages 683–689.
or fieldwork a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology
325 or 325H with a grade of at least C; and one of the follow- B i o chemi s try: B CH
ing courses or consent of instructor: Biology 351, 357, 373,
375, Geography 334, 346. Lower - Di vi si on C ourse
379G. Advanced Mammalian Genetics. Molecular developmental
genetics and review of classical genetics. Possible topics 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics
include but are not limited to cancer, AIDS, forensic genet- in Biochemistry. This course is used to record credit the
ics, genomics, and gene therapy. Three lecture hours a week student earns while enrolled at another institution in a
for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
grade of at least B. Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro- 2 04 (TCCN: CHEM 1111). Introduction to Chemical Practice. In-
gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. troductory laboratory course in chemistry. Four laboratory
Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies hours and one hour of discussion a week for one semester.
Natural Sciences
program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some sections may also require one hour of computer labo-
ratory a week; these are identified in the Course Schedule.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourse Chemistry 204 and 317 may not both be counted. Prereq-
uisite: Credit or registration for Chemistry 302.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics 304K. Chemistry in Context I. Designed for nonscience majors.
in Biochemistry. This course is used to record credit the Chemistry 304K and 305 form a two-semester sequence
student earns while enrolled at another institution in a designed to fulfill the science requirement for students
program administered by the University’s Study Abroad not majoring in science or engineering. Issues of contem-
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad porary interest and importance, such as ozone depletion
adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. and global warming, motivate the discussion; the under-
University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro- lying chemistry is developed as needed. Social, political,
gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. economic, and ethical implications of scientific develop-
Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies ments and science policy are considered. Chemistry 304K
program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. addresses the nature of matter, energy, chemical reactions,
and chemical thermodynamics. Three lecture hours a week
Che mi s try: CH for one semester. May not be counted toward any chemistry
or biochemistry degree. May not be counted by students
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses who have earned a grade of C or better in Chemistry 301.
Not intended as preparation for Chemistry 301.
3 01 (TCCN: CHEM 1311). Principles of Chemistry I. Three lecture 305. Chemistry in Context II. Designed for nonscience majors
hours a week for one semester. Some sections also require Chemistry 304K and 305 form a two-semester sequence
one enrichment/discussion hour a week; these are identi- designed to fulfill the science requirement for students
fied in the Course Schedule. Chemistry 301 and 301H may not majoring in science or engineering. Chemistry 305
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration addresses nuclear reactions, alternative energy sources,
for one of the following: Mathematics 408C, 408D, 408K, elementary organic chemistry, polymers, pharmaceuticals,
408L, 408M, 427L. nutrition, and genetics. Three lecture hours a week for
301H. Principles of Chemistry I: Honors. Three lecture hours a one semester. May not be counted toward any chemistry
week for one semester. Chemistry 301 and 301H may not or biochemistry degree. May not be counted by students
both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for who have earned a grade of C or better in Chemistry 302.
Mathematics 408C or 408K, and consent of the depart- Prerequisite: Chemistry 301 or 304K.
mental honors adviser. 206K. Undergraduate Research. Introduction to research
3 02 (TCCN: CHEM 1312). Principles of Chemistry II. Develop- practices; supervised individual undergraduate research
ment and application of concepts, theories, and laws in chemistry. Six to ten laboratory hours a week for one
underlying chemistry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but no more than
semester. Some sections also require one enrichment/ four semester hours may be counted toward a degree in
discussion hour a week; these are identified in the Course chemistry or biochemistry. Hours beyond four must be
Schedule. Chemistry 302 and 302H may not both be counted. taken on the pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Consent of the
Prerequisite: Chemistry 301 or 301H with a grade of at least undergraduate adviser in chemistry.
C, and credit or registration for one of the following: Math- 107, 207. Conference Course. Supervised study in chemistry. One
ematics 408C, 408D, 408K, 408L, 408M, 427L. discussion hour a week for one semester, with additional
302H. Principles of Chemistry II: Honors. Three lecture hours a hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when
week for one semester. Chemistry 302 and 302H may not the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail
both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301 or 301H with basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May
a grade of at least C, Mathematics 408C or 408K with a not be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry or
grade of at least C, and consent of the departmental honors biochemistry. Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor.
adviser. 207K. Introduc tion to Science Outreach in Elementar y
303. Mathematical Introduction to Theories of Matter. Introduc- Schools. Students develop and present level-appropriate
tion to the quantum theoretic description of atoms, mol- science laboratories to students in local elementary schools.
ecules, solids, nuclei, elementary particles, and cosmology. A hands-on, discovery learning approach to science is
Matrix mechanics and group theory. Three lecture hours a emphasized. One class hour and four hours of fieldwork a
week for one semester. Chemistry 303 may be used instead week for one semester. May be counted as an elective only.
of either Chemistry 302 or Chemistry 301 and 302 in fulfilling Prerequisite: Consent of the UTeach adviser in the College
the prerequisites of other chemistry courses, except by stu- of Natural Sciences.
dents seeking the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree. 207L. Peer Teaching. Students act as peer teaching assistants
Chemistry 303 may be counted in addition to Chemistry in other University chemistry courses, mainly large general
301 and 302. Not recommended by the Health Professions chemistry lecture sections. Two hours of lecture and train-
Office for Medical College Admission Test preparation. ing a week for one semester, and two to three hours a week

leading student group discussions. May not be counted 314N. Elementary Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. A one-
toward any degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequi- semester biochemistry course for human ecology and nurs-
site: Chemistry 301 and consent of the coordinator of the ing students. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Natural Sciences
Peer Teaching Assistant Program. May not be counted by students with credit for Chemistry
108, 208, 308, 408. Topics in Chemistry. For each semester hour 339K. May not be counted toward any chemistry degree.
of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semes- Prerequisite: Chemistry 313N, or Chemistry 310M (or 610A),
ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May 310N (or 610B), 110K, and 110L.
not be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry or 114P. Elementary Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Labora-
biochemistry. tory. Introduction to biochemical laboratory procedures.
210C. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Primarily for premedical, Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequi-
predental, life sciences, and pharmacy majors. One lecture site: Chemistry 113P and credit or registration for Chemistry
hour and five laboratory hours a week for one semester. 314N.
Only one of the following may be counted: Chemistry 210C, 317. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry for Chemistry and Bio-
110L, 118L. Prerequisite: Chemistry 204 or 317 with a grade chemistry Majors. Synthesis and properties of inorganic,
of at least C, Chemistry 310M (or 610A) with a grade of at bioinorganic, and organometallic compounds. One lecture
least C, and credit or registration for Chemistry 310N (or hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
credit for 610B). Chemistry 204 and 317 may not both be counted. Prereq-
110K (TCCN: CHEM 2123). Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Primar- uisite: Credit or registration for Chemistry 302.
ily for premedical, predental, life sciences, and pharmacy 118K. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Primarily for chemistry
majors. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week and chemical engineering majors. One lecture hour and
for one semester. May not be counted by students with three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not
credit for Chemistry 210C. Chemistry 110K and 118K may be counted by students with credit for Chemistry 210C.
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 and 204 Chemistry 110K and 118K may not both be counted. Prereq-
with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration uisite: Chemistry 302 and either 204 or 317 with a grade of
for Chemistry 310M (or credit for 610A). at least C in each, and credit or registration for Chemistry
110L (TCCN: CHEM 2125). Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Primar- 318M (or credit for 618A).
ily for premedical, predental, life sciences, and pharmacy 118L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Primarily for chemistry
majors. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week and chemical engineering majors. One lecture hour and
for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one
Chemistry 210C, 110L, 118L. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310M of the following may be counted: Chemistry 210C, 110L,
(or 610A) with a grade of at least C, 110K, and credit or 118L. Prerequisite: Chemistry 318M (or 618A) with a grade
registration for Chemistry 310N (or credit for 610B). of at least C, 118K, and credit or registration for Chemistry
3 10M (TCCN: CHEM 2323). Organic Chemistry I. Primarily for 318N (or credit for 618B).
premedical, predental, life sciences, and pharmacy ma- 3 18M. Organic Chemistry I. Primarily for chemistry and chemical
jors. The development of organic chemical structure, no- engineering majors. The development of organic chemical
menclature, and reactivity. Three lecture hours a week for structure, nomenclature, and reactivity. Three lecture hours
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
Chemistry 610A, 310M, 618A, 318M. Prerequisite: Chemistry counted: Chemistry 610A, 310M, 618A, 318M. Prerequisite:
302 with a grade of at least C, and credit or registration for Chemistry 302 and either Chemistry 204 or 317 with a grade
Chemistry 204 or 317. of at least C in each, and credit or registration for Chemistry
3 10N (TCCN: CHEM 2325). Organic Chemistry II. Primarily for 118K.
premedical, predental, life sciences, and pharmacy majors. 318N. Organic Chemistry II. Primarily for chemistry and chemical
The development of organic chemical reactivity, with a fo- engineering majors. The development of organic chemical
cus on carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. Three reactivity, with an emphasis on synthesis and polymers.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of
following may be counted: Chemistry 610B, 310N, 618B, the following may be counted: Chemistry 610B, 310N, 618B,
318N. Prerequisite: Chemistry 204 or 317 with a grade of at 318N. Prerequisite: Chemistry 318M (or 618A) with a grade
least C, Chemistry 310M (or 610A) with a grade of at least of at least C, Chemistry 118K with a grade of at least C, and
C, and credit or registration for Chemistry 210C. credit or registration for Chemistry 118L.
313N. General and Organic Chemistry. Recommended for human 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
ecology and nursing students. Introduction to chemical prin- Chemistry. This course is used to record credit the student
ciples and organic chemistry, with emphasis on compounds earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
of biological importance. Three lecture hours a week for ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
one semester. May not be counted by students with credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
for Chemistry 610, 618, or an equivalent organic chemistry Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University
course. May not be counted toward any chemistry degree. credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may
113P. General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Three labora- be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
tory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
registration for Chemistry 304K or 313N. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 644. Chemical Education: Secondary School. Issues and tech-
niques in secondary school teaching of chemical sciences.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Three lecture hours a week for two semesters. For students
Natural Sciences
Chemistry. This course is used to record credit the student seeking the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: Teaching Op-
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad- tion degree. May not be counted toward any other degree
ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequisite: For 644A, eight
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the semester hours of coursework in organic chemistry and credit
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University or registration for Chemistry 144K; for 644B, Chemistry 644A,
credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may 144K, and credit or registration for Chemistry 144L.
be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer 144K. Chemical Education Laboratory I. Development of class-
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. room demonstrations, laboratory experiments, and teach-
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. ing aids for secondary school teaching of the chemical
3 29W. Cooperative Chemistry/Biochemistry. This course covers sciences. Two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
the work period of chemistry and biochemistry students in For students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry:
the Cooperative Education program, which provides super- Teaching Option degree. May not be counted toward any
vised work experience by arrangement with the employer other degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequisite:
and the supervising instructor. Forty laboratory hours a Credit or registration for Chemistry 644A.
week for one semester. The student must repeat the course 144L. Chemical Education Laboratory II. Development of class-
each work period and must take it twice to receive credit room demonstrations, laboratory experiments, and teach-
toward the degree; at least one of these registrations must ing aids for secondary school teaching of the chemical
be during a long-session semester. No more than three sciences. Two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
semester hours may be counted toward the major require- For students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry:
ment; no more than six semester hours may be counted Teaching Option degree. May not be counted toward any
toward the degree. The student’s first registration must other degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequisite:
be on the pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310N (or Credit or registration for Chemistry 644B.
610B) or 318N (or 618B) with a grade of at least C, applica- 353. Physical Chemistry I. For chemistry and chemical engineer-
tion to become a member of the Cooperative Chemistry/ ing majors. Equations of state, laws of thermodynamics,
Biochemistry Program, and consent of the Department of ideal and nonideal solutions, phase equilibria, thermody-
Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate adviser. namics of chemical reactions. Three lecture hours a week
431. Inorganic Chemistry. Survey of the chemistry of the ele- for one semester. Chemistry 353 and 353M may not both
ments, incorporating both descriptive and theoretical be counted. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408C and 408D,
aspects. Open-ended experiments designed to illustrate or two of the following: Mathematics 408K, 408L, 408M;
a variety of synthetic techniques. Three lecture hours and Chemistry 302 or 302H with a grade of at least C; and Phys-
three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequi- ics 316 and 116L, 303L and 103N, or 317L and 117N.
site: Chemistry 302, and either Chemistry 204 or 317 with 153K. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Three laboratory hours a
a grade of at least C. week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353 or 353M
339K. Biochemistry I. Chemistry 339K and 339L should be taken with a grade of at least C.
as a two-semester sequence. Students who do not plan 3 53M. Physical Chemistry I for Life Sciences. For biochemistry
to take Chemistry 339L should register for Chemistry 369 and biology majors. Thermochemistry and kinetics of re-
rather than 339K. Structure and function of amino acids, actions in cells, enzyme catalysis, electrical and transport
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Three properties of membranes. Three lecture hours a week for
lecture hours a week for one semester. Chemistry 339K one semester. Chemistry 353 and 353M may not both be
and 369 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry counted. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408C and 408D, or two
310M (or 610A) or Chemistry 318M (or 618A) with a grade of the following: Mathematics 408K, 408L, 408M; Chemis-
of at least C, and Chemistry 310N (or 610B) or Chemistry try 302 or 302H with a grade of at least C; and Physics 316
318N (or 618B) with a grade of at least C. and 116L, 303L and 103N, or 317L and 117N.
339L. Biochemistry II. A second-semester biochemistry course 354. Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy. Fundamental
designed for chemistry, premedical, predental, and life sci- principles of quantum mechanics, exactly soluble model
ences majors. Biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. problems, electronic structure of atoms and molecules,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: spectroscopy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Chemistry 339K with a grade of at least C. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408C and 408D, or two of the
341. Special Topics in Laboratory Chemistry. Examples of top- following: Mathematics 408K, 408L, 408M; and Physics
ics are physical measurements techniques; electronics for 316 and 116L.
scientists; advanced synthetic chemistry (organic or inor- 154K. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Three laboratory hours
ganic); separation techniques. One lecture hour and six a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353 or
laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated 353M with a grade of at least C, and credit or registration
for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Eight semester for Chemistry 354 or 354L.
hours of coursework in organic chemistry and consent of 354L. Physical Chemistry II. Molecular energy levels, statistical
the undergraduate adviser. thermodynamics (macroscopic thermodynamic functions

from molecular input), and physical and chemical kinetics, 371K. Science Outreach in Elementary Schools. Students de-
with emphasis on the molecular viewpoint. Three lecture velop and present level-appropriate science laboratories to
hours a week for one semester. May be counted toward a students in local elementary schools. Students also plan
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biochemistry or chemistry degree. Chemistry 354, rather and create the infrastructure needed to administer the
than this course, is recommended for students planning science program in concert with the science curriculum at
graduate study in chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353 or a specific elementary school. A hands-on, discovery learn-
353M with a grade of at least C. ing approach to science is emphasized. One class hour
455. Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry. For biochemistry, and six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester. May
engineering, and clinical laboratory science majors. Chemi- be repeated for credit. May be taken for a letter grade no
cal and instrumental methods in analytical chemistry. Three more than twice. No more than six semester hours may
lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one be counted toward a degree in chemistry or biochemistry.
semester. Chemistry 455 and 456 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, at least six hours of
Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 and either 204 or 317, with a upper-division coursework in the College of Natural Sci-
grade of at least C in each. ences, and consent of the UTeach adviser in the College of
456. Analytical Chemistry. For chemistry majors. Three lecture Natural Sciences.
hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. 3 75K, 475K. Individual Study in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry 455 and 456 may not both be counted. Prerequi- Supervised reading or individual tutorial sessions on ad-
site: Chemistry 302 or 302H with a grade of at least C, and vanced topics in chemistry and biochemistry. Three or four
Chemistry 204 or 317 with a grade of at least C. class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
367L. Macromolecular Chemistry. Designed for chemistry and credit. No more than six semester hours may be counted
chemical engineering students. Occurrence, preparation, toward a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequisite:
structure, and properties of macromolecular substances. Eight semester hours of coursework in organic chemistry,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.
Chemistry 310M and 310N (or 610A and 610B) or Chemis- 376K. Advanced Analytical Chemistry. Two lecture hours and
try 318M and 318N (or 618A and 618B); Chemistry 210C, or three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
118K and 118L; and Chemistry 353 or 353M with a grade of Chemistry 353 and 456 with a grade of at least C in each.
at least C. 379H. Chemistry Honors Tutorial Course. Laboratory research
368. Advanced Topics in Chemistry. Three lecture hours a week project in a specific field of chemistry under the supervi-
for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the top- sion of one or more faculty members. Conference course.
ics vary. Prerequisite: 310M and 310N (or 610A and 610B) or May be repeated once for credit. Must be taken in addition
Chemistry 318M and 318N (or 618A and 618B); Chemistry to the required hours for the Bachelor of Science in Chem-
353 or 353M with a grade of at least C; and Chemistry 354 istry degree. Students must enter no later than the first
or 354L with a grade of at least C. semester of the year of graduation. Prerequisite: Consent
369. Fundamentals of Biochemistry. Three lecture hours a week of the student’s research supervisor and the departmental
for one semester. Chemistry 339K and 369 may not both be honors adviser.
counted. May not be counted by biochemistry majors. Pre-
requisite: Chemistry 310M (or 610A) or 318M (or 618A).
369K. Techniques of Research. Advanced laboratory practice and Depar tment of Computer S cience s
introduction to research. One lecture hour and six labora-
tory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for An undergraduate may not enroll in any computer sci-
credit. May be taken for a letter grade no more than twice. ences course more than once without written consent
No more than six semester hours may be counted toward
of an undergraduate adviser in computer sciences. No
a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Prerequisite: Eight
semester hours of coursework in organic chemistry; and
student may enroll in any computer sciences course
six semester hours of upper-division chemistry courses ap- more than twice. No student may take more than three
proved by the undergraduate adviser’s office, or consent of upper-division computer sciences courses in a semester
the undergraduate adviser in chemistry. without written consent of an undergraduate adviser in
369L. Biochemistry Laboratory. An introduction to modern fun- computer sciences.
damental techniques of biochemistry. Two lecture hours and The information in parentheses after a course num-
seven laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequi-
site: Chemistry 339K and credit or registration for 339L.
369T. Biotechnology Laboratory. Advanced techniques in bio-
technology. Nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. semester-hour equivalents of University courses are
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
370. Physical Methods for Biochemistry. Theory of electrophore- Appendix A on pages 683–689.
sis, ultracentrifugation, spectroscopy, electron microscopy,
and diffraction as applied to biological macromolecules.
Chemistry 339K.

Comp u te r S cie n ce s: C S 109, 209, 309. Topics in Computer Sciences. For each semester
hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Natural Sciences
Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these

301K. Foundations of Logical Thought. Introductory logic in the are identified in the Course Schedule. Only one hour may be
context of computing; introduction to formal notations; ba- counted toward a degree in computer sciences. Prerequisite:
sic proof techniques; sets, relations, and functions. Three Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Some sections also 310. Computer Organization and Programming. Basic computer
require one discussion hour a week; these are identified in organization; machine representation of instructions and
the Course Schedule. data; hardware/software interface. Three lecture hours and
302. Computer Fluency. An introduction to the fundamental one discussion hour a week for one semester. Computer
concepts of computing: how computers work, what they Sciences 310 and 310H may not both be counted. Prereq-
can do, and how they can be used effectively. Some pro- uisite: Computer Sciences 307 with a grade of at least C.
gramming is required. Three lecture hours a week for one 310H. Computer Organization and Programming: Honors. Basic
semester. Credit for Computer Sciences 302 may not be computer organization; machine representation of instruc-
earned after a student has received credit for Computer tions and data; hardware/software interface. Three lecture
Sciences 303E, 305J, or 307. hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
303E. Elements of Computers and Programming. Problem solving Computer Sciences 310 and 310H may not both be counted.
and fundamental algorithms for various applications in sci- Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 315 or 315H with a grade
ence and business and on the World Wide Web. Introductory of at least C, and consent of the honors director.
programming in a modern object-oriented programming 313E. Elements of Software Design. Object-oriented design of
language. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. software in a modern high-level language, using software li-
Computer Sciences 303E and 305J may not both be counted. brary packages. Introduction to elementary data structures
Credit for Computer Sciences 303E may not be earned after and complexity of algorithms. Three lecture hours a week
a student has received credit for Computer Sciences 307. for one semester. May not be counted toward a degree in
105. Computer Programming. An introduction to programming computer sciences. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 303E
in a particular computer language. Students design and or 305J with a grade of at least C.
implement programs. One lecture hour a week for one 313H. Logic, Sets, and Functions: Honors. Propositional and
semester. May be repeated for credit when the languages predicate logic; proof techniques, including induction,
vary. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 307, 313E, or Electri- sets, relations, and functions. Introduction to the analysis
cal Engineering 322C with a grade of at least C. of algorithms and techniques for proving properties of
3 05J (TCCN: COSC 1337). Introduction to Computing. Introduc- programs. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a
tion to computer science concepts. Programming in a mod- week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
ern object-oriented programming language. Three lecture counted: Computer Sciences 313H, 313K, Philosophy 313,
hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. 313K, 313Q. Prerequisite: Consent of the honors director.
Computer Sciences 303E and 305J may not both be counted. 313K. Logic, Sets, and Functions. Propositional and predicate
Credit for Computer Sciences 305J may not be earned after logic; proof techniques, including induction, sets, relations,
a student has received credit for Computer Sciences 307. and functions. Three lecture hours and one discussion
Prerequisite: Some knowledge of and experience in com- hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following
puter programming; and credit with a grade of at least C may be counted: Computer Sciences 313H, 313K, Philoso-
or registration for Mathematics 305G, or equivalent score phy 313, 313K, 313Q. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for
on the SAT Mathematics Level 1 or Level 2 test. Mathematics 408C or 408K.
3 07 (TCCN: COSC 2336). Foundations of Computer Science. Fun- 315. Algorithms and Data Structures. Implementation of basic
damental computer science concepts: data types, data data structures, including stacks, queues, lists, priority
structures, algorithms, and programming; functions and queues, trees, binary search trees, graphs, and sets. Recur-
recursion; abstraction and encapsulation. Correctness: speci- sion. Efficient sorting and searching algorithms. Hashing.
fication, testing, and proving. Simple sorting and searching Multithreaded programs. Three lecture hours and one
algorithms. Introduction to analysis of algorithms. Three lec- laboratory hour a week for one semester. Computer Sci-
ture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. ences 315 and 315H may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: One of the following: one year of programming Computer Sciences 307 with a grade of at least C, and credit
in high school, Computer Sciences 303E or 305J with a grade or registration for Computer Sciences 313K.
of at least C, or consent of instructor; and credit or registra- 315H. Algorithms and Data Structures: Honors. Data types, data
tion for Mathematics 408C or 408K, or a score of at least structures, algorithms, and programming; functions and
520 on the SAT Mathematics Level 1 or Level 2 test. recursion; abstraction and encapsulation. Correctness:
108. Software Systems. Introduction to the use of a particular specification, testing, proving. Introduction to analysis of
software system. Students build applications that exploit algorithms. Implementation and use of basic data struc-
the system being studied. One lecture hour a week for one tures, including stacks, queues, lists, priority queues, trees,
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. binary search trees, graphs, sets. Efficient sorting and
Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Computer searching algorithms. Hashing. Multithreaded programs.
Sciences 307, 313E, or Electrical Engineering 322C with a Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one
grade of at least C. semester. Computer Sciences 315 and 315H may not both
be counted. Prerequisite: Consent of the honors director.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in information. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Computer Sciences. This course is used to record credit May not be counted toward a degree in computer sciences.
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 307, 313E, or Electrical
Natural Sciences
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Engineering 322C with a grade of at least C.
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad 326E. Elements of Networking. Introduction to the principles and
adviser in the Department of Computer Sciences. Univer- basic concepts of the Internet. Networking applications and
sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it protocols. Simple client/server applications. Other topics
may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer may include network technologies and topologies, packet
credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. and circuit switching, LANS and WANS, Internet security,
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. and network management. Three lecture hours a week for
one semester. May not be counted toward a degree in com-
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses puter sciences. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 307, 313E,
or Electrical Engineering 322C with a grade of at least C.
120N, 220N, 320N. Topics in Computer Sciences for Nonmajors. 327E. Elements of Databases. A practical introduction to data-
For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour base management systems, with discussion of database
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when administration and management. Survey of logical model-
the topics vary. May not be counted toward a degree in ing, database design with a focus on relational databases,
computer sciences. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and SQL query language, and current applications. Topics may
is given in the Course Schedule. include data integrity, performance, concurrency, transac-
321H. Functional and Symbolic Programming: Honors. Introduc- tion processing, recovery, security, and Web applications.
tion to functional and symbolic programming and to the Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be
use of these concepts throughout computer science. Three counted toward a degree in computer sciences. Prerequi-
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit site: Computer Sciences 307, 313E, or Electrical Engineering
with a grade of at least C or registration for Computer Sci- 322C with a grade of at least C.
ences 337 or 337H, and consent of the honors director. 329E. Topics in Elements of Computing. Three lecture hours a
323E. Elements of Scientific Computing. Fundamentals of soft- week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the
ware issues related to scientific computing. Topics include topics vary. May not be counted toward a degree in computer
floating-point computations, numerical computation er- sciences. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 307, 313E, or Elec-
rors, interpolation, integration, solution of linear systems trical Engineering 322C with a grade of at least C.
of equations, optimization, and initial value problems of 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
ordinary differential equations. Implementation of algo- Computer Sciences. This course is used to record credit
rithms are investigated using MATLAB for matrix and vector the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
computations. Examples are drawn from a variety of sci- a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
ence and mathematics areas. Three lecture hours a week Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
for one semester. May not be counted toward a degree in adviser in the Department of Computer Sciences. Univer-
computer sciences. Computer Sciences 323E and 323H may sity credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 303E may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer
or the equivalent, Mathematics 408C or 408K, 408D or credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
408M, and credit with a grade of at least C or registration May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
for Mathematics 341 or 340L. 3 29W. Cooperative Computer Sciences. This course covers the
323H. Elements of Scientific Computing: Honors. Fundamentals work period of computer sciences students in the Coopera-
of software issues related to scientific computing. Topics tive Education program, which provides supervised work
include floating-point computations, numerical computa- experience by arrangement with the employer and the su-
tion errors, interpolation, integration, solution of linear pervising instructor. Forty laboratory hours a week for one
systems of equations, optimization, and initial value prob- semester. The student must repeat the course each work
lems of ordinary differential equations. Implementation of period and must take it twice to receive credit toward the
algorithms are investigated using MATLAB for matrix and degree; at least one of these registrations must be during
vector computations. Examples are drawn from a variety a long-session semester. However, no more than three
of science and mathematics areas. Three lecture hours a semester hours may be counted toward the major require-
week for one semester. May not be counted toward a degree ment. The student’s first registration must be on the pass/
in computer sciences. Computer Sciences 323E and 323H fail basis; the second must be on the letter-grade basis.
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 336 or 336H with a grade
303E, 305J, or 307; Mathematics 408D or 408M; credit with of at least C, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.
a grade of at least C or registration for Mathematics 341 or 234. Technical Writing. Application of techniques and strategies
340L; and consent of the honors director. of effective technical writing, and of conventions used in
324E. Elements of Graphics and Visualization. Basics of two- and documents such as letters, memos, proposals, abstracts,
three-dimensional computer graphics systems, model- and reports. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
ing and rendering, and selected graphics software APIs. Computer Sciences 234 and 178 (Topic: Technical Writing)
Other topics may include interactive graphics, animation, may not both be counted. May not be counted toward the
graphical user interfaces, and the graphical presentation of number of hours in computer sciences required for the Bach-

elor of Science in Computer Sciences degree. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Math-
Computer Sciences 310 or 310H with a grade of at least C. ematics 408D or 408M.
336. Analysis of Programs. Proofs of program correctness and 343. Artificial Intelligence. A survey of current artificial intelli-
Natural Sciences
a survey of mathematical techniques useful in the analysis gence issues, including search, production systems, knowl-
and verification of programs. Three lecture hours a week edge representation, knowledge-based systems, planning,
for one semester. Computer Sciences 336 and 336H may natural language processing, and machine learning. Artifi-
not both be counted. Prerequisite: The following courses, cial intelligence programming projects are required. Three
with a grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 313H lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The
or 313K, 315 or 315H, and Mathematics 408C or 408L. following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Com-
336H. Analysis of Programs: Honors. A survey of mathematical puter Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics
techniques useful in the analysis and verification of programs. 408D or 408M.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Computer Sci- 3 44M. Autonomous Multiagent Systems. Introduction to autono-
ences 336 and 336H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: mous agents, with an emphasis on multiagent systems.
The following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Students use a robotics simulator. Emphasis on computer
Computer Sciences 313H or 313K, 315 or 315H, and Mathemat- science research activities, including speaking, writing, pro-
ics 408C or 408L; and consent of the honors director. gramming, and working in groups. Three lecture hours a
337. Theory in Programming Practice. Application of program- week for one semester. Computer Sciences 344M and 378
analysis theory to program design. Methodologies for (Topic: Autonomous Multiagent Systems) may not both be
large-scale program design. Designed to help students counted. Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade
bring together theoretical and programming skills. Three of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336
lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one se- or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M.
mester. Computer Sciences 337 and 337H may not both be 344R. Robotics. A survey of methods and techniques important
counted. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 315 or 315H with for intelligent robotics. Students work in teams, applying
a grade of at least C; Computer Sciences 336 or 336H with a these methods to get intelligent behavior from physi-
grade of at least C, or consent of the honors director; and cal robots. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Mathematics 408C or 408L with a grade of at least C. Computer Sciences 344R and 378 (Topic: Robotics) may
337H. Theory in Programming Practice: Honors. Application of not both be counted. Prerequisite: The following courses,
program-analysis theory to program design. Methodologies with a grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310
for large-scale program design. Designed to help students or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M.
bring together theoretical and programming skills. Three 345. Programming Languages. Survey of significant concepts
lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one se- underlying modern programming languages, including
mester. Computer Sciences 337 and 337H may not both be syntax, functions, expressions, types, polymorphism, as-
counted. Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade signment, procedures, pointers, encapsulation, classes,
of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 315 or 315H, 336 and inheritance, with some discussion of implementation
or 336H, and Mathematics 408C or 408L; and consent of issues. Prominent programming paradigms, such as se-
the honors director. quential, concurrent, object-oriented, functional, and logic
341. Automata Theory. Introduction to the formal study of programming. Illustrative examples drawn from a variety
automata and of related formal languages with applica- of current languages. Three lecture hours a week for one
tions in computer science. Three lecture hours a week for semester. Computer Sciences 345 and 345H may not both
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: be counted. Prerequisite: The following courses, with a
Computer Sciences 341, 341H, Linguistics 340. Prerequisite: grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H,
The following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: 336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M.
Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, 337 or 337H, 345H. Programming Languages: Honors. Survey of significant
and Mathematics 408D or 408M. concepts underlying modern programming languages,
341H. Automata Theory: Honors. Introduction to the formal including syntax, functions, expressions, types, polymor-
study of automata and of related formal languages with phism, assignment, procedures, pointers, encapsulation,
applications in computer science. Three lecture hours a classes, and inheritance, with some discussion of imple-
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be mentation issues. Prominent programming paradigms,
counted: Computer Sciences 341, 341H, Linguistics 340. such as sequential, concurrent, object-oriented, functional,
Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade of at least and logic programming. Illustrative examples drawn from
C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, 337 a variety of current languages. Three lecture hours a week
or 337H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M; and consent of for one semester. Computer Sciences 345 and 345H may
the honors director. not both be counted. Prerequisite: The following courses,
342. Neural Networks. Biological information processing; with a grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310
architectures and algorithms for supervised learning, self- or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M;
organization, reinforcement learning, and neuro-evolution; and consent of the honors director.
hardware implementations and simulators; applications in 346. Cryptography. A theoretical introduction to cryptography.
engineering, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science. Topics include private key cryptosystems, public key cryp-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: tosystems, digital signatures, secret sharing schemes, and
The following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: the necessary mathematical background. Three lecture

hours a week for one semester. Computer Sciences 346 geometric modeling, two- and three-dimensional display
and 378 (Topic: Cryptography) may not both be counted. algorithms, graphics software systems architecture, and
Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade of at least hidden-line and surface elimination. Projects are assigned
Natural Sciences
C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, and and in-depth exploration is encouraged. Three lecture
Mathematics 408D or 408M. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The follow-
347. Data Management. Concepts of database design and da- ing courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Computer
tabase system implementation. Data models, query pro- Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, Mathematics 408D or
cessing, database design theory, crash recovery, concurrent 408M, and Mathematics 341 or 340L.
control, and distributed databases. Three lecture hours a 356. Computer Networks. Introduction to computer networks,
week for one semester. Prerequisite: The following courses, including common terminology, basic design issues, and
with a grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 types of networks and protocols. Three lecture hours a
or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M. week for one semester. Prerequisite: The following courses,
349. Contemporary Issues in Computer Science. Social, profes- with a grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or
sional, and ethical issues involved in the use of computer 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M; and
technology. Topics may include software engineering ethics, credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Computer
computer safety and reliability, constitutional issues, intel- Sciences 352 or 352H.
lectual property, computer crime, societal impact, emerg- 357. Algorithms. Algorithmic paradigms: divide and conquer,
ing technologies, philosophical issues. Three lecture hours greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, branch and
a week for one semester. Computer Sciences 349 and 378 bound. NP-completeness and topics selected from the fol-
(Topic: Contemporary Issues in Computer Science) may not lowing: cryptography algorithms, approximation algorithms,
both be counted. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 315 or randomized algorithms, parallel algorithms, lower bounds.
315H with a grade of at least C. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Computer Sci-
351. LISP and Symbolic Computation. Symbolic computation for ences 357 and 357H may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
artificial intelligence, such as pattern-matching, unification, The following courses, with a grade of at least C in each:
frames, flavors, semantic networks, deductive retrieval, Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, 337 or 337H,
rule-based and constraint-based inference. Substantial and Mathematics 408D or 408M.
programming projects in LISP. Three lecture hours a week 357H. Algorithms: Honors. Algorithmic paradigms: divide and
for one semester. Prerequisite: The following courses, with a conquer, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, branch
grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, and bound. NP-completeness and topics selected from
336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M. the following: cryptography algorithms, approximation
352. Computer Systems Architecture. Computer architecture algorithms, randomized algorithms, parallel algorithms,
and organizational issues; structural and behavioral char- lower bounds. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
acteristics of system components. Processor, memory Computer Sciences 357 and 357H may not both be counted.
hierarchy, and input/output issues. Evaluation of design al- Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade of at least
ternatives. The relationship between hardware and software. C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, 337
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Computer Sci- or 337H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M; and consent of
ences 352 and 352H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: the honors director.
The following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: 361. Introduction to Computer Security. Computer security,
Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, Electrical both in the abstract and in the context of real systems,
Engineering 316, and Mathematics 408D or 408M. including recognizing potential threats to confidentiality,
352H. Computer Systems Architecture: Honors. Computer archi- integrity and availability, and developing familiarity with
tecture and organizational issues; structural and behavioral current security-related issues in computer science. Three
characteristics of system components. Processor, memory lecture hours a week for one semester. Computer Sciences
hierarchy, and input/output issues. Evaluation of design al- 361 and 378 (Topic: Introduction to Security) may not both be
ternatives. The relationship between hardware and software. counted. Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Computer Sci- of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336
ences 352 and 352H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M.
The following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: 367. Numerical Methods. Topics include systems of linear equa-
Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, Electrical tions, numerical integration, ordinary differential equations,
Engineering 316, and Mathematics 408D or 408M; and and nonlinear equations. Construction and use of large
consent of the honors director. numerical systems. Influence of data representation and
353. Theory of Computation. A survey of the theoretical bases computer architecture on algorithm choice and develop-
of computation: computational complexity (including the ment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only
classes P and NP) and formal models of the semantics of one of the following may be counted: Computer Sciences
programming languages. Three lecture hours a week for 367, Mathematics 368K, Physics 329. Prerequisite: The fol-
one semester. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences 341 or 341H lowing courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Computer
with a grade of at least C. Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, Mathematics 408D or
354. Computer Graphics. Introduction to techniques for human- 408M, and Mathematics 341 or 340L.
machine communication through imagery. Topics include 369. Systems Modeling I. Introduction to performance model-
display hardware, transformations, interactive techniques, ing, with emphasis on computer systems. Modeling meth-

odology, queueing network models, simulation, analysis of 372 and 372H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Com-
results. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- puter Sciences 337 or 337H, and 352 or 352H, with a grade
requisite: The following courses, with a grade of at least C of at least C in each; and consent of the honors director.
Natural Sciences
in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, and 373. Software Engineering. Introduction to current knowledge,
Mathematics 362K. techniques, and theories in large software system design
370. Undergraduate Reading and Research. Supervised study and development. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
of selected problems in computer sciences, by individual mester. Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade
arrangement with supervising instructor. The equivalent of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336
of three lecture hours a week for one semester. No more or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M.
than three semester hours may be counted toward a degree 375. Compilers. Formal description of languages, lexical analy-
in computer sciences. Prerequisite: The following courses, sis, syntax analysis, syntax-directed translation, run-time
with a grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 system management, code generation, code optimization,
or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M; compiler-building tools. Three lecture hours a week for one
and consent of the undergraduate adviser. semester. Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade
371D. Distributed Computing. Models, principles, and funda- of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336
mental protocols, including event ordering and global or 336H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M. Computer Sci-
predicate detection, atomic commit, state-machine rep- ences 341 or 341H and 345 or 345H are recommended.
lication, rollback recovery, primary backup, consensus for 377. Principles and Applications of Parallel Programming. Mod-
synchronous and asynchronous systems, and byzantine els of parallel computation, fundamental concepts for
fault-tolerance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. representation of parallel computation structures, study
Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade of at least of representative parallel programming systems, program-
C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, 372 ming of parallel algorithms and computations. Three lec-
or 372H, and Mathematics 408D or 408M. ture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Computer
371P. Object-Oriented Programming. Programming using class Sciences 345 or 345H with a grade of at least C.
derivation, inheritance, and dynamic polymorphism. Ap- 178, 378. Undergraduate Topics in Computer Sciences. One
plication of a simple object-oriented design methodology or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be
to several software development problems. Three lecture repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The follow- following may be counted unless the topics vary: Computer
ing courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Computer Sciences 178, 378, 178H, 378H. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, 328 or 337 or 337H, and standing. Additional prerequisites vary with the topic and
Mathematics 408D or 408M. are given in the Course Schedule.
371R. Information Retrieval and Web Search. Introduction to tra- 178H, 378H. Undergraduate Topics in Computer Sciences: Honors.
ditional and recent methodologies for indexing, processing, One or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May
querying, and classifying unstructured and semistructured be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the
textual data, including hypertext and World-Wide Web following may be counted unless the topics vary: Computer
documents. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Sciences 178, 378, 178H, 378H. Prerequisite: The following
Computer Sciences 371R and 378 (Topic: Intelligent Infor- courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Computer Sci-
mation Retrieval and Web Search) may not both be counted. ences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D;
Prerequisite: The following courses, with a grade of at least and consent of the honors director.
C in each: Computer Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, and 379H. Computer Sciences Honors Thesis. Directed reading, re-
Mathematics 408D or 408M. search, and/or projects in areas of computer sciences, under
371S. Object-Oriented Software Engineering. Object-oriented supervision of a faculty member, leading to an honors thesis.
formulations of software systems as executable specifica- The thesis must be approved by a committee of three readers.
tions, object-oriented analysis, design of software architec- The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester,
tures, translation of high-level specification systems. Three by arrangement with a faculty member. Prerequisite: The fol-
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The lowing courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Computer
following courses, with a grade of at least C in each: Com- Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics 408D
puter Sciences 310 or 310H, 336 or 336H, and Mathematics or 408M; nine additional semester hours of upper-division
408D or 408M. coursework in computer sciences, with a grade of at least
372. Introduction to Operating Systems. Basic concepts of op- C in each course; and consent of the student’s research su-
erating systems: concurrent process management, virtual pervisor and the departmental honors adviser.
memory, file systems, scheduling, and protection. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester. Computer Sciences
372 and 372H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Com- S chool of Human Ecolo gy
puter Sciences 337 or 337H, and 352 or 352H, with a grade
of at least C in each. The information in parentheses after a course number
372H. Introduction to Operating Systems: Honors. Basic concepts is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
of operating systems: concurrent process management, vir-
tual memory, file systems, scheduling, and protection. Three
lecture hours a week for one semester. Computer Sciences

listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
Appendix A on pages 683–689. Human Development and Family Sciences. This course is
used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at
Natural Sciences
Human D e ve lopme nt and Family another institution in a program administered by the Univer-
S cie n ce s: HDF sity’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by
the study abroad adviser in the School of Human Ecology.
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro-
gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence.
3 04 (TCCN: TECA 1303). Family Relationships. Same as Women’s Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies
and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 4: Family Relationships). The program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
process of family interaction over the life cycle. Application 335. Adult Development. Adulthood and the development,
of research findings to the understanding of relationships. changes, and maturation that occurs, including the impact
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. of relationships in adulthood. Three lecture hours a week
312. Family Resource Management. Management concepts for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and
and theory in resource allocation used to meet family and Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L.
life demands. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. 337. Personal Relationships. The process by which a variety of inti-
Human Development and Family Sciences 312 and 321 may mate relationships are formed, maintained, and dissolved, as
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Human Development well as gender issues in communication and conflict, sexual
and Family Sciences 304. aspects of relationships, division of labor, and the involve-
3 13 (TCCN: TECA 1354). Child Development. Same as Women’s ment of partners with their social networks. Three lecture
and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 5: Child Development). Motor, hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
language, cognitive, social, and emotional development in standing, and Human Development and Family Sciences 304
the family context. Three lecture hours a week for one semes- and 315L with a grade of at least C in each.
ter. Prerequisite: Psychology 301 and concurrent enrollment 338. Developmentally Appropriate Practices with Young Chil-
in Human Development and Family Sciences 113L. dren. Developmentally appropriate practices, the impor-
113L. Child Development Laboratory. Students observe chil- tance of play, arranging environments, material selection,
dren at the University Child and Family Laboratory and and a basic understanding about centers and activities
relate their observations to the issues discussed in Human for young children. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
Development and Family Sciences 313. One and one-half mester, with an additional three to six hours of fieldwork
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: sometime during the semester. Human Development and
Psychology 301 and concurrent enrollment in Human De- Family Sciences 338 and 348 (Topic 1: Art and Science) may
velopment and Family Sciences 313. not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
315L. Research Methods in Human Development and Family and Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L,
Sciences. Survey of research methods, including observa- or Psychology 304.
tional and experimental techniques. Three lecture hours a 339. Working with Children and Families. The history, back-
week for one semester, with an additional fifteen hours of ground, and various theoretical approaches of early child-
laboratory observation to be arranged. Human Develop- hood education; methods of assessments, planning for
ment and Family Sciences 315L and 333L may not both be individuals and groups, and working with families and
counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Human parents in various settings. Three lecture hours a week for
Development and Family Sciences 304, 313, and 113L. one semester, with an additional ten hours of fieldwork to
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in be arranged. Human Development and Family Sciences 339
Human Development and Family Sciences. This course is and 348 (Topic 2: Music and Literature) may not both be
used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Human
another institution in a program administered by the Univer- Development and Family Sciences 304, 313, and 113L.
sity’s Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by 340. Ethical, Philosophical, and Professional Development Is-
the study abroad adviser in the School of Human Ecology. sues. Explores ethical and philosophical issues; personal val-
University credit is awarded for work in an exchange pro- ues and choices; professional development and leadership;
gram; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. and career goals, opportunities, and challenges as they relate
Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies to human development and family sciences. Three lecture
program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing, and Human Development and Family Sciences 313,
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C in each.
343. Human Development in Minority and Immigrant Fami-
322. Personal and Family Finance. Overview from the individual lies. Overview of theories of human development as they ap-
and family perspectives of financial planning tools, cash ply to immigrant and minority families in the United States.
management, consumer credit, basic tax preparation, and Explores developmental issues that are specific to these
insurance selection. Includes application of knowledge to populations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
hypothetical situations and case studies. Three lecture Human Development and Family Sciences 343 and 378K
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division (Topic: Child Development in Minority and Immigrant Fami-
standing. lies) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division

standing, and Human Development and Family Sciences children. Students work directly with young children in a
304, 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at least C in each. classroom setting. One lecture hour and ten to twelve hours
345. Peer Relationships. Children’s peer relationships from tod- of fieldwork a week for one semester. May be repeated for
Natural Sciences
dlerhood to adolescence. Three lecture hours a week for credit. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite:
one semester. Human Development and Family Sciences Upper-division standing; a University grade point average
345 and 378K (Topic: Peer Relationships) may not both be of at least 2.00; Human Development and Family Sciences
counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Human 312, 315L, and 366; nine additional semester hours of upper-
Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with division coursework in human development and family
a grade of at least C in each. sciences; six semester hours of coursework from the list of
347. Socioeconomic Problems of Families. An analysis of so- approved supporting courses available from the School of
cioeconomic factors affecting the economic well-being of Human Ecology; and consent of instructor. Admission by
families and individuals. Three lecture hours a week for application only, filed with the division of human develop-
one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and ment and family sciences, School of Human Ecology, by
six semester hours of coursework in anthropology, econom- May 1 for enrollment in the following spring semester or by
ics, education, human development and family sciences, December 1 for enrollment in the following fall semester.
psychology, social work, or sociology. 652P. Field Experience II: Practice Teaching. Designed for stu-
351. Infant Development and Attachment Relationships. The dents in their last semester. Study of skills necessary for
development of emerging social language and cognitive planning, guiding, and interacting with young children.
capacities during infancy and toddlerhood and the devel- Students will work directly with children and families in an
opment and consequences in infant-caregiver attachment applied classroom setting. One lecture hour and at least
security. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Hu- twenty laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered
man Development and Family Sciences 351 and 378K (Topic on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division
7: Social Development and Attachment Relationships) may standing; a University grade point average of at least 2.00;
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; Human Development and Family Sciences 312, 315L, 338,
and Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 366; six additional semester hours of upper-division
and 315L with a grade of at least C in each. coursework in human development and family sciences;
352. Field Experience: Community. Practicum in applied set- nine semester hours of coursework from the list of ap-
tings concerning human development and family sciences. proved supporting courses available from the School of
One lecture hour and ten to twelve hours of fieldwork a Human Ecology; and consent of instructor. Admission by
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered application only, filed with the division of human develop-
on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division ment and family sciences, School of Human Ecology, by
standing; a University grade point average of at least 2.00; May 1 for enrollment in the following spring semester or by
Human Development and Family Sciences 312, 315L, and December 1 for enrollment in the following fall semester.
340; nine additional semester hours of upper-division 354. Advanced Personal Financial Planning. Overview from the
coursework in human development and family sciences; individual and family perspectives of financial planning
six semester hours of coursework from the list of approved and decision-making with regard to home ownership, tax
supporting courses available from the School of Human planning, investment alternatives, retirement planning, and
Ecology; and consent of instructor. Admission by applica- estate transfer. Includes application of knowledge to hypo-
tion only, filed with the human development and family thetical situations and case studies. Three lecture hours a
sciences division, School of Human Ecology, by May 1 for week for one semester. Prerequisite: Human Development
enrollment in the following spring semester or by December and Family Sciences 322 with a grade of at least C.
1 for enrollment in the following fall semester. 355. Problems Course: Research Practicum. Intensive study of
652F. Field Experience II: Community. Designed for students in selected problems of a transdisciplinary nature. One lecture
their last semester. Practicum in settings concerning hu- hour and nine research hours a week for one semester. May
man development and family sciences. One lecture hour be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered on the
and at least twenty laboratory hours a week for one semes- letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
ter. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: a University grade point average of at least 2.00; Human De-
Upper-division standing; a University grade point average velopment and Family Sciences 312, 315L, and 340; and credit
of at least 2.00; Human Development and Family Sciences or registration for Educational Psychology 371 or Mathemat-
312, 315L, and 340; twelve additional semester hours of ics 316. Admission by application only, filed with the human
upper-division coursework in human development and fam- development and family sciences division, School of Human
ily sciences; six semester hours of coursework from the list Ecology, by May 1 for enrollment in the following spring se-
of approved supporting courses available from the School mester or by December 1 for enrollment in the following fall
of Human Ecology; and consent of instructor. Admission semester. For nonmajors, the application process may be
by application only, filed with the human development and waived by consent of instructor. Additional prerequisites vary
family sciences division, School of Human Ecology, by May with the topic and are given in the Course Schedule.
1 for enrollment in the following spring semester or by De- Topic 1: Research in Human Development and Family
cember 1 for enrollment in the following fall semester. Sciences.
352L. Field Experience: Early Childhood. Study of the skills nec- 358. Parent-Child Relationships. The determinants of parenting
essary for planning, guiding, and interacting with young attitudes and behavior and the effects on children of varia-
tions in sensitivity, discipline, and other aspects of parent-

ing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Human anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, or social
Development and Family Sciences 358 and 378K (Topic 2: work, and consent of instructor.
Parent-Child Relationships) may not both be counted. Pre- Topic 5: Media and the Family.
Natural Sciences
requisite: Upper-division standing; and Human Develop- Topic 6: Introduction to Early Childhood Intervention.
ment and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade Topic 8: Advanced Early Childhood Intervention. Ad-
of at least C in each. ditional prerequisite: Human Development and Family
360. Methods of Family Life Education. An examination, integrat- Sciences 378K (Topic 6).
ing theory and applied knowledge, of the best practices for 378L. Theories of Child and Family Development. Study and
working with families. Three lecture hours a week for one se- analysis of major theories in human and family develop-
mester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of upper-division ment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
coursework in Human Development and Family Sciences. requisite: Upper-division standing; Human Development
362. Children and Public Policy. The positive and negative and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and 315L with a grade of at
effects of policy on children and the policy landscape in least C in each; and three additional semester hours of
several major domains of child and family life in the United upper-division coursework in human development and
States and in other countries. Three lecture hours a week for family sciences with a grade of at least C in each course.
one semester. Human Development and Family Sciences 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research on
362 and 378K (Topic 4: Children and Public Policy) may not a special topic in human development and family sciences;
both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper- oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper cov-
division coursework in human development and family ering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or
sciences, anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, field research. Conference course. May be repeated once for
or social work. credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a University
366. Fostering Social Competence in Young Children. Same as grade point average of at least 3.00, admission to the hu-
Women’s and Gender Studies 345 (Topic 4: Fostering Social man development and family sciences honors program, and
Competence in Young Children). Child and adult interactions consent of the honors adviser. Name of honors adviser and
and guidance strategies that foster the social competence of application procedure are available in the division office.
young children. Two lecture hours a week for one semester,
and four laboratory hours a week to be arranged as a four- Human E co lo gy: H E
hour block between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm, Monday through
Thursday. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Lower - Di vi si on C ourse
Sciences 313 and 113L, and three semester hours of upper-
division coursework in human development and family 115H. Freshman Honors Seminar. Research presentations by
sciences, education, psychology, or sociology. students, faculty, and invited scientists on current issues in
371. Adolescent Development in Context. The biological, cog- human ecology, human development and family sciences,
nitive, and social changes that occur during the second and nutrition. One lecture hour a week for one semester.
decade of life, including the developmental issues faced by Prerequisite: Admission to the honors degree option in
adolescents. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. human development and family sciences or nutrition;
Human Development and Family Sciences 371 and 378K three semester hours of honors-designated coursework
(Topic 1: Adolescence into Young Adulthood) may not both in chemistry, biology, or mathematics with a grade of at
be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and least B; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313
Human Development and Family Sciences 313, 113L, and and 113L, or Nutrition 312 and 112L (or 311 and 111L), with a
315L with a grade of at least C in each. grade of at least B in each course.
372K. Family Interaction and Development. Analysis of inter-
action, transitions, and crises over the family life span. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
Upper-division standing; Human Development and Fam- 225H. Sophomore Honors Seminar. Students plan, conduct,
ily Sciences 304 and 315L with a grade of at least C in each; write, and present research on a current topic in human
and three semester hours of upper-division coursework in ecology. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
human development and family sciences, cultural anthro- requisite: Six semester hours of honors-designated course-
pology, education, psychology, sociology, or social work, work in chemistry, biology, or mathematics; concurrent
with a grade of at least C in each course. enrollment in a course chosen from a list maintained in
375. Economic Issues of the Family. Economic issues experienced the departmental office; and consent of instructor and the
by families through the various stages of the life span. Three departmental honors adviser.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Human 355. Problems Course. Intensive study of selected problems
Development and Family Sciences 304, and 312 or 322. of a transdisciplinary nature. The equivalent of three lec-
378K. Advanced Child and Family Development. Concepts, ture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
theories, and issues in human development and family sci- credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on
ences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in
Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in human the Course Schedule.
development and family sciences (or child development), Topic 1: Research in Family Economics.

361. Consumers and the Markets. Internal and external factors 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
that influence consumer choice-making behavior in the Nutrition. This course is used to record credit the student
United States economy; analysis of consumer informa- earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
Natural Sciences
tion resources and protective legislation at the federal and ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
state levels. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and three semester School of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded
hours of coursework in economics. for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
Nu tr iti on: NTR for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses
3 06 (TCCN: HECO 1322). Fundamentals of Nutrition. Essential
food components and their functions in life processes. 321. International Nutrition: The Developing World. Nutrition-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition related issues in the developing world, including nutrient
306 and 311 may not both be counted. May not be counted deficiency and disease, concerns in vulnerable populations
toward a degree in nutrition. (pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and old age), and food aid.
307. Introductory Food Science. Application of the principles of Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 321
food chemistry to processing and preparation techniques. and 360 (Topic 2: International Nutrition) may not both be
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 306 (or 311) or 312 with a
Nutrition 312 (or 311) with a grade of at least C, and credit grade of at least C.
or registration for Nutrition 107L. 324. Advanced Food Science. Application of the principles
107L. Introductory Food Science Laboratory. Three laboratory of food chemistry to the development of food products.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or reg- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered in
istration for Nutrition 307. the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Nutrition 307, 107L,
312. Introduction to Nutritional Sciences. Designed for science 326, and Chemistry 310M with a grade of at least C in each,
majors. Biochemical, physiological, and cellular functions and credit or registration for Nutrition 124L.
of energy macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and the 124L. Advanced Food Science Laboratory. Individual research
scientific basis for current dietary and nutrient recom- project on food product development and evaluation. Three
mendations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the
Nutrition 311 and 312 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: spring semester only. Prerequisite: Credit or registration
Chemistry 301 and Mathematics 408K with a grade of at for Nutrition 324.
least C; and credit or registration for Biology 311C, Chem- 326. Cellular and Molecular Nutrition. Integration of nutrition,
istry 302, and Nutrition 112L. genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology. Focuses on
112L. Introduction to Nutritional Science Laboratory. Collection the cellular and molecular basis of nutrition-related diseas-
and evaluation of dietary intake data, nutrient composition es and nutrient-gene interactions. Three lecture hours and
of food, and survey of dietetic practice. Three laboratory one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 111L and 112L may Biology 311C and Nutrition 312 with a grade of at least C
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for in each, and credit or registration for Chemistry 310M and
Nutrition 312. Nutrition 126L.
315. Nutrition through the Life Cycle. Adapting nutrition recom- 126L. Nutritional Sciences Laboratory. Basic laboratory tech-
mendations to physiological changes throughout the life niques in nutritional sciences. Three laboratory hours a
span. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutri- week for one semester. Nutrition 126L and 142L may not
tion 315 and 328C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for
Nutrition 306 (or 311) or 312 with a grade of at least C. Nutrition 326.
316. Culture and Food. Influence of culture on foodways around 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
the world. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition. This course is used to record credit the student
Prerequisite: Nutrition 306 (or 311) or 312 with a grade of earns while enrolled at another institution in a program ad-
at least C. ministered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
218. Assessment of Nutritional Status. Assessment of nutri- is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
tional status using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, School of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded
and dietary intake data, and development and implemen- for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
tation of effective care for individuals. Two lecture hours a coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
week for one semester. Nutrition 218, 318 and 170L may not for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 312 and 112L (or for credit when the topics vary.
311 and 111L) with a grade of at least C in each, and credit 330. Nutrition Education and Counseling. Application of coun-
or registration for Nutrition 118L. seling and learning theories to the care of individuals and
118L. Assessment of Nutritional Status Laboratory. Three labo- groups in community and clinical settings. Three lecture
ratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit hours and one additional class hour a week for one semes-
or registration for Nutrition 218. ter. Prerequisite: Nutrition 315 and 326 with a grade of at
least C in each.

331. International Nutrition: Social and Environmental Poli- care practices in a global environment, and other cultures.
cies. Explores the nutritional concerns of different coun- Students work in schools, hospitals, or similar settings to
tries, environmental aspects of food supply, and social gain professional experience with food science and dietetics.
Natural Sciences
policies needed to balance supply with demand in a sustain- Five lecture hours and ten field hours a week for five weeks.
able manner. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 306 (or 311) or 312 with a grade of
Nutrition 331 and 360 (Topic: International Nutrition: Social at least C, and approval of an application to study abroad.
and Environmental Policies) may not both be counted. Pre- Applications are available from the Study Abroad Office.
requisite: Upper-division standing, and Nutrition 306 (or 155, 255, 355, 455. Undergraduate Research in Nutrition. Super-
311) or 312 with a grade of at least C. vised individual undergraduate research in nutrition. For
332. Community Nutrition. National and international issues in each semester hour of credit earned, at least three labo-
public health and nutrition programs. Three lecture hours ratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 312 (or 311), for credit, but no more than four semester hours may be
315, and 326 with a grade of at least C in each. counted toward a degree in nutrition. Any additional hours
334. Foodservice Systems Management. Procurement, produc- must be taken on the pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Consent
tion, and service delivery in foodservice systems. Three lec- of instructor.
ture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 3 55M. Advanced Food Systems Management. Financial control,
307, 107L, and 326 with a grade of at least C in each, and quality assurance, personnel administration, foodservice
credit or registration for Nutrition 234L. equipment, layout and design in foodservice operations.
234L. Laboratory in Foodservice Systems. Six laboratory hours a Analysis and evaluation of an organized foodservice op-
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration eration. Three lecture hours and four hours of supervised
for Nutrition 334. practice a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Accounting
338W. Issues in Nutrition and Health. Identifying, reading, analyz- 310F or 311, and Nutrition 334 and 234L, with a grade of at
ing, writing, and presenting scientific research on selected least C in each.
topics in nutrition and human health. Two lecture hours and 360. Selected Topics in Applied Nutrition. Three lecture hours
two discussion hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Biology 416L or 365S, Chemistry 369, or 339K and 339L, and the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
Nutrition 326, with a grade of at least C in each; and Biology given in the Course Schedule.
318N, Educational Psychology 371, or Mathematics 316. 162. Standards, Ethics, and Credentialing for Dietetic Prac-
342. Advanced Nutrition I. Biochemical and molecular bio- tice. Identification of standards and discussion of current
logical aspects of carbohydrate, fat, and amino acid me- issues in ethics and credentialing for dietetics practice.
tabolism. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a One lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 416L or 365S, Credit or registration for Nutrition 218 and 118L (or credit
Chemistry 369, or 339K and 339L, and Nutrition 326 with a for Nutrition 318).
grade of at least C in each. 365. Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences. Three lecture hours
344. Advanced Nutrition II. Energy, minerals, vitamins, and a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
selected special topics. Three lecture hours a week for one the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
semester. Offered in the spring semester only. Nutrition given in the Course Schedule.
344 and 365 (Topic 1: Vitamins and Minerals) may not both Topic 1: Vitamins and Minerals. Biomedical, cellular
be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 342 with a grade of at and molecular, and clinical aspects of vitamins, miner-
least C, and credit or registration for Nutrition 144M. als, and water. Nutrition 344 and 365 (Topic 1) may not
144M. Advanced Nutrition II Laboratory. Advanced laboratory both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 416L or 365S, and
techniques in nutrition assessment and research. Three Nutrition 342, with a grade of at least C in each.
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered in the Topic 2: Nutrition and Genes. Interactions between
spring semester only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment nutrients and gene expression, including heredity,
in Nutrition 344 or consent of instructor. gene regulation, metabolic disease, developmental
245C. Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy. Application abnormalities, and molecular techniques. Prerequisite:
of principles of medical nutrition therapy to the care of cli- Biology 416L or 365S, and Nutrition 342, with a grade
ents in the practice setting. Six hours of supervised practice of at least C in each.
a week for one semester. Offered in the fall semester only. Topic 3: Epidemiological and Statistical Methods in
Prerequisite: Nutrition 370 with a grade of at least C, credit Nutrition. Basic principles and concepts of epidemiol-
or registration for 371, and admission to the Coordinated ogy and statistics in nutritional sciences. Prerequisite:
Program in Dietetics. Nutrition 342 with a grade of at least C.
152, 252, 352. Field Experience in Nutrition. For each semester 366L. Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences. Focuses on
hour of credit earned, three field placement hours a week for state-of-the-art research in nutrition, including biochem-
one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics istry and molecular biological techniques for nutrient-gene
vary. Prerequisite: Approval of application for field experi- interactions, enzyme and coenzyme functions, and nutrient
ence. Applications are available in the department office. analysis of biologic materials. Includes data analysis and
353. Field Experience in International Nutrition. Supervised statistical methods. One lecture hour and six laboratory
study abroad experience designed to help students under- hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nutrition 126L
stand nutrition science issues, applications, related health with a grade of at least C.

167. Undergraduate Seminar in Nutritional Sciences. One Te x tile s and Appar e l : T X A
lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-
division standing. Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
Natural Sciences
370. Medical Nutrition Therapy I. The role of nutrition in preven-

tion and treatment of chronic disease such as diabetes and 205. Textiles. Chemical and physical properties of fibers and
heart disease. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. yarns, fabric construction, and finishes. Two lecture hours
Nutrition 668A and 370 may not both be counted. Prerequi- a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration
site: Biology 416L or 365S, Chemistry 369, Nutrition 218 and for Textiles and Apparel 105L.
118L with a grade of at least C in each (or 318 with a grade 105L. Textiles Laboratory. Three laboratory hours a week for one
of at least C), and Nutrition 326 with a grade of at least C. semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles
371. Medical Nutrition Therapy II. Nutritional care of critically ill and Apparel 205.
patients, including techniques of nutrition support. Three 212K. Apparel Design. Introduction to the integrated apparel
lecture hours a week for one semester. Nutrition 668B and design industry from the creative and merchandising per-
371 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 416L or spective. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
365S, Chemistry 369, Nutrition 218 and 118L with a grade requisite: Textiles and Apparel 316L or 316Q, and 319 with
of at least C in each (or 318 with a grade of at least C), and a grade of at least C, and credit with a grade of at least C
Nutrition 326 with a grade of at least C. or registration for Textiles and Apparel 212L.
772C. Practicum in Clinical Dietetics. Supervised practice in 212L. Apparel Design Laboratory. Four laboratory hours a week
health care facilities. Thirty-six hours of supervised practice for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for
a week for ten weeks. Offered in the spring semester only. Textiles and Apparel 212K.
Nutrition 668B and 772C may not both be counted. Nutri- 315K. Field Experience I. Application of merchandising strategic
tion 355L and 772C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: planning in a professional environment with faculty and
Nutrition 245C and 371 with a grade of at least C in each, site director supervision. At least 154 hours of supervised
and admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. fieldwork for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the
572F. Practicum in Food Services Systems Management. Su- Retail Merchandising Internship Program.
pervised practice in food service facilities. Thirty-six hours 316L. Apparel I Laboratory. Industrial techniques of pattern de-
of supervised practice a week for six weeks. Offered in sign and garment construction. Six laboratory hours a week
the spring semester only. Nutrition 572F and 373 may not for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the textiles
both be counted. Nutrition 572F and 377K may not both and apparel program, Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L
be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 245C and 355M with a with a grade of at least C in each, and credit with a grade
grade of at least C in each, and admission to the Coordi- of at least C or registration for Textiles and Apparel 319.
nated Program in Dietetics. 316Q. Sewn Products Analysis. Evaluation of soft goods, includ-
373S. Integrative Seminar in Dietetics. Integration of theory and ing materials, quality of work, and costs. Three lecture hours
practice on the basis of practicum experience. Two lecture a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel
hours and three discussion hours a week for one semester. 205 and 105L with a grade of at least C in each.
Offered in the spring semester only. Nutrition 355L and 319. Visual Merchandising and Display Techniques. Techniques
373S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent of merchandise presentation, including principles and
enrollment in Nutrition 772C and 572F, and admission to practice in display planning, execution, and coordination.
the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
274C. Practicum in Community Dietetics. Supervised practice Admission to the textiles and apparel program.
in one or more community agencies. Forty hours of su- 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
pervised practice a week for four weeks. Offered in the Textiles and Apparel. This course is used to record credit
summer session only. Nutrition 352C and 274C may not the student earns while enrolled at another institution in
both be counted. Prerequisite: Nutrition 772C, 572F, and a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad
373S with a grade of at least C in each; and admission to Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad
the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. adviser in the School of Human Ecology. University credit
174P. Advanced Practicum in Dietetics. Culminating experience in is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be
the practice of administrative, clinical, or community dietet- counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit
ics. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for two weeks. is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May
Offered in the summer session only. Prerequisite: Nutrition be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
772C, 572F, and 373S with a grade of at least C in each, and
admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research
on a special topic in nutrition; oral presentation and prepa- 325K. Culture, Gender, and Appearance. Social, economic, aes-
ration of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be thetic, and political aspects of historic costume and of the
based on laboratory, library, or field research. Conference evolution of modern dress. Three lecture hours a week for
course. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 319 with
Consent of the student’s research supervisor and the de- a grade of at least C, or Art History 301.
partmental honors adviser.

325L. Culture, Gender, and Appearance I. Social, economic, one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
aesthetic, and political aspects of costume evolution from vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only;
ancient times through the Renaissance. Three lecture hours these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite:
Natural Sciences
a week for one semester. Textiles and Apparel 325K and 325L Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 355C. Computer-Aided Design for Apparel. Computer technol-
319 with a grade of at least C, or Art History 301. ogy used to create textile prints, weaves, illustrations, flat
3 25M. Culture, Gender, and Appearance II. Social, economic, aes- patterns, promotional pieces, and pattern markers. One
thetic, and political aspects of costume evolution from the lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one
Baroque period through modern times. Three lecture hours semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L
a week for one semester. Textiles and Apparel 325K and 325M with a grade of at least C in each; and credit with a grade
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel of at least C or registration for Textiles and Apparel 164K
319 with a grade of at least C, or Art History 301. (Topic 1: Flat Pattern) and 264L (Topic 1: Flat Pattern).
126. Apparel II. Advanced apparel construction techniques 355D. Textiles Artifact Management and Conservation. Prin-
using industry standards and portfolio development. One ciples and techniques in the identification, documentation,
lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles conservation, and exhibition of textile-based artifacts. Six
and Apparel 316L with a grade of at least C and credit or laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
registration for Textiles and Apparel 226L. Textiles and Apparel 325M.
226L. Apparel II Laboratory. Advanced apparel construction tech- 355K. Textile and Apparel Economics. Economic and regulatory
niques using industry standards and portfolio development. aspects of the textile and apparel industries. Three lecture
Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles and
Credit or registration for Textiles and Apparel 126. Apparel 205 and 105L with a grade of at least C in each,
327. Clothing and Human Behavior. The social significance of and Economics 304K and 304L with a grade of at least C
clothing and the influence of clothing on behavior. Three in each.
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Six 355N. History of Textiles. Role of textiles in the social, economic,
semester hours of upper-division coursework in psychol- aesthetic, and technological development of society; includ-
ogy, sociology, or the School of Human Ecology. ing production and design of textiles throughout history.
328. Research in Retail Merchandising. Basic research meth- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
odology and academic writing. Three lecture hours a Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L and three semester hours
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Marketing 320F and of coursework in art history, with a grade of at least C in
Textiles and Apparel 205 and 105L with a grade of at least each course.
C in each. 355P. Problems in Retail Merchandising. Intensive study of se-
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in lected problems related to field experience; development
Textiles and Apparel. This course is used to record credit of analytical and problem-solving skills for retailing. At
the student earns while enrolled at another institution in least 154 hours of supervised fieldwork for one semester.
a program administered by the University’s Study Abroad Prerequisite: Admission to the Retail Merchandising Intern-
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad ship Program.
adviser in the School of Human Ecology. University credit 359H. Honors Reading Course. Supervised individual reading on
is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be special subjects. Conference course. Prerequisite: Upper-
counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit division standing, a University grade point average of at
is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May least 3.00, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. 260L. Advanced Textiles. Composition, structure, and properties
352D. Field Experience in Apparel Design. Application of apparel of textile products; contributions of textile research. Two
design techniques and principles in a professional envi- lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Textiles
ronment. At least 45 hours of fieldwork for one semester. and Apparel 205 and 105L; Chemistry 301, 302, and 204;
Prerequisite: Admission to the Apparel Design Internship six semester hours of upper-division coursework in textiles
Program, Textiles and Apparel 164K (both Topic 1: Flat and apparel with a grade of at least C in each course; and
Pattern and Topic 2: Draping) and 264L (both Topic 1: Flat credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Textiles
Pattern and Topic 2: Draping) with a grade of at least C in and Apparel 260M.
each, and credit with a grade of at least C or registration 2 60M. Advanced Textiles Laboratory. Analysis and evaluation of
for Textiles and Apparel 164K (Topic 3: Advanced Apparel textile performance. Six laboratory hours a week for one
Design) and 264L (Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design). semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Textiles
3 52M. Field Experience in Retail Merchandising. Application of and Apparel 260L.
merchandising techniques and principles in a professional 164K. Advanced Problems in Clothing. Creative application of flat
environment. At least 154 hours of supervised fieldwork pattern or draping processes. One lecture hour a week for
for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Retail one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
Merchandising Internship Program. vary. Prerequisite: Textiles and Apparel 212K, 212L, 316L,
155, 355. Problems Course. Intensive study of selected problems 126, and 226L, with a grade of at least C in each; and credit
of an interdisciplinary nature. For each semester hour of with a grade of at least C or registration for the same topic
credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for of Textiles and Apparel 264L.

Topic 1: Flat Pattern. field trip laboratory hours required. Prerequisite: Credit or
Topic 2: Draping. registration for Marine Science 320.
Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design. 440. Limnology and Oceanography. Same as Biology 456L.
Natural Sciences
264L. Advanced Problems in Apparel Laboratory. Six laboratory An introduction to the study of the interactions between
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit aquatic organisms and their environments. Two lecture
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
at least C or registration for the same topic of Textiles and Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C,
Apparel 164K. and Chemistry 302 or 302H.
Topic 1: Flat Pattern. 344K. Marine Mining and Minerals. Same as Geological Sci-
Topic 2: Draping. ences 344K. Overview of seafloor mineral deposits, their
Topic 3: Advanced Apparel Design. exploration and mining. Three lecture hours a week for
376. Principles of Retail Merchandising. Retail strategic plan- one semester. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of
ning and implementation for soft goods and apparel. Six Science in Geological Sciences degree. Prerequisite: Geo-
lecture hours a week for at least nine weeks. Prerequisite: logical Sciences 401, 303, or 312K; 416K; and 416M.
Marketing 320F and six semester hours of upper-division 148, 348. Training Cruise(s). May be repeated for credit when the
coursework in textiles and apparel, business, studio art, or topics vary.
journalism. Topic 1: Research in Biological Oceanography. Same as
379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Supervised individual research on Biology 148, 348. One or more cruises of one to several
a special topic in textiles and apparel; oral presentation and days each to collect physical, chemical, oceanographic,
preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May and biological data relevant to biological processes in
be based on laboratory, library, or field research. Confer- the sea. Preparatory instruction and postcruise sample
ence course. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: processing and analysis. Prerequisite: Biology 325 and
Upper-division standing, admission to the Textiles and Chemistry 302 with a grade of at least C in each, and
Apparel Honors Program, Textiles and Apparel 359H with consent of instructor.
a grade of at least B, and consent of the honors adviser. Topic 2: Marine Geophysical Research. Marine Science
348 (Topic 2) is same as Geological Sciences 348K. Mul-
tiday cruise to collect seismic, magnetic, gravitational,
Depar tment of Marine S cience bathymetric, or other geophysical data. Postcruise data
processing and/or analysis and a report are required.
Mar ine S cie n ce : MNS Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and one of the fol-
lowing: Marine Science 307, 367K, Geological Sciences
Lower- Div is i o n C ourses 401, 303, 312K. Geological Sciences 416M, 420K or 320L,
and 465K are recommended.
3 07 (TCCN: GEOL 1345). Introduction to Oceanography. Same 352. Principles of Marine Science. Lectures, laboratory, and field-
as Geological Sciences 307. Introduction to the sciences work. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one
of oceanography: geological, physical, and biological. Two semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one Topic 9: Endocrinology. Endocrinology, with special
semester. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Arts reference to lower vertebrates and evolution of control
degree with a major in geological sciences, the Bachelor of systems. Marine Science 352 (Topic 9) and 382 (Topic
Science in Geological Sciences (Option I), the Bachelor of 9: Endocrinology) may not both be counted. May count
Science in Geological Sciences (Option II), or the Bachelor as zoology. Prerequisite: Previous courses in physiology
of Science in Geological Sciences (Option III). and consent of instructor.
309. Topics in Marine Science. Designed for nonscience majors. Topic 12: Adaptive Physiology of Marine Organisms.
Selected topics in marine science, including marine biology, Selected topics in the comparative physiology of marine
marine chemistry, and physical oceanography. Two lecture organisms and their environmental adaptations. Pre-
hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one requisite: Previous course in cell physiology or consent
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. of instructor.
May not be counted toward a degree in marine science. Topic 13: Microclimatology. Physical and thermal
Prerequisite: Marine Science 307. characteristics of the atmospheric surface layer, with
particular reference to coastal environments.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses Topic 16: Ocean Engineering. Description of ocean
waves and tides, methods of wave forecasting, classroom
320. Marine Ecology. Study of ecological processes at different and field exercises. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
levels of integration in marine ecosystems. Three lecture Topic 18: Marine Atmospheric Chemistry. Atmospheric
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 311D, particle chemistry; sea-surface films, atmospheric organ-
and Chemistry 302 or 302H. ic matter; air-sea chemical fractionation; carbon, nitro-
120L. Laboratory Studies in Marine Ecology. A laboratory course gen, sulfur cycles. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
with two weekend field trips to the Marine Science Institute Topic 20: General Marine Phycology. Survey of benthic
at Port Aransas to perform ecological studies in the Texas algae and phytoplankton of the Texas coast; systematics,
coastal zone. Two weekend field trips, with pre– and post– morphology, life history and culturing techniques.

