OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

C A T A L O G

2005-2006

This Catalog offers information about the academic programs and support services of the University. This Catalog is as accurate as possible, but the information may not remain current for all of the academic year. Circumstances may prompt changes in courses, course content, credit, fees, regulations, semester calendar, curriculum, degrees offered, and other University matters. Such changes authorized by the University apply both to prospective students and to those previously enrolled, unless the latter are specifically exempted.

For information, write to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, or call (405)744-5000; in Oklahoma, call toll free 1-800-233-5019. Send electronic mail requests to reg@okstate.edu. Publications concerning a number of topics are also available upon request.

OSU information is available via the Internet: Main Page: Admission: Catalog: Schedule:

The summer and fall class schedule books are usually available in February, and the spring class schedule book in October, and may be obtained via the Internet.

An application packet and viewbook, with information for prospective students on admission, residence halls, financial aid, scholarship, and the Honors Program, is available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

The OSU Catalog may be obtained by new students, free of charge from their student academic services offices, at the beginning of their first semester at OSU. Other persons may purchase the Catalog through the Student Union Bookstore by mail. Reference copies are also available in many administrative offices and libraries, and Oklahoma high schools, junior and community colleges.

To purchase a copy of the OSU Catalog contact the Student Union Bookstore at 1-800831-4678. The domestic rate is $8.00 (includes $5.00 for the Catalog and $3.00 for first class/priority postage). The international rate is USD ($5.00 for the Catalog plus actual postage costs..

In addition to these publications, many of OSU's colleges, schools and departments have printed material concerning their programs. Contact the individual departments for specific information.

Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes, but is not limited to, admission, employment, financial aid and educational services.

Photographs are courtesy of Centennial Histories, Special Collections, The Daily O'Collegian, and various OSU students, offices, colleges and alumni.

This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Office of the Registrar, was printed by Von Hoffmann Corporation at a cost of $18,048 for 12,000 copies.

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State Regents for Higher Education

James D. "Jimmy" Harrel, Chair, Leedey Cheryl P. Hunter, Secretary, Oklahoma City John Massey, Assistant Secretary, Durant Bill W. Burgess Jr., Member, Lawton Marlin "Ike" Glass Jr., Member, Newkirk Joseph Parker, Member, Tulsa William Stuart Price, Member, Tulsa Carl R. Renfro, Member, Ponca City Dr. Ronald H. White, Member, Oklahoma City Paul Risser, Chancellor, Oklahoma City

Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University

V. Burns Hargis, Chair, Oklahoma City Joe D. Hall, Vice-Chair, Elk City Douglas E. Burns, Member, Norman Dr. Claud D. Evans, Member, Okemah Fred C. Harlan, Member, Okmulgee Jay L. Helm, Member, Tulsa Edward F. Keller, Member, Tulsa Terry L. Peach, Member, Mooreland Lou Watkins, Member, Stillwater W. Douglas Wilson, Executive Secretary, Oklahoma City

University Administration

President's Office

David J. Schmidly, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Oklahoma State University System, and President of OSU Robert A. Goodbary, M.A., Chief of Staff

OSU System and OSU-Stillwater Executive Team

Marlene I. Strathe, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President, Stillwater Lee E. Bird, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs Harry Birdwell, J.D., Director of Athletics David C. Bosserman, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration and Finance Jerry D. Carroll, Ed.D., President of OSU-Oklahoma City John J. Fernandes, D.O., President of the OSU Center for Health Sciences and Dean of the College of

Osteopathic Medicine Robert E. Klabenes, Ph.D., President of OSU-Okmulgee Stephen S.W. McKeever, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Cornell Thomas, Ed.D., Vice President for Institutional Diversity Gary L. Trennepohl, Ph.D., President of OSU-Tulsa

Joseph W. Alexander, D.V.M., M.S., President of Center for Inovation and Economic Development Inc. (CIED), Stillwater

Kirk Jewell, President and Chief Executive Officer, OSU Foundation

Academic Deans

A. Gordon Emslie, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate College and Associate Vice President for Research Pamela G. Fry, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Education Sheila G. Johnson, M.L.S., Dean of Libraries Patricia K. Knaub, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences Michael D. Lorenz, D.V.M., Dean of the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences Gregory C. Mosier, Ed.D., Interim Dean of the Spears School of Business Karl N. Reid, Sc.D., Dean of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Peter M.A. Sherwood, Ph.D., Sc.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Robert Whitson, Ph.D, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and

Vice President of Agricultural Programs

Selected administrators directly responsible for academic and service programs for students. Laurie Beets, M.S., Bursar Charles W. Bruce, Ph.D., Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid Robert E. Graalman, Ph.D., Director of Scholar Development and Recognition Jerry Montag, M.Ed., University Registrar Paul B. Carney, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Admissions Robert L. Spurrier, Jr., Ph.D., Director of The Honors College

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The University

Contents

6 Calendar 8 Research 12 Entering the University 18 Enrollment and Records 22 Costs 27 Scholarships and Financial Aid 30 Student Services 32 Special Programs, Services and Facilities 40 Campus Life 44 OSU-Oklahoma City 45 OSU-Okmulgee 46 OSU-Tulsa 52 University Academic Regulations 61 Degree Programs Offered 62 College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 74 College of Arts and Sciences 101 William S. Spears School of Business 111 College of Education 125 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology 147 College of Human Environmental Sciences 155 College of Osteopathic Medicine 158 Center for Veterinary Health Sciences 162 Faculty 169 The Graduate College 194 Graduate Faculty 230 Course Listings 383 Index

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