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Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006

East Carolina University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Moreover, East Carolina University is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote racial integration by recruiting and enrolling a larger number of minority students. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, which accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities.

UNIVERSITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS University Operator: 252-328-6131

Office of Admissions (undergraduate): 252-328-6640 The Graduate School (admissions): 252-328-6012 Records and Transcripts: 252-328-6524

This catalog is effective with the beginning of the academic year. All provisions, regulations, degree programs, course listings, courses designated as writing-intensive, and time of offering, etc., in effect when this catalog went to press are subject to revision by the appropriate governing bodies of East Carolina University.

Course Pre and Corequisite Key: P if prerequisite; C if corequisite; P/C if prerequisite or corequisite.When P, C, or P/C is preceded by R, it is recommended but not required.

Distance Education: The DE and DE-P icons indicate programs that are offered (entirely or partially) through distance education.

Degree Requirements:The courses listed as degree requirements in section 7 may have prerequisites or corequisites beyond those that are listed in section 7. See section 8 for complete course description, including prerequisites and corequisites.

General Education Course Credit Key: Some courses that carry general education credit are identified in the course listing in section 8, using the following notation; however, there may be other courses that also carry general education credit. Courses in a student's major prefix area may not count toward his or her general education requirements.

GE:EN = English GE:EX = Exercise and Sport Science GE:FA = Fine Arts GE:HL = Health

GE:HU = Humanities GE:MA = Mathematics GE:SC = Science GE:SO = Social Science

Semester of Course Offering Key: The semester in which courses are anticipated to be offered is designated in sections 7 and 8 as follows: (F) fall, (S) spring, (SS) summer. If a year is specified, the course is not offered every year but will be offered in the semester and year indicated. OY indicates that the course is offered regularly during odd-numbered years; EY indicates that the course is offered regularly during even-numbered years.

Writing-intensive Course Key: Courses in sections 7 and 8 of this catalog are designated with (WI) if all sections of the course are writing intensive and (WI*) if only selected sections of the course are designated as writing intensive.

Mailing Lists: House Bill 13 of the General Assembly of North Carolina has made mandatory the following requirement concerning mailing lists: "The reviewed, updated, and corrected mailing lists shall be comprised only of those persons and organizations who, within the previous twelve months, have either requested that they be included in such a mailing list or have renewed a request that they be so included." Therefore, institutions, organizations, counselors, libraries, etc., desiring a copy of the catalog or bulletin must make a specific request each year. Address the request to the Office of Admissions, 106 Whichard, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.

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2005-2006 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BULLETIN (USPS 164-400) Vol. 89 April 2005 No. 3

UNIVERSITY BULLETINS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

The East Carolina University Bulletin is published by East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353. Periodicals postage is paid at Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353. Postmaster: Send address changes to Office of Admissions, 106 Whichard Building, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Bulletins may be obtained from the offices noted: The View Book ? Director of Admissions 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog and Interactive CD Guide ? Student Stores Undergraduate Catalog ? Student Stores Graduate Catalog ? Dean of the Graduate School Graduate School Program Information ? Dean of the Graduate School Bulletins of the Division of Continuing Studies ? Director of Continuing Studies

Distance Education Course Announcements Noncredit Courses The schedule of courses is available on-line at onestop.ecu.edu. Questions about course availability should be addressed to the Office of the Registrar.

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The East Carolina University Bulletin, Undergraduate Catalog is organized for the convenience of students matriculating at East Carolina University.

University Bulletins and Other Publications.........................................................................................................................................................................ii University Calendars ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................vi

Welcome to East Carolina University ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Our Mission........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Organization of The University of North Carolina ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Organization of East Carolina University ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Memberships and Accreditations ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Academic Divisions, Colleges, and Schools........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 University Policies.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Division of University Advancement ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Campus and Buildings ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Campus Libraries ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Information Technology and Computing Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Sponsored Journals and Publications................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Oak Ridge Associated Universities....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Community Outreach Services .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Academic Integrity Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Office of Institutional Equity..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

1 Student Life ...........................................................................................................................................................................................15 Student Life Services..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Student Handbook ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Campus Living and Dining......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Housing............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Dining................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Counseling and Student Development.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Disability Support Services.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Student Health Services ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Wellness Education................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Office of Intercultural Student Affairs................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Ledonia Wright Cultural Center....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Campus Ministers Association............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Recreational Services.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Mendenhall Student Center ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Cultural Opportunities................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Student Leadership Development Programs ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Student Organizations and Activities................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 The Center for Off-Campus Living...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Campus Safety and Security..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Sports and Athletics ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Student Stores.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

2 Admission and Readmission........................................................................................................................................................27 General Information...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Admission Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 The Graduate School ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Advanced Placement.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Readmission ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

3 Expenses and Financial Assistance .........................................................................................................................................35 General Information...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Residence Status for Tuition Purposes............................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Expenses .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37 Refund Policy..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Financial Assistance........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38 iii