Topic 21: Ecology of Marine Fungi. Biology of the fungi credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
with emphasis on ecological, morphological, and devel- standing and consent of instructor.
opmental aspects and culturing techniques. Topic 2: Fish Adaptations to Coastal Ecosystems. Quan-
Natural Sciences
Topic 22: Oceanography. Consideration of current under- titative ecological comparisons of zoogeographical abun-
standing of the chemistry and biology of the oceans. dance and distribution with population, metabolic, and
352C. Estuarine Ecology. General ecological principles of estuarine growth parameters. Additional prerequisite: Fifteen se-
environments in Texas, including physiography, hydrography, mester hours of coursework in biology and/or zoology.
and plant and animal community structure and productiv- Topic 4: Current Research. Research instruction/partici-
ity. Requires several field trips in addition to lecture hours, pation in marine science. Laboratory and field activity
including one weekend trip. Offered on the letter-grade basis with emphasis on faculty contact.
only. Marine Science 352 (Topic 8: Estuarine Ecology) and Topic 5: Seafloor Mining. Study of seafloor mineral
352C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division resources, including problems and policies related to
standing and six semester hours of coursework in biology, exploration, mining, environmental concerns, assess-
chemistry, geological sciences, or physics. ment, and industrial development.
352D. Marine Botany. Exploration of the marine algae and sea- Topic 6: Marine Ecology. Independent study in marine
grasses of the south Texas coast, with emphasis on their ecology, literature research, and comprehensive writing.
taxonomy, physiology, and ecology; field trips to representa- Report required. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division
tive coastal habitats. Requires several field trips in addition standing in a natural science, engineering, or education.
to lecture hours, including one weekend trip. Offered on Topic 7: Marine Sedimentology. Selected topics and
the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division problems concerning the depositional processes, con-
standing; one of the following courses: Biology 322, 324, trols, and distribution of marine sediments.
325 or 325H, 328, Marine Science 352C; and three additional Topic 8: Marine Chemistry. Study of the processes con-
semester hours of coursework in biology. trolling the chemistry of natural waters, the oceans as
152L, 252L. Principles of Marine Science: Laboratory Studies. A a chemical system, and the impact of human activities
laboratory course with one-day field trips (which may in- on these systems.
clude weekends) to local estuarine and coastal habitats. Topic 14: Marine Isotope Geochemistry. The use of
Includes pre– and post–field trip laboratory hours. For isotopes (stable, radiogenic, uranium series, and an-
each semester hour of credit earned, three or four field/ thropogenic) in the study of marine science.
laboratory sessions, scheduled throughout the semester. Topic 15: Interdisciplinary Classroom Field Methods.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May be Uses the interdisciplinary nature of marine science to fo-
counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Biology (Op- cus on inquiry-based instruction, constructivist-oriented
tion III: Marine and Freshwater Biology) and toward other teaching strategies, and field explorations.
undergraduate degrees in biology. Prerequisite: Credit or Topic 17: Marine Fish Physiology. Physiology of major
registration for Marine Science 352. organ systems of marine fishes, with emphasis on
152S, 252S. Principles of Marine Science: Undergraduate Semi- adaptations to marine environments. Includes osmo-
nar. Guest lectures by local and visiting research scientists regulation, nutrition, circulation, excretion, reproduction,
on a variety of topics in marine and environmental science. sensory physiology, and endocrine control. Additional
Each seminar is followed by a separate one-hour discussion prerequisite: Biology 311D, and Chemistry 302 or 302H.
to give students an opportunity to meet directly with the 354. Marine Invertebrates. Study of invertebrate taxonomy,
scientist. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lec- structure, behavior, and ecology, with emphasis on field
ture/discussion a week for one semester. May be repeated sampling and laboratory studies of invertebrate habitats
for credit when the topics vary. May be counted toward of the Texas coast. Three lecture hours a week for one
the Bachelor of Science in Biology (Option III: Marine and semester. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of biology or
Freshwater Biology) and toward other undergraduate de- consent of instructor.
grees in biology. 354C. Biology of Fishes. Anatomy, physiology, behavior, life his-
152T, 252T. Principles of Marine Science: Special Topics. Ad- tory, taxonomy, and distribution of fishes, with emphasis on
vanced research topics in marine science relevant to critical field sampling and laboratory studies of the coastal biota.
habitats, organisms, or processes. A field oriented course Requires several field trips in addition to lecture hours,
with weekend field trips on the Texas coast, including pre– including one weekend trip. Prerequisite: Upper-division
and post–field trip laboratory hours. For each semester standing, six semester hours of coursework in biological
hour of credit earned, two weekend field trips, scheduled sciences, or consent of instructor.
throughout the semester. May be repeated for credit when 354E. Aquatic Microbiology. Ecology, physiology, distribution,
the topics vary. May be counted toward the Bachelor of Sci- and growth of heterotrophic and autotrophic bacteria and
ence in Biology (Option III: Marine and Freshwater Biology) fungi in waters and sediments. Three lecture hours a week
and toward other undergraduate degrees in biology. Pre- for one semester. Marine Science 354E and 384E may not
requisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 311D, Chemistry 302
of coursework in biology, chemistry, geological sciences, or 302H, and consent of instructor.
and/or physics. 354F. Marine Geology. Survey of the origin, structure, stratigra-
353. Topics in Marine Science. Two lecture hours and one labo- phy, and sedimentology of marine basins and continental
ratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for margins. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Marine Science 354F and 384F may not both be counted. Depar tment of Mathemati c s
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and six semester
hours of coursework in chemistry, marine science, or geo- The Department of Mathematics offers a wide variety
Natural Sciences
logical sciences, or consent of instructor. of courses to serve the needs of mathematics majors
354J. Marine Chemistry. Introduction to marine and environ-
planning different careers and to serve the mathemati-
mental chemistry, including the distribution of elements
in seawater, the geochemical and oceanographic processes
cal needs of students in other fields. For help planning
controlling and affected by these distributions, and the a program of study, students should consult an adviser
effects of human activities on marine chemical processes. in the Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy Advising
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Center, Robert Lee Moore Hall 4.101.
Upper-division standing, and Chemistry 301 and 302; or A concentration in actuarial studies is available to stu-
consent of instructor. dents majoring in mathematics or another area. Typical
354Q. Marine Environmental Science. Application of the prin-
programs include three hours of actuarial foundations,
ciples of marine science to the study of environmental is-
sues: toxicology, biogeochemical cycles, and biological and
twenty-eight hours of mathematics, and selected course-
ecological impacts of zenobiotic materials in the coastal work in the Red McCombs School of Business. Detailed
zone. Three lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week information is available from the director of actuarial
for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 311D, and Chemistry studies in the Department of Mathematics.
302 or 302H. Most entry-level courses in mathematics have as
354T. Biological Oceanography. Introduction to the organisms a prerequisite a specific minimum score on the SAT
in the sea, their adaptations to the environment, and the
Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1; therefore, many
factors that control their distribution and abundance. The
course emphasizes laboratory and field work with organ-
students planning to take a course in the department
isms found in the coastal waters of Texas. Three lecture must first have taken the test. Students should see the
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division current Course Schedule or consult the Mathematics,
standing and Biology 311D. Physics, and Astronomy Advising Center for the mini-
354U. Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays. Ecology, anatomy, mum score required.
and physiology of elasmobranch fishes. Three lecture Important advice on which entry-level mathemat-
hours a week for one semester. Marine Science 353 (Topic
ics course to take, based on the student’s score on the
16: Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays) and 354U may not
both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing;
Mathematics Level 1 test, is available from the Division
and Biology 354L, 361T, or Marine Science 354C and three of Instructional Innovation and Assessment (DIIA) and
additional upper-division biology or marine science hours the Advising Center.
or consent of instructor. In courses that have a minimum test score or course
355C. Physiology of Fishes. Physiology of major organ systems grade as a prerequisite, students will be dropped from
of both marine and freshwater fishes. Three lecture hours the course if University records do not show that they
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division
have met the prerequisite. Students for whom the Math-
standing; and Biology 311D, and Chemistry 302 or 302H,
or consent of instructor.
ematics Level 1 test score is required must be prepared
367K. Human Exploration and Exploitation of the Sea. Same as to present proof of their test score after classes have
Geology 367K. Review of the history of ocean exploration begun. Students who took the test at a College Board test
including major oceanographic expeditions. Discussion center must use the official College Board score report
of current topics in ocean exploration and exploitation of as proof; students without the score report can obtain
marine resources, the impact of resource exploitation on alternate proof from DIIA. Students who took the test at
biological systems, and the development of marine policy.
the University must use the test-result slip as the written
An oral presentation is required. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. Geological Sciences 367K and Marine
proof; information about where to obtain the test-result
Science 367K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper- slip is given at the time of the test.
division standing and Marine Science 307 with a grade of Students who plan to use transfer credit to meet a
at least B. prerequisite must submit a complete transcript to the
170, 270, 370. Special Studies in Marine Science. Supervised Office of Admissions, so that the credit can be added to
individual instruction and research in marine science field University records. In addition to sending a transcript,
and laboratory techniques. The equivalent of one, two, or
students are encouraged to bring a grade report to the
three class hours a week for one semester, at the Marine
Science Institute at Port Aransas. May be repeated for
Advising Center as proof.
credit. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division Students who wish to enroll in conference courses in
coursework in science, a University grade point average of the Department of Mathematics must submit consent
at least 3.00, and written consent of instructor. of instructor forms to the department before register-
ing. Forms are available in the department office and
the Advising Center.

The information in parentheses after a course num- Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in mathemat-
ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) ics or toward the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics de-
gree. Credit for Mathematics 301 may not be earned after
Natural Sciences
a student has received credit for any calculus course with
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: A passing score on the
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in mathematics section of the Texas Higher Education Assess-
Appendix A on pages 683–689. ment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).
3 02 (TCCN: MATH 1332). Introduction to Mathematics. Intended
Ac t uar ial Fo undati ons: ACF primarily for general liberal arts students seeking knowl-
edge of the nature of mathematics as well as training in
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses mathematical thinking and problem solving. Topics include
number theory and probability; additional topics are chosen
110, 210, 310, 410. Conference Course. Supervised study of se- by the instructor. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
lected topics, by individual arrangement with department ter. Mathematics 302 and 303F may not both be counted.
and instructor. May be repeated for credit when the topics A student may not earn credit for Mathematics 302 after
vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; having received credit for any calculus course. May not be
these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of
Written consent of instructor. Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in mathematics or toward
110T. Conference Course: Texas Department of Insurance Intern- the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree. Prerequi-
ship. Supervised internship at the Texas Department of site: Three units of high school mathematics at the level of
Insurance. May be repeated for credit. Admission by ap- Algebra I or higher, and a passing score on the mathematics
plication only. Students must apply to the director of the section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA)
concentration in actuarial studies the semester before they test (or an appropriate assessment test).
take the course. 3 03D (TCCN: MATH 1324). Applicable Mathematics. An entry-
112M. Actuarial Laboratory on Probability and Statistics. Problems level course for the nontechnical student, dealing with some
and supplementary instruction in probability and statistics, of the techniques that allow mathematics to be applied to
especially as required for the Society of Actuaries and Ca- a variety of problems. Topics include linear and quadratic
sualty Actuarial Society Exam 110. Three laboratory hours equations, systems of linear equations, matrices, prob-
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 362K, ability, statistics, exponential and logarithmic functions,
credit or registration for Mathematics 378K, and consent and mathematics of finance. Three lecture hours a week
of the director of the concentration in actuarial studies. for one semester. Mathematics 303D and 303F may not
both be counted. May not be counted toward the major
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree with a
major in mathematics or toward the Bachelor of Science
329. Theory of Interest. Measurement of interest, present and in Mathematics degree. A student may not earn credit for
accumulated value, amortization, sinking funds, bonds, Mathematics 303D after having received credit for Math-
duration, and immunization. Covers the interest-theory ematics 305G or any calculus course. Prerequisite: A score
portion of an exam of the Society of Actuaries and the Ca- of at least 430 on the SAT Mathematics Level 1 test, or
sualty Actuarial Society. Three lecture hours a week for one Mathematics 301 with a grade of at least C.
semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Actu- 303F. Mathematics of Investment. Simple and compound inter-
arial Foundations 309, 329, Mathematics 389F. Prerequisite: est, equivalent rates, equivalent values, annuities, amorti-
Mathematics 408D or 408L with a grade of at least C. zation, sinking funds, bonds, depreciation. Three lecture
129D. Introductory Actuarial Financial Mathematics. Introduc- hours a week for one semester. Mathematics 302 and 303F
tory analysis of financial derivatives. Covers the financial may not both be counted; Mathematics 303D and 303F may
derivatives portion of the syllabus for the professional ac- not both be counted. May not be counted toward the major
tuarial exam on financial mathematics. One lecture hour a requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree with a
week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. major in mathematics or toward the Bachelor of Science
Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C or registration in Mathematics degree. Prerequisite: Three units of high
for Actuarial Foundations 329. school mathematics at the level of Algebra I or higher.
403K (TCCN: MATH 1425). Calculus I for Business and Economics.
Mathe mati c s: M Differential and integral calculus of algebraic, logarithmic,
and exponential functions with applications. Three lecture
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses hours and two discussion sessions a week for one semester.
Only one of the following may be counted: Mathematics
3 01 (TCCN: MATH 1314). College Algebra. Topics include a brief 403K, 408C, 408K (or 308K). May not be counted toward
review of elementary algebra; linear, quadratic, exponential, the major requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, de-
and logarithmic functions; polynomials; systems of linear gree with a major in mathematics or toward the Bachelor of
equations; applications. Three lecture hours a week for Science in Mathematics degree. Prerequisite: A satisfactory
one semester. Usually offered only in the summer session. score on the SAT Mathematics Level 1 test, Mathematics
May not be counted toward the major requirement for the 301 with a grade of at least B, or Mathematics 305G with

403L. Calculus II for Business and Economics. Differential and calculus of functions of several variables; topics include
integral calculus of functions of several variables with ap- parametric equations, sequences, infinite series, power
plications, infinite series, improper integrals; introductions series, vectors, vector calculus, functions of several vari-
Natural Sciences
to probability, differential equations, matrices, systems ables, partial derivatives, gradients, and multiple integrals.
of linear equations, and linear programming. Three lec- Three lecture hours and two discussion hours a week for
ture hours and two discussion sessions a week for one one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
semester. Mathematics 403L and 408L (or 308L) may not Mathematics 403L, 408D, 408M (or 308M). Prerequisite:
both be counted. May not be counted toward the major Mathematics 408C or 408L with a grade of at least C.
requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree with a 408K (TCCN: MATH 2413). Differential Calculus. Introduction to
major in mathematics or toward the Bachelor of Science the theory and applications of differential calculus of func-
in Mathematics degree. Prerequisite: Mathematics 403K, tions of one variable; topics include limits, continuity, differ-
408C, or 308L with a grade of at least C. entiation, and the mean value theorem and its applications.
305E. Analytic Geometry. Combines development of methods Three lecture hours and two discussion hours a week for
(including adequate treatment of theory) and acquisition one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
of skills with applications. Three lecture hours a week for Mathematics 403K, 408C, 408K (or 308K). Prerequisite: A
one semester. Mathematics 305E and 305K may not both score of at least 520 on the SAT Mathematics Level 1 test,
be counted. Mathematics 305E and 305G may not both be or Mathematics 305G with a grade of at least C.
counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of 3 08L, 408L (TCCN: MATH 2414). Integral Calculus. Introduction
Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in Mathematics or towards to the theory and applications of integral calculus of func-
the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree. Prerequi- tions of one variable; topics include integration, the fun-
site: Mathematics 301. damental theorem of calculus, transcendental functions,
3 05G, 505G. Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry. sequences, and infinite series. For Mathematics 308L, three
Study of elementary functions, their graphs and appli- lecture hours a week for one semester; for 408L, three
cations, including polynomial, rational, and algebraic lecture hours and two discussion hours a week for one
functions, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric semester. Mathematics 403L and 408L (or 308L) may not
functions. For 305G, three lecture hours a week for one both be counted. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408C or 408K
semester; for 505G, three lecture hours and two discussion with a grade of at least C.
hours a week for one semester. Mathematics 305G, 505G 3 08M, 408M (TCCN: MATH 2415). Multivariable Calculus. Each
and any college-level trigonometry course may not both fall a section of this course is designated in the Course
be counted. Mathematics 301, 305G, 505G, and equiva- Schedule as an engineering honors section, for students
lent courses may not be counted toward the total number who wish to investigate more thoroughly the foundations of
of hours required for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree calculus. Enrollment in this section is restricted to students
with a major in mathematics or the Bachelor of Science in in the Engineering Honors Program. Introduction to the
Mathematics degree. Credit for Mathematics 305G, 505G theory and applications of differential and integral calculus
may not be earned after a student has received credit for of functions of several variables. Includes parametric equa-
any calculus course with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: tions, polar coordinates, vectors, vector calculus, functions
A score of at least 480 on the SAT Mathematics Level 1 test, of several variables, partial derivatives, gradients, and mul-
or Mathematics 301 with a grade of at least C. tiple integrals. For Mathematics 308M, three lecture hours
408C (TCCN: MATH 2417). Differential and Integral Calculus. a week for one semester; for 408M, three lecture hours and
Introduction to the theory and applications of differential two discussion hours a week for one semester. Only one of
and integral calculus of functions of one variable; topics the following may be counted: Mathematics 403L, 408D,
include limits, continuity, differentiation, the mean value 408M (or 308M). Prerequisite: Mathematics 408L with a
theorem and its applications, integration, the fundamen- grade of at least C.
tal theorem of calculus, and transcendental functions. 110, 210, 310, 410. Conference Course. Supervised study in math-
Three lecture hours and two discussion hours a week for ematics, with hours to be arranged. May be repeated for
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: credit when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on
Mathematics 403K, 408C, 408K (or 308K). Prerequisite: A the pass/fail basis only; these are identified in the Course
score of at least 560 on the SAT Mathematics Level 1 test, Schedule. Some sections may not be counted toward any
or Mathematics 305G with a grade of at least C. mathematics or science degree requirement; these are identi-
408D (TCCN: MATH 2419). Sequences, Series, and Multivariable fied in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Written consent of
Calculus. Certain sections of this course are designated as instructor. Forms are available in the department office or in
advanced placement or honors sections; they are restricted the Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy Advising Center.
to students who have scored well on the AP/BC exam, are 210E. Emerging Scholars Seminar. Restricted to students in
in the Engineering Honors Program, or have the consent of the Emerging Scholars Program. Supplemental problem-
the mathematics adviser. Such sections and their restric- solving laboratory for precalculus, calculus, or advanced
tions are identified in the Course Schedule. Introduction to calculus courses for students in the Emerging Scholars
the theory and applications of sequences and infinite series, Program. Three two-hour laboratory sessions a week for
including those involving functions of one variable, and one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the
to the theory and applications of differential and integral pass/fail basis only.

310P. Modern Mathematics: Plan II. Restricted to Plan II stu- Department of Mathematics. University credit is awarded
dents. Significant developments in modern mathematics. for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
Topics may include fractals, the fourth dimension, statistics coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
Natural Sciences
and society, and techniques for thinking about quantitative for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
problems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. for credit when the topics vary.
110T, 210T, 310T, 410T. Topics in Mathematics. One, two, three,
or four lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re- Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
peated for credit when the topics vary.
315C. Functions and Modeling. In-depth study of topics in sec- 325K. Discrete Mathematics. Provides a transition from the
ondary school mathematics. Emphasis is on modeling with problem-solving approach of Mathematics 408C and 408D
linear, exponential, and trigonometric functions; curve fit- to the rigorous approach of advanced courses. Topics in-
ting; discrete and continuous models. Use of appropriate clude logic, set theory, relations and functions, combinato-
technology is explored. Three lecture hours a week for one rics, and graph theory and graph algorithms. Three lecture
semester. Prerequisite: Enrollment in a teaching preparation hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics
program or consent of instructor. 408D or 408L with a grade of at least C, or consent of
3 16 (TCCN: MATH 1342). Elementary Statistical Methods. Graphi- instructor.
cal presentation, frequency functions, distribution functions, 326K. Foundations of Number Systems. Restricted to students
averages, standard deviation, variance, curve-fitting, and in a teacher preparation program or who have consent
related topics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. of instructor. Study of number-related topics in middle-
Only one of the following may be counted: Mathematics 316, grade and secondary school mathematics. Topics include
Statistics and Scientific Computation 303, 304, 305, 306. place value; meanings of arithmetic operations; analysis of
Prerequisite: A score of at least 430 on the SAT Mathematics computation methods; historical development of number
Level 1 test, or Mathematics 301 with a grade of at least C. concepts and notation; and rational, irrational, algebraic,
3 16K (TCCN: MATH 1350). Foundations of Arithmetic. An analysis, transcendental, and complex numbers. Emphasis is on
from an advanced perspective, of the concepts and algo- communicating mathematics, developing pedagogical
rithms of arithmetic, including sets; numbers; numeration understanding of concepts and notation, and using both
systems; definitions, properties, and algorithms of arithmetic informal reasoning and proof. Three lecture hours a week
operations; and percents, ratios, and proportions. Problem for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D or 408L
solving is stressed. Three lecture hours a week for one se- with a grade of at least C.
mester. May not be counted toward the major requirement 427K. Advanced Calculus for Applications I. Ordinary and partial
for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in math- differential equations and Fourier series. Five class hours
ematics or toward the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D
degree. Credit for Mathematics 316K may not be earned after or 408L with a grade of at least C.
the student has received credit for any calculus course with 427L. Advanced Calculus for Applications II. Matrices, elements
a grade of C or better, unless the student is registered in the of vector analysis and calculus of functions of several vari-
College of Education. Prerequisite: Mathematics 302, 303D, ables, including gradient, divergence, and curl of a vector
305G, or 316 with a grade of at least C. field, multiple integrals and chain rules, length and area,
3 16L (TCCN: MATH 1351). Foundations of Geometry, Statistics, line and surface integrals, Green’s theorems in the plane
and Probability. An analysis, from an advanced perspective, and space, and, if time permits, complex analysis. Five class
of the basic concepts and methods of geometry, statistics, hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics
and probability, including representation and analysis of 408D with a grade of at least C.
data; discrete probability, random events, and conditional 328K. Introduction to Number Theory. Provides a transition
probability; measurement; and geometry as approached from the problem-solving approach of Mathematics 408C
through similarity and congruence, through coordinates, and 408D to the rigorous approach of advanced courses.
and through transformations. Problem solving is stressed. Properties of the integers, divisibility, linear and quadratic
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be forms, prime numbers, congruences and residues, qua-
counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of dratic reciprocity, number theoretic functions. Three lecture
Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in mathematics or toward hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics
the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree. Credit for 341 with a grade of at least C.
Mathematics 316L may not be earned after the student 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in
has received credit for any calculus course with a grade of Mathematics. This course is used to record credit the stu-
C or better, unless the student is registered in the College dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
of Education. Prerequisite: Mathematics 316K with a grade administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit
of at least C. is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Department of Mathematics. University credit is awarded
Mathematics. This course is used to record credit the stu- for work in an exchange program, it may be counted as
dent earns while enrolled at another institution in a program coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Credit for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the for credit when the topics vary.

3 29W. Cooperative Mathematics. This course covers the work hours a week for one semester. Mathematics 340L and 341
period of mathematics students in the Cooperative Educa- may not both be counted. Prerequisite: One semester of cal-
tion program, which provides supervised work experience culus with a grade of at least C or consent of instructor.
Natural Sciences
by arrangement with the employer and the supervising 341. Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory. Vector spaces, linear
instructor. Forty laboratory hours a week for one semes- transformations, matrices, linear equations, determinants.
ter. The student must repeat the course each work period Some emphasis on rigor and proofs. Mathematics 340L
and must take it twice to receive credit toward the degree; and 341 may not both be counted. Mathematics majors are
at least one of these registrations must be during a long- expected to take Mathematics 341 immediately after 408D.
session semester. No more than three semester hours may Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C.
be counted toward the major requirement; no more than 343K. Introduction to Algebraic Structures. Elementary properties
six semester hours may be counted toward the degree. The of groups and rings, including symmetric groups, properties
student’s first registration must be on the pass/fail basis. of the integers, polynomial rings, elementary field theory.
Prerequisite: Application through the College of Natural Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Students who
Sciences Career Services Office; Mathematics 408D or have received a grade of C or better in Mathematics 373K
408L; a grade of at least C in two of the following courses: may not take Mathematics 343K. Prerequisite: Consent of
Mathematics 325K, 427K, 341, 362K, or 378K; and consent the undergraduate adviser, or two of the following courses
of the undergraduate adviser. with a grade of at least C in each: Mathematics 325K or
333L. Structure of Modern Geometry. Axiom systems, trans- Philosophy 313K, Mathematics 328K, Mathematics 341.
formational geometry, introduction to non-Euclidean ge- 343L. Applied Number Theory. Basic properties of integers, in-
ometries, and other topics in geometry; use of these ideas cluding properties of prime numbers, congruences, and
in teaching geometry. Three lecture hours a week for one primitive roots. Introduction to finite fields and their vector
semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D or 408L with a spaces with applications to encryption systems and coding
grade of at least C, or upper-division standing and consent theory. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prereq-
of instructor. uisite: Mathematics 328K or 343K with a grade of at least C.
339J. Probability Models with Actuarial Applications. Introduc- 3 43M. Error-Correcting Codes. Introduction to applications of
tory actuarial models for life insurance, property insurance, algebra and number theory to error-correcting codes, in-
and annuities. With Mathematics 349P, covers the syllabus cluding finite fields, error-correcting codes, vector spaces
for the professional actuarial exam on model construction. over finite fields, Hamming norm, coding, and decoding.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Mathematics 358K or 378K with a grade of at least C. Mathematics 328K or 341 with a grade of at least C.
139S. Seminar on Actuarial Practice. Presentations by working 344K. Intermediate Symbolic Logic. Same as Philosophy 344K.
actuaries on current issues in actuarial practice. One lec- A second-semester course in symbolic logic: formal syntax
ture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail and semantics, basic metatheory (soundness, complete-
basis only. Prerequisite: Actuarial Foundations 329 (or 309); ness, compactness, and Löwenheim-Skolem theorems),
Mathematics 339J or 339U with a grade of at least C; and and further topics in logic. Three lecture hours a week for
credit with a grade of at least C or registration for one of the one semester. Prerequisite: Philosophy 313, 313K, or 313Q.
following: Mathematics 339J, 339U, 339V, 349P (or 449P). 346. Applied Linear Algebra. Emphasis on diagonalization of
339U. Actuarial Contingent Payments I. Intermediate actuarial linear operators and applications to dynamical systems
models for life insurance, property insurance, and annuities. and ordinary differential equations. Other subjects include
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: inner products and orthogonality, normal mode expansions,
Mathematics 362K with a grade of at least C; credit with vibrating strings and the wave equation, and Fourier series.
a grade of at least C or registration for Actuarial Founda- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
tions 329 (or 309); and credit with a grade of at least C or Mathematics 341 or 340L with a grade of at least C.
registration for Mathematics 340L or 341. 348. Scientific Computation in Numerical Analysis. Introduc-
339V. Actuarial Contingent Payments II. Advanced actuarial tion to mathematical properties of numerical methods and
models for life insurance, property insurance, and annuities. their applications in computational science and engineer-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: ing. Introduction to object-oriented programming in an
Actuarial Foundations 329 and Mathematics 339U with a advanced language. Study and use of numerical methods
grade of at least C in each. for solutions of linear systems of equations; nonlinear least-
339W. Financial Mathematics for Actuarial Applications. Options squares data fitting; numerical integration; and solutions
and other financial derivatives, pricing models, stock price of multidimensional nonlinear equations and systems of
models, and interest-rate models for actuarial applications. initial value ordinary differential equations. Three lecture
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Computer
Actuarial Foundations 329 (or 309) with a grade of at least Sciences 303E or 307, and Mathematics 341 or 340L with a
C; Actuarial Foundations 129D, or Finance 377 (Topic 2: grade of at least C.
Financial Risk Management) with a grade of at least C; and 349P. Actuarial Statistical Estimates. Statistical estimation pro-
Mathematics 362K with a grade of at least C. cedures for random variables and related quantities in ac-
340L. Matrices and Matrix Calculations. Techniques of matrix cal- tuarial models. With Mathematics 339J, covers the syllabus
culations and applications of linear algebra. Three lecture for the professional actuarial exam on model construction.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: tory differential geometry and tensor analysis, applications.
Mathematics 339J, and 341 or 340L, with a grade of at least Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
C in each. Mathematics 427K or 427L with a grade of at least C.
Natural Sciences
349R. Applied Regression and Time Series. Introduction to 364L. Vector and Tensor Analysis II. Continuation of Mathemat-
simple and multiple linear regression and to elementary ics 364K, with emphasis on tensor and extensor analysis.
time-series models, including auto-regressive and mov- Riemannian geometry and invariance. Three lecture hours
ing-average models. Emphasizes fitting models to data, a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 364K
evaluating models, and interpreting results. Three lecture with a grade of at least C.
hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of the 365C. Real Analysis I. A rigorous treatment of the real number
director of the concentration in actuarial studies; students system, Euclidean spaces, metric spaces, continuity of
are expected to have a basic knowledge of statistics. functions in metric spaces, differentiation and Riemann
349T. Time Series and Survival-Model Estimation. Introduction integration of real-valued functions of one real variable, and
to the probabilistic and statistical properties of time series; uniform convergence of sequences and series of functions.
parameter estimation and hypothesis testing for survival Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Students who
models. Covers 30 percent of the syllabus for exam #4 of have received a grade of C or better in Mathematics 365C
the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. may not take Mathematics 361K. Prerequisite: Consent of the
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: undergraduate adviser, or two of the following courses with
Mathematics 339U, 341 or 340L, and 358K or 378K. a grade of at least C in each: Mathematics 325K or Philoso-
358K. Applied Statistics. Exploratory data analysis, correlation phy 313K, Mathematics 328K, Mathematics 341. Students
and regression, data collection, sampling distributions, con- who receive a grade of C in one of the prerequisite courses
fidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Three lecture hours are advised to take Mathematics 361K before attempting
a week for one semester. Mathematics 358K and Statistics 365C. Students planning to take Mathematics 365C and
and Scientific Computation 321 may not both be counted. 373K concurrently should consult a mathematics adviser.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 362K with a grade of at least C. 365D. Real Analysis II. Recommended for students planning to
3 60M. Mathematics as Problem Solving. Discussion of heuristics, undertake graduate work in mathematics. A rigorous treat-
strategies, and methods of evaluating problem solving, and ment of selected topics in real analysis, such as Lebesgue
extensive practice in both group and individual problem integration, or multivariate integration and differential
solving. Communicating mathematics, reasoning, and forms. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
connections among topics in mathematics are emphasized. requisite: Mathematics 365C with a grade of at least C.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 365G. Curves and Surfaces. Calculus applied to curves and sur-
Mathematics 408D or 408L with a grade of at least C and faces in three dimensions: curvature and torsion of space
written consent of instructor. curves, Gauss map and curvature of surfaces, Gauss theo-
361. Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable. Elementary the- rem, geodesics, and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem. Three lec-
ory and applications of analytic functions, series, contour ture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with
integration, and conformal mappings. Three lecture hours a grade of at least C or registration for Mathematics 365C.
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K 367K. Topology I. An introduction to topology, including sets,
or 427L with a grade of at least C or consent of instructor. functions, cardinal numbers, and the topology of metric
361K. Introduction to Real Analysis. A rigorous treatment of the spaces. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prereq-
real number system, of real sequences, and of limits, continu- uisite: Mathematics 361K or 365C or consent of instructor.
ity, derivatives, and integrals of real-valued functions of one 367L. Topology II. Various topics in topology, primarily of a geo-
real variable. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. metric nature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Students who have received a grade of C or better in Math- Prerequisite: Mathematics 367K with a grade of at least C
ematics 365C may not take Mathematics 361K. Prerequisite: or consent of instructor.
Consent of the undergraduate adviser, or two of the following 368K. Numerical Methods for Applications. Continuation of
courses with a grade of at least C in each: Mathematics 325K Mathematics 348. Topics include splines, orthogonal
or Philosophy 313K, Mathematics 328K, Mathematics 341. polynomials and smoothing of data, iterative solution of
362K. Probability I. An introductory course in the mathematical systems of linear equations, approximation of eigenvalues,
theory of probability, fundamental to further work in prob- two-point-boundary value problems, numerical approxi-
ability and statistics, includes basic probability properties, mation of partial differential equations, signal processing,
conditional probability and independence, various discrete optimization, and Monte Carlo methods. Three lecture
and continuous random variables, expectation and variance, hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
central limit theorem, and joint probability distributions. may be counted: Computer Sciences 367, Mathematics
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 368K, Physics 329. Prerequisite: Mathematics 348 with a
Mathematics 408D or 408L with a grade of at least C. grade of at least C.
3 62M. Introduction to Stochastic Processes. Introduction to 372. Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems. Discussion of
Markov chains, birth and death processes, and other topics. differential equations of mathematical physics and represen-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: tation of solutions by Green’s functions and eigenfunction
Mathematics 362K with a grade of at least C. expansions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
364K. Vector and Tensor Analysis I. Invariance, vector algebra and Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C.
calculus, integral theorems, general coordinates, introduc- 372K. Partial Differential Equations and Applications. Partial
differential equations as basic models of flows, diffusion,

dispersion, and vibrations. Topics include first- and second- 175T, 275T, 375T, 475T. Topics in Mathematics. One, two, three, or
order partial differential equations and classification (par- four lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated
ticularly the wave, diffusion, and potential equations), and for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
Natural Sciences
their origins in applications and properties of solutions. standing; additional prerequisites may vary with the topic
Includes the study of characteristics, maximum principles, and are given in the Course Schedule.
Green’s functions, eigenvalue problems, and Fourier expan- 376C. Methods of Applied Mathematics. Variational methods and
sion methods. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. related concepts from classical and modern applied math-
Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C. ematics. Models of conduction and vibration that lead to sys-
373K. Algebraic Structures I. A study of groups, rings, and fields, tems of linear equations and ordinary differential equations,
including structure theory of finite groups, isomorphism eigenvalue problems, initial and boundary value problems for
theorems, polynomial rings, and principal ideal domains. partial differential equations. Topics may include a selection
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Students who from diagonalization of matrices, eigenfunctions and mini-
have received a grade of C or better in Mathematics 373K mization, asymptotics of eigenvalues, separation of variables,
may not take Mathematics 343K. Prerequisite: Consent of generalized solutions, and approximation methods. Three
the undergraduate adviser, or two of the following courses lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
with a grade of at least C in each: Mathematics 325K or Phi- credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Computer Sciences
losophy 313K, Mathematics 328K, Mathematics 341. Students 303E or 307, Mathematics 427K, and Mathematics 341 or
who receive a grade of C in one of the prerequisite courses 340L with a grade of at least C in each.
are advised to take Mathematics 343K before attempting 378K. Introduction to Mathematical Statistics. Sampling dis-
373K. Students planning to take Mathematics 365C and 373K tributions of statistics, estimation of parameters (confi-
concurrently should consult a mathematics adviser. dence intervals, method of moments, maximum likelihood,
373L. Algebraic Structures II. Recommended for students plan- comparison of estimators using mean square error and
ning to undertake graduate work in mathematics. Topics efficiency, sufficient statistics), hypothesis tests (p-values,
from vector spaces and modules, including direct sum power, likelihood ratio tests), and other topics. Three lecture
decompositions, dual spaces, canonical forms, and multi- hours a week for one semester. Mathematics 358K, 362K,
linear algebra. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and 378K form the core sequence for students in statistics.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 373K with a grade of at least C. Prerequisite: Mathematics 362K with a grade of at least C.
374. Fourier and Laplace Transforms. Operational properties 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Directed reading, research, and/
and application of Laplace transforms; some properties or projects, under the supervision of a faculty member,
of Fourier transforms. Three lecture hours a week for one leading to an honors thesis. Conference course. Prereq-
semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K with a grade of uisite: Admission to the Mathematics Honors Program;
at least C. Mathematics 365C, 367K, 373K, or 374G with a grade of A,
374G. Linear Regression Analysis. Fitting of linear models to data and another of these courses with a grade of at least B; and
by the method of least squares, choosing best subsets of consent of the honors adviser.
predictors, and related materials. Three lecture hours a
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 358K
or 378K with grade of at least C, Mathematics 341 or 340L, Natur al S cience s Co ur se s
and consent of instructor. See page 537.
374K. Fourier and Laplace Transforms. Continuation of Math-
ematics 374. Introduction to other integral transforms,
such as Hankel, Laguerre, Mellin, Z. Three lecture hours a Nutrition
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 374 with See School of Human Ecology, page 560.
474M. Mathematical Modeling in Science and Engineering. Tools
for studying differential equations and optimization prob- Physi c al S cience
lems that arise in the engineering and physical sciences. See Department of Physics, below.
Includes dimensional analysis and scaling, regular and
singular perturbation methods, optimization and calculus
of variations, and stability. Three lecture hours and two Depar tment of Physi c s
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Mathematics 427K, and 340L or 341, with a grade of at least The information in parentheses after a course number
C in each; and some basic programming skills. is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN)
175, 275, 375, 475. Conference Course. Supervised study in math-
ematics, with hours to be arranged. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
375C. Conference Course (Computer-Assisted). Supervised study listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in
in mathematics on material requiring use of computing Appendix A on pages 683–689.
resources, with hours to be arranged. May be repeated for
credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the

Phys i c al S cie n ce : P S ics 101L, 102M, 103M, 117M. May not be counted toward a
degree unless prerequisite is observed. Prerequisite: Credit
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses or registration for Physics 301.
Natural Sciences
3 02K (TCCN: PHYS 1301). General Physics—Technical Course:
303. Introductory Physical Science I: Mechanics and Heat. De- Mechanics, Heat, and Sound. Noncalculus technical course
signed for students with minimum prior preparation in in physics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
mathematics and physics. Especially appropriate for pro- Only one of the following may be counted without prior
spective elementary school teachers. Inquiry laboratory ap- approval of the department: Physics 301, 302K, 303K, 309K,
proach to basic concepts of measurement, forces, motion, 317K. Prerequisite: High school trigonometry or Mathemat-
energy, temperature, and heat. Four hours of integrated ics 305G; and credit or registration for Physics 102M.
laboratory and lecture a week for one semester. 3 02L (TCCN: PHYS 1302). General Physics—Technical Course:
304. Introductory Physical Science II: Electricity, Light, and Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Phys-
Optics. Inquiry laboratory approach to electricity, magne- ics. Noncalculus technical course in physics. Three lecture
tism, waves, light, and optical instruments. Four hours of hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
integrated laboratory and lecture a week for one semester. may be counted without prior approval of the department:
Prerequisite: Physical Science 303. Physics 302L, 303L, 309L, 316, 317L. Prerequisite: Physics
302K and 102M and credit or registration for Physics 102N.
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses 102M (TCCN: PHYS 1101). Laboratory for Physics 302K. Two
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the
350. Physical Science for Elementary and Middle School Teach- following may be counted without prior approval of the
ers. Designed for kindergarten through sixth grade teach- department: Physics 101L, 102M, 103M, 117M. May not be
ers with minimal preparation in mathematics (college counted toward a degree unless prerequisite is observed.
algebra) and no preparation in physics. An inquiry labora- Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Physics 302K.
tory in the basic concepts of light, electricity, and magne- 102N (TCCN: PHYS 1102). Laboratory for Physics 302L. Two
tism. Three hours of integrated laboratory and lecture a day laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the
for three weeks. following may be counted without prior approval of the
3 67M. Physical Science: Methods of Astronomy. Same as Astrono- department: Physics 102N, 103N, 116L, 117N. May not be
my 367M. An introductory, self-paced course in the methods counted toward a degree unless prerequisite is observed.
of astronomy that emphasizes learning astronomical prin- Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Physics 302L.
ciples through observations. Six laboratory hours a week 3 03K (TCCN: PHYS 2325). Engineering Physics I. A general sur-
for one semester. May not be counted toward the Bachelor vey of physics; primarily laws of motion, heat, and wave
of Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in astronomy. Prerequi- phenomena. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour
site: Upper-division standing and nine semester hours of a week for one semester. In most sections, examinations
coursework in mathematics and/or science, including one are given on Wednesday nights; see the Course Schedule for
of the following: Physical Science 303, 304, Astronomy 301, more information. Only one of the following may be counted
302, 303. Equivalent preparation in mathematics, physics, without prior approval of the department: Physics 301, 302K,
chemistry, or earth sciences may be substituted with writ- 303K, 309K, 317K. Prerequisite: A high school physics course,
ten approval of the instructor. Physics 306, or consent of the undergraduate adviser; Math-
375. Individual Study in Physical Science. Intended primarily for ematics 408C, or 408K and concurrent enrollment in 408L;
preservice and in-service teachers. Guided inquiry reading and credit or registration for Physics 103M.
or laboratory research in physical science. Meets three times 3 03L (TCCN: PHYS 2326). Engineering Physics II. Electricity and
a week for one semester, for one hour each meeting. May magnetism, optics, and atomic phenomena. Three lecture
be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor. Only one of the following may be counted without prior
approval of the department: Physics 302L, 303L, 309L, 316,
Phys i c s: PHY 317L. Prerequisite: Physics 303K and 103M; Mathematics
408D, or 408L and concurrent enrollment in 408M; and
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses credit or registration in Physics 103N.
103M (TCCN: PHYS 2125). Laboratory for Physics 303K. Two
301. Mechanics. Designed for students who intend to major laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the
in science or mathematics. Three lecture hours a week for following may be counted: Physics 101L, 102M, 103M, 117M.
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted May not be counted toward a degree unless prerequisite
without prior approval of the department: Physics 301, 302K, is observed. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Physics
303K, 309K, 317K. Prerequisite: High school physics, Physics 303K.
306, or consent of the undergraduate adviser; Mathemat- 103N (TCCN: PHYS 2126). Laboratory for Physics 303L. Two
ics 408C, or 408K and concurrent enrollment in 408L; and laboratory hours and one discussion hour a week for one
credit or registration for Physics 101L. semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Phys-
101L. Laboratory for Physics 301. Three laboratory hours a ics 102N, 103N, 116L, 117N. May not be counted toward a
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be degree unless prerequisite is observed. Prerequisite: Credit
counted without prior approval of the department: Phys- or registration for Physics 303L.

104. Introductory Physics Seminar. Suggested for beginning 317K. General Physics I. An introductory course designed and
physics majors. Discussion of the development of impor- recommended primarily for premedical students and
tant ideas in physics, with emphasis on their relevance to others in the biomedical sciences whose professional or
Natural Sciences
contemporary research. One lecture hour a week for one preprofessional training includes an introductory course
semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. in calculus. Mechanics, heat, and sound, with biomedical
306. Elementary Physics Methods. Designed for students who applications. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
have not had high school physics, have weak problem- Only one of the following may be counted without prior
solving skills, and need preparation for Physics 301 or 303K. approval of the department: Physics 301, 302K, 303K, 309K,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be 317K. May not be counted toward the physics requirement
counted toward any degree. Prerequisite: High school for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics. Satisfies
trigonometry or Mathematics 305G. most medical and dental school requirements for physics.
108. Introduction to Research. Introductory laboratory experi- Prerequisite: A high school physics course, Physics 306, or
ence; use of tools and test equipment; beginning appren- consent of the undergraduate adviser; Mathematics 408C,
ticeship in active physics research. One class hour a week or 408K and concurrent enrollment in 408L; and credit or
for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on registration for Physics 117M.
the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor 317L. General Physics II. Designed and recommended primar-
and approval of an undergraduate adviser. ily for premedical students and others in the biomedical
3 09K (TCCN: PHYS 1305). Elementary Physics for Nontechnical sciences whose professional or preprofessional training
Students. Designed for students who do not intend to do includes an introductory course in calculus. Electricity and
further work in natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, magnetism, light, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear
or medicine. Mechanics, heat, and sound. Three lecture physics, and their biomedical applications. Three lecture
hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
may be counted without prior approval of the department: may be counted without prior approval of the department:
Physics 301, 302K, 303K, 309K, 317K. Physics 302L, 303L, 309L, 316, 317L. May not be counted
3 09L (TCCN: PHYS 1307). Elementary Physics for Nontechnical toward the physics requirement for the degree of Bachelor
Students. Designed for students who do not intend to do of Science in Physics. Satisfies most medical and dental
further work in natural sciences, engineering, mathemat- school requirements for physics. Prerequisite: Physics 317K
ics, or medicine. Electricity and magnetism, light, atomic and 117M and credit or registration for Physics 117N.
and nuclear physics. Three lecture hours a week for one 117M. Laboratory for Physics 317K. Three laboratory hours a
semester. Only one of the following may be counted with- week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
out prior approval of the department: Physics 302L, 303L, counted without prior approval of the department: Physics
309L, 316, 317L. Prerequisite: Physics 309K. 101L, 102M, 103M, 117M. Prerequisite: Credit or registration
110C. Conference Course. Supervised study of selected topics for Physics 317K.
in physics, by individual arrangement with department and 117N. Laboratory for Physics 317L. Three laboratory hours a
instructor. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. week for one semester. Only one of the following may be
Some sections are offered on the pass/fail basis only; these counted without prior approval of the department: Physics
are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Written 102N, 103N, 116L, 117N. Prerequisite: Credit or registration
consent of instructor. for Physics 317L.
315. Wave Motion and Optics. Study of general properties of 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in
waves; examples include sound, electromagnetic, and Physics. This course is used to record credit the student
mechanical waves; special emphasis on light and optics. earns while enrolled at another institution in a program
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office.
Mathematics 427K, Physics 316 and 116L, and credit or Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser
registration for Physics 115L. in the Department of Physics. University credit is awarded
115L. Laboratory for Physics 315. Three laboratory hours a week for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as
for one semester. May not be counted toward a degree coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded
unless prerequisite is observed. Prerequisite: Credit or for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated
registration for Physics 315. for credit when the topics vary.
316. Electricity and Magnetism. Three lecture hours a week for
one semester. Only one of the following may be counted Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
without prior approval of the department: Physics 302L,
303L, 309L, 316, 317L. Prerequisite: Physics 301 and 101L; 321. Modern Physics: Plan II. Restricted to Plan II students.
Mathematics 408D, or 408L and concurrent enrollment in Conceptual foundations of modern physics. Examines
408M; and credit or registration for Physics 116L. quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, relativity, and
116L. Laboratory for Physics 316. Three laboratory hours a general relativity, including large-scale structure and cos-
week for one semester. Only one of the following may be mology; and the development of analytic problem-solving
counted without prior approval of the department: Phys- skills, including estimation. Three lecture hours a week for
ics 102N, 103N, 116L, 117N. May not be counted toward a one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
degree unless prerequisite is observed. Prerequisite: Credit 329. Introduction to Computational Physics. Computational
or registration for Physics 316. methods for problem solving and research in physics;

numerical analysis and computer simulation methods for sion is required for some sections; these are identified in
physics applications using different types of computers. the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one topics vary. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of
Natural Sciences
of the following may be counted: Computer Sciences 367, Science in Physics degree without prior approval of the
Mathematics 368K, Physics 329. Prerequisite: Physics 315 department. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, three
and 115L, a programming course at the level of Computer semester hours of coursework in a natural science, and
Sciences 303E or consent of instructor, and credit or regis- three semester hours of coursework in mathematics.
tration for Mathematics 341 or 340L. Topic 1: Energy Production.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Topic 2: Great Men, Moments, and Ideas.
Physics. This course is used to record credit the student Topic 3: Musical Acoustics.
earns while enrolled at another institution in a program Topic 4: The Nature of Things.
administered by the University’s Study Abroad Office. Topic 5: Pseudoscience.
Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser Topic 6: Writing.
in the Department of Physics. University credit is awarded 352K. Classical Electrodynamics. Electrostatic fields, magneto-
for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as static fields, derivation of Green’s theorems and functions
coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded and of Maxwell’s equations. Three lecture hours a week
for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for one semester. Prerequisite: Physics 315 and 115L, and
for credit when the topics vary. Mathematics 427L or 364K.
3 29W. Cooperative Physics. This course covers the work period 453. Modern Physics I: Introduction to Quantum Phenom-
of physics students in the Cooperative Education Program, ena. Breakdown of classical physics for microscopic
which provides supervised work experience by arrangement phenomena; absorption and emission spectra, the pho-
with the employer and the supervising instructor. Forty toelectric effect, blackbody radiation, models of the atom,
laboratory hours a week for one semester. The student must Compton effect, x-ray diffraction; Planck’s hypothesis;
repeat the course each work period and must take it twice deBroglie’s hypothesis; the probability interpretation; the
to receive credit toward the degree; at least one of these one-dimensional Schrödinger equation; special relativity;
registrations must be during a long-session semester. No the uncertainty relation. Three lecture hours and three
more than three semester hours may be counted toward the laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
major requirement; no more than six semester hours may Physics 315 and 115L, or consent of instructor.
be counted toward the degree. The student’s first registra- 355. Modern Physics for Engineers. Modern physics, including
tion must be on the pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Application relativity, quantum mechanics, and modern optics. Three
to become a member of the Cooperative Physics Program, lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Phys-
Physics 316, and consent of the undergraduate adviser. ics 303L, 103N, and Mathematics 427K.
333. Modern Optics. Review of geometrical optics, polarization, 362K. Modern Physics III: Applications of Quantum Mechan-
interference, and optical instruments. Topics include Fou- ics. The two-electron atom; spin and statistics; coupling
rier optics, light propagation in fibers, quantum optics, and schemes for many-electron atoms; atoms and the radia-
coherence. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. tion field; perturbation methods for decay and collisions;
Prerequisite: Physics 315, 115L, and Mathematics 427K. thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids; free-
133L. Laboratory for Physics 333. Three laboratory hours a week electron metal and band theory; if time permits, selected
for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for topics such as superconductivity, Josephson tunneling,
Physics 333. and others. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
336K. Classical Dynamics I. Elementary linear vector algebra, Prerequisite: Physics 373.
Newtonian mechanics, Lagrangian mechanics, central 362L. Modern Physics IV: Subatomic Physics. Nuclei and nucle-
force motion, dynamics of rigid bodies, and theory of small ons, their gross properties; the hadrons; symmetries and
oscillations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. conservation laws; nuclear stability; electromagnetic, weak,
Prerequisite: Physics 315 and 115L, and Mathematics 427L and hadronic interactions; nuclear reactions at low, medium,
or 364K. and high energies; nucleon structure; tools of experimental
336L. Fluid Dynamics. Fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics nuclear physics; models of theoretical nuclear physics; nucle-
developed and applied to laminar and turbulent flows. Top- ar technology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
ics include the Navier-Stokes equations, pipe and channel Prerequisite: Physics 373; Physics 362K is recommended.
flow, drag, boundary layers, convection, and rotating fluids. 369. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics. Basic con-
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: cepts of thermal physics; entropy, enthalpy, free energy,
Physics 336K. phase transitions, equilibrium distribution functions, ap-
338K. Electronic Techniques. Elementary circuit theory, am- plications. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
plifiers, feedback, pulse and digital techniques, signal Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Physics 373.
processing, and microprocessors as applied to physics 370C. Individual Study in Physics. Supervised reading or research
instrumentation. One and one-half lecture hours and three in physics. Hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: when the topics vary. Some sections are offered on the pass/
Physics 316 and 116L and Mathematics 427K. fail basis only; these are identified in the Course Schedule.
341. Selected Topics in Physics. Three lecture hours a week Prerequisite: Physics 336K, credit or registration for Physics
for one semester. An additional one-hour problem ses- 352K, and consent of the undergraduate adviser.

670T. Senior Thesis. Individual research with faculty supervi- tervals, and hypothesis testing. Three lecture hours a week
sion. First half involves preparation of proposal; second for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted:
involves completion of written thesis. Six hours of work a Mathematics 316, Statistics and Scientific Computation 303,
Natural Sciences
week for one semester, or three hours of work a week for 304, 305, 306.
two semesters. Only three semester hours may be counted 304. Statistics in Health Care. An introduction to the fundamen-
toward the Bachelor of Science in Physics degree. Prereq- tal concepts and methods of statistics, with emphasis on ap-
uisite: Upper-division standing and nine semester hours of plications in the health sciences. Includes exploratory data
upper-division coursework in physics. analysis, correlation and regression, descriptive statistics,
373. Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics. Postulates of sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and hypoth-
quantum mechanics; the bound states of the finite square esis testing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
well, the harmonic oscillator, operator-eigenvalue formulism Only one of the following may be counted: Mathematics 316,
and selected examples, the hydrogen atom, angular momen- Statistics and Scientific Computation 303, 304, 305, 306.
tum, rigid rotor, spin, and, if time permits, simple scattering 305. Statistics in Policy Design. An introduction to the funda-
theory. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre- mental concepts and methods of statistics, with emphasis
requisite: Physics 336K and 453, or consent of instructor. on applications in policy evaluation and design. Includes
474. Advanced Laboratory I. Modern experimental techniques, exploratory data analysis, correlation and regression, descrip-
theory of error, and analysis of experiments; both modern tive statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals,
and classical experiments in atomic and nuclear physics, and hypothesis testing. Three lecture hours a week for one
electricity and magnetism, optics and heat. Three lecture semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Math-
hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester, ematics 316, Statistics and Scientific Computation 303, 304,
with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. With con- 305, 306.
sent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 306. Statistics in Market Analysis. An introduction to the funda-
Physics 338K, 352K, and 453; or consent of the undergradu- mental concepts and methods of statistics, with emphasis
ate adviser. on applications in the analysis of personal and group be-
375P. Introductory Plasma Physics. Orbit theory and drifts, in- haviors. Includes exploratory data analysis, correlation and
troduction to plasma stability and waves, applications to regression, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions,
plasma confinement and heating. Three lecture hours a week confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Three lecture
for one semester. Prerequisite: Physics 352K and 369. hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
375R. Introduction to Relativity. Overview of the special and may be counted: Mathematics 316, Statistics and Scientific
general theories of relativity, with emphasis on recent de- Computation 303, 304, 305, 306.
velopments in gravitation. Three lecture hours a week for 110T, 210T, 310T, 410T. Topics in Statistics and Computation. For
one semester. Prerequisite: Physics 352K. each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a
375S. Introductory Solid-State Physics. Crystal structure, classi- week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
fication of solids, cohesion, thermal and electrical proper- the topics vary.
ties of solids, magnetic properties of solids, imperfections. 318. Introduction to Statistical and Scientific Computation. An
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: introduction to quantitative analysis using fundamental
Physics 369 and 373. concepts in statistics and scientific computation. Includes
379H. Honors Tutorial Course. Research project, resulting in a probability, distributions, sampling, interpolation, iteration,
thesis, for outstanding students electing to take the hon- recursion, and visualization. Three lecture hours and one
ors program in physics. Conference course. Prerequisite: laboratory hour a week for one semester.
A University grade point average of at least 3.00, a grade 3 18M. Biostatistics. Introduction to methods of statistical analy-
point average in physics of at least 3.50, twelve semester sis of biological data. Includes data analysis, basics of
hours of upper-division coursework in physics, and consent experimental design, statistical inference, interval estima-
of the student’s research supervisor and the departmental tion, and hypothesis testing. Three lecture hours and one
honors adviser. discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 318M and
Statistics and Scientific Computation 318M may not both be
counted. Prerequisite: Four semester hours of coursework
D ivision of S tatis ti c s and s cientifi c in biology and either Mathematics 408D or 408L.
computation
S tati s ti c s and S cie ntifi c
Comp u tati on: SSC 321. Introduction to Probability and Statistics. The basic theory
of probability and statistics, with practical applications.
Lower- D iv is i o n C ourses Includes fundamentals of probability, distribution theory,
sampling models, data analysis, experimental design, sta-
303. Statistics in Experimental Research. An introduction to tistical inference, interval estimation, and hypothesis testing.
the fundamental concepts and methods of statistics, with Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one
emphasis on applications in experimental science. Includes semester. Mathematics 358K and Statistics and Scientific
exploratory data analysis, correlation and regression, de- Computation 321 may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
scriptive statistics, sampling distributions, confidence in- Mathematics 408D or 408L with a grade of at least C.

222. Introduction to Scientific Programming. Introduction to statistical software. Three lecture hours and one laboratory
programming using both the C and Fortran (95/2003) lan- hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 316,
guages, with applications to basic scientific problems. Cov- Statistics and Scientific Computation 303, 304, 305, or 306.
Natural Sciences
ers common data types and structures, control structures, 358. Special Topics in Statistics. Three lecture hours a week for
algorithms, performance measurement, and interoperabil- one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics
ity. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Additional pre-
Credit or registration for Mathematics 408C or 408K. requisites may vary with the topic and are given in the Course
329C. Practical Linear Algebra I. Matrix representations and prop- Schedule.
erties of matrices; linear equations, eigenvalue problems 374C. Parallel Computing for Scientists and Engineers. Study of
and their physical interpretation; and linear least squares parallel computing principles, architectures, and technolo-
and elementary numerical analysis. Emphasis on physical gies; and parallel application development, performance,
interpretation, practical numerical algorithms, and proofs and scalability. Designed to help prepare students to formu-
of fundamental principles. Three lecture hours a week for late and develop parallel algorithms to implement effective
one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Math- applications for parallel computing systems. Three lecture
ematics 408C or 408K. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics
329D. Practical Linear Algebra II. Iterative solutions to linear 408D or 408M; Mathematics 340L; and prior programming
equations and eigenvalue problems; properties of symmet- experience using C or Fortran on Linux or Unix systems.
ric and nonsymmetric matrices, exploitation of parsity and 374D. Distributed and Grid Computing for Scientists and En-
diagonal dominance; introduction to multivariate nonlinear gineers. Distributed and grid computing principles and
equations; numerical analysis; and selected applications technologies. Covers common modes of grid computing for
and topics in the physical sciences. Three lecture hours a scientific applications, development of grid-enabled appli-
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 340L, cations, and future trends in grid computing. Three lecture
341, or Statistics and Scientific Computation 329C. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics
335. Scientific and Technical Computing. A comprehensive 408D or 408M; Mathematics 340L; and prior programming
introduction to computing techniques and methods ap- experience using C or Fortran on Linux or Unix systems.
plicable to many scientific disciplines and technical applica- 374E. Visualization and Data Analysis for Scientists and Engi-
tions. Covers computer hardware and operating systems, neers. Scientific visualization principles, practices, and
systems software and tools, code development, numerical technologies, including remote and collaborative visualiza-
methods and math libraries, and basic visualization and tion. Introduces statistical analysis, data mining, and fea-
data analysis tools. Three lecture hours a week for one ture detection. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D or 408M, and Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D or 408M; Mathematics
prior programming experience. 340L; and prior programming experience using C or Fortran
339. Applied Computational Science. Concentrated study in a on Linux or Unix systems.
specific area or areas of application, with an emphasis on 375. Special Topics in Scientific Computation. Three lecture
modeling and visualization. Areas may include computa- hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit
tional biology, computational chemistry, computational when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
applied mathematics, computational economics, compu- ing. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic and
tational physics, or computational geology. Three lecture are given in the Course Schedule.
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit 379R. Undergraduate Research. Students complete an individual
when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic research project under the supervision of one or more fac-
and is given in the Course Schedule. ulty members. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week
150K. Data Analysis Applications. Introduction to the use of sta- for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
tistical or mathematical applications for data analysis. Two Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
lecture hours a week for eight weeks. May be repeated for
credit when the topics vary. Offered on the pass/fail basis
only. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Te x tile s and Apparel
Course Schedule. See School of Human Ecology, page 562.
Topic 1: SPSS Software. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing.
Topic 2: SAS Software. Prerequisite: Upper-division UTe ach - Natur al S cience s
standing.
Topic 3: Stata Software. Prerequisite: Upper-division UTe ach - Nat ur al S cien ce s: UTS
standing.
Topic 4: The R Software Environment. Prerequisite: Lower - Di vi si on C ourses
352. Statistical Methods. Study of simple and multiple regres- 101. Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: STEP 1. Intro-
sion, fundamentals of experimental design, and analysis of duction to mathematics, computer sciences, and science
variance methods. May include logistic regression, Poisson teaching as a career. Discussions include standards-based
regression, resampling methods, introduction to Bayesian lesson design and various teaching and behavior man-
methods, and probability models. Includes substantial use of agement strategies. Fieldwork consists of planning and

teaching four inquiry-based lessons to students in grades related to mathematics and science education. Three lecture
three to six in local elementary schools. One and one-half hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be
class hours a week for one semester; at least ten hours required. Curriculum and Instruction 371 (Topic 20: Class-
Natural Sciences
of fieldwork a semester are also required. Chemistry 107 room Interactions) and UTeach-Natural Sciences 355 may
(Topic: STEP 1—UTeach) and UTeach-Natural Sciences 101 not both be counted. Prerequisite: A University grade point
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Admission to the average of at least 2.50, Curriculum and Instruction 365C or
UTeach-Natural Sciences program. UTeach-Natural Sciences 350 with a grade of at least C, and
110. Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: STEP 2. Topics UTeach-Natural Sciences 110 with a grade of at least C.
may include routes to teacher certification in mathematics, 360. Project-Based Instruction. Same as Curriculum and
computer sciences, and science teaching; various teaching Instruction 365E. Restricted to students in the UTeach-
methods that are designed to meet instructional goals; Natural Sciences program who have earned a passing score
and learner outcomes. Students develop and teach three on the preliminary portfolio. Foundations of project-based,
inquiry-based lessons in their field in a middle school, and case-based, and problem-based learning environments;
participate in peer coaching. One and one-half class hours principles of project-based curriculum development in
a week for one semester; at least twenty hours of fieldwork mathematics and science education; classroom manage-
a semester are also required. Biology 101C (Topic: STEP 2) ment and organization of project-based learning class-
and UTeach-Natural Sciences 110 may not both be counted. rooms. Three lecture hours a week for one semester with
Prerequisite: UTeach-Natural Sciences 101 or consent of the additional fieldwork hours to be arranged. Curriculum and
UTeach adviser in the College of Natural Sciences. Instruction 371 (Topic 22: Project-Based Instruction) and
UTeach-Natural Sciences 360 may not both be counted. Pre-
U pper - D iv is i o n C ourses requisite: A University grade point average of at least 2.50,
and Curriculum and Instruction 365D or UTeach-Natural
350. Knowing and Learning in Math and Science. Same as Cur- Sciences 355 with a grade of at least C.
riculum and Instruction 365C. Restricted to students in the 170. Student Teaching Seminar. Restricted to students in the
UTeach-Natural Sciences program. Psychological founda- UTeach-Natural Sciences program who have earned a pass-
tions of learning; problem solving in mathematics and sci- ing score on the preliminary portfolio. Discussions include
ence education utilizing technology; principles of expertise student teaching experiences, contemporary critical issues
and novice understanding of subject matter; implications in education, and preparation for the state certification exam.
of high-stakes testing; and foundations of formative and One class hour a week for one semester. Chemistry 107
summative assessment. Three lecture hours a week for one (Topic: Special Topics Seminar) and UTeach-Natural Sciences
semester; additional hours may be required. Curriculum 170 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: A University grade
and Instruction 371 (Topic 21: Knowing and Learning in point average of at least 2.50, and credit or registration for
Math and Science) and UTeach-Natural Sciences 350 may Curriculum and Instruction 650S (or credit for 667S).
not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of 675. Student Teaching for Secondary and Middle Grades. Closely
at least C or registration for UTeach-Natural Sciences 101. supervised field coursework in a cooperating school. Ex-
355. Classroom Interactions. Same as Curriculum and Instruc- perience includes carrying out the duties of a secondary
tion 365D. Restricted to students in the UTeach-Natural or middle grades teacher. Twenty hours of fieldwork a
Sciences program. Principles of delivering effective instruc- week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
tion in various formats (lecture, lab activity, collaborative Prerequisite: A University grade point average of at least
settings); examination of gender, class, race, and culture 2.50, approval of the preliminary portfolio by the College of
in mathematics and science education; overview of policy Natural Sciences UTeach Program, consent of the UTeach
adviser in the College of Natural Sciences, and concurrent
enrollment in UTeach-Natural Sciences 170.

13. School of Nursing
Nursing
Dolores Sands, PhD, RN, Dean
Alexa Stuifbergen, PhD, RN, Associate Dean
Patricia A. Carter, PhD, RN, Assistant Dean
Gayle M. Timmerman, PhD, RN, Assistant Dean
Gayle J. Acton, PhD, RN, Assistant Dean
http://www.utexas.edu/nursing/
Gener al Information 1949, a curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor

of Science in Nursing was established for graduates of
His tory diploma programs.
Funding from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation pro-
The University of Texas School of Nursing, established vided for a program leading to the Master of Science
in Galveston in 1890 as the John Sealy Hospital Train- in Nursing with a major in nursing administration,
ing School for Nurses, is one of the oldest schools of first offered in 1952. Participating in the program of
nursing in the Southwest. It was originally organized the Southern Regional Education Board for graduate
as an independent school under a Board of Lady Man- education in nursing, the School of Nursing offered
agers. In 1896 it was transferred to the University of additional specialization in 1955. At that time the name
Texas and became the School of Nursing, a division of of the school was changed to the University of Texas
the Medical Branch, with the diploma granted by the Medical Branch School of Nursing.
University. In addition to the diploma course, a cur- The last class of students enrolled in the diploma
riculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science program was admitted to the School of Nursing in 1957;
in Nursing was established in 1923 in cooperation with since that time the school has offered a single program
the College of Arts and Sciences of the Main University leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
in Austin. In 1932 the School of Nursing was renamed In the fall of 1960, the University of Texas at Austin
the John Sealy College of Nursing. The degree program became an extension campus of the School of Nurs-
was transferred to the college in 1943. ing, which was still located in Galveston, and nursing
With the financial support of the Texas Graduate courses were offered on the Austin campus for the
Nursing Association, graduate courses in nursing first time. The School of Nursing was reorganized
were first offered in 1930 in the Department of Physi- in 1967 as The University of Texas Nursing School
cal and Health Education at the Main University. In (System-wide) and administrative offices were moved
1940 a complete curriculum was established leading to Austin. The school was renamed The University of
to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Educa- Texas System School of Nursing in 1972. Junior- and
tion. Support for the program was given by the Texas senior-level nursing courses were offered in Austin,
Graduate Nurses Association in the form of a scholar- El Paso, Fort Worth, Galveston, Houston, and San
ship fund for Texas nurses. In 1945 the curriculum Antonio; in Austin, El Paso, or Fort Worth, a student
was transferred to the Medical Branch administration, could enroll for four years, taking liberal arts courses
bringing the John Sealy College of Nursing and the new prior to being admitted to the nursing curriculum. A
Department of Nursing Education together to form the program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree
School of Nursing with its own dean. In September, in nursing was initiated in 1974.
On March 26, 1976, the Board of Regents of The Endowed S cho l arshi ps
University of Texas System voted to reorganize the
Nursing
schools of nursing in the system and to place each The Rita Willner Atlas Endowed Presidential Scholar-
school under the administration of the president of the ship provides support for undergraduate and gradu-
health science center or academic institution nearest it. ate students. At the donor’s request, recipients of the
On September 1, 1976, the School of Nursing at Austin awards are designated Rita Willner Atlas Scholars or
became a part of the University of Texas at Austin. Rita Willner Atlas Fellows.
The Betty J. Bomar Endowed Presidential Scholar-
Facilitie s ship in Nursing provides scholarship support to an
outstanding student pursuing a degree in nursing and
The 99,815-square-foot, five-story Nursing School a career in providing quality health care. Financial need
building houses administrative, faculty, staff, and is a priority in selecting the recipient.
research offices, as well as large and small classrooms The Dr. Louis Edward and Virginia Steele Brenz
and seminar and conference rooms. Also located in the Scholarship provides support to graduate and under-
building are the Cain Center for Nursing Research, the graduate students.
Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention The Edith Blanche Jennings Burns, RN, Endowed
Research in Underserved Populations, and the Learn- Scholarship in Nursing provides support to a full-time
ing Center, with an audiovisual library and a staff who or part-time undergraduate or graduate student. The
provide technical assistance for clinical simulation, recipient must show excellent promise for a career in
instructional design, and production. nursing and must have a grade point average of at least
Learning experiences in the health field are numer- 2.50 if he or she has been a college or university student.
ous and varied. The School of Nursing has ongoing Preference is given first to graduates of Moran High
clinical placement agreements with more than two School, Shackelford County, Texas, and then to South
hundred agencies. These include the Austin State Carolina residents, with preference to residents of
Hospital, University Medical Center at Brackenridge, St. Lancaster County. If such a recipient cannot be found,
David’s Medical Center, Seton Medical Center Austin, a resident of Travis County, Texas, who also graduated
and Seton Shoal Creek Hospital. Other community from a Travis County high school, is preferred. Finan-
settings used for student field experiences include cial need is considered.
nursing homes, neighborhood health centers, day-care The Carol Diane Cave Memorial Endowed Presiden-
centers, state and local health departments, physicians’ tial Scholarship in Nursing is awarded annually to an
offices, and clinics. undergraduate student pursuing a career in nursing.
Nursing faculty members conduct research on a The student must be a Texas resident in the profes-
wide variety of topics. Since 2002, the School of Nurs- sional nursing sequence and must maintain a grade
ing has been ranked among the top ten institutions in point average of at least 3.30.
research funding received from the National Institutes The Joe and Tana Christie Endowed Presidential
of Health. Scholarship in Nursing is awarded annually to an out-
standing upper-division or graduate student pursuing
Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le a degree in nursing and a career in providing quality
thro u gh the S chool of Nur sing health care outside a hospital setting for people with
AIDS or other terminal illnesses. The recipient must
Application forms for the following scholarships are have a grade point average of at least 3.50.
available from the University Office of Student Financial The Fred J. and Jann Curry Endowed Scholarship
Services and from the School of Nursing, The University provides awards to deserving nursing students.
of Texas at Austin, 1700 Red River Street, Austin TX The Mitzi I. Nuhn Dreher Endowed Presidential
78701-1499. The School of Nursing Scholarship Com- Scholarship provides an award to a full-time undergrad-
mittee selects the recipients for nursing scholarships. uate or graduate student. Preference is given to students
who participate in a broad range of extracurricular
activities or professional nursing organizations.
The Endowment for Excellence provides scholarship
support to graduate nursing students, with preference
given to those planning to pursue a career in cardio-
vascular study and research.
580 School of Nursing

The School of Nursing Faculty-Staff Endowed The Nancy Francis and William Arnold McMinn
Presidential Scholarship is awarded to a full-time un- Endowed Presidential Scholarship is awarded to an
Nursing
dergraduate or graduate student. Preference is given undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree
to residents of Texas. The award is made to a nursing in nursing and a career in providing quality health care.
student who has shown academic achievement by The student must be a Texas resident in the profes-
maintaining a 3.00 or better grade point average, who sional nursing sequence and must maintain a grade
has shown interest in the community through a record point average of at least 3.30.
of community involvement, and who has shown a spe- The Florence Nightingale Memorial Scholarship
cial dedication to nursing by participating in nursing provides scholarships to deserving undergraduate
organizations. students in the School of Nursing.
The Eugene R. Fant Endowed Scholarship Fund The Carol Miller Norwood Endowed Presidential
provides scholarships to nursing and pre-nursing Scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or
students with financial need. graduate student pursuing a degree in nursing. The re-
The Girling Health Care Undergraduate Scholar- cipient must demonstrate financial need, participation
ship in Nursing is awarded to undergraduate students in extracurricular activities, and academic motivation.
in the ADN-BSN program with an interest in home The Endowed Fellowship in Nursing Systems awards
health nursing. fellowships to deserving graduate students enrolled in
The Kathryn Gurley Scholarship Endowment pro- the nursing systems concentration.
vides scholarships for students at all levels. There is The PCA Health Plans Endowed Presidential Schol-
no grade point average requirement. arship provides awards to incoming freshmen on the
The Alda R. Hilliard, RN, Memorial Endowed basis of academic merit. Preference is given to students
Presidential Scholarship in Nursing is awarded to an who are graduates of the Austin Independent School
undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in District and then to students from the counties served
nursing and a career in providing quality health care. by PCA Health Plans. Extracurricular activities and
The Jens Jacobsen Memorial Endowed Scholarship interests are also considered.
in Nursing provides support for nursing students. Fi- The S. Allison Starr Pendergras Endowed Memorial
nancial need and merit are strong considerations in the Scholarship in Nursing is awarded to an undergraduate
selection of recipients; preference is given to students and a graduate student with a grade point average of
from disadvantaged backgrounds. at least 2.50. Financial need is a priority in selecting
The Lee Hage and Joseph D. Jamail Endowed the recipients.
Scholarship in Nursing provides support to students of The Ella Kate and Wallace Ralston Nursing Students
average academic merit who show promise of success Scholarship Fund provides assistance for a number of
in their chosen field and who demonstrate evidence students each year.
of financial need. The Louis W. Rase and Sophie Braun Rase Nurs-
The Mary Gibbs Jones Endowed Presidential Schol- ing Scholarship Fund provides an award annually to a
arship in Nursing provides awards to full-time nursing nursing student who demonstrates outstanding schol-
students. Financial need is emphasized in the selection arship. The recipient is chosen on the basis of grade
of recipients. point average and must rank in the top 10 percent of
The Kristi Kana Endowed Presidential Scholarship his or her class.
in Nursing is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or The Alice R. Redland Endowed Presidential Scholar-
graduate nursing student in good academic standing ship in Nursing is awarded to a full-time undergradu-
with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given ate or graduate student planning to pursue a career in
to students involved in community activities for the gerontological nursing.
good of others. The Dolores and Arthur Sands Endowed Presi-
The Dorothy C. Luther Scholarship in Nursing pro- dential Scholarship in Nursing provides scholarship
vides support to deserving graduate students in the support for promising graduate students pursuing a
School of Nursing. degree in nursing and a career in providing quality
The Lillie S. Matthews Endowed Scholarship provides health care. Financial need is a priority in the selection
scholarships for students in the School of Nursing. of the recipient.
The Lucy May Maxey Scholarship Fund in Nursing
provides scholarships to nursing students with an
interest in the treatment of cancer.
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The M. Elizabeth Sands, MD, and Arthur T. Sands, The Norma White, RN, Endowed Scholarship pro-
MD, PhD, Endowed Scholarship in Nursing provides an vides support to a full-time undergraduate or graduate
Nursing
award to a graduate or undergraduate nursing student student who has a grade point average of at least 2.50.
planning to pursue a career in oncology. Financial need is a priority in selecting the recipient.
The Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Scholarship The Lola B. Wright Foundation Centennial Schol-
Fund in Memory of Taylor Andrew Marceau provides arship enables the School of Nursing to assist several
an award to a nursing student who has demonstrated students each year with individual financial aid.
financial need, exemplary moral character, and good The Carolyn J. and John H. Young Endowed Presi-
academic standing. Preference is given to students who dential Fellowship in Nursing provides support to an
intend to practice in the field of pediatric nursing. At outstanding graduate student identified by the School
the donor’s request, recipients are designated Santa of Nursing as having outstanding potential to contrib-
Rosa Scholars. ute to the field of nursing.
The Susanne Spencer Skaggs Endowed Scholarship
in Nursing provides support to graduate and under- No nendowed S cho l arshi ps
graduate nursing students.
The Leila Tannous Memorial Endowed Scholarship The Mabel Wandelt Scholarship is awarded to an un-
recognizes and supports outstanding graduate or undergraduate RN student.
dergraduate students pursuing a degree in nursing and The John Murray Hardship Fund is reserved for
a career in providing quality health care. students experiencing a financial hardship.
The Texas Graduate Nurses Association Scholarship Other scholarships are frequently available through
provides awards to registered nurses, either undergrad- the generosity of groups such as the University of Texas
uates in public health nursing or graduate students. at Austin School of Nursing Alumni Association and
The Travis County Medical Auxiliary and Society En- several nursing student organizations. Information is
dowed Presidential Scholarship in Nursing is awarded available in the Student Affairs Office each semester.
to a full-time junior or senior with a grade point average
of at least 3.30 and with excellent promise for a career Other Financial Aid Pro gr ams
in nursing. Preference is given to Travis County high
school graduates. R OTC Nursi ng S cho l arshi ps
The Margaretta Turpin Endowed Scholarship in
Nursing provides scholarship assistance to outstanding To be eligible for an ROTC scholarship, an applicant
undergraduate students pursuing a degree in nursing must be a United States citizen and must be less than
and a career providing quality health care. Special twenty-five years old on June 30 of the calendar year
consideration is given to students pursuing the study during which commissioning is scheduled.
of geriatric care.
The Jennifer Tyson Endowed Presidential Scholar- Air Force ROTC Nursing Scholarships. These scholar-
ship in Nursing provides support to outstanding future ships provide for payment of tuition and fees and for
nurses who are committed to promoting the health and textbooks and a monthly allowance during the school
well-being of children and adults. Financial need is a year. For additional information, contact The University
priority in the selection of the recipient. of Texas at Austin, Department of Air Force Science, 1
The Carlo and Angeline Visco Endowed Scholarship University Station C3600, Austin TX 78712.
is awarded to a promising student pursuing a degree in
nursing and a career in providing quality health care. Army ROTC Nursing Scholarships. These scholarships
The recipient must be a full-time student with a grade provide for payment of tuition and fees, a flat rate for
point average of at least 3.00. textbooks, and a monthly allowance during the school
The Marlene H. Weitzel, PhD, RN, Endowed Stu- year. Students must attend the Nursing Advanced
dent Scholarship in Nursing recognizes and supports Camp during the summer between the junior and
promising students pursuing a degree in nursing and a senior years and work individually with a licensed BSN
career in providing quality health care. Financial need preceptor. Students may apply to the dean for indepen-
is a priority in the selection of the recipient. dent study credit; applications are considered on a case-
by-case basis. For additional information, contact The
University of Texas at Austin, Department of Military
Science, 1 University Station C3606, Austin TX 78712.

