OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

C A T A L O G

2004-2005

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 1-800-233-5019. 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: Admission: osu.okstate.edu/admissions 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 or through the 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 through the mail, send a check or money order for $7.25 for Library (Media) rate or $10.75 for First Class (Priority) rate, payable to Oklahoma State University, to University Mailing Services, Attn: Catalog Requests, 109 Printing Building, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078.

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 $18,704 for 14,000 copies.

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State Regents for Higher Education

James D. "Jimmy" Harrel, Chair, Leedey Joseph E. "Joe" Cappy, Vice Chair, Tulsa Cheryl P. Hunter, Secretary, Oklahoma City John Massey, Assistant Secretary, Durant Bill W. Burgess Jr., Member, Lawton Marlin "Ike" Glass Jr., Member, Newkirk 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

Jay L. Helm, Chair, Tulsa V. Burns Hargis, Vice Chair, Oklahoma City Douglas E. Burns, Member, Norman Dr. Claud D. Evans, Member, Okemah Joe D. Hall, Member, Elk City Fred C. Harlan, Member, Okmulgee 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 Michael R. Heintze, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing Robert E. Klabenes, Ph.D., President of OSU-Okmulgee Stephen S.W. McKeever, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Gary L. Trennepohl, Ph.D., President of OSU-Tulsa

Joseph W. Alexander, D.V.M., M.S., President of Education, Research and Economic Development Foundation (EREDF), Stillwater

Malinda Berry Fischer, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, OSU Foundation

Academic Deans

Samuel E. Curl, 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

A. Gordon Emslie, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate College and Associate Vice President for Research Pamela Fry, Ed.D., Interim Dean of the College of Education James G. Hromas, Ph.D., Dean of University Extension, International and Economic Development 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 College of Veterinary Medicine James R. Lumpkin, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business Administration Karl N. Reid, Sc.D., Dean of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Peter M.A. Sherwood, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Selected administrators directly responsible for academic and service programs for students. Laurie Beets, Interim Bursar Charles W. Bruce, Ph.D., Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid Robert E. Graalman, Ph.D., Director of Scholar Development and Recognition Joan M. Payne, M.S., Interim University Registrar Don Pitchford, Interim Director of High School and College Relations Gordon L. Reese, B.S., Director of Admissions Robert L. Spurrier, Jr., Ph.D., Director of The Honors College

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