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4 Academic Advisement, Progression, and Support................................................................................................ 41 Academic Integrity..................................................................................................................................................................................................................41 Academic Advisement .........................................................................................................................................................................................................41 General College.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Degree In Three Program .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 42 MD/7 Program ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 JD/6 Program.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Division of Continuing Studies ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 University College...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Office of the Ombudsman................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Student Progression ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Classification of Students....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 General College/Liberal Arts Foundations Program.............................................................................................................................................. 44 Declaration or Change of Major and Minor ................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Academic Requirements for Degrees and Minors...................................................................................................................................................... 46 Baccalaureate Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................. 46 Double Major Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Additional Requirements for All Degrees ................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Additional Requirements for BA Degree..................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Special Requirements for BS Degrees for Students Preparing to Teach................................................................................................... 47 Minor Requirements................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48 Dual or Second Degree Requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Degrees with Distinction............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49 Academic Support Services...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Academic Advising and Support Center...................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Academic Enrichment Center ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 49 New Student Orientation..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Freshman Seminar ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Office of Parent Services....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 University Writing Center..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Student Professional Development...................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Office of Institutional Equity..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Testing Center.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51

5 Academic Regulations .....................................................................................................................................................................53 The Catalog........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53 Official Announcements............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53 Class Attendance and Participation Regulations........................................................................................................................................................... 53 Courses................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54 Selection of Courses ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 54 Course Load ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55 Course Substitutions................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Course Repetition ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Independent Study Courses ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56 Registration and Schedule Changes ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Early Registration........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56 Dropping and Adding Courses.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Course Credits................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57 Credit by Examination............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58 Credit by Transfer ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Credit to Restore Academic Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Examinations and Quizzes......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Grading System................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59 Academic Eligibility Standards.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61 Official Withdrawal........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63 Student Educational Records................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63

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6 Scholar, Leadership, and International Programs ........................................................................................................... 67 Scholar Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67 Succeed Sooner Program .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68 International Programs................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 70 Leadership Programs .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

7 Academic Programs..........................................................................................................................................................................73 Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees, Minors, and Certificates...................................................................................................................... 73 Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs......................................................................................................................................................... 76 Pre-professional and Two-year Curricula......................................................................................................................................................................... 82 Interdisciplinary Minors................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 84 Gerontology Minor ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84 Multidisciplinary Minor............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 84 Military Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 85 Department of Aerospace Studies.................................................................................................................................................................................. 85 Department of Military Science......................................................................................................................................................................................... 87 Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences.............................................................................................................................................................. 89 Interdisciplinary Programs...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 Asian Studies............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 90 Classical Studies...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91 Coastal and Marine Studies............................................................................................................................................................................................. 92 Ethnic Studies........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94 Great Books.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95 Indigenous Peoples of America ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 97 International Studies............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 97 Medieval and Renaissance Studies.............................................................................................................................................................................100 Multidisciplinary Studies ...................................................................................................................................................................................................101 Neuroscience Studies .......................................................................................................................................................................................................102 North Carolina Studies ....................................................................................................................................................................................................103 Religious Studies...................................................................................................................................................................................................................104 Russian Studies......................................................................................................................................................................................................................106 Security Studies.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................107 Women's Studies ................................................................................................................................................................................................................108 Departments ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................113 Department of Anthropology......................................................................................................................................................................................113 Department of Biology ....................................................................................................................................................................................................115 Department of Chemistry..............................................................................................................................................................................................119 Department of Economics.............................................................................................................................................................................................122 Department of English......................................................................................................................................................................................................124 Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures .........................................................................................................................................126 Department of Geography............................................................................................................................................................................................133 Department of Geology..................................................................................................................................................................................................137 Department of History ....................................................................................................................................................................................................138 Department of Mathematics.........................................................................................................................................................................................143 Department of Philosophy.............................................................................................................................................................................................147 Department of Physics .....................................................................................................................................................................................................147 Department of Political Science..................................................................................................................................................................................150 Department of Psychology ............................................................................................................................................................................................154 Department of Sociology ...............................................................................................................................................................................................156 School of Allied Health Sciences .........................................................................................................................................................................................161 College of Business ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................169 College of Education...................................................................................................................................................................................................................183 College of Fine Arts and Communication......................................................................................................................................................................207 College of Health and Human Performance ................................................................................................................................................................239 College of Human Ecology .....................................................................................................................................................................................................259 School of Nursing .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................275 College of Technology and Computer Science..........................................................................................................................................................279 v

Table of Contents 8 Courses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................297

Significance of Course Numbers and Course Prefixes...........................................................................................................................................297 Course Description Key............................................................................................................................................................................................................299 Courses...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................300 9 Faculty....................................................................................................................................................................................................487 Appendix: University Policies ........................................................................................................................................................529 Index ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................535 Building Abbreviations, Keyed to Map.....................................................................................................................................545 Map of Campus ..................................................................................................................................546 and Inside Back Cover

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