Navy ROTC Nursing Scholarships. These scholar- Admission to the Profe ssional
ships provide for payment of tuition and fees and for Seq uence in Nur sing
Nursing
textbooks and a monthly allowance during the school
year. For additional information, contact The Univer- Admission to the School of Nursing upper-division
sity of Texas at Austin, Department of Naval Science, 1 professional sequence is competitive. Students may
University Station C3604, Austin TX 78712. apply for admission when they are enrolled in the last
semester of required prerequisite coursework. The
Vocatio na l rehabi li tat i o n student must have a grade of at least C in each prereq-
uisite course and a grade point average of at least 2.50.
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers assistance Students admitted to the professional sequence usually
in payment of tuition to students who have certain dis- exceed this minimum requirement significantly, with
abling conditions, provided their vocational objectives higher grade point averages in all University courses, in
are approved by a commission counselor. Services are prerequisite courses, and in the science and pharmacol-
also available to help students with disabilities become ogy courses in the preprofessional sequence.
employable. Application should be made to the Texas The application includes the application form and
Rehabilitation Commission, P O Box 7638, Austin TX personal statement, three letters of reference, a tran-
78713-7638. script from every other college or university the student
has attended, and a high school transcript. Admission
S tudent Organiz ations decisions are based on (1) the strength of the student’s
academic background, with special consideration given
Undergraduate students, including prenursing stu- to his or her grade point average in the required natural
dents, are eligible for membership in the University science courses and in courses taken at the University;
of Texas Nursing Students Association. Through the (2) the number of hours the student has taken at the
association, nursing students are represented on cam- University; (3) the number of repeated courses; and
pus committees and in campus activities involving all (4) the student’s achievements and accomplishments,
students. The local association is affiliated with the with emphasis on volunteer work and activities in
Texas Nursing Students’ Association and the National health care.
Student Nurse Association.
Qualified students in the School of Nursing are S tudent s from Other Ins titutions
also eligible for membership in Epsilon Theta Chapter
of Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of All students who wish to transfer to the University from
Nursing. another institution must apply to the University Office
of Admissions as described in General Information.
Admission and Regis tr ation Preprof ess i onal S eque nce
Admission to the Univer sit y A student who plans to enter the preprofessional se-
quence in nursing should consult an academic adviser
Admission and readmission of undergraduate students in the School of Nursing as early as possible for advis-
to the University is the responsibility of the director ing and transcript review. Students are encouraged to
of admissions. Information about admission to the consult an adviser before applying for admission to
University is given in General Information. the University.
Preprofe ssional Seq uence Prof ess i onal S eque nce
Students who wish to major in nursing begin their A student who wishes to transfer into the professional
studies by taking prerequisite course requirements as sequence from another nursing school must make
prenursing majors. Prenursing majors must also be an appointment with the School of Nursing Office of
advised by the School of Nursing every semester. Dur- Student Affairs for academic advising and transcript
ing their final semester of preprofessional sequence review. Students are encouraged to consult an adviser
coursework, they may apply for admission to the pro- before applying for admission to the University. In
fessional sequence in nursing. addition to meeting the regular University admission
School of Nursing t Admission and Registration 583

requirements, the student must apply for admission 3. Because the curriculum is demanding, students
to the School of Nursing. He or she must submit an are urged to limit work hours while in the pro-
Nursing
official transcript from each institution attended, rec- gram. A student’s combined employment and
ommendations from faculty members at the previous semester-hour load (including clinical laboratory
nursing school, and course information for all com- hours) should not exceed forty hours a week
pleted nursing courses. in either a long-session semester or a summer
Transfer students must meet the same requirements term. During the final month of the last semes-
as University students seeking admission to the pro- ter of the program, students are enrolled in a
fessional sequence; however, they are considered for full-time preceptorship and are unable to have
admission to the School of Nursing only if they are outside employment.
admitted to the University. 4. Students may be employed in area hospitals
and clinics as nursing assistants, performing
Regis tr ation functions for which they have been trained by
the employing institution and for which the
General Information gives information about registration, institution has a clearly discernible policy, either
adding and dropping courses, transfer from one divi- in writing or by precedent, defining the scope of
sion of the University to another, and auditing a course. these functions. It is illegal for unlicensed stu-
The Course Schedule, published before registration each dents to practice as professional nurses.
semester and summer session, includes registration Students should be aware that (1) the School of
instructions, advising locations, and the times, places, Nursing assumes no responsibility for their activ-
and instructors of classes. The Course Schedule and ities as employees of an agency; (2) they are per-
General Information are published on the registrar’s Web sonally responsible and liable for any activity they
site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The printed General participate in while employed; (3) professional
Information is sold at campus-area bookstores. liability insurance purchased by students is valid
only in their student role, not in their employ-
Ac ademi c Advising ment role; (4) individuals who practice illegally
may jeopardize their future careers, since those
All prenursing and nursing students must come to the who are convicted of violating the Nurse Practice
School of Nursing before registration each semester for Act may not be eligible to write state board exami-
academic advising. Prenursing students are assigned nations and subsequently to be licensed.
to academic advisers on staff in the Office of Student Students employed in an agency are personally
Affairs. Appointments are recommended. Nursing stu- and professionally responsible for engaging only
dents in the professional sequence are provided group in those activities that fall within their job descrip-
academic advising and one-on-one career advising by tions as nonlicensed workers (such as aides). They
nursing faculty members. have a responsibility to refuse to participate in ac-
tivities that they have not been legally licensed to
perform, such as giving medications and assum-
Ac ademic P olicies and ing total responsibility for a nursing unit.
Procedures 5. Students should be familiar with the Student
Standards of Conduct given in subchapter
S tudent Re sponsib ilit y 11–800, Appendix C, “Institutional Rules on Stu-
dent Services and Activities,” General Information,
1. It is the student’s responsibility to be informed as well as the University’s Honor Code and the
of general and special notices posted in the School of Nursing’s Code of Honor. Upon admis-
School of Nursing building and on the listserv. sion to the professional sequence, students are
2. The student must make arrangements for the expected to read and sign a pledge to abide by
completion of all work, including makeup exami- the Code of Honor.
nations and requirements for removal of condi-
tional and incomplete grades.

S chool of Nur sing Code of Honor As a prerequisite to medication administration in
clinical nursing courses, students are required to pass
Nursing
The profession of nursing has a legacy of public respect a medications and calculations test with a grade of at
and trust. We provide specialized care for the health least 90. Calculators may not be used in any medica-
needs of individuals and the community with integrity, tion examination.
honesty, compassion, and state-of-the-art knowledge Patient safety is a critical element in every clinical
and skills. Learning and practicing responsible and course. Clinical errors related to patient care may in-
ethical professional behavior is a vital part of profes- terfere with a student’s progression in the course and
sional education. in the program.
As a student in The University of Texas at Austin’s
School of Nursing, I pledge myself to be honest in Me d i c al Cle ar ance Req uirement s
all of my student activities including, but not limited
to, all of my scholastic work and interactions with pa- Clinical experiences for nursing students are provided
tients, members of the community, faculty, and peers. in hospitals and other health care facilities with which
Futhermore, I will not use any substance prior to or the School of Nursing is affiliated. A number of these
during my interaction with patients that could alter my facilities require that nursing students assigned to
judgment or ability to render safe care: this includes but them have evidence of immunity to certain diseases.
is not limited to any use of alcohol, illegal drugs, and Students must provide the School of Nursing with evi-
prescription or over-the-counter drugs that may impair dence of compliance with immunization requirements
my mental and/or physical abilities required to perform before they begin upper-division coursework.
safe patient care. I will disclose to my instructor any
violations of the above standards of conduct. Backgro und Check s
S tandar ds of Nur sing Students are required to submit to criminal back-

Performance and Pro gre ss ground checks before enrolling in the upper-division
sequence. Information about the process is available on
A student must earn a grade of at least C in each nurs- the School of Nursing Web site. Students with concerns
ing course for the course to be counted toward degree about eligibility are urged to seek official determina-
requirements. Concurrent or sequential enrollment is tion from the Texas Board of Nursing at http://www.
required as stated in each course description. bon.state.tx.us/.
If the student is not on scholastic probation at the
University, permission may be granted to repeat a CPR and Fir s t Aid Req uirement s
required nursing course in which he or she failed to
earn a grade of C or better. To receive credit, the stu- Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
dent must repeat the course at the University of Texas and first aid are required for participation in clinical
at Austin School of Nursing. The semester in which a nursing courses. The CPR course must include train-
course is repeated is at the discretion of the dean and ing in infant, child, adult, one-person, two-person,
is dependent on the space available. and obstructed airway resuscitation. The basic first
A student may repeat a nursing course only once. aid certification must be acquired from the American
If the student does not earn a grade of at least C upon Heart Association (Heartsaver First Aid) or from a local
repeating the course, he or she cannot continue in the emergency medical services agency (National Safety
School of Nursing. If, while repeating the course, the Council First Aid). Students must provide the School
student drops the course or withdraws from the Uni- of Nursing with evidence of current certification before
versity at a time when the student’s performance in the they begin upper-division coursework.
course is considered to be inferior to that required for
a grade of C, he or she may not reenroll in the course He alth and Hospitaliz ation
or continue in the School of Nursing. Insur ance
No more than two nursing courses may be
repeated. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase health
A student may not repeat for credit a course in which insurance. The cost of personal health care, including
a grade of C or better was awarded. care required as the result of clinical practicum experi-
School of Nursing t Academic Policies and Procedures 585

ences, is not covered by either the University, the School Graduati on wi th Uni versi ty Honors
of Nursing, or clinical agencies. Information about
Nursing
low-cost group health insurance is available through Students who, upon graduation, have demonstrated
University Health Services. outstanding academic achievement are eligible to
graduate with University Honors. Criteria for gradua-
Profe ssional Liab ilit y Insur ance tion with University Honors are given on page 13.
Professional liability insurance is required of all stu- Dean’ s Honor Li st

dents enrolled in the professional sequence in the
School of Nursing. Each student must pay the insur- Each semester the Dean’s Honor List recognizes su-
ance premium at the Office of Student Affairs before he perior scholastic achievement by students enrolled
or she begins upper-division coursework. All student in nursing prerequisite courses or in the professional
policies expire on the date of graduation. sequence of nursing courses. Prenursing students
must complete fifteen semester hours in residence on
Compliance Req uirement the letter-grade basis and earn at least fifty-two grade
points, with no grade below a C for the semester. Stu-
All students must complete online orientation and facili- dents enrolled in the professional sequence of nursing
ties training before they enroll in clinical courses. The courses are required to earn forty-eight grade points
training modules are available at http://www.utexas.edu/ when enrolled in twelve semester hours and sixty grade
nursing/html/current/compliance_students.html. points when enrolled in fifteen semester hours.
Uniforms and Other Expense s Nursi ng Honors Program
Students must purchase uniforms, shoes, name pin, The Nursing Honors Program is designed to en-
identification patch, and other supplies before taking hance the educational experience of high-achieving
the first clinical nursing course. Specific requirements undergraduate nursing majors by focusing on the
and information about suggested equipment are dis- development of scholarship. Students must apply to
tributed before the beginning of the first semester of this competitive honors program, which begins in the
the professional sequence. sophomore year. Admission to the program requires
approval of the Honors Program Committee. Ac-
Tr anspor tation ceptance into the honors program confers automatic
acceptance into the nursing professional sequence, if
Upper-division clinical courses require students to go to the student maintains competitive overall and science
various clinical facilities and community sites at varied grade point averages.
hours. Students must have their own transportation. Students in the program must complete Nursing
311H, 117H, 264H, and 377H. These courses provide stu-
Honor s dents with enhanced mentorship experiences. Students
must also complete an honors project with a focus on
U niv ersit y H o n ors research, ethics, or leadership. The statement “Special
Honors in Nursing” appears on the transcript of each
The designation University Honors, awarded at the end student who completes the honors program.
of each long-session semester, gives official recognition
and commendation to students whose grades for the S i gma Theta Tau Internati onal
semester indicate distinguished academic accomplish-
ment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done Epsilon Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Interna-
are considered. Criteria for University Honors are tional Honor Society of Nursing, was chartered at the
given on page 12. University on May 16, 1980; before that time, member-
ship in Sigma Theta Tau on the Austin campus was con-
ferred through Alpha Delta Chapter, chartered at The
University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1963.
Epsilon Theta Chapter presents scholarly programs

each semester; program meetings are open to anyone on arranging a logical sequence of work. The faculty
interested in the program topic. An annual meeting, at subscribes to the principle that a candidate’s compe-
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which new members are inducted, is held in May. tence should be validated and that credit should be
Membership in Sigma Theta Tau is an honor con- awarded on the basis of satisfactory achievement on
ferred by active chapters on students who demonstrate examinations as well as in the classroom. Twenty-four
academic excellence and on nursing leaders who ad- of the last thirty semester hours of credit presented for
vance the scientific base of the profession. The society the degree must be earned in residence, rather than by
recognizes superior achievement in many areas, fa- examination, correspondence, or transfer.
cilitates the development of leadership qualities, fosters An examination for credit may not be taken in a
high professional standards, encourages creative work, course in which the student is enrolled, which the stu-
and strengthens commitment to the ideals of nursing. dent has completed, or which the student has dropped
Each year qualified students in the undergraduate with either a passing or a failing grade.
and graduate programs may apply for consideration University policies regarding credit by examination
for membership. Invitations to membership are ex- are given in General Information.
tended to students who are in the top 35 percent of their
graduating class. Undergraduates must have a grade
point average of at least 3.00; graduate students must Gr aduation
have a grade point average of at least 3.50. Qualified
community nursing leaders may also be invited to Special Req uirement s
membership. Applications for membership in Epsilon of the S chool of Nur sing
Theta Chapter are available from the Office of Student
Affairs in the School of Nursing. All students must fulfill the general requirements for
At the induction ceremony each spring, Epsilon graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the School of
Theta Chapter announces its awards, grants, and Nursing must also fulfill the following requirements:
scholarship recipients. A scholarship is awarded to 1. All University students must have a grade point
an upper-division nursing student who has demon- average of at least 2.00 to graduate. In the School
strated leadership potential and outstanding scholastic of Nursing, students must also have a grade
achievement. The chapter also awards start-up grants point average of at least 2.00 in the coursework
annually to Epsilon Theta Chapter members and/or used to fulfill the upper-division requirement.
students to fund research projects. 2. A candidate must complete the prescribed cur-
Sigma Theta Tau International, with active chapters riculum and must meet all other requirements
on more than four hundred campuses in the United of the School of Nursing.
States and in several other countries, offers opportuni- 3. A student must supply the School of Nursing
ties for involvement at the chapter, regional, national, with transcripts of courses taken outside the
and international levels. Programs are offered each school as the courses are completed.
year in different parts of the United States under joint
sponsorship of chapters and Sigma Theta Tau Interna- Degree Aud it
tional. International research congresses are held in co-
operation with scholarly nursing organizations in other A degree audit is prepared in the dean’s office when
countries; these programs focus on scholarly topics of the student begins the junior year of nursing courses.
relevance to the advancement of nursing knowledge and The student is then notified of the courses he or she
to the improvement of public health. Research grants must take and the requirements he or she must fulfill
are awarded annually by Sigma Theta Tau International to receive the degree. The degree audit is normally done
as well as by Epsilon Theta and other chapters. according to the catalog in effect when the student was
admitted to the School of Nursing, but the student
Cre d it by Examination may choose to have it done according to any catalog
under which he or she is eligible to graduate. Rules
The faculty believes that each educational experience on graduation under a particular catalog are given on
should build on previous achievements to encourage pages 16–17.
fulfillment of each student’s potential. Therefore, all
students and registered nurses are urged to seek advice
School of Nursing t Graduation 587

In advising and in registering students, the dean 4. Within the past five years have you been addicted
and advisers try to prevent errors. Avoidance of errors to and/or treated for use of alcohol or any other
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is the main purpose of the degree audit, but it remains drug?

the responsibility of the student to fulfill all catalog 5. Within the past five years have you been diag-
requirements. nosed with, treated, or hospitalized for schizophre-
nia and/or psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder,
Gr ad uation Appli c ation Form paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personal-
ity disorder, or borderline personality disorder?
In the long-session semester or summer session in Criminal background checks, including fingerprint-
which the degree is to be awarded, the candidate must ing, are a required part of the application process for
be registered at the University and must file a Gradu- licensure in Texas. Students who have concerns about
ation Application Form in the School of Nursing Of- this requirement are encouraged to seek confirmation
fice of Student Affairs. The form must be filed by the of their eligibility for licensure prior to considering a
deadline to apply for an undergraduate degree, which career in nursing. Consult the Texas Board of Nurs-
is given in the official academic calendar. ing Web site at http://www.bon.state.tx.us/ or call (512)
305-7400 for further information.
Li censure a s a Profe ssional Nur se
Each student seeking licensure as a professional nurse Degrees

must pass the National Council Licensure Examina-
tion (NCLEX). The Texas Board of Nursing, which Pro gr ams in the S chool of Nur sing
determines eligibility to take the NCLEX, has identi-
fied certain circumstances that may render a candidate The School of Nursing offers an undergraduate pro-
ineligible for state licensure as a registered nurse. A gram leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in
student’s answers to the following questions may Nursing and graduate programs leading to the Master
determine eligibility. of Science in Nursing degree and the Doctor of Phi-
1. Have you been convicted, adjudged guilty by a losophy degree with a major in nursing. The under-
court, plead guilty, no contest or nolo contendere graduate program is designed for students who wish
to any crime in any state, territory, or country, to enter the profession of nursing. Students who have
whether or not a sentence was imposed, includ- earned an associate’s degree or a diploma in nursing
ing any pending criminal charges or unresolved and wish to obtain the baccalaureate degree may apply
arrests (excluding minor traffic violations)? This to the accelerated track, the ADN-BSN program. The
includes expunged offenses and deferred adjudi- master’s and doctoral degree programs are designed
cations with or without prejudice of guilt. Please to prepare professionals for advanced clinical practice
note that DUIs, DWIs, and PIs must be reported and research in nursing.
and are not considered minor traffic violations. The baccalaureate program is accredited by the Com-
(One-time minor in possession (MIP) or minor in mission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and
consumption (MIC) violations do not need to be the Texas Board of Nursing.
disclosed. However, if you have two or more MIPs
or MICs, you must answer “yes” to this question.) Purpose of the S chool of Nur sing
2. Do you have any criminal charges pending, in-
cluding unresolved arrests? The purpose of the School of Nursing is to contribute
3. Has any licensing authority refused to issue you to the teaching, research, and service missions of the
a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, ac- University of Texas at Austin through
cepted surrender of, suspended, placed on proba- 1. Preparing generalists in professional nursing
tion, or refused to renew a professional license, practice at the baccalaureate level.
certificate, or multistate privilege held by you 2. Preparing specialists at the graduate level in
now or previously, or ever fined, censured, repri- nursing to assume roles in practice, administra-
manded, or otherwise disciplined you? tion, education, and research.
3. Promoting excellence in nursing scholarship.
4. Contributing to the body of nursing knowledge.
5. Offering educational, consultative, and other
health care services to the community.

Objec tive s of the Bachelor ’ s Degree the assistant dean for student affairs or the assistant
Pro gr am dean for undergraduate programs. A student planning
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to meet preprofessional course requirements with cor-
The graduate of the baccalaureate program in nursing respondence or extension courses should consult the
is expected to Office of Student Affairs to ensure enrollment in appro-
1. Use critical thinking to integrate knowledge priate courses. Credit for professional sequence courses
from nursing, biological and behavioral sciences, may not be earned by correspondence or extension.
and the humanities in planning, implementing,
and evaluating nursing care. Bachelor of S cience in Nur sing
2. Use critical thinking and clinical judgment with-
in a problem-solving process to meet the health This program consists of 127 to 128 semester hours of
care needs of individuals, families, aggregates, coursework: sixty-six to sixty-seven hours of prerequisite
and communities in a variety of settings. courses (the preprofessional sequence) taken at the Uni-
3. Accept responsibility and accountability for one’s versity of Texas at Austin or another accredited college or
own actions as a health care professional. university, followed by sixty-one hours of upper-division
4. Participate in the delivery of health care through nursing courses (the professional sequence) taken at the
case management, interdisciplinary collabora- University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. Upon
tion, delegation, coordination, and consultation. completion of the program, students are awarded the
5. Participate in nursing and interdisciplinary ef- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and have fulfilled
forts to improve the delivery of high-quality the prescribed course of study and clinical practice re-
health care to diverse individuals, families, ag- quired to take the National Council Licensure Examina-
gregates, and communities. tion (NCLEX) for licensure as a registered nurse.
6. Demonstrate core professional values to comple
ment continued personal and professional growth. Forei gn Language R equi rement
7. Practice nursing according to professional and
ethical standards. Students may fulfill the foreign language component
8. Critically appraise and apply research findings to of the University’s basic education requirements by
demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice. completing two years of a single foreign language in
9. Examine health policy and its effects on indi- high school, by earning an appropriate score on one
viduals, families, aggregates, communities, and of the placement examinations administered by the
health agencies. University, or by completing two semesters of college
10. Integrate the appropriate use of information and coursework in a single foreign language in addition
health care technology in nursing practice, ad- to the degree requirements given below. If the foreign
ministration, education, and research. language requirement will be fulfilled by transfer
credit, credit by examination, or extension or corre-
Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s spondence courses, it must be fulfilled before the first
semester of the student’s senior year. Nursing 354 may
R OT C C ourses not be counted toward the foreign language require-
ment. For students who take college coursework to
The dean has the authority to substitute an equivalent complete the foreign language requirement, Spanish
air force science, military science, or naval science is recommended.
course or courses for a course or courses prescribed
by the School of Nursing and to make adjustments to Wri ti ng R equi reme nt
compensate for any differences in semester hour value.
The total number of semester hours required for the All students must complete two courses with a substan-
degree remains unchanged. tial writing component or a writing flag; these courses
are identified in the Course Schedule. At least one of the
C orrespo n den ce a n d E xten s i o n Courses courses must be upper-division. Courses used to fulfill
the writing requirement may be used simultaneously
Credit earned by correspondence or extension from the to fulfill other requirements.
University or elsewhere will be counted toward a Bach-
elor of Science in Nursing degree if approved by either
School of Nursing t Degrees 589

Prepro f essi o n a l Se q ue n ce sional sequence are Nursing 323, Genetics in Health
Care, Nursing 347, Specialized Topics in Nursing, and
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Students must complete the sixty-six or sixty-seven se- Nursing 354, Spanish for Health Care Professionals.
mester hours of coursework (preprofessional sequence)
courses SEM HRS
listed below. Completion usually requires two and one-
First Semester
half academic years (or four semesters and one summer
N 224, Health Assessment Skills 2
session). All courses must be completed before the
N 325, Adult Health Nursing I 3
student enrolls in upper-division courses in nursing.
N 325P, Adult Health Nursing I (Practicum) 3
courses SEM HRS N 226, Mental Health Aspects of Health Care 2
Natural Sciences N 227, Conceptual Bases of Aging 2
t Physiology and functional anatomy: Biology 416K, 416L 8 N 127P, Clinical Nursing Skills I (Practicum) 1
t Biology: Biology 311C 3 N 354, Spanish for Health Care Professionals 3
t Microbiology: Biology 226N 2 total 16
t Chemistry: Chemistry 313N 3 Second Semester
t Mathematics 301, 302, 303D, or 305G 3 N 455, Adult Health Nursing II 4

t Nutrition 306 3 N 355P, Adult Health Nursing II (Practicum) 3
Liberal Arts N 356, Mental Health Nursing across the Life Span 3
t Rhetoric and Writing 306, English 316K 6 N 356P, Problems in Mental Health Nursing (Practicum) 3
t United States government, including Texas 6 N 157P, Clinical Nursing Skills II (Practicum) 1
government: Government 310L, 312L total 14
t Growth and development: Human Development and 3 or 4 Third Semester
Family Sciences 313 and 113L, or Psychology 304 N 323, Genetics in Health Care 3
t United States history: History 315K, 315L 6 N 265, Nursing Care of Childbearing Families 2
t Introductory psychology: Psychology 301 3 N 365P, Nursing Care of Childbearing Families (Practicum) 3
t Fine arts elective 3 N 266, Nursing Care of Children and Their Families 2
Nursing N 366P, Nursing Care of Children and Their Families 3
t Nursing 310, Communication in Health Care Settings 3 (Practicum)
t Nursing 311, Ethics of Health Care 3 N 377, Leadership and Management of Nursing Care 3
t Nursing 264, Nursing Research 2 total 16
Fourth Semester
Other Courses
t First-year signature course: Undergraduate Studies 302
N 275, Public Health Nursing 2
3
or 303 N 375P, Public Health Nursing (Practicum) 3
t Introductory statistics: Educational Psychology 371, 3 N 377P, Clinical Care Management (Practicum) 3
Mathematics 316, Psychology 317, Statistics and N 278, Synthesis of Nursing Knowledge 2
Scientific Computation 303, 304, 305, or 306
N 279P, Capstone Preceptorship 2
t Introductory pharmacology: Pharmacy 338 3
total 12
total 66 or 67
B SN for Regis tere d Nur se s

Pro f essio n a l Se q ue n ce
The Accelerated Track, designed for registered nurses
The final sixty-one semester hours of coursework in
with associate’s degrees or diplomas in nursing, builds
nursing are completed after the student has achieved
on individuals’ backgrounds while offering preparation
upper-division standing and has been admitted into
in areas such as public health nursing, genetics, deci-
the School of Nursing professional sequence. These
sion making, leadership, and management. The BSN
hours consist of the courses listed below and Nursing
degree provides the basis for graduate preparation at
347, Specialized Topics in Nursing, which many students
the MSN and PhD levels.
choose to take in the summer. In order to meet pre-
Students should call the ADN-BSN/MSN adviser at
requisites, students must take most of the courses in
(512) 232-4780 for an appointment before registering
the professional sequence in the indicated semester.
for prerequisite courses for help in planning a program
Courses that may be taken at any point in the profes-
of study.

Courses and competing views that lead to dilemmas in health care.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nursing 311
and 311H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Rhetoric
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and Writing 306.
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; 311H. Ethics of Health Care: Honors. Ethical issues in health
however, not all courses are taught each semester or care and related legal concerns. Contradictions, incon-
summer session. Students should consult the Course sistencies, and competing views that lead to dilemmas in
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be health care, with emphasis on resolving ethical dilemmas
offered during a particular semester or summer session. through ethical reasoning, ethical obligations in health
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the professional–patient relationships, and just allocation of
scarce health care resources. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. Nursing 311 and 311H may not both be
A full explanation of course numbers is given in counted. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course Honors Program or consent of instructor.
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. 117H. Introduction to Nursing Scholarship: Honors Seminar. In-
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the troduction to the nature of nursing scholarship, along with
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- related research and clinical and educational career oppor-
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; tunities. Topics include leadership, research, and ethics
as they relate to nursing. One lecture hour a week for one
semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing
Honors Program.
Nur s ing: N
Lower- D iv i s i o n C ourses Upper- Di vi si on C ourses

various School of Nursing disciplines. One lecture hour a
week for one semester.
323. Genetics in Health Care. The integration of genetic infor-
mation into nursing practice, including ethical, legal, psy-
chological, and social issues. Three lecture hours a week
for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or
107, 207, 307. Topics in Nursing. One, two, or three lecture hours
224. Health Assessment Skills. Discussion, application, and doc-
a week for one semester, with one discussion hour a week
umentation of health assessment skills needed to provide
if required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when
data for health promotion and nursing interventions. One
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is
and one-half lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week
Topic 1: Women’s Reproductive Health for Nonscience
325. Adult Health Nursing I. For nursing majors admitted to
Majors. Nursing 307 (Topic 1) is same as Sociology 308
the professional sequence. Discussion of the concepts
(Topic 2: Women’s Reproductive Health for Nonscience
and theories necessary to promote and restore the health
Majors) and Women’s and Gender Studies 301 (Topic
of adults with biological problems; related physiological
7: Women’s Reproductive Health for Nonscience Majors).
and psychological responses. Three lecture hours a week
Overview of contemporary women’s reproductive health
issues, with emphasis on historical, physiological, psycho-
325P. Adult Health Nursing I (Practicum). For nursing majors
social, and cultural influences that affect the reproductive
admitted to the professional sequence. Application of the
health of women during adolescence, the childbearing
concepts and theories necessary to promote and restore
years, and midlife. Nursing 307 (Topic 1) and Pharmacy
health of adults with biological problems; related physiologi-
318W may not both be counted. Prerequisite: One year
cal and psychological responses. Nine laboratory hours a
of high school biology, or Biology 301L or 309D or the
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division stand-
equivalent. Topic 1 is offered as Nursing 307 only.
ing and credit or registration for Nursing 325.
310. Communication in Health Care Settings. Introduction to
226. Mental Health Aspects of Health Care. An introductory
theories and models of communication in relation to health
course in mental health nursing. Views human beings from
care; basic factors affecting interpersonal communication
a holistic perspective that includes the biological, environ-
in health care settings. Three lecture hours a week for one
mental, cultural, and interpersonal factors that foster mental
semester. Required for nursing majors.
health. Focuses on relevant nursing theories and evidence-
311. Ethics of Health Care. Ethical issues of health care and
based practice as the foundation for therapeutic communica-
related legal concerns. Contradictions, inconsistencies,
School of Nursing t Courses 591

tion, assessment, and basic intervention skills to promote physiological and psychological responses. Nine labora-
mental health in patients and families in health care settings. tory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or
Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: registration for Nursing 455.
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Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. 356. Mental Health Nursing across the Life Span. Biological,
227. Conceptual Bases of Aging. An examination of the theo- environmental, cultural, and interpersonal factors predis-
ries of aging, the developmental tasks of families, and the posing individuals across the life span to mental health
physical, psychological, social, economic, ethical, legal, problems. The course is organized around the nursing pro-
and spiritual needs of aging persons. Responsibilities and cess, as well as multidisciplined therapeutic modalities, that
needs of caregivers. Two lecture hours a week for one se- assist the individual and family to adapt, recover, and grow
mester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent through these problems. Current relevant research, and the
of instructor. sociocultural, legal, and ethical implications of providing
127P. Clinical Nursing Skills I (Practicum). Laboratory instruc- nursing care to the mentally ill. Three lecture hours a week
tion and practice in clinical nursing skills. Two laboratory for one semester. Prerequisite: Nursing 224, 325, and 226.
hours a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail 356P. Problems in Mental Health Nursing (Practicum). Applica-
basis only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Nursing tion of strategies for the care of individuals, groups, and
325P (or 425P). families experiencing mental health problems. Nine labo-
137, 237, 337. Independent Study. Study in a specific area; topic ratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit
and mode of study are agreed upon by student(s) and in- or registration for Nursing 356.
structor. The equivalent of one, two, or three lecture hours 157P. Clinical Nursing Skills II (Practicum). Laboratory instruc-
a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when tion and practice in clinical nursing skills. Two laboratory
the topics vary. Prerequisite: A University grade point aver- hours a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail
age of at least 2.80 and consent of instructor. basis only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Nursing
147, 247, 347. Specialized Topics in Nursing. The equivalent of 355P or 356P (or Nursing 455P or 456P).
one, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester; 264. Nursing Research. Basic components of the research
some topics require up to thirty-nine hours of fieldwork a process; interpreting descriptive and inferential statistics
week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the in research. Critical examination of research studies in nurs-
topics vary. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the upper-division ing. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Nursing
sequence. Some topics also require consent of instructor; 264 and 264H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: An
these are identified in the Course Schedule. introductory statistics course.
Topic 1: Informatics in Health Care and Nursing. 2 64H. Nursing Research: Honors. Examination of the research
Topic 2: Acute Care Pediatrics. process and methods, along with interpretation of de-
Topic 3: Cardiovascular Nursing. scriptive and inferential statistics in research. Critical
Topic 4: Childbearing Nursing Elective. examination of research studies in nursing and research
Topic 5: Critical Care Nursing. skills through participation in a research project. One and
Topic 6: High-Risk Maternity. one-half lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for
Topic 7: Pediatrics. one semester. Nursing 264 and 264H may not both be
Topic 8: Perioperative Nursing. counted. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing
Topic 9: Special Topics in Pediatrics. Honors Program; and one of the following: Biology 318M,
Topic 10: Child Wellness Center (Practicum). Educational Psychology 371, Mathematics 316, Psychology
Topic 11: Children with Chronic Illness in the 317, or consent of instructor.
Community. 265. Nursing Care of Childbearing Families. Concepts, theo-
Topic 12: Clinical Nursing Preceptorship. ries, and processes essential to understanding the health
Topic 13: Community-Oriented Ambulatory Nursing. concerns and problems of women and their families during
Topic 14: Genetics in Clinical Nursing (Practicum). the childbearing years. Two lecture hours a week for one
Topic 15: Home Health Nursing. semester. Prerequisite: Nursing 455, 355P (or 455P), 356,
Topic 16: Pediatrics in the Community. 356P (or 456P), 157P, and concurrent enrollment in Nursing
Topic 17: Well Children in the Community. 365P and 377.
354. Spanish for Health Care Professionals. Basic Spanish 266. Nursing Care of Children and Their Families. Two lecture
language skills and phrases related to nursing activities. hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nursing 455,
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: 355P (or 455P), 356, 356P (or 456P), 157P, and concurrent
Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. enrollment in Nursing 366P and 377.
455. Adult Health Nursing II. Advanced concepts and theories 366P. Nursing Care of Children and Their Families (Practi-
to promote and restore health of adults with biological prob- cum). Application of concepts, theories, and developmen-
lems and related physiological and psychological responses. tal processes essential to the health concerns and problems
Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: of children, adolescents, and their families. Nine laboratory
Nursing 325 and 325P (or 425P). hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Concurrent
355P. Adult Health Nursing II (Practicum). Application of ad- enrollment in Nursing 266 and 377.
vanced concepts and theories to promote and restore
health of adults with biological problems and their related

275. Public Health Nursing. Public health nursing models and in working with a health care team to provide high-quality
the nursing process as they are used to plan for the health patient care. Current economic, social, and political fac-
of aggregates and communities. Description and analysis tors that influence health care. Three lecture hours a week
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of formal and informal community systems and health for one semester. Nursing 377 and 377H may not both be
care delivery systems. Major emphasis on the concepts of counted. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing
community building and collaboration. Two lecture hours Honors Program or consent of instructor.
a week for one semester. Nursing 160 and 275 may not 377P. Clinical Care Management (Practicum). Application of
both be counted; Nursing 170, 270 and 275 may not both selected concepts and theories of management in the plan-
be counted. Prerequisite: Nursing 455, 355P, 356, and 356P; ning and delivery of health care. Nine laboratory hours a
or consent of instructor. week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nursing 265, 365P (or
375P. Public Health Nursing Practicum. Provides opportunities 465P), 266, 366P (or 466P), and 377 (or 277).
for students to apply public health nursing concepts, theo- 278. Synthesis of Nursing Knowledge. Designed to prepare
ries, and processes to the care of aggregates and the total students for Nursing 279P and for nursing practice in the
community. Assigned clinical experiences are designed workplace. Provides opportunities for synthesis of theoreti-
to develop student skills in the practice of public health cal, evidence-based, and clinical knowledge, with emphasis
nursing. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary health care with on the application of the synthesized knowledge to the
at-risk aggregates in the community. and high-risk families individual’s nursing practice. Two lecture hours a week for
and aggregates in the community. Nine laboratory hours one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Nurs-
a week for one semester. Nursing 260P and 375P may not ing 377P, or consent of instructor.
both be counted; Nursing 170P, 270P, 370P and 375P, 475P 279P. Capstone Preceptorship. Designed to provide students
may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Concurrent enroll- with clinical experiences similar to those they are likely to
ment in Nursing 275. confront as newly employed registered nurses. Focus on the
377. Leadership and Management of Nursing Care. Examination role transformation of students and clinical competence in
of selected concepts and theories of management in the communication, collaboration, negotiation, delegation, co-
context of the delivery of dynamic nursing care. The use of ordination, and evaluation of interdisciplinary work. Thirty
management concepts in working with a team to provide to forty hours a week for three to four weeks for a total of
high-quality patient care. Three lecture hours a week for one 120 clinical hours. Additional preparation time to assure
semester. Nursing 377 and 377H may not both be counted. clinical competence may be required. Offered on the pass/
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Nursing 265, 365P, fail basis only. Prerequisite: Nursing 375P (or 270P), 377 (or
266, and 366P; or consent of instructor. 277), 377P (or 477P), and 278.
377H. Leadership and Management of Nursing Care: Hon-
ors. Examination of selected concepts and theories of
management and leadership in the context of the delivery
of dynamic nursing care. The use of management concepts
School of Nursing t Courses 593

14. College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy
M. Lynn Crismon, PharmD, Dean

Patrick J. Davis, PhD, Senior Associate Dean
Carlton K. Erickson, PhD, Associate Dean
Diane B. Ginsburg, MS, Assistant Dean
Jennifer L. Ridings-Myhra, BSPhr, Assistant Dean
Richard E. Wilcox, PhD, Assistant Dean
http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/
Gener al Information clinical sciences. More than eight thousand students

have graduated from the programs offered by the college;
His tory many have achieved state, national, and international
prominence in pharmacy or in related health fields.
For more than a century, the University’s College of Academic leadership for pharmaceutical educa-
Pharmacy has provided education and training for tion at the University has been provided by eleven
men and women as pharmacy practitioners, scientists, prominent educators, beginning with James Kennedy
professional leaders, and responsible citizens. Eleven of San Antonio, who was appointed as a pharmacy
students constituted the first class when a school of professor and director of the Galveston program in
pharmacy was created in the fall of 1893 at the Uni- 1893. He was succeeded by R. R. D. Cline, who for al-
versity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. In 1927, most thirty years guided pharmaceutical education
the program was reorganized as the College of Phar- in Texas. When the school was moved to Austin in
macy and moved to the Austin campus. The college 1927, W. F. Gidley was named the first dean of the
shared quarters with other University programs until college. In 1947, Henry M. Burlage succeeded Pro-
1952, when the first pharmacy building was opened. fessor Gidley as dean. He was succeeded in 1962 by
Instruction now takes place in facilities designed for Lee F. Worrell, who served until 1966. Carl C. Albers
the pharmacy program and located near the center of was acting dean until Joseph B. Sprowls was appointed
the Austin campus, and on the campuses of the Uni- dean in 1967. William J. Sheffield became acting dean
versity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, upon the death of Professor Sprowls in 1971. He was
the University of Texas at El Paso, and the University succeeded in 1973 by James T. Doluisio, who served
of Texas - Pan American in Edinburg. the college for twenty-five years. Steven Leslie served
The first undergraduate program consisted of two as dean from 1998 until 2007, when M. Lynn Crismon
sessions, each seven months in length. The current assumed the leadership of the college.
PharmD degree program requires six years in prepro- University pharmacy students receive instruction
fessional subjects, biomedical and pharmaceutical sci- in the basic biomedical sciences, the pharmaceutical
ences, and professional experience courses. Graduate sciences, pharmacy administration, and pharmacy
study became available in 1948 with the institution of a practice in state-of-the-art academic and health care
Master of Science in Pharmacy degree program. Today facilities. Pharmacy interns expand their professional
programs are also available that lead to the Doctor of practice knowledge and skills at clinical education
Philosophy in the pharmaceutical, administrative, and sites in the Austin/Temple/Waco area, El Paso, and the
Lower Rio Grande Valley, and at the University of Texas are pursued through a balanced program of study in
Health Science Center at San Antonio, the University pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology,
Pharmacy
of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, the therapeutics, pharmacy administration, social and
Texas Medical Center in Houston, and the University behavioral sciences, and the humanities, as well as a
of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. structured clinical and professional practice experi-
ential program. The holder of a professional degree
Accre d itation from the University of Texas at Austin has received an
education and training as sophisticated as any available
The College of Pharmacy has been a member of the in the health professions.
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy since The College of Pharmacy has conducted a joint
1927. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree program is ac- PharmD degree program with the University of Texas
credited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Health Science Center at San Antonio since 1974. Stu-
Education (ACPE); ACPE does not accredit master’s dents who complete their internship courses at the
and PhD degrees in pharmacy. Health Science Center are considered part of this
program and receive a degree awarded jointly by the
Aims and Curri cul a two institutions.
The college has cooperative programs with the
The University offers the six-year program leading to University of Texas at El Paso and the University of
the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) as the sole entry-lev- Texas - Pan American, and educational affiliations with
el practice degree. This program offers a course of study several other academic health institutions, including
in the pharmaceutical and clinical sciences designed Scott & White Hospital in Temple, the University of
to provide the state and the nation with pharmacists Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, the
who are scientifically trained and clinically competent University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and
to deliver a full spectrum of pharmaceutical services in the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
all areas of practice. In meeting its teaching obligation, at Dallas; and with other University of Texas System
the college provides a curriculum and faculty that offer academic components. The college also has cooperative
students an educational experience beyond training practice arrangements with medical centers and other
solely for the practice of pharmacy. health care facilities throughout the state as part of the
The profession of pharmacy is evolving rapidly from experiential program.
a role primarily in distribution of medication toward a The college seeks to encourage the belief that edu-
patient-oriented, pharmaceutical care model. Pharma- cation is ongoing and lifelong and that all levels of
ceutical care is a process through which a pharmacist professional education must form a continuum with
interacts with the patient and other health care profes- professional practice and patient care. To meet this
sionals in the design, implementation, and monitoring objective, the college provides postgraduate educational
of a patient-specific therapeutic plan that will produce programs and develops innovative programs of train-
the desired therapeutic outcomes. To ensure that gradu- ing through continuing education for the roles phar-
ates have the necessary tools to practice in this complex, macists may be called on to fill as a result of changes in
patient-oriented environment, the pharmacy curriculum the patterns of delivery of pharmaceutical services.
has evolved from traditional discipline-specific course- In addition to the PharmD degree, the University
work to a discipline-integrated approach of disease state offers the Master of Science in Pharmacy and the
management and a case-based, team approach to the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in pharmacy. Both
design of the patient-specific therapeutic plan. graduate programs offer qualified students the oppor-
The professional curriculum is designed to prepare tunity to complete specialty practice residencies. These
pharmacy graduates to provide patient-oriented phar- programs are described in the Graduate Catalog.
maceutical care in a contemporary setting, whether a
community pharmacy, an ambulatory clinic, a hospital, Legal Req uirement s for
or a long-term care facility, as well as to work in the Profe ssional Pr ac ti ce
pharmaceutical industry. In addition, the curriculum
aims to inculcate an understanding of the basic sci- During the first professional year in the College of
ences sufficient to prepare the student for graduate Pharmacy, each student must apply to become a stu-
study in the pharmaceutical sciences. These objectives dent pharmacist-intern with the Texas State Board of
College of Pharmacy t General Information 595

Pharmacy (http://www.tsbp.state.tx.us/). Each student Facilitie s
must be registered as a student pharmacist-intern in
Pharmacy
order to acquire, through pharmacy courses, the intern- The Pharmacy Bui l di ng
ship hours necessary for licensure upon graduation as
a pharmacist in Texas. The student may register as a In addition to well-equipped classrooms, laboratories,
student pharmacist-intern with the Texas State Board and offices, the Pharmacy Building provides a learning
of Pharmacy and earn internship hours only after com- resource computer center and laboratory, a television
pleting the first academic year (at least thirty semester production laboratory and classrooms, and pharmaceu-
hours) of the professional pharmacy curriculum. tical technology laboratories with facilities for product
Students should be aware that the process of registra- development, pilot manufacturing, sterile production
tion as a student pharmacist-intern includes a criminal and quality control, and stability testing. The University
history and fingerprint check. The existence of a crimi- Health Services Pharmacy also serves as a teaching
nal record may preclude the student from registration laboratory for second-year pharmacy students while
as a student pharmacist-intern and from subsequent providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services to
licensure as a pharmacist in Texas. However, the Texas the student community.
State Board of Pharmacy may grant limited internship
status under certain conditions to those with prior Pharmacy Faci l i ti es i n S an Anto ni o
convictions. It is possible that health care facilities in
which students are placed for internship may mandate The University of Texas Health Science Center at San
an additional background check and/or drug screen. Antonio has provided facilities for the education and
Students assigned to these facilities must comply with training of pharmacy students, residents, and fellows
all such requirements. If a student cannot be placed since 1972. The McDermott Clinical Sciences Building
in internship facilities because of prior convictions on the Health Science Center campus, which houses
that appear on any background check, or because of a the pharmacotherapy division of the college and the
positive drug screen, his or her graduation may not be Pharmacotherapy Education and Research Center, pro-
possible or may be significantly delayed. vides a state-of-the-art distance education classroom, a
Students registered as student pharmacist-interns student computer laboratory, research laboratories, and
may earn internship hours toward licensure not only offices for faculty and staff members. The Division of
through professional sequence pharmacy courses but Pharmacotherapy maintains a broad range of affilia-
also outside the academic program through employ- tion agreements with institutions in San Antonio that
ment in certain practice settings. Internship hours provide extensive training opportunities in a variety of
gained outside the College of Pharmacy curriculum, practice settings. Research opportunities exist in the
however, may not replace any portion of the experien- areas of infectious disease, oncology, anticoagulation,
tial program required for graduation. stroke prevention, and psychiatry.
Graduates of the College of Pharmacy are eligible to
apply to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for licensure Pharmacy Faci l i ti es i n El Paso
as pharmacists. Licensure exams may be taken shortly
after graduation. Postgraduate internship experience The Cooperative Pharmacy Program with UT El Paso
is not currently required for Texas licensure but may provides classrooms and conference rooms equipped
be required for licensure in other states. for high-quality interactive telecommunications and
Additional information about requirements for phar- satellite reception, as well as a complex of offices
macy licensure in Texas is available from the Texas State for faculty and staff members. Facilities can also ac-
Board of Pharmacy, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Gua- commodate intravenous admixture, patient assess-
dalupe Street. The mailing address is P O Box 21, Austin ment, and drug information. These accommodations
TX 78701-3942. The URL is http://www.tsbp.state.tx.us/, supplement the physical facilities, student computer
and the telephone number is (512) 305-8000. laboratories, libraries, and other services available on
Registration and licensure requirements are subject the University of Texas at El Paso campus.
to change by the board. Students and graduates must
meet current requirements, even if they differ from Pharmacy Faci l i ti es i n Edi nburg
those described above.
The Cooperative Pharmacy Program with UT Pan
American is located within the Edinburg Regional
Academic Health Center, a biomedical research facility.
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The building provides research laboratories, computer edu/pharmacy/) provides additional information and
and library facilities, staff and faculty offices, and con- curriculum support for students and faculty members.
Pharmacy
ference rooms. The classrooms are equipped for both In the Student Computer Laboratory, students have
on-site and distance education and can accommodate access to desktop computers with removable media
instruction for intravenous admixture and patient as- and CD drives, professional business software, and
sessment courses. The library, computer facilities, and Internet client software. The electronic classrooms
health services on the UT Pan American campus are feature desktop computers with projection equipment
also available to students in the cooperative program. and a full suite of software. The large distance-learning
classroom supports notebook computer ports. Wire-
Of f ice o f P harmac y C o n t i n u i n g less high-speed Internet is available throughout the
E ducat io n Pharmacy Building.
The goal of the Learning Resource Center is to provide
As part of a state university, the College of Pharmacy the highest quality learning technology infrastructure
recognizes obligations to the profession of pharmacy and support services to students and faculty members.
on a state, national, and international level. The college
began providing continuing education to pharmacists Lib r arie s
in 1953 in cooperation with the University’s Division
of Extension. Today, the college is an ACPE-approved
provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. A The Life Science Library supports the teaching and
primary goal of the Office of Pharmacy Continuing research missions of the College of Pharmacy by pro-
Education is to advance the pharmacist’s knowledge viding access to an extensive array of print and elec-
and provide the skills necessary to adapt to a changing tronic information resources. The library maintains
practice. Toward this end, the office offers a variety of extensive holdings in pharmacology, pharmaceutics,
programs, including home-study courses, seminars, pharmacy administration, and medicinal chemistry,
multiday conferences, and certificate programs ad- with supporting materials in medicine and nutrition.
dressing the most current practice issues. Programs Biochemistry and medicinal chemistry material is
are conducted both on- and off-campus and by corre- complemented by the collections of the Mallet Chem-
spondence and distance learning. Annually, the office istry Library. Medical material is supplemented by ad-
provides about 350 contact hours of continuing educa- ditional material in nursing, pediatrics, and psychiatry
tion programming to more than sixty-five hundred at the Perry-Castañeda Library.
pharmacists across the United States. The Virtual Pharmacy Resource Center sponsored
by the Life Science Library provides electronic access
Lear ning R esource C e n ter to the complete resources of a drug information center.
The center gives users access to significant electronic
The college’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers resources such as MICROMEDEX, Clinical Pharmacol-
a variety of instructional resources to students and ogy Online, Facts & Comparisons, Lexi-Comp ONLINE,
faculty members. The LRC provides state-of-the-art and the Cochrane Library (evidence-based reviews) in
digital video teleconferencing transmission of courses addition to databases such as Medline, International
among the Austin campus, the Health Science Center Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Web of Science, and Sci-
at San Antonio, UT El Paso, UT Pan American, and Finder Scholar. These electronic resources are available
other sites in The University of Texas System, so that for remote access through the University Libraries Web
faculty members can teach students at two or more site, which offers a full range of databases, access to
locations simultaneously. Many courses are recorded electronic journals, and links to other digital informa-
and made available by videostreaming. The LRC also tion sources. Access to print information resources for
operates a multipurpose, nontraditional library facility students on rotation and at College of Pharmacy Co-
with individual and small-group study spaces as well operative Program campuses is provided through the
as seminar rooms. University’s D-Doc distance learning library service.
The staff of the LRC provides faculty members and All units of the University Libraries offer reference
students with computer hardware and software consult- service, circulation and reserve services, and interlibrary
ing as well as advice on the use of media in the classroom. loan. Instruction in the use of information resources is
Facilities and equipment are available for video and data provided to classes and by individual consultation.
projection. The college’s Web site (http://www.utexas.

Honor s and Awar ds Endowed Presi denti al S cho l arshi ps
Pharmacy
The Highest GPA Award is given to the graduate(s) with To be eligible to receive an Endowed Presidential
the highest grade point average in required PharmD Scholarship, students must meet the college’s eligibility
courses. requirements and must have maintained a 3.50 grade
The Second Highest GPA Award is given to the point average in required pharmacy courses. Students
graduate(s) with the second highest grade point average must also show evidence of active involvement in col-
in required PharmD courses. lege, University, and other extracurricular activities.
The College of Pharmacy Award for Outstanding The minimum Endowed Presidential Scholarship is
Research is given to a graduate who has demonstrated $2,500.
outstanding ability in areas of pharmacy research.
The College of Pharmacy Award for Excellence in Other Endowed S cho l arshi ps
Patient Care is presented to a graduate who has dem-
onstrated excellence in patient care while pursuing the To be eligible to receive an endowed scholarship, stu-
PharmD degree. dents must meet the college’s eligibility requirements.
The College of Pharmacy Award for Dedicated Service For some awards, students must meet additional crite-
is presented to a graduate who has shown a commit- ria. The minimum endowed scholarship is $1,500.
ment to service above and beyond the norm.
The College of Pharmacy Award for Exemplary Lead- Other S cho l arshi ps
ership is presented to a graduate who has excelled in
leadership while pursuing the PharmD degree. Pharmaceutical Foundation scholarships are funded by
The College of Pharmacy Alumni Association Mortar various pharmacy associations, individuals, employers,
and Pestle Award for Leadership, Service, and Patient and organizations. These scholarships are awarded, as
Care recognizes an exceptional graduate who has dem- they become available, through The University of Texas
onstrated outstanding leadership, service, and patient Pharmaceutical Foundation and at the direction of the
care in the college, the University, and the community Undergraduate Financial Aid Committee.
while pursuing the PharmD degree. The award is a
hand-carved mortar and pestle. Loa n Funds
College of Pharmacy Class Officers are elected by
their classmates and serve as permanent officers of The Klinck Family Loan Funds. These loan funds were
their class. established by the Klinck family of McAllen, Texas, to
Students’ scholarly accomplishments are also rec- benefit students in need of financial assistance. Emer-
ognized through election to Rho Chi, the national gency loans for a maximum of $500 are available; they
pharmaceutical honor society, and through admission are normally repayable within thirty days. Long-term
to the Pharmacy Honors Program. Students’ leadership loans of up to $1,000 are also available to pharmacy
accomplishments are recognized through election to students who demonstrate financial need. The interest
Phi Lambda Sigma, the national pharmacy leadership rate for these loans is six percent, and interest must
society. be paid while the student is still in school. Repayment
begins three months after the student’s graduation
Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le from pharmacy school. Monthly payments of at least
thro u gh the College of Pharmac y $100 are required, and the maximum payment period
is eighteen months. Students may apply for more
Students who have completed the first year of the than one loan, but except in unusual circumstances
professional curriculum may apply for scholarships the loans will total no more than $2,000. Additional
and loans offered through the College of Pharmacy. information is available in the Office of Student Affairs,
Eligibility and application information is avail- Pharmacy Building 5.112.
able at http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/students/
finaid/scholarships.html and in the Office of Student Other loan funds. Other loan funds may be available to
Affairs, Pharmacy Building 5.112. pharmacy students. Information about these loans is
available from the Office of Student Affairs, Pharmacy
Building 5.112.

S tudent Organiz ations as liaison between the student body and the Office of
the Dean, the Pharmacy Council works to ensure the
Pharmacy
American Pharmaceutical Association Academy of Stu- equitable consideration of student concerns and prob-
dents of Pharmacy. In December, 1951, the Longhorn lems. The council sponsors orientation programs for
Pharmaceutical Association was organized as an as- new pharmacy students, Parents’ Day programs, and
sociation jointly representing the student branches events that promote student-faculty interaction.
of the American Pharmaceutical Association and the
Texas Pharmaceutical Association. Renamed in 1998, Pharmacy Graduate Students’ Association. This as-
the association sponsors service projects and social sociation conducts activities that promote the general
events and serves to develop professionalism in phar- welfare of pharmacy graduate students. Its chief pur-
macy students. poses are to encourage and facilitate graduate student
communication and interaction; to gather and dis-
Asian Pharmacy Students Association. The mission of seminate information important to pharmacy graduate
the Asian Pharmacy Students Association, established students; to represent pharmacy graduate students to
at the University in 1999, is to promote unity among the University community; and to promote pharma-
pharmacy students who have common interests, values, ceutical education at the undergraduate level.
and backgrounds, in order to help them achieve educa-
tional, professional, and personal excellence. Phi Delta Chi. Lambda chapter of Phi Delta Chi, es-
tablished at the University in 1905, was reactivated in
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International 1956. Phi Delta Chi is a professional pharmaceutical
(CPFI). This group seeks to identify and enroll all fraternity of national standing. Membership is open
Christian pharmacists, wherever they practice, and to to qualified professional students who are interested
assist them in creating opportunities for fellowship. in promoting leadership, scholarship, and professional
CPFI is the first international organization of evangeli- ethics in the field of pharmacy.
cal Christian pharmacists established with a focus on
integrating the spiritual and vocational dimensions of Phi Lambda Sigma. Psi chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma,
the pharmacist’s role. the national pharmacy leadership society, was estab-
lished at the University in 1989. Students selected
Kappa Epsilon. Kappa Epsilon is a national professional for membership must be of high moral and ethical
fraternity established to promote careers for women character, must have demonstrated dedication, service,
in pharmacy, but membership is open to women and and leadership in the advancement of pharmacy, must
men. Xi chapter, established in 1943, sponsors service have completed at least ninety semester hours of scho-
and professional projects, including a city-wide Poison lastic work, and must be in good academic standing as
Prevention program in elementary schools each Febru- defined by the College of Pharmacy.
ary, as well as social events and other extracurricular
activities. Rho Chi. Nu chapter of Rho Chi, the national pharma-
ceutical honor society, was established at the University
Mexican American Association of Pharmacy Stu- in 1930. Charters for chapters of this organization are
dents. The primary goals of the Mexican American granted only to groups in colleges that are members in
Association of Pharmacy Students are to assist in the good standing of the American Association of Colleges
recruitment and retention of qualified students in the of Pharmacy. Eligibility for membership in the society
College of Pharmacy, to provide health care education is based on scholarship, character, personality, and
to the community, and to maintain open communi- leadership. Students selected for membership must
cation channels between students and the college. have a pharmacy grade point average of at least 3.20,
Membership is open to prepharmacy and professional must be in the top 20 percent of their class, and must
students. have completed the first professional year of the phar-
macy curriculum. All candidates must be approved by
Pharmacy Council. The Pharmacy Council is com- the dean of the College of Pharmacy.
posed of officers of the recognized student organiza-
tions in the College of Pharmacy and elected student UT Chapter, International Society of Pharmacoeconom-
representatives from each of the professional pharmacy ics and Outcomes Research (UT-ISPOR). This group’s
classes. The president of the council is also a member mission is to provide an environment in which students
of the University Senate of College Councils. Acting can share knowledge in pharm acoeconomics and

health outcomes research. It brings together students seniors. The conference gives seniors an opportunity
of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research and to be interviewed for professional practice positions
Pharmacy
members of the pharmaceutical industry, health- with major employers of pharmacists in Texas and
related organizations, and academia; acts as a resource throughout the nation. A career workshop to prepare
for students interested in pharmacoeconomics and students for interviews is held prior to the Placement
outcomes research; and provides an opportunity for Conference as a part of Senior Conference. A college-
students to become familiar with the work of ISPOR wide Career Day each spring, featuring displays by
and to be represented in its affairs. major employers, allows students to interact with
numerous pharmacist employers.
UT Chapter, National Community Pharmacists Asso- The college also sponsors a summer internship
ciation. NCPA is a national professional organization interview day for first-professional-year students. The
representing the interests of independent community event is designed to help students find summer intern-
pharmacists. The student chapter sponsors projects ship experiences that meet the early practice experience
and events designed to foster the entrepreneurial spirit requirement. Participating employers represent pri-
among future practitioners. The national association has marily community and hospital pharmacy practice.
a loan program available to student members, as well as A limited number of competitive summer in-
several competitive scholarships and research grants. ternships both in and outside of Texas are available
by application only. Information is available in the
UT Chapter, National Pharmaceutical Association. The Office of Student Affairs, Pharmacy Building 5.112;
purpose of the SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, from individual faculty members; and on the col-
and execute programs geared toward the improvement lege’s Web site at http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/
of the health, educational, and social environment of general/experiential/.
the minority community. As a complement to the assistance available from the
college, the Career Exploration Center provides com-
University of Texas Student Society of Health-System prehensive career services to all students. The center
Pharmacists. The student chapter of the Texas Society offers professional assistance to students in choosing or
of Health-System Pharmacists is an organization for changing their majors or careers, seeking an internship,
students interested in institutional or health-system and planning for a job search or graduate study.
pharmacy practice. An affiliate of the American and The University makes no promise to secure employ-
Texas Societies of Health-System Pharmacists, the ment for each graduate.
organization considers a wide range of topics of inter-
est to health professionals and encourages the broad- Gr ad uate Degree s
est possible educational introduction to institutional
pharmacy and pharmaceutical care. This introduction Graduate programs leading to the Master of Science
includes presentation of programs and seminars, tours in Pharmacy and the Doctor of Philosophy are offered
of pharmacy practice sites, and distribution of litera- through the Graduate School and described in the
ture. The chapter publicizes job openings in hospital Graduate Catalog. The graduate student may specialize
pharmacies across the state. in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology,
pharmaceutics, pharmacotherapy, or pharmacy admin-
Longhorn Prepharmacy Association. LPPA comprises istration. Faculty members in each area work closely
all prepharmacy students at UT Austin. The group’s with students and engage in research in such fields as
chief objectives are to function as a small community drug synthesis, pharmacokinetics, drug mechanisms
of students within a large institution; to provide current and toxicity, and clinical research.
information on the preprofessional and professional
curricula; and to provide information about the phar-
macy profession. Admission and Regis tr ation
Pl acement Servi ce s Admission to the Univer sit y
The College of Pharmacy, under the supervision of Admission and readmission of undergraduate students
the assistant dean for experiential and professional af- to the University is the responsibility of the director
fairs, conducts a Placement Conference for graduating of admissions. Information about admission to the

Admission to the Profe ssional to accept assignment to any region, he or she will not
Curri culum be admitted to the college.
Pharmacy
The Cooperative Pharmacy Program is available
No student may begin the professional curriculum to highly qualified high school seniors entering the
until he or she has been admitted to the University University of Texas at El Paso or the University of
by the director of admissions according to the normal Texas - Pan American. The program offers these stu-
undergraduate procedures and has been admitted to dents conditional admission to the University of Texas
the professional curriculum in pharmacy by the dean, at Austin College of Pharmacy once they complete the
following recommendation by the Admissions Com- requirements of the program at the first school. Ad-
mittee of the College of Pharmacy, according to the ditional information is available from UT El Paso at
procedures on this and the following page. All students (915) 747-8535 or http://academics.utep.edu/pharmacy/,
must meet the admission requirements given in the and from UT Pan American at (956) 318-5255 or http://
catalog in effect at the time of application. Admission www.panam.edu/programs/pharmacy/.
to the University in no way implies or guarantees ad-
mission to the professional curriculum. If the number Admi ss i on to the F i rst
of eligible applicants for the professional curriculum Prof ess i onal Year
exceeds the number that available facilities can accom-
modate, final selection is made by the college Admis- Admission to the professional curriculum is competitive.
sions Committee and the dean.
Students should note that the two admission pro- Basic Admission Criteria
cesses are separate and independent and that dead-
lines for submission of all application materials for 1. Scholarship, as indicated by grade point average
admission to the University may differ from those for and Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
submission of all application materials for admission scores. In evaluating the applicant’s academic re-
to the professional curriculum. cord, the Admissions Committee pays particular
As a condition of admission to the college, each attention to the courses required for admission.
student must sign a statement that he or she agrees to Ideally, the applicant will have a grade point av-
accept assignment to any one of the college’s internship erage of at least 2.80 in prerequisite coursework.
regions throughout the state. Cooperative arrange- Typically, more than 90 percent of successful
ments for pharmacy education exist with academic applicants have grade point averages greater than
units and health care institutions in the following 3.00, and more than 50 percent of successful ap-
internship regions: Austin/Temple/Waco, Dallas/Fort plicants have grade point averages greater than
Worth, El Paso, Galveston/Houston, the Rio Grande 3.50. The applicant will also have a PCAT compos-
Valley, and San Antonio. Internship regions may be ite score in at least the 70th percentile, a score in
added or deleted at any time based on the availability at least the 70th percentile in each area, and writ-
of resources. Elective regions, which provide limited ing scores of at least 3.0. Typically, more than 75
internship experiences for a specified period of time percent of successful applicants have a composite
(less than four months), may also be available. score in the 70th percentile or better, and more
Students assigned to San Antonio and Cooperative than 50 percent of successful applicants have a
Pharmacy Program students from UT El Paso and UT composite score in the 85th percentile or better.
Pan American in Edinburg must spend about a year and 2. Essays on the subjects “Why Pharmacy?” and
a half to two years in those regions. Students assigned “Why UT?”
to the other regions spend only the final year of the pro- 3. Letters of recommendation from people who
gram (the internship year) in their assigned region. know the applicant well professionally.
Students are assigned to internship regions through 4. A résumé that provides details about the ap-
a computer-generated random lottery number system plicant’s professional, organizational, volunteer,
that takes students’ ranked preferences into account. and service experience.
Since most students relocate to internship regions
outside the Austin area, region assignment occurs Additional Personal Factors
during the latter part of the second professional year
to allow students adequate time to make personal and 1. Organizational, service, and volunteer activities
financial arrangements. There are no exceptions to the that demonstrate community involvement and
region assignment process. If a student fails to agree leadership potential
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2. Honors and awards h. Four hours of microbiology with laboratory
3. Interview. Applicants are screened for interviews i. Four hours of physics with laboratory
Pharmacy
based on academic record, direct work experi- 2. The remaining eighteen semester hours (which
ence in the profession, special life circumstances, are University graduation requirements for all
and any other compelling factors. If the appli- students) should include the following:
cant is invited for an interview, then other factors a. Six hours of American history
are considered; these include but are not limited b. Six hours of American government, including
to the following: Texas government
a. Knowledge of and motivation for pharmacy as c. Three hours of coursework in fine arts and
a career related areas, chosen from archaeology, ar-
b. Lifelong learning strategies chitecture, art (including art education, art
c. Critical thinking skills history, design, studio art, visual art studies),
4. Special life circumstances; these include but classics (including classical civilization, Greek,
are not limited to the following: single parent, Latin), music (including music, instruments,
socioeconomic status of family, first generation ensemble), philosophy (excluding courses in
attending college, overcoming adversity, resident logic), and theatre and dance
of an underserved area of the state or an area of d. Three hours of social and behavioral sciences
Texas with a health professions shortage, race coursework chosen from anthropology, eco-
and ethnicity, and cultural background. nomics, geography, linguistics, psychology,
Because the University is a public institution, strong sociology, and social work
preference is given to applicants who are legal residents 3. The applicant must fulfill the foreign language
of Texas and to applicants from states without colleges requirement given on page 609 before seeking
of pharmacy. Applicants are strongly encouraged to admission to the professional curriculum.
examine the admission statistics published by the 4. The applicant must remove all deficiencies in
college on its admissions Web site, http://www.utexas. high school units by the means prescribed in
edu/pharmacy/admissions/ad_stats.html. General Information before seeking admission to
the professional curriculum.
Application deadlines. The application deadline for
both the University (ApplyTexas) application and the Admission Procedures
supplemental PharmD application is February 1. Stu-
dents are admitted for the fall semester only. 1. Application for admission to the professional
curriculum should be made by submitting on-
Admission Requirements line application materials.
2. The following must be submitted to the Univer-
1. The applicant should have completed at least sity’s Office of Admissions:
sixty-three semester hours in total, and must a. The completed online application for admis-
have completed the following forty-five hours sion to the professional curriculum.
in prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the b. The nonrefundable PharmD supplemental ap-
PharmD program: plication processing fee of $100.
a. Nine hours of biology, including cellular and c. The completed “Why Pharmacy?” and “Why
molecular biology, structure and function of UT?” essays and a résumé.
organisms, and genetics d. Two letters of recommendation from people
b. Eight hours of general chemistry with who know the applicant well professionally,
laboratory such as work or service supervisors.
c. Three hours of freshman-level rhetoric and e. A high school transcript, if the applicant’s for-
writing eign language requirement was completed in
d. Three hours of sophomore-level survey of high school. Official transcripts must be sent
American, British, or world literature to the University’s Office of Admissions.
e. Three hours of calculus (including both differ- f. Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
ential and integral calculus) scores. Scores more than three years old are
f. Three hours of statistics not accepted. The PCAT scores must include
g. Eight hours of organic chemistry with writing sample scores.
laboratory

g. Scores on the Texas Higher Education As- registration instructions, advising locations, and the
sessment (THEA) test (or an appropriate times, places, and instructors of classes. The Course
Pharmacy
assessment test), if and only if the student is Schedule and General Information are published on the
required by state law to take this test. registrar’s Web site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The
3. Applicants must submit score reports for any printed General Information is sold at campus-area
credit earned by examination. These reports bookstores.
should be sent directly to the Division of Instruc-
tional Innovation and Assessment. Profe s sional Liab ilit y Insur ance
4. The applicant may be asked to appear for a per-
sonal interview. Professional liability insurance is required of all stu-
5. The applicant is considered on the basis of overall dents each year of the professional pharmacy curricu-
academic performance, with emphasis on grades lum. Coverage in the amount of two million dollars for
in the required PharmD prerequisite courses. In each claim and four million dollars in the aggregate
accordance with University policy, courses com- per year is provided through the insurance policy. The
pleted at another institution with a grade of D are approximate annual premium is $17.00, payable by
not transferable; they may not be used to fulfill the student. The policy covers the period September 1
any degree requirements, even though they are through August 31.
used when the student’s admissibility to the pro-
fessional curriculum is determined. Me d i c al Cle ar ance Req uirement s
All University (ApplyTexas) application mate-
rials and PharmD supplemental application ma- In addition to the measles, mumps, and rubella im-
terials must be submitted by February 1 for entry munizations required by the University, students must
the following fall. show proof of immunity to tetanus, diphtheria, hepati-
6. Applicants who have been offered admission tis B, and varicella and must complete a PPD (Mantoux)
to the University and to the PharmD program skin test before entering the first professional year. In
will be asked to pay a nonrefundable enrollment compliance with the Texas Administrative Code, sec-
deposit of $200. If the student does enroll in the tion 97.64, the following are required:
program that fall, the deposit will be applied to t Tetanus/diphtheria: One dose of vaccine within
the semester’s tuition bill. the past ten years.
7. An applicant who has been admitted to the Uni- t Hepatitis B: At least two doses of the three-dose
versity and to the professional curriculum but series. The third dose must be received before
fails to enroll in either, and who wishes to enter the student completes the first professional
the professional curriculum in a subsequent fall semester. Students may also show serologic con-
semester, must reapply both to the University and firmation of immunity to the hepatitis B virus via
to the College of Pharmacy and must meet all re- appropriate documentation.
quirements in force at the time of reapplication. t Varicella: One dose, for students who received
8. An applicant who has been admitted to and this vaccine prior to thirteen years of age, or two
enrolls in the professional curriculum but sub- doses, for students who were not vaccinated
sequently withdraws, and who wishes to reenter before their thirteenth birthday. A history of vari-
in a subsequent fall semester, must apply for cella illness (chicken pox), validated by serologic
readmission to the professional curriculum and confirmation of immunity, is acceptable in lieu
must meet all requirements in force at the time of vaccination.
of reapplication. A student who has been out of Although not required by the state code, the following
the University for a semester or more must also is required by the College of Pharmacy:
apply for readmission to the University. t PPD: A skin test for tuberculosis (PPD) is
required within the three months preceding
Regis tr ation enrollment in the professional sequence, and
prior to each subsequent year of the professional
General Information gives information about registra- sequence.
tion, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one Immunization requirements are subject to change.
division of the University to another, and auditing a Every effort is made to notify students promptly of
course. The Course Schedule, published before regis- any changes.
tration each semester and summer session, includes
College of Pharmacy t Admission and Registration 603

Regis tr ation a s a S tudent 2. The student must earn a grade of at least C in
Pharmacis t- Intern each elective pharmacy course. If the student
Pharmacy
fails to earn a grade of at least C in an elective

Upon completion of the first professional year, each pharmacy course, he or she may repeat the
student must register as a student pharmacist-intern course or may take another elective course in its
with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. This is ac- place, but only courses in which the student has
complished through completion of the Application for earned a grade of at least C may be counted to-
Student Pharmacist-Intern Registration. Each student ward the professional elective requirement given
must be registered as a student pharmacist-intern in on page 609.
order to complete the academic requirements for the 3. The student must earn an average of at least
degree. two grade points a semester hour on all courses
Additional information regarding intern registra- undertaken at the University, whether passed or
tion and pharmacist licensure is given in the section failed. The student must also earn an average of
“Legal Requirements for Professional Practice” on pages at least two grade points a semester hour on all
595–596. This regulation is subject to change by the required pharmacy courses undertaken, whether
Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Every attempt is made passed or failed.
to inform students of changes as they occur. 4. A student may not repeat for credit a course in
which he or she has earned a grade of C or
S tudent He alth Insur ance better, except under circumstances approved by
the dean.
Students must procure health insurance to cover treat- 5. With the exception of laboratory problems cours-
ment for injuries or illness. This is especially important es, all pharmacy electives must be taken on the
for the senior internship year, when students have letter-grade basis. The student must also take the
frequent contact with patients in a number of differ- professional electives described on page 609 on
ent health care facilities. Some health care facilities in the letter-grade basis.
which students are placed for internship may require
that students procure personal health insurance prior Academ i c Probati on and Di smi ssa l
to placement in internship courses.
The Student Health Insurance Plan, operated un- A student is placed on academic probation in the Col-
der the auspices of University Health Services, offers lege of Pharmacy if he or she receives a grade of D or F
optional low-cost insurance for students who are not in any required pharmacy course. If the grade received
covered by other programs. Information about this plan is an F, the student must repeat the course and may
is available through University Health Services. not progress to courses for which it is a prerequisite
until he or she has earned a grade of at least C in the
failed course. If the initial grade received is a D, the
Ac ademic P olicies and student may progress to courses for which the course
Procedures is a prerequisite. The student may choose to repeat a
course in which he or she received a D, if the course
Ac ademi c S tandar ds in the College does not conflict with other courses the student would
normally take in the same semester; however, this
University regulations on scholastic probation and choice affects the student’s release from academic
dismissal are given in General Information. In addition, probation as described in the following section.
the following academic standards are in effect in the If the student receives more than two incompletes
College of Pharmacy. in required pharmacy courses, regardless of the grades
ultimately awarded, he or she is subject to review by the
Academ ic Progress Academic Performance Committee; the committee may
choose to place the student on academic probation.
1. The student must repeat a required pharmacy A student is subject to dismissal from the college
course in which he or she earns a grade of F. if he or she receives more than one D or F in required
The student who earns a grade of D in a required pharmacy courses in one semester. The student is also
pharmacy course becomes subject to the policies subject to dismissal if he or she receives a second D or
on academic probation and dismissal described F while on academic probation or conditional academic
below. probation.

