OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA STATE

UNIVERSITY

CATALOG

1993-94

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)7445000: in Oklahoma, call toll free 1-800-522-6809.

To purchase a copy of the OSU Catalog through the mail, send a check or money order for $4.20 for Third Class or $6.20 for First Class, payable to Oklahoma State University, to Central Mailing Service, Attn: Catalog Requests, Publishing and Printing East, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078.

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) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 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 offices and colleges.

This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Office of the Registrar, was printed by Colorgraphics at a cost of $21,070.30 for 19,000 copies.

State Regents for Higher Education

GLENN COX, Chairman, Bartlesville JAMES E. BARNES, Vice-Chairman, Tulsa ED LATTA CALHOON, Secretary, Beaver FREDERICK McCANN, Assistant Secretary, Oklahoma City BOB F. ALLEE, Member, Elk City BILL BURGESS, JR., Member, Lawton GEORGE B. KAISER, Member, Tulsa ROBERT L. McCORMICK, Member, Stillwater ANNE MORGAN, Member, Norman DR. HANS BRISCH, Chancellor, Oklahoma City

Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University

ISABEL K. BAKER, Chairman, Tahlequah BRUCE T. BENBROOK, Vice Chairman, Woodward GARY CLARK, Member, Sand Springs DR. CLAUD D. EVANS, Member, Okemah EDWARD F. KELLER, Member, Tulsa GARY SHERRER, Member, Jones L.E. "DEAN" STRINGER, Member, Oklahoma City JIMMIE C. THOMAS, Member, Ada DOUGLAS TIPPENS, Member, El Reno W. DOUGLAS WILSON, Executive Secretary, Oklahoma City

University Administration

Selected administrators directly responsible for academic and service programs for students.

JOHN R. CAMPBELL, Ph.D., President RAY M. BOWEN, Ph.D., Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs CHRISTINE A. JACKSON, M.B.A., Vice-President for Business and Finance JAMES E. HOOPER, Ed.D., Provost and Vice-President of OSU-Oklahoma City ROBERT KLABENES, Ph.D., Provost and Vice-President of OSU-Okmulgee THOMAS C. COLLINS, Ph.D., Vice-President for Research and Graduate Dean RONALD S. BEER, Ph.D., Vice-President for Student Services HARRY W. BIRDWELL, J.D., Vice-President for University Relations and

Public Affairs RON AREA, Ed.D., President, OSU Foundation CHARLES B. BROWNING, Ph.D, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and

Natural Resources; Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station; and Director of the Cooperative Extension Service SMITH L. HOLT, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences ROBERT L. SANDMEYER, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business Administration KENNETH L. KING, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Education and Director of Teacher Education KARL N. REID, Sc.D., P.E., Dean of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology PATRICIA K. KNAUB, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences THOMAS WESLEY ALLEN, D.O., Provost and Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (Tulsa) JOSEPH W. ALEXANDER, Ph.D., D.V.M., Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine EDWARD R. JOHNSON, Ph.D., Dean of Libraries C. DAVID CURTIS, B.S., Bursar ANTHONY BROWN, Ph.D., Coordinator of Programs, University Center At Tulsa (offices are located in Tulsa) NORMAN N. DURHAM, Ph.D., Interim Director of Admissions and Associate Vice-President for Academic Planning CHARLES BRUCE, Ph.D., Director of Financial Aid LARRY KRUSE, M.S., Director of High School and College Relations ROBERT L. SPURRIER, JR., Ph.D., Director of the University and Arts and Sciences Honors Programs ROBERT E. GRAALMAN, Ph.D., Director of University Scholarships ROBIN H. LACY, Ed.D., Registrar

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Contents

4 Calendar 8 Entering the University 13 Enrollment and Records 15 Costs 19 Financial Aid 21 Student Services 23 Special Programs, Services and Facilities 30 Student Life 32 OSU-Oklahoma City 33 OSU-Okmulgee 35 Degree Programs Offered 36 University Academic Regulations 44 College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 55 College of Arts and Sciences 80 College of Business Administration 88 College of Education 101 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology 119 College of Human Environmental Sciences 124 College of Osteopathic Medicine 126 College of Veterinary Medicine 129 Faculty 136 The Graduate College 162 Graduate Faculty 183 Course Listings 292 Index

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