Students on academic probation are expected to Co nditional Academic Probation
focus on academic improvement and thus are not
Pharmacy
allowed to hold student offices, or to receive college If a student on academic probation receives no grade
stipends for travel to professional meetings or other lower than C in required pharmacy courses during the
college-sponsored events. following semester or summer session in which he
or she takes a full academic load, the student may be
Release from Academic Probation placed on conditional academic probation. This status
allows the student to hold student office, and to receive
After receiving a grade of F. The student must repeat college stipends for travel to professional meetings or
the course and earn a grade of at least C. If the failed other college-sponsored events. The student remains
course is a prerequisite for another course, the student on conditional academic probation until graduation and
must repeat the course and earn a grade of at least C is subject to dismissal if he or she receives a second
before taking courses for which the failed course is a grade of D or F.
prerequisite. In the semester or summer session in
which he or she repeats the course, the student must C al cu l ati on of Grade Poi nt Averages
complete a full academic load, including at least five
hours in required pharmacy courses and/or other 1. The student’s University grade point average
courses recommended by the academic adviser. A full includes all courses taken at the University for
academic load is defined as twelve hours in a long- which a grade or symbol other than Q, W, X, or
session semester and six hours in the summer. The CR is recorded. If the student has repeated a
new grade replaces the grade of F when the student’s course, including those courses for which he or
pharmacy grade point average is calculated. If the new she earned a grade of D or F, all grades earned
grade is C or better, the student is released from aca- are included in the University grade point
demic probation if and only if he or she has earned no average.
further grades of D or F while on academic probation 2. The student’s College of Pharmacy grade point
or conditional academic probation. If the student does average includes all required professional courses
not earn a grade of at least C upon repeating the course, taken at the University for which a grade or sym-
he or she is subject to academic dismissal. bol other than Q, W, X, or CR is recorded. When
a student repeats a required pharmacy course,
After receiving a grade of D. The student chooses the second grade in the repeated course replaces
whether or not to repeat the course (if the course does the previous grade when the student’s College of
not conflict with other courses the student would Pharmacy grade point average is calculated.
normally take in the same semester). He or she may
progress to courses for which the course in question The Academi c Per f orma nce C ommi ttee
is a prerequisite. If the student chooses to repeat the
course, he or she must earn a grade of at least C. If the This committee of the College of Pharmacy monitors
new grade is a C or better, the student is released from the academic progress of students in the professional
academic probation if and only if he or she has earned program. The committee makes recommendations to
no further grades of D or F while on academic proba- the dean regarding students’ academic progress and
tion or conditional academic probation. If the student academic probation and dismissal. The committee also
does not earn a grade of at least C upon repeating the makes recommendations to assist students who may
course, he or she is subject to academic dismissal. The be in academic difficulty. Any student in academic dif-
new grade replaces the grade of D when the student’s ficulty may be asked to appear before the committee
pharmacy grade point average is calculated. for guidance. The committee hears all student appeals
If the student chooses not to repeat the course, he or regarding academic progress and academic probation
she remains on academic probation (or conditional aca- and dismissal. The committee aids the Admissions
demic probation, described below) through completion Committee in the evaluation of students who wish to
of the internship courses in the final semester. To take return to the college after having been dismissed.
the internship courses, the student must have a grade
point average of at least 2.00 in required pharmacy
courses. If the student earns the symbol CR in each in-
ternship course, he or she is released from probation and
graduates in good academic standing with the college.
College of Pharmacy t Academic Policies and Procedures 605

C ourse Load a n d Se q ue n ce o f Work Additional information is provided to students dur-
ing the first professional year.
Pharmacy
1. To progress to the final-year internship courses,

the student must have completed all basic educa- S tandar ds of E thi c al Cond u c t
tion requirements and all required and elective
pharmacy courses except those in the internship Pharmacy practitioners enjoy a special trust and au-
year. thority based on the profession’s commitment to a code
2. Because internship courses are offered on the of ethical behavior in its management of client affairs.
pass/fail basis only, students should have at- The inculcation of a sense of responsible professional
tained both the University and the College of behavior is a critical component of professional educa-
Pharmacy grade point average of at least 2.00 tion, and high standards of ethical conduct are expected
required for graduation before they begin the of pharmacy students.
internship semester(s). Toward that end, the faculty and students of the
3. If a conflict arises between University require- College of Pharmacy have pledged their support to the
ments and a student’s employment, the student Policy Statement on Ethical Conduct and Scholastic
must resolve the conflict in favor of the Univer- Integrity and the Code of Ethics that implements this
sity requirements. Policy Statement. Upon entering the College of Phar-
4. A student who is not on academic probation macy, and each academic year thereafter, students are
must take at least twelve semester hours during asked to recite and sign the following pledge:
any long-session semester. The only time this “As a student of the University of Texas College of
policy is not enforced is in the fall semester of Pharmacy, I have reviewed and hereby pledge my full
the third professional year. support to the Honor Code. I pledge to be honest myself,
5. A student on academic probation must take at and in order that the spirit and integrity of the Honor
least twelve semester hours during any long- Code may endure, I pledge that I will make known to
session semester or at least six semester hours the appropriate authorities cases of dishonesty which
during the summer session in order to clear aca- I observe in the College of Pharmacy.”
demic probation. In addition, the following oath, which students
6. Students may not take courses for degree credit will be asked to sign, is included at the end of all class
at another institution without prior approval examinations. At the discretion of the instructor, the
from the dean of the College of Pharmacy. oath may also be included for other assignments such
7. All students seeking to reenter the College of as quizzes, written reports, or papers.
Pharmacy after having been placed on academic “I have neither participated in nor witnessed
dismissal must make formal application through any acts of academic dishonesty pertaining to this
the Admissions Committee. The application is assignment.”
processed through the Admissions Committee The entire text of the Policy Statement on Ethi-
with recommendations from the Academic Perfor- cal Conduct and Scholastic Integrity and the Hon-
mance Committee and the approval of the dean. or Code are available at http://www.utexas.edu/
pharmacy/students/handbook98/3code.html.
Early Pr ac ti ce Experience Students who violate University rules on scholastic
dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, includ-
All students must participate in an early practice ing failure of the course involved and dismissal from
experience, which consists of at least two hundred the college and/or the University. Since dishonesty
hours in either a community pharmacy or a hospital harms the individual, fellow students, and the integrity
pharmacy practice setting. Since the student must be of the University and the College of Pharmacy, policies
registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a on scholastic dishonesty are strictly enforced.
student pharmacist-intern before gaining these hours,
and since that registration requires that students have At tendance in Cl a sse s and
completed the first year of the professional sequence, Labor atorie s
students may not begin accruing these hours until after
the first professional year. The early practice experience Students in the College of Pharmacy are expected to
must be completed before the student begins the fourth attend all meetings of the courses for which they are
professional year. registered. Students who fail to attend class regularly

are inviting scholastic difficulty. In some courses, in- Pharmacy Honors Program
structors have special attendance requirements that
Pharmacy
should be made known to the students during the Criteria for admission. Students who plan to seek
first week of classes and stated in the syllabus. With special honors in pharmacy should apply to the chair
the approval of the dean, a student may be dropped of the Honors Program Committee after they have
from a course with a grade of F for repeated unexcused completed the fall semester of the first professional
absences. year; they must apply before they begin the second
professional year. Students interested in the Pharmacy
Ac ademi c Advising Honors Program are strongly encouraged to enroll in
Pharmacy 051R, Research Opportunities in the Phar-
Academic and career advising is an ongoing activity maceutical Sciences, in the spring semester of their
of the Office of Student Affairs, Pharmacy Building first professional year. The criteria for admission to
5.112. Because advising is not restricted to the time just the program are (1) admission to the professional cur-
before registration, all students are strongly encour- riculum; (2) a grade point average of at least 3.00 in
aged to seek advice whenever they need it about degree all required professional coursework completed at the
requirements, the availability of course offerings each time of application to the program; and (3) approval of
semester, and taking courses in proper sequence. the Honors Program Committee.
Advising for University prepharmacy students is
provided by the College of Natural Sciences Health Pro- Requirements for graduation. Requirements for the
fessions Office. University students interested in the completion of the honors program are (1) a grade point
profession of pharmacy should contact that office early average of at least 3.00 in all required professional
in their college careers. Prepharmacy students from courses; (2) a grade point average of at least 3.00 in all
outside the University should seek advice from the Of- professional courses, including required professional
fice of Student Affairs of the College of Pharmacy. elective coursework; (3) completion of Pharmacy 167H
at least twice; (4) completion of at least one honors
Career Co unseling in the College elective; (5) completion of Pharmacy 278H and 479H;
of Pharmac y and (6) completion of the regular curriculum for the
degree.
The college provides career counseling to students in The statement “Special Honors in Pharmacy” ap-
the professional sequence of courses. Throughout the pears on the transcript of each graduate certified to
year, career counselors are available in the Office of have completed the honors program.
Student Affairs to assist students in examining the
career options available to them upon graduation.
In addition, a systematic exploration of professional Gr aduation
career options is conducted in the required course
Pharmacy 249, Introduction to Pharmacy. Guest lec- All students must fulfill the general requirements
turers include successful pharmacists representing a for graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the
variety of pharmacy practice models, other health care College of Pharmacy must also fulfill the following
and regulatory settings, and careers in professional requirements.
organizations, education, research, and the pharma- 1. Students earning the Doctor of Pharmacy must
ceutical industry. complete in residence the courses prescribed for
the third and fourth professional years.
Honor s 2. All University students must complete in resi-
dence at least twenty-four of the last thirty se-
University-wide honors are described on pages 11–13 mester hours of the coursework counted toward
and in General Information. In addition, the College the degree.
of Pharmacy encourages academic excellence through
Rho Chi, the national pharmaceutical honor society,
described on page 599, and through the Pharmacy
Honors Program.
College of Pharmacy t Graduation 607

Degrees the professional internship licensure requirement. The
board reassesses all programs annually.
Pharmacy
The University offers the PharmD as the sole entry-

level pharmacy practice degree. As described in “Aims The Minor
and Curricula,” page 595, this program emphasizes
an integrated and problem-based approach to disease While a minor is not required as part of the PharmD
management as the core of the didactic and laboratory degree program, the student may choose to complete
program of study. additional coursework in a field outside of the College
The capstone of the PharmD program is a series of Pharmacy. The minor consists of at least twelve se-
of seven six-week rotations known as the internship. mester hours of coursework in a single field of study or
Each internship course requires between forty and in closely related fields, including at least nine hours
fifty on-site, practitioner-faculty–supervised hours of of upper-division work. The upper-division coursework
internship experience a week for six weeks. must be completed in residence; coursework the stu-
The college expects but cannot guarantee that dent takes on a cooperative program campus in the
internship sites will include Austin/Temple/Waco, third professional year may be counted. A course to
Dallas/Fort Worth (the University of Texas South- be counted toward the minor may not be taken on the
western Medical Center and other area health care pass/fail basis, unless it is offered only on that basis.
facilities), El Paso (the University of Texas at El Paso A course may not be counted both toward the minor
and area health care facilities), Galveston/Houston (the and toward the 197 hours of work required for the
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the PharmD degree.
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and Students are encouraged to use health-care–related
other area health care facilities), the Rio Grande Valley courses to make up the minor; lists of such courses in
(the University of Texas - Pan American and health care a variety of fields are available in the Student Affairs
facilities primarily in Harlingen and McAllen), and Office. While the College of Pharmacy allows students
San Antonio (the University of Texas Health Science to minor in any field in which the University offers a
Center and other area health care facilities). Students major, prerequisites and other enrollment restrictions
in the UT El Paso and UT Pan American cooperative may prevent the student from minoring in some fields.
programs and students assigned to San Antonio spend Before planning to take specific courses, the student
about a year and a half to two years in these regions, should consult a pharmacy adviser and the department
while students assigned to other regions spend only that offers the courses.
the final year in the internship region. Upon request, verification of a student’s comple-
College of Pharmacy students who complete their tion of the minor is available in writing through the
internship courses at the University of Texas Health Dean’s Office.
Science Center at San Antonio are considered part of
a joint PharmD degree program and receive a degree Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s
awarded jointly by the two institutions. The joint
nature of this program is reflected on the student’s Phy si cal Acti vi ty C ourses
diploma. Students who complete the UT El Paso or UT
Pan American cooperative program receive a diploma Physical activity (PED) courses are offered by the De-
reflecting the cooperative nature of their programs partment of Kinesiology and Health Education. They
of study. may not be counted toward a degree in the College of
In completing the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, stu- Pharmacy. However, they are counted among courses
dents also fulfill the internship requirements of the for which the student is enrolled, and the grades are
Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The final year of intern- included in the University grade point average.
ship courses and several other practice-based courses
beginning in the second professional year make up R OTC C ourses
the internship program. The professional experience
courses are currently approved by the Texas State Board Courses in air force science, military science, and naval
of Pharmacy to meet its standards for completion of science may be substituted for a total of nine semester
hours of electives and for Government 312L by students

who complete the sixteen to twenty semester hours of 4. Three semester hours of coursework in social
required air force science, military science, or naval and behavioral sciences, chosen from anthropol-
Pharmacy
science coursework and accept a commission in one of ogy, economics, geography, linguistics, psychol-
the services. These courses may not be counted toward ogy, sociology, and social work.
the professional elective requirement. 5. Rhetoric and Writing 306, English 316K, and two
courses, one of which must be upper-division,
C orrespo n den ce a n d E xten s i o n Courses certified as having a substantial writing compo-
nent. Courses that contain a substantial writing
Credit that a University student in residence earns component are identified in the Course Schedule.
simultaneously by correspondence or extension from Two courses within the professional curriculum
the University or elsewhere or in residence at another are normally certified.
school will not be counted toward a degree unless it is 6. Students must demonstrate proficiency in a for-
specifically approved in advance by the dean. No more eign language equivalent to that shown by com-
than 30 percent of the semester hours required for any pletion of two semesters of college coursework.
degree may be completed by correspondence, and no Credit used to establish proficiency may not be
pharmacy courses taken by correspondence or exten- counted toward the degree. For a student admit-
sion may be counted toward a pharmacy degree. ted to the University as a freshman, this require-
ment is fulfilled by the completion of the two
Pre s crib e d Wor k high school units in a single foreign language
that are required for admission; a student admit-
Students in the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program ted with a deficiency in foreign language must
must complete at least 197 semester hours of course- remove it as specified in General Information.
work, including basic education requirements, pro- American Sign Language may be used to ful-
fessional electives, and required preprofessional and fill the foreign language requirement.
professional coursework.
Prof ess i onal El ecti ves
Basic E ducat i o n R e q u i remen ts
The student must complete at least two professional
All PharmD students must complete the following elective courses, for a total of at least four semester
requirements, including students who have already hours.
earned a bachelor’s degree. Because of the intensity The student must take the courses used to fulfill the
and structure of the professional curriculum, it is professional electives requirement after admission to
strongly recommended that students complete all the the professional curriculum.
basic education requirements except the substantial
writing requirement before enrolling in the College Preprofe ssional and Profe ssional
of Pharmacy. The substantial writing requirement Co ur se wor k
is fulfilled by coursework within the professional
curriculum. The following courses are required. The sequences of
1. Six semester hours of American history. coursework given here show the usual order in which
2. Six semester hours of American government, in- courses are taken to fulfill prerequisite requirements
cluding Texas government. and illustrate the feasibility of completing require-
3. Three semester hours of coursework in fine ments for the degree within six calendar years. Stu-
arts and related areas, chosen from archaeology, dents who depart significantly from these sequences
architecture, art (including art history, design, may need more time to complete their coursework,
studio art, visual art studies), classics (including because most courses are taught only once a year and
classical civilization, Greek, Latin), music (in- because in a given semester the scheduled meeting
cluding music, instruments, ensemble), philoso- time of a required course may conflict with the times
phy (excluding courses in logic), or theatre and of other courses not listed here.
dance.
College of Pharmacy t Degrees 609

courses SEM HRS courses SEM HRS
F i r s t P r e p r ofes s i onal Year First professional Year

Pharmacy
Fall Fall
BIO 311C, Introductory Biology I 3 PHR 341C, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry 3

CH 301, Principles of Chemistry I 3 PHR 342C, Physical and Chemical Principles of Drugs 3
M 408C, Differential and Integral Calculus 4 PHR 142P, Physical and Chemical Principles of Drugs 1
RHE 306, Rhetoric and Writing 3 Laboratory
total, required courses 13
PHR 343C, Function and Anatomy of Human Systems I 3
PHR 143M, Basic Medicinal Chemistry Principles 1
Spring PHR 143P, Basic Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology 1
BIO 311D, Introductory Biology II 3 Laboratory
CH 302, Principles of Chemistry II 3 PHR 244C, Pharmacy Administration 2
CH 204, Introduction to Chemical Practice 2 PHR 144P, Pharmacy Administration 1
M 316, Elementary Statistical Methods 3 Laboratory
PHR 249A, Introduction to Pharmacy 1
S e c o nd P r e profes s i onal Year Spring

Fall PHR 249B, Introduction to Pharmacy 1
BIO 325, Genetics 3 PHR 251C, Macromolecular Chemistry and Biotechnology 2
CH 310M, Organic Chemistry I 3 PHR 352C, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics 3
E 316K, Masterworks of Literature 3 PHR 152P, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics 1
PHY 302K, General Physics—Technical 3 Laboratory
Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound PHR 253C, Function and Anatomy of Human Systems II 2
PHY 102M, Laboratory for Physics 302K 1 PHR 253D, Principles of General Pathology 2
total, required courses 13 PHR 153M, Basic Pharmacology Principles 1
Spring
PHR 356C, Pharmaceutics I 3
CH 210C, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 PHR 156P, Pharmaceutics I Laboratory 1
CH 310N, Organic Chemistry II 3 total, required courses 16
General microbiology with laboratory 4

total, required courses 9 Sec ond professional Year
Fall
PHR 163C, Introduction to Drug Information 1

PHR 365E, Pharmacotherapeutics IA 3
PHR 565F, Pharmacotherapeutics IB 5
PHR 165P, Pharmacotherapeutics I Laboratory 1
PHR 366P, Pharmacy Ethics and Professional 3
Communications1
Spring
PHR 364D, Pharmacy and the Health Care System1 3

PHR 375E, Pharmacotherapeutics IIA 3
PHR 275F, Pharmacotherapeutics IIB 2
PHR 375G, Pharmacotherapeutics IIC 3
PHR 175P, Pharmacotherapeutics II Laboratory 1
PHR 176P, Experiential Pharmacy Practice 1
and Patient Counseling
Summer session
PHR 385E, Pharmacotherapeutics IIIA 3

PHR 285F, Pharmacotherapeutics IIIB 2
PHR 185P, Pharmacotherapeutics III Laboratory 1
1. Pharmacy 366P and 364D are interchangeable to allow for space limitations in the Pharmacy 366P laboratory area.

courses SEM HRS
logical aspects of drug use. Three lecture hours a week
T h i r d p r o f es s i onal Year for one semester. Pharmacy 310K and 350K may not both
be counted. Not open to students in the professional
Pharmacy
Fall
PHR 183F, Basic Intravenous Admixtures 1 pharmacy curriculum and may not be counted toward the
professional elective requirement in pharmacy.
PHR 183G, Basic Intravenous Admixtures Laboratory 1
PHR 284E, Pharmacy Law 2
Prof ess i onal C ourses
PHR 386D, Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy 3
total, required courses 7 3 20M. Pharmaceutical Marketing. Concepts of marketing as they
apply to the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical prod-
Spring
ucts, and the health care environment. Three lecture hours
PHR 390S, Applied Pharmacokinetics 3 a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 244C and
PHR 392S, Patient Assessment Skills Laboratory 3 144P.
PHR 394F, Pharmacoeconomics 3 321K. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Current con-
PHR 394R, Drug Literature Evaluation and Biostatistics 3 cepts and principles fundamental to the study of the struc-
PHR 396F, Pharmacogenomics 3 ture of matter and of its relationship to pharmaceutically
significant properties. Three lecture hours a week for one
PHR 296P, Advanced Pharmacotherapy Laboratory 2
semester. May not be counted toward the professional elec-
total, required courses 17 tive requirement. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310M (or 610A)
or the equivalent.
Four t h p r ofes s i onal Year 2 322H. Research Design and Methodology. Concepts and pro-
Summer Session cedures involved in designing and carrying out a research
PHR 693C, Acute Care Pharmacy Practice I 6 project. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
requisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Honors Program or
Fall 322P. New Concepts, Topics, and Issues in Pharmacy Prac-
PHR 693E, Elective in Pharmacy Practice I 6 tice. New concerns, topics, and issues in pharmacy
practice. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
PHR 693N, Institutional Pharmacy Practice 6
Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Pharmacy 364D.
PHR 693P, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice 6
326C. Community Pharmacy Management. Advanced concepts
total, required courses 18 in community pharmacy management for the student who
plans to become a pharmacy owner or manager. Topics
Spring
include operational, personnel, and financial manage-
PHR 693S, Selective in Pharmacy Practice I 6
ment; marketing; layout and design; and the delivery of
PHR 694C, Acute Care Pharmacy Practice II 6 pharmaceutical care in a community pharmacy setting.
PHR 694E, Elective in Pharmacy Practice II 6 Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
total, required courses 18 Pharmacy 244C.
3 26M. Applied Pharmacy Management. Organizational structure
of the hospital pharmacy; principles of financial systems
and personnel management. Three lecture hours a week
Courses for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 244C and 144P.
329C. Pharmacy Association Management. An introduction to
The faculty has approval to offer the following courses the principles involved in managing pharmacy associations.
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pharmacy
however, not all courses are taught each semester or 329C and 389C may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Pharmacy 244C and 144P and consent of instructor.
summer session. Students should consult the Course
629D. Pharmacy Association Management Residency. Experience
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be working in a pharmacy association, including active involve-
offered during a particular semester or summer session. ment in some managerial aspect of the association. Eigh-
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the teen laboratory hours a week for one semester. Pharmacy
course inventory after the publication of this catalog. 629D and 689D may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Pharmacy 364D and consent of instructor.
Pharmac y: PHR 230S. Pharmacy’s Role in Community Education: Substance
Abuse Education. A two-semester course involving ten
Preprof ess i o n a l C ourse hours in an organized training program followed by a to-
tal of twenty hours of field experience in substance abuse
310K. Drugs in Our Society. Survey of drug development, dis- education. The target audience is middle school students.
tribution, and safety, including therapeutic categories of Prerequisite: For 230SA, Pharmacy 270C and 275F; for
drugs, their actions and abuse potential, and the socio- 230SB, Pharmacy 230SA.
2. The order in which the fourth-year internships are taken is at the discretion of the College of Pharmacy.
College of Pharmacy t Courses 611

231. Pharmacy Practice Ethics. Ethical responsibilities of practic- semester. Prerequisite: First-professional-year standing in
ing pharmacists. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. pharmacy, and concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 143P.
Prerequisite: Pharmacy 244C and 144P. 143P. Basic Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Labora-
Pharmacy
338. Introduction to Pharmacology. Survey of basic concepts tory. Laboratory exercises to support the content of Phar-
and principles in pharmacology. Three lecture hours a week macy 143M and 153M. One hour of prelaboratory lecture
for one semester. Required for all preprofessional students and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Pre-
in the School of Nursing and athletic training students in requisite: First-professional-year standing in pharmacy and
the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. May concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 143M.
not be counted toward the professional elective require- 244C. Pharmacy Administration. Concepts and principles of man-
ment in pharmacy. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for agement, and social and behavioral aspects of pharmacy
Biology 365S, 416K, or Kinesiology 324K. practice. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
139H. Pharmacy Administration for Honors Students. Each stu- requisite: First-professional-year standing in pharmacy.
dent conducts an in-depth examination of a selected issue 144P. Pharmacy Administration Laboratory. Issues in pharmacy
in pharmacy administration. Three laboratory hours a week practice. Students present case studies, conduct role-play-
for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ing exercises, and work in small groups to enhance their
Admission to the Pharmacy Honors Program and Pharmacy communication skills. Three laboratory hours a week for
244C and 144P. one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional
340D. Structure-Activity Relationships and Mechanisms of Ac- pharmacy curriculum and credit or registration for Phar-
tion. Study of structure-activity relationships as the basis macy 244C.
for investigation of mechanisms of drug-receptor interac- 345L. Clinical Pharmacokinetics. Application of pharmacokinetic
tions. Model compounds are selected from enkephalins, principles to the determination of proper dosing regimens.
morphine-like analgesics, cholinergics, and adrenergics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pharmacy Pharmacy 352C and 152P.
340D and 380D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: 249. Introduction to Pharmacy. Introduction to the profession
Admission to the Pharmacy Honors Program; Pharmacy of pharmacy, including trends, career paths, and the prin-
375E, 275F, 375G, and 175P with a grade of at least B in each; ciple of service. One lecture hour and up to three laboratory
or consent of instructor. hours a week for two semesters; and at least eighteen hours
341C. Pharmaceutical Biochemistry. Basic principles of interme- of service learning in one semester and at least eighteen
diary metabolism, with emphasis on defects in pathways hours of informal observation in various professional
that result in disease and on identification of molecular tar- pharmacy settings in the other semester. Prerequisite: For
gets for therapeutic control. Three lecture hours a week for 249A, first-professional-year standing in pharmacy; for
one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional 249B, Pharmacy 249A.
pharmacy curriculum; Chemistry 310M (or 610A), 310N (or 149H. Pharmaceutics for Honors Students. Expanded study
610B), 210C (or 110K and 110L); and Biology 126L and 326M of the way principles covered in the pharmaceutical cur-
(or 226T). riculum affect drug design, formulation, dosing, and
342C. Physical and Chemical Principles of Drugs. Fundamen- pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics. Three laboratory
tal, introductory principles of pharmaceutics, including hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit.
thermodynamics, kinetics, and other basic chemical prin- Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Honors Program
ciples related to drugs. Three lecture hours a week for one and Pharmacy 352C, 152P, 356C, and 156P.
semester. Prerequisite: First-professional-year standing in 350K. Drugs in Our Society. Survey of drug development, drug
pharmacy, and concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 142P. actions and abuse potential, and sociological aspects of drug
142P. Physical and Chemical Principles of Drugs Labora- use. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pharmacy
tory. Problem-based learning exercises to reinforce the 310K and 350K may not both be counted. Not open to stu-
material presented in Pharmacy 342C. One lecture hour dents in the professional pharmacy curriculum and may not
and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Pre- be counted toward the professional elective requirement in
requisite: First-professional-year standing in pharmacy, and pharmacy. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 342C. 251C. Macromolecular Chemistry and Biotechnology. The bio-
343C. Function and Anatomy of Human Systems I. Basic prin- synthesis and function of macromolecules (nucleic acids,
ciples of human physiology and anatomy in relation to drug lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates); sites of drug action, im-
action. Includes cellular and subcellular physiology, mem- munology, and applications of biotechnology and molecular
brane transport, electrophysiology, synaptic transmission, biology to the pharmaceutical sciences. Two lecture hours
and autonomic, neurological, and cardiovascular physiology a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the
and anatomy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. professional pharmacy curriculum and Pharmacy 341C.
Pharmacy 343C and 443C may not both be counted. Prereq- 051R. Research Opportunities in the Pharmaceutical Sciences. An
uisite: First-professional-year standing in pharmacy. introduction to research in all divisions of the College of
143M. Basic Medicinal Chemistry Principles. Introduction to me- Pharmacy. Includes ethical issues in research, career paths
dicinal chemistry principles. Topics include the transition in research, and topics such as choosing a research mentor
from organic to medicinal chemistry, drug metabolism, and or project. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Of-
biopharmaceutical analysis. One lecture hour a week for one fered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Admission
to the professional pharmacy curriculum.

352C. Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics. Continuation of 160K, 260K, 360K. Basic Study in Pharmaceutical Research. Basic
the basic pharmaceutics principles covered in Pharmacy exploration in any area of the pharmaceutical sciences. For
342C. Subjects include core concepts in biopharmaceutics each semester hour of credit earned, three laboratory hours
Pharmacy
and pharmacokinetics of drugs. Three lecture hours a week a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. No
for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the profes- more than three semester hours may be counted toward
sional pharmacy curriculum; Pharmacy 342C and 142P; the professional pharmacy elective requirement. Prereq-
and concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 152P. uisite: Admission to the PharmD program and consent of
152P. Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Laboratory. Prob- instructor and the dean.
lem-based learning exercises to reinforce the material 361L. Biochemical Mechanisms of Drug Action. Examination
presented in Pharmacy 352C. One lecture hour and three of molecular-level events responsible for drug effects in
laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: selected therapeutic and experimental drug classes. Three
Admission to the professional pharmacy curriculum; lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Phar-
Pharmacy 342C and 142P; and concurrent enrollment in macy 375E, 275F, 375G, and 175P, or consent of instructor.
Pharmacy 352C. 362L. Clinical Toxicology. A course in toxicology that focuses
253C. Function and Anatomy of Human Systems II. Continua- on common poisons and their management; designed
tion of Pharmacy 343C, with emphasis on blood pressure for pharmacy students planning to enter general practice.
regulation, renal function, digestion, respiration, endocri- Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pharmacy
nology, and reproduction. Two lecture hours a week for 362L and 362M may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional Pharmacy 352C and 152P.
pharmacy curriculum and Pharmacy 343C. 163C. Introduction to Drug Information. Knowledge and skills
253D. Principles of General Pathology. An overview of most needed to access and interpret drug information. One lec-
aspects of general pathology, including abnormal cell ture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy
function, disturbances of flow, nutritional pathology, he- 341C, 141P, 342C, 343C, 251C, 352C, 152P, 253C, 356C, and
matology, genetics, inflammation and repair, immunology, 156P.
and infectious diseases. Taught via television and on-site 263K. Veterinary Pharmacy. Treatment of selected disease states
lectures, supplemented by specimen demonstrations in of domestic and exotic animals; veterinary appliances and
cooperation with faculty members of the University of Texas products, including proprietary pharmaceuticals and bio-
Health Science Center at San Antonio. Two lecture hours a logicals, with their therapeutic indications and uses. Two
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 343C and lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Admis-
concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 253C. sion to the professional pharmacy curriculum.
153M. Basic Pharmacology Principles. Introduction to pharmacol- 364D. Pharmacy and the Health Care System. The United States
ogy principles. Topics include pharmacology at the cellular health care system; principles of managed care; applica-
and subcellular/receptor levels. One lecture hour a week for tion of pricing policies. Three lecture hours a week for one
one semester. Prerequisite: First-professional-year standing semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 244C and 144P.
in pharmacy. 365E. Pharmacotherapeutics IA. An integrated approach
356C. Pharmaceutics I. General introduction to dosage forms; (pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and
the technology and pharmaceutical rationale fundamental therapeutics) to nutrition and the etiology and treatment of
to their development. Three lecture hours a week for one adrenergic-based diseases, cholinergic-based diseases, and
semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional phar- gastrointestinal disorders. Three lecture hours a week for
macy curriculum, and Pharmacy 342C and 142P. one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of the first profes-
156P. Pharmaceutics I Laboratory. Four laboratory hours a week sional year in the College of Pharmacy.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for 565F. Pharmacotherapeutics IB. An integrated approach to the
Pharmacy 356C. etiology and treatment of hypertension, acute and chronic
356R. Advanced Pharmaceutical Compounding. Continuation of renal disease, and cardiovascular disease (including hyper-
related subjects in pharmaceutical dosage forms covered in lipidemia, circulatory problems, thromboembolic disease,
Pharmacy 356C and 156P, with emphasis on the compound- myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, congestive
ing of drugs into stable delivery systems for oral and topical heart failure, and arrhythmias). Five lecture hours a week
applications. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours for one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of the first pro-
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 356C and fessional year in the College of Pharmacy.
156P. 365H. Pathophysiology. Physiology, pathology, and clinical
358. Geriatric Pharmacy Practice. Social, demographic, ethical, therapeutics of the human systems not covered in other
and therapeutic issues concerning pharmaceutical products physiology and pathology courses. Three lecture hours a
and care of the elderly. Three lecture hours a week for one week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 343C, 253C,
semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 365E, 565F, and 165P. and 253D with a grade of at least B in each.
160J, 260J, 360J. Basic Study in Pharmaceutical Research for 165P. Pharmacotherapeutics I Laboratory. Problem-based labo-
Nonmajors. Original investigation in any area of the phar- ratory course that integrates the pathophysiology, medicinal
maceutical sciences. For each semester hour of credit chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic aspects of vari-
earned, three laboratory hours a week for one semester. ous diseases in order to prepare students to make sound
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instruc- therapeutic decisions. Subjects introduced in Pharmacy
tor and the dean. 365E and 565F. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours

a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of the 270D. Nutritional Aspects of Clinical Pharmacy. Explores the
first professional year in the College of Pharmacy. interrelationships of nutrition, disease, and drug therapy,
366F. The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Ac- including aspects of both normal and clinical nutrition,
Pharmacy
tion. Mechanistic organic chemistry of drug design, devel- nutritional deficiencies, and the metabolic consequences
opment, and action: receptors, enzymes, enzyme inhibition or diseases associated with malnutrition. Patient case stud-
and inactivation, and DNA. Study of representative types ies examine both the effects of drug therapy on nutrition
of drugs that exemplify particular principles and of the and the effects of nutrition on drug therapy. Disease states
chemistry and biochemistry needed for an understanding covered include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hepatic
of drug action. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. and renal failure, and anemia. Two lecture hours a week for
Pharmacy 366F and 386F may not both be counted. Prereq- one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of the first profes-
uisite: For pharmacy students, Pharmacy 251C, 352C, and sional year in the College of Pharmacy.
152P; students should be familiar with organic structures 271C. Drug Interactions. Mechanisms, types, examples, and
and basic organic reaction mechanisms; for others, eight significance of drug interactions in pharmacy practice. Two
semester hours of coursework in organic chemistry and lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Phar-
one semester of coursework in biochemistry, or consent macy 365E and 565F; and credit or registration for Pharmacy
of instructor. 366P.
166H. Pharmacotherapeutic Case Studies for Honors Stu- 372K. Hospital Pharmacy. Basic principles, standards, and pro-
dents. Students participate in ongoing pharmacy practice, cedures involved in providing professional pharmaceutical
clinical, pharmacy association, and research activities. services in hospitals. Three lecture hours a week for one
Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be re- semester. Prerequisite: First-professional-year standing in
peated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy pharmacy.
Honors Program and Pharmacy 365E, 565F, and 165P. 173H. Pharmacology and Toxicology for Honors Students. Ex-
366P. Pharmacy Ethics and Professional Communications. Ethi- panded study of principles covered in the pharmacology
cal issues relating to the practice of pharmacy; professional curriculum that concern mechanisms of action and toxicity
communication skills in interacting with patients and other of pharmacologic agents on body systems. Three labora-
health care professionals. Two lecture hours and three tory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for
laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Honors
hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 249. Program and credit or registration for Pharmacy 365E, 565F,
167H. Exploratory Research in Pharmacy. The student partici- and 165P.
pates in ongoing in-depth research activities in pharma- 375E. Pharmacotherapeutics IIA. An integrated approach
ceutics, medicinal chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, (pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and
pharmacy administration, pharmacy practice, or pharma- therapeutics) to the pathogenesis and treatment of bacterial
cotherapy. At least seven research hours a week for one se- infections; the basis of microbial resistance; mechanism of
mester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Pharmacy action, structure-activity relationships, and chemical proper-
051R and admission to the Pharmacy Honors Program, or ties of antibiotics and synthetic antimicrobial agents; thera-
consent of the dean. peutic treatment of bacterial infections on an organ basis.
168H. Medicinal Chemistry for Honors Students. Expanded study Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
of principles covered in the medicinal chemistry curriculum Pharmacy 341C, 251C, 352C, 152P, 253C, 356C, and 156P; and
that concern synthetic, semisynthetic, and naturally oc- concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 275F, 375G, and 175P.
curring therapeutic agents. Three laboratory hours a week 275F. Pharmacotherapeutics IIB. An integrated approach
for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: (pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and
Admission to the Pharmacy Honors Program and credit or therapeutics) to immunizations against bacterial and viral
registration for Pharmacy 365E, 565F, and 165P. disease; the pathogenesis of fungal, viral, neoplastic, and
368P. Stereochemical Aspects of Synthetic Medicinal Chemis- antineoplastic agents; therapeutic treatment of infectious
try. Methods for preparing stereochemically defined com- diseases. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
pounds for drug development; emphasis on regioselective requisite: Pharmacy 341C, 251C, 352C, 152P, 253C, 356C, and
and stereoselective reactions, use of stereochemically de- 156P; and concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 375E, 375G,
fined compounds from nature, and preparative separation. and 175P.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pharmacy 375G. Pharmacotherapeutics IIC. An integrated approach
368P and 386W may not both be counted. Prerequisite: (pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology,
Pharmacy 375E, 275F, 375G, and 175P. and therapeutics) to the etiology and treatment of hyperg-
270C. Communication Skills for Health Professionals. Designed lycemia; inflammatory diseases; problems related to con-
for pharmacy, premedical, predental, and nursing students. traception and pregnancy; and diseases involving thyroid
Oral communication skills used by health professionals. hormone, male and female hormones, and growth-related
Emphasis on developing personal and professional confi- anabolic steroids. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
dence through improving oral communication skills. Small mester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 341C, 251C, 352C, 152P, 253C,
and large group presentations. Two lecture hours a week 356C, and 156P; and concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy
for one semester. 375E, 275F, and 175P.

175P. Pharmacotherapeutics II Laboratory. Problem-based case approach to discuss the management of patients with
laboratory that integrates the pathophysiology, medicinal diabetes mellitus. Specific treatment modalities and man-
chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic aspects of vari- agement issues for the child, adolescent, adult, and elderly
Pharmacy
ous diseases in order to prepare students to make sound diabetic patient. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
therapeutic decisions. Subjects introduced in Pharmacy Prerequisite: Pharmacy 375G and consent of instructor.
375E, 275F, and 375G. One lecture hour and three labora- 282Q. Pediatric Pharmacotherapy. Pathophysiology and phar-
tory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy macotherapy of selected pediatric diseases. Designed to
341C, 251C, 352C, 152P, 253C, 356C, and 156P; and concurrent expose students to pediatric pharmacy as a potential area
enrollment in Pharmacy 375E, 275F, and 375G. of focus, and to prepare them for a potential residency or
176P. Experiential Pharmacy Practice and Patient Counsel- practice in providing pharmaceutical care in a pediatric
ing. Medication use and dispensing in a practice envi- setting. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
ronment. Counseling skills and techniques for a better requisite: Second-professional-year standing in pharmacy.
understanding of disease states and positive medication 382U. Medicinal Herbs and Phytomedicine. The emerging role
outcomes. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. of medicinal natural products in pharmacy; the role of the
Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Pharmacy pharmacist in the therapeutic use of herbs as controlled
365E, 565F, 165P, and 366P, and credit or registration for products and for self-medication. Three lecture hours a week
Pharmacy 375E, 275F, 375G, and 175P. for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 365E and 375E.
177K, 277K, 377K. Advanced Study in Pharmaceutical Research. 183F. Basic Intravenous Admixtures. Basic principles of inject-
For each semester hour of credit earned, three laboratory able and other sterile dosage forms; methods of preparation
hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. and evaluation in the hospital pharmacy. One lecture hour
No more than three semester hours may be counted toward a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 356C, 156P,
the professional pharmacy elective requirement. Prereq- and 366P; and concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 183G.
uisite: Second-professional-year standing and consent of 183G. Basic Intravenous Admixtures Laboratory. Basic laboratory
instructor and the dean. principles in the preparation and evaluation of injectable
278H. Pharmacy Honors Proposal and Tutorial Course. Honors and other sterile dosage forms. One lecture hour and three
seminar; development of laboratory research proposal laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
for approval by the Honors Program Committee. One Pharmacy 356C, 156P, and 366P; and concurrent enrollment
lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one se- in Pharmacy 183F.
mester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Honors 283H. Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics. Advanced study of organ
Program. systems; pharmacotherapy and clinical pharmacokinetics.
479H. Pharmacy Honors Thesis and Tutorial Course. Honors Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May be counted
seminar; laboratory research project conducted under the as a pharmacy honors elective. Prerequisite: Admission to
supervision of one or more faculty members. One lecture the PharmD program.
hour and nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. 183U. Multidisciplinary Pain Management. Problem-based
Prerequisite: Pharmacy 278H. instruction to help health professions students acquire
2 80H. Landmark Studies in Cardiovascular Disease. Evidence- knowledge and skills in the care of patients with acute
based clinical studies in support of drug therapy recom- and chronic pain. Taught by faculty members in medicine,
mendations in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. pharmacy, and nursing. One lecture hour a week for one
Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite:
Second-professional-year standing in pharmacy. Admission to the PharmD program.
280U. Case Studies in Emerging Infections. Case studies in the 384D. Antimicrobics: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Use.
analysis and therapeutic control of recurring, cycling, and Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and the development
newly emerging infectious diseases. Two lecture hours a of bacterial resistance, and their relationship to clinical
week for one semester. Prerequisite: Second-professional- therapy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
year standing in pharmacy. Pharmacy 384D and 484H may not both be counted. Pre-
2 80W. Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice and Drug Treatment of Men- requisite: Pharmacy 385E, 285F, and 185P.
tal Disorders. Advanced study in the pathophysiology of 284E. Pharmacy Law. State and federal pharmacy laws. Two lec-
selected psychiatric disease states and the clinical presen- ture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy
tation, phenomenology, diagnosis, and treatment of these 364D and third-professional-year standing in pharmacy.
disease states. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. 484H. Antimicrobics: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Use for
Prerequisite: Pharmacy 375E or consent of instructor. Honors Students. Bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal mecha-
181Q. Pharmacy Journal Club. Principles of clinical research arti- nisms of antimicrobial agents, bacterial mechanisms of
cle preparation, review, publication, and presentation. One resistance, and the critical evaluation of drug therapy in
lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Admis- various clinical settings. Designed to give students addi-
sion to the PharmD program and completion of the phar- tional insight into the development of antimicrobial agents
macotherapeutics sequence; or consent of instructor. and the interactions of these agents with each other, the
281U. Case Studies in Diabetes Management. Designed to provide pathogen, and the patient. Three lecture hours and three
students with the skills and knowledge to serve as primary laboratory hours a week for one semester. Pharmacy 384D
care providers in the area of diabetes management. Use of a and 484H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Admis-

sion to the Pharmacy Honors Program and Pharmacy 385E, program and completion of the pharmacotherapeutics se-
285F, and 185P. quence; and one year of college-level Spanish or consent
385E. Pharmacotherapeutics IIIA. An integrated approach of instructor.
Pharmacy
(pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, 286P. Pharmacy Practice Laboratory II. Preparation for clinical
and therapeutics) to the etiology and treatment of sleep pharmacy clerkship experiences. One hour of prelaboratory
disorders; epilepsy; depression; psychosis; Alzheimer’s dis- preparation and three laboratory/discussion hours a week
ease; bipolar disease; dementia; attention deficit disorder, for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 366P, 375E, 275F,
narcolepsy, and appetite suppression; movement disorder; 375G, and 175P.
anxiety disorders; and eating disorders. Three lecture hours 187D. Case Studies in Cardiovascular Disease. Review of case
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 341C, 251C, studies of patients with cardiovascular diseases, with
352C, 152P, 253C, 356C, and 156P; and concurrent enrollment emphasis on development of appropriate treatment and
in Pharmacy 285F and 185P. monitoring plans. One lecture hour a week for one semes-
285F. Pharmacotherapeutics IIIB. An integrated approach ter. Prerequisite: Completion of the pharmacotherapeutics
(pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, didactic sequence and laboratories.
and therapeutics) to the etiology and treatment of drug 187J, 287J, 387J. Advanced Problems in Pharmacy Education. Lab-
abuse and addiction; preoperative surgical procedures oratory course examining professional education issues
and anesthesia, and pain management medications such and techniques for students exploring an academic career.
as opiates and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Two At least three, six, or nine laboratory hours a week for one
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Phar- semester. Prerequisite: Completion of all first-year profes-
macy 341C, 251C, 352C, 152P, 253C, 356C, and 156P; and sional coursework and consent of the dean.
concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 385E and 185P. 289. Community Service-Learning Project. Students participate
185P. Pharmacotherapeutics III Laboratory. Problem-based in community service-learning projects with a focus on
laboratory that integrates the pathology, medicinal chem- border health and related issues. Projects will be developed
istry, pharmacology, and therapeutic aspects of bacterial in consultation with the student’s faculty mentor and the
diseases in order to prepare students to make sound thera- selected community site (including organized community
peutic decisions. Subjects introduced in Pharmacy 385E and service entities), and require critical reflection on health
285F. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week education–related concepts. Includes an academic service-
for one semester. Prerequisite: Pharmacy 341C, 251C, 352C, learning component. For the first semester, ten hours of
152P, 253C, 356C, and 156P; and concurrent enrollment in orientation, and one hour of fieldwork a week; for the
Pharmacy 385E and 285F. second semester, at least two hours of fieldwork a week.
285Q. Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy. Clinical management of Prerequisite: For 289A, third-professional-year standing in
disorders of fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base balance in pa- pharmacy; for 289B, Pharmacy 289A.
tients with normal and abnormal homeostatic mechanisms; 190C. Pharmacy-Based Immunization Practice Laboratory. The
includes basic concepts of parenteral nutrition support. epidemiology, incidence, and prevalence of vaccine-prevent-
Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: able diseases; vaccines for international travel; developing
Admission to the PharmD program and completion of the vaccine services in a pharmacy setting; vaccine administra-
pharmacotherapeutics sequence. tion. Certification for Immunization will require registration
285V. Mexican Drugs and Products. Analysis of Mexican phar- with APhA. One prelaboratory lecture hour and one labora-
macy practice, drugs, and products; implications for the tory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Second-
pharmacist in the United States. Two lecture hours a week professional-year standing in the PharmD program.
for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD 390S. Applied Pharmacokinetics. Application of pharmacokinetic
program and completion of the pharmacotherapeutics principles to specific drugs and patient situations. Three
sequence. lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-
286C. Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease. Further develop- grade basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD
ment of topics covered in Pharmacy 565F; discussion of program, and completion of the pharmacotherapeutics
such additional topics as assessment of cardiac function sequence or consent of instructor and the dean.
and nonmedical management of cardiovascular diseases. 390T. Pharmacy International Exchange. Work in an exchange
Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: program with international colleges and schools of phar-
Completion of the pharmacotherapeutics didactic se- macy as partners. Examination of similarities and differ-
quence and laboratories. ences between pharmacy education, professional practice,
386D. Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy. Study of nonprescrip- and/or research in the hosting country and in the United
tion drugs, with emphasis on the pharmacist’s consultant States. Forty hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
role in product selection. Three lecture hours a week for one Prerequisite: Second- or third-professional-year standing
semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Pharmacy in pharmacy and consent of instructor.
375E, 275F, 375G, and 175P. 392S. Patient Assessment Skills Laboratory. Introduction to
386G. Spanish for the Pharmacy Professional. Intermediate com- patient assessment techniques and to the skills needed to
munication skills in Spanish. Three lecture hours a week provide pharmaceutical care. Two lecture hours and three
for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered on

the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to the 694E. Elective in Pharmacy Practice II. Experience in pharmacy
PharmD program, and completion of the pharmacothera- practice, research, or administration. Forty laboratory hours
peutics sequence or consent of instructor and the dean. a week for at least six weeks, with additional hours to be
Pharmacy
693C. Acute Care Pharmacy Practice I. Analysis of pharmaco- arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite:
therapy, evaluation of drug use, and synthesis of rational Admission to the PharmD program and completion of all
drug regimens in the context of acute patient care. Forty didactic and laboratory coursework prior to the experiential
laboratory hours a week for at least six weeks, with addi- semesters.
tional hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis 394F. Pharmacoeconomics. Terms, concepts, procedures, meth-
only. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD program and ods, problems, and strengths associated with pharmaco-
completion of all didactic and laboratory coursework prior economics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
to the experiential semesters. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Pharmacy 393T and
693E. Elective in Pharmacy Practice I. Experience in pharmacy 394F may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Admission to
practice, research, or administration. Forty laboratory hours the PharmD program and completion of the pharmaco-
a week for at least six weeks, with additional hours to be therapy sequence, or consent of instructor.
arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: 394R. Drug Literature Evaluation and Biostatistics. Application
Admission to the PharmD program and completion of all of statistical principles and evaluation of drug literature,
didactic and laboratory coursework prior to the experiential with an emphasis on clinical trials. Three lecture hours a
semesters. week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis
693N. Institutional Pharmacy Practice. Analysis of pharmaco- only. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD program, and
therapy, evaluation of drug use, and synthesis of rational completion of the pharmacotherapeutics sequence or con-
drug regimens in the context of institutional patient care. sent of instructor and the dean.
Forty laboratory hours a week for at least six weeks, with 694S. Selective in Pharmacy Practice II. Analysis of pharmaco-
additional hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail therapy, evaluation of drug use, and synthesis of rational
basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD program drug regimens in selected pharmacy practice environments.
and completion of all didactic and laboratory coursework Forty laboratory hours a week for at least six weeks, with
prior to the experiential semesters. additional hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail
693P. Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice. Analysis of pharma- basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD program
cotherapy, evaluation of drug use, and synthesis of rational and completion of all didactic and laboratory coursework
drug regimens in the context of ambulatory patient care. prior to the experiential semesters.
Forty laboratory hours a week for at least six weeks, with 695E. Elective in Pharmacy Practice III. Experience in pharmacy
additional hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail practice, research, or administration. Forty laboratory hours
basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD program a week for at least six weeks, with additional hours to be
and completion of all didactic and laboratory coursework arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite:
prior to the experiential semesters. Admission to the PharmD program and completion of all
693S. Selective in Pharmacy Practice I. Analysis of pharmacother- didactic and laboratory coursework prior to the experiential
apy, evaluation of drug use, and synthesis of rational drug semesters.
regimens in a selected pharmacy practice environment. 396F. Pharmacogenomics. Designed to provide the student with
Forty laboratory hours a week for at least six weeks, with a sound knowledge and comprehension of contemporary
additional hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail therapeutic regimens. Three lecture hours a week for one
basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD program semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequi-
and completion of all didactic and laboratory coursework site: Concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy 296P; admission
prior to the experiential semesters. to the PharmD program and completion of the pharmaco-
694C. Acute Care Pharmacy Practice II. Analysis of pharmacotherapy sequence; or consent of instructor.
therapy, evaluation of drug use, and synthesis of rational 296P. Advanced Pharmacotherapy Laboratory. Designed to
drug regimens in the context of acute patient care. Forty provide the student with an opportunity to communicate
laboratory hours a week for at least six weeks, with addi- knowledge and comprehension of contemporary therapeu-
tional hours to be arranged. Offered on the pass/fail basis tic regimens. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours
only. Prerequisite: Admission to the PharmD program and a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis
completion of all didactic and laboratory coursework prior only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Pharmacy
to the experiential semesters. 396F; admission to the PharmD program and completion of
the pharmacotherapy sequence; or consent of instructor.

15. Lyndon B. Johnson
Public Affairs
School of Public Affairs
James B. Steinberg, JD, Dean

Robert H. Wilson, PhD, Associate Dean
http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs offers P u b li c Affair s: P A

the Master of Global Policy Studies, the Master of Public
Affairs, and the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in pub-
lic policy. Information is given in the Graduate Catalog 310C. Public Policy. Skill topics, including economics, quantita-
about these programs and about the requirements for tive methods, public financial management, policy devel-
admission to graduate study. opment, and public administration. Three lecture hours a
In addition to the graduate courses described in the week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
Graduate Catalog, the faculty has approval to offer the the topics vary. Public Affairs 310C and 330C may not both
following courses in the academic years 2008–2009 be counted unless the topics vary.
310S. Public Policy Seminar. Seminar with topics related to do-
and 2009–2010; however, not all courses are taught each
mestic or international public policy. Three lecture hours
semester or summer session. Students should consult a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
the Course Schedule to determine which courses and the topics vary. Public Affairs 310S and 330S may not both
topics will be offered during a particular semester or be counted unless the topics vary.
summer session. The Course Schedule may also reflect
changes made to the course inventory after the publica- Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
tion of this catalog.
325. Topics in Policy. Three lecture hours a week for one semes-
ter. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course 330C. Public Policy. Skill topics, including economics, quantita-
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. tive methods, public financial management, policy devel-
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the opment, and public administration. Three lecture hours a
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; the topics vary. Public Affairs 310C and 330C may not both
if 80 through 99, of graduate rank. be counted unless the topics vary.
330S. Public Policy Seminar. Seminar with topics related to do-
mestic or international public policy. Three lecture hours
the topics vary. Public Affairs 310S and 330S may not both
be counted unless the topics vary.
16. School of Social Work
Social Work
Barbara W. White, PhD, Dean
David W. Springer, PhD, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Rowena Fong, EdD, BSW Program Director
http://www.utexas.edu/ssw/
Gener al Information The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work program

is to prepare students as beginning-level generalist pro-
Accre d itation fessional social work practitioners who are committed
to the provision of services that further the well-being
The Bachelor of Social Work degree program is accred- of people and who promote social and economic jus-
ited by the Council on Social Work Education. tice. Building on a broad liberal arts framework, the
BSW curriculum is designed to develop generalist
His tory practitioners who have an understanding of social work
knowledge and values and are able to select different
The School of Social Work was established as a gradu- methods and resources to meet identified client needs,
ate program in 1949 and began classes in the fall of while recognizing and engaging the strengths of the
1950 with twenty-four students enrolled in the MSSW client in the process. The curriculum offers students
program. Undergraduate courses in social work were the opportunity to learn to promote, restore, maintain,
first offered in 1958. These were incorporated into a and enhance the social functioning of multiple levels
full Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program in the of systems in the environment, including individuals,
fall of 1974. families, small groups, organizations, and communi-
The first BSW degree was awarded in December, ties; to recognize worker and client limitations; and to
1977. Since that time, the program has been strength- know when to refer clients to other resources.
ened by curriculum modifications reflecting changes The BSW student is given the opportunity to learn
in the profession and in society that have implications to work collaboratively in a variety of settings using an
for beginning social work practice. Since the program ecosystems/developmental perspective; to recognize
was established, more than eleven hundred students the relationships between client needs and public is-
have received BSW degrees. sues; to work toward the development of social policies,
The School of Social Work also offers programs resources, and programs that meet basic human needs
leading to the Master of Science in Social Work and and empower at-risk groups; and to be sensitive to the
the Doctor of Philosophy. These are described in the diversities among individuals, including ethnicity,
Graduate Catalog. gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and ability.
The program is intended to prepare reflective, self-eval-
Purpose uating practitioners who have a strong identification
with the social work profession and work to alleviate
The School of Social Work provides professional edu- poverty, oppression, and discrimination.
cation and leadership in social work practice, research, Graduates of the program are expected to be able to
and service to promote social and economic justice, enhance the problem-solving, coping, and developmen-
enhance social welfare, and build strong community- tal capacities of individuals, especially those from at-
University partnerships. risk populations. They also are expected to contribute
to the effective and humane operation of the systems 8. An understanding of the role the social work pro-
within the environment that provide individuals with fession has played in promoting social change,
Social Work
resources, services, and opportunities; to link individu- historically and currently.

als in need with the appropriate systems; and to con- 9. The attainment of knowledge and skills that
tribute to the development and improvement of social demonstrate the ability to practice effectively
policies that have an impact on people and their social with individuals, families, groups, organizations,
environments, especially by empowering at-risk groups and communities, in a manner that empowers
and by promoting social and economic justice. client systems and uses their strengths in order
The BSW program is integrated with and builds to maximize their health and well-being.
upon a liberal arts base that includes knowledge in lan- 10. An ability to apply critical thinking skills within
guage arts, the humanities, and the social, behavioral, the context of professional social work roles and
and natural sciences. The curriculum includes content practice.
in social work values, diversity and at-risk populations, 11. An awareness of their responsibility to continue
social and economic justice, human behavior and the their professional growth and development, in-
social environment, research, social welfare policy and cluding the use of supervision appropriate to
services, and social work intervention. generalist practice.
Pro gr am Objec tive s Facilitie s
Students graduating from the BSW program are ex- The School of Social Work Building (1925 San Jacinto
pected to demonstrate Boulevard) provides space for social work classes, in-
1. A professional identity that incorporates the val- cluding a classroom equipped for distance learning
ues and ethics of the social work profession and and an instructional technology classroom; offices for
the professional development of self. the faculty and staff; an advising center and student
2. The ability to work with diverse populations with services area; and a student lounge. The building also
an understanding of and respect for the positive houses the school’s Learning Resource Center (LRC),
value of diversity, including ethnicity, gender, which has an extensive collection of social work–related
sexual orientation, age, ability, and religion, and books, journals, and other publications partially fund-
to use communication skills differentially with ed by the Josleen Lockhart Memorial Book Fund. The
diverse groups. LRC includes a large computer laboratory for student
3. An understanding of the forms and mechanisms use and provides space, equipment, and technical
of oppression and discrimination. assistance for studying, meetings of small groups of
4. The ability to apply strategies and skills that ad- students, viewing audiovisual materials, videotaping,
vance social and economic justice and to address and completing other skills-based learning assign-
the oppression of at-risk populations. ments. The School of Social Work Building also houses
5. An understanding of the biological, psychologi- the Center for Social Work Research, the Protective
cal, social, and cultural contexts of changing Services Training Institute of Texas, and the Junior
client systems, including individuals, families, League Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program.
groups, organizations, communities, and the
broader society, and their effects on development Financial A ssis tance Avail ab le
and behavior. thro u gh the S chool of So cial Wor k
6. Beginning-level competencies in research and
evaluation, including the ability to evaluate re- Although many University scholarships are awarded
search studies and apply their findings to prac- through the Office of Student Financial Services, a
tice, and, under supervision, evaluate their own limited number are awarded by the School of Social
practice interventions and those of other relevant Work to undergraduate social work students. Awards
systems. are made for reasons ranging from academic promise
7. An understanding of how social policy develops to financial need. All social work majors who meet
and differentially affects various client systems, the eligibility requirements for the scholarships listed
workers, and agencies. below are encouraged to apply. Additional information
is available from the Academic Affairs Office.
620 School of Social Work

The Charles W. Laughton Memorial Endowed Presi- Career Servi ce s
dential Scholarship Award was established in October,
Social Work
1975, with major assistance from the Hogg Founda- Career development services are provided to students
tion for Mental Health, the Social Work Foundation preparing to enter the professional job market. Stu-
Advisory Council, and alumni of the School of Social dents should inquire in the DiNitto Center for Career
Work. The award provides recognition to outstand- Services, School of Social Work Building 2.214. The
ing undergraduate and graduate students. Students office maintains a listserv of employment opportuni-
are nominated on the basis of academic excellence ties and provides information about social work careers,
and potential contribution to the field. The award, in graduate programs, Internet resources, and other op-
recognition of excellence, is not made unless there is portunities for professional development, volunteer
a candidate who merits it. placement, and social work licensure. Workshops
The Victor and Myra Ravel Scholarship in Children’s and other programs are offered on the fields of social
Rights was endowed in 1989 by Mr. and Mrs. Victor work practice, résumé preparation, and job search and
Ravel of Austin and the University Regents’ Endowed interview skills.
Student Fellowship and Scholarship Program. The en- Professional social workers may seek employment
dowment is administered through the Austin Commu- in a number of areas. The Texas Department of Aging
nity Foundation; the income is used for scholarships and Disability Services has established quality control
to social work students interested in children’s rights standards that mandate the hiring of holders of BSW
or child advocacy. Students are nominated on the basis degrees in designated positions. The Texas Depart-
of academic excellence and potential contribution to ment of Family and Protective Services hires social
professional social work in the area of child advocacy. workers for its child protective services programs, and
The Sylvia Shapiro Scholarship was established in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
1985 by Sidney S. Smith of Austin, in memory of his hires BSW graduates for its client support services
cousin, Sylvia Shapiro. Students are nominated on programs. Large nursing home facilities are also re-
the basis of academic excellence, need, and potential quired to have a social work staff. Substance abuse
contribution to professional social work with emphasis treatment programs, psychiatric hospitals, health care
on work with the frail elderly. programs, school social work and dropout prevention
The King S. Stephens II Memorial Endowed Scholar- programs, criminal justice programs, and programs
ship was established in 1995 through the generosity of for the elderly also employ social workers. More than
faculty members, family members, and friends in lov- a third of the program’s graduates go on to graduate
ing memory of this respected faculty member, whose schools throughout the country.
fierce intellect and commitment to social justice chal- As a complement to the assistance available from
lenged our ideas and inspired our sense of responsibil- the school, the Career Exploration Center, located in
ity. Students are nominated on the basis of academic Jester Center, provides comprehensive career services
excellence and commitment to social justice. to all students. The center offers professional assistance
The August N. “Gus” Swain Endowed Scholarship to students in choosing or changing their majors or
was established in 1993 in honor of Gus Swain, the first careers, seeking an internship, and planning for the
African American student to receive an MSSW degree job search or for graduate study.
from the School of Social Work. Students are selected The University makes no promise to secure employ-
on the basis of academic excellence, financial need, and ment for each graduate.
potential contribution to the social work profession.
The Anne Wilkens Memorial Scholarship was College Co uncil of So cial Wor k
established through the efforts of her family, with
the support of friends and alumni, in memory of this The College Council of Social Work is an organization
alumna of the school. The award provides recognition open to all students pursuing a social work degree or
to outstanding students in social work. interested in the social work profession. The council’s
Other scholarships. Additional scholarships funded purposes are to help students acquire a better under-
by contributions to the School of Social Work are standing of the profession of social work, to provide a
awarded to undergraduate social work majors each mechanism for student input on issues related to the
year. Students are nominated on the basis of academic social work curriculum and the school, and to organize
excellence, financial need, and potential contribution
to professional social work.
School of Social Work t General Information 621

and support social work–related programs and projects to the ethical standards and performance demands
that will benefit students, the school, the University, of social work practice. Students are encouraged to
Social Work
and the community. use the advising services in the School of Social Work
Council activities are often conducted in collabora- early in their college careers in anticipation of meeting
tion with the Office of Academic Affairs. They include requirements for admission to the major. A student
orientations to the BSW and MSSW programs, a career who is interested in seeking a social work degree must
night, forums with guest speakers from community discuss his or her intentions with a social work adviser
agencies and the University, community service proj- before applying for admission to the program.
ects, special interest groups that meet to discuss social
work–related topics, and social gatherings. Members of Admi ss i on to the Schoo l of S oc ia l W ork
the council represent student concerns as voting mem- as a Pre –S oc i al Work M ajor
bers of the school’s curriculum committees, the Senate
of College Councils, and the Student Government. Any student newly admitted to the University may enter
the School of Social Work as a pre–social work major.
Profe ssional Liab ilit y Insur ance A student who is enrolled in another college or school
of the University may transfer to the School of Social
Students must purchase professional liability insur- Work as a pre–social work major in accordance with
ance while they are enrolled in the field practicum. the University’s rules on transfer from one division to
The cost is about fifteen dollars a semester. Payment is another; these rules are given in General Information.
made to the Field Office of the School of Social Work.
Admi ssi on to the M ajor i n S oc i al Work
Admission and Regis tr ation No student may enter the professional curriculum (the
required upper-division social work courses) unless he
Req uirement s for Admission or she has been admitted to the University as described
to the Univer sit y in General Information and has been admitted to the
major in social work by the dean, following recommen-
Admission and readmission of undergraduate students dation by the Undergraduate Committee, according to
to the University is the responsibility of the director the procedures below. All students are considered ac-
of admissions. Information about admission to the cording to the policies given in the editions of General
University is given in General Information. Information and the UnderGraduate Catalog that are in
effect at the time of the application.
Req uirement s for Admission to the The School of Social Work considers students for
S chool of So cial Wor k admission to the major twice a year, during the fall and
spring semesters. A student who enters the University
The School of Social Work maintains two classifications as a freshman in a fall semester will usually apply for
of undergraduate students: pre–social work majors and admission to the professional curriculum in the spring
social work majors. Pre–social work majors are usu- semester of the sophomore year or the fall semester of
ally freshmen and sophomores. After completing the the junior year. Admission applications are distributed
requirements below, a student may apply for admission during mandatory information sessions held by the
to the professional curriculum as a social work major. Office of Academic Affairs. The application allows the
Students who are admitted into the major complete at student to outline his or her background and motivation
least three semesters of social work coursework and to enter the social work profession as well as any special
any other remaining degree requirements. Students experiences that enhance his or her application.
who fulfill all degree requirements receive a Bachelor The School of Social Work limits admission to the
of Social Work degree. major to the number of students to whom a profession-
The professional practice of social work requires peo- al education of high quality can be provided. Because
ple who are above average in academic ability and per- of enrollment restrictions dictated by the availability of
formance, sufficiently emotionally mature to assume a faculty members and facilities, some applicants may be
helping role with people under stress, and committed denied admission even though they meet the following
minimum requirements.

1. The applicant must have completed at least forty- e. Official transcripts from all colleges attended,
five semester hours of coursework, including at if the coursework has not been transferred to
Social Work
least thirty hours chosen from the following area the student’s University record.
requirements: f. Score reports for any credit earned by exami-
a. Rhetoric and Writing 306 and English 316K nation, if the scores are not on the student’s
b. A course with a substantial writing University record.
component 6. The applicant may be asked to appear for a per-
c. Two semesters of coursework in a single sonal interview.
foreign language The applicant is considered on the basis of academic
d. Sociology 302 performance and his or her commitment to and suitabil-
e. Psychology 301 ity for generalist social work practice. The committee
f. A three-semester-hour course in economics also assesses the applicant’s emotional and professional
g. Six semester hours in American government, readiness to work with clients on the basis of such fac-
including Texas government tors as his or her work in courses already taken, previous
h. Six semester hours in American history meetings with social work advisers, personal statement,
i. Twelve semester hours of coursework to fulfill and the interview, if any, that is part of the application
the Area C mathematics and natural science process. As a general guide, the committee also uses
requirements. To fulfill the mathematics re- the Student Standards for Social Work Education, which
quirement, Mathematics 302, 303D, 316, or an delineates expectations for social work students in four
equivalent course is recommended. A course areas: basic abilities to acquire professional skills, men-
in human or environmental biology is part of tal and emotional abilities, professional performance
the major requirements. skills, and scholastic performance.
j. Six semester hours of coursework in fine arts A student who is unable to attend in the semester for
or humanities, including at least three hours which he or she is admitted must reapply for admission
of coursework with multicultural content. in order to enroll at a later time. A student who has been
2. The applicant must have completed the follow- admitted to and enrolls in the professional curriculum,
ing courses with a grade of at least C in each withdraws, and then wishes to return must apply for
course: Social Work 310, 312, 313, 318, and Human readmission on the basis of the curriculum in effect at
Development and Family Sciences 313 or Psychol- the time of the return. A student who has been out of
ogy 304. He or she must also have a grade point the University for a semester or more must also submit
average of at least 2.50 in courses that are part of an application for readmission to the University.
the social work major requirements.
3. The applicant must have a University grade Tr ansfer Cre d it
point average of at least 2.00.
4. Application for admission must be made on As part of the application for admission to the Univer-
forms available from the Office of Academic Af- sity, students must submit transcripts from all other
fairs in the School of Social Work. colleges and universities they have attended to the
5. The following must be submitted to the BSW Office of Admissions. Students seeking readmission
Program by the application deadline: must submit transcripts from all schools they have
a. The completed application for admission to attended since leaving the University. The Office of
the professional curriculum. Admissions evaluates all transcripts and grants the
b. A personal statement as explained on the student transfer credit when possible for coursework
application. completed at the other schools.
c. At least two recommendation forms complet- Although the Office of Admissions may grant the
ed by appropriate individuals who can attest student a certain number of semester hours of trans-
to the applicant’s academic and professional fer credit for work completed in another social work
readiness to enter the program. program, the BSW program director in the School of
d. Documentation of successful completion of at Social Work determines whether this coursework may
least forty-five hours of supervised volunteer be counted toward fulfillment of the Bachelor of Social
experience involving direct contact with cli- Work degree requirements. Students who wish to use
ents in a human services organization.
School of Social Work t Admission and Registration 623

transfer credit to meet degree requirements should During the student’s first and second academic
submit a course syllabus, assignments, and the titles years, the student and the adviser discuss the student’s
Social Work
and names of authors of textbooks to the BSW program career choice, the selection of a major, degree require-
director for evaluation. ments, and requirements for admission to the major
Students may also seek transfer credit for course- and to upper-division courses in social work; during
work they complete at another institution after enroll- the third year, the work required for the major and the
ing at the University. In this case also the student student’s preparation for entry into the field practicum;
should submit a transcript from the other institution and during the fourth year, the field practicum and the
to the Office of Admissions and a syllabus, course student’s postgraduation plans.
assignments, and information about textbooks to the
School of Social Work BSW program director. Career Choi ce Information
Regis tr ation Students interested in social work as a career are

encouraged to discuss this interest at any time with
General Information gives information about registration, a social work adviser. Advisers are available in the
adding and dropping courses, transfer from one divi- school’s Office of Academic Affairs to help students
sion of the University to another, and auditing a course. explore social work practice and settings and the de-
The Course Schedule, published before registration each velopment of interest in social work through academic
semester and summer session, includes registration and volunteer experiences. Students may also seek the
instructions, advising locations, and the times, places, assistance of the DiNitto Center for Career Services,
and instructors of classes. The Course Schedule and described on page 621.
General Information are published on the registrar’s Web Members of the social work faculty are also available
site, http://registrar.utexas.edu/. The printed General to assist the student in choosing a career, as are the
Information is also sold at campus-area bookstores. staff and resources of the University’s Career Explora-
tion Center and Volunteer and Service Learning Center.
Since the social work program requires admission to
Ac ademic P olicies and the major and completion of 125 semester hours, stu-
Procedures dents are encouraged to discuss their interest in social
work as a career early in their studies.
Ac ademi c Advising
Honor s
The Office of Academic Affairs in the School of Social
Work seeks to assist the student in exploring social work Uni versi ty Honors
as a career choice, in planning an academic program
suited to the student’s interests and talents, in seek- The designation University Honors, awarded at the end
ing help with academic or personal problems, and in of each long-session semester, gives official recognition
postgraduation planning, whether for employment or and commendation to students whose grades for the
for further study. The Office of Academic Affairs also semester indicate distinguished academic accomplish-
provides administrative support and student services, ment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done
including maintenance of academic records, provision are considered. Criteria for University Honors are
of official degree audits, and graduation certification given on page 12.
for social work majors. Faculty and staff members are
also available to assist students with questions about Graduati on wi th Uni versi ty Honors
scholarship programs, degree requirements, rules and
regulations, and other available campus services. Stu- Students who, upon graduation, have demonstrated
dents who declare an interest in completing the social outstanding academic achievement are eligible to
work program are required to meet with a social work graduate with University Honors. Criteria for gradua-
adviser at least once each semester for academic advis- tion with University Honors are given on page 13.
ing. To arrange an appointment with an adviser, stu-
dents should contact the Office of Academic Affairs.

Re vie w and Grie vance Pro ce d ure s 1. All University students must have a grade point
average of at least 2.00 to graduate. In the
Social Work
The School of Social Work document Student Standards School of Social Work, students must also have
for Social Work Education delineates standards for a grade point average of at least 2.50 in required
professional education that apply to students enrolled social work courses.
in the School of Social Work. Because of the nature of 2. To receive an undergraduate degree from the
professional social work practice, the School of Social University, every student must fulfill the fol-
Work has different expectations of students than do lowing requirements on coursework taken in
nonprofessional programs. All social work students residence:
are expected to abide by the Standards and by the Na- a. All University students must complete in resi-
tional Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of dence at least sixty semester hours of course-
Ethics. When a student’s performance does not meet work counted toward the degree. For the
expectations according to these established guidelines, Bachelor of Social Work degree, these sixty
a review may be called to bring the problem to the hours must include at least twenty-four hours
student’s attention and to develop a plan to address the in the major and must include the required
problem. Usually, the issue is resolved and the student field practicum courses.
is continued in the program with additional support b. The University requires that at least six se-
provided to the student and/or conditions established mester hours of advanced coursework in the
for the student’s continuance in the program. In some major be completed in residence. The School
instances, depending on the nature of the problem, the of Social Work further requires that twenty-
student may be referred to the University’s Office of four of the forty-six hours of upper-division
the Dean of Students, counseled to change majors, or coursework for the Bachelor of Social Work be
dismissed from the program. completed in residence.
Students enrolled in the social work program have 3. An Air Force, Army, or Naval Reserve Officer
the right to appeal decisions made by the social work Training Corps student who elects the basic
program, including scholastic dismissal. Students and/or advanced program in air force science,
are assured freedom from reprisals for filing appeals. military science, or naval science will not be ap-
Students who wish to appeal a decision made during proved for graduation until the government con-
a school review process should consult the Standards tract is completed, unless the student is released
for information on grievance procedures. Students who from the ROTC.
wish to appeal other decisions made by the social work
program may do so, first to the BSW program director Applying for a Degree
and then to an appeal panel convened by the dean of the
School of Social Work. The panel will consist of three The Office of Academic Affairs provides each student
faculty members who have no direct knowledge of or with a computer-generated degree audit during each
experience with the student. Students must appeal in long-session semester. The degree audit notifies the
writing to the appropriate person or committee within student of the courses he or she must take and the re-
ten calendar days of receiving the letter of notification quirements he or she must fulfill to receive the degree.
on the decision being appealed. Advisers are available The degree audit normally provides an accurate state-
in the Office of Academic Affairs to assist students ment of requirements, but the student is responsible
with the appeal process. for knowing the exact requirements for the degree as
stated in a catalog under which he or she is eligible to
graduate and for registering so as to fulfill those re-
Gr aduation quirements. The student should seek an official ruling
in the Office of Academic Affairs before registering if
Special Req uirement s of the S chool in doubt about any requirement.
In the semester or summer session in which the
All students must fulfill the general requirements degree is to be conferred, the candidate must be reg-
for graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the istered at the University and must apply for the degree
School of Social Work must also fulfill the following in the Office of Academic Affairs. This should be done
requirements. at the time of registration for the last semester, if pos-
School of Social Work t Graduation 625

sible, but in no event later than the deadline given school will not be counted toward a degree in the
in the official academic calendar. No degree will be School of Social Work unless specifically approved in
Social Work
conferred unless the graduation application form has advance by the dean. No more than 30 percent of the se-
been filed on time. mester hours required for the Bachelor of Social Work
may be taken by correspondence. More information is
Advance d S tand ing available from the BSW program director.
in Ma s ter ’ s Degree Pro gr ams
C ourses Take n on the Pass / Fai l Basi s
A number of graduate schools of social work grant
advanced standing to students who have completed Undergraduate students who have received at least
all the requirements of an accredited undergraduate thirty semester hours of college credit may take no
social work program. Many programs allow up to one more than five one-semester courses in elective sub-
year of credit toward the master’s degree in social work. jects outside their major area on the pass/fail basis.
Information about programs offering advanced stand- Students must state their intention to register on this
ing is available in the Office of Academic Affairs. basis by the deadline given in the official academic cal-
endar; they may not change the basis of registration in
a course more than once; and they may not take more
Degrees than two courses a semester on this basis.
Appli c ab ilit y of Cer tain Co ur se s Other C ourses
No more than thirty-six semester hours in any one Music 101G may not be counted toward any degree in
field of study other than social work may be counted the School of Social Work. Other introductory courses,
toward the Bachelor of Social Work degree. No more such as Music 201J, 201M, and 201N, may be counted
than fifty-four semester hours of social work may be toward degrees in the school.
counted toward the degree. No more than six semester hours of Bible courses
may be counted toward the Bachelor of Social Work
Ph ys ica l Acti v i t y C ourses degree.
Physical activity courses (PED) are offered by the De- The Minor
partment of Kinesiology and Health Education. Six
semester hours of this coursework may be counted Plans for a minor in psychology, sociology, or another
toward the Bachelor of Social Work degree. All physical approved area may be developed with advising assis-
activity courses are counted among courses for which tance from the Office of Academic Affairs. A minor
the student is enrolled, and the grades are included in requires completion of at least twelve semester hours,
the grade point average. six of which must be upper-division.
R OT C C ourses Bachelor of So cial Wor k
No more than six semester hours of credit for air force The requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work de-
science, military science, or naval science courses may gree are designed to give the student an opportunity
be counted toward the Bachelor of Social Work. Such for integrated, nonrepetitive learning. A total of 125
credit may be used only as lower-division electives in semester hours is required. These may include credit by
degree programs that have room for such electives and examination and a maximum of five one-semester elec-
only by students who have completed the third and tive courses taken on the pass/fail basis. All students
fourth years of the ROTC program. must complete the requirements for the major and
must complete at least sixty semester hours in residence
C orrespo nde n ce a n d E xte n s i o n C ourses at the University. These sixty hours must include at least
twenty-four semester hours in social work. A completed
Credit that a University student in residence earns degree program must include at least forty-six semester
simultaneously by correspondence or extension from hours of upper-division coursework, of which twenty-
the University or elsewhere or in residence at another four semester hours must have been taken in residence.

No more than fifty-four semester hours in social work If a student did not complete two high school units
may be counted toward the degree. in a single foreign language, the first two semesters of
Social Work
Each student must complete a sequence of pre- coursework may not be counted toward the 125 semester
scribed work; major requirements, which include hours required for the Bachelor of Social Work. How-
the field practicum; and special requirements, which ever, they may be used to fulfill the foreign language
include electives. requirement.
Prescribed Work Area B
The prescribed work is divided into four areas that Twenty-four semester hours, distributed among at least
provide the liberal arts base for the social work cur- five of the fields of study listed below. None of these
riculum. Interdepartmental courses and credit by courses may be taken on the pass/fail basis.
examination may be used to meet these requirements. 1. Six hours in each of the following areas:
Unless otherwise indicated, a course taken to meet a. American government, including Texas
the requirements of one area may not also be used government
to fulfill the requirements of another area; however, b. American history
a single course may be used, unless otherwise indi- 2. Twelve hours, including coursework in three of
cated, to fulfill both an area requirement and a major the following fields of study. These twelve hours
requirement. No course used to fulfill area or major must include Psychology 301, Sociology 302, and
requirements, other than the field practicum, may be either Human Development and Family Sci-
taken on the pass/fail basis. ences 313 or Psychology 304.
a. Anthropology
Area A b. Economics1
c. Geography
English composition and literature, and writing: Rhetoric d. Linguistics
and Writing 306 and English 316K; and a three-semester- e. Psychology or human development and fam-
hour course that emphasizes written communication. ily sciences
The third course must be certified as having a substantial f. Sociology
writing component.
In addition, the student must complete two courses Area C
certified as having a substantial writing component.
(These courses are identified in the Course Schedule; Mathematics: Three semester hours of mathematics
two of the required courses in social work generally other than Mathematics 301, 316K, and 316L. Algebra
contain a substantial writing component.) One of these courses at the level of Mathematics 301 or the equivalent
courses must be upper-division. Courses used to fulfill may not be counted toward the Area C requirement
the writing requirement may be used to fulfill other or toward the total number of hours required for the
area requirements or major requirements. degree. Students who enter the University with fewer
than three units of high school mathematics at the
Foreign language: Students must complete two semes- level of Algebra I or higher must take Mathematics 301
ters of college coursework in a single foreign language. without degree credit to remove their deficiency.
Coursework in American Sign Language may be used
to fulfill this requirement. Credit by examination Natural sciences: Nine additional semester hours, cho-
may be used to fulfill all or part of this requirement. sen from the fields of study listed below, with at least
Coursework taken on the pass/fail basis may not be six semester hours in one field. These nine semester
used, but credit by examination earned on the pass/fail hours may include no more than three semester hours
basis may be used. Courses used toward fulfillment of of mathematics and no more than three semester hours
the foreign language requirement must be language of computer sciences. In addition to courses in the
courses; literature-in-translation courses, for example, following fields, Nutrition 3o6 may be counted toward
may not be used. the Area C requirement. Students, counselors, and
1. Students must complete three semester hours of economics as part of the major. This coursework may also be counted toward the
Area B requirement.
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advisers are urged to make careful selection of Area C Academic credit cannot be granted for life experience
courses in order to develop a meaningful pattern and or previous work experience, and such experience can-
Social Work
a coherent sequence. not be substituted for any of the courses in the profes-
1. Astronomy sional foundation areas or the field practicum. Students
2. Biology2 who believe they have the qualifications to receive credit
3. Chemistry by examination for a social work course other than the
4. Computer sciences practice sequence coursework (Social Work 312, 332, 333,
5. Geological sciences and 334) and the field practicum may submit a written
6. Marine science request to the BSW program director. The director will
7. Mathematics review the request and determine whether or not the
8. Physical science student should be permitted to take the examination.
9. Physics 1. The following courses are required:
a. Social welfare policy: Social Work 310, 323K.
Area D b. Research: Social Work 313, 318.
c. Human behavior: Social Work 325, 327.
Six semester hours from the fields of study listed below. d. Practice: Social Work 312, 332, 333, 334.
Three of these six hours must include multicultural e. Field practicum: Social Work 640, 641, 444.
content. A student who uses Greek or Latin to meet 2. Students must complete a three-semester-hour
the foreign language requirement may use additional introductory course in psychology.
coursework in the same language to meet the Area 3. Students must complete a three-semester-hour
D requirement, but only upper-division courses may introductory course in sociology.
be used. 4. Students must complete a three-semester-hour
1. Architecture course in child development or child psychology.
2. Classical civilization, Greek, and Latin 5. Students must complete a three-semester-hour
3. Art history, design, ensemble, fine arts, instru- course in human/environmental biology: Biol-
ments, music, studio art, theatre and dance, and ogy 301M, 309D, 309F, or the equivalent.
visual art studies 6. Students must complete three semester hours in
4. Philosophy economics.
5. Approved interdisciplinary courses in such fields 7. Students must complete at least nine semester
as African and African American studies, Ameri- hours of upper-division coursework in the social
can studies, Asian American studies, Asian stud- and behavioral sciences (anthropology, econom-
ies, Mexican American studies, and women’s ics, educational psychology, government, history,
and gender studies. psychology, and sociology) in addition to other
major requirements. Six of these nine hours may
Major R e qu i remen ts be upper-division social work electives.
The Bachelor of Social Work program offers basic Field Sequence Requirements
courses designed to provide students with concentrated
and in-depth educational experience combining social The social work program requires that students com-
work knowledge and practice skills. No course used to plete 45 clock hours of supervised volunteer experience
fulfill major requirements, except Social Work 640 and related to social work to be admitted to the major, to
641, may be taken on the pass/fail basis. Students are upper-division courses in social work, and to the field
advised to take all lower-division courses in Areas A, B, practicum. These volunteer hours may be used to meet
C, and D and all lower-division major requirements be- course requirements in Social Work 312. Students must
fore taking upper-division courses. In developing their also complete 480 clock hours of fieldwork as part of
degree plans, students must also pay careful attention the course requirements in Social Work 640 and 641.
to the sequencing of social work courses to ensure that Students have the opportunity in the field practicum to
prerequisite requirements are met. develop the professional skills needed for entry-level so-
cial work positions as generalist practitioners. Adequate
2. Students must complete at least three semester hours in human/environmental biology (Biology 301M, 309D, 309F, or the equivalent) as part of the
major. This coursework may also be counted toward the Area C requirement.

laboratory time through the field practicum is built Minimum Scholastic Requirements
into this professional program to provide students with
Social Work
an opportunity to test their developing skills in a real- 1. The student must fulfill the University-wide
life environment. At the same time, faculty members graduation requirements given on pages 16–17
evaluate the student’s professional development within and the requirements of the School of Social
the context of the educational objectives established for Work given on page 625.
the experience. The goals are for the student to learn 2. To apply for admission to the social work major,
real-life practice, to develop skills, to relate concepts to a student must have earned a grade of at least
skill development, to remain motivated to continue to C in each of the following courses: Social Work
learn, and to evaluate personal performance. 310, 312, 313, 318, and Psychology 304 or Human
To enroll in the field practicum, students must meet Development and Family Sciences 313. The stu-
the following requirements: (1) admission to the major dent must also have a University grade point
in social work; (2) a University grade point average of average of at least 2.00 and a grade point average
at least 2.00; (3) completion of all Area A, B, C, and D of at least 2.50 in all the courses he or she has
requirements; and (4) both a grade point average of at completed that are part of the social work major
least 2.50 for the following group of courses and a grade requirements. Additional requirements are given
of at least C in each course in the group: Social Work in the section “Admission to the Major in Social
310, 312, 313, 318, 323K, 325, 327, 332, 333, and 334. Work” on pages 622–623.
Following the student’s admission to the field practi- 3. Following the student’s admission to the major,
cum, his or her work is reviewed periodically by the the student’s coursework is reviewed periodi-
student, the field faculty, and the agency supervisor. cally by the student and the academic adviser.
Should the student have trouble meeting the profes- Students must maintain a University grade point
sional or academic requirements of the program, the average of at least 2.00; they must also earn a
review process will bring the difficulty to the student’s grade of at least C in each course listed as a so-
attention and assist the student in seeking appropriate cial work major requirement and must maintain
resolution. The student may make use of counsel- a grade point average of at least 2.50 in these
ing and advising services at any time. If difficulties courses. If the student has trouble meeting the
cannot be resolved, the field director may conduct an professional or academic requirements of the
administrative review, which may result in a decision major, the review process delineated in Student
to terminate the student’s field placement. The student Standards for Social Work Education will bring the
is notified of this decision in writing. difficulty to the student’s attention and assist the
All social work students enrolling in the field practi- student in making appropriate resolution. The
cum are required to show evidence of professional student may make use of counseling and advis-
liability insurance coverage paid for the duration of ing services at any time.
the course. The effective date of the policy must be 4. If the student’s grade point average in social
on or before the first regular class period of the field work courses falls below 2.50, the student is
practicum course for which the student is enrolling. placed on academic probation in social work. If
Failure to provide evidence of insurance may result in the grade point average remains below 2.50 for
the student being dropped from the field practicum. two consecutive semesters, including the sum-
mer session, the student is subject to academic
S pecia l R e q u i remen ts dismissal from the School of Social Work.
5. All students who seek to reenter the School of
Elective Req uirements and Limitations Social Work after having been placed on en-
forced withdrawal or academic dismissal must
In addition to the area and major requirements given have the approval of the dean.
above, the student must take elective coursework to 6. Any student who has a grade of C or higher in
complete the 125 semester hours required for the Bach- a course may not repeat the course and use the
elor of Social Work. No more than five one-semester second grade to improve his or her grade point
courses taken on the pass/fail basis, thirty-six hours average without special permission of the dean. If
in any one field of study other than social work, and a student repeats a course, all grades received for
fifty-four hours in social work may be counted toward the course are included in the grade point average.
the 125-hour requirement.
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Order a nd C hoi ce o f Work Suggested Schedule for So cial Work Majors
Social Work
A pre–social work major may fulfill the requirements for Third Year
application to the major in four or five long-session se- Thirty-three semester hours:
mesters, depending on the number of hours completed Social Work 325, Foundations of Social Justice
each semester. After admission to the major, students Social Work 327, Human Behavior and Social
complete a three-semester professional sequence and Environment
additional requirements needed for the BSW degree. Social Work 334, Social Work Practice in
Organizations and Communities
Suggested Schedule for Pre–Social Work Majors A three-hour economics course
A three-hour fine arts/humanities course to be
First Year counted toward the Area D requirement
Thirty-one semester hours: A three-hour course with a substantial writing com-
Biology 301M, Ecology, Evolution, and Society ponent to be counted toward the Area A require-
Foreign language 506 and 507, or an equivalent se- ment
quence; or American Sign Language 506 and 507 Six hours of coursework in science to be counted
Psychology 301, Introduction to Psychology toward the Area C requirement
Rhetoric and Writing 306, Rhetoric and Writing Six hours of upper-division social and behavioral sci-
Sociology 302, Introduction to the Study of Society ence coursework
A three-hour fine arts/humanities course with multi- A three-hour upper-division elective course
cultural content, to be counted toward the Area D The student must also take any remaining courses
requirement needed to fulfill the Area A, B, C, and D require-
A three-hour mathematics course to be counted ments, since this coursework is prerequisite to the
toward the Area C requirement field practicum.
A three-hour elective course
Fourth Year
Second Year Thirty-one semester hours:
Thirty semester hours: Social Work 323K, Social Welfare Programs, Policies,
English 316K, Masterworks of Literature and Issues
Psychology 304, Introduction to Child Psychology, or Social Work 332, Social Work Practice with Individu-
Human Development and Family Sciences 313, als and Families
Child Development Social Work 333, Social Work Practice with Groups
Social Work 310, Introduction to Social Work and Social Work 640, Social Work Practicum I
Social Welfare Social Work 641, Social Work Practicum II
Social Work 312, Generalist Social Work Practice: Social Work 444, Integrative Seminar
Knowledge, Values, and Skills Three hours of upper-division coursework in social
Social Work 313, Social Work Research Methods and behavioral science
Social Work 318, Social Work Statistics A three-hour elective course
Six hours of American government, including Texas The student must also complete all other remaining
government required coursework before the field practicum, includ-
Six hours of American history ing electives needed to provide the total of 125 semester
hours required for the degree. No other courses may be
taken concurrently with the field practicum courses.

Courses for 302D, ten hours of fieldwork a week for one semester.
With consent of the Bridging Disciplines Programs research
coordinator, may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite:
Social Work
Admission to the Bridging Disciplines Programs.
in the academic years 2008–2009 and 2009–2010; 3 10 (TCCN: SOCW 2361). Introduction to Social Work and Social
however, not all courses are taught each semester or Welfare. Introduction to the profession of social work and
summer session. Students should consult the Course its roles in the social welfare system, with emphasis on social
Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be problems, society’s historical response, and contemporary
offered during a particular semester or summer session. proposed solutions. Three lecture hours a week for one se-
The Course Schedule may also reflect changes made to the mester, and forty-five clock hours of volunteer experience.
311. Selected Topics in Social Welfare. Analysis of selected
policy and program implications in the human services.
A full explanation of course numbers is given in Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be re-
General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course peated for credit when the topics vary.
number indicates the semester hour value of the course. 312. Generalist Social Work Practice: Knowledge, Values, and
The second and third digits indicate the rank of the Skills. Introduction to generalist social work practice, with
course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower- emphasis on the knowledge, values, and skills used in inter-
division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; vention. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, and
forty-five clock hours of volunteer experience. Prerequisite:
Social Work 310.
The information in parentheses after a course num- 313. Social Work Research Methods. Introduction to the logic,
ber is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) design, and use of research, with emphasis on research
designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact designs appropriate to social work. Three lecture hours a
semester-hour equivalents of University courses are week for one semester. Prerequisite: Social Work 318.
listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in 318. Social Work Statistics. Introduction to statistics commonly
Appendix A on pages 683–689. used in social work research, including the critical analysis
of the findings and inferential processes of existing research
So cial Wo r k : S W studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Pre-
requisite: Completion of the Area C mathematics require-
Lower- Div i s i o n C ourses ment for the Bachelor of Social Work.
118C, 218C, 318C. Forum Seminar Series. Restricted to fresh-
001. First-Year Interest Group Seminar. Restricted to students men and sophomores. Lectures and discussion on vari-
in the First-Year Interest Group Program. Basic issues in ous contemporary issues. Emphasis on multidisciplinary
various School of Social Work disciplines. One lecture hour perspectives and critical discourse. For 118C, two lecture
a week for one semester. hours a week for eight weeks; for 218C, two lecture hours
301C. Freshman Seminar. Restricted to first-semester freshmen. a week for one semester; for 318C, three lecture hours a
Small-group seminar involving reading, discussion, writ- week for one semester, or two lecture hours and one hour
ing, and oral reports. Introduction to University resources, of supervised research a week for one semester. May be
including libraries, computer and research facilities, and repeated for credit when the topics vary.
various topics and instructors. Two lecture hours and one Upper- Di vi si on C ourses
301D. Connecting Research Experience. Restricted to freshmen 320C. Connecting Research Experience. Supervised research as-
and sophomores. Supervised research associated with the sociated with the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program.
Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program. The equivalent of The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one se-
three lecture hours a week for one semester. With consent mester. With consent of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines
of the Connexus Bridging Disciplines Program, may be re- Program, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
peated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Connexus division standing and admission to the Connexus Bridging
Bridging Disciplines Program. Disciplines Program.
102D, 202D, 302D. Connecting Internship Experience. Supervised 323K. Social Welfare Programs, Policies, and Issues. Study of
internship experience related to interdisciplinary themes of structure and function of service delivery systems, policy
a Bridging Disciplines Program. Internships may be on or off analysis, and effects and influences of policy on practice
campus, be paid or unpaid, and may include work with non- and planning decisions. Three lecture hours a week for one
profit agencies, government offices, or private corporations. semester. Prerequisite: Government 310L, 312L, History
For 102D, three hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; 315K, 315L, three semester hours of coursework in econom-
for 202D, six hours of fieldwork a week for one semester; ics, and admission to the major in social work.
School of Social Work t Courses 631

325. Foundations of Social Justice. History and demographics 334. Social Work Practice in Organizations and Communi-
of culturally diverse groups in the United States, including ties. Theory and knowledge of effecting change in organiza-
family and community diversity. Emphasis on principles of tions and communities, with an emphasis on analytical and
Social Work
knowledge acquisition about cultural diversity and ethnic- interactional processes and skills. Three lecture hours and
sensitive social work practice. Three lecture hours a week one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite:
for one semester. Social Work 325 and 360K (Topic: Cultural Social Work 325 and 327.
Diversity in a Changing Society) may not both be counted. 640. Social Work Practicum I. Field practicum providing super-
Prerequisite: Admission to the major in social work. vised experience in which students apply knowledge and
327. Human Behavior and Social Environment. Survey of se- develop skills of social work practice. Educational supervi-
lected theories of human behavior, including a systems/ sion by faculty and by social workers in community agencies.
ecological perspective, ego psychology, and social learning Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester. Offered
theory, with emphasis on the life cycle from adolescence on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to the
through adulthood. Three lecture hours and one laboratory field sequence and concurrent enrollment in Social Work
hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Admission to 641 and 444.
the major in social work. 641. Social Work Practicum II. Knowledge and skill in social work,
128C, 228C, 328C. Advanced Connexus Forum Seminar Se- building on objectives emphasized in Social Work 640.
ries. Discussion of contemporary issues related to the Educational supervision by faculty and by social workers
topics of a Bridging Disciplines Program, with an emphasis in community agencies. Sixteen laboratory hours a week
on multidisciplinary perspectives, research, and critical for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Pre-
discourse. For 128C, two lecture hours a week for eight requisite: Admission to the field sequence and concurrent
weeks; for 228C, two lecture hours a week for one semes- enrollment in Social Work 640 and 444.
ter; for 328C, three lecture hours or two lecture hours and 444. Integrative Seminar. Integration of theory and practice
one hour of supervised research a week for one semester. on the basis of field practicum experiences. Four lecture
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Offered hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Completion
on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Upper-division of all requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work degree
standing. Additional prerequisites may vary with the topic except Social Work 640 and 641, and concurrent enrollment
and are given in the Course Schedule. in Social Work 640 and 641.
332. Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families. The- 350. Special Topics in Generalist Social Work. Conference
ory and knowledge of effecting change in individuals and course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-
families, with emphasis on analytical and interactional pro- division standing.
cesses and skills. Three lecture hours and one laboratory 3 60K, 460K. Current Welfare Issues. A tutorial and seminar course
hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Social Work designed to enable each student to undertake intensive
325 and 327. study of selected aspects of social welfare practice. Top-
333. Social Work Practice with Groups. Theory and knowledge ics include child abuse and neglect, chemical dependency,
of group dynamics and the development of effective group African American family, gerontology, and social work and
work skills, with an emphasis on analytical and interactional the law. Three or four lecture hours a week for one semester.
processes. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Social Work 325 Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
and 327. Topic 1: Computer Applications in Direct Services.
Topic 2: African American Family. Social Work 360K
(Topic 2) is same as African and African American
Studies 374 (Topic 1: African American Family) and
Women’s and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 3: African
American Family).

17. The Faculty
The Faculty
Scho ol of Architec ture Michael L. Beaman, Assistant Professor Werner X. Lang, Associate Professor
BEnvironD, North Carolina State, 1998; Diplom, Technische Universität München,
BArch, 1999; MArch, Harvard, 2003 1988; MArch, California (Los Angeles), 1990;
P ro f essors Emeri tus Michael L. Benedikt, Professor PhD, Technische Universität München,
BArch, Witwatersrand, 1971; MEnvironD, 2000
Drury Blakeley Alexander, Professor Emeritus Yale, 1975; Architect (South Africa) Christopher A. Long, Associate Professor
BArch, Texas, 1950; BSArt, 1951; MA, Colum- Miroslava M. Beneš, Associate Professor BA, Texas (San Antonio), 1978; MA, Texas
bia, 1953; Architect BA, Princeton, 1974; MA, Yale, 1976; PhM, (Austin), 1982; PhD, 1993
M. Wayne Bell, Professor Emeritus 1977; PhD, 1989 Carl Matthews, Associate Professor
BArch, Texas, 1960; Architect; FAIA J. Sinclair Black, Professor BS, Oklahoma State, 1983; MS, Pratt Insti-
Jon A. Bowman, PE, Professor Emeritus BArch, Texas, 1962; MArch, California (Berke- tute, 1993
BSArchE, Texas, 1949; MArch, 1962; Archi- ley), 1970; Architect; FAIA Talia M. McCray, Assistant Professor
tect; Member, AIA Kent S. Butler, Associate Professor BS, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
Hal Box, Professor Emeritus BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1973; MS, 1976; State, 1990; BS, Bennett College, 1990; MS,
BArch, Texas, 1950; Architect; FAIA PhD, 1977; Member, APA Northwestern, 1992; PhD, Michigan (Ann
C . Owen Cappleman, A ssociate Professor Richard L. Cleary, Associate Professor Arbor), 2001
Emeritus BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1975; MA, 1977; Smilja Milovanovic-Bertram, Assistant Professor
BA, Florida State, 1960; MFA, Texas, 1966 MPhil, Columbia, 1979; PhD, 1986 BA, Rice, 1970; BArch, 1972; MArch, 1974
Peter O. Coltman, Associate Professor Emeritus Ulrich C. Dangel, Assistant Professor Juan Miro, Associate Professor
BArch, Witwatersrand, 1952; Diploma in MArch, Oregon, 1999; Diplom, Universität Arquitecto, Universidad Politécnica de Ma-
Town Planning, 1957; MSCRP, Texas, 1965; Stuttgart, 2000 drid, 1987; MArch, Yale, 1991
Chartered Member, RTPI, RIBA; Associ- Elizabeth Danze, Associate Professor Steven A. Moore, Professor
ate, AIA BArch, Texas (Austin), 1981; MArch, Yale, BA, Syracuse, 1967; PhD, Texas A&M, 1996
R. James Coote, Professor Emeritus 1990 Elizabeth Mueller, Assistant Professor
BA, Haverford College, 1953; MArch, Har- Larry A. Doll, Associate Professor BSFS, Georgetown, 1981; MCityP, California
vard, 1959; Architect BArch, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1971; (Berkeley) 1984; PhD, 1992
Daniel E. Leary, Associate Professor Emeritus MArch, Cornell, 1974; Architect; Member, William G. O’Brien Jr., Assistant Professor
BSArchE, Texas, 1962; BArch, 1963; MArch, AIA BA, Hobart and William Smith Colleges,
Pennsylvania, 1966; Architect; Member, Billie Faircloth, Assistant Professor 2000; MArch, Harvard, 2005
AIA BEnvironD, North Carolina State, 1992; Michael Oden, Associate Professor
Gerlinde Leiding, Professor Emeritus BArch, 1994; MArch, Harvard, 2001 BA, Texas (Austin), 1976; PhD, New School
Architektin, Werkkunstschule Krefeld, 1965; Frances R. Gale, Senior Lecturer for Social Research, 1992
MArch, Yale, 1966 BA, State University of New York Empire Robert G. Paterson, Associate Professor
Richard P. Swallow, Professor Emeritus State College (Saratoga Springs), 1977; MS, BA, Florida Atlantic, 1984; MPA, 1985; PhD,
BSArch, Rhode Island School of Design, 1953; Columbia, 1982 North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1993
MArch, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- Michael L. Garrison, Professor Samantha L. Randall, Assistant Professor
ogy, 1957; Architect; Member, AIA BArch, Louisiana State, 1970; MArch, Rice, BArch, Kansas, 1991; MFA, Cranbrook Acad-
Roxanne Kuter Williamson, Professor Emeritus 1971; Architect emy of Art, 2004
BA, Goucher College, 1951; MA, Texas Louise Harpman, Associate Professor Stephen L. Ross, Senior Lecturer
(Austin), 1967 AB, Harvard, 1986; MS, Cambridge, 1988; BBA, Stephen F. Austin State, 1979; MSArchSt,
MArch, Yale, 1993 Texas (Austin), 1990
P ro f essors , Instructors , and Hope H. Hasbrouck, Assistant Professor Bjorn I. Sletto, Assistant Professor
S e ni or Lecturers BA, Washington (St. Louis), 1987; MArch, BA, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1990;
Virginia, 1991; MLA, Harvard, 1996 MA, Kansas, 1999; PhD, Cornell, 2006
Dean Johnson Almy III, Associate Professor David D. Heymann, Distinguished Teaching Vincent L. Snyder, Associate Professor
BArch, Cornell, 1983; MArch, Texas (Austin), Professor BS, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1980; MS, 1983;
1989 BArch, Cooper Union, 1984; MArch, Har- MArch, Princeton, 1988
Anthony Alofsin, Professor vard, 1988 Jason S. Sowell, Assistant Professor
BA, Harvard, 1971; MArch, 1981; PhM, Co- Michael Holleran, Associate Professor BArch, Tennessee (Knoxville), 1996; MLA,
lumbia, 1983; PhD, 1987; Architect AB, Brown, 1979; MCityP, Massachusetts Harvard, 2004
Kevin Alter, Associate Professor Institute of Technology, 1985; PhD, 1991 Lawrence W. Speck, Distinguished Teaching
BA, Bennington College, 1985; MArch, Terry D. Kahn, Distinguished Teaching Professor Professor
Harvard, 1990 BBA, Texas, 1964; MBA, 1965; PhD, California BSArt&D, BSMan, Massachusetts Institute
Simon D. Atkinson, Professor (Berkeley), 1970; Member, APA of Technology, 1971; MArch, 1972; Architect;
Diploma in Architecture, Leeds School of Nancy P. Kwallek, Professor Member, AIA
Architecture and Town Planning, 1965; Di- BS, Kent State, 1963; MS, Oregon State, 1970; Frederick R. Steiner, Professor
ploma in Planning, School of Architecture, PhD, Purdue, 1978 BSD, Cincinnati, 1972; MCommunP, 1975;
Architectural Association (England), 1966; MRP, Pennsylvania, 1977; MA, PhD, 1986
MA in Regional Studies, Sussex, 1969; As-
sociate, RIBA; Member, RTPI; FRSA
This chapter lists faculty appointments for the spring semester 2007–2008; the directors and department chairs listed here also served in that semester.
Danilo F. Udovicki-Selb, Associate Professor Edward Summers, Professor Emeritus Robert G. May, Professor
MArch, Univerzitet u Beogradu, 1975; MA, BA, Rice, 1959; BSChE, 1960; MBA, Texas, BA, Michigan State, 1965; PhD, 1970
Boston College, 1979; PhD, Massachusetts 1962; PhD, 1965; CPA, Texas, 1965 Lillian F. Mills, Associate Professor
The Faculty
Institute of Technology, 1993 BAcc, Florida, 1980; MA, 1981; PhD, Michigan
Wilfried Wang, Professor P ro fessors, Instructors, (Ann Arbor), 1996
BS, University College London, 1978; Di- and S enior Lecturers D. Paul Newman, Professor
pArch, 1980; MS 1981 BBA, Texas Tech, 1972; MBA, North Texas
Lois R. Weinthal, Associate Professor Urton L. Anderson, Professor State, 1974; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1977; CPA,
BArch, BFA, Rhode Island School of Design, BA, St. Olaf College, 1974; MA, Minnesota Texas, 1975
1993; MArch, Cranbrook Academy of Art, (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1977; PhD, 1985 David E. Platt, Senior Lecturer
1998 Rowland K. Atiase, Professor BS, Pennsylvania, 1981; MBA, Syracuse, 1989;
Nichole Wiedemann, Associate Professor BSc, Ghana, 1973; MBA, California (Berkeley), PhD, Cornell, 1997
BDesign, Florida, 1989; MArch, Princeton, 1975; MA(Econ), 1979; PhD, 1980 John R. Robinson, Professor
1992 Michael B. Clement, Associate Professor BS, Colorado State, 1975; MS, 1976; JD,
Patricia Wilson, Professor BBA, Baruch College, 1980; MBA, Chicago, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1979; PhD, 1981; CPA,
BA, Stanford, 1969; MRP, Cornell, 1971; PhD, 1988; PhD, Stanford, 1997; CPA, New Jersey Colorado, 1976
1975; Member, APA and New York, 1980 Michael G. Williamson, Assistant Professor
Ming Zhang, Assistant Professor Carlos Corona, Assistant Professor BS, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1996;
BE, Tsinghua, 1985; ME, 1988; MRP, State BA, Universitat Ramón Llull, 1989; MBA, Chi- MS, Carnegie Mellon, 1998; MS, Indiana
University of New York (Albany), 1995; MST, cago, 1994; MBA, Universitat de Barcelona, (Bloomington), 2003; PhD, 2005
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999; 1995; PhD, Stanford, 2006 Yanfeng Xue, Assistant Professor
PhD, 2002 James W. Deitrick, Professor BA, Renmin, 1996; MA, Tufts, 1998; PhD,
BS, Grove City College, 1967; MS, Kent State, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
adjunct professors 1969; DBA, Tennessee (Knoxville), 1977 2004
Robert N. Freeman, Professor Yanhua Yang, Assistant Professor
Barbara Hoidn, Adjunct Associate Professor BS, Tennessee (Knoxville), 1968; MAS, Il- BA, Tsinghua, 1997; MAcc, 1999; PhD, Colo-
MArchE, Universität Karlsruhe, 1988 linois, 1969; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1977; CPA, rado (Boulder), 2006
Tracy E. McMillan, Adjunct Assistant Professor Tennessee, 1971 Yong Yu, Assistant Professor
BS, State University of New York (Buffalo), Michael H. Granof, Distinguished Teaching BA, Tsinghua, 1999; MA, Tulane, 2002; PhD,
1992; MPH, Emory, 1994; PhD, California Professor Pennsylvania State, 2006
(Irvine), 2003 AB, Hamilton College, 1963; MBA, Columbia,
Sergio A. Palleroni, Adjunct Associate Professor 1965; PhD, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1972; CPA, D e par tment o f Finan ce
BArch, Oregon, 1982; MSArch, Massachu- New York, 1969; CPA, Texas, 1989
setts Institute of Technology, 2006 Jeffrey W. Hales, Assistant Professor Laura T. Starks, Chair
Keenan E. Smith, Adjunct Associate Professor BS, MAcc, Brigham Young, 1997; MS, Cornell,
BArch, Texas (Austin), 1980; MArch, Har- 2002; PhD, 2003 Pro f essors Emeritus
vard, 1990 D. Eric Hirst, Professor
BA, MAcc, Waterloo, 1985; CA, Ontario, William W. Cooper, Professor Emeritus
1986; PhD, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. BA, Chicago, 1938; DSc (hon), Ohio State,
Red McCombs Paul), 1992 1970; MA (hon), Harvard, 1976; DSc (hon),
Scho ol of B usine ss Ross G. Jennings, Distinguished Teaching Carnegie-Mellon, 1982
Professor Lawrence Lee Crum, Professor Emeritus
AB, California (Davis), 1974; MBA, California BBA, Texas, 1954; MBA, 1956; PhD, 1961
D e par tme nt o f Acco unting (Los Angeles), 1979; PhD, California (Berke- James Rudolph Kay, Professor Emeritus
ley), 1987 BA, Birmingham-Southern College, 1938;
Urton L. Anderson, Chair Steven J. Kachelmeier, Professor PhD, Virginia, 1950
BBA, New Mexico, 1980; PhD, Florida, 1988; Ernest Winfield Walker, Professor Emeritus
P ro f essors Emeri tus CPA, New Mexico, 1981 BBA, MBA, Mississippi, 1948; DBA, Indiana,
William R. Kinney Jr., Professor 1953
Anna C. Fowler, Professor Emeritus BS, Oklahoma State, 1963; MS, 1966; PhD,
BS, Alabama, 1962; MBA, Texas (Austin), Michigan State, 1968; CPA, Oklahoma, Pro f essors, Instructors ,
1970; PhD, 1977; CPA, Georgia, 1964; CPA, 1964 and Senior Lecturers
Texas, 1993 Lisa L. Koonce, Professor
Frank D. Graydon, Professor Emeritus BSBA, Southern Illinois (Edwardsville), Andres Almazan, Associate Professor
BBA, Texas Technological College, 1941; 1981; MAS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), Licenciatura en Ciencias Empresariales,
MBA, Northwestern, 1943; CPA, Texas, 1982; PhD, 1990; CPA, Illinois, 1982; CMA, Universidad de Málaga, 1989; Master en
1946 Illinois, 1984 Economia, Centro de Estudios Monetarios
Charles Griffin, Professor Emeritus Linda Krull, Assistant Professor y Financieros, 1991; PhD, Massachusetts
BBA, Texas, 1942; MBA, 1948; PhD, 1953; BAcc, Indiana (Bloomington), 1992; MAcc, Institute of Technology, 1996
CPA, Texas, 1950; CPA, Illinois, 1959 Florida, 1994; PhD, Arizona, 2001; CPA, Aydogan Alti, Assistant Professor
Kermit D. Larson, Professor Emeritus Florida, 1995 BA, Bogaziçi, 1996; PhD, Carnegie Mellon,
BBA, Iowa, 1962; MBA, 1963; DBA, Colorado Volker Laux, Assistant Professor 2002
(Boulder), 1966; CPA, Texas, 1968 MBA, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Amir Barnea, Assistant Professor
Jack C. Robertson, Professor Emeritus Frankfurt, 1999; PhD, 2003 BA, Ha’Universita Ha’Ivrit Bi’Yerushalayim,
BBA, Texas (Austin), 1965; MPA, 1967; PhD, Stephen Limberg, Professor 1998; MA, 2000; PhD, British Columbia,
North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1970; CPA, BA, Occidental College, 1972; MBA, San 2005
Texas, 1967; CFE, Texas, 1989 Diego State, 1975; PhD, Arizona State, 1982; Bernard S. Black, Professor
CPA, California, 1978 AB, Princeton, 1975; MA, California (Berke-
ley), 1977; JD, Stanford, 1982
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Michael W. Brandl, Senior Lecturer Francisco Perez-Gonzalez, Assistant Professor Michael A. Kirk-Duggan, Professor Emeritus
BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1986; MA, 1989; BA, Instituto Technológico Autónomo de BS, College of the Holy Cross, 1953; JD,
PhD, Houston, 1996 México, 1994; MA, Harvard, 1999; PhD, Boston College, 1956; MPatentL, George-
The Faculty
Patrick L. Brockett, Professor 2001 town, 1959
BA, California State (Long Beach), 1970; MA, Ramesh K. S. Rao, Professor William Jackson Lord Jr., Professor Emeritus
PhD, California (Irvine), 1975 BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (Ma- BBA, Texas, 1950; MBA, 1953; PhD, Illinois,
Keith C. Brown, Distinguished Teaching Professor dras), 1974; MBA, Indiana (Bloomington), 1961
BA, San Diego State, 1977; MS, Purdue, 1978; 1977; DBA, 1978 Bill Shaw, Professor Emeritus
PhD, 1981 Ehud I. Ronn, Professor BBA, Louisiana Tech, 1962; JD, Tulane, 1965;
Philip Dean Corbae, Professor BS, Technion—Machon Technology L’Israel, MBA, Louisiana Tech, 1968; LLM, Texas
BA, Colgate, 1982; PhD, Yale, 1990 1976; MS, 1978; PhD, Stanford, 1983 (Austin), 1972
Paul Damien, Professor Stefan Ruenzi, Assistant Professor
PhD, London, 1994 MA, Universität Konstanz, 2000; PhD, Uni- Pro fessors, Instructors ,
Robert C. Duvic, Distinguished Senior Lecturer versität zu Köln, 2005 and Senior Lecturers
BA, Tulane, 1969; MS, Florida Institute of Oleg Rytchkov, Assistant Professor
Technology, 1975; MBA, Texas (Austin), 1983; MS, Moskovskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet, John R. Allison, Professor
PhD, 1990 1998; PhD, Steklov Mathematical Institute, JD, Baylor, 1972
Lorenzo Garlappi, Assistant Professor 2001; MA, Rossiyskaya Ekonomikheskaya Edward G. Anderson, Associate Professor
Laurea, Università Bocconi, 1992; PhD, Brit- Shkola, 2002; PhD, Massachusetts Institute BA, Stanford, 1988; MBA, Michigan (Ann
ish Columbia, 2001 of Technology, 2007 Arbor), 1993; PhD, Massachusetts Institute
George W. Gau, Professor Clemens Sialm, Assistant Professor of Technology, 1997
BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1969; MS, LicOec, Universität St. Gallen-Hochschule Uttarayan Bagchi, Professor
1971; PhD, 1975 für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissen- BS, Indian Institute of Technology (Kharag-
John M. Griffin, Associate Professor schaften, 1995; PhD, Stanford, 2001 pur), 1974; MS, 1976; MS, Washington State,
BA, Baylor, 1992; MS, Texas A&M (College Lewis J. Spellman, Professor 1978; PhD, Pennsylvania State, 1982
Station), 1993; PhD, Ohio State (Columbus), BBA, Michigan, 1961; MBA, 1962; MA, Stan- Mark B. Baker, Associate Professor
1997 ford, 1969; PhD, 1971 BBA, Miami (Florida), 1968; JD, Southern
Ilan Guedj, Assistant Professor Laura T. Starks, Professor Methodist, 1974
BS, Technion-Machon Technologi Le’Israel, BA, Texas (Austin), 1972; MBA, Texas (San Anantaram Balakrishnan, Professor
2000; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Antonio), 1975; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1981 BTech, Indian Institute of Technolog y
Technology, 2005 Paul C. Tetlock, Assistant Professor (Madras), 1976; MBA, Indian Institute of
Beverly L. Hadaway, Associate Professor BS, Harvey Mudd College, 1999; PhD, Har- Management (Ahmedabad), 1978; PhD, Mas-
BBA, North Texas State, 1969; MA, Alabama vard, 2004 sachusetts Institute of Technology, 1985
(Tuscaloosa), 1970; PhD, 1981 Sheridan Titman, Professor Anitesh Barua, Distinguished Teaching Professor
Bing Han, Assistant Professor BS, Colorado (Boulder), 1975; MS, Carnegie BE, Jadavpur, 1984; MS, Carnegie Mellon,
BS, Nankai, 1991; MS, Chicago, 1992; PhD, Mellon, 1978; PhD, 1981 1987; PhD, 1990
1997; PhD, California (Los Angeles), 2002 Stathis Tompaidis, Associate Professor Dean A. Bredeson, Senior Lecturer
Jay C. Hartzell, Associate Professor BS, Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessaloni- BBA, Texas (Austin), 1993; JD, 1995
BS, Trinity, 1991; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1998 kis, 1989; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1994 Patrick L. Brockett, Professor
Jennifer Huang, Assistant Professor Avinash K. Verma, Senior Lecturer BA, California State (Long Beach), 1970; MA,
BA, University of Science and Technology of BSC, Jiwaji, 1970; MBA, Delhi Vishwavidya- PhD, California (Irvine), 1975
China Hefei, 1992; MS, 1996; PhD, Massa- laya, 1973; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1988 Richard L. Byars, Distinguished Senior Lecturer
chusetts Institute of Technology, 2002 BA, Texas (Austin), 1968; MA, 1973
Regina W. Hughes, Senior Lecturer D e par tment o f Alina M. Chircu, Assistant Professor
BA, Tarleton State, 1975; MS, North Texas Info rmati on , r i s k , and BS, Institutul Politehnic din Bucuresti, 1995;
State, 1982 ope r ati ons management MS, 1996; PhD, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St.
Alok Kumar, Assistant Professor Paul), 2001
BTech, Indian Institute of Technolog y Douglas J. Morrice, Chair Frank B. Cross, Professor
(Kharagpur), 1991; ME, MS, Dartmouth, BA, Kansas, 1977; JD, Harvard, 1980
1993; MA, Yale, 2000; PhD, Cornell, 2003 P ro fessors Emeritus Paul Damien, Professor
Sanford J. Leeds, Senior Lecturer PhD, London, 1994
BS, Alabama (Tuscaloosa), 1986; JD, Virginia, Cynthia M. Beath, Professor Emeritus Andrew Dillon, Professor
1989; MBA, Texas (Austin), 1995 BA, Duke, 1966; MBA, California (Los Ange- BA, University College, Cork, 1984; MA,
Stephen P. Magee, Professor les), 1975; PhD, 1986 1987; PhD, Lough-borough University of
BA, Texas Technological College, 1965; Charles T. Clark, Professor Emeritus Technology, 1991
MA, 1966; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of BBA, Texas, 1938; MBA, 1939; PhD, 1956 Dain Donelson, Assistant Professor
Technology, 1969 William W. Cooper, Professor Emeritus BS, Kettering, 1994; JD, Northwestern, 1997;
Marco Navone, Assistant Professor BA, Chicago, 1938; DSc (hon), Ohio State, MS, Boston College, 1999; PhD, Illinois
BBA, Università Bocconi, 1998; PhD, 2003 1970; MA (hon), Harvard, 1976; DSc (hon), (Urbana-Champaign), 2007
Giao X. Nguyen, Assistant Professor Carnegie-Mellon, 1982 James S. Dyer, Professor
BS, California State (Long Beach), 2000; James Albert Fitzsimmons, Professor Emeritus BA, Texas (Austin), 1965; PhD, 1969
MBA, 2002; PhD, Texas (Arlington), 2007 BSE, Michigan, 1960; MBA, Western Michi- Qi Feng, Assistant Professor
James A. Nolen Jr., Distinguished Senior Lecturer gan, 1965; PhD, California (Los Angeles), BE, Shanghai Jiaotong, 1999; PhD, Texas
BBA, Texas (Austin), 1974; MBA, 1976 1970 (Dallas), 2006
Robert Parrino, Professor Gaylord A. Jentz, Professor Emeritus Robert B. Freund, Senior Lecturer
BSChE, Lehigh, 1978; MBA, College of Wil- BA, Wisconsin, 1953; JD, 1957; MBA, 1958 BSME, Texas (Austin), 1985; MS, Cornell,
liam and Mary, 1980; MSBA, Rochester, Eleanor W. Jordan, Professor Emeritus 1991; PhD, 1995
1991; PhD, 1992 BA, Texas (Austin), 1967; MA, 1976; PhD,
1978
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Gail Gemberling, Senior Lecturer Thomas W. Sager, Professor Edward G. Anderson, Associate Professor
BS, MA, Southern Methodist, 1977; PhD, BA, Iowa, 1968; MS, 1971; PhD, 1973 BA, Stanford, 1988; MBA, Michigan (Ann
Texas (Austin), 1983 Thomas S. Shively, Professor Arbor), 1993; PhD, Massachusetts Institute
The Faculty
Stephen M. Gilbert, Associate Professor BA, Middlebury College, 1981; MBA, Chicago, of Technology, 1997
BS, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1984; MS, Stan- 1984; PhD, 1986 Caroline A. Bartel, Assistant Professor
ford, 1985; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of David B. Spence, Associate Professor BA, State University of New York (Stony
Technology, 1991 BA, Gettysburg College, 1980; JD, North Brook), 1992; MA, Michigan (Ann Arbor),
Betsy S. Greenberg, Associate Professor Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1984; PhD, Duke, 1996; PhD, 1998
BS, Brown, 1978; MS, California (Berkeley), 1997 Ethan R. Burris, Assistant Professor
1981; PhD, 1986 Huseyin Tanriverdi, Assistant Professor BA, Washington (St. Louis), 1999; PhD,
Bin Gu, Assistant Professor BS, Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi, 1989; MS, Cornell, 2005
BS, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 1995; MA, 1993; MS, London School of Economics and John Sibley Butler, Professor
Pennsylvania, 2001; PhD, 2002 Political Science, 1995; PhD, Boston, 2001 BA, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1969;
Genaro J. Gutiérrez, Associate Professor Stathis Tompaidis, Associate Professor MA, Northwestern, 1972; PhD, 1974
IIS, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Su- BS, Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessaloni- John Daly, Distinguished Teaching Professor
periores de Monterrey, 1978; MS, Stanford, kis, 1989; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1994 BA, Maryland (College Park), 1973; MA, West
1983; PhD, 1988 Canan Ulu, Assistant Professor Virginia, 1974; PhD, Purdue, 1977
Dorothee Honhon, Assistant Professor BS, Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi, 1998; MS, John N. Doggett, Senior Lecturer
BBA, MBA, Université de Liège, 2000; PhD, 2000; PhD, Duke, 2007 BA, Claremont Men’s College, 1969; JD, Yale,
New York, 2006 Andrew B. Whinston, Professor 1972; MBA, Harvard, 1981
Sirkka L. Jarvenpaa, Professor BA, Michigan, 1957; MS, Carnegie Institute Janet M. Dukerich, Professor
BSBA, Bowling Green State, 1981; MBA, of Technology, 1960; PhD, 1962 BS, Ohio State (Columbus), 1979; MA, 1981;
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1982; Thaleia Zariphopoulou, Professor PhD, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul),
PhD, 1986 Ptychion, Ethnikon Metsovion Polytechneion 1985
Eleanor W. Jordan, Professor Athinon, 1984; MS, Brown, 1985; PhD, 1989 James S. Dyer, Professor
BA, Texas (Austin), 1967; MA, 1976; PhD, BA, Texas (Austin), 1965; PhD, 1969
1978 Adjunct Pro f essors Kathleen A. Edwards, Senior Lecturer
Jonathan Jay Koehler, Distinguished Teaching BSPEd, Texas Christian, 1972; MEd, 1978;
Professor Raymond G. McLeod Jr., Adjunct Professor PhD, Texas (Austin), 1997
BA, Pomona College, 1982; MA, Chicago, BBA, Baylor, 1954; MBA, Texas Christian, James W. Fredrickson, Professor
1985; PhD, 1989 1957; PhD, Colorado (Boulder), 1975 BBA, Wake Forest, 1969; MBA, 1973; PhD,
Prabhudev Konana, Distinguished Teaching Washington (Seattle), 1980
Professor D e par tment o f Stephen M. Gilbert, Associate Professor
BTech, Mysore, 1983; MBA, Arizona, 1991; Management BS, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1984; MS, Stan-
PhD, 1995 ford, 1985; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of
Leon S. Lasdon, Professor Janet M. Dukerich, Chair Technology, 1991
BS, Syracuse, 1960; MS, Case Institute of Melissa E. Graebner, Assistant Professor
Technology, 1962; PhD, 1964 P ro fessors Emeritus BS, Stanford, 1993; MS, 1996; PhD, 2001
Reuben R. McDaniel Jr., Professor Genaro J. Gutiérrez, Associate Professor
BS, Drexel, 1964; MSEd, Akron, 1968; EdD, Victor L. Arnold, Professor Emeritus IIS, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Su-
Indiana, 1971 BS, Colorado State, 1965; MS, 1968; PhD, periores de Monterrey, 1978; MS, Stanford,
Douglas J. Morrice, Professor Wisconsin (Madison), 1971 1983; PhD, 1988
BA, Carleton, 1985; MS, Cornell, 1988; PhD, Floyd S. Brandt, Professor Emeritus Pamela Haunschild, Professor
1990 BA, Texas Technological College, 1951; MBA, BA, Northern Illinois, 1984; MS, Carnegie
John R. Mote, Associate Professor Michigan, 1952; DBA, Harvard, 1960 Mellon, 1990; PhD, 1992
BBA, Texas (Austin), 1975; PhD, 1979 Alber t M. Chammah, A ssociat e Professor Andrew D. Henderson, Associate Professor
Paula C. Murray, Professor Emeritus BA, Rice, 1982; MBA, Texas (Austin), 1992;
BA, Baylor, 1977; JD, Texas (Austin), 1980 BSIndE, Syracuse, 1951; MS, Michigan, 1963; PhD, 1996
Kumar Muthuraman, Assistant Professor PhD, 1969 George P. Huber, Professor
BTech, Central Electrochemical Research Brian E. Graham-Moore, Professor Emeritus BSME, Missouri (Columbia), 1958; MSIE,
Institute, 1998; MS, Stanford, 2000; PhD, BA, Northwestern, 1961; MA, Washington 1961; PhD, Purdue, 1966
2003 (St. Louis), 1967; PhD, 1970 David B. Jemison, Professor
Robert A. Prentice, Distinguished Teaching Roy D. Harris, Professor Emeritus BS, Ohio State, 1969; MBA, 1970; PhD,
Professor BSME, Texas, 1958; MSME, 1960; PhD, Cali- Washington (Seattle), 1978
BA, Kansas, 1972; JD, Washburn University fornia (Los Angeles), 1965 Martin Kilduff, Professor
of Topeka, 1975 Isadore B. Helburn, Professor Emeritus BA, Washington State, 1972; MA, 1974; MBA,
Ramandeep S. Randhawa, Assistant Professor BS, Wisconsin, 1960; MS, 1962; PhD, 1966 1984; MS, Cornell, 1987; PhD, 1988
BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (New Charles C. Holt, Professor Emeritus Dovev Lavie, Assistant Professor
Delhi), 2001; MS, Stanford, 2005; PhD, BS, MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- BA , BS, Technion-Machon Technologi
2006 ogy, 1944; MA, Chicago, 1950; PhD, 1955 Le’Israel, 1996; MS, 1997; MA, Pennsylvania,
Timothy W. Ruefli, Professor 2002; PhD, 2004
BA, Wesleyan, 1964; MS, Carnegie Institute P ro fessors , Instructors, Kyle Lewis, Associate Professor
of Technology, 1967; PhD, Carnegie-Mellon, and Senior Lecturers BS, Duke, 1983; MSIA, Carnegie Mellon,
1969 1990; PhD, Maryland (College Park), 1999
Maytal Saar-Tsechansky, Assistant Professor Emily T. Amanatullah, Assistant Professor Jeffrey Loewenstein, Assistant Professor
BS, Universitat Ben Gurion Ba-Negev, 1994; BA, BS, Duke, 2002; PhM, Columbia, 2004; BS, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1995; MA, North-
MS, 1997; PhD, New York, 2002 PhD, 2007 western, 1998; PhD, 2000
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Jeffrey Martin, Assistant Professor Kate Gillespie, Associate Professor Adjunct Pro fessors
BS, Brigham Young, 1984; MBA, Michigan BA, Harvard, 1974; MBA, Virginia, 1976; PhD,
(Ann Arbor), 1996; PhD, Stanford, 2002 London, 1983 Shelby H. Carter Jr., Adjunct Professor
The Faculty
Paul V. Martorana, Assistant Professor Linda L. Golden, Professor BBA, Texas, 1953
BA, California (Berkeley), 1996; PhD, North- BSBA, Florida, 1971; MA, 1972; PhD, 1975
western, 2005 Ty T. Henderson, Assistant Professor
Douglas J. Morrice, Professor BS, Iowa, 1997; BA, 1998; MBA, 2002; PhD, College of
BA, Carleton, 1985; MS, Cornell, 1988; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 2006 Communic ation
1990 Wayne D. Hoyer, Professor
Francisco Polidoro Jr., Assistant Professor BA, Purdue, 1976; MS, 1979; PhD, 1980
BTech, Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, Julie R. Irwin, Associate Professor D e par tment o f Adve r ti s ing
1987; MA, Fundação Getulio Vargas, 1990; BA, College of William and Mary, 1984; MA,
MBA, Henley Management College, 1997; Colorado (Boulder), 1988; PhD, 1992 Isabella C. M. Cunningham, Chair
PhD, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 2006 Kapil Jain, Senior Lecturer
Erin Porter, Senior Lecturer BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (New Pro fessors, Instructors ,
BA, Texas, 1963; MA, 1964; PhD, 1968 Delhi), 1978; MBA, Bombay, 1982; PhD, and Senior Lecturers
Violina P. Rindova, Associate Professor Columbia, 1990
JD, Sofiiski universitet ‘Kliment Ohridski’, Orlando Rene Kelm, Associate Professor Ronald B. Anderson, Associate Professor
1990; MBA, Houston, 1992; PhD, New York, BA, Brigham Young (Salt Lake City), 1983; BA, Oklahoma, 1973; MS, San Diego State,
1999 MA, 1985; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1989 1979; PhD, Michigan State, 1987
William B. Swann Jr., Professor Romana Khan, Assistant Professor Neal M. Burns, Professor
BA, Gettysburg College, 1974; PhD, Minne- BA, Swarthmore College, 1994; MS, Iowa BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1953; MSc,
sota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1978 State, 1997; PhD, Northwestern, 2004 McGill, 1957; PhD, 1958
Jennifer Whitson, Assistant Professor Kathleen S. Mackie, Senior Lecturer Sejung Choi, Assistant Professor
BA, California (Irvine), 2000; MS, Northwest- MBA, American Graduate School of Inter- BA, Ewha Women’s, 1994; MA, Michigan
ern, 2004; PhD, 2007 national Management, 1974; PhD, Texas State, 1998; PhD, 2002
(Austin), 1995 Isabella C. M. Cunningham, Professor
D e par tme nt o f Mar ke ting Vijay Mahajan, Professor Doutor de Jurisprudencia, Pontifícia Universi-
BS, Indian Institute of Technology (Kanpur), dade Católica de São Paulo, 1964; Mestrado
Eli P. Cox III, Chair 1970; MSE, Texas (Austin), 1972; PhD, 1975 de Administração de Empresas, Escola de
Arthur B. Markman, Professor Administração da Fundação Getúlio Vargas,
P ro f essors Emeri tus BS, Brown, 1988; MA, Illinois (Urbana- 1967; MBA, Michigan State, 1968; PhD, 1972
Champaign), 1990; PhD, 1992 Terry Daugherty, Assistant Professor
Calvin Patton Blair, Professor Emeritus Leigh M. McAlister, Professor BA, Western Kentucky, 1995; MA, Alabama
BA, Texas, 1949; MA, 1953; PhD, 1957 BS, Oklahoma, 1972; MS, Stanford, 1975; (Tuscaloosa), 1999; PhD, Michigan State,
Robert T. Green, Professor Emeritus PhD, 1978 2001
BA, Pennsylvania State, 1965; MBA, State Herbert A. Miller, Senior Lecturer Lisa Z. Dobias, Senior Lecturer
University of New York (Buffalo), 1967; PhD, BS, Hartford, 1968 BSAdv, Texas (Austin), 1989
Pennsylvania State, 1971 Robert A. Peterson, Professor Minette Drumwright, Associate Professor
Karl Eugene Henion II, Professor Emeritus BSB, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), BA, Baylor, 1974; MBA, 1981; PhD, North
BME, Michigan, 1949; MBA, Harvard, 1955; 1966; MS, 1968; PhD, 1970 Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1986
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1967 Rajagopal Raghunathan, Associate Professor Matthew S. Eastin, Associate Professor
David L. Huff, Professor Emeritus BE, Birla Institute of Technology and Sci- BA, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1994; MA, 1997;
BS, Oregon, 1955; MBA, Washington (Se- ences, 1989; MBA , Indian Institute of PhD, Michigan State, 2001
attle), 1957; PhD, 1960 Management (Calcutta), 1992; PhD, New Terry Hemeyer, Senior Lecturer
York, 2000 BS, Ohio State, 1960; MA, Denver, 1969
P ro f essors , Instructors , Raghunath S. Rao, Assistant Professor Geraldine R. Henderson, Associate Professor
a nd S e ni or Lecturers MBA, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade BSEE, Purdue, 1986; MBA, Northwestern,
(New Delhi), 1998; MS, PhD, Minnesota 1991; PhD, 1995
Mark I. Alpert, Professor (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 2007 LeeAnn Kahlor, Assistant Professor
BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Garrett P. Sonnier, Assistant Professor BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1991; MA, Mar-
1964; MBA, Southern California, 1965; MS, BS, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1995; quette, 1995; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison),
1967; DBA, 1968 ME, Duke, 1997; PhD, California (Los An- 2003
Susan M. Broniarczyk, Professor geles), 1996 Gene H. Kincaid, Senior Lecturer
BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1987; PhD, Raji Srinivasan, Associate Professor BBA, Texas (Austin), 1972; MBA, 1974; MA,
Florida, 1992 MS, Madras Christian College, 1981; MBA, In- 1983
Eli P. Cox III, Professor dian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad), John D. Leckenby, Professor
BA, Michigan State, 1964; MBA, 1966; DBA, 1983; PhD, Pennsylvania State (University BS, Ferris State College, 1967; MS, Illinois
Indiana (Bloomington), 1973 Park), 2000 (Urbana-Champaign), 1968; PhD, 1974
William H. Cunningham, Professor Frenkel Ter Hofstede, Associate Professor Wei-Na Lee, Professor
BA, Michigan State, 1966; MBA, 1967; PhD, MS, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, 1994; PhD, BA, Tamkang, 1980; MA, Wisconsin (Madi-
1970 Wageningen Universiteit, 1999 son), 1982; MS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign),
Jade S. Dekinder, Assistant Professor Ying Zhang, Assistant Professor 1984; PhD, 1988
BA, Emory, 2002; PhD, 2007 BA, Nanjing, 2001; MS, Cambridge, 2002; Bradford R. Love, Assistant Professor
Linda V. Gerber, Senior Lecturer MBA, PhD, Chicago, 2007 BS, Florida, 1998; PhD, Michigan State,
BBA, Texas (Austin), 1973; PhD, 1983 2007
Michael S. Mackert, Assistant Professor
BS, Michigan State, 2001; MA, 2003; PhD,
2006
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John H. Murphy, Distinguished Teaching Professor Swathi Kiran, Assistant Professor Dana L. Cloud, Associate Professor
BBA, Texas Technological, 1968; MBA, 1969; BS, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, BA, Pennsylvania State, 1986; MA, Iowa,
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1974 1995; MA, Northwestern, 1998; PhD, 2001 1991; PhD, 1992
The Faculty
Jef I. Richards, Professor Chang Liu, Assistant Professor René M. Dailey, Assistant Professor
BS, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1977; BS, Peking, 1997; PhD, Indiana (Blooming- BA, Grinnell College, 1996; MA, Wyoming,
JD, Indiana (Bloomington), 1981; PhD, Wis- ton), 2002 1998; PhD, California (Santa Barbara), 2005
consin (Madison), 1988 Thomas P. Marquardt, Professor John Daly, Distinguished Teaching Professor
Patricia A. Stout, Professor BS, Wisconsin, 1968; MS, 1970; PhD, Wash- BA, Maryland (College Park), 1973; MA, West
BA, Arizona, 1979; PhD, Illinois (Urbana- ington (Seattle), 1973 Virginia, 1974; PhD, Purdue, 1977
Champaign), 1984 Christine L. Matyear, Senior Lecturer D. Diane Davis, Associate Professor
Yongjun Sung, Assistant Professor BA, Houston (Victoria), 1979; MA, 1985; PhD, BA, Midwestern, 1986; MA, Indiana (Fort
BA, Iowa State, 1999; MA, Georgia, 2003; Texas (Austin), 1997 Wayne), 1989; PhD, Texas (Arlington), 1995
PhD, 2006 Jan Moore, Assistant Professor Loril M. Gossett, Assistant Professor
Gary B. Wilcox, Professor BSpecialEd, Central Arkansas, 1980; MS, BA, Colorado (Boulder), 1993; PhD, 2001
BBA, Texas (Austin), 1974; MA, 1977; PhD, Purdue, 1983; PhD, Illinois (Urbana-Cham- Joshua G. Gunn, Assistant Professor
Michigan State, 1982 paign), 1994 BA, George Washington, 1996; MA, Min-
Jerome D. Williams, Professor Elizabeth D. Peña, Professor nesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1998; PhD,
BA, Pennsylvania, 1969; MS, Union College, BA, Redlands, 1982; MS, San Francisco State, 2002
1975; PhD, Colorado (Boulder), 1986 1984; PhD, Temple, 1993 Roderick P. Hart, Distinguished Teaching Professor
Li Sheng, Assistant Professor BA, Massachusetts, 1966; MA, Pennsylvania
D e par tme nt o f BA, Xiangtan, 1997; MA, Beijing Normal, State, 1968; PhD, 1970
Communi c ati on S cie n ce s 2000; PhD, Northwestern, 2007 Sharon E. Jarvis, Associate Professor
and D i s o r d e r s Harvey M. Sussman, Distinguished Teaching BA, California (Davis), 1991; MA, Arizona,
Professor 1995; PhD, Texas (Austin), 2000
Craig A. Champlin, Chair BA, Queens College, City University of New Mark G. Longaker, Assistant Professor
York, 1965; MS, Wisconsin, 1967; PhD, 1970 BA, Southwestern Louisiana, 1996; MA,
P ro f essors Emeri tus Pennsylvania State, 1999; PhD, 2003
adjun ct prof essors Madeline Maxwell, Professor
Rodger Dalston, Professor Emeritus BA, Bryn Mawr College, 1970; MEd, Arizona,
BA, Cornell, 1964; MA, Northwestern, 1966; Ronald B. Gillam, Adjunct Professor 1972; PhD, 1980
PhD, 1972 BS, Colorado State, 1977; MS, 1979; PhD, Matthew McGlone, Assistant Professor
Grace H. Hanson, Professor Emeritus Indiana (Bloomington), 1989 BA, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1988;
BA, Texas, 1949; MEd, 1951 MA, Princeton, 1991; PhD, 1994
Frederick N. Martin, Professor Emeritus D e par tment o f Jorge F. Peña, Assistant Professor
BA, Brooklyn College, 1957; MA, 1958; PhD, Communi c ati on S t u d ie s BA, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, 2001;
City University of New York, 1968 MS, Cornell, 2004; PhD, 2007
Barry Brummett, Chair Joel D. Rollins, Senior Lecturer
P ro f essors, Instructors , BA, North Texas, 1984; MA, 1989; PhD, Texas
a nd S e ni or Lecturers P ro fessors Emeritus (Austin), 1996
Keri K. Stephens, Assistant Professor
Lisa M. Bedore, Associate Professor Paul H. Gray, Professor Emeritus BS, Texas A&M (College Station), 1990; MA,
BA, San Diego State, 1984; MA, 1987; PhD, BA, Marietta College, 1959; MA, Ilinois, 1960; Texas (Austin), 2000; PhD, 2005
Purdue, 1998 PhD, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1966 Jürgen K. Streeck, Associate Professor
Mark E. Bernstein, Associate Professor Mark L. Knapp, Distinguished Teaching Professor Magister Artium, Freie Universität Berlin,
BA, Pennsylvania, 1970; MA, New York, 1972; Emeritus 1976; Dr.phil, 1981
EdD, Boston, 1980 BS, Kansas, 1962; MA, 1963; PhD, Pennsyl- Natalie J. Stroud, Assistant Professor
Courtney T. Byrd, Assistant Professor vania State, 1966 BA, California (Berkeley), 2001; PhD, Penn-
BS, Louisiana State (Shreveport), 1997; MS, Joe W. Neal, Professor Emeritus sylvania, 2006
Texas Christian, 1999; PhD, Vanderbilt, BA, Texas, 1938; MA, 1941; PhD, 1957 Jeffrey K. Tulis, Associate Professor
2003 Frederick D. Williams, Professor Emeritus BA, Bates College, 1972; MA, Brown, 1974;
Craig A. Champlin, Professor BA, Idaho, 1955; MA, Southern California, PhD, Chicago, 1982
BA, St. Olaf College, 1978; MA, Kansas, 1982; 1960; PhD, 1962 Nicholas A. Valentino, Professor
PhD, 1987 AB, Brown, 1990; PhD, California (Los An-
Barbara Lockett Davis, Professor P ro fessors, Instructors, geles), 1998
BA, Texas (Austin), 1968; MA, 1970; PhD, and S enior Lecturers Anita L. Vangelisti, Professor
1986 BA, Washington (Seattle), 1983; MA, 1985;
Dena H. Granof, Senior Lecturer Dawna I. Ballard, Associate Professor PhD, Texas (Austin), 1989
BA , Case Western Reser ve, 1971; MS, BA, Howard, 1994; MA, California (Santa Jeffrey Walker, Professor
Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1972; PhD, Texas Barbara), 1997; PhD, 2002 BA, Portland State, 1972; MA, 1977; PhD,
(Austin), 1982 Larry D. Browning, Professor California (Berkeley), 1985
Joyce Harris, Associate Professor BS, Oklahoma, 1965; MA, 1966; PhD, Ohio
BA, Texas (El Paso), 1973; MA, 1974; PhD, State (Columbus), 1973 Adjunct Pro fessors
Texas (Austin), 1992 Barry Brummett, Professor
Su-Hyun Jin, Assistant Professor BA, Macalester College, 1973; MA, Minnesota John G. Rodden, Adjunct Professor
BS, Ewha Women’s, 1991; MA, PhD, Minne- (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1975; PhD, 1978 BA, La Salle, 1978; MA, Virginia, 1982; PhD,
sota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 2000 Richard A. Cherwitz, Professor 1987
BA, Iowa, 1974; MA, 1976; PhD, 1978 Joel L. Swerdlow, Adjunct Professor
BA, Syracuse, 1968; MA, Cornell, 1971;
PhD, 1974
638 The Faculty

S ch oo l o f J o urnali sm Marvin N. Olasky, Professor Don W. Howard, Assistant Professor
BA, Yale, 1971; MA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), BA, Baylor, 1979; MA, Texas (Austin), 1988
Lorraine E. Branham, Director 1974; PhD, 1976 Michael S. Kackman, Assistant Professor
The Faculty
Paula M. Poindexter, Associate Professor BFA, Emerson College, 1994; MA, Wisconsin
P ro f essors Emeri tus BSRTF, Texas (Austin), 1972; MA, Syracuse, (Madison), 1995; PhD, 1999
1977; PhD, 1980 Mary C. Kearney, Associate Professor
Henry A. Anderson, Associate Professor Emeritus Stephen D. Reese, Professor BA, San Diego, 1984; MA, Georgetown, 1992;
BFA, Texas, 1953; MS, Trinity, 1964; PhD, BA, Tennessee (Knoxville), 1976; MA, Wis- PhD, Southern California, 1998
Texas (Austin), 1975 consin (Madison), 1980; PhD, 1982 Stuart Kelban, Assistant Professor
J. B. Colson, Professor Emeritus Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, Associate Professor BA, Harvard, 1986; MFA, Virginia, 1989
BFA, Ohio, 1954; MA, California (Los An- BA, Texas (Austin), 1976; MS, Columbia, Samantha H. Krukowski, Assistant Professor
geles), 1961 1977; PhD, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), BA, Barnard College, 1988; MA, Washington
Wayne A. Danielson, Professor Emeritus 1988 (St. Louis), 1992; MArch, Texas (Austin),
BA, State University of Iowa, 1952; MA, América Rodriguez, Associate Professor 1997; PhD, 1999
Stanford, 1953; PhD, 1957 BA, Swarthmore College, 1978; PhD, Califor- Shanti Kumar, Associate Professor
William Korbus, Professor Emeritus nia (San Diego), 1993 BS, Osmania, 1987; BA, 1988; MA, 1989;
BFA, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1957; BFA, S. Griffin Singer, Senior Lecturer MS, Texas Christian, 1994; PhD, Indiana
1960; MS, 1974 BJ, Texas, 1955; MA, 1972 (Bloomington), 1998
George Sylvie, Associate Professor Anne Lewis, Senior Lecturer
P ro f essors , Instructors , BA, Louisiana State, 1976; MA, Missouri (Co- BFA, School of Visual Arts (New York),
a nd S e ni or Lecturers lumbia), 1978; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1988 2000
Russell G. Todd, Professor Richard Lewis, Associate Professor
Rosental Alves, Professor BJ, Texas (Austin), 1972; MA, Stanford, 1979; MFA, Texas (Austin), 1994
BA, Universidade Federal do Rio de Jani- PhD, 1982 Madhavi Mallapragada, Assistant Professor
ero, 1977 Mark W. Tremayne, Assistant Professor BA, Madras, 1989; MA, Stella Maris College,
Lorraine E. Branham, Professor BA, California (Berkeley), 1989; MA, Texas 1991; PhM, Jawaharlal Nehru, 1995; MA, Wis-
BA, Temple, 1976 (Austin), 1998; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), consin (Madison), 1999; PhD, 2003
Gene A. Burd, Associate Professor 2002 Mitko Panov, Associate Professor
BA, California (Los Angeles), 1953; MS, 1954; MA, Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Filmowa,
PhD, Northwestern, 1964 D e par tment o f Ra d i o - Televizijna i Teatralna im. Leona Szylera,
Don E. Carleton, Senior Lecturer Te le vi s i on - Film 1988
BS, Houston, 1969; MA, 1974; PhD, 1978 Bruce W. Pennycook, Professor
Hsiang Chyi, Assistant Professor Sharon L. Strover, Chair BMusic, Toronto, 1973; MMusic, 1974; DMA,
BA, National Taiwan, 1994; MA, Stanford, Stanford, 1978
1995; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1999 P ro fessors Emeritus Charles Ramírez Berg, Distinguished Teaching
Renita Coleman, Assistant Professor Professor
BS, Florida, 1979; MA, Missouri (Columbia), Robert D. Brooks, Professor Emeritus MA, Texas (Austin), 1975; PhD, 1987
1997; PhD, 2001 BA, Kansas, 1956; MA, 1963; PhD, Wiscon- América Rodriguez, Associate Professor
Tracy S. Dahlby, Professor sin, 1968 BA, Swarthmore College, 1978; PhD, Califor-
BA, Washington (Seattle), 1972; AM, Har- Robert E. Davis, Professor Emeritus nia (San Diego), 1993
vard, 1974 BA, Northern Iowa, 1953; MA, 1956; PhD, Thomas G. Schatz, Professor
Dennis Darling, Professor Iowa, 1965 BA, Notre Dame, 1970; MA, Nebraska (Lin-
BVA, Georgia State, 1970; MFA, School of the Frederick D. Williams, Professor Emeritus coln), 1971; MA, Iowa, 1974; PhD, 1976
Art Institute of Chicago, 1972 BA, Idaho, 1955; MA, Southern California, Nancy Schiesari, Professor
Donna De Cesare, Assistant Professor 1960; PhD, 1962 BFA, Central School of Art, London, 1973; BA,
BA, State University of New York College Academie di Belle Arti, Urbino, 1975; MFA,
(Buffalo), 1976; MPhil, Essex, 1979 P ro fessors, Instructors, Royal College of Art, London, 1978
Mercedes Lynn de Uriarte, Associate Professor and Senior Lecturers Andrew B. Shea, Assistant Professor
BA, California State (Fullerton), 1972; MA, BA, Hampshire College, 1976; JD, Northeast-
Yale, 1974; PhM, 1978; PhD, Yale, 1996 Steven Dietz, Professor ern, 1982; MFA, California Institute of the
David Garlock, Senior Lecturer BA, Northern Colorado, 1980 Arts, 1985; MFA, Southern California, 1994
BS, Maryland (College Park), 1973 Lucien Douglas, Associate Professor Ellen Spiro, Associate Professor
Homero Gil de Zuniga, Instructor BFA, Connecticut, 1971; PhD, Michigan MA, State University of New York (Buffalo),
BA, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, State, 1996 1988
1999; MA, Wisconsin (Madison), 2003; PhD, Robert Foshko, Senior Lecturer Janet Staiger, Professor
Universidad Europea de Madrid, 2006; PhD, BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1953 BA, Nebraska (Omaha), 1968; MA, Purdue,
Wisconsin (Madison), 2007 Caroline J. Frick, Assistant Professor 1969; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 1981
Dustin Harp, Assistant Professor BA, Miami (Ohio), 1993; MA, East Anglia, Laura L. Stein, Assistant Professor
BA, Sonoma State, 1992; MA, Texas (Austin), 1995; PhD, Texas (Austin), 2005 BA, California (Berkeley), 1987; MA, Teach-
1997; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 2002 Jennifer Fuller, Assistant Professor ers College, Columbia, 1990; PhD, Texas
Bob Jensen, Associate Professor BA, South Carolina (Columbia), 1994; MA, (Austin), 1997
BS, Moorhead State, 1981; MA, American, Wisconsin (Madison), 2000; PhD, 2004 Paul J. Stekler, Professor
1985; PhD, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Andrew S. Garrison, Associate Professor BA, Williams College, 1974; PhD, Harvard,
Paul), 1992 BA, Antioch, 1974 1982
Dominic L. Lasorsa, Associate Professor Lalitha Gopalan, Associate Professor Allucquere Rosanne Stone, Associate Professor
BA, St. Bonaventure, 1970; MA, Texas (Aus- BA, Madras Christian College, 1982; MA, BA, St. John’s College (Maryland), 1965; PhD,
tin), 1981; PhD, Stanford, 1986 Delhi Vishwavidyalaya, 1984; MA, Rochester, California (Santa Cruz), 1993
Maxwell E. McCombs, Professor 1987; PhD, 1993 Joseph D. Straubhaar, Professor
BA, Tulane, 1960; MA, Stanford, 1961; PhD, BA, Stanford, 1973; MA, Tufts, 1974; MA,
1966 1975; PhD, 1981
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Sharon L. Strover, Professor P ro fessors , Instructors, and Xiaofen Keating, Associate Professor
BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1972; MA, Stan- S eni or Lecturers BE, Beijing Sport, 1984; MEd, 1987; PhD,
ford, 1978; PhD, 1982 Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 2000
The Faculty
Kathleen Tyner, Assistant Professor Lawrence D. Abraham, Professor Dorothy D. Lambdin, Senior Lecturer
BS, Ball State, 1973; MA, San Francisco BA, Oberlin College, 1971; MS, Kansas State BS, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1974; MA,
State, 1986 Teacher’s College, 1972; EdD, Columbia, Teachers College, Columbia, 1974; EdD,
S. Craig Watkins, Associate Professor 1975 Massachusetts (Amherst), 1992
BA, Texas (Austin), 1988; PhD, Michigan James P. Barufaldi, Distinguished Teaching Min Liu, Professor
(Ann Arbor), 1994 Professor BA, East China Normal University Shanghai,
Karin Wilkins, Associate Professor BS, Marietta College, 1962; MEd, Kent State, 1982; MA, West Virginia, 1990; EdD, 1992
BA, Bucknell, 1984; MA, Pennsylvania, 1987; 1966; PhD, Maryland (College Park), 1972 Anna Elizabeth Maloch, Associate Professor
PhD, 1991 Lowell J. Bethel, Professor BS, Ouachita Baptist, 1991; MEd, Vanderbilt,
BS, Temple, 1961; MEd, 1967; MS, Pennsyl- 1995; EdD, 1999
vania, 1971; EdD, 1974 Jill A. Marshall, Assistant Professor
College of Ed u c ation Randy Bomer, Associate Professor BS, Stanford, 1980; PhD, Texas (Austin),
BA, Trinity, 1983; MA, Teachers College, Co- 1984
lumbia, 1987; PhD, Columbia, 1996 H. Taylor Martin, Assistant Professor
D e par tme nt o f Cur r i culum Anthony L. Brown, Assistant Professor BA, Dartmouth College, 1992; MS, Vander-
and Ins tr u c ti on BA, California State (Long Beach), 1993; MA, bilt, 2000; PhD, Stanford, 2003
1997; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 2006 Zena T. Moore, Associate Professor
Lawrence D. Abraham, Chair Christopher P. Brown, Assistant Professor BA, West Indies (St. Augustine), 1970; EdDip,
BA, University of the South, 1993; MA, New 1977; PhD, Purdue, 1991
P ro f essors Emeri tus Mexico State, 1997; PhD, Wisconsin (Madi- Melissa R. Mosley, Assistant Professor
son), 2004 BA, Washington (St. Louis), 1999; MA, 2000;
Mario A. Benítez, Distinguished Teaching Profes- Keffrelyn D. Brown, Assistant Professor PhD, 2007
sor Emeritus BS, Houston, 1993; MEd, Harvard, 1999; Deborah K. Palmer, Assistant Professor
PhB, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 1951; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 2006 BA, Stanford, 1991; MA, California (Berkeley),
MA, Texas Christian, 1959; DLitt, Universidad Guadalupe Carmona, Assistant Professor 2000; PhD, 2004
de la Habana, 1960; MEd, Texas Wesleyan BS, Instituto Technológico Autónomo de Anthony J. Petrosino, Associate Professor
College, 1962; PhD, Claremont Graduate México, 1995; MS, Instituto Politécnico Na- BS, Creighton, 1984; MA, Columbia, 1990;
School, 1966 cional, 2000; PhD, Purdue, 2004 PhD, Vanderbilt, 1998
George M. Blanco, Associate Professor Emeritus Lisa J. Cary, Assistant Professor Lia Plakans, Assistant Professor
BA, Texas Western College, 1958; MA, BEd, Edith Cowan, 1992; MEd, Regina, 1995; BA, Iowa, 1991; MA, Iowa State, 1997; PhD,
Middlebur y College, 1964; PhD, Texas PhD, Ohio State, 1999 Iowa, 2007
(Austin), 1971 Susan B. Empson, Associate Professor Stuart Reifel, Professor
John G. Bordie, Professor Emeritus BA, Queens College, 1983; MA, Columbia, BA, Stanford, 1972; MA, 1973; EdD, California
BA, Chicago, 1949; PhD, Texas, 1955 1988; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 1994 (Los Angeles), 1981
Ralph W. Cain, Associate Professor Emeritus Sherry L. Field, Professor Paul Resta, Professor
BSEd, Texas Christian, 1951; MEd, Texas, BSEd, Texas Tech, 1973; MEd, Stephen F. Aus- BS, Arizona State, 1957; MS, Washington
1962; PhD, 1964 tin State, 1975; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1991 State, 1960; PhD, Arizona State, 1968
L. Ray Carry, Professor Emeritus Douglas E. Foley, Professor Catherine Riegle-Crumb, Assistant Professor
BA, North Texas State College, 1952; MS, BA, Northern Iowa, 1961; MA, Stanford, BA, Texas A&M (College Station), 1993; MA,
1960; MS, Stanford, 1964; PhD, 1968 1966; PhD, 1970 Chicago, 1996; PhD, 2000
Heather Lilian Carter, Professor Emeritus Kevin M. Foster, Assistant Professor Nancy L. Roser, Distinguished Teaching Professor
PhB, Northwestern, 1961; PhD, Maryland BA, College of William and Mary, 1991; MA, BA, Evansville, 1966; MS, Indiana, 1968;
(College Park), 1969 Texas (Austin), 1994; PhD, 2001 EdD, 1970
Ozro Luke Davis Jr., Professor Emeritus Lisa S. Goldstein, Associate Professor Cynthia Salinas, Assistant Professor
BA, North Texas State College, 1949; MEd, BA, Yale, 1985; MA, Teachers College, Colum- BA, Texas (Austin), 1983; MA, Texas A&I,
1950; PhD, George Peabody College for bia, 1989; PhD, Stanford, 1995 1985; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1999
Teachers, 1958 Frank J. Guszak, Professor Allison Skerrett, Assistant Professor
Edmund James Farrell, Professor Emeritus BSEd, Texas, 1954; MEd, 1958; PhD, Wis- BA, Massachusetts (Boston), 1998; MA,
BA, Stanford, 1950; MA, 1951; PhD, California consin, 1966 2000; PhD, Boston College, 2007
(Berkeley), 1969 Louis Harrison, Associate Professor Jennifer C. Smith, Assistant Professor
Joe L. Frost, Professor Emeritus BS, New Orleans, 1979; MEd, 1987; PhD, BA, BS, Arizona, 1995; MS, 2000; PhD,
BSEd, Arkansas Polytechnic College, 1960; Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1997 2002
MSEd, Arkansas, 1961; EdD, 1965 James V. Hoffman, Professor Lourdes D. Soto, Professor
William Richard Harmer, Professor Emeritus BA, College of St. Benedict, 1966; MS, Wis- BS, State University of New York (New Paltz),
BS, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1950; consin (Milwaukee), 1970; PhD, Missouri 1970; MS, Hunter College, 1974; PhD, Penn-
MA, 1957; PhD, 1959 (Kansas City), 1977 sylvania State, 1986
Julie M. Jensen, Professor Emeritus Deborah A. Horan, Assistant Professor Walter M. Stroup Jr., Associate Professor
BS, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1965; BA, Colorado (Denver), 1986; MA, 1997; PhD, BA, Colgate, 1983; MEd, Harvard, 1991;
MA, 1968; PhD, 1970 Boston College, 2007 EdD, 1996
Judith Wells Lindfors, Professor Emeritus Elaine K. Horwitz, Professor Luis Urrieta, Assistant Professor
BA, Oberlin College, 1959; MEd, Harvard, BA, Maryland (College Park), 1972; MA, Illi- BA, California (Los Angeles), 1995; MA, 1999;
1960; MA, California (Los Angeles), 1967; nois (Urbana-Champaign), 1975; PhD, 1980 PhD, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 2003
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1972 Joan Hughes, Associate Professor Angela Valenzuela, Professor
John Martin Rich, Professor Emeritus BA, Pomona College, 1992; PhD, Michigan BA, Angelo State, 1981; MA, Texas (Austin),
BA, Alabama, 1954; MA, 1955; PhD, Ohio State, 2000 1983; MA, Stanford, 1985; PhD, 1990
State, 1958
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Mary Lee Webeck, Assistant Professor Barbara G. Dodd, Professor Richard R. Valencia, Professor
BA, Purdue, 1993; MS, 1995; PhD, 2001 BA, Trinity, 1976; MS, 1978; PhD, Texas BA, California (Santa Barbara), 1970; MA,
Jo Worthy, Professor (Austin), 1984 1972; PhD, 1977
The Faculty
BS, Virginia, 1977; MEd, 1984; PhD, 1989 David J. Drum, Professor Brandon K. Vaughn, Assistant Professor
BA, Dickinson College, 1964; MA, American, BA, West Florida, 1992; MA, 1994; PhD,
D e par tme nt o f 1966; PhD, 1969 Florida State, 2006
E d u c ati onal P s ych o lo gy Edmund T. Emmer, Professor Claire Ellen Weinstein, Professor
BA, Michigan, 1962; MA, 1965; PhD, 1967 BS, Brooklyn College, 1967; PhD, Texas
Edmund T. Emmer, Chair Toni L. Falbo, Professor (Austin), 1975
BA, George Washington, 1968; MA, Califor- Tiffany A. Whittaker, Assistant Professor
P ro f essors Emeri tus nia (Los Angeles), 1969; PhD, 1973 BA, Texas (San Antonio), 1995; MS, 1998;
Timothy Z. Keith, Professor PhD, Texas (Austin), 2003
Benjamin Fruchter, Professor Emeritus BA, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1974; MA, Frank W. Wicker, Professor
BA, Brooklyn College, 1936; MA, Southern East Carolina, 1978; PhD, Duke, 1982 BA, Texas Christian, 1959; MA, 1961; PhD,
California, 1946; PhD, 1948 William R. Koch, Professor Princeton, 1966
June M. Gallessich, Professor Emeritus BA, Wisconsin, 1968; MA, Missouri (Kansas
BA, Texas Christian, 1952; MEd, Texas (Aus- City), 1975; PhD, Missouri (Columbia), 1980 Adjunct Pro fessors
tin), 1965; PhD, 1967 Guy J. Manaster, Professor
Lucia A. Gilbert, Professor Emeritus BA, Columbia, 1959; PhD, Chicago, 1969 Carl J. Anderson, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA, Wells College, 1963; MS, Yale, 1964; PhD, Christopher J. McCarthy, Professor BA, Texas (Austin), 1974; MEd, 1976; PhD,
Texas (Austin), 1974 BA, Virginia, 1988; MA, Boston College, 1990; 1987
Earl Jennings, Professor Emeritus PhD, Georgia State, 1995 David C. Cansler, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BSEd, Texas, 1955; MEd, 1956; PhD, 1963 Leslie A. Moore, Senior Lecturer BA, Yale, 1974; PhD, North Carolina (Chapel
Earl A. Koile, Professor Emeritus BA, Southern Methodist, 1971; PhD, Texas Hill), 1979
BS, Indiana State Teacher’s College, 1939; (Austin), 1987 Cristina Casas, Adjunct Assistant Professor
MEd, Harvard, 1947; EdD, 1953 Kristin D. Neff, Associate Professor BS, Texas (El Paso), 1972; MEd, 1979; PhD,
Richard Mowsesian, Associate Professor Emeritus BA, California (Los Angeles), 1988; MA, Cali- Texas (Austin), 1986
BSEd, Teacher’s College of Connecticut, 1952; fornia (Berkeley), 1992; PhD, 1997 Nancy P. Daley, Adjunct Assistant Professor
MEd, Hartford, 1959; APC, City University of Keenan Pituch, Assistant Professor BA, Wesleyan (Connecticut); PhD, Texas
New York, 1963; PhD, Wisconsin, 1965 BA, Bowling Green State, 1984; MA, South (Austin), 1991
Beeman N. Phillips, Professor Emeritus Florida, 1987; MS, Florida State, 1993; PhD, Cheryl L. Harris, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA, Evansville College, 1949; MS, Indiana, 1997 BS, Liberty, 1984; MA, Texas (Austin), 1989;
1950; EdD, 1954 Frank C. Richardson, Professor PhD, 2003
Jackson B. Reid, Professor Emeritus BA, Ohio State, 1961; BD, Yale, 1965; PhD, Pamela R. Moore, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS, The Citadel, 1942; PhD, California (Los Colorado State, 1971 BA, Texas (Austin), 1982; MA, Texas Tech,
Angeles), 1951 Daniel H. Robinson, Associate Professor 1985; PhD, 1991
Janet T. Spence, Ashbel Smith Professor Emeritus BS, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1988; MEd, Arizona Robert P. O’Brien, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA, Oberlin College, 1945; MA, PhD, State State, 1991; PhD, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1993 BA, Trinity, 1971; MA, 1972; PhD, Florida,
University of Iowa, 1949; DSc (hon), Oberlin Aaron B. Rochlen, Associate Professor 1976
College, 1985 BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1992; MA, Mary- Joan M. Offerle, Adjunct Assistant Professor
land (College Park), 1997; PhD, 2000 BA, George Mason, 1978; MS, Virginia Com-
P ro f essors , Instructors , Stephanie S. Rude, Professor monwealth, 1981; PhD, 1985
a nd S e ni or Lecturers BA, California (Santa Barbara), 1977; PhD, Willard J. Pannabecker, Adjunc t A ssistant
Stanford, 1983 Professor
Ricardo C. Ainslie, Professor Janay B. Sander, Assistant Professor BA, Bethel College, 1963; MDiv, Asbury Theo-
BA, California (Berkeley), 1972; MA, Michi- BA, Texas (Austin), 1995; MA, 1999; PhD, logical Seminary, 1967; MA, Texas (Austin),
gan, 1975; PhD, 1979 2001 1969; PhD, Texas Tech, 1974
Germine H. Awad, Assistant Professor Diane L. Schallert, Professor Rachel Robillard, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS, John Carroll, 1999; MA, Southern Illinois BA, San Francisco, 1971; MA, California BSElemEd, Texas (Austin), 1977; MA, 1989;
(Carbondale), 2002; PhD, 2005 State (San Francisco), 1973; PhD, Arizona MA, 1999; PhD, 2002
S. Natasha Beretvas, Associate Professor State, 1975 Sheri L. Robinson, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS, Duke, 1989; MEd, Washington (Seattle), Alissa Sherry, Assistant Professor BS, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1992; MS, Missis-
1997; PhD, 2000 BA, Auburn, 1991; MA, Austin Peay State, sippi State, 1995; PhD, 1998
Gary D. Borich, Professor 1996; PhD, Southern Mississippi, 2001 Laura M. Stapleton, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS, Indiana, 1965; MA, 1967; EdD, 1970 Kevin D. Stark, Professor BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1988; MEd,
Lawrence A. Brownstein, Senior Lecturer BS, Wisconsin (Stevens Point), 1978; MA, George Mason, 1992; PhD, Maryland (Col-
BS, Houston, 1967; MA, Oklahoma, 1968; Richmond, 1980; PhD, Wisconsin (Madi- lege Park), 2001
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1977 son), 1984 Barry J. Worchel, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Cindy I. Carlson, Professor Marie-Anne P. Suizzo, Associate Professor BA, Texas (Austin), 1972; MD, Texas (South-
BA, DePauw, 1971; MS, Indiana (Blooming- BA, Georgetown, 1981; MA, Stanford, 1987; western Medical Center), 1975
ton), 1978; PhD, 1982 MEd, Harvard, 1993; EdD, 1997
Stephanie W. Cawthon, Assistant Professor Marilla D. Svinicki, Professor
BA, Stanford, 1994; MA, 1995; PhD, Wiscon- BA, Western Michigan, 1967; MA, 1968; PhD,
sin (Madison), 2002 Colorado, 1972
Kevin O. Cokley, Associate Professor Deborah J. Tharinger, Associate Professor
BA, Wake Forest, 1993; MEd, North Carolina BS, New Mexico, 1973; MA, Arizona State,
(Greensboro), 1993; PhD, Georgia State, 1975; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1981
1998
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D e par tme nt o f Kine s i o lo gy Dorothy D. Lambdin, Senior Lecturer Edward P. Tyson, Adjunct Assistant Professor
and He alth E d u c ati on BS, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1974; MA, BA, Texas (Austin), 1971; MD, Texas Health
Teachers College, Columbia, 1974; EdD, Science Center (Houston), 1982
The Faculty
John L. Ivy, Chair Massachusetts (Amherst), 1992 Thomas J. Walters, Adjunct Associate Professor
Alexandra Loukas, Associate Professor BA, State University of New York College
P ro f essors Emeri tus BA, Windsor, 1992; MA, Michigan State, (Geneseo), 1979; MA, Texas (Austin), 1984;
1995; PhD, 1997 PhD, 1989
Robert M. Malina, Professor Emeritus Fred L. Peterson Jr., Associate Professor Anthony N. Zavaleta, Adjunct Professor
BS, Manhattan College, 1959; MS, 1960; PhD, BS, Toledo, 1972; MS, 1978; PhD, Illinois BA, Texas (Austin), 1971; MA, 1973; PhD,
Wisconsin, 1963 (Urbana-Champaign), 1981 1976
Jack H. Wilmore, Professor Emeritus Darrell K Royal, Professor
BA, MA, California (Santa Barbara), 1960; BS, Oklahoma, 1950 D e par tment o f Spe cial
PhD, Oregon, 1966 Rosemary Slacks, Assistant Professor E d u c ati on
BS, Florida State, 1960; MEd, Texas (Aus-
P ro f essors, Instructors , tin), 1969 Herbert J. Rieth, Chair
a nd S e ni or Lecturers Waneen Wyrick Spirduso, Professor
BSPEd, Texas, 1957; MEd, North Carolina Pro fessors Emeritus
Lawrence D. Abraham, Professor (Greensboro), 1958; EdD, Texas, 1966
BA, Oberlin College, 1971; MS, Kansas State Joseph W. Starnes, Professor Natalie Carter Barraga, Professor Emeritus
Teacher’s College, 1972; EdD, Columbia, BS, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1972; BS, North Texas State Teacher’s College,
1975 PhD, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1978 1938; MEd, Texas, 1957; EdD, George Peabody
John Bartholomew, Associate Professor Mary A. Steinhardt, Distinguished Teaching College for Teachers, 1963
BA, Harvard, 1989; PhD, Arizona State, Professor Charles C. Cleland, Professor Emeritus
1996 BS, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1978; MEd, BS, Southern Illinois, 1950; MS, 1951; PhD,
Laurence H. Chalip, Professor Lamar, 1980; EdD, Houston (University Texas, 1957
BA, California (Berkeley), 1972; MSocSci, Park), 1985 John D. King, Professor Emeritus
Waikato, 1979; MA, Chicago, 1983; PhD, Hirofumi Tanaka, Associate Professor BFA, Nebraska State Teachers College, 1956;
1988 BA, International Martial Arts, 1989; MS, MA, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1958; EdD, 1964
Carla A. Costa, Assistant Professor Ball State, 1992; PhD, Tennessee (Knox- Robert L. Marion, Professor Emeritus
Lic, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, 1995; ville), 1995 BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1957; MA, 1959;
MEd, Bowling Green State, 1997; PhD, Ohio Janice S. Todd, Associate Professor PhD, 1973
State (Columbus), 2000 BA, Mercer, 1974; MEd, 1976; PhD, Texas
Edward F. Coyle, Professor (Austin), 1995 Pro fessors, Instructors, a n d
BA, Queens College, City University of Kenneth W. Tyson, Associate Professor Senior Lecturers
New York, 1975; MA, Ball State, 1976; PhD, BA, Southern Methodist, 1960; MEd, Texas
Arizona, 1979 (Austin), 1970 Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Professor
Charles W. Craven, Associate Professor BS, Framingham State College, 1974; MA,
BSPEd, Texas (Austin), 1963; MEd, 1968 Adjun ct Pro f essors New Mexico,1980; PhD, 1986
Jonathan B. Dingwell, Assistant Professor Shernaz Bhathena García, Associate Professor
BS, Miami (Ohio), 1990; MS, Ohio State John M. Berardi, Adjunct Assistant Professor BA, Poona, 1975; Diploma, Dilkhush Teacher
(Columbus), 1994; PhD, Pennsylvania BS, Lock Haven, 1997; PhD, Western On- Training Center (Bombay), 1976; MS, George
State, 1998 tario, 2004 Peabody College for Teachers, 1978; PhD,
Marlene A. Dixon, Assistant Professor Vilma T. Falck, Adjunct Associate Professor Texas (Austin), 1984
BA, Trinity, 1993; MEd, Texas (Austin), 1998; BS, Pittsburgh, 1948; MS, Pennsylvania State, Michael P. Krezmien, Assistant Professor
PhD, Ohio State (Columbus), 2002 1950; PhD, 1955 BA, Chicago, 1995; MA, Texas (Austin), 2001;
Elizabeth W. Edmundson, Associate Professor Philip P. Huang, Adjunct Assistant Professor PhD, Maryland (Baltimore), 2007
BS, East Carolina, 1983; MA, 1985; PhD, Texas BA, Rice, 1982; MD, Texas (Southwestern), William A. Myers, Associate Professor
(Austin), 1990 1986; MPH, Harvard, 1990 BS, Syracuse, 1962; MS, 1964; EdD, Southern
Roger P. Farrar, Professor Charles A. Lindsey Jr., Adjunct Assistant Professor California, 1969
BS, Tufts, 1967; PhD, Massachusetts (Am- BA, Rice, 1962; MD, Southwestern Medical Mark O’Reilly, Professor
herst), 1976 School, 1966 BA, University College (Dublin), 1986;
B. Christine Green, Associate Professor Alfred L. McAlister, Adjunct Associate Professor MA, Southern Illinois, 1989; PhD, Illinois
BS, George Washington, 1985; MA, Maryland BA, Texas (Austin), 1972; PhD, Stanford, (Urbana-Champaign), 1992
(College Park), 1994; PhD, 1996 1976 Alba A. Ortiz, Professor
Lisa Griffin, Assistant Professor Katherine T. McCalister, Adjunct Assistant BS, Southwest Texas State, 1969; MEd, 1970;
BS, Guelph, 1993; MS, Western Ontario, Professor PhD, Texas (Austin), 1976
1995; PhD, 1999 BSKin, Texas (Austin), 1993; MA, 1996; Randall M. Parker, Professor
Carole K. Holahan, Professor PhD, 2003 BS, Wisconsin, 1962; MS, 1964; PhD, Mis-
BSEd, Duquesne, 1967; MEd, Massachusetts Martha I. Pyron, Adjunct Assistant Professor souri (Columbia), 1970
(Amherst), 1971; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1976 BA, Texas (Austin), 1991; MD, Texas Health Herbert J. Rieth, Professor
John L. Ivy, Professor Science Center (San Antonio), 1996 BA, Seton Hall, 1964; MS, Fort Hays State,
BS, Old Dominion, 1970; MA, Maryland (Col- Paul J. Roach, Adjunct Assistant Professor 1966; EdD, Kansas, 1971
lege Park), 1974; PhD, 1976 BA, Saint Louis, 1980; MD, Northwestern, James L. Schaller, Associate Professor
Jody Jensen, Professor 1984 BS, Wisconsin (Madison), 1984; MS, 1987;
BSE, Drake, 1973; MS, Massachusetts Peggy M. Russell, Adjunct Associate Professor PhD, 1991
(Amherst), 1978; PhD, Maryland (College BA, Texas (Austin), 1970; DO, North Texas Karrie A. Shogren, Assistant Professor
Park), 1989 Health Science Center (Fort Worth), 1979 BS, Ohio State (Columbus), 2000; MA,
Ted D. Spears, Adjunct Associate Professor Dayton, 2002; PhD, Kansas, 2006
BA, Texas (Austin), 1976; MD, Texas (Galves-
ton), 1980
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Audrey McCray Sorrells, Associate Professor Richard A. Schapery, PE, Professor Emeritus David G. Hull, PE, Professor
BA, Southeastern Louisiana, 1982; MEd, BSME, Wayne State, 1957; MS, California BS, Purdue, 1959; MS, Washington (Seattle),
1987; PhD, Florida, 1997 Institute of Technology, 1958; PhD, 1962 1962; PhD, Rice, 1967
The Faculty
Sylvia F. Thompson, Associate Professor Morris Stern, PE, Professor Emeritus Stelios Kyriakides, PE, Professor
BSEd, Texas (Austin), 1988; MS, Miami BS, Washington (St. Louis), 1952; MS, Illinois, BSAnE, Bristol, 1975; MS, California Institute
(Florida), 1992; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1999 1958; PhD, 1962 of Technology, 1976; PhD, 1980
Keith D. Turner, Associate Professor John C. Westkaemper, PE, Professor Emeritus Chad M. Landis, Assistant Professor
BA, Western Washington State College, 1967; BSAnE, Texas (Austin), 1947; MSME, 1959; BS, BSME, Pennsylvania, 1994; MS, Califor-
MS, 1968; PhD, Washington (Seattle), 1974 PhD, 1967 nia (Santa Barbara), 1997; PhD, 1999
Sharon Vaughn, Professor Ching-Hsie Yew, PE, Professor Emeritus Kenneth M. Liechti, Professor
BS, Missouri (Columbia), 1973; MEd, Arizona, BS, National Taiwan, 1955; MS, Cornell, 1958; BSAnE, Glasgow, 1973; MS, California Insti-
1976; PhD, 1982 PhD, California (Berkeley), 1962 tute of Technology, 1974; PhD, 1980
Cheryl Y. Wilkinson, Assistant Professor E. Glenn Lightsey, Associate Professor
BA, Pomona College, 1975; MA, Texas (Aus- P ro fessors, Instructors, and BSE, Princeton, 1986; MSEE, Johns Hopkins,
tin), 1977; PhD, 1983 S eni or Lecturers 1991; PhD, Stanford, 1997
James R. Yates, Professor Belinda Marchand, Assistant Professor
BS, Abilene Christian College, 1962; MS, Maruthi R. Akella, Associate Professor BSAAE, Purdue, 1997; MSAA, 2000; PhD,
North Texas State, 1963; PhD, Texas (Aus- BTechME, Calicut, 1992; MEAsE, Indian 2004
tin), 1971 Institute of Science (Bangalore), 1994; PhD, Hans Mark, PE, Professor
Texas A&M (College Station), 1998 BA, California (Berkeley), 1951; PhD, Massa-
A dju nct P rofessors Ivo Babuska, Professor chusetts Institute of Technology, 1954
DiplIng, Ceské vysoké ucení technické v Mark E. Mear, PE, Professor
James R. Patton, Adjunct Associate Professor Praze, 1949; Dr, 1951; CSc, Czechoslovak BSME, Texas (Austin), 1982; SM, Massa-
BS, Notre Dame, 1971; MEd, Virginia, 1974; Academy of Sciences, 1955; DSc, 1960 chusetts Institute of Technology, 1984; SM,
EdD, 1980 Jeffrey K. Bennighof, PE, Professor Harvard, 1984; PhD, 1986
BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1982; MS, Cesar A. Ocampo, Associate Professor
Unive r s it y Co lle ague o f 1984; PhD, 1986 BSAsE, Kansas, 1990; MSAsE, Colorado
the Co lle ge o f E d u c ati on Robert H. Bishop, PE, Distinguished Teaching (Boulder), 1991; PhD, 1996
Professor J. Tinsley Oden, PE, Professor
The following faculty member of the College BSAsE, Texas A&M, 1979; MS, 1980; PhD, BS, Louisiana State, 1959; MS, Oklahoma
of Natural Sciences has a special interest in the Rice, 1990 State, 1960; PhD, 1962
preparation of teachers and has been extended Sean M. Buckley, Assistant Professor Laxminarayan L. Raja, Associate Professor
voting privileges in the College of Education BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1992; MS, BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (Ma-
faculty. Texas (Austin), 1994; PhD, 2000 dras), 1990; MS, Texas A&M (College Sta-
Graham F. Carey, PE, Professor tion), 1992; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1996
J. David Gavenda, Professor Emeritus, Department BS, Queensland, 1966; MS, Washington Venkat Raman, Assistant Professor
of Physics; Professor of Education (Seattle), 1970; PhD, 1974 BTech, Madurai-Kamaraj, 1998; PhD, Iowa
BSPhy, Texas, 1954; MA, 1956; PhD, Brown, Noel T. Clemens, Professor State, 2003
1959 BSME, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1985; Krishnaswamy Ravi-Chandar, Professor
MSME, Stanford, 1986; PhD, 1991 BSAeroE, Bangalore, 1973; DMIT, Madras
Clint Dawson, PE, Professor Institute of Technology, 1976; MSAeroE,
Co ckrell Scho ol BA, Texas Tech, 1982; MS, 1984; PhD, Rice, California Institute of Technology, 1977;
of Engineering 1988 PhD, 1982
Leszek F. Demkowicz, Professor Gregory J. Rodin, Professor
mgr.inz., Politechnika Krakowska im. Ta- Nezakonchennoe Vysshie Obrazovanie,
D e par tme nt o f Ae r o s pace deusza Kosciuszki, 1976; mgr, Uniwersytet Leningradskij Polytehniceskij Institut, 1980;
E ngine e r ing and Jagiellonski, 1978; dr.n.t., Politechnika SM, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
E ngine e r ing Me chani c s Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kosciuszki, 1982; 1983; PhD, 1986
Dr.hab., 1987 Bob E. Schutz, PE, Professor
Robert H. Bishop, Chair David S. Dolling, PE, Professor BSAsE, Texas (Austin), 1963; MSAsE, 1966;
BSE, London, 1971; PhD, 1977 PhD, 1969
P ro f essors Emeri tus Wallace T. Fowler, PE, Distinguished Teaching Ronald O. Stearman, PE, Professor
Professor BSME, Oklahoma State, 1955; MS, California
Eric Baker Becker, PE, Professor Emeritus BA, Texas, 1960; MSEM, 1961; PhD, 1965 Institute of Technology, 1956; PhD, 1961
BSArchE, Texas, 1957; MSArchE, 1960; PhD, David B. Goldstein, Professor Byron D. Tapley, PE, Professor
California (Berkeley), 1966 BSE, Princeton, 1984; MS, California Institute BSME, Texas, 1956; MSEM, 1958; PhD,
Anthony Bedford, PE, Distinguished Teaching of Technology, 1985; PhD, 1989 1960
Professor Emeritus Linda J. Hayes, Professor Philip L. Varghese, Distinguished Teaching
BSAsE, Texas, 1961; MS, California Institute BS, College of William and Mary, 1970; MA, Professor
of Technology, 1962; PhD, Rice, 1967 Texas (Austin), 1974; PhD, 1977; MSE, 1981 BTech, Indian Institute of Technolog y
Roy R. Craig Jr., PE, Professor Emeritus Rui Huang, Assistant Professor (Madras), 1976; MS, Syracuse, 1977; PhD,
BSCE, Oklahoma, 1956; MS, Illinois, 1958; BS, University of Science and Technology of Stanford, 1983
PhD, 1960 China Hefei, 1994; ME, 1996; MA, Princeton, Mary F. Wheeler, PE, Professor
Raynor L. Duncombe, Professor Emeritus 1998; PhD, 2000 BA, BSEd, Texas, 1960; MA, 1963; PhD,
BA, Wesleyan, 1940; MA, Iowa State, 1941; Thomas J. R. Hughes, Professor Rice, 1971
PhD, Yale, 1956 BE, Pratt Institute, 1965; ME, 1967; MS, PhD, Kemal B. Yuceil, Assistant Professor
Eugene Armen Ripperger, Professor Emeritus California (Berkeley), 1974 BS, Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, 1987; MS,
BSCE, Kansas State College of Agriculture 1989; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1995
and Applied Science, 1939; MSEM, Texas,
1950; PhD, Stanford, 1952
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A dju nct P rofessors Laura J. Suggs, Assistant Professor Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Adjunct Professor
BA, BSChE, Texas (Austin), 1993; PhD, Rice, BSPhy, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1985; MSPhy,
Armand Chaput, Adjunct Professor 1998 Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
The Faculty
BS, Texas A&M, 1963; MS, 1964; PhD, 1966 James W. Tunnell, Assistant Professor 1987; PhD, 1990
Max L. Williams, Adjunct Professor BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1998; PhD, Rice, Harel Shouval, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1942; 2002 BS, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1987; MS, Makhon
MS, California Institute of Technology, 1947; Muhammad H. Zaman, Assistant Professor Weizmann Lemada, 1990; PhD, Brown,
PhD, 1950 BS, Arkansas Tech, 1999; MS, Chicago, 2000; 1994
PhD, 2003 Jack W. Smith, Adjoint Professor
D e par tme nt o f B i ome d i c al Xiaojing Zhang, Assistant Professor BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1973; MD,
Engine e r ing BS, Shanghai Jiaotong, 1995; MS, Maine, West Virginia, 1977; MS, Ohio State (Colum-
1998; PhD, Stanford, 2005 bus), 1980; PhD, 1986
Kenneth R. Diller, Chair Konstantin V. Sokolov, Adjunc t A ssis tant
Adjun ct and Adjoint Professor
P ro f essors Emeri tus P ro fessors Diploma, Moscow Engineering Physics Insti-
tute, 1987; PhD, Moskovskij Gosudarstvennyj
Ashley James Welch, PE, Professor Emeritus Catherine G. Ambrose, Adjoint A ssociate Universitet, 1992
BSEE, Texas Technological College, 1955; Professor Takemi Tanaka, Adjoint Assistant Professor
MSEE, Southern Methodist, 1959; PhD, MSE, Texas (Austin), 1989; PhD, 1992 Gakushi, Showa Joshi Daigaku, 1990; Shushi,
Rice, 1964 Ananth Annapragada, Adjoint Associate Professor 1992; PhD, Shizuoka Daigaku, 1998
BTech, Anna, 1985; MS, Michigan (Ann Ar- Sharon L. Thomsen, Adjunct Associate Professor
P ro f essors, Instructors , and bor), 1989; PhD, 1991 AB, Stanford, 1964; MD, 1966
S e ni or Lecturers Michael S. Beauchamp, Adjoint A ssistant Gerhard Werner, Adjunct Professor
Professor MD, Universität Wien, 1945
Orly Alter, Assistant Professor AB, Harvard, 1992; PhD, California (San
BS, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1989; PhD, Stan- Diego), 1997 D e par tment o f Chemi c al
ford, 1999 John H. Byrne, Adjoint Professor E ngine e r ing
Kenneth R. Diller, PE, Professor BS, Polytechnic, 1968; MS, 1970; PhD, 1973
BSE, Ohio State, 1966; SM, 1967; ScD, Mas- Kenneth R. Castleman, Adjunct Professor Roger T. Bonnecaze, Chair
sachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972 BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1965; MSEE, 1967;
Andrew K. Dunn, Assistant Professor PhD, 1970 Pro fessors Emeritus
BS, Bates College, 1992; MS, Northeastern, Vittorio Cristini, Adjoint Associate Professor
1994; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1997 Laurea, Università degli Studi di Roma “La James R. Brock, PE, Professor Emeritus
Stas Emelianov, Assistant Professor Sapienza,” 1994; PhD, Yale, 2000 BA, Rice Institute, 1952; BS, 1953; MS, Wis-
BS, Moskovskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet, Kenneth L. Drake, Adjunct Associate Professor consin, 1954; PhD, 1960
1986; MS, 1989; PhD, 1993 BSE, Oakland, 1974; MSBiomedE, Miami James R. Fair, PE, Professor Emeritus
Wolfgang Frey, Assistant Professor (Florida), 1979; MSEE, Michigan (Ann Arbor), BSChE, Georgia Institute of Technology,
MS, Technische Universität München, 1986; 1984; PhD, 1987 1942; MSE, Michigan, 1949; PhD, Texas,
PhD, 1992 E. S. Duke, Adjunct Professor 1955
George Georgiou, Professor BS, Nevada (Reno), 1971; DDS, Loyola, 1975; Adam Heller, PE, Professor Emeritus
BSChE, Manchester, 1981; MSChE, Cornell, PhD, Purdue, 1986 MS, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim,
1983; PhD, 1986 Marc D. Feldman, Adjunct Professor 1957; PhD, 1961
Omar Ghattas, Professor BS, Duke, 1977; MD, Pennsylvania, 1981 David Mautner Himmelblau, PE, Professor
BS, Duke, 1984; MS, 1986; PhD, 1988 Joseph A. Käs, Adjunct Professor Emeritus
Mia Markey, Assistant Professor Vordiplom, Technische Universität München, BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
BS, Carnegie Mellon, 1998; PhD, Duke, 1986; Diplom, 1990; PhD, 1993 1947; MBA, Northwestern, 1950; MS, Wash-
2002 Hyunggun Kim, Adjoint Assistant Professor ington (Seattle), 1956; PhD, 1957
Thomas E. Milner, Professor BS, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and John J. McKetta Jr., PE, Professor Emeritus
BS, Colorado School of Mines, 1981; MS, Technology, 1997; PhD, Iowa, 2005 BSE, Tri-State College, 1937; BSChE, Michi-
1986; PhD, Arizona, 1991 Melvin E. Klegerman, Adjoint Associate Professor gan, 1943; MSChE, 1944; PhD, 1946
Nicholas Peppas, Professor BA, Illinois (Chicago), 1967; PhD, Loyola of Howard F. Rase, PE, Professor Emeritus
Diploma, National Technical University of Chicago, 1984 BSChE, Texas, 1942; MSChe, Wisconsin,
Athens, 1971; DSc, Massachusetts Institute Anshu Mathur, Adjunct Assistant Professor 1950; PhD, 1952
of Technology, 1973 BS, North Carolina State, 1993; BS, 1994; MS, Robert S. Schechter, PE, Professor Emeritus
Pengyu Ren, Assistant Professor 1995; MS, 1999; PhD, Duke, 2001 BSChE, Agricultural and Mechanical College
BS, Zhejiang, 1993; PhD, Cincinnati, 1999 Mitchell G. Moore, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Texas, 1950; PhD, Minnesota (Minneapo-
Krishnendu Roy, Associate Professor BS, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1995; PhD, Texas lis-St. Paul), 1956
BS, Indian Institute of Technology (Kharag- (Austin), 2003 Hugo Steinfink, Professor Emeritus
pur), 1993; MSBmE, Boston, 1995; PhD, Johns Jonathan Ophir, Adjunct Professor BS, City College (New York), 1947; MA, Co-
Hopkins, 1999 BSEE, Kansas, 1971; MS, 1973; PhD, 1977 lumbia, 1948; PhD, Polytechnic Institute of
H. Grady Rylander III, PE, Professor Marcus G. Pandy, Adjunct Professor Brooklyn, 1954
BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1970; MSEE, 1974; BEng, Monash, 1981; MES, 1983; PhD, Ohio James Edward Stice, PE, Professor Emeritus
MD, Texas Health Science Center (San State (Columbus), 1987 BSChE, Arkansas (Fayet teville), 1949;
Antonio), 1974 Charles Patrick, Adjunct Associate Professor MSChE, Illinois Institute of Technology,
Christine E. Schmidt, Professor BS, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1990; 1952; PhD, 1963
BSChE, Texas (Austin), 1988; PhD, Illinois PhD, Rice, 1994 Eugene H. Wissler, PE, Professor Emeritus
(Urbana-Champaign), 1995 Jerrie S. Refuerzo, Adjoint Assistant Professor BS, Iowa State College, 1950; PhD, Minnesota
BS, California (Riverside), 1992; MD, Wayne (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1955
State, 1996
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P ro f essors , Instructors , and Peter J. Rossky, Professor Raymond C. Loehr, PE, Professor Emeritus
S e ni or Lecturers BA, Cornell, 1971; MA, Harvard, 1972; PhD, BS, Case Institute of Technology, 1953; MS,
1978 1956; PhD, Wisconsin, 1961
The Faculty
David T. Allen, PE, Professor Isaac C. Sanchez, PE, Professor L. Hudson Matlock Jr., PE, Professor Emeritus
BSChE, Cornell, 1979; MSChE, California BS, St. Mary’s, 1963; PhD, Delaware, 1969 BSCE, Texas, 1947; MSCE, 1950
Institute of Technology, 1981; PhD, 1983 Christine E. Schmidt, Professor B. Franklin McCullough, PE, Professor Emeritus
Roger T. Bonnecaze, Professor BSChE, Texas (Austin), 1988; PhD, Illinois BSCE, Texas, 1957; MSCE, 1962; PhD, Califor-
BS(Hons), Cornell, 1985; MS, California Insti- (Urbana-Champaign), 1995 nia (Berkeley), 1969
tute of Technology, 1987; PhD, 1991 Thomas M. Truskett, Associate Professor Walter Leon Moore, PE, Professor Emeritus
James R. Chelikowsky, Professor BSChE, Texas (Austin), 1996; MA, Princeton, BS, California Institute of Technology, 1937;
BS, Kansas State, 1970; PhD, California 1998; PhD, 2001 MS, 1938; PhD, Iowa, 1951
(Berkeley), 1975 C. Grant Willson, Professor Roy E. Olson, PE, Professor Emeritus
Thomas F. Edgar, PE, Professor BS, California (Berkeley), 1962; MS, Califor- BS, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1953;
BSChE, Kansas, 1967; MAChE, Princeton, nia State (San Diego), 1969; PhD, California MSCE, 1955; PhD, Illinois, 1960
1968; PhD, 1971 (Berkeley), 1973 Lymon C. Reese, PE, Professor Emeritus
John G. Ekerdt, PE, Professor BSCE, Texas, 1949; MSCE, 1950; PhD, Cali-
BSChE, Wisconsin (Madison), 1974; PhD, Adjun ct Pro f essors fornia (Berkeley), 1955
California (Berkeley), 1979 Charles A. Sorber, Professor Emeritus
Robert B. Eldridge, PE, Senior Lecturer Peter F. Green, Adjunct Professor BS, Pennsylvania State, 1961; MS, 1966; PhD,
BSChE, Arkansas (Fayetteville), 1980; MS, BA, MA, Hunter College, 1981; MS, Cornell, Texas (Austin), 1971
1981; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1986 1983; PhD, 1985 Richard L. Tucker, PE, Professor Emeritus
Benny D. Freeman, Professor Yueh Lin Loo, Adjunct Associate Professor BSCE, Texas, 1958; MSCE, 1960; PhD, 1963
BS, North Carolina State, 1983; PhD, Califor- BSE, Pennsylvania, 1996; MA, Princeton, Norman Keith Wagner, Associate Professor
nia (Berkeley), 1988 1998; PhD, 2001 Emeritus
Venkat Ganesan, Associate Professor Chris A. Mack, Adjunct Assistant Professor BSMet, Washington (Seattle), 1954; MSMet,
BTech, Indian Institute of Technolog y BS, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 1956; PhD, Hawaii, 1966
(Madras), 1995; MS, PhD, Massachusetts 1982; MS, Maryland (College Park), 1989; Joseph A. Yura, PE, Professor Emeritus
Institute of Technology, 1999 PhD, Texas (Austin), 1998 BSCE, Duke, 1959; MSCE, Cornell, 1961; PhD,
George Georgiou, Professor Si Zhao J. Qin, Adjunct Professor Lehigh, 1965
BSChE, Manchester, 1981; MSChE, Cornell, BSChE, National Tsing Hua, 1984; MSChE,
1983; PhD, 1986 1987; PhD, Maryland (College Park), 1992 Pro fessors, Instructors , a n d
Gyeong Hwang, Associate Professor Senior Lecturers
BS, Seoul National, 1991; MS, 1993; MS, D e par tment o f Civil ,
California Institute of Technology, 1998; ar chite c t ur al , and Neal E. Armstrong, PE, Professor
PhD, 1999 e nvir onmental BA, Texas, 1962; MA, 1965; PhD, 1968
Keith P. Johnston, PE, Professor E ngine e r ing Oguzhan Bayrak, Associate Professor
BSE, Michigan, 1977; MSChE, Illinois (Urba- BSCE, Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi, 1992;
na-Champaign), 1979; PhD, 1981 Gerald E. Speitel Jr., Chair MSCE, Toronto, 1995; PhD, 1998
Miguel Jose-Yacaman, Professor Chandra R. Bhat, Professor
BS, Universidad Nacional de México, 1967; P ro fessors Emeritus BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (Ma-
MS, 1968; PhD, 1972 dras), 1985; MS, Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
Brian A. Korgel, Professor Leo R. Beard, PE, Professor Emeritus tute, 1987; PhD, Northwestern, 1991
BS, California (Los Angeles), 1991; PhD, BS, California Institute of Technology, 1939 John Edward Breen, PE, Professor
1997 Ned H. Burns, PE, Professor Emeritus BSCE, Marquette, 1953; MSCE, Missouri
Douglas R. Lloyd, PE, Professor BSArchE, Texas, 1954; MSArchE, 1958; PhD, (Columbia), 1957; PhD, Texas, 1962
BA, Waterloo, 1973; MAChE, 1974; PhD, Illinois, 1962 Carlos H. Caldas, Assistant Professor
1977 Richard Wilson Furlong, PE, Professor Emeritus BS, Universidade Federal do Ceará, 1988;
Jennifer A. Maynard, Assistant Professor BSCE, Southern Methodist, 1952; MSCE, MCE, Universidade Federal Fluminense,
BA, Stanford, 1996; PhD, Texas (Austin), Washington (St. Louis), 1957; PhD, Texas, 1990; PhD, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign),
2002 1963 2003
Charles B. Mullins, PE, Professor Earnest Frederick Gloyna, PE, Professor Emeritus Randall J. Charbeneau, PE, Professor
BSPhy, Texas (Austin), 1975; MSE, 1977; BSCE, Texas Technological College, 1946; BS, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1973; MS, Oregon
BSChE, Tennessee (Knoxville), 1982; PhD, MSCE, Texas, 1949; DE, Johns Hopkins, State, 1975; PhD, Stanford, 1978
California Institute of Technology, 1990 1952 Richard L. Corsi, Professor
Donald Ross Paul, PE, Professor Edward R. Holley, PE, Professor Emeritus BS, Humbolt State, 1983; MS, California
BS, North Carolina State College, 1961; MS, BSCE, MSCE, Georgia Institute of Technol- (Davis), 1985; PhD, 1989
Wisconsin, 1963; PhD, 1965 ogy, 1960; ScD, Massachusetts Institute of Michael D. Engelhardt, Professor
Nicholas Peppas, Professor Technology, 1965 BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1979; MS,
Diploma, National Technical University of W. Ronald Hudson, PE, Professor Emeritus 1981; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1988
Athens, 1971; DSc, Massachusetts Institute BSCE, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kevin J. Folliard, Associate Professor
of Technology, 1973 Texas, 1954; MSCE, 1955; PhD, Texas, 1965 BSCE, Florida Institute of Technology,
Chandragiri D. Rao, Senior Lecturer Thomas William Kennedy, PE, Professor Emeritus 1990; MSCE, California (Berkeley), 1991;
BS, Mysore, 1958; MSChe, Texas (Austin), BS, Illinois, 1960; MS, 1962; PhD, 1965 PhD, 1995
1975; PhD, 1979 E. Lothar Koschmieder, Professor Emeritus David W. Fowler, PE, Distinguished Teaching
Gary T. Rochelle, PE, Professor Dipl-Phys, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms- Professor
BS, MSChE, Massachusetts Institute of Universität Bonn, 1958; Dr.rer.nat., 1963 BSArchE, Texas, 1960; MSArchE, 1962; PhD,
Technology, 1971; PhD, California (Berke- Clyde Edward Lee, PE, Professor Emeritus Colorado, 1965
ley), 1977 BS, Mississippi State College, 1952; MS, 1956;
DE, California (Berkeley), 1962

Karl H. Frank, PE, Professor Lance Manuel, Associate Professor Sharon L. Wood, Professor
BSCE, California (Davis), 1966; MS, Lehigh, BTech, Indian Institute of Technolog y BSCE, Virginia, 1982; MSCE, Illinois (Urbana-
1969; PhD, 1972 (Bombay), 1984; MSCE, Virginia, 1986; PhD, Champaign), 1983; PhD, 1986
The Faculty
Wassim M. Ghannoum, Assistant Professor Stanford, 1992 Charles M. Woodruff Jr., Senior Lecturer
BE, McGill, 1996; ME, 1999; PhD, California Talia M. McCray, Assistant Professor BA, Vanderbilt, 1966; MS, 1968; PhD, Texas
(Berkeley), 2007 BS, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (Austin), 1973
Robert B. Gilbert, PE, Professor State, 1990; BS, Bennett College, 1990; MS, Stephen G. Wright, PE, Professor
BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1987; MS, Northwestern, 1992; PhD, Michigan (Ann BS, California (Berkeley), 1966; MS, 1967;
1988; PhD, 1993 Arbor), 2001 PhD, 1969
Hillary Hart, Distinguished Senior Lecturer Daene C. McKinney, PE, Professor Zhanmin Zhang, Associate Professor
AB, New York, 1968; MLitt, Dublin, 1973; BS, Humboldt State, 1983; MS, Cornell, 1986; BSCE, Xi’an Highway Transportation Uni-
PhD, Bryn Mawr College, 1981 PhD, 1990 versity, 1983; MSE, Texas (Austin), 1993;
Todd A. Helwig, Assistant Professor Cindy L. Menches, Assistant Professor PhD, 1996
BSCE, Texas (Austin), 1987; MSE, 1989; BS, Southern California, 1989; MS, Pennsyl- Jinying Zhu, Assistant Professor
PhD, 1994 vania State, 1995; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), BE, Zhejiang, 1992; DE, 1997; PhD, Illinois
Ben R. Hodges, Associate Professor 2006 (Urbana-Champaign), 2006
BSMarineE, United States Merchant Marine Alvin H. Meyer, PE, Senior Lecturer Jorge G. Zornberg, Associate Professor
Academy, 1984; MSME, George Washington, BBA, BSCE, Texas A&M, 1964; MECE, 1965; BS, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, 1987;
1991; PhD, Stanford, 1997 PhD, 1969 MS, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio
James O. Jirsa, PE, Professor Atila Novoselac, Assistant Professor de Janeiro, 1989; PhD, California (Berkeley),
BSCE, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1960; MSCE, Il- BS, Univerzitet u Beogradu, 1994; MS, 2000; 1994
linois, 1962; PhD, 1963 PhD, Pennsylvania State, 2004
Maria G. Juenger, Assistant Professor William J. O’Brien, Assistant Professor Adjunct Pro fessors
BA, BS, Duke, 1994; PhD, Northwestern, BS, Columbia, 1991; MS, Stanford, 1992; MS,
1999 1994; PhD, 1998 John D. Borcherding, PE, Adjunct Professor
Loukas F. Kallivokas, Associate Professor James T. O’Connor, PE, Professor BSCE, Missouri (Rolla), 1967; MSCE, Stan-
Diploma, National Technical University of BSArchE, Oklahoma State, 1979; MArch, ford, 1968; PhD, 1972
Athens, 1985; MSCE, Carnegie Mellon, 1990; Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1980; PhD, Davis Lee Ford, PE, Adjunct Professor
PhD, 1995 Texas (Austin), 1983 BSCE, Agricultural and Mechanical College
Lynn E. Katz, Professor Jorge A. Prozzi, Assistant Professor of Texas, 1959; MSEHE, Texas, 1964; PhD,
BES, Johns Hopkins, 1980; MSEnvironE, Ingeniero Civil, Universidad Nacional del 1966
Michigan, 1984; MS, 1990; PhD, 1993 Sur, 1989; BE(Hons), Pretoria, 1996; MSE, John E. Taylor, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Spyros Athanasios Kinnas, Professor California (Berkeley), 1998; PhD, 2001 BS, Tulane, 1991; MS, 1996; MS, École poly-
Diploma, Ethnikon Metsovion Polytechneion Ellen M. Rathje, Associate Professor technique fédérale de Lausanne, 1997; PhD,
Athinon, 1981; PhD, Massachusetts Institute BSCE, Cornell, 1993; MS, California (Berke- Stanford, 2006
of Technology, 1985 ley), 1994; PhD, 1997
Kerry A. Kinney, Associate Professor Danny D. Reible, Professor D e par tment o f E le c tr i c al
BSChE, California (Davis), 1988; BS, Lamar, 1977; MS, California Institute of and Comp u te r Engine e r ing
MSC&EnvironE, 1993; PhD, 1996 Technology, 1979; PhD, 1982
Mary Jo Kirisits, Assistant Professor John A. Rickard, Senior Lecturer Anthony P. Ambler, Chair
BS, State University of New York (Buffalo), BS, Virginia, 1978; MSE, Texas (Austin),
1995; MS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1997; 1982 Pro fessors Emeritus
PhD, 2000 Jeffrey Siegel, Assistant Professor
Richard E. Klingner, PE, Professor BSE, Swarthmore College, 1995; MSME, Lee Edward Baker, PE, Professor Emeritus
BSCE, California (Berkeley), 1968; MS, 1969; California (Berkeley), 1999; PhD, 2002 BSEE, Kansas, 1945; MS, Rice Institute, 1960;
PhD, 1977 Gerald E. Speitel Jr., PE, Professor PhD, Baylor College of Medicine, 1965
Kara M. Kockelman, Associate Professor BSCE, Union College, 1976; MSEE, North Martin L. Baughman, PE, Professor Emeritus
BSCE, California (Berkeley), 1991; MCityP, Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1979; PhD, 1985 BSEE, Ohio Northern, 1968; MSEE, Mas-
MSCE, 1996; PhD, 1998 Kenneth H. Stokoe II, PE, Professor sachusetts Institute of Technology, 1970;
Ghislaine D. Kozuh, Senior Lecturer BSCE, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1966; MSCE, PhD, 1972
BA , Middelbare Normaalschool (Sint- 1967; PhD, 1972 Francis X. Bostick Jr., Distinguished Teaching
Niklaas), 1961; MA, Texas (Austin), 1976; John L. Tassoulas, PE, Professor Professor Emeritus
PhD, 1986 BS, Yale, 1977; MSCE, Massachusetts Insti- BSEE, Texas, 1955; MSEE, 1961; PhD, 1964
Desmond F. Lawler, PE, Distinguished Teaching tute of Technology, 1979; PhD, 1981 Harvey G. Cragon, Professor Emeritus
Professor Fulvio Tonon, Assistant Professor BSEE, Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, 1950
BSCE, Notre Dame, 1968; MSEnvironE, North MS, Università degli Studi di Padova, 1995; Arwin Adelbert Dougal, PE, Professor Emeritus
Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1975; PhD, 1980 PhD, Colorado (Boulder), 2000 BS, Iowa State College, 1952; MS, Illinois,
Howard M. Liljestrand, PE, Professor S. Travis Waller, Associate Professor 1955; PhD, 1957
BA, Rice, 1974; PhD, California Institute of BS, Ohio State (Columbus), 1997; MS, North- Mario J. Gonzalez Jr., PE, Professor Emeritus
Technology, 1979 western, 1999; PhD, 2000 BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1964; MSEE, 1969;
Randy B. Machemehl, PE, Professor C. Michael Walton, PE, Professor PhD, 1971
BSCE, Texas (Austin), 1970; MSCE, 1973; BSCE, Virginia Military Institute, 1963; MCE, Elmer L. Hixson, PE, Professor Emeritus
PhD, 1975 North Carolina State, 1969; PhD, 1971 BSEE, Texas, 1947; MSEE, 1948; PhD, 1960
David R. Maidment, PE, Professor Dan L. Wheat, PE, Associate Professor Gerald Jack Lipovski, PE, Professor Emeritus
BE, Canterbury, 1972; MS, Illinois (Urbana- BSCE, Colorado (Boulder), 1969; MSCE, Den- BA, BSEE, Notre Dame, 1966; MS, Illinois,
Champaign), 1974; PhD, 1976 ver, 1973; PhD, Colorado State, 1980 1967; PhD, 1969
Joseph Francis Malina Jr., PE, Professor Eric B. Williamson, Associate Professor Charles Harold Roth Jr., PE, Professor Emeritus
BCE, Manhattan College, 1957; MSCE, Wis- BSArchE, Texas (Austin), 1990; MSCE, Illinois BEE, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1955;
consin, 1959; PhD, 1961 (Urbana-Champaign), 1992; PhD, 1996 MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
1957; EE, 1959; PhD, Stanford, 1962
646 The Faculty

Irwin W. Sandberg, PE, Professor Emeritus James C. Browne, Professor Gary A. Hallock, Professor
BEE, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, 1955; BA, Hendrix College, 1956; PhD, Texas, BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1976;
MEE, 1956; DEE, 1958 1960 MS, 1977; PhD, 1982
The Faculty
Harold Wood Smith, PE, Professor Emeritus A. Bruce Buckman, Professor Arjang Hassibi, Assistant Professor
BSEE, Texas, 1944; MSEE, 1949; PhD, 1954 BSEE, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- BS, Tehran, 1997; MS, Stanford, 2001; PhD,
Ashley James Welch, PE, Professor Emeritus ogy, 1964; MS, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1966; 2005
BSEE, Texas Technological College, 1955; PhD, 1968 Robert W. Heath Jr., Associate Professor
MSEE, Southern Methodist, 1959; PhD, Douglas C. Burger, Associate Professor BSEE, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1996;
Rice, 1964 BS, Yale, 1991; MS, Wisconsin (Madison), MSEE, 1997; PhD, Stanford, 2001
William F. Weldon, PE, Professor Emeritus 1993; PhD, 1998 Lizy K. John, Professor
BS, Trinity, 1967; MSME, Texas (Austin), Constantine Caramanis, Assistant Professor BS, Kerala Agricultural, 1984; MS, Texas (El
1970 AB, Harvard, 1999; MS, Massachusetts Insti- Paso), 1989; PhD, Pennsylvania State, 1993
Herbert H. Woodson, PE, Professor Emeritus tute of Technology, 2001; PhD, 2006 Christine L. Julien, Assistant Professor
BSEE, MS, Massachusetts Institute of Tech- George L. Cardwell III, Senior Lecturer BS, Washington (St. Louis), 2000; MS, 2003;
nology, 1952; DSc, 1956 BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1962; PhD, 1969 DSc, 2004
Craig M. Chase, Associate Professor Stephen W. Keckler, Associate Professor
P ro f essors , Instructors , and BSEE, Cornell, 1986; MSEE, Purdue, 1987; BS, Stanford, 1990; SM, Massachusetts Insti-
S e ni or Lecturers PhD, Cornell, 1993 tute of Technology, 1992; PhD, 1998
Ray Chen, Professor Sarfraz Khurshid, Assistant Professor
Jacob A. Abraham, Professor BS, National Tsing Hua, 1980; MS, California BS, London, 1997; MS, Cambridge, 1998;
BSEE, Kerala, 1970; MSEE, Stanford, 1971; (San Diego), 1983; PhD, California (Irvine), PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
PhD, 1974 1988 ogy, 2003
J. K. Aggarwal, PE, Professor Derek Chiou, Assistant Professor Herbert C. Krasner, Senior Lecturer
BS, Bombay, 1956; BE, Liverpool, 1960; BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BS, Missouri (Rolla), 1973; MS, 1975; PhD,
MSEE, Illinois, 1961; PhD, 1964 1989; MS, 1992; PhD, 1999 1979
Anthony P. Ambler, PE, Professor John H. Davis, PE, Associate Professor Benjamin Jack Kuipers, Professor
BS, University of Manchester Institute of BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1967; MSEE, 1968; BA, Swarthmore College, 1970; PhD, Massa-
Science and Technology, 1976; MS, 1977; PhD, 1970 chusetts Institute of Technology, 1977
PhD, 1981 Gustavo A. De Veciana, Professor Alexis Kwasinski, Assistant Professor
Jeffrey G. Andrews, Assistant Professor BSEECS, California (Berkeley), 1987; MSCS, Bachiller, Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Ai-
BS, Harvey Mudd College, 1995; MS, Stan- 1990; PhD, 1993 res, 1993; MS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign),
ford, 1999; PhD, 2002 Ananth Dodabalapur, Professor 2005; PhD, 2007
Aristotle Arapostathis, Professor BSEE, Indian Institute of Technology (Ma- Simon S. Lam, Professor
BSEE, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- dras), 1985; MSE, Texas (Austin), 1987; BS, Washington State, 1969; MS, California
ogy, 1976; MSEE, California (Berkeley), 1978; PhD, 1990 (Los Angeles), 1970; PhD, 1974
PhD, 1982 Mircea D. Driga, Professor Jack C. Lee, Professor
Adnan Aziz, Associate Professor BSEE, Institutul Politehnic din Bucuresti, BSEE, California (Los Angeles), 1980; MSEE,
BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (Kan- 1958; DrIng, 1972; PhD, University of Ken- 1981; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1988
pur), 1989; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1995 tucky, 1990 Hao Ling, Professor
Ross Baldick, Professor Mattan Erez, Assistant Professor BSEE, Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
BSc, Sydney, 1983; BE, 1985; MSEECS, Cali- BA , BS, Technion-Machon Technologi ogy, 1982; MSEE, Illinois (Urbana-Cham-
fornia (Berkeley), 1988; PhD, 1990 Le’Israel, 1999; MS, Stanford, 2002; PhD, paign), 1983; PhD, 1986
Sanjay K. Banerjee, Professor 2007 Nadeem Malik, Senior Lecturer
BTech, Indian Institute of Technolog y Brian L. Evans, Professor BS, University of Engineering and Technol-
(Kharagpur), 1979; MS, Illinois (Urbana- BSEECS, Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- ogy Lahore, 1984; MSEE, Texas (Austin),
Champaign), 1981; PhD, 1983 nology, 1987; MSEE, Georgia Institute of 1985; PhD, 1990
Seth R. Bank, Assistant Professor Technology, 1988; PhD, 1993 Thomas E. Milner, Professor
BSEE, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1999; Robert Henry Flake, PE, Professor BS, Colorado School of Mines, 1981; MS,
MS, Stanford, 2003; PhD, 2006 BSEPhy, Washington (St. Louis), 1956; AM, 1986; PhD, Arizona, 1991
K. Suzanne Barber, Professor 1960; DSc, 1962 J Strother Moore, Professor
BS, Trinity, 1985; MSEE, Texas (Arlington), Donald S. Fussell, Professor BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
1988; PhD, 1992 BA, Dartmouth College, 1973; MSCS, Texas 1970; PhD, Edinburgh, 1973
William C. Bard, Senior Lecturer (Dallas), 1977; PhD, 1980 Dean P. Neikirk, Professor
BS, Chicago, 1966; MA, Texas (Austin), 1969; Vijay K. Garg, Professor BSPhy&Math, Oklahoma State, 1979; MSAp-
MSE, 1976 BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (Kan- plPhy, California Institute of Technology,
Don S. Batory, Professor pur), 1984; MSCS, California (Berkeley), 1981; PhD, 1983
BS, Case Western Reserve, 1975; MS, 1977; 1985; PhD, 1988 Scott Nettles, Associate Professor
PhD, Toronto, 1980 Ranjit Gharpurey, Assistant Professor BSCh, Michigan State, 1984; MSCS, Carnegie
Michael F. Becker, PE, Professor BS, Indian Institute of Technology, 1990; MS, Mellon, 1992; PhD, 1995
BSE, Johns Hopkins, 1969; MS, Stanford, California (Berkeley), 1992; PhD, 1995 Michael E. Orshansky, Assistant Professor
1970; PhD, 1973 Joydeep Ghosh, Professor BS, California (Berkeley), 1996; PhD, 2001
David F. Beer, Senior Lecturer BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (Kan- David Z. Pan, Assistant Professor
BA, Arizona, 1963; MA, Arizona State, 1965; pur), 1983; MSCompE, Southern California, BS, Peking, 1992; MS, California (Los Ange-
PhD, New Mexico, 1973 1984; PhD, 1988 les), 1994; MS, 1998; PhD, 2000
Alan C. Bovik, PE, Professor John B. Goodenough, PE, Professor Yale N. Patt, Professor
BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1980; MS, AB, Yale, 1943; MS, Chicago, 1951; PhD, BSEE, Northeastern, 1962; MSEE, Stanford,
1982; PhD, 1984 1952 1963; PhD, 1966
David R. Brown, PE, Senior Lecturer W. Mack Grady, PE, Professor John A. Pearce, Professor
BS, United States Military Academy, 1965; BSEE, Texas (Arlington), 1971; MSEE, Purdue, BSME, Clemson, 1968; MSME, 1971; MSEE,
MSEE, Purdue, 1969; PhD, 1978 1973; PhD, 1983 Purdue, 1977; PhD, 1980

Dewayne E. Perry, Professor Yihong Chen, Adjunct Assistant Professor Axel Thomsen, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA, Westmont College, 1962; MSCS, Stevens BE, Xidian, 1993; MS, 1996; PhD, Texas BS, Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmi-
Institute of Technology, 1977; PhD, 1978 (Austin), 2002 na zu Braunschweig, 1988; MS, PhD, Georgia
The Faculty
Edward Joseph Powers Jr., PE, Professor Alfonso Cuevas, Adjunct Professor Institute of Technology, 1992
BSEE, Tufts, 1957; MSEE, Massachusetts BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1982; MSE, 1985; Mark W. Welker, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Institute of Technology, 1959; PhD, Stan- PhD, 1990 BSEE, Florida International, 1987; MS, Texas
ford, 1965 Richard G. Daniels, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Austin), 2002
Theodore S. Rappaport, Professor BSEE, New Mexico, 1965 Guanghan Xu, Adjunct Associate Professor
BS, Purdue, 1982; MS, 1984; PhD, 1987 Dennis G. Deppe, Adjunct Professor BS, Shanghai Jiao Tong, 1985; MSEE, Arizona
Leonard F. Register, Associate Professor BSEE, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1981; State, 1988; PhD, Stanford, 1991
BSEE, BSPhy, North Carolina State, 1983; MSEE, 1985; PhD, 1988
PhD, 1990 Anirudh Devgan, Adjunct Associate Professor D e par tment o f Me chani c al
H. Grady Rylander III, PE, Professor BS, Indian Institute of Technology (New Engine e r ing
BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1970; MSEE, 1974; Delhi), 1990; MS, Carnegie Mellon, 1991;
MD, Texas Health Science Center (San PhD, 1993 Joseph J. Beaman Jr., Chair
Antonio), 1974 Archie L. Holmes Jr., Adjunct Associate Professor
Surya Santoso, Assistant Professor BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1991; MSEE, California Pro f essors Emeritus
BS, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, 1992; (Santa Barbara), 1992; PhD, 1996
MSE, Texas (Austin), 1994; PhD, 1996 Mark S. Johnstone, Adjunct Assistant Professor Billy Howard Amstead, PE, Professor Emeritus
Sanjay Shakkottai, Associate Professor BS, California (Davis), 1983; MSCS, Texas BSME, Texas, 1941; MSME, 1949; PhD, 1955
BE, Bangalore, 1995; ME, Indian Institute (Austin), 1992; PhD, 1997 Charles Sprague Beightler, PE, Professor Emeritus
of Science, 1998; PhD, Illinois (Urbana- Brian Kelley, Adjunct Associate Professor BSME, Michigan, 1950; MA, 1954; PhD,
Champaign), 2002 BSEE, Cornell, 1987; MSEE, Georgia Institute Northwestern, 1961
Ben G. Streetman, PE, Professor of Technology, 1989; PhD, 1992 David T. Blackstock, Professor Emeritus
BSEE, Texas, 1961; MSEE, 1963; PhD, 1966 Kevin A. Kettler, Adjunct Assistant Professor BSPhy, Texas, 1952; MA, 1953; PhD, Harvard,
Earl E. Swartzlander Jr., PE, Professor BSEE, Lehigh, 1984; MSEE, Carnegie Mellon, 1960
BSEE, Purdue, 1967; MSEE, Colorado (Boul- 1989; PhD, 1997 Zwy Eliezer, PE, Professor Emeritus
der), 1969; PhD, Southern California, 1972 Chris A. Mack, Adjunct Assistant Professor Diplom de Stat, Universitatea din Bucur-
Nur A. Touba, Associate Professor BSPhy, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, esti, 1951; MScMatEngr, Technion—Machon
BS, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1990; 1982; MSEE, Maryland, 1989; PhD, Texas Technology Le’Israel, 1969; DSc, 1972
MS, Stanford, 1991; PhD, 1996 (Austin), 1998 Paul A. Jensen, PE, Professor Emeritus
Emanuel Tutuc, Assistant Professor Robert B. McCann, Adjunct Professor BSEE, Illinois, 1959; MSEE, Pittsburgh (Main
BS, École Normale Supérieure (Paris), 1997; MS, BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1970; MSE, 1972; Campus), 1963; PhD, Johns Hopkins, 1967
Princeton, 1999; PhD, 2004 PhD, 1975 Jerold W. Jones, PE, Professor Emeritus
Jonathan W. Valvano, Professor Mark W. McDermott, Adjunct Assistant Professor BSME, Utah, 1962; MS, Stanford, 1965; PhD,
BS, MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- BSEE, New Mexico, 1977; MSE, Texas (Aus- Utah, 1970
ogy, 1977; PhD, 1981 tin), 1988 Davor Juricic, Professor Emeritus
Haris Vikalo, Assistant Professor Djordje Milosevic, Adjunct Professor DiplIng, Univerzitet u Beogradu, 1953; DSc,
BS, Sveucilište u Zagrebu, 1995; MS, Lehigh, BS, Univerzitet u Beogradu, 1965; MS, 1983; 1964
1997; MS, Stanford, 2002; PhD, 2003 DSc, 1996 J. Parker Lamb Jr., PE, Professor Emeritus
Sriram Vishwanath, Assistant Professor William H. Neal, Adjunct Associate Professor BME, Auburn, 1954; MS, Illinois, 1958; PhD,
BTech, Indian Institute of Technolog y BSEE, Texas (Austin), 1971; MSE, 1973 1961
(Madras), 1998; MS, California Institute of Oghenekome F. Oteri, Adjunct Assistant Professor William G. Lesso, PE, Professor Emeritus
Technology, 1999; PhD, Stanford, 2003 BS, Obafemi Awolowo, 1998; MS, Stanford, BS, Notre Dame, 1953; MBA, Xavier (Ohio),
Rodger M. Walser, Professor 2001; PhD, 2005 1963; MS, Case Institute of Technology, 1966;
BSEE, Michigan, 1959; MSEE, 1961; PhD, Michael D. Pore, Adjunct Associate Professor PhD, 1967
1967 BA, Texas, 1965; MS, Texas Tech, 1969; Frederick F. Ling, Professor Emeritus
Baxter Frank Womack, PE, Professor PhD, 1973 BS, St. John’s (Shanghai), 1947; BS, Bucknell,
BSEE, Arkansas (Fayetteville), 1956; MSEE, Eugene G. Preston, Adjunct Professor 1949; MS, Carnegie Institute of Technology,
1958; PhD, Purdue, 1963 BSEE, Texas (Arlington), 1970; MSE, Texas 1951; DSc, 1954
Shouli Yan, Assistant Professor (Austin), 1979; PhD, 1997 Harris L. Marcus, Professor Emeritus
BS, Shanghai Jiaotong, 1992; MS, 1995; PhD, Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Adjunct Professor BS, Purdue, 1963; PhD, Northwestern, 1967
Texas A&M (College Station), 2002 BSPhy, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1985; MSPhy, H. Grady Rylander Jr., PE, Professor Emeritus
Ramesh Yerraballi, Senior Lecturer Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BSME, Texas, 1943; MSME, 1952; PhD, Geor-
BE, Osmania, 1991; PhD, Old Dominion, 1987; PhD, 1990 gia Institute of Technology, 1965
1996 Mehmet A. Sen, Adjunct Assistant Professor John P. Stark, PE, Professor Emeritus
Ali E. Yilmaz, Assistant Professor BS, Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi, 1995; MS, BS, Oklahoma, 1960; PhD, 1963
BS, Bilkent Üniversitesi, 1999; MS, Illinois 1997; PhD, Texas (Austin), 2004 George B. Thurston, PE, Professor Emeritus
(Urbana-Champaign), 2001; PhD, 2005 Donald F. Shafer, Adjunct Assistant Professor BSPhy, Texas, 1944; MA, 1948; PhD, 1952
BS, United States Air Force Academy, 1970; Gary C. Vliet, PE, Professor Emeritus
A dju nct P rofessors MBA, Denver, 1977 BSChE, Alberta, 1955; MSME, Stanford, 1957;
Karl D. Stephan, Adjunct Associate Professor PhD, 1962
Saf Asghar, Adjunct Professor BS, California Institute of Technology, 1976; William F. Weldon, PE, Professor Emeritus
BSEE, Loughborough University of Technol- ME, Cornell, 1977; PhD, Texas (Austin), BS, Trinity, 1967; MSME, Texas (Austin),
ogy, 1976; MSEE, 1977; PhD, 1982 1983 1970
Joe C. Campbell, Adjunct Professor Eric J. Swanson, Adjunct Professor
BSPhy, Texas (Austin), 1967; MSPhy, Illinois BSEE, Michigan State, 1977; MSEE, California
(Urbana-Champaign), 1971; PhD, 1973 Institute of Technology, 1980
648 The Faculty

P ro f essors , Instructors , and Omar Ghattas, Professor Ora C. Moore, Senior Lecturer
S e ni or Lecturers BS, Duke, 1984; MS, 1986; PhD, 1988 BA, Texas (Austin), 1988; MA, 1990
John B. Goodenough, PE, Professor David P. Morton, Professor
The Faculty
Theodore A. Aanstoos, Senior Lecturer AB, Yale, 1943; MS, Chicago, 1951; PhD, BSMath&Phy, Stetson, 1987; MSOR, Stan-
BSME, Texas (Austin), 1980; MSE, 1987 1952 ford, 1990; PhD, 1993
Jonathan F. Bard, PE, Professor Matthew J. Hall, PE, Professor Robert D. Moser, Professor
BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1968; BS, Wisconsin (Madison), 1980; MS, 1982; BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
MS, Stanford, 1969; DSc, George Washing- MA, Princeton, 1984; PhD, 1987 1978; MS, Stanford, 1981; PhD, 1984
ton, 1979 Mark F. Hamilton, Professor Richard Neptune, Associate Professor
J. Wesley Barnes, PE, Professor BSEE, Columbia, 1978; MS, Pennsylvania BSME, California (Davis), 1991; MSME, 1993;
BSME, Texas (Austin), 1967; MSIndE, Arkan- State, 1981; PhD, 1983 PhD, 1996
sas (Fayetteville), 1969; PhD, 1971 John J. Hasenbein, Associate Professor Steven P. Nichols, PE, Professor
Ronald E. Barr, PE, Professor BS, Washington (St. Louis), 1991; MS, BSME, Texas (Austin), 1972; MSME, 1973;
BSEE, Marquette, 1969; PhD, 1975 Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995; PhD, PhD, 1975; JD, 1983
Joseph J. Beaman Jr., PE, Professor 1998 Ronald L. Panton, PE, Professor
BSME, Texas (Austin), 1972; MSME, 1975; Carlos H. Hidrovo Chavez, Assistant Professor BA, BSME, Wichita State, 1956; MS, Wiscon-
ScD, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, sin, 1962; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1966
ogy, 1978 1995; MS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), Elmira Popova, Associate Professor
Adela Ben-Yakar, Assistant Professor 1996; PhD, 2001 MSMath, Sof iiski Universitet “Kliment
BS, Technion-Machon Technologi Le’Israel, Paul S. Ho, Professor Ohridski,” 1985; PhD, Case Western Re-
1992; MS, 1995; PhD, Stanford, 2000 BS, National Cheng Kung, 1957; MS, National serve, 1995
Steven Biegalski, Associate Professor Tsing Hua, 1959; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Llewellyn Rabenberg, PE, Associate Professor
BS, Maryland (College Park), 1991; ME, Institute, 1965 BSMetalE, South Dakota School of Mines
Florida, 1992; PhD, Illinois (Urbana-Cham- John R. Howell, PE, Professor and Technology, 1978; MSMatS, California
paign), 1996 BSChE, Case Institute of Technology, 1958; (Berkeley), 1980; PhD, 1983
David G. Bogard, Professor MS, 1960; PhD, 1962 Kenneth M. Ralls, Professor
BSME, Oklahoma State, 1974; MS, 1976; PhD, Thomas M. Kiehne, Senior Lecturer BS, Stanford, 1960; SMMetallurgy, Mas-
Purdue, 1982 BS, United States Military Academy, 1969; sachusetts Institute of Technology, 1962;
David L. Bourell, PE, Professor MSME, Michigan State, 1978; PhD, Texas ScD, 1964
BSME, Texas A&M, 1975; MSMatSci&Eng, (Austin), 1985 Rodney Scott Ruoff, Professor
Stanford, 1976; PhD, 1979 Dale E. Klein, PE, Professor BSCh, Texas (Austin), 1981; PhD, Illinois
Michael D. Bryant, PE, Professor BSME, Missouri (Columbia), 1970; MSME, (Urbana-Champaign), 1988
BSEE, Illinois (Chicago Circle), 1971; MS, 1971; PhD, 1977 Juan M. Sanchez, Professor
Northwestern, 1980; PhD, 1981 Billy V. Koen, PE, Professor Licenciado en física, Universidad Nacional de
Matthew I. Campbell, Associate Professor BA, Texas, 1960; BSChE, 1961; SMNucE, Córdoba, 1971; MS, California (Los Angeles),
BSME, Carnegie Mellon, 1995; MSME, 1997; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1962; 1974; PhD, 1977
PhD, 2000 Diplôme d’Ingénieur en Génie atomique, Philip S. Schmidt, PE, Distinguished Teaching
Shaochen Chen, Associate Professor Institut national des Sciences et Techniques Professor
BS, National Tsing Hua, 1989; MS, Akron, nucléaires, 1963; ScD, Massachusetts Insti- SBAeronautics&Astronautics, Massachu-
1995; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1999 tute of Technology, 1968 setts Institute of Technology, 1962; MSME,
Richard H. Crawford, Professor Desiderio Kovar, Associate Professor Stanford, 1965; PhD, 1968
BSME, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1982; BS, California (Berkeley), 1990; MS, Carnegie Erich A. Schneider, Assistant Professor
MSME, Purdue, 1985; PhD, 1989 Mellon, 1992; PhD, 1995 BS, Cornell, 1995; ME, 1997; PhD, 2002
Alexandre K. Da Silva, Assistant Professor Erhan Kutanoglu, Assistant Professor Carolyn C. Seepersad, Assistant Professor
BS, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, BS, Bilkent Üniversitesi, 1992; MS, 1995; PhD, BS, West Virginia, 1996; BA, Oxford, 1998;
1998; MS, 2001; PhD, Duke, 2005 Lehigh, 1999 MS, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001;
Mark Deinert, Assistant Professor Sheldon Landsberger, Professor PhD, 2004
BS, ME, Cornell, 1997; MS, 2001; PhD, BS, Sir George Williams, 1972; MS, Salford, Li Shi, Associate Professor
2003 1973; MS, Concordia, 1976; PhD, Toronto, BE, National Tsing Hua, 1991; MSME, Ari-
Dragan Djurdjanovic, Assistant Professor 1982 zona State, 1997; PhD, California (Berkeley),
BS, Univerzitet u Nišu, 1997; MS, Nanyang Raul G. Longoria, Associate Professor 2000
Technological, 1999; MS, PhD, Michigan BSME, Texas (Austin), 1985; PhD, 1989 S. V. Sreenivasan, Associate Professor
(Ann Arbor), 2002 Arumugam Manthiram, Professor BE, Regional Engineering College (Tiruchi),
Janet L. Ellzey, PE, Professor BS, Madurai-Kamaraj, 1974; MS, 1976; PhD, 1987; MS, Ohio State (Columbus), 1988;
BSME, Texas (Austin), 1978; MSE, 1980; PhD, Indian Institute of Technology (Madras), PhD, 1994
California (Berkeley), 1985 1980 Eric M. Taleff, Professor
Ofodike A. Ezekoye, Professor Glenn Y. Masada, PE, Professor BSME, MSMatSci, Rice, 1989; MS, Stanford,
BS, Pennsylvania, 1987; MS, California BSME, Hawaii, 1971; MSME, Stanford, 1972; 1991; PhD, 1994
(Berkeley), 1989; PhD, 1991 ScD, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- Delbert Tesar, PE, Professor
Eric P. Fahrenthold, PE, Professor ogy, 1979 BSME, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1959; MSME,
BS, United States Military Academy, 1974; Ronald D. Matthews, PE, Professor 1960; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technol-
MS, Rice, 1981; PhD, 1984 BSME, Texas (Austin), 1971; MS, California ogy, 1964
Benito Fernández, Associate Professor (Berkeley), 1972; PhD, 1977 Alfred E. Traver, PE, Senior Lecturer
Ingeniero de Materiales, Universidad Simón Jeremy P. Meyers, Assistant Professor BSME, Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
Bolívar, 1981; MS, Massachusetts Institute of BS, Stanford, 1993; PhD, California (Berke- ogy, 1961; MSME, Iowa State, 1962; PhD,
Technology, 1985; PhD, 1988 ley), 1998 Texas (Austin), 1968
Paulo Ferreira, Assistant Professor Tessie J. Moon, Professor Michael Webber, Assistant Professor
Lic, Universidade do Porto, 1988; PhD, Il- BS, Grove City College, 1983; MS, Illinois BA, BSAsE, Texas (Austin), 1995; MS, Stan-
linois (Urbana-Champaign), 1996 (Urbana-Champaign), 1986; PhD, 1989 ford, 1996; PhD, 2001

Harovel G. Wheat, PE, Associate Professor Ekwere J. Peters, PE, Professor Terence Grieder, Professor Emeritus
BA, Colorado (Boulder), 1969; MSMetallurgy, BS, Leicester, 1971; MS, Alberta, 1975; PhD, BA, Colorado, 1953; MS, Wisconsin, 1956;
Denver, 1974; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1985 1979 MA, Pennsylvania, 1960; PhD, 1961
The Faculty
Preston S. Wilson, PE, Assistant Professor Gary A. Pope, PE, Professor Paul Peter Hatgil, Professor Emeritus
BS, Texas (Austin), 1990; MS, 1994; PhD, BSChE, Oklahoma State, 1967; PhD, Rice, BSEd, Massachusetts School of Art, 1950;
Boston, 2002 1972 MFA, Columbia, 1951
Kristin L. Wood, Professor Kamy Sepehrnoori, PE, Professor Thana Lauhakaikul, Professor Emeritus
BS, Colorado State, 1985; MS, California Insti- BSME, Texas (Austin), 1973; MSE, 1974; BFA, Silpakorn, 1968; MSArtEd, Massachu-
tute of Technology, 1986; PhD, 1990 PhD, 1977 setts College of Art, 1974
Mukul M. Sharma, PE, Professor Alvin Albert Nickel, Professor Emeritus
D e par tme nt o f Pe tr o le um BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (Kan- BArtEd, School of the Art Institute of Chi-
and Geo s ys te ms pur), 1980; MS, Southern California, 1981; cago, 1952; MArtEd, 1960
E ngine e r ing MS, 1982; PhD, 1985 Kenneth W. Prescott, Professor Emeritus
Sanjay Srinivasan, Assistant Professor BS, Western Michigan, 1942; MA, Michigan,
Larry W. Lake, Chair BTech, Indian School of Mines, 1987; MS, 1948; PhD, 1950; MEd, Delaware, 1952
Southern California, 1989; PhD, Stanford, Brenda Preyer, Professor Emeritus
P ro f essors Emeri tus 2000 BA, Wellesley College, 1964; MA, Harvard,
Timothy D. Taylor, PE, Senior Lecturer 1966; PhD, 1976
Ben H. Caudle, PE, Professor Emeritus BS, Texas (Austin), 1970; MS, 1971; PhD, Peter A. Saul, Professor Emeritus
BSCh, Texas, 1943; PhD, 1963 1979 BFA, Washington (St. Louis), 1956
Robert S. Schechter, PE, Professor Emeritus Carlos Torres-Verdin, Associate Professor Denise Schmandt-Besserat, Professor Emeritus
BSChE, Agricultural and Mechanical College BSGeophysE, Instituto Politécnico Nacional Diplôme, École du Louvre, 1965
of Texas, 1950; PhD, Minnesota (Minneapo- (Mexico), 1982; MSE, Texas (Austin), 1985 Lewis R. Wiman, Distinguished Teaching Professor
lis-St. Paul), 1956 Mark P. Walsh, Senior Lecturer Emeritus
BS, Illinois (Chicago), 1977; MS, Texas (Aus- MFA, Florida, 1966
P ro f essors, Instructors , and tin), 1979; PhD, 1983
S e ni or Lecturers Mary F. Wheeler, PE, Professor Pro fessors, Instructors, a n d
BA, BSEd, Texas, 1960; MA, 1963; PhD, Senior Lecturers
Matthew Balhoff, Assistant Professor Rice, 1971
BS, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 2000; Christopher O. Adejumo, Associate Professor
PhD, 2005 Adjunct Pro fessors BFA, Université nationale du Bénin, 1983;
Paul M. Bommer, Senior Lecturer MFA, Massachusetts (Dartmouth), 1993;
BSPE, Texas (Austin), 1976; MSE, 1977; Krishan A. Malik, PE, Adjunct Professor PhD, Ohio State, 1997
PhD, 1979 BS, Punjab, 1965; MS, 1966; MSPE, Texas Anthony Alofsin, Professor
Steven L. Bryant, Associate Professor (Austin), 1972 BA, Harvard, 1971; MArch, 1981; PhM, Co-
BE, Vanderbilt, 1981; PhD, Texas (Austin), lumbia, 1983; PhD, 1987; Architect
1986 Robert D. Anderson, Senior Lecturer
Martin E. Chenevert, PE, Senior Lecturer College of Fine Ar t s BA, California State College (Long Beach),
BSPE, Louisiana State, 1958; MSPE, Texas, 1972; MFA, 1976
1964 Paul E. Bolin, Professor
David DiCarlo, Assistant Professor D e par tment o f Ar t and Ar t BA, Seattle Pacific, 1976; MS, Oregon, 1980;
BS, Case Western Reserve, 1987; MS, Cornell, Hi s to ry PhD, 1986
1990; PhD, 1994 Steve Bourget, Associate Professor
Kenneth E. Gray, Professor John A. Yancey, Chair BS, Université de Montréal, 1985; MSc, 1989;
BSPE, Tulsa, 1956; MSPE, 1957; PhD, Texas, PhD, 1994
1962 P ro fessors Emeritus Troy D. Brauntuch, Associate Professor
Charles G. Groat, Professor BFA, California Institute of the Arts, 1975
AB, Rochester, 1962; MS, Massachusetts, Shirley Mills Alexander, Professor Emeritus Rebecca L. Brooks, Professor
1967; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1970 BA, London, 1959; MA, New York, 1963; BFA, Texas (Austin), 1968; MFA, 1970; PhD,
Christopher Jablonowski, Assistant Professor PhD, 1967 1974
BSCE, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1991; Jacqueline E. Barnitz, Professor Emeritus Sarah A. Canright, Senior Lecturer
MBA, Tulane, 1996; PhD, Pennsylvania BA, Brooklyn, 1973; MPhil, City University of BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago,
State, 2002 New York, 1981; PhD, 1986 1964
Russell T. Johns, PE, Associate Professor Stephen J. Daly, Professor Emeritus Kate Catterall, Associate Professor
BSEE, Northwestern, 1982; MS, PhD, Stan- BA, San Jose State, 1964; MFA, Cranbrook BA, Glasgow School of Art, 1989; MA, 1992
ford, 1992 Academy of Art, 1967 Michael Ray Charles, Professor
Larry W. Lake, PE, Professor William Kelly Fearing, Ashbel Smith Professor BA, McNeese State, 1989; MFA, Houston
BSE, Arizona State, 1967; PhD, Rice, 1973 Emeritus (University Park), 1993
Quoc P. Nguyen, Assistant Professor BA, Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, 1941; Michael Charlesworth, Associate Professor
BE, Tokyo Daigaku, 1996; MSc, Landbou- MFA, Teachers College, Columbia, 1950 BA, Reading, 1977; MA, Manchester, 1979;
wuninversiteit Wageningen, 1998; MBA, Kenneth Burch Fiske, Professor Emeritus PhD, Kent at Canterbury, 1991
Asian Institute of Technology, 1999; PhD, BS, Southern California, 1950; MA, 1952 Lee R. Chesney, Associate Professor
Technische Universiteit Delft, 2003 Eleanor Simmons Greenhill, Ashbel Smith Profes- BFA, Illinois, 1969; MFA, Indiana (Bloom-
Jon E. Olson, Associate Professor sor Emeritus ington), 1972
BSCE, BSEarthSci, Notre Dame, 1984; PhD, BA, Texas Technological College, 1934; MA, John R. Clarke, Professor
Stanford, 1991 Columbia, 1945; Dr, Ludwig-Maximilians- BA, Georgetown, 1967; MA, Yale, 1969;
Universität München, 1959 PhD, 1973
650 The Faculty

Thelma Coles, Professor Nassos Papalexandrou, Assistant Professor Sar ah and E rne s t B u tle r
BA, San Diego State, 1975; MFA, 1978 BA, Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepisti- S ch oo l o f Mu s i c
Penelope J. Davies, Associate Professor mion Athinon, 1988; MA, Princeton, 1993;
The Faculty
BA, Cambridge, 1986; MA, 1990; MA, MPhil, PhD, 1998 B. Glenn Chandler, Director
Yale, 1990; PhD, 1993 Glenn Peers, Associate Professor
Sandra Fernandez, Senior Lecturer BA, Acadia, 1984; MA, McGill, 1987; PhD, Pro fessors Emeritus
BSArt, Wisconsin (Madison), 1991; MA, 1992; Johns Hopkins, 1995
MFA, 1995 Bogdan Perzynski, Professor Rebecca A. Baltzer, Professor Emeritus
Mark Goodman, Professor Magister Sztuki, Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola BA, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College,
BA, Boston College, 1970 Sztuk Plastycznych (Poznan), 1979 1962; MA, Boston, 1964; PhD, 1973
Julia Guernsey, Associate Professor Bradley R. Petersen, Associate Professor Wayne R. Barrington, Professor Emeritus
BS, Marquette, 1986; MA, Wisconsin (Mil- BA, Georgia, 1968; BFA, School of the Art BMusic, New England Conservatory of
waukee), 1992; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1997 Institute of Chicago, 1970; MFA, Georgia, Music, 1949
Kenneth J. Hale, Professor 1975 Morris J. Beachy, Professor Emeritus
BA, California State College (Long Beach), Susan W. Rather, Associate Professor BMusic, Colorado Agricultural and Mechani-
1971; MFA, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), BA, Denison, 1978; MA, Delaware, 1981; cal College, 1951; MMusic, Oregon, 1952;
1973 PhD, 1986 DMA, Southern California, 1964
Peter A. Hall, Senior Lecturer Ann Morris Reynolds, Associate Professor Richard D. Blair, Professor Emeritus
BA, Hull, 1986 BA, Smith College, 1979; MPhil, City Univer- BMusic, New England Conservatory of Mu-
Linda Dalrymple Henderson, Distinguished Teach- sity of New York, 1987 sic, 1956; MMusic, Texas, 1966
ing Professor Andrew M. Riggsby, Associate Professor Paula A. Crider, Professor Emeritus
BA, Dickinson College, 1969; MA, MPhil, AB, Harvard, 1987; MA, California (Berkeley), BMusic, Southern Mississippi, 1967; MMu-
Yale, 1972; PhD, 1975 1988; PhD, 1993 sic, Texas (Austin), 1970
Donald Devoy Herron, Associate Professor Margo Sawyer, Professor Raymond D. Crisara, Distinguished Teaching Pro-
BFA, Wichita State, 1971; MFA, Tulane, 1973 BA, Chelsea School of Art, 1980; MFA, fessor Emeritus
Timothy High, Associate Professor Yale, 1982 BFA (hon), State University of New York
BFA, Texas Tech, 1973; MA, Wisconsin (Madi- Yunchiahn C. Sena, Assistant Professor (Cortland), 1996
son), 1975; MFA, 1976 BA, Minnesota (Duluth), 1995; MA, 1997; Hanns-Bertold Dietz, Professor Emeritus
Joan A. Holladay, Professor PhD, Chicago, 2007 Staatsexamen für Kirchenmusik, Staatliche
BA, Cornell, 1974; MA, Brown, 1978; PhD, David Shields, Assistant Professor Hochschule für Musik Weimar, 1948; MMu-
1982 BFA, Memphis State, 1991; MFA, Cranbrook sic, Notre Dame, 1954; Drphil, Leopold-
Teresa Hubbard, Associate Professor Academy of Art, 1994 Franzens Universität Innsbruck, 1956
BFA, Texas (Austin), 1988; MFA, Nova Scotia Richard Shiff, Professor Vincent R. DiNino, Professor Emeritus
College of Art and Design, 1992 BA, Harvard, 1965; MA, Yale, 1969; PhD, BS, Minnesota, 1941; MS, North Dakota
Richard Moxley Jordan, Associate Professor 1973 State, 1955
BA, Southwestern at Memphis, 1958; BFA, Cherise Smith, Assistant Professor John W. Grubbs, Associate Professor Emeritus
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 1962; BA, Arizona, 1991; MA, 1997; PhD, Stanford, BA, California (Los Angeles), 1957; MA, 1964;
MFA, Syracuse, 1964 2004 PhD, 1972
Janet E. Kastner, Associate Professor Jeffrey Chipps Smith, Professor Lita Anne Guerra, Professor Emeritus
BFA, Kansas City Art Institute, 1977; MFA, BA, Duke, 1973; MA, Columbia, 1975; PhM, BMusic, Texas, 1957; MMusic, 1959
Alfred, 1979 1976; PhD, 1979 John Harrison Hicks, Professor Emeritus
Gloria J. Lee, Associate Professor Michael Smith, Assistant Professor BMusic, New England Conservatory of Mu-
SB, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BA, Colorado College, 1973 sic, 1948; Diplôme, Conservatoire national
1983; MFA, Yale, 1991 John S. Stoney, Assistant Professor supérieur de Musique (Paris), 1950; MMusic,
Janice Leoshko, Associate Professor BFA, Syracuse, 1988; MFA, Cranbrook Acad- Boston, 1951
BA, Ohio State, 1974; MA, 1976; PhD, 1987 emy of Art, 1998 Donald Knaub, Professor Emeritus
William A. Lundberg, Professor David S. Stuart, Professor BMusic, Rochester, 1951; MMusic, 1961
BA, San Jose State, 1964; MA, California BA, Princeton, 1989; PhD, Vanderbilt, 1995 Karl Korte, Professor Emeritus
(Berkeley), 1966 Daniel Sutherland, Associate Professor BS, Juilliard School of Music, 1953; MS,
Vincent A. Mariani, Professor BFA, James Madison, 1988; MFA, Syracuse, 1956
BFA, Yale, 1959 1991 Stefan M. Kostka, Professor Emeritus
Lawrence D. McFarland, Professor Chris Taylor, Assistant Professor BMusic, Colorado, 1962; MMusic, Texas,
BFA, Kansas City Art Institute, 1973; MFA, BD, Florida, 1987; MArch, Harvard, 1990 1964; PhD, Wisconsin, 1969
Nebraska (Lincoln), 1976 Jarvis W. Ulbricht, Professor Paul Olefsky, Professor Emeritus
Jeffrey L. Meikle, Professor BArtEd, Kansas, 1965; MA, 1969; PhD, Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music, 1947
AB, AM, Brown, 1971; PhD, Texas (Austin), Iowa, 1976 Frank N. Speller, Associate Professor Emeritus
1977 Louis A. Waldman, Associate Professor BMusic, Colorado, 1961; MMusic, Indiana,
Melissa W. Miller, Associate Professor BA, Hunter College, 1989; MA, New York, 1962; DMA, Colorado (Boulder), 1968
BFA, New Mexico, 1974 1993; PhD, 1999 Phyllis C. Young, Professor Emeritus
Michael J. Mogavero, Associate Professor Susan Whyne, Associate Professor BMusic, Texas, 1949; MMusic, 1950
BS, State University of New York (Buffalo), BFA, Cooper Union, 1968; MA, San Francisco
1973; MFA, Maryland Institute, College of State College, 1974 Pro fessors, Instructors , a n d
Art, 1975 John A. Yancey, Professor Senior Lecturers
Stephennie Mulder, Assistant Professor BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago,
BA, Utah, 1997; MA, Princeton, 2001; PhD, 1980; MFA, Georgia Southern, 1993 Gregory D. Allen, Professor
Pennsylvania, 2007 BMusic, Oberlin College, 1970; MMusic,
Daniel M. Olsen, Associate Professor Peabody Conservatory of Music, 1972
BFA, Wisconsin (Milwaukee), 1985; MFA,
Cranbrook Academy of Art, 1990
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Byron P. Almen, Associate Professor Joshua T. Gindele, Senior Lecturer Karl H. Miller, Assistant Professor
BA, St. Olaf College, 1990; MMusic, Indiana Diploma, Oberlin College, 1997; BMusic, BA, Macalester College, 1990; PhD, New
(Bloomington), 1992; PhD, 1998 Julliard, 2000 York, 2002
The Faculty
Elliott Antokoletz, Professor Donald Grantham, Professor John R. Mills, Assistant Professor
BA, Hunter College, 1968; MA, 1970; PhD, BMusic, Oklahoma, 1970; MMusic, Southern BA, Texas (Austin), 1975; MMusic, Southwest
City University of New York, 1975 California, 1974; DMA, 1980 Texas State, 1992; DMA, Texas (Austin),
Nathaniel O. Brickens, Professor Eugene Gratovich, Associate Professor 1998
BMusic, Southern, 1974; MMusic, Michigan BMusic, Boston, 1963; MMusic, Illinois, 1965; Robin D. Moore, Associate Professor
(Ann Arbor), 1975; DMA, Texas (Austin), DMA, Boston, 1968 BA, California (Santa Barbara), 1987; MA,
1989 Gerre E. Hancock, Professor 1990; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1995
Steven Bryant, Associate Professor BMusic, Texas, 1955; MMusic, Union Theo- James M. Morrow Jr., Associate Professor
BMusic, Ohio, 1969; MMusic, Wichita logical Seminary, 1961 BMusic, Hardin-Simmons, 1986; MMusic,
State, 1971 Judith E. Hancock, Senior Lecturer Ohio State, 1989; DMA, Texas (Austin),
James W. Buhler, Associate Professor BA, Syracuse, 1956; MMusic, Union Theologi- 1996
BA, Carleton College, 1986; PhD, Pennsyl- cal Seminary, 1961 Roger E. Myers, Professor
vania, 1996 Jeff Hellmer, Professor BMusic, Southern California, 1990; MMu-
Thomas A. Burritt, Associate Professor BMusic, Northern Iowa, 1981; MMusic, sic, 1992
BMusic, Ithaca College, 1993; MMusic, Kent Rochester, 1983 Luisa Nardini, Assistant Professor
State, 1994; DMA, Northwestern, 1990 Rebecca Henderson, Associate Professor BA, MA, Università degli Studi di Napoli,
Lorenzo F. Candelaria, Assistant Professor BMusic, Oberlin College, 1982; MMusic, 1995; PhD, Università degli Studi di Roma
BMusic, Oberlin College, 1995; MPhil, Yale, Rochester, 1985 “La Sapienza,” 2001
1998; PhD, 2001 Jacqueline Henninger, Assistant Professor Anton Nel, Professor
Robert Carnochan, Associate Professor BMusic, Texas (Austin), 1992; MMusic, 1998; BMusic, Witwatersrand, 1983; MMusic,
BA, Towson, 1986; MMusic, Colorado (Boul- PhD, 2000 Cincinnati, 1984
der), 1993; DMA, Texas (Austin), 1999 Martha Hilley, Distinguished Teaching Professor B. David Neubert, Professor
B. Glenn Chandler, Professor BMusic, Sam Houston State, 1967; MMusic, BA, San Jose State, 1974; MMusic, Rochester,
BMusic, Samford, 1962; MMusic, Southern 1971 1975; DMA, Texas (Austin), 1982
Baptist Theological Seminary, 1966; PhD, Adam Holzman, Professor David P. Neumeyer, Professor
Indiana (Bloomington), 1975 BMusic, Florida State, 1982; MMusic, 1984 BMusic, Michigan State (East Lansing), 1972;
Daniel Ching, Senior Lecturer Patrick Hughes, Associate Professor MPhil, Yale, 1975; PhD, 1976
BMusic, Oberlin College, 1995; MMusic, BA, St. Olaf College, 1984; MMusic, Wiscon- Edward R. Pearsall, Associate Professor
Cleveland Institute of Music, 1998 sin (Madison), 1988 BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1976;
Eugenia Costa-Giomi, Associate Professor David C. Hunter, Senior Lecturer MMusicEd, Missouri (Kansas City), 1986;
BA, Conservatorio Nacional de Musica “Car- BLS, Wales (Aberystwyth), 1978; MSLS, Illi- PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 1994
los Lopez Buchardo,” 1980; MA, 1984; PhD, nois (Urbana-Champaign), 1984; PhD, 1989 Suzanne M. Pence, Associate Professor
Ohio State, 1991 Judith A . Jellison, Distinguished Teaching BMusicEd, Millikin, 1981; MMusicEd, Wichita
Andrew F. Dell’Antonio, Associate Professor Professor State, 1983; DMA, Missouri (Kansas City),
BA, Yale, 1985; MA, California (Berkeley), BSMusicEd, Indiana University of Pennsylva- 1993
1987; PhD, 1991 nia, 1962; MEd, 1964; MA, Missouri (Colum- Bruce W. Pennycook, Professor
Robert DeSimone, Professor bia), 1967; PhD, Florida State, 1972 BMusic, Toronto, 1973; MMusic, 1974; DMA,
BA, Southern California, 1959; MA, 1968; Kristin Wolfe Jensen, Professor Stanford, 1978
DMA, Washington (Seattle), 1981 BMusic, BMusicEd, Oberlin College, 1989; Russell F. Pinkston, Professor
Eric A. Drott, Assistant Professor MMusic, Juilliard, 1991 BA, Dartmouth College, 1975; MA, Columbia,
BA, Pennsylvania, 1995; PhD, Yale, 2001 Leonard Johnson, Associate Professor 1978; DMA, 1984
Robert A. Duke, Distinguished Teaching Professor BA, San Diego State, 1965; MA, 1968 Harvey C. Pittel, Professor
BMusicEd, Florida State, 1976; MMusic, Jerry F. Junkin, Distinguished Teaching Professor BMusic, Southern California, 1965; MMusic,
1977; PhD, 1983 BMusic, Texas (Austin), 1978; MMusic, Northwestern, 1966
Veit F. Erlmann, Professor 1979 A. David Renner, Associate Professor
BA, Universität zu Köln, 1973; MA, Freie K. M. Knittel, Associate Professor BMusic, Rochester, 1960; MMusic, 1965
Universität Berlin, 1974; PhD, Universität BA, Carleton College, 1987; MFA, Princeton, Glenn A. Richter, Professor
zu Köln, 1978 1989; PhD, 1992 BMusic, Texas (Austin), 1971; MMusic, 1975
Robert Freeman, Professor John C. Largess, Senior Lecturer Charles A. Roeckle, Senior Lecturer
BA, Harvard, 1957; MFA, Princeton, 1960; Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music, 1992; BMusic, St. Louis Institute of Music, 1964;
PhD, 1967 BA, Yale, 1995 MMusic, Texas (Austin), 1966; PhD, 1978
John M. Fremgen, Assistant Professor Brian Lewis, Professor Mark J. Sarisky, Assistant Professor
BMusic, Millikin, 1991; MMusic, Southern BMusic, Juilliard, 1991; MMusic, 1993 BS, Wilkes College, 1986
California, 1993 William L. Lewis, Professor Ray K. Sasaki, Distinguished Teaching Professor
Vincent E. Frittelli, Associate Professor BMusic, Texas Christian, 1953 BMusic, California State (Fresno), 1972;
Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music, 1963 Richard L. MacDowell, Associate Professor MMusic, North Texas State, 1975
Nancy B. Garrett, Professor BMusic, New England Conservatory of Mu- Sonia T. Seeman, Assistant Professor
BMusic, Rochester, 1963; MMusic, Texas, sic, 1972; MMusic, Northwestern, 1983 BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1980; MA, Wash-
1966 Betty P. Mallard, Associate Professor ington (Seattle), 1990; PhD, California (Los
Marianne Gedigian, Associate Professor BMusic, Texas, 1964; MMusic, Southern Cali- Angeles), 2002
BMusic, Boston, 1986 fornia, 1968; DMA, Texas (Austin), 1979 Yevgeniy Sharlat, Assistant Professor
Sophia Gilmson, Associate Professor Hunter C. March, Professor BA, Curtis Institute of Music, 2001; MMusic,
MMusic, Saint-Petersburg Music State Con- BS, Lebanon Valley College, 1960; MMusic, Yale, 2004
servatory “N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov,” 1973 Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1970; PhD, 1980
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Stephen M. Slawek, Professor Francis Richard Hodge, Professor Emeritus Joan Lazarus, Associate Professor
BA, Pennsylvania, 1971; BMusic, Banares BA, Hobart College, 1939; MA, Cornell, 1940; BA, State University of New York (Buffalo),
Hindu, 1974; MMusic, 1976; MA, Hawaii PhD, 1948 1972; MA, Wyoming, 1974; MFA, Arizona
The Faculty
(Manoa), 1978; PhD, Illinois (Urbana- Frederick J. Hunter, Professor Emeritus State, 1982
Champaign), 1986 BA, California (Berkeley), 1940; MA, North Amarante Lucero, Professor
David A. Small, Associate Professor Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1942; PhD, Stanford, BA, New Mexico, 1970; MFA, Southern
BMusic, DePauw, 1982; Artist Diploma in 1954 Methodist, 1976
Opera, Cincinnati, 1984; MMusic, 1987 David Nancarrow, Professor Emeritus Susan E. Mickey, Professor
Nikita Storojev, Assistant Professor BA, Virginia, 1960; MFA, Yale, 1963; PhD, BFA, North Carolina (Greensboro), 1977;
Diploma, Moscow State Tchaikovsky Con- Birmingham, 1975 MFA, Alabama (Tuscaloosa), 1979
servatory, 1978 Gordon Peacock, Professor Emeritus Deborah A. Paredez, Assistant Professor
Rose A. Taylor, Professor BEd, Alberta, 1949; MFA, Carnegie Institute BA, Trinity, 1993; PhD, Northwestern, 2002
BMusic, Southern California, 1968 of Technology, 1952 Robert N. Schmidt, Professor
Bion Tsang, Assistant Professor BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1976; MFA, 1979
BA, Harvard, 1989; MMusic, Yale, 1991; P ro fessors, Instructors, and Andee Scott, Assistant Professor
DMA, 1993 S eni or Lecturers BA , Texas (Austin), 1996; MFA , Texas
Christopher J. Tucker, Assistant Professor Woman’s, 2001
BMusic, Dalhousie, 1998; MA, Michigan Lee Abraham, Associate Professor Yacov Sharir, Professor
(Ann Arbor), 2000; PhD, 2005 BA, Antioch College, 1970; MFA, California BFA, Jerusalem Bezalel Academy of Fine
Michael C. Tusa, Professor Institute of the Arts, 1977 Arts, 1966
BA, Yale, 1975; MMusic, 1976; MFA, Princ- Andrea P. Beckham, Senior Lecturer Holly Williams, Associate Professor
eton, 1978; PhD, 1983 BA, Texas (Austin), 1986 BA, Barnard College, 1979; MFA, Texas
Charles W. Villarrubia, Senior Lecturer Charlotte Canning, Associate Professor Woman’s, 1993
BMusic, Lousiana State (Baton Rouge), 1986; BA, Amherst College, 1986; PhD, Washington Lyn C. Elam Wiltshire, Associate Professor
MMusic, Boston, 1988 (Seattle), 1991 Stacy Wolf, Associate Professor
Dan E. Welcher, Professor Pamela D. Christian, Associate Professor BA, Yale, 1983; MA, Virginia, 1989; PhD,
BMusic, Rochester, 1969; MMusic, Manhat- BA, Princeton, 1985; MFA, Texas (Austin), Wisconsin (Madison), 1994
tan School of Music, 1972 1995; PhD, Southern Illinois (Carbondale), Suzan L. Zeder, Distinguished Teaching Professor
Ronald K. Westray, Assistant Professor 1999 BFA, Trinity, 1969; MFA, Southern Method-
BA, South Carolina State, 1992; MA, Eastern Douglas J. Dempster, Professor ist, 1972; PhD, Florida State, 1978
Illinois, 1994 BA, St. Lawrence, 1977; MA, North Carolina
Marianne Wheeldon, Associate Professor (Chapel Hill), 1980; PhD, 1983
BMusic, London, 1990; MPhil, Yale, 1993; Kent De Spain, Assistant Professor JOhn A . and k atherine G .
PhD, 1997 BA, California (Los Angeles), 1980; MA, 1986; jack son school of
Darlene Wiley, Professor EdD, Temple, 1997 geosciences
BMusic, College of Wooster, 1967; MMusic, Steven Dietz, Professor
Illinois, 1969 BA, Northern Colorado, 1980
Satoko Sandy Yamamoto, Senior Lecturer Jill S. Dolan, Distinguished Teaching Professor D e par tment o f Geo lo gi c al
BMusic, Cleveland Institute of Music, 1996; BS, Boston, 1979; MA, New York, 1983; S cien ce s
MMusic, 1998 PhD, 1988
Laurie Scott Young, Assistant Professor Franchelle Dorn, Dis tinguished Teaching Sharon Mosher, Chair
BMusic, State University of New York (Fre- Professor
donia), 1977; MMusic, Nebraska (Lincoln), BA, Finch College, 1972; MFA, Yale, 1975 Pro fessors Emeritus
1979; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1987 Lucien Douglas, Associate Professor
Daxun Zhang, Assistant Professor BFA, Connecticut, 1971; PhD, Michigan Milo M. Backus, Professor Emeritus
BMusic, Indiana (Bloomington), 2005 State, 1996 BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Gerhardt Zimmermann, Professor Stephen T. Gerald, Associate Professor 1952; PhD, 1956
BMusicEd, Bowling Green State, 1967; MFA, BA, Bard College, 1973; MFA, Rutgers, 1977 Daniel S. Barker, Professor Emeritus
Iowa, 1972 James J. Glavan, Professor BS, Yale, 1956; MS, California Institute of
BA, Kent State, 1977; MA, 1984 Technology, 1958; PhD, Princeton, 1961
D e par tme nt o f The atr e Michelle Habeck, Assistant Professor Robert E. Boyer, Professor Emeritus
and Dan ce BFA, Salem State College, 1996; MFA, North- BA, Colgate, 1951; MA, Indiana, 1954; PhD,
western, 1999 Michigan, 1959
Robert N. Schmidt, Interim Chair Barney Hammond, Associate Professor Leonard Franklin Brown Jr., Professor Emeritus
MA, Houston, 1977 BS, Baylor, 1951; MS, Wisconsin, 1953; PhD,
P ro f essors Emeri tus Richard M. Isackes, Professor 1955
BA, New School for Social Research, 1969; Stephen Edmund Clabaugh, Professor Emeritus
Oscar G. Brockett, Distinguished Teaching Profes- MFA, Carnegie-Mellon, 1975 BSGeo, Texas, 1940; MA, 1941; PhD, Har-
sor Emeritus Coleman A. Jennings, Professor vard, 1950
BA, George Peabody College for Teachers, BFA, Texas, 1958; MFA, 1961; EdD, New Peter T. Flawn, Professor Emeritus
1947; MA, Stanford, 1949; PhD, 1953 York, 1974 BA, Oberlin College, 1947; MS, Yale, 1948;
John W. Brokaw, Professor Emeritus Joni L. Jones, Associate Professor PhD, 1951
BA, Arizona State, 1959; MA, Arizona, 1964; BS, MacMurray College, 1977; MA, North- Robert Louis Folk, Professor Emeritus
PhD, Indiana (Bloomington), 1970 western, 1978; PhD, New York, 1993 BS, Pennsylvania State College, 1946; MS,
Bernard B. Engel, Professor Emeritus David Justin, Assistant Professor 1950; PhD, 1952
BA, Allegheny College, 1957; MFA, Yale, 1960; MA, Birmingham, 2000 William E. Galloway, Professor Emeritus
PhD, Pittsburgh (Main Campus), 1968 BS, Texas A&M, 1966; MA, Texas (Austin),
1968; PhD, 1971
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Edward C. Jonas, Professor Emeritus William L. Fisher, Professor John M. Sharp Jr., Professor
BS, Rice Institute, 1944; MS, Illinois, 1952; BS, Southern Illinois, 1954; MS, Kansas, 1958; BGeoE, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul),
PhD, 1954 PhD, 1961; DSc (hon), Southern Illinois, 1986; 1967; MS, PhD, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign),
The Faculty
Lynton S. Land, Professor Emeritus DE (hon), Colorado School of Mines, 2002 1974
BA, Johns Hopkins, 1962; MA, 1963; PhD, Peter B. Flemings, Professor James T. Sprinkle, Professor
Lehigh, 1966 BA, Dartmouth College, 1984; MS, Cornell, BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Wann Langston Jr., Professor Emeritus 1987; PhD, 1990 1965; MA, Harvard, 1966; PhD, 1971
BS, Oklahoma, 1943; MS, 1947; PhD, Califor- Sergey B. Fomel, Associate Professor Ronald J. Steel, Professor
nia (Berkeley), 1952 Bakalavr, Novosibirskij Gosudarstennyj Uni- BS, Glasgow, 1967; PhD, 1970
Ernest L. Lundelius Jr., Professor Emeritus versitet, 1990; PhD, Stanford, 2001 Paul L. Stoffa, Professor
BSGeo, Texas, 1950; PhD, Chicago, 1954 James E. Gardner, Associate Professor BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1970;
Arthur Maxwell, Professor Emeritus BS, Southern Methodist, 1985; MA, Wash- PhD, Columbia, 1974
BS, New Mexico, 1949; MS, California (San ington (Seattle), 1987; PhD, Rhode Island, Robert H. Tatham, Professor
Diego), 1952; PhD, 1959 1993 BS, California State (Northridge), 1967; MS,
Earle F. McBride, Professor Emeritus Omar Ghattas, Professor Houston, 1970; PhD, Columbia, 1975
BA, Augustana College (Illinois), 1954; MA, BS, Duke, 1984; MS, 1986; PhD, 1988 Scott W. Tinker, Professor
Missouri, 1956; PhD, Johns Hopkins, 1960 Stephen P. Grand, Professor BS, Trinity, 1982; MS, Michigan (Ann Arbor),
William R. Muehlberger, Professor Emeritus BS, McGill, 1978; PhD, California Institute of 1985; PhD, Colorado (Boulder), 1996
BS, California Institute of Technology, 1949; Technology, 1986 Clark R. Wilson, Professor
MS, 1950; PhD, 1954 Charles G. Groat, Professor BA, California (San Diego), 1970; MS, 1973;
Yosio Nakamura, Professor Emeritus AB, Rochester, 1962; MS, Massachusetts, PhD, 1975
PhD, Pennsylvania State, 1963 1967; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1970 Zong-Liang Yang, Associate Professor
Douglas Smith, Professor Emeritus Mark A. Helper, Distinguished Senior Lecturer BS, Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, 1984;
BS, California Institute of Technology, 1962; BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1978; PhD, MS, Melbourne, 1989; PhD, Macquarie,
MA, Harvard, 1963; PhD, California Institute Texas (Austin), 1985 1992
of Technology, 1969 Brian K. Horton, Associate Professor
John Andrew Wilson, Professor Emeritus BS, New Mexico, 1992; MS, Montana State, Adjunct Pro f essors
BA, Michigan, 1937; PhD, 1941 1994; PhD, Arizona, 1998
Charles Kerans, Professor Steven L. Bachtel, Adjunct Professor
P ro f essors, Instructors , and BS, St. Lawrence, 1977; PhD, Carleton, 1982 BS, Idaho, 1982; MS, 1984; PhD, Texas A&M
S e ni or Lecturers Gary A. Kocurek, Professor (College Station), 1995
BS, Houston (University Park), 1975; MS,
Jay L. Banner, Professor 1977; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 1980
BA, Pennsylvania, 1978; MSEarthSci, State J. Richard Kyle, Professor College of Liber al Ar t s
University of New York (Stony Brook), 1981; BS, Tennessee Technological, 1970; MS,
PhD, 1986 Tennessee (Knoxville), 1973; PhD, Western
Eric J. Barron, Professor Ontario, 1977 D e par tment o f Ame r i c an
BS, Florida State, 1973; MS, Miami, 1976; John C. Lassiter, Assistant Professor S t u d ie s
PhD, 1980 BA, Brown, 1989; PhD, California (Berkeley),
Christopher J. Bell, Associate Professor 1995 Janet M. Davis, Chair
BS, College of William and Mary, 1988; MS, Leon E. Long, Distinguished Teaching Professor
Northern Arizona, 1990; PhD, California BS, Wheaton College, 1954; MA, Columbia, Pro f essors Emeritus
(Berkeley), 1997 1958; PhD, 1959
Philip C. Bennett, Professor Floyd J. Lucia, Senior Lecturer Alfred W. Crosby, Professor Emeritus
BS, The Evergreen State College, 1981; MS, BS, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1953; BA, Harvard, 1952; MAT, 1956; PhD, Boston,
Syracuse, 1985; PhD, 1988 MS, 1954 1961
Meinhard B. Cardenas, Assistant Professor Randall A. Marrett, Professor William Merrell Stott, Professor Emeritus
BS, University of the Philippines (Diliman), BS, California (Santa Cruz), 1984; PhD, BA, Yale, 1962; PhM, 1970; PhD, 1972
1999; MS, Nebraska (Lincoln), 2002; PhD, Cornell, 1990
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Tech- David Mohrig, Associate Professor Pro f essors, Instructors , a n d
nology, 2006 BA, Pomona College, 1983; MS, Washington Senior Lecturers
William D. Carlson, Distinguished Teaching (Seattle), 1987; PhD, 1994
Professor Sharon Mosher, Professor Robert H. Abzug, Professor
BS, Stanford, 1974; PhD, California (Los BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1973; BA, Harvard, 1967; PhD, California (Berke-
Angeles), 1980 MS, Brown, 1975; PhD, Illinois (Urbana- ley), 1977
Mark P. Cloos, Professor Champaign), 1978 Patricia M. Burnham, Senior Lecturer
BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1976; PhD, David B. Prior, Professor BA, Albertus Magnus College, 1957; PhD,
California (Los Angeles), 1981 BA, Queen’s (Belfast), 1964; PhD, 1968 Boston, 1984
James N. Connelly, Professor Terrence M. Quinn, Professor Janet M. Davis, Associate Professor
BSc(Hons), Carleton, 1983; MSc, Queen’s BS, State University of New York (Oneonta), BA, Carleton College, 1986; MA, Wisconsin
(Kingston), 1986; PhD, Memorial University 1982; MS, Wichita State, 1984; PhD, Brown, (Madison), 1992; PhD, 1998
of Newfoundland, 1991 1989 John W. F. Dulles, Professor
Ian W. D. Dalziel, Professor Timothy B. Rowe, Professor BA, Princeton, 1935; MBA, Harvard, 1937;
BS, Edinburgh, 1959; PhD, 1963 BA, Occidental College, 1975; MS, Chicago, BSMedE, Arizona, 1943; MetalE, 1951
1981; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1986 Elizabeth Engelhardt, Assistant Professor
Mrinal K. Sen, Professor BA, Duke, 1992; MA, PhD, Emory, 1999
BS, Indian School of Mines, 1977; MS, 1979;
PhD, Hawaii (Manoa), 1987
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Neil F. Foley, Associate Professor Dee Ann Story, Professor Emeritus Laura Lein, Professor
BA, Virginia, 1971; MA, Georgetown, 1975; BA, Texas, 1953; MA, 1956; PhD, California BA, Swarthmore College, 1969; MA, Harvard,
MA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1985; PhD, (Los Angeles), 1963 1970; PhD, 1973
The Faculty
1990 Rebecca J. Lewis, Assistant Professor
Steven D. Hoelscher, Associate Professor P ro fessors, Instructors, and BA, Duke, 1994; PhD, 2004
BA, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1986; MA, S eni or Lecturers José E. Limón, Professor
Toronto, 1989; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), BA, Texas (Austin), 1966; MA, 1969; PhD,
1995 Kamran Asdar Ali, Associate Professor 1978
Richard A. Holland, Senior Lecturer MB, BS, Karachi, 1987; MA, Johns Hopkins, Martha Menchaca, Professor
BA, Texas (Austin), 1965; MA, 1967; MLS, 1991; PhD, 1997 BA, California (Santa Cruz), 1978; MA, Stan-
1970 Jafari S. Allen, Assistant Professor ford, 1983; PhD, 1987
Nhi T. Lieu, Assistant Professor BA, New York, 1977; MA, Columbia, 2000 Angela M. Nonaka, Assistant Professor
BA, California (San Diego), 1995; MA, PhD, Michael R. Bever, Assistant Professor BA, Kansas, 1990; MA, National University
Michigan (Ann Arbor), 2004 BA, California (Davis), 1992; MA, Southern Corporation Tsukuba College of Technology,
José E. Limón, Professor Methodist, 1997; PhD, 2000 1994; MA, Indiana (Bloomington), 1996;
BA, Texas (Austin), 1966; MA, 1969; PhD, Deborah A. Bolnick, Assistant Professor PhD, California (Los Angeles), 2007
1978 BA, California (Davis), 1999; MA, 2001; Jemima Pierre, Assistant Professor
Stephen H. Marshall, Assistant Professor PhD, 2005 BA, Tulane, 1995; MA, Texas (Austin), 1998;
BA, Louisville, 1992; BA, Oxford, 1994; PhD, James Brow, Professor PhD, 2002
Harvard, 2002 BA, Oxford, 1960; MA, 1964; PhD, Washing- Denne N. Reed, Assistant Professor
Jeffrey L. Meikle, Professor ton (Seattle), 1974 BS, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1993; MA, State
AB, AM, Brown, 1971; PhD, Texas (Austin), Karl W. Butzer, Professor University of New York (Stony Brook), 1997;
1977 BS, McGill, 1954; MS, 1955; Dr.rer.nat., PhD, 2003
Julia L. Mickenberg, Associate Professor Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Enrique R. Rodriguez, Assistant Professor
AB, Brown, 1990; PhD, Minnesota (Minne- Bonn, 1957 BA, Texas (Austin), 1994; MA, Chicago, 1997;
apolis-St. Paul), 2000 Darrell G. Creel, Associate Professor PhD, 2002
Mark C. Smith, Associate Professor BA, Texas (Austin), 1975; MA, 1977; PhD, Suzanne K. Seriff, Senior Lecturer
BA, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1971; MA, Arizona, 1986 BA, Swarthmore College, 1978; MA, Texas
Texas (Austin), 1975; PhD, 1980; MSSW, James R. Denbow, Associate Professor (Austin), 1984; PhD, 1989
1990 BA, Illinois, 1968; MA, Indiana (Blooming- Liza Shapiro, Associate Professor
Shirley E. Thompson, Assistant Professor ton), 1976; PhD, 1983 BA, State University of New York (Albany),
AB, Harvard/Radcliffe, 1992; AM, Harvard, Nora C. England, Professor 1983; PhD, State University of New York
2000; PhD, 2001 BA, Bryn Mawr College, 1967; MA, Florida, (Stony Brook), 1991
1971; PhD, 1975 Joel Sherzer, Professor
A dju nct P rofessors Veit F. Erlmann, Professor BA, Oberlin College, 1964; MA, Pennsylvania,
BA, Universität zu Köln, 1973; MA, Freie 1966; PhD, 1968
Sarah Weddington, Adjunct Professor Universität Berlin, 1974; PhD, Universität Christen A. Smith, Assistant Professor
BS, McMurry College, 1965; JD, Texas (Aus- zu Köln, 1978 AB, Princeton, 1999; MA, Stanford, 2003;
tin), 1967 Richard R. Flores, Professor PhD, 2007
BA, Notre Dame, 1978; MA, Incarnate Word Shannon Speed, Assistant Professor
D e par tme nt o f College, 1984; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1989 BA, San Francisco State, 1989; MA, Texas
Anthr opo lo gy Douglas E. Foley, Professor (Austin), 1992; MA, California (Davis), 1996;
BA, Northern Iowa, 1961; MA, Stanford, PhD, 2001
Samuel M. Wilson, Chair 1966; PhD, 1970 Kathleen C. Stewart, Associate Professor
Maria Franklin, Associate Professor BA, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1976; MA,
P ro f essors Emeri tus BA, Auburn, 1989; MA, California (Berkeley), Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1978; PhD, 1987
1991; PhD, 1997 Jürgen K. Streeck, Associate Professor
Richard N. Adams, Professor Emeritus Kaushik Ghosh, Assistant Professor Magister Artium, Freie Universität Berlin,
BA, Michigan, 1947; MA, Yale, 1949; PhD, BA, Brandeis, 1988; MA, Princeton, 1991; 1976; PhD, 1981
1951 PhD, 1996 Pauline Strong, Associate Professor
Claud Allen Bramblett, Professor Emeritus Edmund T. Gordon, Associate Professor BA, Colorado College, 1975; MA, Chicago,
BA, Texas, 1962; MA, 1965; PhD, California BA, Swarthmore College, 1974; MA, Stanford, 1980; PhD, 1992
(Berkeley), 1967 1975; PhD, 1981 Brian M. Stross, Professor
Robert A. Fernea, Professor Emeritus Charles R. Hale, Professor BA, California (Berkeley), 1964; PhD, 1969
BA, Reed College, 1954; MA, Chicago, 1955; BA, Harvard, 1981; PhD, Stanford, 1989 John W. Traphagan, Associate Professor
PhD, 1959 John M. Hartigan Jr., Associate Professor BA, Massachusetts (Lowell), 1983; MA, Yale,
Thomas R. Hester, Professor Emeritus BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1987; PhD, Cali- 1986; PhD, Pittsburgh, 1997
BA, Texas, 1969; PhD, California (Berkeley), fornia (Santa Cruz), 1995 Fred Valdez Jr., Associate Professor
1972 John W. Kappelman, Professor BA, Texas (Austin), 1975; MA, Harvard, 1980;
James A. Neely, Professor Emeritus BS, Yale, 1979; MA, Harvard, 1983; PhD, PhD, 1987
BA, Mexico City College, 1958; MA, Arizona, 1987 João Costa Vargas, Associate Professor
1968; PhD, 1974 Elizabeth L. Keating, Professor BA, Universidade Estadual de Campinas,
William W. Newcomb Jr., Professor Emeritus BA, California (Berkeley), 1988; MA, Califor- 1989; MA, 1993; MA, California (San Diego),
BA, Michigan, 1943; MA, 1947; PhD, 1953 nia (Los Angeles), 1990; PhD, 1994 1994; PhD, 1999
Henry A. Selby, Professor Emeritus Ward Keeler, Associate Professor Kamala Visweswaran, Associate Professor
BA, Toronto, 1955; MA, London, 1961; PhD, BA, Cornell, 1970; MA, Chicago, 1977; PhD, BA, California (Berkeley), 1984; MA, Stan-
Stanford, 1966 1982 ford, 1987; PhD, 1990
E. Christopher Kirk, Assistant Professor
BA, Texas (Austin), 1995; PhD, Duke, 2003
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Mariah D. Wade, Assistant Professor Kaushik Ghosh, Assistant Professor David M. Sena, Assistant Professor
BA, Texas (Austin), 1990; MA, 1993; PhD, BA, Brandeis, 1988; MA, Princeton, 1991; BA, California (Berkeley), 1993; MA, Chicago,
1998 PhD, 1996 1998; PhD, 2005
The Faculty
Edwin N. Wilmsen, Senior Lecturer Lalitha Gopalan, Associate Professor Jishnu Shankar, Senior Lecturer
BA, Agricultural and Mechanical College of BA, Madras Christian College, 1982; MA, BA, Delhi Vishwavidyalaya, 1983; MA, 1986
Texas, 1958; MA, Massachusetts Institute Delhi Vishwavidyalaya, 1984; MA, Rochester, Nancy K. Stalker, Assistant Professor
of Technology, 1959; MA, Arizona, 1966; 1987; PhD, 1993 BA, Portland State, 1984; MA, Stanford,
PhD, 1967 Kathryn Hansen, Professor 1995; PhD, 2002
Samuel Wilson, Professor AB, Harvard Radcliffe, 1968; MA, California Cynthia M. Talbot, Associate Professor
BA, Southwest Missouri State, 1978; MA, (Berkeley), 1970; PhD, 1978 BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1975; MA, 1980;
Chicago, 1981; PhD, 1986 Roger Hart, Assistant Professor PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 1988
Anthony C. Woodbury, Professor BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Wen-Hua Teng, Senior Lecturer
BA, Chicago, 1975; PhD, California (Berke- 1979; MS, Stanford, 1982; MA, California (Los BA, National Taiwan, 1978; MA, Texas (Aus-
ley), 1981 Angeles), 1991; PhD, 1997 tin), 1984; PhD, 1990
Edeltraud Harzer Clear, Senior Lecturer John W. Traphagan, Associate Professor
A dju nct P rofessors PhD, Washington (Seattle), 1986 BA, Massachusetts (Lowell), 1983; MA, Yale,
Camilla H. Hsieh, Senior Lecturer 1986; PhD, Pittsburgh, 1997
Richard E. W. Adams, Adjunct Professor MA, Indiana (Bloomington), 1981; PhD, Texas Herman H. van Olphen, Professor
PhD, Harvard, 1963 (Austin), 1995 BA, Rice, 1963; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1970
Deborah Overdorff, Adjunct Associate Professor Syed Akbar Hyder, Associate Professor Kamala Visweswaran, Associate Professor
BA, University of the South, 1985; PhD, BA, Texas A&M (College Station), 1992; MA, BA, California (Berkeley), 1984; MA, Stan-
Duke, 1991 Texas (Austin), 1994; PhD, Harvard, 1999 ford, 1987; PhD, 1990
Robert D. King, Distinguished Teaching Professor
D e par tme nt o f A s ian BS, MS, Georgia Institute of Technology, adju nct professors
S t u d ie s 1959; MA, Wisconsin, 1962; PhD, 1965
Shanti Kumar, Associate Professor David J. Firestein, Adjunct Assistant Professor
J. Patrick Olivelle, Chair BS, Osmania, 1987; BA, 1988; MA, 1989; BS, Georgetown, 1990; MA, MPAff, Texas
MS, Texas Christian, 1994; PhD, Indiana (Austin), 1992
P ro f essors Emeri tus (Bloomington), 1998 Rupert Snell, Adjunct Professor
Chiu-Mi Lai, Senior Lecturer BA, London, 1974; PhD, 1984
Richard W. Lariviere, Professor Emeritus BA, Pomona College, 1983; MA, Washington
BA, Iowa, 1972; PhD, Pennsylvania, 1978 (Seattle), 1986; PhD, 1990 D e par tment o f Cl a s s i c s
Rodney F. Moag, Associate Professor Emeritus Janice Leoshko, Associate Professor
BS, Syracuse, 1961; MA, Wisconsin (Madi- BA, Ohio State, 1974; MA, 1976; PhD, 1987 Stephen A. White, Chair
son), 1966; PhD, 1973 Huaiyin Li, Assistant Professor
BA, Soochow, 1984; MA, Chinese Academy Pro fessors Emeritus
P ro f essors, Instructors , and of Social Sciences, 1987; PhD, California (Los
S e ni or Lecturers Angeles), 2000 David Armstrong, Professor Emeritus
Patricia Maclachlan, Associate Professor BA, Princeton, 1961; PhD, Texas (Austin),
Itty Abraham, Associate Professor BA, British Columbia, 1986; MA, Columbia, 1968
BA, Loyola College (Madras), 1982; MS, Illi- 1990; MPhil, 1992; PhD, 1996 Peter Green, Professor Emeritus
nois (Urbana-Champaign), 1986; PhD, 1993 Madhavi Mallapragada, Assistant Professor BA, Cambridge, 1950; MA, PhD, 1954; FRSL
Yukie Aida, Senior Lecturer BA, Madras, 1989; MA, Stella Maris College, James Alfred Hitt, Associate Professor Emeritus
BSEd, Seattle, 1981; BA, Washington (Se- 1991; PhM, Jawaharlal Nehru, 1995; MA, Wis- BA, Southern Methodist, 1949; PhD, Princ-
attle), 1982; MA, Texas (Austin), 1986; PhD, consin (Madison), 1999; PhD, 2003 eton, 1954
1988 Mark Metzler, Associate Professor John H. Kroll, Professor Emeritus
Kamran Asdar Ali, Associate Professor BA, Stanford, 1980; MA, California (Santa BA, Oberlin College, 1959; MAT, Harvard,
MB, BS, Karachi, 1987; MA, Johns Hopkins, Cruz), 1989; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1961; MA, 1962; PhD, 1968
1991; PhD, 1997 1998 Douglass Stott Parker, Professor Emeritus
Avron Boretz, Assistant Professor Gail Minault, Professor BA, Michigan, 1949; MA, Princeton, 1951;
BA, Brandeis, 1978; MA, Chicago, 1984; MA, BA, Smith College, 1961; MA, Pennsylvania, PhD, 1952
Cornell, 1989; PhD, 1996 1966; PhD, 1972
Joel P. Brereton, Associate Professor Hoang H. Ngo, Senior Lecturer Pro fessors, Instructors, a n d
BA, Kenyon College, 1970; MPhil, Yale, 1973; BA, Dai hoc Quoc Gia Hànôi, 1989; MA, 1998; Senior Lecturers
PhD, 1975 PhD, 2002
James Brow, Professor J. Patrick Olivelle, Professor Joseph Coleman Carter, Professor
BA, Oxford, 1960; MA, 1964; PhD, Washing- BA(Hons), Oxford, 1972; PhD, Pennsylvania, BA, Amherst College, 1963; PhD, Princeton,
ton (Seattle), 1974 1974; MA, Oxford, 1977 1971
Sung-Sheng Yvonne Chang, Professor Robert M. Oppenheim, Assistant Professor Lesley Ann Dean-Jones, Associate Professor
BA, National Taiwan, 1973; MA, Michigan AB, Princeton, 1991; MA, Chicago, 1995; BA, London, 1977; MA, Stanford, 1985;
(Ann Arbor), 1975; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1981; PhD, 2003 PhD, 1987
PhD, Stanford, 1984 Stephen H. Phillips, Professor George Doig, Assistant Professor
Kirsten C. Fischer, Assistant Professor BA, Harvard, 1975; PhD, 1982 MA, St. Andrews, 1961
BA, Connecticut College, 1991; MA, California Sankaran Radhakrishnan, Senior Lecturer Jennifer V. Ebbeler, Assistant Professor
(Berkeley), 1998; PhD, 2004 MA, Annamalai, 1975; PhD, 1985 BA, Brigham Young, 1994; MA, Pennsylva-
Oliver Freiberger, Assistant Professor Martha Ann Selby, Associate Professor nia State, 1996; MA, Pennsylvania, 1999;
MA, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, BA, Iowa, 1982; PhD, Chicago, 1994 PhD, 2001
1994; PhD, 1999
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Ingrid E. M. Edlund-Berry, Professor D e par tment o f E conomi c s Richard Dusansky, Professor
PhilKand, PhilMag, Lunds Universitet, 1965; BA, Brooklyn College, 1964; PhD, Brown,
PhilLic, 1969; MA, Bryn Mawr College, 1969; Dale Stahl, Chair 1969
The Faculty
PhD, 1971 Don Fullerton, Professor
Andrew T. Faulkner, Assistant Professor P ro fessors Emeritus BA, Cornell, 1974; MA, California (Berkeley),
BA, MA, St. Andrews, 2000; PhD, Oxford, 1976; PhD, 1978
2005 William P. Glade Jr., Professor Emeritus Vincent J. Geraci, Professor
Steven J. Friesen, Professor BBA, Texas, 1950; MA, 1951; PhD, 1955 BSEE, Illinois, 1965; MBA, 1967; MA, Duke,
BA, Fresno Pacific College, 1976; MDiv, Fuller Niles M. Hansen, Professor Emeritus 1969; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 1974
Theological Seminary, 1979; AM, Harvard, BA, Centre College of Kentucky, 1958; MA, M. Fatih Guvenen, Assistant Professor
1986; PhD, 1990 Indiana, 1959; PhD, 1963 BS, Bilkent Üniversitesi, 1995; MA, Carnegie
Michael Gagarin, Professor Forest Garrett Hill, Professor Emeritus Mellon, 1998; PhD, 2001
BA, Stanford, 1963; MA, Harvard, 1965; PhD, BA, Texas, 1941; MA, 1946; PhD, Columbia, Daniel S. Hamermesh, Professor
Yale, 1968 1950 AB, Chicago, 1965; PhD, Yale, 1969
Karl Galinsky, Distinguished Teaching Professor Frank Tomasson Jannuzi, Professor Emeritus Takashi Hayashi, Assistant Professor
BA, Bowdoin College, 1963; MA, Princeton, BA, Dartmouth College, 1955; PhD, London, MA, Osaka Daigaku, 1998; MA, Rochester,
1965; PhD, 1966 1958 2001; PhD, 2004
Jennifer E. Gates-Foster, Assistant Professor F. Ray Marshall, Professor Emeritus Kenneth Hendricks, Professor
BA, Virginia, 1997; MA, Michigan (Ann Ar- BA, Millsaps College, 1949; MA, Louisiana BA, British Columbia, 1976; MA, 1977; PhD,
bor), 2001; MA, 2004; PhD, 2005 State, 1950; PhD, California (Berkeley), Wisconsin, 1982
Jim Hankinson, Professor 1954 Melvin J. Hinich, Professor
BA, Oxford, 1980; PhD, Cambridge, 1986 James W. McKie, Professor Emeritus BS, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1959;
Thomas K. Hubbard, Professor BA, Texas, 1943; MA, 1947; MA, Harvard, MS, 1960; PhD, Stanford, 1964
BA, Santa Clara, 1975; MA, California (Berke- 1949; PhD, 1952 David Andrew Kendrick, Professor
ley), 1977; PhD, Yale, 1980 Daniel C. Morgan Jr., Professor Emeritus BA, Texas, 1960; PhD, Massachusetts Insti-
Lawrence Y. Kim, Assistant Professor BBA, Texas, 1953; MA, 1955; PhD, Wiscon- tute of Technology, 1966
BA, Brown, 1992; PhD, Princeton, 2001 sin, 1961 Burhanettin Kurusçu, Assistant Professor
Timothy J. Moore, Professor BS, Bilkent Üniversitesi, 1996; MA, Roches-
BA, Millersville State College, 1981; PhD, P ro fessors, Instructors, and ter, 2000; PhD, 2002
North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1989 S eni or Lecturers Sergey Z. Levendorskiy, Senior Lecturer
M. Gwyn Morgan, Professor MS, Rostovskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet,
BA, Exeter, 1959; PhD, 1962 Jason I. Abrevaya, Professor 1978; PhD, 1981; DSc, Ukrainian Academy of
Alexander P. D. Mourelatos, Professor AB, Harvard, 1992; PhD, Massachusetts Sciences, 1990
BA, Yale, 1958; MA, 1961; PhD, 1964 Institute of Technology, 1996 Robert P. Lieli, Assistant Professor
William R. Nethercut, Professor Andres Almazan, Associate Professor BA, Kossuth Lajos Tudományegyetem, 1999;
BA, Harvard, 1958; MA, Columbia, 1960; Licenciatura en Ciencias Empresariales, Uni PhD, California (San Diego), 2004
PhD, 1963 versidad de Málaga, 1989; Master en Eco- Stephen P. Magee, Professor
Thomas G. Palaima, Professor nomica, Centro de Estudios Monetarios y BA, Texas Technological College, 1965;
BA, Boston College, 1973; PhD, Wisconsin Financieros, 1991; PhD, Massachusetts Insti MA, 1966; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of
(Madison), 1980; PhD (hon), Uppsala Uni- tute of Technology, 1996 Technology, 1969
versitet, 1994 Marina D. Azzimonti Renzo, Assistant Professor Eugenio J. Miravete, Associate Professor
Paula J. Perlman, Professor BA, Universidad de San Andres, 1999; PhD, BA, Universidad de Valencia, 1989; PhD,
BA, California (Santa Cruz), 1973; MA, Cali- Rochester, 2004 Northwestern, 1996
fornia (Berkeley), 1978; PhD, 1984 Valerie R. Bencivenga, Senior Lecturer Alfred L. Norman, Professor
Adam T. Rabinowitz, Assistant Professor BA, Princeton, 1976; MA, Toronto, 1977; BA, Harvard, 1958; MA, California (Los Ange-
BA, Swarthmore College, 1995; MA, Michigan PhD, 1985 les), 1966; PhD, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St.
(Ann Arbor), 2000; PhD, 2004 Svetlana Boyarchenko, Associate Professor Paul), 1971
Andrew M. Riggsby, Associate Professor MA, Rostovkij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet, Gerald S. Oettinger, Associate Professor
AB, Harvard, 1987; MA, California (Berkeley), 1978; PhD, 1983; MA, Central European, 1997; BA, California (Davis), 1987; PhD, Massachu-
1988; PhD, 1993 PhD, Pennsylvania, 2001 setts Institute of Technology, 1992
Cynthia W. Shelmerdine, Professor Stephen G. Bronars, Professor Beatrix Paal, Assistant Professor
BA, Bryn Mawr College, 1970; BA, Cam- BA, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1978; MA, BS, Budapesti Közgazdaságtudományi Egy-
bridge, 1972; MA, Harvard, 1976; PhD, 1977 Chicago, 1980; PhD, 1983 etem, 1990; MA, Cornell, 1996; MA, 1997;
Rabun M. Taylor, Assistant Professor Harry Cleaver, Associate Professor PhD, 1999
BA, Haverford College, 1982; PhD, Minne- BA, Antioch College, 1967; PhD, Stanford, Natalia Ramondo, Assistant Professor
sota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1997 1975 BA, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 1997; MA,
L. Michael White, Professor Russell W. Cooper, Professor Universidad Torcuato di Tella, 2000; PhD,
BA, Abilene Christian, 1971; MA, 1973; MDiv, BA, Clark, 1977; MA, Pennsylvania, 1979; Chicago, 2006
Yale, 1975; MA, 1977; MPhil, 1978; PhD, 1982 PhD, 1982 Brian E. Roberts, Professor
Stephen A. White, Professor Philip Dean Corbae, Professor BA, Trinity College (Connecticut), 1980; PhD,
BA, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1978; MA, BA, Colgate, 1982; PhD, Yale, 1990 Washington (St. Louis), 1986
1980; PhD, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1981; PhD, Douglas C. Dacy, Professor Kim J. Ruhl, Assistant Professor
California (Berkeley), 1987 BBA, Texas, 1950; MA, 1956; PhD, Harvard, BS, Bowling Green, 1999; PhD, Minnesota
Paul B. Woodruff, Distinguished Teaching Professor 1964 (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 2004
BA, Princeton, 1965; BA, Oxford, 1968; PhD, Stephen Donald, Professor Michael A. Sadler, Senior Lecturer
Princeton, 1973 BEcon, Sydney, 1985; PhD, British Columbia, BA, New Mexico, 1986; MS, London School
1990 of Economics and Political Science, 1990;
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1997

David S. Sibley, Professor William Burton Todd, Professor Emeritus Larry D. Carver, Professor
BA, Stanford, 1969; PhD, Yale, 1973 BA, Lehigh, 1940; MA, 1947; PhD, Chicago, BA, Wesleyan, 1966; PhD, Rochester, 1973
Daniel T. Slesnick, Professor 1949 Oscar H. Casares, Assistant Professor
The Faculty
BS, Washington (Seattle), 1978; PhD, Har- John Ralston Trimble, Distinguished Teaching BFA, Texas (Austin), 1987; MFA, Iowa, 2001
vard, 1982 Professor Emeritus Dolora Chapelle Wojciehowski, A ssociate
Dale O. Stahl, Professor BA, Princeton, 1962; MA, California (Berke- Professor
BS, MS, Massachusetts Institute of Tech- ley), 1964; PhD, 1971 BA, Dallas, 1979; PhM, Yale, 1983; PhD,
nology, 1969; EE, 1970; PhD, California Robert Gray Twombly, Associate Professor Emeritus 1984
(Berkeley), 1981 BA, Amherst College, 1957; MA, Yale, 1959; Davida H. Charney, Professor
Maxwell B. Stinchcombe, Professor PhD, 1965 BA, Brandeis, 1978; MA, Massachusetts (Am-
BA, California (Berkeley), 1978; MA, 1984; John W. Velz, Professor Emeritus herst), 1981; PhD, Carnegie Mellon, 1985
PhD, 1986 BA, Michigan, 1953; MA, 1954; PhD, Minne- Andrew Cooper, Associate Professor
Sheridan Titman, Professor sota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1963 BA, Harvard, 1975; BA, Cambridge, 1977;
BS, Colorado (Boulder), 1975; MS, Carnegie- Warwick Paul Wadlington, Professor Emeritus PhM, Columbia, 1979; PhD, 1982
Mellon, 1978; PhD, 1981 BS, United States Military Academy, 1961; James H. Cox, Assistant Professor
Stephen J. Trejo, Associate Professor MA, Tulane, 1966; PhD, 1967 BA, Denison, 1991; MA, New Mexico, 1994;
BA, Chicago, 1981; MA, 1983; PhD, 1988 David Anthony Wevill, Professor Emeritus PhD, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1999
Randal B. Watson, Assistant Professor BA, Cambridge, 1957; MA, 1969 Elizabeth Butler Cullingford, Distinguished Teach-
BA, Australian National, 1990; MA, Osaka James I. Wimsatt, Professor Emeritus ing Professor
Daigaku, 1994; PhD, Northwestern, 2003 BA, Michigan, 1950; MA, Wayne State, 1959; BA, Oxford, 1969; PhD, 1977
Andrew B. Whinston, Professor PhD, Duke, 1964 Ann Luja Cvetkovich, Professor
BA, Michigan, 1957; MS, Carnegie Institute BA, Reed College, 1980; MA, Cornell, 1985;
of Technology, 1960; PhD, 1962 P ro fessors, Instructors, and PhD, 1988
Roberton C. Williams III, Assistant Professor S eni or Lecturers D. Diane Davis, Associate Professor
AB, Harvard, 1994; PhD, Stanford, 1999 BA, Midwestern, 1986; MA, Indiana (Fort
Thomas E. Wiseman, Assistant Professor Michael W. Adams, Distinguished Teaching As- Wayne), 1989; PhD, Texas (Arlington), 1995
BA, Swarthmore College, 1996; MA, North- sociate Professor Brian F. Doherty, Senior Lecturer
western, 1997; PhD, 2001 BA, Texas Tech, 1968; PhD, Texas (Austin), BA, Marquette, 1977; PhD, Wisconsin (Mil-
Louise B. Wolitz, Senior Lecturer 1973 waukee), 1994
BS, Cornell, 1963; PhD, California (Berke- Samuel Baker, Assistant Professor Lester L. Faigley, Professor
ley), 1974 BA, Columbia, 1991; MA, Chicago, 1994; BA, North Carolina State, 1969; MA, Miami
PhD, 2001 (Ohio), 1972; PhD, Washington (Seattle),
D e par tme nt o f E ngli s h Janine Barchas, Associate Professor 1976
AB, Stanford, 1989; MA, Chicago, 1990; Linda Ferreira-Buckley, Associate Professor
Elizabeth Butler Cullingford, Chair PhD, 1995 BA, Providence College, 1981; MA, Pennsyl-
Jeffrey Barnouw, Professor vania State, 1985; PhD, 1990
P ro f essors Emeri tus BA, Yale, 1963; PhD, 1969 Alan W. Friedman, Professor
Phillip Barrish, Associate Professor BA, Queens College, City University of
James Bernard Ayres, Distinguished Teaching BA, MA, Pennsylvania, 1985; MA, Cornell, New York, 1961; MA, New York, 1962; PhD,
Professor Emeritus 1988; PhD, 1991 Rochester, 1966
BA, Baylor, 1958; MA, Florida State, 1960; Lance Bertelsen, Professor Kate Frost, Associate Professor
PhD, Ohio State, 1964 BA, Dartmouth College, 1969; PhD, Wash- BA, Barry College, 1962; MA, Princeton,
Norman Kittrell Farmer Jr., Professor Emeritus ington (Seattle), 1979 1971; PhD, 1974
BA, Principia College, 1955; MA, Trinity, 1960; Daniel Birkholz, Assistant Professor Laura Furman, Professor
PhD, Pennsylvania, 1966 BA, Carleton College, 1990; MA, Toronto, BA, Bennington College, 1968
John P. Farrell, Professor Emeritus 1991; PhD, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. James D. Garrison, Distinguished Teaching Professor
BA, Fordham, 1961; PhD, Indiana, 1967 Paul), 1999 AB, Princeton, 1965; MA, California (Berke-
Elizabeth Warnock Fernea, Professor Emeritus Mary E. Blockley, Professor ley), 1967; PhD, 1972
BA, Reed College, 1949 BA, Bryn Mawr College, 1977; MA, Yale, 1978; John M. González, Assistant Professor
Zulfikar Ghose, Professor Emeritus PhD, 1984 AB, Princeton, 1988; MA, Stanford, 1991;
BA, Keele, 1959 Brian A. Bremen, Associate Professor PhD, 1998
Ralph James Kaufmann, Professor Emeritus BA, Princeton, 1975; MA, Middlebury College, Don Graham, Professor
BA, Grinnell College, 1947; MA, Princeton, 1984; PhD, Princeton, 1989 BA, North Texas State, 1962; MA, 1964; PhD,
1949; PhD, 1953 Douglas S. Bruster, Professor Texas (Austin), 1971
Bernth O. Lindfors, Professor Emeritus BA, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1985; MA, Harvard, Ian Francis Hancock, Professor
BA, Oberlin College, 1959; MA, Northwest- 1987; PhD, 1990 MA, London, 1969; PhD, 1971
ern, 1961; PhD, California (Los Angeles), Jerome F. A. Bump, Professor Barbara Jane Harlow, Professor
1969 BA, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1965; BA, Simmons College, 1970; MA, Chicago,
Joseph Fetler Malof, Professor Emeritus MA, California (Berkeley), 1966; PhD, 1972 1971; PhD, State University of New York
BA, Kenyon College, 1956; MA, California Thomas Cable, Professor (Buffalo), 1977
(Los Angeles), 1957; PhD, 1962 BA, Yale, 1964; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1969 Elizabeth Harris, Associate Professor
Joseph John Moldenhauer, Professor Emeritus Mia E. Carter, Distinguished Teaching Associate BS, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1965;
BA, Amherst College, 1956; MA, Columbia, Professor MA, Boston, 1967; MA, Trinity College (Dub-
1957; PhD, 1964 BA, Massachusetts (Boston), 1984; MA, Wis- lin), 1973; PhD, Stanford, 1976
William Merrell Stott, Professor Emeritus consin (Milwaukee), 1987; PhD, 1992 Elizabeth A. Hedrick, Associate Professor
BA, Yale, 1962; PhM, 1970; PhD, 1972 Evan B. Carton, Professor BA, Duke, 1975; MA, Northwestern, 1976;
William O. S. Sutherland, Professor Emeritus BA, Columbia, 1974; MA, Johns Hopkins, MA, Columbia, 1980; PhD, 1986
BA, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1942; MA, 1976; PhD, 1979
1947; PhD, 1950
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Kurt Heinzelman, Professor James L. Magnuson, Professor Frank Whigham, Professor
BA, Middlebury College, 1969; MA, 1972; BS, Wisconsin, 1963; MA, 1964 BA, Occidental College, 1967; MA, San
PhD, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1978 Eric S. Mallin, Associate Professor Diego State, 1970; PhD, California (San
The Faculty
Susan Heinzelman, Associate Professor BA, Brandeis, 1978; MA, Stanford, 1979; Diego), 1976
BA, London, 1968; MA, Western Ontario, PhD, 1986 Thomas Bacon Whitbread, Professor
1971; PhD, 1977 Lisa L. Moore, Associate Professor BA, Amherst College, 1952; MA, Harvard,
Geraldine Heng, Associate Professor BA, Queen’s (Kingston), 1986; MA, Cornell, 1953; PhD, 1959
BA, National University of Singapore, 1976; 1989; PhD, 1991 Jennifer Margaret Wilks, Assistant Professor
MA, 1980; MA, Cornell, 1986; PhD, 1990 Joan A. Mullin, Professor AB, Bryn Mawr College, 1995; AM, Cornell,
Jacqueline M. Henkel, Associate Professor BA, Wisconsin, 1971; MA, Northeastern, 2000; PhD, 2003
BA, St. Cloud State, 1976; MA, Minnesota 1977; PhD, Loyola, 1987 Michael B. Winship, Professor
(Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1983; PhD, 1984 Gretchen Murphy, Associate Professor BA, Harvard, 1971; MS, Simmons College,
R. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Professor BA, Syracuse, 1993; MA, Washington (Se- 1982; PhD, Oxford, 1989
BSEd, Texas, 1953; MA, New Mexico High- attle), 1995; PhD, 1999 Helena Woodard, Associate Professor
lands, 1963; PhD, Illinois, 1969 Neil Robert Nehring, Associate Professor BS, East Carolina, 1976; MA, 1979; PhD,
Lars Hinrichs, Assistant Professor BA, Kansas, 1978; MA, 1980; PhD, Michigan North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1991
MA, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im (Ann Arbor), 1985 Marjorie Curry Woods, Associate Professor
Breisgau, 2001; PhD, 2006 Domino Renee Pérez, Assistant Professor BA, Stanford, 1969; MA, Toronto, 1970;
Neville W. Hoad, Associate Professor BA, Southwest Texas State, 1991; MA, 1994; PhD, 1977
BA, Witwatersrand, 1988; MPhil, Columbia, PhD, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1998
1995; PhD, 1998 Wayne A. Rebhorn, Professor Adjunct Pro fessors
Coleman Hutchison, Assistant Professor BA, Pennsylvania, 1964; PhD, Yale, 1968
BS, Vanderbilt, 1999; MA, Northwestern, Roger deV. Renwick, Professor Sabrina Barton, Adjunct Associate Professor
2002; PhD, 2006 BC, McGill, 1962; MA, California (Los Ange- BA, Oberlin College, 1982; MA, New York,
Meta D. Jones, Assistant Professor les), 1971; PhD, Pennsylvania, 1974 1986; MA, Cornell, 1989; PhD, 1992
BA, Princeton, 1995; MA, Stanford, 1996; Mattie U. Richardson, Assistant Professor George S. Christian, Adjunct Professor
PhD, 2000 BS, Dartmouth College, 1992; MFA, Benning- BA, Texas (Austin), 1982; JD, 1984; MA, 1997;
A. Van Jordan, Assistant Professor ton College, 1995; MA, California (Berkeley), PhD, 2000
BA, Wittenberg, 1987; MA, Howard, 1990; 1999; PhD, 2005 Betty Sue Flowers, Distinguished Teaching Adjunct
MFA, Warren Wilson College, 1998 Elizabeth Merle Richmond-Garza, Distinguished Professor
Ernest N. Kaulbach, Distinguished Teaching Teaching Associate Professor BA, Texas (Austin), 1969; MA, 1970; PhD,
Professor BA, California (Berkeley), 1985; MA, Co- London, 1973
BA, St. Mary’s College, 1957; MA, Fairfield, lumbia, 1986; MPhil, Oxford, 1988; PhD,
1961; PhD, Cornell, 1970 Columbia, 1990 J o hn L . War fie ld Cente r
Martin W. Kevorkian, Associate Professor Patricia Roberts-Miller, Associate Professor fo r Afr i c an and Afr i c an
BSME, Stanford, 1990; MA, 1991; MA, Califor- BA, California (Berkeley), 1981; MA, 1983; Ame r i c an S t u d ie s
nia (Los Angeles), 1994; PhD, 2000 PhD, 1987
Sara E. Kimball, Associate Professor Charles Raymond Rossman, Distinguished Teach- Edmund T. Gordon, Director
BA, Radcliffe College, 1976; PhD, Pennsyl- ing Professor
vania, 1983 BA, California State College (Los Angeles), Pro fessors Emeritus
Judith Kroll, Associate Professor 1962; MA, Southern California, 1965; PhD,
BA, Smith College, 1964; MA, Yale, 1966; 1968 Robert K. Holz, Professor Emeritus
MPhil, 1967; PhD, 1974 John P. Rumrich, Professor BA, Southern Illinois, 1958; MA, 1959; PhD,
Joseph E. Kruppa, Professor BA, St. Lawrence, 1976; MA, Virginia, 1977; Michigan State, 1963
BA, Rice Institute, 1960; MA, Columbia, 1961; PhD, 1981 Hal Wylie, Associate Professor Emeritus
PhD, Johns Hopkins, 1964 John J. Ruszkiewicz, Professor BA, Arizona, 1957; MA, Stanford, 1961;
Peter N. La Salle, Professor BA, St. Vincent College, 1972; MA, Ohio State PhD, 1965
BA, Harvard, 1969; MA, Chicago, 1972 (Columbus), 1973; PhD, 1977
Julia Lee, Assistant Professor Elizabeth Scala, Associate Professor Pro fessors, Instructors , a n d
BA, Amherst College, 1995; MA, North Caro- BA, Wellesley College, 1988; MA, Harvard, Senior Lecturers
lina (Chapel Hill), 1999; PhD, California (Los 1990; PhD, 1994
Angeles), 2005 William Joseph Scheick, Professor Christopher O. Adejumo, Associate Professor
Wayne Lesser, Associate Professor BA, Montclair State College, 1963; MA, Il- BFA, Université nationale du Bénin, 1983;
BA, Pennsylvania, 1970; MA, Chicago, 1971; linois, 1965; PhD, 1969 MFA, Massachusetts (Dartmouth), 1993;
PhD, 1975 Clay Spinuzzi, Associate Professor PhD, Ohio State, 1997
José E. Limón, Professor BA, North Texas, 1991; MA, 1994; PhD, Iowa Jafari S. Allen, Assistant Professor
BA, Texas (Austin), 1966; MA, 1969; PhD, State, 1999 BA, New York, 1998; MA, Columbia, 2001;
1978 Thomas F. Staley, Professor PhM, 2002; PhD, 2003
James N. Loehlin, Associate Professor BA, BS, Regis College, 1957; MA, Tulsa, 1958; Jossianna Arroyo Martínez, Associate Professor
BA, Texas (Austin), 1986; BA, Oxford, 1988; PhD, Pittsburgh (Main Campus), 1962 BA, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de
PhD, Stanford, 1993 Margaret A. Syverson, Associate Professor Rio Pedras, 1989; PhD, California (Berkeley),
Mark G. Longaker, Assistant Professor BA, Iowa, 1970; MA, California (San Diego), 1998
BA, Southwestern Louisiana, 1996; MA, 1992; PhD, 1994 Anthony L. Brown, Assistant Professor
1999; PhD, Pennsylvania State, 2003 Gary Neal Underwood, Associate Professor BA, California State (Long Beach), 1993; MA,
Carol Hanbery MacKay, Distinguished Teaching BA, Texas A&M, 1962; MA, 1964; PhD, Min- 1997; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 2006
Professor nesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1970 Keffrelyn D. Brown, Assistant Professor
BA, Stanford, 1966; MA, 1967; PhD, California Jeffrey Walker, Professor BS, Houston, 1993; MEd, Harvard, 1999;
(Los Angeles), 1979 BA, Portland State, 1972; MA, 1977; PhD, PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 2006
California (Berkeley), 1985

Simone A. Browne, Assistant Professor A. Van Jordan, Assistant Professor Cente r fo r A s ian Ame r i c an
BA, Toronto, 1997; BEd, York, 1998; MA, BA, Wittenberg, 1987; MA, Howard, 1990; S t u d ie s
Toronto, 2001; PhD, 2006 MFA, Warren Wilson College, 1998
The Faculty
John Sibley Butler, Professor Stephen Marshall, Assistant Professor Madeline Hsu, Director
BA, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1969; BA, Louisville, 1992; BA, Oxford, 1994; PhD,
MA, Northwestern, 1972; PhD, 1974 Harvard, 2002 Pro f essors, Instructors , a n d
Benjamin Carrington, Assistant Professor Robin D. Moore, Associate Professor Senior Lecturers
BS, Loughborough, 1994; PhD, Leeds Met- BA, California (Santa Barbara), 1987; MA,
ropolitan, 2004 1990; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1995 Kimberly A. Alidio, Assistant Professor
Michael Ray Charles, Professor Fehintola A. Mosadomi, Senior Lecturer BA, Oberlin College, 1993; MA, Michigan
BA, McNeese State, 1989; MFA, Houston Diplôme, Besançon, 1976; BEd, Ibadan, (Ann Arbor), 1997; PhD, 2001
(University Park), 1993 1979; MA, Delaware, 1984; MA, 1989; PhD, Madeline Hsu, Associate Professor
Kevin O. Cokley, Associate Professor Tulane, 1998 BA, Pomona College, 1989; MA, Yale, 1993;
BA, Wake Forest, 1991; MEd, North Carolina Deborah A. Paredez, Assistant Professor PhD, 1996
Agricultural and Technical State, 1993; PhD, BA, Trinity, 1993; PhD, Northwestern, 2002 Shanti Kumar, Associate Professor
Georgia State, 1998 Tasha A. Philpot, Assistant Professor BS, Osmania, 1987; BA, 1988; MA, 1989;
Chiquita A. Collins, Assistant Professor BA, Marquette, 1996; MPP, Michigan (Ann MS, Texas Christian, 1994; PhD, Indiana
BA, Illinois (Chicago), 1990; MA, Michigan Arbor), 1997; PhD, 2003 (Bloomington), 1998
(Ann Arbor), 1993; PhD, 1996 Jemima Pierre, Assistant Professor Julia Lee, Assistant Professor
Oloruntoyin O. Falola, Distinguished Teaching BA, Tulane, 1995; MA, Texas (Austin), 1998; BA, Amherst College, 1995; MA, North Caro-
Professor PhD, 2002 lina (Chapel Hill), 1999; PhD, California (Los
BA, Ife, 1976; PhD, 1981 Mattie U. Richardson, Assistant Professor Angeles), 2005
Kevin M. Foster, Assistant Professor BS, Dartmouth College, 1992; MFA, Benning- Nhi T. Lieu, Assistant Professor
BA, College of William and Mary, 1991; MA, ton College, 1995; MA, California (Berkeley), BA, California (San Diego), 1995; MA, PhD,
Texas (Austin), 1994; PhD, 2001 1999; PhD, 2005 Michigan (Ann Arbor), 2004
Dawnovise N. Fowler, Assistant Professor Allison Skerrett, Assistant Professor Madhavi Mallapragada, Assistant Professor
BA, Spelman College, 1993; AM, Chicago, BA, Massachusetts (Boston), 1998; MA, BA, Madras, 1989; MA, Stella Maris College,
1998; PhD, Howard, 2003 2000; PhD, Boston College, 2007 1991; PhM, Jawaharlal Nehru, 1995; MA, Wis-
Maria Franklin, Associate Professor Cherise Smith, Assistant Professor consin (Madison), 1999; PhD, 2003
BA, Auburn, 1983; MA, California (Berkeley), BA, Arizona, 1991; MA, 1997; PhD, Stanford, Sharmila Rudrappa, Associate Professor
1991; PhD, 1997 2004 BS, Agricultural Sciences (Bangalore), 1989;
Dorie J. Gilbert, Associate Professor Martin A. Summers, Associate Professor MS, Wisconsin (Madison), 1996; PhD, 2001
BBA, Texas (Austin), 1983; MSSW, 1992; BA, Hampton, 1990; PhD, Rutgers (New
PhD, 1996 Brunswick), 1997 Cente r fo r Me xi c an
Tiffany M. Gill, Assistant Professor Shirley E. Thompson, Assistant Professor Ame r i c an S t u d ie s
BA, Georgetown, 1996; PhD, Rutgers (New AB, Harvard, 1992; AM, 2000; PhD, 2001
Brunswick), 2003 João Costa Vargas, Associate Professor José E. Limón, Director
Terri E. Givens, Associate Professor BA, Universidade Estadual de Campinas,
BA, Stanford, 1987; MA, California (Los 1989; MA, 1993; MA, California (San Diego) Pro f essors, Instructors , a n d
Angeles), 1996; PhD, 1999 1994; PhD, 1999 Senior Lecturers
Edmund T. Gordon, Associate Professor Gregory J. Vincent, Professor
BA, Swarthmore College, 1974; MA, Stanford, BA, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Cris Cabello De Martínez, Senior Lecturer
1975; PhD, 1981 1983; JD, Ohio State (Columbus), 1987; EdD, BA, Universidad de Guanajuato, 1981; MA,
Darlene Grant, Associate Professor Pennsylvania, 2004 Texas (Austin), 1985; PhD, 1993
BA, Wittenberg, 1982; MSSA, Case Western Juliet E. K. Walker, Professor Richard R. Flores, Professor
Reserve, 1984; PhD, Tennessee (Knoxville), BA, Roosevelt, 1963; MA, Chicago, 1970; BA, Notre Dame, 1978; MA, Incarnate Word
1993 PhD, 1976 College, 1984; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1989
Frank A. Guridy, Assistant Professor Samuel Craig Watkins, Associate Professor John M. González, Assistant Professor
BA, Syracuse, 1993; MA, Illinois (Chicago), BA, Texas (Austin), 1988; PhD, Michigan AB, Princeton, 1988; MA, Stanford, 1991;
1996; PhD, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 2002 (Ann Arbor), 1994 PhD, 1998
Louis Harrison, Associate Professor Barbara W. White, Professor Gloria González-López, Assistant Professor
BS, New Orleans, 1979; MEd, 1987; PhD, BS, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical, BA, Universidad Regiomontana, 1981; MA,
Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1997 1964; BS, Florida State, 1974; MSW, 1975; Houston (Clear Lake), 1991; MA, Southern
Julian V. Heilig, Assistant Professor PhD, 1986 California, 1997; PhD, 2000
BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1997; MA, 1999; Jennifer Margaret Wilks, Assistant Professor David Leal, Associate Professor
MA, Stanford, 2004; PhD, 2006 AB, Bryn Mawr College, 1995; AM, Cornell, BA, Stanford, 1990; MA, Harvard, 1995;
Juliet Hooker, Assistant Professor 2000; PhD, 2003 PhD, 1998
BA, Williams College, 1994; MA, Cornell, Jerome D. Williams, Professor José E. Limón, Professor
1998; PhD, 2001 BA, Pennsylvania, 1969; MS, Union College, BA, Texas (Austin), 1966; MA, 1969; PhD,
Joni L. Jones, Associate Professor 1975; PhD, Colorado (Boulder), 1986 1978
BS, MacMurray College, 1977; MA, North- James A. Wilson Jr., Assistant Professor Domino Renee Pérez, Assistant Professor
western, 1978; PhD, New York, 1993 BSEd, Texas (Austin), 1984; MPS, Cornell, BA, Southwest Texas State, 1991; MA, 1994;
Meta D. Jones, Assistant Professor 1994; MA, Princeton, 1998; PhD, 2002 PhD, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1998
BA, Princeton, 1995; MA, Stanford, 1996; Helena Woodard, Associate Professor Richard R. Valencia, Professor
PhD, 2000 BS, East Carolina, 1976; MA, 1979; PhD, BA, California (Santa Barbara), 1970; MA,
North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1991 1972; PhD, 1977
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Angela Valenzuela, Professor Knud P. Lambrecht, Professor Karl W. Butzer, Professor
BA, Angelo State, 1981; MA, Texas (Austin), Licence, Université de Lausanne, 1966; MA, BS, McGill, 1954; MS, 1955; Dr.rer.nat.,
1983; MA, Stanford, 1985; PhD, 1990 California (Berkeley), 1981; PhD, 1986 Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität
The Faculty
Emilio Zamora, Associate Professor Catherine Leger, Assistant Professor Bonn, 1957
BA, Texas A&I (Kingsville), 1969; MA, 1972; BA, Université de Moncton, 1991; MA, Uni- Kelley Crews-Meyer, Associate Professor
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1983 versité du Québec à Montréal, 1999; PhD, BSMarineSci, South Carolina (Durham),
2006 1992; MA, 1995; PhD, North Carolina (Chapel
D e par tme nt o f Fr e n ch Jane N. Lippmann, Professor Hill), 2000
and Italian BA, Miami (Florida), 1959; MA, Illinois, 1960; Christopher S. Davies, Professor
PhD, 1965 BA, Leicester College, 1960; BA, Indiana
Daniela Bini, Chair Jean-Pierre Montreuil, Professor (Bloomington), 1967; MA, 1968; PhD, 1970
Licence, Maîtrise, Université de Caen, 1969; Diana Davis, Assistant Professor
P ro f essors Emeri tus MA, Texas (Austin), 1973; PhD, 1977 BA, Texas (Austin), 1987; MA, 1992; DVM,
Antonella D. Olson, Senior Lecturer Tufts, 1994; PhD, California (Berkeley),
Michel A. Dassonville, Professor Emeritus Laurea, Università degli Studi di Roma, 1978 2000
Licence ès lettres, Université de Lille, 1948; Guy P. Raffa, Associate Professor William E. Doolittle, Professor
Doctorat ès lettres, Université Laval, 1953 BS, Duke, 1982; PhD, Indiana (Blooming- BA, Texas Christian, 1974; MA, Missouri (Co-
Richard B. Grant, Professor Emeritus ton), 1991 lumbia), 1976; PhD, Oklahoma, 1979
BA, Harvard, 1947; MA, Pennsylvania, 1949; Cinzia Russi, Assistant Professor Robin W. Doughty, Professor
PhD, Harvard, 1952 Laurea, Università Abruzzese degli Studi BA, Reading, 1966; PhD, California (Berke-
William W. Kibler, Professor Emeritus “Gabriele d’Annunzio,” 1992; MA, San Jose ley), 1971
BA, Notre Dame, 1963; MA, North Carolina State, 1998; MA, Washington (Seattle), 2001; Robert A. Dull, Assistant Professor
(Chapel Hill), 1966; PhD, 1968 PhD, 2003 BA, California (Santa Barbara), 1991; MA,
Antonella Pease, Associate Professor Emeritus Dina M. Sherzer, Professor San Francisco State, 1995; PhD, California
Laurea, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Licence, Université de Grenoble, 1963; MA, (Berkeley), 2001
1947 Pennsylvania, 1967; PhD, 1970 David J. Eaton, Professor
A. Donald Sellstrom, Professor Emeritus Hélène Tissières, Assistant Professor BA, Oberlin College, 1971; MPA, MSHyg,
BA, Texas, 1947; MA, 1949; MA, Princeton, BFA, Art Center College of Design, 1986; MA, Pittsburgh (Main Campus), 1972; PhD, Johns
1953; PhD, 1956 New York, 1993; PhD, 2000 Hopkins, 1976
James Francis Miller Stephens Jr., Professor Thomas R. Vessely, Senior Lecturer Steven D. Hoelscher, Associate Professor
Emeritus BA, San Francisco State College, 1968; PhD, BA, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1986; MA,
BA, Texas, 1946; MA, 1948; PhD, Yale, 1954 Indiana, 1979 Toronto, 1989; PhD, Wisconsin (Madison),
Hal Wylie, Associate Professor Emeritus Alexandra K. Wettlaufer, Professor 1995
BA, Arizona, 1957; MA, Stanford, 1961; BA, Princeton, 1982; MPhil, Columbia, 1989; Paul F. Hudson, Associate Professor
PhD, 1965 PhD, 1993 BS, Jacksonville, 1991; MS, Florida, 1993;
Seth L. Wolitz, Professor PhD, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1998
P ro f essors , Instructors , and BA, Chicago, 1958; PhD, Yale, 1965 Troy M. Kimmel Jr., Senior Lecturer
S e ni or Lecturers BS, Texas A&M (College Station), 1983
Adjun ct Pro f essors Brian H. King, Assistant Professor
Mary J. Baker, Professor BA, Bucknell, 1995; MA, Colorado (Boulder),
BA, Stanford, 1961; MA, Virginia, 1964; PhD, Brigitte Bauer, Adjunct Associate Professor 1999; PhD, 2004
Harvard, 1969 Kandidaats, Katholieke Universiteit Nijme- Gregory W. Knapp, Associate Professor
Daniela Bini, Professor gen, 1982; Doctoraal, 1987; Doctoraal, 1988; BA, California (Berkeley), 1975; MS, Wiscon-
Laurea, Università degli Studi di Roma, 1967; PhD, 1992 sin (Madison), 1979; PhD, 1984
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1978 Ian R. Manners, Professor
Douglas Biow, Professor D e par tment o f Geo gr aphy BA, Oxford, 1964; MA, 1968; DPhil, 1969
BA, Bennington College, 1979; MA, Johns and the Envir onment Jennifer A. Miller, Assistant Professor
Hopkins, 1988; PhD, 1990 BA, Miami (Florida), 1992; MA, Ohio State
David P. Birdsong, Professor Leo Zonn, Chair (Columbus), 1997; PhD, San Diego State,
BA, Dartmouth College, 1974; MA, Harvard, 2003
1975; PhD, 1979 P ro fessors Emeritus Francisco L. Pérez, Professor
Marc L. Bizer, Associate Professor Licenciado de Arquitectura, Universidad
AB, Brown, 1982; MA, Princeton, 1990; Alfred W. Crosby, Professor Emeritus‑ Central de Venezuela, 1973; MLA, California
PhD, 1992 BA, Harvard, 1952; MAT, 1956; PhD, Boston, (Berkeley), 1976; PhD, 1985
Carl S. Blyth, Associate Professor 1961 R. H. Richardson, Professor
BA, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1980; MAT, Robert K. Holz, Professor Emeritus BS, Agricultural and Mechanical College of
1986; PhD, Cornell, 1990 BA, Southern Illinois, 1958; MA, 1959; PhD, Texas, 1959; MS, North Carolina State, 1962;
Jean-Pierre Cauvin, Professor Michigan State, 1963 PhD, 1965
BA, Princeton, 1957; PhD, 1968 David L. Huff, Professor Emeritus Sahotra Sarkar, Professor
Michael Johnson, Assistant Professor BA, Oregon, 1955; MBA, Washington (Seattle), BA, Columbia, 1981; MA, Chicago, 1984;
BA, The American University of Paris, 1998; 1957; PhD, 1960 PhD, 1989
PhD, Emory, 2005 Rodrigo Sierra-Maldon, Assistant Professor
Karen W. Kelton, Senior Lecturer P ro fessors, Instructors, and Licenciatura en ciencias, Pontificia Univer-
BA, Wayne State College, 1970; MLS, Texas S eni or Lecturers sidad Católica del Ecuador Quito, 1986; MS,
(Austin), 1976 Ohio State, 1989; MA, 1991; PhD, 1994
François P. Lagarde, Associate Professor Paul C. Adams, Associate Professor Peter Ward, Professor
Maîtrise, Université de Toulouse-le-Mirail, BEnvironD, Colorado (Boulder), 1984; MS, BA, Hull, 1973; PhD, Liverpool, 1976
1981; MA, West Virginia, 1981; PhD, Stan- Wisconsin (Madison), 1990; PhD, 1993
ford, 1985

Robert H. Wilson, Professor Sabine Hake, Professor James Robert Roach, Professor Emeritus
BS, Oklahoma State, 1971; MS, 1972; MA, BA, Universität Hannover, 1977; MA, 1982; BA, Iowa, 1943; MA, Harvard, 1948; PhD,
MCityP, Pennsylvania, 1974; PhD, 1979 PhD, 1984 1950
The Faculty
Kenneth R. Young, Professor Peter A. Hess, Associate Professor Elspeth D. Rostow, Professor Emeritus
BSLibArts&Scis, Illinois (Urbana-Cham- BA, Universität Zürich, 1977; MA, Michigan BA, Barnard College, 1938; MA, Radcliffe
paign), 1978; MS, Florida (Gainesville), 1984; (Ann Arbor), 1980; PhD, 1984 College, 1939; MA, Cambridge, 1949
PhD, Colorado (Boulder), 1990 John M. Hoberman, Professor Karl Michael Schmitt, Professor Emeritus
Leo E. Zonn, Professor BA, Haverford College, 1966; MA, California BA, Catholic University of America, 1947;
BA, California State (Northridge), 1969; MA, (Berkeley), 1969; PhD, 1975 MA, 1949; PhD, Pennsylvania, 1954
1972; PhD, Wisconsin (Milwaukee), 1975 Robert D. King, Distinguished Teaching Professor Wilfred Dunbar Webb, Professor Emeritus
BS, MS, Georgia Institute of Technology, BA, Arkansas, 1931; MA, 1933; LLB, 1935; PhD,
D e par tme nt o f Ge rmani c 1959; MA, Wisconsin, 1962; PhD, 1965 Texas, 1940
S t u d ie s Hans-Bernhard Moeller, Associate Professor
BA, Knox College (Illinois), 1960; MA, South- Pro fessors, Instructors, a n d
John M. Hoberman, Chair ern California, 1962; PhD, 1964 Senior Lecturers
Marc E. Pierce, Assistant Professor
P ro f essors Emeri tus BA, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1992; MA, Itty Abraham, Associate Professor
California (Los Angeles), 1995; PhD, Michi- BA, Loyola College (Madras), 1982; MS, Illi-
Hubert P. Heinen, Professor Emeritus gan (Ann Arbor), 2002 nois (Urbana-Champaign), 1986; PhD, 1993
BA, Texas, 1958; PhD, 1964 Sandra B. Straubhaar, Senior Lecturer Zoltan D. Barany, Professor
J. Christopher Middleton, Professor Emeritus PhD, Michigan State, 1982 BA, Carleton, 1986; MA, Nebraska (Lincoln),
BA, Oxford, 1951; MA, PhD, 1954 Jürgen K. Streeck, Associate Professor 1988; PhD, Virginia, 1991
Robert R. Mollenauer, Associate Professor Emeritus Magister Artium, Freie Universität Berlin, Catherine Boone, Associate Professor
BA, Dartmouth College, 1954; MA, Indiana, 1976; Dr.phil., 1981 BA, California (San Diego), 1981; PhD, Mas-
1958; PhD, 1960 Janet Swaffar, Professor sachusetts Institute of Technology, 1987
Thomas J. O’Hare, Associate Professor Emeritus BA, Mankato State, 1956; MA, Wisconsin, Daniel M. Brinks, Assistant Professor
BS, Marquette, 1959; MA, South Dakota, 1959; PhD, 1965 BA, Calvin College, 1984; JD, Michigan (Ann
1962; PhD, Texas, 1964 John M. Weinstock, Professor Arbor), 1987; PhD, Notre Dame, 2004
George Schulz-Behrend, Professor Emeritus BSME, Wisconsin, 1957; PhD, 1967 Jason M. Brownlee, Assistant Professor
BA, Colorado, 1935; MA, 1936; PhD, Iowa, Lynn R. Wilkinson, Associate Professor BA, Emory, 1997; MA, Princeton, 2000;
1944 BA, California (Santa Barbara), 1973; MA, PhD, 2004
Walter D. Wetzels, Professor Emeritus California (Berkeley), 1975; PhD, 1983 Bruce Buchanan II, Professor
Staatsexamen, Universität zu Köln, 1954; BA, Stanford, 1967; MA, Yale, 1969; PhM,
PhD, Princeton, 1968 Adjun ct Pro f essors 1970; PhD, 1972
A. Leslie Willson, Professor Emeritus J. Budziszewski, Professor
BJ, Texas, 1947; BA, 1949; MA, 1950; PhD, Karl W. Krauss, Adjunct Associate Professor BA, Florida, 1975; MA, 1977; PhD, Yale,
Yale, 1954 MA, Universität Hamburg, 1987; PhD, 2000 1982
Jason P. Casellas, Assistant Professor
P ro f essors, Instructors , and D e par tment o f BA, Loyola (New Orleans), 1999; MA, Princ-
S e ni or Lecturers Gove rnment eton, 2003; PhD, 2005
Terrence L. Chapman, Assistant Professor
Zsuzsanna Ittzes Abrams, Assistant Professor Gary P. Freeman, Chair BA, Illinois Wesleyan, 2001; PhD, Emory,
BA, Wisconsin (Eau Claire), 1991; MA, Ari- 2007
zona, 1993: PhD, 1997 P ro fessors Emeritus Henry A. Dietz, Distinguished Teaching Professor
Katherine M. Arens, Professor BA, Miami (Ohio), 1964; MA, Indiana, 1968;
BA, Northwestern, 1975; MA, Stanford, 1976; David Braybrooke, Professor Emeritus PhD, Stanford, 1972
PhD, 1980 BA, Harvard, 1948; MA, Cornell, 1951; PhD, David Van Deusen Edwards, Professor
Kirsten Belgum, Associate Professor 1953 BA, Swarthmore College, 1962; MA, Harvard,
Zwischenprüfung, Albert-Ludwigs-Univer- Walter D. Burnham, Professor Emeritus 1964; PhD, 1966
sität Freiburg im Breisgau, 1982; MA, Wis- AB, Johns Hopkins, 1951; AM, Harvard, 1958; James Enelow, Professor
consin (Madison), 1983; PhD, 1989 PhD, 1963 BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1971; MA, New
Hans C. Boas, Associate Professor Lawrence S. Graham, Professor Emeritus York, 1973; PhD, Rochester, 1977
Zwischenprüfung, Georg-August-Universität BA, Duke, 1958; MA, Wisconsin, 1961; PhD, Gary P. Freeman, Professor
Göttingen, 1993; MA, North Carolina (Chapel Florida, 1965 BA, Emory, 1967; MA, Wisconsin (Madison),
Hill), 1995; PhD, 2000 Robert L. Hardgrave, Professor Emeritus 1968; PhD, 1975
Pascale R. Bos, Associate Professor BA, Texas, 1960; MA, Chicago, 1962; PhD, James K. Galbraith, Professor
Propaedeuse Neerlandistiek, Universiteit 1966 BA, Harvard, 1974; MA, PhM, Yale, 1977;
van Amsterdam, 1986; Doctoraal Algemene Richard H. Kraemer, Professor Emeritus PhD, 1981
Literatuur Wetenschap, 1992; PhD, Minne- BS, Houston, 1956; MLitt, Pittsburgh, 1957; George Gavrilis, Assistant Professor
sota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1998 PhD, Texas (Austin), 1970 BA, MA, Chicago, 1994; PhD, Columbia,
Philip M. Broadbent, Assistant Professor Carl Leiden, Professor Emeritus 2003
BA, Oxford, 1999; MA, University College BS, Iowa State College, 1945; MPAdmin, Terri E. Givens, Associate Professor
(London), 2000; PhD, 2005 Wayne State, 1947; PhD, Iowa, 1949 BA, Stanford, 1987; MA, California (Los
Frank E. Donahue, Professor William S. Livingston, Professor Emeritus Angeles), 1996; PhD, 1999
BA, Iona College, 1970; MA, Purdue, 1972; BA, MA, Ohio State, 1943; PhD, Yale, 1950 Kenneth F. Greene, Assistant Professor
PhD, Pennsylvania State, 1976 Janice C. May, Professor Emeritus BA, California (Santa Cruz), 1991; MA, Cali-
BA, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1944; fornia (Berkeley), 1996; PhD, 2002
MA, 1946; PhD, 1952
662 The Faculty

Benjamin Gregg, Associate Professor Robert Moser, Associate Professor Adjunct Pro fessors
BA, Yale, 1980; PhD, Freie Universität Berlin, BS, Nebraska Wesleyan, 1988; MA, Wiscon-
1985; MA, Princeton, 1991; PhD, 1996 sin (Madison), 1990; PhD, 1995 Joel L. Swerdlow, Adjunct Professor
The Faculty
Roderick P. Hart, Distinguished Teaching Professor James R. Muirhead, Associate Professor BA, Syracuse, 1968; MA, Cornell, 1971;
BA, Massachusetts, 1966; MA, Pennsylvania AB, Harvard, 1988; BA, Oxford, 1990; PhD, PhD, 1974
State, 1968; PhD, 1970 Harvard, 1997 Sarah Weddington, Adjunct Professor
Clement M. Henry, Professor Thomas L. Pangle, Professor BS, McMurry College, 1965; JD, Texas (Aus-
AB, Harvard, 1957; PhD, 1963; MBA, Michi- AB, Cornell, 1966; PhD, Chicago, 1972 tin), 1967
gan, 1981 Ami Pedahzur, Associate Professor
John C. Higley, Professor BA, Universitat Haifa, 1994; MA, 1996; D e par tment o f Hi s to ry
BA, Norwich, 1960; MA, Connecticut, 1964; PhD, 1998
PhD, 1968 Hersel Watson Perry Jr., Associate Professor Alan Tully, Chair
Melvin J. Hinich, Professor BA, Southern Methodist, 1974; PhD, Michi-
BS, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1959; gan (Ann Arbor), 1987 Pro fessors Emeritus
MS, 1960; PhD, Stanford, 1964 Tasha S. Philpot, Assistant Professor
Juliet Hooker, Assistant Professor BA, Marquette, 1996; MPP, Michigan (Ann William Reynolds Braisted, Professor Emeritus
BA, Williams College, 1994; MA, Cornell, Arbor), 1997; PhD, 2003 BA, Stanford, 1939; MA, Chicago, 1940;
1998; PhD, 2001 Scot Powe, Professor PhD, 1950
Wendy Hunter, Associate Professor BA, Yale, 1965; JD, Washington (Seattle), Alfred W. Crosby, Professor Emeritus
BA, Cornell, 1982; MA, California (Berkeley), 1968 BA, Harvard, 1952; MAT, 1956; PhD, Boston,
1985; PhD, 1992 David F. Prindle, Professor 1961
William J. Hurst, Assistant Professor BA, California (Santa Cruz), 1970; MA, Cali- Robert A. Divine, Professor Emeritus
AB, AM, Chicago, 1998; PhD, California fornia (Los Angeles), 1972; PhD, Massachu- BA, Yale, 1951; MA, 1952; PhD, 1954
(Berkeley), 2005 setts Institute of Technology, 1977 Hafez Farmayan, Professor Emeritus
Gary J. Jacobsohn, Professor Gretchen Ritter, Professor BA, Stanford, 1949; MA, 1950; PhD, George-
BA, City College, City University of New York, BA, Cornell, 1983; PhD, Massachusetts Insti- town, 1953
1967; MA, Cornell, 1971; PhD, 1972 tute of Technology, 1992 William H. Goetzmann, Professor Emeritus
Stephen A. Jessee, Assistant Professor Brian E. Roberts, Professor PhD, Yale, 1957
BA, BSMath, Texas (Austin), 2002; PhD, BA, Trinity College (Connecticut), 1980; PhD, Lewis L. Gould, Professor Emeritus
Stanford, 2007 Washington (St. Louis), 1986 BA, Brown, 1961; MA, Yale, 1962; PhD,
Andrew J. Karch, Assistant Professor Victoria Rodriguez, Professor 1966
BA, Yale, 1997; PhD, Harvard, 2003 BA, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Richard Graham, Professor Emeritus
David Leal, Associate Professor Superiores de Monterrey, 1975; MA, Texas BA, College of Wooster, 1956; MA, Texas,
BA, Stanford, 1990; MA, Harvard, 1995; (El Paso), 1981; PhD, California (Berkeley), 1957; PhD, 1961
PhD, 1998 1987 Michael G. Hall, Professor Emeritus
Sanford V. Levinson, Professor Thomas K. Seung, Professor BA, Princeton, 1949; PhD, Johns Hopkins,
BS, Duke, 1962; PhD, Harvard, 1969; JD, BA, Yale, 1958; MA, 1961; PhD, 1965 1956
Stanford, 1973 Daron Shaw, Associate Professor John E. Lamphear Jr., Professor Emeritus
Tse-min Lin, Associate Professor BA, California (Los Angeles), 1988; MA, BA, Trinity College (Connecticut), 1963; MA,
BS, National Taiwan, 1975; MA, Kansas, 1983; 1990; PhD, 1994 London, 1968; PhD, 1972
PhD, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), Charles M. Silver, Professor Clarence G. Lasby, Professor Emeritus
1990 BA, Florida, 1979; MA, Chicago, 1981; JD, BA, Redlands, 1953; MA, California (Los
Alessandra Lippucci, Senior Lecturer Yale, 1987 Angeles), 1959; PhD, 1962
BA, George Washington, 1966; PhD, Texas Bartholomew H. Sparrow, Associate Professor Standish Meacham, Professor Emeritus
(Austin), 1979 BA, Dartmouth College, 1981; MA, Texas BA, Yale, 1954; PhD, Harvard, 1961
Robert C. Luskin, Associate Professor (Austin), 1984; PhD, Chicago, 1991 Sidney Monas, Professor Emeritus
BA, Virginia, 1969; PhD, Michigan (Ann Devin A. Stauffer, Associate Professor BA, Princeton, 1948; MA, Harvard, 1951;
Arbor), 1983 BA, Kenyon College, 1992; PhD, Boston PhD, 1955
Patricia Maclachlan, Associate Professor College, 1998 Edward J. M. Rhoads, Professor Emeritus
BA, British Columbia, 1986; MA, Columbia, Sean Theriault, Associate Professor BA, Yale, 1960; MA, Harvard, 1961; PhD,
1990; MPhil, 1992; PhD, 1996 BA, Richmond, 1993; MS, Rochester, 1996; 1970
Raul L. Madrid, Associate Professor MA, Stanford, 2000; PhD, 2001 John E. Sunder, Professor Emeritus
BA, Yale, 1985; MA, Stanford, 1995; PhD, Peter Trubowitz, Associate Professor BA, Washington (St. Louis), 1949; MA, 1950;
1999 BA, Clark, 1976; PhD, Massachusetts Insti- PhD, 1954
Aloysius P. Martinich, Professor tute of Technology, 1986 Philip L. White, Professor Emeritus
BA, Windsor, 1969; MA, California (San Jeffrey K. Tulis, Associate Professor BA, Baldwin-Wallace College, 1947; MA,
Diego), 1971; PhD, 1973 BA, Bates College, 1972; MA, Brown, 1974; Columbia, 1949; PhD, 1954
Maxwell E. McCombs, Professor PhD, Chicago, 1982
BA, Tulane, 1960; MA, Stanford, 1961; PhD, Nicholas A. Valentino, Professor Pro fessors, Instructors , a n d
1966 AB, Brown, 1990; PhD, California (Los An- Senior Lecturers
Eric McDaniel, Assistant Professor geles), 1998
BA, Wilberforce, 1998; MA, Illinois (Urbana- Robert Harrison Wagner, Professor Robert H. Abzug, Professor
Champaign), 2000; PhD, 2004 BA, Rice Institute, 1958; BA, Oxford, 1960; BA, Harvard, 1967; PhD, California (Berke-
Patrick J. McDonald, Assistant Professor MA, 1964; PhD, Harvard, 1966 ley), 1977
BA, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), Kurt Weyland, Professor Kamran S. Aghaie, Associate Professor
1996; MA, Ohio State (Columbus), 2000; Staatsexamen, Johannes Gutenberg-Univer- BA, Tennessee (Knoxville), 1991; MA, Califor-
PhD, 2002 sität Mainz, 1984; MA, Texas (Austin), 1986; nia (Los Angeles), 1995; PhD, 1999
PhD, Stanford, 1991

Kimberly A. Alidio, Assistant Professor Tiffany M. Gill, Assistant Professor Karl H. Miller, Assistant Professor
BA, Oberlin College, 1993; MA, Michigan BA, Georgetown, 1996; PhD, Rutgers (New BA, Macalester College, 1990; PhD, New
(Ann Arbor), 1997; PhD, 2001 Brunswick), 2003 York, 2002
The Faculty
Susan Renee Boettcher, Assistant Professor Laurie Green, Assistant Professor Gail Minault, Professor
BA, Trinity, 1991; MA, Wisconsin (Madison), BA, Wesleyan, 1979; MA, New York, 1990; BA, Smith College, 1961; MA, Pennsylvania,
1992; PhD, 1998 PhD, Chicago, 1999 1966; PhD, 1972
H. W. Brands, Professor Frank A. Guridy, Assistant Professor Leonard N. Moore, Associate Professor
AB, Stanford, 1975; MA, Reed College, BA, Syracuse, 1993; MA, Illinois (Chicago), BA, Jackson State, 1993; MLibArts, Cleveland
1978; MS, Portland State, 1981; PhD, Texas 1996; PhD, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 2002 State, 1994; PhD, Ohio State (Columbus),
(Austin), 1985 Julie Hardwick, Associate Professor 1998
Jonathan C. Brown, Professor BA, Nottingham, 1984; MA, Wisconsin M. Gwyn Morgan, Professor
BA, Wisconsin, 1966; MA, Arizona, 1968; (Milwaukee), 1986; MA, Johns Hopkins, BA, Exeter, 1959; PhD, 1962
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1976 1988; PhD, 1991 Joan Neuberger, Professor
Norman D. Brown, Professor Roger Hart, Assistant Professor BA, Grinnell College, 1975; MA, Stanford,
BA, Indiana, 1957; MA, North Carolina (Cha- BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1978; PhD, 1985
pel Hill), 1959; PhD, 1963 1979; MS, Stanford, 1982; MA, California (Los Mary C. Neuburger, Associate Professor
Erika Bsumek, Assistant Professor Angeles), 1991; PhD, 1997 BA, Oregon, 1990; MA, Washington (Se-
BA, Utah, 1991; PhD, Rutgers (New Bruns- Antony Gerald Hopkins, Professor attle), 1993; PhD, 1997
wick), 2000 BA, London, 1960; PhD, 1964 Martha G. Newman, Associate Professor
Virginia Garrard Burnett, Associate Professor Madeline Y. Hsu, Associate Professor BA, Harvard, 1980; MA, Stanford, 1982;
BA, Centenary College, 1979; MA, Tulane, BA, Pomona College, 1989; MA, Yale, 1993; PhD, 1988
1980; PhD, 1986 PhD, 1996 Robert Olwell, Associate Professor
Jorge Canizares, Professor Bruce J. Hunt, Associate Professor BA, Wisconsin (Milwaukee), 1983; MA, 1985;
MA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1990; PhD, 1995 BA, BS, Washington (Seattle), 1979; PhD, MA, Johns Hopkins, 1988; PhD, 1991
Don E. Carleton, Senior Lecturer Johns Hopkins, 1984 David M. Oshinsky, Professor
BS, Houston, 1969; MA, 1974; PhD, 1978 Neil D. Kamil, Associate Professor BS, Cornell, 1965; MS, 1967; PhD, Brandeis,
Sally H. Clarke, Professor BA, Brandeis, 1976; MA, Johns Hopkins, 1971
BA, Johns Hopkins, 1980; MA, Brown, 1986; 1981; PhD, 1989 Richard H. Pells, Professor
PhD, 1987 Mark A. Lawrence, Associate Professor BA, Rutgers (New Brunswick), 1963; MA,
Judith G. Coffin, Associate Professor BA, Stanford, 1988; MA, 1989; PhD, Yale, Harvard, 1964; PhD, 1969
BA, Trinity College (Connecticut), 1976; PhD, 1999 Penne L. Restad, Senior Lecturer
Yale, 1985 Brian P. Levack, Professor BA, Montana State, 1972; MA, Oregon, 1978;
David F. Crew, Professor BA, Fordham, 1965; MA, Yale, 1967; PhD, PhD, Texas (Austin), 1993
BA, McMaster, 1967; MA, Cornell, 1970; 1970 James Sidbury, Professor
PhD, 1975 Huaiyin Li, Assistant Professor BA, Johns Hopkins, 1980; MA, 1987; PhD,
Janet M. Davis, Associate Professor BA, Soochow, 1984; MA, Chinese Academy 1991
BA, Carleton College, 1986; MA, Wisconsin of Social Sciences, 1987; PhD, California (Los Mark C. Smith, Associate Professor
(Madison), 1992; PhD, 1998 Angeles), 2000 BA, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1971; MA,
Susan Deans-Smith, Associate Professor W. Roger Louis, Distinguished Teaching Professor Texas (Austin), 1975; PhD, 1980; MSSW,
BA, Warwick, 1978; PhM, Cambridge, 1979; BA, Oklahoma, 1959; PhD, Oxford, 1962 1990
PhD, 1984 Abigail J. Lustig, Assistant Professor Denise A. Spellberg, Associate Professor
Yoav Di-Capua, Assistant Professor BA, California (Berkeley), 1990; MA, 1993; BA, Smith College, 1980; MA, Columbia,
BA, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim, PhD, 1997 1983; MPhil, 1984; PhD, 1989
1996; MA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1999; PhD, Abraham Marcus, Associate Professor Nancy K. Stalker, Assistant Professor
Princeton, 2004 BA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1973; PhM, Colum- BA, Portland State, 1984; MA, Stanford,
Carolyn Eastman, Assistant Professor bia, 1978; PhD, 1979 1995; PhD, 2002
BA, California (Santa Cruz), 1988; MA, New Anne M. Martinez, Assistant Professor Michael B. Stoff, Distinguished Teaching Associate
Hampshire, 1996; MA, Johns Hopkins, 1997; BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1992; PhD, Min- Professor
PhD, 2001 nesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 2003 BA, Rutgers (New Brunswick), 1969; PhM,
Oloruntoyin O. Falola, Professor Aloysius P. Martinich, Professor Yale, 1972; PhD, 1977
BA(Hons), Ife, 1976; PhD, 1981 BA, Windsor, 1969; MA, California (San Martin A. Summers, Associate Professor
Neil F. Foley, Associate Professor Diego), 1971; PhD, 1973 BA, Hampton, 1990; PhD, Rutgers (New
BA, Virginia, 1971; MA, Georgetown, 1975; Tracie M. Matysik, Assistant Professor Brunswick), 1997
MA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1985; PhD, BA, Washington (Seattle), 1994; MA, Cornell, Cynthia M. Talbot, Associate Professor
1990 1997; PhD, 2001 BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1975; MA, 1980;
William Forbath, Professor John McKiernan-Gonzalez, Assistant Professor PhD, Wisconsin (Madison), 1988
AB, Harvard, 1974; BA, Cambridge, 1976; JD, BA, Oberlin College, 1991; PhD, Michigan Alan Tully, Professor
Yale, 1983; PhD, 1992 (Ann Arbor), 2002 BA, Queen’s (Kingston), 1965; MA, Toronto,
George B. Forgie, Distinguished Teaching Associ- Janet A. Meisel, Associate Professor 1968; PhD, Johns Hopkins, 1973
ate Professor BA, Oberlin College, 1967; MA, California Ann Twinam, Professor
BA, Amherst College, 1963; LLB, MA, Stan- (Berkeley), 1971; PhD, 1974 BA, Northern Illinois, 1968; PhM, Yale, 1972;
ford, 1967; PhD, 1972 Mark Metzler, Associate Professor PhD, 1976
Alison Knowles Frazier, Associate Professor BA, Stanford, 1980; MA, California (Santa Andrew Villalon, Senior Lecturer
BA, State University of New York (Albany), Cruz), 1989; PhD, California (Berkeley), BA, Yale, 1964; MA, 1966; PhD, 1984
1987; MA, MPhil, Columbia, 1990; PhD, 1998 Juliet E. K. Walker, Professor
1996 Howard Miller, Distinguished Teaching Associate BA, Roosevelt, 1963; MA, Chicago, 1970;
Seth W. Garfield, Associate Professor Professor PhD, 1976
BA, Yale, 1988; MA, 1992; PhD, 1996 BA, North Texas State, 1964; MA, 1966; PhD,
Michigan, 1970
664 The Faculty

James A. Wilson Jr., Assistant Professor P ro fessors, Instructors, and Anthony C. Woodbury, Professor
BSEd, Texas (Austin), 1984; MPS, Cornell, S eni or Lecturers BA, Chicago, 1975; PhD, California (Berke-
1994; MA, Princeton, 1998; PhD, 2002 ley), 1981
The Faculty
Charters Wynn, Associate Professor Nicholas M. Asher, Professor Qing Zhang, Assistant Professor
BA, California (Santa Cruz), 1977; MA, Stan- BA, MA, Yale, 1976; BA, Oxford, 1978; PhM, BA, Nankai, 1991; MA, 1994; PhD, Stanford,
ford, 1979; PhD, 1987 Yale, 1981; PhD, 1982 2001
Emilio Zamora, Associate Professor Jason M. Baldridge, Assistant Professor
BA, Texas A&I (Kingsville), 1969; MA, 1972; BA, Toledo, 1996; MA, MSE, Pennsylvania, Cente r fo r Mid d le Ea s te rn
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1983 1998; PhD, Edinburgh, 2002 S t u d ie s
Aaron Bar-Adon, Professor
A dju nct P rofessors BA, MA, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim, Kamran S. Aghaie, Director
1949; PhD, 1959
John J. McCusker, Adjunct Professor David I. Beaver, Associate Professor Pro fessors Emeritus
BA, St. Bernard’s Seminary College, 1961; BA, Bristol, 1988; MS, Edinburgh, 1989;
MA, Rochester, 1963; PhD, Pittsburgh (Main PhD, 1995 Albert M. Chammah, Associate Professor Emeritus
Campus), 1970 John T. Beavers, Assistant Professor BSIndE, Syracuse, 1951; MS, Michigan, 1963;
William D. Phillips Jr., Adjunct Professor BA, BSCS, Texas (Austin), 2000; MA, Stan- PhD, 1969
BA, Mississippi, 1964; MA, Tennessee (Knox- ford, 2002; PhD, 2006 Elizabeth Warnock Fernea, Professor Emeritus
ville), 1966; PhD, New York, 1971 Raymond P. Connolly, Senior Lecturer BA, Reed College, 1949
BA, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1972; Robert A. Fernea, Professor Emeritus
Te r e sa Loz ano Long MA, Eastern New Mexico, 1980; MA, Califor- BA, Reed College, 1954; MA, Chicago, 1955;
Ins tit u te o f Latin nia State (Northridge), 1987 PhD, 1959
Ame r i c an S t u d ie s Megan J. Crowhurst, Associate Professor Robert K. Holz, Professor Emeritus
BA, British Columbia, 1985; MA, Arizona, BA, Southern Illinois, 1958; MA, 1959; PhD,
Bryan R. Roberts, Interim Director 1989; PhD, 1991 Michigan State, 1963
Nora C. England, Professor Carl Leiden, Professor Emeritus
P ro f essors , Instructors , and BA, Bryn Mawr College, 1967; MA, Florida, BS, Iowa State College, 1945; MPAdmin,
S e ni or Lecturers 1971; PhD, 1975 Wayne State, 1947; PhD, Iowa, 1949
Patience L. Epps, Assistant Professor
Jonathan C. Brown, Professor BA, College of William and Mary, 1994; PhD, Pro fessors, Instructors , a n d
BA, Wisconsin, 1966; MA, Arizona, 1968; Virginia, 2005 Senior Lecturers
PhD, Texas (Austin), 1976 Katrin E. Erk, Assistant Professor
Mercedes Lynn de Uriarte, Associate Professor Diploma, Universität Koblenz-Landau, 1998; Peter F. Abboud, Professor
BA, California State (Fullerton), 1972; MA, DrIng, Universität des Saarlandes, 2002 BS, London, 1956; MA, The American Univer-
Yale, 1974; PhM, 1978; PhD, 1996 Ian Francis Hancock, Professor sity in Cairo, 1960; PhD, Texas, 1964
Henry A. Dietz, Distinguished Teaching Professor MA, London, 1969; PhD, 1971 Kamran S. Aghaie, Associate Professor
BA, Miami (Ohio), 1964; MA, Indiana, 1968; Elizabeth L. Keating, Professor BA, Tennessee (Knoxville), 1991; MA, Califor-
PhD, Stanford, 1975 BA, California (Berkeley), 1988; MA, Califor- nia (Los Angeles), 1995; PhD, 1999
Nora C. England, Professor nia (Los Angeles), 1990; PhD, 1994 Mahmoud M. Al-Batal, Associate Professor
BA, Bryn Mawr College, 1967; MA, Florida, Robert D. King, Distinguished Teaching Professor BA, Al-Jâmi’ah al-Lubnaniyah, 1977; Diplôme,
1971; PhD, 1975 BS, MS, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1978; MA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1981;
Seth W. Garfield, Associate Professor 1959; MA, Wisconsin, 1962; PhD, 1965 PhD, 1985
BA, Yale, 1988; MA, 1992; PhD, 1996 Peter F. MacNeilage, Professor Kamran Asdar Ali, Associate Professor
Bryan R. Roberts, Professor BA , Canterbur y, 1957; MA , 1959; PhD, BS, MB, Karachi, 1987; MA, Johns Hopkins,
BA, Oxford, 1961; MA, Chicago, 1963; PhD, McGill, 1962 1991; PhD, 1997
1964 Richard P. Meier, Professor Samer Ali, Assistant Professor
Kenneth R. Young, Professor BA, Chicago, 1973; MA, Washington (St. BA, Chicago, 1990; MA, Utah, 1997; PhD,
BSLibArts&Scis, Illinois (Urbana-Cham- Louis), 1975; PhD, California (San Diego), Indiana (Bloomington), 2002
paign), 1978; MS, Florida (Gainesville), 1984; 1982 Hina Azam, Assistant Professor
PhD, Colorado (Boulder), 1990 Scott Myers, Professor BA, Loyola, 1992; MA, Duke, 2000; PhD,
BA, Oregon, 1981; PhD, Massachusetts 2005
D e par tme nt o f Lingui s ti c s (Amherst), 1987 Aaron Bar-Adon, Professor
Gilbert C. Rappaport, Professor BA, MA, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim,
Richard P. Meier, Chair BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1949; PhD, 1959
1973; MA, California (Los Angeles), 1975; Jason M. Brownlee, Assistant Professor
P ro f essors Emeri tus PhD, 1979 BA, Emory, 1997; MA, Princeton, 2000;
Carol L. Seeger, Senior Lecturer PhD, 2004
John G. Bordie, Professor Emeritus BA, Gallaudet, 1972; BA, Concordia (St. Paul), Kristen Brustad, Associate Professor
BA, Chicago, 1949; PhD, Texas, 1958 1975; MS, Western Maryland College, 1992 BA, Georgetown, 1980; MA, Harvard, 1986;
Robert T. Harms, Professor Emeritus Joel Sherzer, Professor PhD, 1991
BA, Chicago, 1952; MA, 1956; PhD, 1960 BA, Oberlin College, 1964; MA, Pennsylvania, Mounira Charrad, Associate Professor
Bjorn E. Lindblom, Professor Emeritus 1966; PhD, 1968 BA, Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV),
FilMag, Stockholms Universitet, 1960; Fil- Harvey M. Sussman, Distinguished Teaching 1964; MA, École Pratique des Hautes Études,
Lic, Uppsala universitet, 1963; FilDr, Lunds Professor 1965; PhD, Harvard, 1980
universitet, 1968 BA, Queens College, City University of New Diana Davis, Assistant Professor
Robert E. Wall, Professor Emeritus York, 1965; MS, Wisconsin, 1967; PhD, 1970 BA, Texas (Austin), 1987; MA, 1992; DVM,
BS, Illinois, 1957; MA, Harvard, 1958; PhD, Stephen Wechsler, Associate Professor Tufts, 1994; PhD, California (Berkeley),
1961 BA, California (Berkeley), 1979; PhD, Stan- 2000
ford, 1991

Yoav Di-Capua, Assistant Professor Thomas G. Palaima, Professor Aaron Bar-Adon, Professor
BA, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim, BA, Boston College, 1973; PhD, Wisconsin BA, MA, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim,
1996; MA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1999; PhD, (Madison), 1980; PhD (hon), Uppsala Uni- 1949; PhD, 1959
The Faculty
Princeton, 2004 versitet, 1994 Jason M. Brownlee, Assistant Professor

David J. Eaton, Professor Ami Pedahzur, Associate Professor BA, Emory, 1997; MA, Princeton, 2000;
BA, Oberlin College, 1971; MPA, MSHyg, BA, Universitat Haifa, 1994; MA, 1996; PhD, 2004
Pittsburgh (Main Campus), 1972; PhD, Johns PhD, 1998 Kristen Brustad, Associate Professor
Hopkins, 1977 Glenn Peers, Associate Professor BA, Georgetown, 1980; MA, Harvard, 1986;
Yildiray Erdener, Senior Lecturer BA, Acadia, 1984; MA, McGill, 1987; PhD, PhD, 1991
BA, Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Freiburg, Johns Hopkins, 1995 Mounira Charrad, Associate Professor
1968; MA, Indiana, 1980; PhD, 1987 Esther L. Raizen, Associate Professor BA, Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV),
W. Parker Frisbie, Professor BA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1976; MA, 1982; PhD, 1964; MA, École Pratique des Hautes Études,
BA, Southwest Texas State College, 1969; Texas (Austin), 1987 1965; PhD, Harvard, 1980
MA, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1971; Yaron Shemer, Senior Lecturer Diana Davis, Assistant Professor
PhD, 1972 BFA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1983; MA, Texas BA, Texas (Austin), 1987; MA, 1992; DVM,
George Gavrilis, Assistant Professor (Austin), 1991; PhD, 2005 Tufts, 1994; PhD, California (Berkeley),
BA, MA, Chicago, 1994; PhD, Columbia, Faegheh Shirazi, Associate Professor 2000
2002 BA, Houston, 1975; MS, Kansas State, 1976; Yoav Di-Capua, Assistant Professor
Mohammad Ghanoonparvar, Professor PhD, Ohio State, 1985 BA, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim,
Licence, Dâneshgâhé Esfahan, 1966; MA, Denise A. Spellberg, Associate Professor 1996; MA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1999; PhD,
Eastern Michigan, 1972; PhD, Texas (Aus- BA, Smith College, 1980; MA, Columbia, Princeton, 2004
tin), 1979 1983; MPhil, 1984; PhD, 1989 David J. Eaton, Professor
Kate Gillespie, Associate Professor Hélène Tissières, Assistant Professor BA, Oberlin College, 1971; MPA, MSHyg,
BA, Harvard, 1974; MBA, Virginia, 1976; PhD, BFA, Art Center College of Design, 1986; MA, Pittsburgh (Main Campus), 1972; PhD, Johns
London, 1983 New York, 1993; PhD, 2000 Hopkins, 1977
Karen Grumberg, Assistant Professor Karin Wilkins, Associate Professor Yildiray Erdener, Senior Lecturer
BA, Texas (Austin), 1997; MA, California (Los BA, Bucknell, 1984; MA, Pennsylvania, 1987; BA, Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Freiburg,
Angeles), 1999; PhD, 2004 PhD, 1991 1968; MA, Indiana, 1980; PhD, 1987
Barbara Jane Harlow, Professor Seth L. Wolitz, Professor George Gavrilis, Assistant Professor
BA, Simmons College, 1970; MA, Chicago, BA, Chicago, 1958; PhD, Yale, 1965 BA, MA, Chicago, 1994; PhD, Columbia,
1971; PhD, State University of New York Avraham Zilkha, Associate Professor 2003
(Buffalo), 1977 BA, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim, Mohammad Ghanoonparvar, Professor
Geraldine Heng, Associate Professor 1964; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1970 Licence, Dâneshgâhé Esfahan, 1966; MA,
BA, National University of Singapore, 1976; Eastern Michigan, 1972; PhD, Texas (Aus-
MA, 1980; MA, Cornell, 1986; PhD, 1990 Adjun ct Pro f essors tin), 1979
Clement M. Henry, Professor Kate Gillespie, Associate Professor
AB, Harvard, 1957; PhD, 1963; MBA, Michi- Carol F. Justus, Adjunct Associate Professor BA, Harvard, 1974; MBA, Virginia, 1976; PhD,
gan, 1981 BA, King College, 1960; MA, Minnesota London, 1983
Michael C. Hillmann, Professor (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1966; PhD, Texas Karen Grumberg, Assistant Professor
BA, Loyola College, 1962; MA, Chicago, 1969; (Austin), 1973 BA, Texas (Austin), 1997; MA, California (Los
PhD, 1974 Angeles), 1999; PhD, 2004
Syed Akbar Hyder, Associate Professor DE PARTMENT O F Mid d le Barbara Jane Harlow, Professor
BA, Texas A&M (College Station), 1992; MA, Ea s te rn S t u d ie s BA, Simmons College, 1970; MA, Chicago,
Texas (Austin), 1994; PhD, Harvard, 2000 1971; PhD, State University of New York
Harold Alter Liebowitz, Professor Esther L. Raizen, Chair (Buffalo), 1977
BA, Yeshiva, 1955; MA, New York, 1965; PhD, Clement M. Henry, Professor
Pennsylvania, 1972 P ro fessors, Instructors, and AB, Harvard, 1957; PhD, 1963; MBA, Michi-
W. Roger Louis, Distinguished Teaching Professor S eni or Lecturers gan, 1981
BA, Oklahoma, 1959; PhD, Oxford, 1962 Michael C. Hillmann, Professor
Ian R. Manners, Professor Peter F. Abboud, Professor BA, Loyola College, 1962; MA, Chicago, 1969;
BA, Oxford, 1964; MA, 1968; DPhil, 1969 BS, London, 1956; MA, The American Univer- PhD, 1974
Abraham Marcus, Associate Professor sity in Cairo, 1960; PhD, Texas, 1964 Harold Alter Liebowitz, Professor
BA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1973; PhM, Colum- Kamran S. Aghaie, Associate Professor BA, Yeshiva, 1955; MA, New York, 1965; PhD,
bia, 1978; PhD, 1979 BA, Tennessee (Knoxville), 1991; MA, Califor- Pennsylvania, 1972
Gail Minault, Professor nia (Los Angeles), 1995; PhD, 1999 W. Roger Louis, Distinguished Teaching Professor
BA, Smith College, 1961; MA, Pennsylvania, Mahmoud M. Al-Batal, Associate Professor BA, Oklahoma, 1959; PhD, Oxford, 1962
1966; PhD, 1972 BA, Al-Jâmi’ah al-Lubnaniyah, 1977; Diplôme, Ian R. Manners, Professor
Mohammad A. Mohammad, Associate Professor 1978; MA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1981; BA, Oxford, 1964; MA, 1968; DPhil, 1969
Lic, Gami’t Dimasq, 1971; MA, Southern PhD, 1985 Abraham Marcus, Associate Professor
California, 1985; PhD, 1989 Kamran Asdar Ali, Associate Professor BA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1973; PhM, Colum-
Stephennie Mulder, Assistant Professor BS, MB, Karachi, 1987; MA, Johns Hopkins, bia, 1978; PhD, 1979
BA, Utah, 1997; MA, Princeton, 2001; PhD, 1991; PhD, 1997 Mohammad A. Mohammad, Associate Professor
Pennsylvania, 2007 Samer Ali, Assistant Professor Lic, Gami’t Dimasq, 1971; MA, Southern
William R. Nethercut, Professor BA, Chicago, 1990; MA, Utah, 1997; PhD, California, 1985; PhD, 1989
BA, Harvard, 1958; MA, Columbia, 1960; Indiana (Bloomington), 2002 Fehintola A. Mosadomi, Assistant Professor
PhD, 1963 Hina Azam, Assistant Professor BEd, Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad
Mary C. Neuburger, Associate Professor BA, Loyola, 1992; MA, Duke, 2000; PhD, de México, 1979; MA, Delaware, 1984; MA,
BA, Oregon, 1990; MA, Washington (Se- 2005 1989; PhD, Tulane, 1998
attle), 1993; PhD, 1997
666 The Faculty

Stephennie Mulder, Assistant Professor Jim Hankinson, Professor adju nct professors
BA, Utah, 1997; MA, Princeton, 2001; PhD, BA, Oxford, 1980; PhD, Cambridge, 1986
Pennsylvania, 2007 Kathleen M. Higgins, Professor William J. Winslade, Adjunct Professor
The Faculty
Ami Pedahzur, Associate Professor BA, Missouri (Kansas City), 1977; MA, Yale, BA, Monmouth College, 1963; PhD, North-
BA, Universitat Haifa, 1994; MA, 1996; 1978; PhM, 1979; PhD, 1982 western, 1967; JD, California (Los Angeles),
PhD, 1998 Herbert I. Hochberg, Professor 1972
Esther L. Raizen, Associate Professor BA, Wayne State, 1950; MA, 1951; PhD,
BA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1976; MA, 1982; PhD, Iowa, 1954 Pl an II Hono r s Pr o gr am
Texas (Austin), 1987 Cory Juhl, Associate Professor
Yaron Shemer, Senior Lecturer BS, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1983; Michael B. Stoff, Interim Director
BFA, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1983; MA, Texas MA, Texas (Austin), 1986; PhD, Pittsburgh
(Austin), 1991; PhD, 2005 (Main Campus), 1992 Pro fessors, Instructors , a n d
Faegheh Shirazi, Associate Professor Robert Hilary Kane, Distinguished Teaching Senior Lecturers
BA, Houston, 1975; MS, Kansas State, 1976; Professor
PhD, Ohio State, 1985 BA, College of the Holy Cross, 1960; MA, Wendy I. Domjan, Senior Lecturer
Denise A. Spellberg, Associate Professor Yale, 1962; PhD, 1964 BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1973; MA, 1975;
BA, Smith College, 1980; MA, Columbia, Robert Charles Koons, Professor PhD, 1977
1983; MPhil, 1984; PhD, 1989 BA, Michigan State (East Lansing), 1979;
Karin Wilkins, Associate Professor BA, Oxford, 1981; PhD, California (Los An- Adjunct Pro fessors
BA, Bucknell, 1984; MA, Pennsylvania, 1987; geles), 1987
PhD, 1991 Charles A. Krecz, Senior Lecturer Sabrina Barton, Adjunct Associate Professor
Avraham Zilkha, Associate Professor BA, Miami, 1968; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1975 BA, Oberlin College, 1982; MA, New York,
BA, ha’Universita ha’Ivrith bi’Yerushalayim, Frederick M. Kronz, Professor 1986; MA, Cornell, 1989; PhD, 1992
1964; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1970 BS, Pittsburgh (Main Campus), 1978; MA, Thomas A. Bay, Adjunct Professor
Johns Hopkins, 1980; PhD, 1985 BA, Rice, 1973; MA, 1975; MA, Columbia,
D e par tme nt o f Philo s ophy Brian Leiter, Professor 1983; PhD, 1987
AB, Princeton, 1984; JD, Michigan (Ann Ronald A. Carson, Adjunct Professor
E. David Sosa, Chair Arbor), 1987; PhD, 1995 BA, Franklin College, 1962; BDiv, Colgate
Vladimir Lifschitz, Professor Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1965; PhD,
P ro f essors Emeri tus Matematik, Leningradskij Gosudarstvennyj Glasgow, 1968
Universitet, 1968; Kandidat, Matematicheski Alfred L. McAlister, Adjunct Associate Professor
Edwin B. Allaire, Professor Emeritus Institut Akademii Nauk SSSR, 1971 BA, Texas (Austin), 1972; PhD, Stanford,
BA, Drew, 1956; MA, Iowa, 1958; PhD, 1960 Aloysius P. Martinich, Professor 1976
Grayson Douglas Browning, Professor Emeritus BA, Windsor, 1969; MA, California (San Mark L. Perlmutter, Adjunct Professor
BA, Texas, 1954; MA, 1955; PhD, 1958 Diego), 1971; PhD, 1973 BS, Northwestern, 1971; JD, Texas (Austin),
Robert Louis Causey, Professor Emeritus Alexander P. D. Mourelatos, Professor 1974
BS, California Institute of Technology, 1963; BA, Yale, 1958; MA, 1961; PhD, 1964 Henry G. Thomas Jr., Adjunct Assistant Professor
PhD, California (Berkeley), 1967 Adam Pautz, Assistant Professor BA, Princeton, 1967; MAEd, Harvard, 1974
Norman M. Martin, Professor Emeritus BA, Minnesota (Morris), 1998; PhD, New Edward L. Walker, Adjunct Professor
MA, Chicago, 1947; PhD, California (Los York, 2004 BE, Manchester, 1990; DPhil, York, 1994
Angeles), 1952 Stephen H. Phillips, Professor
BA, Harvard, 1975; PhD, 1982 D e par tment o f P s ych o lo gy
P ro f essors , Instructors , and R. Mark Sainsbury, Professor
S e ni or Lecturers BA, Oxford, 1964; MA, 1969; PhD, 1970 James W. Pennebaker, Chair
Sahotra Sarkar, Professor
Ignazio Angelelli, Professor BA, Columbia, 1981; MA, Chicago, 1984; Pro fessors Emeritus
Doctorat, Université de Fribourg, 1965 PhD, 1989
Nicholas M. Asher, Professor Thomas K. Seung, Professor Clarke A. Burnham, Associate Professor Emeritus
BA, MA, Yale, 1976; BA, Oxford, 1978; PhM, BA, Yale, 1958; MA, 1961; PhD, 1965 BA, Harvard, 1961; PhD, Stanford, 1965
Yale, 1981; PhD, 1982 Tara Smith, Professor Philip B. Gough, Professor Emeritus
Daniel A. Bonevac, Professor BA, Virginia, 1983; MA, Johns Hopkins, 1985; BA, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1955;
BA, Haverford College, 1975; MA, Pittsburgh PhD, 1989 MA, 1957; PhD, 1961
(Main Campus), 1977; PhD, 1980 E. David Sosa, Professor Robert L. Helmreich, Professor Emeritus
Robert S. Boyer, Professor AB, AM, Brown, 1988; MA, Princeton, 1995; BA, Yale, 1959; MS, 1965; PhD, 1966
BA, Texas (Austin), 1967; PhD, 1971 PhD, 1996 Wayne H. Holtzman, Professor Emeritus
Lawrence R. Buchanan, Instructor Michael Tye, Professor BS, Northwestern, 1944; MA, 1947; PhD,
BA, North Carolina State, 1998 BA, Oxford, 1972; MA, State University of Stanford, 1950
J. Budziszewski, Professor New York (Buffalo), 1974; PhD, 1975 Joseph M. Horn, Professor Emeritus
BA, Florida, 1975; MA, 1977; PhD, Yale, Stephen A. White, Professor BS, Oklahoma State, 1963; MA, Minnesota
1982 BA, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1978; MA, (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1967; PhD, 1969
Jonathan P. Dancy, Professor 1980; PhD, Nebraska (Lincoln), 1981; PhD, Ira Iscoe, Ashbel Smith Professor Emeritus
BA, Oxford, 1969; PhB, 1971; MA, 1972 California (Berkeley), 1987 BA, Sir George Williams, 1942; MA, California
John Deigh, Professor Paul B. Woodruf f, Distinguished Teaching (Los Angeles), 1948; PhD, 1951
BA, California (Los Angeles), 1971; MA, 1975; Professor John C. Loehlin, Professor Emeritus
PhD, 1979 BA, Princeton, 1965; BA, Oxford, 1968; PhD, BA, Harvard, 1947; PhD, California (Berke-
Joshua Dever, Associate Professor Princeton, 1973 ley), 1957
BA, Princeton, 1991; PhD, California (Berke- Janet T. Spence, Ashbel Smith Professor Emeritus
ley), 1998 BA, Oberlin College, 1945; MA, PhD, State
University of Iowa, 1949; DSc (hon), Oberlin
College, 1985; DSc (hon), Ohio State, 1987

Delbert D. Thiessen, Professor Emeritus David L. Gilden, Professor Dennis McFadden, Ashbel Smith Professor
BA, San Jose State College, 1958; PhD, Cali- BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1974; MA, Texas BA, Sacramento State College, 1962; PhD,
fornia (Berkeley), 1962 (Austin), 1979; PhD, 1982 Indiana, 1967
The Faculty
Rueben A. Gonzales, Professor Richard P. Meier, Professor

P ro f essors, Instructors , and BSPhr, Texas (Austin), 1977; PhD, 1983 BA, Chicago, 1973; MA, Washington (St.
S e ni or Lecturers Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, Professor Louis), 1975; PhD, California (San Diego),
BS, Tulane, 1976; BA, 1977; PhD, Puerto Rico 1982
Duane G. Albrecht, Professor (Medical Sciences Campus), 1980 Cindy M. Meston, Professor
BA, California (Berkeley), 1973; PhD, 1978 Andrea C. Gore, Professor BA, British Columbia, 1991; MA, 1993; PhD,
Dana H. Ballard, Professor AB, Princeton, 1985; PhD, Wisconsin (Madi- 1995
BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, son), 1990 James W. Pennebaker, Professor
1967; MS, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1967; PhD, Samuel D. Gosling, Associate Professor BA, Eckerd College, 1972; PhD, Texas (Aus-
California (Irvine), 1974 BA, Leeds, 1991; PhD, California (Berkeley), tin), 1977
Jennifer S. Beer, Assistant Professor 1998 Alison R. Preston, Assistant Professor
BA, California (Berkeley), 1996; PhD, 2002 Andreana P. Haley, Assistant Professor BA, Pennsylvania, 1997; MA, Stanford, 2001;
Christopher G. Beevers, Assistant Professor BA, Concord, 1996; MA, Virginia, 2001; PhD, 2004
BA, Texas (San Antonio), 1995; MS, Miami PhD, 2005 Manuel Ramirez III, Professor
(Florida), 1999; PhD, 2002 Mary M. Hayhoe, Professor BA, Texas, 1960; PhD, 1963
Rebecca Bigler, Professor BA, Queensland, 1970; PhD, California (San Ann M. Repp, Senior Lecturer
BA, Oberlin College, 1986; MS, Pennsylvania Diego), 1979 BA, Texas (Austin), 1974; MA, 1981; PhD,
State, 1988; PhD, 1991 Carole K. Holahan, Professor 1994
Arnold H. Buss, Professor BSEd, Duquesne, 1967; MEd, Massachusetts Timothy Schallert, Distinguished Teaching
BA, New York, 1947; PhD, Indiana, 1952 (Amherst), 1971; PhD, Texas (Austin), 1976 Professor
David M. Buss, Professor Charles J. Holahan, Professor BA, San Francisco, 1971; MA, California
BA, Texas (Austin), 1976; PhD, California BA, Duquesne, 1967; MS, Massachusetts, State (San Francisco), 1973; PhD, Arizona
(Berkeley), 1981 1970; PhD, 1971 State, 1976
Caryn L. Carlson, Professor George W. Holden, Professor David M. Schnyer, Associate Professor
BS, Florida State, 1980; MS, Georgia, 1982; BA, Yale, 1977; MA, North Carolina (Chapel BA, Virginia, 1992; MA, Arizona, 1994;
PhD, 1984 Hill), 1982; PhD, 1984 PhD, 1998
Patrick J. Carroll, Senior Lecturer Alexander C. Huk, Assistant Professor Eyal Seidemann, Assistant Professor
BA, College of William and Mary, 1971; MA, BA, Swarthmore College, 1996; PhD, Stan- MS, Universitat Tel Aviv, 1993; PhD, Stan-
1977; PhD, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1983 ford, 2001 ford, 1998
Leslie B. Cohen, Professor Aletha C. Huston, Professor Devendra Singh, Professor
BA, California (Los Angeles), 1961; PhD, BA, Stanford, 1960; MA, Minnesota (Minne- BA, Agra, 1959; MA, 1961; PhD, Ohio State,
1966 apolis-St. Paul), 1962; PhD, 1965 1966
Lawrence K. Cormack, Associate Professor Ted L. Huston, Professor James E. Spivey, Senior Lecturer
BS, Florida, 1986; PhD, California (Berke- BS, Lewis and Clark College, 1965; PhD, State BA, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1954;
ley), 1992 University of New York (Albany), 1972 PhD, Texas, 1964
David P. Crews, Ashbel Smith Professor Jody Jensen, Professor David W. Springer, Professor
BA, Maryland (College Park), 1969; PhD, BSE, Drake, 1973; MS, Massachusetts BA, Florida State, 1990; MSW, 1992; PhD,
Rutgers (Newark), 1973 (Amherst), 1978; PhD, Maryland (College 1997
Yvon Delville, Associate Professor Park), 1989 Brian Stankiewicz, Assistant Professor
BS, Université de Liège, 1983; PhD, Massa- Theresa Jones, Associate Professor BA, California (Irvine), 1991; MA, California
chusetts (Amherst), 1992 BA, Texas (Austin), 1987; PhD, 1992 (Los Angeles), 1994; PhD, 1997
Randy L. Diehl, Professor Robert A. Josephs, Associate Professor William B. Swann Jr., Professor
BS, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1971; PhD, BA, Cornell, 1983; MS, Washington (Seattle), BA, Gettysburg College, 1974; PhD, Minne-
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1976 1986; PhD, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1990 sota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1978
Andrew Dillon, Professor Judith Langlois, Professor Michael J. Telch, Professor
BA, University College (Cork), 1984; MA, BA, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1969; BA, Massachusetts (Amherst), 1975; MA,
1987; PhD, Loughborough University of MA, 1971; PhD, 1973 University of the Pacific, 1978; PhD, Stan-
Technology, 1991 Marc S. Lewis, Associate Professor ford, 1982
Michael P. Domjan, Professor BA, Indiana (Bloomington), 1969; MA, Cin- Jacqueline D. Woolley, Professor
BA, Grinnell College, 1969; PhD, McMaster, cinnati, 1971; PhD, 1973 BS, Carnegie-Mellon, 1980; MS, Michigan
1973 Norman P. Li, Assistant Professor (Ann Arbor), 1987; PhD, 1990
Wendy I. Domjan, Senior Lecturer BA, Northwestern, 1986; MBA, Michigan
BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1973; MA, 1975; (Ann Arbor), 1988; MA, Arizona State, 2001; Adjunct Pro fessors
PhD, 1977 PhD, 2003
Christine L. Duvauchelle, Associate Professor Bradley C. Love, Associate Professor Michael Gibertini, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA, Hawaii (Manoa), 1984; PhD, California BS, Brown, 1995; PhD, Northwestern, 1999 BA, Northwestern, 1979; MA, Houston, 1982;
(Santa Barbara), 1991 Peter F. MacNeilage, Professor PhD, 1984
Catharine H. Echols, Associate Professor BA , Canterbur y, 1957; MA , 1959; PhD, Jerry R. Grammer, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA, California (San Diego), 1980; MA, Illinois McGill, 1962 BA, Texas (Austin), 1969; MBA, MLA, South-
(Urbana-Champaign), 1984; PhD, 1987 W. Todd Maddox, Professor ern Methodist, 1972; PhD, Texas Southwest-
Kim Fromme, Professor BA, San Diego State, 1985; MA, California ern Medical Center, 1982
BS, Washington (Seattle), 1981; PhD, 1988 (Santa Barbara), 1991; PhD, 1992 Martita A. Lopez, Adjunct Associate Professor
Wilson S. Geisler III, Professor Arthur B. Markman, Professor BS, Massachusetts, 1971; MS, Syracuse,
BA, Stanford, 1971; PhD, Indiana (Bloom- BS, Brown, 1988; MA, Illinois (Urbana- 1974; PhD, 1977
ington), 1976 Champaign), 1990; PhD, 1992
668 The Faculty

Pamela R. Moore, Adjunct Assistant Professor Robert D. King, Distinguished Teaching Professor Michael R. Segner, Major, United States Army;
BA, Texas (Austin), 1982; MA, Texas Tech, BS, MS, Georgia Institute of Technology, Associate Professor
1985; PhD, 1991 1959; MA, Wisconsin, 1962; PhD, 1965 BS, Southwest Texas State, 1991; MBA, Dowl-
The Faculty
J. N. Rutlege, Adjunct Professor Mark G. Longaker, Assistant Professor ing College, 1998
BS, Oklahoma (Norman), 1976; MD, Okla- BA, Southern Louisiana, 1996; MA, Pennsyl-
homa Health Sciences Center (Oklahoma vania State, 1999; PhD, 2003 D e par tment o f Naval
City), 1980 Joan A. Mullin, Professor S cien ce
Scott M. Steiner, Adjunct Assistant Professor BA, Wisconsin, 1971; MA, Northeastern,
BA, California (San Diego), 1993; MA, Texas 1977; PhD, Loyola, 1987 Gabriel R. Salazar, Chair
(Austin), 1996; PhD, 2002 Patricia Roberts-Miller, Associate Professor
Eric Stice, Adjunct Associate Professor BA, California (Berkeley), 1981; MA, 1983; Pro fessors, Instructors , a n d
BS, Oregon, 1989; MA, Arizona State, 1992; PhD, 1987 Senior Lecturers
PhD, 1996 John J. Ruszkiewicz, Professor
Roberta Tsukahara, Adjunct Assistant Professor BA, St. Vincent College, 1972; MA, Ohio State Karl A. Hilberg, Commander, United States Navy;
BA, Texas (Dallas), 1984; MA, North Texas, (Columbus), 1973; PhD, 1977 Associate Professor
1988; PhD, Northeastern, 1994 Clay Spinuzzi, Associate Professor BS, Ohio State (Columbus), 1987; MA, Naval
David M. Tucker, Adjunct Associate Professor BA, North Texas, 1991; MA, 1994; PhD, Iowa War College, 2000
BA, Texas (Austin), 1977; MS, Georgia, 1981; State, 1999 Ronald L. Lobato, Captain, United States Navy;
PhD, 1983 Margaret A. Syverson, Associate Professor Assistant Professor
David C. Weigle, Adjunct Assistant Professor BA, Iowa, 1970; MA, California (San Diego), BS, United States Air Force Academy, 1998
BA, Houston Baptist, 1976; MEd, Southwest 1992; PhD, 1994 Blythe A. Oraker, Lieutenant, United States Navy;
Texas State, 1990 Jeffrey Walker, Professor Assistant Professor
Walter Wilczynski, Adjunct Professor BA, Portland State, 1972; MA, 1977; PhD, BS, United States Naval Academy, 2002
BA, BS, Lehigh, 1974; PhD, Michigan (Ann California (Berkeley), 1985 Walter L. Sack, Lieutenant, United States Navy;
Arbor), 1978 Assistant Professor
D e par tment o f Air Fo r ce BSKin, Texas (Austin), 2001
D e par tme nt o f R he to r i c S cie n ce Gabriel R. Salazar, Captain, United States Navy;
and WR iting Professor
Michael E. Harris, Chair BBA, Texas (Austin), 1979; MS, Naval Post-
Linda Ferreira-Buckley, Chair graduate School, 1996
P ro f essors, Instructors, and Robert G. Yovich, Lieutenant, United States Navy;
pro f essors emer i tus S eni or Lecturers Assistant Professor
BSChE, Wyoming, 2000
John Ralston Trimble, Distinguished Teaching Tammie I. Catazaro, Captain, United States Air
Professor Emeritus Force; Assistant Professor D e par tment o f S l avi c and
BA, Princeton, 1962; MA, California (Berke- BSN, Colorado (Colorado Springs), 1997 E ur a s ian S t u d ie s
ley), 1964; PhD, 1971 Michael E. Harris, Colonel, United States Air Force;
Professor Thomas J. Garza, Chair
P ro f essors , Instructors , and BA, Central State (Oklahoma), 1977; MS,
S e ni or Lecturers Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, 1987 Pro fessors emer itus
José M. Loya Jr., Major, United States Air Force;
Barry Brummett, Professor Associate Professor John Sotter Kolsti, Distinguished Teaching Profes-
BA, Macalester College, 1973; MA, Minnesota BA, Southwest Texas State, 1982; MA, Okla- sor Emeritus
(Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1975; PhD, 1978 homa, 1997 BA, Harvard, 1957; MA, 1962; PhD, 1966
Larry D. Carver, Professor Heidi L. Potter, Captain, United States Air Force; Sidney Monas, Professor Emeritus
BA, Wesleyan, 1966; PhD, Rochester, 1973 Assistant Professor BA, Princeton, 1948; MA, Harvard, 1951;
Davida H. Charney, Professor BS, New Mexico, 1992; MA, 1999 PhD, 1955
BA, Brandeis, 1978; MA, Massachusetts (Am-
herst), 1981; PhD, Carnegie Mellon, 1985 D e par tment o f Military Pro fessors, Instructors , a n d
Richard A. Cherwitz, Professor S cie n ce Senior Lecturers
BA, Iowa, 1974; MA, 1976; PhD, 1978
Dana L. Cloud, Associate Professor Boris G. Robinson, Chair Zoltan D. Barany, Professor
BA, Pennsylvania State, 1986; MA, Iowa, BA, Carleton, 1986; MA, Nebraska (Lincoln),
1991; PhD, 1992 P ro f essors, Instructors, and 1988; PhD, Virginia, 1991
D. Diane Davis, Associate Professor S eni or Lecturers Cynthia J. Buckley, Associate Professor
BA, Midwestern, 1986; MA, Indiana (Fort BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1985; MA, 1988;
Wayne), 1989; PhD, Texas (Arlington), 1995; Darrell J. Debish, Major, United States Army; As- PhD, 1991
PhD, The European Graduate School, 2003 sociate Professor Craig S. Cravens, Senior Lecturer
Lester L. Faigley, Professor BA, Texas (Austin), 1996 PhD, Princeton, 1998
BA, North Carolina State, 1969; MA, Miami Stefan R. McFarland, Captain, United States Army; Thomas J. Garza, Distinguished Teaching Associ-
(Ohio), 1972; PhD, Washington (Seattle), Assistant Professor ate Professor
1976 BS, United States Military Academy, 1999 BA, Haverford College, 1980; MA, Bryn
Linda Ferreira-Buckley, Associate Professor Rick N. Peloquin, Captain, United States Army; Mawr College, 1981; MA, Harvard, 1985;
BA, Providence College, 1981; MA, Pennsyl- Assistant Professor EdD, 1987
vania State, 1985; PhD, 1990 BS, Park, 2002; MS, The National Graduate Elena D. Lifschitz, Senior Lecturer
Joshua G. Gunn, Assistant Professor School, 2003 BA, Leningrad State, 1970; MA, 1972
BA, George Washington, 1996; MA, Min- Boris G. Robinson, Lieutenant Colonel, United
nesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul), 1998; PhD, States Army; Professor
2002 BS, Christopher Newport, 1989; MS, Troy
State, 1998; MMS, Marine Corps, 2002

Keith A. Livers, Associate Professor Jacqueline L. Angel, Professor John Mirowsky, Professor
BA, Williams College, 1985; MA, Michigan BA, Pennsylvania State, 1979; MA, Okla- BA, South Florida, 1975; MA, Yale, 1978;
(Ann Arbor), 1989; PhD, 1995 homa, 1983; PhD, Rutgers (New Brunswick), PhD, 1981
The Faculty
Robert Moser, Professor 1989 Chandra Muller, Professor

BA, Nebraska Wesleyan, 1988; MA, Wiscon- Ronald J. Angel, Professor BA, California (Santa Barbara), 1975; MEd,
sin (Madison), 1990; PhD, 1995 BA, Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), 1970; MS, Stanford, 1976; MA, Chicago, 1983; PhD,
Joan Neuberger, Professor Wisconsin (Madison), 1977; PhD, 1981 1991
BA, Grinnell College, 1975; MA, Stanford, Simone A. Browne, Assistant Professor Marc Musick, Associate Professor
1978; PhD, 1985 BA, Toronto, 1997; BEd, York, 1998; MA, BA, Texas (Austin), 1992; MA, Duke, 1994;
Mary C. Neuburger, Associate Professor Toronto, 2001; PhD, 2006 PhD, 1997
BA, Oregon, 1990; MA, Washington (Se- Cynthia J. Buckley, Associate Professor Joseph E. Potter, Professor
attle), 1993; PhD, 1997 BA, Michigan (Ann Arbor), 1985; MA, 1988; BA, Yale, 1968; MPA, Princeton, 1973; PhD,
Leslie C. O’Bell, Associate Professor PhD, 1991 1975
BA, Radcliffe College, 1968; MA, Harvard, John Sibley Butler, Professor Daniel A. Powers, Associate Professor
1971; PhD, 1977 BA, Louisiana State (Baton Rouge), 1969; BA, Wisconsin (Madison), 1976; MS, 1984;
Hana Pichova, Associate Professor MA, Northwestern, 1972; PhD, 1974 PhD, 1991
BS, Wisconsin (Madison), 1984; MA, 1985; Benjamin Carrington, Assistant Professor Thomas W. Pullum, Professor
MA, 1987; PhD, 1991 BS, Loughborough, 1994; PhD, Leeds Met- BA, Stanford, 1964; MA, Chicago, 1967; MS,
Gilbert C. Rappaport, Professor ropolitan, 2004 1968; PhD, 1971
BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Shannon E. Cavanagh, Assistant Professor Ruthine K. Raley, Associate Professor
1973; MA, California (Los Angeles), 1975; BA, Maryland (College Park), 1992; MA, BA, Texas (Austin), 1989; MS, Wisconsin
PhD, 1979 North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 2001; PhD, (Madison), 1991; PhD, 1994
Seth L. Wolitz, Professor 2003 Mark Regnerus, Associate Professor
BA, Chicago, 1958; PhD, Yale, 1965 Mounira Charrad, Associate Professor BA, Trinity Christian College, 1993; MA,
Charters Wynn, Associate Professor BA, Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1997; PhD,
BA, California (Santa Cruz), 1977; MA, Stan- 1964; MA, École Pratique des Hautes Études, 2000
ford, 1979; PhD, 1987 1965; PhD, Harvard, 1980 Catherine Riegle-Crumb, Assistant Professor
Chiquita A. Collins, Assistant Professor BA, Texas A&M (College Station), 1993; MA,
adjunct professors BA, Illinois (Chicago), 1990; MA, Michigan Chicago, 1996; PhD, 2000
(Ann Arbor), 1993; PhD, 1996 Bryan R. Roberts, Professor
David J. Firestein, Adjunct Assistant Professor Robert Crosnoe, Associate Professor BA, Oxford, 1961; MA, Chicago, 1963; PhD,
BS, Georgetown, 1990; MA, MPAff, Texas BA, Texas (Austin), 1994; MA, Stanford, 1964
(Austin), 1992 1995; PhD, 1999 Keith Robinson, Assistant Professor
Sheldon Ekland-Olson, Professor BA, California (Los Angeles), 2000; MA,
D e par tme nt o f So ci o lo gy BA, Seattle Pacific College, 1966; MA, Wash- Michigan (Ann Arbor), 2002; PhD, 2006
ington (Seattle), 1968; PhD, 1971 Mary Rose, Assistant Professor
Robert A. Hummer, Chair Christopher G. Ellison, Professor BA, Stanford, 1991; MA, Duke, 1996; PhD,
BA, Duke, 1982; PhD, 1991 1998
P ro f essors Emeri tus Toni L. Falbo, Professor Catherine Ross, Professor
BA, George Washington, 1968; MA, Califor- BA, Carleton College, 1975; MA, Yale, 1977;
Charles M. Bonjean, Professor Emeritus nia (Los Angeles), 1969; PhD, 1973 PhM, 1977; PhD, 1980
BA, Drake, 1957; MA, North Carolina (Chapel W. Parker Frisbie, Professor Sharmila Rudrappa, Associate Professor
Hill), 1959; PhD, 1963 BA, Southwest Texas State College, 1969; BS, Agricultural Sciences (Bangalore), 1989;
Harley L. Browning, Professor Emeritus MA, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1971; MS, Wisconsin (Madison), 1996; PhD, 2001
BA, Kent State, 1949; PhD, California (Berke- PhD, 1972 Arthur Sakamoto, Associate Professor
ley), 1962 Norval D. Glenn, Professor BA, Harvard, 1981; MS, Wisconsin (Madi-
Walter Irving Firey Jr., Professor Emeritus BA, New Mexico, 1954; PhD, Texas, 1962 son), 1985; PhD, 1988

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The Universit y of Te x a s at Aus tin

Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of

Where liberty has arisen, learning must be

The Universit y of Te x a s at Aus tin

William Powers Jr., JD, President

Frederick R. Steiner, PhD, Dean, School of Architecture

The Universit y of Te x a s S ys tem

H. Scott Caven Jr., Chairman

Terms scheduled to expire February 1, 2009

Terms scheduled to expire February 1, 2011

Terms scheduled to expire February 1, 2013

Student regent with term to expire May 31, 2009

Catalogs and Course Schedules

Directory of Offices vii

University Health Services

Services for Students with Disabilities

viii Directory of Offices

Long Session • 30 Objectives • 47

Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test • 80

Academic Advising • 273

Geological Sciences: GEO • 281 Academic Policies and Procedures 304

Arts and Sciences Education • 288 Graduation 314

Cultural Studies: CLS • 366 Department of Middle Eastern Studies • 430

Special Requirements • 523 UTeach-Natural Sciences: UTS • 577

Accreditation • 619 Review and Grievance Procedures • 625

17. The Faculty 633

Appendix A: Texas Common Course

Appendix B: Course Abbreviations 690

The University t Degree Programs 3

Geosystems engineering and hydrogeology5 BSGEH

Department of Radio-Television-Film Department of Art and Art History

Department of Mechanical Engineering Humanities BA

Department of Germanic Studies Department of Sociology

The University t Degree Programs 5

Option I: Early childhood BSHDFS

Department of Computer Sciences Nursing BSN

Social work BSW

The University t Preprofessional Programs 7

The University t Preprofessional Programs 9

The University t Honors 11

The University t Honors 13

The University t Graduation 15

TX”) Communication, Education, or Natural Sciences,

The University t Graduation 17

Paul B. Woodruff, PhD, Dean

Mission t To initiate and enhance certificate and degree-

ematics and the application of quantitative skills Humanities (040, Humanities) 3

their intended degrees. Mathematics (020, Mathematics) 3

Undergraduate Studies t Core Curriculum 19

counted toward the preceding requirement. set by the General Faculty.

Undergraduate Studies t Bridging Disciplines Programs 21

Mortar Board is a national honor society that recog- B RIDGING DISCIPLINES: B D P

Undergraduate Studies t Courses 23

Undergraduate Studies t Courses 25

Frederick R. Steiner, PhD, Dean

Gener al Information its consortium of architects, interior designers, and

School of Architecture t General Information 27

can Society of Interior Designers, the International